Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-04-21

w. IL. Purnell wishes To announce
to the ladies' that he is going to have
another bargain sale on Tuesday. April
oath, when he will offer for sale the
following great bargains at only 10 cents
per yard: India linen. lawn cloth, Val
encicnncs lace, lace pillow shams. lace
bureau scarfs, chambrays, ginghams,
silk mule, and lots of other things too
numerous to mention.
Mr.. Asher Campbell has just re-
ceived consignment of ten Western
mares, which are now at his stable in
this town. Their average weight is
from 1925 to 100 lbs. They are all
sound, gentle, and broken to harness.
They are suitable for gentlemen's driv-
ing purposes or for family use. Any
one wishing a fine driving mare should
call and inspect these mares at once.
The Stockton School team defeated
the Snow Hill school boys in two games
of ball within the week. The first game
was played at Stockton, Friday after
noon and resulted in "A score of q to
in favor of Stockton. The return game
was played here Monday afternoon and
Stockton won again. Score. 8 to >. In
the game here Holloway and Goodman
were the Snow Hill battery. Sharpley
and Pruitt for Stockton.
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At meeting of the Mayor and City
Council of Salisbury and the represent
atives of New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk and Baltimore, Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railroads, heid AT the City Hall
Monday night, an agreement was reach
ed by which the railroad companies are
to erect safety gates and electric alarm
bells within the city limits. The ques-
ton was brought about by the recent
killing of a boy at the East Church street
crossing, almost under the eye of flag
man stationed there.
Prof. X. Morimoto, A NJ, of Tokyo.
Japan. and Washington. ID. c., will de
liver his celebrated lecture on 1.-The
Far East and the Far West" in What
coat NJ. f.. Church on Tuesday evening
May lst 1t will be illustrated by
moving pictures and stereopticon views.
The pictures are unusually bright,
steady and scenic. They are positively
unique. some of them very rare, having
been secured through the aid of high
officials of the Japanese government.
Entertainment and instruction pleas
ingly combined. Admission, % cts.
- cts.
The first social function of the post
lenten season was large and enjoyable
euchre party given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion T. Hargis on Monday
night. The invited guests included the
members of the Ladies Euchre Club,
their husbands. and a number of other
gentlemen. Among the out of town
guests were Miss Florence Stieif. of
Baltimore, and Mrs. Jeanette Pease,
OF Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nine
tables were required TO accommodate
the guests. and all entered with eager
ness and Zest into the spirit of the
game Elegant refreshments were
served at late hour, bringing To a close
most delightful evenings entertain
ment.
Mr. Sylvester Maddox, of near
Girdletree, died at the home of his Sis
ter, Mrs. Shockley, in Salisbury Mon
day morning at five o'clock. A few
weeks ago Mr.. Maddox, who was suf-
ferer from Bright's disease, was taken
to the hospital at Salisbury for treat
ment. The disease, however, proved ia
tai. and he died Monday morning. He
was sixty one years of age, and is sur
vived by a widow and four children, as
follows. Mrs. Charles Maddox, Mrs.
George Pruitt, James Maddox and Mary
Maddox. Mr.. Maddox had been mem
Der of Beth Eden Baptist Church for
several years. His remains were taken
to Girdletree where funeral services
were held in the First Baptist Church.
The body was inferred in Beth Eden
cemetery near Klej Grange.
A very enjoyable parlor entertain
ment was given by the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the Presbyterian Church Tues
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William +. Bratten The program CON
sisted of an instrumental solo by Miss
Lola b. Moore some choice recitations
by Miss Florence Stieff several vocal
solos by Miss Beulah =. Vincent; an in
strumental piano solo by Mr. Walter
HASTINGS and a parlor farce entitled
IAN Interrupted Proposal, :" in which
Mrs. Paul Jones and MIR. William +.
Brattcn gave delightful portrayal of
married life. and Miss Nora Hargis and
DIR. Beverly North enacted charming
love scene. Others in the cast were
Miss Lola Il. Moore, as Aunt Polly, an
elderly spinster, and Miss Bessie Purnell
as Betty, a serving girl. The recitations
of Miss Stieff, and the vocal selections
of Miss Vincent were greatly enjoyed,
each lady receiving insistent encores.
The singing of DIR. North and Mr.. Will
liam Rounds was also another enjoyable
feature of the evenings entertainment.
Refreshments, consisting of lemonade
and fancy cakes, were served at ten
o'clock after which the company enjoy
ed pleasant hour in singing. converse