Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-04-01

Having decided to discontinue the
millinery and notion business, am Of
fering my entire stock below cost, to
close out April 10. Winnie Smack.
Miss Eva Burbage, who has been
spending the winter with her sister,
Bessie, in Philadelphia. returned home
last week
Rev. James Colona, of Princess Anne,
spent several days here with his parents
on his way from Conference.
DIR. William Taylor. who has been
confined to his home by sickness. is ont
again.
Miss Myrtle Thornton and brother,
of Pocomoke, spent last week with their
grandparents.
Miss Hattie Webb, and Mr. Blades,
of Girdletree, were visitors in our town
last week.
Members of the Epworth League So
cial were entertained last Thursday
evening, by Mr.. James Pruitt, at the
home of Mrs. Annie Sharpley. A large
number were present to enjoy the hos
pitality of the host and hostess. 1t be-
ing the laat social that the fourth Vice
President, Mrs. 4 H. Miller. will have
to attend. sadness seemed to predomi-
nant. A beautiful picture was present
ed to Mrs. Miller by the League, as a
token of love and esteem, and in appre-
citation of the good work and help she
has rendered among them. A parting
address was given by the President, Miss
Sue Taylor. in which she thanked Mrs.
Miller, in behalf of the League, for her
untiring efforts TO make the social de-
partment a success.
ed her sister, Mrs. Sarah Doughty, this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hancock, Of POGO
moke, spent part of this week with their
parents here.
Mr.. John Wharton, of Tome Insti-
tute. is home for few days. as the In
stitute is giving its Easter holidays now
instead of at Easter.
Mr.. Norman Hancock and brother.
Charlie, left this week for New Britain,
Conn. where they have secured posi-
tions. We wish them success in their
new fields of labor.
Misses Nan Merritt and Stella Disha-
aroon spent few days of last week with
Miss Anne Doughty. at her school at
Pilchardsville.
Mr. VIM. Cochran, of Csnnonsburg,
Penn, came To visit his family here at
the home of Mr. H. p. Wharton, Mrs.
Cockran's parents.
Miss Dellie Nicholson left Monday for
Philadelphia. to attend her sister who
is quite sick.
Another operation was performed
Thursday of last week upon Capt. Levin
Houston. at the Salisbury Hospital. His
leg was again broken. and piece taken
out. and wire inserted. and it is now
hoped that he will speedily recover.
Mrs. Houston was with him during the
operation. We svmpathiZe with Capt.
Houston in his afflictiOn. and hope he
will soon be able to return to his home.
Rev. Mr.. Kirk of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church. preached his first sermon
here on Sunday afternoon.
Maryland Day was observed at the
High School last Friday with appropri-
ate exercises.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hack, of Snow
Hill, were visitors in town last Sunday.
Capt. Snow Parsons spent this week
with his family here.
Mrs. Benjamin Sharpley. after spend
ing the winter with her parents at New
port News, has returned to her home
here.
Capt. John Shepard, who has been
visiting his family. has left for another
trip on the briny deep.
Miss Redden, of Good Will. has been
the guest of Mrs Rufus Mason this week.
Our ladies visited the Spring Openings
of Miss Belle Wilson and Messrs. w. S.
Dickinson & Son. this week.