Democratic messenger., 1888-04-14
From Pocomoke.

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Cores pondence OF tho MEssExaER.
On last Thursday evening Mr.. iona.
than Parsons delivered lecture on TEN.
perancc, In the Presbyterian church. The
beautiful little edifice was filed with kind
friends, eager to hear the noted speaker,
and all deeply interested In the cause Of
Temperance. They all seemed to enjoy his
fine speech and could have listened to him
another hour. The choir rendered some
very fine music and Mrs. Cynthia Dryden
sang solo which was enjoyed by every
one present.
On last Saturday afternoon the steam
tug, belonging to Mr.. A. Morse, of Vir-
ginia, was launched, from Clarke's ship
yard, scverul Of the ladies were on board,
and Miss Florence Coston had the honor
Of christening the boat, which she did In
her usual graceful manner. Just rs the
boat touched the water, she broke the fine
old bottle OF champagne saying as she did
SO the name, l N. vcascy.
Mr.. b. s. Jones, commission merchant
Of New Jersey, is in Pocomoke looking
ailer the interest of the firm. lie Is look.
ing quite well and sports his silk hat,
drives around with u daisy team, noble
gray horse and handsome buggy. We
wish him pleasant visit in our city.
Miss. Sue warficld, of Baltimore, arriv-
ell In Pocemoke on Saturday last and will
remain during the summer season, as
trimmer, in the employ Of Miss Jennie
Matthews. Her many friends are delight
ed to have her back. and one tall dark
eyed fellow" is so happy he can scarcely
put up the medicine, when customers call
for ii. We pity you brother, but quiet
your nerves and attend to the store, In your
usual mastery way.
Miss Annie Mills returned home from
Baltimore on Saturday, where she has
been attending the VI. +. Conference. She
reports.a pleasant visit.
Mr.. L. Fontaine has entered into parp
ncrship with Mr.. Day, of Philadelphia
The style Of the firm is now L. Fontainc
& Co
Mrs. James Lockerman, who has been
spending few days with her husband at
Annapolis, returned home ON Saturday,
accompanied by her husband.
Mr.. Jim Jones OF Cape Charles, Va,
spent Monday with his parents. in this
place. We cwerc glad TO see him, and only
wish he would make % longer stay when
he comes lie always comes and goes in u
hurry, but he says he cant leave his girl
any longer Some attraction at that little
city that he never found in this big one.
Rev. Mr.. lIowk, of Princeton College
and pastor elect of our Presbyterian
Church, will preach in the above named
church on next Sunday, morning and
evening. lie will soon come TO stay and
everyone is delighted To think that they
have now n pastor and one that all seem
10 like. The ladies were in high glcc un'
Ill they found out he would bring his
bride with him, or at least be married soon
after coming here. lie is a single man
and more than one had their eyes sci
''preacherward" but no go.
Mrs. Levin Houston, Of Stockton, spcn,
u few days with Mrs. Charles Colbourn,
this week and we hope she will soon fa
vor us with another visit. We Away.
like to see strangers in our town. The
more people come the more goods our
merchants sell, and we like To see them
do well, but in order to push forward ant
do booming business they must adycr
tise largely.
Mrs. +. u. Freeman and children ol
Norfolk, Va, are visiting Mr.. c. c. Lloyd
Mr.. and Mrs. \. j. Morse of Hoffman.
Wharf, Va, have been spending several
days with Mrs. I. n. vcasey, they rctu rn'
cd home Tuesday much to the regret ol
their many friends.
Geo.ge Clarke had the misfortune to
break his leg one day last week. lie was
with another boy In buggy and when
he went to get out fell and caught his leg
between, the wheels, thus breaking II, bu,
we hope II is not serious and that he may
soon be out again. George is bright, In.
;eresting lad of about 10 years and his
friends are very sorry TO hear of his mis-
hap.
Died, ON last Sunday, Mrs. Arthur B.
Lankford, of Somerset County. Her re-
mains were inferred in the Presbyterian
ccmctary Of this place on Monday. Fun.
cral sermon was preached In that church by
Rev. Mr. Mowbray. Again death has en-
tered happy home and taken thercfrom
a loving wife and mother, leaving only a
lonely, sad and dcsOlatc home where once
was all sunshine. She leaves husband
aud several children TO mourn their loss (;
We extend to them our sincere and heart
felt sympaihics, in this their sud aiilc,ion.
TEDDY.
FIRST OF THE SEASON.
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