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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
Godfrey Child, Solicitor
OR D Err NISI

In the Matter of Tax Sale of Real
Estate in the Tenth Election District
of Worcester County, Maryland, as
sessed to Joseph w. Taylor and the
other heirs of Joseph H. Taylor, for
the years 1881, 1882, 1888 and 1884,
and reported by Roger w. Landlord,
Treasurer of Worcester County,
Maryland, and Collector of State and
County taxes for said Worcester
County, Joseph w. Taylor, Purchaser,
eX parte
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
In Equity.
No. 1872 Chancery.
The object Of this proceeding is to
procure the ratification and confirma-
ton of the sale made on the second
day of June, 1886, by Roger w. Lark
ford, Treasurer of Worcester County,
Maryland, and Collector of State and
County Taxes for said Worcester
County, of all that tract or parcel of
land, together with the buildings and
improvements thereon, situate, lying
and being in the Tenth Election Dis
trict of Worcester County, Maryland,
containing sixty (6O) acres of land,
more or less, and being situate on the
Hollygrove road, on the north side of
the B. C. & A. Railroad, being the
same land conveyed to Joseph H. Tay-
lor now deceased, from Thomas P.
Lewis and wife, by deed dated May
16, 1900, and of record among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber F. H. P. No. 10 folios
566, except so much thereof as the
said Joseph H. Taylor and wife con-
veyed to William B. S. Powell and
others, by deed dated April 16, 1910,
and of record among the aforesaid
land records in Liber o. D. C. No. 6
folios 518 ct sea-, and assessed to the
said Joseph w. Taylor and the other
heirs of the said Joseph H. Taylor,
for the years 1881, 1882, 1888 and
1884.
The said Treasurer and Collector,
having made report to this Court of
the said sale, with all proceedings had
i'll relation thereto, and after careful
examination it appears to the Court
that the proceedings are regular, and
that the provisions of law in relation
thereto have been complied with, it is,
this twenty third day of June, 1886,
by the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, sitting in equity,
adjudged and ordered that notice be
given by publication of copy of this
order in some newspaper printed and
published in Worcester County, Mary
land, once week for three successive
weeks before the twentieth day of July
1886, requiring all persons interested
in the said property, so sold, to be and
appear in this Court on or before the
First day of September, 1886, to show
cause, if any they have, why said sale
should not be ratified and confirmed.
The Report states the amount of
sale to be One hundred and seventy
one dollars ($171.0O).
JAMES M. CROCKETT,
Judge
True copy, Test: Bessie Bowen, Clerk
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
Saturday, July II, 1886
at 2:3O o'clock p. NJ,

at z:SV O'CLOCK +. NJ,
all those tracts or parcels of land in
the First Election District of Wor-
cester County, Maryland, containing
in the aggregate fifty-four (54) acres,
three (3) roods and thirty-four (34)
poles of land, more or less, particular
ly described in a deed from the said
Thomas Henderson and Leila Hender-
son, his wife, to the said Ebin Sturgis,
dated January 2, 1920, and recorded
among the aforesaid land records in
Liber o. D. C. No. 35 folios SIG ct
seq., to which said deed, and the refer
ences therein contained, reference is
hereby made for a more particular
description.
This farm contains approximately
twenty (2O) acres of tillable land and
approximately thirty-four (34) acres
OF woodland, including a growing pine
thlcket, and is situated near the coun-
ty road leading from McMaster's
Schoolhouse to Boston's Schoolhouse,
and adjoins the lands of Oscar Out
ten, the Lloyd F. Trader estate, and
others.
1t is improved by dwelling house
now occupied by Willie Sturgis, color
ed, together with a barn and other
outbuildings, and also by a dwelling,
house, now occupied by Ebin Sturgis,
colored, together with a stable.
Terms of sale, cash. Taxes will be
paid to and including the year 1885.
Possession upon ratification of sale.
Title papers and U. S. Revenue
stamps at the expense of the purchas-
er.
GODFREY CHILD.
Assignee for the purpose
of foreclosure
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
Godfrey Child, Solicitor
Assignee's Sale
OF VALUABLE
Farm Land

By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Ebin Stur-
gis and Mahale E. Sturgis, his wife,
to Thomas Henderson, dated January
2, 1920, and recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber o. D. C. No. 35 folios
STA ct sea-, default having occurred
under the terms, covenants and con-
ditions of said mortgage, the under
signed, to whom the said mortgage
has been assigned by various assign
ments for foreclosure, will offer for
sale at public auction in front of the
Parker House in Pocomoke City, Wor-
cester County. MARYLAND on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
L. Paul Ewell, Solicitor
Mortgage Foreclosure
OF VALUABLE
House And Lot In
PoComoke Civ

By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Gardner
H. Quinn and Rozena Quinn, his wife,
to Robert l. Lednum dated January
Fl, 1926, and recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber SIN. c. No. So, folios
4O3, etc., default having occurred in
the payment of the debt secured by
said mortgage, the undersigned L.
Paul Ewell, assignee for foreclosure,
will offer for sale at public auction
i'll front of the Parker House, POGO
moke City, Worcester County, Mary
land ON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
THE TWO PLATFORMS

On point opponents Of the Roosevelt Admnistra
ton are with it's principal straegist When James
H. Farley opened the campaign for the Democrats at Philadelphia
he said that there but big at M Sa New gone
step farther and said that the issue President Roosevelt Mr.
his record are infinitely important this campaign than
the Democratic platform the speeches Of the Chiefs eutenants
Speeches the convention at the Republican concave
fortnight definite pattern The Keynote ad
Keynote speech since the fall Of the Roman
vered carefully thought highly oatoca Even Repub
and nothing but virtue in Republicans Keynoter Barley
that the Of Coolidge and Hoover were ere
good similar attitude expressed the next day when
permanent delivered address prang Roosevelt
to skies tearing down his detractors including The Liberty
League AL Smith and ex-presdent Hoover.
Grand finale the denomination by acclamaton Of Roose-
t 1Ra that csnda ha e e
the formay of calling the roll of degate) and the Presidents
delivered his best Mr. Roosevelt declared against
ne Te oong e msndse the peope and
fighting to democratic government said that
that lives spirit of charity than the consistent
omissions of frozen in the ice Of it's own nden-
pauS as m s Of his e
the much talked about question of whether in view Of the
Supreme Courts abrogaton of of his major legislative
% the He though did not
what kind of amendment he wanted And he said that he
inevitable that there will be much comparing of this plat
o Be a1f s Bo
plenty Of for evasion and both prefer generates specific
tators the political call weasel words"
Big cleavage the two platforms in the relief panks
The Republicans of relief to the statehe Demo
Gratis defend and continue to favor the of relief by
central government has been done the last four years.
The Democratic platform also praises the Administrators
farm program has saved agriculture from promises
continuance of the policy of retiring subargna land
aging cooperatives, and 'soi conservation"
1t pledges the Administration vigorously fearlessl
enforce the antitrust laws and to break monopoly wherever it
exists Most commentators regard this phase of the
New Deal in that such law the NRA necessarily foserd
nopo required the temporary abrogaon of the antitrust laws
The platform praises the par acts behalf of labor and
both
and consumer
1t favors encouragement of BODYBUILDING lauds the IVA
and pledges itself to the advancement of identification
1t favors the extension of the merit system civil servce in
jobs and pledges itself the maintenance of all
civil liberties
On the immensely important question of finance the
Administration has stopped deaton and restored values
caes that the national credit BETTER pledges balanced
budget reduced national debt possible.
In few anks there great between the Re
publican and Democratic platforms The difference
the canddaten their backgrounds opinions PHILOSOPHERS and
theories of what should do and be- this differ
that will determine the election.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
Saturday, July Is, 1886

At the hour of o'clock p. M.
All that lot or parcel of ground in Po-
comoke City, Worcester County, Mary
land, on the southeast side of Seventh
Street having a width of 80 feet on
said Seventh Street and depth of 80
feet. This property is improved by
two dwelling houses.
Terms of sale C A S H.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense of the purchaser. Posses
sion on ratification of the sale.
L. PAUL EWELL,
Assignee to FOreclOse.
June 26-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
POCOMOKE CITY NATL BANK

of PocomOke City, in the State of
Maryland, at the close of business, on
June 80, 1886.
Published in Response to call made
by Comptroller of the Currency, under
Section 5211, U. S. Revised Statutes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
ASSETS

Loans and dicounts. $3.50, 1854
Overdrafts " 44.O0
United States Government
obligations, direct and
or fully guaranteed. -. 128,225.OO
curities ......'...... 17,94O.36
Banking house, $5O,OOO.OO
Furniture and fix
lures, $4,000. 55,OOO.OO
Real estate owned other
than banking house. -. 25,3O2.OO
Reserve with Federal
Reserve Bank ........ 51,S4O.2o
Cash, balances with other
banks, and cash items in
process of collection. -. 13O, 269.O1
Cash items not in process
of collection. .......... 1850
Other Assets. 14,611 .16
Total Assets. 1892 .95
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

PROMINENT Local Concern will
employ two men with cars. Must be
accustomed to good earnings; be
trustworthy and hustlers. For inter-
view write P. o. Box Sal Salisbury,
Maryland.
July 3-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK

in POcOmOke City, in the State Of
Maryland, at the close of business, on
June 80, 1886.
Published in Response to call made
by Comptroller of the Currency, under
Section 5211 u. S. Revised Statutes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

sos to $175 month. Work for
"Uncle Sam" Pleasant work. Paid
vacations: Men women. Try next
examinations. Common education u.s.
ually sufficient. Experience or in
fIuence unnecessary. Full particu-
lars, list jobs and sample tests
FREE. Write today sure. Franklin
Institute, Dept. 1872 S, Rochester, N.
July 3-5tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
TREASURY DEPARTMENT PRO
CUREMENT DIVISION = PUBLIC

TREASURY DEPARTMENT PRO-
CUREMENT DIVISION = PUBLIC
WORKS BRANCH, Washington, D.
c., June "a, 1936.-Proposals are here
by solicited for a site for a Federal
Building at Pocomoke City, Md, to be
opened publicly in the Office of the
Postmaster at Pocomoke City, Nd,
at 9 o'clock A. M, on July Is, 1886,
for the sale, or donation to the United
States of lot conveniently located.
Approximate dimensions-Corner lots
120 foot frontage ITO foot depth. In
terror lots 145 foot frontage ITO foot
depth. Sites having different street
frontage dimensions will be considered
provided the area is approximately
the same. In all cases where possible
bids should be submitted by actual
owners of properties and not by
agents. Documentary evidence of
authority must be attached to propos-
ais submitted by agents. Upon appli-
cation, the Postmaster will supply pro-
spective bidders with proposal blanks
and circular giving particulars as to
requirements and instructions for pre-
paration of bids and data to accom-
pany same. C. j. Peoples, Director
of Procurement.
July 3-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
ASSETS

Loans and discounts. .S27s, O87. 35
United States Government
obligations, direct and
or fully guaranteed. 80. 35,251.9O
Other bonds, stocks, and
securities ............ 21,7s6.25
Furniture and fixtures. =. 5,s13.S7
Reserve with Federal Re-
serve Bank ........... 17,42s. 80
Cash, balances with other
banks and cash items in
process of collection. -. 69,97O.28
Other assets. ........... 461.13
Total Assets. ........ 42S,244.1S
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

CrOcheters experienced on infants
handmade bootees, sacques, caps and
shoulderettes. Write Chas. Metz, II
N. Sixth St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
July 1O-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
70 cents will remain the same at
Shaws.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
MISCELLANEOUS

Featherweight ARCH SUPPORTS
made from individual impressions, re-
lieves foot pain and fatigue. Guaran-
teed satisfaction. M. GROH, % The
Outlet Store.
July loft
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

FOR RENT-Three-rOOm apart
ment. Also store house corner Sec
ond and Willow. At once. Gus Mas
on.
July 3-tf. 80 xizii
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

PAINTING-AlI kinds. No Job too
large or too small. Prices right. Ap-
ply to Worcester Democrat.
May 15-dh.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
$428,244.18
LIABILITIES

LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of indivi-
duals, partnerships, and
corporations ........... 74,646.19
Time deposits of individ-
uals, partnerships and
corporations .......... 154,36O.17
State, county and munich
pal deposits. -. 22,s76.S1
Deposits of other banks,
including certified and
cashiers checks out
standing ............ S54. Id
Total of items IA to 18:
(a) Secured by pledge of
loans and or invest
ments ...... 100000
(b) Not secured by
pledge of loans and or
investments ..343,737.32
(c) Total DepOs-
its .......... 1852, 1882
Capital account:
Common stock, 5000
shares, par $40 per
share ....... 100000
Surplus ........ 12,5O0.OO
Undivided profits
net .......... 3,OO6.86
Total Capital Account. -. 75,5O6.86
Total Liabilities. :. .$42s,244.1 Is
MEMORANDUM: Loans and Invest
ments pledged to secure liabilities
United States Government
obligations, direct and
or fully guaranteed. 100000
Total Pledged Excluding
rediscounts) ........... 100000
Pledged:
OBJ Against State, coun-
ty and municipal depOs-
it's ................... 100000
(h) Total Pledged. $40, 100000
State of Maryland. County of Wor-
cester, IS:
/, ]. C. Stevenson, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do sOlemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
J. C. STEVENSON, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of July, 1886.
CYNTHIA ARDS, Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
r. C.. DRYDEN,
r. HARLAN ROBERTSON,
r. V. GLADDING,
Directors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
FOR RENT

FARM FOR RENT-On GirdIetree
road. Apply to Beryl T.
Jones, Girdletree.
July 3-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
$813,592.95
LIABILITIES

LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of indivi-
duals, partnerships and
corporations ......... 275,321.74
Time deposits of indivi-
corporations .......... sss, 6O9.7s
State, county and munich
pal deposits. .......... 59,973.69
United States Government
and postal savings de-
posts ................. 2,s47.4s
Deposits of other banks,
including certified and
cashiers checks Outstand-
ing 3O5.24
Total of items IA to 10:
(a) Secured by pledge
of loans and or in
vestments 80. .35, 1898
OBJ Not secured by
pledge of loans and or
investments .691, 287.95
90 Total De-
posts ....... .726,557.0o
Capital account:
Common stock, 5000 shares,
par, $1,000 per share
100000
Undivided profits
net (,US0.U(
Total Capital Account. -. 87,O35.O7
Total Liabilities. ...... 1918, 1872 .95
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
$813,592.95

MEMORANDUM: Loans and Invest
ments pledged to secure liabilities
United States Government
obligations, direct and
or fully guaranteed. -. 100000
Other bonds, stocks and
securities ............. 9,26e.9s
Total pledged Excluding
rediscouRts) ........... 1925. 93
Pledged: 49,. 49,. So. 80. $50.
CD Against State, cOun-
ty and municipal depOs-
it's s5,269. 93
(h) Total Pledged. go. 35,269.93
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10

State of Maryland, County of Wor.
cester. IS:
/, Willard J. Stevenson, Cashier of
the abOve-named bank, do sOIemnly
swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief.
WILLARD ]. STEVENSON, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
9TH day of July, 1885,.
MYRA E. MESSICK, N. p.
Correct-Attest:
E. w. McMASTER,
E. E. MATTHEWS,
E. p. MATTHEWS,
Directors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-07-10
GODFREY CHILD.

OAA4A11~9
Assignee for the purpose
of foreclosure
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-03
Oxford Orphanage
Has Influenza and
Pneumonia Ravage

An epidemic Of influenza is raging
in the Oxford Orphanage at Oxford
with a great many cases reported
and with three or four cases of pnel-
monia, prevalent, it was learned here
today.
Rev. c. X. Practor. superintendent
of the orphanage, preached in Hen
derson Sunday in the illness of the
pastor, Rev. r. E. Brown, of the First
Methodist church, and while here
talked of the conditions in the institu-
ton. Several trained nurses from
Henderson have been pressed into
service at the orphanage in the en-
Urgency.
w. c. Martin, Jr., son of Rev. w. c.
Martin. former pastor of the First
Methodist church here, and Mrs. Mar
tin, is a teacher in the orphanage
school, and is very ill with pneu-
monia. His parents have come from
Fayetteville, where the elder Mr..
Martin is pastor of the leading Meth
odist church, and are with their son
at Oxford.
Just how many cases of influenza
there are at the orphanage was not
learned from Mr.. Proctor, but he ap-
peared to be very much concerned
over the conditions there at this time
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-03
MANY DRINKS ARE
TRIED BY MAYOR
Ten Of Fourteen Defendants
In Municipal Court Tried
on Drunk Charge

Ten of the fourteen defendants be-
fore Mayor Irvine b. Watkins in
Municipal court today were tried on
a charge of being drunk.
Charlie Peoples, white, was dismiss
ed on a charge OF obtaining food
from the Central hotel and refusing
to pay for same.
Norman Perry, white. went to the
roads for 80 days for being drunk.
Harvey Johnson, Negro, got 80 days
on the roads for being drunk.
Charlie Burton, Negro, was found
guilty of being drunk. and went to
the roads for 80 days.
Peter Hawkins, Negro, paid a fine
of $3.50 and costs for speeding.
Joe Reavis, Negro. went to the
roads for 80 days on a charge of be-
ing drunk.
Mark Green, white, was fined S.
and costs for being drunk.
Bryant Pegram, white, was fined
IS and costs of court on a charge of
being drunk in public place.
Robert Nelson, Negro, drew a fine
of SIS and costs for being drunk.
Albert Aycock. white, was found
guilty of being drunk and was fined
SIS and costs.
Al Brown. Negro paid S. and costs
for being drunk
Floyd Ramsey, white. was charged
with being drunk and failing to pay
a food bill at Central hotel. Judgment
was suspended upon payment of costs
and the food bill.
Willie Jackson and James Virgins.
Negroes, were found guilty Of assault
ing and beating each other. They
were fined S. and costs each.
Dunk Pool, white, was charged with
assaulting and beating Pete Couchal
He was ordered to pay $25 for hos
pital and doctor bills, fine and costs
of the case.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-03
CARDS FOR SURVEY
OF BLIND SENT OUT
State Commission Furnishes SchOOl
Authorities With Blanks TO
Get Data

Cards for rural survey Work OF
Vance county under the direction OF
the North Carolina Commission Tor
the blind are being sent this week to
Superintendent E. M. Rollins, or the
city and county schools, Tor dStrlpu-
ton to teachers. The cards are to DC
filled in with the names and adj
dresses of persons with seriously dc-
fective eyesight or who are bllnd. Inc
commission will do its own folloW-up
workk. it is stated, and both children
and adults. whatever their ages,
should be reported, it is explained.
Similar cards were distributed IN
electric bills mailed the first Oh the
month and some are being returned
TO the office of the Carolina Power
g. Light Company, where they should
all be sent not later than wednesday
of this week.
The commission can train those
blind adults who are physlcally able
IN work in its broom shop in Greens
boro or in its mattress SHOP Ill \hal-
lotte. according to information from
the Raleigh office. A shop Is SOON u
be opened in Durham under auspices
of the State commission anu Ine
Lions club there.
Groups in Henderson mtereSteu ~
work for the blind will have ACCESS
to the results of the survey as sue
to their future program, IL Is ''|''ou
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-03
R. \. BAILEY WILL
LEAVE FOR WHILE
Will Study Dial System Of
Telephones; Change Is
Not Likely Here

r. III. Bailey, manager of the Hon
derson exchange Of the Carolina ToIo-
phone & Telegraph Company. left -
day for Wilson, where he will he on
gagged for two or three months stud,.
ing the operation Of the dial tolo
phone system. He is expected 10 ro-
turn here at the end Of tho time 10
resume his duties.
H. F. Davis, of Washington. n c
will be in charge of the local ov-
change during the absence Of Mr.
Bailey, and has already arrived and
assumed his duties in that respect.
Mr. Bailcy's study in Wilson. whore
the dial system is already in use. docs
not mean that that modern telcphnn.
equipment is to be installed in Hon
dcrson any time soon. It is Understood
that the company had that in mind AT
one time. but has abandoned il for
the time being. Due to the litigation
pending over the franchise matter
here, the company is deferrinp anv
plans to make further investments in
Henderson until some adjustment il
made, it was learned.
Mr.. Bailey said today before lcav-
ing for Wilson that nc would not
move his family from Henderson. ana
that he would be in and out Of the
city from time to time, and would
probably spend his week-ends here.