Democratic messenger., 1894-06-30

There is a large number Of eases
of dysentery reported in and around
Snow HILL Many of them are proba-
bly, due to overdraughts OF ice water on
hot days Leading physicians the
world over agree that ice water is
unhealthy if taken in too large quanti-
ties. therefore drink a little ut one time.
The annual readiustment OF
Presidential post-office salaries made
by the First Assistant Postmaster-Gen-
eral has been completed. The changes
take effect july lst, and Postmaster
Mock will hereafter receive $1,000 per
annum. Snow Hill being one OF the Of
fices the salary of which was increas-
ed.
The members of Company l.. who
failed To accompany the Guards on
their trip to Frostburg left here Tues
day and went in camp with the others
on Wednesday. Members of the Com
pany who have been heard from report Il
pleasant time. and do not appear the
least alarmed about the situation nj
Frostburg.
Mr.. Louis &. Bphm arrived home
from st. Johns College on Saturday.
lie brings with him certificate OF
merit from President Fell. Only six
such certificates were issued, and il
speaks well for Louis, that although he
is freshman" he should he one of
the six students to he thus honored.
We are glad of it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion L. Hargis
have our deepest sympathy in the loss
of their little six-months old boy. John.
whose illness at Ocean City was reported
last week. The little fellow was taken
with a severe attack of Dysentery from
which he died, Notwithstanding all was
done that could he by loving parents
and the best medical skill.
The dedicatory services of the new
VI. =. Church at Box Iron were well
attended last Sunday, s235.00 in cash
was raised. which amount, together
with what is expected from the sale OF
church property at Cool Spring and
other moneys will be sufficient
To relieve the new church from debt.
The services ON Sunday were interest
ing and appreciated.
Mr.. Eugene Rowley's new steam
thresher, Eureka" passed through
town Wednesday morning attracting
considerable attention, especially among
the small boys, about twenty of whom
followed the machine across the river.
Mr.. Rowley was on his way to the
wheat field OF Mr.. Charles w. Clay
vile where he commenced to thresl
wheat the same day.
Senator John Walter Smith has
rented the Myers Cottage at Ocean
City and with his family will occupy
il this summer. Senator Smith also
purchased a pair of beautiful grey
horses from Mr.. Samuel Twilley OF
Pocomoke City this week. They are
valuable animals and in addition to
their handsome appearance can 20 un-
der three minutes.
Hon. William 5. Wilson and fani-
ly are now occupying their handsome
cottage at Ocean City. a few months
since Mr.. Wilson was reelected Mavor
of Ocean City and his duties as such
require him TO spend most Of the summer
at that delightful resort. He has
probably done more than any other
man TO assist in building up the place.
Strangers always find the Mayor an
accommodating official
Rev. Ralph +. Coursey, OF Snow
Hill officiated at the wedding of his
sister Miss Emma Laura Coursey, Ia
Thomas A. Mallalieu. in Centreville
on Tuesday. The wedding was solemn.
lied in Centreville Nj. +. Church.
Mr. Mallalieu is foreman Of the Record
newspaper Of Centreville, and a highly
respected young man. The newly
married couple went north on their
wedding tour.
-Pocomoke City will celebrate the
glorious 4th next Wednesday ON q
grand scale. There will he big game
OF ball between the Pocomoke City and
Berlin clubs, parade of Fire Com
panies, masquerade bicycle parade
which it is estimated will be partici
patel in by several hundred wheelmen
an immense torch light procession al
night, fireworks, etc. No politics in it,
but grand and glorious celebration Of
our nations independence.
The Prohibitionists will hold q
grand Fourth OF July celebration on
Burroughs Lawn next Wednesday
Hon. Lloyd Thomas and other emi
nent speakers will be present and al
dress those who attend. Everybody is
invited to witness the balloon ascension
in the afternoon and the fireworks at
night. Mr.. and Mrs. Beveridge who
have a national reputation as singer.
will furnish music for the occasion.
The time has arrived when oul
people delight in spending the day or an
afternoon and evening at Public Land
ing our popular local resort. The only
improvement Of note that has beer
made is the erection Of large bower
by and through the efforts Of Mr.. Thos
Herman. This should he appreciated
and those who have not already con
tributed should do so as we understand
there is still shortage of several dol
lars which is due Mr.. Herman.
-Sallie Reignor, aged years, oi
Delmar, accompanied by a sister tive