Democratic messenger., 1911-10-28


Mr.. Asbury White. a we'll known
resident of Snow Hill. died at the home
Of his daughter in Crisfield Tuesday.
Mr.. White was about 7S years old.
The remains were brought to Snow Hill
and interment was made in the M. +.
Cemetery.
Mr.. Charles M. Peters. of Salisbury,
was in Snow Hill last Saturday. In the
course of conversation with several
gentlemen he said''I want to congratu-
late you on the Democratic ticket you
have nominated. 1t is good from top
to bottom"
Each member of Snow Hill Coun-
Gil No. 167, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, is requested
to meet at the Hall next Sunday morn
ing. October 10Th, at 9.45 O'Clock for
the purpose of attending the Memorial
Service in Bates NJ. P. Church. Don't
forget to bring badge. Secretary.
Mr.. j. ID. Dilworth, of Newark.
brought basket of fine raspberries to
our Office this week. They were the
second crop Mr.. Dilworth has gathered
from his bushes, the first crop having
ripened in August. The berries were
fine and large. and of delicious flavor.
Mrs. James p. Townsend. who was
summoned to Philadelphia last week to
see her daughter, Miss Helen Townsend,
returned home Wednesday night. She
was accompanied by Miss Helen, who
is greatly improved. and who will
remain at home for a short while.
Owing to much sickness among the
children, the Lewes Board Of Health
has asked that the churches, the public
school and places of amusement be
closed for week. and that only few
persons be allowed IN the post Office at
one time. The congregating of crowds
is forbidden by the town authorities.
The ladies' of All Hallows Guild will
recommence their sale of breads, deserts
and cake today Saturday, from $3.50
to o'clock, in DR.. Dashiell's building
on Green Street. They are prepared to
fill orders for fruit cakes and plum
puddings for Thanksgiving and Christ
mas.
Mr.. J. G. Cropper. who lives on the
Synepuxent road between Berlin and
Ocean City, was visitor to The Mes
senger office last Tuesday. Mr.. Cropper
has been a subscriber to The Messenger
for more than thirty-fve years. He was
accompanied by his daughter, Miss Clara
Cropper.
The Twenty Second Annual Con-
vention of the Salisbury District Ep-
worth League will be held in Pocomoke
City on Wednesday and Thursday, No
vember lst and End. DIR. d. S. Colt, of
Baltimore. and DR.. George Edward
Reed, of Harrisburg, will be the even
ing speakers. An interesting program
has been prepared. and great conven-
ton is anticipated.
Miss Mary W.. Johnson, of Berlin,
and Mr.. Harvey M. Hastings, of Ocean
City, were married at half past seven
o'clock Monday evening at the NJ. E.
Parsonage. Snow Hill, by Rev. C. w.
Prettyman, pastor of Whatcoat NJ. E.
Church. The bride and groom were ac-
companied by number of friends, who
witnessed the marriage ceremony, and
wished them God-speed on the matri-
monial road.
Our thanks are due Mrs. Katie NJ.
Quinn, of Crisfeld. for four choice Sc.
lections of sheet music. The selections
are entitled: "Those Beautiful Dreams, I"
Memories, ""Dear Little Dandelions. :"
and "When All Is Over" Mrs. Quinn
is the talented author of the words of
the first two selections, while both words
and music of the last two are her own
composition. She is also the composer
of number of other musical selections.
MIR. A. B. Carter. who lives about
two and half miles from Snow Hill on
the Pocomoke road, brought some Sec
ond growth peaches to The Messenger
Office last Saturday. The first crop
ripened the middle of September, and
the second crop of three pecks. has now
ripened. The peach belongs to the
Hill Chill variety, and is an open one.
Although small, the fruit had distinct
peach flavor, and delicious taste.
MIR. George w. Pilchard. who lives
near the Sheep House. between POGO
moke City and Big Mills. was a caller
at the Messenger Office Wednesday.
Mr.. Pilchard is loyal Democrat. and
expressed desire to shake hands with
States Attorney, William f. Johnson,
while he was in Snow Hill. Mr. Pichard
is a successful farmer. He saws the