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Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
From Girdletree,

We are glad to scc Miss Florence Col.
lins with ~ again. She has been visiting
friends In Baltimore
We learn that Mr.. Charlie Stevenson
will be principal Of the Girdletrcc school
Mr.. Will Sirman. Of Delaware il the
guest OF Rufus A. Gor'iy, Esq
We congratulate Mr. Thompson Jones
II is hoy
Our new school house viii soon be com.
ple,cd
dame Rumor" predicts marriage. In
our town which Is to take place some time
next month.
Miss Berthe Jones entertained mum.
Der ofladies and gentlemen few evenings
ago. Among those present were the Misses
Lille Hancock. Allne Jones. and Florence
Collins. The gentlemen present were A
:, Mills Of Pocomoke City. Norman Ma
sou and Cephus Rlggln or Snow lIili. Jas.
Tarr. aud Jerome llill of this town Al
report grand time.
A our church Is noi yet completed. We
will continue To hold Sunday School In
the old school hausc. All are cordially
invited 10 attend. C.E.F.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

Tho Fruit and Produce Exchange are
making what promises 10 be o successful
effort to catch the sweet potato trade Of
the Eastern and Western Shores and bring
II 10 Baliimorc's markets. The exchange
has started the steamer Lancaster and two
schooners amer the toothsome potato, and
the Lancaster arrived yesterday from
Onancock and nearby landings with 1000
barrels of best Virginia sweets, and they
sold at such good prices that the exchange
expects TO handle nearly 60O0 barrels q
week while the season lasts. Il Is believed
that the growers prefer sending their pro-
ducc To the exchange, as they can get bet
ter prices than at Philadelphia, where the
potatoes have been sen, heretofore
Baltimore Herald.
"A horse belonging to Mr.. Quillcn Of
whaleyvillc. while standing hitched to q
carriage near the cotton factory las, Mon.
day took fright and came dashing down
the bay road to Federal Stree, where he
turned and run up Federal to Washing
ton street. thence down Washington TO
Market street. where he made another
short turn and making his way through q
crowd Of people who were waiting for
Court to call. he dashed around the Post
Office corner and down Pearl to Green
street. thence again to Washington and
down TO the river where he was stopped.
Efforts were made on every corner to stop
the animal but without avail until he had
reached the river. Notwithstanding, sew
eral shor, turns were made in thet:Ace no
damage was done either to ths horse or
carriage, the bride being the only thing
broken or injured.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
From Pocomoke


ksssrs Editors:- -
News Is very scrs. a our little city
this week. We had quite an abun.
dance Of rain lthe past few days and
everything oks duh and gloomy like the
weatiep
Qphe large number Of friends and
,satives witnessed the marriage of Mr..
a. J. Davis, one Of our most popular and
enterprising young merchants, TO Mrs.
Cornelius Jones. at the residence Of Mr..
Bunting, by the Rev. Mr.. Pullcn Of Oak
Hall. The happy couple drove to POGO.
moke the same evening and were given q
big serenadc. We wish them long and
happy life.
Everyone here ID greatly interested over
the coming election. But what is the use
TO get excited s-for Cleveland will be the
man and the County will be saved.
Mr.. Eddie Lambden. Of Philadelphia, is
spending few days in our city. looking
after the interest Of his firm. Mr.. l.. has
number Of warm friends here who are
always pleased TO see him.
Miss Mamie Polk, returned home Wed.
ncsday from q trip to Baltimore and
Washington. She reports a.plcasant visit.
Mrs. l.. r. Byrd, Of Crisfeld. Nd. Is
spending sometime with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Jones.
Prot +. J. Clarke, OF Washington Col.
lege, spent Sunday with US, and was look
ing extremely well.wc were only TO sorry
his stay was so short.
Mr.. Marion Stevenson, Of Cape Charles
City, spent q few days in our town last
week.
Mr.. Charles Coulbourn. made flying
trip TO Baltimore last week and returned
home Saturday. II was q business trip
and those kind We always have to take on
a fly. Don't we. IL
Cards arc out for the mat )gc Of DIR.
Wallace Freeman. to lady from Buffalo,
with whom We are unacquainted so can
not give the name. DIR. Freeman bas a
large circle Of friends In our town. all OF
whom join in congratulations and wish
the Doctor and his bride long life crown
cd with love, peace and happiness.
Our Merchants have gotten in their
winter goods aud are busy as bees and
business is booming, our windows would
dazzle your eyes. They are trimmed so
beautifully with bright and pretty things.
While our neighboring town. Salisbury,
may be little ahead Of US with water
works, and all those modern improve.
men,s. yet We are not SO Gar behind ailcr
all; and there Is one thing Salisbury nor
any other town can get ahead Of US in. and
that Is the nice, accomplished and good.
looking young ladies and you all know it..
Guy.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

dictment and the case submitted to the
court. which rendered verdict Of guilty
upon the second court In the indictment
and sentenced the party TO pay fine Of
go and costs and prisoner to stand com.
mitted till fine and costs were paid. In
the first count Of this indictment the party
was accused Of assault with intent 70 XIII
and In the second count, on which the
prisoner was found guilty, only asssp'S.
and battery.
The Court then took M ". rand 8.
Appeals. No. !, Appeals. scilla Bon.
neville We. Richardson. .th. Moore &
Co. was an appeal fro de Judgment Of
John b. Mock. y Augment was re-
yerscd with - APPELLANT.
Elijah A. Figgs. Admin
istrator de boaus non enm sesfamsnfum an.
neso OF John r. Dickcrson. deceased. vs..
John Rounds. use l.. T. Bowland, use OF
John w. Dryden. use Of Benjamin T.
Shockley .After an examination ofevidence
In this case Il was given to the Court and
held SUB emria Court then adjourned.
FRIDAy.-Thc attention Of the Court
was occupied the entire day entering iudg-
mcnt and passing DEGREES. Several cases
that were TO have been tried were post.
poned owing TO inability of witnesses to
attend on account Of rain
GRAND JURY.
Jas. $. Jones. Turner Davis. Frcdrick J.
Dukes. Leonard w. Mills. John g. Collins.
VIM. T. Boston. Levi A. Purncll. WIN. 8.
Powell. Jas. r. Rodney, John +. Jones.
Levin W. II. Bunting. Chss. Taylor.
Benz. Figgs, Henry p. Mitchell. Isaac w.
Burbage. VIM. Sidney Jones, Ephraim w.
Jones, Taylor Dennis. Jas. II. Trader
Edwin J. Powell. Gabriel Dcwaal. Henry
G. Hudson. Vim. i. Baker.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
THE PENINSULA.

Smith Brothers 4 Wright OF Laurel.
have put up this season about 5000 cans
Of blackbcrries, $1,000 cans OF peaches
and $1,000 cans OF tomatoes and have
evaporatcd about la.0OO pounds Of
peaches.
Hitch Moslcy, colOred, near Milton, who
was spoken Of last week as having lost
five children with d:p,heria, has los, an
other, making the sixth The people of
Milton have rendered him financial assis
tancc during his distress. .--Sas@,r Journo!
Frank Collins. Il is stated. has sold Col
lins' Beach 10 New York man for 81 500.
The purchaser expects 10 II, |, up amt run
AN excursion bon, there next summer.
Mr. Collins reserved the land north of the
beach property Smyrna Tan
James Messick's barn, near Barclay sta.
ton, Queen Anne's county. was burned
Tuesday night A hundred and nifty
bushels of wheat. farming implements and
seven horses We're burned l.oss 81 .MH';
M Insurance
The barn and stable on the farm oi
John r. Collins occupied by his sou, nca
Collins Beach. was burned down on
Thursday evening ahou, o'clock ,ogeth.
or with 800 bushels of oats, 81 tons ~ hny
and other things. involving loss of
$9,5OO.
Negotiations are in progress for the safe
OF Rehoboth City. the track at Rchobo,h
beach lying between the bright House
and the Douglass House. owned for many
years by Captain Lewis Tre,ienick, Brain.
ard Warner. a real estate broker ri Wash.
ing,on, is the prospective purchaser. who
will when the sale Is concluded erect
buildings nnd make il n cunning resort
The price paid Is about Si,WO
The Cen,crvillc Record states that Gen.
William McKenncy of Queen Annc's
county, one of the most extensive farmers
in the county. recently offered 10000
bushels Of whca, ior 9i cents per bushcl
but gradually advanced his price to $i05
at which figure. for November delivery. u
local spcculator, David Saith, purchased
5000 bushels. Mr. Smith sold to Phila.
dclphia firm a, II cents per mshel in all
vance, pocke,ing $3.50.
Isaac Thomas. of Elkton aged about
eighty years. and such u strict and excm-
plary Christian that he was considered To
he mOnOmaniac On the subject of
religion. was found dead Tuesday morn.
ing In lIs bed, Ia the housc where fnI
some years hc hal resided alone lie was
tailor by trade. hut helped To lraic the
Eastern Shore Railroad about hall u cen.
,ury ago lie was also the iirs, male
superintendent of the Elktom VI. T. sun.
day School. aud for many years an ell
cicnt cxhortcr in the VI. T.. Church.
Mr.. John e. Harper one ofTall"i's best
and most respected citizens died al lis
residence. Beverly, near 81. Michacls, u,
o'clock Monday evening, In the 5sd year
Of his age lie had been IN failing health
for several months. hut has kept IN active
life until two or three weeks since. when
the malady iha, Was preying upon him
compelled him 10 remain Ia he'd lii
position and means enabled him 10 be ot
service to many less fortunate. and he
was never slow 10 employ his circumstan-
ces In such service.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
About Local News.

\ great many people think ncvSpa-
per should have about page On. i6Sal
news whether anything happens oAsprt
Deludcd mortals. Local editors cam 4,
make the people break their neck, c6w
init suicide. or do any Of the other sxcit.
Ing things thu, go tn make up the mater
ial out Of which the local rep"rter delights
to weave paragraphs. Furnishing domcs.
tic news when there isnone, Is very much
like extracting blo0d from turnip. Il is
no more than fair that those who grumble
at tho lack Of local news In their paper.
should no, stop and think whether thcy
could not give the editor mn item or two
worth printing, and II so, let them hold
their peace. or growl at their own reInlss.
ness - EdstoR Gazette
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
From Bishopville.

Dlphthcria Il still raging in 81. Mar
tins Neck and around Bishopvillc aud
Selbyville The result has been some -
or 20 deaths from this dreaded disease.
There have been some IS cases within four
or five miles Of Bishopville, bu, only one
death has occurred in the town and that
was the little 3.year.old child of Mr., Geo
vandome which dic,l last Monday night
Its remains were inferred IN the cemetery
here on Tuesday. II seems that from the
nunbc, Of those stricken with yellow
fever In Florida the death rate has not
been 81 great as II has been in this diph.
iberia stricken districts Of Maryland and
Delaware.
Messrs. l.. W. Bunting and John Col
llns are attending Court in your town this
week they are on the jury
Mr.. Robert Kcas has just returned from
the city with his new fall goods
Mrs. Stephen Aydcloite aud Miss Nealy
Jarman have opened millinery csiab
lishmeni here. We wish them success
Miss Sadie Dukes has been quite i'll with
typhoid malaria. hut il now getting better.
We are glad To learn tina, the County
Commissioners have decided to give Ms
the proposed road between Bishopyillo
and Bishops Switch II will be big
saving TO those who have anything to
ship by rail and brings our village much
nearer to a railroad station. RrsTIc,
John McCaull, white, and William
Evans. colorcd. arrested In this town last
week and charged with stealing the horse
and carriage of Mrs. Theodore Rogers.
while the team was standing nj Second
and King street, Wilmington. were given
a hearing Wednesday afternoon Of lns,
week Mrs. Rodgers in her testimony
stated that she had been offered $500 for
the horse alone and was very much In
censcd at the cruel manner In which the
animal had been driven The States Al.
,orney held that the prisoners had violat.
cd the laws Of Maryland NJ much by hiring.
ing the stolen property into the State as
II they had been stolen here and tina,
they could be tried In Maryland for the
larceny. The prisoners were each held
In $500 bail for the appearance u, the
next term of court.-RiktoR Nsss.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
Oyster Dredging Season.

The oyster dredging season opened ON
Monday Of last week. Over coo licenses
have been issued from the Comptroller's
Office Complaints have already come TO the
attention Of the State oyster navy concern
ing the usc Of unlawful measure by some
Of the oystcS packers. the commander OF
the oyster navy has had printed for dis
tribution copies of the oyster measurcr'
law. rs passed at the last session Of the
Legislature. II is stated that some Of the
packers continue To use the wooden tub
the Law prescribing an Iron circular tub
as the proper measure. The oyster police
navy will strictly enforce the law. The
oyster mcasurcrs on the Eastern Shore
complain 81 the refusal of buyers of oys-
ters who ship to Baltimore 10 pay tho
usual toll The buyers claim that thclI
cargo Is taxed by the oyster measurcr Ia
Baltimore, where II Is discharged. aud that
the law did not contemplate double tax
20 he Imposed. This seems also To be the
opinion Of the oyster navy commander,
who refused 10 interfere in the matter.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

SNplcrs tor Notice To Creditors in estates
Of Eliza 4. I. Bruif and Josephw. Drcxel
issued r.
Edward White guardian 10 ;, aura v.
Gordy and others filed second account
which was passed by court.
Francis H. Dryden. administrator of
India Dennis, filed dividend.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
osS~,l&
Mems Oven
Suits from I
coats from ST..
E.A,,,nnnn Ilrnis ,

DaNtHhnTc, MU.
Capt. John Wilson's little boy came
near siranglins TO death last Tuesday
night while taking some medicine The
little fellow Is suffering with capillary
bronchitis from which his throat Mt times
fills with phlcm aud breathing is rendered
difficult. We hope the little fellow may
soon recover and his parents he relieved
from anxiety concerning him.
Tue MOTHER CASDIDATE.-Is the
clothicr who gives her boys the best and
warmcst clothing at the lowest prices.
We sell Boys'gOod Suit for $3.50. u better
one at $500 aud the best from $500 up.
Ovcrcoals equally low In price. Mems
Suits from $500 To $500. Overcoa,s
from $5. to $sO. all made Right Here
Bell Clothing Company. Pratt street, ad-
joining Hanover. Baltimore. Md.
some of the choicest fish ever seen
In cur market have been offered for sale
this week. They were principally trout
bluc.iish and perch. aud were caught iu
the ocean with hook and line. The fish
ermen arc now making large and proiita.
BILE catches. Those whO go out for sp0ri
generally come back with boat load oI
fine trout and blue.iish and declare they
pulled them until their arms got tired and
they had had sport enough for the day.
--Messrs. II. Cla, Ward ami James II
Wright, Of Baltimore. are the courteous
and enterprising managers Of the vii.
mingion store oi |. Hamburger 4 sons
They will take special pains to please and
give satisfaction TO the gentlemen OF thu
Eastern Shore who favor them with ORDER
for their ilne tailor.madc clothing. I
Hamburger X Sons have reputation for
low prices for the best goods and fall
dealing to all customers Write them FOL
samples
MIR. Nathan Bergen, the popular sales
man In J. Bergen's dry goods house. wal
married "Wednesday last at olock r, m.
10 Miss Julia Knhler, Of Baltimore. tn,
ceremony was celebrated nj the residences
Of the brides parents on West Blddl,
street. BY Rabbi lIochheimer. in ih'
presence Of numerous friends and nc
quainianccs The happy couple will
arrive In Salisbury this afternoon ant
take up thelr residence ON High street. Il
the house recently vacated by Mr.. L. W
Dorman. We extend our heartiest con
gratulstlons. Wisomieo Rars
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
From Berlin.

DIR. James &. Dirickson Is known for
his willingness To hack what he says with
the cash. Not long since In conversation
with some friends he made the remark
an bet $i0O Cleveland is elected A
gentleman in the crowd called for the
money 10 be pu, up and up Il went aud
now DR.. Dirickson waits patiently for the
close Of election day when he anticipates
return of his money two fobi The money
is in the safe nj the Bip<s1sm House in
Philadelphia where was placed IN
clvogc Of the Pr,< for Pitch In Dod
brick yoY 6imcn, every time. -
FDr. ThoY rankin i. having his
More rss fas we'll ~ having. -
adjoining H. The . .r will
his property very t.,ch hy max.
ncse additions
Our popular lawyer, Z. ID. Martin. Esq,
has returned from Washington.
BailiH Scott Is at work cutting the new
street which runs through the back lot Of
Mrs. Anderson. The opening of this
street is good move and |, will prove Of
great convenience to the public.
Mr.. Henry Godfrey. who was sho, last
week is improving rapidly. His wounds
were not as serious as was tlrst reported.
II Il said that misfortuncs never come
,o man singly aud II has so proven with
Mr. James Hall, the gentleman who had
his home destroyed by fire week or 20
ago His last misfortune was the loss OF
n valuable mule which died last week. Tic
was recently offered $4,000 for the ami.
NAL.
Mrs. l.. l.. Dirickson; Jr, and Miss
Clara Dirickson arc visiting Mrs, Dirick.
sons mother. Mrs l,ussui. at Milton, Del.
The young men of this town have or
ganizcd nm orchestra under the leader
ship of Prof. Smith. ot Berlin. The mi.
sic they discourse = far superior tO any
the town has been treated 10 for long
time. Pitch in boys! Success to youl
Miss Annie Quillin. of Taylorsville. en-
tcrtaincd number of her friends last We'd.
ncsday evening. Among these present
were Miss Mamie Godfrey. Of Brooklyn,
Miss Annie West and Miss SailIc Quillin
Il others with whom the writer IL not
.cquainted. Also the following gentle.
aen. Mcssrs Elijah Bell. John Raync,
tsban Quillen, Thomas Gray, Jr.. and
1 Prof Smith.
Dr. James &. Dirickson returned home
last Sunday afternoon accompanied by his
wife. The Doctor reports having mum,
her ne time. whilst away. PETE.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
PERSONALS.

Miss Alice Trui,, is visiting friends
in Pocomokc.
MIR. Thomas Gray. Jr.. Of Berlin, paid
US visit on Wednesday.
John W. Crisficld, Esq. of the Somer'
set Bar attended court here this week.
Mrs. James z. Townsend is away ON
visit TO her sister. Mrs. Edwin Nelson.
Miss Mary Franklin lefl on Thursday
for Texas where she expects To spend the
winter.
MIR. George r. Bra,tcn and his sister
Kate, returned home ON Wednesday from
Baltimore.
MIR. VIM. b. Tilghman, one Of the
cntcrprising citizens Of Salisbury was In
town yesterday.
Col. l.. L. Di,ickson, Of Berlin. form.
erly States Attorney for this county, was
In town this week.
james T. Ellcgood Esq. Of the Wicom-
leo Co. Bar was In town yesterday on
business with the court
Miss Mollie Towns end returned home
on ,hcTangier lastwcdnesday after a very
pleasant sojourn In Baltimore.
Miss Alinc Causcy. who has been WIS.,
iting friends and relatives in Philadelphia
for several weeks, has returned home.
DIR. d d. Richardson, of whaleyvillc
this County, was in town tbs week Snd
while here paid the Mrs9 ,ER Office oa
friendly CAT ~
-Messrs. att the popular
commercial ..&ladelphia. have
been in Sn@ week looking ailer
their ,ade
--JWs<e<sN here on Sunday
AQnday morning.
napolis to take
ICES Of the Court
s;hInco.
light
son
acre
sister.
salisbury,
pend sever.
ed home this
aring the pro.
: and IL entitled
Ave no doubt his
solicited by his
ked to make several
and the election.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

gD-write for price Of the Blrdsall
Clover Huller-the best Clover lIuller
In the World. will give you low
price. Address,
l.. w. Gunby, 'salssTss; sAsTnasD
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

gD-Sportingseas Our importa.
lion Of GUNS Just received. All kinds
uf Guns and Gun Implements NJ specially
low prices for ilTsi class goods. Address.
L. W. GUNBY, sAlsSilsx; SaaSIaSb
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

eH-Just what You Want--A one
horse Wagon for over use Strong and
handsome. $50 Send for Circulars.
Horse Carts and Carriages Address.
[. W. GUNBY, sAhsHssb.. sah'sHSsD.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

Ez-EvERY MAN WOMAN and
Child should have n Little Giant
SCROLL SAW. Address.
L. W. GUNBY, sAESnsSb, sAh'Snssb,
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

The schooner "Thrce Brothers" ar.
rived here on Tuesday with cargo of
coal for Smith. Moore Il Co.
The Rev. ]. X. Campbell will ID. W
preach in the Cour, House ON tomorrow
Sunday at 1890 o'clock a m, and : p. m.
Dykes & Tubbs wish us 10 say that
they have reduced the price of choice beef.
steak 10 i2. cents per 10 and other meats
correspondingly.
MIR f. u. Martin has returned from
Washington and resumed the practice Of
law at Berlin; his Office is on Main street,
next TO the Town Hall.
Miss Mildred Aytlelo,te was given u
party one night this week by her parents,
at which number Of the little folks gath
cred and had good time.
Il have ON hand and for sale we'll
burnt Bricks at lowest prices in any quan.
tity desired. T. L. BELL,
Berlin, Md
-R H. Agcn, John Taylor, Esq. who
hal one Of his legs injured by some boxes
falling over on him about two weeks ago,
Is now able to get around without care.
To Ioan--Thc sum Of 1900 to be
secured by first mortga &c on real estate /;
also $500 to dispose of In the same man.
ner. Apply 10 OSCAR VI. PURSELL.
Rev Il. +. Jester will preach to.mOr-
row Sunday at the following appoint.
mcnts: Snow Ilill 1880 o'clock a. m.
Cool Spring 3 o'clock p. m.. aud Trinity
7Oclock p. IN.
Mr.. Frederick Miller and family re-
turned TO Snow Hill ON Wednesday aitcr
an absence Of about one month Mr.. Mill.
er prefers Snow Hill to Baltimore rs
place of residence
Arthur Love and the Love Combina.
tion offunny folks will give two Of their
very interesting and amusing entertain.
mcnts In Purnelrs Hall on Monday and
Tuesday evenings Nov. 9th and 9th.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith, wife Of Mr.. 4. w.
Smith, formerly Of Snow Hill, died at At.
lan,ic City, N. j., on Wednesday, the cath
inst Mrs. Smith was u sister Of Mrs. T.
T. Duffy and Mrs. J. s. Price, Of this town.
We call the attention Of our readers
TO the advertisement of Mr.. J. &. Dixon
and advise them to give him their onlcrs.
His reputation for manufacturing the hest
grade of Hominyis toH sknown to
need comment. T.
William Pollitt gf,.~o mir. Jno.
&. Ellis came near bcin. I'll while
out In yawl boat q ound one
day last week. IIct ..,w the side
ofhls vessel and fell in tfe%. d while
srying to climb on board
N. II. Buscy, Artist and Photograph.
or, II? n. Charles ST., Baltimore. who has
heretofore been the highest priced pho.
tographcr in the city has made grcajeN
,iuc,ion in prices and now makes
lass pictures at low rates.
Rev Vaughn Smith, a, op..s
tor Of the NJ. f. Church of
Who filed the same nv
aon,hs ago one 50
Watt was away. Vas
at his rcsidcnce y
st week. We
the attack wth
Clarence E.
es',y VI
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27

The Democratic speaking held At th,
Court House came OF too late for this ls
sue 0f the MEssEN0ER.
Democratic messenger., 1888-10-27
l's Court.

jaIt for this county was
esday, Wednesday and
Is Jones. Hall and Carey
4 following business was
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-11-15
something We Needed.

Messrs. NJ. l.. ShafIer,A. j. Bona.
field, Junior" Brown and Gus j.
Shafer are erecting a large building
near the depot. in which they expect
to start a grocery and provision store.
They will also buy all the lumber,
slaves, shook, tan.bark. ETC.. brought
to them. The store is something this
town has needed for a long time and
will be patronized much better than
its projectors anticipate, They expect
to be ready for business by the first
of December. We wish them success