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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
TUESDAY,,
OCTOBER I, 1910
AND TUESDAY,,
OCTOBER 8, 1910

to enable them to vote at the General
Election to be held on the 9Th day of
November, 1910
The hours of registration are be-
tween 9 o'clock A. M. and 9 o'clock
P. M.
Also there will be a revision day
on TUESDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1910,
between the hours of o'clock A. M.
and o'clock P. M, at which time
Registries will be corrected and re-
vised by the respective Board of Reg
istrars. No new names will be added
on this day but removal certificates
will be accepted.
The places wherein said registra-
ton and revision will be held in the
respective districts and precincts are
as follows:
DISTRICT NO. 1, Coston's, Precinct
No. 1. In the County Voting House
at corner of Clarke Avenue and Cedar
Street, Pocomoke City.
DISTRICT NO. 1, Coston's, Precinct
No. 2. In the storehouse building of
Russell E. Matthews, on Clarke Ave-
nue., Pocomoke City.
DISTRICT NO. 2, Precinct No. 1.
In the Odd Fellows Building in the
rooms now used by the County Health
Department, Snow Hill.
DISTRICT NO. 2, Precinct No. 2.
In the County Voting House back of
Court House, Snow Hill.
DISTRICT NO. 8. In the County
Voting House in Berlin.
DISTRICT NO. A, Newark. In the
Firemen's Hall in Newark.
DISTRICT NO. 5, st. Martins. In
the building of H. R. Ringler, in Bish-
opville.
DISTRICT NO. 6, Colbourne. In
the County Voting House in said dis
trict.
DISTRICT NO. z, Atkinson's. In
the County Voting House in said dis
trict.
DISTRICT NO. 8, Stockton, Pre-
cinct No. 1. In the barber shop in
Stockton.
DISTRICT NO. 8, Stockton, Pre-
cinct No. 2. In the building next to
Scarborough Onley & Co.'S. Store, in
Girdletree.
DISTRICT NO. 9, West Berlin. In
the County Voting House, in Berlin.
DISTRICT NO. 10. In the store
room at entrance of Capitol Theatre,
Ocean City, Md.
Published by order Of the Board of
Election Supervisors of Worcester
County.
HARRY D. MELVIN,
President.
w. EARL TIMMONS,
c. MERWIN BURBAGE,
Supervisors.
EDWARD P. HARRIS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
GET READY FOR WINTER

winter. In short OF time large
part country will be experiencing rainy days and cold
nights the months of and seet and
storm
Winter something to get ready for That means buying
new Clothes repairing and cleaning old means
huvno wood and coal fixing that leay
spot that has been neglected during the dry
And finally householder it taking special pre-
cautions against destroyer that waits for wnterre
furnace have that inspection done
by somebody who what look for It's work for
Have needed repairs effected at See that Chin
neys properly cleaned heating plants
in bad order the prolific of home fires
IT'S fun to wake in the middle of the night and suddenly
Winter that you'll lights oftener Exposed cleo
trio wiring checked Pay special attention to lamp cords
under rugs around baseboardshey fray in time and when
that happens short circuit Electricity mshandled
is Of fires potent allies. .
Go through your get rid of and all
Clothes old and magazines collections OF
rags etc. They make fine starting place for and
taneous ignition isn't phenomenon may think
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
IN APPRECIATION

Being vitality interested in the well
fare of Goodwill Methodist Church
I wish to personally thank Rev. j. H.
Gardner for his zeal in reviving in
terest in this church and cemetery.
Rev. Gardner and other members of
the church who were untiring in their
efforts to make last Sundays Mem
orial Home Coming Service a success
are to be commended. The service was
a most inspiring one and the occasion
was one long to be remembered by
old friends of this beloved Church.
Those who came from a distance TO
attend feel fully repaid by the en-
joyment derived from this friendly,
sacred and inspiring afternoon and
may this good pastor and all others
who contributed to it's success be
happy in the knowledge they have ac-
complished what they set out to do,
namely, revive interest in this shrine
and extend the hand of fellowship to
all friends of the church.
Daisy Birmingham Finnegan
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
Henry p. Walters. Attorney

Henry L. walters, Attorney
In the Matter of the Estate of
WILLIAM T. GROTON, Deceased.
In the Orphans Court for Worces-
ter County, Maryland.
ORDER NISI
ORDERED this 18th day of Septem-
Der, in the year 1910, by the Orphans
Court for Worcester County, Mary
land, that the sale of real estate of
William T. Groton, late of said County
deceased, as made and reported by
E. Ralph Groton, Executor of the said
William T. Groton, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the
7th day of October, 1910, provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in
said Worcester County once in each
of three successive weeks before the
9Th day of October, 1910.
The report states the amount of
sale to be twenty-five hundred dol
lars ($2,5O0.00).
JOHN H. GILLISS
WILLIAM S. GODFREY
Judges
True Copy, Test:
Frank E. Hudson
Register of Wills for Worces-
ter County, Md.
Sept-2O-3t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
Acconlac News

Mr.. Joseph L. DeCormis, Jr., of
Newport News spent the weekend
with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Bell, of Birds
Nest spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Will Colona.
Mr.. Levin Mock Davis spent Friday
in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Todd, of
Hampton are spending this weekend
with Mrs. Todd's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence C. Chopper.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Coley and baby,
spent the weekend with relatives in
Cape Charles.
Miss l.. Kathryn Budd spent the
weekend with friends in Birds Nest.
Miss Elizabeth C. Landlord spent
the weekend with relatives in Wash
ington, D. G.
Mrs. Fred B. Mason has returned
after spending several weeks in Cap
ron, Va, with her daughter, Mrs. Win
field Creighton and Mr.. Creighton.
Mr.. B. Drummond Ayres spent
Thursday in Norfolk.
Miss Mary L. Marshall of Norfolk
spent the weekend here with her
mother, Mrs. Mamie L. Marshall.
Miss Flora Miller, employee of the
w. P. A. office here, was called to
Richmond Tuesday night by the sud-
den death of her father.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. V. Daniel,
Jr. and son, Jimmy left Tuesday, of
this week, for their home in Richmond
after spending several weeks with
Mrs. Daniels mother, Mrs. John H.
Ayres.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
L. Paul Ewell, Attorney at Law
Notice OF
Tax Ditch Hearing

Notice is hereby given that Henry
w. Lambertson, Elihu T. Wilkerson
and William T. Mason, Jr., Drain Com
missioners appointed by the County
Commissioners of Worcester County
on the petition of William T. Bunt-
ing, H. j. GUSTS, Lloyd J. Townsend
and others, to lay out ditch or ditch
es for the purpose of draining swamp
or low grounds in the First and Eighth
Election Districts of Worcester, Mary
land, the ditch formerly draining said
lands being commonly called "Black
Dam Ditch, have made their report
and return and that the County Com
missioners of Worcester County,
Maryland, on Tuesday, the 18th day
of October, 1910, at the hour of two
o'clock in the afternoon, in the office
of said Commissioners in the Court
House at Snow Hill, Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, will hear objections to
such report and return, at which time
they will correct, ratify and confirm
or reject the same. The former or
existing ditch is sometimes known as
"Black Dam Ditch.
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WORCESTER COUNTY,
Charles L. Mason, President.
Sept-20-4t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
BISHOP MCCLELLAND is
INITIATED IN FRATERNITY

Last week, Friday, the Easton Gam
ma Chapter of Pi Alpha fraternity of
Princess Anne, met with the Easton
Alpha Chapter at Trinity Church. The
occasion of the joint meeting was for
the purpose of initiating the Bishop
of the Diocese the Rt. Rev. William
McClelland as a member of the Fra
ternity. The evening began with a
buffet supper served in the rectory
at 5 o'clock by the members Of Tau
Delta Alpha. The Rev. Charles B.
Trail, Jr., Citrate of the parish was
also initiated on the same evening.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
Saturday, Oct. IL, 1910
at the hour of 800 p. M.

at the hour of 800 p. M.
All those tracts or parcels of land, to-
gether with the buildings and improve
ments thereon, lying and being sit
uate in the Second Election District
of Worcester County, Maryland, on
the westerly side of the State stone
road leading from Snow Hill to Po-
comoke City, and about two miles from
Snow Hill, called "Conveniency" or
by whatever name or names the same
may be called, containing 1873 acres
of land, more or less, being all and
the same property conveyed to the
said Frank S. Winchester by the said
William T. Mason and wife and
Charles L. Mason and wife.
This tract of land contains valuable
timber and should be of interest to
timber buyers.
Terms of sale CASH. Title papers
at the expense of the purchaser.
Possession on ratification of sale.
L. PAUL EWELL,
Assignee.
Sept-20-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

STATEMENT OF THE OWNER
SHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULA-
TION, ETC., Required by the Act of
Congress of August "a, 1912 and
March 8, 1888, of The Worcester
Democrat and The Ledger Enterprise,
published weekly at Pocomoke City,
Maryland, for October 1, 1910.
STATE OF MARYLAND, County of
Worcester, IS.
Before me, a Notary Public in and
for the State and county aforesaid,
personally appeared Edward j. Clarke,
who having been duly sworn ac-
cording to law, deposes and says that
he is the Editor and Owner of the
Worcester Democrat and that the
following is, to the best of his know
ledge and belief, a true statement of
the ownership, management etc., of
the aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption required
by the Act of August "a, 1912, as
amended by the Act of March 8, 1888,
embodied in section 537, Postal Laws
and Regulations to wit:
1. That the name and address of
the publisher, editor, managing editor
and business manager is:
Publisher, Edward J. Clarke.
Editor-Edward J. Clarke, Pocomo-
Ike City, Md.
Managing Editor-Edward J.
Clarke, Pocomoke City, Md.
Business Manager-Edward J.
Clarke.
2. That the owner is E. J. Clarke,
Pocomoke City, Md.
8. That the known bondholders,
mortgages, and other security hold.
ers owning or holding / per cent OF
more of total amount of bonds
mortgages, or other securities are
None.
EDWARD J. CLARKE,
Editor
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this LIST day of October, 1910.
ALICE r. YOUNG,
Notary Public
| (SEAL.)
My commission expires May 1, 1871
lOct-4 1T
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
Thursday, Oct. IL, 1910

=. at 10 o'clock A. M. $50.
the following articles of personal
property to wit:
coal burning magic brooder stoves
1 oil burning brooder
Number of metal feeders
2 doz. drinking fountains
1 corn shelter
8 rolls poultry wire
1 roll hog wire
Hoes, rakes, pitch forks and shovels
large iron pots
large crooks
washing tubs
1 electric washing machine
1 electric sweeper
l electric radio
electroluX refrigerator
1 Heatrola
1 oil burning cook stove with baker
1 oil burning heater
1 wood burning heater
1 ice cream freezer
living room suite
dining room suite
bed room suites
Rockers, tables and stands
Five cane seated chairs
1 large linoleum rug
2 rugs 9 x IL
1 victrola with records
Number of scatter rugs
set of imported china serving Of
IL
One lot of kitchen dishes and cook.
ing ware
Number of old kerosene lamps
Lot of other things too numerous
to mention.
MRS. G. I. CHAPMAN
Terms of Sale-CASH
Auctioneer w. E. Petit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in a mortgage from
Frank S. Winchester and Veronica
Winchester, his wife, to William T.
Mason and Charles L. Mason, dated
April 81, 1921, and recorded among
the land records of Worcester County,
Maryland, in Liber o. D. C. No. Al,
folios Ia, ETC., and held by l.. Paul
Ewell as assignee for foreclosure, the
said assignee will offer for sale at
public auction in front of Hotel Po-
comoke, formerly Parker House, in
Pocomoke City, Worcester County,
Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
20 cents will remain the same at
Shaws.
July loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
What history to be of the most important
period peace quiet which followed the nominations seems
During that period there question but what the
wike candidacy suffered slight etdown his friends admit
experienced believe necessarily of paric
lar significance Mr. Wkie swept into the Republican
thusasm similar that which Mr. Roosevelt the Democratic
ona a ce BEEN
from nomination day to election day We sraeglsts ae
would be- History studded with dismal examples Of candidates
who brought their campaigns maximum pitch too long before
result seemed to the voters as stale as yes
erd1 n top Of G2 s the we campaign called for
planning Ordinary issues of little moment today with the
Mr. WiIkie is not an aginner" New Deal
pcea b e 5s "o will
focus tangible the other more or less
fhe tangible issue that Of w
believe that he get more for each dollar than could the
which would be farer diverse interests in this country
reiefer etc. And only the bndest supporters
the Deal fail that has made mistakes in
bringing before the people problems which must eventually be
The intangible issue is that third term-o mans
ndispensabi Mr. Wikie has been hitting that issue hard
decisive issue of the campaign No man. says Mr. We,
the the idea gets around that
ship oe%s W Il
z hs that he
ting it another the old anthird term precedent demo
will in principle accepted government of
against government OF laws.
That the theme which dominated Mr.. Wilkes Coffey
address, opening gun his campaign And it has dominated
his SINCE it has dominated
ofhand talks he has made in dozens of
towns.
Mr. Roosevelt bases his candidacy his recordon what
he regards great New Deal attaments His to the
third term argument is that there be dictatorship here
long the people the ballot His recent speeches have
been moderate in tone and have been generally well received
They are not driving ne thinks there would
what he stands we'll to the country On
point all agreedthe President finer form when
It comes to his radio presence and delivery.
Who will win? One of the weekly picture magazines recent
asked group of we'll Washington correspondents and
that question: and all but hedged Too much
happen between and November they said to make
prediction possible They about evenly divided CIV
ing the edge present either Mr. Roosevelt Mr. We
But these polls taken during the We period and
not much From the polls should be more
significant and accurate Hope of Wie hackers that his
rating will slowly but steadily reaching top just before
November s.
Some wondering just how accurate the modern Scientific
sampng polls will to be if the election is close These
into existence until the htes and have cover
presidential contests where the victor with record
breaking In really election where the final
few hundred two three key states
question whether the polls would make the grade not
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere Tractors and Farming
Implements. Tractor repairs and re-
placements. M. w. Boston, Telephone
143-J Pocomoke.
Mar 29-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

Visit the Little Green Tea room for
something good to eat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

SPENCER CORSETIERE-Mrs. II
w. Littleton, 207 Walnut St., POGO
moke, Phone 1923 r. Sept-13-4tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

ANNAPOLIS - MATAPEAKE
ROMANCOKE - CLAIBORNE
FERRIES
FALL and WINTER SCHEDULE
-194O-
Effective September 9TH, 1910
DAILY AND SUNDAY
Eastern Standard Time
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
STATE EMPLOYMENT COMMITS
SIONER
% Light ST., Baltimore, Md.
NOTICE OF TESTS

Junior Clerk,
Typist,
Stenographer
Closing date, October 81, 1910
HARRY C. JONES. Commissioner
Oct-4-2t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Two spear single
heaters, size II. Both are in good
condition. Will sell cheap. J. H. Vim
cent, Jeweler, Pocomoke, Md.
Sept-27-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

FOR RENT-A choice place to live.
Hollywood on the Pocomoke. Good
house. Spacious gardens, with fruit
and flowers. Large aquarium. Fish
ing in front of property. All modern
conveniences. Rent very reasonable.
Henry P. Walters.
June Tiff.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

FOR SALE-At less than half lies
cost, the Charles T. West dwelling on
Market Street. Small cash payment.
Remainder, pay like rent, if desired.
Pocomoke City National Bank.
Sept-20--4t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
CHURCH NOTICES

CHICKEN SALAD AND OYSTER
SUPPER Stockton Fire House, We'd
nesday, October 9. Price SOC. Aus
pices Presbyterian Aid. Oct-4-1tu
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property

Having rented my farm, I will sell
at my home near Greenbackville,
Va, known as the Chapman Farm on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
FOR SALE OR RENT -.

FOR SALE OR RENT - "Chinco-
league Farm" near HOMETOWN, 120
acres cleared land and 80 acres woods
land. Will rent land and buildings
separately or together. Immediate
possession of buildings; possession of
farm January list, 1871. Apply Basel
E. Hickman, Agent for Owners, New
Church, Virginia. Sept-20-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

FOR SALE-LOts on ]. w. Bay
lis farm, in good location, opposite
B. T. Dryden's Mill. J.. w. Baylis.
Aug-4-3tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

THE BAPTIST AID WILL HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL SUPPER Thursday
october 24th. Price Soc. Aug-4-1t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

We are equipped to do all kinds
of printing. Let US quote you q price
on your next job.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
WANTED

WANTED-Reliable boy to work In
bowling alley. Steady work. Geo. s.
Bunting. Sept Is tt
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

UNEXPECTED CHANGE makes
available fine Rawleigh Route in
South Somerset County. Splendid
business secured in this district for
II years. Exceptional opportunity for
right man. Write Rawleigh's Dept.
MDJ-98-201, Chester, Pa.
Oct-4-4tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04

ROOM FOR GENTLEMAN-Heat,
light and bath. P. o. Box So.
Oct -4-1tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-04
NOTICE

Application has been made to the
undersigned by
CALVIN ID TADMAN
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-09
BY RALPH ii. TAYLOR
Executive Secretary,
LrripultIiraI COunciI of CaIiforni

OI
California farm organizations
which had the foresight and cour-
. age to warn the state against the
spread of Communism and SeditiOu.
activities long before the apt term
fifth column" came into being
and which were bitterly condemned
for even suggesting such thing
have achieved bclatcd vindication
during recent weeks.
Overseas, one libcrty-loving na-
ton after another has fOundcrcd on
fifth column" treachery sold-out
by enemies who bored from within.
Call to Arms
And here in California. the report
of the assembly committee on sub
vcrsive activities, which was rem
dered during the closing days of
the special session of the state
legislature. is n clarion call to arms
against the same forces and in
fluences which sought to terrorize
farming communities md lnclte
class violence.
That committee, headed by As
sembyman Sam YOrtY of Los An
eclcS. cruSading liberal who for
lunately discovered that many we'll
sntentioncd liberal were b"in2 suck
cd into cleverly disguised Commu-
mist organizations, and who had the
courage and honesty to ferret out
the truth and make it public-ren-
dered a report which electrified the
legislature and which has already
brought action on several fronts TO
protect California from the enemies
within its gates.
There is conclusive evidence OF
the stark reality of the fifth col
umn' in California" the committee
reported.
americans already have delayed
too long in facing the problem
which these fifth columns have
created. We must not continue to
make the mistake of being apathe-
tic and tolerant toward their trea-
Sonable activities. If we do, our
ncxcuSablc apathy and misguided
tolerance will eventually be discov-
cred among the tolls used to destroy
cur government. our constitution
and our freedom
Recommend Action
Tho rccommcndationS of the Yor-
~ report are interesting. not alone
; because they highlight the problem
and means of coping with it, but
also because they are recommends
tions. for the most part, which farm
organizations have made for several
years past.
They are as follows:
Undertake Immediately thorough
investigation of all Subvcrsivc aCtiv
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-09
Additional Wheat
Loan Information
Available Here

Additional information regarding
the 1910 wheat loan program was
made available in Imperial county
Saturday, according to Rudolph
Miller, agricultural conservation as
sOciation secretary.
Basic loan rates are as follows
for California: TIC per bushel on
No. ! grade; 76c per bushel on No.
2; 74c on No. 3. Wheat grading
No. or solely because of test
weight will also be eligible for
loans at lower rates. Hard white
wheat with protein content of more
than 13 percent will be eligible for
premiums ranging from 1c to &c per
buShel and is particularly applica-
BILE in this state to the hard white
wheat grown on the Carrisa plains
of San Luis Obispo county.
Farmers planting within their
1910 wheat acreage allotment may
obtain loans between now and De-
ccmber 81, 1910. In view of unset
tied world conditions, all future
loans by Commodity Credit cor
Interest will be at percent as was
The case during the latter part of
1899
Public warehouses, to be eligible
for storage of local grains, must be
approved by the Commodity Credit
corporation. Farmers are urged to
make certain that warehouses have
been or will be approved before
storing grain IN such warehouses.
In connection with farm stor-
age, farmers were informed that
they may lease facilities at the
railroad or at some other point
than on their farms for the purpose
of storing wheat under farm storage
provisions. A number of farmers
may individually lease sections Of
the building in which their grain
may be separately inclosed.