Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-11-27
BERLIN.

Thomas Hudson, of Friendship, shot
himself in the foot while getting over a
fence last week.
There were the usual Thanksgiving
services in the Episcopal Church and a
union service in the NJ. +. Church; Rev.
w. II. Bancroft preached the sermon.
The conventional turkey scars so high
in price just now that less "toney' birds
took his place on many tables, but the
Thanksgiving spirit was with us, and
everybody was happy.
Hitching posts have been placed in
the yard of the Presbyterian Church as
of yore, for tn comfort of worshipers
from the country.
Rev. w. II. Bancroft held service at
Liberty Church last Sunday afternoon,
which was greatly appreciated by the
people of that community.
Rev. Sydney A. Potter held service
at Ocean City last Sunday evening.
During the winter months he will be at
that place one Sunday evening and in
Berlin next. The sixteen-mile drive in
all weathers is very severe, and during
the short winter days does not allow
sufficient time for both Sunday-school
and church services. The vestry had
meeting to discuss the matter and de-
cided on the present arrangement as
being best for the two churches served
by Mr.. Potter.
Information is received from Jackson
vile, Florida, that Elmer Hanley, for
merly of Berlin, is mail inspector We
always note with pride the recognition
of "our boys"
Miss Helen Bell has graduated at
Armstrong & Gators, Baltimore, in the
beautiful and remunerative art of hat
making and adornment, and returned
home for a short stay before establish
ing herself IN business.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Harmonson have
returned from shopping trip to Phila-
delphia.
There was an unfounded rumor that
Mr.. Ray Kaskey had scarlet fever,
which caused anxiety, but he is now
much better.
The approaching marriage of Miss
Florence Grise and Mr.. Edward McCabe,
of Selbyville. is announced. Miss Grise
is a charming young business lady of
our town who has made many friends
here, and Mr.. McCabe is successful
teacher and progressive farmer of Del
aware. May all happiness attend so
suspicious a union.
Miss Anna Jarvis is in Philadelphia
hospital for treatment. May she return
fully restored 10 health.
Miss Willie Burbage, one of last years
graduates. is now assistant teacher at
Showell school.
Mrs. Frank Gift, of Roxbury, Pa,
is on visit to her mother, Mrs. John
Mumford
Mrs. Daisy Swift has returned to
Cape Charles, Va, after visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin B. Taylor.
The infant daughter of Mr.. Edward
Coffin was christened last week at the
home by Rev. Mr.. Beauchamp, and now
bears the pretty name of Dorothy.
Miss Daisy Wise has been on the sick
roll. and her niece, Miss Elizabeth
Powell, has been in charge of the 5th
grade.
Mrs. Matthews, of Chncoteague, is
visiting her son in his new bungalow
and making the acquaintance of her
pretty, little granddaughter of late
arrival.
The many friends of Mrs Mary Henry
will be pleased to know that she is now
with Mrs. Elizabeth Henry. Little
Dorothy. her granddaughter, is with
her. She has recovered from the pain
full fall she had in Princess Anne.
The Trappe Mill is point of interest
now on account of the carp ponds. 1t
has always been our most picturesque
walk, and now il adds Eastern Shore
comfort in its water ground meal, of
which there has been dearth for so
long. We can do without almost any
thing better than the toothsome pone,
one of our typical dishes.
Many remember pleasantly Miss Susie
Crozier, visitor at the rectory in Rev.
David Towards time, and will be inter-
ested in knowing that she has lately
married Mr. Burkhart, merchant of
Salisbury. and is delightfully."- located
there.
Mr.. Lee Carey has entertained Mr..
CHM, of school book fame. for the past
week on his house-boat. They have
had successful cunning season.
Miss Annie K. Bowen made pleasant
visit to Salisbury and Miss Rachel Hud-
son took care of Mrs. Mary Louise
Tingle in her absence.
Our Oldest resident, nearly GEN.
tenarian, Aunt Chloe Selby. formerly
owned by the Henry family. dropped
dead in church last Sunday morning.