Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-05
BERLIN.

The sick list has been unusually large
this week, including Rev. Mr.. Bancroft,
Rev. Mr.. Potter, DIR. Zed Henry, Mr..
John Smack, Mrs. Palmatory, Mrs.
Mary Louise Tingle, Mrs. Sarah Frank
lin and others.
Mrs. Mary Nichols, Of Philadelphia.
is the guest of Mrs. f. S. Furbush.
Mrs. Resale Tingle Kitchens was
called TO Berlin by the illness of her
two children, who were visiting their
grandmother Mrs. Tingle has greatly
improved since her accident.
The horn of the fox hunter is frequent
ly heard these beautiful days and nights
and the hounds are having some fine
runs. Miss Vosburgh, Dr. T. Franklin,
John ID. Henry and many other sports
men are enjoying Reynard's discom-
future and putting him through his
best stunts.
Hog cholera is assuming alarming
proportions in this vicinity. Thomas j.
Whaley and Jack Baker on the bay have
each lost nearly twenty. while many
others have lost some, and are killing
in spite Of the warm weather, through
fear of loss. Mr.. John Dewey Num-
ford had the misfortune of losing over
700 pounds of meat, on account of the
heat.
Mrs. Sarah Purnell. of Ocean City,
is spending the week at the Atlantic
Hotel She took tea with Mrs. z. p.
Henry on Saturday. Her Berlin friends
are always glad to see her.
Mrs. Bethards, mother of Messrs.
John. Joe and Charles Bethards, is
quite i'll.
Miss Nellie Grice is in Wilmington
Misses Florence and Anna have both
returned home.
Stewart Hammond spent Thanks
giving with Willie, in Philadelphia.
Roller skating at the Ocean City rink
is the popular amusement just now.
wagon loads driving down for that pur-
pose. Through the courtesy of Mr..
Taylor of the Seaside Hotel, they enjoy
the sport.
Mr. Dale Henry, of the Green Run l..
s. s., spent Thanksgiving with his
family.
Mrs. Robley D. Jones and daughter,
Of Snow Hill, have been visiting her
mother They entertained at tea Misses
Minnie Jones and Daisy Purnell.
The Methodist and Presbyterian con-
gregations had union Thanksgiving
service at the latter church. the sermon
being preached by Rev. Mr.. Beauchamp
of the former church. Flowers. fruits
and vegetables were brought and large
holy cross reminded men of their
priceless blessings. At the Episcopal
Church Rev s. A. Potter preached on
First Fruits" The harvest home"
contribution were later sent to the
home for "Friendless Children" at
Easton, also the offering. The fresh
and canned fruits, vegetables, ETC.,
filled two sugar barrels, gospel meas
ure
The Missionary Tea" at the Presby-
terrain Church Thursday night, was
delightful and educative entertainment.
The offering was for the American Bible
Society. and amounted 10 500. Mrs.
Bancroft read an interesting paper on
work in foreign fields, and made
strong and earnest appeal for the multi
plying Of Bibles, the silent mission
ary. She presented many facts for
the thoughtful Christian. Mrs. George
Harrison and Miss Minnie Franklin sang
"a duet, Mother Bible. Music. vocal
and instrumental. readings, recitations
and refreshments daintily served, COM
pleted pleasant and profitable evening.
Miss Eta Powell, now attending
Goldey's came home for Thanksgiving.
The ladies of the Methodist Church
held bazaar in the store lately vacated
by the Hardware Co. last Friday. 1t
was called the ~ cts. bazaar, admis-
sion being that amount and the figure
Z entering into every price. They real
lied $107.l7 and everybody enjoyed
themselves.
St Andrews Day was observed at
the Episcopal Church with the COM
munion service, and an earnest, Inn
pressive appeal.
We welcome several new citizens,
the latest arrivals being a son at Mr..
John Burbage's home. daughter at
Mr.. Oscar Traders and son at Mr..
Garfield Johnson's.