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

-One OF the EditOfS oil tne MESSEN-
GER was in Berlin last Saturday and
while there visited the new store of
Burbage, Powell & Co. This is a man.
moth structure, and covers more ground
by far than any mercantile establish
ment in the county, II is handsome,
up-to-date store and bears evidence of
being conducted by wide-awake, ener.
getic men.
Mr.. Samuel J. Twilley. of Pocomoke
City. was married to Mrs. Louise
Reagan, a former resident of Worces-
ter County. in New York on the 25th.
The wedding came as surprise to
their friends, the date having been
kept secret. They reached POGO
moke City on Thanksgiving Day, where
their many friends extended them a
cordial welcome.
The Presbyterian congregation at
Stockton will unite in the Methodist
Episcopal Church next Sunday, with 10.
u. A. Mechanics in Thanksgiving SER
vice. Rev. George w. Townsend will
preach the sermon. ServiceSunday even
ing at the usual hour in GunbyPresbyter-
ian Church, by the Rev. Joseph b. North.
At this service the regular contribution
to missions will be received, so please
come prepared with your envelopes.
The appearance in the State of the
dreaded foot and mouth disease among
cattle has given to the State Live
Stock Sanitary Board. and the State
Veterinarian. DIR. Frank II. Mackie. a
good deal of hard work during the past
few days. A partial quarantine has
been established against the State. and
every effort is being made by the
State authorities to stamp out the
malady and prevent it from spreading.
Governor Crothers attended the meet
ing of the Board, and urged that
prompt action be taken in this matter.
The State authorities acted promptly
and apparently have the situation well
in hand.
The biggest and best fruit and
vegetable show ever held by the Mary
land Horticultural Society was held for
three days in Baltimore this week. A
splendid exhibit of apples was made and
pyramid of sweet potatoes raised in
Queen Anne's County, attracted great
deal Of attention. The address of wei
come on Monday evening was delivered
by Mayor Mahool. and was responded to
by Mr.. Orlando Harrison, of Worces-
ter County. He spoke very flatteringly
of the relations existing between the
Eastern Shore and Baltimore City. and
called attention to the good work of
Governor Crothers in inaugurating the
good roads movement which will bring
us still closer together. Another Wor-
cester Countian who participated in the
meeting was Mr. Frank E. Matthews.
Of Pocomoke City. who made report
on "Small Fruits. -
Mr.. Elijah NJ. Barnes, wellknown
farmer residing between Snow Hill and
Girdletree, died last Friday morning
His death was caused by dropsical af-
lection. Mr.. Barnes was 81 years of
age on election day. He had been a
resident of Worcester County during
all these years and was staunch and
true Democrat. who could always be de-
pended upon to support the nominees
of his party. He is survived by widow
and seven children, as follows Mrs.
William Handy Jones. Of Snow Hill ;
Mrs. Edward Beechboard Miss Nellie
Barnes Mr.. James Barnes. OF Stock
ton and Messrs. Thomas, Benjamin
and Wheatley Barnes who reside at
home with their parents. Funeral SER
vices were conducted at the home of
the deceased last Sunday afternoon by
Rev. j. B. North. pastor Of Snow Hill
Presbyterian Church. Interment was
made in the Snow Hill NJ. L. Cemetery
Immediately after the funeral services.
A large number of people attended the
funeral, giving evidence of the high es-
TEEN in which they held the deceased
There will be no service in the Snow
Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday as
Rev. J. B. North breaches at Stockton
both morning and evening.