Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-10-03

Quite a number of our people
went to Berlin ON Wednesday and 9th
ers TO Pocomoke City yesterday to Wit
hess Walter Mains big show. They
were much pleased with the perform
ances at both places
The last DAYS of registration fol
1896 are next Tuesday aud Wednes
day, October 9TH and eth. Those who
fail To have their names placed on tn,
books these days will not be able Ia
vote at the coming election.
If you want some good countr,
lard Wonnell has it for sale cheap
He knews it is good for he made il
himself. Fresh meats. fresh vegetable,
and fruits at Wonnelrs. Leave your
orders and the goods you buy will be
delivered promptly.
Edward b. Montgomery, young
man living near Henderson. Caroline
county, was lodged in Jail at Denton
on Saturday, on charge of disturbing
the peace He is considered insane
over religion. There is free gospel
tent in the neighborhood.
Mr.. Edward G. Clark, of Corbin,
called to see us on Thursday and
placed local advertisements in the
MESSENGER He is hustling things
at his store and knowing our readers
in that section he places his advertise
ment where he can reach them.
I'VE find that our financial sys
tenn has been under the control of the
stock gambler. the money grabber,
and that these men measure the pros
perity Of the country not by the hap
piness OF the people, but by the stock.
market. applause VIM. J. Bryan
We are placing orders for coal for
acceptance during month of September
at the following prices at our bins
Nut, $3.50; Egg, 1913; Stove, S. IS,
and would be pleased to continue in
your favors. Yours truly, etc, Snow
Hill Coal and Ice Co., w. ID. Corddry
Il Son, Proprietors.
Professor Alfred Dennis. son of
the late Senator Samuel X. Dennis OF
this county, has resigned the position
Of instructor IN history in Wesleyan
University on account Of poor health.
He is bright young man and assisted
Prof. w. NJ. Sloan in the preparation
OF Life Of Napoleon"
Jesse Grant, of California. son of
Grant the, great Union
General, has declared for Bryan and
the Chicago platform. Mr.. Grant.
who well knew his fathers views Of
finance, is fully impressed that if his
illustrous father was living to-day he
would be a supporter of Bryan and
free silver.
MIR. Ephriam X. Richardson, for
merly a resident Of this town, has been
here this week on IA visit TO his brother,
Mr.. George :. Richardson. who has
been quite sick for several weeks.
Mr.. Richardson resides in Philadel-
phia now and seldom gets 10 Snow
Hill. His many friends here are
always glad to see him.
John b. Brown, Esq, of Centre
vile, who has the reputation of being
Dne Of the wealthiest citizens Of Queen
Anne's county, filed n deed OF trust
last Tuesday for the benefit of his
creditors w. w. Busted, Esq, is
named as preliminary trustee. Mr..
Browns embarrassment arises from the
depression of land val ues.
In order TO turn my stock into
ash ! am offering boots. shoes (leather
mi gum dress goods, ginghams,
etc, at reduced rates. Har-
less in sets and piece. Straw mating
reduced from 25 cents 10 l2l. Re
pay top prices for all kinds
II produce and give you best trade.
Lemuel Hall, PowellsvilIe, Nd.
The storm of Tuesday night was
me of the most severe ever encountered
~ the steamer Pocomoke. For two
hours or more the boat was at a stand
till, in fact was almost at the mercy
If the winds. The captain and crew
proved equal TO the occasion and by
strict attention TO every duty they
brought boat and passengers through
safely.
Hon. Joshua Miles the Democratic
nominee for Congress, will address the
people of this county on Tuesday at
he Court House in this town. Let
Every Democrat in the district be
present TO hear him on the issues of
he campaign. Let those who do not
reside here come out for the occasion.
lie cannot 20 into every district. but
you can meet him here u ext Tuesday.
The pictures of Bryan and Sewall
displayed by the MESSENGER, came
rom the Baltimore Branch Of the
Consolidated Fire Works Company Of
America. l0i Light St, Baltimore.
Every club in our county should have
4 set of these oil paintings, which cost
sl.00 each. You can also get all
kinds of flags and bunting aud fire.
works of every description at this
store.
The annual reunion OF the sur
vivors Of the First Regiment Eastern
Shore Maryland Volunteers took place
a Cambridge Thursday. The roll-caIl
showed that there are about two hun
ired survivors of the regiment and
quite number of these, together with
,ther soldiers, were present. Denton
was chosen as the place for the next
annual meeting on the last Tuesday in
September, 1897.
Lewis d Brother have contract
81 with ID. j. Adkins OF Berlin, for
he erection of two brick storehouses
n Berlin aud commenced work on
'ame Thursday They are furnishing
bricks from their kilns in this town
which are of good quality. They are