Democratic messenger., 1888-10-20
From Pocomoke.
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Ithas been several weeks now since n
letter from our little city has been found
in your valuable paper and the question Is
asked a, every gathering "what has be.
come of Teddy" Now it cannot bc
that she has taken the white veil, nor Is
Il possible that he has lost interest in our
county paper and just what has come over
him is mystery toour people but ! can
assure you that his letters were very in
teresting and appreciated BY every read.
er Of the MESSENGER in this city, and all
will join me in urging you to use your
best efforts TO henccforth secure his SER
vices. Knowing the sentiment ofour pco-
pie In reference to the above l assumed
the privilege Of writing you about it, aud
give below o few items Of news which
have been picked up by the waysidc and
hope they may prove sufficiently importan,
to receive place In your columns this
week.
We had quite an exciting time In our
town. on last Saturday night, when lot
Of rufiians, full of whiskey, came over
from Somerset to take the town. They
committed an assault on Mr.. Jas. Blaine,
one Of our most respected citizens and
merchants. The leader was hauled up
before Squire Robinson and committed 10
Jail for his misdoings, and given over IN.
10 the hands of our constable ard bailiif
To be lodged in Jail. In, bcing rather war.
like in his disposition, he let them know
he had no notion Of the jail. Frighten.
ing the two noble oiiiccrsthcy released him
and he calmly walked OIL and lcisurcly
wcnded his way over the river To his
home in Somerset much 10 the disappOint.
mcnt Of our people who were up in arms
when they heard Of his escape. Such u
farce as was enacted here that night. is n
disgrace Ia the town. and is cOnlcmcd hy
every law abiding citizen of Pocomokc
City without any exception. Have you
any officers in SNOW lIill, You could send
us down, 10 keep peace on saturday nights
for We art sadly IN ne Of some, 10 keep
down the turmoil trouble which is a
weekly occurry
Mr.. Jas. ~ III and bridc Of SalislY
are visitjr family 1f Mr.. |. II. W ,
the newly welded !. our
.ations and wish thg "a bon roy.
or lifc's troubled waters.
.lr. Billy Andrews. Of Baltimore, paid
our town visit last week. he was looking
after the interests Of his firm. His many
friends were Glad 10 see him looking so
well for BILLY" looks as though he not
only enjoys good health but good eating
too, land we certainly do know ,hat he
gets fed well when he comes to B G..
Picrccs llotcl.
Miss Florence cOston, lett last week, for
an extended trip to Baltimore and Bclar
We wish her pleasant visit
Mr. T T. Ardis, accompanied by his
ncicc, Miss May Birmingham. left Monday
foi trip TO the Blue Ridge Mountains a
few days since for her health We hope
The trip will DO Miss May good and ila,
her health may be entirely restored.
Mr. T.. G. Polk and daughter Miss Nan.
ME, lsi( on Monday for Baltimore and
Washington. to be gone about one week
DR.. Samuel, Benson and Miss Margic
station Of Snow Hill paid our town fly.
ing visit on Monday last, They We're
entertained at Mr.. |. ii Mcrrilrs
Mr.. l.. F. Halls improving his dwelling
on Marke; 81, by the application ofa fresh
coat OF paint, which when completed will
greatly add to the appearance Of II, and
make |, quite an ornament 10 the street,
Miss Annie Mills who has been quite III,
is, wcarc glad Ia say much improved and
able togo out.
Rev. Jas Cannon, of Salisbury, filed
the pulpit ofihc Presbyterian church on
last Sunday morning. Ills sermon was
enjoyed by all. The choir rendered some
very fine music. and Mrs. +. II. Dryden
sang a solo in her usual nas,crly way.
Guy.