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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

ing elected Hiram Bingham, Re- publican, senator before he had served one day aS governor when it became apparent that Hamilton Holt was due for election with MT Bingham in as governor. Democratic leaders were brought in to assist the election of Bingham, is was charged, and Holt was defeated.
 The reference to Waterbury in cluded accusation that large sums of money went from the city to Republican leaders who worked with Democratic politicians and the cost of the charter commission survey, $81 800, was seen to have been wasted when the investiga- ton of the Guilfoile administration didn't get anywhere" according to MT. Stevenson, who claimed credit for sponsoring this enterprise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
MARI

lII = Still 'ttle smallest one of the quints, M arie generally tries to do the big gest things--such as pulling the other. four in q wagon or building the tallest structure of blocks. And although she is also the liveliest, Marie still likes to play by h erself much of the time. Marie gained almost as much in height and weight last year
 as her sisters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

dents in the college must maintain a high scholastic standing in order to participate in any other activity on the campus. Those chosen have proven themselves leaders in the various organizations of debating, dramatics, journalism, social groups and sports.
 The ten outstanding seniors as announced by the committee of se- lection are: William w. Flynn Cleveland, O.; Francis D. Guinan, Mahoney City, Penn; John F. Chlu- denski, Milford, Mass; Eugene C. Draley, Washington, D. O.: Maurice c. Carroll, Baldwinsville, N. Y.; Dan iel V. Calano, Hartford, Conn.,; Jo- seph w. Scott, t,Laconia, N. H.; Rich ard P. Whitty, Washington, D. O.; Paul R. McGrath, South Braintree, Mass; Arthur J. Miller. Washing ton, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

TOMORROW; A typical day in the life of the Quints.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
STEVENSON SCORES
 POLITICAL SETUP

Blame for political "double-deal- ing" in Connecticut, with especial reference to Waterbury's grand jury investigation and the machine of the late Republican leader, J. Henry Roraback, was laid on the voters yesterday by E. Robert Stevenson, editor of the Republican-American, speaking at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at Hotel Elton. The speak CT said that the voters paid no attention to reports of political skullduggery when the elections came around.
 MT. Roraback was accused of hav-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
RELIGIOUS UNITS
 HOLD GRADUATION

Robert N. Foster of the South Federated church will be the speak CT at the annual graduation exer- cises for the week day schools of religion which will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock in the First Methodist church. The topic of his address will be unity.
 A chorus of 45 voices will sing several selections. A reception for parents and friends of the graduates will be held in the church parlors after the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Exclusiue Story On
 The Diomnes' Health, Wealth And Wisdom
fo Other Man in th. World Better Qualified to Write
 This Series of IT tree Articles Than Dr. DaiOe
BY DR. ALLAN K. DAFOE Physician to ,1he DiOnne Quintuplets
Copyright. 1888 by NEA serviceo

Callander, Ont. Ma 26.-The Dionne Quintuplets years od and 1t is tim that who brought them into the world and have watched over their welfare since give to their millions of rends picture of the girls they to- day and at the same ne accounting of my stewardship in guarding the lives d health of the famous babies
 As preface to any account of the development of the tremendous dsadvana2 imposed by multiple birth which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26

During the coming year, until they are 5, all the girls except Marie should continue at about the same rate of weight and height in- crease. It is interesting to note thai Marie, who has always been behind the others, is now growing at ap- proximately the same rate as An nette and gaining weight at faster rate than Cecile.
 So much for the size factor. How about their mental development? Learning Faster Than Average
 Beginning at the eleventh month,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
Ika,lll!l5

Most religious of the i've is Emile. When fl W CTS bloom around the nursery she gathers some very day and places them on the little altar in the in | s bedroom. But Emile is also rather mischievous and something of a collector. She picks up pieces of wood, string, pebbles and leaves and carries them around in her pockcts--just like a
 little boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
TEN OUTSTANDING
 SENIORS CHOSEN
Special to The Democrat

Washington, D. c. May 26-Select- ed by vote of the student officers and the faculty advisors of the or ganizations they represent, the Cath lie University of America at Wash ington, establishes the precedent of naming the ten outstanding seniors for the academic year, 1937-38.
 This distinction afforded these men eliminates four years of out standing work in the field of extra ordinary activity as well as academ- ic endeavor. Complying with the regulations of the university, stu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-26
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If any of the Misses Dionne wins fame as a dancer it will probably be An- nette. She is par ticularly graceful in her bearing and is better than her sis ters at the terpsi- chorean art, espe- cially the minuet. Annette also has a very good ear for music and usually can sing a song all the way through after h e in g it played only once or twice on the nurS-
 cry piano.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
CHIRPS
Continued from Page l

Continued from Page
My eye night get closed instead, or
might get in the path of whack
in my solar plexus which would des-
troy the even tenor of my digestive
apparatus for season.
So, maybe, it might be with these
pesky Japs. They'll use the diplomat
ic bow and grin once too often. Then
the Saxon blood and the Mongolian
strain will see which has the more
stamina. Mr.. Jap might find himself
laughing on the wrong side of the
mouth. He might reach the conclus-
ion his island home was the best and
safest place for him. And then, again
he "moutent." He's one scrapper who
doesn't know when he's licked, but l
warn him to steer clear Of Uncle
Sans Marine Corps, or he'll son be a
corpse himself.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
Wilson X. Barnes, Attorney
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County
Maryland, letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of Ella Wilson Led
mum, formerly Ella M. Wilson, late of
Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 4th day of July, 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 pay
ment. Given under my hand this 23rd
day of December, 1887.
Wilson X. Barnes, Executor
Test: Paul Jones, Register of Wills
Dec. 23-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of A. Hartley
Stevens, Sr., late of Worcester County,
deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18th day of July, 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 pay
ment. Given under my hand this Both
day of December, 1887.
w. SIDNEY STEVENS.
JOHN III. STEVENS,
A. HARTLEY STEVENS.
Jr.
Administrators
Test: Paul Jones, Register of Wills.
Dec. 30-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
NOTICE

All operators of public dance halls,
boxing or wrestling arenas and tour
lists camps with cabins for hire, out
side of the Incorporated towns in
Worcester County, Maryland, must Sc
cure permits from the Board of
County Commissioners of Worcester
County in compliance with the Acts
of the 1887 General Assembly. Appli-
cations for permits may be secured
from the Clerk to the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners at the Court House
in Snow Hill, Maryland. A fee of
$1.25 must accompany each applica-
ton. Those operators failing to OBJ
tain such a permit by January 20,
1888 will be subject to a fine of $780,
90 to $5OO.OO and the possibility of
having their places of business order
ed closed.
The Board of County Commissioners
of Worcester County, Maryland
Jan. 7-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of Weltha
Mason, late of Worcester County, de-
ceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 18th day of July, 1888. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefits of the said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of
January, 1888.
JENNIE v. LAMBERTSON
Administrative
Test: Paul Jones, Register of Wills.
Jan 7-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
Godfrey Child. Solicitor
POcOmOke City, Md.

In the matter of the Petition Of
William James Messick, Jr., for the
change of his name to William Mes.
sick Purnell
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
In Equity.
No. 1895 Chancery.
ORDER NISI
A petition having been filed in the
above entitled cause by William James
Messick, Junior, of Ocean City, Wor-
cester County, Maryland, praying for
a decree changing his name to William
Messick Purnell,
1t is thereupon, this twenty-ninth
day of December, 1887, ordered by
the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, sitting in Equity,
that the name of William James Mes
sick, Junior, be changed to William
Messick Purnell by a final order and
decree in this Court, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the seventeenth day of January,
1888, provided copy of this order
be inserted in some weekly newspaper
printed and published in Worcester
County, Maryland, once in each of
three successive weeks before the fif-
teenth day of January, 1888.
JAMES M. CROCKETT, Judge,
True Copy, Test: Bessie Bowen, Clerk
Dec. 30-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

we bless, is it not the communion of
the blood of Christ? The bread which
we break, is it not the communion of
the body of Christi"
Among the citations comprising the
Lesson-Sermon will be the following
from the Bible-Psa. 5:12-"For, thou
Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with
favor wilt thou compass him as with
a shield"
The Lesson-Sermon also will in
clude passages from the Christian
Science textbook, Science and Health
with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary
Baker Eddy, among which is the fol-
lowing, page 4L"What we most need
is the prayer of fervent desire for
growth in grace, expressed in patience,
meekness, love and good deeds"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
A DUBIOUS HONOR

man high circle of government remarked some lew
years ago country didn't know what to be taxed
Compared the burden of taxation in other countries such as
England he observed, ridiculously light
Perhaps that might have been true then but current per cap
how unqueSOnaby that Americans can
long last perhaps ourselves in having lifted the tax
paving aures from British cousins
Along about when being reassured by this
man Of position that indeed lighter burden
the capita tax rate in the United Kingdom was 2 per year
of $75 But that
some few years ago.
Today approximately $4,000 separate taxing agencies of
America drain yearly of about $O4 from
the pockets Of every and child in America
The of thorns is ours!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Citizens National
Bank, in Pocomoke City, will be held
on Tuesday, January 11th, 1888, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. M.
and o'clock. P. M, for the election
of Board of Directors for the en-
suing year, and for the transaction
of any other business which may be
considered.
J. C. STEVENSON,
Cashier.
Dec. 17-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
LESSON SERMON AT
CHURCHER OF CHRIST

"Sacrament" will be the subject of
the Lesson-Sermon in all churches of
Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, January
9.
The Golden Text will be from Cor.
1O:16-"The cup of blessing which
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
Sat-, January 29, 1888

afternoon
In front of the Parker House,
POcOmOke City, Md.
All that lot or parcel of ground sit
uate, lying and being in Pocomoke
City, Worcester County, Maryland, on
the southwest side of Willow Street.
having a width on said Willow Street
of At feet and a depth of 80 feet,
adjoining the property of L. Paul
Ewell on the northwest, the Armory
of the Maryland National Guard on
the southwest and the property for
merly owned by Cornelia Davis and an
alley on the southeast, being all and
the same property conveyed by the
mortgage aforesaid, and also all and
the same property conveyed to the
said John W. Reid and Katherine D.
Reid, as tenants by the entireties,
from the said John Edwin Powell and
wife by deed dated August 20, 1929,
and recorded among the land records
of Worcester County, Maryland, in
Liber B. B. No. Z, folios 401, ETC.,
together with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon and all the alleys
and ways thereto belonging or in
anywise appertaining.
This property has the use in COM
mon with other owners and occupiers
of an alley fourteen feet in width
running northwesterly from Second
Street along the Davis property and
also a strip fourteen feet in width ex-
tending from the Armory property to
the Davis property, this strip being
about twenty-eight feet from said Ar
mory property to said Davis proper
ty. This property is improved by a
brick and concrete restaurant and
hotel building and is commonly called
"Reid's Hotel and Restaurant" 1t is
we'll located and should be of interest
to anyone desiring a good business
property. There are twelve bed
rooms.
Terms of sale CASH.
Title papers and revenue tax at the
expense of the purchaser. Taxes paid
to January 1, 1888. Possession on
ratification of sale.
L. PAUL EWELL, Trustee
Jan. 7-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
COOPERATION MUST BE MADE REAL

The nsistent this if Unemployment to be
speedd up disastrous slump averted mutual faith on the
part of Moves toward the establish
ment mutual faith be in but they will
have to be vigorous if they are to count
primary essential is that Governments pledges to indus
try shall fortnight and concrete strike all fear of
against business If this fear wiped
ont and the revision balanced
budget there doubt that industry will throw it's full
strnegth into recovery
Business succeed in providing jobs and unless
has the support protection of understanding Government
Government on maintain it's stability
discharge duty to the undeprveged unless it enjoys the
partnership of strong, profitable industry.
It is unhnkabe that Government and business both vitality
concerned with and prosperity of the United States
and recovery
America the essentials for unparalleled prosperity
has untold wealth farms industry and in natural
kinds It has initiative imagination and lofty ideals
r. h Nation at with the world determined to remain at
It is simply beyond belief that American and
genuity will permit industrial recession to proceed
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1888
THE RALANCE WHEEL

Coming at time threats of government spend
no and control of being heard from
headquarters of Congress to the National Capta Is
heartening sign .a l. -, e; &c
such warnings heard recent weeks would have nsted
But those the days Wnen
the legislative followed the dictates OF the
executive branch out of fear of political assassination
But the legislators know nowand have exhibited this noW
eehat not lose it's OF proportion and
responsby emergency lest it's purpose be defeated
the very it's efforts The defeat OF the wage
and the decision of take steps tax
relief for industry testimonials to this thinking
It is reassuring then that in Washington today there E in
nace of rubber stamp balance wheea Congress OF able
thinkers only by its dignity conscience and sense OF
proportion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Pocomoke City
National Bank, of Pocomoke City will
be held on Tuesday, January 11th,
1888, between the hours of 10 o'clock
A. M. and 8 o'clock, P. M, for the
election of Board of Directors for
the ensuing year, and for the transac-
ton of any other business which may
be considered.
WILLARD J. STEVENSON,
Cashier.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
ASSETS

ASSETS
Loans and discounts. .s287, ,531. 20
Overdrafts " 235.64
United States Government
obligations, direct and
or fully guaranteed. 80. S27, ,1OO.OO
Other bonds, stocks, and Sc
curities ............... 45,59l.oo
Banking house, $48,5OO.OO
Furniture and fix
lures .4,5OO 100000
Real estate owned other
than banking house. 27,2Oz.OO
Reserve with Federal
Reserve Bank ......... lO6,I6o.'4
NaSF of collection. oi U' - 1oO, ,es1.es
Acceptances of other banks
and bills of exchange or
drafts sold with endorse
ment of this bank. ...... 76l.S5
Other Assets. ts............. 9,0o5.1l
Total Assets 1856, ,S32. 80
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
A PENNY SAVED!

Benjamin Franklin who advised taking of the
pennies would of themselves But of
Franklin wasn't then of current compca
tions n government-red tape to speak.
For example, the United States Treasury Washington
received for cent each from two small Cities the
representing each the unexpended portion of PA
several thousand dollars The honesty of these two city
governments is laudabe to be sure, but
IF the two pennies had been spent perhaps for pencils
these United States would have been saved
the several dollars spent by the Treasury record the transaction
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

other We often hear about public officials eanng toward labor
making business Most of know what is
orally meant by these phrases to they tend to set
antagonism that does not really exist
not think very deeply understand that the inter-
of labor and busnessthat is to the empOyeae iden
c that in the long their interests do coincide because they
both of the body polite What hurts hurst
other; what good for is also good for the other.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
NassawadOx, Virginia
SATURDAY, JANUARY Is, 1898
at 2 p. M.

an extra good load of horses and
mules. These team will arrive on
Monday, January 10th and will be for
sale or trade up to day of sale. Team
are to 6 years old and their weights
are HOO to 1900 pounds. If you are
in need of team, now is the time to
buy them as they are about 10 per
cent higher than last year. It looks
like they will be even higher in the
Spring. All horses and mules must
be as represented. We take in cattle
and hogs. Reasonable terms to suit
the customer. You can always buy
cheaper by putting the long green on
the line.
We are agents for the Hartford
Livestock Insurance Co., and can give
you a policy for 81 per $1OO against
death.
FRANK BOWLER
Jan Tit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK

in POcOmOke City, in the State of
Maryland, at the close of business, on
December 81, 1887.
Published in Response to call made
by Comptroller of the Currency, under
Section 5211 u. S. Revised Statutes.
ASSETS
Loans and discounts. $304, 1859. .65
Overdrafts ............ 1888
United States Government
obligations, direct and
fully guaranteed ...... 25,431.25
Other bonds, stocks, and
securities .......... 79,412.5O
Furniture and fixtures. 80. 100000
Reserve with Federal Re-
serve Bank. ......... 44,371.4O
Cash, balances with other
banks and cash items in
process of collection. -. 76,sOO.s6
Total Assets. .S537, ,289.55
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
MISCELLANEOUS

ANNOUNCEMENT have moved
my sewing room from the Callahan
Building to my home, 6O4 Second ST.,
and am equipped to do all kinds of
sewing. Mrs. Eva S. Tull.
Jan. 7-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
FRESHNESS AND LABOR"

Robert Stevenson said that live not by bread
alone hut principally does true that
time making certain words and phrases more weight
than is good fo them. . :,
Consider the word combinations business and labor Almost
day we hear this phrase used to love to hate the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

FOR RENT-TwO apartments; one
3-room; the other 4-room. Clarke Ave.
Gus Mason.
Dec. loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
P0COMOKE CITY NATL BANK

of Pocomoke City, in the State of
Maryland, at the close of business, on
December 81, 1887.
Published in Response to call made
by Comptroller of the Currency, under
Section 5211, u. S. Revised Statutes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

FOR RENT-HOuse at Oil Clarke
Avenue, water lights, and bath. Apply
to William H. Merrill.
Dec. 23-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

Feet Hurt? GrOh's Sponge Rubber
Arch Supports relieves tired aching
calloused feet. For comfort Phone
1913 w or write, Mr.. Groh.
March 19-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

my appetite, and then I gained rapidly"
Buy it in liquid or tablets from your drug.
gist today. See how much calmer and
stronger you feel after taking this tonic.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

DR.. G. E. FINNEY-Graduate Lie
ensed Veterinarian. Onancock, Va.
Phone 168. Aug.-27-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
% cents will remain the same at
Shaws.
July loft
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
Classified Advertising

All Classified Advertising is charg.
ed at 2 cents per word. Cash or
stamps must accompany all orders
No ad taken for less than Is cents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-6-rOOm house, 9O1
Second st. Modern conveniences. J.
M. Custis.
Dec. 23-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07

5-ROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT
Lights and bath. Henrietta Chatham.
Sept. 24-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-01-07
THE DANGEROUS WALKER

Dangerous walking is nsepaabe from the autoaccident
situation Authentic indicates that 5 of all
pedestrian deaths to the fault of the
destan In these the walker isn't the innocent victim he
usually pictured but definitely contributes to his DOOM
The National Safety Council suggests five simple and practical
things the pedestrian do to keep the Dark Angel at safe
tance:
First obey traffic signals the good drivers do
Second learn the laws and ordinances effect in state and
city regulate traffic from the pedestrians point of vehis
rights and his duties.
Third having done this the pedestrian is in position to de-
mand better acceptance of their obligations by drivers
Fourth take greater interest traffic problems and espec
tally the placement and operation of traffic signals and pedes
trian islands
Fifth found through these studies that major reduc
the number and severity of accidents to pedestrians
be easily achieved.
The contribute his share to the of SAT-
ev as well as Wheel pedestrians believe
they should be allowed to commit almost traffic The
sad results that notion found the daily accident figures