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Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Miss Ida VI. Adkins.

On Saturday last Miss Ida NJ
Adkins who had been residing with
Mr. Uriah w. Dickerson at Colbourns
for the past two years. deparated this
life. Nearly four weeks ago she was
taken suddenly i'll, her sickness was
pronounced typhoid fever The three
last days of her life she lay unable TO
speak a work to her loving friends
who so tenderly watched at her side.
Surely death found in her shining
mark, Those who knew her all her
life knew her as a quiet. modest. loving,
religiously inclined child and rs she
grew to womanhood they knew her as
u true, humble, faithful follower of
Christ; trusting in her Saviour. and
resting upon his everlasting arms.
She said to one Of her friends who she
was talking with that she was satisfied
50 she departed To be with Christ.
Let this thought comfort her stricken
father, sisters and brothers. They NAV
meet her, see her, know her, live with
her again. They will if they love the
Lord and die as she did a follower of
Jesus for she is doubtless to-day happy
with the redeemed in heaven and
Gods word and our own hearts assure
us we shall know each other there.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
REV. w. ID. MACIiEY.
One of the Men Who Organized
the First Public Schools
In Worcester.

The De'amore College Rerie~, of
which our young friend, Herman
Sypherd, is editor, is publishing sketches
OF the Alumni Of Delaware College.
In IFS last issue the subject of the sketch
was Rev. w. ID. Mackey. who was
well-known in Worcester county. Mr.
Mackey was born in Lancaster county,
Pa, September 23d., 1929; graduated
from Delaware College in 1851. Grad
uated ut Princeton Theological Seminary
in 1859, Immediately became pastor
of the Snow Hill and Pitts Creek Pres
byterian Churches. Worcester County.
Nd; was married December 9TH. 1852
to Miss Laura W. Pitts. of Berlin.
Nd; continued as pastor of Snow fill
Church nine years; was also during
that time, for four years Principal Of
the Academy in Snow Hill and was
one of the five County School Commits
sioners. who first organized the public
schools of Worcester County, Nd.
lie was pastor of the Presbyterian
churches in Berlin and Whaleyville in
the same county in 1868.
Was stated clerk of the Pre>bytery
of Lewis for ten years.
lie entered upon his duties as Pro-
fesscr of Mathematics in Delaware
College in 1870, but was soon trans
ferred to the chair of Ancient Ian
guage>, which he occupied until his
death.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
POCOAIOKE.

Miss Ida Marshall. of this city.
spent Il portion of this week with
friends and relatives in Stockton.
Miss Estella Duer, of this city. left
on "Wednesday of this week for Clay
ton, Del, where she will visit friends
and relatives. She will also visit
Baltimore and Philadelphia before re-
turning.
Charles Ennis. of this city, left ON
Monday for Cape Charles. Va, where
he will be employed as clerk for
Jones II Stevenson in that city.
Belle Boyd "the Rebel Spy" gave
a lecture in Wilkinson Hall on Mon
day. The lecture was indeed very in
teresting as well as instructive. The
proceeds we're for the benefit OF the
Pocomoke City cornet band.
The Epworth League of Salem VI.
T.. Church held q Lawn Fete on Tues
day evening of this week. Quite Il
number were present and they realized
Il neat sum.
X. VI. Stevenson made a business
trip to Salisbury Wednesday
Miss Lula Stevenson. OF this city. is
visiting relatives in Seaiord. Del. this
week.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Girdlctrec FootnathS.

GiRpLETREE, MD., July -, 1894.
noticed an article in your paper
not long ago relative to persons tear
ing up the footpath between Snow
Hill and the bay, and if you will allow
me space in YOUR valuable paper, |
desire to say few words in defense of
the footpaths around Girdletree, parti-
cularly the path from Girlletree to
Taylor's Landing. across which some
OF our farmers drag plows and cult
vators in tilling their respective fields
oi corn and Strawberries. Now friends.
| am not addicted to fault finding but
thinking our neighbors possibly are
not aware of the injustice they are
doing the ioot-travcller take this
means of calling attention I" the facts
as they exist. am called upon by the
road supervisor to work two days each
year for the Improvement of our ro;iis
and always respond cheeriully, so if
our farmers persist in invading the
privileges of the pedestrian. | trust
the road supervisor will take the mat :
ter in hand and compel all who tear
up the paths TO put them in good
shape. Yours truly.
''pEnESTRi FRIEND" ="
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
The Situation at Frost burg.

Capt. +. +. Folk. Company II, OF
Frostburg. who was in Baltimore at
tending the First Regiment supper at
Rennert's Hotel, expressed himself very
gravely regarding the recent trouble in
the coal region. lie believed the diff
lerences were not yet settled for any
length OF time, and the whole strike
might he opened at a moments notice,
and all the mines closed down. Were
all the men now mt work, satisfied with
the condition Of affairs. they could hold
their own in the event of any Interrupt
ton, but many of them would 20 out
at once il it would in any way aid their
friends who have been blacklisted
There are now upward Of 800 idle men
in the region, including the blacklisted
These, together with the dissatisfied
workmen, could precipitate another
general strike. Meetings are now
pending among those not employed,
and the feeling for those at work is Il
very warm one. Ii is not thought that
much persuasion would he necessary to
bring out many Of the men in the
mines, especially at Lonaconing.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Shot his Brother.

Another shooting aiiray occurred in
Cecil County on Saturday. 1t was in
the quiet town of Liberty Grove, the
Eighth election district, between two
brothers, Silas and George Ferguson.
and began over the Use OF rifle.
The younger brother went to Il neigh
bor's and secured the weapon against
the wishes Of his parents. and the old
er brother, Silas, took it from him.
The lad became furious, and blows
were resorted to. Escaping from his
brother he went home and secured his
fathers revolver. Silas tried TO quiet
him, but 10 no end. The lad raised
the weapon and said: ''If YOU ad-
vance another step will shoot you.'
Picking up stones, Sila>, the older
brother, made for George, and in his
approach, received u bullet in the
right thigh halt way between the knee
and the hip. The lad Immediately
fled to the creek, plunged in, waded
across. and hid himself in the briars.
The victim is not seriously injured.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
NEWARK.

Newark now has four stores which
are well patronized.
We are sorry To learn OF the illness
Of Miss Belle Holstein OF Cedartown.
We hope she will soon recover.
Rev. James X. Campbell will preach
tomorrow in the NJ. +. Church Of this
place at 1890 a. m. and 8 p. m. AT
lronshire ) p. M.
y well conducted canning factory
could be sustained here ard would be
the means Of afiording employment 10
many of our people.
Mr. Clayton b. Dennis makes an
excellent section boss" on the rail.
road. All of his men are faithful and
industrious workers and the railroad
is kept in splendid condition.
Mrs. Emory Williams, of near Iron
shire, who has been quite i'll from
consumption for some time. is II;
present, we are sorry to learn, great
sufferer from this disease.
Mr.. Sidney W. Adkins has improved
the property adjoining his residence
by the addition OF second story to
the house occupied ut present by Mr..
Sylvester Dennis.
DIR. T.. J. Dirickson, the W. VI. Of
Evergreen Lodge Ne. l53. \. +. and
a. NJ, OF Berlin, was in town on last
Thursday Under his kind and foster
ing care the Masonic interests oi
Berlin are in very flourishing con-
dition.
Mr.. w. +. Marvel. who was for
several years the Il. Il. agent here.
is now in charge of one of the promi-
nent Il. Il. stations on the b. Il f. ;.
X. Il. lie is located ut Easton. We
wish him much success in his new and
lucrative position.
Miss Viola. Il fourteen year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gray, died very unexpectedly OF heart
disease on Thursday of last week and
was buried on the following afternoon
in the VI. +. Church cemetery. Hel
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. James Il. Campbell
The firm Of Davis d Bowen has
been, by mutual consent, dissolved
Rev. William l.. p. Bowen will con-
tinue to occupy his present place of
business in the Post Office, while his
former partner. Mr.. VIM. f. Davis.
will engage in mercantile interests in
the store ON the opposite side of the
street, having rented the same for this
purpose.
\ festival and supper for the benefit
of the church will be held on the
grounds Of Wesley NJ +. Church at
Ceda:town on "Wednesday afternoon
and evening, August lst. Ii the
weather on that day should prove to
be unfavorable the festival and supper
will then be held on the first fair day
afterwards. The patronage of the
public is earnestly solicited.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
The Hard Crab Club.

The Hard Crab Outing Club has
been organized in Snow Hill with the
following members. all of whom hold
office:
Grand Crab-O. ID. Collins.
Vice Grand Crab-W. +. johnson.
Royal Sand Flea-George II. Gov
ington.
Past Grand Fisherman Harry +.
Covington.
Keeper of Graduate Will Powell.
Inside Guardian OF Dinner Pot
Thomas ii. Spence.
Inspector OF Tin Cans --R. ID. Jones.
The Crabs are to hold their present
offices for one year. The gentlemen
have purchased tirst-class army tent
12xl6 feet, an oil stove and other
camping necessities. They have laid in
a good supply Of canned goods and
other eatables, and will start for Scots
Beach next week To camp out tor Il
week or ten days.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
\ Laurel Sensation.

Something of a sensation was pro-
duced in Laurel recently by the re-
turn of William Windsor who eloped
about year ago with his cousin, Lau-
ra Windsor. When they eloped he
deserted a young wife and every effort
was made TO capture him but without
avail Nothing more was heard OF
him until Yesterday, when he returned
with the girl with whom he ran away
and {. small child. His deserted wife
had him arrested at once and he COM
promised by paving her an indemnity
and she will apply for Il divorce. All
the parties are well connected and the
affair has caused Il great stir there.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
GOING-GOING-GONE
An Old Maids Auction the Lat
est Entertainments.

An original entertainment is raging
just now for charitable purposes in
New England towns, and the flippant
minded may try to say something
funny in this connection. 1t is STYLED
"A Chestnut Party and Old Maids
Auction" a number of the prettiest
young ladies are dressed in quaint
spinster style and aGciioned off. An
aristocratic church in Pawtucket, X.
J., made quite sum of money and
had a jolly time with one of these
auctions. With witty auctioneer
there is chance for fun. The highest
price paid at one party was $50 for
a very popular "spinster," while at
another church prices ranged from 10
cents to 3S cents.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
KIEJ GRANGE.

Miss Rosa Porter, our school teacher.
is now in Baltimore visiting her sister.
Mrs. Scott Ritchie.
Mrs. Sallie Given paid her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tilghman, visit
last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss May Callahan, who has been
in Pocomoke City for the past two
months, returned home on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sharpley visit
ed this place on the 4th.
The weather * reported by some of
our oldest men Us the coolest ever
known in July.
Mr.. J. III. Callahan and Mr.. \. I.
Sharpley visited Pocomoke City on the
4th. where they witnessed the game of
ball.
Miss Ida Merritt, of Stockton. is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Sadie Ham
mond.
Miss Annie Webb has gone to Sails
bury to visit her friend, Miss Mary
Chatham.
Mrs. William Hammond has gone
to Georgetown to visit her son, Eugene.
Mr.. ID. Curtis Callahan, formerly of
this place, now residing at Eden, Fla.
presented his parents with crate of
very fine pine apples. grown on his
own plantation.
Mrs. j. I. Waters. who has for the
past three years resided at Eden, Fla,
has returned for visit to her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ii. Callahan, and her
relatives and friends. She was accom-
panied hy her four children. The
reports which Mrs. Waters gives of
that place are very interesting. She
brought with her some very choice
pine apples.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
They stole Keeper Richardson's :
Money.

On Sunday the keeper of Ocean
City Bridge, Mr.. Richardson, who also
keeps small store ut the foot of the
bridge, was robbed of quite neat
little sum Of money for poor man
these troublesome times. 1t happened
this way:-He was called to open the
bridge draw and left William Jarvis
and Richard Smith in his store, when
he returned the boys had skipped and
the contents of the money drawer was
missing. lie reported his loss to
Mayor Wilson, who instructed Police
man Carey to look out for the boys to
return to Ocean City; sure enough they
went back and were nabbed by the
policeman, who brought them to Snow
Hill Jail on Tuesday.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14

The County Commissioners at their
meeting last Tuesday struck the levy
of 1894. The rate is 81 cents ON the
800. a reduction of three cents on the
levy of last year. 1t has taken good
iinanciering to accomplish this result
as the expenses OF the county have
been very great. For instance: \
considerable increase has been allowed
for Public school purposes, appropri
ations made for repairs to the Aims
House; for interest on Court House
Bonds, extra large Court expenses buy
ing law offices aud other extraordinary
demands. The Commissioners have
met them all, reduced taxes, and pro-
vided a surplus for 1894.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
HERE AND THERE.

Vacations have commenced.
Collars for Summer are cut low.
Parasols are wonderful creations
this year.
The watermelon will soon be here.
Peaches and cream are on their an
nual tour of delight.
It's great scheme to have an elec-
tric fan in the bed room.
\ few bottles of se:l-breeze would
be appreciated by the stay.at-homes.
Always sign your name to newspa-
per communication as Il pledge Of good
faith.
Ice cream ruins digestion. Let
every impecunious Young man paste
this in his hat.
No womans wardrobe is complete
at this season OF the year without Il
variety OF shirt waists.
Entire costumes are made of accor.
dionplaited silk null But this ma
terial IS mainly used for berthas, caoes,
sleeves. etc.
Parasols Of swivel ginghams will he
much used during the Summer. In
white they are very dainty. This is to
he white Summer.
Black gloves are coming into fash
ion again, and the latest novelty, which
is not at all pretty, has wreaths of tiny
flowers embroidered on the back.
1t is said that low necked garments
are To he worn again this year. They
are not cut to an evening lownesS, Of
course, but are in the collarless style
OF five years ago. and of thirty years
previous to that.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
lsoWtlOin PLAYS Ball.

MIR. Stephen ID. Bowdoin. of Col
lege Park. Md, is here on Il visit Ia
his mother. Steve, was one OF our best
baseball players few years ago and
has not vet lost the art. lie is doing
some rafting good playing this season
round Washington and is member of
the Lakeland Club near that city, fire.
quently doing effective work in the
pitchers box. lie has been urged to
join the Virginia Baseball League but
has not vet decided to give up mercan-
tile pursuits for the diamond.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Senator Smiths New Fence.

One OF the greatest improvements to
private property made in this town for
Il long while will be the handsome iron
fence which Senator John Walter Smith
and Mr. \ ID. Irwin will commence
putting up in front of their residences
on Monday. In all there will he about
500 feet Of it, Senator Smith will
have automatic gates ut the driveways
To his house. rs horse and carriage
advances up To the gate it will automat-
ically swing open and rs the vehicle
passes through will automatically close
itself.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Water Works Coming.

Although but little has been said of
late about the question of Waterworks
in our town we are glad TO state that
the Mayor and City Council have been
considering the matter and are work
ing on plans and specifications which
will result in plenty of water for Snow
Hill, and that to, in the near future
On Thursday last gentleman from
Philadelphia was here, and made a
thorough investigation into the matter
Of where To put the nd-pipe and how
to run the pipes therefrom to reach all
parts of the town. We are advised
that work will he commenced at an
early day and pushed as rapidly as
possible. About three months will be
required in which to complete the job
Therefore it is safe 10 predict full
supply Of water by the last Of October
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Eastern shore Railroad Man
Killed.

Joseph Davis, aged eighteen years,
who is employed by the Baltimore
and Eastern Shore Railroad Company
died Sunday night at the Maryland
University Hospital from shock.
While coupling ears near Claiborne,
Talbot county, last Friday his left
arm was caught between the bumpers
and crushed. Owing to the delay in
getting The injured man to Baltimore
ior treatment, his whole system col
lapsed. The arm was amputated.
Daviss home is near Salisbury, Nd.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
DIR. Robins at Home.

DIR. William l.. Robins. formerly
of this county, who is now successfully
engaged in the practice OF his profess.
ion in Washington, ID. c. came home
on short visit last Saturday. We
are glad to learn that our friend is doing
well and wish him continued success.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Mrs T. JIong and l;,,le d,,oh.

Mrs. T.. j. Long and little daugh-
ter. of Philadelphia. are guests of Mrs.
Longs father. Stephen +. Mason, Esq.
We are sorry 10 report the serious
illness OF Mr.. Charles Collins, at his
home on Washington street. Mr. Col
lins is getting along in years and has
been very feeble for several months.
Father Mickle has had the fence
inclosing the Catholic Church in Snow
Hill taken down. Ii was getting in Il
dilapilated condition and lis removal
greatly improves the appearance of the
property.
Misses Mamie and Lizzie Purnell
after very pleasant visit 10 friends
and relatives here returned home last
Thursday accompanied hy Miss Eloise
Purnell, who will spend week with
them AT their tlueponco home.
There will he festival at IIol-
lands Church next "Wednesday for the
benefit Of the church. Ice cream. cake.
lemonade and pretty girls will abound.
Everybody is invited To help the good
cause along by their presence
i have for sale, cheap because |
have no use for the same, pair of
fine oxen, pair of mules. horse. |
cart and Il wagon. II you want bar
gain call on or write - Robert j. Don
ovan, at the Il. H. station, Snow Hill.
Until further notice | may he
found at nv office in Snow Hill on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of each week. will he at
Ocean City all other days of each week
during the warm weather. George W.
Purnell.
Prof. John 5. Hill, principal of
Oxford Academy, came home last Sat
urday TO spend the summer vacation
with his parents in this town. He re-
ports very pleasant surroundings in
Talbot and we are glad 10 know he
has Il good school.
The ladies Of All Hallows' Z. +.
Church held a lawn party on the beau
tiful grounds of o. ID. Collins last
Wednesday evening. We are informed
that the amount realized from the sale
OF cream and cake was quite satisfactory,
considering the short notice given.
Mr.. William +. Wales, of Sails
bury. has been here this week doing
some carpenters work on the Court
House. lie returns to Salisbury to-day
where he is completing a handsome
cottage for +. {. Todd, Esq. Mr..
Wales is the designer and builder OF it.
Services in All HaIlows Church
tomorrow as usual. Early Celebra-
ton of Holy Communion at $50 a. IN.
Morning Prayer and Sermon 1890 Il.
M. Sunday School at , p. m. Even
ing Service s p. M. Subject of Ser
mon lessons for the times, from the
life of Pharaoh
Died, Oh Wednesday July 4th, at
the residence of her parents Glenn Evans
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Evans of POcomoke City, aged six
months. The remains of the little one
were entered in the Episcopal church
yard at st. Stephens on Thursday
afternoon last. Rev. Mr.. Beacliam
officiating.
For excursions for Sunday Schools,
churches or private parties to POGO
moke Sound the gasoline boat Nv. \.
Winant' has superior facilities. No dust
from coal: large deck room covered by
awning, and the low price she can be
chartered for makes her desirable.
Inquire Of Captain II. \. Dekay, Po-
comoke City, Md. (2t.)
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
EN-(iOVcrnOr Jackson Takes AN
Appeal.

Ex-Governor jackson and his
brother, Wilbur +. jackson. have
taken an appeal in the ease recently
decided in favor of Miss Sallie Jack
son. daughter of X. Watson jackson.
deceased. The appellants claim that
their brothers marriage with the
mother OF Miss jackson was irre.u
lar, and that they had right to ai
minister on the estate. which was val
ucd ut 500, 600.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
ENShcriT ShOckls.y'S Horse Runs
Away i'm Salisbury.

The Salisbury Ners says: \ run
away horse created quite a disturbance
on the streets Monday night. The
animal belonged to ex-Sherifi [ riah
Shocklcy of Worcester, and started on
its wild race down Camden street.
The first mishap was the the throwing
down of Mr. Purnell Fooks who was
trying to hold the animal The horse
next struck Il horse ON Camden street.
throwing its rider headlong into the
gutter, after which it tore up Main
street at rapid run. After turning
several corners in Ncwtown it returned
down Division street and out over the
mill to the Snow Hill road where il
was captured and returned To town.
The surprising part of the whole affair
was that no one was badly hurt and
little damage done 10 the horse or car
riage. While the horse was running
up Division street two colored girls
were crossing rolling baby carriages. and
becoming frightened they left the little
ones in the street and made for cover
The horse turned out before reaching
the babies and no damage was done.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
\ Days Outing.

y party oi young people left here
Wednesday morning Tor Il day outing.
They drove to Box Iron where they
boarded Il fast sailing can@. Captained
by George W. rruiit, and set sail for
SCOTS which was reached after pleas
ant sail across the bay. They spent
the day on the beach and returned at
night sunburned and almost cx-
hausted, but not without enioving 4
pleasant dav.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Oscar I'rccny Divorced.

Mrs. Freeney has been granted Il
divorce from her husband, j. Oscar
Freeny School Examiner of Wicomico
County. Mrs. Freeny will he made
the custodian Of the children by decree
of the court and be allowed alimonv
for their support and her own
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Dividends Declared.

The Pocomoke City National Bank
recently declared Il semi-annual divi-
dend of ) per cent. clear OF state and
county taxes, on its capital stock.
The First National Bank of Snow
Hill has declared semi-annual divi-
dend OF four per cent. on its capital
stock, clear of state and county taxes.
The above are both good showings
for our National Banks and Indicate
they are well directed.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Died Oi' Heart Disease.

George :. Collins. aged 50 years. Il
farmer who resided near SMYRNA, died
suddenly Saturday. He and his son
had been engaged in loading wagon
with hay and while they were driving
to the farm. about mile distant, the
father laid down on the hay. When he
arrived home the son discovered that
bis father was dead. Mr.. Collins
death resulted from heart disease. az
gravated by the hot weather. His wife
and several children survive him.
Democratic messenger., 1894-07-14
Auction Sale.

Market and Washington Sts., Snow
Hill. Large stock of goods to be sold
at once to the highest bidder without
reserve. Consisting Of watches, clocks,
jewelry, silver-plated ware, Bronze
ornaments. musical instruments, cutlery,
hardware, notions, dry goods, etc, etc.
Sale every evening ut 80 o'clock.
Saturday afternoon at ) o'clock. Don't
fail 10 attend this sale, both ladies and
gentlemen, If you wish to secure great
bargains. ID. W. Clarke.