Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-06-11

The members of the NJ r., the NJ
p, and the Presbyterian churches will
hold "a joint celebration in Snow Hill on
the Fourth of July. \ musical and or
atorical program il being arranged for
the occasion. as well as some novel en-
tertainments Refreshments will be
served ON the grounds, the proceeds from
which will be equally divided between
the three churches. Further notice will
be given.
"A whirlwind which passed over the
lower part of the county last Saturday,
created great excitement. and wrought
some damage on the farm of Nh. Stephen
D. Redden. near Pocomoke City. 4
stack of fodder in the open field was
drawn up in the air several hundred
feet. and borne as far rs two miles away.
/ The pole, around which the fodder was
stacked, was found about fifty feet
away.
Mrs. William II. Richardson died
very suddenly at the home of her hus-
band in this town last Saturday. She
was the daughter of Mr.. James b. Dor
man of Snow Hill. and leaves husband,
and\ one son about four years of age.
Christian lady, and leaves large cir
Gle of friends who will sadly miss her.
Her remains were inferred in the Gem
etery of Whatcoat NJ. +. Church of
Snow Hill, funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. George 7. Anderson.
pastor of the Church.
Tomorrow (June l2th) will be OBJ
served as Children's Day in Whatcoat
Methodist Episcopal Church. The en-
tire day will be devoted To appropriate
exercises. In the morning Rev. q. L.
Anderson, the pastor, will preach an
illustrated sermon To the children. The
parents are requested to bring all the
children with them. In the evening
the program will be- rendered by the
Sunday School. There will be baptis
mal service after SUNDAY School
Persons who have children they desire
baptised will please have them ready
for the ceremony by 3.30 o'clock.
beginning next Monday evening.
June 18th. the merchants of Snow Hill
have agreed To close their stores during
the summer months, N 100 o'clock.
every evening of the week except on
Saturday. This is wise move on the
part of our merchants. rs il is n hard
ship on both them and their clerks TO
stand behind their counters until late
hour on hot summer nights Custom
ers. patrons and the general public will
please { Ike notice that the change will
go iuto effect next Monday evening.
and are respectfully advised To do their
shopping before the closing hour.
Mrs James Shepard. daughter of the
late Frank Hickman, died at the home
of her husband in Snow Hill, Tuesday
night, at a quarter of one O'Clock. Mrs.
Shepard had been in poor health for sew
eral months. but had not been considered
dangerously i'll until few DAYS before
her Meth. She was "a years of age, and
leavsA husband aud one child. boy
thpke Wears of age. Her remains We're
cyfried 10 Pocomoke City. her former
Nome, where they were inferred in the
M. +. Cemetery of that town. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev Mr.
Pruitt. of the Baptist Church. assisted
bv Rev. Mr.. Matheson. of the Presby
terrain Church, both of Pacomoke City
john w. Nichols. weak minded
inmate of the Aims House, left there
Sunday afternoon. and was seen passing
through Snow Hill Monday afternoon
He was seen later in the day by Mr.
Outen going towards Hutt's Landing.
NJ Nassawango Creek. His body was
found Wednesday afternoon, in the
CreAk at the new bridge. bv MIR. Thomas
Richardson, who came To Snow Hill and
reported the finding of the body to
Justice0f the Peace. d. ii. Lewis. \
jury of Inquest was summoned to view
the remains. States Attorney, VIM. +
Johnson. DIR. Paul Jones. and Deputy
b. w. Hearthway were also present.
After careful examination of the body.
the jury returned a verdict of accidental
drowning.