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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
johnson & Johnson
William III. Scott
Solicitors

Edna L. Mumford VS.. Harvey D.
Mumford.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
In Equity.
No. 1882 Chancery.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this suit is to pro-
cure a decree of divorce a vinculo
matrimonii.
The bill states that the parties were
married December %, 1918, and until
July /, 1892, lived together in Jersey
City, New Jersey, on which date the
defendant without just cause or rea-
son abandoned and deserted the plain
tiff and declared his intention to live
with her no longer and that such
abandonment has continued uninter-
ruptedly for at least three years and
is deliberate and final and the separa-
ton of the parties beyond any reason
able expectation of reconciliation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

That said plaintiff has resided in Wor-
cester County ever since together with
the following children of said mar
riage who are, Eldred H., Jane Louise
and Ruth Mumford. That the defend
ant is non resident residing in Jer-
sey City, N. j.
1t is, thereupon, this 9Th day of
August, 1887, ordered by the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, Mary
land, in Equity, that the plaintiff by
causing a copy of this order to be
inserted in some newspaper published
in said Worcester County once in
each of four successive weeks before
the 9Th day of September, 1887, give
notice to the said absent defendant
of the object and substance of this
bill, warning him to appear in this
court in person or by solicitor on or
before the 22nd day of September
next, to show cause, if any he has,
why decree ought not to be passed
as prayed.
BESSIE BOWEN, Clerk
True Copy, Test: Bessie Bowen, Clerk
Aug. Cat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
LET THE HOUSEWIFE BE THE JUDGE

Every and again note epidemic among municipal
the subject of peddng This adeImanic hystea
manfes itself in ordinances condemnng all forms OF direct sales
manshp occasionally going class public nuisance
calling home unlimited The chief faacy find
with legislation that places all forms of home solicitation
To be there nerant vendors often
and not too sweet smelling who become in
their shody prospective buyers But
compare them little Willie next door who sells weekly
magazine the farmer who calls each morning with fresh
tables the alert young salesman with his hosiery his vacuum
cleaner his aluminium ware Surely the American housewife is
capable knowing what she wants and from whom she wants to
buy it. her Constitutional right and small thanks
attempting plaster Veboten her front door Fortunately
the sanity of the courts and the of the people
usually dispose of these illogical Only few weeks
the voters California city defeated of these proposed anti
peddng ordinances by vote of nearly The leading
newspaper in combating the passage of the ordinance pointed
that single housewife had forward to support it.
By the token district judge Iowa recently granted
injunction against interference with the statesmen
hosiery He rules that the statesmen
merely took ORDERS later filled by mail the procedure not
peddng all but interstate In rendering his decision
the judge commented sagey that great seemed to
want the product which, after ALL the main such local
laws unpopular.
After all why should the citizens and househoers of this
community sit idly by and let few selfish interests dictate
what they will buy and where they will buy it!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
Saturday, Sept. IL,

At the hour of three o'clock in the
afternoon on the premises
all that lot or parcel of ground sit
uate, lying and being in Pocomoke
City, Worcester County, Maryland,
known as 518 Young St., at the cor
ner of Short Street, having width of
70 feet on said Young Street and a
depth of ia feet, and being all and
the same property where Lydia Crop
per now lives, and being all and the
same property mentioned in the afore-
said Chancery cause.
This property is improved by a
dwelling house and small building now
being used as beauty or hairdress-
ing parlor for colored people, all in
good condition.
Taxes paid to January 1, 1887. Title
papers and revenue stamps at the
expense of the purchaser.
L. PAUL EWELL, Trustee
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

the deceased, are hereby warned to ex-
hlbit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 9th, day of March, 1888. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this
26th day of August, 1887.
Darcy B. Evans
Godfrey Child, Administrators
Test: Paul Jones, Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this suit is to pro-
cure a decree of divorce a vinculo
matrimonii and resumption of maiden
name by plaintiff.
The bill states that the parties were
married on February IA, 1881, and
lived together until on or about April
1, 1881, when the defendant, who is
a nonresident of the State of Mary
land, abandoned and deserted the
and has declared his intention to live
with her no longer, and that such
abandonment has continued interrupt
eddy for at least three years and is
deliberate and final and the separation
of the parties is beyond any reason
able expectation of reconciliation.
That no children were born as re-
suit of said marriage.
It is thereupon this End day of Au-
gust, 1887 ordered by the Circuit Court
for Worcester County, Maryland, in
Equity, that the plaintiff by causing
copy of this order to be inserted in
some newspaper published in said
Worcester County once in each of four
successive weeks before the 9th day
of September, 1897, give notice to the
said absent defendant of the object
and substance of this bill, warning him
to appear in this Court in person or
by solicitor on or before the 22nd day
of September next to show cause, if
any he has, why decree ought not to
be passed as prayed.
BESSIE BOWEN, Clerk.
True Copy, Test: Bessie Bowen, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
Mon, August 80, 1887
i at the hour of nine o'clock A. M.
in front of the Parker House
POcOmOke City, Md.


All that lot or parcel of ground sit
uate, lying and being in said POGO
moke City, Worcester County, Mary
land, on the southwest side of Mar
ket Street between the properties of
Ella I. Veasey on the northwest and
the property of May Y. Veasey and
Milton L. Veasey on the southwest
having a width on said Market Street
of 33 feet and inches and a depth of
7S feet and a inches, together with
the use of an alley for the benefit
of said property to Willow Street; and
The following personal property
mentioned in the aforesaid mortgage
and mortgage bill of sale, that is to
say: One Intersection hat case, one
two-section collar case, one one-sec-
ton hosiery case, one two-section
shirt case, one twelve-section shoe
case, two show cases, one pants cab
met, one intersection clothing cabinet,
one wrapping counter and one cap
case.
The lot of ground hereby offered
will be found described in deed to the
said Henry w. Callahan from John
Edwin Powell and wife dated January
3, 1921, and recorded among the. land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber o. D. c.. No. 80, folios
553, ETC., subject to party-wall agree
ment between the said Henry w. Cal
lahan and Milton L. Veasey and May
Y. Veasey as to the southwest side
of said property and to a party-wall
agreement between the said Henry w.
Callahan and wife and Eugene w.
Veasey and wife as to the northwest
side.
The property offered is all and the
same property covered by the two
mortgages herein mentioned.
The alley herein referred to extends
from the southwest end of the prop
erty hereby offered to Willow Street
and is used in common with the 9TH
er owners and occupiers of properties
AUDITING said alley, the same having
been created by deed between Emerson
G. Polk and Isaac w. Dryden and wife,
dated April 16, 1887, and recorded
among the aforesaid land records in
Liber j. W. S. No. i, folio 600.
The real estate herein mentioned
and the personal property herein men,
toned will be offered as a whole and
as an entirety as the personal prop
erty consists Of fixtures used in con-
nection with the storehouse on the
premises.
This property is one of the best
business locations in Pocomoke City,
being in the heart of the business
section. It is improved by a commod-
ious brick store building and is now
commonly known as "Scher's."
This property, real and personal,
will be sold subject to lease of the
present tenant which will expire the
last day of February, 1889. The pur-
chaser, however, will get the benefit of
the rents from and after September 1,
1887.
All taxes paid to January 1, 1887.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense of the purchaser.
L. PAUL EWELL,
Assignee and Trutee.
Aug. Cat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
County Schools To
Ope1, September End
Continued from page 1

Continued from page 1
Merrill. Industrial Arts; Ethel E.
Bromley, Music.
The Elementary teaching force is
subjected to no change and will con-
sist of the following: School A: Sadie
G. Powell, Ruby T. Wilson, Mona W.
Boston, Pearl Bratten. School B:
Annie L. Ross, Marah Stevenson, VIC
let Chesser, Julia Robertson, leila M.
Crockett, Sara S. Dallas, Mae Ellis
and May Taylor.
The other teachers in the county are
as follows:
Snow Hill High School: o. Perry
Simmons, Grace H. Jones, Clarence j.
Beauchamp, Lurah C. Phillips, George
H. Corddry, Jr., Rebecca L. Bennett,
Franklin Beauchamp, Wilbur A. Jones
Edwin G. Croker (part time), Ethel
S. Bromley (part time).
Snow Hill Elementary School GAY:
Gladys Gibbons, Sara Moore Hayward,
Irma J. Jester, Ruth B. Dryden, Ethel
G. Cherrix.
Snow Hill Elementary School (B):
Lille Howard, Julia Evans, Anna B.
Jones, Mary p. Brown.
Stockton High School: G. Ewell
Dryden, Mary N. Hyland, Mabel l..
Jones, Edwin G. Croker (part time).
Stockton Elementary School: Thee.
D. Birmingham, Helen E. Tull, Mae
P. Jones, Mary Hickman Warren.
Berlin High School: II. B. Scar
borough, Louise Farlow, Sarah G..
Purnel, Blanche A. Zitel, Minnie War
rem, Elwood B. Mason, Mamie Pur-
nell, Mary F. Bailey, John T. Bruehl,
Jr., Sue B. Powell, Ernest Holland,
Edwin G. Croker (part time).
Berlin Elementary School (A) Mel
lie C. Post, Mildred West Davis, Ma
mie C. Coffin, Dorothy Pruitt.
Berlin Elementary School (B): Pearl
Boston, Bessye E. Moore, Aralanta
Coffin, Irma Hall Hastings, Mary E.
Warren, Helen H. Farlow, Margaret
Johnson Wimbrow.
Ocean City High School: William
S. Sartorius, Gertrude Holloway,
Bernhardt A. Beguhn, Winifred S.
Scarborough.
Ocean City Elementary School:
Myra Powell, Nellie Pruitt Kelly,
Louise Duer Carey, Margaret Kurtz,
Mary Davis Rountree, Henrietta T.
Timmons.
Shovel School: Beulah Fl. Farson.
Newark School: Lottie F. Holston,
Elsie Webb Warren.
Bishopville School: Elizabeth G.
Bishop, Iva H. Baker, Anna Ryan.
Atkinson's School: Dorothy S. Nor
ris, Margaret ]. Scott.
Girdletree School: Henrietta D.
Bowen, Grace Dickerson.
St. Martins School: Mary A. F.
Gilliss.
Whaleyville School: Norman Ellis,
Florence E. Warren.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
ARSONIST ON THE RUN

1t is gratifying to that there notable de-
the crime of recent Where according
records of the National Board of Fire Underwriters covering
70 cent of all the the county,
arrests for this crime in the peak of 1882 there 635
1886 And in 1885, convictions attained the remarkable high of
70 per cent, compared with 76 per cent in 1885,
The fact that making progress fighting the arsonist
doesn't mean that we rest auo the contrary
efforts to stamp out this crime should be redoubed until fires
ncendary origin reduced to the vanishing point No crime
tef greater peril to life and criminal
pcabe or less worthy Of public sympathy The arsont works
fires often the death
The methods used in the past to fight proven
action The National Board of Fire Underwriters employs special
trained agents to assist civil authorities various parts of the
country Complex records concerning kept and
fires involving suspicious elements thoroughly Investigated
Through the work of these agents.
been broken and their members prison long terms
Public officials have generally shown fine spirit cooperation
and prosecuting attorneys have ben aggressive bringing the
criminals to justice The National Board has likewise prepared
model law which has been adopted by number of
used by others aid to framing legislation
The arsont the community help keen
him going!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

Godfrey Child, Attorney
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the SUBJ
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of George II.
Evans, late of Worcester County, de-
ceased.
All persons having claims, against
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation
and thanks to numerous friends for
their kindness and sympathy at the
time of the death and funeral of our
husband and father, George H. Evans,
also for the beautiful floral tributes
and the many other kindnesses shown
to us in our bereavement.
Wife and Children.
Aug. 27-1t.p.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
L. Paul Ewell, Solicitor
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
Residence Property
IN POCOMOKE CITY

Under and by virtue of the power
vested in me as Trustee, by a decree
of the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, in Equity, passed in the case
of Chopper VS.. Lambertson, and desig-
mated as No. 4s07 Chancery, passed in
said cause on the 18th day of July,
1897, I will offer for sale at public
auction on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
MISCELLANEOUS

LADIES-Be sure to visit our store
on Saturday, August 18th. Our Mr..
London will be here all day with a
complete showing of Fall and Winter
Suits and Coats. Let him take your
order and send your garment when
you want it. COFFMAN-FISHER co.
Pocomoke. Aug.-27-1t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
SPEED-THE GREAT KILLER

During recent number OF states have adopted the
'basc rule speed lava whereby fixed maximum
highway speed prescribed but drivers required operate
their vehicles with due Today of those states
vehicle officials coming to the view that the basic
the prevention Of accidents The national organization which
now changed it's position, and fixed speed limits
So the motorst has failed in his responsibility under law
which the individual wide leeway his driving Speed
is still the great highway killer breeding violent deaths than
other driving It is harsh commentary drivers that
the bulk of fatal automobile accidents first straight
highways under good weather and visibility conditions and
vove in passabe mechanical condition Speed-the
instinct to "open her UPS the answer.
1t is apparent that the automobile death and injury
continue to climb until all states
tic codes in the light of modern conditions Appeals the
lists instincts OF and public responsibility
produced some resubut much must be DONE Speeds
must be reduced And the offending driver must be punished
der laws enforced without fear favoritism.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

FOR RENT-Dwelling on Broad st.
One dollar per week. Pocomoke City
National Bank.
Aug. Cat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

HOUSE FOR RENT-Possession
Sept. LIST. Apply Mrs. James F. Dry
den. 4O1 Market St.
Aug. 13-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

HOUSE FOR RENT-2O7 Sixth st.
Apply to Mrs. U. S. Payne, Whyte
House.
Aug. 13-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

We have one of the finest equipped
plants on the Shore for turning cut
high class printing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

WANTED - Two men with sales
ability to cover Worcester County.
Keystone Automobile Club. For in
formation write Post Office Box 81
Pocomoke, Md. Give age, experience,
etc.
Aug. 13-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

APARTMENT FOR RENT-Fur.
nished or unfinished. Mrs. E, I.
Blaine, 209 Market st.
Aug. eff.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
WANTED

SALESMAN WANTED-by well
known oil company. Experience un-
necessary. No investment required.
Immediate steady income for man
with car. Write p. T. Webster, 688
Standard Bldg, Cleveland, Ohio.
Aug. 27-1t.p.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

DIR. G. E. FINNEY-Graduate Lie
ensed Veterinarian. Onancock, Va.
Phone 1853. Aug.-27-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
Johnson & Johnson
Solicitors

Olive Grace Bayles VS.. Foster S.
Bayles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

FOR RENT-5 room apartment ON
Clarke Ave. Gus Mason.
July Soft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
In Equity.
No. 1928 Chancery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT-Pos-
session September. Apply to Elbridge
B. Williams, 6 Front St., Pocomoke.
Aug 13-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

HOG FOUND-Owner must prove
ownership and pay expenses incurred.
y. W. Thomas. Pocomoke, Route 1.
Aug. 27-3t.p.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
Classified Advertising

All Classified Advertising is charR.
ed at 2 cents per word. Cash or
stamps must accompany all orders.
No ad taken for less than Is cents.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-18
7. B. CLINIC TO Be
BEGUN ON MONDAY
Will Last for Week With
Sanatorium Doctor Here
and In Charge

A tuberculosis clinic will be hello
next week at the Scott Parker Sana-
forum here, with DR.. D. S. DenhOlm
of the State Sanatorium clinical staff
in charge and making the examina-
tons. The clinic will begin on Mon
day.
The first two days will be for white
and the second two days for colored
patients, and the fifth day for those
who were not reached on either Of
the first two days. Records and find
ings will be tabulated and a report
made up on Saturday.
DR.. A. D. Gregg, county health Of
ficer, arranged for the clinic, which
is an annual service rendered free to
persons, white and colored, in the
county who have been exposed to
tuberculosis or who may suspect
themselves of being infected. =
Examinations are given only by ap-
pointment, and all are free unless an
X-ray is made The examiner offers
advice and suggestions for further
treatment where infections are found
Miss Edna Oliver, health depart
ment nurse, said today that 131 appli-
cants already had been signed for the
examinations, and that there was
room for few more if application
is made Immediately. Of the 131 who
have applied, 80 are white, q colored,
all adults, and IA white children.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-18
GROUP HERE TO co
TO LEGION SESSION
National Convention in New
York To Attract Local
Delegation

A numter of members of the local
post of the American Legion and the
Legion Auxiliary leave here tonight
for New York to attend the national
convention of the American Legion
and Auxiliary, which opens Monday
and continues through Thursday.
In the party going by train tonight
are Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Jenkins, for
mer commander and president, re-
spectively, of the local post an0
Auxiliary; J. C. Cooper, present post
commander, and Mrs. Cooper, and
Mrs. Hodge A. Newell, new State pre-
sident of the Legion Auxiliary in
North Carolina.
Rev. j. D. Crawford, pastor of a
group of Methodist Protestant chur-
ches in the county, and chaplain of
Henderson post, will leave Monday
accompanied by a number of other
Legionnaires, whose names were not
learned today. They will drive through
to New York.
Today especially, and for the past
several days as well, many automo-
biles have been seen passing through
the city bound for the convention, fol
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-18
j. s. CONSTITUTION
SUBJECT OF TALK
j. H. Bridgers Makes Chief
Address at Weekly XII
wants Meeting

The United States Constitution rs
a document that has stood the test
of a century and half rs guaranty
of mems liberties was the theme of y
brief address before the Kiwanis club
Friday evening by j. II. Briogers 1t
was the clubs part IN the celebration
of the 150th anniversary of the sign
ing of the Constitution on September
IT. Mr.. Bridgers is All active member
of the Kiwanis clue and a former
president.
The speaker tod OF how the Con-
stitution came into being, of the dif-
.ficulties and discussi is that attended,
the convention where it was agrcec
upon after arguments lasting several
months, and of how it was ratified
by the original thirteen colonies. He
also described the several amend
ments that have been written since
then, including the famous "bill OF
rights" the first article of which
guarantees freedom of the press, of
speech and of the right of assembly.
An attendance of SO percent of the
membership of the club was reported
for the meeting. There were several
guests for the meeting, including DR..
T. M. Hunter with j. w. Beck, and
George v. Boyd, with Jasper B. Hicks.
w. C. Gates, secretary of the club,
was absent in Charlotte on business,
ut reported his attendance at the
Charlotte club. N
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-18
JUNIORS ATTEND
CHURCH IN GROUP
Rev. T. ]. Whitehead to
Bring Special Message
Sunday Morning

The Raymond B. Crabtree council
of the Junior Order held its regular
weekly meeting Thursday night with
a good attendance, and marked the
launching of an attendance contest
with Rev. T. ]. Whitehead and Rev.
j. E. Neese as leaders of the sides .
The losing side will entertain the win
ners the first meeting in October.
All members were urged to attend
by Councillor E. M. Powell, services at
the First Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday morning at II o'clock at which
time the pastor, Rev. T. J. Whitehead,
will bring a special message. The
group will sit in body.
Councillor Powell will teach the
Mems Bible class that morning, and
Juniors. are invited to attend.
Important matters are to come be-
fore the council at it's next meeting,
and all were urged to be present.
Councillor. Powell hopes for record
attendance at this session.
State Councillor Victor Johns will
give a radio address over WPTF Fri
day evening at 9:45 o'clock, and every
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-18
M. E. MEMS CLASS
TO ELECT OFFICERS

Officers for the next six months will
be elected by the Mems Bible class OF
the First M. E. church at the regular
morning service hour tomorrow, y
W. Moore, the president, announced
today. A solo will be given by. little
Miss Gloria Vandyke. There will "a no
'~gllar teaching period, but afta. tho
ell ctions, members Will be :'sen on
:. tour over the church to see the var
..,,,s departments Of the Sunday
school in operation. Mr.. Moore today
| yed that all 1nc;nhers of TIC class
attend Sunday mnrI'rg.