Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-01-16
Items of News and Social Cos.
sip From The Upper Part
OF Worcester.

Anne this week to see her aunt, Mrs.
Addie Byrd, who is in poor health. Mrs.
Byrd is affectionately known to many
in Berlin.
Mr.. Thomas Whaley met with pain
full accident last week. when an ex-
plosion in the mill bruised his face pain
fully, but not seriously we hope.
Mr.. Charlie Tingle is out again. Miss
Lena Bell is slightly improved.
Mrs. Margaret Purnell met with an
accident last week. She fell in gong
from one room to another. Her many
friends hope she may soon recover from
the shock.
Rev. and Mrs. Sydney Potter attended
the convocation in Snow Hill on Tues
day. where he was on the program for
several addresses.
G. A. Harrison is visiting nurseries
in New York State.
| Murray Bell is at home again from
Westminster College. His health be-
came impaired so that he had to give
up his course of study for the present.
Miss Clara Erickson is convalescing.
Miss Katharyn Anderson is suffering
from severe boil on her lower lip.
The Week of Prayer was observed
in the Presbyterian Church. This is
the annual season of remuneration and
revival.
Miss Lizzie Tilghman is closing out
her business. Mr.. Kaskie will later
occupy her store room and the suite of
rooms over it.
Miss Margaret Harmonson has been
entertaining her friend, Miss Lofftland,
of Lewes.
Mrs. Alice Powell is now visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Mariner, in Snow Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Warren have
been on visit to their daughter, Mrs.
Hayes, of Baltimore.
The missionary collection of the Pres
byterian Church last week amounted to
s77.00. The church which has the
missionary spirit is a live church. and
the man or woman who is Indifferent
to the Savior's command, Ego We into
all the world and preach the Gospel, !"
is dead spiritually.
Miss Mary Jarvis has returned to her
Philadelphia home, after a pleasant
visit to her cousins at the Oaks.
The household goods of Mrs James
L. Powell, of Ocean City. were sold at
auction, bringing fair prices.
The newspaper weather man gave US
bad scare this week over 1.-The cold
wave that was to chill the very marrow
in our bones," but it turned out not so
bad as anticipated The heads of
families rushed around increasing their
| fuel supplies, etc., but no one objected
to the balmy breezes that took the
place of old Boreas.
Clarence Baker, grandson of Mr..
Warren Jarman. and Miss Emily Rayne,
one of the prettiest girls in the country
side, were quietly married last week by
Rev. w. w. Bancroft at the manse.
Miss Cora Riley spent few days in
Berlin with Miss Louise Powell. She
reports her new home near Royal Oak
all they hoped for. IN beauty of situation
on the river, etc.
Mr.. Thomas Gray spent few days
at home last week. He is now at
Jessups. Md.
r. S. Adkins has returned from bust
ness trip to the Northern cities. He
was accompanied by his little daughter.
Mrs. Levin Lynch. an esteemed lady
of Sinepuxent, was buried last week.
She leaves large family and circle of
| friends to mourn her loss.
A beautiful wedding was solemnized
at Ocean City. at the home of Mrs.
Harry Chopper, Rev. Sydney Potter Of
floating. Miss Bernetta Hickman, of
Pocomoke, was united to Mr.. Solomon
S. Johnson. of Onley, Va. The entire
bridal party accompanied them to the
station after the handsome wedding
breakfast. and sent them on their way
with congratulations and good wishes
A number of new cottages are con-
tracted for at Ocean City, to be built
as soon as the spring opens. Already
letters are being received in regard to
renting houses for the coming season,
asking for information about lots. costs
of building. etc.
Miss Hummel, the advance agent of
| the Local Ialent League, OF Harrisburg,
Pa, visited our town short time ago,
to learn the prospect for play to be
given by home dramatic stars. She
was sufficiently encouraged, for Miss
Wilcox, who is stage manager, came
to Berlin last week to train the boys
and girls and few matrons in their
various parts. The play is "At the
Ferry" and is full of humor and in
terest, with lovely music and beautiful
drills by the chorus. The play is to be
Friday and Monday evenings, and the
proceeds divided between the school
and Base Ball League.
Miss Hester Travers returned from a
pleasant visit to her sister at East New
Market. She heard Rev. Mr.. Insley.
in whom the Berlin p +. Church people
are interested, preach, and sang in his
choir.
Capt. Washington Dennis and sister,
Miss Amanda, left for Baltimore We'd
nesday, to visit their nephew. The
latter will also consult an eye specialist.
/ Mrs Orlando Harrison Is visiting In