Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-03-19

CHtoIEEfIGHt Astdbutf Which, wac VI
ganized at the convention in January,
consists of three men in each district Of
the county. who appoint men to work
secretly. A good deal Of work has been
done in Berlin and Ocean City.
Miss Lena Bell made a short visit
home.
The meeting Of the Board of Trade
called for last Saturday was postponed
on account of stormy conditions. The
board had the regular meeting in the
city council room Monday evening, which
was well attended. Rev. w. II. Ban
croft read fine report. The lately
elected officers are : President, j. w.
Humphreys ice-presidents, f. S. Fur
bush, T. II. Benson. DR.. E. l.. Bell !:
Secretary, Rev. e. c. Wright Treas
urer, J. w. Tucker. These gentlemen
at the helm should inspire confidence,
and have the active support and CO.
operation Of all the citizens Of Berlin
and vicinity. If our town is to go for
ward, we must talk about it at home
TO arouse enthusiasm. and away from
home 10 arouse interest.
Mrs. Annie Powell and Mrs. LeCato
have both been on the sick list.
Mrs. Cyrus Dirickson was quite i'll
last week. but is now convalescing.
Salisbury is the Land of Promise this
week. II is a great pleasure to many
TO have Conference meet so near, that
even the most confirmed stay-at-home' 8
are able to attend, and there is a per-
feet exodus, not only of M. K. Church
k..,s x..nu,, otka~g usbn uytuh m
see such body as the Wilmington Con-
ference in session, and to meet friends.
Rev. I. F. Beauchamp is one OF the
board of examiners.
Mrs. Wilhelm left last week to make
her home for the present with sister
Of her husband. Mr.. Wilhelm s sentence
was the lightest ever given for his Of
fence-three years in the Federal Prison
at Atlanta, Ga. All that kind hearts
and willing hands could do for the
broken-hearted wife and her little chill
dren, to show sympathy and give help,
was done.
Miss Isabel Acker is now with j. G.
Harrison & Sons, as the busy season
has opened. She is from Pennsylvania.
The Harrisons are public benefactors
in the citizens they have given to the
community.
Miss Gladys Matthews, of Chinco-
league, visited her brother recently.
Judge Holland IS retirement on account
of i'll health, was received with express
sions of regret, but we hope he has
many more good years before him.
Miss Catherine Anderson visited her
mother in Philadelphia. at the Orthoe-
pedic Hospital. and reports her con-
dition most satisfactory.
At the meeting of the w. =. I. U.
flowers and cards of loving greeting
were sent to those of the town who
were sick or in trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Showel are back
at Ocean City, making ready for the
opening of the season.
Capt. and Mrs. Ludlam have returned
from Texas.
The new concrete building Of the
Ocean City Fire Company Is nearly
ready for occupancy. and will be an
ornament to the place.
What promises to be very important
business organization, is the Ocean City
Ice and Fuel Company. A handsome
concrete building to be ready for use by
June LIST is contracted for, and the ar
tesian well, the water of which has
been declared absolutely pure chemical
w. with an apparently limitless supply
water. will be utilized. The men IN
charge are a guarantee of the efficiency
and possibilities of this venture.
The Presbyterians, of Ocean City, are
about to build a concrete foundation to
their church, which will contain Sum
day-school room and other rooms, and
the church itself will be doubled in seat
ing capacity; also manse of concrete
on the adjoining lot. They will be
assisted by generous contributions from
persons in the cities, who have been In
terested in the work.
Miss Margaret Purnell has been So
Letting names for the Francis Scott Key
Memorial Association, and has made up
her club of 80 names. Each member
gives ten cents and receives a pretty
certificate for framing. He was the
author of our grand national anthem
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner. and II Is
uRStTeU 10 DQy Ills utu IQiiC " AoAthR
ton for q Key museum and build monu.
ment. Thus the school children of
America are accomplishing il, and at
the same developing love and pride in
national history.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Taylor presented
sixteen handsome books to the Presby-
terrain library.
The contributions to the Presbyterian
Manse fund now amount 10 Sli00 One
gentleman and his wife gave $4,000,
50 doubtless the sum desired will soon
be il hand.
Mrs. Ellen Collins is spending the
winter with the Misses Ayers.
Good Friday, the most solemn fast
day in the Christian year, will be OBJ
served at the Episcopal Church. with a
service lasting from IL to 3 O'Clock, the
hours during which the Savior hung on
the cross. The hymns composing the
STORY of the Cross. will be sung. and
meditations on the seven sayings Of our
diving Lord, and vocal and silent prayers
will make up the order of worship. All
Christians are invited to Join in this
service.