Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-05-07

Mrs. Florida lienman Collier and little
daughter have returnedto Philadelphia.
Messrs. Alfred Collins and Hartwell
Timmons, and Past Sachem S. 7. Quill
len. represented White Eagle Tribe /.
%. II. M. at the Great Council at Oxford.
Mrs. Harry Connoway and son, Heb
ron. have been guests Of Mrs. Annie
Connoway.
Mrs. Sidney Jones has returned from
a visit TO Baltimore.
Miss Anna Grise is at home from a
pleasant visit to northern cities.
DIR. Vosburgh has returned from a
visit TO New York. His sister, Mrs.
Garner. is his guest. She is pleasantly
remembered from a former visit.
DIR. Will Hammond is spending a few
days in Philadelphia.
The heavy frosts and ice skins are
causing some apprehension, though the
wise acres are encouraging in their re-
ports.
Mrs. Willard Bailey, accompanied by
her husband. went to Springfield Farm
last week. Hers is an unusually pathetic
case and calls forth the sympathy of the
entire community. A faithful daughter,
devoted wife and mother, and an
earnest Christian. her mind became un-
balanced from the study Of Christian
science, and it finally became necessary
to place her in sanitorium. II is hoped
by her many friends that the rest and
treatment will restore her to her former
usefulness and happiness.
Viola Richardson fell from wagon
last week and broke her arm, but is
getting well as rapidly as possible.
A young son of Mr.. John Richardson
fell from a wagon, was caught in the
wheel and so badly hurt that it was
necessary to amputate his leg. Though
much bruised he is improving slowly.
Mr.. George Scott narrowly escaped a
serious accident last week. He was on
timber wagon when the chain broke,
throwing him into the wheel. which if
it had not been stopped at once would
probably have severed his head from his
body. Though considerably hurt he is
now about again.
A citizens meeting was called last
week in Dirickson's Hall. that Mr.. John
w. Station might explain the amend
ments to our town charter.
Mr.. L. H. Benson has bought a corner
lot on Burley Avenue. and will erect a
handsome home at once.
The luscious strawberry will soon be
in order. A few are already being
shipped.
The Lords Supper was administered
Sunday at the NJ. E. Church.
George Reed, former Berliner, now
Of Pennsylvania, announces the arrival
of son last week. in which his friends
will feel an interest.
The Epworth League elected officers
for the coming year. President. Alfred
Peters Vice-president, Mrs. Lucy Col
Inns, Miss Dora Wise, Mrs. Solomon
Mumford and Miss Louise Powell ; Sec
rotary, Ebert Bounds Treasurer, Miss
Anna Grise; organists. Misses Laura
Bethards and Lula Burbage. An apple
pie social followed, and prize Of fine
basket of apples was awarded.
The Buckingham Aid Society elected
officers as follows President, Mrs. Lii
lian Scott vice-president, Miss Lizzie
Tilghman Secretary. Mrs. j. w. Hum
phreys: Treasurer. Mrs. Joe Boston.
This society was organized by Mrs. Kate
Hudson, and is an important working
factor in the Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Ennis has been quite sick at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Joe Beth
ards. Her gentle Christian character
endears her to a large circle of relatives
and friends.
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weeks with his family.
The entertainment at the Plimhimmon
for the Presbyterian Church at Ocean
City was signal success.
Mrs Emily Warrington visited her
old home and was cordially welcomed
by many friends.
Good fish prices are being realized,
though stormy conditions make the
catch uncertain.
Rev. E. X. Wright is a successful
poultry raiser, using the Philo system.
Many persons are visiting his place for
information.
All Of our feather beds are being rem
ovated and made into mattresses. We
trust the sleeping sickness" won't
overtake us in consequence.
A young colored man, Raymond Dun
can, an employee at the Atlantic Hotel,
was shot last Saturday by a fellow