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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

The death of Mrs. Caroline NJ. Peters
occurred at the home of her son. Mr..
Charles NJ. Peters. near Wesley, short
" after six O'Clock Wednesday morning.
She was stricken down with paralysis
about six weeks ago. since which time
she had been in critical condition,
having been unable to retain nourish-
ment, and only partially rallying from
tbs severity Of the stroke. Mrs. Peters
was 73 years of age, and was the widow
of the late VIM. Peters. She was born
in Philadelphia, and was the daughter
of the late Charles Massey and Jane
Elliot.
Before coming to Worcester county
she lived with her husband in Whining
ton, where he was engaged in the nur-
sery business. Thirty two years ago
Mr.. Peters bought what is known as
the "Turpin" farm of the late Joseph
Godfrey, of Berlin. This is splendid
tract Of land embracing several hundred
acres, located on the Sinepuxent bay
about eight miles from Snow Hill. On
this farm Mr.. Peters established his
nurseries, and founded the extensive
nursery business of VIM. Peters Sons.
which makes shipment to every part OF
this county. as well as to many foreign
lands. After the death of VIM. NJ.
Peters his widow continued to live with
her son, Mr.. Charles NJ. Peters. at the
farm where her death occurred Wednes-
day morning. Mrs. Peters is survived
by two sons. Mr.. Charles NJ. Peters, of
near Wesley, and Mr. Reese c. Peters.
of Ironshire. Funeral services were
held at her late residence Friday after
noon at three o'clock, conducted by
Rev. l.. X. Janney. of Newark. Her
remains will be carried to Philadelphia
this morning, and inferred in Mt Yer
non cemetery, where the last sad rites
will be performed this afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
A Hog Story"

The following 'hog story" comes
from Easton: "On June 2lst. the day
that William II. Malin. tenant on X. w.
Rice's farm in Hopkins Neck. Talbot
county, threshed his wheat, valuable
brood SOW was missed. Her where
abouts was mystery, and. after dill
gent search, she was given up as lost.
After being missed for 40 days and
nights. while Malin and his son were
engaged in their evenings milking. a
strange noise was heard to come from
the rick Of straw nearby. They at once
proceeded to investigate and after re-
moving large quantity of straw found
the SOW imbedded therein, very thin.
but still alive. She was not able to
stand alone. but was taken care of by
her owner and fed, and Malin has hopes
Of her entire recovery. In some my
sterlous way she was covered up dur
ing the threshing. and. unable to get
out. lived without eating or drinking
the entire time. "
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Accused Of Arson.

James L. Summons, a merchant of
Cambridge, doing business on Water
street. was arrested at an early hour
Sunday morning, charged with arson.
Last Sunday night a fire occurred in
the store Of Parker 4 Moore, also on
Water street and near that of Summons.
There was every evidence that the fire
was started by an incendiary. At 2 a.
m. Monday morning the same store was
again found to be on fire. and three or
four witnesses who live directly opposite
declare that Summons fired the building
and that they saw him in the act.
Summons is about IS years of age and
has been engaged in bookkeeping in
Cambridge from time to time for rs
years. He has had several fires in his
own store during this time, and at the
last one, a few years ago. his wife. after
escaping from the building. rushed back
to secure some valuables and was burn
ed to death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

Mrs. Mary Jane Purnell died at her
home in Snow Hill last Saturday night.
about half past eleven o'clock, after a
short illness of two weeks. Mrs. Pur-
nell was ~ years of age, having been
born January 10Th, 1927. She was the
widow of the late Stephen ID. Pur-
nell. a prominent resident of Worces-
ter County. Mrs. Purnell was a
member of the well known Laws family
of Wiconico County, having been born
and raised in Dennis district. Her
father was an extensive planter and
Emancipation Proclamation, he owned
so slaves. valued at $4,000.
She was married to the late Stephen
ID. Purnell in 1913, when only l6 years
of age. The first years of their married
life were spent in Quep0ncO at the old
Purnell farm. which was taken up by
one of three brothers, who came to-
gether from England in the seventeenth
century. Mr.. and Mrs. Purnell after
wards resided on the farm which is now
the suburban home of Mr.. James p.
Burroughs, and where Mr.. o. NJ. Pur-
nell was born. They moved back to
Queponco in short while, but subse-
quently bought the DIR. Chessed Pur-
nell farm, and moved into the house
which was not completed at the time
of the Doctors death. Two years later
Mr.. Purnell built comfortable home
more to his liking on the opposite side
Of the county road, where he resided
until his death in 1874. Mrs. Purnell
continued to reside in the country until
1880. when she built the house in Snow
Hill, where she resided until her death.
Mrs Purnell is survived by two broth
ers, Messrs. VIM. Levi Laws and James
Laws. Of near Wango. Wicomico Coun-
ty. and by six children, as follows:
Messrs. Stephen l.. Purnell and Oscar
NJ. Purnell, of Snow Hill. James Laws
Purnell. of Louisville, KY, George Pur-
nell. and John Purnell, Of Guadalajara.
Mexico: and Miss Katie Purnell, of Snow
Hill. She is survived by nineteen grand
children. and four great grandchildren.
Services were held at the home at half
past 10 o'clock Monday morning, con-
Quoted by Elder Poulson, of the old
School Baptist Church. of which church
she had been jealous and life long
member. Interment was made in the
old family burying ground on the farm
of her brother, Hon. VIM. l.. Laws,
where her remains were laid to rest be-
side the grave of her husband.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

One of the most brills,nt affairs Of
the season was the MARI. ge of Miss
Della Catherine Harrison to Mr.. William
Il. s. Powell at the home of the bride s
father, Mr.. Joseph G. Harrison. senior
member of the nursery firm of J. G..
Harrison 4 Sons. in Berlin Wednesday
morning at IL O'Clock. The ceremony.
which was performed by Rev. G. G.
Williams. pastor of Stevenson NJ. +.
Church, was witnessed by large num-
Der of friends of the families of the
bride and groom. The house was
beautifully decorated, and the glorious
September day was an additional charm
to the splendor Of the occasion.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
an imported robe Of white lace over
satin taifeta, and carried bouquet of
white roses, tied with white ribbon.
She was attended by her sister, Mrs.
George w. Purnell, as matron Of honor.
and by the following bridesmaids: Miss
Ella Beauchamp. and Miss Mary Ayres.
of Berlin, Miss Catherine Adkins, of
New York, and Miss Gordy, of POGO
moke City. After the ceremony an
elaborate wedding breakfast, consisting
Of salads. ice cream, cake, fruits, and
coffee, was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell were the re-
cipients of many handsome and useful
presents. The happy couple left on the
| o'clock train for Baltimore, Washing
ton. and other places. where they will
spend their honeymoon. They were ac
companied to the station by a large
number of their guests, who showered
them with rice and other missiles of
good omen.
On their return from their honeymoon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell will make their
home in Ocean City. Mr.. Powell will
continue in his present position as cap
tain of Green Run Life Saving Station.
The editors of the MESSENGER extend
their congratulations, and wish them a
happy married life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Beware OF Ointments For Catarrh Tha
Contains Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians.
rs the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo. o.. contains no mercury, and is
taken internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. Ii is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
+. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c. per bot
tie.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
JUSTICE Lore breaches.
He Addressed Ten Thousand At LAUREL
Bethel Camp Meeting. He Talked On
The Horrors OF War.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, the fact that Chief Justice
Charles Il. Lore, of Delaware, was to
fill the pulpit drew a crowd estimated
at over 10, 900, the largest ever gathered
within the inclosure. to the LAUREL
Bethel camp meeting ground Sunday af-
ternoon. Those who braved a threaten
ing storm were well paid, for the jurist
was ut his best and a more powerful
discourse was never heard in the grove.
Taking for his subject '''rhe Chris
tian's War Cry" Judge Lore drew
some wonderful pictures of the life of
Christ, beginning with the nativity and
tracing His steps to His ascension. So
earnest was the speaker that the vast
audience was held spell-bound for an
hour. Judge Lore portrayed Judas in
an entirely new light from that in which
preachers usually do.
81 do not believe Judas intended to
betray Christ to be murdered. but that
he thought the Master would show Him
self more powerful and assume the i'm
perial power. Realizing his awful mis-
take, remorse drove him to suicide, !"
said the speaker. He then proceeded
to deliver gems of religious thoughts in
war, he reviewed the great military
campaigns of the world in most thrill
ing manner
'It is a horrible thought. said Judge
Lore, "when we are compelled to
recognize the fact that within the past
hundred wears over 5000, 900 men have
been killed in battle. Add to this the
millions who have been MANNED. the
r he s.f chi l.
dren who were deprived Of the succor
and counsel of fathers. Then add to
this CHASTITY picture the billions OF
money that have been squandered in
the prosecution of war, and 1t is so
appalling that it is beyond the compre-
hension of the mind.
"Sherman's famous march to the sea
left 81, 900 dead in its wake. yelling
tons victory over Napoleon cost
81, 900. and the Russo-Japan war has
cost over 100000. There are to-day
5, 600, 600 men being taught lessons in
how to kill their fellowmen, and a
number equally as large making
munitions of war. Others are studying
and planning machines and implements
that will cause greater slaughter. all to
be used against other human beings.
created AS were they, by the God of
peace and love. Oh. what a commentary
of Christ's message of peace. he add
ed 1.-The birth of Christ occurred when
the world was at its worst. Bacchus
was the god of debauchery, and graft
of all kinds could not have been worse.
Christ's mission was not only to bring
peace to men, but to nations. Christ
came as the great mediator.
Judge Lore closed his sermon with a
peroration in which he referred to The
Hague and its failure to stop war. He
paid high tribute to President Roose-
welt for becoming the mediator between
Japan and Russia and bringing their
destructive conflict to a peaceful end.
Theodore Roosevelt is most wonder
full man," said the Judge. And angels
sang hallelujahs when he forced the
belligerents to cease the slaughter of
innocent lives.
The camp closed Sunday night after
three of the most successful weeks OF
its history.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

The Worcester County Prohibition
Convention met in the Court House on
Tuesday. Sept. 5th, 1905, at 3. 7. NJ.
X. J. Nc Allen. County Chairman. pre-
sided. After the transaction of routine
business, the following County Legisla-
tive Ticket was nominated State Sen
ate. Lawrence Hastings, of Snow Hill.
House Of Delegates, Jas. T. Young. of
Pocomoke City, Thomas S. Hammond.
Of Berlin. VIM. T. A. Townsend. of
Girdlctree. denominations were made
for other Offices. On motion. a committee
Of three was appointed to fill vacancies
on the ticket. caused by death or resig-
nation. as follows: Geo. +. Bevans,
G. NJ. Dryden. and John ?. Hancock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Always Successful.

When Indigestion becomes chronic il
is dangerous. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will cure Indigestion and all troubles re-
sulting therefrom, thus preventing
Catarrh Of the Stomach. DIR. New
brough. of League, w. Va, says: "To
those suffering from indigestion or sour
stomach would say there is no better
remedy than Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
have prescribed it for number of my
patients with good success" Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. Sold by
Paul Jones, Snow Hill: Lloyd & Blaine,
Pocom0ke
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Gave Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas l.. Savage. of
Savagetown, gave a delightful party
Thursday evening. August 3lst. in
honor of the thirteenth birthday of
their daughter. Miss Annie Mary. The
guests began to arrive at eight O'Clock.
and various games were played until
half past ten O'Clock, when the COM
pany was invited into the dining room,
where elegant refreshments were
served. Miss Savage was the recipient
of number Of handsome and useful
presents. Among those present were
the following: Misses Etha and Matte
Hearn, Misses Estella and Sadie Tubbs,
Misses Ethel and Florence Bunting.
Misses Etha. Cordie and Sadie Wilker-
son, Misses Jennie and Minnie Savage.
Misses Ethel and Flora Day, Misses
Bertha and Della Savage. Misses Annie
Kuschler, Katie Coffin, Sadie Johnson.
Ethel Ketchum. Ada Holloway, Annie
Day, Ella X. Bunting. Minnie A. Savage,
Mamie Chopper. and Messrs. w. j.
Hines, of Washington, ID. c., James
and Ben Latchum, Frank Day, Horace
Cropper. Elmer and Ross Ringler,
Herman Campbell, William and Samuel
Tubbs, Edward Coffin. James Godfrey.
George Benson, James and John Hearn.
Harvey Bunting, Frank Hudson. Harry
Savage, and Levin Day.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is building new station at Havre d.
Grace.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Always Liberal To Churches.

Every church will be given liberal
quantity of l.. & NJ. paint. Call forit.
gallons Longman & Martinez l.. &
NJ. Paint mixed with three gallons of
linseed oil, will paint house.
w. Il. Barr, Charleston, w. Va,
writes, Painted Frankenburg block
with l.. 4 NJ. stands out as though
vanished.
Wears and covers like gold.
Don't pay $3.50 a gallon for linseed
oil, which you do in ready-for- use paint.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at 80
cents per gallon and mix it with l.. 4 NJ.
II makes paint cost about $l.20 per
gallon. Sold by Hasting 4 Timmons.
Snow Hill. Scarborough. Onley & CO.. I.
Girdletree. Bowen 4 Son. Newark.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Given Up To Die.

b. Spiegel. 1904 N. Virginia ST..
Evansville. Ind. writes: For over five
years was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caused me
much pain and worry. lost flesh and
was all run down, and year ago had
to abandon work entirely. ! had three
of the best physicians who did me no
good and was practically given up to
die. Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended and the first bottle gave me
great relief. and after taking the Sec
ond bottle was entirely cured" p.
ID. Cottingham 4 Co.. Snow Hill: Lloyd
4 Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
No Unpleasant Effects.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or constipa-
ton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile with
out producing unpleasant effects. Sold
by Paul Jones. Snow Hill; Lloyd &
Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Mrs. Lille D. Marine.

The friends Of Mrs. Lille ID. Marine
were surprised Monday to hear of her
sudden death in Philadelphia. She re-
tired Sunday night about II O'Clock, in
unusually good spirits. No response
was made to the summons, when called
at 3 O'Clock Monday morning, and she
was thought to be sleeping. She was
called again at 10 o'clock. and as no re-
ply was received, her room was entered
through a window. Her body was
found cold in death. There were no
traces of pain or Of suffering. and
death must have been instantaneous.
The verdict Of the coroner was case
of heart and kidney trouble, and he
issued permit for the removal OF the
body.
Her remains were taken in charge by
Mr.. Harold ID. Boehm who went To
Philadelphia Monday. accompanied by
Mrs. l.. Edward Boehm. Mr.. Boehm
brought the remains to Snow Hill Tues
day night. Her funeral took place We'd
nesday afternoon from All Hallows i.
T.. Church. and interment was made
in the adjoining church yard. Rev. j.
+. Kirk conducted the funeral services.
The pail bearers were. Messrs. A. ID.
Irwin, f. p. Davis, 4. z. johnson. l..
f. Boehm, J. ID. Hack, and William +.
johnson.
Mrs. Marine was the widow of the
late Alfred Marine. a well known citizen
of Worcester county, and at one time
County clerk and treasurer. Her first
husband was Asher Milbourne. She was
formerly matron of the Orthoepedic
hospital in Philadelphia, but for the
last few years had kept boarding
house in that city. on Race street. Mrs.
Marine was granddaughter of the late
John Dale. and a niece of Rev. VIM.
Dale of Pocomoke City. She is survived
by sister. Mrs. Alice Broughton. OF
Pocomoke City, and a half-brother.
MIR. S. +. Rowland. of Kingston. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Profrud-
ing Piles Druggist refund money II
PAZO OINTM ENT fails TO cure any
case, no matter IL how long standing.
Ia q to II DAYS. First application gives
ease aud rest Soc II your druggist
hasn't il send soc IN stamps and il will
be- forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co ~. Louis. Mo
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
Ifthe Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure aud use that old and we'll
tried remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. for children teething. IL soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea Twenty five
cents bottle.
IT Is THE BEST OF ALL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

Westminster canning factories are
receiving over 1000 tons of corn daily.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is building a new station at Havre de
Grace.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-08-25
Russian Liberty
Merest BOsh

The Gar Of Russia has issued
an ukase granting the people the
right of a popular assembly. So
far as it's effects in strengthing
the tottering throne Of Nicholas
is concerned it will certainly
fail. The people recognize the
fact that nothing but the threat
ened disruption Of the empire
could have wrung the right
from the arrogant and tyranical
ruler Of Russia. It is no gift
of the car, but a repetition Of
the extortion Of the Magma
Charta from King John at, Run
nymede. The ukase gives the
people a representative govern
ment in name, but in fact it
isa yeritable farce. The new
assembly has no power to iniS
tlate laws, or to enact legisla-
ton. II can only recommend to
the imperial master, and he still
retains the absolute power to
accept or reject the recmmen-
dations as he may see fit Those
WAC have stu died the character
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-08-25
1 Nebraskafl
Highly Pleased

George Seefus, of Page, Ne
braska, stopped in thecity Mon
day on his way to the Portland
Exp osition, to visit his old time
friend and neighbor, George
Brown. Mr.. Seefus was seen BY
an Inter Ocean representative
and asked his opinion about
Ramsey conuty and North Dako-
ia. 1T is the greatest grain
growing country I ever saw, !"
he replied. You North Dako-
tans are rather selfish. People
in the other states do not know
what a great farming country
you have. I am a farmer my
self and / believe [ can see the
advantages Of a country, and I
will say that I have never seen
any place near equal to this in
its appearance of universal pros
3perity. =
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-08-25
q. &. BAIRD
Vice President

Of Nicholas and his advisers
know how much of the advise he
will accept. His weak and vacil-
lating will will still be the SUI
preme law of the land. The peo-
ple of Russia have been thrown
a political sop and told that
it was the daintiest morsel avail
able, and a few benighted fools
are shouting themselves hoarse
over the gracious liberality of
the czar, and believe they have
secured liberty in Russia. when
in fact, they have been made
the playthings of a tyrant who
will never yield up one Of the
prerogatives that have come
down by inheritance from the
dissolute Catherine as one of his
divine rights.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-08-25

z laborers are not many in
ip5er. The street shovel. is
interested in the rate ques-
The carrying Of forest pro-
Cts has dropped to. a low
ee with the vanishing of the.
l0fests. The northwest accepts,
its destiny as distinctly agricul-
Htural. The first. condition Of
living, tken, is the grain rate to
the centers where the products
.of the field must be marketed.
One fact of paramount interest
to ~ se who studies the new sched-
gules is that they are constructed
with a view, to the most rapid
and symmetrical development Of
the country, and in no sense in
response to any form of pres
sure. The proof is that many Of
the greatest reductions are made
from points and covering large
reaches Of territory where there
is no competition whatever.
This lowering OF rates comes as
a part of a plan of business part
nership between the farmer and
! the railroad company, conceived
long ago and is steadily adhered
to, despite all misconception and
through good and evil report.
The new grain rate is an
nounced at the moment when it
fWN be of most value. Had it
been delayed for a few months
the bulk Of the new crop would
have passed beyond it's applica.
ton and it's benefit. But it
comes at the moment when the
pressure on Transportation fac IL
tiles will be greatest and the
volume of traffic from the fields
now busy with harvesting will
be largest. 1t is designed fo1
| the help Of the farmer and So
timed that it's benefits in theil
full force will instantly mature
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-08-25

Mt u. lIs x...5 9fss 5A 4, 45sI rs III S
Northern m favor OF returning
.to work AS. q matter Of TACT
u It was w evident 70 an epxerlenced
observer either n Q or out of the
5organlzatlon, that. the Strike
could : VIC not ne maintained. ln
this connection the lnter-Ocean
IN ITS issue of August llth, said:
f'rom the present OUTLOOK Is !;
TO an unbiased observer ex-s (
perlenced IN strike sltua-
tons: y iooks as though the
Two factions would soon be q
signing peace treaty. !,
ms was the conclusion as forced
upon those VINO were study1ng
the situation from an unbiased mo
STANDPOINT. just what tne geleg-
rapners gained by tne strike ls
~ doubt. !, resident Perham a.. OF y
the Y, Il !. claims the colnpall-
les advanced the wages OF station
men more tnan they asked be
lore the strike. i General Mana
ger ward OF the Great Northern
says however that the men have
Deen given notnlng more than