Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-18

The squeal Of the hog Is heard In the
land. This is the unctuous day Of sausage
for breakfast, spare ribs for dinner and
backbone for supper.
The citizens of Berlin are cropping
around in almost Egyptian darkness
these nights. The old lamps have been
taken down and the electric lights are
not yet visible. A few old timers have
brought out lanterns.
The M. Z. Church workers bazaar
and supper came off Wednesday night,
in Dirickson's Hall. and as usual was
well patronized and much enjoyed.
The body Of Mrs. Maria Harper,
mother Of Mrs. Lizzie Hearn, Of Ocean
City, was brought here last week and
inferred ii Buckingham Cemetery.
Mrs. Melvin, the mother of Mrs.
Howard Jarman, is visiting in Delaware.
Mrs. Cliff left for her home after
spending some time with her father.
Mr.. John Mumford.
Miss Mary White, a school friend Of
Miss Rozelle Handy. Is guest at An
chuka.
Mrs. Hute and children left Saturday
to join her husband in the mining regions
of Ohio.
Miss Ellen Stewart is the guest Of
Mrs. Henry Anderson this week.
MIR. Reese Peters and sons are all
moving to town and opening their store
with a very attractive-looking lot Of
goods.
Miss Viola Jones has accepted a po-
sition in Baltimore and viii be greatly
missed by her many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Dilworth have
returned to their New Jersey home,
after their annual fall visit to relatives
here.
Mr.. David Pruitt, formerly Of Berlin,
is now principal of the Ocean Grove
School He is another Of ''our boys"
who is making his mark and Of whom
we feel proud.
Capt. Sidney Pruitt, of Fenwick Island
L. S. Station, attended the funeral Of
his father here last week, Mr.. George
NJ. Pruitt.
We had a bad fire scare last week,
when lamp exploded in the millinery
store of Misses johnson and Burbage.
Fortunately some Of our good fire fight
ers were at hand, and handled the
danger in a mastery manner.
The w. C. T. U. and helping friends,
are getting ready barrel Of good things
for the little children Of the poor Of
South Baltimore, which win be shipped
next week. The railroad extends the
courtesy of free transportation. This
treat is sent every year and greatly ap-
preciated by the earnest faithful women.
who are laboring in the slums, as well
as by the forlorn little ones, to whom it
carries JOY and cheer. We trust that
many Of our people who have enough
to spare of Gods blessings win extend
their sympathy to these sad little ones.
and help in this noble charity.
The storm of last week again opened
the inlet, and the tide swept through
from ocean to bay.
Mrs. Mary Henry returned to Balti-
more last week. after delightful visit
to friends here.
The many friends of Mrs. Addie Byrd
will be glad to know that her condition
is greatly improved.
We are sorry to report bad fall sus-
tanned by Mrs. Margaret Purnell last
week, in which her wrist was injured.
Mr.. Dale Showell left for Baltimore
Monday, where he viii be joined by
Zadok P. Henry, on their way to Florida
to seek positions.
News Of the death Of Rev. Franklin
Adkins, Dean Of the Southern Con-
vocation, was received by many with
profound sadness. He was beloved by
all who knew him well, and his death
is deeply-felt loss to his church.
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