Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-22


equipment has been ordered. A mu-
nicipal building is greatly needed and
desired, in which would be a room for
the fire fighting outfit, reading room
for the fighters, an Office for the city
council, police station and sanitary lock-
up also business offices, the rent Of
which would help defray the expense Of
the building.
Miss Minnie vosburgh is visiting
friends in the Northern cities.
Mrs. Elizabeth Henry has been on the
sick list. but is now convalescing. Mrs.
Henry is one of our most honored and
beloved mothers in Israel" and much
anxiety and sympathy was expressed in
her days Of suffering.
School examinations are all over now,
and once more we breathe freely.
Miss Pilchard, our new manual train
ing teacher, is here and many of the
children are looking forward with pleas
ure to her course. There seems to be
good deal of artistic talent among our
young folks.
The w. c. T. U. was entertained
last week by Mrs. Theodore Wimbrough
with ice cream, cake and fruit. Ar
rangements were made to provide a
lunch for the visiting temperance
friends at the mass meeting. The an
nual supper on February 22d, was also
arranged for. This is l5c spread the
proceeds to be used in temperance work
in the county.
We have had two holdups lately. Mr..
Charles Birmingham was going TO his
home in the suburbs when attacked by
two colored men. one dark, the other
light. but they were frightened off by
approaching footsteps. Mr.. Arthur
Richardson was not so fortunate. He
was knocked out, relieved of his watch
and nearly nine dollars, all the money
that he had on him. He didn't see his
assailants, as they came up from the
rear. The scene Of the assault was
near the spot where the late lamented
Col. l.. l.. Dirickson received injuries
in the same way from a negro, from
which he never recovered.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Powell,
mother of Mr.. AL. Powell, was held at
the residence Of the latter Saturday
morning. Rev. S. A. Potter, her rector,
assisted by Rev. Theodore Beauchamp,
officiated. The interment was in the
Episcopal Churchyard. Mrs. Powell has
been in failing health for some time,
but was visiting near Stockton when
the end came peacefully. She had a
gentle, lovely character. and will be
greatly missed in her church and the
many homes where she was welcome
guest.
Mrs. Lewis is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Cyrus Dirickson.
We are pleased to note that our legis-
lators are appreciated and given places
on good working committees at An
napolis. We also hope some of the
"plums' will fall on our side of the bay.
A handsome monument is being put
in place by New York Company at
the grave of Miss Kate Hammond, IN
the Episcopal Churchyard.
A gloom was cast over the entire COM
munity by the sad occurrence at the
Postoffice. We are so bound together
by the ties of relationship, church and
neighborhood that no one sorrows alone.
The trouble of each is borne by all, and |
every heart goes out in sympathy to
those who suffer.
The aftermath of the cold wave has
burst waterpipes. from which there
has been loss and inconvenience.
The bird law was out last Saturday |
and the season has been fairly salts /
factory to the gunners. Now poor
Mr.. Bird can call together the scattered
remnants Of his family from the woods
and enjoy peace until the tocsin of war
VIII SOUND next November 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hampton are guests of
Mrs. Edward Jacobs. Mr.. Hampton is
on the new road.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gray have moved
from the McAllister house to rooms in
the home of Mrs. Margaret Gibbs. on
Pitts Street.
Messrs. John Smack and Tom Nc
Gregor have gone to Florida to join the
other Berlin boys in orange picking.
go South, young man. seems to be
the slogan.
Mr.. Hines Thomas represented The
Harrison Nursery Company. at the
Peninsula Horticultural Society, held in
Centreville. He carried the prize lot
Of fruits.
Rev. W. T. Beauchamp is preaching |