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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
A TRUE FAIRY TALE

When this around the 80
horseawn vehicles of the period the outstanding
methods transportation the roads, little farther along
the years there increases the numbers of automobiles The
word roads historically correct because decade elapsed a
ter 1900 before transcontnenta road got rcoa OF
face that qualified it to boast that had boone highway It
not until 1916 that Congress appropriated $75OO0OO and
made Federalaid highways a national program.
have witnessed wonderful changes
100000 miles of surfaced highways have been built and
there enough accommodate
and child and take all for ride at the time.
of vacationers have motored the 5000 miles be-
Atlantic and Pacific this and of
them have added trips from the Canadian the Gulf
the Southern boundaries of country None of
them furnished better accurate description than
cooredman who observed that de world surely do
move"
days ago brief item in the press reported that Cen
had 387824 stockholders They mostly small
partners business receiving earnings from the
of hundreds of thousands of trucks Diesel
engines, airplanes, electric refrigerators etc.
Fall shows the American public will be able to wit
mechanical advantages the 1910 sreamned
models Automobiles about six times cheap with all
efficiency the models of 1900 Scores of
discoveries of the three decades have been made from time
that include Kettengs electric starter duPonts quick
drying acquer shateproof glass; radios heaters and better
of most Of the products that into the Auto
mobiles first built in sheds and barns and the industry
us like Topsy with the amazing result that than six mil
lion people have employment in that industry and the
highways.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
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snake. He is inclined to be vain.
He thinks a great deal Of his per-
sonal appearance. He has a hand
some black suit and is very proud
Of 1t. You may call him a thief
and worse, and he will only chuckle.
But when he happened to hear SAM
my Jay remark that Mr.. Black
snake was looking rather shabby
and must be having hard times his
pride was touched. He raised his
head and looked himself all over, a
thing he can do much easier than
most people.
cts true" he muttered. "That
busybody, Sammy Jay, is right. I
am looking rather shabby. Not that
I care what he thinks, but ! do like
to feel well dressed. I believe that
everybody should dress as well as
they can for their self-respect. I
always feel best when I look best.
Sammy Jay is quite right, and it is
time I had a new suit. It is high
time. must see what can be done.
Sometimes think I would like to
wear colors, but for my build I
guess there is nothing quite so ap-
propriate as black. Then, black al
ways wears well, and it is very con-
venient when I want to keep out Of
sight in dark places. I think will
get black again this year. It GER
tainly is very dressy."
He said this just as If he could
choose his suit himself, when all the
time he knew perfectly well that he
could have nothing but what Old
Mother Nature provided, and that
would be black. It Is, you know, q
very good plan to think you want
what you know you have got to
have, and this is what Mr.. Black
snake was doing.
Having fully made up his mind
that It was time to have a new suit,
NJ Rlacksnake- wasted no time. He
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
STATE OF MARYLAND
STATE ROADS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS -
SEALED PROPOSALS for the inn
|provement Of one section OF state high
way as follows:
WORCESTER COUNTY - Contract
|Wo-215-111: Along the Lewis Store
South Point Road from a point ap.
proximately 3.3 miles south Of Lewis
Store to South Point, distance Of
1.S miles. Stabilized Base Course).
The employment agency for fur
nishing labor on the above contract is
Maryland State Employment Service,
Gunby Bldg, Salisbury, Md.
The minimum hourly wage to be
paid by the Contractor on the above
project shall be for "Skilled Labor,
$O.44; intermediate Grade, $0.38;
and for "Unskilled Labor" 5000.
The attention of bidders is directed
to the Special Provisions covering the
subletting and assigning Of contract
and to the use Of materials.
will be received by the State Roads
Commission at it's offices, Federal Re
serve Bank Building, Calvert and Lex
ington Sts., Baltimore, Maryland, un-
til IL M. on the 18th day Of October
1889, at which time and place they
will be publicly opened and read.
QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS RE-
CURED.
Bids must be made upon the blank
proposal form which, with specifica-
tions and plans will be furnished by
the Commission upon application and
cash payment of $1.00, for each sep
arate project, as hereafter no charges
will be permitted.
No bids will be received unless ac-
companied by a certified check or bid
bond payable to the State Roads Com
mission of Maryland, as required by
Sec. 6, Chapter 761, Acts of 1889, of
the amount as set forth in the pro-
posal form.
The successful bidder will be re-
|quired to give bond, and comply with
the Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland, respecting contracts.
The Commission reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY ORDER of the State Roads
Commission this 26th day of Septem-
Der, 1889.
L. H. STEUART, Secretary.
Ezra B. Whitman, Chairman
Oct. CIT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
FAMILIAR BELL SYSTEM
"BLUE BELL CELEBRATES
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Well-Known Emblem Created so
Years Ago BY Early Tele-
phone Company II.
Official

One of the worlds most famous
trademarks, the Bell Systems IA
miliar "Blue Bell" has now attained its
golden anniversary. This telephone
symbol came into being half century
ago to call the public's attention to
pay stations equipped with special
long distance telephones. What was
later to become a universally-known
emblem was hastily sketched on a
scratch pad by it's creator, Angus S.
Hibbard, general superintendent Of
the three-year-old American Telephone
and Telegraph Company. Today this
symbol appears in Bell System adver-
tisements, on telephone cars and
trucks, on envelopes and other printed
matter and on the ever-present public
telephone SIGN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
Sat, November A, 1899
At the Hour of 800 P. M.

All that lot or parcel of ground
situate, lying and being in the First
Election District of Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, in Pocomoke City, and
on the northeast side of Market
Street, having a width of 60 feet and
depth of 206 feet, being all and the
same land by the aforesaid mortgage
conveyed, and also being all and the
same lot or parcel of ground conveyed
to the said Rome L. Barnes from
James M. Crockett and wife by deed
dated November 20, 1921, and record
ed among the land records of Worces-
ter County, Maryland, in Liber o. D.
c., No AZ, folios AZ, etc.
This lot or parcel of ground is i'm
proved by a large, modern dwelling
and should be of interest to anyone
wanting a nice home.
Terms of sale CASH. Title papers
and revenue stamps at the expense
of the purchaser. Taxes paid to Jan
uary 1, 1889.
L. PAUL EwELL, Trustee
Oct. Is At.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
THE DUTY OF THE CITIZEN

The United States may escape European though
the best official minds of our Nation are thinking IN Oh
lions. -
The present neutrality law laid down an roncad pro-
gram the calm days of few years It was an
effort meet situation such as now exlsCs IN EUROPE Oelore
war explosion might blow up sane-thnklng
Now comes demand to repeal the embargo against the
shipment war M hes and S
out of war; The provision OF that law was
to d S ast o law A by pe the wr
countries tobuy from shorerm credit ms
does meet the approval of Congress which inclined to
repeal forces support what commonly known as the
Presidents plan Repeal that the sale ana q
sales made will help France and England to fight the war
against Another nas wf ese Oe
ments it is perfectly plain that this is not neutrality VI course
pople whole are not very neutral z,.n
Those opposed change being called oatlons Even
though that not intended complimentary title it pretty
good synonym the word neutral The Congressman and 9th
United States authorizes the sale of and auni
ton puts foot step into the and that will be per-
fec natural make additional steps the war continues Iney
claim the sale Of to begerents by neutral nation
immoral The repeal advocates say that it is not up to the United
choose customers for it's legitimate products that are for
sale and willing to-come- d-get-t ..
The Senate the United States composed of the most in
teectua group the World In the opening days of the
questions and issues have been discussed with ability
and sincerity and with hghone by both Sides This discussion
likely to continue for several proceeds every point
of difference between contendng will be fully analysed
Now to get back to the heading OF this article duty OF
and lust how threatens the Of our Nation The
the right is to keep thoroughly informed what
read both sides of the both sides because yo find
leaders the Democratic and Republican columns not taking
party politics but talking what they believe to be for the best
about the issues they think and discuss matters nte
gently The great American public stop movement that
shows that likely to put the of American parents into
The intelligence of America challenged All Americans need
to do read the speeches Of the they have hired
sent them in the two Chambers of Congress- It the patriotic
duty of every citizen to be fully informed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

"The more afraid Of me they are
the more they will leave me alone"
MIR. Blacksnake would say.
tongue from force of habit and con-
tinued to enjoy his sun bath.
Now, Mr.. Blacksnake is very in
dependent. He honestly doesn't care
what people think of him. He has
had such a bad reputation so long
that he is rather proud Of it. You
know it gets that way sometimes.
Some people actually take pride in
being thought a lot worse than they
are.
'The worse they think I am the
more they will be afraid Of me, and
the more afraid of me they are the
more they will leave me Alone"
Mr.. Blacksnake would say. So he
would do things just to make his
neighbors think the very worst pos
sible of him. ~
But, like mcst people, he has one
great weakness, has Mr.. Black
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
Saturday, Oct. 81, 1889

at the hour of 2:3O o'clock p. M.
all that lot or parcel Of land in POGO
moke City, Worcester County, Mary
land, on the north side Of Walnut
Street, beginning at the corner Of the
lot formerly owned by Mrs. Ella
Crockett and running thence north
easterly by and with the said Crock
EFT lot (now owned by Gerald W..
Crockett) POI feet, more or less, to
Maple Street; thence southeasterly
by and with Maple Street 30 feet;
thence southwesterly by and with a
line parallel with the first line 201
feet, more or less, to Walnut Street;
thence northwesterly by and with Wal
nut Street 80 feet to the beginning,
it being all and the same lot or par
eel of land granted and conveyed to
the said Eugene S. Maddox from EN-
ma G.. Blades by deed dated October
80, 1919, and of record among the
aforesaid Land Records in Liber o. D.
G. No. 81 at folios 480, ct seq.
Reference is made to the aforesaid
deed for more particular descrip-
ton.
This property is excellently located
and is improved by two-story, frame,
single roof dwelling house of seven
rooms with water, lights and bath.
It is further improved by new ga
rage and other outbuildings.
Terms Of sale: Cash.
All taxes will be paid to and in
GLIDING the year 1889, and water rent
will be paid to and including Sept. 80,
1889. Possession upon ratification Of
sale. 1t
Title papers, stamps and recording
costs at the expense Of the purchaser
or purchasers. .ass n.
GODFREY CHILD, Assignee
for the purpose of foreclosure
Sept. 29-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
MEMORIAM
w. Borgess.. -wNU Service

In loving memory Of our dear son
William Klein Matthews, who passed
away one year ago, October IS, 1888.
Sad and sudden was the call
Of one so dearly loved by all,
A bitter grief, a shock severe,
It was to part with one so dear.
We often sit and think Of you,
And speak of how you died;
To think you could not say goodbye,
Before you closed your eyes.
For all Of us you did your best,
BY his Mother, Father, Sister and
Grandparents
Oct. 13-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
NOTICE

Application has been made to the
undersigned by 'N'' 81
WARNER BRITTINGHAM
401 Bank st. Pocomoke' City, Md.
for license to sell beer, containing
not more than fourteen per centum
of alcohol by volume at the premises
known as Gunby Store Property, 4th
and Bank st. Pocomoke City, the said
license to be known as "Class D" On
Sale Generally License, which would
permit the licensee to keep for sale
and sell beer at retail at the place
therein described for consumption on
the premises or elsewhere.
The application is made in accord
ance with Chapter Of the Acts of the
General Assembly of Maryland, 1888,
Special Session, and is on file in this
office. Any exceptions to the issuance
Of the license must be filed with the
undersigned within a period of one
week from the publication of this adj
vertisement, otherwise the license ap-
piled for will be issued. The manner
of filing exceptions is described in the
Act, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerks office.
JOSEPH E. BRIMER, Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

cut short his sun bath and started
out to look for a place to change
his clothes. He is very particular
about this. It must have every con-
venience and at the same time it
must be retired spot where he can
be sure of being undisturbed. Moth
ing annoys Mr.. Blacksnake so much
as being discovered changing his
clothes. So now he went about look
ing for just the right place, and all
the time he took the greatest care
to keep out of sight. This was a Sc
cret he wouldn't have get out for
the world.
OF. w. Hurgess.-WNU Service
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
PLEASE PAY YOUR
Your Cold Cough Goes Quick
When You Get Mentho- Mu|sion

Most coughs spread infection
for thirty feet, which is one reason
why colds quickly spread to every
member Of the family and through
entire Office organizations.
Mentho- Mulsion contains seven
soothing, healing oils and unguents
that relieve that stuffed-up feeling
and stops coughing within q few
seconds. Mentho- Mulsion also con-
tains vitamins A and D to build up
cold resistance, and genuine beech
wood creosote for penetration. It's
base Of genuine California fig syrup
gives Mentho- Mulsion q taste you
will like and makes it cling to your
membranes so ito soothing, healing
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
Godfrey Child, Solicitor
Assignee's Sale
OF VALUABLE
Residence Property

BY virtue of the power Of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Eugene
s. Maddox to Marietta e. Clarke, dat
ed October 30, 1919, and recorded a.
mong the Land Records of Worcester
County, Maryland, in Liber o. d. G.
No. 81 at folios 481, ct seq, which
said mortgage has been assigned by
mesne assignments to the undersigned
for the purpose of foreclosure, de-
faults having occurred under the
terms, covenants and conditions of
said mortgage, the undersigned, as
Assignee as aforesaid, will offer for
sale at public auction in front of
Hotel Pocomoke, in Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

ingredients act quicker, better. #
Mentho-M ulsion does not stop your
coughing at once, and get you en-.
tirely over your cold cough quicker
than any medicine you every tried,
ask for your money back.
A well known druggists wife
recently stated: "I took Mentho-
Mulsion for q bad cold cough, and
my cough disappeared so quickly
we now keep Mentho- Mulsion at
home all the time ready to take ut
the first sign Of a cold or cough"
Mentho- Mulsion Is endorsed by
your neighbors and guaranteed by
leading druggists everywhere adv.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
FINANCE CORPORATION
HAS new MANAGER

The Worcester Finance Company
announces this week that Mr.. Craw.
ford B. Hillman, Of this city, is now
associated with the company in the
capacity of General Manager.
The Finance Company is located ir
the Peninsula Building, this city, with
branch offices in Snow Hill and Der
lin. '''''''""1 -" ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
MIR. BLACKSNAKE DECIDES TO
HAVE A NEW SUIT

Vanity and Foolishness can think Of naught
but their dress:
Upon their backs In bright array they al
ways put all they possess. F"
MR.. BLACKSNAKE lay basking
A'A In the sun. Now and then one
Of his neighbors would come along
and call him unpleasant names, but
he didn't mind that. He is so used
to being called all kinds Of bad
names that he would hardly know
what to make of 1t If someone was
to say something pleasant and kind.
So the bad names didn't trouble
him at all. He just ran out his
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
AMERICAS OPPORTUNITY

It's high time the United States began to put it's domestic
fairs order good way beg has been pointed by
Philip Benson President Of the American Bankers Association
by declaring moratorium radical legislation bureaucratic
will have ceasethe Federal budget will have be balanced
The faacious theory that America through growing and
pandng must be unked along with the widely cultivated belief
that the world owes US living The world owes nobody living
manner will sink into the category decayed
with its people crushed under political autocracy.
Private enterprise and the abors Of free in the hope
of individual profit developed country into mighty nation
with undpued right the title of the worlds highest standard
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in a mortgage from
Rome l.. Barnes and Katherine l..
Barnes, his wife, to Minnie G. Land
ing, dated February 1, 1888, and re-
corded among the land records of
Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber
B. B. No. 33, folios 100, ETC., default
having occurred in the payment of
the debt secured thereby, the under
signed L. Paul Ewell, as Trustee
named therein for foreclosure, will
offer for sale at public auction in
front of Hotel Pocomoke formerly
the Parker House), Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

We are equipped to do all kinds
Of printing. Let us quote you a price
on your next job.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

BAKE-Saturday, October Ia, Epis-
copal Parish House. Phone orders
367. ~
Oct. Cit. / 49,.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
Classified Advertising
Classified Advertising Rates
2 Cents Per Word
CHURCH NOTICES

THE ANNUAL SUPPER-Served
by the Senior Aid Of the Baptist
Church will be held Thursday, October
10th in the church house. Price Soc
Oct. CIT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
The Better
the Printing

Of your stationery the better
the impression it win create
Moral: Have your print
,.lg done here.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS: Get from
Lloyd & Blaine, free interesting book.
let on new Colloidal Sulphur method
to relieve aches-pains Of Arthritis
due to Sulphur deficiency. Easy to
take, inexpensive SULPHO-KAPS
sold on money back guarantee if 80
days trial does not bring noticeable
relief.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
Is cents will remain the same at
Shaws.
July loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

HORSES-Joint auction sale, 20
registered Percherons-mares, fillies,
weanlings, stations, Saturday, Oct.
Ia, Centreville, Md. Request catalog
with pictures. Pioneer Point Farm,
E. w. Grubb, Mgr, Centreville, Md.
or Oldfields Farm, X. A. Clark, Mgr,
Galena, Maryland.
Oct. 6-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS

KODAK ROLL FILMS developed
including deckle edged no-fade
prints and one double weight enlarge
ment for 25c in coin. Fast service.
Address orders with coin to LAT
SHAW PHOTO SERVICE, Centre
vile, Md.
Jan. 20-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
FOR SALE

PUBLIC AUCTION-Team and
Farming Implements on farm of
Donald Justice on Stockton Road,
Thursday, October 19,1939, at $50
a. m, A mules, cow, wagons, carts,
plows, cultivators, mower, scoop, etc.
Godfrey Child, Assignee
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
STATE EMPLOYMENT COMMITS
SIONER
20 Light St., Baltimore, Md.
NnTTCN nTN rEcTc

NOTICE OF TESTS
Cook, Patrol Boat
Deputy Commander, Patrol Boat
Inspector, Conservation Machinist
Patrol Boat
Mate, Patrol Boat
Closing date, October 16, 1889.
HARRY G. JONES, Commissioner
Oct. 6 ct.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

of living for the greatest number of people History has proved
that vital Neutrality-suspicious. political and economcmust
hand hand with free enterprise They far than ideal
istic luxures. They literally necessities
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property

I will offer at public auction on
what is known as the Henry s. Hurley
property, / LIZ miles from Pocomoke
City on the Cedar Hall road on
Saturday, Oct. Fl, 1899
at the hour of 10 A. M, Rain or Shine
the following personal property:
Ia cows, bull, mule, horses,
10-gallon milk can, a milk carriers,
5 milk pals, milk disc, / milk filler,
1 milk capper, cooler, l double wash
moving machines, double wagon, 2
riding cultivators, 1 corn crusher, 1
wheat fan, 1 bug poison machine, 8
sheep, 1 mule colt and other farming
implements too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH.
ROBERT c.. HURLEY
Sept. 22-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13
STATE EMPLOYMENT COMMITS
SIONER
20 Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
NOTICE OF TEST

JUNIOR Stenographer*
Closing Date, October "a, 1889
HARRY C. JONES, Commissioner
+Open only to residents Of Worcester
County
Oct. Is 2-t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

SHOATS AND PIGS FOR SALE
Polk Farm.
Sept. 29-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

FOR SALE-Typewriter desk at q
bargain. Apply at Democrat Office.
Sept. 8-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-13

Application has been made to the
undersigned by ""'1' 81