Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-02-06

senator Toadrin has introduced
bill which provides that hereafter al
school commissioners shall be appointed
hy the Governor Al present most oi
them are appointed by the judges of the
Circuit Court Exceptions have already
been made in the case of Southern Mary
land. where majority OF the judges are
Republicans Mr. Toadvin says that many
of The Judges have asked 10 be relieved OF
the responsibility \ bill introduced by
Mr. Laws relating TO the county com.
missionels of Wicomico provides that, al
iernatcly, at biennial elections, three and
two county commissioners shall be elect
ed. The term of office is made four years
Mr. George Brown, of Smyrna. Del.
repre- enting the Farrell Safe Co. has been
in this county for several weeks in the
interest of the above firm. Mr.. Brown is
not so much the object OF this item as is
the goods he is offering 10 sell eur PEG
Pile. There are quite number of safes
of this make in use in Snow Hill rs well
as other sections Of the county, and We
believe they are considered superior Ia
any other make. The firm is well known
for its reliability and honesty, and no one
need fear To buy then safes. Mr.. Brown
is industrious and wide-awake, and il
there is anyone in the county thinking OF
buying safe, he will surely find them
out
Miss Cora Shocklev, daughter of Mr..
James II. Shockley. a prominent farmer
of Colbourne's district, was united in the
holy bonds of matrImony on "Wednesday
evening last TO Mr.. Willis Wimbrough, of
this county near the line OF Wicomico.
The wedding took place in Mt. Zion NJ
=. Chcrch at 730 o'clock and the ccremo-
ny was solemnized by Rev. Mr.. Melvin
Miss Ida White, of Wilton. and Miss
Della Burbage, of Snow Hill, acted rs
brides maids, and Messrs Goldsborough
Colbournc and George Payne as grooms
men. The ushers were Messrs. Clay Bur
bage and Henry Perdue. Miss Annie
White rendered the wedding march. The
MESSENGER extends congratulations ia
the happy couple with best wishes ior
their future prosperity.
Weather prophet Hicks predicts as
follows for this month: From pa to 4th
inclusive, will constitute first storm period
for February Rain. some lightning and
thunder southwark, with snow north
ward. Don't be unprepared for cold fol
lowing. Dates touching the 9th will
hiring warmer weather, with storms cen
tral ON that date. Plan for such results
and regular cold To follow. Storm con,
ditions will return on the Nth, 18th and
10th, bringing rain aud snow on or touch
ing these dates The cold wave follow
ing storms will expend itself and reac
tionary storms will appear about the Goth
The 25th, 26th and 2sih are regular storm
dates. sure To he heard from and To bring
cold ending of the month Much hard,
trying weather in February Prepare
for il.
Secretary Purncll of the State Senate
so reports the Baltimore Herald has q
gold pen which money can't buy. II,
purchased il when appointed journal
clerk OF the Senate 81 years ago. lie has
carried il TO Annapolis every two years
since. Six Governors have signed the
test book with il for the handsome Senate
secreiary'lla it ready at every inaugura
ton for the use of the incoming executive
in afiixing his name To the oath of Office
Governor Brown made use of il aud sign.
ed his name in a bold free hand The pc II
is an ordinary looking affair, somewhat
warped with age and wear, but is valua
BILE treasure in the mind of Mr.. Purnell
II has black handle, in when are Tho
teeth mark of one Ex-Governor. who
gave il chew just before he signed his
name 10 years ago.
The remains of Mrs. Matilda Sclby
who died last week at the age of 81 years
we're inferred IN the Presbyterian church
yard last Sunday afternoon. Funeral ser
vices were conducted in The church b,
Rev. ID. B. Fitzgerald. assisted by Rev
j. o. Sypherd Mr.. Fiizgerald's remarks
upon the life and character of the de
ceased lady were 10 the effect that sh,
was one Oi the oldest if not the oldes
member Of the Presbyterian church here
She was good Christian who was pre-
pared to meet her Saviour and not afraid
10 die. She was beloved by all who knew
her. and her son, with whom we sympa
thiZe. has lost dear kind mother. Mess
George :. Richardson. George C. Town
send, T. Matthews, Peter ID. Getting
ham, DIR. George w. Bishop and Capt
William T. Timmons were the pallbearers