Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-14
BERLIN


The w. c. T. u. business meeting for
the month was held at the home Of Mrs.
Gilbert Chopper.
Mr.. A. P. Christopher has resigned
his position at the B. C. & A. Station,
to fill that of bookkeeper for! Harrison
Bros.
MISS Ethel Pattey has a position in
Preston. She will be missed from Ber-
lin by many friends.
Messrs. Hines Thomas and Jno. Scott
are travelling in the interest of the Har-
rison Nurseries.
The meeting of the 9TH Quarterly Con-
ference Thursday, was Of special inter-
est to many.
The old pool room, as an up-to-date
drug store, presents most attractive
appearance.
The annual meetings and reports of
our banks show hopeful financial out
look for the community, and are an I'M
questionable indication of the general
prosperity of our people.
Mr.. Robert S. Adkins died last Friday
morning as the result of fall from
horseback several weeks ago. The fu-
neral last Sunday was largely attended,
many having come from distance. to
express the deep sympathy, that has
stirred all hearts, at his distressing i'll
ness, and untimely death. He was a
young man of fine natural ability, and
highly esteemed by all who had bust
ness, lodge. or social dealings with him.
Our people were appealed to this week
on behalf of James Rodney's family.
He has been i'll for some time. and his
wife has young baby. Berliners al
ways respond promptly and generously,
to every cry for help. Miss Burbage
also, near town, was suffering from
fall. and received timely help. There
are others too, who from illness and
misfortune, need assistance. Let us
seek out and carry the help that is some
times sorely needed. remembering our
reward: LAS we did it unto the least Of
these we did it unto me"
A meeting of temperance leaders was
held Monday, at the residence of DR..
Holland. A Rally and supper was plann-
ed for January 18th, to raise money for
the work. 1t is expected that there will
be large and enthusiastic turnout on
that occasion. Chicken salad, oysters,
ham, creams, ETC., at the usual prices.
Improved conditions in the county, un-
der temperance law, is carrying happi-
ness to many homes, and gratitude and
satisfaction is felt generally.
General regret is expressed at Rev.
T. F. Beauchamp's decision not to re-
turn to us another year. He is infu-
enccd in this by the desire to find home
where his sons may be placed in bust
ness. He has won the esteem of all in
this community, during his sojourn here.
The annual meeting of the Library
Association will be held in the High
School room January 2lst. at O'Clock,
when the election of officers, reading of
etc., will be in order. All MEM
bers and the public generally are urged
to be present, and show their interest
in this great work.
On the sick roll are Miss Margaret
Harmanson, Mrs. Disharoon, Miss Maude
Whaley, Mr.. WILDER Keas, and others,
an unusually large number.
The officers of the Library, desire
through this column to express their APP
probation and satisfaction, to the Coun-
ty Commissioners and Election Supervi-
sors, for their courtesy in allowing them
and the reading public. the use of West
Berlin voting booth.
Rev. S. A. Potter, who was suffering
from severe bilious attack, was taken
sick in the chancel Of the Episcopal
Church, last Sunday morning. He left
for New York on Monday, to visit his
daughter, and be under the care of a
specialist.
Mrs. l.. L. Erickson was recalled TO
Newport News. last Monday, by the i'll
ness of her husband. Miss Helen re-
manned here with her grandmother, but
will join her parents later.
The latest Harrison Nursery Catalog,
is one of the beautiful things of its kind.
The title page shows pretty picture Of
one Of Berlin's favorite young ladies, in
the midst of natural colored peaches,
and the printed matter is a history of
the development of our largest business
interest, as well as of the largest nur-
sery in the world. Hurrah for Berlin !
There will be series of delightful
socials, musical and literary. at St. Paul's