Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-01-29
STOCKTON.


two months trip to Florida.
Miss Hurlock. who was the guest of
Mrs. George Townsend. left last week
for visit to friends in Pocomoke and
Crisfeld. While here she made many
friends, who were 10th to part with her.
Miss Holland Sedgwick entertained
several of her friends last week at a
''taffy pulling"
Miss Nellie Dryden, of Pocomoke
City. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. l..
j. Houston.
The entertainment given by the
Presbyterian Church last Monday even
ing in the School Hall was quite sue
cess, and nice little sum was realized.
Mrs. Henry Burbage left last Tuesday
with her brother for her old home in
Kentucky. where she will remain several
months until her plans for the future
are made.
Mrs. Harrison, of Berlin, Mrs. Hol-
land, of Baltimore. and Mrs. Clarence
Vincent, of Snow Hill, attended the
funeral of their cousin, Mr.. Henry Bur-
bage, last week.
Mr.. Sias Chapman, of Atlantic City.
spent last week here with his family.
The revival services will begin Sun
day evening IN the NJ. P. Church.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. P.
Church, will be entertained next Thurs
day by Mrs. Thomas Merritt.
Mrs. Harry Merritt. little Miss Susie
Bromley and Mrs. Nancy Burbage have
been on the sick list this week.
Mr.. Allen Reynolds. of Baltimore,
and Miss Katherine Rowley, of Girdle-
tree. were visitors in town this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Nottingham and Mr..
John Burbage, of Cape Charles, Mrs.
Parker Tull, of Philadelphia. and Mr..
Burbage, of Newport News, have re-
turned to their homes after attending
the funeral of their brother.
Miss Hattie Mock is visiting friends
in Virginia.
Mr.. Hayden, of Centreville, was again
a guest in our town this week. He.
like many others, thinks of Stockton as
a Paradise.
News was received here this week Of
the death of Mr.. John Martin, brother
of the late Mrs. z. P. Wharton. This
makes three deaths in the same family
within six months.
Miss Lucille Taylor spent the week s
end with friends in Girdletree.
Miss Edith Stewart, who has been
visiting her uncle. Mr.. II. 0. Bennum,
returned this week to her home in
Georgetown.
Mr.. Norman Hancock and bride, Of
Connecticut, are guests of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Hancock.
Mr.. Norman Thorington, of Pocomoke,
visited at the home of his grandfather.
Mr.. Robert Colona, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Taylor and little
daughter, Dorothy, spent last week
with his sister, Mrs. w. o. Payne.
We are assured of very good enter
tainment in our Star Course next Thurs
day evening, February Sd. when MIR.
Gilbert Eldredge. an impersonator of
wide reputation. will appear in the
School Hall. II was rare good fortune
that we have secured Mr.. Eldredge.
and no one should miss the opportunity
to hear him. While the program will
be mostly humorous and in costume,
there will be pathetic and other Sc
lections. Tickets as usual at the Post
Office. We hope the people of Stockton
will show their appreciation to the teach
ers by large attendance.
Presiding Elder, Rev. George P.
Jones. spent Saturday and Sunday at
the home of Mr.. C. c. Pilchard. at
Franklin City.
Mrs. Jennie Sturgis, of Greenback-
vile, is quite i'll with the grip.