Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-09-16
BERLIN

lotte Hall Academy this week. We wish
for him a successful career. His father
accompanied him to see him well placed.
Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Rex, guests of
Mrs. Wilmer Purnell, have returned to
their homes.
Mrs. Butnam, who spent the summer
with Miss vosburg, left last Sunday.
Zed Henry caught drum by the tail.
and brought him out, which was salts
factory, if not sportsmanlike.
Messrs. Launcelot Burton and Samuel
Houston Shovel report favorably from
the NJ. A. c.
The Ocean City season is officially de-
clared over by the taking off of all the
summer trains this week. and returning
to the winter schedule.
One of the editors of the Messen-
ger will be at the Atlantic Hotel, Ber-
lin, next Saturday, Sept. 23d. for the
purpose of collecting subscriptions and
tIdIiSdCliNR OltleE DuSlIleoS.
School began Monday, and $50 chill
dren filed through our streets to take
up ''childhood's burden" once more.
An experiment is being tried in our
school, which will be watched with in
terest. One teacher has been relieved
Of her regular grade, to take charge of
the delinquents, and by special individ-
ual attention, try to bring them in line.
We hope this will prove a step in the
right direction, and prove success.
Miss Margaret Purnel has left to take
charge Of her school near Public Land
ing.
Miss Elizabeth Shovel has entered
upon course at the Chatham Episcopal
Institute, Va.
Miss Marguerite Ayers has left for
Petersburg. Va, where she will become
a student at the Southern Seminary, and
make music speciality.
The Sunday School Conference of the
Berlin District, was called for Ocean
City in the Presbyterian Church, with
full and interesting program. Rev. j.
Nichols, in the chair.
Mr.. Dashiell, School Examiner Of
Princess Anne, and family, have been
visiting Mayor Henry.
Mrs. Orlando Harrison left Tuesday
with her son, Henry, to place him at
Dover Academy.
Hale Harrison will enter the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Purnell, of
Bishopville, are guests of Mrs. E. A.
Carey this week on the bay.
Mr.. Archer Burton took trip to Bal
timore Monday.
Mrs. NJ. C. Houston returned TO Ber-
lin this week. after stay in Delaware.
The new school house was formally
opened at st. Martins. Misses Carolyn
Burbage and May ellis in charge. THIS
was greatly needed, &c the pupils aad
increased greatly in that district.
The Star Adult Glass of the NJ. E.
Church and the Sunday School Board,
will hold a conference next Thursday
night. when vital topics will be discuss
ed. Mrs. r. j. Shovel has been invited
to assist.
The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Will
mer Purnell Miss Anna Erickson con-
veyed the party out of town in a large
wagon. Ice cream and cake were served
and the affair was most enjoyable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Keas are spend
ing the week on the house boat.
Mrs. James Fletcher, of Virginia, has
been the guest Of DR.. Holland.
Circus posters are again in evidence.
The 9th is the eventful day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher are visiting
relatives in Preston and other points.
Mr.. r. j. Shovel and family are
spending few weeks at the Oceanic.
Ocean City.
The Industrial Guild met at the home
of Mrs. William Pitts Wednesday.
Mrs. Maria Taylor Baker entered into
her Heavenly rest last Monday, after
several years of intense suffering. Her
life was spent in active service for her
church, and her beautiful Christian
character was appreciated by the whole
community. Rev. George Williams, a
former beloved pastor. preached the
sermon and sang her favorite hymn, by
her own request. Rev. Thomas Van
Dyke also spoke words expressive Of the
high regard in which she was held by
her co-workers and friends, and of the
value Of consecrated service to God and
man. She was laid TO rest in the M. <.
Churchyard, and her grave covered with
floral offerings.
Miss Elva Rulings has been seriously
i'll, but is better now.
The w. C. 7. U. met at the home Of
Mrs. r. j. ShowelI. Mrs. Grise and
Mrs Solomon Mumford were elected
delegates to the State Convention cali
ed at Westminster October 3rd and 4th.
A social hour with refreshments was
enjoyed.
Miss Minnie Franklin is visiting Mrs.
r. ID. Jones in Snow Hill.
Miss Milbourne. who has been with
her sister, Mrs. Grise, for some time.
will return to Wilmington next Monday.
M;os M;rr;a Hammond entertained NJ