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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
A Business Parable.

Once farmer had one thousand,
eight hundred bushels of wheat, which
he sold. not to single grain merchant.
but to one thousand eight hundred diff
crent dealers, a bushel each \ few of
them paid him cash, but far the greater
number said it was not convenient then,
but would pay later. \ few months
passed, and the mans bank account ran
low.
How is this 2" he said MY one
thousand eight hundred bushels of grain
should have kept me in atflnencc until
another crop is raised. but have parted
with the grain and have instead only Il
vast number of accounts, 50 small and
scattered and | cannot collect it fast
enough to pay expenses.
So he posted up public notice and
asked all those who owed him 10 pay
quickly But few came. The rest said:
Mine is only small matter. and will
90 and pay one of these days, forget
ting that though each account was very
small. when all We're put together they
meant IA large sum 10 the man. Things
went on thus the man got To feel 81
badly that he fell out of bed and awokc.
and running to his granery found his
one thousand eight hundred bushels of
wheat still safe there. He only had
only been dreaming, and hadn't sold mis-
wheat.
MoRAI-The next day the man went
TO the publisher of his paper and said
Here, sir. is the pay for Your paper
and when next years subscription is
due, you may depend on me to pay il
promptly. ] stood in the position OF an
editor last night. and | know how il
feels to have ones honestly earned
money scattered all over the country i'll
small amounts. "-EdSton Le,igcr.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
POCOMOkE.

There is not much news i'll our town
at present We have had nothing but
rain since Christmas and everything is
very dull and gloomy like the weather
The streets are in IA terrible condition.
worse than ever before on account of
being torn up for the water pipes, and
the grip is playing havoc. Almost
every family i'll our city has some mem
Der sick with it,
Miss Holton of Middlctown, is visit.
ing Miss Mamie Dale.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Booker, of Nor.
folk, Va. who have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. NJ Schoolfield, have
returned to their home. much to the
regret of their many friends.
Mr.. Neal Bunting, one of our popular
young men. who left town few years
ago, and who now holds Il good position
in New York. is home on visit to his
mother, Mrs. Thomas Bell.
Mr.. Herbert Vcasey another one OF
our popular young men. left last week
for New York where he has gone to
accept a very lucrative position in that
city He will be missed very much by
his many friends. Wcw wish him success.
Mr.. Billie Selby. who has been con
fined to his home for tn. past few weeks
with the grip. is now ont again and
able to be at his old post in W. 5. Dick.
inSon's store.
Mr.. Tom Melvin. who is at the head
of the furniture department of w. ;.
Dickinson, is also very sick with the
grip and is still very weak and not able
to leave his home
Revival services commenced on sun
day night in the NJ p Church.
Mr.. VIM. b. Vane. who was at on.
time teacher in our school and been
living III Delaware for the past years
has returned home and taken charge of
our town paper. in place of Mr. Milton
Ncasey, who has gone To Philadelphia
To attend the University of Pa
On las; Saturday afternoon the alarm
of fire was given All of You know
what that means. what an excitement
il creates. Every one that didn't have
the grip. and even those that did, Were
sticking their heads ont of the doors
and windows II was soon found To be
the house occupied by Mr. l.. G. Pickcn
on Front street, where it is thickly
settled The iircmcn soon succeeded in
putting the fire out. but considerable
damage was done. both to the house
and furniture by water and tearing
windows ont and weather boarding off.
and throwing the furniture on, Of doors,
The pet parrot was smothered 10 death.
The fire was caused from Il gasoline
stove.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
The All-Prevalent.

Zip,
Aud the Grip
Has got its nip
On your neck.
And you re wreck.
You Cough
Your head and your heels of,
And your arms and your legs Off,
Aud your hands and your feet off.
And still you cough;
Aud your remains
Are full of aches and pains.
You take no pleasure in your friends
And all the ends
Thou aim at are the Grips.
From Maine 10 California,
From the mountains to the sea,
The old sweet song
Has all gone wrong
Aud the chorus is misery.
Oh, for ray Of sunshine.
oh. for spot If blue
In the leaden sky
To tickle the eye
An pull our livcrs through.
Say, Grip.
Won't you get onto our tip
And ship:
Or must we say
In vigorous way,
- and - again,
And the whole land
Join in grand amen
". y. Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
Resolutions of Respect.

At meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners held in Snow Hill,
Tuesday, January 18th. information
was received of the death the night
before of County Commissioner Thomas
Holloway. Whereupon the Board I'M
mediately passed the following resolu-
tions:
WHEREAS, il has pleased our Heavenly
Father to close the eyes of our esteemed
colleague and friend. Thomas Holloway,
ESD, i'll the sleep of death and remove
him from all earthly cares, Therefore
be il
'.cs0Ircd. That we sincerely mourn
his death, that we knew him aS man
of sterling qualities. true To his friends.
honest and generous. He was faith
full public servant and conscientious in
the discharge Of his public duties.
Res0iycf, That as "A mark of resnect q
the memory of our deceased colleagu,
that we do now adjourn.
RcsOIred, That the Secretary of this
Board be directed to enroll these rcsolu
tions upon the book of minutes of thu
proceedings of the County Commission
ers of Worcester county and send q
copy To each of the county newspapers
w. ELToN Boston.
WIN. w BRITTINuHAM,
CHARLES NJ. PETERS,
EDWIN II. TAYLOR,
Commissioners
DIR. GEORGE w. BISHOP,
Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
Captain Thompson Resigns

Mr.. Willard Thompson, general man
agcr Of the Baltimore. Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railway Company, has re-
signed. MIR. Thompson rendered his
resignation January /, and it was
accepted. tn take effect Tuesday.
The retiring general manager has
been connected with the present cor
poration since its inception. He was
receiver of the Baltimore and Eastern
Shore Railroad. which was absorbed by
the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic.
Previous to this Mr. Thompson was
connected with the Eastern Shore
Steamboat Company. He is also gen
eral manager of the Baltimore and West
Indies Steamship Company and will, it
is understood, devote his time to this
enterprise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
OCEAN CITY.

Mr. and Mrs X J. Dennis and son
visitrd Newark last Sunday. returning
Monday afternoon
Mr.. Oscar Purnell of Snow Hill is
having a new building erected on the
ocean front.
The cottage owned by Mrs. Parker on
Philadelphia Ave, is nearly completed
The children of the Public School are
busy preparing for the mid-winter ex-
aminations. We hope there diligence
may be rewarded by passing very credit
ably
The family of Mr.. William Hall have
moved to our town. Mr. Hall has been
made sixth man in the Life Saving sta
ton.
Master John Raync Chopper is the
Chopper.
The people owning ice houses here
are hoping for another freeze that they
may complete filling them. The heads
of the young folks are filled with visions
of stars and circles to be cut i'll the fu-
tire.
Miss Mary Parker, who has been suff-
ering from an attack of la Grippe, has
fully recovered.
Miss Margaret Hammond who has
been substituting for Miss Parker. has
returned to Berlin.
Capt b. s Rich. general supcrinten-
dant of the Life Saving Stations on our
coast, has been detained for several
days ut the Seaside Hotel by Il severe
attack of La Grippe. We are glad IL
state that he is convalesccnt.
Mr. Tilghman of Kent Island and
Mr.. Babcock of Washington, DC, were
guests of Mrs \. b. Showell at the
Seaside Hotel this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
MORE DONT'S.

Don't ride Your bicycle on the side
walks.
Don't borrow your neighbors paper.
1t is beating the editor out of sub
scription.
Don't make the mistake of parading
your troubles before the public 1t is
not interested.
Don't think you are too old To 90 to
Sunday School. You are not So big. but
that God is bigger.
Don't think because Snow Hill is not
keeping as much fuss as some other
towns that she is not Just as live.
Don't forget that it is Gods goodness
and mercy to you're that are permitted
to make money and enjoy life. Are You
giving anything toward the gospel
Don't forget that there is vast 'Iuanti-
ties Of cypress and gum timber in Wor-
cester to be used fcr manufacturing
purposes All we need is the factories.
Don't forget. oystermcn, that we will
print your billheads, envelopes and
noteheads cheap and nice. Write Us
what You want and we will send them
to you.
Don't give the school children 50
many studies. 1t is better they should
have fewer and absorb more of those
things which will be of every day use
to them.
Don't think the editors of this paper
are not grateful for the promptness with
which subscribers are paving up. We
are very much SO, and we thank ali
who have done SO.
Don't think because the big mill is
not running all the time. that Others
are humming. The mills of the Jack
son Bros. at Salisbury have not been
running since the first of November.
Don't forget that the reason the
MESSENGER has always had such a large
circulation among the people of this
County, is because it attends to Its own
business. gives the news and avoids
abusing people and politicians who do
not agree with it, and that in the future,
as in the past, it will be the peoples
paper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
NEWARK.

Miss BERTHE Boston spent last week
very pleasantly with the Misses Brit
tingham at Ironshire.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bassitt, who have
been visiting friends in Newark, have
returned to their home in Georgetown.
Mr. and Mrs II. J. Dennis, of Ocean
City. spent Sunday and Monday with
friends here.
Mr. Arthur Mills of franklin City,
Va, was visitor here Tuesday after
noon.
We are glad TO see Miss Mary Short
out again after being i'll for some time.
Mrs. Mary L. Phillips died Sunday
Jan. Is. She was buried at Bowen 5
chapel Tuesday afternoon. \ large
circle of friends and relatives mourn
her loss
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

n Bicycle Free. We will give
away free of charge To one of our
patrons on the Fourth of July. new
Monarch bicycle. There is no better
wheel made and the customer who is
fortunate enough to get this one will
be. lucky indeed. Our plan is tn give
to each person paying us $I00 i'll cash
for goods bought of US ticket which
will bear the number of his purchase
A duplicate of each ticket given out
will be placed i'll box on the Fourth of
July next and someone to be selected
will draw them out The holder of the
twentieth ticket drawn out will get
the bicycle. There will he no chance
of deception or fraud as the drawing
will be public and the ticket holders
can select persons to draw the tickets
out. Remember we are selling our
winter stock of Mems, Boy and Child.
ren's Clothing ut greatly reduced prices
and this is an extraordinary offer. Buy
of us and get good bicycle free
Truitt & johnson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
HORSES AND MULES
AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
In PocOmokc City. Md, at Twill
ley'S Livery Stables. on
Saturday Afternoon, Jan. IS. 90,
At 30 O'CLOCK.


The undersigned will receive from the
West another carload of Horses and
Mules. consisting of II nice -
blocky mares, ranging from 1 (~n
to years old. weighing from N~A.
$50 10 100 pounds Well broken and
suited for farm and road purposes. Also
IL Mules. these mules will he the finest
we ever brought to this market. ranging
n from ) To q years old. weighing
0A$r from 1000 tn LOO pounds and
N1A. ready for immediate use. No
3-ycar- old mules will be sold by us
These horses and mules will he sold ut
the above named time and place. with
out reserve. and To the highest bidder.
there will positively be no by -
bidding. every animal offered O.
will he sold. Our past exper- Nc<\
fence is n guarantee of what may be
expected of us in the future.
st ok will arrive Thursday. January.
26th. and can be seen and examined ~
Twilley's Stables.
TERMs:-lf desired a credit of 1 months
will he given by the purchaser giving
bankable note with approved security.
A. RAUGHLEY,
$ J. TWILLEY
p. S.-Please inform your neighbor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

Local notices ia these coismns are
charged for al the rate Of 10 CENTS line
for erery insertion. IL matters not 'chdi
others charge. We regulate our o,rn
prices according TO the fair ,cOith Of tbs
journal as an ddre, Using medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

We are authorized To guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
and If not satisfactory to refund the
money to the purchaser. There is no
better medicine made for la grippe
colds and whooping cough. Price, %
and 50c per bottle. Try it. p. d. Cot
tingham Il Co, Druggists, Snow Hill.
Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
FOR r EMIT.

The office in Odd Fellows Hall Just
vacated by X. ID. Jones. is for rent.
Immediate possession given. This is
Apply to |. I. Matthews or w. A.
McAllcn for particulars.
Get your job Printing done ut tn,
MESSENGER office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

The public school mt White Haven,
Wicomico county. has closed because so
many of the pupils and teachers have
the grip.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

Now for instance you to B. T. TRUTHS store and
the Overcoats that he is selling cheap be-
the for getting short you do not
expect get inferior goods because the price is low and
don't He don't keep for another season. bet
ter loose all the profit than do that Same of all
winter clothing and hats Must be sold cheap right
Here you will find the best and largest line of Mems
Women's and Chdrels Shoes i'll at low prices
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

Prevention is better than cure.
Keep your blood pure, your appetite
good and your digestion perfect by
taking Hoods Sar>aparilla.
Hoods Pills act tremendously with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. gentle, efficient.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21
You Recognize

the building pictured here, of course.
1t is B. T. TRUTHS CLOTHING
AND SHOE HOUSE. The place
known by you all as the home OF good
goods at low prices. You never heard
of b. T. Truitt, selling shoddy goods,
did you :? 1t would not pay him to sell
that kind no matter how much profit
Their was in it. He has a reputation
for selling good, reliable goods at
small nrice that must be maintained
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

Take this paper and get all the news,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-21

Mr. and Mrs X J. Dennis and son
visitrd Newark last Sunday. returning
Monday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-11
NAVAL VETERANS.

Farragut Association mot in it's hall
"a Eddy street, Saturday night. Capt.
Joseph Clifford Of Bristol in command.
The boatswain called all hands at eight
bells. The signal quartermaster report
ed the gangways all clear and the ship
was got underway All hands on deck
ana the officers at their stations.
The surgeon reported the sick bay
clear
The chaplain offered a prayer for
the safe arrival at our destined port
The llcet paymaster reported thc funds
low i'm the treasury and suggested SOM
sort of an entertainment to augment
the funds.
Gunner Morgan of the torpedo boat
Dupont presented the association with
a fun length portrait of himself. stand
ing upon the yacht Alva. 1t is to be
framed.
Quite o number of the 'shipmates
went To Bristol last week and visited
the torpedo boat Dupont and Gunner
Morgan showed them over the boat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-11
RlFREDlAN LADIES.

Auxiliary No. met Tuesday even
ing in Freedom Hall under the presi-
dency of Sister Martin. Roll call found
various officers absent their positions
being temporarily filled. Sister Barker
was reported sick. General business was
transacted. Two applications were re-
ceived and referred to investigating
committee. Committees on physicians
reported and were discharged. Commit
tee on masquerade ball everything
tending TO prosperous and enjoyable
time.
1t was voted that the second
meeting in March be an open one for
the purpose Of inviting the lady friends
of the members in order 10 create in
creased interest in the order.
Remarks for the good Of the order
were made ny Vice President Sister
Bartram, j.. Ps. Sisters Tranter. Worth.
Morrow and Deputy y. q. John Tran
ter.This closed the meeting after which
the regular social hour was enjoyed
The Auxiliary committee met at the
residence of Mr.. George Roberts. Sat
urdayand further considered the start
ing Of Auxiliary No. 4. The meeting ad-
journcd 10 meet again at an early date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-11
PILGRIM FATHERS.

Many Pilgrims attended the last con-
vocation OF the Colony, some OF them
journeyng from long distance among
who were seen Pilgrims Mott. Morn
and Conway from the Anavan Colony
No. 81 Of Attleboro. Mass. This meeting
was the nrst evening or this term, and
the new board of officers filled the
chairs. the best ones and the new
Worthy Governor. Nelson 4. Nottagc
held full sway for the first time FOR
the ensuing year. Many matters of
great Importance 10 the colony were
acted upon, no time was had FOR an in
termission, as so much very import
ant business had to he seen To- on this
evening. The committees ON finance and
social were all appointed by the gov
ernor and Will he. Finance. Frank y.
Pike and Frank j Potter. and treas.
urer. James y. Stetson. on social. j. T..
Chesbrough; secretary was appointed
as the chairman. On Thursday evening
the big Initiation" occurred i'm Paw
tucket. and the following named mem
bers from Providence Colony were pre-
sent. Nelson 4. Nottage T.. J. Nottagc.
James y. Stetson. NE. Stetson. George
IA. Blake y. :. Blake, ~. l.. Crapo 4.
VI. Lake. +. l.. Ward. ALBERT q. Pratt
4. w Pratt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-11
RED MEN,.

Early last spring that enterprisins
tribe Pocasset OF Central Falls invented
the idea of the "Fraternal Teeper,
which means no more nor less than a
miniature tent. This they took 10 "a
sister tribe, with the understanding
that the tribe should retain il 30 days,
then decorate il with some Red Mans
trophy and then make "A visit 10 some
other tribe, taking the Teeper along
with them and request the next tribe
To follow suit. Early in January the
teeper reached King Phillip tribe nearly
covered with trophies. King Phillip
added nearly $50 worth more, and on
Monday evening the tribe intend
ed to call upon Squantum tribe at
Squantum tribe had already received
an invitation from Assemequin tribe to
spend that evening with them. so il has
been arranged for King Phillip 20 call
upon Squantum tribe and then both
tribes visit Assemequin tribe. There
will be "A large attendance as the wan
dering piece OF property has created no
small amount OF interest. Pocasset eX-
poets TO receive the teeper back early
next fall, when there will be pow WOW
that can be called a pow WOW, for Po-
casset tribe never does anything in a
small way.
There was large gathering at the
meeting OF MosshassuCk tribe Wednes-
day evening to greet the officers of the
great council. The evening was spent
in speech making. and made the more
pleasant by a delicious chowder and a
good cigar. This tribe will have work
in the warriors degree Wednesday eve
ming.
An old folks concert will be given
by the social committee of King Phil
lip tribe Tuesday evening.
ON Thursday evening Connonchet
tribe will confer the chiefs degree upon
six candidates. ON and after March /
this tribe Will meet every Thursday
evening, instead of the second and
fourth.
The union jubilee ball committee will
met at the wigWam of Moshassuck
tribe Wednesday evening. and settle
up its affairs.
IL was expected that the warriors
degree would be conferred at the meet
ng OF King Phillip tribe Tuesday eve
ming, but the candidate failed 10 put in |
his appearance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-11

ise;" 12:15. 5 S; 4 l.; 6:15, T. l.: 1880
address by pastor, Lincoln the Ideal
American"
Broadway. Rev J O Randall. pastor
10:45, sermon, The Emancipation;
7:30. sermon. God our Refuge" spe-
cial music by the chorus from Ruth the
Moabitess. Mrs BarrOws will assist.
Asbury. North Main and Hewes st, G
Stenhouse. pastor-9:30. prayer:
l0:45, preaching, Rev g 5 Davis: 1915.
) :; 4, j l.; $780, IL l.; 1:30, address,
Christ and Society"
st Paul cor Prairie and Potter's aves.
j y l. Rich, pastor-Preaching, 1915
and 7:30: : :, 12:l5; r. l.. 6:15.
Tabernacle-iO;45 a m, sermon; 12:l3;
: $; y m. II l.; y IN, sermon; w +
Davis, pastor.
UNIVERSALIST
Church OF the Mediator Cranston st,
Rev w G Selleck. pastor-Service 10:45
S S. 12:15; L S G U.G:30; preaching.
1:30 subject. The Judgment Seat OF
Christ"
First Urniversalist. Rev II Cushman,
- ID, pastor-Morning worship at 10:45;
: at l2:15; vespers at ..
Ballou 333 Smith 81. Rev James -
Tilinghast pastor Morning 10:i5:
Chas + Patterson viii preach; evening
Z; $ $ II.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Bethany Gospel Mission. 26 South
Main st-Preach ng at 7:45 by Joel Bas-
set. evangelist, assisted by ii Guild
cornetist
characterization District Chapel
S :. .: preaching. ,.
Peoples. 22Sis Weybosset st-Preach-
ing at 10:S0 and 1880. by Rev Arthur j
Meyer; ; :. 12:15; praise, I.
New Jerusalem. Trinity so, L Har-
ris. pastor Morning l0:45, subject,
Jacobs Wen. or the Bible the Foun-
tain OF Eternal Life" ; >, l2:l5: chapel
service. Z: Rev III Clinton Hay OF Brock-
ton. Mass. will conduct the services.
Bell st Chapel (seats free)-SerNices
at 3 n m: Rev w II spencer VIII speak.
subject, Mature and Nurture;' AT
1870
Endothen Lecture Rooms 81 Parade
st-Sunday y m. subject. What is the
Infinite Doing?" by Prof Charles
Jacques. e.
Free Mission. 229 North Main St
Preaching at $3.50 and :, by pastor. Rev
j w Cooke.
Nj G A Building-4 y m, Mems
meeting. address by Rev T. g Wesley,
Personal Purity" i:45. boys rally, adj
dress by Mr. II Howard Pepper; Mems
meeting this Saturday evening at Z,
address by Mr. A G Casey.
Broad 81 Christian. q A Conibear.
service with sermon
1915: l. : G T. at ESQ y m; Gospel
service at 1880 y m.
Randall So Gospel and Rescue Home,