Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-10-15

ing.
Rev. 7. F. Beauchamp will be one of
the speakers in the temperance cam
paign. now on in Delaware, also Rev
George Williams.
Sunday was the quarterly communion
service at the Presbyterian Church.
The power plant is in full blast again,
and our citizens can once more walk by
night. Our lights are thing Of joy.
after cropping in the darkness Of last
week.
The Ocean City people greatly enjoyed
the meeting Of Presbytery there, and
did everything in their power to give
their guests good time. A number of
Berliners were also participants. Rev.
w. II. Bancroft and Mr.. Horace Davis
represented the church here.
Miss Mary Johnson. a missionary from
India. was scheduled to speak in the
Presbyterian Church Thursday evening.
Many remember with pleasure her form
err visit. Workers from the mission
field always arouse keener interest in
the work, and make it live thing to
the far away givers.
Mr.. Jack McGregor visited his father
while passing this way from Canada to
Texas.
Mrs. Florence Grise McCabe has been
visitor to her old home here.
Mrs. Snyder, of Pennsylvania, is the
guest of Mrs. Wilmer Purnell.
Mr.. Orlando Harrison has been quite
sick since his return from Western
Maryland.
Letters to friends here. from Miss
Katherine Anderson. Madison Hall,
Washington. indicate that she is greatly
pleased with the school and her work
there.
The long dry spell was broken by
fine rain, and all interested in the weather
are rejoicing.
The Berlin w. C. T. T. met Wednes-
day with Mrs. Babcock. and heard the
report of the State Convention.
Mrs. Dellie Collins Ayers. now of
Whaleyville, is visiting her old home.
Mrs. Denard Collins is enjoying trip
North.
Miss May Holland is attending the
Business School, Salisbury.
Mrs. Robins Purnell and baby are
visiting Mrs. AL. Powell.
Mr.. j. w. Tucker spent last week
with old friends in Dorchester County.
A special train bringing railroad Of
ficials to Ocean City to perfect plans for
moving the tracks to Philadelphia Ave
nue.. and locate the sub-station up the
beach. came down last week. They
intimated to persons interested that the
work would begin at an early date.
Capt. Ludlam is the head Of COM
pany largely capitalized. which will fish
on the Gulf of Mexico. We trust this
will not mean that we will lose him as
citizen of the county. His large busi-
ness operations have meant much TO US.
and his family are valued members Of
society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hagan are enjoying an
automobile trip TO Niagara and other
points.
The literature being sent out by the
Maryland womans Suffrage League,
to arouse public sentiment and gain
members. seems to be falling on barren
soil, as few read it, and none are excited
on the subject. When woman goes to
the polls she will be selling her birth
right for mess of pottage.
Wednesday was Columbus Day. en-
phasized by the closing of the postoifce
and banks. We are all patriotic enough
to be glad that Christopher turned his
dreams into reality. hence our stars
and stripes" and all they stand for.
The fortnightly social at the Parish
Room of the Episcopal Church Tuesday
evening, was a delightful success. Miss
Hill took us around Europe with her.
and told US about the sights of which
we never tire Of hearing. The orchestra
gave brilliant selections. Mrs. Harry
Adams rendered some fine vocal music,
and also accompanied Mr.. Adams in
cornet solo. Mr.. Clarence Jingle played
a beautiful trombone solo. accompanied
on the piano by Prof Bowman. and the
Misses Savage and Purnell gave piano
music. all Of which was enjoyed and APP
preciated by the music lovers, Of which
there are many amongst us.
Miss Crooks returned TINS week, having
participated in "Home Coming Sunday"
at her old home. near Hurlock,