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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

1t is not a waste to buy somebody a
bunch of flowers, box Of candy or new
book when It is going to bring smile to
her face and happiness to her heart.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

Put your spare money into a really good
etching. II you do not understand value
in etchings, get some one who does TO help
you In your selection.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

Seryant-lis, sor; Mrs. Jones is in. Whats
yer name, sir? Visitor-Prof. Vandersplinken
heimer. servant Och! Sure yed better &c
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

John" said the hotel cook to the store
room man, hand me that bottle Of cider.
I am going to give them some Madeira
sauce today"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

Ifyou had as many lenses IN each eye rs
The common dragon ny has each Of your
srgans OF sight would be as big as boz
Jar.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
,.... SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW york. NM
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

American Little Girl ito her mamma)-what
IS dead letter, please2 Mamma-One that has
been given to your father TO post.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12

If Abdul Aziz, the young Sultan of Morocco
doesn't keep mighty sharp lookout, his name
will soon be Abdul AZwuZ.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-12
ASTRANGE EELOPENENT
How a Locomotive Engineer
Won His Bride.
A WILD RIDE IN THE NIGHT.

q Rival Lover and Another Engine Were
In Hot Pursuit, but They Were Distanced
by a Clever Ruse-OId Time Railroadinc
In the South.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Public Sales Advertised.

Possibly no better opportunity has
ever been offered persons desirous Of
purchasing homes in Worcester county
than at present. We call attention tn
the following public real estate sales
now advertised in these colums.
Clayton j. Purnell. as receiver Of
the Pocomokc independent Club, will
sell at auction in front of Parkers
Hotel in Pocomoke City on Saturday
next, Jan. 9th, certain real estate on
Young street in said Pmomoke City
VIM. Il. X. Selby and Rebecca
Selby, by Wilson & Collins their at
torneys, will offer at auction several
tracts Of land and Ocean City bridge
stock IN front Of the Atlantic Hotel in
Berlin on Saturday next, Jan. 9th. A
rare chance will be offered at this sale
To buy large or small farms as desired.
George w. Purnell, Esq, trustee
will sell to day in front of the Atlantic
Hotel in Berlin. lot in the town of
Whaleyville.
A. p. Barnes. trustee. will sell next
Saturday, Jan. 9th, in front of the
Hotel In Girdletree, valuable house
and lot IN said town near the depot
adjoining the NJ. 7. Church lot. VIM.
+. johnson, is the attorney.
George $. Richardson, trustee, will
sell in front of the Court House gate On
Tuesday. Feb. 9th, valuable tract Of
land adjoining the depot lot in this
town which is divided in two tracts.
one having neat new two story dwell
ing and is well set in pine timber.
Clayton J. Purnell, trustee, will sell
as an entirety the merchandise and
store fixtures Of q. Marioh Dryden at
public sale dn Tuesday. Jan. 3Oth, at
the Court House gate in this town.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Disston Owns a Small State

In January 1881 contract was
entered into between the State Of
Florida aud Hamilton Disston, of Phil
adelphia. president Of the Atlantic and
Gulf Coast Canal and Okecchobcc
Land Company by which the latter
undertook to reclaim vast swamp
district in the vicinity of Lakes Kissi-
mee and Okeechobee
The work undertaken has bcen sue
cesstullv completed after nearly twelve
years labor and great expenditure Of
money, durin. which no less than
eighty miles Of canal and waterway
have been cxcavate'l aud Il continuous
waterway of three hundred and fifty
miles opened mp from kissimee City To
the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr.. Disston's contract having been
fulfilled. his bond for its performance
has recently been released and title TO
this enormous tract of land passes to
him. BY il he becomes posseSsor Of
3,l25 square miles of land, which is
an area Of 1000 square miles larger
than the State Of Delaware. The tract
is in the very heart of the semi tropical
region Of Florida and now that il has
been reclaimed from overflow gives
Mr.. Disston very nice little truck
patch of some 1000. 900 acres.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Epworth League.

At a business meeting of Wesley
Chapter Epworth League of Whatcoat
NJ. Z. Church, Friday evening, January
18th. the following officers were elected
for the present year:
President-W. A. McAllen.
lst Vice President-Rev. Ralph I.
Coursey.
ID Vice President Miss Lillian
Clayville.
III Vice President-Miss Prisrie
Cottinghani.
4th Vice President Miss Flora
Vincent.
Secretary-Charles w. Corldry.
Treasurer-E. &. Conner.
There will he a public installment
Of officers on Sunday evening and also
reception Of new members at the same
time.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
CAMPBELL.

Mrs. Lille Lacey, of Wilmington,
is making an extended visit to her
parents.
Mr.. 4. b. Truitt and bride. visited
the latters parents Sunday.
Miss Lille Godfrey has returned
home from visit to her sister in Will
mington.
Miss Hannah Murray is visiting her
uncle near Snow Hill.
Messrs. q. w. Bunting and w. 5.
Godfrey are down to Ocean City ON a
cunning expedition.
Mr.. Curtis Evans and wife visited
their daughter here last week.
We think from the smiling faces of
some of our fair damsels. the gypseys
told them Of a prosperous and happy
future.
Onr school is in very god condi-
ton, and all seem pleased with our
new school marin.
Rev. MIR. Galloway preached very
eloquent sermon here Sunday.
Miss Ella Campbell has been visiting
her sister near Georgetown.
Mrs. Mary Walston we are glad TO
report, is improving under the skilliul
treatment of DIR. Il. Collins.
Mrs. Nancy Latchum died at her
home here after very long illness ot
those dreaded diseases, consumption
and Lropy. She was a member of the
VI. T.. Church South. and died trusting
i'm Jesus. She leaves husband and six
children 10 mourn their loss. Her
remains were inferred in the family
burying ground ut Bishopville.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
A NAIL in HER BRAIN.
Kansas Furnishes What Is Said
to Be the Most Remarkable
Case on Record.

For six weeks Mrs. Frank Roadson
of Abilene, lived with a sixpenny
nail in her skull. Remarkable as this
story may seem, it is nevertheless true,
and Mrs. Roadson. who is in her fifiy-
ninth year. will recover from this
terrible ordeal.
About eight weeks ago a physician
was called to see her, she being appar-
emily suffering from paralysis or some
kindred trouble. One side seemed
dcadened. and no amount of will
power on her part could cause normal
action. Electric batteries were applied
repeatedly, and efforts were made to
induce the paralyzed nerves to act
once more. but with little avail. until
the physician. thinking perhaps better
results might be attained, ordered her
thick hair cut off.
She objected, but it was done. and
on examination a sore spot was discov-
cred with the head Of nail imbcdded
therein upon the very crown of her
head. An operation was performed,
and to the surprise of the physicians
present a six penny nail : inches long
was removed. II bad penetrated
straight into the brain lis full length,
and an abcess had formed upon the
brain because Of lis presence there.
Two days later another operation was
performed, the abcess was removed,
and the patient is getting along well,
apparently about TO regain full control
of her muscles
The most remarkable part Of this
strange story was the discovery of the
cause of its being there. At first she
stoutly denied any knowledge Of j,
being there. hut At last admitted that
she had herself driven the nail int,
her skull, pounding it down with a
stone. tor the express purpose of end
ing her life. Physicians say this is th,
most remarkable case on record
Topeka !Specioi 10 81 Loui.. Rep"bHc
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
GIRDLETREE.

Miss Lizzie Richardson. of Snow
Hill. was the guest OF Miss Bessie
Rowley last Sunday.
Sick list-Mr. james Riley, Mrs.
Jennie Scarborough. Mrs. Caleb Wat
son and Mrs Morris Sturgis.
Mr.. Peter Scarborough would m
very much pleased if the thief who
stole his jar cf pickles would return
thchi.
Mrs. George Pruitt died at her home
near Girdletree last Friday night of
pneumonia. Her remains were taken to
Snow Hill and inferred in the Baptist
Church yard She leaves husband
and eight children To mourn their loss.
Mrs. Scarborough Il Jones millinery
store was broken into last Saturday
night and about $500 worth Of per-
fumeries were taken out and all of the
money that was left in tine drawer.
Some of the bottles Of perfumery have
been found, hut who the thieves are
they have been unable to find out.
Your correspondent from this place
in last weeks issue stated that they
did not know what was to he done with
the proceeds of the entertainment held
in Girdletree in Christmas, as it bad
been refused by the church officials
We beg leave to correct. it has not
been refused by the church officials for
the simple reason, it has never been
offered To them. Now as to what Use
the proceeds shall be applied, we are
undecided whether TO buy an electric
light plant, pave the streets. furnish
the town with water works or build Il
town hall
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
POCOMOKE.

G.. III. Barnes, of near Princess
Anne, was in town Monday.
NJ. Ii. Pope made business trip to
Keller, Va, this week.
W. Il. Hancock has arrived home
from trip to Shadeland, Pa.
J. w. Colona. OF Tasley. Va, was
in town on Tuesday of this week.
Extra meetings will begin in Salem
NJ. +. Church Sunday. January 2Sth.
Mr.. james F. Birmingham left ON
Monday for Philadelphia where he
will remain week or more.
Miss Mary Grande, of New Church,
Va, has returned home from an
extended trip to Marietta, Pa.
Revival services have been in pro-
gress at the NJ. =. and Presbyterian
Churches Of this place for the past
week
The Improved Order of Red Men
are preparing to give an entertainment
in Wilkinson's Hall sometime during
February.
Miss Lille Evans, of Cashville, Va,
who has been the guest II Miss Ella
King for the past week, returned home
on Monday.
Messrs. Edward Schooltield. John
Ennis and Frank Jones arrived home
to-day from trip to Philadelphia and
New York.
Mrs. Henry Barnes who has been
visiting relatives here for the past week
returned to her home in Kings Creek,
Nd, on Monday.
Mrs Carrie l.. Covington, of Wash
ington, ID. G., is expected to arrive on
steamer Pocomoke to-day TO spend
several months here with her sister.
Mrs. John S. Tull
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Court Proceedings.

The January term Of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County convened
in McAllen's Hall on Monday, Judges
Holland and Lloyd on the bench Our
new sheriff was present and being
thoroughly acquainted with his duties
performed them without a hitch. On
Monday the Court was occupied with
calling over the dockets and other
routine business. There were on the
docket 30 appearances, II appeals, %
petitions, 52 trials, one reference, Is
criminal appearances and Ii criminal
continuances.
The only matter of Importance
which occupied the court Tuesday was
the attachment case Of William I.
Dickerson, trustee, under deed cf
trust from Daniel A. Massey VS.. Laura
J. Hodkins and Edward Reade Hodg-
kins, her husband. In which motion
to squash the writs had been filed ly
Clayton J. Purnell, who appeared TOR
the defendants. The court granted the
motion on the ground that as voucher
for his authority either the original or
a certified copy of the deed Of trust
should have been produced to the
Justice of the peace by the trustee
accompanying his affidavit that the
claim was denied. Other reasons were
given IN the motion to quash. but the
court did not pass on them all because
the non-production Of the authority of
the trustee to claim the attachment
was held to he sufficient cause. The
case had been held sub curia since the
October term. Judge Lloyd gave the
order to quash. An appeal from the
decision of the court may I've taken.
Court adjourned till the third Mon
day in May
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
SNOW HILL.
AT THE
WHITE x 'FRONT.'
Drug Store,
BERLIN, Nd,
DR.. s. X. Marshall

PROPRIETOR,

Can be found Pure Drugs Re
medies for Neuralgia, Head
ache, Coughs, Colds, Grip,
Rheumatism, ,WoombDiseases.
Dieases of Children, etc.
Artists Materials, Paints,
Oils. Water Colors, Canvas,
Brushes, etc. White. Black,
Blue and other Enamels for
Bric-a-Brac. Writing Tablets,
Box Paper, Lamps, Chimneys
and Fixtures, Wall Paper. Coal
Oil Merchants supplied with
Drugs and Oil at wholesale
prices.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
BERLIN.

Mr. Ball and wife are the guests of
Mrs. Louis Dilworth.
The band of gypsies who were camp
ed near town lett last Monday.
Miss Rydie Showell has returned
from visiting friends in Annapolis.
Mr.. Barney Hayman and family
are visiting relatives in Kingston and
Fairmount.
Mrs. Alden Davis has returned home
after very pleasant visit 10 friends in
Marion.
The grip is an unwelcome visitor
among lis again, as there are several
cases III town.
Mrs. Daisy Swift is.the welcome
visitor at the home of her brother, Mr.
c. b. Taylor.
Mrs. Calhoun. Of Georgetown. is
spending few days here with her son,
Mr.. L. Calhoun.
Miss Julia Newton returned to
school in Frederick last week, after Il
pleasant vacation.
Mr.. Hall and Miss Maggie Gibbs
were married at the NJ. +. parsonage
last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Turner, 0f Baltimore, made his
daughter visit last week and took lis
son home with him.
Miss Lizzie Davis. who has been
quite i'll with Ia grippe, is, we are glad
to say, much better.
Miss Minnie Bozman, after a pleas
ant visit in Berlin, returned to her
home in Baltimore last week.
We are glad Miss Lizzie Franklin
is able TO teach again. She has been
very sick with la grippe.
DIR. james Dirickson and wife went
up to the city Of Brotherly Love last
Tuesday afternoon on a visit.
Mr.. Charles Massey and Miss Alice
Givens were married last Wednesday
evening by Mr.. McFarlan Of the NJ.
+. Church.
The Guild met at the home of Miss
Addie Henry Friday evening, and
with music and charades the time pass
ed very pleasantly.
The protracted meetings which have
been in progress at the NJ. +. Church
since the first Of the month, are so far
unsuccessful We hope soon many may
see tn error Of their ways and come to
Him.
Rev. Mr.. Walker Of the Presbyter-
lan Church. has been holding series
Of meetings for the past two weeks.
Thert have liten eleven tu rise and
own Christ and are willing 10 serve
Him. May many yet come.
Mr.. Robert Parsons, Of the firm OF
Harrison II Parsons Of this town, and
Miss Nellie Greentree were married on
Wednesday evening by Rev. Charles
4. Walker. Miss Greentrees mother
and father were present at the wedding,
which was a quiet one. We extend
congratulations To this popular young
couple aud wish them long and
happy married life.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Wedding and Birthday
PRESENTS
At VINCENT'S.

II Won are lookin. for nice. handsome.
Present and have not vet made nj y"ur
mind what to give. please look over this
list. and in doing 81, remember that my
prices arc always low.
PLATE NAPKIN RINGS
SOLID SILVER NAPKIN RINGS,
SILVER BUTTER KNIVES
SILVER BUTTER DISHES
PICKLE CASTORS
PLATED TEA SPOONS
SOLID SILVER SPOONS
PLATED TABLE SPOONS
PLATED TABLE FORKS
SOUP AND GRAVY LADELS
GOLD SET FINGER RINGS
1sK SOLID GOLD RINGS
GOLD AND SILVER THlMBLES
STRIKING CLOCKS
GENrLEMEN'S SCARF PINS
SILVER WATCHES
FINE SOLID GOLD WATCHES
BRACELETS
BREAST PINS
WATCH CHAINS
CHARMS
MUSICAL INSTRU MENTS
&C, &C, sc.
Give me call and will endeayor To- give
Won satisfaction. Respectfully.
!. w. VINCENT.
Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20

The Chestertown Transcript has
been investigating the stock and poul-
try inirests of Kent county during the
past year The live stock shipped
amounted to between Sl25.00O and
$3.50. 900 worth. There was shipped
from three points in the county slO3.-
800 pounds of poultry. which is
probably about one fifth oi the poultry
sold in the county, which at an aver
age of ten cents per pound would he
s5l.7jO. This added to the live stock
product would show about 5000. 900.
This certainly shows that the farmers
of that county are in a fair way to
make farming pay.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Notice to Stockholders.

A meeting of the stockholders OF the
Snow Hill Electric Light & Power
Company will be held at the company's
Office in Snow Hill. Md, on Thursday
February lst at 10 o'clock =. IN. for
the purpose OF electing directors of the
company. THOMAS NJ. PrRNELr,
Secretary.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Peninsula Horticultural Society's
Doings.

Worcester County was represented
at the annual meeting of the Peninsula
Horticultural Society held in Dover
last week. by Messrs. Charles NJ
Peters and Orlando Harrison. Mr.
Peters made an address before the
society on Nomenclature and Mr.
Harrison was elected one Of the Vice
Presidents. President Ridgely read an
able paper on peach culture in which
he said that peach culture on our Pen
insula would soon be thing of the
past. The question then presented it.
self as To what crop was to take the
rlace of peaches. Neither pears or
apples would do and about the most
certain products were wheat and corn.
He said: Notwithstanding the disccut-
aging outlook regarding the cultivation
of wheat in all parts Of our land. ii
seenis almost necessary that this pro-
duct should continue to fill I'm import
ant place in the work Uf rotation that
has 50 long been essential for successful
farming How are we to get along
without the straw, which contributes
so much to the comfort Of our animals
and to the required fertility of our
firms?
The slime conclusion must lie
reached for our other great staple, corn,
the noblest plant that God eter give
to liian. As food for man and beast,
how can il I've dispensed with? And
yet, with the present ruinously low
prices, are either one of these important
staples worth growing? When farmer
hauls 100 bushels of wheat and 100
bushels Of corn to market and cannot
get 500 for both together-as has
been the case with many an honest
farmer during the present year-it
seems almost time to call a halt in
growing both of these cereals.
"Thc question is of Importance to a
large portion of this Peninsula, and |
do not know of any body more compe-
tent to solve this great proplcm Gf it
can he solvedl than this. one now in
session before me. We know that our
farms are rapidly depreciating in
value. The tendency to rural population
is very noticeable i'll this country. The
census of 1890 shows an actual
decrease in the population of i55 coun-
lies. chiefly in New England, New
York. Ohio and several other States,
and many farms in these States have
been abandoned
INDUCEMENTS OF THE DAIRY.
The dairy throws out many induce
mentS. II II few acres of the corn field
he planted in tomatoes, an acre or two
in Strawberries ar other small fruits, u
portion of the wheat field in sweet
potatoes. ar asparagus, or cabbage, or
other kinds of vegetables. the trouble
would soon bc removed Some large
farmers in Ohio and New York raise
as many IA 1000 bushels of potatoes
II we raised more hogs to consume our
crop Of corn the market would I've
relieved Ia that extent But il we plant
corn and SOW wheat wherever II peach
orchard is taken out, We only add that
much more To our ALREADY overstockc,l
market. Europe is practically the only
market we can have Tor our wheat
, and she grows l,2O0 00O. 900 bushel.
herself. more than half the world
crop and thrice that of all America
The receipts of European countries
requiring our corn do not make sun
half rs large as the proluct of Illinois
or Iowa
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Gained z3 Pounds, and Feels
Like a New Man.

DIR. J. a. DEANE. CATsKILL. when |
begnn taking your Pills was all run down:
I could scarcely retain any fo"d ON my
stomach, and my sleep was very Irregular
and uncertain. Since began taking your
Dyspepsia Pills. some six weeks ago, have
been able TO eat anything and retain it;
sleep well, have gained twenty three pounds
in weight. and feel like new man all over.
JOHN SAYLOR, Police Officer,
Hagerstown, Md.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20
Worth Five Times the Price.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Is |

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is 1898.
McsSrs. PmncH Il Vincent: enclose
Sl.00 for THE DEMOCRATIC MEssEN-
GER for the year 1894. Ii is Il good
paper and worth five times the amount
OF subscription. Yours truly.
II. FAsSiIT.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20

Persons who believe in luck and
signs will doubtless agree that it is un-
lucky to he struck by lighting on
Monday. or take hold Of a circular
saw in motion on Tuesday or tumble
down stairs with coal scuttle on
Wednesday, or I've hit by cable car
ON Thursday. or fall overheard on
Friday, or marry on Saturday Il girl
who swings ten-pound dumb-bclls, or he
one of thirteen at diuner on Sunday.
when there is food for only ten
Smyrna Times
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20

Joseph Muir, Of Fairmount, lately
made II shipment Of ierrapin 10 Lon
don, England Old Somerset Is becom-
ing famo US on account Of her salt
water products The goods were ship
ped TO Ambassador Thomas r. Bayard
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20

Mr.. Charles Wales, of Salisbury.
is here on visit to his cousin, Robert
\. Todd.
Democratic messenger., 1894-01-20

For constipation and headache, use DIR
Piercc'> Pellets.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-01-25
Dick Coates returned Sunday from
a long STAY in Missouri.

Dick Coates returned Sunday from
a long stay in Missouri.
The spring term Of court for Wash
ington county will open on May "a.
Born, near Weiser, on Sunday,
21, to the wife Of Hyrum Smith, a
daughter.
|. f. Smith has been confined to
his bed for week past with severe
attack of Ia grippe.
The Assessor of Logan county
collected for the year just passed,
457,192 81 in taxes.
John JENNIE is working in the
Auditors office during the illness of
Frank Smith.
Good winter apples in any quantity
always taken in payment for work
at the Peoples Blacksmith shop \
Those attending the masquerade
ball on the 14th, will find good room
up stairs for their accommodation in
changing costumes, etc.
Mrs M. McGregor left Monday in
company with Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm
Mclean for San Francisco, where
they will spend the balance of the
winter.
G. G. Miller, formerly railroad
agent at this place, and Miss Or,
Hopper, late of Weiser, were married
at lrvington, Illinois, on the It'll
instant.
Mr.. Hannah informs us that thu
main cause for not making an Idaho
exhibit at the Mid Winter Fair wa
because 5000 was demanded for tn
necessary space.
Next week will appear the frs
installment of a series of article
containing an old timers recollection