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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
GIRDLETREE.

Capt. John Scarborough spent a part
of this week with his son. Capt Samuel
Scarborough, on Chincoteague.
Miss Annie Meyers returned to her
home last week. after spending q few
weeks with her friend, Mrs. Belle Scar
borough.
Mr. Milton Jones left Wednesday for
Lynchburg, Va, where he will attend
school.
Mr.. Ira West and Miss Maggie Con.
quest, of Virginia, were quietly married
here, Saturday morning by Rev. T. w.
Gayer. We extend to them our congrat-
ulations.
Mrs. Earl Chopper and little son, re-
turned to their home in Philadelphia.
Wednesday. after a very pleasant visit
to her parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. G. @. Wat
son.
Mrs. Hattie Pruitt, of Philadelphia.
is spending this week with her relatives
i'll town.
The home of Mrs Elizabeth Sturgess
was the scene OF a very pretty wedding
last Tuesday evening, the contracting
parties being Mrs. Sturgess niece, Miss
Annie Tilghman. and Mr.. Sylvester
Purnell. At the appointed hour the
bride and groom entered the parlor and
were made one by the Rev. Mr.. Geo
hogan. Only few of the brides rela-
tives witnessed the ceremony. The
happy couple were driven to the Parker
House at Pocomoke City Mr. end Mrs
Purnell will reside at Parksley, Va.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Thieves at Work in Town

The people of Snow Hill are sleep
ing with one eye open these nights. Old
muskets are being brought from their
hiding places. double barreled shot guns
are being cleaned. and Winchester re.
peating rifles brought forth and made
ready for use at minutes notice. The
occasion for these warlike preparations
is found in the fact that a number of
houses have been broken into within
the last few days. and our citizens are
determined to protect their homes and
their property. as well as to break up
the gang of midnight thieves and ma
RAIDERS. Last Saturday night the pan
try of the Misses Bishop was broken in.
to. and thieves carried off quantity of
provisions and eatables. On Monday
night the store of w. Z. Cluff & Co..
was broken into. the money drawer op.
ened aud its contents rified, including
81 90 in money. some goods and a num-
Der of store checks. Tuesday morning,
shortly after midnight, Mr.. Joseph
Richardson was awakened by an un-
usual commotion among his chickens,
and upon investigation, he discovered
an unknown negro had captured, and
was making off with several chickens.
Without further notice Mr.. Richardson
proceeded to discharge the contents of
his double barreled gun after the mid
night marauder. who beat a rapid re-
treat. leaving his booty, which he drop.
ped in his fright. behind him. Mr..
Richardson is now endeavoring to dis
cover what thick skinned son of Ham is
passing his leisure time in picking out
buck shot.
Mr.. Cluff has secured evidence from
colored boy working for him that he
saw Jim Quinton and Charlie Merrill
break into the store. and take the mis-
sing articles. Writs have been issued
for their arrest. but. up to the present
time, they have eluded capture.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
BERLIN.

Miss Dora Wise is teaching this week
for Miss Sallie Tingle. who is at home
with her father. who is quite sick
Mrs. Benjamin Hitchins, of Virginia,
who had been visiting her parents. aud
had just left for her home. returned on
Monday on account of the illness of her
father. Mr.. Thomas Tlngle.
Miss Annie johnson, of Wesley, is
the welcome guest of Miss India Scott.
Mrs. Daniel Cannon, of Salisbury, is
visiting her friend. Mr. T. L. Savage.
Miss Louisa Connaway. who has been
visiting friends in Philadelphia, return
ed home Monday evening.
Mrs. Ann Bratten leaves to day (Sat.
urday) for Philadelphia to make an ex-
tended visit to her children and other
relatives.
DIR. Lee Warren has bought an inter-
est IN the Window Sash and Door
Factory of David J. Adkins & Co.
Mr. Willie Hammond. who has been
spending the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hammond, re.
turned to his school at Carlisle, Pa,
Monday.
quite an extended trip. He expects to
visit Atlanta, Georgia. and also Texas.
Mrs. Nettie Trader. who has been
visiting her sister in Philadelphia, has
RETURNED home.
\ We were very sorry TO hear of Mr.
Jbhn Gibbs accident last week. While
working at Whaley's saw mill he had
|lhis hand split open with the plane.
Last Friday night the Encampment
of Odd Fellows. initiated some new
members, and had an oyster treat.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching by the pastor in the Assembly
Y. P. NJ. at quarter of seven. Mr.. Jesse
Tucker, leader.
Miss Sally Powell. of Wilmington,
has been the guest this week of Mr.. and
Mrs James Horsey.
We are sorry to- report Mr.. Thomas
Tingle. Mrs. Emma Chopper. and Miss
Lizzie. all:quite sick. but hope they will
soon be well again.
Mr.. Theron Hanley and family. who
have been visiting her mother in Wood
bury. N. j.. returned home Wednesday
night.
Don't forget to call at Burbage, Powell
& Co., Berlin, and see the great bar
gains they are offering you.
Mrs. Lee Burlington returned from
her trip TO PHILADELPHIA. MONDAY.
Messrs s. J. Hastings and George w.
Purnell went to Baltimore this week af-
ter another load of horses.
Mr.. Robert Keas. of Chincoteague.
came Tuesday to visit his aunt, Mrs.
Nettie Trader.
Mr. William Purnell has made quite
an improvement to his house on Broad
Street, where Mr.. Hollins lives. by add
ing another room aud nice porch.
A company of young people arrived
at the Presbyterian Manse ON Wednes
day evening, Jan. 18th. to witness the
marriage of MIR. Orley J. Holloway and
Miss Olevia Timmons. The ceremony
was performed in the parlor, at 7.3O, by
the brides pastor, the Rev. VIM. III.
Bancroft. She was becomingly attired
in blue gown, with white silk and
lace trimmings. The happy couple
were attended by Misses Edna and Eva
Hall. Laura Jones, and Messrs Clarence
Baker, John Truitt and Joseph Britting-
ham. Mr. and Mrs. Holloway will live
ON the Franklin farm. We wish them
a long and happy life together.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14

Sheriff William +. Landlord. of
Pocomoke City, will be in Snow Hill
next Monday and Tuesday, January
10th and 18th, for tn purpose of collect
ing state and county taxes for the First
and Seventh Election Districts of
Worcester County, for the years 1908
and 1904. All persons owing for these
wears are requested to meet him here in
the Court House and settle the same.
Mr. and Mrs. William +. Brimer
entertained quite large number of
their friends and relatives at their
handsome residence, known as "Duer' s
Neck" at five o'clock dinner last
Tuesday in honor of the forty third
birthday of their son, William. Among
those present were. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Cathell. Mr.. and Mrs. Zadok Jones, of
Berlin, Misses Ruth Brimer and Priscilla
Devereaux, of Snow Hill. Miss BERTHE
Richardson, of Spence, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Brimer. Mr.. and Mrs Z. ID.
Truitt, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Brimer, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Brimer, and Mr. and
Mrs. William III. Brimer, of Box Iron.
All reported pleasant time.
We thank the large number of per-
sons who have come forward this week
and renewed their subscriptions to the
MESSENGER We are also pleased to
place on our list number of new sub.
scribers. Our list is growing all the time
and it is gratifying to know that our eff
forts are appreciated We are gradually
getting rid of some subscribers who do
not seem to realize that they owe for
the paper. Some of these are several
years behind, and as we cannot afford
to run them longer they need not blame
us if we stop the paper and proceed to
collect by law the amount due. This
paper is worth the dollar of any man
who lives in Worcester County, but we
don't want him to take it if he does not
appreciate it.
Il desire to inform the public that |
am now ready for business in the store
occupied by DIR. Paul Jones for several
years, in front of the Court House. l
have a nice stock of iesh candies of the
very best make, foreign and domestic
fruits, nuts. raisins, plain and fancy
cakes. canned goods OF all kinds, cigars
and tobacco. and everything to be found
in first class confectionery store.
have also fitted up an oyster saloon in
the reai where the finest oysters obtain
able will be served in any manner de-
sired. day or night. will appreciate the
patronage of the public and will promise
to do my best to please you The ladies
are invited to call and see how neatly
we are fitted up and prepared to supply
them with the very best CONNECTIONS. J..
Arthur Price. Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Produce Exchange Holds
Meeting Here

The first annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Peninsula Produce Ex-
change was held in the Court House
Thursday. The meeting was called To
order by the President, Orlando Harri-
son, of Berlin, at IL o'clock. +. W.
McMaster. was made chairman of the
meeting. and w. @. Cullen, secretary
The roll call showed that majority of
the stock was present. 375 shares being
represented.
The meeting then proceeded to the
election of officers. all of the old
officials being reelected. These are as
follows: Orlando Harrison, of Berlin,
president; Gordon B. Jones. of Newark,
vice-president; W. O. Cullen. of POGO
moke CITY, secretary, treasurer, and
general manager; James Vandergrift, of
Shovel, general inspector
The capital stock was increased from
81, 900, to $1,000.
A resolution was introduced and
passed, according a vote of thanks to
Mr. Harrison and to Mr. Cullen for
serving in the capacity of president and
general manager. respectively. without
salary. and to Mr.. William f. King for
courtesies extended to the Exchange by
the Pocomoke City National Bank, of
which he is the cashier
The financial statement of the Ex-
change showed profit of $l7976. Dur
ing the time the Exchange has been in
operation, it has done a business of
1922, SSl. 33. and has handled $4,000
barrels of Irish potatoes, %. 1853 barrels
of sweets. and marketed $3.50 crates of
cantaloupes.
The officers and stockholders feel
greatly encouraged at the showing, and
confidently predict that this year will
be one of great profit to all that are
interested in it,
In the afternoon. the Exchange was
addressed by Mr.. J. j. Rosa, of Mil.
ford. Del. who gave a very interesting
and instructive talk on the growth and
culture of sweet potatoes. He gave
minute directions concerning the selec.
ton and preparation of the soil for
planting, the variety of plants. the
bedding of roots. the setting out aud
cultivation of plants. and the harvest
ing and marketing of the crop.
The meeting adjourned at four o'clock.
after which the directors held a secret
session.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14

Miss Shamlin, who has been visiting
friends here for several weeks, left last
week for her home near Washington,
ID. G.
Mrs. Nancy Burbage left this week to
visit her son, Henry. at New Port News.
Mrs. VIM Townsend, who has been
visiting her parents here, was sudden
iy called to her home in Cape Charles
Monday. on account of the illness of
Mrs. Dashiell. Mr. Townsend's mother.
The old home of Mrs. Jane Wharton
is being improved by the addition of a
new porch and a fresh coat of paint.
The interior is also being reprinted and
repapered. When completed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Wharton will make it
their home
After a pleasant visit to her home
here, during the Christmas holidays.
Miss Florence Marsh Ill returned last
week to Westminster, to resume her
studies at Western Maryland College.
Mr.. Edgar Hayman and Mr.. Mark
Hudson left Wednesday of last week
for College Park. This is Mr.. Hayman's
last year at NJ. A. G.
The remains of Mr. Matthew Callahan,
OF Baltimore, brother of Mr.. John Gala
han. of Klej Grange. were brought here
last week for burial in the old burial
ground of the Galatians near Beth Eden.
The Epworth League social was held
Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Louise Hayman, and proved to be quite
an enjoyable affair.
Mrs. Calvin Hayman, of Snow Hill,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
olson, this week.
Capt. Thomas Massey and Mr.. Theo.
dore Callahan, of Baltimore were In our
town this week. They brought the body
of Mr. Callahan here for burial
Those wishing bargains will do we'll
to call on Miss Winnie Smack She is
selling at cost her entire winter stock.
consisting of hats, ladies' and children's
under suits. hose, mitts, etc. A special
sale of beautiful Hamburgs. cheap. Now
is your chance for bargains.
The friends of Mr. Eugene Pruftt
gave him a surprise party. Wednesday
evening, the occasion being in honor of
his birthday
Miss Sadie Hammond who has been
visiting her aunt. Mrs. w. H. Marshall,
returned to her home this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
BISHOPVILLE.

Mr.. Everett NJ. Layton has returned
to his place of business in Philadelphia
after spending the holidays with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha d. Layton
Miss Ethel NJ Bunting entertained
quite number of her friends with a
social ON Wednesday evening of last
week.
Mr.. John Lynch and Addison Hudson
are frequent visitors in our little town.
Miss Etha Morris gave a social on
Friday evening to her many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Ellis of frankfort
Del, spent last Sunday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Bunting.
Mr.. Ebert W. Lynch. of Kansas City
No.. Is spending few days with hi.
wife. Mrs. E. w. Lynch of this town.
Rev. Henneman preached very in
teresting sermon to large audience ON
last Sunday evening.
Mr.. Franklin PurDell left here Mon
day morning for Lewes. where he has
accepted a position. We regret very
much to have him leave. as he will be
badly missed by his many friends of this
place.
Miss Florence Bishop left Monday for
Chestertown, Md, where she will re-
sumo her school duties.
Mrs. Lemuel Bunting and Mrs. w. f.
Bunting spent last Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Mary A. Bishop of Roxanna
Del.
Mr.. Littleton Kitchens of Philadelphia,
Pa. is home with his parents aud wife.
Miss Elsie Nelson left us Monday she
will resume her school duties in West
Chester, Pa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
NEWARK.

After a short visit to her parents in
Philadelphia, Mrs. Charles Mumford
has returned home from Philadelphia,
accompanied by her husband.
Miss Bertha Richards, of Girdletree,
visited her mother, Mrs Samuel God
frey. a part of this week.
Miss Davis. of Piney Grove, visited
her sister. Mrs. Manchester West, a part
of last week
DIR. Edward Dirickson. of Berlin. was
in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Horace Truitt returned to her
home at Riverside last week. after
spending several days with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor.
The Ladies Aid Socie ty was entertain
ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
Dennis, Tuesday night
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Ky. Co.

On and after February lst, the corpor-
ate name Queen Anne's Railroad will
be wiped out as will also the corporate
name Chester River Steamboat Com
pany. The Weems Line corporate name
will also be expunged at the same time.
The plans of the syndicate are TO form a
new corporation known as the Mary
land. Delaware & Virginia Railroad
Company. and merge all three of the
above corporations under that corporate
name. The Queen Anne's Railroad Com
pany will be sold January the eth, and
the Maryland. Delaware & Virginia
Railroad Company, which, will be in
corporated before that time. will. in all
probability, be the purchaser. The
Queen Anne's road will be sold at pub
lie sale, but the syndicate now owns all
OF the bonds and practically all of the
stock OF the company, and will be in a
position to overbid any other would-be
purchaser The bonds to be isrued by
the new Maryland, Delaware & Virginia
railroad Company will be guaranteed
by the Baltimore. Chesapeake & Atlantic
and In consideration of this guarantee
all OF the stock Of the Maryland, Della
ware d Virginia will be turned over to
the Baltimore. Chesapeake & Atlantic.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
latter company will be held at its home
giiice, at Salisbury. Thursday, January
10Th, the day before the sale of the
queen Anne's road. for the purpose of
authorizing the guarantee and ratifying
the action OF the directors IN taking over
the stock. The plan to make the Balti-
more, chesapeake & Atlantic the hold
ing company will consolidate all the
steamboat lines on the Eastern Shore
under the control of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company Capt. Willard
thomson VIII Probably be general man
ager OF all the merged lines, and it is
understood that Mr.. A. J. Benjamin,
who IS now Superintendent of the b. G.
q A.. will also have charge of the steam
boat division OF the Queen Anne's road.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Worcester Parish.

Second Sunday after Epiphany.
January 18th. Color for altar and vest
ments. green. Divine service in upper
room in Dirickson building. by Rev. HI.
&. England, as follows: Holy COM
munion and sermon at 1890 o'clock, a.
IN. Lessons, Isaiah 81; st Johns l, v.
30. Evening prayer and sermon. special
missionary service. lat o'clock. Lessons,
st Matthews 2. 1-l5. Sunday School at
9.l5, a. m. Tuesday. January 18th.
evening prayer at Ocean City at 100
O'Clock. Wednesday. January 18th,
evening prayer and address at o'clock
choir practise at O'Clock. Thursday,
January 10th. evening prayer and
sermon at Whaleyville at 73O o'clock.
The public cordially invited to attend
all these services.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
MELBOURNE.

Mr. John Watson and son, John. Jr..
of Pocomoke City, spent Sunday with
his son, Mr. Chas r. Watson.
Mr.. Z. J. Reid made a business trip
to Pocomoke last Monday.
Miss Sarah Ward visited her cousin,
Mrs. Irving Payne. at Silva, Va. re-
Gently.
Those on the sick list this week are,
Mrs. Henry Wilkerson and Mr.. Stephen
Hill.
There will be preaching at Remson's
NJ. E. Church Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Ida Jackson. of Good Will,
visited her father. Mr. John Carey, re-
Gently.
Mr.. E. @. Payne. of Bostonville, was
in our village one day this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Rushville. Ind

Messrs. Ely Bros. Il have been a
great sufferer from catarrh and hay
fever and tried many things, but found
no permanent relief until l found it
in Ely's Cream Balm about eight years
ago. and we nave been fast friends ever
since. (Rev.) r. NJ. BENTLEY.
Messrs. Ely Bros. Find enclosed 80
cents. for which please send me your
Cream Balm. l find your remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold in the head. catarrh, etc.
Yours truly, DELL NJ. POTTER,
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining 90.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14

We would advise all young men,
and those of a more mature age. for that
matter. never to invest their spare change
in any lottery scheme, nor take chance
in any kind of rattle. If you win il
will just sharpen your appetite to invest
again and again and thus cultivate your
propensity for gambling on a larger
scale. Young men, beware of such
schemes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
Pills. They do not weaken the stomach.
Their action upon the system is mild,
pleasant and harmless Sold by Paul
Jones. Snow Hill, Lloyd & Blaine. POGO
moke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14

We have been executing
some beautiful Wedding Invi-
tations at the MESSENGER
Office this week. Let us do
yours next.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
the Best Made.

I'm my opinion Chamberlain Cough
Remedy is the best made for colds, ="
says Mrs. Cora Walker, of Porterville,
California. There is no doubt about its
being the best. No other will cure
cold so quickly. No other is so sure a
preventive of pneumonia. No other is
so pleasant and safe to take. These are
good reasons why it should be preferred
to any other. The fact is that few
people are satisfied with any other after
having once used this remedy. For
sale by P. ID. Cottingham & Go.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14

Tuesday last, the law firm of Ellie
good, Freeny & WALES was formed in
Salisbury. The firm is composed of Hon.
James Z. Ellegood, Harry b. Freeny
and Leonard Wales. This is an except
ionally strong array of legal talent We
wish the gentlemen success
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
GROCERY STORE,

and would be pleased to have the pat
:onage of the people of Snow Hill and
surrounding country. 1t will be her
pleasure TO give prompt attention to all
orders and to exchange goods for coun-
try produce at the highest market price.
WaDted-Four gentlemen boarders.
Good accommodations at reasonable
rates Very truly. MRS. O. NJ. CHAP
MAN. Snow Hill, Nd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-01-14
MRS. C.. N. CHAPMAN

has rented the storehouse in Snow Hill
recently vacated by Mr.. John A. Shock
ley, next to the Hotel Calvert, where
she is keeping First Glass
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-30

hardly any respect to the will OF a once
powerful monarch"
Eddy Asks Instructions.
WASHINGTON, Dot. 29-The condition of
affairs in Russia formed the basis of dis
patch received at the State department
today from Spencer Eddy, the American
charge d'affaires at st. Petersburg, who said
the situation was very alarming. The dis
patch was the subject OF long conference
between Secretary Root, who returned to
the city from New York early in the even
ing. and Mr.. Bacon, the first assistant
secretary, who has been acting as the head
of ting State department during Mr.. Roots
absence.
Mr. Eddy asked the department for in
structions to meet any eventualities which
might arise out OF the condition OF affairs
as they now exist In st. Petersburg. and
late in the evening these were cabled to
him. One feature of these covers the ques-
ton of protection to Americans residing
in St Petersburg in case of a general
uprising which might endanger their lives.
In the event OF an outbreak they will be
accorded the protection OF the American
embassy until further arrangements can
be made for their accommodation, II such
be found necessary. It is not believed by
the State department officials that there
is any great number of Americans now in
Ct Petersburg, as most OF the tourists
have left the country in anticipation of the
winter season. Such as may be in the
/ Interior, It is thought, are not in any
! danger.