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III Iu6 riFSb NdllOIldl DdllK Ol Nogales the line city presents a safe, conservative and well man. aged institution that is a credit to the place, and is conducted upon careful, conservative lines, giving at the same time liberal assistance to the legitimate business enter prises of tine town and vicinity. Mr. William Schuckman is the president, and MT. Bracey Curtis is cashier of the First National.
 In Nogales, Sonora, there is a we'll managed and successful branch of the Banco de Sonora, one of the great financial institu- tions of the republic of Mexico. Mr. Alberto Mascarefas is man. ager, and Mir. Guillermo Randall Is cashier. Then there is the private banking house of P, San doval & Co.,, at the head of which Is Mir. Prospero Sandoval, pioneer of Nogales. Messrs Sandoval have extensive holdings in lands, cattle and mines in Sonora, and their work is conducive greatly to the development of the material inter- ests of that state. They have in Los Angeles, California, a branch office at the head of which is Mr. Aurelio Sandoval.
 The Nogales Water Company has an extensive water system, which with completion of the con templated extensions will supply a population many times larger than the line city presents now. There are two sources of supply, one in Sonora, fed from deep wells flowing by gravity into the town, the other in Arizona, couple of miles north from the town, the water being pumped from the wells. A large reservoir upon a commanding height overlooking the Sonora side of the town, affords additional pressure, and a similar reservoir upon the Arizona side is projected and completed in part. When finished it will complement the other, and supply ample pres sure for all fire and other pur- poses. Six inch mains are laid in the principal streets, and fifty hydrants are provided as a protec- ton against fire. Mir. 1. Bonillas is president of the water company, and l.. Ephraim secretary. In this connection 1t is appropriate to mention that we'll organized volunteer fire department with a first class fire engine, a chemical engine, a hose cart and hook and ladder truck form an important part of the municipal machinery, and in conjunction with the water system supply a very adequate fire protection.
 In the mercantile line are many strong institutions, carrying large and varied stocks of goods, and conducting extensive trade with points in Sonora and the outlying districts and agricultural regions in Santa Cruz county. Among these are the following:
 Proto Brothers, who have been identified with the business inter- ests of the town from its very be- ginning, quarter of a century ago, conduct an extensive general merchandise business, carrying a large and varied stock of fancy and staple groceries, hardware, etc. Their place of business is large c@ooo ct~voturo 10ootaJ ooNfro n ',
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avenue, the structure being one of the most elegant and attractive in the Southwest In it's great plate glass front there is window dis play that would attract attention anywhere, and inside the building is filled completely with ar impos- ing array of dry goods, dress goods, silks, laces, ribbons, fine shoes, etc.
 The El Paso store, Mr. Samuel Leeker proprietor, is another first class establishment engaged in the dry goods trade. Residing in the line city but few years, and start ing from a very small beginning, Mir. Leeker has built up a business that is seeond to none along the border, and at all hours of the day the place is thronged with busy purchasers.
 William Rosenberg conducts dry good and clothing store in the Bergier building, on Morley avenue.
 Another large dry goods store is conducted by MT. A. Sabatier, and it Is styled the Vile du Paris.
 Upon the Sonora side of the line is Ia Moda. an extensive dry goods house, conducted by Mir. L. Hor- villeur of Paris, France, who has stores also in Cananea, Hermosillo and Guaymas. He has number of partners, each store being in charge of one of them.
 Mir. Nathan Leeker conducts two dry goods stores both on Morley avenue: La Barata and the Nogales Cash Store.
 In the gents clothing and furn- ishing goods line the haberdashery of Mir. 1. Burgoon, in the Brick wood building, on Morley avenue, presents a first class esta ablishment that caters to a particular and ex- acting trade, carrying constantly finished and we'll selected stock.
 The Boston Store Inc, is also in the exclusive gents clothing and furnishing goods line, carrying a large stock of clothing, underwear, hats, shoes, neckwear, etc. The Hagan building. occupied by the store, is filled with large and we'll selected stock of goods, new and in the latest styles. The great plate glass windows present fre- quently changing array of special ties that attract universal atten- ton and mark Manager Hyman as one of the most artistic window dressers in the country. The com pany owning the Roston Store in- cludes L. E. Fleischer, president; Manuel Mascarefias Jr., Secretary, and Arthur $. Hyman, manager.
 A. Carpena, on Morley avenue, carries a large line of up to-date clothing and gents fine furnish. ing goods.
 The International Drug Store, L. w. Mix proprietor, Fred Herrera manager, located in the Mix build ing, presents bewildering array of drugs, patent medicines, toilet articles, etc, that mark the house as one of the most modern and progressive in the great region along the border.
 The American Drug Store, Mir. Jesus Saldamando proprietor, is another complete modern estab- blishment, carrying an elegant stock and supplying the wants of large and constantly extending trade.
 In tha iawalru line the Sonora
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extensive mercantile business Protc Brothers are engaged largely in agriculture and cattle raising in Sonora. owning the Cocospera and Santa Teresa land grants, in the Magdalena district of Sonora aggregating more than a quarter of million acres of land, with great herds of high grade cattle, from which they make extensive annual shipments to markets in the United States and Mexico. Included in their lands holdings are great belts of fine timber. both oak and pine and the lumber industry will be developed into a great and produc tive resource. Cocospera their home ranch, which is near the center of the great tract, is but forty miles from Nogales. | is in the beautiful valley of the Cocos- pera river which affords an abun. dance of water for irrigation oi several thousand acres of very rich arable land. Taken altogether the Cocospera and Santa Teresa prop critics are principality.
 The firm of Escalada Brothers conduct an extensive wholesale and retail grocery and dry goods business, and do a large jobbing trade in wines and liquors. Their imposing stone building on Nor ley avenue is one of the most con- spicuous business edi6ces in the town, and it is filled from cellar to roof with very extensive and valuable stock of goods. The firm are progressive and wide awake and an important factor in the development of the town.
 The Washington Trading Com, papy has large grocery store in the line city and another extensive establishment in Patagonia.
 In the Mix building, on Morley avenue, L. w. Jimmie conducts a grocery, carrying large line ol staple and fancy groceries, cater ing to a particular and exclusive family trade which MT. Jimmie is remarkably successful in supply ing.
 Mir. J. L. Branch, a recent ar rival at Nogales, is just starting into the grocery business in the Pizskorski building, on Morley avenue, with a new stock of goods throughout. Mir. Pablo Soto, 8 gentleman identified years with the business interests of Nogales will be found at this store.
 In the hardware line George B Marsh, Inc, carries large and ex. tensive stock of goods, dealing also in carriages, wagons, and vehicles of all kinds. Connected with the business is an extensive undertak ing establishment, with all the necessary accessories.
 Theo. Gebler, the pioneer hard ware dealer, is one of the early pioneers of the line city, and has been in business here ever since the town was started. He Is one of the solid, substantial men of the town, and his business and finan- cial standing are first class. A large undertaking establishment is connected with the business.
 In the dry goods line is the Red House, conducted by Ramon Vas quez, one of the pioneer merchants of Nogales, who has been in business here ever since the town took a etoct xx,hon tho GopOro ro l,y, ',
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
LOORLS.

The West End Club will exchange
books on Saturday.
Captain Fred Hales is at home this
week on visit to his family.
Mrs. Walter Savage. of Klej
Grange. is very i'll with diphtheria.
Hon. John Walter Smith is in Wash
ington attending the sessions of the
Senate.
DO not forget the Library Party at
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Covlngton's
residence. Monday evening. December
18th.
Mrs. James Webb returned home
Saturday from a two weeks visit to
her cousin, Mrs. r. C. Gunther. of
Baltimore.
Mrs. w. r. Spurrier. who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore for the
past three weeks, is expected home
to-day Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Rownds, who has been
visiting her brother. Mr.. Charles Truitt.
in Philadelphia. for the past two months,
has returned home.
Mrs. Elmer Bradley. of Salisbury,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. David S.
Hudson. Mrs. Bradley is a sister of
Mr.. Walter Turner.
Judge lsenbrown and Messrs. John
Burroughs and Samuel Smith, of Phila-
delphia, were guests of Mr. Sidney
Burroughs several days this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
BERRY SHIPPER
LOSES HIS CASE
G. A. ShockIey Cannot Recover
For Damaged Strawberries.
r. R. Wins The Case.

wieomico News.
A case of considerable Importance to
the berry growers and shippers Of Pitts
vile. involving. as it did. damages
amounting to a large sum. was decided
in the Court Of Appeals last week in
favor Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company
Nearly two years ago George A..
Shockley. one Of the largest shippers at
Pittsville, brought suit against the Penn
sylyania Railroad Company for heavy
damages. alleging that delay in the
transportation Of the berries caused
them to reach the Boston market in a
damaged condition. Suit was entered
in WicOmico County. but the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company asked for its
removal to Somerset County where II
was tried last April. Exceptions 10 the
rulings Of the court We're noted by
plaintiffs attorneys. and the case went
up to the Court Of Appeals.
In the Court Of Appeals last week
Judge Brscoe delivered the opinion
confirming the Circuit Court for Somer-
set County The declaration in this
suit alleged that the defendant. an in
termediate carrier did not transport a
quantity Of Strawberries shipped By
him to a commission merchant In Bos-
ton over its road with reasonable dis
patch and the berries reached their
destination too late for the market &c
the day for which they were shipped
and were received in damaged con
dton. The Court Of Appeals holds
that there was no evidence showing
when or where the delay was caused,
and as there was no presumption that
it happened upon the line Of the de-
PENDANT. an intermediate carrier, there
could be no recovery FOR the plaintiff
1t is understood that upon the out
come Of this suit depended the filing Of
several other damage suits by the Pitts
vile shippers. The aggregate damages
claimed would have reached several
thousand dollars.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
Bon IRON.

Mr.. William Scott made business
trip to Salisbury Monday.
Mr.. James Rodney and family have
moved to their new home in Williams
Vile and Mr. Frank Mumford now oc-
cupies the house they moved from.
Box Iron is looking forward to big
time at Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Scott enter
tanned last Saturday evening in honor of
the birthday of their daughter. Miss
Minnie Many interesting games were
played until an early hour when the
guests were invited to the dining
where refreshments We're served in album
dance Those present We're: Misses Julia
Burbage. Winnie Adkins, Allie Riley.
Frances Truitt. Mildred and Clara
Sturgis, Mary Johnson and Florence
Watson: Messrs Harry, Walter and
Ernest Cherix, Merrill Beauchamp, ID.
Hudson. John Kelley. Zadok Sturgis.
Luther and Arthur Johnson, Alfred
Zacharias. Samuel Burbage. Grover
Truitt and Ralph Watson All present
reported very pleasant evening Miss
Scott received many useful and hand
some presents from her friends who all
wished her many more happy birthdays.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
FERTILIZER
FACTORY HERE
The Company viii Commence To
Build AT Once Capital
Stock, $4,000.

Snow Hill is to have another manu-
featuring enterprise; one which a great
many Of our people have long realized
the necessity for. The new industry is
to be fertilizer mandatory and our
fellow townsmen. Mr.. Thomas f. Selby,
is the originator of the project. Mr.
Selby has interested a number Of our
progressive business men in the enter
prise and it is now an assured fact.
On Tuesday last the stockholders met
and formed an organization to conduct
the Farmers Fertilizer Company, with
the following named officers: Messrs.
Archer c. Holloway. President; Oscar
NJ. Purnell, Vice-President; Thomas F.
Selby, Secretary, Treasurer and Gener-
al Manager.
The stockholders at present are
Messrs Archer G. Holloway. Zadok
Cherix. O. NJ. Purnell, Thomas p
Selby. d. Frank Fooks, II Clay Bur
bage, Daniel J Holloway and John
Mason
The authorized capital stock OF the
company is $l0.0O0.00 1t is proposed
to erect factory. in which will be in
stalled a steam fertilizer mixing APP
paratus. near the river bridge in Snow
Hill, where will be manufactured first
class grade Of fertilizer especially adapt
ed to the soil and crops Of Worcester
County and the other counties of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia, and it is justly expected
that large trade will be secured from
these sections. Building will commence
at once and the Farmers Fertilizer
Company expects to be in operation
early enough to supply the spring ferti-
lizer trade. The men connected with
this enterprise are active energetic and
careful business men and we have no
doubt they will succeed in their venture
We understand that the subscription
books are open and the incorporators
will be glad to have the farmers take as
much stock as they can
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
FRANKLIN CITY.

Mrs. Zena Marlowe, Of New York,
who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs
George Ards, returned home last Mon
day. She was accompanied home by
her niece. Miss Zena Ards who will
stay awhile with her,
Miss Mary Mock. Of Horntown, spent
a few days with Mrs. Emma Hill last
week.
Mrs. William Crosley's infant daugh-
ter still continues very ILL.,
The "Dixie Tennis Club was delight
fully entertained last Tuesday evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
Ellis. While the Weather may be a
little cold for play, it does not prevent
the social side Of the club from being
enjoyed by the members, who are
present at the meetings.
Mr.. John Jones, an old resident Of
this place. died last Friday morning at
his home Of paralysis The deceased
leaves a number of sons and daughters.
who have our sympathy in their loss,
as well as the aged wife.
The |. II. K. {. will meet next Sat
urday evening at 7.3O O'Clock at the
Franklin Hotel. Members are urged
to attend.
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace NJ.
f. Church enjoyed a straw ride out to
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Edward Tay-
lor last Thursday evening After the
business matters were settled, refresh
ments were served then the ladies'.
amid much "bundling up" and laughter,
settled themselves in the straw for the
return ride home.
Mr.. John +. Powell had the mis-
fortune to get two Of his fingers cut
Off with cutting machine last Tues
day. His son, Mr. Bernard Powell,
quickly brought him to town, where
Dr. Mallory dressed his hand. and at
last account he was doing nicely.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
NEWARK.

Messrs. Bolton and Shibe, Of Philadel-
phia, have been staying with Mr.. Tay-
Tor Dennis this week.
Mrs. Samuel CULLEN, of Berlin, visit
ed Mrs Frank Davis. Tuesday.
Mrs. Martha Townsend, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Annie
Powell, returned to Houston Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Scott visited
friends in Berlin Sunday last.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Esma Davis next
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Thomas Trader has been visiting
her parents at Selbyvillc this week.
Mr.. Gordon Adkins new house is
nearly ready for occupancy. 1t is one
Of the prettiest buildings in town.
The Newark Council J. o. u. A.
Mechanics has passed resolutions of
sympathy for their brother, Harry c.
Parker, on the death Of his beloved
wife, which recently occurred. as fol-
lows Whereas, the Great Councillor
Of the Universe has seen fit to remove
from her earthly home the beloved
wife Of our Brother, Harry c. Parker.
be it RESOLVED: BY this council of Jr.
%. I. A. NJ. that we hereby and in this
manner extend our heart felt and sin
sere sympathy to our Brother Parker
in his time Of sorrow and bereavement.
And be it further RESOLVED. That
these resolutions be spread upon our
minutes and that copy be sent to the
county newspapers for publication.
GEORGE T. RICHARDSON. X. S.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
STOCKTON.

Mrs Dashiell. Of Princess Anne. is
visiting friends here.
Rev. G. W. Hastings. of Nanticoke,
was a guest at the home Of Mr.. W H..
Marshall few days Of last week
The Fulcher entertainment given at
the school hall last week was a delight
full performance and greatly enjoyed
by all.
The Presbyterian bazaar and festival
held this week was a decided success.
The proceeds will go toward the church
organ fund.
The Epworth League social was held
this week at the home Of Mr. Thomas
Bromley.
Hog-killing is now tho pastime Of
Stockton families.
Mr.. Z. 6. Hastings spent part Of this
week with friends here
We sympathize with Miss Nellie
Barnes. one of our popular school teach
ers. in the loss of her father. who died
Friday of last week at his home in Cir
dletree
Mrs, Annie Sharpley visited her par
ents at Girdletree this week.
Miss Margaret Stahl said to Toe one
of the greatest single attractions on
the platform to-day, will appear at the
High School Hall next Monday evening.
the l4th. in a varied program of reel
tations. representations, etc This is
the second number Of our entertainment
course All who heard the FuIchers
pronounced them superb. some say the
best we have had Miss Stah is, if
possible, even more highly recommended
for artistic work and versatility than
the Fulchers The price of this talent
is so high that unless all the seats are
sold there is no money for the school
On the Fulchers, fine as they were.
there was a loss of nearly twenty dol
lars. II will be impossible to secure an
entertainment course here next year 4
il proves a failure this year. Everyone
who appreciates the difference between
the refined elevating entertainments
we get in the course. and the strolhng
tent shows that frequently come here,
should give his influence as we'll as his
presence to promote the success of the
course. Tickets are on sale at Whar-
ton s store.
Many sufferers from nasal catarrh
say they get splendid results by using
an atomizer. For their benefit we pre-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Ex-
cept that it is liquid il is in all respects
like the healing. helpful pain-allaving
Cream Balm that the public has been
familiar with for years. No cocaine
nor other dangerous drug in IT, The
soothing spray is a remedy that relieves
at once. All druggists, 75c., including
spraying tube. or mailed by Ely Bros,
IS Warren Street, New York
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-12
GIRDLETREE.

Miss Katherine Rowley spent part
of this week very pleasantly at the
home Of her friend Miss Lucille Taylor,
at Stockton
Mrs James Richardson and little
daughter, Alden. Of Baltimore, have re-
turned to their home, after spending
ten days as the guests Of her sister,
Mrs. J Z Gordy
Mrs l. W Onley has returned home
after spending some time very pleasant
ly at the home Of her mother. Mrs.
Price, at Wilmington. Del
Mr. II b. Scarborough spent Tuesday
in Snow Hill in the interest Of the High
School, Of which he is principal.
Rev Mr. Mumford will preach in the
NJ 2. Church, Sunday afternoon at
three O'Clock All are cordially invited.
Mr. and Mrs John Bennett spent last
Sunday at the home Of their daughter.
Mrs. James b. HUDSON, at Stockton.
Rev Mr.. Smith of Chester Pa. will
preach in the Baptist Church next Sun
day morning at 1890 and in the even
ing at 80
Mr. }. W. Jones will occupy the
house recently vacated by Mr. Winifred
Bowen, until he builds house on his
farm. where his house was burned last
week
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Richie spent last
Sunday very pleasantly with relatives
in Snow Hill
Mrs. Charlotte Gordy has returned to
her home, after spending some time with
her sons, Messrs. John and Clarence
Gordy in Virginia.
Mrs Molie Jones. Of Cape Charles.
Va, is visiting her relatives here.
Mr. George L. Barnes, Jr.. is spend
ing a part Of this week with friends in
Stockton
The many friends. Of Mr. and Mrs. AL
Gordy, deeply sympathize with them in
the loss Of their little daughter. Dora,
who died at their home last Thursday
Of spasmodie laryngitis .She was
bright little girl of two years, two
months and two days. and will be great
y missed by her parents. Funeral SER
vices We're conducted by Rev. Mr.. Ken
ney. in the NJ. +. Church last Sunday
morning lnterment was made in the
NJ. f. Cemetery.