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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-01-18
Harris, of near Snow Hill.

Harris, of near Snow Hill.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor has returned
to Merchantsville, N. j., after spend
ing some time with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Taylor.
Mr.. Walter Taylor and daughter.
Hazel, spent Sunday at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Howard, in
Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Hudson and
children, of Chincoteague, visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hous-
ton, Sunday.
Mrs. William Birmingham, of Cir
dletre, spent last week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Taylor, of
Belmar, N. j., spent part of last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor.
Mrs. Milton Barnes and little daugh
ter, of near Girdletree, spent last
Wednesday at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sharpley.
Those entertained at dinner at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Mason,
Jr., Sunday were: Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Shockley and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bundick, Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Cut
right and children, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
l.. Mason, ST., of this town and Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Pollitt and daughter,
Gertrude. of Girdletree.
Mr.. Felix Townsend, of Baltimore,
spent the weekend at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George T.
Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mason, Sr.,
entertained the following last week in
honor of their grandson, Everett Lee
Mason: Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mason,
Jr., and little son, Everett Lee, and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Outright and chill
dren
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Richardson
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W. Gootee, in Salisbury.
Mr.. Stanley Short and children, and
Mrs. Caroline Short, of near Green
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-01-18
BALTIMORE SURGEON is
ST. JOHNS BOARD HEAD

DR.. Amos F. Hutchins, Baltimore
surgeon, has been elected chairman of
the board of visitors and governors
of St. Johns College. He was a men,
Der of the class Of 1906.
DIR. Hutchins was named at the
quarterly meeting of the board here
last night. He succeeds the late Her
bert Noble, Of New York, who died
last fall.
He is assistant visiting urologist
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, an
instructor in urology at the Johns
Hopkins Medical School. A member
of the staff at the Church Home and
Bon Secours Hospital and member
of many medical groups.
Besides his connection with the
board of visitors and governors, DR..
Hutchins has served as president of
the alumni association.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-01-18
Christian Science Services

Christian Science Services
"Life" will be the subject of the
Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of
Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, January
goth.
The Golden Text will be from l
John :2-"The life was manifested,
and we have seen it, and bear witness,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-01-18

Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Duff
fly in Salisbury.
Mrs. James Parks and son, Kenneth
spent Sunday with Miss Harriet John
son, in Salisbury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-01-18

backville, visited at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. D. H. Hancock, Sunday.
We deeply sympathize with Mr..
Roland Bowen in the death of his
mother, Mrs. William Bowen, who died
after lingering illness in Snow Hill,
last week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-01-18
Stockton News

Mrs. S. E. Brimer is visiting rela-
tives in Baltimore and Annapolis.
Mrs. ]. P. Cherrix spent last week
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
HARRY K. THAW
 CRITICALLY ILL
Notorious Play Boy Re. moved From Ocean
 Liner at Quebec

Quebec, Sept. 27.-CUP)-Harry K. Thaw was critically ill of dou- ble pneumonia today. Taken from the liner Empress Of Britain when she docked yesterday from Europe to the Hotel Dieu hospital. physi- cians gave him an even chance to recover.
 The notorious play boy whose name became known throughout the world after he killed Stanford White, famous architect, over the love of chorus girl Evelyn Nesbit. fell III after embarking fcpm southampton Saturday,
 Thaw, now 64, inherited $40,0O0,- 900. In 1905 he married Miss Nes- bit. Fourteen mQnths later he shot White, precipitating one of the most widely publicized scandals of modern times
 After seven months fin the Tombs, ThaW was tried, pleading insanity. The first jury disagreed A second found him not guilty of murder. but insane. In the follow ing six years, Thaw spent $1,000,- 900 fighting the verdict. In 1912 he was committed to the Matteawan Asylum for the Criminally Insane escaped fl year laser, and, after long litigation, was freed. Since, he has been sued several times for breach of promise. Until recently he has been almost con tInuously a center of international scandal.
 He was barred from England during his present stay abroad on the grounds of moral turpitude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27

Elizabeth M. Shields. chief op- orator in the Watertown exchange of The Southern New England Telephone company for the past 21 years, will retire from active duty on October 1, after 30 years of telephone service, 1t was an- n0unced today. Maud A. King, for- merly chief operator in the Naugn- tuck exchange, has been appoint ed to take Miss Shields place, and Mary J. Ramp, supervisor in Wa tefbury, assumes the duties of chief operator fin Naugatuck.
 Miss Shields was the guest of honor at g. recent dinner given by the Watertown operating force at old Hundred, Southbury, at which time E. A. Chittenden, Jry of New Haven district traffic manager, pre- scented to her bold emblem sig nifying 30 years of telephone ser vice. At the same time, Miss Shields was the recipient of n black leather travelling bag and a bouquet of yellow roses from the Watertown operators, and q hand bag from the operators in the Thomaston exchange. as ex- prcssions of their esteem. About 25 persons attended including guests from Thomaston. Water bury and New Haven.
 Appointed In 1914
 First engaged As an operator in WatertOwn, Miss Shields became fl supervisor in 1911, and in 1914 was appointed chief operator. Her unique record of not having been away from her post on account of sickness at any time during her 30 years of service is but one in- dication of her devotion to duty.
 Miss King comes to Watertown with a background of 20 years of telephone experience. She was first engaged as an operator in Water bury in 1915. In 1918 she was made a supervisor, and in 1920 became a central office instructor. In 1927
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
Gene Tunney Speaks
 On YMCA Program
Former Worlds Champion, Dr. ". L. Phelps of Yale
 to Feature Educational Committees Program

Dr. William Lyon Phelps, profess cor emeritus of Yale university. and Gene Tunney, former heavyweight champion of the world, will speak in Waterbury Thursday October IT under the auspices of the educa- tionai committee of the Y. M. c. A.. it was announced today. Robert E. Platt is chairman of the com mittee.
 The program will be definitely announced on the receipt of furth- CT information from Dr. Phelps According to Arthur L. Purinton. educational director of the Y. 1t is expected that Dr. Phelps and Tun- ney will engage in "Socratic dis cussion" on the drama, literature, prize fighting and other subjects.
 The Waterbury WomeRs club has been tentatively selected as the auditorium, but the final choice will depend upon the advance sale of tickets, according to Mr. Purin- ton. He said that the Women's club auditorium seats only $50 per- sons and a large demand for tick cts may make 1t necessary to choose 4 larger hall, Proceeds will be devoted to the educational budg- ct of the Y. M. c. A.
 Literary Team
 Tunney and Professor Phelps first gained national prominence AS team of literary connoisseurs when the former champion visited Yale university some years ago and astonished senior class by dis cussing Shakespeare instead of John l.. Sullivan, as had been ex- pected. Since the occasion of his first meeting with Professor Phelps, the two have been firm friends. Tunney will come to New Haven early on the day of his scheduled appearance here and will spend the morning at the home of Professor Phelps. It is expected that re- ception for the two distinguished guests will follow the speaking pro. gram here in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
ATTORNEY SUMMA
 GUEST OF HONOR
Popular Barrister Feted By Friends at Bachelor
 Dinner

Attorney Francis J. summa was the recipient of messages of con- gratulations and well wishes at a bachelor dinner at the Elton last night attended by more than 200 friends from all walks of life in the city. Judge Edward MascOlo was tOastmaster and in an im- pressive but brief address, present ed the honOred guest with n purse as a token of esteem from his as- sembied friends.
 Speakers who lauded the young barrister for the fine reputation he has created and maintained in the city included Mayor Frank Hayes. Major John M. Burrall, Controller Daniel J. Leary, Attor- ney Frederick M. PaIomba, Attor- ney Pasquaie Decicco, stephen J. Winston and John P. Fitzmaurice, city clerk.
 Grccts C. o. F. Rival
 Mayor Hayes, who arrived q little tardy from another event he attended, strode to the speakers table, reached over and shook hands vigorously with Major Bur- Thti1 WUO Uhb DgCH to head the republican ticket this fall. It marked their first meet ing since the nomination.
 In the course of his remarks, Mayor Hayes said he believed he is the most experienced man in the city as far as weddings are con- cerned. He said he has been best 16 times and usher 13 times. He could not estimate, he said, the number of bachelor dinners he has attended, He said the guest of honor is to be congratulated for having so many friends, who came to honor him at the affair. He wished Attorney 8umma happi- ness and success and said he wanted to be counted among MT. Summa's friends.
 Entertainment
 Entertainment was supplied by Tommy Sullivan in interpretations. MT. and Mrs. Louis DeNcgris in accordion selections, James Mor- rone. Frank Capald0 and Francis Houle in guitar selections and Louis Mastrandea in saxophone selections. Music during the pro- gram was furnished by Frank Ro- mano and his orchestra. Jerry Capobianco was chairman of the committee on arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
lO.DAY SENTENCE
 FOR AUTO DRIVER
Chase Park Ave. Operator Pleads Guilty to Inebri- ate Driving

Another drunken driver went to jail today, when Judge John r. Me- Grath imposed To-day sentence on Joseph A. DesauIniers, 31, of IS Chase Park avenue, after the ac- cuse6 had entered fl plea of guilty. The jail term was given when DesaulnierG said he would be un- able to pay fine.
 The case today marked the fifth time this month that city court has imposed penalties on drivers charged with operating while un- der the influence of liquor. One went to jail for more than 200 days when he was unable to pay two heavy fines. Two were fined $1O0 and costs. and another was fined S100 and costs with part of the fine being remitted.
 There has been only one dis charge in drunken driving case in city court this month. The driv- CT given the heaviest took an ap- peal to the court of common pleas but the city courts sentence was upheld. and the driver is now ser ving his 200-day term.
 Police claimed thnt when Des- auininers was arrested at the wheel of his car on Saturday. he was unable to walk, and had to be carried into the police station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
GOOD WHEAT CROP

Salt Lake City, Utah-UP)-- Barring unforeseen weather damage, the winter wheat crop in Utah will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
COP .-Independents
 Allies In Offensive
Commissioner Bria Links Two Forces in Propaganda
 WOrk-Pays Tribute to Mayor-Latter Confident

Mayor Frank Hayes. Water bury's chief executive, advised members of the Italian Woman's Democratic club last night to are- double their efforts in the interests of reeiecting the entire democratic ticket. The women were gath cred for card party and social at Hibernian hall on Blast Main street and during the course of the evening many of the administra- tion's candidates were heard. Mayor Hayes told his audience that all of the republican propa- ganda now being circulated is a pre-arranged plan to beat Roose- velt in the national elections next year. All democrats and their &C., compIishments are being scrutin- iZed for this purpose" he said. The speaker asserted that in cer- tain sections of, the, country there is already an advanced movement to stop Roosevelt. He asserted that votes will be cast against him self to comply with this policy or The mayor asserted tbat he has every confidence that he will be reelected on October 8th be- cause prominent republicans have praised his administration. The speaker referred to his E. 0. D. candidate, but inc has no experi- ence. He can promise anyone anything. while we must run on our record" his honor declared. During the course of his re- marks, Mayor Hayes referred to the difference in newspaper opinions being created oyer the campaign. He told the gathering that Waterbury had only, one newspaper that was worth reading and that paper is The Democrat.
 Controller Daniel J. Leary told the gathering that the municipal administration was depending on them to help see to their reelec- ton. MT. Leary referred to the depressing conditions elsewhere and then affirmed that there is no starvation in this city. nor any breadiines. He said that the city grocery bill alone amounts to 36,- 900 per week and shoes, medicine. meat and other necessities supplied by the city create additional amounts.
 Praises for Mayor
 Louis Bria, candidate for reelec- ton to the sehoo! board declared that the republican and independ- ent parties are allied in their ef- forts. lie recalled that the pres ent administration took office at the beginning of the depression and has upheld the dignity and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27

credit of the city during the most depressing times that the country has ever seen. Mayor Hayes, as- serted MT. Bria, has devoted all of his time and interest to the city and now 1t is certain that with his hard work over. others are at tempting to step into his place, where they will be in a position to claim credit for the accom- plish ments of the past six years. The speaker referred to the school de- partmeDt as one that Is consider ate of the children's welfare and education. Dnd he also boasted of the splendid teaching staff.
 IAst of Speakers
 Other speakers who appeared were: William A. Ennis. tax coilec- tor, John Bitzmaurice, city clerk, City Sheriff William J. Roach and Agnostino Agnostino. city con stable. Democratic Town Chair man John II. Crary acted as chair. man of the speaking program while Doris Jacaruso officiated at general chairman of the program. The meeting was opened by Mrs Robert BOscO. president of the Waterbury Woman's Democratic club. More than 300 persons were in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
Chief Operator At
 Watertown Retiring
Miss Shields Completes 3O.Years Service for TeIe.
 phone COmpany-Miss King Succeeds

she was made assistant chief opor. ator in the Waterbury exchanG1, and in June of last year was aDs' pointed chief operator in Nauga* tuck. the position she leaves to bel chief operator in Watertown.
 Miss Ramps telephone services also began in Waterbury where she was engaged as an operator in 1918. Since 1920 she has served as a supervisor and central cfiice instructor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
Crop Failures, Mishaps
 And Death Beset Family

Spearsville, Kan - UP) -- The Rucker family Is bidding for the mythical title of the nations hard luck" family.
 Carrie Jane Fucker, 6, entered a hospital here the same time her father, Uel K. Fucker, Al. entered suffering from fatal inJuires sus- tained in a car accident. The child underment n successful ap- pendectomy. This was tho fa- thers third auto accident. The first time he escaped nnscathed from the wreckage of his car struck by a train. The second time his car hit bridge and was demolished.
 In addition to these accidents. a son was injured two weeks ago when trampied by a horse. Most of the famiIy's crops failed this year, too,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
.,E sHokTEk TTE -BETTEit
 RECORD NUISANCE KILL

Olympia, Wash. (UP)--Federal and state support of predatory ani- maj hunters has made life hard for Washington coyotes and bobcats. During April, records showed, more unwanted animals were killed than during any month on record. Vie tims included 1,l52 coyotes. lb bob- cates
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
oNE EGG oMEIIEr

Minden, Heb. UP)--Louis M. Jensen's hen provided one meal for the entire family and lived to tel the tale. She recently laid . five and three-quarter ounce egg which made an omelet for the Jensen family. The egg measured eleven inches in circumference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
GIRL CITY HEAD

West Chester, Pa. UP)-A girl served as burgess here for the first time in the history of Youth Week. Jeanne Walters. q high school sem for, was elected over Wayne Ker- shaw by seven votes. There was no mistake because the ballots were counted by boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27

Public OK roasts may be banned in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27
THOMASTON GRANT
 FOR SCHOOL OK'D

Although the town of Thomaston in a recent town meeting voted decisively against the proposed PWA project for a new high school, the grant has been approved by ti.e federal government according to a list released at Washington, D. C.. today. The grant is for the amount Of $70,913 flor q new high school and remodeiing the present high school."' The total cost of the projects is listed as $177,b85. and 1t was estimated that 1t would take 10 months to complete the work. Connecticut received more than $6,000.000 in PWA grants. accord ing to the announcement.
 Public OK roasts may be banned ts, Ena
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-27

be nearly double that of last year and will bring the crop up to 33 per cent of normal, as compared to 75.3 per cent of normal for the nation ag a whole,
Milford chronicle., 1935-10-25
Tuesday. October 20. 1885.

Sale beginning promptly at ~ o'clock.
Should that day be stormy, sale viii De
held next fair day
4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS
p One bedroom suit, iron bedstead and
springs. oak .bedstead and springs. I
child's large crib, antique sideboaru,
] walnut sideboard, antique book
case and desk. book case and books.
1 Chapel organ, victrola and records
oak extension. tables. / drop-leaf table.
antique marble top wash stand, Ilv-
ing room tables, / tea wagon, couch.
Singer sewing machine, rockers,
leather morris chairs, cane seat chairs
II kitchen chairs, I hall mirror, large
mirror. lot Of pictures and frames,
Rayo lamp. parlor lamp, 2 other lamps
-s stone jaFs-lot Of glass fruit jars, j
large cast iron living room stove. ]. IN
grain carpet, 20 yards; 20 yards new
rag carpet. / ingram rug, 3 IL;
Brussels carpet, ingram hall runner.
These carpets are all good. Lot OF good
linoleum. Three silver table castors.
Silver knives and forks and spoons.
Lot Of nice dishes. 2 sets irons. All
kinds of pots, pans and cooking uten-
sils Lot of can fruit and jelly One
wash bowl and pitcher. combinetts,
Fuller brush, good gasoline iron, one
goose feather bed and 2 pillows. Lot Of
window shades. One Gold Seal Congo
leum rug. - is. new. 2 cross cut
saws, / one-man saw, lot OF tools, hoes
spades, forks and shovels. 2 lanterns,
several jugs. roll of chicken wire,
chicken crates. lot of new lumber. lot
of good stove pipe. lot of baskets. One
churn. 1 vacuum washer. wash tubs,
several buckets. lot Of IS baskets. vac
Jium sweeper, 1 E-Z oil stove with oV-
en-, / hand bucket sprayer. Lot OF
boxes. crates and other things too nu-
merous TO mention.
TERMS: CASH No goods to be re-
moved until paid for.
MRS. HELEN g. MUTT
William Murphy. Auctioneer. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1935-10-25
WARNING

All persons are forewarned
against fox hunting or any other
hunting on these lands or marsh,
eithar day or night, under penalty
of the law. (Signed):
w. J. McCOLLEY
ARTHUR REED
HORACE POTTER
BENZ. W. POTTER
1tp JOHN H. WATSON
Milford chronicle., 1935-10-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE

All persons indebted to the estate
of Theodore P. Pettyjohn, deceased
are hereby notified to settle the
same on or before the 18th day OF
November, 1885, and all those hav-
ing claims against the estate to pre-
sent the same, duly attested, on or
before November Is. 1885.
MILFORD TRUST COMPANY
o25-3t EXecutOT
Milford chronicle., 1935-10-25
Administrators Sale
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property

At my home near Hollywood ceme-
terry, y miles south of the stone road
leading from Harrington TO Milford. on
Monday, November 4. 1885,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ.
II that day should be very stormy.
sale next fair day.
LIVE STOCK
One pair black mules, years old, will
weigh 2S00 pounds. work In all harness
One pair dark hay mules. ~ years old.
weight 2409 lbs. work in all harness.
Five good milk cows, ranging in age
from 3 to years. One Guernsey Bull.
FARM MACHINERY
One Superior corn planter. l McCor-
mick moving machine. like new: 2 good
farm wagons. good hay rack. ! Nc
CoFmick binder, in good shape; Black
Hawk manure spreader. l 12-spOut
Superior grain drill. 1 John Deere rid
ing plow. l John Deere horse rake. I g.
section land roller. / 60-tooth iron drag,
/ grindstone. 3 cultivatOrs. 2 Mccormick
riding cultivatoTs. in good shape; I
sweet potato plow. side dig; 2-horse
walking plows. 2 l-horse plows. / barrel
spray. capacity 60 gallons.
Lot Of chain harness. Lot of rope har-
ness. Lots Of collars and brides. Lot of
single trees and double trees Lot of
farm tools. consisting Of forks. shOvels
and hoes. / milk cooler. will hold 300
pounds ice. good milk cans. milk
buckets and I milk strainer.
One Mccormick Deering tractor. No.
1920, in No. Al condition: set Me-
Cormick- -Deering tractor plow. IA inch
bottom; / set tractor discs. wood saw
outfit.
FEED
800 baskets of corn. Lot Of long fod-
der. 200 truck baskets. Some household
goods. Lots Of other things too numer-
Gus TO mention.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. No goods
to be removed until terms of sale are
complied with.
JOHN BAILEY. Administrator
Harrington. Delaware
Dickerson Bros, Auctioneers o25-2tp