Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-09-10
BERLIN.

The convention Of the Worcester Coun-
ty w. c. T. u. was held at Ocean City
Tuesday. in the Presbyterian Church.
the County President, Mrs. Robert j.
Shovel. in the chair. Reports Of work
were made by the different officers, and
Mrs. Shovel read a paper "What the
W. c. 7. U. Has Accomplished" Rev.
George Williams made stirring addresses
both afternoon and evening. DIR. Rus
bridge also spoke earnestly and force
fully to temperance workers. Little
Nellie Riugler. gifted child from Bish-
opville, gave number of fine recitations.
which added greatly to the pleasure Of
the occasion. These devoted consecrated
women are giving their time and best
thought TO the cause Of temperance.
John Letcher Shovel is spending this
week with relatives in Delaware.
Mrs. NJ. C. Houston is home again,
after long visit in Delaware.
Rev. Sidney A. Potter and family are
back in the rectory, after spending the
summer at Ocean City. Miss Susie
Turner, sister of Mrs. Potter, is their
guest.
A dastardly attack was made on DIR.
Wentz last Saturday night. Three men
passed him in front Of Mrs. Connoway's
house, and one turned and felled him to
the ground in view Of several people.
The thug then made good his escape
over an open lot. DIR. Wentz is in poor
health, which makes the injury a serious
matter.
Miss May Holland, Of Berlin, began
course of study at the Salisbury College
of Business this week.
The Newcastle Presbytery will be en-
tertained at Ocean City in October. The
beach people are anticipating much
pleasure from its coming. and will do
everything to make the gathering en-
joyable.
The annual Sunday-school treat of the
Episcopal Church is set for next Tues
day, from to p. m. in Mrs. G. f.
Henry's yard. This coming together
of the congregation and Sunday-school
is always delightful affair.
School opened last Monday. and teach
ers and children are once more in har-
ness. Several times daily ii is pleas
ant sight for our streets to overflow
with young faces, stirring all hearts
with their brightness.
The burglaries at Ocean City culmi-
mated this week in the capture of
young colored man. who had entered
cottage occupied by two ladies'. and was
making off with rugs and silver. The
robberies have covered the whole sum
mer season.
Paul Peters fine rabbit hounds are
now on exhibition in Wilmington at the
dog show. 1t is said the puppies will
bring fancy prices.
Sunday last was Rally Day with the
Epworth League. and the special SER
vices passed off with increased enthus-
asm.
Mr.. Jerry Campbell and family have
returned to Berlin.
Mr.. Henry Davis new daughter has
received the beautiful name of Mary.
Mr.. Gilbert Choppers family are back
at their home here for the winter.
DR.. and Mrs Lee Warren. of Florida,
are here on a visit. They are looking
forward to making their home in Berlin
again in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Keas are back
home from months stay at Ocean
City.
Miss Louise Denton will resume her
studies at Smith College next week.
She has made many friends here during
the summer.
Several weddings in sight.
Rob. J. Shovel. Jr.. is getting about
some. and il is hoped has crossed the
danger line.
Miss Katherine Anderson will leave
during the month tocontinue her studies
in Washington school for young ladies'.
Domestic science will be added to the
school course this year. I'VE may live
without poetry. music or art; we may
live without conscience and live with
out heart we may live without friends.
we may live without books, but civilized
man cannot live without cooks.
G. Z. Henry. Jr.. has sold his de-
sirabIe farm to Mr.. AL. Powell.
Miss Emily Jones. of Snow Hill. made
DR.. Franklin visit of several days.
Mr.. Edwin Abbott has returned to
his work from visit to his aunt, Mrs.
NJ. l.. Tingle.
Many here who remember Mr.. Hute
and family. who spent awhile in our