Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-03-02

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foundation.
Mr.. George Clayville killed one
of the largest offers along the Pocomoke
river on "Wednesday ever seen in this
section. Ii measured seven feet TO the
tip of its tail.
Squire Rowley committed Tom
Hudson to Jail last Monday 10 await
the action of a grand jury in case
against him tor assault and battery on
another colored man.
Capt. +. L. Williams & son did a
big shingle business here last year
The business is increasing rapidly and
the firm is getting orders from parties
rs tar north rs Dover.
i will visit Stockton, Girdletree.
Berlin and Chincoteague from time To
time this season. BE prepared to give
me an order for suit of clothes.
George b. Gray. The Tailor
We are glad to know that Mr..
Charles Timmons has recovered his
health sufficiently 10 permit him to
resume his duties at the store of
Richardson, Smith. Moore Il Co.
i will sell on reasonable terms the
vacant lot adjoining my residence ON
Virginia Road. 1t has front of suf
ficient width for two building lots with
a depth OF 200 feet CLAYTON J. Pur
nell.
Look out for the announcement of
y. l.. Mason next week he has Il full
stock of mems, ladies. and childrens
shoes which he is selling cheap for
cash, dry goods, notions, etc, going
the same way.
A regular rough-and tumble fight
occurred in the neighborhood of the
River Bridge on Thursday night. The
commissioners of Boot Heel will have
to look sharp or else that section will
rgain lis old-time reputation.
On Monday colorcd man by the
name of Jacob Cottman was arrested.
had a hearing before Justice Parker,
and was sent TO Jail for fifteen days on
the charge Of assault and battery on
Charlas Rowley. also colored.
About fifteen members of the
Epworth League OF Snow Hill NJ. T..
Church went out 10 the Aims House
last Sunday afternoon and held interest
Ing religious services for the benefit Of
the inmates of that institution.
Services will be held in the Snow
Hill Presbyterian Church TO morrow,
sunday, morning at the usual hour
and nj Stockton Presbyterian Church
in the afternoon ut ; o'clock. All are
cordially invited 10 these services.
Mr. Edgar Lloyd. teller OF the
Pocomoke City Bank, who was ap-
pointed Notary Public last week, having
received his commission was in town ON
Thursday and qualified before Clerk of
the Court, Francis Henry Purnell.
We are pleased to learn that the
l. q. q. +. of Snow Hill is booming
Many Of the best citizens OF our town
who have not heretofore connected
themselves with any secret organiza-
tons are now joining the Odd Fellows.
Miss Phoebe Parker Furniss and
Frederick Eugene Gardner, principal
OF the Crisiield High School, were
married in It. Johns Protestant Epis-
copal Church Tuesday afternoon by
the Rev J X. .Ioralman, of Princess
AIMEE
Mrs. Agbella Bishop, whose mind
is unbalanced and who has been in the
custody Of jailor Mock for several
months, has been turned over to the
care Of Mr. BENJAMIN Esham until the
Court decides what shall be done with
her.
DR.. VIM. II. Gale, of Princess
Anne. Somerset county. has been ap-
pointed deputy collector in Internal
Revenue Collector Nandiver's office to
assist in the collection of the income
tax. The position pays salary of
81 400 a ear.
William Jones returned home with
his bride last Saturday. They were
met at the depot by Col. Smiths hand.
some pair OF whites and driven to their
home on Federal street, where they
have since received numerous useful
and ornamental presents.
Rev. DIR. J. IIeston Wiley, of
Syracuse, y. Y, a former pastor OF the
VI. J.. Church here. has been visiting
his sister. Mrs Thomas 7. Selbv, this
week. lie has many friends here who
welcomed him and were glad TO see
him much improved in health.
Mr. John !. Sturgis met with Il
painful accident on Friday last. While
at work in his shop he dropped a heavy
anvil ON his foot, MASKING several toes.
He was taken home in a carriage. Hi.
wounds were properly dressed aud he
Is now able to be out again.
We are sorrv Ia learn that Mr