Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-07-07
STOCKTON.

Mrs. Penn and TWO nleceS, OF Balti-
more. are the guests of her daughter.
Mrs. r. +. Powell.
Mr. David Drummond has improved
his pretty little home by new coat of
paint.
The Fourth passed off very quietly
here, the only celebration being fire
works and balloon ascensions by our
patriotic boys.
Miss Stella Hill. of Girdletree, visit
ed last week at the home of her uncle.
Mr.. Burton Hill.
Mr.. +. II. Taylor and daughter. Miss
Lucille. attended the wedding of their
cousin, Miss Annie Wilson. to Mr.
James Barnes in Pocomoke last week
Miss Marie Sterling. Of Crisiield. is
the guest Of Miss Bessie Hill.
Miss Bessie Purnell. of Snow Hill. and
her guest. Miss Hyde. and Messrs
Asher Smith and Charlie Bishop. of
Snow Hill. spent part of this week with
Mrs Thomas Wharton.
Miss Dollie Bishop Of Snow Hill. was
the guest of Mrs. Thomas Wharton a
few days Of last week
Miss Nan Merritt, who has been quite
sick with typhoid fever, is now conva-
descent
Mrs. Thomas Parsons, of Cape
Charles. came home last week To at
tend the funeral of her brother in law
Mr. Frank Taylor Mrs. Parsons will
remain for visit to her mother. Mrs.
Burbage.
The festival held by the young ladies
of the NJ. +. Church last week was quite
a success financially and socially About
$50 was realized. with only small eX
penses. The boys all treated their girls
and other boys girls too. to ice cream
and cake.
Mrs. f.. J. Townsend and Miss Irma
Townsend. of Pocomoke. spent part of
last week with her daughter. Mrs. W.
H. Marshall.
Mr. Frank Taylor, who has been an
invalid for several years. died at his
home here Thursday afternoon of last
week, and was buried Saturday morn
ing in the Presbyterian churchyard
His pastor. Rev J. h. North. conduct
ed the funeral services. He leaves a
widow, and four children. viii. Frank,
Mollie and Marie. to mourn him. We
extend sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Mr.. Ned Tull, who has been in Balt
more for special treatment for nervous
prostration for several months, arrived
home Saturday night fully restored to
his usual health. His many friends are
glad to welcome him again.
Miss Hattie Bloxam. of Chincoteague,
visited her friend. Miss Davis. here this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Church and little
son, of Norfolk, are spending some
time with Mrs. Churchs parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George Sharpley.
Masters Richard White. Of Snow Hill
and Wilson Martin, Of Baltimore, have
returned to their homes after delight
full visit at the home Of Mr. Z. =
Wharton.
Mr. William Hill. who has been con
fined to his home on account of sickRess
is out again.
Miss Nellie Barnes, of Girdletree.
was welcome guest of Miss Dora Duer
at the Stockton House this week.
Mr.. Harry Chapman, who has been
attending Business College in Norfolk
for several months, is home for the
summer holidays. He made a visit to
his friends here Saturday night. We
We're glad to welcome Mr.. Chapman in
our town. and wish him much success.
Miss Sue Taylor left last week TO
visit friends in Philadelphia and other
places.
Miss Annie Colona. who graduated at
the Normal School in Baltimore last
week. has returned home after short
stop at Hurlock TO visit her brother,
Mr. Clarence j Colona.
Mr.. John Martin. of Baltimore, spent
several days of this week with his sister,
Mrs. L. 2. Wharton.
Miss Lola Bennett, of Girdletree,
visited her aunt, Mrs. VIM. life. last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Parker Tull and little son, Of
Philadelphia. will arrive today for a
visit to her mother. Mrs. Nancy Burbage
Mrs. Thomas Lindsay is quite sick at
her home here.
Mr.. Clarence Burbage moved this
week into his new home on Bay Avenue
Mr.. Burbage's house is one of our
prettiest homes. and quite an improve
ment TO our town.
Our potato planters have begun to
ship their potatoes this week, and find
the yield good and not hurt by the frost
The following dialogue recently took
place between young lady and two
little maids under six. Miss NJ my.
wont we have lots Of young ladies in
Stockton in few years. Who are the
boys to grow up for your beaux?" Ce-
cilia(w a demure drop of her head
Pm not going 10 have any beaux. "
Mary with a toss of her head and a
laugh "Oh. I'm going to have lots an
lots. Just bushels of them.