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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05
F.J. HarmOnSOn Dead.

Mr.. Francis J. Harmonson, a respected
citizen of Berlin. died at the home of
his son, Horace, in the Atlantic Hotel,
Berlin, Friday morning last. after a
Mr. Harmonson had been failing for a
year or more, but even his closest friends
did not expect his end so soon. He re-
turned home from hospital last week
where he had the most skillful treat
ment, and was accompanied back to
Berlin by a trained nurse. He gradual.
ly grew weaker and weaker, until FRI
day morning. when his spirit took its
flight to another world Mr.. Harmon
son was 20 years of age and died where
he had spent most of his life. He was
born in Berlin and with the exception
of few years residence in Delaware
and Wicomico County, Maryland. spent
practically his whole life in Berlin.
For years he was proprietor of the
Atlantic Hotel, having succeeded his
the hotel business about ~ years ago.
since which time his son. Horace, has
been the proprietor of the house.
Funeral services were held at the
hotel Sunday afternoon, by Rev. Will.
liam Bancroft of the Presbyterian
Church, after which interment was
made in Buckingham Cemetery.
Although the weather was inclement
the funeral was largerly attended, the
deceased having large circle of friends
who desired to pay last tribute to his
memory. Many beautiful floral designs
covered the casket. They were the
tributes of loving friends and relatives,
and number of them were sent from a
distance.
The pail bearers were: Robert d.
Shovel. John D. Henry. Thomas Y.
Franklin, Calvin B. Taylor. Thomas J.
Whaley, and Orlando Harrison.
The honorary pail bearers were: DR..
James G. Dirrickson. Zadok p. Henry,
Denard w. Henderson, George j. Har.
rison, Severn Murray, Gordon A.
Marshall. Albert J. Birmingham. and
Thomas Hanley.
Among the relatives from distance
who attended the funeral were Captain
J. P. Wyatt. of New York. and Miss
Mary E. Savers, of Norfolk. Va.
Mr.. Harmonson leaves three sons.
Horace +. Harmonson, of Berlin; DIR.
Charles g. Harmonson of Clayton, Del.
and Francis j. Harmonson, Jr., of Will
mington, Del Mr.: Harmonson was
very fond of his boys and was intensely
interested in their success in life. They
have lost kind and loving parent, and
they have our sincere sympathy in their
bereavement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

Mr.. George Powell, of Philadelphia
Is home on visit to relatives in town.
Mr.. Robert Dennis. of Philadelphia
was here on visit part of last week.
Mrs. George T. Richardson and chill
dren. of Philadelphia. are occupying q
house recently vacated by Mr.. CyI
Jarman.
Mr.. John Dennis, of Philadels
here ON a visit to relatives TO
days
Master Harrison Townsend,
the misfortune to get his arr
is slowly improving under til
Dr. Harry Conoway, of BerliI
Mrs. Charlie Mumford ano
dren. George and Lizzie. are vi
parents in Philadelphia. J
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Smack -. VIZ
ing Mrs. Smack's parents at Picti
Rock. Pa.
Mrs. Samuel Townsend returned
her home in Houston, Monday la
after few days stay with her daught
Mrs. Joseph Powell.
Mrs. James Griffin, of Box Iron,
here for several days.
Miss Lille Trador. of near Berlin,w
here on on a visit part of last week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05
Avoid serious results of kidney or
bladder disorder by take Foley's Kidney
Cnre
\ Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has a
remarkable record. Ii has been in use
for over thirty years. during which
time many million bottles have been
sold and used 1t has long been the
standard and main reliance in the treat.
ment of Group in thousands of homes.
yet during all this time no case has ever
been reported to the manufacturers in
which it failed to effect cure. When
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse or even as soon as the croupy
cough appears. it will prevent the at
tack Ii is pleasant to take. many
children like it, 1t. contains no opium
or other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to a baby as to an
adult. For sale by +. ID. Cottingham &
Co
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05
STOCKTON.

Messrs. Fred and Harold Child, afte
spending July and August at home. re
turned to Wilmington. Monday, to re
sumo their studies at Goldey's College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Richardson,
College Park, are here on visit to Mr.
Richardson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
P. Wharton.
Mrs. R. F. Powell and lie
ter, Mabel. spent last week W
in Newark.
Mr.. Fred Waters, of Washington, VIII
has been visiting his friend, Mr.. Edga
Hayman, for several weeks will retur.
to his home next week.
Mr. Glenworth Sturgis, of Snow Hill.
spent part of the week with his friend,
Mr.. Edgar Hayman.
Miss Nora Hayman, travelling sales
woman for Buckley and Bro, New
York. is the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
W. III. Marshall.
Miss Bessie Nicholson. of Philadelphia, :,
came last week to visit her parents.
Miss Hattie Colona left Wednesday
to visit Ocean City, and her brother.
John. in Virginia.
Miss Hattie Bastian is spending this
week with Mrs. E. ]. Duer at the Stock
ton house.
We are sorry to report Mr.. Claude
Hudson very i'll with typhoid fever.
Thismakes the third summer that Mr..
Hudson has had typhoid.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Thomas
Lindsey. on the sick list this week.
Rev. MIR. North. of Snow Hill, vi. tee
friends here this week. e.
Rev. Mr.. Beane. of Washington, "
has been visiting trends here and
Greenbackville, returned to his he
Wednesday.
Mr.. Emanuel Hastings, of Mt. Y
non, is a guest at the home of Mr..
II. Marshall.
Prof. John S. Hill visited his wife in
Aberdeen last week. His SON, William,
accompanied him home.
Mrs. Jennie Fisher, who has been
visiting her sister here. left this week
for her home in New York
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05
LIBERTYTOWN

Mr.. Wilmer Birmingham, who
been managing livery at Oceat
this season. returned home SAT-
last.
Messrs. Sewell and Wilmer Britt
ham. and Bassett and Sewell Ra.
visited friends near Powellville. Sun6
After several days visit TO friends
relatives here. Mr. W. II. Lewis
Thursday Of last week for his hom
Arcadia, Indiana.
Glad to report Mrs. Fillmore Den
who has been critically i'll. out agaiL
Mr.. Burton Smith left Saturday. al
visiting friends and relatives here,
take his old position as motorman OF
street car in Philadelphia.
Mr.. John Birmingham. of Trinit
Del, was here on business Thursday
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Nicholson Wis
ed their daughter, Mrs. SampsC
West, of Princess Anne, Saturd
and Sunday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05
THEIR SILVER WEDDING.

MI. anu MIS-. john l.. d. III
Celebrate the Twenty-hfth
Anniversary of Their Mar
riage. Large Number OF
Friends Present.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John 7.
Taylor, on Washington ST., was the scene
of a very pretty celebration last Satur-
day night, the occasion being i'll honor of
the 25th anniversary of their marriage.
The guestsbegan TO arrive shortly after
eight o., ockA aud were received by Mrs.
Taylor, assisted by Mrs. A. Green, Miss
Annie Stevenson, Mrs. R. James Nc.
Allen, and Mrs. William A. McAllen.
About seventy five guests were present
to partake of the hospitality of Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor, and TO express their con-
CALCULATIONS and fluctuations on the hap
py event. The house was beautifully
decorated, the predominatlng colors
being silver and white, against an effec-
tive back ground of green, consisting of
potted plants, ferns, and palms. Miss
Walker. of Philadelphia, sang several
solos, which were greatly enjoyed. as
were also those of Mr.. Martindale
Vickers. and Mr. r James McAllen. Miss
Minnie Vincent and Mrs. r. James Nc
Allen were the accompanies. Miss
Priscie Getting lam presided in the din
ing room land was ably assisted by Misses
Minnie Vincent and Nellie Stevenson,
and Mrs. Charles Parsons. who served
refreshments consisting of ices, ice
cream and cake, sailed almonds, nuts.
fruit, and other good things to eat.
Mrs. Mona Harris presided at the punch
bowl, and Miss Margie Vincent, of
Snow Hill, and Miss Laura Elliot, of
Salisbury, served fruit punch through
the rooms to the guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor were the recipients of large
number of silver and cut glass favors,
attesting the esteem in which they are
held by their numerous friends. At
late hour the guests took their depart
ure, expressing the wish. i'll which the
Editors of the MESSENGER join, that
they may live to celebrate their dia-
mond wedding.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

olson, SuperinteL,
loon League, will
Church. and in tn,
Presbyterian Church.
Messrs. James S. Wi
ard Henderson left w,
pleasure trip to Whining
phia and New York.
We are sorry to report tina.
Coffin quite i'll with typhoid f
services of a trained-nurse has
secured and we hope he will !
better.
We think 1t would be well fW
town council to look into the caus
SO much typhoid fever on PoweA
Avenue. There have been five or
cases there IN the last two years. and
seems to be on the increase.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

al had kidney trouble so bad" says
J. j. Cox of Valley View, Ky, "that
could not work. my feet were swollen
to immense size and was confined to
my bed and physicians were unable to
give me any relief. My doctor finally
prescribed Foley's Kidney Cure which
made u new man of me-"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

Local notices ia these columns are
charged for at The rate of 10 cents a line
for erery insertion. II matters not ,chat
others charge. We regulate oar o'cn
prices according to the fair 'corth Of this
journal as an advertising medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

Get free sample of Chamberlain 5
Stomach and Liver Tablets at p. ID.
Cottingham's drug store. They are
easier to take and more pleasant in
effect than pills. Then their use is not
followed by constipation as is often she
case with pills. Regular size, 25c. BAR
box. p. ID. Cottingham s. 90.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05
Used for Pneumonia.

DIR. j. c. Bishop. of Agnew, Mich,
says, II have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu.
monia with good results in every case y
Re fuse substitutes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

Hood S Sarsaparilla cures radically
that is, it removes the roots of disease
That's better than looping the branches
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

HS-This paper has the largest circula-
tion of any paper I'm Worcester County.
and Is the official paper of the County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

SNOW HILL. Md. SEPT. 5.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-05

fair day.
Among the visitors from a distance
at the 25th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
J. L. Taylor. on last Saturday evening.
were Mr.. Taylor's brother. Mr.. George
b. Taylor and wife. of Philadelphia.
and Mrs. Taylor's cousins. Mrs. Kate J.
Breeding. of Oak Lane, and Miss Mary
Walker. of Philadelphia
MIR. George T. Richardson has con-
tracted with the School Board to build
new school house at Hollands, in
Atkinson's district, near the site of the
old one. When completed. Mr.. Richard
son guarantees that it will be acceptable
to the School Board. and source of
pride and satisfaction to its patrons.
Our old friend. Dallas p. West, has
laid determination for his new store at
Perryhawkin, and expects to have it
completed jim few weeks. He sends us
word thar he is going to make its com-
pletion, a. memorable event. and has
already taken steps to have large
Democratic mass meeting present to
help celebrate the occasion. The best
speakers from Somerset. Worcester and
Wicomico counties will be in attend.
ance, and the public generally will be
invited. George L. Richardson, of At.
kinson's district. is the contractor and
will push the work in order to have it
in readiness before election.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
The Point of uiem.

Old Moses, who belonged to Judge
j, of Macon. Miss. 'befo' the
wah." was for many years sexton and
devout member of the Presbyterian
church, says Harper's Monthly Short.
ly after the war the colored Metho-
dists of the community held rous-
ing meeting. in which Moses loudly
protested conversion. and Joined the
Methodist church. Some days after
ward the judge met him. and asked:
"How's this, Nose? l hear you have
Joined the Methodists. l thought
brought you up better than that"
Nose took of his hat and solemnly
scratched his woolly pate as he re
piled: "Yessir. massa, OATS so-dat's
so-de Presbyterian people am
mighty fine people. end de Presbyte-
rian church am a mighty fine church
but-massa-don't you tink it am
powerful dismal fer a nigger?"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10

In every country of the civilized world
Sisters of Charity are known. Not only
do they minister to the spiritual and
intellectual needs of the charges com
mitted to their care, but they also
minister TO their bodily needs.
With so many children to take care of
and to protect from climate and disease,
these wise and prudent Sisters have
found Peruna a never failing safeguard.
DIR. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
received from Catholic institution in
Detroit, Mich, reads as follows:
Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir:-"The young girl who used
the Peruna was suffering from Iary1gi-
It's, and loss of voice. The result OF
the treatment was most satisfactory.
She found great relief and after
further use of the medicine we hope TO
be able TO say she is entirely cured. .
Sisters of Charity.
The young girl was under the care of
the Sisters of Charity and used Peruna
for catarrh of the throat with good re-
suits as the above letter testifes.
Send to The Peruna Medicine Co, Co
lumbus, Ohio, for a free book written
by DIR. Hartman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING
LIES IN THE EATING"

The doctors are dumbfounded, the
druggists astonished, and the people
excited and joyful over the wonderful
cures and tremendous sales Of the
great Remedy, St Jacobs Oil. Every
case of Rheumatism-some of many
years standing-has given way to
this powerful remedy. Thousands Of
certificates like the following can be
furnished as to its value:-
George Scleyer, Publisher OF the
Chiffon, Wis. "Volksbote," used st.
Jacobs on for almost unbearable
pains In the back, which had com
pletely Frustrated him" A few appli-
cations cured him entirely.
Mrs. Fred Eberle, Bellaire, O., was
for long time severely troubled with
Rheumatism. st. Jacobs Oil instantly
relieved and entirely cured her.
Rev. DR.. B. Pick of Rochester, N. Y,
suffered so intensely from Rheumatic
pains that he was unable to preach
Several applications from a bottle Of
st. Jacobs Oil relieved him"
F. Raider, Cleveland, Ohio, says:
1.-TWO applications of St. Jacobs Oil
cured me Of great and long continued
pain in my foot"
Messrs. C. L. Brundage and Son,
Druggists. Muskegon. Mich, write:-
st Jacobs Oil has a wonderful sale.
We sold eight bottles at retail yester-
day. This win give you some idea
Of how well it is liked In this sec
ton"
Mr.. Louis Hinkel, of East Poesten,
Kill, N. Y, says:-'T call st. Jacobs
Oil the best liniment I ever used. 1t
cured me Of Rheumatism and pain in
the back"
Herman Rittner, Manchester, N.
Hi have tried ST. Jacobs Oil, and
found it excellent All those who have
purchased it speak of it as simply In.
comparable
Geo. G. Erfie. Palestine. nl.:-"I
was in bed suffering from a swollen
leg, used St Jacobs OIL, its effect
was wonderful. The following day !
attended to my business again"
DR.. Otto Fuls, Reading, o., writes
The sale of st. Jacobs Oil is con.
stantly increasing; 1t is praised by
everybody, and never fails to give en-.
tire satisfaction"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
PAY THE CURRENT PRICE
Writer In the Cosmopolitan olves
Some Good Advice.

Writer In the Cosmopolitan olves
Some Good Advice.
Ny young friend, Jimmy Banks, was
married little over a year ago. He
had previously spent twelve months
in the most furious courtship The
girl at first had not cottoned to Jim.
my very much. but he moved heaven
and earth so vigorously that she at
last consented Now, the other day
who appears before me but Jimmy.
with a long face and makes a com
plant that the baby keeps him awake
nights, Good gracious! Jimmy" !
said, didn't you know that babies al
ways do that? A baby has to have
some relaxation. Go home and be
thankful that it isn't twins" There
Is the reverse side to every joy. You
can't have the advantages of bachelor
hood and married life at the same
time. You buy everything with a
price-leisure. family, Office, learn
ing. wealth, fame. position. Nothing
is free. Be sure you want the article
pay the current price and enjoy your
possession.-Co Cosmopolitan.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
is THE OLDEST CLERK.
A Kentucky Man Who Has Held Office
for Sc Consecutive Years.

= NSHhuChJ wan VINO mas 7eid OTfiCe
for 6e Consecutive Years.
Richard White of Kentucky is the
Oldest clerk in the executive depart
ment in Washington, according to
Correspondent of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer With the exception of a post
master in New York state, who has
held his office for IA consecutive years,
White is believed to be the Oldest man
In point OF service. as well as in years.
II the federal employ. He was ap-
gointed in 1886, and therefore has
Toent Sc years in the service of the
government. He was a personal friend
on Henry Clay, and the letter Of Mr.
Clay to President Andrew Jackson,
recommending the appointment OF
my dear friend, Richard White" is on
file in the treasury department.
Mr.. White was born in 1914, and
thus has passed the Biblical term of
human life by is years. In addition
to his record of long continuous serv
ice, he holds another record that is
without parallel Nearly every gov
eminent clerk takes the full 30-day
annual leave of absence authorized by
law, and the majority of them also
take advantage Of the 30-day sick
leave in each year In all his expert
ence Mr.. White has never exceeded 10
days in his absence from the depart
ment in any one year. Throughout his
remarkable career he has been en-
ployed in the Office where the accounts
of the postofice department are au-
dited. He was appointed at salary
of S640 a year. For a brief time he
drew $1,000 year. but five years ago,
because of growing feebleness, he was
reduced to $40.
Auditor Castle, in whose department
Mr.. White is employed. says the vet
eran does his work to the satisfaction
of his chiefs in spite OF his great age.
While no civil pension list is main
tanned by Uncle Sam, it is safe to say
that Richard White will be assured of
remaining on the government pay roll
as long as he lives.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
HOW THE ANIMALS FEED.
Characteristics of the Beasts When
in Captivity.


Characteristics of the Beasts When
in Captivity.
An animal is almost as demonstra.
tive when he is hungry as when he is
in a rage. They are both natural
feelings, and he sees no reason for
Disgusting them. Human beings, who
are affected in the same way as ami
mails by hunger, pay tribute to civil
cation by not letting this appear. At
an animal show in New York the wild
occupants of the cages get very wild
when the hour comes for them to be
fed. A truck laden with meat and
vegetables is wheeled around. Long
before il gets to their cages the lions
act as if beside themselves over the
maddening prospect of food. The
cages are very small and yet a lion
and lioness will often be in one. They
tear from one side to the other. the
lion jumping over the body of the
lioness, rather than make Longer
trip around" Though they ought to
have learned that each will get
share, they both plunge for the great
chunk of meat, Once they get at it,
they eat with certain intensity, but
deliberation.
The hyenas. FOUNDERS" Of the ami.
NAL realm, are horribly greedy, and
will steal from each other every
chance they get. The apes, the "snobs'
of animal kind, are rather fastidi.
robust bird that it is. awaits its food
with much stolidity, and when it gets
its head of cabbage, pecks at it in
most contained, ladylilSe fasion The
stoical elephant is placid eater. also
Gus, if greedy. The ostrich, large
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseas ed portion Of the ear. There is only one
way TO cure deafness. and that is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
inh-med condition OF the mucuS lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is iniiamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing and when it Is entirely closed deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored 10 its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
open Secrets.


The truth lies round about us
All too closely to be sought;
So open to our vision that
TITS hidden to our thought.
We know not what the glories
OF the grass, the flower, may be:
We needs must struggle for the sight
or what we always see.
Waiting for storms and whirlwinds
And to have a sigh appear
We deem not God is speaking
In the still small voice we hear.
In reasoning proud blind leaders
OF the blind through life we go:
And do not know the things we see
Nor see the things We know.
Single and indivisible.
We pass from change to change
Familiar with the strangest things
And with familiars strange
We make the light through which we
see
The light and make the dark;
To hear the lark sing We must be
At heavens gate with the lark.
Alice Cary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10

disease of thirty years standing
Meekison.
DR.. Hartman, one of the best known
physicians and surgeons in the United
States, was the first man to formulate
Peruna. 1t was through his genius and
perseverance that it was introduced to
the medical profession of this country.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he win
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman. President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
COULD NOT USE SIDE SADDLE.
old-Fashioned Woman Turned Down
BY Livery Keeper,


by Livery Keeper.
TT is hard these days" says a popu-
lar actress, ito be an old-fashioned
woman even with the best intentions
| was resting at rather fashionable
little place not long ago and wanted
to get some horseback exercise, Of
which l am very fond. So l went to
pretentious looking livery stable and
applied for a horse. The proprietor
inquired how l intended to ride LAS
woman should ride a horse, with a
side saddle, Of course" l answered.
Then you can have no horse of ours. +"
was the verdict. "a side saddle units
the best of horses for. any other use
It's an invention of the devil and as
injurious to the woman as it is to the
horse" All my wiles were powerless
to overcome the horse owners obiec-
tons and l was forced to forego eques-
trian pleasure"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-02-10
Novelist In Poor HeaIth.

Private letters from Sorrento bring
the information that F. Marion Craw-
ford's health is giving his family
much anxiety. The novelist recently
had a serious hemorrhage. it is said,
that left him in weak condition. He
recuperated rapidly. however, and
since his condition has been more sat
is factory.