Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-23

ments are not caused by cold air out
doors, but by warm impure air within.
king Agnew fell overheard in
eight feet of water in the river at the
foot OF Washington street on Thursday,
and but for the timely aid of his uncle
who happened to he passing by, would
have drowned. Kings first words after
rescue were gimme a cent =
We are very sorry to learn that
Mr.. William Mckee is i'll at his home
near town. and hope he may recover.
His illness is the result OF severe
attack OF the grip last Fall. which left
him with a pulmonary trouble from
which il is feared he will never recover.
The weather continues cold and
disagreeable, thus retarding farm work.
but our farmers are placing themselves
in a position. by making all necessary
for pushing ahead with
their work when good weather comes.
They will not therefore be behind in
planting corn.
MIR. Lloyd Wilkinson, one of the
United States appraisers at the Balti.
more custom house. has resigned as a
member of the Central committee for
Worcester county. On the recommen.
dation of Mr.. Wilkinson Chairman
Talbot has appointed DIR. c. f. Har-
gis 10 the vacancy.
Mr.. William Dukes, of Philadel.
phia, came down TO Snow Hill on a
visit Saturday night. He is in the
employ of the Traction Company Of
that city as a conductor, and during
the recent cold weather contracted the
grip from which We are glad to say he
is now recovering.
Three tramps put in an appear
ance at Hotel de Mock last Monday
night, and were taken care of by the
warden. who gave them warm break.
fast the following morning and sent
them on their way rejoicing. Warden
Mock informs us that he has had fewer
tramps this year than ever before.
Il desire to inform the public that
| have as pretty line of samples of
wall paper as was ever shown in Wor,
cesier County. and the price is as low
as it is possible to get paper from any
one. If you want paper or paper
hanging or painting done send me word
and will be pleased to serve you.
Loire S. Wilson.
Wholesale dealers have advanced
the price OF coal oil and many retailers
in other towns have followed their ex-
ample, but We are glad to learn that
our merchants have made no advance,
but are selling at the old price. In
Delaware towns the price Of this neces.
sity in every household has advanced
two cents per gallon.
Capt. John A. J. Hudson. of North
Beach Life Saving Station, to whom
We are indebted for information about
the finding of Charles G. Hudson's
body, has been quite sick from a severe
attack of the grip. but is, we are glad
to learn, convalescing. He will accept
our thanks for the information and
also for a renewal of his subscription.
Let every one take a move in
having the rubbish and garbage re
moved from their premises, so that
when balmly Spring comes along there
will be no typhus or malarial fevers to
emanate from such source. Let all
premises be thoroughly cleansed and
disinfected before warm weather. Now
is the time to commence this work.
The annual meeting of the vii.
mington Methodist Conference began
Wednesday morning in Asbury Church
Smyrna. Bishop John +. Hurst. a
native of the Eastern Shore of Mary
land, presided. The following officers
were elected Secretary, W. r. Now
bray; treasurer, G. A. Grise Confer
ence postmaster, Charles |. Stengle.
The city council held a called
meeting on Friday evening of last week.
at which an ordinance was enacted
prohibiting the riding Of bicycles on
our streets at rate of more than five
miles an hour, and giving to pedestrians
the right of way. A majority of the
councilmen are riders, but they are
opposed to tresspassing upon the rights
of citizens, hence the law.
We are informed that Mr.. Chas.
G. Atwell, of Cleveland, Ohio, who
purchased Ocean View stock farm.
Public Landing, Of A. p. Barnes. Esq
this week, will improve the property
by opening a driveway along the bay
front and building several cottages
Mr.. Atwell has a cheap property and
can afford to improve it in many par
ticulars that will enhance its value.
Ex-Governor jackson, who re-
sides in Washington during the winter
msnths, but whose legal residence is at
Salisbury, kas Endorsed Mrs. Ellegood,
widow of the postmaster OF that town,
to succeed her husband. Ii is stated
that the ex-Governor's Endorsement
practically insures the appointment of
Mrs. Ellegood. who, it is stated, has
the Endorsement of the majority of the
patrons of the office.
Owing to the low tide on Wednes-
day last the steamer Pocomoke was un
able to get up the river. She laid at
Shelltown wharf Wednesday night and
came up here on Thursday, discharged
her cargo of goods for our merchants
and started at once on her regular trip.
Although few hours late in leaving.
she may he expected here on time today,
Saturday, provided Of course nothing
unforeseen happens to keep her back.
Samuel Shockley. a young son Of
Mr. Elijah J. Shockley. farmer Of
Colbourn's district, fell off Of a wagon
load Of straw on Saturday, and in doing
50 caused a pitchfork ON the load Ia
tumble down. As the lad was falling
one of his hands struck the prongs Of
the fork, one of the prongs penetrating
clean fhrntlOh from, tho nalr, % ,hc