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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

1t was at a down East church socia-
BILE. says the Lewiston Journal, that
one OF the young men OF the society
was seated at table enjoying Ice
cream and cake with his best girl
who was a member Of the church choir
There was vacant seat at their Ia
BILE, and. as the minister passed near
the young man beckOned to him and
said with a smile, Wont you Join u.s.?
The pastor was taken by surprise
but reaching into his pocket. brought
forth his good book" and began read
ing in loud voice the marriage cere
mOny. 1t was some minutes later be-
fore the affair was satisfactorily OK
planned, and the wedding did not take
place that evening hut the young man
will be more careful what he says in
the future.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
MODERN HAYMAkiNG.
Work in the Hayneld Not the la
bOriOun PrOcess OY the Vnst

Work In the Haydeld Not the In
horizons Process OF the Past.
Ilaymaking Is not the laborous pro
cess that It was fifty years ago, or
even ten years ago. Every step can
now be accomplished by machinery.
from the cutting to the final storing
In the NOW or stack. except the ar
ranging OF the hay on the wagons
These conveniences permit rapid hand
ling and enable the farmer to make the
hest use OF every dry day or half day.
The side delivery rake combines the
work of the dump rake and tedher.
leaving continuous windrows that can
he taken up by the loader. The curing
Of timothy is a comparatively simple
matter If rains can be avoided and
there are no coarse weed stalks mixed
with 1t. Clever hay Is more difficult
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

great conhagration. however, converted
this to black.
Major Tomlinson has found the solid
bedrock in which his abode Is sunken
an admirable seismograph. and says
that he has detected more than 1OC
temblors since the great earthquake
But neither fire nor seismatic disturb.
ance has terrors in the cistern, which
would withstand Il Kansas cyclone
San Francisco Chronicle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
No Harm Done.

Judge-Here are three witnesses who
heard you call this man a liar. Have
you any excuse to offer?
Prlsoner-Why, you; honor they
were all good friends of his; they knew
1t already for Tales from
Famile- Journal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
Old Are Pensions.

The colonial legislature of Newfound.
land has unanimously adopted reso.
luton favoring old age pensions. tho
terms Of the grant to be determined
by a commission which, it is recon.
mended, shall investigate the subject
during the next twelve months. pre-
paratory to the introduction of the
measure to give effect to the project.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

deere, near Copenhagen. and she has
now bought another country seat In En-
gland Her sister, Queen Alexandra. OF
England, 1t Is said, is responsible for
this change ana the Dowager Empress
expects to spend her summers in Den
mark with her brother King Frederick,
and her winters in England.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

At meeting of the tobacco growers
at Lancaster. Pa. recently, the decla-
ration was made by President Herr
that last years crop WAS the best ever
raised In this county. and that it sold
at prices that yielded more than the
value of the land on which 1t was
grown. There Will be largely In.
creased acreage.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

blood to the organ and its nutrition is kept up and
Its healthy state is retained As result or ts II may
be said that rule, professional men, or Judges. or
legislators minds continually active live longer
than those who retire business at early and
have no occupation employ their leisure Occupation
may be considered one OF the necessities OF
long life
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
The Best Method.

Medical Professor ito student) Give
me the best method for re-establishlng
the circulation.
Student-Call a cop.-Translated for
Tales from lie Rire.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
DOWAGER EMPRESS
MAY LEAVE RUSSIA.

The Dowager Empress Of Russia Is
said to have decided TO leave that coun-
try forever. few weeks ago she
bought the beautiful palace OF Hvi-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

About all the d!sinterested public
demands Of widower is that he pay
his first wfe's funeral bills before no
begins to take notice again.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
The Kicker.

The kicker views the world with scorn
Its faults he'll oft rehearse.
He seems to think that he was horn
To make bad thing worse.
Washington Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

leaves remain green and strong. the
work Of pumping the stems goes on I'M
til the whole plant is dried out.--Mon-
treal Star
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

out undergoing the profoundest changes themselves In
century there change In the conditions
of human life than there had been In the previous thou
sand years
And II 1t has been possible for men, by picking
out number Of suggestive and significant looking things
the present and comparing Them crtcislng them, and
discussing them with perpetual nsistence upon why.
without any guiding tradition. and indeed in the teeth
established beliefs. to construct this amazing search
light OF Inference into the past Is really after
ALL such extravagant and hopeless thing to suggest
that by seeking for operating instead Of for os
sls and by crcising them perslstently ma thor
oughy the geological record has been criticized
NAV not be possible throw searclight of inference
forward instead of backward and to attain knowledge
of coming things clear universally convincing, and
infinitely more important to mankind than the clear
vision past that geology has opened to during
the nineteenth century?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

Unfortunately a man with an easy
going disposition Il apt to DO mo ac-
count"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

Somehow the nelghbors always think
the sad look on married woman's
face Is due to the actions OF her hus-
band
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

and which shortly aferward killed by accident the
again brought TO England in a show and
1t was then that the long bones still distinct
anu separate This accorded with its supposed age of
years when it sold According, therefore, to the
authority referred to ought live to be 100 years
old
There nothing opposed to the possibility of
age Of man having been greater than in the time
OF the patriarchs There ia doctrine old Aristotle
that that the then the
organ. may remind the reader Of the large muscles
the backsmiths the dancers leg. that they
therefore prOportOnatey strong. and that this
creased development in consequence Of their being
put to greater when they of normal size.
Just muscles If we wish to retain their
strength likewise continue to the brain
In order to preserve 1t in working order. Use brings
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
A Cistern His HON c.

The spirit Of the cave dweiiers is
not dead. This Is shown by the tenn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

Our idea OF good photograph Is
one that doesn't look much like the
original.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

meut Into their own hands whenever they wish.
We need more respect for existing laws rather than
more laws The only way the people can rule Is through
the laws made by their representatives If these laws
are not obeyed then Instead Of government by the
people there ia a government by those with wealth or
Influence enough obtain official qualification OF the
laws Had Providence ordained that Adam. the first
man. should have eternal here. and the ruler Of
tits millions Of descendants he had received salary OF
Si15 day G000 years savings would not bring his
fortune I'D to that of Mr.. Carnegie. Yet The wages OF
the average is Si.15 day than $l75. and
instead Of living 5000 years the span Of his life hardly
reaches 40 years If q to receive salary of
$4,000 year and every of 1t he would have
to live 5000 years before he could match his fortune
that Of the prince Of oils acquired through the
tenn special privileges. How Is it that
late in few years much under normal conditions
would take OF thousands OF to obtain? This
done If the doctrine of equal rights
prevailed; 1t Is done because of the rule Of special
privilege.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
POSSIBLE TO FORETELL THE FUTURE.


Why should things cease at man? Why
should not this rising curve rise yet more
steeply and swiftly? There are things to
suggest that VIC are now in a phase Of rapid
and unprecedented development The condI-
lions under which men live are changing with
ali ever increasing rapidity, and so far ~
our knowledge goes no sort Of creatures have
ever lived under changing conditions with.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
MAN SHOULD LIVE A CENTURY.
BY Sir Samuel WilkS,

1t Is remarkable why dog should be worn
out and old after his ten revolutions. horse
after twenty. and man when he has had his
three score aud ten. According to one scien-
ftist an animals age Is five times that of the
period taken to reach maturity In the case Of
the elephant. which the geological society sold
Ito Barnum and which was shortly after
Jward- killed by accident. the skeleton
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

merely get concessions presents. any immediate
advantage make her husband the Of and
husband he would like himself afterwards to be.
Prominent among doctrines In this Of strange
gospels that which holds that the woman is bound to
contribute the support of the family by earning money
does Which Is. the face OF ii. contrary to
nature. 1t Is the province Of the to make the
home. of the to furnish the materials wherewith
1t Is made The wife who does her whole duty within
the walls Of her home is true hepmeet, and while
her loving service be repaid only in love- she
financially we'll worthy of her hire. physician. who
addressed the recent health congress in Europe declared
that "A home pursuit for women would work miracles
In thousands OF eases of nervous disease"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
MARRIAGE MISERY IF WIFE HOLDS PURSE
By Helen OIdfeId.

Daring the hrst year Of married life people
ought to settle the scale of domestic economy
upon which they propose to live. 1t Is better
to set this scale below, rather than above, tho
mark since it can be far more easily raised
than lowered. From the first the wife should
be careful to pay her bills every week. The
FIRST few months of married life are the hey.
dey of a wife's power. Let her use 1t not
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26
ERA OF Equal RIGHTS IS AT HAND.


Political revival Is going on all
over. the land today on the subject
Of the rule Of the people. The peo-
pie OF Philadelphia, Cincinnati. PITTS
burg. Pennsylvania. and Ohio have
been fighting to regain the govern
ment they had lost. The people are
beginning to awaken to a realization
Of the fact that the government OF
the city, State and nation belongs +"
them. and they can take the govern
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-07-26

nols. and 1t was during this that he
formed II friendship with Lincoln which
was ended only by the death Of the
President. In 1850 Schurz went to Bos-
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
Hudson. ..SkidmOre.

The marriage of Miss Lille Estelle
Hudson to Mr. Carman Baldwin Skid
more took place at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. S. Il. Birch. Thurs
day evening at half past eight O'Clock.
On account Of recent deaths in the
family of the bride, the wedding was
quiet. only tRe neay relatives and friends
of the families offending. The cere-
mony was peg horned by Rev. J. +.
Kirk, rector oTAk Hallows P f. Church.
The bride was givep away by her sister,
Mrs. $. T. Birch. vAho also acted as
matron " honor Mr.. David S. Hud-
son. thebride's brother, was the best
man. The bride wore a handsome
gown of steel broad cloth. with hat and
gloves to match, and carried bouquet
of white chrysanthemums. Mr.. and
Mrs. Skidmore will reside at Cape
Charles. Va We extend congratula-
tions, and wish them a long and happy
married life.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
ggin--WimbrOw.

Miss Emily Virginia Riggin. daugh-
ter Of MIR. and Mrs. George H. Riggin,
of near Snow Hill. was united in the
holy bonds of matrimony to Mr.. Ulys
Clarence Wimbrow in Whatcoat NJ. +.
Church at noon Christmas day
In spite Of the fact that many per
sons whoNwould like toihave been pres
ent. but we're preSented because Of
the demands of Christmas day, yet
quite large plumber witnessed the
event
The bride handsomely gowned in a
resedas chiffon broad cloth travelling suit
with hat And gloves TO match, and carry
ing a b9hquet Of bridA roses. entered the
churcK on the arm Of the groom and
was Preceded to the altar by the four
ushdrs. Rev. c. w Prettyman then
tied the nuptial knot,
T& ushers were, Messrs. Charles
Riggin, Philadelphia, John Holloway,
Snow Hill: William Evans, Philadelphia
and William 7 Duffy, Snow Hill
The wedding marches were played by
Miss Beulah F. Vincent.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr.
and Mrs. Wimbrow took the train foi
Philadelphia and Atlantic City. They
will be at home in Pocomoke City, after
January 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wimbrow were the
recipients Of many presents They en-
loved with numerous friends an elabor-
ate wedding breakfast just before
leaving home for the wedding ceremony.
The MESSENGER extends congratu-
lations
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
Death Of Levin ]. Houston.

The death Of Capt Levin j. Houston
occurred at his home in Stockton about
four O'Clock Friday morning Of this
week. He had been critically i'll only
short time, his death being caused by
pneumonia, which set in about ten days
ago. On the night of the fire in Stock
ton, more than month ago, he con
tracted cold, which was afterwards
aggravated. About ten days ago his
conditiAp becayhe such as to cause seri-
Gus ALARM to His family and physician.
OF fraiN Ncghstitution, his indomitable
will and determination could not suffice
against tH kavages Of the disease, and
his death occurred early Friday morn
ing. Allttle less than two years ago
the whde county was shocked by the
news Of an accident which befell him
in his mill at stockton The accident
was caused by heavy saw log rolling
on him and pinning him beneath it. His
leg was so badly crushed that il had to
be amputated This was done at the
Peninsula General Hospital. Salisbury,
where his endurance and wonderful
nerve during untold sufFerings, and his
remarkable tenacity Of life We're the
wonder alike of his physicians and
nurses. Once while on the operating
table it was thought life had become
extinct, but he was re-animated as by a
miracle.
Capt Houston had been lifelong
Democrat, and, in his death the De
mocracy Of Worcester County loses a
tried and true friend: one who always
lent his aid and counsel to further his
party's success He was staunch
friend Of the MESSENGER, the editors
Of which held him in the highest es-
TEEN. He had been twice elected
Sheriff Of Worcester County and served
one term as County Commissioner.
In his younger days Mr. Houston
had been captain of sailing vessel.
and had many adventures and escapes
from drowning on the briny deep AZ
ter his marriage to Miss Sallie Merrill,
of Pocomoke City. he engaged in the
mercantile business in Stockton. AT
the time Of his death he was engaged
in the mercantile business. the lumber
and milling business. and in oyster
planting He was man of broad and
liberal mind, of sterling honesty and
integrity of character. and a true and
sincere friend
He is survived by his widow. and by
six children, as follows Miss Cecilia r.
Houston. who is preparing at Johns
Hopkins for trained nurse; Mr.. j.
Francis Houston, associated with his
father in the mercantile business. and
active manager OF l.. j. Houston a Son;
Harold Houston. who has been giving
attention to the milling business of his
father. Levin j. Houston. Jr.. assist
ant engineer of the Baltimore Sewerage
Commission. and Misses Marcelena T.
Houston and Nancy Houston.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
Passed Examination Successfully.

James Donahue. New Britain Conn.
writes; II tried several kidney RENE
dies. and was treated by our best ply
sicians for diabetes, but did not i'm
prove until took Foley's Kidney Cure,
After the second bottle | showed i'm
provement. and five bottles cured me
completely have since passed a rigid
examination for life insurance. Foley s
Kidney Cure cures back ache and all
forms of kidney and bladder trouble.
T.. ID. Cottingham 4 Co.. Snow Hill,
Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
IRONSlIIRE

Mr.. wikY c. Jarman died Decem-
ber 18th 9kdiabetes. Mr.. Jarman was
highlyrreshected citizen. and had been
a suffsfer forNp number Of years Flu
nerJ services Mere conducted on Friday
afternoon by Rev. l.. r. Janney. Mr..
S. d. Jarman. a brother. of Philadelphia
attended the funeral. Mrs. Minnie
Hand, of Woodbury.. n. j. ..also came to
the funeral. She is daughter of Mr..
Jarman.
Miss Maggie Holston, is visiting in
Salisbury.
Mr.. William Scott, who has been sick
for some time. is improving.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29

The Rehoboth Postotiice was robbed
Monday night Of last week of about
$500 BY four colored boys, all Of whom
have been found and will be dealt with
according to law.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
Notice Of Meetings.

The Board of County Commissioners
will be in session Tuesday, January Sth.
and every Tuesday thereafter during
the months of January and February
for the purpose of making changes OF
transfers of property.
By order Of the Board.
+. II. TAYLOR, President.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29

Services will be held on Snow Hill
Circuit NJ. r. Church, by Rev. l.. A.
Bennett, pastor. as follows
Preaching every Sunday afternoon at
Trinity at 2. 30 O'Clock
December 30 Nassawango in the
morning; Snow Hill in the evening.
Glass every Sunday morning at Snow
Hill, $50; c. +. Meeting at $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at
7.3O.
You are cordially invited to all Of the
above services.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
How piph,heria !. Contracted.

One often hears the expression. MY
child caught a severe cold which devel-
oped into diphtheria. when the truth
was that the cold had simply left the
little one particularly susceptible TO the
wandering diphtheria germ. When
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is given
il quickly cures the cold and lessons the
danger of diphtheria or any other germ
disease being contracted. For sale by
p. ID. Cottingham 4 Co.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
Notice To Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by
the National Pure Food and Drug law
as il contains no opiates or other harm
ful drugs, and We recommend it as a
safe remedy for children and adults.
7. d Cottingham & Co.. Snow Hill,
Lloyd & Blaine, Pocomoke City.
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs Goldsborough Col
bourn. Mr.. Oscar Colbourn. Prof. John
|. Colbourn, Mr.. g. Edwin Colbourn
and Miss Molle Colbourn have been
spending the holidays here with their
father.
Mr.. Harry/T Merrett and Miss
Stella F. DDfaroon were married at
the MethqdAt Protestant Parsonage
Wednesday afternoon by Rev. l.. A..
BenneX The HAPPY couple were from
STOCKTON.
Messrs G. A. Townsend and A. D..
Irwin, Jr.. came home Saturday night
to spend Christmas with their parents
They returned to Atlantic City via the
midnight train from Pocomoke City
Tuesday night.
Rev. Joseph b. North and Mrs
North take this method of thanking
their many friends in Snow Hin and
Stockton for their remembrance at
Christmas in such generous and
substantial manner.
We desire to thank the public for
their liberal patronage of our store
during the past year, and particularly
the Christmas season. For the next
two weeks we will sell all toys. which
we have left, at cost McAllen & Bro
Mr. J. Arthur Price will move to
the storehouse on Green Street now
occupied by K. Milton Townsend, on
January LIST, and Mr.. f. w. Biggs will
occupy the rooms now occupied by Mr..
Price in connection with the room adj
joining
Our correspondents are requested
to send us all the news for our next and
succeeding issues. We have been giving
our employees few days rest this
week. This accounts for our issuing a
four page paper instead of eight pages.
Next week we will get out big paper
full of News.
Prof Harry Porter. principal of
Greensborough High School, Caroline
County. is home on a visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Porter, at
Klej Grange. Prof. Porter is gradu-
ate Of Snow Hill High School and Of
Washington College, Chestertown, and
is bright and energetic young man.
The following young men came
home from college to spend the holi-
days; Harris Corddry. Howard Corddry
Walter Price and Franklin Maddox !
from Washington College; Edward
Dashell and Asher Smith, from St Johns
College; Walter Hastings. from Prince
ton University, Herman Hancock. from
Maryland University. Medical depart
ment. and Chester Holloway, from
Dickinson College.
The Christmas entertainment in
the Methodist Protestant Church of
this town was a success The superin-
tendant of the Sunday School. Mr. B.
.T Trutt, was presented with pretty
stick pin. The pastor was presented
with a handsome chair for his study. and
Trinity Church gave the pastor, Rev. l..
A. Bennct,,a a splendid donation just be
fore Christmas Trinity Church gave a
Christmas entertainment Thursday
night for the Sunday school
Considerable excitement was caused
in Stockton this week by two children
living near there being bitten by a
supposed mad dog Tuesday. The vic
Tins were little boy and girl, aged
about two and three years respectively.
The children We're playing along the
roadside when they were attacked by
the brute. The dog was killed. and its
head sent to Baltimore for examination
by the experts of the Pasteur Institute
The result of their analysis has not yet
haaD ruada kDoVUu
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
NJ. {. Church Notice.

Glass Meeting at $50, A. NJ, led by
John T. Taylor; Preaching at 1870;
Sunday School al 230 O'Clock. D. m:
Epworth League at G.45. +. NJ Preach
ing at I30, T. NJ Prayer meeting,
Wednesday evening at 13O. Class
meeting. Friday evening at 7.30, led by
r. j. McAlen.
REV. CORNELIUS w PRETTYMAN,
Pastor
Democratic messenger., 1906-12-29
Presbyterian Church.

Services will be held in the Prcsby-
terian Church. by Rev Joseph h. North.
pastor. as follows
Dec. 30 Morning and evening in
Snow Hill.