Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-09-15
STOCKTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. u. r. Wharton returned
this week from EastOn, where Mrs.
Wharton was called To attend the fun
eral of her brother. Judge Martin.
Mrs. Ray Tayor and little daughter
returned from Georgetown this week.
and will visit Mrs. w. o. Payne before
returning to her home in Williamsburg.
Little Miss Roda Harrington. Of
Franklin City. is enrolled as "a pupil at
our High School.
Miss John Conner left this week to
visit her daughter in Westminster
Miss Lizzie Ellis, of Greenbackville.
spent Wednesday with Miss Florence
Marshall.
Mrs. Asher. of Baltimore. is the
guest of her daughter Mrs. John :.
Hill
Cards are ont announcing the mar
riage of Miss Lola Bennett to Mr..
James Hudson to take place Sept. 10Th.
Mr.. Hatch returned this week from
Greenbackville where he has has been
visiting at the home or MIR. Joseph
Sharpley
Miss Holland Sedgwick returned last
week from visit to friends in Laurel.
Dr. Fred Quinn. son Of DR.. Quinn. Of
PocomOke. came this week. and will
practice medicine here. His office will
be found at the Bromley boarding house.
Married last Saturday afternoon at
the home of NY Parker Cherix. by
Rev. Mr.. Gayer. Miss Beulah Mumford
and Mr. Warrie Watson. both of Girde-
tree.
Miss Deborah Goodhand and guest,
Miss Lewis. of Dover left Wednesday
after few days visit to friends in
Franklin City.
We were glad to see in our town
again Mr.. Fred Child, who has been
making his home in Wilmington for
several years. Fred was married last
Saturday. and came to visit his parents
in Pocomoke. On Wednesday he brought
his bride to Stockton, and called on
many of his old friends. We were much
pleased with Mrs. Child. and wish them
long and happy married life.
Miss Ellora Paradee has returned
from visit to her friend. Mrs. Herbert
Sharpley. in Norfolk.
Miss Annie Powell has returned TO
her home in Berlin after visit to her
cousin, Mrs. John Shepard.
Miss Annie PRICE, of Girdletree, who
has been appointed a teacher in our
High School, came this week to take
charge of her work.
Miss Hattie Colona is visiting her
brother, Mr. Clarence Colona. in Hur-
lock.
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nounce that she will give instructions
in music, either piano or organ. Pea
body Method taught.
A merry crowd of young people left
town Tuesday for straw ride. All
report a jolly time. Those in the party
were, Miss Lewis. of Dover. Misses
Lucille Taylor, Florence Marshall and
Deborah Goodhand Mr.. Hatch. of
New York. Messrs. John Wharton.
Claude Hudson and Harry Shockley
Prof. John $. Hill opened his school
Monday morning. and again We hear
the merry tinkle Of the old school bell
The children have returned with new
zeal for their years work Miss Nellie
Barnes. of Girdletrec and Miss Edna
Bonneville have returned To their work.
Miss Annie Price. of Girdletrce. takes
Miss Lola Benefits place. and Miss
Annie Colona the place of her sister
who on account of i'll health has re-
signed for one year to rest. With SO
good a principal and such an efficient
corps Of teachers. the Stockton High
School will continue to rank as one of
the best in the county.
Capt. William Porter Of Atlantic City.
came this week for a short visit. Mrs.
Porter and children. who have been
spending the summer here. will ac-
company him home.
Capt. B. S. Sharpley, of New York,
is spending some time with his family
here.
Miss Florence Marshall spent part of
this week with friends in Franklin City
and Greenbackville.
Miss Ida Bowen spent this week
with her parents in Franklin City.
Miss Laura Porter visited friends at
Girdletree last week.
Miss Edna Taylor returned Monday
from pleasant visit To friends in
Franklin City.