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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Nrs W.--rr was circulating pet
.iou Friday TO have her husband
.rar1oued. He is a vourg man, only
-f o. is an oil story. The cup go,
rEa better of h'm and when on one
at his sprees forged q note and OBJ
tanned money on IL. The young wife
SAYS that be is a good man and would
never have committed the deed had
De- been M himself When it is too
Iat, ae sees his error. He has re,
formed. Joined the church, and she
believes that # he is liberated he
viii make "a good husband and a good
citizen. Nearly every one has sign
90 rre petition. There is nothing
better i'm this world than a good wO
uan. There is 70 devotion so sub
lime. 40 faith less falrering. What
q debit We erring men owe to these
angels OF mercy who stand ever ready
20 coudone our faults.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18
OFF FOX ATLANTIC CITY

Quite a delegation of our colored
citizens left Thursday for Atlantic
City, y. J., to attend the session of
the National Odd Fellows. Among
those who attended were the follow
ing: r. S. Mitchell, E. NJ Mitchell,
Frank P Gadson, J. w. Alexander, ].
S. LaROche, George A. Hickey of
Tampa, w. S. Kuckhahan of Tampa,
and jeremiah Anderson of Key West.
They are anticipating a great time.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

General Joshua L. Chamberlain of
Maine recently celebrated his S0th
birthday. lie was in command of the
division that officially received the
surrender OF General Lees army. Al
ter the civil strife he came south and
was interested with the late John
p. Dunn of Ocala in the Eomosassa
Land and Investment Company, and
spent the greater part of his time
during the life Of said company in our
city. His son, Harold Chamberlain,
was admitted 10 the bar here and
practiced before our courts. His
Ocala friends congratulate General
Chamberlain and hope that he will
be able TO make them a visit the
coming winter. He is a grand old
man.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

duties, bat from the uas af refuna g 80
almost restored o. health. en- este
convinced that 90 has helpe1 ns fram
chrome catarrh. O. whirh q an suH '...t.
IL has also benefited ms threat
81 can truly Fsrommand if a. ca 80
all-round medicins it has hern rIr rrius
ilege % become acquainted uIth.
''Of this I am quite rouvtnrad frnm 80
own experience
Mr.. ". a. Koluns. pfaiun Nfnw.
Texas, Secretary of the statr Nurmal
and Industrial College 81 Tensa. arltss
that for years ~ bad chuls anf faFar.
and after taking Pefuna hIs arneffs
returned, h. became stronger. ths faFsf
left him, and be- is noW tn enaalIrnl
health and viEor.
Pe-TB-na Tan1eta
Some people prefer to taka tatiat..
rather than b. take medicine tn e naf1
form. such poopls cen obtain Furuna
tablets, which Frpfsarnt ths ueflrlnal
ingredients 90 peruua. Earh ratlet 10
equivalent ~ one ayerage daae "a ~
runA.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

A few days ago a hungry party sat
down at a well spread supper table of
a steamer. upon which one of the
dishes contained a trout of moderate
size. A serious-loOking individual
drew this dish toward him, saying,
apologetically: This is fast day with
me-" His next neighbOr, an Irish gen
tleman, Immediately inserted his fork
into the fish and transferred it to his
own plate, remarking: "Sir, do you
suppose nobody has a sowl to be saw
ed but yOurself?"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. John P. Galloway received his
commission Friday morning as sher-
IN. and his first official act. was to
appoint Mr.. E. T. Williams as office
deputy, and the two men went imme-
diately to work putting things in or,
der. Both men having already served
as sheriff by election of the people
they ought to be able to give satisfac
ton. and that they will do so seems
10 be the unanimous opinion of those
who have expressed an opinion at all
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drake and
daughter Gladys, have returned from
trip 10 Mr.. brakes old home in Eng
land. II was a specially delightful
trip 10 Mrs. Drake, who had never
been abroad before, and to Mr.. Drake
in seeing the old folks and renewing
old acquaintance, and was likewise
charming TO the little girl, because
the grandchildren always occupy such
a warm place in the affections of the
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. brakes
friends are glad 10 welcome them
hack.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. George c. Crom is back from
a visit to Gainesville, his old home.
He says that the town is growing
right along. That it has the finest
picture show he has seen anywhere,
and on the opening night seven hun
dred tickets were sold. He says also
that Mr.. Baird, the rich hardware
merchant, lis erecting an opera house
in the University City that would be
a credit to a town of twenty thOUs-
and inhabitants. Gainesville expects
TO have that many soon, and Mr..
Baird is only anticipating things
taking time by the forelOck. We are
glad that our sister city shows so
much life and thrift.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. L. L. Priest of Anthony, who
had the misfortune to have one OF
his horses stolen from his pas
ture some weeks ago, has recover
ed the animal. He found her Tues
day at NewberTy. He was on hot
trail of the negro who stole the horse
but he gave him the slip, but Mr.
Priest thinks that later on he will
capture him. Mr.. Priests friends are
congratulating him on his good luck
in getting his horse back.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18
HOUSE PARTY AT sUMMERFIELD

Mrs. w. S. CongletOn has just re-
turned home from a delightful house
party her sister, Mrs. J. w. Davis, is
giving in Symmetrical in honor of
Miss Jessie Pace of this city and Miss
Hendricks of Charleston, S. c.
Everyone is having the most de-
lightful of times, and the hostess is
leaving nothing undOne for the pleas
ure of her guests.-Times-UniOn.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. ]. w. Crosby left Friday for
Jacksonville, where he will meet Mrs.
Crosby, Miss Ethel and the two lit
tie ones, and before returning to Ocala
will stop over at Worthington Springs
for a while. Mrs. Crosby and the
children have been spending most of
the summer in Georgia.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18
War Left Ailments.

Mr.. William J. Lees, 35Ol Morgan ST..
st. Louis, Mo-, member Frank z. Blair
Post No. 1, Grand Army Of the Republic,
and ex-COmmander of the u. ;. 5. Ben
ton Miss. Squadron, writes:
"The war left me with a complication
of stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
and I decided to take Peruna for my
aff1iction. 1 began to use 1t about FIVE
years age at the earnest solicitation OF
some friends. At that time was only
able to be up about half of the time, and
my health was simply miserable. Icon
slider bottle off and on is a preventive.
81 certainly do endorse your remedy,
and am glad TO do 500
Helped From Chronic Catarrh.
Capt. Lemuel NJ. Hutchinson, Mont
pelier, VT, writes:
sit gives me pleasure to write you this
letter at this time on account OF the good
your Peruna has done me when was
quite done up with a very bad cold.
II could hardly perform my ordinary
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mrs. L. c. Branning and daughter,
Marion, returned yesterday from a
months visit in Holly Springs and
other points in the Carolinas, where
they have been for several weeks
Miami Metropolis.
Mrs. Branning was formerly a res
ident of Silver Springs, and her
daughter was named for this county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. Thomas NJ. Livingston left for
Swansea S. c., yesterday, where he
has purchased a hardware store, and
will now do business for himself. He
has thoroughly mastered the bust
ness and we hope that he will pros
per.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr. Harry Reuben, who graduated
from the Ocala High School with such
aattering houors. Is going TO attend
|. medical college I'm Baltimore. He
~Fu leave Tor the Monumental City
pext saturday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mrs. S. A. Standby and all the
children, except Miss Lucille STANDBY,
returned home from Cuthbert, Ga,
Thursday morning. Miss Lucille re,
NAMED over in Jacksonville with her
sister. Mrs. Arthur Clark, for several
days. Mrs. STANDBY and the children
had a most delightful visit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Nj a. D. LsatsrraaH aaI u go
sey Of stanton uFrs tI..fHr. FrIfar
They say thar fhs Iats tss Iraa nre
popular this year fhau sf arF Hnr
season in Its hisfUfy Wore anI Hwa
90 viii become "a raumrr r.r CO.
Ocsla people
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

A Western stump orator, in the
course of one of his speeches, re-
marked: Gentlemen, if the Parsifix
ocean wor an inkstand and the hull
clouded canopy of heaven and the
level ground of our yearth wor a sheet
of paper, l couldn't begin to write my
love Of country onto it."
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. J. w. Lyles, who was recently
appointed justice of the peace for
this district, the Office being male
vacant by the death of Mr.. Sumter
A. Bullock, has received his commits
sion and has entered upon the dis
charge of his duties.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. Louis r. Chazal arrived in
Hamburg, Germany, on August 2sth,
after a most charming voyage. He
was a passenger on the "Kaiserin. .
His Ocala friends are expressing the
wish that his entire visit abroad will
be as charming as was his voyage
across the Atlantic.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. r. L. Martin has returned from
his trip to ST. Augustine AM says that
Mr.. Flagler has certainly done won
ders for it and for the entire east
coast section. Mr.. Martin was de-
lighted with the Ancient City.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mrs. NJ. HaughtOn left for College
Park yesterday, where she will re-
main for several weeks or until her
son, Mr.. Mala Haughton, enters col
lege, when she will go 10 Atlanta and
remain until some time in November
when she will return to this city
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Nh A. n Brumby Of ocala, Fla,
Mo has been visiting her daughter,
Mr. Quartcrman. VIII leave Tor her
home ON Monday .-Winder (Ga) Cor.
An Atlanta Journal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr. NJ IS Woodrow received wire
frum baltimore Thursday stating that
A. daughter stood the operation for
appendicius finely and is doing just
~ nicely a. possible.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

BF Camp. e. aeaffhF aaarH eco
nate Of waite Hnrur mf 90
brother. W ~ Camn EEL rtfrnara
phosphate dealer 81 oraia are teE
ing after business Interests fn a. g.
tropolis --Jachsrnslne mrfrurr1a
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Wr Tom I.irusr fs circulating ps.
uI.n far fr. pardon of h.s souin-laV
vha vac convicted of forgery about
q pear arU. THE convict lease system
ought to make pari1ns popular
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Bryan says that the battle Is won.
All us have got 90 DO D. % keep what
- have We uin DO that. despite
~ feather buster" his satellites
aud cohorts
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr. Louis W DHsaI arrr s.af
ly delightful sIsIt fo t.a a.I aan. .a
Georgia and hIr uifra hnn. n HrH
lucky. bas rsturasd ra ur..a u. en
joyed hIs oufIuF .mn.H..'T aHf e.
rived "a great dsaI a Hr fa
the rest aui rsIaHsfaa H raT. hn
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

MIss Eursuia Fuller left Thursday
Cor Macon. Ga. where she win visit
~ school friends before proceeding
to Decatur. where she viii De- a senior
e. Arnes scott College.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mrs a. n. Hampton Of Ocala. Fla.
fas arrived fo spend a month az Val
lav View hotel-Rabun Gap Cor. in
Atlanta journal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr. D. P.suouf Non#F 90 go
been guest at fts O.sIs H...e 60
some days pact Ien a" FaF 60
other points iu co. Haf. H. 81 Hea
IN the forestry .frfIr. .f He Iaf
States Fotfrnmfnf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

uI.s Ara Pearson uf nCaIa. Fla.
aIT spend 900 weeks f1 College Park
uIft Nr. AIanz1 Richardson. after
at.rf .f. ro.s I. Br.1au .or the win.
cor Atlanta Georgian
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. Chas: K. Sage will go down to
Lake Weir this afternoon and spend
Sunday with his family. He will re-
turn Monday morning.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

The difference between a water
wagon and a sprinling cart is, wa
ter wagon drys the wet and sprink-
ling cart vets the dry.-Pensacola
Journal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr. J. ". sanders one Of the "old
guard. VAS with us yesterday and
kept a crowd in good humor. listen
ina to hIs anecdotes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. Frank w. Ditto had a most pc.
culiar flower given TO him yesterday
by one of his colored tenants. II II
commonly known as Moses In the
bullrushes." It looks like a cup only
partly open, holding a purple flower
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

ST o.. n Green left yesterday -
SaIlIa. n a.. where De- goes 90 S0in
ffe "DraIa colony His friends
nope fhar tha trip viii benefit him inn
ueusfIF
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Postmaster e. e.. Drum returned
Tt.r.Iaf afternoon from tha Tulyer
..E CTS
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

our esteemed contemporary seems
+H admire sew Works o.,rra-.l
fsn.fsr Hrsf.rr Is ir because DE- h.-
rates nr1HHr W, hope uor-v bop
r#f
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

a. Raa.r FUun V,ur down fo OK.
Iauafa tU spend Thur-Iay- half hol
I|Ht aIfh fIs W.fs AMI -oa.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

N# h"#. elm. f.r Thursday g.
.rrruHr fur 1rrE-uutIII, t0 visit Der
..s-rr Nrs Uro Nsufa
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mics Ruth Trss af Tana FL a
attractive Fus.f .f H.H uaF H
ford MIss Tr.s anf w.H nf
attend school torfftTf n Na.t
Tenn. They un iaate ff n.f a
on Monday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Tho OraIa Banner is against war
rHH s1II r Has Lake cry Index
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

IF ctuIs or revere PIanE's Chill
Tonic is guaranteed ro cure 25c. A,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18

Mr.. C. o. Fox has returned from q
few days visit to Lake Weir.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18
Helped From Chronic Catarrh
OCALA WAKING UP
Two Kicks-Wants the Trees Trim
med and the Rains Stopped


med and the Rains Stopped
To the Editor Ocala Banner.
l would like 10 call attention To
one thing in particular and some
things in general. First. why should
a citizen Of Fort King avenue have
to have his hat knocked on every
time it rains by the limbs of trees
Second, why are we all compelled to
walk in mud under similar conditions
on Osceola street. if we wish 20 cross
either in front of the pOstofice or any
where else in the corporate limits,
off the public square?
I, the undersigned. think IL is high
time that something was 0cne about
these affairs-and more 70 come.
FORT KING
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
want you to have these aOOmina-
BILE rains stopped. Enough OF anything
is a great plenty. The undersigned
gets his feet wet every time be goes
home or goes anywhere else.
J. D. RAINYFELLER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-18
of
Pe=ru=na."

War Veterans Tribute 60 PeTuna
Rudolph B. Schwckardi,
N. W., Washington, C,asfol
Ffaying the fullest confidence enacy
tonic
strongest possible IL should
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
COI4BOI R\.

Mrs. II. X. Shockley and Eva Watson.
OF Whitesburg. were the guests Of Mrs.
J, +. Dickerson last Wednesday night.
Mrs. Clarence Scott and Miss Ella
Adkins, Of Chincoteague. are spending a
while with friends and relatives here
Messrs John Rant2 and Marion
Dickerson spent Saturday and Sunday
in Princess Anne.
Preaching at Mt Olive Church. at the
usual hour Sunday morning Revival
services will begin Sunday night
Mrs. Robert Godfrey, of Millsboro,
Del, is visiting Mrs. W. T. Parsons
and Mrs Laura Gordy
Mr. and Mrs Thos. Kelly spent sun
day at the home of MIR. Charles Mckee.
of Snow Hill
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Death Of Francis {. P. Morris.

Mr.. Francis +. p Morris, well-known
and highly respected citizen Of Snow
Hill died last Friday morning, at the
age Of seventy-eight
Mr.. Morris had been in poor health
for some time and his death was the re-
suit of a complication of diseases. Most
Of his life had been passed in Snow
Hill and he had large circle Of friends
here. He survived his wife, who was
Miss Benson, for several years, and
leaves one child Miss Annie Morris
Mr.. Morris was deeply interested in
religious subjects. was a member Of
the Methodist Protestant Church and a
licensed exhorter He will be long re-
membered for his familiarity with the
Scriptures and FOR his many sterling
traits of character.
Mr.. Morris life has been uneventful
since the Civil War, during which time
he serve three years as a member Of
Smiths Independent Cavalry. in com
pany with Mr. George c. ClavviIle and
number of other residents of Worces-
ter county.
The funeral, held Sunday after
noon. was well attended The services
were conducted by Rev l.. A. Bennett,
of the NJ. p. Church, assisted by Rev
c. W. Prettyman, d the NJ +. Church
and DR.. J. b. North Of the Presbyter-
ian Church.
Mr.. Edward 2. Davis. chief clerk Of
the Rennert Hotel, Baltimore, was a
nephew of the deceased and attended
his funeral His sister. Miss Margie
Davis. also attended the funeral.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
A Box Iron Social.

Miss Julia Burbage gave very en-
joyable party this week in honor OF her
friend, Miss Olive Bounds. Of Newark
Music and many interesting games made
the evening pass most pleasantly.
About 10 O'Clock refreshments were
served, and soon after the guests said
goodnight to their hospitable hostess.
Among those present were the Misses
Olive Riley. Anna Griffin, Mildred and
Clara Sturgis, Ruth and Frances Truitt.
Olive Bounds. Winifred Adkins, Mary
Moore. Ethel Henderson. Mary Johnson,
Susie Mckee. Minnie Scott. and Messrs.
Elmer Mason. Merrill Beauchamp, Harry
and Walter Cherrix, Alfred Zacharas,
Elwood and Grover Truitt, Howard
Haddox, John Kelley. Luther and L..
2. Johnson and Zadok Sturgis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
GIRDLETREE.

Mrs. James Hudson and her little
son, Of Stockton. spent last week at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Bennett.
Mr. Charles Hudson, Of New York,
is home on visit to his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Moses j Hudson, Sr. Mr..
Hudson's many friends are always glad
to see him.
Miss Louise Callahan, Of Pocomoke
City. spent this week at the home Of
her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. John
H. Callahan. and other relatives.
Miss ldah Bell Wilson spent Saturday
and Sunday. very pleasantly with her
parents near Pocomoke City.
Mrs. Annie Trader Of Baltimore.
spent this week as the guest Of her
friend. Mrs. Ida Hill.
Miss Eva Waters. OF Florida. who
has been spending sometime with rela-
tives here, left Monday for New Lon
don, Conn, where she will visit rela-
tives.
Miss Nellie Rowley. of South I'LL,
Va, is visiting her aunt. Miss Molle
Rowley. She was accompanied BY her
younger sister. Miss Belle. who will at
tend school here.
Miss Essle johnson has returned home
from very pleasant visit to her
brother MIR Sydney Johnson, in Phil
adelphia. She was accompanied home
by her niece.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Baptist
Church. was entertained Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. c. c. Watson.
Mr. J NJ Sheridan, President of the
NJ. p Conference, will preach here in the
NJ. +. Church. next Sunday afternoon
at three O'Clock All are cordially in
vited.
Miss Nellie Redden. Of Baltimore.
spent a few days at the home Of her
sister, Mrs j. b. Gordy
Mr.. b. c. Truitt and Prof. Clayton
Quinn were very welcome visitors in
town Friday evening.
Mrs. G L. Barnes and son, Geo l..
Barnes. Jr., and Miss Katherine Row
ley spent part Of last week at Parks
ley, Va.
Mrs Aaron Hudson spent one day
last week with relatives at Stockton
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. +.
Church met at the home of Mrs. Idah
Bennum. Tuesday evening.
Mrs Samuel Daisy is spending this
week with friends at Chineoteague, Va
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. 0nley made a
business trip to Snow Hill Tuesday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Senator John Walter Smith has had
talk with Norman Mack, the Demo
cratic national chairman. in which Mr..
Mack told the Maryland Senator that
he was sure of Bryan's election. declar-
ing that he would be swept into office
or landslide. MIR. Mack told me. I"
said Senator Smith Monday. that
Bryan was sure of winning declaring
that he would not only carry New York,
but the States in the Middle West that
are being put down as doubtful. He
said it would be landslide for the
Democratic ticket ''He asked me
what thought of Maryland, and told
him that thought Mr.. Bryan would
carry this State.
No good business man ever says ne
does not know if advertising will pay
him. Ii is now an accepted fact, that
newspaper advertising DOES pay. 1t
is looked upon as just as necessary for
a business firm to be represented in the
local paper as it is to carry fire insur-
ance. And no live, progressive mer
chant do without either The MES
sENGER goes into more Worcester
County homes than any other news
paper printed on earth, therefore il is
the logical medium for advertisers who
wish to reach the people of Worcester
County In fact it is the only paper by
which you can reach all sections Of the
county. Now is the time to advertise
The congregation of Snow Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church. of which
Rev. {. w. Prettyman is the beloved
pastor. is now happy in the possession
Of one of the best church organs on the
Peninsula Andrew Carnagie. Esq.
contributed largely toward the purchase
of this splendid instrument. 1t was
manufactured by NJ. p. Moller Co..
Hagerstown, Md. at cost of $l400. 90.
This organ will be used for the first
time on Sunday morning at 10. 30 o clock
Prof George Powick. Of Wilmington
Del. will give some artistic renditions
on this occasion. The instrument is
wonderfully sweet and the congregation
is very mnch pleased with it, The
public is cordially invited to attend the
services Sunday morning and at all
other times.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
FINE RACING ON
BERLIN TRACK
A Large Crowd Attended Over
Twenty-Five Hundred People
Enjoy Unusual Spor.

The races at Berlin Thursday after
noon were witnessed by an immense
crowd of people, estimated at over
$500. The weather was ideal, but the
dust was plenty. Hon. J. Harry
Covington, Democratic candidate for
Congress was there. and at all times
he was surrounded by crowd Of we'll
wishers and party supporters. The fol-
lowing were the racing events
Free-for-A The entries were, Julia
Marlowe. General Mack. Judge Link
wood. Marlowe won in three heats .
time 2. l5t. Mack got one heat.
Two-twenty Glass Don Antonio and
Special Director Don won the race.
Time, 229i.
Two-thirty Glass Mrs. Perdue and
Sigmund Boy. Mrs Perdue won the
race. Time, 234
Three Minute Glass Clifford b. and
Vanasdale. Clifford won the race
Time, 2 29i.