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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-11-06

1t would seem that the number
of daily tragedies and accidental
shooting by revolvers would have
the effect Of curing any and all
men of the habit of carrying revolv-
ers. In ninety-nine cases out
of a hundred where revolvers are
used they cause trouble to the
persons using them and in ninety
nine cases out of hundred if
there was no revolver there would
be no trouble and no occasion for
trouble. In ninety-nine cases out
of hundred the man who carries
a revolver is either looking for
trouble or thinks the world is look
ing for it and seemingly thinking
that trouble is a good thing he
wants to help push it along. The
carrying of firearms is certainly
suggestive of cowardice and there
ought to be law that would pro-
hibit the indiscriminate sale of
these dangerous and worthless
weapons. The Odds and Ends
man has covered his share of this
world and has at times been where
others thought revolver abso-
lutely necessary for protection,
but he never, carried one and never
had any more use for one of these
things in his pocket than he had
for a pocketful of cholera or yell
low fever germs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-11-06

LANDoN KNIGHT, well known as magazine con-
tributor has an illustrated article in Conkey Home
Journal for November "What the Coal Strike Has
Done that brings to light very interesting de-
tails concerning the inner workings of both the
operators and the miners Mr.. Knight spent con-
siderable time ID the anthracite coal regions and
gives fair and impartial report of his Investigations
He says the condition of the miners and their fam
lilies has been grossly msrepresented to the public
and that they not at all the down trodden poverty
stricken class they have been represented by many
writer's. He claims for them that they among
the best paid workingmen in the world; that they
have good homes and educated families. On the
other hand Mr. Knight does not spare the operator.
He brands false the statement of the operator that
he not pay higher price for labor without
working his mine at loss. "The fact Of the matter
is" says Mr. Knight that the combined profits of
the anthracite operator for the past year represented
sixteen per cent the stock of the companies while
private mine-owners. who work at greater disad-
vantage in the matter of freight-rates, in case
that have been able to discover, made less than
fifteen per cent on the investment. -
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-11-06

IT WOULD appear that the Angora goat is almost
much of producer the Belgian hare said to
be few years ago. True, the progeny of one pair
of goats will not mount into six figures in the
of few months as does the offspring of the festive
hare-on paper,-but they do multiply rapidly, and
if their admirers are to be believed there is ready
market for their hesh WOOL milk, etc. In fact, the
the Angora goat by the Frisco Live Stock Go. in
st. Louis last week that the BIZ products of the
animal are fully as valuable as the bproducts of the
steer and are quite as saeable. Add to this that
they are goats and, in common with their plebeian
brethren relish any and all kinds of food and the
conclusion that goat raising must pay is forced upon
one.
One of the advantages the goat has cattle
or sheep is his ability to find suitable grazing most
any old place. He can come pretty near getting a
goat farmer is not put to the necessity of owning
expensive pastures. His stock will thrive almost as
well on a rocky hillside in field of clover, and
while the free cattle ranges becoming very
limited there still remains all kinds of good pasurage
goats which be had without the asking On the
other hand however, the animals have tendency to
revert to wild state if they allowed to at
will through mountainous country. AS the orig
inal investment is small, and the returns quick,
Angora goat raising looks like good venture for
farmers with sterile land their hands, and also for
settlers in a new and unproductive country.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-11-06

How much better mankind in
general would feel if they could
overcome the habit of inf1icting
their troubles on one another and
also the habit of borrowing trouble.
Too much talk and too much bor-
row, are illustrated by an incident
from CAunts, s'Why are you crying
my little lad?'' asked gentleman
of a boy who was crying. BILLY
Wells hit me- said the boy, ''an'
father hit me because / let Billy
Wells hit me, an Billy Wells hit
me again because I told father, an
now father will hit me again be-
cause Billy Wells hit me the Sec
ond time"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
BiSHORVLLE.

Mr. Elisha McCabe. of Selbyville. was
in town Sunday.
Mr. William Bunting made a business
trip 10 Snow Hill this week
Capt. Charles Davidson and wife
spent Friday with friends near Williams
vile.
Mrs Eliza Law is spending IA week
with friends and relatives i'll Roxana
and Millville.
Mr.. Ezekiel Nelson and daughter,
Edith. spent Saturday and Sunday in
Salisbury.
Mr. and Mrs James Law, of Millville.
were in town Sunday.
Mr.. Richard Coffin died here Thurs
day Jan 23rd His remains were in
TERED in the Odd Fellows cemetery Fri
day.
Mr.. John Mumford is home again.
We are always glad TO welcome him in
our midst.
Miss Evelyn Parsons gave a party Sat
urday evening i'll honor of many friends
Many were present. All report a pleas
ant time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
iRONSHIRE.

Miss Bessie Burbage visited friends
at Box Iron part of last week.
Miss Hattie Willis visited Miss Daisy
Bassitt Saturday and Sunday last.
Mr. Hartwill Timmons, of this place
gave birthday party to number of
his friends Saturday evening, il being
his 25th birthday. Among those pres.
ent We're: Misses Minnie and Nav Jar
man, Lille Bradford, Mamie Mitchell,
Maud Bradford, Mamie Townsend, Lii
lie Allen and Bessie Timmons; Messrs
George Bodley, Harry Bradford. Will
liam Mitchell. Hammond Smack, John
Allen. Jerome Townsend, Libertytown;
n oah FINLEY, William and Edward
Kelley. Burton Freeman, Noah Adkins
Goldsborough Truitt, Stephen Holston,
Handy Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. William
Allen and children and Mr. Reggie Ellis
and wife and daughter. Miss Alice.
Mr.. Timmons received many handsome
presents. All report a good time.
Miss Mamie Townsend spent last Sat.
urday and Sunday with Miss Minnie
Jarman at this place.
Mr. Ira Timmons spent Sunday with
Mr.. Garlic McCabe at Libertytown.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
TOWnend-- Bunting.

4 very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the home Of Mr. and Mrs Lem
uel w. Bunting. Bishopville. at II
o'clock noon. Wef sday. The con
tracing parties were Mr.. Eben Alden
Townsend and Miss Nora Bunting
The parlor where the ceremony was
performed was beautifully arranged for
the occasion. After the ceremony by
the Rev +. \. Cantwell. the bridal
party and guests We're ushered into the
dining room where sumptuous repast
awaited them. The bride was very
prettily and becomingly attired in a
travelling suit of blue prunella cloth.
trimmed i'll white embroidered nous
seline and velvet with hat aud gloves to
match.
Immediately after the bridal party
left the dining room they were driven
to the depot and boarded the LII train
for tour To the northern cities. MIR.
and Mrs. Townsend will be at home to
their many friends after February 10th L..
at Lambs. Del. We join in extending
our congratulations to the newly we'd
ded couple for long happy aud pros
porous life
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
W. {. I. U. Meeting.

The first meeting of the w. &. I. L.
of the new year was held on Tuesday
last and proved to be both interesting
ana hope profitable to all present. A
large attendance i'll membership greeted
Us also one visitor. Oar II al was found
in readineSs-dusted and we'll heated.
and even with the present environments
we We're encouraged to begin another
year work for "God and Home Our
President opened the meeting with the
usual devotional exercises and then
some interesting reports were given by
the suptrintendents of Llturature. Pri>-
ON work. Scientific Temperance In
struction. Narcotics and Aims House
work. The superintendent of parlur
meetings, Mrs. Howard, suggested hold
ing parlor meeting in the near future.
Moved and seconded that the Union
hold II public meeting at headquarters
on the evening of February 18th. our
beloved Miss Willard Heavenly birth
day. After other business was disposed
Of the following program was given:
New Years Greeting" by the Presi
dent, AIRS. r. J McAllen.
Call for new opportunities. responded
to by Mrs Hastings. press superintend-
ent: Mrs. BOettcher. superintendent of
literature; Miss Townsend, superintend-
ent of Narcotics.
Open doors for lay members, by Miss
Margaret Stevenson.
Solo-''Tll go Where Y GU Want Me
to Go'-by Miss Minnie Vincent.
Meeting closed by singing Throw
Ont the Life Line Press SUPT.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
NEWARK.

Death has again entered our midst
and taken into captivity one of our
oldest citizens. Mrs. Julia A. Pitts.
Mrs Pitts was a few weeks over So
years of age. She had been a con.
sistent member of Bowen NJ f. Church
for more than II years. Mrs. Pitts was
the wife of the late Judge Robert Pitts
and since his death has been residing
with her daughter. Mrs. VIM. L. P.
Bowen, of this town. Despite the
stormy day good number of friends
and relatives attended tile funeral The
funeral sermon was preached by Rev.
w. II. Hirons. Textile Cometh
forth like flower and is cut down."
Job. li-2. The remains were laid IL
rest Wednesday afternoon in the NJ. E.
Church yard. The bereaved family and
friends have the sincere sympathy of
the entire community in their sad be-
reavement. Jas. f. Wise & Son &
Burbage were the undertakes.
Mr.. Long and wife of near Frank.
ford. Del, has been spending a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. f. Trader.
Miss Hettie X. Workman. who has
been visiting Mrs. Sylvester Dennis
since Saturday last. returned to her
home in Berlin Tuesday afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01

Mr. and Mrs. John II. Shockley and
little grand daughter. Miss Ethel. spent
Sunday last with Mr.. and Mrs. Leandei
Shockley at Long Ridge.
Mrs. Hennie Pusey visited her sister
ter, Mrs. Franklin Jones. at this place
last Tuesday.
Mr. Marion Dickerson, of Coulbourn' s
spent Saturday and Sunday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John III. Shockley.
Miss Clara Shocklcy entertained a
number of friends Saturday evening
last. Among those present were Misses
Minnie and Emma Bowen, Hennie
Pussy and Mamie Pussy: Messrs. Willie
and George Bowen, Aurilious and Syl
vester Shockley All enjoyed them.
selves with music.
Several of our young sports got left
Sunday evening OH account of rainy
weat err
Miss Clara Shockley entertained a
number of her friends last Sunday
evening Among those present were
Misses Stella West, of Salisbury, Bertha
Ryal, of Long Ridge. and Mir. Jane.
West of this place.
Rumor predicts wedding soon.
Guess who:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
GlRDLETREE.

The ground was beautifully covered
with snow Wednesday to the delight of
many boys and girls.
Mrs Verona Scarborough came home
Thursday from Wesley accompanied by
her cousin. Miss Annie johnson.
Mrs. NJ c. Rowley and Daughter.
Miss Mollie, are visiting Mrs. Straughn
at Snow Hill.
Masters Clayton and Harold Webb
spent saturday aud Sunday very pleas
antly with their grandparents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. II. Callahan.
Mr.. Earl Chopper, of Chincoteague
visited friends here Saturday aud Sun
day
Mr.. Charles Pilchard returned to his
home III Philadelphia after a long stay
here with his mother. Mrs. Cora Pill
chard
Boys. in the future remember your
bed time
Mr.. George Hill. Of Box Iron, was
among the visitors here Tuesday
Mr.. Harry Bennettc, vino has spent
the past few weeks with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John f. Bennette. re-
turned to his home in Atlantic City
Monday.
On Friday evening last about twenty
of our Young people were royalty enter
tanned at the home of Capt. George
Truitt. at Box Iron. All report Il jolly
time.
Mr. and Mrs James Richardson. of
Salisbury. spent last week with rela-
atives here.
Mr. George Westfall beautifully en-.
tertained number of his friends at
his home near the bay Friday evening.
January the 18th. Those present were
Misses Verona. Halle, Lena and Mary
Scarborough, Myra Blades. Kitty Row
ley. Hattie Webb. Lola Bennett. Nan
Onley, Annie Price and Leta johnson.
of Wesley. and Ada Smack. of Stock
ton; Messrs Charles. Elmer and holland
Pilchard. Walter Onley, James Jones.
Walter Bowen. William Averill. Will
liam Hudson. and Carl Powell and Hor
ace Payne. of Good Will Innocent
games were indulged III and enjoyed,
especially the game Donkey on the
wall. !" The music by Rev and Mrs.
Birnum was also very much enjoyed.
At a late hour refreshments Were served.
after which the guests departed fer
their respective homes. thanking thu
family for their kind hospitality
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Something That will DO You
Good.

We know of no way in which we can
be of more service to our readers than to
tell them of something that will be of
real good to them. For this reason we
we want to acquaint them with what we
consider one of the very best remedies
on the market for coughs, colds. and
that alarming complaint the Group. We
have nsed it with such good results in
our family so long that it has become "a
household necessity. BY its prompt use
we haven't any doubt but that it has
time and again prevented Group The
testimony is given upon our own expcr.
fence, and we suggest that our readers,
especially those who have small children,
always keep il in there homes as a safe
guard against croup.-Cnm'i.n Is. a.
Messenger. For sale by p. ID. Getting
ham d Co., Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01

Miss Ia. en-, of Newark, and
Miss Mildred Aydolotte, of Snow Hill.
who have been visiting Mr.. Jehu Quill
lin, left Wednesday.
Miss Annie Smith, who has been WIS.,
iting in Baltimore. has returned home.
Mr.. John Dirickson, who has been
engaged in business IN New York. came
to Berlin Wednesday to visit his family.
The Union Aid Society will meet
Monday evening at the Presbyterian
Chapel. A full attendance is desired.
Miss Lizzie Tilghman left Thursday
for Snow Hill to visit her friend. Miss
Mary Nelson.
Baltimore for the last two weeks, re-
turned home Wednesday evening after
a pleasant visit.
We are sorry 10 report Mr.. John Quill
lin quite sick ut this writing.
Mr.. Thomas Powell, near here. who
had been suffering from cancer of the
stomach for a long time, died "Wednesday
morning last. His remains were inter-
red in the Evergreen Cemetery Thurs
day afternoon. G. J Evans & Son
funeral directors.
On Sunday evening the Young PEG
pies Society of Buckingham Presbyte-
rian" Church will celebrate the 2lst
Anniversary of the founding of the
Christian Endeavor Society. The serv-
ices will be held in the church at half
past seven. i'll the place of regular serv
ice. All are cordially invited to attend
Mr. Benjamin Kitchens came last
week to join his wife and little daughter.
who have been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Tingle, for several
weeks. They all left Monday morning
for their home.
There will be preaching in the Pres.
bvterian Church tomorrow morning at
II. 50 by the pastor.
Mr. Roger Adams has bought out Mr..
Henry Adams interest in the the Ber-
lin Lumber Co.
Mr.. Thomas Taylor is taking few
days recreation in the city of Baltimore
this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Mrs. Hack Dead.

Mrs. Charlotte J Hack. one of Snow
Hills oldest residents died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs L. Edw. Boehm.
in this town Tuesday morning at 7.30
O'Clock She had been sick but few
days and seemed better on Sunday. The
immediate cause Of her death was heart
failure Mrs. Hack was daughter of
Capt. James Dennis aud widow of Cave
Jones Hack. of runcOteague. The
Hacks are one of the oldest families of
Virginia. and Mrs Hack had in her pos
session many mementoes brought from
the old country by the original Hack
settlers. Mrs. Hack was for 20 years a
member of All Hallow's Church, and
was regular attendent up tn her last
birthday. at which time she attended
services and received the Holy Com
munion. Three children-.Jas. ID. Hack.
Miss Virginia Hack and Mrs. Edward
Boehm survive her. There are five
grandchildren-M Glen Hack and
Mrs. Eugene Riggin. of Los Angeles,
Cal; Mrs. William +. King, Pocomoke
Boehm. of New York city. She is also
the great grandmother of / children.
The funeral on "Wednesday in All
Hallow's Church, was largely attended
notwithstanding heavy snow storm
prevailed at the time. The pallbearers
were Messrs Edward p. Davis. Thomas
II. Collins. a. ID. Irwin, Horace Payne,
Thomas Il. johnson, Adial p Barnes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01

At Work in WhatcOat n. E.
Church. Good rluSic Every
Service.

Adjutant Kemp and his Salvation
Army Brigade arrived here on Wednes-
day and are assisting Rev. S. NJ. Morgan
in his revival services in the NJ. +.
Church. The adjutant and Lieutenant
Henek called at the MESSENGER Office
Friday morning and impressed us as
being good, earnest Christian men.
The party is composed of Adjutant
Kemp, Lieutenant Secretary Henek. and
the three Jones sisters. The young ladies
are of Indian descent except their name
which is plain every day Jones, and is
not lonely name in this section of the
world. All the members of the brigade
are good musicians and play the concer
tena, guitar, violin aud cornet. The
music draws many persons unaccus-
toned to attending church and who re-
main to hear the gospel preached
On Wednesday night the audience
was small owing to the weather, but the
church was filled TO overlooking Thurs
day night even though the weather was
worse. if anything. and the attendance
is bound to be large each evening. To
avoid disturbing the meetings the Sec
rotary will stand at the door and accept
free will Offering instead of taking up
collection during the service.
Saturday night is given up to the bril-
gade for musical service which will
consist of instrumental and vocal solos,
Duets. quartetts, etc. and the Sunday
service will be specially good. You are
specially requested to attend the after
noon service on Sunday at three o'clock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
Reception at Box Iron.

One of the most delightful affairs that
the young folks in this vicinity have
enjoyed for IA long time. was Il reception
given by MessrS. George +. and Ralph
Truitt on Friday evening of last week.
From 30 until the "wee Sma" hours
the Truitt home. which was brilliantly
Illuminated and prettily decorated for
the occasion. was thronged with guests
from Snow Hill. Girdletree and Box
Iron
Prof Baughmam. formerly of New
York, gave the young people genuine
musical treat; rendering a program,
consisting of selections from Beethoven,
Mozart. Chopin aud Meudelssohn. He
was accompanied by Miss Cellcceta on
the violin.
Among other features of the evening
was a series of ten artiStically arranged
tableauX; each representing some popu-
lar song The best of these. "In Bridal
Array, was acted by Miss Lena Scar
borough and Mr.. William Avercll as
bride and groom, with eight attendants.
After mock ceremony was performed
by Mr.. Edwin Coulbourn, the bridal
party led the way To the dining room
Here, after the bride" had cut the
wedding cake, in which were the ring.
thimble and dime. refreshments were
served.
The first prize. dainty little jewel
case, was awarded To Miss Mae Hill;
the BOBBY, a red and white stick of candy.
To Mr. William Hudson
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01

Mr.. III. > Shive..
white coating of Mr.. An.
new cottage.
Miss Myra Rayne. who Ia
ing her sister, Mrs. George
returned to her home in Berlin.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Miller. and
Edward Wooden spent Monday in
Berlin.
Mrs. Albert Carey and little daughter
Elizabeth are spending this week with
her parents at Jones.
We are glad to know that SIR. ia
Mumford is better. He has been su
ing from rheumatism.
Miss Sadie Lewis is in Berlin
week
Miss Flossie Holland has ret
home after spending sometime w.t..
friend Miss Annie johnson.
Mr.. aud Mrs John Lynch left NJ,
day morning for Wilmington. wbt
they will visit friends.
Miss Della Kelley is visiting relative
in Synepuxent this week.
Rev. Mr.. Jamison spent "Wednesday
in Whaleyville. =
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
New YorA, n.

| AC ANCW AoAht
Norfolk Railroad Co. has recei we'd fiftee
miles of new S6-pound steel rails which
will be used for renewals on main line,
while the rail which it will replace is to
be used in frightening sidings to one
hundred car capacity to accommodate
the long trains and increased traffic.
Just at this time the country needs
new religion that will make "a man
pay his debts. Shouting and giving
testimony doesn't settle accounts with
God or man. We bounce right into a
fellow and put him out of the church if
he goes to a ball or theatre, but never
word to the pious scamp who never
pays his debts The latter are doing
the churches more harm than dancing
or drunkards. for there are more of
cate.
Cleveland has home gardening as
ISOLATION which encourages children to
cultivate flowers at home Last spring
the association distributed to children
80. 900 penny packages of flower seeds.
accompanied with printed instructions
how to prepare the soil. plant and wa
ter. The teachers supplemented these
instructions by talks and fall exhibit
tions were held in many schools. which
revealed the fact that about - per cent
of the efforts of the children were sue
cessful.
Presiding Elder Martindale had a
novel experience last week, having been
ice-bound oil Smiths Island for sew
eral days. DIR. Martindale was making
his regular church visits and arrived on
the island last Saturday morning. The
cold snap came and he was compelled to
stay until Thursday morning. The
weather then being somewhat more
moderate, DIR. Martindale succeeded,
after much persuading. in hiring some
men to take him across to Crlsfeld in a
small boat. They had to break the ice
all the way.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
STOCKTON.

Rev. Mr.. Anderson is spending {
week with his sister i'll Wilmington.
Mr.. Thomas Lindsay is making
business trip in Virginia.
Mr.. Claud Hudson has returned FIR
Wilmington where he has been visit
his brother.
We are glad to see Mr.. Cecil Fggs
out again after his recent illness.
Miss Mollie Townsend. of Pocomoke
CITY, is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. II.
Marshall.
Misses Verona Scarborough and
tie Webb, of Girdletree. spent
with friends here.
Mr.. E. J. Duer spent sever.
this week in Milford, Del.
McKinley's Birthday was obsery.
our school Wednesday.
Mrs. George Ward met with a pain
full accident last Saturday. In going
in the stable the horse turned against
her and paved her quite badly.
Miss Eva Mumford, who has
position as trimmer in Virginia
last Fall returned to her home Fl
Snow visited us Wednesday an
eral of our people took advantage
TO go sleigh riding.
Mr.. julius Jones has been con
his bed this week with rheumat.
The Mechanics turned ont in +
week to bury their brother. Mr..
PAYNE.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-01
POCOMOkE CITY.
Saturday, February 9th. I9(
All. O'CLOCK. D. m

At 100 O'Clock. p. IN
IL nice blocky mares ranging
6 years old, all broken and
immediate use. weighing f
1900 pounds. suited for bot
road purposes. We have {
tionally fine roadsters in tn
nice blocky mules. ranging
years old. weighing from 8
pounds, and ready for immei
This stock has been selected wi
care. and especially for this
We sell all we offer. Our West
er wires us that he has two fin
pairs of mules in this lot. Mic,
and well broken. This stock wi
rive ON Wednesday. the fifth d
February, where they may be see
examined at Twilley's stable
will take place at time named
shine.
TERMS OF SALE. = Four
will be given by the purchaser
bankable note with approved 81
Two per cent. off for cash.
A. RAUG
S. J. TWU