Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-05-02
POCONIOKE.


visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Stevenson, returned 10 her home
at Seatord, Del, Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Melvin arrived home
Wednesday to spend a short while
with her mother, Mrs. Douglass Mel
vim.
Miss Nellie Landlord, of this city,
who accompanied her mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Landlord to Philadelphia last
week. returned home Monday
Miss Iottie Adams, one Of our most
charming and prepossessing young
ladies, left on Thursday for Chicago,
ILL.,, where she will reside. We are
loathe 10 part with such an attractive
and estimable young lady as Miss
l.ottie, and although she will he very
much missed by her numerous friends
in this place, We hope that she may
be much pleased with her Western
home. We feel confident that with
such an amiable and cheerful DISPOSE
ton as Miss Iottie has. she will soon
gain large circle of friends in her
new home At the same time we hope
that she will not forget her old friends
in Pocomoke, and that she will pay us
visit very often.
The wife Of Mr.. Oliver G. Bonnie.
VILE Of this city, was shot at
through her window ON Thursday
night OF last week by some unknown
person ,whichcaused quite an excitement
here, and the authorities are doing
every thing possible to catch the
would-be-assasin. No one can under
stand why the attempt was made
to murder the woman rs she was not
aware that she had an enemy.
Mrs, Bonneville certainly had a narrow
escape as the ball passed bet cen the
baby and herself barely shaving her
body. The general belief is that the
shot must have been fired by some
tramp. II is TO be hoped that the
man can be located and punished
severely.
The Independent Order of Odd
Fellows held an entertainment in their
hall over the store of l.. W. Matthews,
on Monday. Quite an interesting
program had been prepared for the
occasion, which consisted of choice
readings, recitation, etc, interspersed
with instrumental music. The pro
gram was well rendered and reflected
great credit on those who took part in
it. a large number of the Lodge
members were in attendance, each one
being accompanied hy his wife or
sweetheart Refreshments were served
at n late hour. after which the company
returned to their respective homes,
having spent most ENJOYABLE evening
one long to he remembered by those
who were 80 fortunate rs to he present.
The residence Of Mrs. +. w. Byrd
on Walnut street was Handsomely
decorated and illuminated with Japa-
nese lanterns on Friday evening last,
the occasion being what i, called Il
birthday party, held by the Baptist
Sunday School Each one present
had TO give as many pennies as they
were years old the pennies were
deposited in \ bag and given to the
door keeper on entering. Much
amusement was created BY this part Of
the program, and there being large
number present quite neat little sum
was realized in this manner. The
evening was spent in the playing of
innocent games. etc. At about 10
o'clock the company dispersed, after
having spent most enjoyable evening.
II was given tor the benefit Of the
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
Church.
y Union Temperance service was
held in the Presbyterian Church, this
city. on Sunday evening last under the
auspices Of the W. c. T. L. ev. +.
;. futile pastor of Pocomoke Baptist
Church delivered most interesting
sermon To large and appreciative
congregation The collection taken
during the evening was given to the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The feature of the evening was delight
full music rendered by the church
choir, also The Gilt Elge Quartette'
sang choice selection.
The residence Of Mr.. Pierce Gordy
ON Walnut street is being treated to Il
new coat OF paint, which will add
greatly To its appearance also the
house of c. c. Lloyd on Market street
is being treated likewise
While the horse OF j. w Allen
was standing in front of his residence
on Clark Avenue Sunday, the animal
became frightened and tore madly
down the street no one being able to
check him, until finally he turned
around and made for home, landing
the buggy, which was nearly demolish-
ed, in the stable. Fortunately for
Mr.. Allen the horse received but slight
injuries.
Mrs. w. S. Dix OF this city, is visit
ing friends and relatives in the Monu-
mental city.
Mrs. II. j. Lambden returned to her
home in this city Saturday last, after
visit to relatives in Baltimore.