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

| WI. uiuNiA many ihHANhN
ments in his office since he purchased i,
and now has most comfortable and cheer
full quarters.
Prof Edward c. Wimbrough, Prin-
cipal of Paramount Academy. Somerset
county, has sent IN his resignation To the
Trustees. To take effect on the 18th inst.
Prof Wimbrough is a son of Postmaster
Wimbrough of this town and is splen-
did instructor.
A meeting of Sub Alliance No. l21
was held in X. of H. Hall Thursday even
ing, iweniy-ihree members present. Ap-
plica,ion was made for membership OF two
new members. After transaction of rou-
tine business the Alliance adjourned To
meet ngain ON the llth inst.
Mr. Daily Dorman left for Baltimore
last Monday To he examined as 10 his
knowledge of engines. boilers. etc. 50 as
To enable him 10 obtain license 10 run
the little steamer recently built by him.
ON the river. Daily is a clever machin-
isi and young man of promise.
Mrs. John H. Mock. who has been
i'll for several weeks, left here on Monday
for Baltimore To be treated by special
Ist. Miss May IIubbel, who also has not
been well, went away on the same day
for treatment We trust both ladies will
/ -, 81. .
The special services were commenc-
ed in the Presbyterian church here on
Sunday night and will continue next
week. On Wednesday night the NJ. T.
Congregation joined the Presbyterians in
both churches are being well attended
and we hope much good will he accom-
plished.
A Young man, who formerly resided
in Snow Hill, but who is now resident
of one of the Western States. was noted
for his exagerative propensiiies. or in
palmer language. he could tell whOp-
ping big lie. lie always stuck TO ii that
he once killed ground hog and skinned
it, and from the skin he had made for
himself pair of kid gloves.
The old Esiio,cs' Visitor, the only
newspaper specially devoted To the inter
esls Of the |. D. of o. +. of Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia. is published
monthly by Past Grand Rev James r.
Campbell, 4. NJ. as editor and proprietor
at Snow Hill. Md Price $1.00 per annum
in advance Every Odd Fellow and cv
erybody should subscribe for il.
MIR. W |. Todd has lett Salisbury
and settled at NewLcrry. Mich. lie has
formed co partnership with the leading
lawyer of Luce county and from what we
hear has very fine chance 10 make a
name tor himself. Mr.. Todd has the alb
ility 10 make fine lawyer and we shall
expect To hear favorable report of him
in his new field Wic0mico Ne,cs.
All Hallow's Church. Fifth Sunday
after Epiphany Morning Prayer at 10
II. M. Litany. Sermon and Holy Commu-
ION at 1890 a. M. Sunday School 2.30 p.
IN. Evening Prayer and Sermon on the
Publication of the Blessed Virgin-at
7.3O p. m. Offering in the morning for
Missions in general Public cordially in
vited to attend. Robert Scott, Rector.
We have jus, received the New York
World Almanac. II is indeed "bureau
of Information" and is the best almanac
without doubt that is Published in the
United States. Every business man should
take the World and thus secure one Of
the almanacs for daily use in his place OF
business II is full of valuable informa-
ton. and we would not be without il for
considerable.
-Up-peninsula growers are predicting
another big peach crop for this year. The
buds, they assert are much redder at
this season OF the year than for several
years previous, up 10 last season, this is
a sign that has never failed. The wealth
er Of the past few months has been very
conductive TO a good yield OF fruit, and
il is the general belief that the crop of
1892 will be as large as that of last year.
Mr.. Peter w. Dale. prominent CHI.
zen of Whaleyville, this county, died
quite unexpectedly at his home last We'd
nesday, in the 65th year of his age. Mr.
Dale at one time held the off ce of Coun
ty Surveyor for this county, was u large
owner Of real estate aud man possessing
large circle of friends. Ills widow, nee
Jennie Mumford. is the sister of Mrs. Jas
A. Ennis. of Snow Hill Mr.. Dale had
many friends in Snow Hill who very
much regret his unlimely death.
Pickett Nelson. colored giant, died
in Baltimore Tuesday. lie measured s
feet l inch in height, weighed :s7 pounds
aud was exhibited AS the tallest man on
earth. The measure around the waist
was 81 inches. When he stretched oui
his arms. the distance from the finger tips
Of his left hand To the right hand was !
2 feet His hands across the back were Z,
inches His feet were II inches long and
, measured : inches across the bottom oil
, the soles lie was born in Virginia in
1866.
A movement is on foot Ia establish
!. cooperative cannery in Pocomoke city
. Already sufficient stock has been promis
ed 10 make the undertaking success
Suitable buildings will he erected adjoin
r ing the electric light company's plant
and arrangements have been made where
by the above company are to furnish
steam for the purpose of carrying on ia,
business Fruits, berries, and vegetable
of all kinds will be packed. and it is ex
pecied tina, meats and oysters will ais
hp included