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LIBERTYTOWN.

Mr.. William Ennis and sister, Miss
Laura, of Fruiiland, spent the holi
days with friends and relatives in town.
A fox was turned out on Hickory
Ridge farm. one day last week, in the
presence of perhaps more than one
hundred persons, and was chased by
about forty dogs, but Reynard was toe
sharp for them. He was chased until
they lost him and that was the end OF
the hunt. The leaders and lovers OF
fox hunting were there-Perdue, Ma.
lone, Bratten, Richardson, Trader,
Twilley AMI number of Others.
Mr.. Kendall Timmons is on the
sick list.
Mr.. Nut Dennis and Miss Cornelia
Rayne were married on the 22nd OF
December, 1895, by the Rev. w. l..
7. Bowen, of Newark.
Mrs. Eliza Hadder, of near Powells.
vile, died December Both, 1895, and
was buried ON New Years day. The
deceased was about SO years of age.
She was first married to the Rev.
Elijah Nicholson, local preacher in
the NJ. f. Church, who died July Goth,
1872. Although she was member
Of the o. $. Baptist Church, there was
never known to be word of conten-
ton between them. She was never
the mother of any children, but those
to whom she became step.mother. she
treated with kindness and affection.
After the death OF her first husband
she married Mr.. Birch Hadder. who
also was Methodist class leader and
exhorter in the NJ. p. Church. He
only lived few years after their
marriage. She suffered a great deal,
but was patient and submissive, bear.
ing it with christian fortitude. She
died at the home of Mr.. Peter Duncan,
near Powellsville Her remains were
followed to the last resting place by a
host of friends. She was an affection.
ate wife. good mother, and was loved
by all who knew her.
Mr.. l.. b. Bethards has been very
sick, but is some better now.
Mrs. Elizabeth TimmOns fell few
days ago and hurt her arm severely.
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SILVER WEDDING. ;"
nell Celebrate the 25th An
niversary of Their
Marriage.

One of the most pleasant social
events of the season was the celebra-
ton of their Silver Anniversary by
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen l.. Purnell at
their home in this town yesterday
afternoon from , toe o'clock. Mrs.
Purnell is the daughter of the late
George Richie Farlow of Wicomico
county. Mr. and Mrs. Purneil were
married on the 10th day of January
1871 by Rev. J. b. Jones at Pittsville,
Wicomico county, and have therefore
lived together for twenty-five years,
during which time they have been
blessed with five children, three sons
and two daughters. Prosperity has
crowned their united efforts and they
have every reason to be thankful for
the many blessings they have been
permitted to enjoy. They moved to
this town in 1889 where Mr.. Purnell
is now successfully engaged in the
mercantile business. Their home on
Park Row was prettily trimmed with
evergreens for yesterdays occasion.
Over their heads, where they stood to
receive friends, were the figures 1877 l
1885 in silver, representing the
present and the year of their marriage.
They were assisted in receiving by
Rev. and Mrs. Swan, Mrs. Mary J..
Purnell and Mrs. o. W. Purnell.
After congratulating them upon this
happy event in their life the friends
who called were invited into the din
ing-room where salads and other eata-
bles were served by the Misses Pur-
nell, assisted by friends and compan-
ions. Mr.. and Mrs. Purnell were the
recipients not only of warm and heart.
felt congratulations, but also many
pretty. useful and ornamental pieces
OF silverware from the friends who
were present and helped to make their
silver anniversary such pleasant and
memorable occasion. After wishing
them a prolonged life of continued
prosperity and much happiness the
kind host and hostess were bid
adieu and their friends departed for
their respective homes Many of these
were from other towns in this and adj
joining counties.
AT night the Misses Purnell enter
tanned large number Of their Young
friends, and most pleasant evening
was enjoyed. Games of various kinds
were INDUCED in till about midnight,
when all were invited to the dining
room, and sumptuous repast was
served. After this other games were
introduced and enjoyed till the time
for their departure came, when their
friends left and Mr.. Purnell's home
resumed its usual quiet, after day
that will ever he remembered by all
who aided and participated in the en-
joyment of the celebration of their
silver wedding. This is the second
wedding event reported in the MIS-
sENGER for Mr.. and Mrs. Purnell, and
il will be here to report their golden
anniversary, which the editors hope
they will live to celebrate.
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Order NiSi.

William +. johnson, Assignee of
Clayton J. Purnell, Assignee of
Daniel J. Wheaton, Assignee of
George NJ. Upshur and Clayton J.
Purnell, Assignee of Clayton j.
Purucll, mortgage Of Alfred I.
White and wife, ex parte.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County In Equity. No. 1850.
November Term, 1895, To wit: De-
cember 30th, 1895.
ORDERED that the sale made and
reported by William +. johnson, AS
signee of Mortgage rs above for the
sale of the real estate in the above
cause described be ratified and con-
trmed unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the 9th
day of January next, provided a copy
of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed in Worcester County
once in each of three successive weeks
before the 10Th day of January in the
year eighteen hundred and ninety six.
The report states the amount of
sales to be $4,000.
FRANCES HENRY PrRNELr, Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
FRANCIS HENRY PURNELL, Clerk.
jan. I-3t.
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THE OLD ship.

The old Combination drug ship of
pluck, with its iron-bound sheathing,
inlaid with the strongest determination
that ever swelled the bosom of human
beings, was launched upon the sea of
business on August 9th, 1895, with l..
l.. Dirrickson, .Jr., captain; DIR. 5. X.
Marshall, pilot, and John III. Farlow,
mate, she nobly withstood the heated
storms of summer and the cold blasts
of winter, and was, on Saturday night
last, ut the hour of s o'clock, anchored
in the harbor Of the Brick and White
Front Store on Main street, Berlin,
Worcester county, Md, and there
awaits the masses pleasure in unload
ing her cargo of drugs, patent medi-
cine, writing paper, tablets, envelopes,
perfumery, cigars, smoking and chew
ing tobacco; also remedies for all
aches, pains, ailments and diseases.
Her cargo will be mloaded at the
following prices: Hoods Sarsaparilla,
at 81 cents; Hoods pills, at 30 cents;
Bankers Nerve and Bone Liniment,
20 cents; Mustang Liniment, Is cents;
Carriers Little Liver Pills, Is cents;
Morse Indian Root Pills, 20 cents.
Prescriptions and remedies for all
diseases, same proportion.
L. /. Dirickson, Jr.,
Banker and Prop
Or. S. K. Marshall,
Dentist and Supt.
j. n. FarloW, Salesman.
BERLIN, MD.
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NEWARK.

Mr.. Robert +. Powell and wife have
gone to housekeeping in their own
home.
Mr.. Charles Powell of Linwood, n.
j., is visiting his father Mr.. Robert
NJ. Powell
Owing to the severe cold weather
recently many of the pumps at our
residences have been frozen.
Mr.. George w. Mitchell and wife
have been visiting the family of Mr..
Samuel w. Townsend of Houston,
Del.
Master Willie Fassitt has gone to
Showells where he is employed as a
clerk in the store at that place.
Mr.. William Holstein and family
have moved into Newark and are oc-
cupying the Payne homestead.
Mr.. Uriah Wilkerson has gone to
Middletown, Del, where he will quite
probably reside in the future.
Rev. J. r. Campbell. ID. d.. will
preach to morrow in the NJ. +. Church
of this place at 1890 a. m, and p.
m At Ironshire : p. M.
Mrs. John J. Hurlock of Snow Hill,
pail short visit to the family of Mr.
Elijah I. Bowen on last Thursday
week.
Mrs. Essie Lamberson, a daughter of
Mr.. Archie Gault of this place, died
at Cape Charles, Va, on last Tuesday
evening week We extend our SIN
cere sympaihies to the bereaved rela-
tives in this afiliciion.
Mr.. Willie Peters and Mr.. Willie
Bowen, after spending their X-mas
holidays at hume, have returned To
their studies at Goldey's Commercial
College, Wilmington, Del.
Mrs. Lizzie Davis is on the sick list.
We hope she will soon recover. Mrs.
Sewell Chopper, who has been quite
sick, we are glad to report, is now
better.
Some of our young people have
been indulging during the past week
in skating and seem to enjoy it great
~. 1t is a delightful winter sport and
many persons are fond of il.
Mr.. Arthur =. Smack, assistant
telegraph operator at Franklin City,
Va, spent last Sunday at home with
his mother. We are always glad To
see Arthur here.
Jimmie Cook, the boy evangelist,
has been conducting very successful
revival meeting at Preston.
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Square
With The World.

Pr0b0bly yOu are ".SqudJ'e
with the World" in all your
business transactions. You
hare been sitting up late
these lone NIGHTS to accom-
plish that end, forgetting
that at the same time you
,cere Orer tdriR4 your
brain and bOly. NoW that
tie excitement is Orer you
feel as II y0u need q tonic.
is ycu look around do not
forget that zee hate a FIJI
supply I'dUHe best Tonnes.
BIT do not forget tie p. ID.
c. Tonic BitterS.
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County Commissioners Notice,

The County Commissioners of Wor.
cester County will meet at their office
in Snow Hill, Md, on the following
days in January and February in
1896. for the purpose of making
changes and transfers of real and per.
sonal property.
Tuesday, January 9TH, 1896; We'd.
nesday, sth Thursday, 9th.
Tuesday, January 18th, 1896
Wednesday, 10Th Thursday, IL.
Tuesday, January Dist, 1896
Wednesday, 22d Thursday, 23rd.
Tuesday, January 2Sth. 1896
Wednesday, 18th Thursday, 30th.
Tuesday, February iih, 1896; Wed
nesday, 9th.
Tuesday. February llth. 1896
Wednesday 18th.
All persons having business before
the County Commissioners in making
changes and transfers of real and per
sonal property will please appear .,
the days above mentioned in person
as they are the only days that change.
will he made for the Collectors hook
for 1896. BY order of
County Commissioners
Dec. nth. 1895.
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Report OF Snow Hill Grammar
school for Fall Term.
FIRST CLASS.

Highest Average-1st, May Pur-
nell 2nd, Mildred Aydelotte; 3rd,
Lille Howard.
Arithmetic-1st, Mildred AydeIotte;
2nd, Maggie Clark 3rd. Lille Hew-
ard and May Purnell, tie.
Grammar-lst, Sadie Richie; 2nd,
May Purnell 3rd, Willie Whaley.
History LIST, Willie Whaley. Pernic
Parsons, Mildred Aydelotte and Mag
gle Clark, tie; 2nd, May Purnell
3rd, Lille Howard and Sadie Richie,
tie.
Etymology-lst, Sadie Richie; II.
Mildred Aydelotte; 3rd, May Purnell
Physiology-lst. Pernie Parsons
2nd, May Purnell 3rd, Sadie Richie.
Algebra-lst, Lille Howard and
Mildred Aydelotte, tie; 2hd, Frank
Peters; 3rd, May Purnell.
Geography-lst. Lille Howard and
May Purnell, tie; 2nd, Pernie Parsons;
3rd, Willie Whaley.
Composition-!st, Maggie Clark,
Sadie Richie and May Purnell, tie;
2nd, Mildred Aydelotte; 5rd, Lille
Howard
SECOND CLASS.
Highest Average-lst, Helen Moore;
2nd, Dollie Bishop; 3rd, Katie Town
send.
Arithmetic-lst, Victor Wilson /;
2nd. Dollie Bishop; 3rd. Helen Moore;
Grammar-lst, Katie Townsend /;
%, Helen Moore Bird. Dollie Bishop.
History Helen Moore 2nd.
Ewing Wilson 3rd, Katie Townsend.
Etymology-lst, George Vincent;
2nd, Arthur Price 3rd, George Brat
ten.
Physiology-lst, Dollie Bishop; %,
Katie Townsend 3rd, Helen Moore.
Alge5ra-1st, George Bratten; 2nd,
George Vincent 3rd, Helen Moore,
Dollie Bishop and Katie Townsend.
Geography-lst, Victor Wilson {;
2nd, Harland Payne; 3rd. George
Vincent
Composition-1st, Helen Moore; ID,
Dollie Bishop; 3rd, Willie Timmons.
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BERLIN.

Dr. J. I. Hammond is making his
son a visit in Washington, ID. G..
The young ladies AMI gentlemen who
came home for the holidays, have re-
turned to school.
Messrs. III. c. Conoway and George
Scott attended the Inauguration on
Wednesday.
The young people OF this town are
enjoying the skating at the Trappe.
l.. T. Quillin had the honor of be-
ing one of Governor Lowndes' escorts
at the Inauguration.
DIR. J. c. Dirrickson spent a few
days in Smyrna last week.
The Art Social which was given by
the Presbyterians. was decided sue.
cess. Mr.. Fred Selby received the
prize for the best artist. Mr.. Dougall
received the BOBBY prize.
Married, on the LIST inst, near Ber-
lin, by Rev. +. G. Atkins. Ananias b.
MURRAY and Miss Emma +. Short.
We are very sorry to hear of the
death of Mr.. Isaac I. Hearn. of Wi
comico county, who has been engaged
in the lumber business near here and
was frequent visitor to this town.
Miss Minnie Hearn, who recently
moved to Ocean City. is attending the
High School of this place.
Messrs. L. l.. Dirickson and +. S.
Furbush have moved in their new
stores, on Main street.
Mr.. l.. l.. Dirickson, Jr.. private
banker. has put on his vault door a
time lock. Mr.. Dirrickson is wide
awake and up to date business man.
DIR. S. X. Marshall, dentist. will
move into his new office. in the Com
bination Drug Store, this week. The
doctor has employed an office boy, will
put in gas for the safe and painless
extraction of teeth. and will. in the
future, devote his time to his choice
profession filing, saving, or extract
ing teeth when required, and will
make or mend broken artificial teeth
on short notice. Look out for his
announcement i'm the MESSENGER next
week.
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Episcopal Services.

The Services in All Hallows Epis-
copal Church to morrow will be con.
Quoted by the Rector elect, Rev. 5. J
Morgan ID. ID. The Rector and his
family arrived here on Tuesday night
and are the guests of Nh. and Mrs. A.
ID. Irwin, until they take possession of
the Rectory, which will be in a few
days.
The Services on Sunday will consist
of Morning Prayer and Sermon and
Holy Communion, at 1890 o'clock.
Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7.30
o'clock p. m. All who do not attend
church elsewhere are cordially invited
to make this their church home.
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Letter List.

Letters remaining in Snow Hill, Md,
Post Office, Saturday, January 18th,
1886:
Margt y. Carbin, Jessie Hopkins,
Mary Watson. Olin Metzel. Oston
Rounds. Geo. H. Powell, +. j. Smith.
Persons calling ior above letters will
please say they are advertised.
.IonN |. Mock, 7. NJ.
l.. Irving Handy. who has been all
editorial writer on Ercry Ereni"g i,r
the past year and halt. has severed
his connection with the paper and will
devote himself To his lecture engage
mcnts.
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Many merchants are well aware
that their customers are their best
friends and take pleasure in supplying
them with the best goods obtainable
As an instance we mention Perry &
Cameron, prominent druggists Of
Flushing, Michigan. They say ave
have no hesitation in recomm ending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to our
customers, as it is the best medicine We
have ever sold, and always gives salts
faction" For sale at % and 80 cent:
per bottle by DIR. c. F. w. Hall, Snow
Hill, and DIR. l.. l.. Dirickson, Berlin
Md
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charged for at The rate Of 10 cents a line
for erery insertion. II matters not 'rhat
others charge. We regulate our o,rn
prices according to The fair worth Of this
Journal as an ADVERTISING medium
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AT the regular monthly meeting
Of the Directors OF the Equitable
Building and Loan Association held
on Monday evening of this week. Mr..
Charles 5. Richardson, rendered his
resignation as secretary, which was ac-
cepted. Prof. J. Edward White was
unanimously elected secretary OF the
association by the Board of Directors
and entered upon his duties ut once.
The Equitable Building and Loan is
in flourishing condition and nearly
all of the 500 shares allowed by the
charter have already been subscribed,
although the association is but little
more than year old. AT the close of
the first-year a dividend of six per
cent was declared and the outlook for
the present year is that the dividend
will he much larger. Following are
the affairs of the Association Pres.
ident, George 5. Payne; Vice Presi-
dent, John 2. Moore; Treasurer, VIM.
+. Bratten; Secretary, J. Edward
White: Counsel, Clayton J. Purnell.
The Directors as at present constituted
are as follows, Francis Henry Pur-
nell, John p. Moore, George S. Payne,
Oscar NJ. Purnell, William +. King
of Pocomoke City. Robley ID. Jones,
Edward p. Davis, John II. Burbage,
William F. johnson. Horace +. Har-
monsoon OF Berlin aud Thomas NJ. Pur-
nell.
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Installation OF. Officers.

The newly elected officers of Ocean
Lodge, No. 81, |. o. o. i. were in.
stalled on Tuesday night. They are
as follows:
Noble Grand-John w. Station.
Vice Grandchildren c. Turner.
Permanent Secreiary-R. +. Ayars.
Recording Secretary w. A. Me-
Allen.
Treasurer w. ID. Corddry, Jr.
Chaplain-W. j. G. Mckee.
At the same time the following sub.
ordinate officers were elected
Right supporter to Noble Grand
O. NJ. Purnell. Left Supporter, c. l..
Vincent.
Right Supporter TO Vice Grand
G. 5. Richardson. Left Supporter,
ThOs. p. Selby.
Warden-C. S Capper.
Marshall-W. Il. Spurrier..
Outside Guardian-R. +. Clark.
Inside Guardian-W. ID. Corldry,
ST.
Conductor-E. & Conner.
BY request of the members Noble
Grand Station presented to the lodge n
large crayon portrait of his father, the
late John w. Station, who was one OF
the charter members of the lodge The
picture is an excellent likeness and a
fine specimen of art from the studio
of Miss Annie Station sister of Noble
Grand Station.
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The Messenger.

w This paper has the largest circula-
tion of any paper In Worcester County,
aud L. the officiaI paper of the County.
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Pocomoke Transportation Company
has been subscribed, and as soon as
practicable the company will be incor.
pOrated. As soon rs the ice leaves the
river the steamer will make her regu.
lar trips.
Last week we called attention Ia
the Diamond State Manufacturing Co.
of Frankfort, Del and TO the fact that
their plant had been destroyed by fire
several months ago and had not vel
been replaced. We urged upon the
citizens OF Snow Hill to induce tn,
Company to remove to Snow Hill
We learned from Captain +. I. vii
liams on Saturday that the Diamond
State Co. had already commenced t.
rebuild at Franktord. So our pe0pl,
are too late. However, we should not
stop trying 10 get more factories fol
our town, and we trust every citizens
will endeavor to nelp the town thii
way.
: The Misses Payne entertained
quite number of guests at their home
Wednesday. The guests were invited
to meet the Misses AMMAN and Mis-
Carolyn Cooch. When they had al
assembled, the observation party began
There were seventy articles on tn
table, and three minutes was above,
TO see and remember them Mis-
Olive johnson received first prize, an,
Mr.. Jacob Payne BOBBY Then cam,
the selling oil OF the the ladies by auc
ton, Mr.. Charles Richardson was auc
tioneer The ladies we're conccale,
by a sheet, and some Of the prices wer
remar kab BILE Tor their immensely
others for their smallness. After tn
: sale the men took their purchase int
supper, after which there was dancing
aud conversation until one o'clock.
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great deal OF work.
The young college men who spent
the holidays here with parents and
friends, have returned to their studies;
among the number being Louis Behm
Harry Howard, Harry Covington
Lemuel Moore and John Colbourn
Prot. Thomas Humphreys Spence hai
also returned TO his duties at the Mary
land Agricultural College
blanchard Emory has been con
tirmed rs postmaster of Centreville
Md. There was a hot contest for tn,
place and some of the opponents Of Mr.
Emory, it was said. would oppose hi
confirmation and attempt to keep hin
out of the place in that way. lie wa
confirmed. however, and will now dis
charge his duties without fear Of hi
opponents.
Onion socials are becoming popu
lar in some of our sister towns. 81,
young ladies stand in a. row, one n
them bites piece Of onion, and tn
gentleman pay 10 cents piece l.
guess who bit il. The correct guesse
kiss the other five girls, while the un
successful kiss the one that bit the on
ion. There are no blanks in this lot
terry.
Mrs. Lizzie Nelson, relict of III
late Henry Nelson, died very suddenl
on Thursday at the home of Mr.. X. W
Townsend She was over 20 years q
age and had enjoyed good health up /
two weeks ago when she had Sigh
attack Of heart trouble. On Thursda,
she spent part OF the day churnin
and when death came il was very sud
den and unexpected. She was th
step-mother Of Rev. Edwin Nelson.