Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-26
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Sunday from his old pulpit to large
and appreciative congregation. He was
greatly beloved as a citizen of our town.
and was warmly welcomed back for his
vacation time.
Mrs. Chester Porter entertained Miss
Axsinger, of Philadelphia, and her
brother, Mr.. Sam Smack.
Mr.. Calvin Taylor has returned from
Cape Charles, where he spent some time
with his sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Holloway spent
Fair week with relatives in Salisbury.
Miss Mildred Warren, now of Florida,
and friend, Miss Tilghman, are making
her annual summer visit to Mrs. and
Miss Warren.
Mr.. T. J. Whaley. who had quite a
serious time with malarial fever, is out
again.
The Second Quarterly Conference of
the NJ. +. Church was held there last
Friday evening, when satisfactory re-
ports were made.
Mrs. Charles West has returned to
Philadelphia, after spending the summer
with Mrs. Josiah Boston.
Mrs. Harry Pattey is with relatives
in Wilmington.
Mrs. Harry Adams is entertaining her
mother from Harrisburg, Pa.
Mrs. Zed Ayers mother, Mrs. Watson,
of Chincoteague, is with her.
Mr.. Charlie Richardson. who is great
sufferer with rheumatism, is out again.
He expects to enter the College of Phar-
macy, Baltimore, in the fall.
Messrs. Herbert Powell and John
Humphreys are laying cement pave
ments. We never stand still in Berlin.
Mrs. Annie Murray Burroughs has
been visiting her old home.
Mrs. Mary Grise has returned from a
trip North, during which she visited
Rev. and Mrs. Bancroft at their home
in Chester. She is now entertaining Miss
MiIbourne and some other friends.
Mrs. Mills, of Franklin City, is with
her sister, Mrs. Reese Peters.
Miss Mary Bailey led the Epworth
League last Sunday topic, "Sympa-
thetic Service.
DIR. Thomas V. Hammond and daugh-
ter are at Bedford Springs. Pa.
Mrs. John d. Ayers and daughter,
and Mrs. Krebs have returned from an
extended trip South.
Mrs. James Powell. who has been i'll,
at the home of Capt. Powell, is out
again.
r. J. Shovel and family contemplate
a move southwark in the near future,
with business prospects in view.
Miss Mary Sturgis was removed from
the Salisbury Hospital back TO her home.
She is enjoying the companionship and
ministrations of old friends, and we
trust has many happy hours in store.
Sympathy is expressed in the sickness
of little Emily Jones, who is frequent
visitor and general favorite in Berlin.
The members of the w. c. T. U. in
the county are urged to attend the Oath
Annual Convention, to be held August
3lst, next Thursday, in the Presbyterian
Church, Ocean City. The date and place
were chosen on account of the con-
venient train service. enabling members
from every part of the county TO attend.
There will be a called meeting of the
Berlin w. c. 7. u. next Monday even
ing at 100 at the home of Mrs. Reese
Peters. All are urged to be present.
The marriage of Mr.. Harwood Pur-
nell TO Miss Hattie Craig, of Whining
Mr.. and Mrs. Purnell will visit his pa
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We wish the newly married couple a
happy and prosperous life.
Mrs. Louise Connoway Lang, now Of
is visiting her mother, and
receiving the congratulations of her
many friends and well wishers.
Mr.. Will Bethards visited home this
week. He has position in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Fred Rulings visited her sister,
Mrs. Benjamin Esham, of Snow Hill,
this week Much regret is expressed
at the latter's illness. She was at one
time useful and valued citizen of our
town.
The town fathers have passed an ordi-
nance prohibiting the riding of bicycles
on the sidewalks. which will be rigidly
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many anxious persons.
The people of Ocean City gave very
successful and enjoyable entertainment
at the Atlantic Casino. for the benefit
of the Rectory fund. 1t cleared over
500.
Serg. John Carey and party have re-
turned to Baltimore, after twelve days
stay on the bay, which was greatly en-
joyed.
The Berlin District Sunday School
will be held at Ocean City
on Thursday, September l4th, and will
be full of interest to Sunday School
workers.
A temperance meeting will be held at
Friday evening. Aug. 25th,
looking to the organization of w. c.
T. U. in that place. Mrs. r. j. Showel
will preside.
Mrs. L. L. Dirickson entertained the