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Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
She Claims to be Mr.. jackson 8
Daughter.

The settlement of the estate of X.
Watson Jackson, the late owner Of
Castle Haven farm, saws the Cambridge
Democrat and Nems, is likely to lead
to prolonged law suit A few days
after Mr.. Jackson's death lawyer +.
Stanley Toadvine, of Salisbury, came
to Cambridge, as representative Of
Mr. Jackson's daughter, who resides
in Philadelphia, and made application
for her appointment as administrators
Of the estate. The brothers and sisters
Of deceased object to Miss Jackson's
appointment on the ground that she is
not the legitimate heir, and on Tuesday
Messrs. Toadvine Il Bell. representing
Miss .Jackson,an Mr.. Ellegood, repre-
senting the contestants, were before our
Orphans Court in connection with the
case As all the witnesses live in Sails
bury and all the counsel in the case
reside there too, the case will likely be
taken up from the Orphans To the
Circuit Court, and moved to Salisbury
for final adjudication. At present it is
not known whether Mr.. jackson made
a will or not, as his private papers are
in a box in safe deposit company in
Baltimore, and no administrator having
been appointed, there is no one with
authority tn open and examine the
contents Of the box. II there is will.
the court case will drop at once. II
there is not, then it will likely he
fought out. and as the right to the
whole estate is involved. the contest
will probably he stubborn one.
Miss jackson, who claims To he a
legitimate heir. is said to he prepos-
sessing young lady about twenty years
Of age. Her counsel claim that she was
recognized and supported by deceased
as his daughter, and that he introduced
her mother, now deccased,t to his friends
and relatives as his wife. The contest
ants dispute that Mr.. jackson was ever
legitimately married. and clai.n that
there is no pr"'t ON this point what
ever
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
Nut Trees as an Experiment.

The Smyrna Times says: ".John G..
Bailey has done a wise thing as land
owner, feature that it would he well
for other owners of farms 10 follow,
especially as the country is getting so
bare Of trees. He has purchased 1000
walnut trees to plant along fence rows
where there are not hedges, on his
several farms. He has also purchased
a lot of chestnut trees for planting, with
a view of alternating the walnut trees.
In addition to the roadside and line
fences there are corners and waste hill
sides on most every farm where nutting
trees might be grown to advantage
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

There is quite AN active fight
going on in this county for the position
of County Treasurer. Mr.. Daniel j.
Holloway, present incumbent, is an ap-
plicant for re-appointment. Messrs.
William NJ. Cooper and Charles II.
Disharoon are also applicants for the
place Under our present law the
County Treasurer is appointed by the
County Commissioners, hut it is said at
the next session of the Legislature the
law will he changed 50 as To make the
office an elective one II this is done.
at the election two years hence Coun-
ty Treasurer will he nominated and
elected on the ticket. II is hard TO tell
at present which ofthe candidates stands
the hest show for appointment, as the
newly elected commissioners are non
committal on the subject. Wicomico
.Ncws.
Hicks forecasts the weather for
December as follows Storms of rain
and snow will he in progress at the
opening of December. They will end
in very cold weather about the 3rd. A
blizzard need not surprise from LIST to
:srd. The same is true for about the
9Th and Sth. followed by another cold
wave. The winter solstice storms will
bc about the crisis from llth TO 10Th.
Watch them! There will he billiards.
followed by dangerous cold. The
same warning will apply for period
from DIST to 25th, with heavy sieet
storms southwark. Conditions indicate
general and severe cold at and about
Christmas. throughout northern and
western and central regions. The 29th
and 30th will bring a reaction in tenn
perature. with parting storms of 1893.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
COulbourn School Report.

Following shows the standing of
the scholars of School No. =, for the
term ending November Is.
lst Arithmetic-lst. Bertha Sturgis;
2nd. Ethel Parsons; 81, Homer Dick
erson.
2d Arithmetic-lst, Edna Sturgis:
I'd. Eta Parsons; 3d, Emma Shockley.
81 Arithmetic-lst, Bette Mum
ford 2d, Luther Parsons 81, Lossie
Rewark.
lst Spelling-lst. Homer DickerSon;
ID. Bertha Sturgis; Sd, Ethel Parsons.
ID Spelling-lst, Eta Parsons; ID,
Edna Sturgis; Sd. Emma Shcklcy.
Sci Spelling-lst, Luther Parsons;
ID, Marion Dickcrson 81. Bette
Mumford.
lst Geography lst. Ethel Parsons !;
ID, Bertha Sturgis; Sd, Homer Dicker-
son.
ID Geography-lst, E,lna Sturgis: !:
ID. Harley Shockley; 3d, Ethel Stur-
gis.
Sd Geography-lst, Eta Parsons !;
I'd, Emma Shoekley; I'd. Clevie Twigg.
4th Reading-lst, Ethel Parsons !;
ID, Bertha Sturgis; Sd. Homer Dick
ers0n.
Sd Reading-lst, Eta Parsons 2d,
Emma Shockley: Sd, Clevie Twigg.
I'd Reading-lst, Luther Parsons :;
I'd, Bette Mumford; 3d, Marion Dick
ersOn.
History-lst, Bertha Sturgis; ; 2d.
Ethel Parsons; Sd, Homer Dickerson.
Grammar Ethel Parsons; 2d.
Bertha Sturgis; 3d, Homer Dickerson.
Writing-lst. Ethel Parsons ; ID,
Bertha Sturgis; 3d. Eta Parsons.
MELISSA PARSONS. Teacher.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
NORTH BEACH.

At D o'clock last Wednesday morn
ing the schooner J. Fl. Elliott, Captain
James Aydelotte, struck ON the out:
ward bar about one mile north Of the
Life Saving Station. While ON the
morning patrol, which is from four
o'clock till sunrise. surfmanJ. B. Jones
discovered the Elliott on the bar as
reported; strong wind was blowing
from the northwest and the surf run
ming high. Mr. Jones readily saw that
the boat must he assisted promptly or
she would soon be lost. He immedi-
ately burned one of the Coston night
signals, which informed the crew Of the
Elliott that they were observed and
assistance would be sent to them. 1t
was not long before the surfman was
at the station giving the alarm, which
was quickly responded to by Captain
John A. Hudson and his gallant men.
In almost as quick time as it will take
to read this, the surfboat was launched
and ON its way to the distressed schoon-
er. 1t was 6.15 o'clock when Captain
Hudson put two of his men aboard the
Elliott to help throw overheard her
deck load that she might he lightenei
enough to keep her from humping to
pieces ON the bar. While unloading
the deck the schooner was carried over
the bar by the strong current prevail
ing, her yawl boat was smashed and
she was making rapid headway south.
ward between the in and outside bars.
About two-thirds Of the deck load was
thrown overheard when all sail was
act and the schooner kept hard pressed
to the outward bar there was only one
hope of saving her, Captain Hudson
knew It and Captain Aydelotte follow
ed his directions. until suddenly the
schooner shot out into the deep water
of the Atlantic. She had found what
Capt. Hudson had expected-one Of
those small leads or inlets which are
made to-day and closed up tomorrow
by the powerful action of the waves.
Captain Hudson and his men were
pleased with the Elllott's good fortune,
and returned Ia their duties of watch
ing for others who might be in distress.
Mrs. James b. Jones is now much
improved in health.
We are much pleased with our
school teacher, but afraid we will not
he able to keep her long, as there are
others equally as welllpleased with her,
and he keeps ErnestIy at it.
A great many wild ducks and geese
have been killed by sportsmen here
this season.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
MARY-DEL.
News Of Two States i'm Brief
Paragraphs.

Paragraphs.
The election contest in Cecil county
will be tried this week.
Many peach trees have been dug
up in Kent county, Maryland.
Elkton's new fire hell weighs 1850
pounds and can be heard a mile.
The new Methodist Protestant
Church at Delmar was recently con.
secrated by Rev. {. :. Arncit. of
Sharptown'
Charles Dunmore. one Of the oldest
colorei citizens Of Port Deposit. died
on Monday. His exact age was not
known. but he was supposed 10 have
been 95. His wife died recently at
the age Of 81.
Mr.. Benjamin +. Marsh, one of the
Democratic candidates for the House
Of Delegates from Somerset county,
got every vote cast in his district.
Smiths Island. This is believed To
beat the record.
The Garfield Monument Associa.
ton, Of Wilmington, have selected a
site in that city and will place thereon
a white statue of the ex-President.
II will be . feet high and will cost,
with the base, about $4,000.
The Slngerly Pulp and Paper
Works of Elkton shut down Saturday
night for period Of two weeks To
allow the company to dispose of the
large amount of stock which they now
have on hand
Dorset Horn sheep have recently
been introduced into Baltimore county
by Mr.. james +. Ingram. One Of the
advantages claimed for these sheep is
that their horns enable them to de.
fend themselves against attacks by
dogs.
The Maryland counties without a
single Republican official are Anne
Arundel, Baltimore. Caroline. How
ard. Kent. Queen Anne's. M"ntgom-
cry. Prince Georges, Talbot, Wicom-
ico and Worcester. Allegany is the
only county with no Democratic
officers.
A big barn near Wilmington. the
property of the Dupont powder manu-
featuring firm. was burned with all its
contents early Monday morning. The
tenant, Edward Seltzer. loses $4,000.
The fire was started by an incendiary
and was the second within a month.
Fred Nichols. the colored Republi-
can leader. was instructing the darkeys
how TO vote Mt the election on Tues
day. lie never left his post. About
three o'clock a voter came up 10 he
instructed, and Fred. after explaining
the ticket. told him he could vote as
he pleased ON the amendments. II
amt gwine ter tech them command
ments," said he. they was made by
de Lord and am NIL right. You
doan' git me ter tech anything in de
Bible, like dem commandments is
Kent News
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

Those who have used DR. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to try
il Free. Call on the advertised Druggist
and get Trial Bottle. Free. Send yonr
name and address To- II. T.. IIucklcn * Co.
Chicago. and get sample box "f Dr. King
New Life. PILLS Free. rs we'll as "a copy "t
Guide {" Health and Household Instructor.
Free. All of which is guaranteed I" de- y"u
good and cost Won nothing. r. u. Cottin.-
ham y C"S. Drugstore
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
Notice TO TaS-Payers.

State and County taxes for the
year 1898 are due the first day Of
January and must be paid then or
before.
All persons indebted for State AMI
County taxes for the year 1892 are
hereby notified that the same must he
paid at once or ! will proceed To col
lcct according To law.
+. I. TAYLOR, Collector.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

Thirteen years ago little boy,
Charles Maiers, OF Baltimore. who was
visiting his aunt. Mrs. Simon w.
Brown, of Hartford county. cut Il rope
by which tin bucket containing five
pounds of butter was suspended in a
well for preservation. The bucket,
butter and all of course fell 10 the
bottom. where il remained until u
short time ago. when the well was
cleaned out. The water being pumped
of. at the bottom of the well the buck
ct was found. bottom upward. and
beneath il was a lump Of butter, about
two pounds. The outside being cut
off, the butter was tested by DIR. j. :.
Poole and others and found TO be
sweet and good The salt. however,
had been dissolved out of it.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

In the Circuit Court Of Queen
Anne's County last week, Judge Stump
presiding. two eases of violation Of the
Sunday law were tried. They were
against George W. Marvel and NJ. a.
Bryan. Seventh Day Adventists,
States Attorney Hopper for State and
J. T. Ringgold Of Baltimore, for de-
fense Both traversers were found
guilty and sentenced 10 pay fine of
So and costs and to remain committed
to Jail until paid. Two other cases were
dismissed on account of lack Of juris-
diction. The Advcntisis when con-
victed refused To pay the fines and,
therefore, remain in Jail for thirty days,
during which time their friends make
them as comfortable as possible by
furnishing their rooms and supplying
them with extra food. Queen Anne's
and Kent counties are the strongholds
of the Advcntists in this State, and the
crowded courtroom evinces the great
interest taken in these trials.
The NJ f. Chmcll at townsend has
paid off its debt.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
Suicided.

His mental faculties complete
wreck. Don Carlos Diaz Gomez dc
Cadiz,thc Spanish Consul at Baltimore,
stepped from the fourth-story window
of his chambers mt Eutaw and st.
Mary's street, shortly before Z o'clock
Friday morning and plunged down to
a terrible death on the stones Of the
pavement. 60 feet below.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

just received car load Of South
Bend Wood Split Pulleys; all have
iron hub and iron bushlngs. The hest
pulley made. can fill your orders
promptly. Call or address
L. W. GUNBY, Salisbury. Nd.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

For the detection and conviction of
the person who has been tampcring
with the wires Of the Snow Hill Flee
tric Light Company. Snow lIiLL
Electric LIGHT IL Power Co.
nov. % II.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
Terrapin For Sale.

| have about | 900 small tcrrapins
for sale. They will run from 3 to 1 f!
inches. Will sell by the dozen or
hundred at a reasonable price.
CHAS. T.. ONLEI,
nov. 2j-it. Girllctrce, Md.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
1904.
Harper's rlagaZine.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER's MACHINE for 1sai will maintain
the character that has made IL the favoritc
illustrated periodical for the home. Among
the results OF enterprises undertaken by the
publishers. there will appear during the year
suberbly illustrated papers ON India by Edwin
Lord Weeks. on the Japanese Seasons by Al
fred Parsons. on Germany by Poultney Bige-
low. on iaris by Richarl Harding Davis, AMI
on Mexico by Frederic Remington.
Among the other notable features of the
year will he novels nv George Du Mauricr AMI
Charles Dudley Warner. the personal rcmin
iscenccs Of W. ID. HowelI.s and eight short
stories of Western frontier life by Owen
Wister. Short stories will also he cont rihutcd
by Brandcr Matthews. Richard Harding Davis
Mary r. wilkins. Ruth McEncry Stuart. Miss
Laurence Alma Tadema. George 4 Hihbari.
Qucsnav DE Beaurepaire. Thomas Nelson
rent interest will he contributed by disiiu-
guishcd specialists.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25

tS This paper has the largest circula-
uon Of any paper in Worcester County.
aud IL the Official paper of the County.
Democratic messenger., 1893-11-25
S25.OO Reward.

F. T. TAYLOR. ColIccto
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21
In Memoriam.

Lula, beloved wife of VIM. H. Gunnell,
died at her home, near Seneca, Md, on July
18th, 1893, in the 46th year Of her age, alter
two long years Of suffering, which she bore
with Christian fortitude. The remains were
taken 10 her former home in Drane vile,
Va, for burial. She leaves husband and
four children 10 mourn her loss.
She was u devoted vile, loving mother
and sym athetic friead. None knew her
but 10 love her. She had early connected
herself with the Methodist Church, in the
fellowship Of which she remained until her
death "a & II b.
II each one whose heart has been touched
by this mystic voice from the unseen land
shall comprehend the loving message aud
heed its teachings there will be no loss, for
death, we are told, is but golden door 10
Infinite life, and there is at once the end Of
all sorrow and signing and the beginning Of
lie Of pure bliss
Asleep in Jesus peaceful rest,
Whose waking Ii supremacy blest
No fear, no woe shall dim that hour
That manifests the Sayiour's power.
Asleep 10 Jesus far from thee
Thy kindred and their graves may be;
But time Is still blessed sleep
From which none ever wakes 10 weep.
A FRIEND.
Died, July 18th, 1893, at Folsom Park
the residence Of her grandfather, Chas. F
Townsend, Of cholera infantum, Ethel May
Etchison, aged s months.
Darling May, you have left us,
We your loss most deeply feel
But IDS God who hath bereft us,
He can ell our sorrows heal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Business in the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted 10
the Orphans Court:
The will of Jacob Day, deceased, was filed
and admitted 10 probate and record.
Roberta b. Thompson was appointed
guardian TO Enoch NJ. Thompson and others
Bond $1,000.
The Court passed final decree .yesting ab
soluteiy In Nathan Holland the personal
estate Of his late wife, Agnes Holland. This
is the first case 10 this county under the 70
cent enactment st. IN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Relief In six Hours Distressing Kid
ney and Bladder diseases relieved in six
hours by the "NeD Great South american
kidney Cure This new remedy Is great
surprise and deli ght to physicians on sccou n,
of lis exceeding promp,ness in relieving pain
in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part
of the urinary passages in male and female.
1t relieves retention Of water and pain 10
passing it almost Immediately. lfyou want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy -
Sold by D. F. Owens, druggist, Rockville,
Mary land.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Zone of my customers came in to-day and
ashed me for the best cough medicine had, l."
says Lew Young, prominent druggist OF
Newman Grove, Neb. "0f course | showed
him Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and he
did not ask to see any other. have never
yet sold medicine tina would loosen and re-
lieve severe cold so quickly as that remed y
does. have sold four dozen of ii within the
last sixty days and do not know OF single
case where it failed to give the most perfect
satisfaction" so cent bottles for sale at
Campbell's Drug Store, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Mr.. George l.. Stsbler has purchased of
Miss Halle |. Lea five acres of land, ad +
joining the home OF the latter, on the road
from Ashton to Brighton. Mr.. Staber is
preparing to build upon his property at
once, with the expectation of moving there
in November HE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Last fall was taken with kind Of sum
mer complaint, accompanied with a wonder
full diarrhGa. Soon after MY wife's sister,
who lives with US, WAS taken in the same
way We used almost everything without
benefit. Then said, let us try Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGa Remed Y,
which we did, and that cured us right away
think much of it, as it did for me what il
was recommended TO do. John Hertzler,
Bethel, Berks county, Pa % and 80 cent
bottles for sale at Campbell's Drug Store,
Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

"My little boy was very bad of for two
months with diarrbea We used various
medicines, also called in two doctors, but
nothing done him any good until we used
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, which gave immediate relief and
soon cured him. ! consider II the best med
icne made and can conscient iously recon-
mend il 70 all who need diarrhGa or collie
medicine" j. Il. Hare, Trenton, Tex. 20
and 80 cent bottles for sale at Campbelrs
Drug Store, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

English SPAWN L'niment removes all Hard
Soft or Calloused I.nmps and Blemshes from
horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splin's, Ring
bone, Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Throais,
Coughs, etc Save $50 by use Of one bottle
Warranted the most wonderful bleInish cure
ever known. Sold by D. Y. Owens, Rockville
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Conversational services will be held on
Monday, July Gath, at st. Johns, Olney, at
8 P. M; Tuesday, the 25th, st. Luke's, at II
A. NJ; Uaity Chapel at 745 2. M; We'd
nesday, the Goth, st. Bartholomew's, at II
"a. NJ. s.... ...
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

The pastor will preach in the Baptist
church, Rockville, next Sunday at IL A.
NJ. and Cedar Grove at 3:30P. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

TOurnament.-.The Potomac Cornet
Band will hold their third annual tourna-
ment and pic mic in Mrs. Harrison's grove,
near Potomac, Nd, on the Great Falls road
on Thursday, July s7th, 1898. A purse Of
SEQ will be offered as follows: 1st, IS; 2nd,
SO; 3rd, 81; 4th, 2. Able speakers will be
in atiendance TO address the knights. Re.
freshmeuts of all kinds served on the grounds.
Both brass and string music will be in at
tendance. Dancing and other amusements
Riding commences at o'clock, P. NJ sharp.
For further information, address Enoch
Dreamer, Secretary r. G. B., Potomac, Nd.
e ~ e.
Confederate Campfire regular semi
annual meeting of the "Ridgely Brown
Camp of Confederate Veterans of Mont.
gomery county" will be held in Rockville,
on Saturday, August 5th 1893, at 10 O'Clock,
A. M All ex-Confederstes now residing
in the eoantylare earnestly invited to at.
tend. Gen. Geo. ii. Stewart will be with us.
.a ..i. .-.sf K. l.. AMIss, Adj't
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21
Another Good &Iren Goa..-w

Another Good Cftizen Gons.-We
are this week called upon To record the loss
of another OF our Oldest and best kno wn
citizens in the person Of Mr.. Hilleary Hos.
kinson, who died at his home 10 barnes
town on Wednesday last about IL o'clock.
81, in the 10th year of his age. Ia the
death Of Mr.. Hoskinson, the community has
lost valued and useful citizen, and his
family kind and indulgent father. In all
the relations of life he strived 10 do his
whole duty, and his loss is deeply felt In
the community where he lived and where
he was loved and respected by all classes
He leaves widow and several Sons and
daughters TO mourn the loss Of loving hus-
band and kind and indulgent father, and
in their sad bereavement they have the sym.
pathy Of the entire community.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21
Now Try This,

II will cost you nothing and will surely dc
you good, ii you have Cough, Cold, or any
trouble with Throat, Chest or Lungs, DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed TO give re.
lief, or money will be paid back Sufferers
from LaGrippe found il Just the thing and
under its use had speedy and perfect re.
coyery. Try sample bottle at our expense
and learn for yourself just how good thing
ii is Trial bottles free at D. +. Owens Drug
Store. Large size soc and 81.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

Go to CampbeIls drug store and gel a bot
tie Of the famous FujSan Cough Syrup. II
will positively cure that cough. Price 20
cents.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

williamson Sarsaparilln, the best msdi-
cine 10 the world to purify the blood. For
sale only at Campbells Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-07-21

BuckIsp's ArnIca saIve. The best
Salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,
Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Ohapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin erap lions, and positively cures Pyles, OF
no pay required. It is. guaranteed 10 give
perfect Satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
as els. psf boz. For sale By ID. Y. Owens,
DruRRiIt. Rockville, Nd.