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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
$4,000 DAMAGES
AWARDED HIM
Landon Gains His Suit Against
B. C. & A. Railway Company.

One Of the heaviest verdicts for dam
ages ever recorded in the Circuit Court
for Wicomico County was given Tues
day night about 1890 o'clock when the
jury in the case of John w. Landon VS..
the Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company brought in verdict
of SIS. 900. 90 for the plaintiff.
Mr.. Landon was passenger on one of
the steamers of the company en- route
from Baltimore to Finney's Wharf, Va. t,
and met his injuries by heavy gang
plank falling upon him, which. he claim
ed, was due to negligence on the part
of the company. The injuries sustained
by the plaintiff were a compound frac-
ture of one of his legs. Physicians
summoned in the case testified that Mr..
Landon's injuries are of a permanent
character that will severely hamper
him in his work throughout life.
The case was stubbornly fought by
eminent counsel on both sides. The
Railway Company was represented by
r. P. Graham, of Baltimore, the plain
tiff by Miles & Stanford, of Princess
Anne, and Toadvin & Bell, of Salisbury.
1t is said that the counsel for the Rail-
way Company will ask for a new trial.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
New Superintendent.

The Board of Directors of the PENN
sula General Hospital have accepted
the resignation of Miss Helen v. Wise
as Superintendent of the Hospital, to
take effect July LIST. Miss Wise re-
signed the superintendency several
months ago, but the Board insisted that
she remain in her position, which she
agreed to do until the new superintend-
ent could be secured. Miss Wise in
sisted that the Board take immediate
action, as she wished to be relieved OF
her duties.
Several weeks ago Mrs. Adamson, OF
Alexandria, Va, came to Salisbury,
looked over the situation here and
agreed to accept the situation, provided
Miss Wise would agree to stay until
July LIST. Mrs. Adamson is a woman
Of large experience in hospital work
and the institution is extremely fortu-
nate in securing her services. The
many friends of Miss Wise will regret
her leaving Salisbury, as she has made
most excellent superintendent and has
an extremely large circle of friends in
this city Wicomico Nous.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Sen. Smiths Committees.

Senator John w. Smith, of Maryland,
has eight good committee assignments,
one more than during his service in the
last Congress. The committees to which
he has been appointed are as follows
Interoceanic Canals.
Canadian Relations.
Coast Defenses.
District Of Columbia.
Expenditures in the Treasury Depart
ment.
Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid
Lands.
Naval Affairs.
Printing.
His new committee assignments in
this list are the Committees on Inter-
oceanic Canals and Printing, and in re-
ceiving these places he gives up his
place on the infinitely less important
Committee on the Investigation of the
Condition of the Potomac River Front.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

Mr.. Potter held his Thursday night
Bible reading, for men. in the Office Of
Mr.. Robert Showell. An increasing in
terest Is shown in these meetings and
the men look forward TO them with
pleasant anticipation.
Mr.. Columbus Marshall has bought
desirable builing lot. adjoining the
pretty home of Robert Adkins and
Henry Adams. AS he is one Of our most
popular young men, we call the atten-
ton Of the girls to the fact OF his serious
intentions.
An entertainment is to be given at
the Neighborhood Building Wednesday
evening, April 7th, beginning at 7.30.
Comic shadow pictures will be followed
by an amusing play. Admission 10 cents.
Don't miss this chance to see good
show. Proceeds for Sunday-school or
gan fund.
Mayor Lee Carey. of Ocean City,
held meeting Of the council there last
week, to formulate plans for the sum-
mer season, near at hand. Visitors
lately expressed surprise at the advan-
tages of Ocean City and the fact that
they were not more fully advertised.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Death Of Mr.. j. B. TimmOnS.

Mr.. John B. Timmons, a prominent
farmer of Snow Hill District. who lived
near Wesley Station, died at his home
Tuesday morning about o'clock after
lingering illness. Mr.. Timmons was
"a years of age, and had spent his
entire life in Worcester County. His
death was the result of old age and
general debility.
Mr.. Timmons was prosperous farmer
having accumulated considerable es-
tate by hard work and careful attention
to the duties of his farm. He came
frequently to Snow Hill until about two
years ago. since which time he had not
been able to go about as actively as he
had been doing for many years.
Mr.. Timmons is survived by one sister.
Mrs. Margaret Collins, of Snow Hill.
and four children, who are Mrs. Samuel
r. Johnson, of Wesley Mrs. Charles
M. Peters, of Salisbury Mr. Charles
B. Timmons, of Snow Hill and Mr..
William Timmons, of Wesley.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Avery Donovan at the home OF
the deceased, after which interment
was made in the M. E. Cemetery, Snow
Hill, Wednesday afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
FRANKLIN CITY.

The Misses Lolita Selby and Laura
Belle Davis spent few days of last
week with friends at Chincoteague, re-
turning home Saturday accompanied by
Misses Hattie Mumford and Selma Jones
who spent Saturday and Sunday here.
Mr.. George Merrill is very i'll at
present with what is supposed to be
appendicitis.
Mr.. Harry Collins. who has been III
several weeks with typhoid fever,
suffered a relapse early Saturday morn
ing, and DR.. Dick. from the Peninsula
General Hospital, Salisbury. was hastily
summoned and arrived Saturday after
noon. At last accounts Mr.. Collins was
resting easily, and somewhat improved.
Accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Dob
son, Miss Bertha Hudson left Saturday
morning for Baltimore, where she win
be treated at the Johns Hopkins Hos
pital for appendicitis. Her many friends
hope she will soon be restored to health
and strength.
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace NJ.
E. Church met Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. Taylor Redden. After
the business session was over, the en-
tertainment committee provided for the
social part of the meeting, which was
much enjoyed by those present.
Mr.. Gordon Pilchard and family moved
this week to Salisbury.
Rev. Mr.. Mumford. Of Snow Hill.
preached strong sermon in the M. P.
Church last Sunday evening. ON the
evils of the tobacco habit and intemper-
ance in general
Mr.. Earl Chapman paid business
trip to Pocomoke City Saturday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
LOCAL-S.

The West End Club will exchange
books Saturday.
Mr.. S. G. Downs returned home
Monday from visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. James II. Taylor and little
daughter spent last week in Salisbury.
Mrs. John p. Moore is visiting her
son, Nj . john p. Moorc. Jr., CT Tepsai!,
N. C.
Miss Elizabeth Maris, of Whining
ton, DEL. is visiting Mrs. John l..
Robins.
--Chestertown can boast of young
man aged 10 years, and weighing 3l2
pounds.
Miss Helen Moore has returned
from an extended visit to friends in
Baltimore.
Mrs. William C. Powell is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Richard Lee, in Wash
ington, d. c.
John w. Station, Esq, was in Phil
adelphia on professional business several
days this week.
Mrs. F. p. Bailey has returned from
visit to her son, Mr.. Elon Bailey, in
Wilmington. Del.
Mrs. Levi j. Brimer returned home
last Saturday from an extended visit to
relatives in Virginia.
Mr.. John Hill, Of Silva, Va, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his brother,
Mr.. Edward A. Hill.
Rev. George Wood and family visit
ed Mrs. Woods brother, Prof. A. c.
Humphreys this week.
Mrs. Edgar Covington and Mrs.
Howarth, of Baltimore. are visiting
DR.. and Mrs. Paul Jones.
Miss Maggie Mumford left Snow
Hill Thursday for a short visit to hei
parents at Greenbackville, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Smith, Of
Salisbury, spent several days this week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Shockley
Mrs. E. Virginia Spence left OF
Thursday for College Park, Nd, via
Salisbury, where she will spend week
with relatives.
Mr.. F. w. Biggs is offering some
attractive bargains at his store es
pecially for next Tuesday. Don't miss
this special sale.
"A three months old baby, Josephine
Lawrence Bennett, Of st. Louis, has
become the heir Of 1000, 200 left b,
her grandfather.
The toothsome shad is coming thil
way. -Pocomoke Ledger. For good
ness sake don't stop him. We want
few up the river.l
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

Ask your merchant for "Chief Bar
on Cigar. Handmade. Havana filler.
Every purchaser Of millinery next
week will be given double stamps. A.
Goodman.
Dress goods in all the season.
shades and textures at Mrs. j. Cannon
Shorts.
For Sale-Ekey, Klondike and Candy
Strawberry Plants. Apply to j. b.
Smith, Snow Hill. (27-2t.)
Everything for the table can be
had at this store. Beef, Pork, Sausage,
etc. G. w. Wonnell.
i am offering special values in black
taffeta silk. Fine quality and right
prices. Mrs. j. Cannon Shortt.
We will pay $500 per ton for to-
matoes this season. Call at McAilen' s
store and contract. Roberts Bros.
We have seldom before had so COM
plete stock of millinery at such rea-
sonable figures. Mrs. w. F. Dukes.
For Sale-Gandy. Glen Mary, Ex-
celsior, Sen. Dunlap and Nicohoma
Strawberry plants. George S. Mills.
For sale SO egg CIPHER Incubator;
almost new excellent hatcher. See Mrs.
Mary Moehring, Public Landing, Spence.
For Sale Two bay mares. five and
eight years, and one brand new surrey.
L. w. Onley, Girdletree, Md. Apr. 3-3t.
Beautiful line of new neckwear.
Just what you need to give dainty
touch to your new spring suit. Mrs. j..
Cannon Short.
We will pay $500 per ton for to-
matoes this season. Please call at w.
T. Stanford's store and contract. Snow
Hill Canning Co., Per J. w. Hancock.
We have beautiful hats in great
variety. ribbons, neckwear and dress
goods. In short, everything you need
for your spring outfit. Mrs. w. F.
Dukes.
Notice All persons are hereby fore
warned against driving across my farm
or other lands under penalty of the law.
This notice is intended for everybody.
J. s. Burroughs.
Il shall have vessel load of corn
fertilizer arrive next week the old
reliable brands have handled for years.
See me before you buy; | will save you
money. ]. w. Hancock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
A Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Salcedo's home
on last Friday evening, March 26th,
was the scene of happy gathering.
1t was the tenth birthday of their eldest
daughter. Miss Mildred, and party
was given in her honor, host of her
young schoolmates being invited. The
young folks had an enjoyable time
dancing and playing games. The first
prize in the donkey contest was won by
Miss Catherine Jones, who came nearest
to pinning the tail on the donkey, and
Miss Elizabeth Mock was awarded
second prize.
The young folks then formed in
couples and marched to the dining-room
where they found very pretty table
trimmed with pink and white ribbons
and flowers and partook of the good
things that were in store for them.
Miss Mildred received many beautiful
and useful presents. Those present
were Misses Grace Purnell, Winifred
Dukes, Julia Hartman. Bessie Straughn,
Elizabeth Powell, Esther White. Eliza
beth Mock. Catherine Jones. Ethelyn
Bowen, Emily Jones, Nellie Parsons.
Gladys Payne. Julia Shockley. Elsie
Tilghman. Lillian Riley, Madaline Ben
nett. Amy Hickman, Lucille Jones and
Elizabeth Salcedo, of Snow Hill, and
Miss Lottie Baumann, of Box Iron, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
IRONSHIRE.

Mrs. Henry Fassitt visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Coffin, last Tuesday.
Mrs. John Smack has been on the sick
list this week.
Miss Mamie Adkins and Mr.. John
Layton, OF Powellsville, spent last SUM-
day with Miss Dellie Brown, of this
place.
Mrs. Mabel Hudson and Miss Lillian
Jones of Greenbackville. Va, and Miss
Margie Smack, of Newark, who have
been visiting relatives and friends here.
returned to their respectives homes last
Sunday.
Miss Winifred Bodley came last Sun
day to visit her uncle, Mr.. George
Bodley, who is very i'll.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

Just how a possum ought to be
killed and cooked is told in the Atlanta
Constitution by an expert known far
and wide in Georgia. He says ITO
kill possum his head should be placed
beneath stick. Stand on the stick and
pull the possum's tail until his neck is
broken. A possum requires careful
treatment, and to cook one to perfec-
ton peculiar arrangement is necessary.
A pan on legs should be provided with
a hole in one end which can be plugged.
Goals placed under the pan will slowly
cook the possum. and as the grease
runs out of the carcass it should be
drawn off from time TO time. All the
time the carcass should be basted with
a sauce made of pepper and vinegar.
In the meantime the potatoes should be
boiled When the possum is almost
done the potatoes should be packed in
the pan around the possum. a little
sugar sprinkled over them, and then
the gravy which has been drawn off from
the pan should be poured on, after
which the possum and potatoes should
be Drowned"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
HEIGHTS.
Blue Bell.

Mrs. Geo. McGufin and children,
who have been visiting her sister, up
Kanawha, have returned home ac-
cOmpanied by her sister.
Miss wamsley, of Lock Eleven, is
visiting Mrs. Adams, of this place.
Mr., 1rven Wright, who is working
on the D. T. Layne, is home on a
few days visit.
Mrs. B. H. Blagg and little son,
okey, of Heights, are visiting her
parents in Crawford, Upshur county.
Rev. H. A. Zuspan, stationed at
Hoytville, Ohio, is here on visit to
his many relatives and friends. Rev.
Zuspan is nursing broken ankle,
but is improving gradually.
Miss Ida Mourning is visiting
friends and relatives in Cincinnati.
She will return the 18th of October.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
MEXICAN yAcALs.
Primitive Huts In the Villages of The
Native indians.

Primitive Huts In the Villages of the
Native Indians.
The Mexican Indian huts in the vii.
lagos and upon the ranches Of the
lower Rio Grande border region Of
Texas have a style of architecture and
construction that is distinctly their
own This type of primitive building
is rapidly passing out of existence. At
many places on the border families of
Mexicans have abandoned their jacals
and moved Into more preteGtious
homes.
No money outlay is necessary In
erecting the old style picturesque struc.
lures: neither is knowledge Of car
pentry needed. A double row of up
right poles firmly set or driven into the
ground forms the framework for the
walls. Between these two rows OF
poles are placed other poles or sticks
Of shorter length. forming a thick and
compact wall. At each of the four
corners Of the building posts are set.
reaching to height Of about eight
feet Roughly hewn stringers are laid
from one post to another. and to these
strineers are tied other poles that form
the framework OF the walls. The
strong fiber from the maguey plant or
strips Of buckskin are used to tie the
poles into position. The. rafters 1re
tied to the ridGepole and the strinsers
in the same manner. at one end OF
the building is built the opening
through which the smoke of the inside
Ore may ascend. Stoves are unknown
among these MexIcans. and the cook.
ing is all done upon the ground.-Kan-
sas City Star.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that Alexander
= kelso resident OF Point Pleasant, Ma
as Clerk Of said town on the 3rd day OF Sep
tembeI, 1873, an application for the transfer
OF the license OF John g. Storiz TO the said
Alexander kelso 70 carry on the business or
selling. offering for sale, exposing for sale
SpirituouE LIQUORS, wine, porter, ale, beer
and drinks OF like nature at retail, al the
brick building on Main street owned by John
9. StortZ, next toithe Court House lot. nEaId
town for the year ending June S0th, 1910, said
application TO be acted upon by the CouncIl:of
the said town OF Point Pleasant at a regular
meeting 70 be held at the Council Chamber
on the 18th day OF October. 1909
W. c. WHALEY.
sept S-lw Clerk.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
4 Gas Lax.
After Results That May Come Fran
Hurting Il With 4 LIaht.

After Results That May Come Fran
Hunting Il With a Light
The folly Of hunting for a leak In 4
gas pipe with a lighted match Is not
50 much because OF the danger OF an
explosion as of other damage. as Is
shown by the experience OF a house.
holder not long ago.
One or two small leaks were detect.
ed by going over al the pipes and
holding a lighted match TO them. The
smell Of gas ceased. but was replaced
a few hours later by the smell Of burn.
ing wood.
Another visit to the cellar showed a
charred door joist a little distance
above a gas pipe. There was no ap-
parent cause for this until very close
examination resulted in the finding Of
a tiny Jet Of gas which was issuing
from the pipe beneath the beam.
1t was lighted. but was SO small as
to be blue in color and nearly inyisI-
bic. It had been lighted by the match
used In the FIRST investigation, but had
not been noticed.
"If that leak had happened TO be in a
lead Joint instead Of an iron connec.
tion." said gas man, -+there would
probably have been work for the fire
brigade. The smallest possible Jet Of
lighted gas issuing through lead VIII
in time heat and melt the lead and
make the leak larger until big fame
Is issuing.
This may make a Ere hours later
In the dead Of night or at time when
no one is In the house. The only prop.
er way to look for these very small
leaks is to paint the suspected pipe
with smoo,h soap iather. Just as in
the case Of bicycle tire. the tiniest
leak viii blow bubble In the lather.
and there you are" = London Tele.
graph.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
Is MILLION BUSHELS OF COAL WENT
SOUTH DURING YEAR JUST ENDED.

The Kanawha river, Manageable the
year round carried e5, 200, 900 bush,
els of coal to southern markets during
the year ending June so, 1909, &c.
cordins to the report of the United
States river engineers made to Chief
John LANG, of the State Depart,
ment of Mines.
That the Kanawha river, with its
locks and dams, has been of immense
benefit to the shippersalong its banks,
is evident from the report, showing
the coal transported each month of
the fiscal year.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22

Rev. Woody delivered grand SER
mon to very large and attentive au-
dience at Fairfield Sunday, this being
his last sermon for the year. We sadly
regret to see him leave and hope he
may be with US another year for we
feel that he has accomplished much
good and has always been found at
his post of duty.
Mr. Isaac and Calvin Meadows, Of
WeIlsyille, o., have been spending
a vacation Of two weeks with friends
and relatives near this place.
Mrs. Susan Pruett, of Tapon,
Kansas, who has been visiting her
mother and other relatives III this
vicinity, has returned home.
Geo. Meadows and family were
visiting on Bare Hollow, Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. j, W. Holley is quite sick al
this writing.
smallie conard and family were
the guests of W, G. Holley and
family, Sunday.
Willard Meadows and Ella Sampson
were quietly united in the holy bond.
of wed lock, Sunday, by Rev. G. L
Woody, at the home Willie COnards
W. G. Holly got his finger badly
crushed in cider mill the other day
Mrs. Hannah Scott, of Ashland
KY, is visiting her sister Mrs. Tim.
Otby HOlley, of this place.
Blue Bell.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
MURDER At GALLPOLIS.

Richard oskey and Billy Potter
got into some kind of dispute at
Gallipolis last Sunday over the pas
turing of some cattle, when oskey
drew. revolver and fred several
shots into Potter, who died Sunday
night. Oskey is in Jail.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
She Was Slow.

The shop assistant had shown and
reshowu the toys to the undecided
shopper.
Rabbits. monkeys. jacks-in-the-box.
Jumping jacks. trains, velocipedes-ev-
erythIns had been displayed. manipu
lated. operated and explained to the
shopper. but stIll she could not make
up her mind.
81 wanted to get something suitable
for my little nephew" she reiterated
for the thouSandth time.
Yes. madam" responded the weary
assistant You told me that when
you came in. but think your nephew
has outgrown all these toys while you
have been at this counter"
Opinion
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

A Farmers Institute will be held
at Harmony Church, Mason county,
September esd, under the direction
of the State Board of Agriculture OF
West Virginia.
The instructors furnished by the
state are C. R. Wagner, Arlington,
o., and J. B. Huyett, Charles Town.
They are men of ability and will be
assisted by able home talent.
Our Field worker, Mr.. McIntire,
informs US that the attendance of
this meeting decides whether we
shall have another one at this place.
So let everybody come and give US a
good crowd.
JOHN SoNxrR, President,
J. c. Beard, Secretary.
Familiar Taste.
Farmer Ryetop-You seem 70 enjoy
those fresh vegetables?
Summer Boarder-Yes, II is an &c.
CURED taste. You get them from the
same store W in town that we do.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
CAN'T SELL SQUIRRELS.

There are several changes in the
game laws which hunters might do
well to note. There is no longer a
rabbit law it being legal to kill rab-
bits the year round. Rabbits are the
only game that can be sold under the
new game laws. Quail, squirrel,
pheasants and other similar kinds of
game cannot be sold.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
Called HIS s,un.

Yes" said young wtndig, boast
ingly, Il pass most of my time be-
tween Chicago and New York"
That's what your cousin told me"
rejoined Miss Cayenne.
MY cousini" replied WindIgs
'W-what did she say?s
"she said" replied Miss Cayenne.
that you lived in a little town in
Ohio"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22

Mr.. Lewis S. English came up
from Huntington, Monday, and re-
turned in the evening with Mr.. W.
B. Huston, who goes there for med
ical treatment.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-09-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

George W. cottrill and Essie Edith
Graham.
Millafd Meadows and Ella samp-
son.
Grover Meclassey and Elizabeth
Hawthorne.
Pearl J. winklsr and Belle Edins-
ton.
Simon HYDE Brown and Bertha
Alameda Ward.
Kraft.
Patrick Minis and Katie Robinson.
John o, cossin and Lille Nc
Kinney.
Milton Smith and Elizabeth D.
White.
Thomas a. Pauley and Iva West