Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-02-22

Clarence Williams. who boards with
his sister, Mrs. Moses Shockley, lost
some money and valuable papers in a
mysterious manner the other night.
He went home early in the evening and
retired, after folding up his coat in
which he carried his valuables and
placing it under the bed. In his poke
was $500 and a note for $4,000.
When he put on his clothing in the
morning note and money were both gone.
A little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Shockley
said when he arrived home after Mr.
Williams had retired, he found the
front door wide open. Some of the
boys say its wonder the thief didn't
steal Clarence out of bed.
Mr. +. Z. Mock, of Stockton. adj
dressed quite a gathering of the far
mers of this locality on Tuesday after
noon in the Court House on the subject
of growing sweet potatoes and toma-
toes. Mr.. Mock is an energetic, pro-
gressive farmer, and is anxious to see
the farmers, Of this country, whose
lands are so well adapted for the pur-
poses of trucking. engage more extern
sively in this line of farming. He thinks
that, at least in great many instances.
the class of land we have will yield a
more favorable return to the farmers,
than in the growing of corn and wheat,
as they have been doing for a great
many years, and their fathers before
them. He is a member of, and one of
the organizers of the Peninsula Produce
Exchange, and is always willing to give
both time and experience in promoting
the best interests of the farmers
generally.
The Maryland Orchestra. of POGO
moke City, gave the people of Snow
Hill Surprise last Friday night. We
had no idea that the orchestra could
give such delightful entertainment as
it did. The harmony was perfect and
the program was varied one, consist
ing of selections by the orchestra as a
whole, piano solo. violin solo, violin and
flute obligato, flute solo, vocal selections
by Miss Jones. of Pocomoke City. reci-
tation by Miss Stevens. of Pocomoke
City, and recitation by Miss Bessie
johnson. of Snow Hill. Mr.. U. II.
Schostag is the director of the orchestra
and he deserves much credit for the
manner in which he has trained it. The
entertainment lasted over an hour and
the applause was so marked that many
of the numbers had to be repeated.
We have no doubt that the orchestra
will have larger audience at its next
entertainment here. although the one
of Friday night was fair-sized and ap-
preciative.
The Methodist Episcopal Church of
Snow Hill, viii purchase at an early date
a handsome new pipe organ to cost
$l20000. The best part of this story
is that the people of the church will
not have to raise but 5000 of this
amount, as Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, the
wealthy philanthropist has agreed to
give the other $500. 1t is needless to
say that our old friend Andy is not
being condemned much these days for
being an Iron Baron. If all the captains
of industry did as much good with their
money as Mr. Carnagie is doing there
would be more happiness in the world.
The toughest proposition is Hetty Green,
who is the richest woman in the world
and is said to hold on to a dollar till the
eagle screams. Andrew Carnegie came
to America penniless lad. He started
out as telegraph messenger, newsboy,
etc. He is worth many millions, and he
is giving away millions every year for
libraries and church improvements.