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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
Bon IRON.

Rev. +. +. Tabler is holding re-
vival meeting ut Corners church, and
we trust that prayers of the christian
people are going out for the unsaved
and that the efforts OF our faithful
pastor may be crowned with success.
Capt. w. +. Brimer and wife have
been visiting friends and relatives at
Berlin.
Capt. George Truitt is spending
this week in Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Annapolis.
Mr.. Fred Selhy of Berlin, spent II
few days of this week with friends
here.
Our school is very full now and we
wish the school board would come and
see the accommodations the pupils
have here.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

fer in the world. Lotions, plasteTs. creams
and cosmetics cannot make as good COM
plexion as health can. They cannot hide
the story of ill-hcalth. They merely en-
phasize il. Health shows III clearness of
ewes and skin, in redness of lips and vivac-
ity of manner and expression. Disease IS
proved positively by the absence of these
things. When a woman sees the indica-
tons of ill-health i'll the face, she may with
almost absolute certainty look for the cause
in one or both Of two conditions - cousti-
patton, and arrangement of the organs dis
tinctly feminine. These things in them
selves are in some degree related, and nine
tenths of ali the sickness of women come
from them Dr. Pierce's Favorite PTescrip-
ton will cure permanently and positively
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Pierce's Pleasant Pellets will cure constipa-
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Hollows and angles will give place TO full
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copy of DR.. Picrce's 1905 page book, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
will be sent postpaid Il is a veritable
medical library complete in one volume.
Several finely illustrated chapters are de-
voted to the consideration of diseases of
women and their successful home treat
mcut. Address, Worlds Dispensary Med
ieal Association, COS Main St, Buffalo. Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
BOSS WELLINGTON!
Elected To Succeed senator
Gibson.
HE GETS THERE.
Has Himself Elected and Tram
pies Under Foot the East
ern Shore Law.

Congressman George l.. Wellington
was elected United States Senator by
the Republicans at Annapolis on We'd
nesday, receiving 63 votes, more than
a majority, thus demonstrating that he
is the Boss of the Republican party
and does not care if the people do OBJ
ject to his overriding the Eastern
Shore law. 1t is only fair to say that
his election does not meet the appro-
baton of the best element of his party.
especially on the Eastern Shore.
Senator John Walter Smith was
supported by the Democrats, who
made him the caucus nominee on
Tuesday night. The Democrats did
not have enough votes 10 elect by con-
siderable but they showed their loyalty
to one of the best Democrats in the
State.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
Married at their residence in this

Married at their residence in this
town, at 80 a. M, Tuesday, the DIST
inst, Capt. Charles S. Capper and Mrs.
Georgia Van Cleet Promptly ut the
appointed hour the bride and groom
entered the parlor which had been
beautifully decorated with palms and
ferns and other potted plants. They
were met by Rev w T. Swan, who,
in a very impressive manner, pro-
nounced them husband and wife. The
bride was very tastetully attired in II
travelling suit of steel cloth, trimmed
with satin, the same shade aud Jet
She wore bunch of white carnations.
The groom was dressed in the c0nven-
tional black. Mr. and Mrs. Capper
took the north bound train for Balti-
more and Washington, where they will
spend few days We extend congra-
tulations.
Mr.. Jacob W. Boston. former
resident of this town. died at his home
in Baltimore on Thursday of last
week. aged % years. He was a
brother in-law of Mr. Frank Leather
bury and relative of ex-County
Commissioner, William 7. Boston of
Pocomoke City. Mr.. Boston LETT
Snow Hill several years ago and went
TO Baltimore where he resided until
1889 when he returned to Snow Hill,
and was employed by Messrs. Ayars &
Co. as can.maker. He worked for
them one season and afterwards re-
turned To Baltimore where he died.
He visited here last summer and was
then ENJOYING good health. He was
much respected and had many friends
both here and in Baltimore. The
Baltimore Sun says: His remains
were inferred in the soldiers burial
grounds, Lndon Park Cemetery, with
militay honours by Wilson Post,
Grand Army of the Republic Mr.
Boston was seaman in the United
States Navy, both before and during
the civil war. Services were conduct
ed at the house by Rev. j. w. Kirk,
Of Lafayette Avenue Methodist Prot
estant Church.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Essie NJ. Lamberson, wife 81
Mr.. VIM. II. Lamberson. died at hel
home in Cape Charles, Tuesday after
noon, December 31st, 1895.
Essie May Gault, daughter OF Arch
bald and Mary Gault. was born in
Milan, Riply county, Ind, October
18th. 1866. She was but small
child when her parents moved from
there TO Newark, Md, where she spent
her childhood days, growing to woman
hood respected, admired and loved by
all who knew her On September lst
1886. she was united in holy wedlock
to Mr.. VIM. ii. Henderson, by hel
uncle, Rev. Noah lilghman, assisted
by her pastor. Rev. +. II. Derickson
She was kind and loving wife, a lie
voted and untiring mother. She leave.
a husband and four children--a lovely
little girl and boy. aged seven and tire,
years, and two babies five days old
She was lovely Christian, conscien
tious in all things, modest. true in her
friendship, shrinking from no known
duty, ever ready for Il good word Of
work, and oh how we miss her
though we know our loss is hel
eternal gain. Tor her christian testimony
was clear and unmistakable. Tn,
funeral services were held in the NJ.
+. Church South, January ID, and
were in charge Of her pastor, Rev
Asa Driscoll, assisted by Rev. Georg,
w. Bounds, after which a large hosl
Of friends followed her remains to theil
last resting place in Cape Charlie
cemetery. ALICE.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
HANGED DESPERADOES.
Death of Otto SutrO, One of the
California Pioneers.

BALTIMORE, Mn, Jan. 19.-Otto
Sutro, musician and merchant died
here to-day at hospital from the
effects Of Il surgical operation, aged 63
years. lie was native of Rhenish
Prussia, and was pupil of Mendel.
sohn at Brussels, having developed
great musical talent. He emigrated
TO the United States early in life and
went to California when the gold fever
was at lis height. 1t was while there
that the turbulent spirit of the miners
and others was manifested, and it was
only subdued by the formation of a
Vigilance Committee of which Mr..
Sutro was the head, and which hang
ed many of the ringleaders OF the
mob.
Subsequently Mr.. Sutro returned Ia
Baltimore and built up large bust.
ness in musical instruments. He
formed the Wednesday club. out OF
which the Baltimore National Socie-
ty was developed, and had been its
permanent president He was mem.
Der OF the Maryland Society Of Cali.
fornia Pioneers and of various clubs
art, charity and commercial associa.
tions. lie married a daughter OF the
late Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court of Mississippi, and leaves two
daughters, both of whom have devcl.
oped rare musical talent and have
been educated abroad.
Mr.. Sutro leaves six brothers. one
of them having been Adolph Sutro
the builder of the famous Sutro tun.
mel another, Mayor Sutro, of San.
Francisco, and another, Theodore
Sutro, an executive officer in the mu
nicipal government of New York. II
had long been customary tor the
brothers TO hold an annual reunion oil
their families.
Emil Sutro, of Philadelphia, Mr.
Sutro's brother, was the only relative
OF the family present at the bedside oil
the dying man.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
BERLIN

Mr.. VIM. Lee Carey is spending a
few DAYS in town this week.
Mr.. II. B. Lane has returned from
a visit to the city.
Mrs. Wilmer Purnell, is visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
We sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs.
X. + Parsons in the loss Of their little
child.
We are sorry to note the extreme
illness of Mrs. Harry Ayres.
DIR. John W. Pitts is in Philadel-
phia this week on professional bust
ness.
Mr.. Howard Greentree returned To
Baltimore this week after an extended
visit to his daughter, Mrs. Parsons.
Extra Early Hancock, Seed Peas
now ready Tor planters, who apply at
once to Orlando Harrison.
Married at Berlin Jan. 22Ed by the
Rev. Arthur Dougall, Mr.. George
Thomas Powell and Miss Rena Kate
Hudson both Of st. Martins.
A great deal of interest was mani
tested here on Wednesday by the peo-
pie over the contested election cases.
| am very much surprised that the
case was not tried in the town hall,
which | understand was offered for
the purpose, free of rent. The Demo.
Gratis are willing that the light of day
may be turned on, but the Republi-
cans are ashamed and want star
chamber proceedings. Mr.. Purnell's
argument Tor public trial was in the
true spirit of Democracy.
We are pleased to learn that Labe
will get an office. He is consistent
Republican and works hard for the
success of his party. 1t is reported
that the Pocomoke boss knocked him
out of an appointment at the begin
ming of the session by telling it at
Annapolis that he was not fit for the
place. Labe is all right and someone
other than the Fish Commissioner
knows it,
4 meeting of unusual interest and
power is in progress at the Methodist
Episcopal Church. The interest is
deep, and widespread. The whole
town is awakened and stirred. 40.
souls have come to Christ. and the in
huence is deepening and spreading
every hour An overflow meeting
will be held in the Lecture Room of
the Church on Sunday night, TO ac-
commodate those who cannot find seats
in the audience room. Notwithstand-
ing the rain on Sunday morning there
were 175 present and Is new schol-
lars. Among those who have come to
Christ are some OF the leading bust
ness men of the town.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

Prof. G. $. Richardson visited Cir
dletree last Saturday. Mr.. Richard
son was formerly principal Of our
school, and while here made many
warm friends, who are always pleased
TO have him visit our little town.
Mr.. John Hancock, u prosperous
business man of our town, left here on
Monday morning for Elizabeth City,
\. c., to look after his interest in Il
lumber yard, OF which he is a part
owner.
The oyster shippers of this place are
very busy filling orders. which they
receive daily.
Mrs. Alfred Tilghman, of Snow
Hill. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. p.
w. Scarborough, this week.
Miss Nora Sooy. who has been sui.
fering with La Grippe, is now con
valescent.
Messrs. Tobias Selby and Isaac
Hudson, OF Chincoteague, visited Mr..
Zadok Selby this week. While here,
they made cunning expedition TO our
woods, bagged an immense lot of game
and went home much pleased with the
sport which they had enjoyed.
Our saw mill, owned by Scarbor.
ough & Bros, is turning out nice LOT
of lumber, and is doing a greater bust
ness than ever before.
Miss Bette Redden is spending q
few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Gordy, of Woodbury., Va.
Mrs. James Spencer and little
daughter, Winnie. spent last Wednes-
day with Mrs. James Scarborough.
Mr.. Sam Jones, of Franklin City,
visited his sister, Mrs. Geo l. Barnes,
on Tuesday.
What has become Of our phantom
party? 1t is indeed a ghost.
Mrs. Moses J. Hudson, ST.. is on the
sick list this week We wish her II
speedy recovery.
The members OF the w. c. I.
will give parlor entertainment at the
home Of Mrs. p. w. Scarborough, on
next Tuesday evening. A full attend
ance is desired.
Rev. /. f. Tabler is conducting
revival services at Conner's NJ. +.
Church. We hope that much good
will he done, and many who are now
in utter darkness. will be brought into
the marvellous light.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
OEHM'S GREAT FIRE SALE.
100000 Worth of Perfect
Goods Saved From the
Flames

The stocks OF goods saved by the
iiremen in our two buildings that were
not burned now ON sale in our corner
store. Perfect goods-neither damag-
ed by fire or water. Greatest reduc-
ton in history. Half 10 two.thirds
under regular prices Worth coming
hundred miles to get. The reduc.
ton on an overcoat alone. or suit, or
a boys outfit. will more than pay your
fare. Come with the crowd ? Don't
miss this wonderful chance You can
afford TO come to town especially 10
attend this sale See prices in our al
vertisement next week
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
IRONSIIIRE.

Owing to the breaking up of the re-
cent freeze and the rains of the past
week our roads are in Il miserable
condition.
We are glad 10 learn that Mr.. Rob
ert McGee, who had the misfortune to
cut his foot quit; severely some time
ago, is improving.
We are glad To learn that Mr.
Pavnter West who has been confined
to his he'd with the grip is GONZALES
cling aud hope To see him out again
soon.
Mrs. Capt. J. J. Evans who has
been suffering from an attack OF rheu.
matism. We are glad 10 say is I'M
proving
Mrs Lionel Hook of Philadelphia,
is visiting friends aud relatives here.
Mrs. George Mumfor,l and little
boy. Lee and Mrs Pri>cie Briddell,
OF Baltimore. visited relatives in
Bishopville last week.
Mr.. Lemuel Kelley, of Philadel-
phia. is visiting his mother, Mrs. G.. a.
Kelley. lie came home to witness the
marriage OF his brother, Mr.. {. W.
Kelley Of this place.
Mr.. Samuel Evans. of Keyport, \.
J., will spend the winter with his
mother, Mrs. J. J. Evans.
Miss Lou Birmingham was the guest
of Miss Ella Bassitt last Sunday.
Miss Minnie Williams, of Berlin,
visited her cousin. Miss Rose Bratten,
few DAYS last week.
Miss Ruth Marshall visited relatives
nj Newark last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Burbage spent
last Sunday with their son. Mr.. Chas.
Burbage, of Sinepuxent.
Little Victor, youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. Boston. is very sick.
There will he preaching in Iron
shire NJ. T.. Church next Sunday
afternoon at ) o'clock 10y Rev. J. Il,
Campbell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25
HYMEN'S WORK.
The Wedding of Miss DcvercauN
and Mr.. Carey.
iREPoRTED ron THE MESSENGER.


lREPoRTED ron THE MESSENGER
Nassawango Methodist Protestant
Church was the scene of very pretty
marriage on Thursday last at high
noon. The contracting parties, were Miss
Josephine Devereaux, of Nassawango,
and Mr.. f. Edward Carey OF Phila.
delphia. The church was handsomely
decorated with evergreens, the kindly
expressions Of the loving lady friends
OF the bride. They were preceded To
the altar by the ushers, Messrs. Thomas
Carey, OF Philadelphia. brother of the
groom, John w. Devereaux, brother
of the bride, Frank Fooks and George
Payne. The bride and groom stood
under beautiful arch where they were
met by Rev. j. j. Devereaux, father
OF the bride, who pronounced the i'm
pressive words that made the happy
couple man and wife. Miss Julia
Fooks presided at the organ with her
usual skill and grace They were
then driven to the depot and took the
30 train for their Northern home
carrying the best wishes Of large
circle Of friends young and old.
The bride was handsomely attired
in a costume of dark green boucle cloth
with brown trimmings and hat and
gloves 10 match.
Before the ceremony was performed
the ushers and number of relatives
partook OF dainty breakfast. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. +.
Young, Herbert ~ Veasey and moth
er. Mr. and Mrs. George +. Bevans,
John S Bevans and daughter, Minnie,
and other friends Of Pocomoke City.
The editors Of the MESSENGER ex-
tend congratulations
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Letter List.

Letters remaining in Snow Hill,
Md. Post Office. Saturday, January
%.
Miss Washington. col, ELLA +.
Townsend, Rosina Purnell. Mrs. Mary
Lizzie lIosnon, Mamie c. Hack, Mrs
Eva Gordy, G. Isaac Hayward, Riley
Par ker, Thomas +. Snider.
Persons calling for above letters will
please say they are advertised.
JOHN l.. Mock, 7. NJ.
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Will the bloomers all bloom in the spring.
ira, la Ia,
When the wheels are the fashion again :
Will the new girl 20 back to the skirts of
her ma
Or put ON the trousers of men:
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For Sale.

One pair fine mules, Z months old ;
| pair fine mules, Is years old, well
broke on the farm and to carriage
harness. Also four mares. All on
easy terms cash or good paper, long
time. Also for rent. several tenant
houses and one small farm.
J.. T.. BELL, Berlin, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

Local notices IN these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents line
for erery insertion. II matters not what
others charge. We regulate our o,rn
prices according to the far north Of his
journal as an advertising medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

-Messrs. Oehm Il CO., have con-
cluded arrangements to resume bust
ess ut the old stand The retail bust
ness will he temporarily carried on,
after some necessary repairs, i'll the
buildings and , West Baltimore
street and & and SSouth Charles street,
and confined to these quarters until
the adjoining building ON the West
eau I've restored.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

4 mirror could not
lie if it wanted to.
The glass has moth
ing to gain by flat
terry. If the roses of
health and plump
ness of beauty are
leaving your face.
your mirror will tell
you so. You can see
for yourself you are
in danger of losing
the a d III iration
which is every wo-
III ans due. You
may not really real
ize it, but health is
the greatest beauti-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

There is more Catarrh is this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gethcr. and until the last few wears was
supposed to be incurablc. For great many
wears doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies. and by con-
stanting failin. to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurablc. Science has proven
catarrh To lac constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls |atarrh Cure. manufactured by r.
j Cheney x Co.. Toledo. Ohio is the only
constitutional cure ON the market. Ii is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops 10 n
teaSpooniul. 1t acts directly ON the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any ease il
fails Ia cure. Send for circulars aud testi-
mnniaS. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo. -.
ri Sold hy druggists. Use.
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Not by Mathematics,

Though She studied logarithms.
And of Euclid she could pirate.
She could never find the angle
That would put her hat ON straight.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

Many merchants are well aware
that their customers are their hest
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 1--WE
have no hesitation in recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy To our
customers, as il is the best medicine we
have ever sold, and always gives salts.
faction" For sale at % and 30 cents
per bottle by DIR. c. +. w. Hall, Snow
Hill, and DIR. l.. l.. Dirickson, Berlin,
Md
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Our Dear Mother.

Mrs. Charles r. Sturgis departed
this lie on the 18th inst She suffered
much pain aud aiiliction, being ON her
bed for three years and eight months
She was Christian since she was | |
years old. She never murmurcd, but
always said il il was Gods will for hen
to suffer, it was hers. With His grace
to sustain her, she passed away very
quietly. telling us She was going Il
Heaven. She was Z / years old Leave,
husband and two children Mrs
Maggie +. Summons and John T
Sturgis, and great many friends anC
relatives TO mourn their loss.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

II Won love girl. why. tell her So.
Nor keep her spirit sad.
II you've business. make it "so"
By taking MESSENGER ad.
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REST IN PEACE.

\ precious one from ms has gone.
\ voice we love Is STILL
A place IL vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
tall not back the dear departed.
Anchored safe where storms are DER;
On the border land we left her,
soon to meet and part no more.
When we leave thus world Of changes,
when we leave this world OF care,
w q shall ind our winning mother.
IN our Fathers mansion fair.
HER CHtLnRE,
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ENOUGH OF 1T.

The masses are awakening to the
fact that no one remedy will cure all
diseases Of all people, nor the same
disease, ailment, ache and pain OF diff
ferent persons, consequently they have
got enough Of 4, trying the single cure
all remedies. Is they know the Com
bination Brick and White Front Drug
Store, DR. :. X. Marshall, superintend
ent, supplies remedies compounded
while they wait; fresh and pure when
they take them. effective in their
action, rs they are put up in accord
ance with the special complications of
the special ailments or diseases, they
make curative results that's what
medicine Is bought for, and that's what
we sell i; under Il GUARANTEED 10 do.
They have also found our line of
cigars, smoking and chewing tobacco,
writing paper, tablets, etc, unsurpassed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

The vault OF l.. l.. Dirickson. .Ir's.
private bank is fitted up with safe
deposit boxes. for rent, at $500 per
year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

The year 1895 will be long re-
membered A. very dry year, espec-
tally by the farmer, trucker aud gard.
ener. But very few people realize
what is meant by a dry year very
few know the amount Of rainfall re.
quired to insure reasonable fertility.
The average annual rainfall in this
latitude ranges from forty TO fifty
inches. that Is from three and a-half to
four feet in depth In 1895, the year
just closed, the rainfall was only thirty
four inches and iifiy-one one hundredths
OF AN inch. 1t will thus be seen that
the tall Of water Tor 1913 was short of
the fail Of 1894 by twelve inches and
thirty-hundrcndth Of an inch,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-25

Owing to the breaking up of the re-
cent freeze and the rains Of the past
week our roads are in Il miserable
condition.