Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-02-16

-Messrs. Wilson Il Collins are now
nicely fitted up in their new office in
the Court House.
Mr.. I. NJ Rayne, Jr. and Miss
Lannie Collins, Of Bishopville. were
married on tie Both ult.
DR.. Bennum, of Girdletree, faced
the bitter cold weather OF last Saturday
and came up from Girdletree in his
sleigh.
The Board Of School Commission
ers was in session on Tuesday. Messrs.
Hudson, McMaster and Taylor were
present.
William : Wilson. Esq, was
snow-bound in Baltimore several DAYS
this week. He returned home on We'd
nesday.
Mr. W. ;. Nelson fell down on
the pavement in front of the NJ. +.
Church last Sunday and badly bruised
his head.
Mr. Luther Mckee shot himself
in the hand while cleaning his pistol at
his home in Wilmington, Delaware,
one day this week.
For the benefit of many persons
who desire to know the extent of the
storm, we have devoted much space to
giving details OF it.
Pure blood is absolutely necessary
in order to enjoy perfect health Hoods
Sarsaparilla puriiies the blood and
strengthens the system
DR.. Edward w. Marshall slipped
On an icy pavement in Baltimore
Tuesday and broke his left leg just
above the ankle Joint.
The NJ. f Church of Chincotea-
que, Va, has recently purchased
nice parsonage and the people are fur
nishing it for the pastor.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Snow Hill W. c. T. L. will he
held in McAllen's Hall, Tuesday,
February 18th, at three p. m.
The steamer Pocomoke is still
frozen up at Crisfeld. Captain Howard
returned 10 Snow Hill on Wednesday
and will remain for few days.
On account Of the close confine
ment OF tbe position and as his health
is not very strong, Rev VIM. l.. 2.
Bowen has resigned the office of Post
master at Newark.
Miss Nora Dryden went to Berlin
Oh Thursday Of last weel, and was
caught in the blockade away from
home. She had a good time, never
theless and returned home THURSDAY.
Look out for counterfeit silver
dollar. The Treasury Department re-
ports that one IS being extensively cir.
culated which is 50 well made that it
requires an expert to detect it is spur
ious.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage on the ?0th inst, of VIM. III
Jones, colored, of this town, TO Miss
Florence Irving of Baltimore The
ceremony will be performed in Balti-
more.
We have been obliged 10 postpone
the dedication Of the church at Good
Will | will preach at Klei Grange
Sunday at 1890 a. m, Good VIII at
3 p m, aud Girdletree 7.30 p. m. +.
+. Tabler, Pastor
Snow Hill is without coal, but we
are informed that The Snow Hill Coal
& Ice Co, had placed an order before
the blizzard and We may expect
number of ear loads down as soon as
freight trains get 10 running
As shall b. ont Of town for sev.
eral days next week. will ask those
having bushes, with me ia Fire lnsur.
ance or Equitable Building ~ Loan, to
call at nv office before Monday exc
ming. 18th inst. Chas. :. Richardson.
Rev. J. H. Campbell, OF Newark,
is suffering with sore throat, the result
of over-work in his revival meetings at
Ironshire and Wesley, which we're
successful. lie expects to begin a
revival meeting in Newark as soon as
he is able Wilmington Conference
HeguH.
Dat groun' hog no good. kase
look at de big Snow an win an de
pumps all frozed up. Groun' hog got
no sense no way! Don't know much's
Lev Ayrey. Neva' 'blieve in groun
hog no mo. This is the brief soliloquy
Of crazy Ned Sturgis.
We are prepared to furnish all
who intend to participate in the parade
on washington's Birthday, with false
faces and flags at low prices, aud per
sons from the country and others will
find our store well supplied with fresh
bread. cakes and pies. Il. J. McAllen
& Bro.