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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
OCEAN CITY.

The annual visit of the famous
"Camphene Club of Philadelphia to
Congress Hal" Ocean City, came to
a close on Monday when with regrets
that ''play hour" was over-the jolly
party babe farewell aud started home
refreshed by the ocean bathing and
pure air-to resume their responsible
ties and arduous duties of the winter.
The Club numbered more than on
previous occasions being over 100
strong-and with their immense stock
Of fun-'.good spirits" and good ma
tured deviltry, accompanied by full
orchestra, Old Congress Hall was
kept very lively. The bigheartedness of
these "Jig Jodied' men was shown by
their free and generous contributions
to various objects, prominent among
which was the new colored church in
Ocean City and the sufferers by Ber-
lin Fire. Complimentary words were
passed to Jas. u. Powell the proprietor
and to the office staff for careful atten-
ton, etc, and with good wishes for old
Congress Hall, that has entertained
them for so many seasons, their outing
for 80 closed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
HurlOck Bcrgncr.

One Of the preitiest weddings of the
year occurred at Harrisburg. Pa, on
Wednesday of last week. The con.
tracing parties bsing Miss Catherine,
NJ. Bergner, and DIR. W Spry Hur.
lock, both of Harrisburg. The we'd
ding was solemnized at the home of
the bride in the presence of about fifty
invited guests and the nuptual knot
was tied by Rev. Gilbert Paxton of
Zion Lutheran Church, who is the
brides pastor. The bridal couple
attended by little flower girl, enter.
ell the parlor promptly on time and
by the interesting and impressive ritual
of the Lutheran Church were joined
in Holly wedlock. The bride was
atiired in a gown Of white corded silk,
en- train and wore long veil with
orange blossoms. She carried beau
tiiul bouquet of bride roses. Imme-
diately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Hurlock received the congratu-
lations of their MANY friends, after
which they started on a tou. of the
northern cities They were the reel
pients Of a large number of handsome
presents from friends and relatives
Among those from distance who at.
tended the wedding. were Mr.. J. J,
Hurlock and Miss Eugenia Hurlock
father and sister of the groom, ofSnow
Hill, Miss Massey. of Philadelphia,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Abotl of Baltimore
DIR. Hurlock has many friends here
who wish him and his happy bride a
joyful welded life and not the least OF
them is The MESSENGER. We under.
stand they are expected in Snow Hill
next Monday or Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
Resolutions of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopt
ed by Alletta Tribe, 100, Improved
Order Of Red Men. of Girdletree. Nd,
ut their regular council September ID.
1895:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great
Spirit in his intimate wisdoA, to remove from
the hunting grounds of earth our beloved
brother. II. e. Rowlcy. Resolved:
Ist That by the death of brother Row
lev Alletta Tribe loses useful member and
a jealous advocate of the principles OF Free
dom, Friendship aud Charity. The family
OF the deceased mourn the loss OF loving
husband and father and the community in
which he lived misses II respected citizen.
2nd. That although the blow is hcav,
aud we can hardly realize he Is gone. vet we
bow in submission to the Divine will, content
Ia leave our every interest in the hands of
Him who doeth all things we'll.
3rd. That we extend our heartfelt SVm-
pathy to the inmilv of the deceased aud
would counsel them to bear patiently the lot
assigned them until the Great Spirit, who
neither Slumbcrs nor sleeps. shall summon
us all to meet the lowed one in the happy
hunting grounds above.
Ith That the charter of Allcita Tribe lie
drapcd in mourning for the space of one
great sun.
5th. That copy of these resolutions lie
inserted in the Democratic Messenger and
/ Peninsula Press and II copy forwarded the
family of the decreased and spread upon the
minutes "f this Tribe.
". T. a. TOWNSEND,
!. w. REDDEN
Committee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
In MenlOrianl.

On July 18th, after lingering ILL.,
ness OF nine weeks. George III. Trader
died in the full assurance Of blessed
immort ality. He was well-known
citizen of this county and staunch
Democrat. He was rarely known to
say harmful word Of anyone, looking
beyond human imperiections he loved
to seek out and dwell upon what was
good in those he knew. This excellent
characteristic with others made him
many friends who sadly regrets his
demise He lived to be 81 years old.
These were for HIM years Of constant
application and earnest toll Alike in
good weather and bad he WAS ut his
work which he pressed with vigor and
industry. But now he has ceased from
toll, having gone from labor to reward
He was devoted husband, kind,
loving father and was esteemed by all
who knew him. During his illness he
often repeated. the Lords will be done.
not mine" He frequently talked of
ding and was perfectly resigned to
this dread event, but appeared rather
to wish it. fully realizing that to de-
part and he with Christ was far better.
lie will he missed in this community
and so sadly by his wife and children
Grieve not dear loved ones. God will
one day wipe all tears from our eyes
a LOVED ONE.
/ IHONSIIIRE MD
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
R. ]. FIGGS DROWNED.
The Accident Occurred at Mat
tOpOni Ferry.

Robert j. Eggs, of the firm of Duer
q Eggs, hotel proprietors at Stockton.
was drowned Sunday night in the Po-
comoke river. He had crossed the
river at Mattaponi ferry, between Po-
comoke City and Snow Hill, early in
the evening in carriage. telling the
ferryman that he would return that
way about II o'clock. At about y
o'clock the ferryman's wife heard loud
groans and connection from the river
Her husband went out to investigate,
but found only hat, which was recog-
nized as belonging to Mr.. Eggs. float
ing on the water. Monday morning,
upon further investigation. Figg's
horse and buggy were found in the
bottom of the river. the horse lying on
II mud fiat. drowned. Search was then
made for the body of Mr.. Eggs, and
it was found about sunset. An inquest
was held over the remains as they were
found at the Ferry, by Justice of the
Peace w. o. Payne, with the following
jurymen John w. Payton. foreman !;
w. j. benson, Elijah Powell, John ii.
Callahan, T. J. Webb, Charles S.
Hammond, Clarence Taylor, Stephen
X. Peacock. w. +. Carter, ID. w.
Webb. r. S. Tilghman, Curtis Gala
han. DIR. John T. Parker was present
and instructed the Jury as to the prob
able cause OF death. \ verdict was
rendered that the deceased came to his
death by drowning, which to all APP
pearances was accidental His remains
were inferred in the Presbyterian
churchyard at Stockton.
Mr.. Figgs was about thirty years of
age and a native of Virginia. For a
while he lived in Pocomoke City.
He was a very popular young man
and the sad accident is lamented all
over the county
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BERLIN.

Mr.. Harry Jarvis and family are
spending the week at Newport with
Mr.. Henry Mitchell.
Mrs. Dirixson, from Roxana and
Miss Berthe Birmingham from Iron
shire, have been the guests of Mrs.
Florence West this week.
We extend our sympathy 10 Mr..
and Mrs John Grey of Synapuxent
in the loss of their infant daughter,
who was buried at Evergreen Gene
terry Wednesday.
Mrs. George Jacobs of Laurel, has
been visiting her husband at Harmon
sons hotel this week
II Berlin people have been accused
Of having no push or vim, ! think we
1 have shown our accusers since the fire
that they are mistaken. We have
three stores now up, all the brick work
finished. and others going up rapidly.
Mr.. Curtis J. Evans was the first to
have one finished
Miss Lizzie Davis left Wednesday
for Snow Hill to visit her friend, Miss
Della Burbage.
Minnie IIarmonson and Bessie
Hammond have been visiting their
little friend, Kate CULLEN. They had
a pleasant time attending the festival
ut Friendship while there.
Mrs. Margaret Johnson has pur-
chased the lot formerly owned by
Goldsboroug Dennis and will soon
move her dwelling house from Mill
street on it.
The Loyal Legion had picnic last
Wednesday out to Mr.. Squires. The
little folks reported royal good time.
Mrs. Ella Blackwell, Of Philadel-
phia, has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Mary Adkins.
Miss Julia Pitts, who has for the
last three weeks been boarding at Mr..
Joshua Careys, returned home We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Eugene Jingle, of Pocomoke
City. is visiting her cousin, Mr.. Thomas
Jingle.
For Sale-A pair of mules, g
years old, good size, thoroughly broken
and good workers. For price and
terms apply to Robert ii. Dennis.
We were sorry to hear of the acct
dent to little JOHNNY Workman last
Sunday afternoon. He fell from the
gate and broke his wrist
Miss Jennie White, of Wilton, has
been the welcome guest of Miss Ruth
Willett this week.
Miss Mary A. Anderson returned
from Ocean City last week quite sick,
but we are glad to hear she is much
better.
Mr.. Thomas Hanley received tel
egram last Sunday saying his factory
in Virginia was burned. This is the
third fire he has had in seven years.
The property was valued ut $4,000,
insured for $1,000, part of which was
on the packing house, which was not
burned.
Mr.. James Holloway left Tuesday
morning for Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania depot at this
place was broken open Tuesday night
aud lot of goods stolen. We do hope
the thieves will be caught
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
VAUDEVILLE.

The Misses Ilearn. of Bishopvile,
and Miss Annie Morgan, of Snow Hill
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
the Misses Powell in this town.
After spending the summer vacation
with her parents Miss Lille Powell re,
turned to the State Normal School
Baltimore. last Tuesday.
Mrs. Sarah Purnell. of Berlin, visit.
ell her sister, Mrs. Kate Whaley here
this week.
Miss I.avinia Collins, of Bishopville
spent Sunday and Monday with friend.
in town.
Mr.. Thomas Whaley, of West Nor.
folk, is visiting relatives here We are
always glad To have our friends with
US.
What "A pity some democrats cam
he satisfied, and the more so because
they cant give reason why they are
not. The ticket is good one and
should be supported BY every good
democrat in the county. There are
some people however who would pre-
fer to see bad republican To good
democrat in office even though they
profess to he democrats themselves
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
A REPUBLICAN SPLIT
DcnOuncing Mr.. Graham, the
Candidate for Comptroller.

SALISBURY, Nh, Sept. l0.-The
Parsons-Owens faction OF the republic
can party of Wicomico county met in
Salisbury Tuesday and adopted reso-
lutions condemning the action Of the
committee on credentials of the late
republican State convention ut Cam.
bridge in seating he delegates OF the
opposing faction, who favored Robert
=. Graham for State comptroller
Tuesdays convention repudiated the
action of what it alleges was the bogus
convention of the party in Wicomico
county in the election of delegates to
the State convention aud in the nomi.
nation of the county ticket. Conclud-
ing the resolutions: The delegates
to this convention aud also to the State
convention believe it Ia he their duty
to arraign publicly the record of X L.
Graham. the republican nominee for
comptroller, as a candidate unworthy
of the support OF the republican party
of Wicomico county and in the State"
The following resolutions were
adopted at the meeting:
"Resotred. that the delegates To this
convention and also to the state con
veniion believe il to be their duty to
arraign publicly the record Of X. p.
Graham, the Republican nominee for
Comptroller, candidate us unworthy
of the support of the Republican party
in this county and state; and first, be-
cause he helped to rough the county
convention, also connived and sane.
toned this fraud of bogus conven-
ton, and that he was party to the
betrayal Of Master in the county.
Second, because X. p. Graham has
frequently denounced the Republican
party as composed of rabble and
negroes, and he could not afford to he
with it, saying. also, it was otherwise
unworthy of his support.
Third, because Il. p. Graham
elected as a delegate to the Republican
state convention two years ago refused
W participate III tutt CplNtutIDil Dt-
cause he did not wish to sit with col
ored man. who was also elected as a
delegate to the same convention.
Fourth, because X. =. Graham has
publicly declared himself as opposed
to the free school system.
"ReSoired, that our arraignment of
r. =. Graham is by our political con
victions. and that he is not the choice
of the Republican party in this county
for Comptroller. and that his political
record is not endorsed by the repre-.
sentative Republicans in this county"
The resolutions were signed by L.
A. Parsons. chairman. and Peter
Bounds, secretary.
The delegates represent the faction
which had Il spirited contest in Wicom-
leo prior TO the Cambridge convention
to control the complexion OF the State
central committee. A 81 lit took place,
and two conventions were held. There
were two sets of delegates to the State
convention at Cambridge The Sc, Of
delegates not recognized by the Cam
bridge convention held the convention
here Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
FOR THE
COTTON STATES AND INTERNA.
TIONAL EXPOSITION,
ATTAIN IA, GA

The Southern Railway operates
nearly five thousand miles of road in
eight OF the Southern States and its
lines enter Atlanta. Ga, from FIVE
different points of the compass. Wash
ington, ID. G., is the Northern or
Eastern terminus of one of its lines.
which is operated in connection with
the Pennsylvania Railroad. 1.-THE
standard railroad of America" be-
tween New York through Philadel-
phia. Baltimore, Washington. ID. C..
Lynchburg and Danville. Va, Greens
boro aud Charlotte, ~ C., Spartan
burg and Greenville, 5. c.. Atlanta.
Ga. Montgomery and Mobile, Ala,
and New Orleans. with connection at
Salisbury Tor Asheville, Hot Springs,
Knoxville and Chattanooga, at Char
lot,e for Columbia, Augusta, Savannah
and jacksonville, and at Atlanta for
Birmingham, Memphis, Macon and
Southern Georgia. Solid vestibulcd
limited trains, with through day coach
es, Pullman Drawing, room Sleepers
and Dining ears. Time between Wash
ington and Atlanta, eighteen hours,
without change of cars at any class.
The Southern Railway is the only
line which enters and lands passengers
in the Exposition Grounds, and no
effort or expense has been spared by
the management in the improvement
Of lis roadbed, increasing the number
of its coaches and inauguratIng its own
dining car service preparatory 10 hand
ling expediliously and comfortably and
heavy travel to and from Atlanta dur
ing the Cotton States and International
Exposition. which opens September Is
and closes December p. 1898.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from
September l . to December -, inclu-
sive, excursion tickets will he sold
from Washington, ID. G., TO Atlanta,
Ga, at Sl400, good for return 10 days
from date Of sale.
Excursion tickets will be sold every
day from September IL until Decem-
Der 10. inclusive, from Washington ut
Sl9.25, goml for return 20 days from
date of sale, and excursion tickets for
the entire Exposition season with
final limit Of January ., 1896, will he
sold from September Is until Deem
Der l5 inclusive, at S26.25.
Map folders furnished and Pullman
Sleeping Gar reservation made upon
application.
l.. :. BROWN,
Gen'l Agt. Pass. Dept
J. NJ. CULP, W. \. TT Rk,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Washington, ID. G.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14

Quite number of our people at.
tended the show last Saturday ut Ber-
lin.
We are glad TO say that Captain
Latchum is improving.
Mrs. Willard Campbell, o: Berlin,
is visiting the family of Isiah Camp.
bell.
Mrs, Ann Campbell and MIS-. Lille
Lacey have returned home after II
very pleasant week at Ocean CITY.
Mrs. Robert Eeas and Mrs. Phelps,
of Ohio. were the welcome guests oil
Mrs. \. b. Truilt Monday.
Mr.. John Coffin aud wife made a
short visit to Mrs. Ann Campbell last
week.
Miss Maine Hopkins, OF Whaley-
vile. made Mrs. Lille Lacey u very
", leone visit.
Mr.. Curtis Evans made his daughter,
Mrs. \. Il Truiti, >horI visit this
week
Rev Mr.. Hastings, ii Selhyville
was the guest of Mr.. Isaac Par>on.
yesterday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
Sent ii To His Mother in
Germany.

Mr. Jacob Esbenson, who is in the
employ of the Chicago Lumber Co. al
Des Moines. Iowa. SAYS: Il have
just sent some medicine back to nv
mother in the old country that | know
from personal Use to be the hest medi-
cine in the world for rheumatism, hav
ing used il in my family for several
years. II is called Chamberlain Pain
Balm. 1t always does the work" 30
cent bottles for sale by DIR. G. +. w.
Hall, Snow Hill, and Dr. l.. l.. Dir.
ickson, Berlin. Nd.
Parcels and small package or
kilograms il left at our Office will he
forwarded 10 the depot. Baggage and
merchandise conveyed To and from
railroad depot, steamboat and private
residences. Hill Transfer Co.
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NOT patented!

Our hustling method of doing bust.
ness is not patented. 1t is an out
growth of simon-pure love for our bust
ness and professions. Our fresh drugs.
with careful and scientific compound
ing, always reach the point. The
doctors careful prognosis-that's why
they love to prescribe our drugs. We
are the suppliatory medium OF the
masses wants. We have or will order
what you need. Our line OF sundries
is varied and large. Our stock of
spices, Diamond dyes, patent medicines
is unsurpassed. DIR. 5. X. MarshalPs
remedies for diarrhea, dysentary. bill
liousness and tired feeling are daily
increasing in sales and satisfaction.
His extracting, filling and making
artificial teeth please the people. L.
l.. Dirickson's Bank does volumes of
business and the Brick and White
'FRONT.' Shanty drug store and dental
parlors are strictly in it for your con-
venience each and every day. Busi-
ness hcurs-every minute.
L. L. Dickson, Jr.,
Banker and Prop.
DR.. S. K. Marshall,
Dentist and Supt.
j. n. FarIoW, Salesman.
BERLIN, MD.
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A DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Democrats are Standing by their
Party Enthusiastically.

A Democratic Campaign Club is
being organized in Snow Hill and We
hope to see large number of the
Democratic voters of the district turn
out next Tuesday evening at eight
o'clock to the first meeting Of the club.
Nearly one hundred members have
already signed the roll ; they are old
and young, rich and poor, but they are
all Democrats and enthusiastic for the
success Of the Democratic ticket. The
large room Immediately over Dr. Halls
drug store has been secured for the
clubs use and it will he kept open
night and day during the campaign.
There writing material will be found.
also good Democratic campaign litera-
ture for the benefit of every member of
the club and those whom they may
invite up. Next Tuesday evening the
club will elect officers and will be adj.
dressed by States Attorney Jones,
VIM. +. johnson, Esq, and others. 1t
is hoped that a large number will be
present. All Democrats, or those who
intend To become Democrats, are invited
TO join with us. Not one cent Of dues
will be collected, and all the expenses
of the club will be met by number of
gentlemen who wanted to see the club
organized and were willing to contribute
to that end. We are sure the Demcc.
racy appreciates their liberality and
the interests OF the ticket will he ad
vanced by the club. Rally Democrats
next Tuesday evening.
Following are the members already
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14
Are You Ever ANNOYED

by bukhins or roaring sound in vour head :
Have YOU difficulty in hearing distinctly :
Are YOU troubled with continual droppn.
of mucous, irritating the throat aud causing.
YOU to cough: Is your breath unpleasantly
affected and accompanied with had taste,
Is your hearing less acute: II So, YOU have
catarrh and shoul'! at once procure hottie
of Ely's Cream Balm. the best known rcmc-
,ly The Balm will give instant rclici.
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ports the irregular" Democratic
ticket. and amy man who does
otherwise cannot claim to he u
(Iayalnn1 nennernf
Cleveland Democrat.


Baltimore business men have
started Il Hurst club with large men,
bership embracing the heads Of the
most important mercantile and manu-
featuring establishments Of the monu-
mental city They will assist in push
ing the Democratic campaign in Balt-
more.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-09-14

Mrs. Margaret Neill Purnell,
wife of DIR. William ii. Purnell, presi-
dent of the New Windsor College. died
at that institution this morning after a
lingering illness Mrs. Purnell was a
native of Snow Hill, and a daughter OF
the late DIR. John 5 Martin, OF that
place. She was also sister of the late
Mrs. Isaac d. Jones, OF Baltimore.
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For Sale.

One new Iron Saie-good size, Her
ring. Hall, Marvin X Co.'S make, be-
longing 10 County. Sold because the
Commissioners have vault and no Use
for safe. Can I've seen in Commissions
ers office III Court House For terms
apply To GEo. W. BIsnor,
sept. II. 30. County Treas.
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Free Scholarship

There will he comparative exam
ination held in Snow Hill. September
10Th Tuesday ior free scholarship at
Maryland Agricultural College.
CALVIN b. TAYLOR, Examiner.
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QUINN'S LITTLE BILL
Proves His Statements are False
hoods Told to Get Out
ola Hole.

"Dr. Quinn says what is not true il
he says | authorized him to publish the
Local Option Bill. ! never did any
thing of the kind.
Thus spoke Mr. |. I Matthews, vol
UNFAIRLY to one of the editors Of the
MESSENGER last Monday. And that
settles it with the public. DR. Quinn
is in hole and he had better stop try.
ing to dodge the matter He knows
that the Local Option Bill was not
referred To by us in this suit OF Merrill,
Quinn Il Crockett against the county
for s2,57s. If these people had other
bills against the county, it makes the
matter still worse and shows even more
forcibly than We have heretofore pub.
lishcd it that there was determine
ton upon their part To bleed Worcester
county for all they could possibly get
out of her. The MESSENGER said that
this matter of S2,51S was not for all OF
the county printing done that year, but
for pan of the Registration work. A
part OF the work remember And vet
here is the bill rendered by DIR. Quinn
and his fellow conspiritors, and can he
found among the Court records 1t is
not an honest bill and the County Com
missioners refused to pay it:
TIE Board Of County Commissioners
Of Worcester County,
To MERRILL. QUiNN Il CROCKETT DR..
isse. To publishing in RECORD AND GAZETTE
the collective notice OF Registrars OF Voters
for July. August. September and October
sittings ISIS! as follows:
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Private Sale
SEASIDE FARM. .

a small, but very valuable farm
situated one mile from the bay and
at the head of Box Iron creek contains
% acres of land of which Is are in
cultivation. 5 in meadow and the rest
in timbered land. 1t has comfortable
dwelling of four rooms and all neces-
sary outbuildings. Convenient to
church and school and only five min
utcs walk from Box Iron p. o. Young
apple and peach orchard of choice
varieties.
Water Mill attached. For terms
apply to.
JAMES T.. HANCOCK,
july 20-6m. Box Iron, Md
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1t Is reported that Mr.. Hurst aud
other nominees of the Democrats will
speak in Snow Hill on October Slh.