Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-03-19
STOCKTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Smith, of
Philadelphia, came last Saturday and
spent few days with Mrs Smith :
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Davis.
Mr.. +. II. Taylor made business
trip to Wilmington last week in the
interest of his Banking business there
Mr.. John Wharton. of Tome Institute,
came home this week. On account of
so much sickness in the school the
Easter Holidays were given now.
Mr.. q. V. White, of Snow Hill, was a
visitor to our town this week. We are
always glad TO welcome Mr. White in
onr midst.
School Examiner Mr.. f. w Nc Master.
visited our school this week. and ex-
pressed himself well pleased with the
progress of the classes.
Mr.. Harry Shockley bought from Mr..
VIM. Watson his stock of goods and
will again engage in the mercantile
business here
Mrs. Thomas Wharton and Mrs
Frank Houston attended the funeral of
Mr.. Edward Derickson i'll Berlin We'd
Mr\Wfn Watson had the misfortune
TO lose Ms pocket book containing $3.50.
last Shtngday while on his way from
NewEhnrch to Stockton.
Mr.. Frank Houston and Mr.. James
Barnes made a business trip to Philadel
pha this week.
Those who are confined to their homes
on account of sickness are Mrs. John
Taylor. Mrs. Elijah Hayman. Mrs.
Fulton Powell. MIR. James Davis, and
Piram Jones. Miss Sue Taylor and Mrs.
Charlie Jones
Mr. VIM. Marshall, who has been
confined to his home on account of sick
ness since the first OF January, is, we are
glad To say. able to be out again: also
Capt. Ben Sharpley is out again after
an illness of few weeks.
Miss Ellora Paradee has returned
home after several weeks visit to friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank Fooks. of near Snow Hill,
was a visitor to our town Wednesday.
Mrs. Susan Hall. of Pocomoke. came
this week to visit her brother, Mr..
Piram Jones, who is quite sick.
The Epworth Leaguers were delight
fully entertained last Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. Elton Jones. The
spacious rooms were filed and the en-
tertainment consisted of readings,
games. etc. Ample justice was done the
refreshments served by the hostess, and
thus ended a very enjoyable social.
Rev. a. W. Mather, of Greenback-
vile. spent Tuesday with friends here.
Mr. Archer. of Baltimore. was in
town Wednesday taking contracts for
tomatoes for his factory next summer.
Mrs. VIM. Sturgis and her daughter,
Miss Virginia, spent several days this
week with her children at Pitts Greek
On account of the absence of the
pastor there will be no preaching Sun
day in the NJ. f. Church but League
service will be held in the evening led
by Miss Eliza Jones.
Mr.. Elton Jones spent last week at
Machipongo. looking after his oyster
business there.
Mr.. Sidney Tull, Of Virginia. visited
his sister. Mrs David Taylor. here Sun
day
Miss Mary Clayvillc is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Mr.. VIM. Birmingham. of Berlin. has
taken the clcrkship III Mr.. n. p.
Wharton's store vacated by Mr.. Elmo
Payne.
MIR Frank Taylor who has been sick
since last summer is able to- be out
again
Miss w. l.. Smack returned home on
Saturday from the City. after purchas-
ing her Spring Stock and will have her
opening on March 80 and Both. All are
cordially invited to attend.