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

We are glad to report the many i'm
provements in Berlin at the present
time. The foundation of the Veneer
factory has been laid. and the boiler
adjusted. The Marble factory on Main
Street, between Bratten's and CULLEN
stores is in progress, ID. J. Adkins and
Company are building AN addition to
their Sash factory, Mr.. William Massey
is erecting a new and commodious house
on the corner of Williams Street and
Powelton Avenue, Mr.. James Clark y
new home is going up on Williams
Street, Mr.. A. T. Chance has improved
his residence with new shutters. and
business seems to be on a general boom.
Mr.. II. F. Harmonson had as fine a
load of horses and mules to arrive from
the West Wednesday as you ever saw
Come and take your choice.
Mr. Peter Whaley, who has been an
invalid for several months, fell asleep
in Jesus Sunday morning. January 18th,
at his home in Bishopville. His re-
mains were Inferred at Whaleyville
Tuesday afternoon. Wise & Burbage
funeral directors.
Mr.. Harry Dill, who has been in Will
returned home for visit
Revival services are being conducted
in the Presbyterian and NJ. +. Churches.
Mr.. Taylor Cropper. who came last
week to visit his mother, left Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kurtz, who
have been at the Atlantic Hotel for the
past two months, left Monday. They
will make visit to friends in Milford
and Westvile, then from there to their
home near Atlantic City.
Divine services tomorrow morning
and evening in the Sunday school room
of the Presbyterian Church. Y. p NJ.
at quarter of seven. Mr.. Robert Ad-
kins. leader.
Mr.. Louis Davis of the northern part
of New York State, whose father. Mr..
Cyrus DAVIS, left here about forty
wears ago, has been here visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Theodore Wimbrough.
Miss jamie Wise. who has position
in Philadelphia as typewriter and
stenographer, returns home To night to
accept a position with Mr.. David Ad-
kins & Co.
Mrs. Ann Bratten, after several
weeks visit with her children in Phila-
delphia, returned home last Saturday.
Mr.. Edward Timmons and wife. of
Philadelphia, were guests at the At
lantic Hotel on their way To attend the
funeral of his uncle, Mr.. Peter Whaley.
Mr.. George Workman, who has been
visiting his mother. Mrs Eliza Work
man. has returned to his home in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Robinson. of
Belair. spent a few days this week
with her sister, the Misses Julia and
Grace Pitts. and her brother. James.
Misses Jennie Melvin and Alberta
Morris, of Bishopville, are expected to-
day to visit Mrs. Alfred Holloway.
Mr.. J. j. McClusky came Wednesday
on business trip to Berlin.
MISS Lizzie Scott is on the sick list
this week and her sister. Miss Fanny,
is teaching for her. Miss Virgie Trader
is also on the sick list.
Mr.. Chester Nicholson. who has been
to Hog Island for several weeks. has
returned to Berlin.
Miss Rydie Savage. after pleasant
visit in Philadelphia. returned home
last Saturday.
Mr.. Alfred Holloway. of Virginia.
spent few days this week with his
family.
Mrs. Lee Warren and daughter. Mil
dred, leave to-day Saturday for
Florida to join her husband. who has
been there several weeks. We are very
sorry to part with such good citizens.
MIR. Alfred Powell is in Baltimore
this week buying new goods.
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.