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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Oldest Person in America

Uncle" Elijah Bledsoe. colored, who
resides in little tumble down log cab
In the southwestern part of Kentucky is
the oldest living man in the United
States. being l30 years of age. He re-
members the War of 1912 very distinctly
and has in his possession piece of
money which was given him as "tip"
by Marquis de Lafayette for services
rendered while he was guest at hos.
telry where the Mercer National Bank,
Kentucky, now stands.
'Uncle" Elijah was very favorably
impressed with Lafayette, and takes a
great delight in repeating the words
which the distinguished Frenchman
spoke to him. He also knew Aaron
Burr. but was no admirer of him, per-
iIaps because Burr endeavored to buy
Bledsoe from his master.
Bledsoe has been married l3 times and
is the father of more than 100 children
and grand. great and great-g great grand
children TOP numerous to mention, who
are scattered all over the globe. He is
now a widower and lives alone, declin-
ing to live with any of his relatives or
allow any of them to reside with him.
Bledsoe made himself famous in 1880
by one of the most noted running con-
tests that ever went down in history.
He had the reputation of being the
swiftest runner in the whole country
and was pitted against Lincoln county
negro in race from Grab Orchard TO
point where the battle of Perryville was
subsequently fought. distance of 32
miles. Bledsoe won the race. covering
the distance in less than two hours, his
opponent dropping dead ON the road be-
tween Danville and Perryville. Bledsoe
being three miles in the lead at the
time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
The Harvest Home.

The Harvest Home Is beautiful and
timely religious festival. distinctively
feature of the Episcopal Church in this
country. as it has for centuries been
observed by the Mother Church in Eng.
land. Rev. Mr.. CAN'T is an earnest and
| enthusiastic supporter of this custom;
and wherever he has been. these servi.
ces have been held; and under favorable
conditions. the attendance has been as
large from the lovers of this joyous fes
tival. as by those of his own commits.
sion. His arrangements have been to
have the church decorated with pro.
ducts of the orchard. garden. and farm /;
with the altar furnished with flowers
and greens, and after the festival is
over TO have the fruits and vegetables
distributed to the poor. Tnis year the
| Harvest Home promises to be of very
great interest. The number of services
are increased. namely:
Thursday. October 23d at 7.30 p m.
ut Berlin. October. 9th, Holy Com
munion ut the early hour of 1.30 u. III /.
Monday. prayer and sermon at 10 30 Il.
IN. Evening prayer and sermon at 7.3O.
Also on Friday the 9th, at 3 p. III. the
Harvest Home will be held ut ST. Mar
tins Church, where the public will find
that historical church beautifully deco
rated. and will hear sermon from
Bishop Adams.
To enhance the interest of the servi-
ces Rev. Mr.. Can't will have the Rev.
David Howard and the Rev. II. G.
Hamilton to assist and preach. and also
Bishop Adams for Friday afternoon at
St. Martins and Friday night at st.
Paul's, Berlin All of the offerings
will be given to the Home for Friend
less Children at Easton. An earnest
invitation to the public is given to as
sist III decorating the churches and to
participate i'll the joyous exercises of
Thursday aud Friday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
UglineSS Made Him Insane

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Oct. ll.-Mad-
dened and Respondent because at con-
test recently held he was voted to be
the homeliest man in town. Charles II.
Hurlburt. of Old Chatham, made muir
derous assault on his father. Whether
he thought his sire was responsible for
his homely features, or whether the
elder man laughed at him about the re-
suit of the vote, is not known. Hurlburt
attacked his father yesterday with big
knife and inflicted several severe
wounds
The young man brooded over the re-
suit of the voting contest until it un-
hinged his mind and drove him to tenn
porary insanity. His father will re-
cover.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
lie Learned ii Great Truth.

1t is said of John Wesley that he once
said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you
tell that child the same thing over and
over again" John Wesley, because
once telling is not enough" 1t is for
this same reason that you are told again
and again that Chamberlain Cough
Remedy cures colds and grip; that it
eases to result i'll pneumonia. and that
it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by p. ID. Cottingham & Co, druggists,
Snow Hill, Md /
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

1t is not possible for the proprietors to
numerous letters received in praise of
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and telling of its re-
markable cures. They come from peo-
pie in every walk in life and from every
state in the Union. The following from.
Mr.. L. w. Greathouse, of Prattsburg,
Ca, speaks for itself: II would have
been dead now but for the use of Cham
berlain Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t cured me of chronic diar-
rhoea after seven years of suffering. 1
can never say too much in praise of that
remedy" For sale by p. ID. Cotting-
ham q Co., Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Reduced Rates to New Orleans.

On account of the meeting of the
American Bankers Association, at New
Orleans, La, November IL TO IL, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to New Orleans
and return. November to 10. good to
return within eleven days, including
date of sale, at reduced rates. BY de-
posting tickets with Joint Agent at
New Orleans on or before November Is,
and the payment of a fee of 30 cents,
an extension of the return limit to No
vember 30 may be obtained
For specific information regarding
rates and routes, apply to nearest ticket
agent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

William +. Spangler, who left his
home, i'll Williamsport. June Is. has re-
turned in greatly emaciated condition
and says he remembers nothing since he
left home until last Thursday when
he found himself in Grafton, w. Va.
When he left home months ago it was
to consult a physician in Hagerstown.
His disappearance could not be account
ed for and he now seems to be unable
to explain it. At first he did not recog.
niZe his wife and children. He wears
different clothes from those he had ON
when he left home, but does not recall
where or how he came by them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Notice To Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned from
entering upon the land belonging to the
estate of J w. DreXell, deceased, in
Worcester County. with dog or gun for
the purpose of hunting The law will
be strictly enforced against anyone found
disregarding this notice.
MELVIN & HANDY,
Attorneys.
BY order of the Trustees of the j. w.
Drexell. Estate. limos. 6ll.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Rev. }. B. North's Appointments

Rev. Joseph B. North's appointments
for the months of September and Octo-
ber are as follows:
October 18th. Stockton, morning and
evening.
October 26th, Snow Hill, morning and
evening.
Prayer meeting, every Wednesday
evening i'll Mackenzie Memorial Church
at 7.30.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

Two United States revenue cutters
were successfully launched last week at
the Spedden Shipyards. One is tho
Macklnaw, christened by Miss Alita
Fuller White. of Chambersburp. Es
and the other the Winnisemp,at,
christened by Mrs. p. Mahon. wife Of
Congressman Mahon, of Pennsylvania.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

George Marshall. colored, has been ar
rested at Rockville, for stealing, ON Sep
tember Is, 500 worth of postage stamps
and about 81 800 worth of notes and Sc.
curities. as well as one mortgage belgong
ng to Edgar X. Perry, Potomac, Mont.
gomery county. Marshall is about 20
years old and carries the mail for his
father from Brookeville to Rockville
and from Rockville to Potomac.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
SELBY X BISHOP,
SNOW HILL, RID.
ANY HOSPITAL or orpb,

asylum, chlldren's home or institution
maintained by charitable support, will
be presented with II generous amount of
Longman q Martinez Paints whenever
they paint. This offer has been in force
for twenty seven years. Over $4,000
houses of various sizes are painted every
year ut lowest cost; because about Il
gallon of oil must be added To each gal
Ion of our paint before using Superior
durability insures protection for many
years: Always sold under insurance
guarantee.
LoNGMAN & MARTINEZ,
Sole Agents, Selby IL Bishop, Snow Hill;
Scarborough Onley & Co, Girdletree;
James w Pruitt, Stockton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Notice To Trespassers.

All persons are hereby warned fror
entering upon the land belonging
Rev. Thomas r. VanDyke, known
the Marine farm. with dog or gun. T
law will be strictly enforced agai
anyone found disregarding this mott,
GEoRGEO. VANDyKE, Ag
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, MRS. WiNsIow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best
cents bottle. IT Is THE BEST OF
ALL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Stoves

and would be glad to have you look
through our stock before purchasing.
A nice line of Hardware and Building
Materials always i'll hand. Sole Agents
for the l4ongman Il Martinez ready
mixed paints. call and see us.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
convincing proof that the kidneys an
Ter are out of order.
9 What to Do.

2 Wnat TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Kiliners Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulflls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t conects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t. or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
fyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and ST.. sizes
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery ft
and a book that tells sssiT~Y8
more abouti'. both sent !. :s:::..s
absolutely free by mail. I. u. L:l..:sSEsss9 s9
Address DIR. kilmer & Home OF swamp-Roo,
Co.. Binghamton. M Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

SSullnent OF SCI
thing indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen i, is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know il.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18
COAL

We wish to say to our friends and pa
irons that from the present outlook there
is no probability of our getting any Coal
this year however we shall endeavor to
the utmost to get it. For your tempo
rary use we have purchased an assort.
ment of Air Tight WOOD
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-10-18

a sensation was created by the arrest
of 10 merchants in Washington county
for selling without licenses Warrants
are out for number of others. Some
of those arrested, it is alleged, have not
taken ont license for seven years. Lii.
cense should have been taken out May 1.
The penalty is fine of from $50 to 800,
one half to go to the informer.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-17
A NEW CODE
CONTINUED from page one.)

'oHthutu iTefH page one.b
of sustaining her husbands high cour-
age To the performance OF something
worth while for the nation. IL so the
dreams are fed. But. at any rate, the
wife Of the president In protected by
the Washington code from wasting her
time In the most trivial and conven-
tional OF social northumberland
calls. This code. which affords Mrs.
Roosevelt and has afforded all OF her
predecessors In the White House so
much relief. should be extended to the
wives OF all officials over this country
! mean all those officials like governors.
chanceliors. ct cetera. whose wives. by
virtue of their husbands official posi-
ton. receive calls from an unnaturalIy
large circle.
Mrs. Savage, the wife of the gov
ernor Of Nebraska, IL the chateiaine OF
large house. Added to her attractive
power as the wife of the chief execu-
tive she has the graciousness OF cult
ured woman. Nearly every woman In
Lincoln who makes calls has called on
Mrs. Savage. There II no code to pro-
tect her. there IL no alternative. She
must return these calls or run the risk
OF offending.
Now the population would not sub
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-17
TIL E COURT Err

The marriage OF Miss Bertha Bere-
nice Afford to Mr.. Levert I. N. Gooden
Of Crete. Nebraska. was celebrated
Wednesday at eleven o'clock at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. M. Afford. 1910 South Fifteenth
street. Reverend A. ". Martin on
ciated. Mr. Gooden Ii IA mail clerk on
the Union Pacific road between Omaha
and Kearney. and with his bride will
reside In the latter city.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-17

Mrs. Gertrude Cutler (born Borders)
died at her home I'm Greenwood on Sun
day. May II. at $3.50 p. m. She was
born In Dubuque. Iowa, February IA.
iS49. She came to- Nebraska I'm 1860
and made her home with Mrs. T. NJ.
Marquette. Mrs. Marquette was an In
valid and Gertrude Borders was sister.
companion, nurse and mother to the
family. She loved music and laughter
and was a favorite In society. Many
OF the old residents Of Lincoln remcm-
Der her with affection.
She was married at her sisters home
In 1877 to Mr.. Martin B. Cutler, by
Elder Davis. assisted by the Rev.
David Marquette. These two ministers
preached her funeral services last
Tuesday. A mother and brother sur
vive her. Her character was a struct-
ure of beauty and strength. Chronic
invalidism could not conquer her deep
seated buoyancy and love of kin and
all friends. A few days before her
death she said: II wish 1 could live
until June to see the beautiful flowers
in the glory of spring. And yet, If I
lived so long 1 should wish to live
longer" Two weeks before her death
Mrs. George FaweIl. her neice, read her
the poem by Mr.. Bixby in the Journal
about the roses that should be given to
mortals before they die instead of being
laid on the cold breasts of the dead.
The verses were a comfort to her and
she repeated them several times.
K !. 4
BOOTLESS.
They say that Love Is blind She
asked her lord
For $27-tisn't much
Whereat he cooled. What boots his
blindness then,
IL Love through all retains his sense
of touch?
The Theatrical Manager-we must
cut down expenses some more.
Assistant-What would you sug-
gest?
The T. M.-CouIdnt we fire the win
dow ticket-sellers and simply have n
photograph to keep saying: The
whole house is sold out?"
K x x
CustomeT-How much are these Ci-
CARS a box?
Dealer-There is no charge. sir: and
the Tobacco Trust requests your az
ceptance of this silver cigar case that
goes with every box.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-17

Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage on the tenth OF May.
1902, of Mr.. Charles Clinton Caldwell
of this city to Miss May Bostetter Of
Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell will
be at home in Lincoln at 1874 NJ street
after June Is. Mr.. Caldwell has lived
in Lincoln a long time. Considering
that he is bridegroom 1t is not polite
to say just how long. But never mind,
he has lived here long enough to make
very large number of friends. He Is
ruddy young fellow whose creed is
the duty of cheerfulness. He sees the
humorous side of the grim visaged
world and when his accounts are final
ly made up the burdens of others he
has borne with a smile and a deprecat-
ing word will not be forgotten. IL Is
doubtless true that every one has Turk
ing enemies; If Charlie has any they
are accomplished lurkers, for no one
has ever seen them.
Miss Bostetter was a teacher I'm Lin
coin for a number of years. Latterly
she has been at the head of the cat
alleging department of the Chicago city
library. She is a woman of rare sweet
ness and dignity of character, as well
as of ability and culture.
The marriage, though a surprise to
their old friends in Lincoln, is at
tended by best wishes and the positive
assurance of happiness and content
ment. The old timers who are still
serving a life sentence in Lincoln will
welcome the new household with sin
cere pleasure.
Mrs. Caldwell is a sister of Mrs.
Petit, who was also a former resi-
dent of Lincoln and also of Mrs. Ed
ward Franklin, ST. of this city.
K x x
The New Book Review club met with
O. NJ Stonebroker this week The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, Mrs. ii. NJ.
Widener; vice president. Miss Erb;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. G. ii.
Warner. Mrs. Stonebraker was elected
to represent the club at the meeting of
the state federation in October
4 4 4
At Trenton, Nebraska, on Tuesday
evening, the marriage of Miss Ellen
GrOvert, to Mr.. Frank Kerns of the
Columbia National bank of this city,
was celebrated. The ceremony took
place at the home of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. III. Grovert, and at
the same time Miss Ida Grovert, an
other daughter, was married to Mr..
Fred Irwin of McCook. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kerns will reside in Lincoln.
e Z. &
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Hutchins will
give a card party Friday evening. May
twenty-third, a second Saturday even
ing the twentyfourth, and Mrs.
Hutchins will entertain a company of
ladies at cards Saturday afternoon.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-17
Gregory The Coal Man.

Gregory The Coal Man.
n
Mrs. A. f. Campbell of Denver. was
Aitken.
Miss Emerson will entertain the
alumnae members of ri Beta Phi this
evening.
Mrs. s. NJ. True of Tecumseh was In
town this week to hear and see Rich
ard Mansfield.
Mrs. Minor Seymour Bacon will give
a card party Thursday afternoon, the
twenty second
Mrs. John Havers Gleason has issued
invitations for kensington to be given
next Friday afternoon.
~
Miss Elsie Tremplett of jacksonville,
Illinois, Is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
James McNabb.
Mrs. Dickey of ST. Joseph, and Mrs.
v. o. Stricken of Omaha, were over
Sunday guests of DIR. and Mrs. A. l..
Hoover.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Yates of Kan
sas City, and Miss Ruth Phillippi OF
Omaha, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
T.. Yates
Mrs. s. l.. futile was at home In
formally yesterday afternoon and last
evening, in honor of her daughter, Mrs.
Henry X. Holsman of Chicago.
4
The Patriarchs gave a card party
last evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John b. Wright. Only members
and few out of town guests were
present.
The Junior class of the state univer-
last evening at the armory. Cards.
dancing. and crokinole were among tie
amusements.
Z.
Mrs. Robinson, who has been with.
her daughter, Mrs. John b. Wright.
for several months. has gone abroad
for a short tour with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles o. Robinson of Chicago.
\.
Mrs. John b. Horton entertained
forty ladies Saturday afternoon In
honor of Mrs. John A. Ames. Miss
Scheidt sang a group of songs, and
Master Ellery Davis played a flute
solo.
The local chapter of Kappa Kappa
Gamma will celebrate its birthday
with n banquet poudre, to be given at
the Lincoln Monday night. Both ac-
tive and alumnae members are ex-
pected to attend.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-17

Gamma will celebrate its birthday
with n banquet poudre, to be given at
the Lincoln Monday night. Both ac-
tive and alumnae members are ex-
pected to attend
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-15
Capital Notes.

Miss Alice Roosevelt left Washington
at 4.30 T. NJ. Friday. for Groton, Mass.
She was accompanied by the White
House steward.
President Roosevelt arrived in Wash
ington at 1910 A. NJ, Friday. over the
Pennsylvania Railroad from Grotou.
Mass. His car WIS attached to the sec
ond section of the Federal Express.
An official statement of the new policy
that hereafter will govern appointments
of fourth-class postnasters was made.
Friday. by Postmaster General Payne.
who said: "The policy Of the administra-
ton is not to make removals of fourth
class postmasters without cause. In
some sections of the country. notably H.
the South, not represented by Republican
representatives in Congress. these Demo
Gratis for changes in fourth-class post Of
fees are made not for the good of the
service nor for any proper purpose, but TO
subserve the interests of rival factions.
The administration does not believe that
the officers of the government should be
used to sulserve' the interests of any
petty faction in states where there il
hardly semblance Of organization in the
party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-15
ALL coNvALEscENT.
Teddy and Two Sick Chums Are
Rapidly Recovering.

Groton. Mass, Feb. 14.-This was an
absolutely uneventful day at the Gro
ton school. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr..
has improved very rapidly, and. today.
his convalescence assumed rapid prog
ress. For the first time since his Ill
ness he partook Of solid food. meat
forming one of the articles of his diet.
The Gammel and Potter boys also ate
meat.
The boys have all rested comforta bly,.
all day. Mrs. Gammel read aloud to
the three patients for some time and
they were eager to have her continue at
length. DIR. Shattuck of Boston, has
discontinued his visits, leaving DR..
Warren of Groton. in charge. DR.. Jew
ett young Boston physician, spends
his time at the infirmary carrying out
the orders of DR.. Warren.
At each taking of the chart, today.
the respiration, pulse and temperature
Of the patients were normal and from
all appearances the cOnvalescence was
uninterrupted. 1t is hoped that the
boys will be able to sit up. Monday.
Young Roosevelts lungs are rapidly
clearing, with the possibility of resoIu-
tion being completed in very few
days. All the out-of-town newspaper
correspondents have left Groton. At
o'clock tonight, the patients were
sleeping quietly.