Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-04-23
BERLIN.

the Young Peoples Society Of the
Christian Endeavor Of the Presbyterian
Church, elected President, S. M. CULLEN,
Jr. vice-president, r. J. Massey Sec
rotary, Miss Mollie Boston Treasurer,
Miss Lille Scott Organist, Miss Mary
Purnell: Assistant, Miss Nellie Purnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanlin, who moved TO
Philadelphia some years ago, have re-
turned to be residents again of Wor-
cester. They will occupy the Hadder
place on Ocean City road until their old
home is vacated next Christmas.
Mr.. Joe Hollins, who is now resi-
dent of Middletown, Del. visits Berlin
from time TO time, still having an in
terest in his old store here, in which he
is placing electric lights.
District Superintendent Rev. George
Jones preached in the NJ. E. Church
Sunday morning. but owing to the down.
pour of rain the attendance was small.
Mrs. Blanche Walston Daley has re-
turned to Philadelphia, after short
visit to her old home.
Owing to the unfavorable weather.
Mr.. Bancroft did not hold service at
Libertytown as advertised.
Our sick list has been unusually large,
but Messrs. Orlando Harrison, Joshua
Hamblin, Mrs. G. E. Henry, Jr.. Misses
Ella Massey and Elva Rulings, Mrs.
Harry Purnell. Levin Erickson and
others are all much improved.
Mrs. John Warren has been quite i'll.
but is convalescing. She had slight
stroke of paralysis. She has been blind
for some years, and the tender beauty
of her Christian character has been an
inspiration to her large circle of friends
and loving relatives.
Clinton CULLEN has returned from
Texas. where he has been for a long
time.
Mrs Howard Jarman is visiting friends
in the North.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robins Purnell are at
st. Michaels, her old home.
Mrs. Clarence Hanley, who was oper-
ated on last week by DIR. Dick, is much
improved.
Mrs. Florida Herman Collier and little
girl are visiting her parents, and will
remain several weeks.
The B. C. & A. has put In switch to
the new coal yard.
The town ticket nominated at the
citizens meeting is as follows Mayor,
Ernest Burbage Councilmen, E. S.
Furbush, j. w. Humphreys. G. A. Har-
Harrison. There was rumor of second
ticket to be nominated, but it is hoped
by those who would like to see Berlin
in the front rank, among prosperous and
progressive towns, that the timid and
fearful people. who are lacking in faith,
will not interpose any obstacle to the
unity and hopeful conditions now pre-
vailing.
Uncle Carl Crowfoot" is one of Ber-
Inns famous citizens.
Ocean City is now rejoicing in owning
its own electric plant, and not having to
sit in darkness when the hotels close.
Miss Minnie Moore, of Snow Hill, will
soon open the Rideau Hotel, Ocean City.
Carloads of clay and soil are being
taken to the beach, in order to plant
grass and trees.
Mrs. Rev. Dennis is back again with
Miss Helen as her guest.
Capt. Tom Moore came near being
drowned last week. but was rescued by
Capt. Hagan. His boat capsized, but
was recovered later at North Beach.
The Teachers Institute for the group
of the upper end of the county. was
held in the High School building, and
was an interesting and helpful meeting.
Messrs. McMaster and Hill guided the
discussion which related to teachers
problems. Good papers were read, but
the sickness of several who had pre-
pared papers shortened the exercises.
Mrs. Harry Purnell entertained large
party Of friends at afternoon tea.
Mrs. Levin Erickson and Miss Helen
have returned home after spending the
winter in Newport News.
Miss Byrd Hagey is the guest Of Miss
Rozelle Handy.
Mr.. John Scott. Of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives here.
The executive Of the Library Asso-
citation appointed as a Book Committee,
Mrs. Bancroft, Miss Ella Purnell, Mrs.
Watkins, Mrs. Kate Hudson, Mrs Annie
Powell, r. J. Shovel. II is earnestly
desired that no book which might exert
an influence for evil, may be placed in
the library.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shovel were in
town this week.
Mrs. 7. J. Whaley took a shopping
tour TO Philadelphia this week, Miss