Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-12-31
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Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander France and
son are at The Cedars for Xmas.
Mr.. Lev. Dirickson had serious at
tack Of quinsy last week.
Hiss Anna Dirickson was very sick
during the week.
Miss Annie Bratten and MIR. William
Bratten spent Xmas at home.
Mrs. l.. l.. Erickson is at home again
after visit to Newport News, and Miss
Helen has returned from stay in the
West.
The Xmas Ball was something to be
long remembered by the participants.
The orchestra rendered fine new music.
a turkey supper was served in the Ho-
tells best style, and youth and gayety
reigned supreme. About 20 couples
from in and out of town, onlookers and
chaperones. made up a complete enter
tainment.
The NJ. +. Church treat to its Sunday
School was Monday evening. the Pres
byterian Tuesday, but owing to the death
Of DIR. Pitts the elaborate entertainment
Of Santa Clause, was omitted, and the
simple distributing Of the treat, accom-
panied by singing was in order The
Episcopal treat was Thursday. Stereop-
ticon views, and, -ames. in which the
whole congregation, ,oined. and delight
full refreshments for all. made a most
enjoyable evening.
The event of the week was the mar
riage of Mr.. Selby Purnell and Miss
Mary Purnellin the PresbyterianChurch.
at $50 Wednesday morning. The young
couple took the early train for northern
cities. followed by the good wishes Of
many friends. On their return they
will occupy the house vacated by Mr.. j.
5. Purnell.
Miss Anna Purnell who came to at
tend her brothers wedding, was recall
ed to Washington by the illness of a
friend, which cut short the visit home
looked forward to with so much pleas
ure, by herself and friends.
Wednesday morning the little daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Charles Bethards, and two
little sons Of Mr.. Dan Hudson were bap-
tiled at the Episcopal Church.
To the relief of the entire community,
Miss Hennie Bell is pronounced out of
danger
Mr. William Pitts is home from New
York, for his vacation.
A son Of Mr.. Ned Kelley, on the Bay.
was shot accidentally last Monday.
Mr. Robert Adkins received alarming
injuries in falling from a horse last week.
Dr. Dick was summoned. and made the
trip in an automobile. While still criti-
cally III. there is hope of his recovery.
Harold Dirickson. OF New York, is
visiting his grandmother.
DR.. Holland was attacked last Satur-
day night, by an incorporate youth
but not seriously hurt.
Mrs. Harry Adams is visiting friends
in Harrisburg. Pa Their henhouse was
robbed Of its entire flock Of nice chick
ems. while Harry was at work. few
days ago.
Judge and Mrs. Jones and Miss Emily
spent the holidays with DR.. Franklin.
Miss Katherine Massey is at home.
from Philadelphia. but suffering with a
sprained ankle.
Mr. Glen Henley is at Malvern. He
is now a Division Supt Of the Atlantic
Coast Line r. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher returned
from their wedding trip last Monday,
and are at home. at the Majestic.
The illness and death Of DIR. John
Pitts cast gloom over the entire COM
munty For many years he has been
prominently identified with the social,
professional. church, and political life
Of our town. and his passing touches
many interests and persons. His fun
neral was Thursday morning.
Mrs. John Pitts was also stricken with
pneumonia, but has rallied and 5 now
convalescent.
Friday evening was the day for the
gathering of the Neighborhood Sunday
School, and the free expression Of their
Christmas joy. Miss. Handy and her
friends give much work and thought to
this mission, its social influence as well
its spiritual meaning. and its success
gives pleasure to many.
"The Old Maids Return From the
Klondike" was given on the Pier last
week. successfully. Most of the actors
made their first bow before the foot
| lights.
Messrs. Steve CULLEN and 7. J. Crop
per will equip large new fish pound at
I Ocean City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Purnell were
the guests Of the Mayor this week.