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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18

Mrs. V. s. Townsend has returned
home from the city with large and
select line of dress goods and millinery.
Watch for her advertisement next week.
She has some good bargains for you.
She has competent trimmer and can
please you in millinery.
The SIX weeks of winter weather
which, according to the old proverb,
were forecast by the groundhog's ability
to see his shadow on February 2, Gan
dlemas Day. expired Thursday. and,
barring st. Patrick's Day, Friday and
the vernal equinox. which is generally
believed to bring storms about the 2lst
of March, there is nothing apparently
indicated by ancient lore to prevent
period of sunshine ana balmy breeZes.
Although the meteorological reputation
of st. Patrick is not good. records care
fully kept show that he has been much
maligned in this regard, as in the last
40 years the number of fair days on
March IL far outnumber the stormy
ones.
The Worcester Steamboat Com
pany has built new boat to ply between
Snow Hi II and Pocomoke City. to take
the place OF the steamer Highland. She
was built at Pocomoke City by Capt.
Charles w. Crockett. and is creditable
product of his shipyard. The new boat
has been named Mabel, and is built
from a very beautiful model. Her length
over all is fifty feet, beam nine and one
half feet, and she is equipped with a
triple expansion Standard engine. The
cabin is finished in hardwood, and the
new boat is thoroughly up-to- date, and
complete in every respect. On her trial
trip she developed speed of l2 miles
an hour. The Mabel was brought to
Snow Hill Thursday, and will be used
on her regular trips the first of next
week. With her increase of speed over
the Highland. the time of the trip be-
tween Snow Hill and Pocomoke City
will be shortened by at least half an
hour.
"A few days ago we received letter
from Mr.. Thomas III. Birmingham. dated
Olongapo. Philippine Islands. January
30th., 1905. in which he enclosed one
dollar for a years subscription to the
DEMOCRATIC MESSENGER In the course
of his letter Mr.. Birmingham says
Years ago l was a fond reader of the
MESSENGER, but in late years have
drifted away, until now l find myself
at the extremity of the globe. came
out here in January 1903. and am con-
nected with the U. S. Naval Service. /
shall thank you much. indeed. to mali
me copy of the MESSENGER each
week. According to my calculations. I
shall receive it in about forty five days
after day of publication Mr.. Britting-
ham. is the son of A. j. Birmingham,
of Ironshire. who has been a sub
scribers to the MESSENGER for number
of years. Another Worcester county
boy, Mr.. A. f. Sharpley, formerly of
Stockton. sends us dollar from Miami,
Florida, and asks us to send him his
dear old friend, the DEMOCRATIC MES
sENGER, for one year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
JaCkSOn-Smith Contest.
Mr. Miles Decides to Continue The
Taking of Testimony.

1t would seem as if Congressman
Thomas A. Smith might safely rest his
case with the closing of the testimony
for the contestant, Mr.. VIM. III. Jackson,
so completely has the evidence failed to
sustain the allegations. but Mr. Alonzo
l.. Miles, of counsel for Mr.. Smith, has
decided to continue taking evidence.
"If." said Mr. Miles ''this case was be-
ing tried in COURT would ask the Judge
to take it fsom the jury. there being
nothing to consider. but as we must go
before different tribunal, / think it
best to collect more evidence
There has already been gathered
enough testimony to cover 1000 type.
written sheets. and as soon as this has
been collected he will go over it, The
taking of evidence will be continued
some day this week. Forty days. begin
ming March q, are allowed the contestee
and then ten more days are allowed the
contestant in rebuttal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
WatSOn--HudSOn

From our Girdletree correspondent
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. @. O..
Watson was the scene of one of the
most beautiful weddings ever solem-
nized in Glrdletree. on Wednesday
evening. March the eighth, when their
beautiful and attractive daughter. Miss
Marett& was married to Mr.. William
Hudson. one of our most popular young
men. The home was very artistically
decorated for the occasion with potted
plants and evergreen. The bridal party
entered the parlor to the sweet strains
of Lohengrin's wedding march, played
by Mrs. William s. Bowen, and were
made man and wife under beautiful
arch of ivy. by Rev J. II. Geoghegan.
The bride was handsomely attired in a
dress of white silk Their attendants
were. Miss Katherine Rowley. and Mr..
Arthur Hudson, brother of the groom.
Miss Rowley wore white organdy. AT
ter the ceremony and numerous con-
CALCULATIONS the bridal party and guests
were invited to the dining room, where
all kinds of refreshments were served
in abundance. They received a number
of both useful and ornamental presents.
The guests were received at the door by
Mr.. James O. Jones. At late hour
the company departed, wishing MIR. and
Mrs. Hudson happy and prosperous
welded life. They will reside on Mr.
Hudson's farm. near town.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
CONFERENCE IN SESSION.
The Corkran-Baker Jury Has
Been Selected And The
Trial Is Now On.

The Wilmington NJ. +. Conference is
now in session in Grace NJ f. Church,
Wilmington. Considerable interest is
manifested in this session aside from the
usual expectancy regarding the appoint
ments, because of the trial of Revs
Corkan and Baker on the charge of con.
duct unbecoming ministers
in stocks. For two days the Conference
has been going through the prelimi
naries connected with this trial and the
principal stumbling block vas the selec-
ing of a jury. This was finally accomplish
ed yesterday, and we find that Rev. Mr.
Anderson of this town. is one of those to
try the unfor tunate preachers. Rev. r..
I. Coursey, who is well known to our
people, is one of the counsel for the de-
Tense, and Rev. J. A. b. Wilson, of Cal
ifornia, formerly a prominent member
of the Wilmington NJ. f. Conference.
has returned to assist in the defense.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
STOCKTON.

Mr.. Author Hill, of Lewes, Del. spent
Sunday with his parents here
After pleasant visit at the home of
Mr.. u. p. Wharton. Miss Katherine
Cochran left this week for he home in
Lancaster. accompanied by her | little
nephew. William
Miss Minnie Smack spent this week
shopping in Baltimore.
Mrs John Station, of Snow Hill, Wis
tied Mrs. William Cochran few days
of last week.
Rev. E. H. Miller aud Mrs. Miller
left Thursday for Wilmington to attend
Conference.
Miss Helen Redden, of Pocomoke City,
spent part of last week with the family
of Mr.. James Smack.
Mrs. J. Frances Houston entertained
a few friends Tuesday evening. in honor
of Miss Katherine Cochran.
Mrs. Thomas Wharton. Is in Snow
Hill with her mother, Mrs. O. j. Pur-
nell, who is quite sick.
Mr. Sedgwick has bought lot OF
Capt. Houston. on which he will have
erected house. and make his home in
town.
DIR. Mitchell. Eye-Sight Specialist
will be in Stockton. Thursday, March
23rd. at the residence of DIR. Dickerson
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
SHOWELL.

Mr.. A. p. Bowen. of Newark, was in
town, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Stephens. of Selby-
vile, spent Sunday with Mr.. j. w.
Vandegrift
Mrs. O. S. CULLEN returned from
Philadelphia, Monday.
Miss Hayes, who has been nursing Mr..
O. p. Ryan, has returned to her home
in Wilmington, in response to tele-
gram announcing the illness of her
mother.
Mrs. w. p. Murphy is ill with pneu-
monia.
Miss Matilda Davis is very sick with
grip at the home of her brother. Mr..
Simpson Davis.
Mr.. G. O. Mumford is expected home
today for a short stay with his family
Rev. Mr. Heath, of Berlin circuit. NJ.
E. church, South. preached very in
teresting sermon in the NJ. +. church
here, Sunday night.
Potato planting commenced this week.
and we hope to see quite lot of them
planted in the next few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Collins went
Wednesday to see Mr. Collins mother,
who is sick. at her home near Williams
vile. Delaware.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
To Those Who Have Grown
Tomatoes For Us.

GeRtiemen:-We have been among you
for two years and we trust our dealings
with you have been satisfactory.
We had decided to run our factory ut
Snow Hill the coming season. but pres
ent market conditions are such that we
fluid we cannot do so unless we are able
to get our tomatoes for six dollars per
ton; nor can can we see anything in the
future that will justify us in paying
more this season. At other factories in
which we are interested we are now
contracting at the above price. as are
also our neighbors.
Therefore. we have decided not to run
our factory at your place the coming
season. unless you are willing to grow
for US at the above price per ton. We
take this step not only in justice to our
selves, but you as well. for we are unable
to see from the present outlook how we
could afford to pay you more than six
dollars per ton. without serious loss to
ourselves.
Thanking you for past favors. and
hoping we have merited a continuance
of them, we are. Yours truly,
Snow Hill Canning Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
Death OF Isaac N. Hearn.

Mr.. Isaac N. Hearn died at his home
in Snow Hill Monday morning. about
six o'clock, after a short illness of pneu-
monia. The news of his death came as
great shock to his friends. many of
whom did not know of his severe i'll
ness. Mr.. Hearn was II years old last
September. He has been very active
man all his life. and by his industry had
accumulated considerable estate, con-
sistipg, of the most part. of fine farm
property in Worcester and Wlcomico
counties. and Sussex county, Delaware
Mr.. Hearn was born in Delaware, at the
old Homestead at Whitesville, but later
moved to Wicomico county, where he
was twice called upon to serve his PEG.
pie, one term as member of the House
of Delegates, and one term as Judge of
the Orphans Court. In politics he
was an ardent and lifelong Democrat.
and always had the welfare of his party
at heart. A few years ago Mr.. Hearn
removed to Snow Hill, where he built a
handsome residence on Bay Street Mr.
Hearn was a member of Whatcoat M .
Z. Church. and liberal contributor to
its funds. Funeral services were held
at his home Tuesday morning by Rev.
G.. T. Anderson. after which his remains
were taken to Whitesville, Delaware. for
interment in the family burial ground.
He is survived by his widow. two sons,
l. T. Hearn, of Snow Hill, and G..
Ernest Hearn, of Pittsville, Wicomico
county. and two daughters. Mrs. Robert
Short, of Georgetown. and Mrs White,
of Whitesville. Del.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
The Original.

Foley & Co. Chicago. originated Hon.
ey and Tar as throat and lung remedy
and on account of the great merit and
popularity of Foley's Honey and Tar
many limitations are offered for the
genuine. Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tar and refuse any substitute offered, as
no other preparation will give the same
satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative. 1t
contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. Sold by
p. ID. Cottingham & Co. Snow Hill.
Lloyd q Blaine, Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
Joseph Richardson Dead.

Mr.. Joseph Richardson, of Spence.
died Monday after brief illness. aged
81 years. His remains were inferred in
the M. K. Cemetery here on Wednesday
after funeral services at his home by
Rev. Avery Donovan. Mr.. Richardson
was in poor health for number of
years being victim of epilepsy. but his
death was sudden and unexpected as he
was in Snow Hill on business the morn
ing Of his death. He was son Of Ed.
ward A. and Mary Richardson Mrs
J.T. Rowley, of Chincoteague. is sis
ter. and Messrs. g. +. Richardson,
Henry l.. Richardson. VIM. +. Richard
son and John III. Richardson are broth
ers of the deceased
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
Worcester Parish.

Second Sunday in Lent. March 18th
Color for altar and vestments, violet.
Divine service Cd. W by Rev. II. q
England as follows Holy Communion
and sermon at 1920 o'clock; evening
prayer anu sermon at 7.30 o'clock; Sun
day School at 9.l5 o'clock. Monday and
Friday, evening prayer and address at
AS o'clock. Wednesday, evening
prayer and address at 100 o'clock; choir
practise at 500 o'clock. Tuesday,
services at Ocean City at 7l5 o'clock
The public cordially invited to attend
all these services.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
BERLIN.

Miss Annie Holloway, of Frankfort,
accompanied bv her friends, Misses Ida
and May Philips. came home last Satur-
day TO spend few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Holloway
DIR. Ebe Holland has been visiting his
father. who is very ill, at Frankfort,
every few days this week.
Mr.. George Carey wife and little boy.
of Camden, has been visiting his cousin,
Mr.. Edward Wise. this week
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Taylor, of West
| field, n. j., who nave been spending a
couple of weeks with his sister. Mrs j.
Baker. returned home. Thursday morn
ing. Mr.. Taylor says it has been the
shortest two weeks he ever saw. We
are glad they like old Berlin so we'll
Miss Mary Ayres. who has been in
Wilmington nursing her brother, Guy,
has returned home accompanied by her
brother, who Is very much better.
Mr.. George Stafford. who has been to
Denton visiting his sister, returned
home Monday
Mr.. Edward Holloway. after spending
a pleasant visit of two weeks with his
daughter. Mrs. Harry Burkolder. of
Washington, returned last Saturday.
Mr.. Edward Lewis. of frankfort,
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
his friend. William Nicholson, return
ing Monday.
Mr.. Harry Bethards, of Wilmington.
after pleasant visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs John Bethards, returned
to his business, Monday.
Mr.. @. w. Whitehead and wife, of
Kansas City, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Baker, at Eagle
Nest, returned home Thursday morn.
ing.
Mr.. Horace Chopper and mother left
Tuesday for Pocomoke City, Mrs.
Chopper to visit her daughter. Mrs. John
Farlow. month or six weeks. and Mr..
Chopper to clerk for Mr.. John Farlow.
For fine hosiery go to Burbage. Powell
q Co. Their store is headquarters for
ladies' and gents furnishings.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Hoefiich, who
have been visiting Mrs. Charles Mar
shall. returned to Baltimore Wednes.
day, accompanied by their cousin, Mis-:
Mary Marshall.
Mr. James Holloway, who has spent
tine winter WITH MS sister lett Tor fnlla
delphia, Wednesday.
Mrs James Ryan, of Bishopville, is
visiting her sisters. Mrs. Theodore Pur
nell and Mrs. Lizzie McCabe, this week
Miss Alice Trultt, of West Point, Va
is the welcome guest of Miss Ethel
Campbell.
Providence permitting. there will bt
divine service by the pastor, Rev. w
IL. Bancroft, to morrow morning and
evening in the Assembly room. Y. P
NJ. at quarter of seven. Leader, Mr.
Samuel Quillln.
We are glad to report quite a mum.
Der of our sick very much better, but
there are still several ill with La
Grippe.
Miss Maud Whaley. of Bishopville, i.
spending the week with her sisters, Mrs
John and Wilbur Keas
We are sorry to report Mrs. Mary
Williams very sick. Mrs. Williams i.
quite an old woman, being nearly 81
years of age.
Mr.. Horace Davis has begun the
foundation of his new home this week
We hope to see other buildings going
up soon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
Just For Fun.

Old Doctor Domehead. of ''science sim
plified;"
He couldn't build hencoop. by jingo.
if he tried,
But dabbles deep in science-solves
mighty problems. and
Each week instructs his class of three.
"But-On the other hand"
If you have the blues. consult old
doc" Domehead; if fortune has frown-
ed on you, consult doc" Domehead; if
SHE has failed to smile. consult Doc
Domehead. He is an advocate of the
Simple Life. and his speciality is
Science Made Simple" He will make
you laugh in spite of yourself, and will
cure all your ills with the antics OF him
self and his class.
Doctor Domehead's class has taken
the leading position in the Philadelphia
Sunday North americans Comic Supple
ment.
You will get more fun out of these
pictures than you ever had in your life
ont of funny paper.
1t is a new comic page that is really
funny-a page with laugh in every
line.
With the old Doctor are Phoebe Ann,
scientific maiden; a fourteen-carat
cu,-up whose name is Dennis, and studi-
Gus Walter Longlegs-he's Eyes. SIR
proposition-who. as the class, add TO
the gaiety of every situation.
The Doctor knows his business; he
shows that at the button the
other hand"-there you get right down
to the point, and. as the willy press
agent is wont to declare, the point
must be seen to be appreciated. and
to appreciate 1t thoroughly you should
become one of the Doctors patients at
once
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
NOTICE.

About the time of the completion of
our Court House the matter of placing
a town clock in the tower was agitated,
and festival was then held for the
purpose Of raising funds for that pur-
pose, which netted small sum. Efforts
are now being made to complete the
fund. and the town council. not know
ing who has in hand the amount real
lied from the festival, takes this means
of asking. that the amount be turned into
the town Treasury as early as possible.
b. T. TRUITT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
Beware of Ointments for Ca
tarrh that Contain 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.
as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good You can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manu-
featured by +. 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. 1t is taken inter-
nally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +.
j. Cheney e. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price. 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles. the proprietors pre-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price
including the spraying tube is 20 cents.
Druggists, or by mail. The liquid en-
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by
the membrane and does not dry up the
secretions but changes them to natur-
al and healthy character. Ely Brothers,
56 Warren St.. N. Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
TO SUCCEED SENATOR BATE
Governor Frazier, of Tennessee, Nomi
mated By Democrats.

Nashville. Tenn, March 16. - Gov
ernor James Il. Frazier was nominated
by reclamation in joint Democratic
succeed the late General w. b. Bate.
Ex-Governor Robert l.. Taylor and ex-
Governor Benton McMillin refused to
go into the caucus. The nomination is
equivalent to an election.
Mr.. Frazier served two months of
his second term as governor of Ten
nessee. He will be succeeded as gov
ernor by Hon. John l. Cox, speaker Of
the state senate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
A Destructive Fire.

To draw the fire out of burn. OF
heal cut without leaving scar, use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve A specif-
ic for piles. Get the genuine. J. l..
Tucker. editor of the Harmonizer, Cen
tire. Ala, writes: II have used DE Wits
Witch Hazel Salve in my family for
piles, cuts and burns. 1t is the best
salve on the market. Every family
should keep it on hand Sold by Paul
Jones, Snow Hill; Lloyd & Blaine. POGO
moke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18

Don't drug the stomach to cure a
cough. One minute Cough Cure cuts
the mucus. draws the inflammation out
of the throat, lungs and bronchial tubes,
heals. soothes and cures A Quick
cure for Group and Whooping Cough.
Sold by Paul Jones, Snow Hill; Lloyd
e Blaine, Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
TUESDAY. April 4th. A. D. 1905
at 2 30 o'clock 2. NJ.

at 2 30 o'clock p NJ,
all that valuable tract of land OH the
East side of the county road leading
from Snow Hill to Newark.-the same
being all the upper farm lying to the
North of, and adjoining the homestead
of John B. Timmons, the divisional line
between the said homestead and the
land to be sold being shown by plat
now in the possession of Oliver ID.
Collins. and may be seen on application.
This property has upon it two dwellings,
contains 40 acres OF land, more or less.
80 acres being tillable, and so acres
well set in pine suitable for lumber and
cord wood. It is located within half a
mile of school house and railroad sta
ton. and altogether is very desirable
property. Possession given January LIST.
1906, with crop rents for 1905 to pur-
chaser.
TERMS OF SALE
One third cash, remainder i'm two
years and secured by note or mortgage
bearing interest. payable annuity, or
all cash at option of the purchaser.
JOHN b. UNIONS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18

1t is said that Gov. Warfield has ask
ed Attorney-General Bryan to assist in
the prosecution of the case against John
M. Shippers, charged with the murder
of Albert Constable. which is to begin
at Elkton on March 27th.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
OLIVER d. COLLINS, Attorney.
Public Sale
OF A
VALUABLE FARM

The undersigned will offer for sale to
the highest bidder at the Court House
door. in the town of Snow Hill. Mary
land, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18

opposite the COurt House, snow Hill,
Maryland.
In answer to an inquiry from one Of
the leading farmers of Worcester Coun-
ty relative to growing "hard" wheats
in this section. the U. s. Department of
Agriculture, says: 1--WE would say that
the very hard wheats can only be grown
in the western plains because of the
nature of the season. 1t requires very
hot and fairly short season to produce
much nitrogen iii the grain, which
causes its hardness aud fiintiness; and
dryness is also required. In the east
there Is too much moisture, and partlcu-
larly are the seasons too long and cool
for producing hard wheats. Ii is not
true. however, that the hard wheats are
always spring wheats. The Kansas and
Oklahoma winter wheats are fully as
hard as the northern spring wheats."
"A charter has been secured by the
Tar Bay Oyster Company. with a
capital stock of 5000 to $4,000. The
officers are John II. johnson. president,
Wachapreague. Va; VIM. ID. Caldwell.
vice-president, Ashland. Va. and Z. l..
&. Scott, secretary and treasurer, Ash
land. Va. The object of the company
is to deal in oyster grounds and to
operate vessels. This company has dis
covered some tracts of oyster grounds
in Tar bay. on the ocean side of North.
ampton county. that are almost equal
to a gold mine in value. The land is
outside the Baylor survey. The com.
pany has bought 80 acres of land on
Moon Island on which it expects to con.
struct hotel to accommodate summer
tourists. The land is just south OF
Oobb's Island.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-03-18
LOCRLS.

MIR. William Davis Is home from
Wilmington ON visit.