Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-04-18

- our f4dSton married men HAcu
up n story about being called away on
business. One OF the mems wives hap
pened to know there was masquerade
ball that night at a nearby town. She
didn't do a thing but hire livery rig
and have the bill charged to her hus
band Then she drove around and
told the other three deluded women
what she suspected. They got into
other garments at once, drove TO the
ill-iated town, purchased masks, and
went TO the ball and danced all night.
When the unmasking time came next
morning each one had her own true
and loving husband by the arm. Then
the husbands begged off, promising
never TO 90 to sea again, and no
divorces will follow if they keep their
promises.
Hon. William S. Wilson, who has
made an efficient officer as Mayor of
Ocean City, has declined reelection.
Mr.. Wilson has been Mayor for a
number of years, and under his super
vision our local seaside resort has de.
veloped into city in fact as well rs
name. Since Mr.. Wilson's declina-
ton TO serve another term ms Mayor,
the citizens have been mt loss to Sc
cure the consent OF an eligable candi-
date for the position. 1t is without pay
and is somewhat onerous, so that few
men care to take the responsibility Of
such position for the glory there is
IN il. There is n unanimity OF senti.
ment in favor of John =. Moore, ESQ,
and his consent TO accept the nomina-
ton would result in his unanimous
election on Monday, May 18th. Thus
far, however, Mr. Moore has not given
his consent, but the people are hopeful
that he will do so before the day of
election. We congratulate them upon
their choice Of a Mayor, and hope they
may succeed in securing his services.
A wedding OF much interest to
Snow Hill people took place in Sails
bury Wednesday at o'clock, when
Miss Amelia Toadvine, daughter Of
Mrs. Alexander Toadvine of Salisbury,
and a neice OF Hon. George w. Cow
ington and Mrs. Maggie Moore of
Snow Hill. was married to Rev. DIR. j.
William Mcllvaine pastor Of the Pres
byterian Church OF Annapolis. The
ceremony was performed in the Wicom.
leo Presbyterian Church by the Rev.
DR. Reigeri, assisted by the Rev. DIR.
Miller of Philadelphia. Mr.. John
Mcllvaine OF Baltimore, the groom's
brother, was best man. The bride
wore a gown of white satin iafieta,
trimmed with chiffon, and big white
hat covered with white ostrich feathers.
Her bouquet was OF lilies of the valley.
The ushers were Messrs Harry Frank
lin Covingfon and Joseph DuIis. of
Princeton, \. j.: Mr.. Charles White,
of Baltimore. and Mr.. Walter c. Hum
phreys, Of Salisbury. After the cere-
mony wedding breakfast was served
at the home of the brides mother, at
which only the relatives of the bride
and groom were present. Among them
were Congressman George w. Gov.
ington, Miss Covineton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion +. Hargis, Mrs. Maggie Moore.
of Snow Hill Mrs. l.. Z. Franklin
aud Miss Franklin, of Berlin.
1t must be CALLING to Mr.. c. o.
Melvin and his friends to see woman
appointed to the position of State
librarian. Mrs. Jeffers NAV he Re.
publican, but she never voted Re
publican ticket she never gave her
time to gathering in the flock in a
thoroughly Democratic county like
Worcester, and worked asiduouslv to
overthrow Democratic sway she prob
ably never lost wink OF sleep, nor
shed one tear over successful Democ-
racy III years gone by; she had not
been a Republican party leader, and
battled against odds that were so great
that the best and most prominent Re-
publican OF old Worcester dared not
poke his head above ground for fear be
would lose it +; she had not stood before
the people on the Republican ticket
year after year, To have her hopes of
election dashed to pieces, and yet bob
up serenely and again face the enemy /;
she never took to the stump, and, with
voice like Stentor herald the party's
imaginary victory in advance but,
withal. Mr. Melvin was unsuccessful
in his application for the position. he
cause his party believed he coull do
more good with less pay, if he wa; al
lowed to remain lat home,' than as
State librarian, and Mrs. LETTERS, who
is qualified for the position. was given
the appointment. From a Republican
point of view, Mr. Melvin was entitled
TO the position, and this little slip may
have tendency to cool his ardor, un
less he has information that there are
better things in store for him. -Hare
de Gruce Ledger