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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
NEWARK.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Matthews and
son, Howard, returned To their home i'll
Philadelphia Monday after spending
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Ara p.
Bowen. they were accompanied by Miss
Maud Bowen who will spend few days
with relatives III that city.
Mr.. Charlie Mitchell spent part of
last week with relatives near this place.
Mrs. John ). Aydelotte and daughter,
Mildred. of Snow Hill, spent one day
with friends i'll this place this week.
home Ill Baltimore Saturday last after
spending Il few week with her sister
Mrs. Lottie chatham in this place.
Messrs. Bolton and Shibe spent part
of last week i'll this place hunting
They did not have much success as the
weather was SO warm.
Rev. Conway, of Georgetown, Del,
preached i'll the NJ. f. Church at this
place Sunday last.
Mr.. Walter Dennis visited i'll Snow
Hill part of this week
Miss Anne Holston returned home
from Philadelphia Saturday last after a
visit i'll that city.
Mrs. .Jehu Quillen visited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ara p Bowen, last Sat
urday.
There will be conservation service
held i'll the NJ. f. Church at this place
Sunday night Nov. 80.
Thanksgiving services Were held in the
NJ. h. Church at this place Sunday night
last. The program was as follows:
Singing by the Congregation, Topic
read by Mr. Charlie Mumford. Prayer
10y Mr.. John b. Richards. Address by
Mr.. Thomas Matthews. of Philadelphia
Solo by Mrs. Ella e Bowen, Address by
Mr.. W. +. Davis. Solo by Miss Lizzie
Boston, Address by Rev. Conway of
Georgetown, Singing by the Congrega-
ton, Benediction by Rev. w. L. Z. Bowen
Mr.. and Mrs. ESma Davis visited their
daughter Mrs. Charlie Burbage, near
Berlin Saturday and Sunday last.
Thanksgiving service by the Junior
League: Singing Heavenly Sunlight.
Prayer by MIR. Charlie Mumford, Sing
ing by all. Topic read by Miss Susie
Butler. Reading by Master John Fas.
sit, Reading Master Frank Mitchell,
Reading by Master Wesley Dennis, Sing.
ing There's Power III Jesus Blood"
Reading by Master Harvey Mumford,
Address by Mr.. Charlie Mumford, close.
ing with singing Let Jesus come into
your heart"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
BeQueStS to N. P, Church
Declared Void.

The Orphans Court of Caroline Coun
ty after several lengthy sessions, has de-
cided who are the heirs of the late
Elisha Andrew, for many years well
known resident of fredericksburg The
case has attracted much attention.
Mr.. Andrew died three years ago and
left a will, in which he bequcathed his
estate, with the exception of a small
annuity to, "Old Liberty Church, y
Methodist Protestant congregation with
place of worship few miles from
fredericksburg. The will directed that
the real estate of the testator be sold
and trust fund be created, the income
from which was to be paid to the church,
and the testator announced his desire
that the gospel of my Blessed Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ shall be preached
for all time to come at Old Liberty. y
In the event that the church should be
closed for a period of three years how
ever, the trust fund was To go to the
MARYLAND Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church and the
income be used in aid of needy preach
ers, and to be known as the "EliSha
Andrew fund
AS Liberty Church has not been in
cOrpOTdtcu tHe Dcuuest W IL i"iitN anu
Henry Il. Lewis and L. Alan Colds
borough, attorneys for certain heirs
claiming the estate, and William II.
Deweese and Fred r. Owens, represent
ing the executors, Levin w. Williams
and Thomas H. Chambers, together
with T Pliny Fisher. attorney for the
Maryland Conference. asking the Cir
cult Court for construction of the will.
The court, Judge Martin handing down
the opinion, held that the requests were
void for uncertainty and conflict with
the .'inexorable rule against prrpetui'
ties and that the money should 90 To
the heirs of the testator, although the
court took occasion to observe that II
was unfortunate that MIR. Andrew had
not made definite and legal DISPOSE
ton of his property SO that his wishes
in regard thereto. which did credit to
his religious feelings. could have been
carried out Mr. Andrew has no near
er kindred than cousins now living.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29

We are having very pleasant Weather
for this time of the year
Mr.. William Bevans. is. we are very
sorry to report, on the sick list
Messrs. George and john Bevans, of
Pocomoke City, visited this place last
Sunday.
Mr. Witty Pusey gave dance last
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Layfield have
moved to their new home in this neigh
borhood.
Mr.. j. Dennis has completed his store
house and has a full line of goods. 1t
is the place to get anything that you
'wyt.
Nards are out announcing the mar
Mage of Mr.. George johnson to Miss
carrie Hunter, of Duquene. Pa, to
take place i'll Philadelphia on December
secopd.
Miss Clara Maddox entertained quite
a number of her friends OH Thursday of
this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
Powell.

SALISBURY. Mp Nov. 25-Miss Mir
lam Estelle Powell and Mr.. Daniel
Burton Cannon were married at the
home of the bride, i'll Salisbury. this
morning
Only the immediate members of the
two families were present. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DIR. ). w.
Reigart. of the Wicomico Presbyterian
Church The wedding march was
played by MISS Annie Cannon. sister of
the groom The rooms were beautifully
decorated with chrysanthemums and
palms The bride wore IA handsome
travelling dress of blue broadcloth. with
hat and gloves To match, and carried
bride roses
After the ceremony Il wedding break
fast was served and then the bride and
groom left for Il Northern tour. They
Will he at home AT 305 North Division
street after December II
Miss Powell is the daughter of Mrs.
Robert Il. Powell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
Snow Hill High School.

The fall term theses were read last
Wednesday afternoon by the M embers
of the first class of the Snow Hill High
School. The essays were very well
written and showed thought as well as
careful preparation on the part of the
pupils Following is II list of members
of the class together with subjects dis
cussed:
Archibald Barnes-"The Growth of
the United States"
Bertha Beauchamp-"Hones
Bessie Bowen-"The Twentieth Cen
fury Boy"
Oscar Coulbourn-"Th New South
and the Negro"
Ida MADDOX Improvement.
Bette Mumford-"Y Youth"
Ada Purnell-"The Twentieth Cen
fury Girl
Rue Truitt-
Margaret Vincent ALI the World a
Stage
Mr.. Truitt entered the High School
only last week, hence he was not able
to prepare mis- essay III time for delivery
on Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29

Our little village has been laying quite
dormant for some time. so we will have
few items To remind you we are still
alive.
Already good many oysters have been
shipped from our landing, our men have
light hearts and smiling faces. as the
season promises To BE- a good one.
Mrs. Dollie Holmes and children, have
returned To their homes in Norfolk, Va,
after spending IA few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Charles Holland
Those on the sick list this week are,
Messrs. Franklin Davis. Walter Onley.
Masters Russell Pilchard and Lloyd
Davis.
Mrs. G. c. Watson and son Pierce.
have returned home from Philadelphia,
where she has been visiting her dangh
ter, Mrs. Hehgy Jones.
We are Sorry to report little Nellie
Stanford, who Md the misfortune To fall
from char and break her arm, but
little BETTER
Miss Oracle Lewis, returned to her
home in Snow Hill Monday. after spend
ing Jews days very pleasantly with
Miss Ethel Tarr
We are glad to see Mr.. Edward John.
son out again after a severe Illness.
MIR. David Webb. who has lived on
the Tucker farm for the past year. has
moved back To his old home near Matti-
POM landing.
Mr.. Elijah Bell paid Berlin Il short
visit last week.
Mrs. Mary Tarr visited Snow Hill
last Saturday.
Mrs. Francis Davis visited her mother,
Mrs. Sturgess, of near Klej Grange. last
Sunday.
Miss Annie Price. who sprained her
arm, we are glad to say, is much better.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
TUESDAY,
December is, 0O2
at 2 O'clock, PM,

the following valuable real estate:
All that farm located i'll the Second
Election District of Worcester county,
about five miles from Snow Hill, which
was conveyed by Ephraim X. Wilson
and wife to certain James L. III. Spen-
Ger, by deed bearing date the eth day of
December in the year 1875. and record
ed among the land records of Worcester
county in Liber |. L. NJ. No. ). folios
65 and Sc, and which was devised by
the said James T. II. Spencer to his
children, Charles b Spencer, Walter B.
Spencer. George p. Spencer, Dollie V.
Spencer and Winnie Lee Spencer, con-
tanning two hundred and fifty acres,
more or less.
The sad James T. III. Spencer having
sold during his lifetime. IA part of the
timber standing on the said farm to the
Godfrey Manufacturing Company, the
same will be sold subject to this con-
tract. But there is about 100000 feet
of timber of good size undisposed of.
EHThe widow of the said James 7.
II. Spencer, a certain Emma +. Spencer.
having waived her dover in said real
estate the same will be sold clear of her
dover therein
TERMS OF SALE.
Ten per cent of the purchase money
will be required i'll cash on the day of
sale; the balance tn, reof TO be paid in
two equal installments of twelve and
eighteen months from the day OF sale;
the deferred payments to be secured by
the interest bearing bond of the pur.
chaser or purchasers. with surety or
sureties to be approved by the trustee,
or all cash at the option of the pur.
chaser.
- Should purchaser of said proper.
ty desire tenant for the year 1908, there
is a man. who is able to carry on the
farm. ready TO enter into a contract of
rental with the purchaser.
CHARLES b. SPENCER,
Trustee.
Robert w. Townsend,
Auctioneer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
Dissolution of Co-partnership.

Snow Hill Mp. Nov. eth. 1902.
Riley Q. Lewis having sold his inter
est in the Godfrey Manufacturing q Co.
of Snow Hill to his late co partners. the
business will be carried on hereafter
under the same firm name by the sub
scribers. All settlements will be made
to and by them having assumed pay.
ment of all out standing debts and
liabilities.
W. s. GODFREY,
l.. HASTINGS,
CHAS. b. TIMMoNS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
STOCkTON.

Mr.. Thomas Lindsey was called To
Baltimore last Thursday to the bedside
of his daughter, Mrs. Annie Drummond,
who is quite i'll.
Mrs. John Station and Mrs. Edward
White of Snow Hill spent part of this
week with their friend, Miss Mary
Wharton.
Mr.. Harry Porter, of Va, visited his
parents here this week.
Mrs. Ionic Pruitt. of Crisfield. is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs William Asher, of
Aberdeen, spent Thanksgiving with
their daughter. Mrs. John S. Hill.
Miss Lulu Jones, of Klej Grange. is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Alfred Hancock.
Miss Annie Doughty entertained her
friends last Friday evening. Quite q
number were present and report jolly
time.
DIR. Collins, of Pittsville, spent last
week with his sister. Mrs. Thomas Lind
sey.
Mrs. w. III. Marshall and daughter,
Miss Florence. spent the Thanksgiving
holidays with friends in Gumboro, Del.
On account of the funeral of Mr.
Gordy there was no servic in the NJ p
Church Sunday afternoon. The regular
Sunday afternoon services will be held
Sunday week.
Mrs. John Nelson and little daughter,
of New Church, are the guests of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Collins.
this week
Mr.. Harry Selby. of Wilmington.
visited his wife here this week. She is
here on a visit to her mother
On account of the rain Tuesday. Mr.
Hance Fooks postponed his. sale until
Thursday of next week.
Mr.. H. p Wharton left Tuesday to
visit Baltimore. He will spend Thanks
giving with his sons William aud John
Wharton who will meet him there.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
A. P. BARNES, Solicitor.
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE!

BY virtue of decree, passed on the
18th day of November. A. ID. 1902, by
the Circuit Court for Worcester county.
sitting in equity. in the case wherein
George p Spencer and others. by their
next friend and mother. Emma +. Spen-
Ger, are plaintiffs. and Charles B. Spen-
Ger aud others are defendants, the same
being 1898 on the Chancery Docket of
said Court, |, the undersigned trustee.
will offer for sale ut public auction in
front of the Court House door in Snow
Hill, Maryland, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29

Local notices IN these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents a line
for euery insertion. II matters not mhat
others charge. We regulate oar orn
prices according 10 The fair north Of this
journal as an ADVERTISING medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29

Cut this out and take it to P. ID. Cot
tingham & Co.'S, drugstore and get
free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. the best physic.
They cleanse and invigorate the stom-
ach, improve the appetite and regulate
he bowels Regular size, csc. per box.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
Recovered Speech and Hearing.

Mcssrs. ELY BRoS:-I commenced us
ing your Cream Balm about two years
ago for catarrh. My voice was some.
what thick and and my hearing was
dull. My speech has been fully restored
and my hearing has become quite clear.
| am il teacher III our town.
l.. q. Brown, Granger, o.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sncczing. Sold by druggists at 30 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers. 56 Warren
ST., New York
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29
Verdict for the Railroad.

Easton, Md, Nov. 24.-The suit of
Mrs. William +. Whitby against the
Baltimore. Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railroad for damages for the breaking
of her leg by her horse backing down a
deep embankment ON Trappe road,
where the railroad crosses the county
road, was brought to close this after
noon by the jury rendering verdict in
favor of the railroad.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29

Mrs. J. L. Adkins and Mrs. w. M.
Sturgis spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends at Long Ridge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-11-29

Several of our Peninsula exchanges
have contained notices of large potatoes
pumpkins and other vegetables grown in
their section this year Now we are
going to announce that Mr.. LittletOn
B Birch, of Snow Hill, has placed on
exhibition at the store of p ID. Getting.
ham & Co, turnip grown by him
which weighs nine pounds and one
ounce Mr.. Turner Davis is the grower
of pumpkin weighing lis lbs and we
have seen bushels of four to eight pound
sweet potatoes.
Mr.. Washington Pusey died at his
home in Eden, Somerset county. Tues.
day of last week. aged Is years He
sustained stroke of paralysis on the
Thursday before. just after his return
from BaltiIDore. where h had accom-
panied hiSfnvalId sister. Mrs. John w.
McAllen, NO a hospital for treatment.
He had dusf\entered his home when he
fell to Che floor. He never married and
leaves three sisters, Mrs. Albert Boy
man. Mrs. Charles Goslee and Miss
Willie Pusey. Mrs. WcAllen died at
the hospital few days after she entered
for treatment.
1T is thought that the retail business
interests of the United States will be
seriously cramped for the want of small
change during the Christmas trade
this year. An unusually large demand
for small coin has already been made al
the various Sub. Treasuries throughout
the country by merchants and shop
keepers in connection with the approach
ing holiday trade. The attention of Sec
rotary Shaw has been called tn the mat.
ter. but, as the amount of small coin IL
limited. there is apparently no way oi
meeting the present demand, which is
constantly increasing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-02-13

Valentines are going fast at the Nc
Conrell cash store.
Meals 2j cents at the Cottage hotel,
Mr.. William Powers, proprietor.
Anyone wishing onion sells will find
good supply at McConnelPs store.
Cal early if you want them.
The state lecturer of the Knights Of
the Maccabees will be at Merlin Feb. IA,
an will talk to the members Of that
order the same evening.
No one need complain OF not finding
work to do in Merlin, now. All who
wish work are employed repairing the
railroad track aud bridge that were
swept away Sunday.
Mr.. Abel tells "Night Hawk" he has
garden fence for sale cheap, TO be de
iyered at various places along Lous-
creek, not more than one piece
guaranteed to BE- delivered in a place.
The high waters of Sunday did con.
siderable damage to Merlin property,
carving away fences, washing away
gardens, etc. The railroad bridge across
LJuse creek was also carried away, caus-
ing considerable delay Of trains.
Prof. J. =. Mcconnell is at Grants
Pass this week assisting County School
Superintendent Lincoln Savage in
giving examinations. The school will
have a weeks vacation this week, dur.
ing the absence of Prof. Mcconnell at
Grants Pass.
Mr. d W. Mitchell also has some
fence that can be found at various places
below Merlin. The store and residence
Of Mr. Mitchell were completely sur
rounded by the rushing water, which
reached almost to the door sils OF the
house.
Don't forget the school entertainment
the evening Of the 2lst at McConnell's
hall. The proceeds are to be used to
purchase flag for the school, Al
ladies Of Merlin and vicinity are invited
TO bring a cake, which will be sold dur
ing the evening to the highest bidder
Ladies' are requested to place their
names with the cake brought. Coffee
will be served during the evening.
G Ime every body and have a good time;
here will be short literary program
rend red during the evening.
MERLIN NIGHT HAWK
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-02-13
Sues for $4,000

Edward W. Riddle, oiRdllss, Dlu,
Las county, has commenced suit 70
$4,000 damages against the ;. z. Rail.
road company for injuries received
while In the employ OF the company as
q locomotive fireman in an accid ent
which occurred near Roscburg year ago
IN which two freight trains crashed to.
Sether head on, Fireman Riddle was
badly injured aud suffered as a result
he loss OF one lex and serious and per.
manent disability OF one arm Accord.
ing to the complaint, the railway com
pany Is held TO be negligent in that il
allied to give any telegtaphic notice
F 'he movements OF the norlhbouud
u-'n after {, LEI, X ddle, IS miles sor' h
OF Roseburg, although there are three or
four intervening stations, aud the col.
Nslon oycurr,d less than two miles
south OF Roseburs. Judge 4 5 Bennett
of the ptIios aud \. NJ. Cnwiot of
R,seburs are Riddles attorneys.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-02-13
SILVER on Myrtle Creek

W. T. Cope brought in from Myrtle
creek last week some samples of a
metal which occurs in nuggets in the
placers Of that stream. On analysis, it
was found that the metal was silver, the
nuggets carrying also small percentage
OF gold 1t is said that the miners Of
Myrtle creek have been in the habit Of
throwing away this metal in ignorance
Of its value. 1t has been reported that
the metal was worth 81 per ounce. AZ
pure silver is worth about go cents per
ounce it will be seen that this must be
a remarkably good kind. Mr.. Cope
explains, however that the amount Of
gold contained is sufficient to make the
value,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-02-13
Wilderville Items

Mud and water everywhere.
Valentines at ]. C. X. McCAnn's.
Come and get your choice.
Mr.. Savage, our teacher at Wilder
vile, IL in town this week.
There was no Sunday school or Ep.
worth League Sunday on account OF
rain.
Miss Myrtle Renshaw is teaching
the WiderviIe school during MI.
Savage's absence.
School, this week. is pretty well
attended, considering the rain, as there
are about 20 in steady att ndance.
Mr. McCsnn has quite a stock Of
shoes all kinds and most all sizes
Come and see them and get a pair.
The creeks were go high Sunday, that
the stage could go only about two miles
beyond Wildervlle as the McCung
creek was past fording.
S. E. and j. B. Robinson hal the
misfortune OF having a large oak tree
uproot and fall across their granary
and doing little damage to the wood
shed no grain damaged,
Mrs. Wells AMI little boy took the
stage fer Grants Pass last Friday TO 90
to Mediord on the 10 O'Clock train the
same evening She intended to 10
Q rIier in the week but could not on
account OF the rain.
We are sorry to hear of the death Of
Mr.. Casebolt, who died one day last
week. He was at his sons, who lives
near Rogue river. Oar sympathies 20
olt to the grieved wife and children.
We have not heard the cause of his
death. ZANoNL
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-02-13
Walked into o Well.

Monday night was rainy and very
dark, which is responsible for peculiar
and unpleasant experience by Zsra Pool
early on hat evening. While irayersing
portion Of the west part Of town, he
left the accustomed path 10 avoid the
numerous sieiches OF mud and water,
an walse'i "a rarely into an open we'll.
with his n Iday clothes on, too. The
gcl vas sbou' l2 lee, deep and brim
full ol water. Zera grasprd some old
pla as he took the plunge aud saved
hinseli from bmers,on dreper than
his neck. lie extracted himself qnickly
and withDu. ssrions calamity and sought
a change cl clio he's.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-02-13
Leland Siftinas,

The roads are in a good condition
that is, they are good and muddy.
G. W. Chaplin says he is not a candi.
date for U. S, senator but knows man
who is.
Leland wants to entertain Prince
Henry while he is soiourning in
America.
This is rather harl weather on wood
cutters as their work calls for dry
weather.
A grange lie badly needed here and
s)me of the citizens are talking Of
organizing.
Oscar Munkers is driving J. c.. Lewis
coach, His livery will be here in a
short time
Uncle Billy Cox will leave in short
time for AppIegate, to represent his
quartz ledge there.
Kinney, OF Kinneyville, is hauling a
large quantity OF goods from Leland.
He has well stocked store.
We are contemplating the organization
OF stock exchange and are thinking OF
discharglng our weather prophets.
A good recipe for the ear.ache +;
sprinkle with talow. Perhaps some Of
the Deer creek citizens had better try it,.
Lewis is washing oil large amount Of
ground. His facilities for mining are
great. Plenty OF pressure and also
plenty OF water.
We have no news to write concerning
the quartz mines, only that work on
them is being pushed to the best cf the
ability Of the owners.
In the weather bureau they keep
b acS cats to tell when it will rain by
the electricity in their fur. We have a
surer way and less expensive.
Our people are all healthy. Every
body is busy aud also ready for thtir
meals, With kinuey's supply store
handy, We wont &c hungry.
Our rain is 30 gentle and warm that
stock are getting their own living on tue
range, needing no feed as yet II we
should have a late, cold spring, We have
amy e iced lor our stock.
The correspondent OF tue East Side
beach Saws the, have the best climate
IN Oregon. II he was here, he would
change his mind We have hAi only
a lew lrosts this winter. Ono conld go
IN shirt sleeves nearly every day.
We are having nice gentle rain.
plenty Of water Tor the miners. Tney
are all happy and smiling Tue store
Keepers, also have broad smile from
ear to ear, Tue rain has come so
gently that IL has soaked the ground
thoroughly. We have some weather
prophets in our midst but they are from
one 70 three months of their base.
The wood train has been in the
Roseburs district for some time, NOV.
ing wood in that locality. They have
taken very little wool from this branch
this winter The wood contractors here
are cutting none wood this winter than
they did last. II the railroad company