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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
NIAGARA FALLS Elk.
CURSION.
Last LOw-Rate Vacation Trip
via Pennsylvania Railroad
for the Season.

On October 16 the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will run the last popular
ten-day excursion to Niagara Falls from
Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washing
ton for the present season.
On this date special train will leave
Philadelphia at $40 A NJ, running via
Harrisburg and the picturesque valley
of the Susquehanna.
Excursion tickets. good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains, within ten
days, will be sold at $1,000 from Phila-
delphia and all points on the Delaware
Division; $11.25 from Atlantic City;
$500 from Lancaster; and at proportion
ate rates from other points, including
Trenton. Bordentown, Mt. Holly, Cape
May, Salem, Wilmington, West Chester,
Reading and principal intermediate sta
tions. A stop-over will be allowed at
Buffalo within the limit of ticket return
ing.
Special trains of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run through to
Niagara Falls. An extra charge will be
made for parlor-car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and
chaperone will accompany the party.
For descriptive pamphlet, time of
connecting trains. and further informa-
ton apply to nearest ticket agent, or
address Geo. w. Boyd. General Passe,S
ger Agent, Broad Street Station. PHI. ~
delphia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
STOCKTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin, of Snow Hill,
spent Sunday and Monday as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. q. P. Wharton.
Rev. Adam Stengle, Presiding Elder.
will preach for Rev. Mr.. Miller next
Sunday morning at Remson's at 10
o'clock.
Mr.. Edgar McMaster our school ex-
aminer visited our school last week. Our
teachers and pupils are always glad to
welcome Mr. McMaster with his genial
smile and pleasant countenance.
Miss Nan Dryden. of Pocomoke. spent
part of this week with her cousins, the
Misses Houston.
Miss Winnie Smack our nlilliner had
her fall opening Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Mr.. Edward Wharton. who has been
quite sick since January, and who has
been under treatment at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital for the last month,
returned to his home here, last week,
much improved in health.
Mrs. Jane TAR, of Remson's, was the
guest of her friend, Miss Jones last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Tull left this
week for Norfolk to visit their daughter.
Mrs. Herbert Sharpley.
Miss Hearn, of Fruitland. spent last
Sunday with her friend. Miss Ellora
Paradis.
The Book Club held it's first meet
ing of the season at the home of Miss
Ellora Paradise last Thursday. and spent
quite pleasant evening.
Miss Mamie Hammond and little
niece, Miss Helen. of Georgetown, visit
ed at the home of their uncle, Mr.. VIM.
H. Marshall this week.
Mrs. AL. Gordy and Mrs. John
Gordy, of Girdletree, spent Wednesday
with Mrs. E. J. Duer.
Mr. Edward White has accepted the
position of clerk at the Stockton House.
Some Of our citizens are losing their
teams with the dreaded horse disease
Mr.. Nicholson has lost horse, ana
Burton Hill a mule, this week. We
hope it will not spread any further.
Miss Mary Tarr is visiting her cousins
in Salisbury.
Our young folks have been quite
jolly this week with their oyster roasts
and parties.
Miss Myra Blades, of Girdletree, was
the guest this week of her friend, Miss
Ada Smack.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
The Popular Automobile.

The faults and weaknesses of former
types have been avoided and new
ideal of motor travel developed that
gives a perfect vehicle for comfort,
speed, absolute safety, greatest durabili-
ty, simplicity of operation, wide radius
of travel and reliability under all condi-
lions Of roads. There is no other auto
mobile that can be compared to the
Cadillac in any particular of durability,
ease of operation and convenience of
use The Mar.Del.Mobile Company,
1904 Union Trust Building, Baltimore,
Md, are the Maryland and Delaware
repres entatives for this machine. hand.
ling also the Searchmont, Yale and
Waverley Electrics.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
BOX IRON.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Jones, of Friend
snip, were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Brimer Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Birmingham. of Spence.
and Mr. and Mrs. John Truitt. of Girdle.
tree, spent Sunday with friends at this
place.
Miss Edna Jones was a visitor here
last week.
Rev. and Mrs. North, Mrs. Collins
and Mrs. Purnell. of Snow Hill, were
guests of Mr.. George Trui tt last Friday
Miss Lena Scarborough, of Girdletree.
was a visitor here Sunday.
Miss Estelle Truitt is spending some
time with Miss Mae Laws at Salisbury
Miss Edna W. Taylor, who has beer
the guest of her mother here for two
weeks, returned to her home in Balti
more Thursday.
There will be preaching at Connor's
M. E. Church Sunday morning by the
pastor, Rev. J. Fl. Geoghegan at 1919
A. M.
Mr. anu MrS. L. =. DIlIu6E gave
taffy pulling at their home last Satur
day evening.
Mr.. Peter Watson, who has been sick
is much better at this writing.
Mrs. John Riley, who has been ill, il
out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Smith, of Girdle
tree. visited relatives here last Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer D. Bailey, o.
Snow Hill, spent Sunday with Mr.. an6
Mrs. Turner Davis.
Miss Devereaux, of Nassawango, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs
Thomas Brimer, returned to her home
Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Boehm and
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwell, of Public Landing
spent Sunday of last week with friends
here.
Mr.. Hilary W. Davis and Mr.. Elmer
D. Bailey made business trip to Sails
bury, last Monday and Tuesday.
Our public school is in flourishine
condition. Miss Grace Ooulbourn, Of
Baltimore and Miss Eva Taylor, of this
place, seem to be giving entire satisfac.
ton.
A festival will be held at Box Iron
school house the last of this month, the
proceeds to be used for the school. Dut
] notice will be given.
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A Republican, i Views.

Snow HILL, Nd Act. 6. 1908.
GENTLEMEN:-Will \ give me
short space in your pap to express my
view of the management fsbf my party,
AS Republican from p '.lciple it grieves
me to see the followers en Lincoln, Gar
field and Mckinley in -7ch sad plight,
because of bad advise THAT we have no
county ticket for viii '5to vote. l have
always made it my b st that 1 have
voted a straight Rep, ialcan ticket. but
it seems that have isne to vote this
year. It is true we I'VE Legislative
ticket composed of letter men than
those who are mano ,vering things a.
round here. and we r .1e no fault to find
with our candidate n that have been
placed upon the ticIat. but there are
men in the Republ1chn party who have
never been invited til try for the county
offices and they are 1 lst as true and good
as those who seemiI ely wish to ignore
us. If there is chance for us, as the
leaders say there isl then why not give
us the chance?
REPUBLICAN,.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
ProhibitioniSts Nominate,

The Prohibitionists of Worcester
county met in Snow Hill on Tuesday
pursuant to a call issued by the chair
man. and nominated full county
ticket with the exception of States
Attorney. The ticket is as follows:
House of Delegates-George E. Bev-
ans, King B. johnson, William K.
Rowley.
Sheriff Charles w. Chopper.
Judges Orphans Court-John D.
Dilworth, Roland E. Evans. Daniel
Sooy.
Register of Wills-John P. Hancock
County Com,nissioners-James T.
Young, James S. Scarborough, Levin s.
Nelson.
Surveyor G. Scarborough.
Wreckmaster-Ed A. Richard.
son.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
THE CAMPAIGN OPENS.
Democrats Will Make the
Welkin Ring. Speaking
and Music Galore! Noted
Orators Coming.

The Democratic campaign in WOrces-
ter is going to be lively one, and if the
weather holds good it will be an en-
thusiastic, enjoyable and instructive one.
Arrangements are being made for dis
trict meetings to be held all over the
county. Music will be furnished at all
these meetings and committee is max
ing arrangements to this end.
Of course the big gun of the campaign
will be fired at Snow Hill, Tuesday af-
ternoon, October 9th, when our nomi-
nees on the State ticket will be here and
address the big meetings. They will 60
to Pocomoke in the evening, and adj
dress large crowd there. A special
meeting is being arranged by the Der.
lin people which will be addressed by
some of the best known public speakers
in the country. The candidates of the
party, so far as possible, are expected te
be present at these meetings and meet
the voters.
The district meetings will be as fol
lows:
Newark-Tuesday evening. October
goth. To be addressed by Messrs. Will
liam G.. Kerbin, William F. johnson
Ara P. Bowen and others.
Colbourne-(D ickerson's store) Wed
nesday evening. October 21st. w. G
Kerbin, R. D. Jones and others.
West P. O.-Thursday, October 22d-
Worcester and Somerset will unite in
big meeting.
Box Iron-(at Brimer's store) Friday
evening, October 23d. Kerbin and
Johnson.
Stockton-Saturday evening, October
Oath. John H. Handy, r. D. Jones
William G.. Kerbin, Samuel K. Dennis
Whaleyville-M evening, o.
tober Goth. Messrs. Handy. Kerbin and
Station.
Corbin-Monday evening, October
Goth. S. X. Dennis, r. D. Jones.
Wednesday evening, o.
tober 28th Kerkin and johnson.
Bishopville- Wednesday evening. o.
tober 2Sth. Handy and Kerbin.
Spence-Thursday evening. October
goth. R. D. Jones, w. F. johnson ano
Edward P. Davis.
Ocean Oity-Thursday evening, DC
tober goth. Kerbin, Carey and Station.
Whiton-Friday evening, October
3Oth. Kerbin and johnson.
Whiteburg-Saturday evening. DC
tober 31st. Kerbin, johnson, Dennis
and others.
Efforts will be made to secure gooc
speaker from abroad who will address
these district meetings with the othel
speakers named. Everybody is invited
to attend and enjoy the speaking ano
the music-the ladies especially.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
Obituary..

MIR. George H. Hill died at his resi-
fenSe near Girdletree, Sept. 28th aged
'83 years. Funeral services conducted by
his pastor. Rev. J. H. Geoghegan, and
Rev. E. H. Miller of Stockton, were
held in Spring Hill (Girdletree) M. E.
Church, of which church Mr.. Hill had
been a consistent member for more than
thirty five years, and the interment was
in the M E. Church cemetery at Stock.
ton. Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased was one of the oldest
citizens of the community, and was we'll
known for his cordial hospitality and UNI
assuming goodness of heart. He and his
wife began their happy life together
more than 81 years ago, and in April
1899, celebrated the golden anniversary
of their marriage, surrounded by their
large family of children and grand chil-
dren, and few chosen friends.
Mr.. Hill, soon after his marriage,
bought a little farm near Girdletree,
where he took his young wife, and there
they lived up to the time of his death.
By tireless industry and prudent man.
agement. he greatly improved and en-
larged his farm, until now it is one OF
the finest in the neighborhood.
Mr.. Hills immediate family at the
time of his demise consisted of only his
wife and one unmarried son; though,
besides four children that died in early
childhood, there are now living six sons
and three daughters. all married. His
children. grandchildren and one great.
grandchild number nearly forty, and all
Except one SOM now live within few
miles of the old homestead.
To the subject of this sketch words OF
eulogy are unnecessary. The estima-
ton in which he was held in the com
munity was evidenced by the large mum.
Der of friends and neighbors who paid
their last tribute of respect in following
to their last resting place the remains Of
the deceased.
In this heavy affection. the bereaved
companion and children have the com
forting and sustaining faith that with
their beloved one all is we'll; for theil
loved one is not lost to them, but sim
ply gone on before to await their com
ing. "A FRIEND.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
HEATH GETS II YEARS !

Elmer Heath who shot and
killed his sweetheart, Katie
Adkins, in Salisbury, in the
Spring, was found guilty in
the Wicomico Court yester-
day of murder in the second
degree. He was sentenced to
eighteen years in the peni.
tertiary.
I. F. Messick was foreman
of the jury.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10
Many Mothers Of a Like
Opinion.

Mrs. Pilmer. of Cordova, Iowa. says.
"One of my children was subject to
Group of severe type, and the giving
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
promptly, always brought relief. Many,
mothers in this neighborhood think the
same as I do about this remedy and
want no other kind for their children"
For sale by P. D. Cottingham & 10.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10

Miss Edith M. Nelson, daughter o.
Mr.. Ezekiel Nelson, of Bishopville, and
Mr.. Edward s. Whaley, of the same
town. were married Wednesday ever
ing. by Rev. H. S. Dulaney in Will
mington, Del. The ceremony was per-
S6rmed at the home of the bride g
brother, Levin S. Nelson, 817 Van
Buren, street. After receipt on. tlae
newly married couple left for an extern d.
ed northern trip. Mr.. Whaley is a
brother of Sheriff William WhaIey,
whose deputy he is, and is associated
with him in the mercantile and milling
business at Bishopville. Mr.. Whalev is
young, energetic, good business man,
and his invarlable good humor and
wit make him general favcrite
wherever he goes. We extend our con-
gratulations, and wish them long and
happy married life.
Mr. Sewell T. Williams. who has
been in poor health recently. left Berlin
Wednesday morning for the Confederate
Home at Pikesville, Md. With num-
Der of other prominent BerlinersJ Mr..
Williams Joined Col. Moseby's ca valry
command of the Confederate army. and
saw strenuous service under that dar-
ing and intrepid leader For three
generations Mr.. Williams has been a
familiar parsonage around E'erli.a, and
his portly figure, enveloped in a. linen
buster, which he wore white an sum-
mer, will be greatly missed. Mr.. Will
liams was passionately fond of fishing,
and as this was the only forI n of recrea-
ton in which he delighted, he was
often seen at Ocean City, dangling his
liue from the bridge, and han ling in
the sleek-bellied fish. MI Williams
has many friends in the county who
will follow him with interest and sympa-
thy to the Confederate Home, and who
will join with us in hoping that his re-
treat will be only Temporal ".
The thanks of the youhg people OF
Snow Hill are hereby ente hde ID to Mes
srs. William Coston and Riley M. Ste
venson for most delightful excursion
to Pocomoke City. on Thu rsday OF last
week. These gentlemen cha rtered the
steamer "Highland," and placed 1t at
the disposal of our youn 3 ladies and
gentlemen, besides entertaining them
at large oyster roast in THE evening.
The ''roast was given in tHe yard OF
Francis J. Dryden, w%S handsome
home was thrown ope' 4 the merry
makers. His charr<zIg al sghter. Miss
Nancy Dryden, d. .>nsed lle hospitali-
ty of the home w ease md dignity
and the evening", as spe' most pleas
antly. The return trip moonlight
was greatly enjoyed, the - reaching
here shortly after mldnid l., MIR. Cos
ton left Pocomoke City q ~ ;turday for
Arizona, where he will j., nate until
h early spring. He can ri with him
the thanks of all for the : IT pleasant
outing and the universal III that he
may derive great benefit s3r the change
to another climate. w
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GIRDLE7

Mrs. w. T. A. TOWNSEND
ter. Miss Maude, made b
to Pocomoke City Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Selby.
league. were among the visi
Sunday.
Misses Essie Jones and Hattie
made a short trip to Stockton M
Mrs. D. E. sooy visited friea
Suow Hill Monday.
Mr.. Edgar Fontaine, of Pocon
City, is spending this week in town.
We are slad to report Mrs. Thorn
Jones convalescing. "A
Mrs. Joel Gordy made business trim
to Stockton Wednesday. q
Mrs. Clayton T. Richardson, of Ohm.
colleague, spent Friday and Saturday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell
Jones.
There will be preaching in the M. e.
church Sunday afternoon by the Pre-
siding Elder, Rev. Mr.. Stengle.
Miss Ada Smack entertained num-
Der of her Girdletree friends at her home
in Stockton Tuesday evening. Among
those present were:-Misses Halle and
Lena Scarborough. Myra Blades, Hat.
tie Webb, Kitty Rowley, Reta Watson,
and Messrs. Willie aud Charlie Hudson;
James O. Jones and Frank Scarborough.
Innocent games were INDUCED in, and
many of the company had their fortunes
told, after which refreshments were
served. At a late hour the company
left for their respective homes, thanking
Miss Ada for her Inequalities and ho-
ping to enjoy the same again in the fu..
ture. -
Mrs, Annie R. Sharpley and Mrs.
Benjamin Sharpley and little daughter,
Rubie. of Stockton visited the home of
the formers sister, Mrs. A. w. Webb,
Thursday.
ION Friday night, Oct. 2, 1908. God. in
bis all wise and tender mercy, took
ome to heaven the infant ison of Mr..
|aAd Mrs. Aaron Hudson. After awo
years of constant suffering, the dear
little soul is at rest in his Fathers house,
where there caa never be any more pain
or suffering. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of the entire community,
and for them we quote these lines:
Green pastures are before me,
Which yet have not seen;
Bright skies will soon be DER me,
Where darkest clouds have been.
MY hope cannot measure
My path to lifeis free;
My Savior has my treasure,
And he will walk with me.
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Local notices IN these columns are
charged for at the rate of 10 cents line
for every insertion. IL matters not aohat
others charge. We regulate our o,on
prices according to the fair 'corth Of this
journal as an advertising medium.
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used for Pneumonia.

DR.. u. Q. Bishop, OF Agnew, Mich
saws. ~ have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu-
moniA with good results in every case"
Refuse substitutes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-10

To cure a cold in one day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc If
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"Watch the Kidneys
"W they are affected. life is in
dap- avs DR.. Abernethy. the great
En- ',ysician, Foley's Kid
Gu !ound kidneys.
tin b.
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Alf Stuffed Up

That's the condition of many sufferers
from catarrh, especially in the morning.
Great difficulty is experienced in clear
ing the head and throat.
No wonder catarrh causes headache,
impairs the taste, smell and hearing,
pollutes the breath, deranges the stom-
ach and affects the appetite.
To cure catarrh, treatment must be
constitutional Alternative and tonic.
II was afflicted with catarrh. I took
medicines of different kinds, giving each
fair trial; but gradually grew worse until
concluded to try Hoods Sarsapari]la, anf
after taking five bottles I was cured an
have not had any return of the diseas
SINCE" EUGENE FORBES, Lebanon, Kan.s
~ ~ - sal#
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Hoods JarSQp0riLl

Cures catarrh-it soothes and strength,
ems the mucous membrane and builds,
up the whole system. -
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the pulpit OF the church tomorrow
October 18th.
"A pretty wedding was solemnized
Wednesday evening. September 3Oth at
half past six o'clock at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. D. J. Wheaton. 1885 Chest
nut Street, Philadelphia, the contract
ing parties being their daughter, Miss
Floy, and Mr.. Lloyd Upshur Watson of
Salisbury. The attendants were Miss
Tredwell. of Cambridge, Miss Mollie
Rowley. of Chincoteague, Mr.. Clarence
Wheaton, a brother of the bride, and
Mr.. Paul Watson, a brother of the
groom. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. William Melvin, of Cumber.
land. cousin of the bride. The recepA
ton rooms and the dining room were
handsomely decorated with palms,
potted plants, and cut flowers, and
about hundred guests were present to
partake of an elaborate supper which
was served at nine o'clock. The pres
ents were handsome and numerous. AT
late hour Mr.. and Mrs. Watson left
for an extended tour embracing Wash
ington, Old Point, Richmond, and Other
points in the south. DIR. and Mrs. John S.
Aydelotte, and Miss Mildred Aydelotte,
of Snow Hill. Mr.. aud Mrs. Ara P.
! Bowen. of Newark, and Mrs. Harry
Young, of Pocomoke, were among those
present from Worcester county.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-21
THE VICE-PRESIDENT'S ROOM.
One Of the abandonment In Nasl,ingt or
Its Historic Furniture.
From the National .Muoa,ine

from Fhf Nnnon0i WdCdyinf
To me this Vice Presidents room inst
across the inside corridor from the Scna'a
chamber, is one Of the most interesting "a
the Capitol. In one corner is a bust Of H.
fayette $. Foster of Connecticut, who w'a
the johnson impeachment trial. and WHO
would. have succeeded to the Prcsjdenor
had johnson not escaped inpeachment be
high station. Alas. such is fame III pnbic
llfe.how many to-day remember Senate
law regulating the Presidential succession
through the Cabinet. following ths l'o"-
The two-hundred-dclla silver nkwsl
the table is work OF art, symbolic If r"-
This is altogether tho most 6ands .Cii
furnished room in the Capitol. The rortrgi.
sad raintsd ,hs p or" a'I from %'l ma@"r%
mainly WAS &C.. sSh h in Europe IN 1879 FL
Gen, Wilson Peale. son Of the famous arts,
!, wa H; IN ,his room that vice- presd"tt
tration. The mirror over the clock va. me
occasion Of n three days debate in the Scnat,.
because a ,o some members thoush. Vice. Pre-
his personal vanity"
whose beautiful chimes sou nd tie quartz.
hours. and which displays also the signs 81
the zodia This clock has not once h"'J
stopped IN the whole hof century that =
has licked away. while Vice-Presdrnts cav"
and went. Directly opposit" 10 another mlrrc'
which cost $500. In which the $50 eJtravi-
gance, of John Adams is continuously
feCtcd. Surrounding the portrait Of Wa
ington Is IA flag made of the first silk wt
on American soil during the earl", dayf ~
Gqyern%sn, ty isdie, "S Of tthijndoIrhia
u IL here that Senator FRYE comes or
few moments. of reia nation when the ~ ."
has diourned takes mn II book and ,,sr,
cigar for breathing spell aud. u Co.,,
suspect, spends few moments in ,'..
concerninE the good fishing stream as
up IN Maine.