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Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
Real Estate Transfers.

Sallie A. Northam from Mary E.
Farlow and VIM. E. Farlow, her hus.
band, ct al, property on the North side
of Laurel Street, in Pocomoke City.
Consideration. $500.
John S. Gordy from William j. Scar.
borough, the "Ben Richardson Farm.
containing 3s5 acres, in the Second Elec-
tion District, on the county road lead.
ing from Snow Hill to Taylor's Landing.
Consideration. $1,000.
Peter James Jones from William Sid
ney Jones and Jennie Lee Jones. his
wife, tract of land containing As acres,
more or less. near Whiton. Consider.
alton, 5000.
Mary E. Tubbs from Thomas L.
Savage and Annie NJ. Savage, his wife,
ct al, parcel of land containing Is acres
and rs poles, more or less. in st. Mar.
tins Neck. Consideration, 5000.
Elisha C. Holloway from Daniel C.
Holloway. an undivided ! interest in two
adjoining parcels of land about two miles
from Snow Hill. in the Second Election
District. Consideration, sl,5O0.
Daniel C. Holloway from George w.
Wonnell and Fannie T. Wonnell, his
wife, property on the south side OF
Washington Street, in Snow Hill. Con.
sideration. $500.
Olivia ]. Costen from Emerson G.
Polk and L. Alma Polk. his wife, parce
of land containing II acres, more oil
less. on the south side of the count,
road leading from Second Street, ex'
tended, in Pocomoke City to Hender
sons Neck. Consideration, $1,000, etc
Arthur E. Shockley from Goldsborougf
Shockley and Eleanora Shockley, hi.
wife, real estate in Queponco, in the
Fourth Election District. Consideration
81, 900.
Alexander w. Oliver from VIM. r
Richardson and Annie F. Richardson
his wife. property in Ocean City. Con
sideration, $l.00, etc.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
new P. 0. FOR
SNOW HILL
The Collins Building, Opposite
Court House to be Occupied
First Of January

Through efforts of United States Sem
ator John Walter Smith and Postmaster
Asbury c. Riley, Snow Hill is to have
new and commodious quarters for this
Postofiice another year. While Senator
Smith was in Snow Hill last week he
announced that he had interviewed
Postmaster General Hitchcock regard
ing better postofiice accommodations
for our town. He was met here by Mr..
George l.. Wood, of the Postoffice De-
partment, and they selected the build
ing belonging to Oliver ID. Collins, ESQ.,,
on the corner of Market and Pearl
Streets. MIR. Collins has agreed to
thoroughly renovate this building and
to turn the store room formerly occu-
pied by F. w. Biggs and that now oc-
cupied by II. C. Burbage into one large
room. removing the brick partition
which was placed there to support the
power press of the MESSENGER when
the upper rooms were occupied by the
plant of this paper; thus throwing into
one fine, large room the entire lower
floor of the building. Mr.. Collins will
also furnish the office with modern
letter cases and all other fixtures. They
will be up-to-date in every particular
and will be made of quartered oak.
Steam heat, electric lights and water
will be installed IN the building and the
Office will be ready for occupancy by
January first. The case containing
lock boxes will be built from floor
to ceiling IN such manner that box
renters can enter the Office at any
time and get their mail either week
days or on Sunday. By building the
case in this manner there will be no
danger of the Office being robbed while
the postmaster and his assistants are alb
sent from the building as it will present
solid, compact block of boxes capped
with an iron grating reaching to the
ceiling. Renters of boxes will thus be
able to secure their mail day or night.
Senator Smith has been interested in
securing better postofiice accommoda-
tions for our town, and so have been
Postmasters Farrow and Riley, but Sena-
torial courtesy will make things hum
when efforts of an ordinary individual
avail nothing.
Postmaster Riley recently visited
Washington and called upon Senator
John Walter Smith in the Senate build
ing. Mr.. Riley was graciousIy received;
he accompanied Senator Smith to the
Office of Postmaster General Hitch
cock and they informed him of the in
sufficient quarters now occupied and
asked for the things which have been
obtained.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
Mrs. Isaac ". PuSey.

Mrs. Mary j. Pusey, wife of Isaac
w. Pusey, died at their home in Atkin-
sons District on Monday night last. Of
a complication of diseases, she having
been i'll for the past six months.
The deceased was 66 years, four
months and eight days old. Before her
marriage she was Miss Truitt and
was born in Delaware where the family
resided until about twenty years ago,
when they moved to the farm where
she died.
The funeral service and interment
were at Olivet Christian Church, about
seven miles from her bone. where she
was member until twelve years ago
when the Christian Church at Snow
Hill was organized. She was one Of
the charter members of this congre-
cation and has been faithful member
ever since. In fact, when the church
here was for time without minister
and nd'inactive, it was through her earnest
and persistent appeals through letters
to ministers elsewhere that a minister
was sent here to revive the work. Some
of her last work was in the interests of
her church. Thus ended her life, 35
years of which she was an earnest dis
ciple of Christ.
Impressive funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. w. West and Rev.
]. A. Hopkins, her pastor; Rev. d. N.
Middlekauff making brief remarks and
prayer at the home and Rev. j. r
Biggs, minister at Olivet. offering prayer
at the grave. The church was filed
with sorrowing friends and relatives.
The pallbearers were : Messrs. A. A.
Harris, Jas. ]. Stanford, G. NJ. Dryden,
o. G. Rayne, p. ID. West and Lorenzo
Butler.
A large family survive her, consisting
of her husband, five sons and four
daughters. The sons are Jacob and
Nathaniel j. Pusey. living on farms ad-
joining their father, Willard L., near
Spence, Elmer, of Box Iron, and George,
of Philadelphia. All of the daughters
and four of the sons are married. The
daughters are, Mrs. B. G. Derrickson,
of Clarksville. Delaware Mrs. Riley,
of Box Iron; Mrs. Nathaniel Grey, of
Atkinson's District; and Mrs. William
Bounds, who with her husband and
family have lived at the home during
Mrs. Pusey's illness. There are 81
grandchildren and three great-grand.
children.
The devotion of her family to their
mother during her suffering has been q
beautiful fruit Of her Christian training
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
Killed At Negro Camp.

Isaac Waters. colored, said to be a
resident of Stockton, this county, while
attending st. Paul's camp in Somerset
County, last Sunday. shot and killed
Mamie Gunby. also colored. Three
shots were fired, each striking her in
the head. She died in a short time.
Waters escaped at the time but it is
said he has been captured and placed in
Jail at Princess Anne.
The cause Of the shooting is said to
be jealousy. Waters was in love with
the young woman and while at the camp
he saw another colored man with his
arm around her. Without warning he
pulled his revolver and fired the fatal
shots. Waters escape was remarkable.
He had just fired and shot down the
girl when many campers ran up. Draw
ing another revolver he waved it in
front of those who crowded around,
threatening to shoot any one who in
terfered. His ruse succeeded and for a
while the crowd seemed paralyzed with
fear. In the meantime, Waters made
his escape.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03

IN MEMORY of Mrs. d. M. Perdue
who departed this life Sept. lst, 1908.
For sale Six work horses and
mares. Apply to Chas. H. Hastings.
Berlin, Md, Route 4. (3-lt.)
Lost, in Snow Hill, plain gold scarf
pin with monogram C. L. v. engraved
on same. Reward if returned to c. l..
Vincent, Snow Hill.
Buy your meats and groceries of d.
G. Holloway, successor to George w.
Wonnell, at the same old stand. Every
thing that's good to eat.
For nice young beef, lamb. and all
w. T. Stanford. Also q full line of
groceries and every thing for the table.
For rent For 1910, house and lot
containing acres on South Main Street,
Berlin, Nd, now occupied by James
Massey. Apply to Mary o. Atkins,
Laurel, Del. (3-1t.)
Il have for sale one pair of good
mules and one yoke of oxen. Can be
seen at my residence on the James
Beauchamp farm. Willard Pusey, Route
/. Snow Hill. Md. IF.
Store Fixtures-We have for sale
some useful store fixtures. such as show
cases, scales, etc. Also one Hall, Her
ring & Marvin safe four feet high. j. s.
Price Go, Snow Hill.
Il will be in Snow Hill next week for
the purpose of tuning and repairing
pianos and organs. Any orders left at
Vincent s Jewelry Store will receive at
tention. Harry N.Hackett.
Good farm for rent, situated be-
tween Snow Hill and Wilton. $50 acres
in good cultivation. Suitable for wheat
and grass. Apply at once to owner.
H. w. Disharoon, Salisbury, Md. 27-2t
Wanted White man of family, to
work two-horse farm on share plan. or
on wages. Farm located within 300
yards of station. Write me for full in
formation. Thos. S. Hopkins, Tasley,
Va. (Sept. 3-3t)
Notice is hereby given warning all
persons againt trespassing on my land
for the purpose of cutting or hauling
wood of any description, after Sept. 9th,
1909. James NJ. Beauchamp, Snow
Hill, Route I.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03

One of the many traits that commend
the Philadelphia Record to people who
do not live in the great cities is that 1t
is a newspaper that is not selfish about
its news. and is not city-centered in its
ambitions. There has long been we'll
grounded complaint that most of the
great metropolitan dailies are provincial.
and take it for granted that city news
is all that 1t is necessary for them to
print.
The Record apparently takes differ
ent view. While giving a faithful
chronicle OF all that occurs in its own
city. it does not neglect nor skimp the
news Of any part of the wide field that
it covers. Any issue of this big news
paper is full of proof that it prints full
and reliable reports of everything of
interest that occurs in its whole terri
tory.
The Record is refreshingly different
from other big dailies in many ways.
1t is steady and reliable, and not prone
to get wildly excited over some spec
tacular undertaking crusade of its own
making. Instead of packing its columns
with frenzied discussions. it simply
prints the news. and, according TO we'll
verified claims. more items of news
than any other newspaper in the country.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
F. NJ. WILSON
BIG TAXPAYER
Pays More Taxes On Real Estate
Than Any Other Man in
Worcester County

1t may not be generally known that
Mr. Frank M. Wilson, of Pocomoks
City is the largest individual Taxpayer
on real estate of any man in Worcester
County, but it is nevertheless fact.
Mr.. Wilson first saw the light of day
about so years ago in Snow Hill, where
his father was tailor. He started life
a poor boy, but he had that in him
which invariably brings success-ener-
gy, honesty and perseverance. He
worked hard, saved what he made and
invested most of it judiciously IN Wor-
cester County real estate. He is one of
the leading business men of Pocomoke
City. Mr.. Wilson'S tax bill this year
is on $75, 10000 worth of property. and
amounts to $721.92.
The following letter from Mr.. Will
son is timely and just recognition of
the County Commissioners by man
who pays large slice of the taxes:
Pocomoke City, Sept. l, 1909
Editors The Messenger:
II you will give me space in your pa
per | will briefly set out my experience
and surprise at the new assessment.
Being called upon yesterday by the
Deputy Collector of Taxes for this dis
trict to know if ! wished to pay my
taxes due January 1st, 1910. and thus
avail myself of the 4 per cent. discount
given for settlement in August, told
him had heard so much about the
heavy increase in taxes, | really felt
loath to know how much had been in
creased. However, would go to his
Office and look over my account. To my
great surprise / found the amount so
little in excess of what paid last year
that took advantage of the per cent
discount and paid the bill.
Now will tell you what this great
raise in taxes" which you hear so many
unreasonable, unfair persons and tax
dodgers talk about, amounted to-just
$24. OF more than paid last year, even
with six thousand dollars more proper
ty than in 1908, and my assessment in
creased SIS. $685. more than in 1908
when / paid on S53, 275. 90, and my tax
bill was $697.90
This year | paid S72l. 92 taxes on an
assessment of S75, 10000.
Now, fellow taxpayers. | make this
statement in justice to the County Com
missioners. who are very poorly paid
servants of the taxpayers, considering
the responsibility they assume, and the
amount of abuse they are subjected to,
the latter without just and honest cause.
Had | not bought any property in
1908 my taxes under the new assess
ment would have been $33. 5s lower than
under the old assessment. There is a
wide difference between the tax rate Of
81. Is in 1908 and an SOC. tax rate in 1909
Thirty-five cents less on the hundred
dollars makes quite difference.
1t does seem to me that anybody we
employ who serves us well should have
some credit. II is base ingratitude to
complain. complain and COMPLAIN,
when there is nothing to complain about.
Who is hurt by the new assessment ?
am sure don't know. All are on an
equal footing as see it, and any honest
man wants to bear his just proportion
of the expense of government, and
should do so without complaining.
Yours respectfully,
FRANK M. WILSON.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
Funeral Of DR.. {. ]. DiriCkSOn

tBy our Berlin Correspondent
The funeral services over the body Of
DIR. Edwin J. Dirickson, of Berlin, were
held in st. Paul's p. E. Church, Sunday
afternoon, and were conducted by Rev.
S. A. Potter.
The active pallbearers were DR..
Thomas Y. Franklin. DIR. Thomas v.
Hammond, of Washington Messrs.
Harry Purnell, John S. Purnell. Thomas
]. Whaley and Robert j. Showell. The
honorary pallbearers were Dr. Zadok
P. Henry. DIR. John w. Pitts, Messrs.
Edward S. Furbush, Edward G. Henley,
Orlando Harrison, Thomas T. Savage
and A. d. Irwin and John w. Station,
of Snow Hill.
Falling rain kept many away who
would otherwise have showed respect
and sympathy by their presence, but it
was an impressive scene. at sunset, the
robed choir singing, There is Blessed
Home" when DIR. Z. j. Dirickson was
laid in his last resting place, covered
with handsome floral tokens, which
showed the high regard in which he was
held in his native State and by his pro-
fessional fraternity.
The news of the death of DIR. Edwin
J. Dirickson was not surprise to the
community, though the end came sud-
denly, for it had been known for some
time that he was in critical condition.
Just year ago his brain became so
seriously involved that it was deemed
best to remove him to the Sheppard
Pratt Hospital where he could be under
the care of specialists. 1t is one of the
mysteries of life that he. who had been
one of the specialists at that prominent
institution. himself an expert in mental
diseases, should have succumbed and
become patient. But a short time
ago he was at the head Of the medical
profession in the State. having been
named by succeeding governors of the
State on all important commissions.
The Board of Health, Marine Service,
tuberculosis, Care and Study of the In
sane and others, to each of which he
gave time and study and became a
recognized authority. He was frequent
ly called to Baltimore, Philadelphia and
other cities as consulting physician in
critical cases. In the campaign of edu-
cation for temperance he gave valuable
assistance. In his own town he was
public-spirted, hospitable in his home,
senior warden of his church, and in all
ways identified with the political and
social life of the community. He was
an instructive and delightful conver-
sationalist, and was beloved by all who
knew him best.
DIR. Dirickson is survived by his
widow, Miss Hattie Williams by three
sons, DIR. Cyrus W.. Levin E. and James
B. Dirickson, and by two. daughters.
Mrs. Alexander France, of Baltimore,
and Miss Anna B. Dirickson.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
LOORLS.

Mrs. j. j. Hurlock is visiting re-
latives in Baltimore.
Mrs. Harry Duffy, of Salisbury, is
visiting Mrs. Chas. johnson.
Miss Dollie v. Spencer is spending
this week with friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. Elmer Bailey, of Salisbury, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Sidney Godfrey.
Miss Mildred Aydelotte is visiting
friends on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Mrs. Mamie Dryden returned home
this week from months visit to Ocean
City.
Miss Sue Jones, of Philadelphia. is
visiting her sister Mrs. William T.
Hearne.
!. Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Vincent have
returned home from ten days stay at
Ocean City.
Master William Cluff. of Salisbury,
is visiting his uncles, Messrs. William
and Robert Cluff.
Mrs. James Webb spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. James
Givans, at Ironshire.
Miss Margie Davis, of Baltimore,
came last Saturday to visit her uncle,
NJ El..,r~l nn.,s.
Miss Susie Warren is spending this
week with her sister. Mrs. Charles Work.
man, in Wilmington. Del.
Mrs. Grise, of Berlin, and Miss Mil
bourne, Of Wilmington. visited Mrs.
James Spencer this week.
-Messrs. Roger Howard and Carroll
Parks, of Pocomoke City, spent Satur-
and Sunday in Snow Hill.
Mr.. C. K. Higgins, of Pocomoke
City, spent several days here this week
with his mother and sister.
Mr.. Charles l.. Boehm has resumed
his duties as assistant postmaster, after
an absence Of several months.
Mr.. George M. Upshur returned
home last Saturday after an extended
visit to Kennybunkport, Maine.
Mrs. p. P. Townsend and Mrs. Will
liam z. Powell, of near Newark. are
visiting friends at Westover, Md.
Rev. A. M. Rich has returned home
after visit of three weeks to friends
in Marshallton, Del. and Reistertown.
Md.
"A fine baby girl made her appear
ance at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Mount Thursday Of last
week.
The Misses Maud and Mary Aber.
crombie, of Baltimore, are guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Station.
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Moore, Jr.,
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Station. They returned to Ocean City
on Monday.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
". c. 7. U. Meeting

The Annual County Convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
for Worcester County convenes here
today in the M. E. Church and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend the
meetings.
This friday evening Rev. John NJ.
Arters. Superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League work on the Peninsula,
will make an address in the Court Room
at O'Clock. Music will be an attrac-
tive feature of the meetings.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03
N. {. Church Notice.

September 9th. Preaching at TO- A.
NJ. and p. Nj. by Rev. c. w. Pretty
man. Sunday school at 1l.30; Young
Peoples Class Monday, 7.30 P. NJ.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. NJ.
Official meeting the first Monday night
in the month.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03

The Maryland Agricultural College
is busy with seasonable bulletins. But
ter-making in Maryland and another on
whipped cream, with especial reference
to its uses in big candy plants. will in
terest the woman folks when the fair
season closes.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03


Sunday. September 5th, both morning
and evening at the usual hours. Service
will be held in the lecture room until
the repairs to the auditorium are COM
pleted.
Mr.. Charles L. Mumford, of Jersey
City, N. j., is spending his vacation
with his parents at Box Iron. Mr..
Mumford expects to visit friends and
relatives in Virginia before returning to
Jersey City.
Mr.. George S. Mills, who lives on
the Virginia road, near town, brought
in this week several quarts of ripe
strawberries grown in his patch. This
is, Of course, very unusual at this time
of the year, and MIR. Mills thinks it is
due to the unreasonable weather of late.
AT the Christian Church tomorrow
Sunday preaching by Rev. J. A. Hop
kins. Morning subject. Cooperation. |"
Evening subject, Young Men. Their
Faults and Ideals, as Seen by Young
Women" Sunday-school at 10 A. M. /;
Christian Endeavor at p. M. Preach
ing at Spence at 3 p. M.
Mr.. James B. Robins has purchased
the "Faifield Farm" Of Mrs. Ellen A.
Robins. The farm is the old homestead
of the late Judge James B. Robins and
is one Of the best known farms in the
county, because of the associations con-
nected with it. 1t is located on the Sine
puxent Bay about six miles from Snow
Hill.
Miss Helen Townsend, who for a
number of years has been a competent
teacher in the Snow Hill High School.
resigned her position some time back
and left this week TO study the duties
Of a trained nurse. She will take full
course at the Presbyterian Hospital in
Philadelphia, and make nursing her life-
work.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03

September 5th, Sunday-school 10 A.
NJ. Morning Prayer and celebration of
the Holy Communion II A. NJ. Even.
ing Prayer 8 P. M. Service at Holy
Cross Chapel, Stockton, p. M.
Democratic messenger., 1909-09-03

The Missionary Conference Of the
Episcopal Church, appointed for Ocean
City, September 9Th. has been postponed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-03

ously I was quoted. But here is a
woman comes to you in a friendly and
polite spirit; can man refuse to meet
her in the same friendly way?- / talked
to her quietly mostly on economic lines
as I said, and what do read this morn
ing! What gross injustice in the very
headline! 1 telegraphed my wife this
morning to consider as lies the whole
interview. Why, it does not represent
my views in any Shapei
THE Examiner reporters interview is
typical.
Picture Stolen
"And in passing it is also typical of
the Hearst paper that the photograph
of my wife that's used was stolen from
my wifes mother.
I'm talking with the reporter yester
day I spoke of the case OF a woman I
know who was married to an outrage
ously dissolute man, who was unfaith-
full and abused her, and vet she re
mained with him because he supported
her and her children. And said to the
reporter. My wife and know of sew
eraI such cases, and when we see cases
like that it makes US ashamed to be
married.
THAT innocuous sentence is distorted
into scandalous headlines and a story
that is shameful is hinged upon 1t.
II was discussing the debasing and
degrading environment Of middle class
women who are tied to unworthy.
drunken and shiftless husbands and 7
am made to say all manner of absurd,
ridiculous things"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-03

Gould was a guest at the Lynchburg
hotel in November, 1906, and that Dus-
tin Farnum, the actor, who has been
brought into the case through Ar.
Gould's counter charges, was a guest
at the same time, though they had
apartments on different floors.
Both men testified that Farnum Wis
tied Mrs. Gould at her apartment at
her request. Clark called him the first
time, soon after Mrs Gould's arrival
Pullen, the waiter also called Farnun
to Mrs. Gould's room, where the two
had supper together.
Ihe next day Farnum and Mrs. GouId
took their meals together in Mrs
Gould's apartments and Pullen waited
on them.
They left the hotel that afternoon.
Pullen was asked if any LIQUOR was
served at the meals and replied that
'he served none and saw none in the
room.
Did you see any impropriety of any
kind between Mrs Gould and Farnum
while in the hotel?" asked Clarence J..
Shearn, counsel for Mrs. Gould.
mo, sir" Pullen replied "They con-
Quoted themselves as a gentleman and
lady as far as my observations went. -
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-03
GIRL KILLS HER ALLEGED
BETRAYER; SHOOTS OTHERS
One Dead, Two Dying and Another
Seriously Injured During
Trial in Texas

~ GATESVILLE, Texas, Feb. 2.-Miss
Verna Ware, daughter of a prominent
farmer of this county, fired repeatedly
into crowded court room here today,
continuing until her revolver was
empty.
John Hams, merchant of Jonesboro.
for whom the bullets were intended, is
dead; two bystanders, James Smith
and David Ross are fatally wounded,
and A. E. Wiley, Jr., is seriously
wounded.
1t was during the trial of Hains on
serious charges preferred by Miss Ware
that the shooting occurred.
Approaching a window from which Il
view of the court room could be had.
Miss Ware saw Hams among the spec
>tators, and before she could be re-
strained drew the revolver from the
folds of her dress and fired Three
bullets struck Hains and he died with
in an hour
Miss Ware and her brother Charles
were arrested.