Democratic messenger., 1894-12-22
Al the third quarterly conference


invite the Wilmington Annual Confer
ence to hold its sessions of 1896 at
Dover This will he Lay Confer
ence and will be much larger than the
coming session which will convene in
Smyrna
Mrs. Agnes Davidson, of Milford,
Del. obtained Il divorce from her hus-
band, Charles w. Davidson, about two
years ago on the ground of cruelty.
Receatly they have been thrown much
together, and finally declded to renew
their matrimonial relations. They were
married on Tuesday evening at the
residence OF the bride, by Rev. ii. l..
Bunstein, and are now enjoying their
second honeymoon.
MIR. 7. X. Clark, who has been
the general agent for the Eastern Shore
Steamboat Company for the past twenty
seven years, has resigned that position
and has accepted the office of cashier
and assistant to Vice-President Bond.
of the Baltimore. Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railway Company. Mr. Clark
is widely known to the people of Mary
land and Virginia and has many friends
among the steamboat people.
The Improved Order of Red Men
of Selbvville. Del will present at Nc
Aliens Hall, Wednesday, Dec 26. the
soul stirring drama. The Heroic Dutch.
man Of 716, and the popular farce. "Well
Fixed for Rainy Day" As amateurs,
this dramatic company is said TO have
no superior. Make no other engage
ment for Wednesday night in Christ
mas, and treat yourself to Il ticket to
this entertainment. Tickets for sale at
DIR. Benson's Drug Store.
Charles ii. Councill, one of POGO
moke's leading citizens, died suddenly
Tuesday morning. No one supposed
that his condition was dangerous, though
he had been confined to his house tor
over three months, suffering from gen
eral debility. He was 90 years old
Mr.. Councill, was born in Northamp-
ton county, Va, and graduated from
Richmond College, Richmond, Va
Two sons survive him, NJ. 5. Councill,
of University of Maryland, Baltimore,
and Charles =. Councill, of Pocomoke
Mr.. J. 7. Baker of Chincoteague,
Va, the ID. ID. G. NJ, of the |. Of +.
for the lodges of the Eastern Shore of
Virginia and one OF the best of Odd
Fellows intends visiting the lodges of
his district next month for the purpose
of installing the officers and exempli-
fying the secret work OF the Order,
and has extended very cordial invi-
tation to the Rev. James X. Campbell
a. NJ of Newark TO accompany him
on his official trip and deliver for the
good of the Order before these lodges
and the public his famous written
"Lectme on odd Fellowship" and
which, it is hoped, he will accept.
Somerset County has now Jus
tice of the Peace who is probably more
learned in the law than any other in
the State of Maryland-Hon. John w.
Crisfeld. Mr.. Cristield was appointed
last week TO fiji vacancy caused by
the resignation OF Justice McMaster of
Princess Anne He is getting along
in years and probably does not feel
strong enough TO contend with Court
cases, but not wishing to sever his con-
nection with the claw" he has accepted
the Office. Mr.. Cristield is a lawyer of
almost national reputation and We
as magistrate there will be
few reversals of his judgement by the
Court.
The government commission. ap-
pointed by the President some months
ago TO report upon a route for the con-
Maryland and Delaware
Ship Canal, made its report early last
week to the Secretary Of War. The
report recommends the route Of the
present Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
from Chesapeake City to Delaware
City, solely upon the ground that this
route, in the judgement of the commiss-
ion, will he the most advantageous in
case Of war. The commercial advan.
tages were not considered ut all by the
commission. The Merchants and Man
ufacturers' Association of Baltimore
held a meeting shortly after the report
was made public and unanimously pass
ed resolutions protesting against the re-
port OF the commission.
Possibly every sporting man in
Worcester County knows OF doc
Skaters" resort in Baltimore. Ii was
closed up on Tuesday. He discharged
the walters, dealers and other employees
and shut up the famous old place,
where for long period of years faro,
roulette, poker and other games OF
chance and skill have hourished in
rich and luxurious surroundings and
thousands upon thousands OF dollars
have changed hands. For several days
frequent consultations took place be-
tween Slater and certain prominent
Baltimore politicians, and the proprietor
of the last stronghold of the old-time
Baltimore gamblers has worn a sad
and detected look as he walked the
~ roefs .lnrin., tho s,,nnx dave TLa