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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22

e. What is one hundred proof liquor?
 A. Liquor that contains fifty per cent of alcohol.
 O. What is the origin of the name benedict, meaning a newly married man7
 A. The name Is taken from that of the monk Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order.
 If you want q copy of our bulletin DEBATERS' MAN. UAL, write to- the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bu- reau, enclosing five cents i'm postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22

Charlie Ponz certainly dropped out of the public print quickly. Even his de- portation to Italy this month did not evoke the columns that were his back in the days when he was getting rich quick at the ex- pense of gullible investors All he got out of his wizardry were tweleve years in jail Now he's back to the land whence he came We often wondered if the schemes that >Ponzi worked were any different than those foisted on an unSuspecting public some years after his venture when every thing went so far as the investment world was concerned. We'll wager Ponzi was no more defrauder than others whose names could be mentioned, but who es- capped prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22
Daily Washington Merry Go Round
BY DREW PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN--

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   Present Po Bronson Cutting Once NeW Deal Ace No Foyooten Man Politics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22
Selected Poem
FROM A CABIN WINDOW (Eleanor Alletta Chaffee in the Christian Science Monitor.)

ShTintioh oS'cHSc Hoh'toi'J About the mountains patient knees The leaves fall red again: Against it's shadow lean the trees Away from autumn's rain. Time beats against that mighty stone It's pendulum of days; Yet when its birds are flown. The circling shadow sways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22

Sometimes we suspect that if all the professional economists in the country were rounded up and analysed, they would cancel each other, leaving ignorant politi- clans and business men to solve our prob lems as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22

Junk yard, No. 1, so far as Connecticut licenses are concerned, is much richer to- day than it was week ago. The owner just acquired Andy Mellon's old Rolls Royce. It came from Hartford, where it colt, who bought it from Mellon in, 1920. Winsted is now the last resting place of this once proud equipage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22
Questions And Answers
 by The Democrats Washington information Bureau
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22

Brown is the favorite color in mems fashions this season." says a stylist. If we go red this fall, it will be the women who do it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-22
H oros cope

Fr persns who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the planets, this daily horoscope Is outlined by a noted astr0loger. In addition to information of general interests, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates. OCTOBER 23 The day is dangerous and acci- dental, particularly the morning. You should not make any radical changes or go into any new ven- lures. Dissention among those in power is indicated. There should be some opportunity to straighten things out in the late evening. Do
 not argue, dispute, sign contracts or write with due caution. Birthdate
 You should be attracted to puzzles or riddles and may be or become Q philosopher. Beware of radical changes or new ventures from now through Nov. 14, 1884,
 and again from Feb. 26 through
 April 24, 1885. You should have a conservative and helpful influence from Feb. 2 through fe, 1885.
 Socially favorable oct. s7, ss,
 20 1884.
 Danger July 2G-2i, 1885.
 Headers desiring additional in. formation regarding their h0r0- scopes are invited Co communicate witIt OctavInt in care of this news. paper. Enclose . cent stnsnp5fs self addressed envelope.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cards Of Candidates Seeking Nomination At The
Primary On September 18th
FOR STATE SENATOR

Some weeks ago announced my
candidacy for the Democratic nomi-
nation for State Senator, and asked
for the support of all voters.
Not knowing at that time what
Legislation would be brought before
the General Assembly, or knowing
just what the people of Cecil county
desired, take this means of inform
ing the voters that should be nom
mated and elected, it will be my,
highest ambition to use all my eff
torts in behalf of the people of Cecil
county, as well as the State of Mary
land. l promise to represent the
people and taxpayers-not myself.
many Cecil countians have not for
gotten my work in leading the fight,
less than four years ago, against the
One Million Dollar Bond Bill, and
my fight for new bridge across the
bohemia river, which was not only
successful, but resulted in two other
handsome new bridges being built
III Cecil county-one at Porters'
Briuge and the other at Elkton-all
without practically one cent extra
taxes on our people. helped with
many other measures regarding tax
alton, and we NOW HAVE the low
est Tax Rate in Cecil county for
many, many years-8O cents on the
500. If additional Legislation will
help to still further reduce our tax
rate, will be found in the front
ranks for all such measures.
Frederick III. Letter,
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
To The Voters OF Cecil County

that will be i'm possible for to the majority
discuss certain public questions which
Cecil County For that
the and will call attention to the following items
million dollars to tax basis
and the consequent reduction in
adjustment the salaries
teaching in High Schools
Cecil County participation in the
1929 which
the Bohemia Bridge built.
only sport
agriculture in
Both organic
the incident to the
That
Ekton North East being
depreciation believe
consideration with reference
support with that
all citizens will fe-guarded elected Senator
l respectfully,
C. Clyde Squier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
PERRYVILLE

Miss Elizabeth Lawrence had as
Sunday visitirs, Mrs. Joseph Foalke,
Aberdeen; Mrs. Alfred Eyw, Wood
bury, Conn, and Miss Madge Foalke,
Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Ernest Flabbi, Rising Sun,
spen; the wee.s-e..1 Nth her par
ents, Nj. and Mr.. Joseph Stub, of
Perryville.
Mrs. Catherine Scott who died at
her home at Boothly Hill, Hartford
county last week, was buried at st.
Marks cemetery, Akin, on Tuesday
afternoon. She was sister of VIM.
Bradfield, Havre de Grace. and Jas.
.Bradfield, of Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
ASST. COUNTY TREASURER

l hereby announce my candidacy
for Assistant County Treasurer, sub
ject to the decision of the Democrat
ic primary election. The support OF
all voters will be greatly appreciat-
ed. John w. BOuchelle,
Second District.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

wish to announce myself as a
candidate for the State Senate, sub
ject to the Democratic Primaries.
am absolutely free of any political
alliances that will prevent me from
doing my full duty to the citizens OF
this county and if elected l promise
to do my utmost to abolish the USE
less political offices with which the
taxpayers are afflicted, to eliminate
waste in county government and to
darstically reduce taxes.
Harold IL. CObOurn,
Perryville, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
ASSISTANT TREASURER

take this means of announcing
to the voters of Cecil County, that
will be a candidate for Assistant
County Treasurer, subject to the
Democratic Primaries in September.
earnestly solicit the support of all
voters. w. Herbert Baker,
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby take this means of an
nouncing myself as candidate for
Sheriff of Cecil county subject to the
Republican Primary in September.
Your support is earnestly solicited.
Walter C. Miller.
Elkton. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Having decided to be candidate
for County Treasurer, subject to the
Democratic Primaries in September
l take this means to appeal to the
voters of Cecil county for their sup
port. Edwin $. Dorcus,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
MRS. MARY DEBORAH LITTLE

MRS. MARY DEBORAH LITTLE
Mrs. Mary Deborah Little, widow
of the late Samuel T. Little, and a
former resident of Rising Sun, died
Aug. 81, at the home of her sister,
Mrs. John Miller, Coatesville, Pa,
where she was visiting The de-
ceased was 81 years of oge.
Mrs. Little's maiden name was
McAllister. These sons survive:
Leonard, Rising Sun; Ralph and
Robert. of Coatesville, Pa; two sis
tiers and three brothers also survive:
Mrs. Miller. Coatesville; Mrs. Joseph
Little, Frankfort; John A. McAllis-
ter. Reading; William T. McAllister,
Andora, Md; j. Wesley McAllister,
Elkton, and Amos G. McAllis-
ter. GQatsayills,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Register of Wills of
Cecil county, subject to the decision
of the Democratic Primary election.
Your support is earnestly solicited.
Irwin G. Griffith,
Chesapeake City. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
FOR JUDGE OF ORPHANS
COURT

I hereby take this means Of am
nouncing to the voters of Cecil
county, that l will be candidate for
Judge of the Orphans Court, subject
to the Democratic primaries in Sep
TENDER. l solicit the support OF sll
voters.
j. Frank Blake,
Childs, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
Chesapeake City. Md.

Having decided to be candidate
for Judge Of the Orphans Court for
Cecil County, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary in September, 1 ask
the support of all voters.
Joseph +. Holt,
Union, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having decided to be a candidate
for County Commissioner, from
First Commissioners District, SUBJ
ject to the Democratic Primary, in
respectfully ask the
support of all voters.
Walter B. Scarborough,
Pleasant Hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

l have decided to be a candidate
for Judge of Orphans Court for
Cecil County, subject to the Demo-
cratic primaries ON September 18th.
respectfully ask for the support OF
all voters.
Sylvester Preston,
North East, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Having decided to be a candidate
for Register of Wills, subject to the
Democratic Primary, l take this
means of notifying all voters and
ask for their support. If nominated
and elected. will give the Office my
personal attention.
Stanley Nj. Smith,
Ninth Election District.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

hereby announce my candidacy
for County Treasurer Of Cecil Coun-
ty, subject to the Republican Pri-
maries. Your support will be ap-
preciated.
Lawrence f. Sanders,
Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
WEST NOTTINGHAM PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH

Rev. A. III. Hibshman, PHI. D.. Pastor
Sunday School, 1000 A. M.
Worship, 1900 A. M.
The subject of DR.. Hibshman's
sermon for next Sunday will be 1.-THE
Meaning of the Lords Supper.
You are cardially invited to ell
these ssKYiOaR
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
w. e. BriscOe,
Second Election District.
FOR REGISTER OF WILLS

/ take this means of announcing
to the voters of Cecil county. that I
will be a candidate for Register Of
Wills, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary in September. Your support
is solicited.
Robert J. McCaulcy,
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Having decided to be a candidate
for County Commissioner, from the
Third Commissioners District, sub
ject to the Democratic Primary, in
l respectfully ask the
support of all voters.
Lawson G. Tosh,
Rising Sun. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

At the coming Democratic primary
in September, / will be candidate
for nomination for County Commits
sioner from the Third Commission
ers' District. The support of all
voters is earnestly solicited.
David T. Reed,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Having decided to be a candidate
for County Commissioner, from
Third Commissioners. District, sub
ject to the Democratic Primary, in
September, respectfully ask the
support of all voters.
w. e. Fisher,
Colora, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for State Senator subject to the
Democratic primaries. The support
of the voters OF Cecil county is re-
spectfully solicited.
Cecil Clyde Squier,
Port Deposit, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
COUNTY TREASURER

u hereby announce my candidacy
for County Treasurer Of Cecil coun-
ty, subject to the Republican pri-
maries. Your support 10 solicited.
Robert @. Shippers.
LealiA. ma.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
FOR CLERK OF THE COURT

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office OF Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Cecil County, subject to
the decision OF the Democratic pri-
mary, September 18th. respect
FULLY ask your support.
L. Bayard Vineyard,
First Election District.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

I hereby announce my candidacy
for sheriff of Cecil County, subject
to the Republican primary. Your
support is solicited.
Wilson COudOn Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
DEATHS
AMRoN BLACKBURN

Amron Blackburn, resident of
near Pleasant Grove, Pa, many
years ago, died Aug. % at his home
in Baltimore, after an illness of
three months.
He leaves his wife, two sisters
and a brother, as follows: Mrs.
Callie Dillon, of Severn; Mrs. VIM.
N. Bush, of Champaign, ILL.,, and
Joseph Blackburn, of California.
The funeral services were held on
Thursday afternoon, with interment
in Pen Hill Friends burying ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
Childs. Md.

hereby announce my candidacy
for Judge of the Orphans Court for
Cecil County, subject to the rules Of
the Democratic primary.
Delmar Smithers,
Chesapeake City. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
FOR SHERIFF.

Night Officer at Elkton, Nd,
David J. Randolph, candidate lOr
Sheriff of Cecil county, subject to
Democratic Primaries in September.
respectfully ask your support.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

l take this means of announcing
to the voters of Cecil county, that I
will be candidate for Clerk OF the
Circuit Court subject to the Demo
cratic Primary, in September. l
also ask for the support OF all voters.
Walter Il. Buck,
Port Deposit, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
JUDGE OF THE ORPHANS COURT

l hereby announce my candidacy
for Judge of the Orphans Court for
Cecil county, subject to the Demo
cratic primaries. Your support IS
solicited.
Joseph Coudon (Of HI,
Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

II q man loves his friend. he can
reform him; other wise. not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Subject to the Democratic Primary September H. 1884
Elect A Man OF Experience
resident and Taxpayer of this County, Owner and
Manager of Circus Park
My Experience and Qualifications
Special Depaty Sheriff City, 19161917
Special Deputy Sheriff 191S-1e19
Special Deputy Sheriff Kings New York City, 19201921
Deputy Sheriff Bronx County York City 1926-1929.
lieutenant Police Police Department
Department Chief Petty
Appointed BY State Notary
Public for boroughs of New York City,
Your Support l. Earnestly Solicited
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

hereby announce myself candi-
date for House of Delegates, subject
to the Democratic Primary in Sep
TENDER. The support of all voters
is earnestly solicited.
Thomas III. Reynolds,
Fourth Election District.
Having decided to be a candidate
for the House of Delegates / take
this means of announcing my deci-
sion and respectfully ask the support
of voters at the Democratic primary
on September IL.
Bertha BalderstOn,
Colora, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Having decided to be candidate
for Judge of the Orphans Court of
Cecil county, take this means Of
earnestly soliciting the support Of all
persons who will participate in the
Democratic Primary, in September.
next.
William III. Brown,
Cacilton Md
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

take this means of announcing
to the voters of Cecil County, that
will be candidate for House of Del
egates, subject to the Democratic
Primaries in September. The sup
port of all voters is earnestly solic-
tied.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

Having decided to be candidate
for County Commissioner from the
First Commissioner district of Cecil
county, subject to Republican pri-
mary, Sept. IL, earnestly ask your
support.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-07

William Fears,
Chesapeake City. Md.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-29
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER
SALE OF LAND

Under and by virtue Of an o.
der of the Superior court of Hen
.derson county made on the 9th
day Of August, 1884, in a special
proceeding entitled }. S. Jones,
administrator Of Josie Justice, de-
ceased, versus Mrs. Dovie Jones,
widow, Mary j. Marshall and 80
band, Earl Marshall, Selma Hyder
and husband, J. Hampton Hvdcr,
Tama Justice and husband, Albert
Justice. Alfred Justice and wife,
Helen Justice. John J. Justice and
wife, Ada Justice, Charlie Justice
and wife jamie Justice, and Coda
Justice, heirs at law Of John j..
Justice, wherein the court orders
the lands hereinafter described to
be sold to make assets to pay tn"
debts of the estate Of the said
Dovie Justice, deceased, the un-
dersigned commissioner will on
the 1st day of October, 1884, at
twelve o'clock noon at the court
house door in Henderson county,
North Carolina, offer for sale to
the highest bidder upon the fol-
lowing terms, to-wt: One-third
cash, one-third in six months. one
third in twelve months, with inter-
est at six per cent from date, such
deferred payments to be secured
by deed in trust on the lands so
sold, the following described prop
erty, to-wit: Beginning at stone
in the center Of the Chestnut
Street road, the beginning corner
of lot eight; said stone standing
100 feet west from maple, an
old corner, and runs with the line
of lot eight, south 10 degrees east
1909 feet to stone in the Stepp
line; thence with the Stepp line,
east 314 feet to a maple on the
west margin of Tumble Bug
creek; thence down and with the
creek, south three degrees west
230 feet to- an old ford; thence
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-29
COAX RETREAT"

When old king Sol" sends down
his rays,
And the mercury climbs so
high,
IT'S then we crave cooler place,
For the mountains then we sigh.
In Hendersonville, down on Sixth
avenue,
There's "home" where strang-
ers meet.
Mrs. Morrow is the charming
landlady,
1t is known as Coax Retreat y
Here you'll find a place of beauty
Which is very sure to please,
With its ingenious "Acorn" sign
So suggestive of the lovely
trees.
You will always receive a hearty
welcome
In a home so refined and nice.
Miss Annie, the hostess, receives
the guests,
Our dear landlady states the
price.
| am sure she needs no advertis-
ing
With her bounteous table
spread,
And for the way she treats her
guests
Enough could not be said.
Folks from Georgia, Florida, the
Carolinas too,
And many other states you
meet.
1t was there l met dear,
sweet lady
Who resides in old est. Pete"
Now when you want to take a
trip
This place cannot be beat.
Just pack up your aggravation
bag,
! Stop with Mrs. Morrow at Coax
Retreat"
Once more l boost this shady
nook
Where there are friends so
tried and true;
Here's to the inmates of "Oak
Retreat"
God bless each one Of you.
! tip "a recent sojourner)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-29
Relieve Headache
and Quiet Nerves
In Three Minutes

When you have one Of those
violent, nerve-racking headaches,
from inorganic causes, you can
get soothing relief in three min
utes. with "B. c." a reliable,
pleasant-to-take remedy. "B. c."
is prepared by a registered phar-
macist compounded on a different
principle from most relief giving
agencies in that it contains sew
eral ingredients so blended and
proportional as to accomplish in
a few minutes what we believe no
one drug. formula can do in 50
short a time. "B. c." should also
be used for the relief Of muscular
aches and pains, common colds
and neuralgia; for reducing fever
and quieting distressed nervous
or such habit-forming drugs, Get
"B. c." in 10c and 25c packages,
system without opiates, narcotics
wherever drugs are sold. (adv)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-29

south thirty degrees east PIP feet
TO stone; thence south siXty-liva
degrees east ~ feet to small
Spanish oak; thence north ten de-
greeS west 1910 feet TO Il poplar,
north Of Il small branch: thence
north twelve degrees west Ats
feet to a stone just south Of q
small bl anch; thence south seven
ty degrees west, crossing the creek
800 feet to Il maple; thence west
! 100 feet to the lightning, con-
! tanning fourteen and threc-fourths
acres. more or less, excepting a
:iXteen-foot right of way. 3l5 feet
along the Stepp line from the
southeast corner Of lot No. eight,
to the east margin of the creek,
the above being a part of the J. j.
Justice estate, and being lot No.
nine allotted to Josie Justice, in
partition proceedings of the lands,
of J. J. Justice. Superior court of
Henderson county. 80
This the 9th day Of August,
1884. Pc
CHARLES FRENCH TOMS, SR.,
Commissioner.
8-29-Wed-4tp,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-29
Maxwen-Alison
Wedding Is Held

A wedding which will be of in
terest to many friends took place
Saturday afternoon, August rs,
when Miss Sarah Katherine Max
well became the bride of Mr.. Isaac
Sitton Allison. The vows were
spoken before the Rev. ]. R. Dun
can, pastor Of the Skyland charge,
at the Methodist parsonage lit
Skyland. Only a few close friends
were present for the ceremony.
The bride is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Robinson
Maxwell, of Campobello, S. c.,
formerly of Horse Shoe. She is
graduate of Mills River high
school.
The groom, also a graduate of
Mills River high school, is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lola Allison,
of Horse Shoe.
The young couple will make
their home with the groom's, par
ents at Horse Shoe.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-29
MISS ROSEMARY
SCHENCK HONORED

Miss Rosemary Schenck, who
will leave soon for Raleigh to
make her home, was honored YES
terday afternoon at the first of a
series Of affairs which her young
friends will give in her honor.
Miss Elsie Flanagan planned the
party and acted as hostess and
was assisted by some other young
girls. The young people and their
chaperone. Mrs. George NJ. Flana-
gan, motOred to Recreation Park
and enjoyed swimming and rid
ing on the various concessions at
this attractive resort. After a
bounteous picnic supper they at
tended a picture show at the I'M
perial in ASheville.
Young folks who attended this
jolly party for Miss Schenck were
Norman Miller, Miss Kitty Brown
lee and Charles Treadway, Miss
Lucille Arnold and Teddy Miller,
Miss Hazel Barnett and Ivan Cot
fey. Miss Eloise Arnold and bud"
Reese, Miss Marion Mitchell and
Pat Brown, Miss Alice Louise
Powers and Ben McGahey, Miss
Ella Payne and Ed Brooks, Miss
Elsie Flanagan and Charles Ar
mold.