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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-03

chillicothe, o., Nov. 2.--Colonel w. T.
o'Neil died this afternoon of acute
Brixht's disease. He was a leading at
fcrsley here and In Columbus. o.. and
Syas prominent III state Democratic poll
tides, being a candidate for Governor
ct the last State convention.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
H. B. ShOCkIey Drops Dead

Mr. Handy B. Shockley, well known
and prominent farmer of Coulbourn' s
district died suddenly of heart failure
last Wednesday about four O'Clock in
the morning. Mr.. Shockley, who had
always been a hard worker, rose early
the morning of his death, and there
was nothing in his words or actions to
cause apprehension to the members of
his family. He attended to his custom
airy duties around the house and barn,
and returning to the house fell heavily
to the floor, death occurring instantly.
Mr. Shockley was man of well known
honesty and integrity. When the Civil
War broke out he enlisted in the South
fern army and saw four years of hard
service, He was in several important
battles, and had his horse shot from I'M
der him in the fights. He was with Gen.
Lee when he surrendered at Appomat-
tox Court House. Mr.. Shockley is sur
vived by his wife, and by seven children.
Mr.. Ernest Shockley, of Brickhead 4
Shockley, Salisbury, is a son. Other
children are Mr.. Arlie Shockley, Sails
bury, Mrs. James Hall, Wilton, Mrs.
Elijah Toadvine, Fruitland, and Miss
Lottie Shockley. He leaves four broth
ers, Messrs Uriah Shockley, Lorenzo
d. Shockley, William J. Shockley, and
Benjamin T. Shockley, and one sister,
were held in the Old School Baptist
Church, Snow Hill, Thursday afternoon
at four O'Clock by Elder Poulson. Inter
ment was made in the churchyard adj
joining.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
AtweII Farm Sold.

o. M. Purnell, real estate agent, sold
the Atwell farm at Public Landing
Thursday to Paul Haase, of Germany,
for $40, 500, including all crops, farming
implements, etc. He has already taken
possession of the property and Mr.. At
well will move back to Ohio in few
weeks. The elder Haase accompanied
his son, (the purchaser) here, but will re-
turn to Germany in a few weeks to
arrange his affairs so he can make his
permanent abode in this county. The
Haase's are men of means, practical
farmers, and are very much pleased
with this section of the country The
farm purchased by him is fine one and
it is splendid home, beautifully situated
on the Sinepuxent bay and only few
miles from the county seat.
Mr.. Purnell has also sold, to J. w.
Faulkner, of Pennsylvania, the jerome
Johnson farm, near the Race Track, for
So, 500; and the Cropper farm near
Ocean City, to Fl. f. Cornpropst of
Frederick County, for 81, 200.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Work On Roads Begun.

With contracts let and the WORK be-
gun upon about sixteen miles of high
way, the actual construction of State
roads in the various counties of Mary
land under the new State Aid Road Law
estimates thirty pieces of road vary
ing in length from one-half to two miles
have been sent out by the Highway
Division of the Maryland Geological
Survey, and of these all but two or
three have been advertised by the Coun-
ty Commissioners.
Within few months, therefore, there
will be established specimens of modern,
permanent stone roads, to serve as ex-
amples of practical economy and general
satisfaction.
Some criticism has arisen, however
in certain intances which should be cor
rected and the facts thoroughly explain
ed. One such criticism has been I'M
favorable comment upon the State
Geological Survey Commission over the
selection of pieces of road to be i'm
proved, the Commission being held ac-
countable for the particular selections
in these instances. Criticism was fur
ther made that numerous comparatively
short pieces of road from one-half to
two miles each) were to be improved
instead of longer stretches. At the
offices of the State Geological Survey
Commission, however, the following
explanation of the situation was given:
The Commission, whatever its opinion
may be as regards the advisability of
improving certain piece of road. can
not act in the manner unless the County
authorities first petition the State for
aid on that road. The Commission has
a veto power and can refuse State aid on
the ground that the improvement of
road petitioned for would not be a suf-
ficient public improvement to justify
the expenditure of State funds, but this
situation has not yet arisen, and if there
is any dissatisfaction in any part of the
State over the selection of roads to re-
ceive State aid, the responsibility must
be placed on the County authorities.
As a matter of fact, in Baltimore Coun-
ty State aid has not been asked on less
than one mile in any place, and i'm one
district aid has been applied for on a
stretch five miles in length.
1t is generally held that the interests
of county will be better served by
building small sections of road i'm differ
ent parts of the county, rather than one
long piece running through one section,
for two reasons: First, that the general
distribution of pieces of good highway
will enable all sections to share equally
in the advantages therefrom: and,
second, that the educational feature of
such distribution, in illustrating the
value of properly built roads, will be
more effective when widely distributed
Inasmuch as the recent flood so widely
damaged the roads of some counties. it
is believed that the County Commission
ers will now be glad of the opportunity
to build small pieces of road here and
there under the petitions filed for State
aid this year, and by so doing give all
sections an opportunity to profit by the
State Aid Act.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires con
stitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY 4 Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Teachers Elect Officers.

The Thirty-eighth annual session of
the Maryland State Teachers Associa-
ton at the Blue Mountain House last
one of the most successful meetings in
the history of the association.
Governor Warfield addressed the asso-
citation, and expressed himself as more
than satisfied with the work the Mary
land Teachers were doing.
The association Endorsed the project
to publish State educational journal.
The Journal will be known as the Mary
lished in Baltimore. The price of sub
several hundred subscribers have already
been enrolled
The High School Teachers Associa-
ton was made a permanent organization
and constitution and bylaws were
adopted calling for two sessions a year,
one in the winter and one during the an
nual association meeting.
The meeting adjourned Friday MORN
ing after election the following officers
for the ensuing year:
DIR. S. Simpson, of Westminster. presi-
dent
Frederick Sasscer, of Prince Georges
county, first vice-president.
Rossell Bergman, of Baltimore, sec
ond vice-president.
A. G. Harley, of Laurel, recording
secretary.
Miss Sue Magruder, of Prince Frede-
rick, corresponding secretary.
John E. McCahan, of Baltimore,
treasurer.
Executive Committee DIR. James w.
Cain, of Chestertown, chairman; j. |.
Coulbourn, of Harve de Grace: Irving l..
Twilley, of Baltimore, Miss Bertha X.
Brown. of Ellicott City. and Miss Mar
garet NJ Robinson. of Frederick.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Assaulted By Negro.

Miss Lucy Homewood, one of the
operators at the Bell telephone exchange
in Elkton while returning to her home,
in West Elkton, Tuesday evening was
attacked by young negro who attempt
ed to assault her on West High street.
Miss Homewood fought her assailant
desperately, and her screams quickly
brought assistance. The negro made
his escape in the darkness.
Miss Homewood's clothing was torn,
but she escaped uninjured.
This makes the fifth assault that has
been attempted by negroes on white
women in Elkton within the past six
months.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
FENWICkS ISLAND RESORT
A Syndicate OF Northern Capitalists
Have Purchased 1000 Acres For A
Pleasant Resort

F. G. Taylor of Philadelphia, repre-
senting a syndicate of Northern CAPT
talists, is rapidly pushing plans for the
establishment of summer and winter
resort on Fenwicks Island, at the head
of Isle of Wight Bay, which is really
the northern part of Sinepuxent Bay.
The island is 10 miles north of Ocean
City, and IA miles south of Rehoboth
Beach. Its nearest railroad connection
is at Frankfort, 10 miles distant, on the
Delaware and Maryland road.
At Ocean City on Sunday Mr.. Taylor
outlined his ambitious plans for Fen
wicks Island to a representative of The
american.
eve have purchased the island, con-
tanning over 1000 acres" said Mr..
Taylor. I'VE have already begun the
erection of cottages and have more than
a dozen under way We have set aside
four acres as the site for the first i'm
portant hotel. We have organized a
hunting and fishing club and have dis
posed of all the stock issued with which
to raise money to build clubhouse. 1t
will be an ideal place for land and
aquatic sports.
$50 well established are our plans
that we are now looking over trolley
route from Fenwicks Island to Ocean
City. 1t will also extend northward
from Fenwicks to Rehoboth Beach,
We have the necessary franchise for
such line in Delaware and we shall
apply to the next Maryland Legislature
for franchise for a road between
Ocean City and Fenwicks Island.
Our aim is to have resort which
will be open all the year round. | think
our location is admirable for winter
resort. Fenwicks Island is near the
Gulf Stream. Extreme cold weather is
not known there. The island is well
set with oak and pine and should, there
fore, prove to be good health resort
1t is far superior to Lakewood, which is
II miles from the sea. hope to secure
the cooperation of George j. Gould in
the enterprise. | understand that he
looks with favor upon the project The
shore is far better adapted to automo-
billing than that at Palm Beach or at
Cape May. At Palm Beach the wheel
sinks two and one-half inches. At Cape
May it sinks two inches. At Fenwicks
Island it will not sink over an inch.
81 have great expectations of Fen
wicks Island. Some of the gentlemen
interested in the project are cottagers
at Atlantic City. They are seeking a
new summer home, because Atlantic
City is becoming too crowded. So dense
is the permanent and transient popula-
ton that it is claimed there is no longer
that quiet which is part of life on the
seashore. | do not expect to see At
lantic City grow less. but look forward
to the time, and that time is not far
distant, when it will not be so eagerly
sought, during the summer months at
least, by the same classes of people who
now flock to the shore
81 look forward to the time when
Ocean City, as well as Fenwicks Island,
will become thickly populated People
from Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, st.
Louis and Cincinnati will seek the Mary
land Coast for summer homes. Pitts
burg capitalists are largely interested
in the development of Fenwicks Island. I"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Fortune For COIOred Woman

1t is said that the wife of Perry
Cooper. colored, living at Whitman,
Talbot county, is heiress to $3.50, 900.
Cooper and his wife left Thursday for
Baltimore to see the lawyer who wrote
to them about it. The woman's half
brother went some years ago to Cali
fornia and purchased a small farm
which was afterward found to contain
copper. He died this year leaving more
than 81. 600, 900 to his four half-brothers
and sisters and the Cooper woman is one
of them. If the story is true it will
make her the wealthiest person in Talbot
county below Easton, and one of the
wealthiest in the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
BARELY ESCAPED DEATH!
Passenger To Ocean City Just Escaped
Disaster Hugh J. Phillips Pulled Safe
ty Rope Barely In Time.

Passengers on the Ocean City flyer
from Baltimore last Saturday night had
a narrow escape from death because of
the breaking of fiange of passenger
coach wheel just as the train was APP
preaching Nanticoke Bridge. Hugh j.
Phillips former Salisburian, realized
the danger, pulled the safety rope, which
put down all breaks on the train, and
stopped it just in time to prevent hor-
rible disaster.
Thrilling Situation.
The forward truck of the second pas
senger coach was completely off the
rails and turned at an angle of 80 degrees
when Mr.. Phillips pulled the emergency
rope. The car was bounding at a fear
full rate, and the wheels were tearing a
deep furrow in the ties. If the truck
had veered around the least bit farther,
the railroad men say, the car would
have been overturned There is only a
single track across the bridge, and
whichever way the car toppled it would
have landed in the river
1t is almost certain that the other
coaches would have been pulled over
with it. At any rate, nothing short of
a miracle could have held the four fol-
lowing cars on the rails.
Crowded Coaches.
Every coach was crowded. All the
seats in the second coach were taken,
and a dozen or more men were compel
led to stand.
Nanticoke river bridge is one of the
longest on the route of the Baltimore.
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Com
pany, and crosses the Nanticoke at the
point where it has the greatest depth
of water and the strongest tide. In
fact, the current at this point is so
strong that several times the bridge
has been badly damaged by vessels be-
ing swept into it with the tide. 1t was
at this point several years ago that the
railroad company had to transfer its
passengers across the bridge on foot on
account of the damage done by large
vessel
Mr. A. J. Benjamin, superintendent
of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railway, said:
1t is impossible to forsee accidents of
this character. The fange on the wheel
of the car broke off and of course there
was nothing to keep the wheels from
ucfdlicu. ouCU dCCtuCuJS
happen to all classes of trains, and it
was not because of the speed at which
we run this flyer which caused the ac-
cident. We have most rigid inspec-
ton of the trucks, wheels and every
portion of our cars both at Ocean City
and Claiborne, and every care must be
taken to protect the passengers from
danger. On these very fast trains, such
as the one on Saturday night. we make
more careful inspection, if such a
thing is possible, than we do on the or
binary express trains. The train Sat
urday night is known as the Ocean City
flyer and makes only two stops between
Claiborne and Ocean City-at Easton
and Salisbury and at each of these
points we have an expert to sound the
wheels and look at the couplings.
Yes. it was very narrow escape
for the passengers. and we are all CRATE
full that the train was stopped just at
the point where it was. Had the car
gone over the bridge the loss of life
would probably have been great.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Worcester Parish.

Fifth Sunday after Trinity Color fer
altar and vestments, white. Services
by Rev. H. G. England as follows: Holy
Communion at 8. Is O'Clock a. m: Even
ing prayer at o'clock; st Paul's-by-
the-Sea, at HOO o clock, a. m; Tuesday,
July 25th, Martyrdom of St James the
Apostle, Holy Communion, at 1000
O'Clock a. m; Wednesday, July 26th,
evening prayer at 7.45 O'clock Thurs
day, July 9th, st Paul's-by- the Sea.
services at 800 o'clock, p. m. You are
cordially invited to attend all these
services.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Dies From His Injuries.

Mr. Zadok Smack, who was struck by
train and injured at Friendship Station
on the ID. M. & " X. r., last week
died at the Salisbury Hospital last Fri
day.. the 14th and was brought to Snow
Hill on Saturday by undertaken Wise of
Berlin, and buried in the old M. p.
Churchyard. The deceased leaves a
wife and five small children who have
the sympathy of the public in their
great loss.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Mr.. BevanS Dead.

Mr.. William Bevans, who for the
greater portion of his life resided in
Nassawango neighborhood, died last
Thursday and his remains were Inferred
in Nassawango M. 7. Churchyard last
Saturday. Funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. Avery Donovan. Mr.
Bevans is survived by three children:
Mrs. Strayer. wife of Rev. w. M.
Strayer. of Oxford, Md. Mr.. George
Bevans, of Pocomoke City. and Mrs j.
J. Devereaux, of Atkinsons District,
this county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Pigs For Sale.

Pigs for sale fifty Ohio Improved
Chester pigs, registered stock, guar
anteed to be thrifty and best growers
on the market. w. ID. Longwell, Long
well Farm. Berlin, Md. July 15-4t.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
THE BASE BALL schedule
Games To Be Played at Snow
Hill on Tuesday, We'd
neSday, Thursday.

Be sure to come to Snow Hill next
week to see the games of ball. A league
has been formed including Pocomoke,
Crisfield and Snow Hill and schedule
of games was made out by the mana
gers in conference held at Pocomoke
City Thursday. The games at Snow
Hill scheduled for the coming week are
as follows:
Tuesday Crisfeld at Snow HILL
Thursday -Pocomoke at Snow Hill.
A game for Wednesday has been
arranged with the Armstrong A. c., of
Baltimore. We understand that Dick
Roth will pitch. Schroeder and Durney.
both, of whom played with Snow Hill
last year. will be in the game against
us. Don't forget:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY.

A league umpire will be secured at
once. He will be paid by the three
clubs. will be a disinterested impartial
expert and there should be no further
trouble along this line
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22

The Town Commissioners of North
East have contracted with the Elkton
Electric Light Company to light the
of that town for two years.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22
Hebron Camp.

The Baltimore, Chesapeake and At
lantic Railway Company will sell round
trip tickets from all stations to Hebron.
Md, account Camp, July 18th, to
August 7th, inclusive, good to return
until August It'll, at rate of two cents
per mile for number of miles travelled
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22

Subscribers to the MESSENGER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-07-22


Grievances.
Prof. John |. Coulbourn, of Snow
Hill, principal of the High School at
Harve de Grace, was made member
of the Executive Committee of the
Maryland State Teachers Association
at the meeting held at the Blue Noun
tain House last week.
Services on Snow Hill Circuit, NJ. p.
Church, this Sunday as follows: Bates
Memorial, preaching morning and even
ing. Christian Endeavor at Z. Is p. Nj.
Trinity, preaching at 800 p. M; Second
Quarterly Conference will be held in
Snow Hill on August 9Th.
Rev. j. A. Hopkins, secretary of
the district Missionary Society of the
Christian Church, will preach at the
Church of that denomination in this
town Sunday evening at o'clock. His
failure to be here last Friday evening
was due to misunderstanding.
Miss Meta Mariner, who is visiting
in Crisfield, was bridesmaid last week
at the marriage of her cousin, Miss
Elsie Riggin, to Mr. Leroy Carson, at
Emmanuel Nj. E. Church. The wedding
was a brilliant affair, and was the
principal society event of the week in
Crisfeld.
Arthur Jackson, Is years of age,
formerly of Parsonsburg, was drowned
in the Nanticoke River last Sunday
afternoon at Vienna. His father, Mr..
c. G. Jackson, is engaged in the lumber
business with the E. S. Adkins Co. land
moved to Vienna from Wicomico some
time back.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01
Music at The Waldo

Wells orchestra at the Waldo
every Sunday, $50 until 8 p. M.
Special Sunday menu. sep29h.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01

N. A. Martin is in eastern cities
buying stock of goods for the New
York store,
Postoficq Inspector Edward I. All
len was here Tuesday evening from
Parkersburg on official matters.
Captain II. A. G.. Fernald left
last night for Baltimore and viii bc
gone until Thursday.
Miss Rebecca Dills, of Parkers-
burg. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. McGregor. She is Mrs. Nc
Gregor's neice and very charming
young lady
Misses Ethel and Grace Sprinkle
of .Fairmont, are guests Of Mr.. and
AIRS. W. B. McGregor.
Col. r. D. Hupp was here Tues
dnv night from Parkersburg and
went to West Union Wednesday
Inornirr to look after business in
connection with his office as United
States deputy marshal.
J. T. Fortney, of Meadowbrook.
spent Wednesday here.
TAYLOR Ward was here Wednes-
dav from Peel Tree.
Miss Edna Trickett and Miss Nell
Cochran. of Fairmont, are the guests
of Mrs. Lee Maxwell.
Dominec Romni, an italian, resid-
ing at the east end. was admitted to
the City hospital Tuesday suffering
with catarrh of the bowels.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01
RECORD gAsSER
III RgA!IE COUNT

Cyharleston, ". Va, Nov. IA.
gas well having an estimated How OF
"a. OOO. 600 feet, was struck on the
Bird farm, six miles from Glen
DENIM. this county, Sunday after
noon. byt the Kanawha Gas Come
Dany. THE gas came in such a nest
HAT the tools were Town out of the
holes and the derrick demolished
This wen is near the one recently
shot by the same company, where q
fiow Of 12. 0OO, 600 feet was obtained.
State Senator Joe 1TcDermott and
Secretary of State Swisher, are the
principal owners of the Kanawna
Gas Company, whose product viii be
piped to this city
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Ill, Nov WHIST
ss s-4 corn, 46 IA oats, 20 7-s
all Decenbersr
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01

Mrs. ]. H Stuart and daughter
Miss Katie, will leave in two weeks
for st. Lucie, in Florida, where they
wi11sspend the winter Mrs. Stuart
has rented her residence to e. W.
Williams, whose family now occupies
it.
Mrs, j. w. Dodge and children
left on No. 4 Tuesday night for
Jacksonville; Fla, to spend the win
teF as5 s0 COLLEGE, aad eR Rdelaid
and Louise win attend convent
school, recently opened in that city
BY Associated Press.
Sherman G. Denham returned
last evening from Petersburg.
Virgil =. Highland came home
last night from Parkersburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01
Ral1-of The z. Z. e

The Xiii Kappa Knu club will
give a Halloween bali tonight at
their rooms in Glen Elk. Very att
tractive and appropriate invitations
have been sent out to their many
friends and all those fortunate to
have secured an invitation can rest
assured that they will be enter
tanned royalty. Prof. Crows or
chestra will dispense the harmony
for the occasion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-11-01
child I'D wlth Group

Walter Liebernnan, the SON Of DR..
Lieberman, of Baltimore, who with
his mother is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanrick, residing near Adamston,
was taken i'll at 3 o'clock Monday
morning with membraneous Group.
His condition became very critical
and the prospects for his living
through the night were doubtful.
DIR. Payne, who was called, treated
the patient and he is now on the high
road to recovery.