Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-05-15
A COLUMN
FROM BERLIN
All The News From The Upper
End Of The County.

IlOiue lTOHu the west dDOuI Jue GUlfl
instant with a carload of fine horses
and mules and few young horses and
mule colts from one to two years old.
MAY 15-lt. }
Invitations have been received to the
marriage Of Miss Luly Dilworth and
Mr.. Cecil Boggs. at the Neighborhood
Sunday-school on May 10Th.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Henley have
returned to Malvern after spending the
winter in Annapolis.
Mrs. Bancroft and her mother, Mrs.
Baldwin, have returned ho"nc. The
latter has been quite i'll but is now con-
valescing.
Miss Mary Sturgis was at church Sum-
day after a severe illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Pruitt made a
visit to Baltimore to buy furniture for
their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Melvin, now of
Delmar, telegraph the arrival of son.
After the most careful consideration
and best advice, the town fathers"
have awarded the contracts for water
and electric lights. Several different
firms are to take part in the construc-
ton. The water tower will be on
Powellton Avenue. next to the residence
of Mr.. Frank Mitchell. The power
house will be back, near the Ocean City
railroad. All of our people are pleas
urably expectant and hopeful of better
things for the near future.
Mrs. j. T. Keas is getting up another
minstrel entertainment. and the mu-
sicians are at work. The other affairs
of this kind were so greatly enjoyed
that many will be pleased at this an
nouncement.
DR.. and Mrs. Emory Bell have re-
turned to Berlin, and are now domiciled
with Mrs. E. Z. Bell at the old home
A Brotherhood of st. Paul was or
ganized at the Episcopal Church last
Sunday. under the direction of Mrs. ].
T. Keas, and composed of the boys of
the congregation. Its Objects to pray,
study and work for missions. We trust
it may prove helpful both to the boys
and the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jarvis, Jr., are
rejoicing in the arrival of fine son.
Mothers Day. was observed in the
churches. and all our mothers, decorated
with white flowers and with hearts full
of happiness at the general signs of
appreciation, were in evidence. This
beautiful custom, now officially recog-
nized by large part of our country,
and some countries abroad, was the
thought of Miss Anna Jarvis. of Phia-
delphia, who is frequent and welcome
visitor to our town. her parents having
lived in Berlin in former years. We
therefore. claim share in the founders
joy Her mother, in whose memory
the festival was instituted, was also
beloved and admired visitor here.
Mrs. NJ. c. Houston is now at the
White House, Del, for short stay.
Messrs. James ellis and Peter Dona-
way have had contest over disputed
land lines. which is now amicably COM
promised and settled.
Mr.. William Scott, for many years
our bailiff, and terror to evildoers,
has resigned and Mr.. Larry Jones now
carries the club of Office.
Mrs. John r. Purnell has been quite
sick and source of anxiety to her
many friends.
Mrs. Emerson Tingle left for Phila-
delphia last week expecting to have a
serious operation performed at the
Jefferson Hospital, but her many friends
will be glad to hear that the specialists
think it unnecessary, and hope to make
her well by local treatment.
Mr.. Frederick Rulings had serious
attack at the station Monday, but is
much better now.
Mrs. Ara Bowen, of Newark. was in
town this week to call on her newest
grandson.
The reception for new members of
the W. C. r. u. was held at the home
of Mrs. Grise and was pronounced by
the sixty guests one of the most de-
lightful entertainments of its history.
Mrs. Bancroft, Miss Crook and Mrs.
Showell read interesting papers. and
some of the gentlemen discussed law en-
forcement. Musical numbers were rem
dered by Mrs. Bancroft, Misses Grise,
Margaret Shovel, Houston Shovel and
Mr.. Miner. on piano. violin and cornet.
Ice cream. cake and fruit in variety
and abundance were served. The Ber-
lin Union has 70 members, and $500
in its treasury.
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