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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
Death of Mr.. Z. w. Jones.
Communicated

am called upon to record the death of
Mr.. Eliakim W. Jones, wcll.known ciii-
zen of Stockton. lie died on the 18th
inst, after u lingering Illness from that
dreaded disease consumption. For sever
al years he resided ut Georges Island
Landing, and was engaged in the mer.
camille business lie gained an enviable
reputation rs man Of sterling integrity.
lie was member Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and while his health per-
miticd he discharged his duties rs Stew
ard and Sunday School Superintendent.
Ills funeral services were conducted on
last Friday afternoon in the VI. +. Church
by the pastor, Rev. G. II. Williams. The
large attendance at the funeral indicated
the estimation In which he was held by
the people OF Stockton aud G!rdletrcc.
lie leaves a widow aud two children and
has bcqueathed to them what Soloman
considered rather to be chosen than great
riches. u good name. Among his last
audiablc uitcranccs were IL am trusting
in Jesus" lie died at the early age of 30
years. EBEN lfEARN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
Modification of Postal Law

An important bill relating to pcrmissi.
blc marks. printing or writing upon
second. third and fourth. class mail mat
ter. having already passed the House, was
finally adopted by the Senate Wednesday,
aud now goes 10 the President for his
approval.
This question ~ marks an mail matter
has been scOun.e Of M little vexation to
business men ever since the recent post.
office ruling. prohibiting certain mark.
ings an different kinds Of matter.
The bill NJ passed Is n follows:
On the matter of the sccond.class, he.
sides the name and address Of the person
Ia whom the matter is to bc sent, the
following marks or writing or printing
ARE permitted Index figures of subscrip.
ton book. the title 81 the publication, and
the place Of publication. the name and
address Of the publisher and sender. words
indicating the dates 81 the termination Of
the Subscription. corrections Of typograh.
ical errors aud marks To call attention
Ia special passages. II also provided that
publishers or news agent may enclose IN
their publications hills. receipts anil orders
f,I subscription there To-, hut the same
shall hc IN such firm rs Ia convey no
other information than the name, place
of publication. subscription. price Of The
publication 10 which they refer, and the
subscription clue thereon. Upon matter
Of the third class. or upon the wrapper
inclosing the same. the sender may write
his own name, occupation AMI residence.
or business address. preceded by the word
"frum. and may make marks other than
hy writing or printing Ia call atten-
iinn To any word or passage in the text.
and may correct any typographical errors.
There may he placed upon the blank
leaves or cover 0f any hbOk or printed
matter Of The third class a simple manu-.
script dedication or inscription not 0f the
nature Of n personal correspondence.
With a package 0f fourlh-class matter
prepaid nj proper rate Tor that class. the
sender NAV inclose any mailable matter
aud may write upon the wrapper or coy.
or thereof or tag or label accompanying
the same. his name. occupation, residence
or business address, preceded by the word
"fnm." or may print thereon the sane.
aud any printed matter not In the nature
Of n personal correspondence. but there
must be len On the address side or face
0f the package space uf nj least three
and One.half inches Ia length and two
and one-half inchs: In width, In which
nothing shall be placed but the address Of
the person 10 whom the matter IL sent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
From Greenbackville. Va.
GREESBAcKyIi.LE. Jan. 81

The weather has been very cold for q
week or more and the Chinco,caguc Bay
has been one solid cake Office. The steam
er widgcon plying between Chincoteague
and Franklin has not made u trip until to.
day since last Saturday. The ihaw came
yesterday with rain but IL is coming
colder every minute and We expcc, anoth-
or freeze now. OF course the weather has
interlered with the oyster industry and
the shipments are very light. The prices
realized for those which are shipped is
very good and il is To I've hoped will keep
so.
We had light fall OF Snow here on the
Ed inst.
Mr. Charles W. Hill. and Miss Nora W.
Outcn. both of Worcester county, were
married ON January 10Th, by Rev. B. F.
Jester, Of the VI. =. Church.
The revival meeting Of the VI. +. Church
at Franklin City, Va, is still going on
with the prospect Of accomplishing much
good.
The new NJ. =. Church, ut Portcrsvillc
is now in fair way ofbcing completed at
an early date y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
Thursday Night Club.

The residence of Mr.. .Ino. l.. Moore was
the scene ofonc Of the most enjoyable
social gatherings Of the season on Thurs.
day cvcnin; last, The Thurs lay Club
which has afforded much amusement and
enjoyment Ia many people Of oar town
crccnirr,aincd there in royal style. N
the usual hour the members of the club
began Ia iilc in, which was continued ill
about looclock when almos, every mem
her of lhr rluh had arrived. About thi,
time NIL were invited into the spacious
Il mblc parlor. which had been transform
e into AN opera house of modern design
IN elaborate pro- rammc had been AR
RANGED fpr the occasion which cast much
credit upon The committee on nrrni mcn'
When the curtains we're drawn the seen,
which Was presented 10 the audience
WIS h,auii.ul one Four large and
handsome frames. with lovely picture,
thar looked more likcihr fist selection 81
Mrs Isrley's waN work than gem, al
humnn nature. and the Artist with hi,
brush in land represented the beautiful
tihlciu Fine Artists stu lin" The
nusins aud thrilling opcrctla. Penelope
or The Milhman', Bride" followed aud
was rendered 10 perfection Want nftimr
prevents our giving the ca>l nf character.
and the culo.isiic comment which each al
the performer, justly mcrilc,l' The music
throughout was bright AMI inspiring aud
the applause which il repeatedly brought
fIrlh was hut u slight iusrn Ol the high M
probation of the audience Miss Annie
station presided al The piano aud rendered
excellent music, After the perfnrmanc,
vi. over Miss Morn Dryden was seated ~
the piano aud PLAYED some beautiful
whllls and these tnnd 1T the sport inok
advantage at the OPP nriuuily. Ia tip III,
light fantastic. The evenings entertain
mcni closed wit'la general Orange suck
=" contest which proved equally n,
amusingas the proceeding part Of IN,
programme After giving ulierancc I,
many expressions of enjoyment aud lie.
light with the evenings entertainment
and the hospitality IT the host and hostess
NIL look their departure ior home In happy
anticipation ofthe meetings which are t.
follow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
Berlin Items.

Mrs. George Stokes has returned from
her visit to Philadelphia, and is so much
infatuated with the place tina, she expects
Ia return and make il her home in the
near future.
The skating had been fine for several
days when Wednesday evening heavy
rain Sc, in which pm, M end to ii, hut
from the present out look there will so0n
be more.
Mr.. Stephen Thompson. Of Salisbury.
who was married a short time ago 10 Mrs.
William Collins, formerly Of this place,
has moved az II farm near Berlin.
Miss. Ella Reed. of Syncpuxcni, who
has been employed AS trimmer for some
time by MARKS Bros. of Philadelphia,
has returned To her fathers home 10 spcnl
the winter months.
The young people of this town hrd
planned 10 have u Carnival on the ice
TUESDAY evening. and wanted Professor
Frankcnicld, Of Philadelphia. who is here
instrucling the Band, to furnish the music.
hut rs ihc boys were selfish and would
not let him oil, they became discouraged
AMI went without DISGUISE Onc fair
DR." however was not aware ~ the
change of pro- ,rimm rs she di'l not get
oil in the first wagon. hut after much
trouble Ia secure u suitable costume To
represent SHmmsr. with il securely tuck.
81 hy her silc. expecting Ia array herself
NJ IN" of The house, near the Pond. but
upon rrachin. there found she would have
been "i.ff' had she dome 80. rs only few
Of the gentlemen w,rc in disguise Say
girls can you ima; zine how provoked she
was. after ~ that i,""it What ia YOU
think of il Wanda :"
Miss Kate Hammond i spending the
winter with fricn l. IN Philadelphia.
Mr. William j lIraiicn has returned
home from New York, where lac has been
in the employ of Roger. Poet ~ Go.
Mrs. Mary Mumforl Is ,i>iting her son.
Mr. Henry Mumforl on Chinco,eaguc
Island.
Miss Mag Gle Stewart or Princess Anne
is visiting her aunt. Mrs T.. X. Jones.
Say Doe, what are You going Ia dn
about that ring PAN. Il SIrAs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
A Novel Contest.

Quite novel contest was decided at
Bright, in Dearborn county. Indiana. has,
Friday. William l.i,l,ilr. merchant. aud
Jesse Grim. blacksmith of that village.
offered Ia wager So that they could out.
pull any two horses in the township. -
Steve C""k, a farmer, who possessed fine
team, and believed he could output any.
thing from a porous plaster To steam en-
CINE. accepted the bet, AMI Friday after.
noon, in the presence n concourse NJ
neighbors. and friends at the respective
contestants. the trial of strength was
made. l.il,lle and Grim lay HAT on their
hacks with their Ieet firmly hraced against
an lmmoyable structure arranged for the
purpose, and their heads pointing from
the horses that were hiichcd distance ~
10 feet away Ia piece of timber held
firmly In the hand Of the prostraie men.
The test To he decided by the horses ei.
Their pulling the timber from the hands 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
Progressive Euchre at Stockton.

Mr.. and Mrs. George V. Shepard. OF
stockton. gave u progressive cuclrc party
at their residence on Monday evening last
in honor of Miss Virginia Hammond, who
was at that time visiting Mrs. James X.
Iisgin. \ number of friends had assem-
bled 10 witness the game. The pariici.
pants in the game were as follows: Miss
Virginia Hammond. Of Berlin; Miss Mary
Onlcy, 0fGirllctrcc Misses Maud DE.
WAL Sallic Riggin. Mrs. JAS. X Riggin.
Mr.. Zadok Wharton, DIR. :. l.. henson,
McsSrs. VIM. Taylor, Glen Hack and Thos.
Cottman, of Stockton. and Vim. 7. Dick
EPSON, Esq, Of Snow Hill At o o'clock
the game bell was rung and in II few
seconds every player was intent. Mrs. Il.
r. Wharton and Miss Susie Sharply were
game keepers and appeared to he about as
deeply interested rs any oil the players
Before the game was half over the excite.
mcnt run up to fever heat which was kept
up Till 1890 O'Clock when the call bell rang
ou, and the prizes awarded. Miss!lammond
carried Of the first lady's prize, hand.
some workbox. while Mr.. Wharton and
DR. Benson tied for the first gentlemen ;
prize AMI had To cut the cards 10 decide
the contest when Mr. Wharton came out
successful and bore oil the laurcls II very
pretty ash receiver, The second BOBBY
prizes. being handsome pitcher and u
thermometer were Won by Miss Onley. of
Grdlc;rcc, and Mr.. Thomas Coi,man, re.
spcciively. After indulging in other
amuscmcnis the guests were invited out
into the dining room ut IL o'clock where
n bountiiul rcpast awaited their coming.
and where each partook Of all Of the deli
cacics Of the season which were no less
enjoyed than the game that proceeded
This was the first cuchre party Of the sea.
son and was decided success. Everyone
expressed themselves rs having had u
grand time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
Election OF officers.

At the annual election 0f Atlantic
Lodge e35s Knights Of Honor. the follow.
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
twelve months.
Dictator Edward Behm.
e.DlciaiOr-Dewiit &. Fooks.
Asst. Dictator DIR. J. 4. Ay,lelolic
RepOricr-GeO. r. Bmltcn.
Financial Reporter-f. Hastings.
Judge-W. n Nelson.
Chnplain-lIenrl J. Clayyille.
Guarh-W. y. q. Mckee i
sentlnel-Saml. ]. Dryden.
Trusiees-t:apt. 5. II. Wilson, TlIns.
Y. Johnson. ] Parker Smith.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28

.Messrs, Editors For few months We
have been travelling around So that our
welcome weekly visitor. the MESSENGER,
as well Ms our many correspondents have
found II hard TO keep track Of us. In, We
are glad To inform you. AMI through your
valuable paper our many friends Ia wor.
cesier county. hencrfouh our little happy
home" will be No. 5gJ Pine Street, Cam.
den, n. J. MATTE NJ. Turns.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28

For Job Printing of every
give ms a trial.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28
The Electric Light.

The following is the rate charged for
the electric light. The candlc.powcr of
each light Is 10, being . more Than that
given by Others towns near by.
Commercial lighting. - cents zach per
month.
House Lighting
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-*LOCALS.4

Fun on the ice.
Ice houses now full.
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House lighting
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28

From The Eastern shore Herald.
The Snow llill MESSENGER. Published
by Mcssr, Purn-ll X Vincent completed
its nineteenth year with rs issue of last
week. wetikc this opportunity to con
graduate our esteemed friends, upon the
success which they have met with during
tn past year. ~ grca, has il been that
they were compelled 10 Increase their pa.
per 10 an eight colnmn, and to purchase a
power press. We wish nnr friends con.
tinurd success.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-28

We are glad To note the fact that our
old friend, Mr. l. T.. Mumford. has been
81 successful in his new home. Mr.. Mum
ford lived in this county several years and
his host Of friends In different parts Of the
county will be no less rejoiccd TO hear Of
his success than ourselves Since his set
Element In Cape Charles he has conducted
the mcrchauiilc business in most sue
ccsslul manner. which has won for him
the title of John wannamakcr. Of the Eas.
tern Shore 81 Virginia. Although he has
occupied large iwo.siory building which
h. erected when he first went there Ia
live, his patronage and business has In.
creased To- such an extent ~ 10 compel
him Ia provide more roam for his stock
aud better conyIenccs far his increased
business aud he has recently erected a
ihrcc.st0ry brick building Of mammoth
preparations. which hc now occupies. BE.
ing personally acquainted with Mr.. Mum.
furl We can recommend him Ia the people
OF Cape Charles aud vicinity as a straight.
forward business man. honest IN all his
transactions. and man In whom they can
place implicit confidence. -EDs.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02
SUMMONS.

In the Justice Court of Holbrook Pre- cinct, County of Apache, Territory of Arizona. Adamson & Burbage, plain tiff vs Nathan Earth, defendant.
 Ihe Territory of Arizona sends greet ing to Nathan Earth, defendant: You are hereby summoned to appear in a civil action brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the above en- titled court, and you are required to an swer plaintiffs complaint before the un- dersigned Justice of the Peace, at his office in the town of Holbrook, in said precinct, within the time as follows, to- wit: If this summons is served on you, in this precinct, within five days; if served on you without the precinct, but in said county, within ten days; if served out of the county, fifteen days, and in all other cases twenty days exclusive of the day of service thereof, or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my official hand this 9th day of Jan 1888. D. G. HARVEY,
 ja19 At Justice Peace, Holbrook Prec't.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02

Owens, c Jr residen1e in Woodruff bounded north by Edward Webb. cast by J C Owens, south by A Webb $200, horse s3J, 8 cows SIS II, wagon $35, harness $10, hh goods $50. tax On real estate S6, per-on- al property s 5o, balance due on taxes $7 C2, penalty $I 35...... ......:........
 Owens, C house in Woodruff bounded north by NJ Owens. east by public road, west by C Owens Jr $50, horses $l20, 3 cows S5S II, 3yearlings SIPS II, 2 wagons $30, harness $1O, bl lcksmi.h ,ols so, IarIn i'm plements s, hh goods x25, tax on real es- tate $4 50. personal property $J 2S total tax il3 7S, peualty $l 67 7................... ......
 owens NJ A house in Woodruff bounded north by C Tyler, cast by public road, south by J C Owens $50. Z hoIses $50, two COWS $3S 74, harness S5, saddle s. hh goods $49, tax on real est'te $4 %, personal p Op- erty $40; tolal taxes $S 70, penalty $l A,
 Owens, Horace, residence in Woodruff bound,d on north by Dean, west by JnO Re.dh .ad $f5. horse S40, COW Sl9 B. wagon s25, ia m implements s, hh goods $25, tax on real estate $2 25, personal property $345 total taxes S 70, penalty $1 06. .............
 Owens, A horse $40, COW $l9 37, wagon $30 hh goods $2j. lax on personal property S3 4l. 10, al tax S;5 90, penalty $l O. .........
 0dam, LIckett & Co. house and corral 10 miles sou'h't of Nutr.osO l25. 3O0 Mex. cows $4, ,311, 300 young cat le $2,2ll. wagon $50, harness $l0, saddle $l5, tax on real e>- tate S 75, personal property $254 4S total taxes $2SS IS. penalty SIP 92. ...-......... :-;t
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02
TOWnsite Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the entry survey and plat of the St. Johns town site has been duly accepted and ap- proved as required by law.
 Now, therefore, all claimants of lots In said townsite are by statute required to file a statement of their claims in the office of the Probate Judge of Apache County, Arizona Territory, at St Johns, on or before the 18th day of April A. D.. 1888. ROBT. k. MORRISON,
 Probate Judge. Dated at St Johns, A. T., Jan. Is, 1858.
 ja19 cod
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02

Tafolla, Jos. resi- fence in Saint Johns bounded ne joining St Johns gr!st mill S25, horse $15, hh goods $25, tax on real estate 75c, personal property S1 20; total tax Sl @, penalty $1 10 ......................-
 Thomas, J 4 one ranch on the west side of the Apache road 35 miles sw of St JOhns $100, horse $40 tax on real estate s, person. al property q 20; total tax s4 20, peIl'y 21.
 Trujllo, Nesifor icsidencc in the new Mexican town Il% miles east of St Johns $2J. tax on real estate 75c, penalty Sl CA
 Thompson. H house ia St Johns lying north and joining Richey & Sherwood br K {2L0, house on Mineral $20, horses S1C0, wagon $20, harness $I0, farm implements, hh goods $40, tax on real estate $6 GO, per sonal property 8 p; total tax S1l S5, pen alty Sl 5 ....... l
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02

Vigil, M house and lot and 160 acres of patented land, Is miles south of Saint Johns, known as VigiPs Cienega, house and lot in St Johns S6C0, ? burros s20, 3750 Mex sheep s5,362 90; tax on real estate SIS, personal property $161 As; total tax $179 4S, penalty $9 97. ........-............... .1S9
 Vandervert,W " P one horse $50, mule $S5, hh goods $25, tax on personal property g
 Vinal, W L house and improvements at the Reidhead crossing on Show Low $50, HOlbroOk lOls Inf of lots ? 8 and i, block with improvements $500 horses $50, Am COW .S19 37, wagon S25, harness $, buggy $40 iarm implements $5, nh goods $50, tax OF real estate $27, personal property S6 15, total tax S3S 15, penalty g 65. .-.... s
 Vassar, James NJ the east Inf of the sw qr and the nrth Inf of the se or of sec P twp range 31, 160 acres, $200; tax on real es- tate $6, penalty $1 30.....................-..
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIZ.
 December Sth, 1887.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIz.
 December Sth 1857. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge of the Probate Court. or in his absence the ClerkOf the Di trict Court of Apache County, Arizona Territory, at St. Johns, Arizona, on Feb ruary 10th, 1SSS viz: i'll am Randall, for his west14 of the southwest L, Section 20, Town ship No. Is north, range No ? east,
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of said land, viz: Geo. Cook, Lincoln Truas, Young Jenkins, of Navajo Springs, Apache county, Ariz ona Territory; Frank Work, of Flagstaff, Arizona.
 E. BURGESS, oc27 Ct Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-02-02

Buck, Frank A Holbrook lots, Nos 2 to42 block l SIOO Nos to 10 block SEQ, Nos IS 19 23 24 26 P 28 p 34 35 39 g SS S9 Al 43 and fl block $3i0, Nos g q D 26 29 50 $l 8 36 g. 2S 39 fl l2 43 fl No 16 block $Sl0, No l to 20inclusive block $i00, No to l. 2l tO-6 and 35 to A No S2 block $C4l II to 19 T to 2i and 26 to A No P block $5iO, to 4S in elusive being block No IS book $S0 44 lots in block &, va ued at $5 each, $2!U, Ito 20 inclusive inblbck g, containing 20 lots $400, F to l9 2lItO A 26 10 fl block 10 SOC, certain piece of land lying ncIth of H0l- brook and in the town quarter sccilon $l5o horses $75, wagon $20, harness $15, sad dle $5: tax on real estate $126 S0 personal pro erty $3 45 t,tl tax $130 S5, Penty 5 l37 S. Zeieler Wm ran"h 15 miles east ot Show Low the nv CT of sec s twp 10 range "A $3U0. horse S3J, saddle $l5 accounts $oO, tax on cal estate $9, personal property S3 l5 total tax Sl2 l5 -nalty $1 60 .-.--.-.. l3 "a And notice is hereby given that I, as Tax Col lector of said County. in accordance wi,h sec Lion 26S5 of the Revised statutes of Arizona fer 1884, will apply to the District Court ofthe Third Judicial District of said Territory of Arizona in and for the County of Apache, 10 be held at the town of St. Johns, in said county, al its next en- suing term, to-wit: the 4th Monday in Febiuar y A. D. 1888, as provided and fixed by law, f, T judgment against the lands and real estate. and personal property above dcscrib in said dtlin-
 
 lively said pieces of land, real estate and per sonal property for said taxes of the year 1887 and costs of this proceeding and penalty for non- payment according to law of said taxes ana in terest and for an order to sell said prOpert for the satisfaction there f.
 further give notice, that on the Monday sue ceeding the said 4gh Monday of February A. D. 1888, being the Monday next succeeding he first Monday of said term of said Court, each piece of said land, real estate and personal property, for the sale of which an order shall be made by said District Court at its said term. will be, by me, exposed for sale, within legal hours, at pub lie outery, fer cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House dCor, at the town of Saint Johns, County of Apache and Territory of Arizona, the same being the building in which said District Court is held for the amount of the taxes, penalty, costs ard interest which shall be by said District Court. at it's said t3rm adjudged and decreed to be due respectively n each piece of said land, real estate and personal property above described for the year 1887,
 J. T. LESUEUR,
 Treasurer and EX-Ollicio ax Collector of
 Apache County, Territory Of Ar.zona January 25th, 1888.