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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
TO BREED OYSTERS.
A New Jersey Professors Scheme
For Cultivating Bivalves.

New RRt NswicE, n j.. July 2S.-Pro.
icssor Julius Nelson, biologist of the state
experimental station, is an enthusiast on
oyster culture. lie is now conducting a
series of investigations in rcf,rencc to
breeding oysters which are likely ,oprove
Of great value TO oystcrmen.
II Is well known that only very small
proportion of the spawn Of an oyster lives.
Not only are the young oysters destroyed
by their many enemies. but storms or u
sudden change Of temperature destroys
them by wholesale. Being unable to move,
the young oysters are smothcred in the
mud. The professor holds that the first
need is cultivation. lie has enclosed
ponds a, aud near Kcyport. into which
the sea water enters only nj the highest
tides. 4 sluice gate keeps off the water
when the How occurs Into these ponds
the mel, and roe are placed and fcrtilizcd
ariiicially. BY this means il is possible
10 control conditions sd perfectly rs 10
temperature and the state 81 the water rs
to insure the fertilization Of every egg
|, is in contemplation To try cross fcr,i.
liza,ion. all the professor is coniidcn,
that the result will he satisfactory, aud
hat In the near future people will speak
of the breed of oysters ~ they now talk
Of the breed Of hogs or COWS
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Pocomoke City National Bank
Assuming Shape.

\ meeting of the Directors of the POGO.
unoke City National Bank was held in Pc.
comokc city on Saturday las, Mt which
Charles II. Colbournc. Esq. was elected
cashier and William +. King. Esq. teller
Being well and personally acquainted with
each of the newly elected officers. We do
not hesitate 10 proclaim Tie wisdom of the
choice made 10y III" Directors, aud con.
graduate the people Of P"comokc city
and vicinity who will paironizc the new
institution on having such kind and genial
officials with whom Ia deal
\ very pretty and admir- ably located
lot on Main street, opposite The residence
nf the President. Rev. VIM Dale has been
purchased ~ the site an which the new
institution will h. erected at the very
earliest possible moment. II i the
desire oi those interested Ia get the bank
in operation as soon n possible WccOn
graduate the people of Pocomokc city
upon their push and enterprise, and wish
the new bank and Ill its officials unlmudc,l
success
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
In Menoriam.

Sister Matilda Burbagc. the mother oi
Mr.. John II. Burbage. Undertaken in this
town, and widow Of the late John Bur
mgc. died at her home about seven miles
from Berlin. an July 3lst. iss9. in her
18th year, having been born in the year
1912
Sister Burbagc lived in that ncighbor.
hood nearly all the time since her mar.
riage which took place about - years
ago. She was kind wife, n loving moth.
er. and though never having been connect.
ed with any particular church, she loved
the Lord Jesus Christ. and for many
years enjoyed religion. She was n kind
neighbor, and her many friends will miss
her words of advice and comfort
She leaves four children TO mourn thciI
loss. Two of her sons live in the neigh
torhood where she died. and the Other
child, the wife Of Hon Edward White
lives at Wilton.
She died in the triumph Of filth and ha'
gone 10 the rest that rcmaincth for III,
people of God The funeral services wer,
conducted by the Rev. \. J, Walter, oi
the NJ T., Church. and she was quicil,
laid 10 res, ON the first day of August,
1854 H.F JESTER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
B. & E. S. R r.

Work on the Baltimore and Eastern
Shore Railroad is making Roadway. Tho
road he'd is built from the Trappc road.
near The fair grounds. westward across
the Point ruad in the Third Haven, which
is crossed NJ the foot of New Bridge road,
and about lOO reds on the west side Of the
river There are gangs on both ends of
this section. onr working towards the
bay and the other towards the Ch0plank
river Owing Ia the fact that the right
nf way has moi been secured from some
land owners the contractors have been
hampcrci. and have bren using only u
small hut sufficient number ot men and
teams 1T is nov stated that The RICH, OF
way i secured from the Choptank To the
Chesapeake. except ia one case at ~.
VI ichacls aud Mr How. one Of the CON
tractors. says he will have several hun.
,lrcl men and teams at work IN few
days TIL contractors have tried hard
10 get labor from this locality, In, they
are finding it impossible 10 obtain suili'
cicni, and are Obliged Ia look elsewhere
tnr il. 80 EdstoH Gd.eh.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
The Maryland and Delaware
Circuit.

The Maryland and Della ware circuit is
now completed Secretary Wonicr> has
made NIL necessary arrangements with the
Cecil County Agricultural Society, and
Elk,on will occupy the dates which were
open, namely, October = Ia II, inclusive,
The circuit opens with The Wilmington,
tDelawarel races. which begin September
, and finish September :; The Maryland
Agricultural Society follows, from Sept.
To Is, after which the horses will 20
over Ia the Gentleman Driving Park aud
tr0i during the four days beginning Sept
Il and finishing the 20lh Easton. Nd,
"Opens on the 2i,h and closes ?.ih Dover.
Del, begins October AMI rluscs October
I ElktOn October \ Ia II. and Frederick
Will wind up the seventh week beginning
October Island closing the 18th The en-
tries for Wilmington and the Maryland
Agricultural Socicly races (pimlicol close
August ~ for the Gentleman's Driving
Park September 81, and for the other
tracks September H.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Resolutions OF Respect.

\; II special meeting oi the Snow Hill
Cornet Band the following resolutions
were offered and adopted
WHEREAS. i, has pleased an all.wisc
Providence 10 remove from nnr midst our
beloved member aud associair. Minos II
Curmcan
Re~lred That we sincerely lamcn, the
death Of an esteemed friend and c0mpan.
ion, whose daily example won for him the
respect and brotherly feeling of all the
members of this organization
Res"ircd, That We sympathizr deeply
with the widow and family Of our dcccaS.
ed friend and member in their sorrow aud
bcrca, ement
R,mlrsj, That the Secretary enter these
resolutions upon the records III this band
and present u copy If the same To- tho
widow of the deceased. and furnish copies
also to the DEMOCRATIC MESSENGER and
Worcester CoT"ty ShaM for publication.
liy order nf committee.
.ISo. l.. Nork, Src'y,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Sensible Talk About Fruit as
Food.

Some people are afraid la eat fruit think
Ing iha, fruit aud diarrh~a are always rs
sociaicl. whcL, ii they understood. the
true cause Of the diarrh9a, they would
know that II was caused hy eating meat
"ln hot weather" observes high author.
ity in Medical Classics. meat putrciics
very quickly. and during this process al
kalids are formed which are very poison.
aus, acting as emctics and purgaiiyes. It's
true that fruit eaten green or between
meals will interfere with digestion and
cause bowel troubles; but use fruit that
is perfectly ripe at mealtime. and only
beneficial results will follow,
Acids prevent calccrOus dcgcncrations.
keeping the bones elastic, rs well as pre-
venting the accumulation OF earthly mat.
tiers, This j. because of the solvent power
Of the acids hut manufactured acids ATE
not harmless, as are those which nature
has prepared tor Us in the various kinds
of fruit. Fruit is a perfect food when
fully ripe. hut il IL were in daily use from
youth Ia age there would he less govt.
gall stones aud stones in the bladder -
Siewed apples, pear aud plums are favor
tie articles Of diet. For breakfast ar lunch
con, in the dining room or In the nursery.
there ARE few table dishes more whole.
some and more delicious ihan well stew.
ell fruit served up with cream or euslarl.
There are many persons, however. who
cannot eat il an account either Of the acid
iiy ~ the fruit or the excess of sugar
necessary To make II palaiahle Sugar does
not. IT course. counicract acidily II only
DISCUSSES II. and it, use in large quantities
Is calculated To rclaTd digestion. The
housewife may, therefore, h. grateful for
the reminder that u pinch. u very small
pinch, 81 carl'onaic of s@la sprinkle'i over
the fruit previously 10 cooking will save
sugar and will render the dish nj once
mare palniahlr aud more Wholesome"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Our Pocomoka Letter.

II is our sad duty 10 record the death
Of one OF our most respected citizens, Mr.
Thomas Wilkinson, who died on last Fri
day night and was buried on Sunday
morning Ills funeral was preached by
Rev a. ID. Melvin in the NJ. r. Church
and his remains were inferred In the NJ.
=. Cemctry Mr.. Wilkinson was con.
sistent member Of the N. =. Church and
through his long aud tedious illness of
consumption. he has been patient suffer.
or, hearing his affection with Christian
grace aud iuriiiudc. lie did not fear death:
his only regret was. leaving hls loving
wife and children. The bcrcavcd widow
and children have our deepest sympathy
In this their grca, affection.
Married an Thursday morning at :
o'clock. in the Presbyterian church, Mr.
Harry Walters and Miss Fannie Merrill
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bride and groom entered the church and
marched up the aisle To the beautiful
strains Of Memberships wedding march
which was PLAYED by Mrs. r. II. Dryden
They were met at the altar by the pastor
Rev. Mr.. llouk, who perform the ccrcmo
ny in his usual impressive manner.
/ The bride wore handsome travelling
suit of blue henrietta cloth and the groom
was ai,ircd in the conventional black
Immediately after the ceremony the hap
py couple took the moth bound train fol
M extended wedding tour. The present,
were numerous aud handsome.
We extended our congratulaiion Ia III,
newly welded pair and wish them many
years al peace and happiness.
On last Thursday the Baptist and Pres
bytenan Sunday Schools went on an cN
cursion To Ocean City \ large crow,
went and all seemed well pleased will
their trip
! We regret To- state that DIR McMaStcl
is quite i'll nj this time. hut we truly hop,
he will soon he much improved for moth
ing plcascs us better than To see the DIR
walking around our town or sitting or
his front porch. Ills many friends are al
very anxious for his recovery
Miss Mary Birmingham is vcay sick al
this writing. hut we hope she may 1oi
recover
Miss A,lda Hopper of Chesapeake Ciiy
i now the guest Of Miss Bculah Merrill
and also Miss Carrie Wright. of Newark
Del. We wish them pleasant visit,
Mr.. and Mrs Wilkinson and Miss Ka
tie Adkins. Of Media. Pennsylvania. ar,
spending few days with Mr. and Mrs
LLOYD Wilkinson. Cry
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
How's This.

Ne nilcr Onc Hundred Dollars reward
lur any casc OF Catarrh that cannot be-
cured hy taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY ~ 60. Props, Toledo. o.
W., the undersigned. have known + J
Cheney ion The last II years and believe
him perfectly honorable ia all business
transactions. aud financially able 10 carry
out any obligations made by their iirm.
NEST n TRuAN. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. %.
WNLniNo, KISNAN n MAWNIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. o.
T.. H. VAS lluEsEN. Cashier. Toledo Nat.
innal Bank, Toledo. -.
Halls CalaTrh Cure l. taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surface, of the system Testimonials sent
free Price s5r per lniile. sold by all
Druggists. July.20i.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
The Canning Establishment
at Work on Tomatoes.

II always gives US great pleasure to
honor and praise those TO whom honor
and praise are due, but we feel unequal To
the task Of doing justice In this respect
10 Messrs. Ayars & Bro. the genial and
cntcrprising proprietors or the canncry
which has been cstabl ished in our midst.
Notwithstanding the fact that numerous
efforts had been made To establish can.
merry here, by private subscription and
otherwise, there was little hope for one I'M.
Ill these gentlemen amer viewing the situa.
ton determined to assume the RESPONSE.
bili,y Of investing $2O,OOO IN u cannery,
which Is now in operation and il pre-.
pared to give employment to large mum.
her Of laborcrs. lnasmuch therefore rs
these gentlemen have invested their money
in nur midst and established business
that will not only give employment tn our
people but prove blessing to farmers
and truckers, we do not think too much
praise can lc bstowcd upon them and
earnestly hope our people will always
show willing disposition to help them
in any way they may be called upon.
The canncry commenced putting up
Tomatoes on "Wednesday last. II was vis
tied during the day by large number al
people who could hardly realize the cx.
tent of the preparations which had been
made. Among those who visited IL was u
representative of the MESSENGER. WIN Ia
his satisfaction and delight saw abou,
thirty ladies'. young and old. engaged in
the work. and 10 these much crcdi, is due
in showing desire la earn an honest
living for themselves We heartily adj.
mirc them for their independence in earn.
ing support aud hope n soon as the
Mcssrs. Ayars n Bro. may require IL, III,
number nf lady employees may he doubled
We can see M reason why il should not,
since there are many Others who might
engage in the work. Certainly there is M
discrc,lit in earning an honest living any
where, and especially is this the case in
this establishment. Young ladies show
your independence and industry, and u,i
liz your time in profitable way. NJ
one will think any less of you and il they
did you would he far better oil without
their friendship
The crop Of tomatoes is not 81 large a
was at frs, anticipated hut we are all
viscd there is plenty of them and such
bcing fac, We hope Messrs. Ayars n Br"
will be able % do profitable business
and that u hui '~ed more ladies will learn
TO appreciate III. Vet ,ha, /, is noble ,c
earn an honest liN l, is the desire oi
the propric,ors To Ii. no colorcd people
employed in their es, 'shmcn, and W,
sincerely hope their VII may he era,iiicd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Life Insurance at One-Half Usual
Rates.

Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
of New York. is the largest, the most pro-
gressive aud the safest Mutual Premium
Life Insurance Association In existence ia
the world to-day Paid In last \ years in
death claims over $6,aOOOOO New and
admirable features of its protected plan +:
Feature No. |, free policy, M restrictions
upon residence, occupation ar travel.
Feature No. ., policy incontesiablc after :
years. Feature No. >. policy non.Iorfcii.
able aner ) years. Feature No. I, policy
with cash surrender value after u years.
Feature No. ). policy paid up after ~ yrs.
Cash reserve surplus $2.OOO,OOO. The
Central Trust ca. Oi y. Y. Is the trustee
of It's reserve funh M company offers
more advantageous features. ~ has
achieved better results, Further iniorma
ton supplied by T.. r. r Hammond.
attorney nj law. Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
MARRIAGE BELLS.
vfNcRNT-BRATTEN.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated
at the Methodist Episcopal Church In
Snow lIill on Thursday morning. The
bontncting parties were Mr.. William w.
Vincent, Of. Georgetown, Delaware. and
Miss Mary r. Bratten, the accomp lisl,ctl
daughter Of Mr.. VIM. Coari Braiten, of
this town. Mr.. Vincent Is Gcorgctown's
popular jcwclcr and the only son Of VIM.
NJ. Vincent, OF the firm ofCollins, Vincent
II Robins. ofSnow Hill; although il was
well known that Mr.. V. was matrimonial
IL inclined. yet the wedding was hardly
anticipated so soon.
At 1.l5 o'clock the bridal party arrived
at the church and entered, proceeded by
the ushers, Mcssrs. Percy Hudson, Frank
.Joscphs, Edgar Braticn, Roblcy ID. Jones.
and the best man and maid of honor Mr.
George 7. Brattcn, u cousin of the bride,
and Miss Julia Brattcn, her sister. Miss
Edna Hudson presided nj the organ and
played n beautiful wedding march while
the procession marched up the aisle to the
floral hc.dcckcd altar. where they were
met by Rev. Robert Watt, who performed
the ceremony after the most impressive
manner of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. After the ceremony the party
marched out Of the church. To- the bcauti.
full strains OF Memberships wedding
march and Immediately 10 the depot where
they took the north bound train for an
extended wedding trip. They purpose
visiting New York aud Philadelphia and
will probably make trip up the Hudson.
The bride was dressed in a beautiful
costume ~ Old Rose Henrietta Cloth,
trimmed with Persian silk and velvet
while the groom wore the Conventional
black
The presents received by the couple
were numerous and many Of them costly
The MESSENGER joins with the numcr.
Gus friends of Mr.. aud Mrs. Vincent in
wishing them u happy and prosperous
future.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Fairs and Trusts.

This seems To he the age Of fairs aud
trusts. Fairs innumcrablc and trusts ri.
ganlIc are he order Of the day, But in il
all is u matter of genuine satisfaction Ia
see individual enterprise working, and
to discern the ambition Of towns aud cit.
les reaching to get better things In Sep
TENDER there will bc grand display oi
energy. activity. and beautiful effects oi
parade and pageant IN Baltimore and
promiacn, among the aciiyc movers in
the enterprise is Oehm's Acme Hall, ) aud
: W. Baltimore Street, near Charles. Bal.
timorc's Greatest Clothing House. They
invite the readers of this paper to make
their immense stores place Of call and
convenience The la,ch.striug is oui for
every pullcr frnm this city and county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Notice TO Taxpayers.

shall hc prepared Ia collect taxes iur
The year isSI after August i2th, aud the
following discounts will hc allowed II
STATE and CorSry taxes are paid nj the
same time.
Discount iof August. ! per cent. on
State aud >! un County. September. l
per cent nn state aud ION County OclO
her 3 per cent on State aud | ! an County
I shall he at Snow ilill TUESDAY. August
18th iSSD aud every Tuesday thereafter
Berlin, saturday. August lslh aud Satur
day sept iiih Pocomoke CITY saturday,
aiih and saturday sept. aisl Stockton
saturday, Aug aist AMI SATURDAY sept.
aSth lSSa
Al delinquent Tax payers of ISIS, will
please meet me al the most convenient
place aud time above mentioned, prepared
To settle their taxes nj once ar ] shall h
compelled to proceed Ia collect according
t. law L +. SmockKLEy, Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Mysterious Death of z Horses.

On Thursday Of last week Mr.. Z. d.
Jacobs, who resides near 81. Martins Sta.
ton, this county, discovered tina, one Of
his horses was sick with disease which
he could not define so he mounted anOth
er horse, and riding TO the telegraph Office
wired DIR. Alva Smith OF Snow Hill tn
come up and look at the animal. On go
ing hack home from the telegraph office,
he found another sick aud with the same
symptoms rs the first. Shortly aftcr his
re,n rn, the horse he had ridden to the tele.
graph office was also taken sick During
Thursday two of the horses died and an
Friday two more When DIR. Smith arriv.
eti he, assisted by Mcssrs. Thomas lIanlcy
Charles Hastings and Edward Powell
made u post mortcm examination Of the
first two that died, hut they could not rs.
certain the cause Of death. The others
were cut up afterwards but still nothing
could hc found To give them the slightest
clue.
IN the meantime, DIR. Wmy. State Vet
erinarian who resides in Baltimore. was
telcgraphed for, and he arrived ON Satur.
day afternoon. Drs. wray aud T.. J. Dir.
rickson then examined u mule which had
just been put To death; alicr u careful
examination the Drs. declared they could
find nothing likely To produce death. and
the only unhcalss.> part formed was
traces oi menengc,is in The spinal column
Altogether four horses anil three mules
have died and at this writing il is expected
two more that occupy the same stables
will die. II is the general impression tina,
the disease originated in Mr.. jacobs
stables and is confined only To That local.
iiy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
A Scrap of Paper Saves her Life

II was just AN ordinary scrap of wrap.
ping paper. hut II saved her life She was
in the last stages Of consumption. told by
physicians that she was lncurable aud
could only live short time; she weighed
less than seventy pounds. On piece ~
wrapping paper she read 0f DIR. Kings
New Discovery. and got sample hottie
Il helped her. she bought large bottle /;
Il helped hcI more. bought another aud
grew hotter fast. continued lls use and l.
now strong. healthy, nnsy. plump. wei.h.
ing 30 pounds. For fuller particulars
send stamp 10 W. n. Cole. Druggist, F0rt
Smith. Trial Bottles 0f this wonderful
Discovery Free NJ T. u. CUTTISGHAN
A. Co.'S Drugstore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Berlin Items.

Mr. John Jones, of berlin. recently lost
two little children with diphihcria y"
other cases are reported
Mrs. John lehman aud children. at
Baltimore. are visiting in licilin.
We are glh'l Ia learn that III Thomas
Hammond. formerly of this town, now NJ
Washington, has gnod prospects al gain.
ing his suit for the recovery OF large
property in that city which rightly h..
longs io his wife. II is reported To he
worth $2OOOOO. We wish him good luck
Mrs. Jennie l.. Vincent and daughter.
Of Snow llill. have been visiting Mr.
Vincent ; mother in this town.
Mr. Granville u Stokes aud >on have
returned home from ihcii visit Ia Paris
and are now occupying their residence nj
Ocean City
Fish are plentiful in nur market and
hiring good prices
The lecture rnom ui the Presbyterian
Church j. nnw completed inside and nui
aud presents very line appearance. The
room is nicely finished inside and u new
organ has been placed therein Lady
Koriwrigm, the donor. is greatly r..
lcccmcl by the mcmlHrs and friends 81
buckingham Church for her generosity.
Il is though, there is yet enough money
In hand To lay brick pavement from the
Lecture room around ,n the front nf the
church.
A great many excursions pass through
here for Ocean City each week aud the
shrek of the locomotive may he heard al,
mnsI any hour Of the day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Eupepsy.
Mower

This is what you ought tn have. IN iacl
you must have Il. to fully enjoy life. Thou.
sands are searching for Il daily, aud mourn.
Ing because they find II not. Thousands
upon thousands ~ dollars are spent annu.
ally hy our people Ia the hope that they
may attain this boon. And yet II may be
had BY all. We guarantee that Electric
Bitlers, II used according 10 directions
and the use persisted IN, will bring you
,;o0h Digestion aud aust the demon bys.
pcpsia aud install instead Eupcpsy. Ne
recommend Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia
aud all diseases Of Liver, stomach and
Kidneys. sold at 5uc. and Al per bottle
nj T.. u. COTTINuIIAM X Cas-, Druggists
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
The Sioux City Corn Palace

The only une in the world
Opens September 93d, 1881
Closes October 9Th, iSs9.
Corn is King and Sioux City is the CAPT.
tai ~ his kingdom.
The Corn Palace Of 1851 will be larger
grandcr aud more artistic than It's predc.
ccSsOrs.
Reduced Excursion rates an all primer.
pal Railways
The Chicago, Milwaukee Il ~ Paul
Railway is the direct route to Sioux City.
For all details relative To the Corn Pal.
ace address Jas. V. Mahoncy, Secretary
Sioux City, Iowa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10
Judge Cummin III.

wILLIANsroRT. Pa. Aug. "A private
telegram received here states that judge
Cummin. resident representative AMI ~
ccuiiyc officials 81 the Flood state Conn
mission at Johnslown. l. lying danger.
ouslv III nj the Mountain House. cresson
Springs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-08-10

Did you ever see a better
county paper than the MIS-
sENGER We think not.