Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-02-04
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The river was frozen over last Sunday
and the ice was from 3to5 inches thick.
We are indebted to the Maryland Tax
Commissioner for u copy Of their report.
Miss Margaret Spence, who has bccn
on visi, to Baltimore for several weeks,
has returned home.
The Steamer Tangicr has not been
able To make either trip from here this
week on account of ice.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Doughcrty and
their little boy. are visiting Mrs. Doughcr-
tvs brother Mr.. John II. Franklin.
Mr. William S. Bounds. OF Pocomokc
City. spent few days in Snow Hill this
week, visiting his uncle, Mr.. Sewell Nc.
Allen.
a large number of young folks visited
the Gypsy camp last Sunday Some of
them returned much wiser(:) than when
they went.
We are in receipt Of letter this
week from Girllctrec, which came too
late for this issue. Will appear next
week. Let them come!
Venus, the morning star, Is brighter
than it ever appeared To any man now liv-
ing aud nearer to the earth than IL will bc
again for $40 years. II is u very pretty
sight II you get up early enough to see it.
The electric light was turned on for
the first time in the Episcopal Church Of
this town on Monday evening last. The
16.candlc power burners are in use at
present. hut 50.candlc power are soon TO
replace them.
-on Sunday night about one inch Of
snow fell and on Monday morning several
parties were out slcighing, but the sport
did not last long rs the suns rays soon
melted the snow and filled the streets with
mud and water.
Las, Thursday was Ground.hogs day.
Wa doubt il the great weather prophet
could get OH, to see the sun on account Of
the ice hut il he did we may expect bliz.
yards for the next six weeks. II was
beautiful day and the sun shonc bright.
MIR. King Adkins and Miss Charlotte
i. Shocklcy were married ut the residence
of the brides father. Mr.. George shockl'y,
on Wednesday evening las, by Rev. Roh.
II. Powell. Only few relatives and
friends were present. 10 witness the ccrc.
mony.
--Gcorgc W. Purncll, Esq, as trustee,
sold the Burton Shocklcy place on Tues.
day last. Mcssrs. Richardson, Smith,
Moore & Co, were the purchasers aud the
SIM paid for il was $2,9jO. II was pur-
chased for the timber upon il which is
said to be excellent.
Divine services will b. hvld in the
Court House ON tomorrow ut 1890
o'clock. II. IN. and o'clock p. M. The
Rev. M:rsin j. EcSclS of the Pr,Sbytcr.
i'm Church Of Salisbury. Md. AMI the
Rev. James II. Campbell of Snow lIill
will exchange pulpits
The Dtmocgu;ic Messenger has put in
new press ard uses u better quality Of
paper than formerly. II l. one of our
most entcrprising contemporaries and I'M
der its new management deserves the
cordial support and patronage OF lis con
stitucnis. --!Smyrnd Rcc0rd.
Thee is n coal famine in Snow Hill.
Not u hushcl OF coal can I've bought from
the coai.yaris in town and consequently
many persons who failed 10 get good
supply for winter are now entirely out,
and compelled 10 burn wood. We under.
stand that the precious fuel is bringing
$500 ton in the city.
Tn. Snow Hill Messenger came to us an
Saturday las, enlarged and very much i'm
proved. \ column has been addedto each
page and new Campbell press nut in to
ace '!cra,e III, priniin; of,hc paper. The
makeup of the Messenger shows typo
graphic skill and its many good editorials
and locals show ability and industry on
the part of the editors. May continued and
Increased prosperity fnllow.--Csn,reri!t
Os~rrsr.
We are glad 10 note the fact that the
present Board of County Commissioners
are cxaciing all hills presented to them
for their approval to he made out with
accuracy and subslan'aieil by proof where
such is necessary. In reference To the
certificates for hawk. heads. &c. they re-.
qiirc that they he in strict conformity
with the law. Some Of these have been
presented which read that -
"hawk heads were killed" hui do not say
they were produced. which the law re-
qiirrs. In such cases the commissioners
refuse To pass the orders.
To our friends aud patrons who owe
us "a little hill' we would say there never
was time when we wanted II more We
are doing our lest Ia give you 81 worth
for 81 aud II you will save Us the trouble
OF sending you bll II will he greatly ap.
prec!a,rl. u you ARE mol satisfied with
the paper, just say 80 and We will stop
bo,hering you with H. lfyou appreciate
our efforts TO the extent of ~ let us know
Il as soon rs possible. We don feel like
getting down ON our knees aud pleading
with you to pay us because we need the
money. but rather prefer lO ask you Ia ~
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what yoa oTe us.
MIR. George Shocklcy, While return.
ins from the Gypsy camp near town on
sunday afternoon last, met with an nc.
cideni which was first thought To be- more
serious than il afterwards proved 10 ie
Upon leaving the camp ia company with
some friends Shockley put his horse out
ina run. llc had gone but short dis.