Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-24

| A citizen of Berlin had a strenuous
time in Snow Hill this week. He was
in an omnibus wreck, a fire, law suit
and fox chase, all in one day. The
county seat is fit subject for a moving
picture artist.
Mr.. John Selby Purnell is sick this
week.
Mr.. Ned Williams gave a pleasant
launch trip to party Of young people
Wednesday.
Miss Ella Massey is papering and
painting her new home, for occupancy
in the early fall.
The funeral of Capt. Hudson was a
very large one. His many friends will
be glad to know that the first impression
Of suicide was not borne out by the
facts. That there was no water in the
lungs showed that he was not drowned,
but must have fallen in the tank while
unconscious; from an attack Of apoplexy
it is generally believed. The undertaken
said that the eyes and mouth were
closed and the expression peaceful as
though asleep, showing that he did not
die violent death. He carried large
life insurance, was member of several
beneficial orders, and the government
pays two years salary to the widow.
Capt. Hudson was warm-hearted,
generous man, and possessed unusual
mechanical ingenuity.
A base ball team from Newark, Del,
played our nine on Monday, score Z to 6
for Berlin, and again on Tuesday, score
Z to for our boys. This is considered
crack team, so our nine is justly proud
of hard-earned laurels.
The Industrial Guild met last week in
the Parish House to consider the pur-
chase of dorsal for the church.
Mrs. Kate Hudson entertained her
Sunday-school class at Ocean City for
week, in the Horace Davis cottage.
Another hound Of the Franklin kennel,
''Lottie." has departed this life from a
dose of poison administered by an un-
known party. Mr.. Charles Gunby lost
valuable dog at the same time and in
the same way.
Mrs. Edna Holloway Boxley is visit
ing her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Fisher are guests
at the Majestic.
Mr.. Miller was well enough to be re-
moved to Wilmington on a special car
last Friday. We hope his convalescence
may be rapid.
Four members of the Salvation Army
held street services here last week.
Their music was enjoyed by large crowds
and the collections were quite generous.
They are doing heroic work in all the
large cities. and we are glad to help
them.
Miss Maud Whaley is at last domiciled
with her sister, Mrs. j. 7. Keas, to
the great satisfaction of her many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Keas and Miss
Maude Whaley are spending a week
with Mr. WI; WEI! .McCa5c, 9: Ocean City.
John Purnell Whaley is also guest at
the McCabe cottage.
Miss Helen Bell, while alone at home
last week. saw swarm of bees in her
garden. She went out and hived the
swarm. a rather courageous act for a
young lady.
DR.. T. Y. Franklin, a Broad Street
farmer. claims record-breaking radishes.
His garden is almost match for his
neighbours, Mr.. John d. Henry. The
agricultural rivalry between these two
desirable bachelors should make the
girls "sit up and take notice.
The Whist Club met last week at Mrs.
George E. Henry's, and this week at
Mrs. Orlando Harrison's.
Miss Elizabeth McCauley is the guest
of Mrs. Orlando Harrison.
DIR. 7. Y. Franklin's corn stack burst
last week, entailing some loss. We
have heard Of barns bursting with
plenty" but this seems to be a case OF
putting NEW wine in old bottles"
One citizen shipped his corn to Sails
bury after carefully weighing it on our
standard and tested scales, and received
a check for 20bushels less than he sent,
which in these days of soc. corn was
enough to make a fuss about. Others
also report shortage on returns.