Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-15

the Old Berlin boys.
Little Annie Rhnart is visiting Mr..
John Smiths family. She is the daugh-
ter Of Miss Annie Smith, who is so af-
fectionately remembered in Berlin.
Miss Rydie Savage is entertaining
Miss Cecilia Rhones at the Park Hotel.
Mrs. Clara Hammond Jones, Of Dover,
former popular Berlin girl, is rejoicing
IN the arrival last week of a daughter
George Reed and bride are visiting
his uncle, Mr. Al Powell He is pleas
antly remembered here, and was
member Of the Episcopal vested choir.
Mrs Harriet Erickson France and
little boy, Edwin, are guests at "The
Cedars =
DR.. f. J. Dirickerson has record
breaking fruit season.
Berlin has had visit from Mrs.
Florence Adkins, wife of former be-
loved pastor of the NJ. E. Church.
Mrs. Adkins was one Of the most popu-
lar of our clergy s wives a great singer,
active in all church work She is now
a national lecturer for the w. c. T. IT,,
and with her ~aergy. enthusiasm and
intellectual equipment, is doing a great
work IN this great c.-rse
Miss Mary Budd is visiting Miss
Daisy Wise She was for the years Of
her brothers pastorate. an active and
effective factor in the church and
society life here.
Sam Houston Shovel is diligently
pursuing the cornet under the instruc-
tion Of Prof Bowman, who is fine
musician and competent teacher.
Mr. James Lytle, r. r. D., while
driving his mail route last week, had
narrow escape from death or serious
! injury His horse. one lately bought,
became frightened at an automobile,
tried to leap ditch. falling into it with
MIR. Lyttle under him. He then got
away, wrecking the mail wagon and
tearing the flesh from his leg. Mr.
Lyttle was badly cut and bruised, but
we hope sustained no permanent injury.
DR.. Franklin is removing the large
poplars and many cedars from his lawn,
and will substitute naples for them.
The W. C. 7. L. State Convention
will meet al Pocomoke City, September
Both to October 9TH This will be a
gathering of earnest. forceful women
from both shores. and will doubtless
have a strong and lasting bearing on
the temperance question in our county.
Ocean City is full past its limits and
all previous record. Eight men IN
room and the halls full Of cots at the
Atlantic and other places.
A meeting Of the w. C. T. u. at Ocean
city was attended by visitors from
Washington. Baltimore, New York, &c.
This is the largest woman's club in the
world and there are nearly half mil
lion members in the L. S.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Parsons and Sons
are at Ocean City. They now live in
st. Louis Mrs. Parsons is one Of the
handsomest women wherever she may
be.
There was meeting of the Women's
Auxiliary. or Missionary Society. of the
Episcopal Church, at Mrs. John keas
residence, Friday of last week. 1t was
addressed by Rev. Sydney Potter on
missionary work in Nebraska and the
value of the Women's Auxiliary to the
church advancement. Mr.. Potter is an
impressive and forcefu speaker.
Mrs. pr Fooks and children, of Lau-
rel, are visiting Mrs. o. Harrison.
Mayor Harrison left Mondoy for a trip
up the Hudson and Will sail on the 18th
for Europe.
The town Election for bonding the
town for water works came off on Tues
day, in favor Of. by large majority.
This will give a much needed fire pro-
lection and place Berlin in line with
progressive towns We trust time will
heal all differences and make us of one
mind in the great advantages Of this
step toward.
Mr.. Fred Savage is home on his vaca-
ton. He is cashier OF bank in Viii
liamsburg.
Guy Ayres and his sisters have moved
into their new home. Guy has antici-
pated the water work question and put
in an up to date windmill.
! Mrs. England and Mrs. Holloway
were pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
Thomas Whaley at tea.