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

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Tuesday night at the home of Miss
Mamie Parsons.
Ground has been broken and work
commenced on the new house Of Misses
Priscie and Annie Cottingham. on their
lot on Washington Street.
Mrs. Joseph Aydelotte died at her
home near Cedartown, Saturday last.
She is survived by two sons. Messrs.
Thomas and Philander Aydelotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Coulbourn and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dunton, Of Nassa-
wadox, Va, spent Saturday and Sunday
here with Mr.. Coulbourn's father.
Don't forget that DIR. S. l.. Mckee
will be at Cottingham's Drug Store next
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 18th and 18th.
He will fit you with all right glasses.
Mrs. E. King Wilson, who has been
spending some time in Snow Hill with
her sisters. the Misses Clayville. has re-
turned to her home in Wilmington.
There will be services in Mackenzie
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Snow
Hill tomorrow morning and evening at
the usual hours. Rev. j. b. North, pas
tor.
Mrs. John P. Moore. Miss Helen
Moore, Misses Nora and Wilson Hargis
spent last Thursday at Beverly. near
Pocomoke City. as guests of Miss Mary
Dennis.
Mr.. Stephen G. Mason has been on
business trip to Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York this week. Some
new attractions will be presented at the
Opera House in the near future.
The canning factories of Roberts
Bros, and James w. Hancock suspend
ed operations for the season last week.
The crop of tomatoes in this county this
year was short, only about two thirds of
pack being secured.
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Moore. Jr.,
returned home Monday night from
North Carolina and Baltimore. respect
lively. They will remain in Snow Hill
short time before returning to North
Carolina for the winter.
An old fashioned country square
dance will be held in Mason's Opera
House next Friday evening. These
dances are very enjoyable, and are be-
coming popular with the young people
of the town and country.
Mr.. George A. Payne, of Chinco-
league Island. visited his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Payne. this week. Mr..
Payne reports the Island oysters in
prime condition for this season of the
year, and thinks the prospects are fine
for good season.
DIR. S. l.. Mckee will be in Snow
Hill next Monday and Tuesday. He is
the leading optician in Wilmington. and
his professional skill is well known to
the people of Worcester County. If
you are having trouble with your eyes,
don't fail to consult him.
MIR. Albert Perdue has completed
his new house on the edge of town near
the Snow Hill Butter Dish and Basket
Company's factory. and will occupy it
before Christmas. Mr.. Elijah Perdue
has bought the property where Mr.. Al
bert Perdue now resides.
the Talbot County Audubon Society
for the protection Of birds and wild
animals has been organized in Easton.
The organization of such society in
Worcester County would serve further
to protect our furred and feathered
friends than the laws mandates now do.
MIR. F. +. Dryden. of Atkinson's
District, has remodeled and otherwise
improved his house on the Pocomoke
road near Snow Hill, and will occupy it
in few months. A lane leading from
the Virginia road and intersecting the
Pocomoke road, runs nearby the house,
making it readily accessible from both
directions.
Mr.. James X. p. West disposed of
his farming machinery and utensils and
stock at public sale at his farm in At
kinson's District last Wednesday. We
understand that Mr.. West and family
will shortly move to Snow Hill, where
they will occupy the house he recently
purchased of the heirs Of the late Isaac
n. Hearn.
On the sth page of the MESSENGER
to-day is large advertisement of the
Overland" Automobile. placed by Mr..
G. Edward coulbourn. while he was in
town last Saturday. Mr.. Coulbourn
wants agents in Worcester County. He
is general agent on the Eastern Shore
of Virginia and the three lower counties