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\ Prisoner in Her Own House

Mrs. w II. Layha. of 1901 Agnes
Ave. Kansas City. Mo, has for several
years been troubled with severe hoarse.
ness and at times a hard cough. which
she says. Would keep me i'll doors fnr
days was prescribed for by physi-
clans with no noticeable results. \
friend gave me part of bottle al
Chamberlain Cpugh Remedy with in
structions tn closely follow the direct
ions and wish 10 state that after the
first day ! could notice decided change
for the better. and al this time after
using il for two weeks. have no hesita
ton in saying realize that | ann en-
tirely cured" This remedy is for sule
by =. d. Cottingham & Co,
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any ease of Catarrh that can
not b cured by Halls Cararrh Cure.
+ J CHEVY & Co. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known +.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
bus ness transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
bv thci, firm
NEST * MRAUX. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. O. WALDiNG. kINNAN &
NJ tRvIN. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
q
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
lv. acting directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces of the system Tes-
timnuials sent free. Price .5c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Officers Installed.

Al regular meeting of Snow Hill
Council No l61. .Ir Order United Amer
lean Mechanics, Monday evening last.
the following newly elected officers we t.
installed
Counciiur-Carl : Bonneville. Vice
Councillor VIM +. Pollett. Recording
Secrctary-Mm H. Petit Assistant
Recording Secretary Walter b Hearth
wav Financial Secretlry-Theodor
w Prnitt. TreaSurer-Th Thomas Z Dun
p CONFEDERATION Wimbrow War
den Harry Esham Inside Sentinel
Charles \. Hales Outside Sentinel
VIM. T Hales haplain-George w.
Bonneville. Trustees-L. + Boehm,
3 w Hearthwav. John k Taylor
Representative to State Council-T W.
Pruitt Alternately. c. Dunlap
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Webb, Sat.
Miss Maun
with her grandp
Isaac Townsend, in
Miss Jennie Soper has
after spending the holidays with
on Chincoteague.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Truitt and little
son, Hughey, spent Wednesday with
relatives and friends at BOX Iron.
Mrs. Thomas Jones is visiting her pa.
rents. Mr.. and Mrs Peter Bennett in
Snow Hill.
very interesting program was pre-
pared by the pupils of Girdletree High
School for the 23d of December. the day
before the holidays The rendering Of
the program showed careful training.
The debate was unusually good and
much original thought was expressed
Our school is IN fine condition. with
Miss Elma Bratten. principal. She is a
very popular young lady. and all the
teachers are in perfect harmony, n "a
cons auence of which much work is be-
ing accomplished.
| Belva Murphy spent last week as the
guest of her friend. Miss Nan Onley.
near the bay.
Mr.. Barney Sturgess has returned 10
his home in Milford. Del. after very
pleasant visit to his mother Mrs. Jennie
Siurgess.
After spending the holidays with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. ;. Scar
borough. the Misses Mary and Nellie
Scarborough have returned TO hi ok
stone, Va, to resume their duties i'll the
b. +. |.
Master Howard Sharpley. of Stockton.
spent Thursday with her aunt. Mrs. A.
w Webb
Miss Nellie Redden has returned to
her home in Salisbury, after very
pleasant visit to her sister. Mrs. j. Gordy.
Miss Eva Hudson. of New London.
Conn. and mother. Mrs. Thomas Hud-
son, of Ocean City. were welcome Wis;
tors i'll town this week
Mrs John Scarborough has returned
home, after a pleasant visit to her broth
er. Mr. Robert Scarborough, i'll Phila-
delphia.
Three cheers for the girls of Girdle-
tree, who so CALAMITY donned their
brothers overcoats and hats and prompt
~ at the hour appointed (eight o'clock
called at the home of the young men.
with whom they had previously made
engagements. and escorted them to the
home of the Misses Mary and Nellie
Scarborough, where they were delight
! fully entertained.
Mr.. Paul Scarborough. who has been
attending school in Wilmington. Del.
| was home with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs p. w. Scarborough. during the
holidays. His numerous friend We're
delighted to see him.
The young people We're delightfully."-
entertained Saturday evening at the
home of Miss Lena Scarborough. Many
games were INDUCED in. Finch being
the predominating one. But the most
enjoyable feature was the invitation to
the dining room, where the guests sur
rounded the table loaded with every
thing tempting to the appetite. Among
those present were, the Misses Mary
and Nellie Scarborough, Catherine aud
Essie Rowley. Retta Watson. and Ber-
tina Blackboard, and MeSsrs. William
Hudson. Walter Onley, Ralph Truitt
Frank. Paul and Harold Scarborough.
Mr.. H. b. Scarborough. of St Johns
College, who spent the holidays with
his parents, has returned TO ST. Johns
| to resume his school duties Mr.. Scar
borough is senior this year. and has
| won honoIs at his school. He is First
Lieutenant and has IA very high rank i'll
his class, which makes US very proud to
claim him as one of our Girdletree boys
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09
To PreSbyterianS.

The standing committee on Foreign
Missions of New Castle PreSbytery.
brings 10 your attention the Forward
Movement of the Board of Missions of
the Pre- sbyteriah Church The Presby-
terry has undertaken To provide the en-
tire support of the Few station at Chieng
Tung, in the Laos country. The Pres
byterians Of Snow Hill and Stockton
are expected 10 he active i'll this move
ment in the church. Woman Sociei les,
Missionary Societies. Young Peoples
Societies, Sunday School. etc. Rev
Henry Forman. Of India. will visit Snow
Hill on "Wednesday. the Goth of this
month. and will give an entertaining
and instructive talk in the Presbyterian
Church at 30 o'clock il the evening
Thu General Assembly has set its seal
on this Forward Movement, and all
members of the church and congrega-
ton, are urged To attend the meeting.
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A Beautiful Wedding.

Betheden Baptist Church was the
scene of beautiful wedding Thursday
evening. December 3lst. the contracting
parties being Miss Florence l.. Tilghman
and Mr.. James |. Webb, both of klej
Grange. The church was pretuly
decorated with evergreens and pot
plants aud promptly at eight o'clock
the bridal party entered the edifice un-
der the sweet strains of Mendelssohn s
wedding march which was rendered by
Miss Flossie Strickland in Ter usual i'm.
pressive manner. They were met at the
altar under an arch of evergreen by Rev
Mr. Pruitt. of Pocomoke CITY. The
maid of honor was Miss Rosa NJ Porter,
If Klej Grange Brides maids Were
Miss Laura Redden, of Klej Grange;
and Miss Hattie Webb, of Girdletree;
cousin of the groom. Mr. ID Curtis
Callahan was best man; the ushers wer.
Mr.. Harry Shockley. of Snow Hill: Mr.
Ned Blades. of Girdletree; Messrs Harry
Grange. The bride was Handsomely
gowned in white silk null trimmed
with silk applique and lilly of the valley
and tulle veil caught up with lilly of the
valley. She carried bouquet of missile
toe. TIL maid of honor and brides
MAIDS each wore white organdy and
carried bouquets on holly.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party and the host of friend,
were given "A reception AT the home OF
the brides parents, Mr. aud Mrs II. 5
Tilghman. The bride was the recipient
of many useful and ornamental presents
among which was an Estey Organ
from her parents. At 1890 p. NJ. tn,
bridal party was driven TO Pocomok,
City where they took the midnigh
train for Baltimore. Washington an,
other cities. On their return they will
make their home in Snow Hill. Mr.
and Mrs. Webb have our best wishes 10
bright and happy future.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

There will be joint meeting Of the
>yWoman's Aux. Mission Society and the
Parish Guild. of All Hallows Church. M
ne Rectory on Tuesday. Jan. l2th. at 3
m, for the election of officers and
transaction of business. \ full attend.
nee is requested.
MIR. II. 9. Spurrier has Just compile
ed the job of putting in a wafer motor
or the committee of the NJ L Church
The motor is to be used for pumping the
organ and is a great convenience The
)rganist is pleased and the committee
is satisfied with the Job.
Hon. William G. Kerbin returned
from Annapolis Thursday night, and
will be found in his office in the Odd
Fellows Building until Monday noon
Mr.. Kerbin will be found in his office on
Saturdays and every Monday morning
while the Legislature is in session
MIR. Samuel NJ. H DRYDEN. well
known farmer of this county, residing
near Spence p. o died very suddenly
last Saturday morning. He was 81
years of age and leaves widow and
several children. Mr. Dryden's re-
mains were brought to Snow Hill and
inferred in the NJ. f. Cemetery here
last Sunday morning.
= Senator John p. Moore and Mem
bers of the House of Delegates, Messrs
SSamuel X Dennis, w Lee Carey and
William e. Kerbin, ARE in their places in
Annapolis. They will represent the
unanimous sentiment of the Democrats
of Worcester County nv casting their
votes for Hon. John Walter Smith for
United States Senator
The members of the congregation
of West Nottingham PRESBYTERIAN
Church are raisingA fund for the er, C.
zion of tablet in the edifice. to the
memory of the late Rev Samuel 4.
Gayley, who for thirty seven wears was
pastor Of the church. 4 handsome
memorial window is also To he placed
in the Church in commemoratiou OF
Rev. DIR. Gayley. by his sons.
The annual stockholders meeting
of the Exchange and Savings Bank ol
Perlin was held last Mordav, Januar,
18th. a. d directors To serve for the enSu
ing year Were elected as follows: CLAY
ron J. Purnell. Orlando Harrison. Judg,
:. Charles +. Holland. Oscar NJ. Purnell
Zadnk p. Henry. Sr. DIR. Thomas Y
Franklin. Horace f. Harmonson. Edw
S. FurbuSh. and Thomas J. Whalev
TIL" same officers were reelected as fol
lows: Clayton J. Purnell. president: Or
lando Harrison. vice president: John ID
Henry. cashier; and f. Wilbur Keas
assistant cashier.
MIR. and Mrs. william &. Powell
entertained number of their friend
ut a chatting dish party last Saiurda,
evening. in honor of Miss Lulu Rich
ardson. Of San Antonio. Texas. Thos,
present were. Mr.. aud Mrs. John w
Station Miss Lulu Richardson. Mis-
Jordan. of Mt Washington. Misse
Beulah Vincent. Nora HargiS, Viol,
Smith, Dora Collins. Nellie Jones
Messrs. John p. Moore. Jr., John |
Coulbourn, Beverley North. and Oscal
Coulbourn.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

Pope
The younL
time this week -
Mrs. r J Dennis.
nrday evening in hsaA
Ralph. who was hnlnsiHa
holidays. He returasi %
Hall College, MondiF-
Mr.. James Powell. d 70.
spent New Years dN El'l !
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. z, Powell
Miss Mamie +. PArksr,
her Christina, 1T Pitlssllle !
resumed her school dulies. y
Mr.. Harvey Rayns. Of '
visited his brother, M,Wm
one day last week.
Mr.. Maurice Costoa, Of
City. paid our town a visit,
Ice houses are being filed
Capt. W. B. ). Powell, Of
l.. ). 5 visited our town "
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09
A Life At Stake.

Ii you but knew The splendid merit of
Fnlev's Honey and Tar you would
never be without it, A dose or two Sill
prevent an attack of pneumonia or Ia
grippe. II may save your life. p. ID.
Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teethfng. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gfems. allays all
pain, cures wind colo - the best
remedy for diarrhao,af W"n.y-tive
cents a bottle. 1T Is bEoi OF
ALL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

4 neglected cough or cold may l.
q serions bronchial or lung tror'
Don't take chances when
Honey and Tar affords perfee
from serious effects of a {
Cottingham & Co.
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NEWARK

Miss Nellie Davis, of r
was the guest of her pare
last week.
Mrs. Ellie Cooper. of Bis
tied her sister, Mrs. Thomas
a few days last week.
Miss virgie Dennis and :
Smack spent s-
relatives at Gee:
Master Charl
tives at Ironshir
Mr.. r. J. Der
Ocean City visif
days ago.
Miss Lizzie Ii
Buhting return
Dover, Monday last.
Mr.. Gale Timmons spen
this week with relatives in
Mrs. Kate Smack and ia
Georgetown Tuesday
expect to reside in the
The thermomefs
a half degree bel
morning.
Our people ha
this free2e to II
Mr.. James =
residing near Is
turned to our to-
Mr.. Thomas II
in their new resiS
Mr.. Thomas Crop
ren, William indT
here a few days Ia
There will be an
shooting at thispia
Come try 80;
M>and Is
comfortabl.
ing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

In caA'es of catarrh Hoods Sarsapa-
rill.s heals the tissues, builds up the
system, eXpcls impurities from the blood
aid cures.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

Lost "A small, red. setter dog
Suitable reward will be paid for the re
turn of same 10 Paynter ). West. Iron
shire. Maryland.
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iere will be preaching tomorrow
w Hill circuit-M. p. Church. as
u Bates Memorial. 10 30. A. NJ.
70 p NJ Christian Endeavor at
M At Trinity. 2.30 p. NJ.
8. Susie +. Birch would be pleas
III you "A good piano or organ. new
I'd hand. Will trade you.a new
the one Won now have. Call at
dence of Mr. Elmer ID. Bailey
'ernor Smithhas4pardoned Jobe
who has been ser wing a term in
e penitentiaryfo for arson He
victed of buryi M Charles Bish-
use at Bishops station several
10.
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Dear Edit
happy new
bring You
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Payne.
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Virginia.
Messrs. ,-R
Paradee S",N
Payr ;. 30
Atrowdw~
fully enteri~p
and Mrs. Vs.
evening in Oh
pleas Entity spet
a lat i hour Il
honl.fs, t!lankil
PLEASANT ever"
Misses
Ste'VAGl
Paradee
Jennie Z
Mr.. 7
Pocou<
Ella Jos.cs.
with the FAM
Ii. Payne.
Miss Jennie
of her I nds
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Miss Eleanor Butler is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Mrs b. J. Esham visited her sister
in Wilmington last week.
For Sale-Horse and COW. For in
formation apply to John II. Handy.
Mrs. Ernest Parsons and daughter.
re visiting friends i'll Belle Haven and
arksley.Va
The law partnership of Purnell &
lhnson was dissolved by mutual con
ut ON January LIST.
For home made sausage. smoked
sausage and good buckwheat -four. go to
G. w. Wonnell Also first-class grocer
les.
Misses Jeanette Dryden and Mary
Bratten have returned to Annapolis.
after spending the holidays in Snow
Hill.
Mr. James II Sturgis. sou of John
o Sturgis. died ar his home in Farber.
Missouri. the Goth day of December.
He was - wears old.
Miss Nellie Davis after spending
, the holidays with her paren's. Mr.
And Mrs. Esma Davis, returned To Phila-
ielphia last Saturday.
William +. Johnson. Esq. qualified
IS States Attorney for Worcester conn
" Tuesday. before Judge Charles F.
Al Hand, in Salisbury
- Mr.. William J. Layton has pur-
n ed of o NJ. Purnell real estate
CIV. the residence of the late Will
NJ. Vincent. for $1,000.
~ 'anted-A white lady TO keep
"A and care for two small girl
u. Good. comfortable house
IN aroon, Stockton. Md.
M business of Importance is being
A. ed in the Jr. o. U. A. Ms hall
" .onday evening. full attend
N earnestly requested.
~ p Moore. Jr. after two
n pent at home. returned Tuesday
Ger, TO resume his studies at
II wanna Military College
III ing to the freeze up in Chesa-
II ay the Annapolis excur>ion over
Y ). & A. Ry., advertised for Jan.
N 8 been withdrawn. A. ]. Ben
Charles Shockley. who recently
= farm. situated at Aquango
has moved with his family to
- I'LL. and is comfortably domicil-
P1 Washington street
a erevival services ut Franklin CITY.
,ted by Rev. + III. Miller, and as
y by Revs Guthrie. Corkran. and
Father were very successful, and closed
Hter three weeks duration
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-01-09

Father were very successful, and close
Hter three weeks duration.
] Rev. + H. Miller has been invit,
80 return to Stockton Circuit Methodi
Episcopal Church. He was the reel
lent during the holidays of subs,ani
ilynrf from his CONGREGATIONS
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-21
STOLE CUCUMBER
AND WAS FINED $25.
Man Who Took Stick of Wood Adj
judged Not Guilty.


Before Judge Norwood in the City
Court yesterday, John Harris was
fined $25, with an alternative Of twelve
months on the changing, for larceny
from a railroad car.
The evidence showed that Harris had
stolen one cucumber, valued at cents.
The trial was by jury and the prisoner
was recommended to the extreme
mercy of the court. The words "eX-
IRENE mercy" were underscored.
Adam Davis was found not guilty
of stealing one stick of wood, valued
a cents. The first ballot of the
jury was for conviction, it was said,
as the prisoner admitted taking the
wood. 1t was decided however, that
it would be a little too hard to send
the man for year to the chaingahg,
and verdict of not guilty was made
up. Other convictions were secured as
follows:
William Mango, simple larceny, $40,
or twelve months
Gertrude Williams, larceny from
house, $50 or twelve months.
Alfred Wright, larceny from house,
$50 or twelve months.
Charles Watts, breaking Codinas
window, $25 or six months in Jail.
Larry Priley, larceny from house, $4O
or twelve months.
Richard Cooper, larceny from house.
$40 or twelve months
There were six defendants who were
adjudged not guilty and discharged by
the court
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-21
Saturday Millinery Sale The Big
Millinery Sale - Big Reduction
SaIe-krOuskOff's.

Ready-to-wear hats, rs cents; worth
$3.50.
Ready-to-wear hats. $1.OO; worth
$500.
Ready-to-wear hats, $3.50; worth
$500.
French silk violets. 80 cents; worth
S1.00.
Black silk roses, As cents; worth
$1O0.
Imported French flowers, IS cents;
worth $3.50.
Maline, all colors, 10 cents; worth So.
42-inch silk chiffon, so cents; worth
s100.
Pattern hats, $500; worth $1,000.
Children's dress hats, $2.4S; worth
$500.
Children's null hats, 80 cents; worth
70 cents.
Children's plaid sailor hats, AS cents:
worth 70.
White fancy braid shapes hats. As
cents; worth IS.
5-inoh all-silk ribbon, Is cents;
worth 30.
Baby caps. 10 cents; worth so.
Pattern hats, $1,000 worth $1,000.
Chiffon hats, $l.9S; worth $3.50.
Krouskoff's. Krouskoff's. Krouskoff's.
-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-21
EXCEPTION FILED
IN CASE FOR DAMAGES.
other Business Transacted in the
Superior Court.


Osborne & Lawrence, attorneys for
the Savannah Electric Company, yes
terday filed bill of exceptions pen
dente lite in the case of Thomas Dam
iels, a minor. against the electric COM
pany. A verdict for the defendant in
the sum of $4,000 was returned earlier
in the week by a jury in the Superior
Court.
The reasons set forth are that two
amendments were offered by the de-
PENDANTS. The first held that the lit
tie fellow was playing between the
parallel tracks of the company on
Habersham street. The second held
that his right leg was across the track
of the company on which the car that
inflicted the injury was running. Both
amendments were disallowed and this
Is claimed to be error.
Permission was granted to Gilbert
Bevill TO adopt the minor child of Mrs.
Mittie Veteto, and to change the child s
name to Mildrene Bevill.
A rule was Issued against Seaborne
Dorsey, in the case brought against
him by his wife, ordering him to APP
pear at the June term of the court
and show cause why he should not be
adjudged in contempt of court for re-
fusing to pay alimony awarded.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-21
Saturday Millinery Sale - The Rig
Millinery Sale - Big Reduction


Saturday Millinery Sale - The Rig
Millinery Sale - Big Reduction
SaIe-krOuskOn's.
Ready-to-wear hats, rs cents; worth
S15O.
Ready-to-wear hats, $1OO; worth
$500.
Ready-to-wear hats. $3.50; worth
$500.
French silk violets, SO cents; worth
$1oO.
Black silk roses, As cents; worth
$1.OO.
Imported French flowers, 9S cents;
worth $3.50.
Maline. all colors, 10 cents; worth 80.
42-inch silk chiffon, so cents; worth
$10O.
Pattern hats $500; worth $1,000.
Children's dress hats, $2.4s; worth
$500.
Children's null hats, SO cents; worth
IS cents.
Children's plaid sailor hats, As cents;
worth Is.
White fancy braid shapes hats, As
cents; worth 9S.
5-inch all-silk ribbon, Is cents;
worth go
Baby caps, 10 cents; worth So
Pattern hats, $1,000; worth $1,000.
Chiffon hats, $685. worth $3.50.
Krouskoffs. Krouskoff's. Krouskoff's
--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-21
COURT HOUSE OFFICES
CLOSE AT 2 O'CLOCK.
Petition of Clerks Was Granted by
the Judges.

AS predicted in the Morning News
yesterday, the petition of the Court
House officials was yesterday granted
by Judge Cam of the Superio: Court.
Judge Norwood of the City Court, and
Judge McAlpin of the Court of Ordi-
nary.
This means that all the offices will
close at 2 O'Clock to-day and every
Saturday hereafter, until Oct |. The
petition was signed by nearly every
member of the Savannah bar
Clerk Waring Russell, Jr., of the City
Court, has already signed a notice and
placed 1t over his door, notifying all
OF the new closing hour. His telephone
number is attached 20 the pldcard,
ana all urgent business can be trans
acted at his home 'rhe other Offices
will close at 2 o'clock, as announced,
with the exception of the Office of Clerk
Curr of the Superior Court, which can
not close, owing to the nature of the
business transacted there.