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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
Rev. j. B. North Arrives.

Rev. J. b. North, who recently nc
Mackenzie and Gunby Memorial Presby,
terrain Churches, has arrived in Snow
Hill and entered upon his duties as pas.
tor of the churches named. In com.
menting on his departure from Wash
! ington. ID. c., to Snow Hill, the Wash.
ington Ereaing Times. under the cap
says Garden Manor was filled to
overlooking last night with the friends
of Rev. Joseph b. North and Mrs.
North. The occasion was reception
rendered the pastor and his wife by the
Ladies' Aid Society of Garden Memoir
ial Church, of which DR. North has been
the beloved pastor for nearly six years.
Next week DR. North will go to Snow
Hill, Md, To which place he has been
called by the Presbyterian church, and
the gathering last night was i'll the ma
ture of farewell and to show the appre-
citation of the congregation of Garden
Memorial Church for both Mr. and Mrs.
North. Refreshments were served and
an informal program was rendered.
Mrs. Smell, on behalf of the society,
presented Mrs. North with a beautiful
set of table linen rs Il souvenir of the
occasion. Mrs. North briefly responded,
and heartily thanked the ladies for the
token of love. After prayer by the pas
tor the pleasant evening came TO close,
all singing "Blest be the Tie That
Binds
The Washington EceBiItg Star of Mon
day says: Rev. Joseph b North preached
his final sermon as pastor of Garden
Memorial Church last evening. The
auditorium and lecture room We're
thrown into one by raising the sliding
partitions, and every seat was filled
when the services began, and then there
was standing room only. Mr. North
took for his text, Therefore, my be-
loved brethren. be We steadfast. unmov-
able, always abounding in the work of
the Lord, for as much rs We know that
your labor is not vain in the Lord
The Golden Years Are Rolling On
was sung by the choir. with Mr.. Bev-
erly North a. soloist. \ vocal trio was
rendered by Messrs. f. I. Davis, Walter
Tubbs and Beverly North.
The chancel was filled with palms and
other tropical plants. while ON stand
at the minister's right stood a huge
bunch of fragrant pink roses and aspar-
agus plumosa, tied with pink satin
ribbon, the gift of the Junior order of
United American Mechanics. of which
organization Mr.. North is state vice
councillor. The members of the lodge
were present in force from all over the
District to pay their respects.
At the close of the sermon the pulpit
was declared vacant by the pastor, who
feelingly spoke of the pleasant associa-
tons and the love existing between
pastor and people, and bespoke for his
successor the hearty cooperation and
loyal support of all.
When the services We're concluded the
people crowded about Mr.. North and he
was kept busy shaking hands and re-
spending to good wishes for his future
success and prosperity.
Rev. Mr.. North is the first pastor of
Garden Memorial Church and his CON
gregation attests the success of his labors
there. He has labored constantly for
the improvement of the town, and leaves
u host of friends who wish him well.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
WANTS TO COME BACK.

There is a rumor current in Methodist
circles 10 the effect that the Rev. j. A.
b. Wilson, formerly of the Whining
ton Conference, but now of California,
would like to return 10 this conference
and secure n charge in Wilmington
1t is said that Mr. Wilson has been
writing letters to his friends in refer
ence to the matter. but it is not known
what encouragement he has received
Mr.. Wilson was a prominent member
of the Wilmington NJ f. Conference a
few years ago. aud had large follow
ing. 1t is claimed that this following
has now gone to Presiding Elder w. L.
Corkran. who is good leader and does
not get into the troubles in the confer
cnce that MIR. Wilson did Most of the
former Wilson men are now Corkran
men, and he would retain their friend
ship and his leadership even should
Wilson return -CentrvrM Rcc0rd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
POCOMOkE.

y very pretty but quiet wedding was
solemnized at the home of Mr.. e. c.
Lloyd. on Market street, Wednesday
the LIST inst. at 1890 o'clock, when his
only daughter, Miss BERTHE, was mar
ried TO Prof. Edward J. Clarke, of
Washington College, Chestertown, Md.
The spacious parlors of the house We're
handsomely and most deliberately deco
rated for the occasion and presented Il
scene of great beauty. The decorations
consisted of potted plants, ferns, ever
greens, etc A large and most fashion
able assemblage witnessed the ceremony,
which. in a most solemn and impress
sive manner was performed by Rev
George G. Sutton, ID. d., Rector of st.
Mary's Protestant Episcopal church, of
which the bride was consistent mem
Der. Owing to the death of her sister,
Mrs. w. 5. Dickinson, some time since,
the wedding was an unusual quiet one
The bride was gowned in black venetian
cloth with plain trimmings, and was
given away by her father The groom
was attended by DR. Scott of Galena,
Md. Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party We're driven To the
depot, and amid showers of rice and
congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke
boarded the Old Point Express for Will
mington. Pa, Washington, and other
points on an extended wedding tour.
On their return they will reside at
Chestertown. We extend hearty con-
gratulations to the happy couple wish
ing them long and pleasant life.
Mrs. Emma f. Eley of Franklin.
Southampton county, Va. is spending
a short while with her sister Mrs.
Wesley Bunting on Walnut street.
Revival services are in progress at the
NJ. +. and NJ. p. Churches. Much good
is being accomplished at both churches.
There have been about 20 conversions ut
the NJ. l.. Church, and the meeting
still continues with undated interest.
Miss Sadie Boston has returned home
from IA pleasant visit TO Miss Annie
Marshall of Snow Hill She was much
delighted with her trip.
Rev. DIR. George c. Sutton, of st.
Mary's p. +. Church, received call to
become pastor of church i'll New Jer-
sey. We understand that he will accept
We indeed regret very much to part
with DIR. Sutton from our midst. but if
he should accept the call, we wish him
much success.
The stand pipe for the water works is
now about completed. 1t reaches a
height of about l02 feet. The whole
system will be completed shortly
Lovett's Boston Stars appeared at
Wilkinson Hall Monday evening under
the auspices of the Round Table Liter
AIRY Society. 1t was one of the best
concerts that has ever been given i'll this
city. each member of the company per-
forming their parts TO perfection. They
We're loudly encored. and each artist
was kept busy responding to them. The
hall was fairly filled with an appre-
ciative audience.
A severe snow storm visited here
Saturday night last when snow fell to
the depth of seven inches. II was
accompanied by severe cold wave. the
thermometer ON Sunday having regis
tered 10 degrees above zero. Another
snow fell on Tuesday, and our young
people have had excellent sport sleigh
riding this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
BERLIN.

The remains of Mr.. Burton Gray
We're brought here from Franklin City
last Wednesday and inferred i'll Ever
green cemetery.
Mrs. James Birch of near Ocean City,
died last Sunday afternoon, she was
buried ut Bishopville on Tuesday. She
had been sufferer with the grip which
seems to be very severe at that place,
and many people are afflicted with it.
Miss Edith Gum of Shovel has gone
TO Philadelphia to visit her friend, Miss
Mamie Walker.
Mr. Ii. L. Harmonson has received a
car load of nice mules which he is sell
ing cheap.
There is considerable talk of State
Bank being started here.
Rev. E. c. Atkins, formerly pastor of
the NJ. +. Church here, now ut Centre
vile, has been invited to return to that
charge
DIR. James Erickson went to Phila-
delphia last Monday on visit.
Mrs. Orlando Harrison went to Phila-
delphia last Tuesday to visit friends
and do some shopping.
Miss Eva Trader went to Philadelphia
last Tuesday to spend some time with
her cousin.
Mr.. Henry Anderson left on Wednes-
day for Baltimore to purchase new
stock of carriages.
Miss Lizzie Marshall is making her
sister Mrs. William Bostick visit in
Salisbury.
Preaching i'll Bucking church to-mor-
row morning and evening.
The snow which fell here on Tues
day afternoon and night made very
good sleighing on "Wednesday and Thurs
day and our people made good use of it.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
A. BURTON GRAY.

Mr.. \. Burton Gray, well known to
the people of Snow Hill and Berlin,
having lived for a long time in both
towns, died at his home in Franklin
City, Monday, of cancer of the stomach.
He had been i'll poor health for a long
time and had recently been to hospital
in Baltimore for treatment, but il seems
the ravages of the disease had made
such Roadway that nothing could be
done to relieve him.
Mr. Gray was living i'll Snow Hill at
the time of the big fire, August It'll,
1898, and all of his goods were destroy
ed. He again suffered great loss by the
fire at Franklin City, to which place ne
had moved only a short while prior Il
the conflagration which devastated that
place.
Mr.. Gray leaves widow and several
small children. He also leaves son,
Rev. Lee Gray, by his first wife.
His remains were taken to Berlin foi
interment on Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
Death of Lemuel D. Coffin

Early in the evening Thursday Jan
uary 26th, death called Mr. Lemuel d.
Coffin from his eartaly home
He was the son of Solomon and Mariah
Coffin of Berlin and resided in that
vicinity his entire life.
He was taken i'll exactly four weeks
previous ITO the day ne died with gastric
fever, which resulted in complication
of diseases and heart failure, during
which time he has been a great but
patient sufferer.
Several years ago he joined the NJ L.
Church at his home and lived loyal
Christian life until death, his pew
seldom empty during divine services.
Even though he was so ill and weak
that he could scarcely speak above Il
whisper he rejoiced and told all around
the bedside he was so happy to tell them
he was prepared to 20 when that kind
and omnipotcnt Father bids him come.
his only dread of departing this life
| otih- thttt iit W ASNNN tAAC
affectionate wife that he had only we'd
ded the Both of Nov. 1898.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Bloxton Sunday afternoon i'll the
NJ. L. Church. His remains were in
TERED in the Evergreen cemetery ut
Berlin, beside his aged mother, who
was so tenderly cared for in her last
days by him. He was "a years of age
He was member of the Odd Fellows
Lodge at Newark.
Besides wife he leaves several
brothers and sisters to mourn their loss
which is his enternal gain.
Sleep on, dear brother. and take thy
rest,
God called you home, He thought it
best;
Ii was hard indeed, to part from thee,
But Christs' strong arm supporteth
| me.
Gone i'll the best of thy days,
Blighted i'll manhood's bloom;
Torn from the hearts that loved You.
To sleep i'll the silent tomb.-A FRIEND.
At late meeting of Seaside Lodge
No. 81, Newark, Md, the following
resolutions were adopted.
WHEREAS, Almighty God. III His in-
scrutable providence. has removed from
us by the hand of death our Brother in
i. l.. & L. Lemuel ID. Coffin, Therefore
be il
Resoired That the members of the
Lodge do hereby desire to express their
heartfelt sorrow for his loss to them
selves, and to offer to the family and
friends their sincere sympathy and con
iolence i'll their sad bereavement
:.'csoIred, That this transaction be
entered upon the minutes of the Lodge.
and copy transmitted to the news
papers of the county for publication.
BY order of the Lodge,
S. w. LANE.
Committee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
For La Grinnc.

Thomas Whitfield & Co, 2lO Wabash
av., corner .Jackson-st., one of Chicago 5
oldest and most prominent druggists,
recommend Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy for In grippe, as it not only gives
a prompt and complete relief, but also
counteracts any tendency of la grippe
To result i'll pneumonia. For sale by
=. ID. Cottingham & Co, Druggists.
Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
DWELLING
....BURNED F.!
Home of John II. Truitt
I'm Ruins.

While Mr.. John II. Truitt was visit
ing friends i'll Pocomok. City Sunday
evening his dwelling house, about six
miles from Snow Hill, was burned tC
the ground The origin of the fire was
a defective flue.
1t was about seven O'Clock in the
evening when Mr.. Truths fourteen.
yearold daughter. Bertha, went up &c
her bedroom to retire for the night, the
three smaller children having already
retired, as she gained the second floor
she saw smoke emerging from the par
tition dividing the bed room. She got
bucket of water and threw it on the
wall and then ran down stairs, and
there she also found smoke and in few
minutes the partition was ablaZe.
having caught on fire some way from
the chimney which ran through the
centre of the building. Seeing that she
could not extinguish the fire Bertha ran
TO the room occupied by the other chill
dren and aroused them. They did not
stop to secure all of their clothing for
they were terror stricken and got ont of
the house as rapidly as possible.
The building was soon roaring mass
of flames and the fire was seen by the
neighbors, who fastened TO the scene
but arrived too late to save any of the
household goods except Il sewing ma
chine which Mr.. Gouldsborough Col
bourn managed to get out of the build
ing, although he had hot time in doing
so. Then they set about saving Mr..
Truths meat from being consumed in
the smoke house, which was near the
dwelling house ana was soon on fire.
Nearly a hundred dollars worth of meat
was gotten ont of the smoke house be-
fore the fire fighters had To get away
from the building. They then turned
their attention To saving other out
buildings and their efforts in that di-
rection We're successful
Mr.. Truths loss is about $500.
The house was insured in the Somer-
set and Worcester Co. for $500
In addition To the buildings and fur
niture burned, Mr.. Truitt lost about
seventeen dollars in money and some
notes. He is one of the most intelligent
and industrious farmers of the county
and he has the sympathy of the editors
of the MESSENGER for his great loss.
Mr.. Truitt asks us TO say to his neigh
bors who rendered such kind and timely
assistance that he feels very grateful to
them for their kindness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
ST. MARTINS.

Miss Bette Gault who has been home
visiting her parents has returned to
Wilmington.
AS the weather was so Indictment on
Sunday, we did not have any preach
ing
Rumor predicts wedding soon:
Miss Matte Jones, one of our popular
school marms is sick. We hope she will
soon be able to resume her duties.
Mr. and Mrs John Shockley of near
Ocean City, visited our little town last
week.
Misses May ellis and Sallie McGre-
gor visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Fassitt's Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Calvin Hudson was the welcome
guest of Mr.. Clarence Baker, Monday
evening last.
We sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Parker in the loss of their infant
child.
Mr.. VIM. Hudson and Miss Ella
Campbell We're the welcome guests of
Miss Jennie Hudson Sunday.
Mrs. James Gillis and little daughter
May, visited Miss Sallie Hall of near
Friendship Monday.
Miss Annie Donnaway visited the
Misses Baker Wednesday evening.
Miss Dollie Baker entertained few
of her many friends Friday evening.
Miss Nellie Birch of Bishopville was
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Holland last
Sunday week. Come again Mel
lie you are always welcome.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
DEATHS DOINGS.

Mrs. Caroline Vincent, widow of tn,
late John Harvey Vincent of Atkinson.
district, died at her home near Friend
ship NJ. p Church. Monday morning al
five O'Clock, of heart disease Her re
mains We're inferred in the family
burying ground at Friendship Church
Wednesday afternoon and although the
weather was Indictment large number
of people were present. Mrs Vincent
before marriage, was Pollitt, one oi
the family of that name residing i'll the
immediate neighborhood of her home
i'll Somerset county. The family l.
noted for its thrift and industry and
Mrs. Vincent was woman of splendid
qualities, possessing an amiable dispo.
sition, a tender sympathetic nature, and
was ever ready toassist the unfortunate
She was the mother of large family OF
children all of whom are grown. Her
sons, John, William and Gordon being
prosperous manufacturers of lumber,
owning and conducting mills i'll the
pine timber sections of Virginia. Levin
is a brick mason at Salisbury and Chas
recently conducted steam laundry at
Salisbury There are six daughters.
four of them married: Mrs Albert W
Landlord, of Salisbury, Mrs Frederick
Bounds. of Virginia. Matte the wife OF
DIR. F. f. wilkins. Va, Mrs. Earnes,
Downing. Jennie and Alice
Lizzie, widow of the late Albert w
and Alice
Although her children desired her te
live with them in the South or in Sails
bury, yet she was very fond of the
scenes of her childhood and happy mar
ried life, and so she spent most of heI
time at the old homestead, where, sur
rounded by her old neighbors relative.
aud friends she passed away, and is
now in heaven with her husband, who
like herself was an earnest Christian
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04

Local notices in these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents a line
for every insertion. II matters not 'chot
others charge. We regulate our o'cn
prices according 10 the fdir north Of this
journal as an Gdue, tising medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04

Wanted.-A few active men to
solicit orders for reliable nursery stock.
Permanent employment at good wages.
No experience necessary. The business
easily learned. Established 80 years.
Facilities the best State age and occu-
patton. For terms and territory, address
The II. q. Chase Company. South Penn
Square, Philadelphia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
An Honest Medicine for La
Grippe.

George w. Watt of South Gardiner,
Me-. says: Il have had the worst,
cough. cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots of trash of no account bu,
profit to the vendor. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good whatever. have
used one 50-cent bottle and the chills,
cold and grip have all left me. l con
est meaicine. For sale by p ID. Cot.
tingham & Co. Druggists, Snow Hill,
Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04
Pay Your Taxes.

Pay your taxes Thursday. February
9th, at the store of +. T. Whaley & Son,
Whaleyville. will be there from 1.3C
Il. III. till p. III. and hope each tax.
payer will be there. 1t will save ex.
pense of notice and further cost.
J. G.. HARRISON, Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures
any ease of bronchitis, lung affection
and grippe. Physicians prescribe this
reliable remedy. and druggists recon-
mend it because it never fails To cure.
and costs but % cents bottle
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04

Ship your otter, mink, coon, opos-
sum and muskrat hides and get the
highest prices, to S. j. Speal. Camden.
Del.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-02-04

This year has fifty three Sundays
in it. The year came in on Sunday and
goes out on Sunday, something that
will not occur again in many hundred
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-15
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

Miami, Fla, reported eight new
cases of yellow fever and three deaths
today. Total cases 125; total deaths Z.
Col. Ore, leader of the Peruvian rebel
forces, made an attack on Piscoe, &C
coroiug to the la'est sdvices received
and was routed, losing many rifles,
commissary stores and ammunition.
Hurricanes and terrific squalls, &C.
companied by succession of westerly
gales with very high seas, have been en-.
countered during the last few days by
several big Atlantic liners, arriving az
New York.
A strong earthquake shock was felt
at Lima, Peru, just after midnight.
The people rushed from their homes ia
great terror, but no damage was done.
Heavy rumbling noises accompanied
the sismic disturbance.
Princeton College astronomers were un-
able TO continue their observations of the
meteoric showers last night A snows.orm
prevailed during the night and heavy clouds
obscured the sky.
The condition OF Vice President Hobart
continues TO improve he passed a comforta.
ole night and partook of hearty breakfast
this morning.
General Wilson sailed from Havsns today
IN tour inspection around the island of
Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-15
The Markets.
Georgetown, Nov. 15-Wheat 65s6S.
The PEN1TENT1ARY.-The super

The PENITENTIARY.-The superb.
tendent of the penitentiary made his
annual report to Governor Tyler yes
terday. The financial condition is mag
nifcent, the institution paying hand
some return to the State treasury by
reason of its contract with the Davis
Shoe Company, supplying that manu-
factory with 1850 hands. The farm
operations for the year were very poor,
on account OF food and drought. The
crowded condition of the prison, re
Gently reported on by committee Of
ministers, is also dwelt upon by the su.
perintendens. He says the lack of cell
room and the faulty system OF sever
age is constant menace to the health
of the donates, and were it not that the
prisoners were kept 50 much of their
time out of their cells, this lack Of cell
room and bad sewage would doubtless
largely increase the death rate. Should
We al any time be go unfortunate as ia
be visited by an epidemic OF smallpox,
which has been constantly threatening
all this past year, our work would be
Immediately stopped Tor months OF
longer. In this event the prisoners
would be forced to confinement both
day and night 10 the cells, and dire
consequences might result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-15
A Strange Story.

Hanover, Pa, Nov. 15.-Banks B
Bastress, manager of the Middlesex
Dairy Company, of Cranberry, N. j.,
who had been missing since September
% last, arrived here yesterday on q
freight train, q physical wreck. He
says that on the night of his disappear
ance he was in the railroad station at
Camden, N. j.. waiting for a train,
when he fell asleep. When he again
came to himself, he was in cave in
the mountains of North Carolina,
among set of criminals and counter.
feiters. Three hundred dollars that he
had was gone, and he was suffering
from the effects of drug. He had lit
tie to eat, save apples and raw potatoes
and was closely watched. No explana-
ton would be made as to Why he had
been taken there. Ten days ago he
escaped and made his way to Roanoke,
Va, from which place he came this far
On freight trains. The doctors state