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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
MASON SELBY.
United i'm Marriage at Green"
back, Va.

Mr. Norman l.. Mason, one of
Snow Hills popular young merchants
and Miss Blanch Selby, daughter of
Major T. Selby, of Greenback, Va,
were united in marriage on Wednes-
day evening AT the Greenback Metho-
dist Protestant Church, at o'clock,
by Rev. A. S. Bean. Mr.. John S.
Hurlock was the grooms best man
and Miss Maud Jarman maid of hon
or. The bridesmaids were Misses
BERTHE Tull and Ella Hancock. The
groomsmen were Messrs. Had. Smith
and Frank Williams. The bride was
attired in handsome gown of pearl
colored grograin silk, and carried a
beautiful bouquet of La France roses.
The wedding march was rendered by
Ars. Hearn. Of Franklin City, and as
its beautiful strains pealed out, the
bridal party entered the church and
the beautiful ceremony which united
Mr.. Mason and Miss Selby as man
and wife was impressively read by the
preacher. After the ceremony re-
ception was given at the home of the
brides parents which was attended by
the youth and beauty of the neighbor-
hood, who extended their congratula-
tions TO the happy couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason have taken up their resi-
dence at the house on Washington
street recently vacated by Mr.. Frank
Ayars.
The MESSENGER extends congratu-
lations and best wishes for life of
perfect happiness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
GIRDLETREE.

y cold wave swept over Girdletree
the first part Of this week and kindly
informed us that Winter has not yet
bid us farewell.
The oyster dealers are very nusy
filling orders which they receive daily.
Revival services closed at Corners
NJ. +. Church this week.
Mrs Belle Soper, who has been
quite sick for the past few days, we are
glad to say is convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jones enter
tanned large number of their friends
last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. William GLADDEN., of Virginia,
formerly Of Worcester county, and for
many years popular merchant OF
this town, is the welcome guest Of his
many friends in Girdletree Mr.. Glad
den compliments us very highly as to
the many improvements which Girdle-
tree has made in the last few years, for
which due thanks are given.
Mr.. ID. J. Gordon, of Pocomoke
City, made a business trip to our town
this week.
DIR. and Mrs c. ii. Bennum, Mr..
and Mrs W. I. A. Townsend made
visit to the Monumental city this
week.
A baby girl visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Zadok Selby on February
18th. We hope the little strangers
visit will prove to be long and happy
one.
Many of our young people attended
the marriage of Mr.. Norman L. Mason
to Miss Blanche Selby last Wednesday
evening, at Greenbackville.
Mr.. Irving Mumford, of Berlin,
visited his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Hudson,
last Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Cephas Riggin, of near
Snow Hill, were the welcome guests Of
her mother. Mrs James Jones, last
Wednesday.
Mr. Robert johnson had the mis-
fortune to cut his hand quite badly
one day last week, but the wound is
improving rapidly under the skillful
treatment of DIR. c. ii. Bennum.
Mrs. Taylor Redden, of Greenback-
vile, Va, visited friends in Girdletree
this week
Mrs. ID. Z. Sooy is visiting her
brother, Mr.. George Scarborough, of
Onancock. Va.
For the past few weeks Parchessi
and Crokinole have been bitter rivals
in our community, and it is with sigh
of regret that we announce that Croki-
mole has won the day. The Parchessi
board has been buried, not to be resur-
rected, until the power Of its successful
rival has been weakened by the tears
of some of our fair sex.
The writer wishes to correct an
error made IN the last letter, when he
said THAT the Misses Esther Bennett
and BERTHE Jones gave bundle party
at the home of Miss Jones, on Thurs
day evening"" 1t was on Friday
evening that the party was given. A
very large number attended aud each
one expressed himself as having en-
joyed the evening. We extend hearty
thanks to our fair hostess for their
efforts in seeing that we all had good
time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

Presiding Elder w. +. Corkran
OF the Methodist Episcopal Conference,
who has been visiting the Peninsula
towns under his charge. in letter to
the Conference Herald, says Berlin
is deserving OF very special mention.
She has had two revivals this Confer
ence year; indeed it has been per-
petual revival. The last outbreak has
resulted in more than one hundred
conversions, with prospect Of many
more, ISL persons have joined the
church on probation. and 10 by letter
this year; while the Sunday school has
nearly doubled. outgrowing the lecture
room. The average attendance is more
than 200. Is there any secret to this
wonderful prosperity? Yes In the
first place the people said we are going
TO do more for God and Methodism in
this town, and asked last spring to be
set of as station; and, whereas, they
had been paying. with a great strug
gle, $500, ON pastoral support, they
said we will pay 500, and have the
pastor spend all of his time and energy
with this one church They indeed
brought their tithes into Gods store
house Then came the fire. and some
of them saw their little all swept
away in an hour. Realizing that the
Lord must help them, as one brother
expressed it, they got down flat before
the Lord, and the windows of heaven
have indeed been opened, and scores
of people who seemed to be beyond
hope have been powerfully converted.
Another factor in this marvellous sue.
cess is in the fact that the right pastor
struck there in the nick of time.
Brother and Sister Atkins are great
power in leading forward the hosts of
the Lord The salary is paid in full,
and advanced to 5000 for the next
year. and the enlargement of the
church and new parsonage are al
most certainty. Thus Berlin leaps
in one year from an obscure, undesira-
BILE circuit paying 5000 salary to a
prominent place among the best sta
tons of the Conference, that too in the
midst of difficulties Of great magnitude,
and she is in the front TO stay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
BERLIN

Mr.. II. f. Harmonson, after spend
ing few days with his family and
friends, left Tuesday morning for
Annapolis
Misses Louisa and Goldie Davis
spent last Saturday and sunday with
friends in Laurel, Delaware.
Miss Hattie Erickson is making
her relatives in Pocomoke City visit.
Mr. Edward Wise went to Balti
more last Tuesday as delegate 10 the
Red Mems council
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Bay
mum and Mrs. Holloway, who have
been very sick, are getting better.
We hope they will soon be entirely
restored
We were sorry to hear that Mr..
Horace IIarmonson has lost one Of
his fine hack horses. 1t is quite loss,
one hard to replace.
About forty-fve Of our Berlin peo-
pie went on the exeursi.l; :" Baltimore
last Thursday. Old Bertha seemed Il
little dull and lonely ai,crward
Miss Laura Henry, with her neice
Gertrude, left last week for the West,
where they expect TO make their future
home. Laura's many friends are all
very sorry to part with her, and will
miss her very much
Mr.. Edward Warren lost his little
child last Tuesday lie should grieve
not, the little child has gone to bet
ter country, for Christ said, "Sufier
little children to come unto me-"
Mr.. Lee Carey spent few days
this week in Berlin with friends We
are always glad to see Lee.
Meet one of the editors of the MIS-
sENGER at Harmonson's Hotel next
Saturday. They give YOU a good pa
per and you should pay them prompt
~ for it.
/ have Just received car load o.
new carriages and road wagons.
have all styles and qualities and am
selling them at factory prices Henry
J. Anderson.
All persons indebted for Berlin cor
poration taxes are hereby notified that
interest will be charged from January
LIST of each year that taxes for past
year are now due and must be paid.
| will be in Berlin every Saturday for
the purpose of collecting corporation
taxes. and that | will proceed to adj
vertise and sell all property on which
said taxes are not paid by April 1st,
1896. VIM. J. Massey, Collector.
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Resolutions of Respect.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
w. &. I. L. Society, Feb. 18th, the
following resolutions of respect were
adopted
WHEREAS, it has pleased our Heav-
emily father in all his wise providence
TO remove our sister, Mary + Bonnie.
vile from our midst, therefore be it
Resolred, while we bear with sub
mission TO his wise DEGREES, yet we de
plore her loss
Resoired, we miss her brigh; face at
our meetings. aud zeal in our work
Resotred, we deeply sympathize
with her husband and family in their
overwhelming sorrow.
Resotred, COPY OF these resolutions
be sent to her family, and also TO the
editors Of our county papers for publ
cation. Order Committee.
w. G. T. L. Society.
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
Bon IRON.
IIastiilg.

Franklin" school is in flourish
ing condition.
Miss Mamie Sturgis, of Salisbury,
returned home from visit to her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Zedekiah
Truitt.
Miss Mamie Richardson, of Spence,
is visiting Miss Emma Scott of this
place.
Mr.. Robert Dennis, of Cedartown,
visited this place last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore, of
Snow Hill, visited Mr. and Mrs. An
CELLO Harris last Sunday.
We are sorry to report the illness oil
Miss Ruth and Francis Truitt. We
sincerely hope they may soon recover.
The revival meeting is still in Pro-
gress at Conners Church.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
IRONSIIIRE.

Mr.. West Gault is very i'll at pres
ent with paralysis.
Mr. William Boston, of BishopvilIe,
visited his father last week, Mr.. w. +.
Boston.
Mr.. Henry Quillin, of Berlin, spent
last Sunday with his brother. Mr..
Levin Quillin. We arc always glad
to see him.
Miss Martha Quil,in, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting friends and relatives
here.
Miss Olivia Burbage spent last
Monday in Berlin, with her brother,
Mr.. William Burbage.
Messrs. Ned Dennis aud John
Quillin spent last Sunday and Mon
day with friends at Long Ridge.
Mr.. John Richardson and wife
spent last Sunday with Ter father, Mr..
James Williams
Messrs. Gordon and Arthur Bur.
bage attended the funeral of their
uncle. Mr.. John ii. Burbage, at Stock
ton last Saturday.
Mr.. Emory Williams is, we are
glad to report, much better under the
skilliul treatment of DIR. John W.
Pitts.
Mrs. A. J. Birmingham who has
been suffering from stroke of paraly-
sis, is convalescing.
Rev. J. Il. Campbell will preach
tomorrow afternoon in lronshire NJ.
Z. Church at 3 o'clock. All are cor
daily invited.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

reclaimed letters remaining in Snow
Hill, Md, Post Office, Saturday, Feb
ruary 22nd, 1896:
Mrs. W. w. White, Annie Spence,
Mary Mandie Spence, Harriet Purnell,
.Isnee Mall, Mrs Ara l.ittleton, Eliza
j. Jones, Mrs. Mortimer O. Heath,
Dora Dudley, Mary f. Birmingham,
Larry w. Galloway, Henry Collick.
Samuel Duncan, Benjamin Davis (2),
William leaning, Lemuel J. Jorman,
Louis Perkins. Charles b. Sturgis,
Rev. j. T.. Wilson.
Persons calling for above letters will
please say they are advertised.
John l.. Mock, L. NJ.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
CHINCOTEAGUE. VA.

1t is reported that we are to have a
steamboat line between this place and
Philadelphia.
a debating society has been organ.
lied by some of our literary friends.
DIR. w. \. Taylor, of Stockton, Md,
was here this week on professional
business
The Boatmen's Bank OF Chinco-
league was opened for business for
the first time last Monday morning,
with Mr. II. c. Jones, of Pocomoke
City, Md. as cashier
Mr.. Theodore j. Young, of this
place, was drowned last Wednesday
afternoon. lie hal been in the bay
oystering and was returning home
with his boat deeply laden, when it
was overturned by squall and sank
without moments warning. Mr..
George Merritt seeing Mr.. Young's
helpless condition FASTENED to his as
sistancc, but before he could reach
him he sank out OF sight. He was
about sixty years OF age and leaves n
wife and five children to mourn him.
Prot. VIM F. Harper, OF Dorches-
ter county. Md, has been appointed
principal OF our High School.
The steam grist mill of Lewis &
Disharoon is about completed, and
will be running in few days.
Rev. H. f. Bennington of the NJ.
=. Church j. assisting the Rev. A. S.
Bean, OF Greenbackville, in a revival
meeting this week.
The storehouse of ID. NJ. Merritt
was entered by burglar last Satur-
day night who loaded himself with,
hardware" in liquid state, and as
Il result. Sidney Mason is lounging in
Jail for house breaking, and Mr. Mer-
ritt had to give bond for his appear
ance to court for violating the Local
Option law.
The Chlncoteague Female Semi
nary, is indeed in hourishing condi.
ton, and can boast of students of not
only this, but other States. Miss
Knight the founder and principal is a
lady of the highest merit and is re-
ceiving the patronage which she so
ll IL
Music are some OF the studies taught.
At recent meeting OF. The
Eastern Shore Game Protective Asso.
clation, resolution was passed pro
hibiting non-residents of this state
from cunning in the counties of Acco
mae and Northampton, unless they
become members Of said association by
paving an entrance fee of $500 and
the regular annual dues of $500
Mr.. G.. w. Connel who has been APP
pointed warden of the association will
patrol our waters at night to prohibit
lighting fowl and will prosecute all
violalors of the game law. Persons
wishing to become members of the as
ISOLATION will apply to Mr. O. NJ.
Jones for certificate.
Captain j. b. Wheaton of this
place was arrested on the charge of
burning his schooner. the Joseph W.
Foster (Which gained notoriety from
her ilabusteriuo adventures few
months ago. at Cedar Keys, Fla. last
"Wednesday, and was tried before the
United States Commissioner, Lutteston.
but the sailors who informed on the
Captain were unable To subsrantiate
their claims. and he was discharged.
1t Is claimed by the Captain that it
was an attempt 10 black mail him, be
cause he refused To pay them Il sum ol
money which they demanded.
lcuABop CRANE, JR.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
PENINSULA.

Seaford narrowly escaped a panic
ON Tuesday evening. The hall there
was filled with people and some one
shouted fire. A rush was prevented.
The fire was on the outside OF the hall
and consisted of some burning oil
barrels.
Recorder Morris, of Sussex county,
Del, received for record one day last
week, one of the largest mortgages
ever filed in this state. 1t is against
the Queen Anne's Railroad Company,
in favor of the Guardian Security
Trust and Deposit Company, of Balti-
more, and is for the amount of ST.
40, 900.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
Public Notice.

BY order of the County Commits
sioners, passed this the 18th day OF
February. a. ID. 1896, the Public
County road, beginning opposite the
Residence of Thomas Payne, leading
over Kelleys Mill Dam and to Penne
wells Hill on the Pocomoke Road, in
District Nos. > and s of Worcester
County be and is now declared closed
for Public Travel and said County
Commissioners will not he responsible
for any injury or damage to any per-
son or persons, beast or property, that
NAV occur by the use of said road.
Test: GEO. w. BISHOP, Clerk.
Feb. llth, 1896.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
The Election Contest.

The unpopular and much regretted
farce, known throughout this county as
the Contested Election Case" has
dragged along through another week
in the same monotonous manner as
described in these columns from week
To week since lis beginning in Berlin
on January 22nd. Mr.. Boyd, the
Baltimore lawyer who was called into
the case, was absent on Monday,
having returned to Baltimore on Sat
urday before to spend Sunday. Mr..
Barnes proceeded with the case alone
Monday morning, but was joined in the
afternoon by MIR. Wilson, who had re-
covered sufficiently 10 again take his
place in the case The day was prin-
cipally occupied in reading over the
testimony formerly taken, and having
it signed by the witnesses. As here.
tofore stated, the testimony consists
principally Of the evidence of ignorant
colored men, who were not allowed to
vote because of their failure to give
their proper name when presenting
themselves at the polls for the purpose
OF voting. The evidence is at all times
interesting from standpoint OF ridicu-
lousness, and sometimes it is very
amusing. One colored man testified
that he intended to vote for Mr.. Icons"
and noone else; another that he read
the names of "Mr. Lowndes and Mr..
Lincoln on the ticket and that he
would have voted only for MIR.
Lowndes and Lincoln" while still
another persisted in his determination
to vote for himself only and that he
would have voted for no one else no
matter who was on the ticket. he was
for himself and no one else. Thus far
no evidence of any unusual irregularity
has been produced, and it is safe to
predict that from the contestants evi
dence thus far produced there is
no probability of any change in the
returns made by the election Judges.
provided the decision is made upon the
merits of the case As a matter of
fact the final decision of the case rests
with the election committee of the
House of Delegates. OF these gentle.
men, we know nothing. but have been
informed that they are honest. fair
minded men. in whom our people can
safely rest their case The contestants
have given notice to the contestees that
they will conclude the taking OF testi-
mony next week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
Lots of Life i'm Them Yet.

People whose forty-ffth birthday is be-
hind them fancy that their power to resist
disease is lessoned because cough sticks To
them u few DAYS. They change their ideas
when they have tried The PincOla Bal
sam, for il goes right to the spot and
makes the irritated throat well. The resi-
nous substances in the pine and other trees
will stop cough every time il combined rs
they are in Ely's Pineola Balsam. which all
wide-a-wake druggists have for sale n 25c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22
For Sale.

A valuable farm consisting of tire,
hundred and nineteen acres. situated
three miles from the town of Snow
Hill and adjoining Mr.. ID. c. Fooks'
known as the John Dale Farm.
Terms to suit the purchaser. For in
formation apply to J. J. COLLINS.
ian. 25-tf.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

to be no serious difficulty about the
bill after the statement of Mr.. Jack
son the chairman of the finance com
mittee.
The vote was then taken on Sena-
tor Smiths amendment, and it was
adopted.
Several other amendments were then
made regarding the way books should
be purchased, etc, and the bill order
ed engrossed for third reading.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

One pair fine mules. months old /;
] pair fine mules, q years old. we'll
broke on the farm and Ia carriage
harness Also four mares Al on
easy terms-cash or good paper, long
time. Also for rent. several tenant
houses and one small farm.
Il. l.. BELL, Berlin, Md.
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Local notices IL these columns are
charged for at The rate Of 10 cents line
for erery insertion. II matters not what
others charge We regulate our own
prices according 10 the fair north Of this
journal as an ADVERTISING medium
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Entertainment at BishopviIle.

The people Of Bishopville enjoyed a
fine entertainment Thursday and Fri
day nights for the benefit of the Bish-
opville public school. The leading
feature of the entertainment was
drama entitled ~ Perplexing Situa-
ton" with the following characters
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Worcester County Public School
Teachers.

Following are the names of the
teachers employed in the public schools
of Worcester County, for the year
1896
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

The strength which comes to us
from eating nourishing food is better
than stimulation. because il is new
strength.
The health which belongs to a
strong body, well nourished by proper
food properly digested,) is the only
health that is LASTING.
The difference between Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial and other medicines is
simply that it helps nature to make
strength. 1t does not profess to cure
sickness, except as that sickness is a
result Of weakness caused bv food not
properly digested
Shaker Digestive Cordial will re-
lieve the pangs of indigestion, and
make thin, sick, weak people as well
as if their stomachs had never been
out OF order.
1t is a gentle aid to the digestion Of
natures strength-maker, food
AT druggists. Trial bottle, 10 cents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-02-22

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred
Webber, Holland. Mass, had very
bad cold and cough which he had not
been able TO cure with any thing. |
gave him % cent bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. says w. =.
Holden, merchant and postmaster at
West Brimfield, and the next time |
saw him he said it worked like
charm. This remedy is intended es-
pecially for acute throat and lung dis
eases such as colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough, and il is famous for its
cures. There is no danger in giving
il TO children for il contains nothing
injurious For sale by DIR. G.. +. w.
Hall, Snow Hill. and DIR. l.. l.. Dirick-
son, Berlin, Md
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ana scenes:
Mr.. Middleton, ......... John Mumford
Mrs. Middleton, ........ Alice Nelson
Tom Middleton, -. James Townsend
Jessie Middleton, Margaret Schofeld
Sue Middleton. .. Name Dukes
Lucy Fair, .Sallie McNeal
Maud. ......... ......... Lizzie Bunting
Mrs Nosie, ..........O levia Parsons
Alexander Wilson. John Penniwell
Mary. Lille Ryan
Fritz,...... ........ Harvey Moore
Uncle Eptimus, .... Emory Griffin
Health Officer, .......... Alfred Dukes
ACT I.-Scene: A tastefully fur
nished sitting-room in Mr.. Middleton's
home.
ACT H. Scene: As before enter
Uncle Eptimus from way up country.
TABLEUN-a. Stealing the fruit.
b. An Old Mans darling and a Young
Mans Slave. c % School Days. C.
CD School Days d. Washing Day.
e. What are the Wild Waves Saying.
Other Items on The program are as
follows:
Solo-"Asthore,' (Trotere) Marga-
ret Schoield.
Madame Demarsy Art Gallery.
Goodnight Drilled by Margaret
Schofeld.
Sunhowers Ten children.
Scene in DIR. Burglars Ofice-E.
Griffin and j. Penniwell.
Solo-'Love's Old Sweet Song"
{ Hoiioy) Mary Mumford.
We hope our friends realized Il good
sum Of money As result of their
efforts.
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FIRST DISTRICT.

;AME. PosToFFICE.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-20
AFTER TIE BALb.B OVER Fame Hath Also It's Dis
 advantages. McKinley'S Over-Enthusias
 PartiSanS.
Hanna Is Chairman of the Execu- tive Committee-Griffith Com
 mitteeman for Arizona.

CANTON, June 19.-The railroad men say a dozen trainloads of people have contracted to stop at Canton on the way home from St. Louis east. The Pittsburg office of the Western Union reports that there were congratulatory telegrams piled up several feet high in the office Several thousand have been received by Mckinley.
 Garrett A. Hobart, vice-presidential nominee, wired Mckinley from St. Louis: Accept my hearty congratu- lations and those of the New Jersey delegation" Mckinley replied: T send you my cordial congratulations and wish you might visit me on your way home"
 Governor Mckinley shows no signs of nervous strain and is the most nat ural and composed of anybody about the household.
 The beautiful lawn and flower beds in front of McKinley's home showed the devastation of the surging thou sands who tramped the life out of them last night. Enthusiastic visitors picked all the flowers from half dozen beds. Even the fences did not escape. In the great crush last night which lasted nearly seven hours, many women tainted. But for the timely direction of the police much injury would un- doubtedly have resulted.