Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-06-13
POCOAIOKE.

Hewitt returned to this city Monday
as the guest of her sister
William Smith. colored, Of Sails
bury. was badly injured by Walter
Peterson, also colored, of Norfolk, Va,
Monday morning at the b., {. Il a.
wharf. Peterson asked Smith 10 give
him five cents to purchase his breakfast
with, and upon his refusal to grant the
request, Peterson landed Knockout
blow on Smiths head with large
hickory club, fracturing his skull and
inilicting terrible wound Peterson
was arrested and given a hearing be-
fore Justice of the Peace Robinson, and
not being able to furnish the necessary
bail was placed in Snow Hill Jail.
Great excitement prevailed in POGO
moke City Monday afternoon about 3
O'Clock by the appearance OF mad
dog i'll the business section of the town.
The animal was first discovered on
Market street, when it iuriously
attacked large dog, and after succeed
ing i'll swapping him several times.
started in southern direction out
Market street, through yalds, foamiIg
at the mouth, swapping on both sides
as it ran, exhibiting the most violent
symptoms of rabies. Well out Market
street the dog entered the yard OF I.
b. Walters and bit pet dog near
where Walters was seated. then con-
tiruing his run out toward the Virginia
line. 1t was pursued by Walters and
several armed citizens, and after long
chase the race was abandoned and the
animal escaped. The unfortunate dogs
which were bitten by the raving animal,
were Immediately killed. Parents
could be seen on all sides ordering
their children home.
Miss Blanche Barnes, one of Kings
Creeks fair damsels, after spending a
week with Misses Laura and Emma
Scheduled. ON Second street, left on
the steamer Pocomoke Thursday for
Onancock. Va, accompanied by the
Misses Schoolield. They will visit
their cousin, Mrs. Mollie Slocomb, at
that place for a few days.
Frank A. Ladkford. of Philadel-
phia, was here on Monday to attend
the funeral services of his mother, Mrs.
Elizah.th Landlord
Children's Day exercises were held
at Salem NJ f. Church Sunday even
ing last. The church was handsomely
decorated with flowers, while in the
rear Of the pulpit stood cross,
decorated with the American flag.
The edifice was filled to overflowing,
many being unable to gain an entrance.
The program presented was of high
order, and too much cannot be said in
praise of those who took part in it,
especially the little folks, who took
their parts TO perfection. The intro
ductory address was given by Miss
Enid Melvin and was warmly received.
The collection. which was taken during
the evening for educational purposes,
amounted TO $50. Like service were
held at the Baptist Church the same
evening. and an interesting program
was presented.
The Country School was PLAYED
at Wilkinson Hall, on Tuesday even
ing, by the Methodist Protestant
Church of this lace. 1t consisted
entirely of home talent, and was very
well rendered 1t was indeed novel
sight to see how school was conducted
fifty years ago, and the audience was
kept in an uproar OF laughter from
start to finish. The performers were
loudly applauded throughout and de-
serve credit for the success they made
in the rendition of the drama. The
Hall was filed to its utmost capacity,
and large sum was realized. Mr.
James 7. Young acted as school
teacher and W. +. King As committee
man. William Silverthorn, who was
one of the scholars. afforded much
amusement. rs also Fred Eek, who
took his part as a suffering scholar,
to perfection. and kept the audience
in an uproar most all of the time.
The vocal music was furnished bv
quartet composed of Misses Montrue
Matthews and Minnie Bevans, Messrs.
George Seville and George Richardson.
Misses Ray Clarke and Maggie Lucas
rendered some choice instrumental
music between the acts and were fire.
quently applauded
Children's Day services were held
at Quinton NJ. 2. Church Sunday
evening last and an interesting pro-
gram was presented.
After a short but severe illness. Mrs.
Elizabeth I. Landlord died at her
home, on Second street, Sunday after
noon of general debility. She had
been suffering for some time prior to
her death. but was not confined to her
Dcu uutii II NGth VI 81 s-b. one NGui
TO Philadelphia about three weeks ago
for treatment, and after Il weeks stay
in that city came home seemingly
much improved, but Il week or more
ago she was taken much worse and
sank rapidly The deceased was about
80 years of age, and had been an
ardent and most faithful church
worker for Il large number Of years.
Mrs. Landlord was converted when
about ID years of age, and always lead
the life of a true Christian, doing all
in her power for the promotion Of
Christ's cause. She was the widow Of
the late Sidney I. Landlord, who died
several years ago. and at one time
was connected with the firm of Lark
ford d Gordy. carriage makers, and
conducted 4 most successful business
in this city for over % years. The
deceased leaves two sons and one
daughter Frank A. Landlord, of
Philadelphia, Sidney Landlord and
Miss Nellie Landlord. of this place
Funeral services were held ut Salem
NJ. +. Church Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock. conducted by the pastor,
Rev. DIR. T.. &. Macnichol. She was
a most highly respected lady and her
funeral was largely attended Her