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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
Sat. August II, 1884
At the hour of 2:3O CLOCK P. NJ

At the hour of 2:3O CLOCK p. NJ.
all that lot or parcel of ground situate
lying and being on the south side of
Clarke Avenue, in Pocomoke City,
in the First Election District of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, beginning
at the intersection of the street called
Pine Street and said Clarke Avenue,
thence by and with said Pine Street
in southeasterly direction one hun
dred and fourteen Ola feet to an al
ley, thence by and with said alley in
southwesterly direction sixty (60)
feet, thence by line drawn parallel
with the first line in a northwesterly
direction one hundred and fourteen
(114) feet to Clarke Avenue aforesaid,
thence by and with said Clarke Ave-
nue. in northeasterly direction six
ty (60) feet to the beginning, being
the same lot or parcel of ground con-
veyed to the said Bertha D. Scott from
Rebecca Finkelstein and husband, by
deed dated January %, 1907, and re-
corded among the aforesaid land re-
cords in Liber F. H. p. No. 26 folios
BOB ct seq., reference to the said deed
being hereby made for a more COM
plete and accurate description of the
said property.
Improvements on the property con-
sist of double brick dwelling house,
each side being complete dwelling
of six (6) rooms and bath, electri-
cally lighted.
1t is further improved by outbuild-
ings.
Terms of Sale: CASH, as prescrib-
ed by the mortgage. Taxes will be
paid to and including December 81,
1888. Possession upon ratification
of sale. Title papers and revenue
stamps at the expense of the pur-
chaser.
GODFREY CHILD,
Assignee for purpose of foreclosure.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in mortgage from
Bertha d. Scott and Joseph E. Scott,
her husband, to Rebecca Finkelstein
dated January 23rd, 1907, and record
ed among the land records of Wor-
cester County Maryland, in Liber F.
H. P. No. 26 folios 564 ct sea-, duly
assigned to the undersigned for the
purpose of foreclosure, defaults hav-
ing occurred under the covenants and
conditions in said mortgage contained,
the undersigned assignee will offer for
sale at public auction in front of the
Parker House lin Pocomoke City, Wor-
cester County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Clerk of The Court

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Worcester county, subject
to the approaching Democratic Pri-
maries. In making this announcement
l promise the same efficient and salts
factory service that has characterized
my business life. l promise also the
saving a substantial sum of money
in the running expenses of the Of
flee, and longer hours of service.
l will appreciate the support of all.
o. M. PURNELL
July 13-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Clerk Of The Court
To the Democratic Voters of

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, subject to the coming Demo-
cratic Primaries.
l will appreciate the support of the
people in all sections of the County,
and, if reelected, / pledge myself to
the faithful performance of the duties
pertaining to the office.
BESSIE BOWEN,
Snow Hill, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
Sat. August 4, 1884

At the hour of 2:3O o'clock p. NJ.
all that lot or parcel of land situate,
lying and being on the northwest
side Of Fourth Street, in Pocomoke
City, Worcester County Maryland,
having width of fifty (50) feet on
said Fourth Street, and adjoining the
property formerly owned by William
l.. Crockett on the northeast, the
property formerly owned by Lillian
Gordy on the northwest, and what is
commonly called the Matthews Prop
erty" on the southeast, being all and
the same parcel of ground conveyed
to the said William Jesse Crockett
from Willie Lucas Crockett by deed
dated June 10th, 1925, and recorded
among the land records of Worcester
County, Maryland, in Liber O. D. C..
No. 81 folios 282 ct seq.
The lot or parcel of land above
mentioned is we'll located and is i'm
proved by two-story, frame, Single
roof, bungalow type dwelling, having
six co. rooms, electric lights and
bath. 1t is also improved by a gar
age and coal or wood house.
Taxes will be paid to and including
December 81, 1888. Possession upon
ratification of sale. Title papers and
revenue stamps at the expense of the
purchaser.
Terms of Sale: CASH
GODFREY CHILD,
Assignee of said mortgage for fore
closure.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For The State Senate

Complying with numerous requests
from every election district in the
County, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Sem
ate of Maryland, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary Election in Septem-
Der. Upon my record of the past
four years, request and shall apprec-
late your support.
M. L. VEASEY.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-Several million feet of
standing pine timber located near
Nassawadox, Virginia. Will sell by
the thousand feet or acreage. For
further information apply Frank H.
Mast, 2108 Monticello Ave., Norfolk,
Va, or W. M. HURT, Nassawadox, Va.
July q, ct.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
RACKTRACKTNG?

"The sentmentalists argue that the revenge
small and backward minority Of the population But that
ns only more .n Inc desire snd quite as
kind No healthy human being suffers wanton injury
who lack that impulse are not normal men and women they
saints and the number of them almost enthusiastically
small The rest of when put try to strike
back and if the putting upon is violent we strike back just
The above paragraph clipped article appearing
in the July 18th t NUMBER MUM" Of s % small weekly pelGdca
to do with criminals"
The authors theme concerned with decyng the axty
OF laws the necency of and the psychological senti
mentasts whose reasonng seem to bend toward finding
sposbity the of the criminal and therefore, he should
be le M1!sa dealt with
I'm this doctrine can discover nothing save hooev It
against human nature and it against sense.
When bold and atrocous crime has been committed normal
criminals Psychology couched muddy, pseudoscentfic
language what they interested hearing that
they do not merely sufficient transienty
they sufficient to make his victims
nc feel that ne has got what he and that the account
criminal must get what he gave "the squared
by due of law What he previously includes
ana ac OF SO many American judges and
then imply attempts at rate to give criminals the benefit of
law aho' intimatng gross miscarriage of justice
contributor uses the word ase Sow eH H
Woud ou an w a TIN ne o
into would
and that justice due every American citizen what
the offense.
&c. led conclude that revenge" an impulse
driving to unlawful deeds deeds committing
of atrocous crimes deeds following failure punish
adequately and quickly deeds which the delays
and ue and deeds showing determination Of outraged
munites to enforce law outside the Codes
to lynchngs
The writer of the article from which have quoted two
paragraphs has frequently vented his spleen ynchngs and
ynchers There has been epithe
to use Revenge has been of uncult
waited and backward Those who manifested
clam dggers moons back woodsmen they belonged
they knew nothing beyond their physical
they good subjects Of kinds in short
they almost beyond redemption of creation
and fostering upon the body polite
Isn't almost impossible authors former
wangs with his observations revenge? believe
that the characterzes hooey the
revenge unworthy of civilized that emo
tion UNIVERSAL and only subnorma women lack
it, that is natural strike back violently in pro
portion to the violence of the ofense? That's the method
ncers not of the established law We have people the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Register of Wills

To my friends of
Worcester County:
I want to thank you all, for your
kindness in supporting and voting for
me in the past and to announce my
candidacy for reelection to the office
of Register of Wills, subject to the
Democratic Primaries.
Kindly yours,
PAUL JONES
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of
Worcester County.
am a candidate for reelection to
the office of Treasurer for Worcester
County, subject to the Democratic
Primaries. I will appreciate your sup
port.
Roger w. Landlord.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For County Commits.
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioner for
the Second Commissioner District of
Worcester County, subject to the de-
cision of the voters in the Democrat
ic Primary Election to be held Sep
TENDER 4th. Your support will be
greatly appreciated.
SAMUEL E. SHOCKLEY
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For County Commits
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioner for
the First Commissioner District of
Worcester County, subject to the de-
cision of the voters in the Democrat
ic Primaries, to be held this fall.
will appreciate your support.
CHARLES L. MASON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Sheriff Of Worces.
ter County

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
I am a candidate for the office of
Sheriff of Worcester County, subject
to the coming Democratic primary
election.
J. w. HALL
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Sheriff Of Worces
ter County

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
I am a candidate for the office of
Sheriff of Worcester County, subject
to the decision of the voters at the
coming Democratic Primary Election
EDWIN D. LYNCH
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Clerk Of The Court

/ hereby take this means of an
nouncing my candidacy for the office
of the Clerk of the Court subject to
the voters of Worcester County at
the Democratic primary Election.
Your support will be greatly apprec-
lated.
T. HOWARD COLLINS.
Snow Hill, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means of
thanking all those who so kindly of
fered us the use of their homes, cloth
ing and all the expressions of SYM
pathy, since the loss of our home.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hall.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For County Commits.
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioner for
the Second Commissioner District of
Worcester County, subject to the COM
ing Democratic Primary election. !
will appreciate the support of my
friends.
ELLIOTT w. MARSHALL
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-A rick of rye straw,
also rye and bald headed wheat and
early turnip green seed. w. C. Will
son, phone 10 F 5.
July 27-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-At $5.25 per sack
Certified Maine grown 11-peck sack
potatoes on storage.
Address Warner Ames, Onancock, Va.
July 20-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For States Attorney

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
I take this means of announcing
that I am a candidate for the office
of States Attorney for Worcester
County subject to the Democratic pri-
maries.
Thomas F. johnson.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For County Commits.
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commissioner
for the First Commissioner District
of Worcester County, subject to the
decision of the voters in the Demo-
cratic Primaries, to be held this fall.
l will appreciate the support of all
my friends.
FRANK E. HUDSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

MULE FOR SALE CHEAP-Mrs.
Margaret Almat, Virginia Road,
mile from town. July 27-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-The Isaac ]. Landing
dwelling on Laurel Street. In good
repair and newly painted. Low price
and easy terms. Pocomoke City Ma
tional Bank. 7-2O-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-1932 Pontiac Sedan in
perfect condition. All new tires.
$4,000. Inquire Rev. w. c. Morton,
701 Walnut st. July 27-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-Large copper kettle,
lawn swing, old chest. Mrs. Sam
Matthews, Phone F 3. 7-20-2t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For States Attorney

To the Voters of
Worcester County:
am candidate for the office of
States Attorney for Worcester Coun-
ty, subject to the coming Democratic
primary election.
WILLIAM III. PRICE
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Sheriff OF Worces
ter County

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
I am a candidate for the office OF
Sheriff of Worcester County, subject
to the coming Democratic primary
election
CRAWFORD B. HILLMAN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-Red skin seed potatoes
Just out of cold storage. E. p. Mat
thews. 7-20-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For The State Senate
To The Voters Of

To The Voters Of
Worcester County:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination on the Democratic
ticket for State Senator, subject to
the Primary election this fall. I re-
spectively solicit your support.
L. GRIFFIN CALLAHAN
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE--A large assortment Of
used Oil and Gasoline Stoves at bar
gain prices. Eastern Shore Gas Co.,
Pocomoke 12-2-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-Red skin seed potatoes
just out of cold storage. Eagle Mills.
July 20-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
Classified Advertising

NOTICE-If you can go with us
on our Worlds Fair trip, August 1st,
telephone Al F 3. Mr.. and Mrs. John
N. Gordy, Snow Hill. July 27-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
FOR SALE

FOR SALE horse, l mule, mid
die age, sound, gentle. B. A. Payne,
Route 2. July 27-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR SALE-Grain Drills, Manure
Spreaders, Potato Planters and full
line of Farming Implements at re-
duced prices. Harry T. White & Sons
Mackenzie Park, Va. 7-6-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For Sheriff Of Worces
ter County

To the Voters of
Worcester County:
I am a candidate for the office of
Sheriff for Worcester County, subject
to the coming Democratic Primary
Election.
ERNEST C. WEST
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR RENT-2nd floor apartment
on Cedar Street. Apply to Harry
Cuff. 7-13-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
Political Announcements
For House OF Representatives

To the Democratic voters of
Worcester County:
l am a candidate for member of
the House of Delegates from Worces-
ter County subject to the decision of
the Democratic Voters in the Primary
election. SAMUEL BRIMER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR RENT-Furnished or unfur-
nished Apartments. 303 Market st.
July 20-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
For County Commits.
siOner
To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:

I am candidate for the office of
County Commissioner for the Third
Commissioner District of Worcester
County, subject to the decision of the
voters in the Democratic Primaries to
be held in September. Your support
will be greatly appreciated.
DIR. THOMAS Y. FRANKLIN
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
NOTE

NOTE:
A reasonable amount of the pur-
chase price may be obtained upon APP
plication to the undersigned, the same
to be secured by mortgage on the
property above described.
Godfrey Child.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27

FOR RENT-Six Room House on
9Th Street. Apply to w. H. Mason,
Princess Anne, Md. 5-4-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
CHURCH NOTICES

PLATTER SUPPER-Tuesday, July
81, Social Hall of Bethany M. P.
Church. Including clans, potato sal
ad, ham, rolls, iced tea, coffee, dessert,
etc. Price 35c. July 27,1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Six-room house on
Clarke Avenue; also three-room apart
ment on first floor on same street.
Lights and water. Gus Mason.
July 81 tip.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-07-27
WANTED

FOR PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS
MAKING-call Mrs. C. G. Northam,
phone 8 F II. 7-6-tf.
The Washington times., 1934-09-12

| first local showing on FRIDAY.
Fredric March, Constance Ben.
nett, Fay Wray and Frank Nor.
gan carry the leading roles in the
comedy, which is a satirical and
humorous portrayal of the life Of
Cellini, artist and lover-extraordi.
nary, with Miss Bennett as the
duchess, bewitched by his charms.
EARLE-The new musical ex.
travaganza, Danes" will come
to the Earle on Friday. Joan
Blondell, Ruby Keller, Dick
Powell, Guy Kibbee, ZaSu Pitts.
Hugh Herbert are starred, to-
gether with a host of screen beau
ties. The story has to do with the
efforts of a young man to over
ride his guardians objections to
the stage. Six songs are included
in the score. The RimacS, Cuban
orchestra, will star on the stage,
with Edgar Bergen and others.
COLUMB Otto Kruger,
Nancy Carroll, Nigel Bruce,
Heather Angel and Herbert Mum
din are the featured members in
the cast of "Springtime for
Henry" opening Friday. Benny
Levy authored the stage play, a
long-run success, from which the
picture was adapted. Directed by
Frank Tuttle. the action concerns
the complicated and diversified at.
fairs of a very eligible but unwill-
ing.to.be-married bachelor.
GAYETY-The new attraction,
starting Sunday, will have as its
stars Edna Dee and Frank Silk,
both burleSque favoriteS of this
Ninth Street theater's patrons.
Tom Bundy, also well-known in
burlesque circles, and a large COM
pany will be seen in the attrac-
ton, plus a chorus and many un-
usual scenic and lighting effects.
Two matinees are presented daily
at the Gayety. First performance
begins at noon.
HOWARD-The Bama State
Collegians, a new aggregation of
music-makers. are starred in EAU
tumn Frolics," opening here Sat-
urday. This band is said to have
scored a sensational hit on its
first appearance in New York, and
presents a style of music all its
own. Many other performers will
be included in the company. On
the screen will be Warner GLAND,
in Charlie CHAINS Courage"
The Washington times., 1934-09-12
Stage and Screen Attractions
Due Next at Theoters

RIALTO - This Ninth Street
theater will open its doors for the
season tomorrow with the world
premiere of There's Always To-
morrow" from Ursula PARROTS
novel. Frank Morgan, Binnie
Barnes, new English actress, and
Lois Wilson have featured roles
in the production, which tells of
man, neglected by his family, who
turns to another woman. In the
cast are Elizabeth Young, Robert
Taylor and Alan Hale.
FOX-Ted Lewis, with his band
and large revue, will be the
headline attraction beginning Fri.
day. Jean Carol and Jose
Chalita, the Sterners, Paul White
and others are in the company.
On the screen will be Death on
the Diamond" with Madge Evans,
Robert Young, Nat Pendleton,
Paul Kelly and Mickey Rooney.
Cortland FitzSimmons authored
the story, describing a mysterious
murder during a baseball game.
METROPOLITAN-"She Loves
Me Not" from the stage hit of the
same name, will return for a Sec
ond week downtown Friday. Bing
Crosby and Miriam Hopkins are
starred in the comedy. Kitty Car
Isle, Lynne Overman, Judith
Allen and George Barber have
important parts. The story has to
do with the complications which
ensue when two Princeton
students hide chorus girl in
their room. Love In Bloom" is
the films song hit.
RKO KEITH'S-Alexan der
Dumas immortal novel, The
Count of Monte Cristo," in it's
new screen form, opens an en-
gagement here Friday. Robert
Donat, an English actor remem-
bered for his appearance in Life
of Henry VIII plays Edmond
Dante. ELISA Landi is cast oppo-
site him as Mercedes. In the cast
of the romantic adventure story
are o. P. Heggie. Louis Calhern,
Sidney Blackmer, Irene Hervey
and others.
PALACE-Adapted from the
stage success, The Firebrand,"
and retitled The Affairs of Gel
lini," comes to the Palace for its
The Washington times., 1934-09-12

ITapps, that mad comic, heading
the bill; Howard Pyles' excellent
Emancipation. and loads of mex
penSiVe entertainment.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ba-
varian atmosphere in the heart of
town, with songs. dances and
menus a la Germany. Happy
Walker and his orchestra.
HEIGH.HO CLUB-The tap
room, gathering place of celebrities
for luncheon, dinner and after
theater supper and winning. War
ner Kennedy plays.
MARYLAND CLUB GARDENS
Spacious. beautiful and luxurious.
Dining, dancing and wining to
Scott Jarrett's music and a poppy
floor revue.
COTTON CLUB-Tommy Myles
and his hot-cha band, with a lot
of Harlem hey-de-hey and a big,
torrid revue featuring Lucille
Drew, Sid SiSko.