Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21

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have been added in all the districts of
the county. that it now seems quite likely
that Talbot's basis of taxation will
reach something over eleven million dol
lars. This is an enormous growth, and
may be attributed very largely to agri-
cultural progress.
With a capitalization of 5000, 900,
citizens of Lewes have formed a COM
pany to build another large fish fac
tory along the bay shore. where 100 en-
ployees will convert fish into guano and
oil. The town will confer a franchise
and the erection of the buildings and
piers will begin in few weeks. Only
Lewes people can invest and the individ-
ual holding limit is rs shares.
"A bill amending the marriage laws
of the state has been introduced in the
Delaware Legislature. The bill pro-
hibits any minister from marrying any
person under the age of Fl years, with
out the formal. consent Of parent or
guardian of the person desiring to wed.
The penalty provided for in the bill is
for fine of not less than $500 or more
than six months in prison, or both.
The twelve year old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George c. Shockley died at their
home near Mt. Zion Church Monday
night of diphtheria. Funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon, and in
terment made in Mt. Zion cemetery at
half past three O'Clock, by Mr.. William
T. Hearne, of Snow Hill. Two older
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Shockley
have also been i'll with diphtheria but
they are now greatly improved.
The new law, regulating the size of
packages to be used by Maryland ship
pers generally, is effective. The law
provides that any fruit or produce ship
ped in other than package branded
Maryland standard measure, giving
the manufacturer name thereon, shall
be stamped in three places in l. inch let
tiers "short measure" A fine of 81 for
each package offered for sale, and not
properly stamped is imposed.
Members of the executive commit
tee of the State Teachers Association
last week visited Braddock Heights, a
summer resort near Frederick, with a
view of ascertaining whether accommo-
dations could be secured there for hold
ing the next meeting of the State Teach
ers' Association. The committee will
shortly make a report and decide when
and where the meeting is to be held.
The date will probably be the last week
in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Herbert, of
New Park, Pa, have sent out cards of
invitation to the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Irene Viola. to Mr.. Harold Child,
of Wilmington. The marriage will be
solemnized at their home on Tuesday,
January thirty-frst. Mr.. Child is the
son of ex-judge Alfred Child, of POGO
moke City. He holds responsible
position with the Dupont Powder Com
pany, of Wilmington. and will reside in
that city with his bride.
Rural Carrier William Grubb, from
Conowingo postoflice. was held up Tues
day in the barrens of Northern Cecil
county by supposed wild man who
wore long hair reaching below his should
ers. By the judicious use of his whip
Grub managed to make his escape.
Armed and carrying lanterns. John Long
and Evans Todd searched nearly all
night for the wild man but without sue
ces. He is thought to be in hiding among
the rocks near Seven Springs.
Mrs. Rachel Timmons, an aged an
highly respected lady of this community
died last Thursday night after an illness
of several weeks duration. Her death
was the result of general debility attend
ant upon old age. Mrs. Timmons was
subscriber to the Messenger and for a
number of years she paid for it six
months in advance. saying that she did
not expect to live another year. But
she was spared to her family many
months after this feeling possessed her.
She was a good little woman and has
entered into that rest assured the faith
full and true.
The will of the late Levin S. Mel
son, of Bishopville, was admitted to pro-
bate last week in the Office of Register
of Wills, Edward p. Davis. and letters
testamentary were granted by the
Orphans Court to Levin +. Nelson,
Esq, the executor named in the will.
His chief legatee and devisee is his
widow, Mary c. Nelson. to whom he
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