Democratic messenger., 1910-03-12
FROM BERLIN AND NEARBY

A good word for the MESSENGER
comes from Salisbury. A lady who
moved there says her greatest treat is
a copy Of the MESSENGER, sent by a
friend. A professional man Of Berlin
said lately, that the MESSENGER is the
best county paper he ever saw. While
at college he frequently compared it
with the home papers of the other
students. but found none from any part
Of the United States equal to it. A
lady who has had wide experience with
papers, pronounces Il the best, to her
knowledge. in summing up the general
news. the local news and the literary
pages.
. So many persons have taken water
and lights that the treasurer will be able
to meet the first payment on bond issue.
The town fathers were most fortunate.
though they spent much time and
thought on the matter, in the giving Of
the contracts and the choice of ma
chinery. Our plant is run more eco
nomically than any other on the shore,
with superior lights and fine water.
The citizens are invited to inspect the
plant any night while in operation. Let
US give credit and praise to those who
have been so mindful of our interests.
A word Of encouragement means great
deal to those who have toiled and borne
the heat and burden of an enterprise.
which will put our town into the front
row and in line for all the best things
coming.
Down the bay" and wild geese
and ducks" is the topic just now.
Messrs. J. 7. Keas. r. j. Showell. Ed
ward Whaley. Frank Bartlett, Will Pur-
nell, Ernest Burbage, Jim Dirickson,
Selby Purnell and a good many more
are getting in shape to report big bags.
and the chief article of diet next week
will doubtless be wild fowl.
A meeting of the Berlin Library AS
sociation was held Monday evening with
fair attendance, but it is hoped in
terest in that important project will in
crease until the meetings will be largely
attended. Reports were made by the
President, Miss Rozelle Handy. the
Treasurer. Mrs. j. T. Keas, and the
Librarian, Mrs. r. J. Showell, all show
ing progress. and were most encouraging
The chairman of the Board Of Education
of Maryland. Mrs. George Hodges, has
offered substantial help Of books, mag
azines and pictures. DIR. Steiner, librari-
an Of the Pratt. will also assist. Many
here have signified their intention of
giving one or more books from personal
collections. The Odd Fellows have lent
the room lately occupied by DIR. Cyrus
Dirickson as an Office. for present use
as reading room and library.
The Berlin Board of Trade met Mon
day evening with large attendance Of
business men. This will prove the great
est factor in permanently booming our
town. if the citizens recognize the i'm
portance of it and measure up to their
opportunities. A booklet exploiting Ber-
lin and vicinity will be prepared and
sent broadcast over the country. But
it will require concerted action Of the
citizens, men and women, If the best
results are TO be realized.
Rev. W. II. Bancroft has been on the
sick list with heavy cold.
Mr.. Jamison Handy was expected TO
visit his mother this week. He is one
of the worlds record breakers in sew
eral phases of swimming. and has won
important medals. both in the United
States and abroad As he was a student
of Buckingham High School at one time.
we place him on our local roll of honor.
The Board of Trade calls a meeting
for this Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
All citizens of Berlin and the country
around who trade in town, or are inter-
ested in the welfare of the town, are
earnestly asked to come and learn of
conditions and possibilities for progress.
"We help ourselves in helping others"
Mrs. George Hammond is visiting her
daughters in Dover.