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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
{. N. Ross Succeeds Judge
YOUNG.

Judge Edward NJ. Ross took his seat
as member of the Orphans Court for
Worcester County last Tuesday, after
having taken the oath of Office, pre-
scribed by the Constitution, before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Judge Ross was recently appointed by
Governor Crothers to ill the vacancy
on the Orphans Court Bench for Wor-
cester County caused by the resignation
of Judge James Henry Young, who is
now in the employ of the New York,
Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad Com
pany, and who found it impossible to
attend to the duties of either position
without neglecting the other.
Judge Ross is a native of Pocomoke
City, where he has resided all his life.
He is about 48 years Of age. is married
and is surrounded by happy family.
He is a prominent member Of the Bap-
fist Church and is an active participant
in all that tends to the moral and social
advancement Of Pocomoke City. He is
prominent member of the Masonic and
several other secret societies of POGO
moke City and is an active Democrat.
He is a prosperous contractor and
builder.
The MESSENGER congratulates the
public on Judge Ross appointment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
Fire On Tangier.

Fire broke out about lo'clock Sunday
morning in the store of Henry l.. Disc
& Co. and spread to the dwellings occu-
pied by Joshua Disc and Henry Crockett
and burned all. But for the good work
of volunteers, who formed bucket
brigade, there would have been con-
siderably more damage.
The homes of Henry Disc, Rev Crock
EFT, William Parks and others near by
were saved. Water was very scarce
near the fire and black mud was used in
fighting the flames at one house. Two
pumps went dry and this held the fight
ers back, as a long run had to be made
to the creek, where there was plenty of
water.
This is said to have been the largest
fire to occur here. The loss is estimated
at 81, 900. partly. covered by insurance.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Mr.. Edward L. Crockett Immediately
began taking acollection. In the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Of Tangier SUM-
day morning more than 500 was con-
tributed toward the sufferers, who will
be cared for.
The blaze was seen from the bay
steamers and towns in the vicinity.
Outside of minor burus no one was hurt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
NEWARK.

Mr.. Elijah j. Bowen Is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Corinne Janney, of Philadelphia.
came Tuesday TO spend the Holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
Dennis.
Rev. Joseph Gray visited friends in
Cambridge this week.
Mrs. Samuel Townsend of Houston,
Del. spent this week with her daughter,
Mrs. Joe Powell.
Messrs. Bolton and Shibe, of Phila-
delphia, are stopping at the Hotel Dennis
and are enjoying the cunning season.
Miss Florence Mason, who is attend
ing Western Maryland College, came
Wednesday night to spend the Christ
mas HOLIDAYS with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John l.. Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Parker have
issued cards of invitation to the mar
riage of their daughter. Irma Daisy, 10
Mr.. Leonard Morris, on Wednesday after
noon, December 22d at four o'clock, in
Bowen NJ. +. Church.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold q
festival and oyster supper in the Ode
Fellows Hall. Tuesday evening, Deem
Der 2Sth. Should the evening be stormy
the first favorable evening thereafter
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

Richard Banks, young man Of Will
Evansville, took to himself child wife.
supposed to be the youngest girl ever
married in Delaware, when he was mar
ried to Miss Orma Hickman, of Bayard,
aged 1874 years. Wedding was held with
the full consent Of the parents of the
young bride, and was solemnized at the
home of the girls mother. The girl
seems perfectly happy with her new
husband and stated to several friends
that she cannot see why she should not
get married when she has found the
one she loves. She will reside with
her husband at the farm which her
mother owns.
Miss Ella Gibbs. who had been an
employee in Holloway's shirt factory,
Snow Hill. for probably year. recently
left Snow Hill to take position in q
shirt factory at Milton, Del. but &C.
cording to a news item from Milton,
Miss Gibbs was there only two days be-
fore she took husband. The newspa-
per report says that Mr.. Clarence Vent,
q young farmer who lives near Milton
saw Miss Gibbs at the factory for the
first time on Wednesday, was smitten
with her charms, proposed at the first
opportunity and was promptly accepted.
They were married on Friday two days
after they first met, and will live on
their farm.
Rev. l.. A. Bennett has returned
from Lynchburg. Va, where he has
been conducting series of revival meet
ings. Mr.. Bennett feels greatly en-
Outraged at the result of the meetings
as over eighty professed conversion.
The Lynchburg Advance says of Mr..
Benefits work there 1.-THE revival at
the Methodist Protestant Church seemed
to take a new power under the leader
ship of Rev. l.. A. Bennett. 1t was I'M
questionably the strongest meetings of
the series. number of young men be-
ing converted. MIR. Benefits method
of conducting the after-meeting is both
unique and attractive, and 1t is unusual
to see such hearty cooperation on the
part of the people,"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
Celebrated Their Golden
WeddiDQ.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Tighman celebra-
ted their golden wedding at their home
in Snow Hill last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Tilghman is veteran Of the Civil
War, having enlisted at the age of 20.
and served as corporal in Smiths
Cavalry. OF the nine children born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Tilghman. all are living,
and all were present at the anniversary
but one, the youngest, Samuel p.
Tilghman, who lives at Gregory,
Arkansas. OF the direct descendants.
there are 2s grandchildren, and seven
great-grandchildren. The children pres
ent were: Mrs. Belle Scarborough,
of Girdletree, Mr.. Geo. B. Tilghman. Of
Cape Charles, Mrs. Ida Birmingham, OF
Salisbury. Mr.. Sylvester Tilghman. Of
Newport News. Mrs. Carrie Redden, Of
Franklin City, Mr.. Oswald Tilghman. Of
Cape Charles, Mr.. Charles Tilghman
and Mr.. Lloyd Tilghman, of Snow Hill.
Those present who partook of the din
ner served at three o'clock, besides Mr..
and Mrs. Tilghman and their children.
were: Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Bennett,
Rev. J. A. Hopkins, Mr.. P. w. Scar
borough, Mr.. Taylor Redden and little
son. Oswald, Mr.. Harold Scarborough.
Mrs. Lena Townsend and little daugh-
ter Louise, Mr.. Paul Scarborough, Mrs.
Charles Tilghman and three children.
Mrs. Geo. B. Tilghman, Mrs. Lloyd
Tilghman and three children, and Mrs.
Oswald Tilghman.
Many beautiful presents were re-
ceived among which were several hand
some pieces of gold. A photographer
called in the afternoon and posed the
large family group for pictures.
The reception was held in the evening
and was attended by many friends who
congratulated Mr.. and Mrs. Tilghman
on the many years of welded life spent
together. Refreshments were served
from nine until twelve o'clock. The
table was decorated with ferns and the
centre Of the table was occupied by an
immense brides cake"
We extend congratulations to Mr..
and Mrs. Tilghman and wish them many
more happy years Of life together.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

Mr.. William Green Kerbin and Miss
Alice Boehm were quietly married at
the home of the bride in this town last
Tuesday evening by Rev. ]. F. Kirk.
Mr.. Kerbin, who is a well-known men,
Der of the Worcester County bar is i'll,
and as the marriage was set for the mid
die of January, both parties desired the
ceremony to be performed at once SC
the bride could care for Mr.. Kerbin
during his illness, which his many friends
hope will be of short duration.
Mrs. Kerbin is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles L. Boehm of this town.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
German and Peoples Selected

The Democratic leaders, including
Senator Smith and Governor Crothers.
have settled the question, who shall
be Speaker of the House of Delegates
and President of the Senator" At a
conference held this week it was decided
as follows:
For President of the Senate-Hon.
Arthur P. German, of Howard County.
For Speaker Of the House of Dele
gates-Hon. Adam Peoples, of Cecil
County.
Hon. Carville D. Benson, who was a
candidate for the Speakership, criticizes
Governor Crothers for taking hand in
the contest. He claims the Governors
action has frozen him out of the game,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
GIRDLETREE.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Remsen and little
son, Douglas, of Mount Kisco, N. Y,
spent this week at the home of Mr.. anC
Mrs. A. w. Webb.
Miss Stella Hill. of Newark, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hill.
Miss Della Jones. of Wattsville, Va,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Harvey
Pilchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Porter and little
daughter are spending this week with his
sister, Mrs. Scott Richie.
Mr.. George Bromley. of Green Run
Life Saving Station. spent Tuesday and
Wednesday with his family in town.
Mr.. James Redden has returned home
from Cape Charles. Va, where he spent
some time.
Mr.. Willis Hudson, of Greenbackville,
Va. spent Friday with Messrs. Harold
and Clayton Webb.
MIR. French and family, of New
Jersey. are spending this week with
their friend, Mr.. Robert Hickman.
Mrs. William Pilchard, of Good Will,
spent Friday with her parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Washington Pilchard.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

It would be impossible for US publish
all the letters we receive intended for
Santa Claus. We can only give the
names and addresses of the dear little
girls and boys who have sent them in.
As Santa Claus takes the MESSENGER he
will surely see the names and when he
calls at our Office and inquiries if there is
any mail for him we will hand him the let
tiers. Children, you may be sure that If
you are good and obey your parents
and teachers you will be well remem-
bered by the good old saint.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
Stores In Christmas Attire.

The merchants of Snow Hill, POGO
moke City and Berlin have made ex-
tensive preparations for the Holiday
trade. There is no need of the people
of this county going to the city to buy
Holiday goods when our stores are so
well provided and the goods are so
reasonable in price. There is no need
for US to name the firms which have
provided for your wants in the way of
Christmas goods when the pages of the
MESSENGER so well illustrate the SUBJ
ject under consideration. If you will
glance over the advertisements in this
paper and will deal with the people
whose announcements appear you may
feel assured that you will get courteous
treatment and good values for your
money, and will have the satisfaction of
knowing that you have helped along
your own home town. Before going
out to do your Christmas shopping look
through the MESSENGER and you will
get many hints concerning the things
carried by our merchants. You will find
advertised: clothing, jewelry, china
ware. cut glass, hardware. dry goods.
gentlemen's furnishing goods, gloves.
umbrellas, brass goods. books, calen-
dars. and in fact. almost anything you
desire. Deal with your home merchants
and help build up the community.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
CONGRESS and the Presidents
Message.

Congress is in session and the Presi.
dents message has been read and duly
considered by the people of the entire
country.
What the President recommends t.
the favorable consideration of Congress
will be found set forth in the following
summary:
The establishment of Postal Savings
Banks. without waiting for currency
legislation based on the report of the
Monetary Commission.
Legislature to limit the issuance OF
injunctions in labor controversies, in
the manner recommended by the Repub-
lican platform.
A fund of $50. 900 to aid in suppressing
the white slave" trade.
A higher rate of postage on periodicals
and magazines.
A ship subsidy to encourage American
shipping.
Civil pensions.
Publicity of political contributions in
elections Of members of Congress.
A commission to evolve plan to expe-
dite legal procedure and mitigate the
claws delays"
Construction of an artificial island and
fertilization in the entrance to Chesa-
peake Bay, two battleships and one re-
pair ship for the navy and the establish
ment of an extensive naval base at Pear
Island, Hawaii.
A national Bureau of Health.
Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
and an appointive governor and ex-
ecutive council for Alaska.
Civil control of the Lighthouse Board
and separation of the national astro-
nomical observatory from naval control.
with distinguished astronomer at the
head.
Consolidation Of the Bureaus Of Manu-
features and Statistics in the Depart.
ment Of Commerce and Labor.
Celebration in 1918 Of the semi-cepten-
pial Of negro emancipation,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
Celebrated their Silver
Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Holloway, OF
Queponco, celebrated their twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary last Friday by
entertaining a number of their friends
and relatives for the day. Those pres
emit were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Hastings,
of near Seaford. DEL, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Theodore Hastings, of Laurel. DEL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minos F. Hastings and
little son, James, of Delmar, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ananiss Hastings and daughter,
Blanche, of Whitesville. DEL, Elder A.
B. Francis, of Delmar. Elder 7. M.
Poulson, of New Church, Va, Mrs.
Ida M. Bratten and son. Reese. of
Willards, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Riley.
little son, Samuel, and daughters Misses
Margie and Edna. of Snow Hill, Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Truitt. of Snow Hill,
Mr.. Daniel Holloway, of Smithfield,
Va, Mr.. John S. Holloway. of Snow
Hill, Mr.. James F. Purnell. of Pitts.
vile. and Mr.. Sidney F. Townsend, Of
Pocomoke City.
About the noon hour dinner was an.
nounced consisting of stewed oysters,
roast turkey, Smithfield ham, fried
chicken. Maryland biscuit, mince. peach
and pumpkin pies and many other deli
cacies too numerous to mention. After
dinner Mr.. Holloway invited his guests
- iool, ~ HE lsx,n otnnk nons,efinoy ~
seventy-six head of cattle and forty
horses, mules and colts, all of which
showed that the same generous spirit
displayed by Mr.. Holloway at his table
had been extended to his stock. 1t was
indeed beautiful sight.
The middle of the afternoon the table
was again spread with many good
things to eat and the guests were once
more invited to the dining room. At
first, no one seemed hungry. but the
cake. wine and other things were too
tempting to resist, so all decided to
eat, drink and be merry.
The presents were numerous and beau
tiful and all present. including the hos
pitable host and hostess, seemed great
ly to enjoy the occasion. The guests on
bidding the bride and groom of twenty
FIVE years ago goodbye wished them a
continuance Of life, happiness and
prosperity until they celebrate their
golden wedding.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
Local Readers. 1OC. a Line

For Sale: Shetland Pony and Cart
safe for children. w. 7. Hean Snow
rilL (tf)
ZWanted-Clean, cotton rags. Will
2cents per. pound at the MESSENGER
Office.
-Glovesi Gloves! Wool, golf and kid,
dressed and undressed. at Mrs. j. Can
non Shorts.
Good horse cart for sale. Iron axle.
Price $1,000. G. E. Hill, auctioneer,
Snow Hill.
For sale A 4Ax9pool table in good
condition and complete. II. +. Harmon
son, Atlantic Hotel, Berlin. Md.
For Sale-Spring colt. Sired by
Passenger: grand sire, Mister. Apply
to DIR. J. B. North, Snow Hill, Md.
Special notice-l0 per cent. reduc-
ton on Lamps, Pictures and Salad
Bowls, at P. d. Cottingham & Co.'S.
Buy your meats and groceries Of
Bromley 4 Bradford successors to J. w.
Gordy. Right prices. Same old stand.
For rent For 1910, house and lot
near depot formerly occupied by ]. B.
Hickman. Apply to W. Z. Timmons,
Newark, Route l.
My store is headquarters for toys
this year. Delight the hearts Of the
children with these pretty toys. Mrs.
J. Cannon Shortt.
Il desire occasionally to purchase
skinned trapped rabbits. Whenever
you have them call at the MESSENGER
Office. c. l.. Vincent.
Buy your meats and groceries of
d. G. Holloway, successor to George
w. Wonnell, at the same old stand.
Everything that's good to eat.
For nice young beef, lamb, and all
kinds of pork and salt meats come to
w. T. Stanford. Also a full line of
groceries and every thing for the table.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

The names and addresses of the chill
dren from whom we receive letters
are as follows:
Matte McCabe. Shovel;
Henry Sharpley, 522 Thirtieth ST.
Norfolk. Va.
Charles Earl Dennis, st. Martain's;
Cecile Townsends, Newark;
Elsie Jackson, Newark;
Frances Fitzsimmons. Spence;
Willard Tull, ;,
Mae Hill, >,
Ella Hill, >,
Ernest Fitzsimmons, /,
Olive Pusy, /,
Randolph Mount, ;.
Franklin Hickman, >,
John Fitzsimmons, ;,
Willie Lathbury,
Minnie Pusey, ;,
Grace Dickerson, Coulbourn;
Walter Bromley, Snow Hill;
Emily Bromley, Snow Hill.
Nellie Nelson, Snow Hill.
Ruth Perdue and Cora Perdue, Coul
bourn.
Edward Hill and Ethelyn Hill, Snow
Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
COULBOURN.

Miss Bessie Kent, of Girdletree. anC
Mr.. Station Dryden, of Parksley, Va,
spent last Sunday with Mr.. Dryden's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Dryden.
Mr.. A. B. Phillips has moved to the
Charles Dickerson farm in Indiantown.
Mr.. George Davis, of Whiteburg, has
moved to Mr.. Phillips place.
Messrs. Long. White. Daugherty and
Bounds. of Mardela Springs, have re-
turned home after spending some time
with Mr.. ]. E. Dickerson. They have
been busy getting holly.
Miss Blanche Perdue entertained q
number of her friends at mask party
last Saturday night. All reported &
good time. Mr.. Lawrence Wimbrow,
of Wango. won the prize.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

The u. S. Government in its Pure
Food Law" does not Endorse" or guar
antee" any preparation. as some manu-,
facturers in their advertisements would
make it appear. In the case of medi-
cines the law provides that certain
drugs shall be mentioned on the labels.
If they are ingredients of the prepar-
atoms. Ely's Cream Balm. the well.
known family remedy for cold in the
head. hay fever and nasal catarrh,
doesn't contain a single injurious drug,
so the makers have only to print the
fact that it complys fully with III the
requirements Of the law.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
LOOALS.

Pay your subscription.
We had furry of snow Thursday
morning.
Miss Mamie Purnell spent last week
with relatives in Berlin.
The Ocean City Firemen's ball has
been postponed until a later date.
Consult the advertising columns of
the MESSENGER for good things for
Christmas presents.
Miss Margaret Harmonson, of Ber-
lin. spent several days last week with
Mrs. Thomas M. Purnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond White, of
Pittsville. spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Stansbury White.
Mr.. Charles Kensey, who has been
ut work in Baltimore for several months,
has returned home to remain until the
spring.
-,Messrs. John M. Brombley and
Alex. Bradford have purchased the
grocery business of Mr.. John v. Gordy
on Bay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Richardson
and daughter. Miss Lula, who have been
here several weeks visiting relatives,
left for home last Monday.
Mrs. Mary M. North returned home
the first of the week from an extended
visit to Boston. She spent few days
at Atlantic City before returning home.
Mr.. John w. Station, who has been
confined to his home for two weeks
past, suffering from fever, is improv-
ing and we hope to see him out again
soon.
MIR. S. E. Shockley, of Wilton. has
just butchered pen of eleven hogs,
weighing in aggregate 4150a lbs. The
lightest hog weighed 27S lbs. and the
heaviest 433 lbs.
Some time during the month of
January we will publish in these columns
the address of Rev. L. P. Bowen. d. D..
delivered in Berlin at the dedication Of
the Postley monument.
Mr.. James M. Wilson still continues
seriously i'll at the Salisbury hospital,
where he was operated on for appen-
dicitis last week. His case was so far
advanced that the result has been in
doubt. -
AT q meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors Of the Peoples Bank of Somer-
set County, held recently, Mr.. Henry j..
Waters was elected President to I'll the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr..
Frances j. Barnes.
-Whatcoat M. E. Church will OBJ
serve the ninth anniversary of the
building of the new church tomorrow
Sunday. Rev. A. G. Kynett. d. D..
Of Philadelphia. will preach morning
and evening. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
Hon. VIM. F. King, of Pocomoke
City, was in town on Tuesday attending
to business. Mr.. King is preparing to
take the seat in the Maryland Legisla-
ture to which he was elected in Novem-
Der. and we have no doubt he will prove
. available member Of that body.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

Just a trifie over twenty-one bill
lions Of dollars represents the total re-
sources of the banks Of the United
States. In other words, there is q per
capita Of $240, or whereabouts, for the
entire population of the country in the
deposits, capital and surplus Of all the
banks of the country. No other country
in the void can make showing COM
parable to this. The figures are 80 big
that they can hardly be grasped.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PerSOnalPrOperty
We viii sell at public auction at our
residence at Ironshire, Maryland, on
Wednesday. December. 70. 1909.

at 10 o'clock A. n.
An our live stock and farming i'm
PIGMENTS consisting Of Mules, 4 Horses,
Colt, 2 Cows. 2 Farm Wagons, Horse
Cart, Sprayer Cart, Sprayer, Manure
Spreader, Wheat Drill, Double Row
Corn Planter, Single Row Corn PIante'
2 Binders, Hay Tedder, Gang Plow, y
Two Horse Flows. 8 One Horse Plows,
Land Roller. 2 Double PulverizeuA z
Single Pulverizers, Gasoline Engine 5
Hoover, I Gasoline Engine Is Hoover.
Corn Shelter, Power Wood Saw. Power
Cut-Off Saw, Pulleys and Shaftin1. Corn
Crusher, 2, 900 bushels Corn. Fodder and
other things too numerous TO mention.
TERMS OF SALE:
All sums less than ten dollars, cash On
day Of sale. All sums Of ten dollars and
over credit Of six months On banket|1
note with approved security.
R, c. PETERS & SONS.
Ironehire, I'D
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-04-14
BEAVER DAM.

April 12.--NewA, is very scarce this
week, nothing much doing, farmers all
busy making ready to plant, so when
they get too busy to come to town
our streets look rather naked.
Health generally good around town
aud in our immediate vicinity.
Mr.. B. F. Gray is still improving
and we hope to have him on the
streets again SOON
Chester Leach is improving but still
quite sick.
We had a small fire, which bid fair
for time to be quite large affair.
A lamp exploded in the Beaver Dam
Hotel and set the room on fire which
did quite a little damage to the furni-
ture of the room, carpets, wall paper,
etc., but was discovered and put out
by Mr.. Tucker. the landlord, before
1t did much damage to the wood work
or any material damage to the house.
Well. girls, warned you a week or
so ago to put on your best smiles for
Mr.. Luther Render when he bought
the German farm but ] suppose you
did not heed my warning as he has
sold the farm to a Mr.. Chinn, of Nc
Henry.
Mr.. Joe Ford has sold his farm