Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-03-26
BERLIN.

/ MISS Sue Jones, VINO has been visiting
her brother for time, left Tuesday for
Baltimore TO visit her grandmother,
Mrs. Emily Pattison. of North Charles
Street. Later, she will visit her uncle,
james b. Pattison, Of Philadelphia, Pa,
and the family Of the late Governor
Robert f. Pattison. who are now re-
siding in Alexandria. Va.
The Holy Week services have been
well attended at the Episcopal Church.
Mr.. Frank Bartlett is building an adj
dition to his new house.
DIR. T. v. Hammond, accompanied DIR.
Cyrus Dirickson TO the Relay Sana-
forum.
Mrs. Robins Purnel is visiting Mrs.
Wilmer Purnell near town. On her re-
turn to Bishopville she will go to house.
keeping.
The millinery openings this week
thrilled the feminine citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shovel were in
town recently, on their way to Balti-
more for short visit. They will open
their house at Ocean City the first OF
May. month earlier than usual.
Mr. Jehu CULLEN has bought the home
now occupied by Mr.. Henry Adams,
which will be convenient to his mill
business.
Mrs. Cyrus Dirickson and children
have returned to Catawissa, Pa. with
her mother, Mrs. Lewis. Change and
rest are necessary after her late severe
illness.
Mr.. John Burbage, undertaken, has
purchased the desirable lot next the
Adams building, and will erect large
and handsome business house at once.
So the expansion and Improvement of
Berlin goes on.
The Berlin Free Library is beginning
to be patronized generally. A gift of
263 desirable books from the Enoch
Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, has just
been received. Open Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons, from 2 to clock.
All children under IS years Of age, must
present note from their parents author
izing them 10 take out books.
The fire in Salisbury. and the reported
suicide of one of our citizens, which
turned out to be gruesome joke. were
among the excitements of the week.
Mr.. John Timmons cut himself badly
last week, by the slipping of an adze,
but is getting along very well with it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Krebs are home
again, after lengthy visit to Virginia.
Mr.. J. II. Riley and family, formerly
of Berlin, are now in Marion, S. c.
Miss Laura Davis is now with her
brother, MIR. John Herman.
Mr.. J. r. Phillips, Of Preston. was in
town making contracts for the canning
season, which has an encouraging out
look, increased demand and high prices.
Mrs. Gilbert Chopper is visiting her
daughter in Baltimore.
Maryland Day program was interest
ing and educational. The rising gener-
alton will certainly know the when and
why of Maryland history. The school
powers are wise in thus marking the
day.
The NJ. +. Church doors were closed
last Sunday. very unusual event, in
consequence Of Conference. Many Of
the congregation attended services in
Salisbury.
Miss Minnie Hammond visiting Mrs.
Burlington on the bay. while her parents
are in Dover.
The Ocean City road beyond the
bridge, is being shelled. 1t is hoped the
Improvement will be continued to Ber-
lin, which would add greatly to the COM
fort of many drivers.
Miss Nellie Dennis is sick in Balti-
more, with inflammatory rheumatism.
Her mother is at her bedside.
Mr.. Willard Hayman is building a
handsome cottage with cement block
foundation.
Mrs. Edward Birmingham. late Of
Bishopvile, died at her home, after
distressing illness. Monday night. Her
short married life was full of happiness
TO her and her young husband and their
many friends. for both were general
favorites. Much sympathy is expressed
for him, and her sorrowing parents and
family in their bereavement. Rev. S.
A. Potter read the burial service at the
home, and the body covered with beau
tiful flowers and emblems was laid to
rest in Evergreen Cemetery, surrounded
by large concourse of Borrowing
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