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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
IRONSHIRE.
Miss Ella Basstt is home from George
toxru visiting Ear uareutS

Miss Ella Bassitt is home from George
town visiting her parents.
Misses Lizzie Jarman and Dora West
have been the guests of Miss Hattie
Willis.
MeSSrs William and Alfred Peters
have been spending the holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Reese G.
Peters.
One of our young ladies seemed to be
very bright until Wednesday when
someone left town.
Some of our young men seem to have
great attraction at Newark. We wish
them much success.
Mrs George Pruitt Of near Ironshire.
spent the holidays with her daughter
Stella i'll Philadelphia.
Miss Bessie Burbagc spent few days
with her brother William, at Berlin.
MISSES 'Nttlld huiiibIu anu itsslt
Burhagc spent Saturday and Sunday
with Miss Rosa Bratten.
Mr. Lee Birmingham was the guest
of Newark friends last Friday evening.
Miss Minnie Williams was the vel
come guest of her sister. Mrs. l.. p.
Bowen, at Newark. Saturday and sun
day
The Misses Hattie Willis, Lizzie Jar.
man, Dora West and Mr. Charles Mills.
Frank Dennis and Edward Evans spent
last "Wednesday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs Brown.
MIR. Garland Marshall has been home
visiting his parents from near Whining.
ton but he and his sister Ruth are visit
ing i'll Salisbury at present.
We think our young people were very
much delighted with the festival at
Newark.
We think our school teachers have
very strict rules since the holidays.
Mrs. Charles w Kelley has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs c. b. Barnes near
Newark
We think there is going to he we'd
ding soon. Guess who:
We wonder what attraction the boys
of Jones II. O, have AT IronShire
Miss Clara Burbagc Of near Ironshirc
is visiting i'll Powellvillc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
ASSHWRNGO.

Miss Katie DcvereauN is ont again Ia
her school after an attack of In grippe.
MesSrS Maniless and Ernest Johnson
spent Christmas with their parents.
Moving seems to he the thing with
some of our ncighbors. Mr.. Bowen has
moved near Pocomoke and Mr. Hunter
has moved To Mr. Bowcn's former
home
Miss Minnie Bowen entertained her
young friends Tuesday evening.
Miss Clara Maddox entertained a
number of friends on "Wednesday in
honor of Miss Edith Twillcy of POGO
mokc aud Miss Nora Pusey Of Princess
Anne, who spent Christmas with her
Mr. Samuel Dcyercaux Of Exmorc, Va.
spent part Of last week with Mr.. John
DcvercauX.
Mr.. J. l.. Daughcrty left last Monday
for Baltimore after a week ; visit To
Mr.. T. r. p ). Whites family.
Mr.. Charlie Brumblcy and Jake Pussy
returned home Tuesday from Delaware.
Mr. George Pussy is visiting friends
in Delaware.
Miss Katie Williams gave party last
Friday evening The ladies present
were Misses Annicand Maggie 8ichard-
son. Matte and PriScie Dcvcreaux,
Annie White. Clara Maddox, Emma
and Ella Pussy, Carrie and Grace Hun
ter, Nora Pussy Of Princess Anne Edith
Twillcy of Pocomoke The gentlemen
were McsSrs Thomas Richardson, Man
less and Ernest johnson, Elmer Pussy,
George Bishop. sam Dcvereaux. George
johnson, Putnam Dryden, Marion
White, Earl TmmonS. Marion Johnson.
Games were played and music listened
to until late, when lemonade and cake
was served All left wishing Miss
Katie Il happy New Year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
BERLIN.

The family of Robert Downs who re
side near Shpwells Station in house
belonging to- Mrs Philip GouldShor-
ough. had It narrow escape from being
burned To death last Saturday night
The family were asleep when the house
caught ON fire and had burned some
timc befur" they We're aware of it.
When they awollc they had Ia flee from
the bnilding to save their lives.
After spending the holidays with her
parents, Miss Lena Bell returned 20
Goldcy's Commercial College last Mon
day
The Episcopal church gave the Choir
lister boys Christmas dinner last week
AT Mr. George f. Hcnry's. The boys
had royal good time
Mr. Alfred Howard and family left
last Saturday for Annapolis, where they
Will make their home in the future
Miss 5 Kate Bowen spent few days
this week III Snow Hill with her friend
Mrs Roblcy ID. Jones
ON account of the terrible condition of
the roads between here and Liberty
town, Rev. Arthur Dougall will preach
here morning and evening tomorrow
Rev. Arthur Dougall has been holding
Week of Prayer Scr.icc since Sunday
evening. Next week he will commence
his extra meetings, which we hope will
be well attended and successful in
saving souls
Mrs. Frank Harmonson left last Tues
day for Clayton to visit her parents
We were very sorry to hear that Mrs
Sidney Adkins fell tins week and broke
her wrist
Harry Connoway and Charlie Dill
worth. who have been spending their
holidays here. left last Tuesday for
Jefferson College. Philadelphia.
Capt Jonathan Baker came home last
"Wednesday to spend the winter with
his family
Mr. Robert Shovel went up to Phila.
dclphia this week on business trip
Young Peoples meeting Of the Buck
ingham Church tomorrow evening to
bc led by Mr.. George Brattrn.
Miss Carrie Martin. Miss Rebecca
Grccntrrc's millincr, left last Thursday
for her home at IIarper'S Ferry, Va.
The many friends she has made since
she has been here are sorry To part with
her. and hope she will come back to us
again.
DR. Edward DirickSon is talking about
starting shirt factory here. His son
Levin has gone tn Philadelphia to get
some ideas about the machinery and
the right mode of running it,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
IIow.s This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
no, hc cured 10y Halls Catarrh Cure
+. J. CHENEY x CO, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last II years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry ont any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST q TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING. KIxNAN n MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free Price s5c. pei
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
New Years DOntS.
Don't he too smart.
Dnn't lln diSnurnenhln

Don't be disagreeable
n..,...,. -. e.;.,,d.
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Don ! forget women 'ne butcher.
Don IAN to ten about our oysters.
Don't SIT down and talk hard times.
Don't fail to pay your subscription.
Don't forget that other people have
rights
Don't fail to subscribe for the Ms
SENGER.
Don't talk scandal. You NAV be- the
next victim.
Don't continually air vonr grievances
before the public
Don't forget that we must have more
factories in Snow Hill
NJ. IN. 49,. ,.h.. .a,.. .n..h,
70 do. Do right Yourself
Don't think you are the only iiSh III
the pond. There are others.
Don't forget you are Worcester
countian Speak well of home
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware that pneu-
monia always results from cold or
from an attack of Ia grippe During
the epidemic Of Ia grippe few years
ago when SO many cases resulted in
pneumonia, it was observed that the
attack was never followed by that dis
ease when Chamberlain Cough RENE
dy was used II countcractS any ten
dency Of cold or Ia grippe to result in
that dangerous disease. II les the best
remedy IN the world for bad colds and
Ia grippe Every bottle warranted. For
sale 10y p D. Cottingham & Co, Drug
gists, Snow Hill, Md
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
A TRAIN ROBBED
ON The OLD PLAN
Form "a Progression Into the EN-
press Car and Blow
Upthc Safe.

MANSFIELD. Mo, January THE
train robbery on the line of the Kansas
City, Fort Scott and Memphis route,
occurred last night near Macomh.
small station five miles east Of this uoint.
One of the robbers got aboard the
west bound train at Norwood, the first
station east of Macomb, paying his fare
To Macomb and compelling the train To-
stop there. though not scheduled to do
50. Ii was Immediately boarded by five
or six masked men, who. covering all
members of the tram crew with Win
chesters and rcvolvcrS. compelled the
engineer and fireman tn cut loose the
mail, baggage and express cars from the
rest of the train and run them up the
line about two miles to a lonely cut,
where Engineer Calender was placed
in front of the robbers and forced To
break open the door of the cXpfrss car.
After that Calender was placed in
front of the robbers, and together they
entered the express car. Exprcssman
Newtonand BaggagcmaSterS Steven Vert
covered with pistols and forced TO leave
the car The men then proceeded tn
dynamite the through safe. Three char
ges of dynamite were used. completely
demolishing the burglar-proof safe of
the Southern Express Company and
playing havoc with car and its contents.
1t is not known how much money
and valuables were secured, rs the safe
blown open was To be opened only at "a
few most important towns. Everything
was taken from it, The local safe was
not molcSted.
Special Agent Chester, of the Mem
phiS route, was aboard and followed the
robbers He got close enough To them
to get view of them ut work. and has
a fairly good description of one of them.
Ii is thought that one. was railroad
man, he being able to manage the en-
CINE like an expert. No attempt was
made to modest the passengers.
The robbers are supposed to have gone
i'll southerly direction. After leaving
the train they scurried away into the
underbrush, firing shots rs they went.
a posse, under Special Agent Chester,
is being organized, and will leave for
the scene of the Robbery as soon rs it is
daylight.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
FOUR DETECTIVES
In SNOW HILL
Looking fora Philadelphia Wiir
Murderer.

-Four Philadelphia detectives register
ed al Purncll's under assumed names
Tuesday afternoon. Trey were looking
for Robert w Brown a colorrd man
who murdered his wife i'll Philadelphia
Saturday morning last and who had
made good his escape from the city of
Bruthcrly Love OF course the men
who came to Snow Hill and registered
at the Purncll did not 70 upon the
housctopS and proclaim that they were
detectives, but there was something in
their manner and appearance which
caused one of the MESSENGER men 10
inquire what their business was II Is
sufficient To say that hc got on the right
track. and here Is the story
After numbering his wife Brown per
Suadcd woman named Kelley Ia hide
him. She did not know what crime he
had committed but shielded him at the
home of friend and gave him five
dollars with which to pay his board
The woman admit I'd this story after
She read an account of the crime com
mittcd by Brown She told the captain
of detectives that Brown had gone Ia
Snow Hill, n j. Three detectives
were detailed to work up the ease and
they searched for the murderer in that
village without success When they
returned to Philadelphia Mrs Kelley
told another story and the detectives
went on another wild goose chase up
to Chestnut Hill" Aftcrward they
heard that Browns mother. known as
Matilda Brown, was Il resident of Snow
Hill Md, and they came down tn see if
they could find amy traces of the mur-
dcrcr here, hut no such person rs Matilda
Brown lives here, and therefore the
detectives returned To Philadelphia We'd
ncsday morning without finding Brown
or any traces of him
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Apple Mcringuc.-Bc the whites of
four eggs to stiff froth; add -four
tablcSpoonfuls of sugar, and beat again.
Crate into this two apples. quickly
mixing lest they turn brown. Make a
Il soft custard from the yolks of the
eggs pour it into dish, heap the
whites over the top; dust thickly with
powdered sugar run into quick oven
until a golden brown. Garnish with
chopped almonds or pistachio nuts.
Serve cold.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

All persons owing Taxes for the year
1885 are hereby notified 10 come for
ward and settle will bc at Snow Hill
in the Collectors Office every Tuesday.
and AT my storcin Girdlctrec every week
day. GEO. l.. BARNES,
jan. 7-tf. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

LAST CALL FOR TAXES.-I will
be at Bishopville Tuesday January 10th
at the store of VIM. j Collins. Jr. hope
each tax payer of the 9th district will
be there and save interest and further
expenses After this date go to or write
J e. Harrison, Collector. Berlin. Md.
Office opposite ID. NJ. & Y. r. r. Depot.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
Good Things to Eat.

Baked Bananas. Strip the skins from
Il dozcn good, ripe bananas; sprinkle
over four tablcspoonfuls of sugar; add
Il quarter of cup of water bake in a
quick oven 30 minutes. baSting fire.
quently. Serve with cream sauce.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
County Commissioners
Notices.

The County Commissioners of Wor-
ccstcr county will meet i'll their office in
Snow Hill on the following days Jan
nary 10th. and every Tuesday in .Ianu-
AIRY, February and March 1899, for the
purpose Of making changes and transfers
of real and personal property. After
Tuesday. March 2Sth no further changes
will bc made All persons desiring
changes in their assessment must appear
in person. BY order of Board.
w. f. Boston. Pres't
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
and if not satisfactory To refund the
money Ia the purchaser. There is no
better medicine made for Ia grippe
colds and whooping cough. Price, -
and 5nc per bottle Try it, p. u. Cot
tingham q Co, Druggists, Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
The GraphOphOne as AN Enter
tainer.

Science. through the Graphophone,
has made it possible for one to have
i'll his home at any time reproductions
of music of any kind. In fact every
pleasure that appeals to the sense of
hearing. is placed mt the command of
the owner of a Graphophonc and ut
small expense. On Graphophone one
can make records of his own words or
songs and reproduce them Immediately
and as often as desired. This can he
done only on talking machines manu-
featured under the Graphophonc patents.
Endless variety of entertainment is thus
afforded. Catalogues can be- obtained
by writing to the Columbia Photograph
Company, No. 40 f. Baltimore St,
Baltimore, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Lemon Pie.-Juicc and rind of large
lemon. four tablcspOonfulSo of cornstarch.
three cups of sugar, three cups of boil
ing water Mix the cornstarch with the
lemon juice, and if not enough juice to
mix it. add little cold water. After the
mixture has cooled little, pour on the
beaten yolks of four eggs. Beat the
whites stiff and Swccten. Put on top of
pie and brown. Always bake the crusts
before you put the filling in.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

DIR. Butts Cough Syrup is II
grand old remedy, used for many years,
and still in public favor 1t is without
doubt the best medicine for all pulmo-
nary affections. 1t always cures. All
druggists sell it for p cts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

On and after January list, 1899, all
accounts filed in the Office Of the County
Commissioners to be levied in 1899 must
be itemnized and sworn 10 before proper
officer. Otherwise they will not be
allowed BY order Of Board,
w. 4. Boston, Pres't.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Stop dragging yourself with quack
noStrums or "cUrcs." Get wcll-known
pharmaceutical remedy that will do the
work Catarrh and cold in the head will
not cause suffering if Ely 5 Cream Balm
is used Druggists will supply Toe trial
size or soc full size. We mail it. ELY
BROS. Ill Warren St. n. Y. City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr.. of Great Falls,
Mont. recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me can emphasize his statement,
1T is positive cure for catarrh if used
as directed Rev. Francis w. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena.
Mont.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Local notices IT, these columns are
charged for at the rate ef 10 cent' q line
for ererg insertion n matters not irhat
others charge w. regulate our o'ca
prices according q The far corth ri ms
Journal as dn udr0hs medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Mr. f. H. Bounds black shaggy dog
answering to name of Jack has disap
peared from home Reward paid for
his return to Mr.. Bounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
OId CnInrcd Mnn.-philin Ouil

Old CoIorcd Man. Phillip Quin-
ton. one of the oldest colorcd men in
this section Of the county, died WcdncS-
day evening Of old age and general de-
hility Tie ran away from his master,
Captain Parker Selby, father Of Mrs
James ;. Jones. many years ago and
reached Lynn. Mass, where he obtain.
lucrative employment and after he had
been away year or 80 wrote To Cap
tain Selby and offered 10 buy his free
dom, saying that As the Captain had TO
buy hiu he wanted to pay him back.
Quinton's offer was accepted and he
paid over the money to his old master.
Several years afterward he returned to
Snow Hill with his savings and lived
here until he died last Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07
Found His Brother.-More than

Found His BrOther.-M More than
% years ago Philip and Thomas Green.
SONS Of Philip Green. of Drawbridgc Del.
became separated, and Philip did not
know whether his brother was dead or
alive For % years he has been search
ing for him. and a few days ago was
surprised on learning that Thomas had
been living for years near Bridgeville.
only few miles away. There was an
affectionate meeting of the long-lost
brothers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Wanted Agents to sell largest line
of lubricating oils. greaSes and special
ties on the market Liberal contracts
made, salary or commission. Common
wealth Oil Co, Cleveland, Ohio.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Dreaded Mutton Chops. Trim neatly.
cut off all the fat and skin, roll in
beaten egg. then i'll cracker crumbs. and
fry in hot dripping. Turn as the under
side browns, drain and serve
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

storm Swept. Worcester County
and the whole Eastern Shore was swept
by blizzard saturday night Ia tween.
ty-tmr hours there was drop of over
fifty degrees in temperature Driven
by fierce wind, the snow driftcd ten
feet deep an the county roads in the
upper counties making them impassa-
DIE Nearly all the harbors aud rivers
were ie,-locked hat Monday brought
warmer weather and u general thaw.
Snow IIill Fire Department..
IL d regular meeting Of the Snow Hill
Fin, Department held Wednesday even.
ing the following officers were q, tcd
- scry, for SIX months President, Il.
y Jones. President, w S Parsons;
Secretary aud Treasurer, W G. Turner;
Asst. Sec'y " e Powell. Chief. Chas.
W Corddry; Asst chief. r. : Smith:
Foreman Truck No !. James Wilson:
Asst Foreman Truck No. J.. George II.
Corddry. Foreman Truck No ,. Harry
Jucket; Asst Foreman Trnck No. >.
Otho Wilson; Chief Marshall. n l..
Mason. Asst Marshall. r. c. Lewis.
Birthday Celebration. ~ Miss
Myrtle Hearthway celebrated her 9Th
birthday last Tuesday evening with a
reception to large number of her
young friends There were present:
Annie Dixon. Maud Figgs. Sarah Good
man, Myrtle Hcarthway, Ella Davis,
Lille Hearthway. OSsic Pcnncwcll,
Oracle Lewis, ola Taylor, Dannie Good
man, Willie Hearthway, Elan Bailey,
Carlisle Mumford. Jesse Goodman. All
the little folks had big time and TO
cap off were treated to ice cream and
cake Little Myrtle received lot of
pretty gifts from her friends and her
parents gave her "A gold bracelet and
gold ring The MESSENGER wishes her
many more happy birthdays.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Married.-At Cokesbury Church
December 2Sth, Mr.. Willie Carmcan
and Miss India Pussy. both of Worces-
ter County were united in Holy Matri-
mony by the Rev w G.. Strickland
After the ceremony the happy couple
drove to their home at Williams.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

Free Mail Delivery.-Fredcrick
+. Book, who has charge of the free
rural mail delivery Of the Post Office
Department for this jurisdiction. has
perfected plans for the rural free dcliv-
cry at Smyrna. The route will take in
IA section within radius Of ten miles
surrounding Smyrna, and will be- in
operation by January IL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-01-07

I'm Monday oi TINS week, the United
States Fidelity Il Guaranty Co. of
Baltimore, filed, for the approval of the
Orphans Court, bond for $2j00O 90
for the second years term of Joseph G..
Harrison, Esq Sheriff of Worcester Co.
This Company has had a GencralAgcncy
AT Snow Hill for about two years, and
AT the close Of the year 1895 it had fur
nishcd bonds in this county amounting
to sls3, 5000. II is represented here by
Clayton J. Purncll. Esq. Attorney, as
Will appear by reference to its standing
card in the MESSENGER
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-15

II
2 LOUIS HElLBR0N, y
, TeXarkaua's Leading :
, And Reliable Jeweler.. 4
} Carries the most complete stock o 4
f, JowClry. and guarantees his goods and 4
prices 60 be the hest. Y
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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-15
Insurgents Lost Heavily.

Washington, March IA, The fol,
lowing cablegram from Gen. Otis
reached the war department today.
Manila, March l4.-AdJutant
General, Washington: Until yes
terday field operations here since
capturing Caloocan of minor nature
consisting of driving back small
bands of insurgents, With consider
able loss to the latter. Yesterday
Gen. Wheaton, with Twentieth,
Twenty second and Oregon and
Washington troops, second Sixth
artillery and squadron Fourth
cavalry, attacked large force OF
enemy, drove them back and took
line of pasig river, which he now
holds. Two lmprovised gunboats
in lake have captured considerable
property, Insurgent loss heavy;
our own killed and wounded slight,
aggregating thirty five, mostly
slightly wounded. Insurgents made
no determined stand, Otis.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-15

Just at noon today, while driving
along East Broad street alone in a
buggy, Miss Cora Huckins happened
to quite bad accident. Horse be-
longs to her brother, Mr., Joe
Huckins, Jr,, and is a very spirited
animal, and she could not hold and
guide him very well, and about op
posite Mr. j. S. Ragland's book
store buggy struck a wagon, tipped
over and threw Miss Huckins out
upon the ground, bruising her up
considerably, Luckily Mr. G. W.
Crawford OF the Gate City Co oper-
ative Grocery Co., was going across
the street, and bravely sprang to
her rescue, catching the frightened
animal and preventing him from
trampling her to death; Mr.. Rag
land also came to her assistance,
and helped her from her dangerous
position upon the ground, at the
horses heels. The two gentlemen
deserve great credit for acting SC
promptly and effectively, In saving
the young lady from serious injur-
les. We are indeed glad TO know
that Miss HuckinS sustained nt
serious injuries.