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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
A Secret Marriage.

There was some news for the neigh
bors" in Snow Hill when il was made
known the first of the week that Mr..
Sidney Wilson Landlord and Miss Mary
Priscilla Wimbrough were husband and
wife. and had kept their secret since
July the 18th last, the day of their
marriage in Salisbury. When the young
couple got good and ready they ''let the
cat out of the bag" and not before.
Mrs. Landlord is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Wimbrough
and Mr.. Landlord came here several
years ago from Princess Anne to learn
barbering with Mr.. William S. Parsons.
Mr.. Parsons sold his business a few
weeks ago. and Mr.. Landlord secured a
position in Pocomoke City. He then
decided he was ready for the world to
know the time that he and his better
half had launched their craft on the sea
of matrimony, so cards were issued, and
the happy couple took the train North
on their belated bridal tour. Many
persons in Snow Hill did not know of
the event until they received announce
ment cards on Monday.
The MESSENGER wishes Mr.. and Mrs.
Lark ford much happiness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20

Mrs. Charlotte A. Rowley, widow
of the late William A. Rowley, died at
the home of Mr.. Major T. Hall. in Po-
comoke City Tuesday. Mrs. Rowley
had been N feeble health for several
monthsA ay succumbed TO stroke Of
paralysisI the third which she had
suffered Within the last year. Since
her huyband's death few years ago,
Mrs. Bowley> had divided her time be-
tween Snow Hill and Pocomoke City,
spending the greater part Of the time
in the latter place. She was about 20
years of age, and was conscientious
and sincere Christian woman. She
leaves no near relatives, her only broth
er having left this part of the country
several years, ago and has never been
heard from. Her remains were brought
to Snow Hill Thursday morning, and,
after services in All Hallows Church by
the rector, Rev. J. +. Kirk. were in
tered in the adjoining cemetery beside
the remains of her husband. The pail
bearers were, Messrs. Thomas u.
johnson, Samuel II. Townsend, X. j.
McAllen, w. c. Bratten, Edward p.
Davis and +. II. Fooks.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
Robbed GOOdman'S Store.

A bunch of black boys broke into
the business place of A. Goodman last
Friday morning or Thursday night late,
and clothed and bejeweled themselves
from his stock. Mr.. Goodman dis
covered the robbery when he opened
his store Friday morning and he kept
the matter very quiet with the hope of
catching the burglars. In the mean
time our new Sheriff had his eyes open,
and when he saw four strange black
boys in Berlin Friday noon. attired in
ill-ftting new clothes, he began to
make inquiry. which succeeded in land
ing the boys in Jail. He arrested them
on suspicion and began telephoning to
get information regarding the boys.
He was informed of Mr.. Goodman's
loss and he knew he had the culprits
who committed the burglary. He
brought two of the boys down on the
train Friday night and Mr.. Jerry Camp
bell drove to Snow Hill with the other
two. Squire Rounds committed them
for the action of Court. The boys
names are Frank Redden, John Dorsey,
Willard Purnell and Orlando Purnell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
AIpheuS \. Long.

Mr.. Alpheus X. Long died Thursday
last 6f pneumonia in the sixty first year
of his Age./ Funeral services were held
at his KoDfe Friday afternoon. He was
the son the late Rev. John ID. Long.
of Poc9hnske City. At the age of II
years lie entered the Union Army. in
which, he laAer attained the rank Of cap
tain/and was honorably discharged at
the close of the Civil War. Nine years
after the war he held responsible posi-
tions in the South. In 1874 he went to
Philadelphia and engaged in business.
Illness Of his mother caused him TO
leave lucrative position in Manayunk
and go to PocomOke, where he spent
the remaining eight years of his life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
committee APPOINTMENTS.
Harrison, Carey and Ewell Get Good
Assignments. Other Legislative Mat
ter OF Interest To Our Readers.

Speaker Benson, of the Maryland
House of Delegates has announced his
committees. The Worcester members
have been assigned to the following
committees:
Harrison Agriculture, (chairman.)
Militia, Roads and Highways.
Carey Chesapeake Bay and Tribu-
taries, Ways and Means, Internal I'm
provements, Public Records, Public
Buildings (Chairman).
Ewell Federal Relations (chairman),
Judiciary. Manufactures, Pensions.
II will be observed that most of these
are very important committees, and
our representatives will have plenty of
work To do If they attend all the hear
ings given by their respective com
mittees to persons seeking legislation.
The House and Senate committees.
both being completed, the Legislature
will now get down to business.
There is great disappointment on the
part of persons who had hoped for posi-
tons at Annapolis, and, no doubt, Wor-
cester Countians in considerable num-
Der have the feeling, but il is no
fault of the Senators and Delegates
that they are not recognized. as the
number of employees has been greatly
reduced. by order of the ''powers that
be. ="
The Hannah Oyster Bill has already
been introduced in the House. Ii will
be killed. But there is going to be
law enacted looking to the further pro-
lection of oysters, along the lines rec
commended by Senator Seth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
NASSAWANGO.

Mr.. L. p. Johnson. spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Salisbury.
Misses Beulah and Susan Williams,
Maggie Maddox, Willie Smith, and
Marion White. spent Saturday evening
at the home of Mr.. James X. Dennis.
Misses Emma and Ethel Butler, visit
ed friends and relatives at Newark this
week.
Misses Susan Williams. Marble Hast
ings. Maggie, Mamie and Sallie Smith,
and Messrs. Marion White, Cleaveland
Carmean. Willie Smith. Paul Cherrix,
and Samuel Williams, spent Sunday
afternoon very pleasantly at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Glenmore Williams in
Snow Hill. Misses Marble Hastings,
and Sallie Smith, returned home Monday
after pleasant visit to friends and re-
latives of this place.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
peter WhALEY PASSES AWAY
Death Of One OF Worcester Foremost
Citizens. Had Been Honored BY The
People OF His County.

We regret exceedingly to be compell-
ed toNchroljcle the death of our esteem
ed fiend/ Peter Whaley, Esq. of
Bishop&E.
Mr.. Whaley died at his home in
Bishopvlle Monday of Brights disease.
He haYbeA i'll for several weeks and
his dgath was not unexpected. On
Tuesday afternoon his remains were in
terrgd in the family burying ground at
Whaleyville The funeral was largely
attended, dispite the inclement weather
and bad condition of the roads. His
friends from all sections were present
to attest the high regard in which they
held him, and pay the last sad tribute
of respect.
The pall-bearers were his four sons
Thomas J. Whaley, William Whaley,
Edward S. Whaley and Walter p.
Whaley and his two sons-in-law John
T. Keas and c. Wilbur Keas.
Mr.. Whaley, was for many years
prominent in the business and political
life of Worcester county, and only "A
few years ago, owing TO failing health,
he retired from active business life and
moved from Whaleyville, where his in
terests had been, and built a home in
Bishopville, to be with his sons, William
and Edward Whaley, who are merchants
and lumber manufactures there.
Mr.. Whaley was a member of the
House of Delegates from Worcester
county some years ago. He was also
at one time member of the Board Of
County Commissioners, and at the time
of his death was State and County Tax
Collector. He was the youngest son Of
Capt. Peter Whaley. His two brothers.
Edward T. and James Whaley, died
several years ago. He was a member
of Paran Lodge of Odd Fellows. Of
Berlin, and Of Decatur Encampment.
Mr.. Whaley leaves widow. and the
children Thomas J. Whaley,
Whaley, Edward |. Whaley.
Walter r. Whaley, Mrs. John 7. Keas,
Mrs. William r. McCabe. Miss Maud
and Mrs. c. Wilbur Keas.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
IA Years Married.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Il. Marshall.
of 1925 Spring Garden street, Philadel-
pha formerly of this county, celebrated
on January 18th. Mrs. Kate Marshall
was the youngest daughter of the late
Matthew Purnell, sister of Mrs. Salle
T.. Collins, and aunt of several beloved
nephews and nieces in Snow Hill. Their
two married sons, Chas. X. Marshall,
of Philadelphia, and William Birckhead
Marshall. Of Camden, N. j., were pres
ent, their youngest son, Matthew Pur-
nell Marshall, sending his compliments
from st. Louis, Mo-. where he has lived
the past six years. Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
shall are in the best of health, neither
having ever been under the care of n
physician.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
State And Peninsula News.

Thompson Wilson died Monday morn
ing at his home. in Crisfield Mr.. Wilson
was at one time engaged in the grocery
business, but for several years had
been bookkeeper for several firms in
Crisfield. He leaves a widow and one
child.
Another surprise was sprung in pol
itical circles of Cambridge. Saturday,
when the announcement was made that
f.. c. Hopkins, one of the substantial
business men of that city. was an APP
plcant for appointment as postmaster
of Cambridge. Mr.. Hopkins has been
lifelong Republican. and when, a few
years ago. his party succeeded in get
ting control of the county, he served as
county treasurer.
The family of the late Martin j. Per-
kins of Cambridge, has received from
the Maryland Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows a handsomely executed set of reso-
buttons, expressing their appreciation
of his interest in and devotion to Odd
Fellowship. and for his services rs
grand master of the Grand Lodge.
Mrs. Columbus Smith, living near
Cambridge, presented her husband with
their nineteenth baby few days ago.
Their children range in ages from eight
days to 81 years.
George H. Buckley, farmer, near
Easton, died Monday at his home, of
tuberculosis of the throat, aged So
years. Mr.. Buckley was native of
Talbot county. and leaves a widow and
five sons W.Avery Buckley, of Youngs-
town, o. j. Herman. Elmer T. George
W. and Clifford S. Buckley, all Of whom
reside in Talbot county.
Mr.. George II. Shafer, chief clerk in
the State Land Commissioner office,
is critically i'll. Of cirrhosis Of the liver.
Mr.. Shafer has been in bad health for
several years. He has been chief clerk
in the land office for nearly 81 years,
and no man is better informed on mat
tiers pertaining TO the States records
than he. He was appointed on the ad
visory commission TO restore the old
Senate chamber, but was forced to re-
tire beacuse of i'll health.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
Oysters And Hunters.

Delegate Curtis f. Crane. of Kent
county, will propose oyster legislation,
the points of which are summarized by
the Chestertown NcWs as follows:
THAT the season for oystering be
from September Is to April Is.
That all oysters offered for sale shall
be not less than three inches.
THAT inspection shall be done on bars
or on bay boats whenever located.
That all shells shall be the property
of the State of Maryland.
THAT three fourths of all shells shall
be returned to the oyster bars 10y State
authority and the remaining one-fourth
to be used for county roads under State
authority.
THAT no oysters shall be sold for
planting purposes to go outside of the
State.
THAT tongers shall pay a license Of
For local cunning law Mr.. Crane
proposes the following.
"All dogs to be taxed 81 each and
constables. the game wardens. are to
receive - per cent. for collecting same,
who shall turn all money over to the
clerk of the circuit court with the name
of the owner of dog or dogs, and each
dog shall have a tag on it.
"AIl residents of the State who gun
must pay license Of 81 each to the
circuit court, and said clerk is to receive
25 per cent. of same. Non residents to a
pay license Of s. unless invited and visit
ing friends, then their license is to be
81, the same as residents. Three fourths
of the money remaining shall go toward
replacing cartridges and the remaining
one fourth to be divided among parties
having had sheep killed by dogs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
Letter To Snow Hill Doctors.

Dear Sirs: You understand chemistry;
how'd you like to earn $1,000?
Devoc lead-and-zinc that s the name
of our paint that takes fewer gallons
than mixed paint and wears twice as
long as lead-and-oil is made of white
lead. white-zinc. its color, turpentine
dryer, and linseed oil.
If any chemist finds any adulteration
in this paint wen pay his bill and $1,000
besides.
It's nobody's business what we put
in our paint. of course; but we want
il known. For lead-and-zinc and lin
seed oil. ground together by machinery.
are the stuff topaint with and lead-and-
oil mixed by hand is not.
We want il known that one word de-
scribes the best paint in the world; and
that word is DevOe.
Yours truly
+. w. DEvoE 4 Co.
81 New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
The Grip.

Before we can sympathize with
others, we must have suffered our
selves" No one can realize the suffer-
ing attendant upon an attack of the
actual experience. There is probably
no disease that causes so much physi-
cal and mental agony. or which SO sue
cessfully deties medical aid. All danger
from the grip, however. may be avoid
ed by the prompt use of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. Among the tens Of
thousands who have used this remedy,
not one case has ever been reported
that has resulted in pneumonia or that
has not recovered. For sale by 7. ID.
Cottingham 4 Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
Death Of Paynter Frame.

Hon. Paynter Frame, one of Della
wares foremost citizens and lifelong
Democrat, having served several terms
in the Delaware Legislature died at his
home near Harbenson. Sussex county.
Tuesday, aged so years. Mr.. Frame
was widely known throughout the
peninsula, rs the Watermelon King, ="
raising the largest and most luscious
melons grown on the peninsula.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a blood or constitu-
tional disease. and in order TO cure il
you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. II was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try Tor years and is regular prescrip-
ton. II is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination Of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists. price Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20
JOHN W. STATION. Attorney-at Law
Notice To Creditors.

BY virtue of an order Of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County. Maryland.
sitting in Equity the creditors of George
b. Mumford. late of Worcester County
deceased. are hereby notified to file
their claims with the vouchers thereof
in the office Of the Clerk of said Court
within four months from the 10th day
of January. A. ID. 1906
2t. JOHN W. STATION, Trustee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20

Mr.. John ?. Moore. .Ir., made a
business trip to New York City this
week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-20

The prospect of an ice crop is not
bright. The winter of 1866 reminds
us Of the winter of 10000. when no ice
of consequence was gathered. The ice
plants will be called on 10 supply any
deficiency ON account of natural causes.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31
statistics of Church Growth.

DIR. N. X. Carroll, whose annual re-
ligious statistics are the most complete
and authoritative that we have, has just
made public in the Christian Advocate his
report of the gains made by the various
in 1905 This was $40, 1876
as against S98,S57 in 1904
The number of churches increased 1916,
as against 1924 in 1904, and the increase
in ministers was only 1916, as against
3,136 of the year before. The Roman
Catholic church reports the largest gain
its total now being estimated at 10.7S5,-
400 communicates. Next in size stands
the Methodist Episcopal church, number
ing 2,910,779. Nevertheless, the Method
lists have twice as many churches as the
Catholics and 3,400 more ministers. The
Baptists gained 72,667, the Presbyterians
STA, the Episcopalians 1929, the Luz
therans 51,5S0 and the Christian Sci
entists TAI.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31

1266-Battle of Benvento.
1553-Four English noblemen executed
as accomplices of the Duke of Som
erSet.
1655-Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, be-
headed. Thomas Wyatt beheaded
for Instruction against Queen Mary.
INSTRUMENTATION of the calendar In
troduced by Gregory XIII.
16O0-Robert, Earl of Essex, beheaded.
1630-First day of public thanksgiving IN
Massachusetts,.
1664-Treaty of Pisa between France
and the Pope.
1716-James, Earl of Derwentwater, be-
headed for treason.
1732-George Washington born.
1766-British stamp act repealed.
1IS3-Denmark recognized independence
of the United States. First Unit
ed States bank chartered.
1S15-Napoleon escaped from Elba.
Treaty of Vienna.
1S20-House of Representatives passed
the Missouri bill.
1833-"Compromise tariff" passed the
House of Representatives.
1S37-Ship Jane and Margaret lost Of
Isle of Man; POS persons persisted.
1S3S-Duel between William ], Graves
of Kentucky and Jonathan Cilley OF
New Hampshire, members of the
House of Representatives.
Earthquake nearly destroyed Co
rinth, Greece.
IS62-Formal surrender of Nashville,
Tenn, to Gen. Buell.. Jefferson
Davis inaugurated President of the
Confederate States.
1S63-Territorial government established
in Arizona.
1S6S-President Johnson removed Stan
ton and appointed Gen. Thomas Sec
rotary of War. House of Repre-
sentatives voted to impeach the
President.
1S71-Meeting at Washington of joint
high commission on Alabama claims
49,. District of Columbia made ter
ritorial government.
1678-National Greenback party organ.
lied at Toledo, Ohio.
8S0-Ferdinand De Lesseps received By
the American Society of Engineers.
1S84-South African republic, Transvaal
recognized by treaty with Great Brit
ain.
1885-Washington monument at national
capital dedicated.
1S86-Discovery of rich gold fields In
Patagonia.
8SS-Earthquake felt throughout Cali.
fornia.
1S90-Pan-American Congress voted fol
an international railway.
1S97-The powers ordered Greece to
withdraw from Creto.
1902-Twenty-one lives lost in burning
of Park Avenue Hotel, New York.
1904-Panama canal treaty ratified.
1905-Federal government indicted Cas-
sic L. Chadwick.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31
FIF TEEN REASONS WHY YOU
SHOULD STOP AT THE
WASHINGTON.

1st-It is the best hotel on the
Coast.
2d-It costs no more than poorer
hotels, as shown by rates below.
3d-New hotel, new furniture.
4th-Excellent service.
5th-The Washington, while rig.
in the center of the city, Is on an eIe-
walton of 200 feet, which lifts you
above the noise, dust and smoke of
the street hotels.
6th-The hotel Is situated in the
center of Az acres of beautiful
grounds, with thousands of roses and
other fragrant flowers to beautify the
surroundings.
7th-Eight hundred feet of wide YER
andas surround the hotel, giving to
the guest opportunities for rest and
promenade not found elsewhere.
8th-The view from these spacious
verandas cannot be described. Noun
tains, lakes, the Sound and the city
itself form one magnificent panorama
not found anywhere else on earth.
9th-The hotel lobby, parlors, Turk
ish room, ETC., are exquisite, and form
a continuation of comfort and luxury
not often found In hotels.
10th-A Dutch grill has recently
been added, where service may be
had at all hours.
11th-The dining room cannot be
excelled. Breakfast and lunch are
served la carte, at most reasonable
prices, and table d. hote dinner for
$1.00 is pronounced by all to be above
criticism.
12th-Rates-Extremely reasonable.
European plan
Room. without bath, $1.00 per day
and upward.
Room. with bath, $500 per day and
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31

The following people have stopped
at the Washington during the past
year and have given unstinted praise
and declared that in many respects 1t
excels any other hotel on the CONT
nent:
President Theodore Roosevelt, VIM,
H. Moody, Secretary Of the Navy:
Gov. Odell, of New York: Baron
Rothschild, Mr.. Smith, of the DeBeers
Diamond Mines, South Africa; Hon.
Cornelius N. Bliss, Ex-Secretary Of
Interior; Hon. G. s. Mellen, President
N. Y. G. H. r. Ry.; Mrs. j. ]. Hill,
Louis Hill and ]. N. Hill, Of the Great
Northern Ry.; Hon. Howard Elliott,
President N. P. Ry.; Adelina Patti, e.
H. Sothern, Gov. Brady, Of Alaska;
Nine. Nordica, Maud Adams, Nat
Goodwin, Mrs. Fiske, all Raymond &
Whitcomb tourists, Richard Mansfield
and other celebrities of the CONNER
cial and professional world.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31

The high-speed, turbine, self-propelling
torpedo, known as the Bliss-Leavitt, has
been adopted by the United States navy.
1t travels through the water at the rate
of thirty-six knots an hour and has an
extreme range of 1000 yards. It's speed
is eight knots faster than the Whitehead
torpedo and its distance nearly double.
The torpedo Is fred from a pneumatic
tube 20 feet in length, 2250 pounds Of
compressed air being required.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31
Church and Clerpy.

The Rev. George NJ. Babcock has re-
signed the rectorship Of st. Augustine's
church, Rhinelander, Wis, with its ad-
joining missions.
Mr.. Carl Won Krug, a graduate Of
Princeton and a licentiate of Lackawan.
ma presbytery, was received at a recent
meeting of the presbytery.
Garret A. Hobart, aged 10 years, son
of the late Vice President Hobart, has
been elected a trustee of the Presbyte-
rian church of the Redeemer of Paterson,
New Jersey.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31
Increa.e of on Indu.trv

A census bulletin, just issued shows
that the petroleum industry has made q
large increase since 1900. Last year
there were ninety-eight refneries, as COM
pared with sixty-seven in 1900, and the
capital invested had increased from $685.
100000 to $136,000,000. An average OF
1911 wage earners are now employed,
as compared with IL, 1919 FIVE years ago.
The new age. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1896-1905, 1906-03-31

upward.
Bus service to and from all trains
and BEATS, 20 cents
Trunks, each way, % cents.
Carriage fare (private), so cents.
Special rates made to parties for
one month or more.
13th-Being above the street and
away from the noise, you will enjoy
a nights rest better at the Washing
ton than any other hotel in the city.
14th-Go to the Washington and il
you are not satisfied that it surpasses
all other hotels on the Pacific Coast
for excellent service and reasonable
prices, your bill will be nothing.
15th-Do not be deceived by believ-
ing that some other hotel in the city
is as good as the Washington, for such
is not the case. The Washington
stands alone as the most charming
and attractive hotel west of New
York.