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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Notice to
Horse Owners {!

The Commission created by the last
Legislature and recently appointed by
Governor Smith to investigate the NOR.
tally in Horses and Mules. organized
for work few days ago. DR.. Will.
liam Welch. of John Hopkins Hospital
the well.kown pathologist, was made
president; DR.. Buckley, veterinarian of
the Maryland Agricultural College,
secretary; and DR.. f. J. Erickson,
treasurer. Mr.. Walker. of Queen Anne's
county, and DR.. Hill, of Prince Georges
are also members of the Commission.
The Commission have secured the
services of an expert in this line of work
and verk much desire to be notified of
any development of the disease.
Communication with DIR. L. J. Dirick.
son. of Berlin, Md, or Dr. Buckley of
the Md. Agricultural College. will re.
ceive immediate osention aud the expert
will be sent at once, without cost.
nv annrn nr aoaa.noa,a.,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Knowing When to ston.

Knowing when to stop and stopping are
way motor car knows very clearly that Il
is time to stop. but that doesn't stop him
Many man or woman has carelessly or
wilfully gotten into bad habit. saving:
oh, ] am one who knows when to
stop" That is probably true. The day
will come when they will know very clear
lv that it is time to stop. hut will not be
able to do So Il is like taking hold of the
handles of a strong electrical generator
very easy TO take hold. but very hard to
let 60. The fingers OF habit are bent and
harhed like iish-hooks; once in. they are
bard to get our. The really wise man con
siders not only when to stop, but also
when it is possible to stop. and he often
finds. in so considering. that the best time
of all to stop is before one has begun 10 go
-Sunday-School Times.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

discovery cures diseases OF the stomach
and other organs OF digestion ard nutri-
ton. 1t purifies the blood and enables
the perfect nutrition of the body which
means perfect health.
"For six long years I suffered with indiges
tion and my liver and kidneys. which baffiedt..e
best doctors in our country" writes l.. l.. RAN
sell. Esq. of Woolsey. Prince William Co Va
ri suffered with my stomach and back for long
time and after taking cart-load OF medicine
from three doctors grew SO bad could hardly
do days work. Would have dcath-likc pains
in the side. and blind spells. began taking
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery aud
Pleasant Pellets Before had taken half OF
the second bottle began TO feel relieved. I go.
six more bottles and used them. and am happy
TO say owe my life to Dr. Pierce"
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing vjust
as good" for diseases OF the stomach,
blood and lungs.
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large prges. in paper covers. is sent
free on rece pit of I'll one-cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Address
DIR. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
TAX COLLECTORS
NOTICE OF SITTINGS.

In compliance with the Acts of AS
sembly Of 1892. Chapter 3d. Section SB,
which requires that the Collectors shall
SIT for the purpose of collecting the
State and County taxes the last ten days
of the months of August. September.
October and November respectively,
hereby give notice that the time and
place of such sittings will be as follows:
WILLIAM WHALEY, Collcc
tor for Third. Fifth and Ninth Election
Districts, will sit at Ocean City the 2lst
and 22d days of August; At Berlin the
Esd and 25th day of August; at Berlin
the Goth and Goth days of September; at
Berlin 25th and eth day of October; at
Berlin the Goth day of November; at his
store in Bishopville the remaining days
not above mentioned of the last ten
days of each of these months.
cHAS. NJ. PETERS, Collector
for the Second. Fourth, Sixth and Eighth
Election Districts, will sit in Snow Hill
the Goth and 27th days of August; at
Stockton the 2Sth day of August; New
ark the Both day of August; Snow Hill,
the 23d and 3Otn days of September; at
Snow Hill the 2lst and 2Sth days of
October; at Snow Hill the 18th and
25th days of November; at his home
near Wesley the remaing days not
above mentioned of the last ten days of
each of these months
WILLIAM Z. LANDLORD,
Collector for the First and Seventh Elec.
ton Districts. will sit at Pocomoke City
the last ten days of each of the months
of August. September. October and No.
vember.
BY order II the Board of County Com.
missioners.
J. EDWARD WHITE.
Treasurer
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PocoMoKE RIVER LINE.
Baltimore-Snow Hill Route.

The Steamer Pocomoke leaves Snow
Hill at o'clock a. m, on every Monday
and Thursday stopping at Mataponi,
Pocomolre City o. M Powells, Reho-
both, Cedar Hall, Pitts Wharf, Shell.
town Onancock $50 p. M, FYnney's,
Tangier Island 4.30 p. m, Crisfeld 8
p. m, arriving in Baltimore o'clock
next morning.
Returning the Steamer leaves Balti-
more from pier foot Of South street at
800 p. m, every Tuesday and Friday
for points named, arriving at Crisfield
"A. m, Tangier Island 5.3Oa. m, Oman.
cock 7.S0 a. m, Pocomoke City loo
p. m. Snow Hill $50 p. m.
T. A. JOYNES, Gen. Superintendent
T. MURDOCH. Passenger Agent.
J. SAWYER WILSON, JR., Freight
AGt.. Baltimore Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
po,h Individua, and Social.

The Spirit of God is now proving to us
that this individuaiistc side OF Christian
ity, although always primary and essential
is. after AL only section Of the glorious
So seeing that the Gospel was for man.
who in the nature of him is structurally
social. You can insulate a wire because
it is wire. but YOU cannot insu!ate 4 man.
The kingdom Christ established was one
OF the sons of Cod and the ideal social or
der is that in which the principle OF broth
Clifford
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

its allied organs of
digestion and nutri-
ton are diseased.
1t is not a question
with him of winning
in the race for bust
ness but of simply
keeping up under
any circumstances.
Whenever disease
affects the stomach
it is affecting also
the blood and the
health of every o.
gan of the body.
For blood is only
food converted into
nutrition and nutri-
ton is the life of
the body and every
organ OF it.
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Fresh From Code Mint.

All that God gives to us dav by day is.
as it were, new creation. We never re-
,eived it before. 1t never was our need ur-
i'll now We may have received something
like it before. but that was not this. nor
Every days blessings are to each of us as
a special miracle from the hands of the
ever loving and the almighty God. As
John Bunyan says: Things that we receive
at Gods hand come to US as things from
the minting house-though old in them
selves. yet new to us" What should we
do if our Father failed TO give Us current
coin of His minting day by day:-SunGay-
School Times
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
The Secret of Success.

Faithfulness is the explanation OF many
a successful career. Opportunity. ability
and the friendly assistance that may be
given all tend to further ones efforts but
the persistent, undaunted faithiulncss to
the labor in hand. in the very face of OPP
position and hindrance and obstacles. is
that which conquers. The character that
is developed by devotion to duty, in life's
for glorious achievements. Therein is
found the secret OF success.-Presby;eria
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Prejudice.

Prejudice never reasons, but moves and
sways the mind and action from some in
stinctive or sudden or biased impulse 1t
has its seat in ignorance, weakness or idle
ness. 1t is blindness of perception and
relation which leads to personal and pub
lie injury. 1t acts as a hindrance to truth.
knowledge and to progress. 1t is n neu-
tralizing force that resists and modifies the
most cogcnt arguments, the most powerful
discourses, the most moving appeals and
the mos. stirring considera tions. = The
Friend
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

The church IS enlightened by the Spirit.
The Spirit is the breath OF God in the
body of His church. If His rule is not fol.
lowed it naturally results that His life is
shut out. Thus it cones to be like man
suffering from pneumonia-one unaccus-
toned to such scenes declares that what
the man needs is more air, but in point OF
fact il is not more air he needs at all. but
more lung to be filled with air. We do
not want more of the Holy Ghost, but
the Holy Ghost ought to have more OF the
church. And sometimes. because His rule
is not followed. He in a measure withdraws
Himself, and allows the forms to stay. but
the power Is departed. The oil is gone,
but the lamp is there. There are churches
where prayer is offered. and the Bible
read, and church-going religiously kept up,
and there is positively not even the sem
blance of power They are described in
the words of Scripture as having a name
to live, but being dead. They remind
one of the guard found in the excavated
CITY of Pomneii. He stood with his he.-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25

Dry because they were men nTed with the
Holy Ghost: so that there can be but one
real test OF fitness for such an office. /
feel very sure that we should expect
Pentecostal outpouring of the Spirit OF
God only when this principle is recognized.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-25
Full Faith in Christianity.

One cannot give money or anything else
with the same passion with which he gives
himself. All other forms OF conservation
are secondary - valuable. but secondary
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
FISHING STEAMER LAUNCHED.

The large new fishing steamer w.
S. Brusstar, built by the Baltimore
Marine Railway. Boiler and Machine
Company, was successfully launched
Saturday afternoon from the ways in
the company's Canton yards.
The vessel was built for the Snow
Fallin Guano Company, of Heaths-
vile, Va, and was named in honor
of w. S. Brusstar, president of the
Marine Railway Company. Miss
Brusstar, his daughter, acted as
sponsor, christening the vessel in the
presence of select company.
The Brusstar is lis feet long, 90
feet beam and 8 feet 9 inches deep.
She is to be driven by double-com-
pound engine, with cylinders 12A
and 20 inches diameter, respectively,
with 20 inches stroke of piston. A
steel Scotch boiler 8 feet in dismeter
and IL feet long, tested to $50
pounds, will furnish steam for the
engines and machinery.
Alongside the hull of another fish,
ing steamer, to be named the Allan
tic, is being rushed to completion.
She is lao feet long, "a feet beam
and III feet deep, which will be the
largest steamer in the menhaden
fisheries on the coast. She is being
built for the Atlantic Construction
Company, of New York, and is to be
commanded by Capt. j. f. Bussells.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
THOMAS L. HALL DEAD.

The funeral of Thomas l. Hall, a
widely known colored citizen of Bal
timore, who for the past eight years
has been tho Most Excellent Grand
High Priest of the National Order
of Galilean Fishermen, took place
this week.
Hall died Saturday afternoon of
congestion of the brain at his home.
A large delegation of Galilean Fish
ermen, clothed in the full resalia of
the order, attended. Rev. Thomas II.
Shorts, colored, president of the Cali
lean Fishermen's Bank at Hampton,
Va, and who succeeded Hall as Right
Worthy National Supreme Ruler,
was present, together with represen-
tatives Of the order from Washington,
New York and other places.
Hall Joined the Order of Galilean
Fishermen about 35 years ago. In
1875 he became the right worthy
national supreme ruler, succeeding
Hemsley Nichols, colored, the found
er. He held the Office for 10
years. He was then elected most
excellent grand high priest. Hall
wrote all the secret work and was
known throughout the Jurisdiction,
which includes the principal States
of the Union and the West Indies,
with membership of about $4,000.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
CAUGHT ON THE Fly.

Wellford's wharf, just below Tappa.
hammock, on the Rappahannock, has
been carried away by ice.
Mrs. r. O. Norris, of Lively, had ON
her table st. Valentines Day raw toma-
toes raised In her dollhouse.
Bishop lanes A. Latane, formerly OF
Essex but now of Baltimore, is critically
i'll In that city with pneumonia.
The Editor and Publisher, New York,
recently had fine likeness on its first
page of M. Lee Starke, formerly of
Heathsville, Va, but now one of the
leading advertising agents of the East.
S. Roland Hall, also of Heathsville, is
secretary to MIR. Starke.
Q. Beverley Broun, of Northumber-
land, who has been In the employ of the
Conway, Gordon s. Gsrnett National
Bank, of fredericksburg, for some
months, has been assigned to position of
assistant cashier of The Middlesex Bank.
he reached Urbanna Wednesday after
many vicissitudes.
Rev. w. F. Danawsy, Lancaster and
Richmond's assiduous representative In
the Constitutional Convention, tried to
get home for little fresh air Monday
via Baltimore, but the ice blockade
turned his steps toward Richmond city
again. The Doctor is suffering from q
deep cold, though he is now much better.
Little two-year-old John Whitehead
Baxter, of Norfolk, grandson of Capt.
w. e. Hudgins of the Virginia Oyster
Navy, was last week awarded the 800
prize offered by the Neso York Journal
IS being the most beautiful infant. Las,
Sundays Journal had fine recumbent
portrait and short history of the lucky
little fellow.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
w EEAIS.

Jack Bali is In Baltimore this week.
Carpenters Bryant and Ashburn have
nearly completed Oscar Ashburn's nice
house
|. Willie Schools has sold his buildin 2
lot, near Bucks brickyard, to George
Hutcbings.
Young 10. Kellam has bought from
VIM. Abbott the five-acre tract on the
corner near Henry Gaines
Jno. +. Asnburn has opened black
smith and wheelwright shop at his gate.
Mr.. Asbburn has sold his interest in
bug-eye TO w. II. Barnett.
Evan Owen, sr., is visiting relatives in
Havre de Grace, Md, and other points
north.
X. l.. Bryant aud A. A. Ashburn have
been adding some finishing touches to
the inside of Baptist chapel here.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
NEWS Irr,vs

Jeffries and Fitzsimmons have
been matched for a worlds heavy
weight championship Fight about
May 10Th.
The President has recommended
the retirement of Capt. Richmond
P. Hobson, of Merrimac fame, owing
to failure of eyesight.
Southern wheat was quoted at S4k
cents in Baltimore this week and
Southern corn at 6796S cents. This
time last year wheat sold at 77677f
cents, and corn sold at 443@44s
cents.
Owing to the opening of a big
packing house in Chicago all the
packing houses there are at war and
dressed beef is selling at from 81 to Z
cents per pound in that city, much
less than cost.
The home of Geo. A. Zirckel, Bal
timore, was entered by thieves last
week in the absence of the family
and jewelry to the amount of $3.50
taken. Mrs. Zirckel was on visit
at the time and had her diamonds
with her.
Two soldiers were hanged in the
Philippines last week in execution
ofsentences imposed by military COM
missions by which they were tried
and convicted of DESERVING to the
enemy. Both were attached to Com
pany E, of the Ninth Cavalry, a
negro regiment.
A char ter has been applied for by
the Denney GalvanIc Paint Company,
located at Cape Charles. The officers
are Josephus +. Bussels, president;
l.. E. Mumford and L. j. Whitehead,
Independents, and j. B. Jones, Sec
rotary and manager. They propose
manufacturing the paint on which
Mr.. Denney, of that town, secured a
patent. 1t is said to be impervious
to the action of salt water.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
NUTTSyILLE

Little Andrew Margret, the eleven
months-old child of Mrs. Maude and the
late Andrew Webb, died Tuesday morn
ing last and was buried Wednesday after
noon. Rev. r. E. Bentley read the
burial services in the presence Of large
number of friends. Little Margret was
a bright and interesting little babe. and
1t was very hard to give her up. We
sympathize with the dear mother and
loving family.
Mrs. w. II. Jesse is quite sick at her
home, "Epping Forrest"
Benny Webb has nearly recovered from
his recent illness.
Mrs. Clara Haynie, of Lebanon
Church, was in our neighborhood few
days the past week.
Mrs. Cundiff, the mother of o. b.
Cundiff, Is contemplating moving to
the home of her brother, DR.. Webb, of
Bowling Green. We are sorry to loss
so popular neighbor, but hope tina,
our lose may be her gain.
Miss Fannie II. Robinson is still at her
home, but expects to leave again some
time the first of March.
Our new NJ. D., G. T. PIERCE, Is becom-
ing quite popular as physician and al
ready has large practice. He has en-.
deared himself to the poor and distressed
of his neighborhood.
Dorsey Rock, of Monaskon, has rented
the store and dwelling recently occupied
by o. B. Cundiff and will open a store
at that stand shortly.
w. III. Jesse is putting in boiler at
his mill at "Bewdley" aud expects to
start up 10 few days.
Charlie Harper, who has been 80 III. is
now much better.
The postoffice at Nuttsyille Ia now in a
hsurishing condition and quite largely
patronized by the neighborhood. With
It's genial postmaster, Frank G. Sadler.
It Is bound to succeed Mr.. Sadler has
built new postoffice building and in.
tends to run a notion store In connection.
We wish him success. -
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peifce have as per-
manent company little lady who gave
her name as Miss Alice Clark PIERCE.
Jas II. Taylor had the misfortune to
lose his only horse last week from falling
on the ice and breaking her shoulder.
Mrs. Alice Z. Taylor leaves this week
for protracted stay in Baltimore. where
she goes for medical aid and to visit
relatives.
Walter z. Bryant of Litwalton, is
getting to be quite proficient in the art of
photography and Is turning out some
nice pictures.
Jim Webb. of lower Lancaster, was
In our midst last week.
Mrs. Howard w. Treakle has just re-
turned from trip to Baltimore.
OMEGA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
WHITE STONE.

NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE A
MARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.
ALumber of young people while skat-
Ing on Dymer's Greek one night last
week were startled to hear distressing
cries from distant part of the pond.
There was scarcely any light and George
Busselis, snatching up a lantern, went
In the direction of the cries and in few
minutes found that George Gresham and
Miss Ray Duntou had gone down In all
air-hole. In few minutes Bussells was
also up TO his neck in the chilly water,
and to cap the climax the lantern had
gone to McGinty's resting place and all
were 10 darkness. BY this time, how
ever, number of young men were on
the scene and after many trials and a
few more break-ins succeeded In getting
Miss Dunton, more dead than alive, out
Of the icy waters.
w. L. Hathaway was in Tappahan-
mock last week on business.
j. b. McKenney aud DR.. ]. E Sanders
were in Baltimore this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
DEATHS.

Mrs. James Barrett, aged about As, of
Bluff Point, Northumberland county,
died Saturday at her home after ten
days Illness with pneumonia. The de-
ceased leaves husband aud seven chill
dren, several of whom are now at deaths
door with the same disease
Miss Viola Oliver, daughter of ]. T.
Oliver, of Monaskon, died Friday from
blood poison, beng sick only few
days. The deceased was bright young
lady OF fourteen summers. The remains
were laid to rest Sunday at Bethel nj. e.
church, Rev. r E. Bentley conducting
the burial services
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
ALL YEAS. AND NO MAYA

Ibid you know that Xmas had come and
gomez" Yes" did you know that Il. ].
haydon son were still doing business in
Irvington?" "You bet did, .Uox w.s
their Xmas trader" First GLASS;, "wbat
was the cause OF ftp" "Good goods and fair
dealing" what kind of fellows are thew Y-
go and Sec" What do they keep?'' "Oh my,
they Keep so much-many things you can't
set elsewhere" "Do they keep drugsY' "I
should smile; they are headquarters on them
ana hne groceries aud confectioneries."
wen, must give them a call" $50 do.
Good bye" "Bye-bye." 1eoa.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
MOLuSK.

Mrs. Est"lle Speddcn, of Baltimore, is
visiting friends near here this week.
Miss Gertie Besne, of Lively, was visit
ing friends here last week.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. had quite nice
time at their dance on the i4th.
L. ID. Stoneham opened wood yard
last week
Cornelius Sullivan was seen here last
week.
Thos. w. George is still on the sick list
The good ladies of Bethel church are
getting up drama for the benefit of the
church.
John o'Brien is on the sick list.
HARDY
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
KILMARNOCK.

Martin Luther Harding. the irrepressi-
BILE, was seen in Baltimore this week just
back on Steamship Gloucester from
Boston.
Capt. VIM. Henderson and bride (nee
Sutton) arrived Friday, aud the doughty
Captain wears beaming couutenance
over the congratulations flowing In.
The dwelling occupied by Capt. viii
White and owned by Jas. e. Brent was
slightly damaged by fire this week. The
loss will be repaired by the Northern
Neck Mutual Fire Association, OF Irving
ton, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

There will be preaching at Bluff Point
Union Chapel on the first Sunday night
In March att o'clock, and each first
Sunday night and fifth Sunday morning
thereafter until further notice.
Quarterly Meeting will be held ut
Edgely church next Saturday and Sun
day, February 22nd and 23rd. Rev. j. H.
Amiss will preach on Saturday morning
at III O'Clock, hold the BUSINESS meeting
In the afternoon and preach again on
Sunday morning at which time the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper will be ad-
ministered. A large attendance is desired.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

have lately been much troubled with dys-
pepsia. belching and sour stomach, !" writes M.
:; Mead, leading pharmacist OF Attieboro,
MASS. II could eat hardly anything without
sunering several hours. My clerk suggested
most happy results I have had no more
troubie, and when one eau 20 to eating mince
time their digestion must be pretty rood.
endorse Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily"
You don't have TO diet Eat all the good food
you want, but don't overosd the stomach,
kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests your food.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21
OTTOMAN.

Mr.. and Mrs J r Belfi Id are rejoic-
Ing over little baby girl
Wild geese are getting so hungry that
they are becoming quite tame. T. w.
Belfield one night recently found goose
goingto house aud threw his light on
him and caught him
1t is reported that wedding bells will
soon ring in this neighborhood.
Oyster are bring ing good prices. J. E.
Blakemore is selling at 65 cents per
bushel.
Claybrook Cottingham and sister,
Grace, of Irvington, were visiting their
home here Saturday and Sunday.
Geo. Cottingham has filled his ice house
with clear ice six inches thick.
II q
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1902-02-21

my little boy took the Group one night and
soon grew so bad you could hear him breathe
all over the house," says +. ID. Reynolds
Mansfield. O. ave feared he would die. but
few doses Of One Minute Cough Cure quickly
relieved him and he went to sleep. That's the
cure like that valuab.e?" One Minute Cough
Cure is absolutely safe and acts Immediately.
For coughs, colds, Group. grip, bronchitis and
all other throat and lung troubles 1t is q GER
tain cure. Very pleasant to take. The little