Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-05-23
POCOAIOKE.

A bold attempt was made here Sun
day morning to rob Capt Leonard A.
Rocks, of the schooner Alice Cohn, of
Cape Charles, Va, which was on Tull's
marine railway for repairs, by two
boys supposed to be Oscar Ok and
Harry Landlord, of this town. One
of the boys boarded the schooner and
suggested to Rocks that he take a row
with them The man, not being sus.
picious of any harm being done to him,
accepted the invitation and consented
to join the would-be robbers for what
they termed pleasure trip on the
Pocomoke river. After short row up
the river toward Snow Hill, they
landed on the Somerset county side of
the river and insisted on the Captain
playing social game of cards,
which he refused to do, The boys
then assaulted him in most violent
manner, iniicting several serious in
juries about his face and head. The
Captain could not say whether he was
struck with brass knuckles or a club.
II was fierce struggle, but Rocks
finally succeeded in freeing himself
from the boys and, in semi.con-
scious condition. was brought to POGO.
moke by small boy, where he re-
ported the case To the authorities.
Rocks held 10 his pocket book and
fought bravely. A writ was issued
for their arrest on Tuesday. but the
boys managed to escape. They were,
however, arrested by Constable L. II.
Carver, of Somerset county. on Tues.
day afternoon, but at this writing the
trial has not been held. 1t is
thought the boys should be severely
punished for the outrageous assault on
the unfortunate man.
Willard Ross, of near Kings Creek.
was the guest Of Lockwood King last
Saturday.
Misses Lottie and Mamie Covington,
of New Church, Va. spent portion OF
the past week with Mrs. II. A. Tull,
on Second street
Mr.. G. b. Jones and family left on
Tuesday for their summer home at
Newark. Mr.. Jones always spends
the summer months at his seaside res
idence to enjoy the delightful breezes
of the Sinepuxent bay, and makes this
his home during the winter. We
understand that on their return here,
Miss Edna, the charming and accom-
plished daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones, will leave for Westminster
school. She will he much missed by
her many friends here, who wish her
much success.
A birthday party was held at the
NJ. 7. Parsonage, on Market street.
Wednesday evening. Quite large
number were present, each one being
compelled to deposit rs many pennies
as they were years old with the door
keeper before entering. The evening
was spent in most enjoyable manner.
Innocent games and other amusements
being INDUCED in until about 10
O'Clock, at which time the entire com.
pany were served with refreshments,
after which they departed for their
respective homes, after spending a most
pleasant evening. Quite a neat little
sum was realized
The address OF Hon. J.. Irving
Handy at the Commencement exercises
OF the High School, which we're held
at Wilkinson Hall, Friday evening,
was loudly applauded and was indeed
one of the best addresses ever delivered
in this city. There was large crowd
in attendance and large sum was
realized, which will be used for the
benefit of the school library. Howard
Upshur Clogg was awarded medal
for punctual attendance and the best
studies. The presentation speech was
made by Rev. II. l.. Elderiice of the
NJ. L. Church.
\ most serious accident occurred
here on Friday afternoon last at Hall
d Councill's crate and basket factor :.
As result Of which .Iohr Mason
barely escaped being killed. A pair
of mules become frightened at an acct
dent in the mill, which caused pulley
shaft to fly, striking one of them.
They were attached to wagon heavily
loaded with saw logs. AS they started
off Mr.. Mason made an effort to stop
the frightened animals. and in so doing
fell under the wheels, which passed
over his left leg, breaking the bone
just above the ankle. He was taken
TO his home, where he suffered intense
agony until DIR. III. n. Willis arrived
on the scene and somewhat relieved
the suffering man by setting the limb.
At this writing. we are glad to say
that Mr.. Mason is slightly improved.
Bethany NJ. =. Church is being
treated TO a new coat of paint, which
will add greatly TO its appearance
when completed Messrs. Scott and
Rowland are handling the brush with
great skill.
Miss Mary Grande, of New Church,
Va, is the guest of Mrs. Charles
Grande, on Second street.
The infant child of Martha Dennis,
colored, of Pocomoke, had its left leg
accidentally chopped of Tuesday after
noon by one OF its playmates while
playing with an axe. The mother,
who was away at work, returned late
in the evening and found the child in
an unconscious condition, dying on the
doorstep alone, with the amputated
member nearby. which was horribly
mangled. 1t is supposed the unfor-
tunate child suffered for several hours
before aid came II was two years old
and died Wednesday morning.