Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
FROM BERLIN
AND VICINITY
Items OF News and Social Cos
sip From The Upper Part
OF Worcester.

The Rev. Mr.. Hall will preach at
Ocean City in the Presbyterian Church
both morning and evening. December
10th. All are cordially invited to attend.
Miss Margaret Shovel has returned
from delightful visit in Delaware
Mr.. Archer Burton is now in the
Johns Hopkins Hospital We hope TO
hear Of his complete recovery at an
early date
The Educational tuberculosis exhibit
and lecture at the High School building
was well attended and has awakened
interest in this important matter One
out Of every five deaths in Worcester
County is due To consumption Let the
question be vital one TO each of US,
What can do in this campaign Of
enlightenment and prevention ?"
We are glad to see Mrs. Powell patey
out again after distressing illness.
Mrs Ethel Patey Dinsmore is at
home after prolonged and delightful
visit to her old home
Mrs James Massey returned Thurs
| day. We all rejoice in her improved
!
with her family Her daughter, Mrs.
| Ludwig, granddaughter and son accom-
panied her home.
Miss Nellie Grice has returned from
visit to Wilmington.
Joseph Bowen and Aunt" Comfort.
colored friends were married last week.
They both belong to a type and gener-
alton fast passing. IN which the com
munity generally feels a sympathetic
interest
Mrs. Adelia Adkins and Lester are in
New York where the latter has entered
school tor an electrical course.
Mr. and Mrs Bancroft have returned
from a trip to Pennsylvania
Many out-of-town people are doing
their Christmas shopping. giving our
streets and stores an expression Of ac-
| tivity.
The members Of the W G.. 7. L.. sent
their annual donation of a barrel of
/ Christmas cheer to the poor children Of
East Baltimore
There is considerable uneaslncsS felt
at the scarlet fever cases near Taylor
vile. The school was closed of course.
and We trust the first cases may be the
only ones, and that under good medical
attention they may all come safely
| through H.
The Anti-Saloon League met in Adj
/ kins Hall as usual Monday night keso-
buttons We're drawn up Go be forwarded
to Judge K. y Jones. in regard 70 the
findings Of the grand jury. Information
that private house IN Berlin was be-
ing used unlawfully for dispensing all
cohoic drinks was brought forward
We sincerely hope that we may he
spared the distress Of seeing any citizen
Of our town punished or our civic in
tegrity discredited.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Kitchens and chill
dren returned to their home in Virginia
after visit to Mrs Laura Jingle, who
is recovering from her injury received
in the summer.
Berlin will soon be able to boast of
four jewelry stores and optical depart
ments. Our engaged and marrying
couples can be supplied with all the
necessary or appropriate ammunition
for sentimental campaigns the cross
eyed be enabled TO see straight, and
I the dm-eyed behold the city improve
ments, waterworks, electric lights, etc
keep up with the procession is the
, slogan of today.
We note with regret the death Of
William T. Bundick, who is gratefully
and pleasantly remembered in connec-
ton with our historic Temperance Cam
paign.
4 volunteer fire company has been
organized at Ocean City. Harry Crop
per. chief, with headquarters and club
house at the store of 7. }. Chopper.
/ The beach boys have made a reputation
as brave iire-tighters, and much interest
and enthusiasm is felt in the present
step in the right direction for so good a
cause.
Guy Boston has entered upon the
study Of law
A committee has been appointed by
Mayor K. ] Shovel. T. J. Whaley
and DR.. Z. Z. Henry to cooperate with
the City Council and County Health
officer. looking to the enforcement of
the state sanitary laws.
The young people meet every Tues
day evening at Dlrickson's Hall for
dancing and social enjoyment.
Mr.. Willard Hearn and family will
leave for their new home in Virginia.
We regret the loss TO Berlin.
A Christmas ball for the holidays is
being looked forward 10 with eager an
ticipation by the girls and boys,