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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
STOCKTON

Miss Cecilia Houston. after spending
several months here with her mother,
returned to her work in Baltimore last
Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. g. W. Townsend left
Thursday for their new home in Ches-
wold Rev. Mr. Mccain came this
week. and will preach Sunday evening
at the regular hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Tull. of Bever
Dam, visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Colna Sunday.
Mrs. Timmons, Of Snow Hill, and Miss
Mary Scarborough, of Girdletree, were
visitors here last Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. +. Church
will meet at Mrs William Merritt's
next Thursday afternoon.
Miss Ellora Paradise, who has been
visiting friends in Centreville. Balti-
more, and Philadelphia returned home
Tuesday
Rev. James Colna and wife, of
Georgetown, spent several days this
week with his parents.
The Ladies of the st. Mary's Guild
will continue their food sale on Satur-
day. April Sth, in the store Of j. Frank
Houston. Order for cakes. ice cream,
bread, pies, etc, will be filled.
The Assembly Hall was filled last
Friday afternoon. for the Maryland Day
exercises, which were entertaining and
Instructive. The fine address Of Mr.
John w. Station, was enjoyed by all
The history of Mistress Margaret Brent
was especially interesting.
Rev. Mr.. Kraus will preach his last
sermon next Sunday morning before
attending conference. Mr.. Kraus was
invited to return to Portersville by a
unanimous vote. He has done good
years work. and it is fully appreciated
by all.
Mrs. Harold Houston spent Wednes-
day in Snow Hill.
Mrs. Jennie Fisher. of New York, is
the guest of her sister. Mrs. John Dick
erson.
Mr.. Joseph life and family, Of Mills
boro, spent the weeks end with his
parents.
Mrs. Sallie Clayville has returned
home after visit to her daughter. Mrs.
William Cottman, in Hurlock.
The young ladies of the NJ. F. Church
will hold box social. and ice cream
and oyster supper Wednesday and
Thursday evening Of next week in the
store house vacated by Mr.. Peter Mason.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
BISHOPNILLE.

Mrs. James Ryan returned nome We'd
nesday from a week s visit to her sister
at Harrington.
Several of our people are attending
court at Snow Hill this week.
Mrs. VIM. Davis and daughter in law,
of Chincoteague. are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Hearne.
Mr.. Weis. of Annapolis. was in town
this week looking out for his business.
Miss Elsye Nelson has been paying a
visit to Berlin this week.
Several of our farmers are now busy
putting out strawberry plants and plant
ing potatoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robins Purnell, form
erly of this place. but now located at
st. Michaels, are expected to make a
visit here with his brother in few days.
Miss Emma Harrison left Wednesday
for Philadelphia to make an extended
visit
One of our young men. we understand,
is tired of keeping house alone. and will
take in a partner soon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
SNOW HILL. MD. APRIL ]
Local Readers. Zoe. a Line

Splendid kid gloves at low price.
Mrs. j. Cannon Shortt.
See the latest styles in neck wear at
Mrs. j. Cannon SHORTS.
The latest styles in ladies' hats at
Mrs. J. Cannon Shortt's.
For Sale-A good family mare.
Thomas =. Selby, Snow Hill. Md.
A splendid line of shirtwaist hats
cheap, at Mrs. J. Cannon SHORTS.
Automobiles for hire, by the hour
trim. or day. at reasonable rates. Tele-
phone lOSA. Perdue & Corddry, Snow
Hill. Md. nell If
1 can SUIT you in horses and mules:
40 head to select from. All young and
good workers. J. 7. Taylor, Jr., Prin-
cess Anne, Md.
1 For sale-2 car loads of horses and
mules. All sizes and young. Prices to
suit every pocket book. j. 7. Taylor,
Jr.. Princess Anne.
Wanted low-headed, low-spirit-
ed, l0W-priced, young farm morse. MUST
weigh in the neighborhood of 900 lbs.
Frank l.. Bennett, Fruitland. Md. X. +.
ID. No. !.
An invitation is extended to you to
be present at w. S. Dickinson & Sons
Spring Opening on Wednesday and
Thursday, April 9Th and 9Th. See ad
in this paper.
Easter Opening in Millinery and
Dress Goods Wednesday and Thursday.
April 9Th and 9Th Come and bring your
friends. w. S. Dickinson & Son, POGO
moke City, Maryland.
For Sale Thoroughbred eggs from
prize winning stock: single comb white
Leghcrns and Rhode Island Reds. 75c
per setting of Is; ira pnested eggs 81: SO.
Address ?. o. Box 2S2, Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
Seriously Injured.

John II. Ennis, a workman in the mill
of William c. Tarr, near Klej Grange,
had a narrow escape from death last
Wednesday while at work on some of
the mill machinery. A large pulley
burst and a piece of iron struck Mr..
Ennis on the head knocking him down
and inhicting bad laceration Of the
scalp and bruising his body. An artery
was severed, causing the injured man
to bleed great deal before he could be
gotten to Snow Hill When he arrived
here he was very weak. DR.. John l..
Riley dressed his wounds.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
County Commissioners
Notice.

All persons having bills against Wor-
cester County are hereby notified TO file
the same with the Commissioners on or
before April 18th. 1911, as the levy will
be struck earlier this year because of
the change of Court All bills filed after
April 18th will not be included in the
levy Of 1911.
BY order OF the Board Of County Com
missioners of Worcester County.
+. II. TAYLOR, President
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
SYNEPUNENT.

Miss Minnie Coffin visited Miss Violet
Littleton Sunday.
Mr.. James T. Birch ATTENDED Court
at Snow Hill. this week.
Mrs. Mary Lewis and Mrs John Gibbs,
Jr., visited her parents Tuesday.
Miss May Smack visited Miss Martha
Birch Sunday.
Miss Fronie Gray is visiting friends
near Snow Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Gibbs. ST.. WISH
ted Mrs. John Gray near Ocean City,
Sunday.
Mrs. John Gibbs, and little sister,
Mary. visited Mrs. Turner Chopper near
Ocean City. last week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
All HaIlOWS Parish Church

April .. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Cele-
bration Of Holy Communion at 7.30.
Litany and Holy Eucharist with Sermon
at 10. 30. Topic. What is Providence"
Evening prayer and Sermon at 7.30.
Topic. "Christ's Mission to the Hope
less. Sunday School Glasses at 1890 as
usual Weekly. Lenten Services daily at
Ais. Tuesday Evening prayer at 7.30.
Visiting Preacher, Rev. {. II. b. Tur-
ner, of Lewes. Friday, Litany and
instruction at 7.30.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
Carmean and Cherrix.

Miss Virginia Carmean, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Carmean and Mr..
Ernest Cherrix, son of Mr.. Zadox
Cherrix. were married Thursday even
ing, March 23rd, by Rev. Wilbur F. Cork
ran. After the ceremony they return
ed to Philadelphia where reception was
held at the home of the brides sister,
Mrs. John n. Gordy.
Mr. and Mrs. Chcrrix will make their
future home in Philadelphia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
LOCALS.

Leave us your order for Strawberry
checks.
Mrs. Thomas p. Selby is visiting in
Philadelphia
Mrs. T. Howard Collins is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. David Nichols is here on visit
TO her mother. Mrs. Betty Campbell.
Miss Mollie Ritche has returned
home from a visit to relatives in Wash
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha K. Givans, of
near Wilton. have been on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. Horace Jones of Pontiac, Mich,
is here on visit to his uncle. Mr.. Cor
don B. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Station left
Thursday for visit to her parents in
Hartford County.
Miss Eva Townsend left for a
weeks visit to relatives in Baltimore
and Philadelphia.
The State Game Warden has been
very active in furnishing violators of the
fish laws recently.
Mr.. James J. Givans, of Golden
Quarter, visited his brother, Mr.. +. w.
Givans, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Upshur, of
Berlin, are the guests of his father, Col.
George M. Upshur.
Capt. James H. Mumford and daugh.
ter, of Ocean City, were visitors in
Snow Hill this week.
Miss Eva Smith. of Greenbackville
was the guest of Mrs. William I. Duffy
several days this week.
MIR. Henry Davis health is such
that he has left for stay at the State
sanitarium at Sabillsville.
Mrs. William II. Johnson, of Sails
bury. is the guest of her sister. Mrs.
John II. Petit. in Snow Hill.
Mr.. Charles w. Shockley, of j. S.
Price & Co.. has returned home from
business trip to North Carolina.
Mr.. f. T. Merritt. Of Cape Charles.
attended court here and visited his
mother at Klej Grange this week.
Mrs. Belt and daughter. Mrs. Edna
Brannan, of Baltimore. are the guests
of MIR. and Mrs. c. w. Shockley.
Justice of Peace Lloyd +. J. Wilson
of Greenbackville. Va, was in attend.
ance at our Court several days this week.
MIR. George b. Tilghman. of Cape
Charles. visited his father. Mr.. A. l..
Tilghman, and other relatives this week.
Miss Lottie Baumann, of Box Iron,
is with her sister, Mrs. Loretta Hudson,
who has been quite sick for several days.
Marie Lille. the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie A. Riggin. died
Sunday night, aged two months and
twenty days. Interment was made in
Nazareth NJ. r. Churchyard Tuesday
morning.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
Safe Medicine for Children

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is
a safe and effective medicine for chill
dren as it does not contain opiates or
harmful drugs The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is in yellow
package Sold by all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

Foley Kidney Pills contain in concen-
trated form ingredients of established
therapeutic value for the relief and
cure of all kidney and bladder ailments.
Foley Kidney Pills are antiseptic, tonic
and restorative. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

loo. 600 Klondike Strawberry Plants
for Sale at rs cents per 1000. E. w.
Perdue. Route 2, Snow Hill, Md. t2D
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01
CIRCUIT COURT
IN SESSION.
A Strong Grand Jury. Instructed
BY the Court as to Sunday
Violations, Etc.

The March term of the Circuit Court
for Worcester County was called by
Judge Robley d. Jones at ten O'Clock
last Monday morning. DR.. John s.
Aydelotte was named as foreman of the
grand jury, which is as follows:
DIR. J. S. Aydelotte. William j. Davis,
Laurence Hastings, G. Marion Dryden,
James Floyd. Rufus A. GOrdy,
William T.. Tull. William Scott,
John Humphreys, Thomas j. Veascy,
Elton J Reid, Alma T. Jones,
Asher G. Moore, Peter W. Donnaway
Herbert Powell, Francis J. Lloyd
Charles S. Dale, Frank z. Bailey.
John Dilworth, Abisha Il. Collins,
Claude 7. Hudson, VIM Sidney Jones,
Charles J. Davis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

In addition to the matters generally
given in charge to the Grand Jury. Judge
Jones in his charge called special atten-
ton to rumors current in the county
that there are in some sections places
of gambling and in others violators Of
the Sunday laws. He advised the care
full investigation of all such places,
branding them as menace to society,
corrupting our youth by bringing them
in contact with criminal class from
whom they imbibe false notions Of citi-
zenship; that not only should gambling
be punished and all such places closed.
bnt that violations of the Sunday law
likewise be carefully inquired into and
the offenders brought to justice. that
the peace and good order of society de-
mand the preservation of our Christian
Sabbath. A foreignized Sabbath is a
severe blow at the very foundation of
our institutions and should by no means
be allowed to be even initiated in any
community.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

Very few cases have been tried SO far
this Court. Many that were on the docket
were settled without trial and others
were continued. A case which attracted
considerable attention was an appeal
case of William Hickman, who had been
convicted before Justice Pitts of having
hog pen on his premises, in violation of
the city ordinances of Pocomoke City.
He was tried by jury and found guilty.
The grand jury completed its labors
late Thursday afternoon. after having
found over thirty indictments.
The grand jury reported the aims
house and Jail in good condition.
II also recommended that the County
Commissioners be instructed to employ
an accountant to annually audit the
accounts of all county officials and have
the same published.
Court adjourned ill Monday morning
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

Referring to the case of the State VS..
Tucker. States Attorney johnson said :
If the Court please, this is case that
is unusual in one respect. AS States
Attorney bear two-fold relation, one
as public prosecutor and the other as
being personally interested. Since the
last Court, in fact ever since the indict-
ment was found, have been as firmly
convinced as | ever was that this party
is guilty of the libelous matter with
which he is charged in the indictment,
at the same time the certain knowledge
has come to me that the man was used
more as an instrument than anything
else-that he was not, after all, the real
conspirator or instigator of these arti-
Giles, which reflected upon the States
Attorney and the Court. Being con-
WINGED that he acted in that capacity,
and acting on that belief, with the per-
mission of the Court ! am willing to de-
cline to prosecute the case, and will con-
sent to a judgment of mot guilty." In
doing so. recognize the seriousness of
the case. and it is only upon the grounds
that | have stated that take this
course.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

Judge Toadvin arrived on the noon
train and has been sitting with Judge
Jones all the week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-01

Court adjourned till Monday morning
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27
new MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

Berea College is to be congratulate
ed upon having secured Miss Blanche
Thurston of Ashley, Ohio, to take
charge of the instrumental music in
struction for the coming year. Miss
Thurston is a cultivated musician OF
wide experience and rare proficiency.
She has great preference for the or
gan and will make special effort TO
encourage interest in this kind Of in
strument. When handled by an ex-
pert the cabinet organ is easily the
choice Of all instruments and is es-
pecially adapted to our more isolat-
ed regions, owing to the fact that it
will hold its tone for many years
regardless of climatic changes. while
a piano must be tuned several times
a year. Miss Thurston's emphasis OF
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27
Boone's First View Of the Blue Grass
Climbs Big Hill and Looks upon Level
of Great Interest Lovers Of History

Sinking, Turkey and Richland Creek
and Robinson Greek Of Laurel River
and up the west branch or Round
Stone Lick Fork near its head where
they camped while.
Boone and Findlay began to think
that the beautiful level of Kentucky
could not now be very far distant.
While the rest of the party were en-
camped to recruit themselves and
horses and kill game and provide a
supply OF jerk, Boone. all eager TO
catch a glimpse of Findley's para
disc, shouldered his rifle and direct
ed his course to the distant ridge
dividing the waters of the Rockcastle
and Kentucky, and assembled the hign-
est knob. called the Big Hill. obtain
cd fine view Of the gently undulat-
ing region which now comprizes the
counties OF Garrard and Madison and
thought he could see, still further
beyond, the level region to discover
which had SO long been the darling
object of his thoughts by day, and
his dreams by night. With gladden.
ed heart he returned to camp AMI
related his discoveries. Once ready
TO renew their journey, they cross
cd the ridge near the Knob which
Boone had assembled which was not
far from the head Of Paint Lick
Creek. a small tributary of the Ken
lucky, on the confines of the present
counties of Garrard and Madison.
They then bore more to the north
east, striking the waters of Station
Camp Creek, probably the Red Lick
Fork and made their Station Camp"
1t was from a peak near this camp
that Boone got his glimpse of the
real Blue Grass country.
James. II. Robertson.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27

lay 200 eggs year, and a scrub
Len will lay 100. and 1t takes the
price Of dozen eggs to pay
the hens keep, how many hens OF
The pure laying strain will 1t take
to be worth flock OF 100 scrubs"
Make an inventory of your farm pro
perty."
Now when the pupils of the Page
County schools began bringing
sums" OF this sort home to work,
Page County farmers began to prick
up their ears. There was some sense
In this. This wasn't any new-fang-
led, useless folderol. This made the
boys and girls worth more on the
farm. And 1t made 'em more content
ed too.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27

Madison. Wis.,, July 3rd, 1911.
Editor of The Citizen:
In q previous letter ! referred to
a life OF Daniel Boone In the State
Library at Madison which was pre-
pared by DR.. Lyman Draper but never
published. In fact the life was never
completed. even In the manuscript.
II was planned on such gigantic
scale that, had 1t been finished as be-
gun. our pioneer hunter and settler
would have had biography greater
In length than the worlds leading
men like Napoleon or Bismark. II
was this undue proportion that led
TO discouragement Of the book. The
early part of the life, however. is
complete and, to one who lives in the
scenes associated with the life OF
Boone. 1t is interesting reading.
We hear so much of Boones first
sight OF the Blue Grass as he blaz-
ed his trail across the mountains that
was interested to read the state
ment of DIR. Draper and | quote a
little from the book thinking II will
interest others. This account is based
upon great amount Of CORES
pondence with old pioneers now long
dead. and seems to rest principally
upon the statements OF Daniel Bryan,
Major Bland w. Ballard and Samuel
Boone, the nephew OF Daniel.
"A dozen miles farther along the
same route. probably, that Walkers
party had pursued nineteen years be-
fore brought them to Cumberland
River. crossing at the old Indian
Ford. they continued down that
stream a few miles to Flat Lick,
where they left the Indian path
and bore off to the left, crossing
=
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27
Alfalfa in the South

half acre of alfalfa established.
After that point is reached he will
have his own experience to guide
him and he will be sure to add acres
each year. On one poor. sandy farm
that would not grow fifteen bushels
of corn to the acre we have seen
alfalfa grow luxuriantly. making four
crops OF ton and half of hay at
each cutting. We have seen 1t thrive
well on Ohio river second bottoms
and also on limestone soil. II reaches
its maximum growth In Mississippi
on the black soil. especially where
lime is in evidence. Sow alfalfa and
II will enrich your land and that
viii enrich you.-Country Life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27

to California, write to ne. and ]
shall take delight In telling zoo why.
and giving you any information you
may desire. I am . Kentnckiaa and
take Q special interest in Kentucky
people. I have been in California TN
years, on the farm and thoroughly
understand the soil and conditions.
II you think Of coming to California
drop me q line.
Yours truly. II. l. Bishop.
Kinxsburg, Frenso County. Cal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27
Mathematics Of the Fertilizer

They have an arithmetic of their
own In Page County. Iowa, accord
ing 10 recent article In Success
Magazine" In 1t are problems Of
the farm, and not of the counting
room. III In the top soil of your
field there is phosphorus to the
weight OF 2.lO0 pounds. and crop
OF corn takes off ten pounds. how
many crops OF corn can be grown be-
fore the soil becomes exhausted"
How much is this phosphorus worth
at the present market price of phos-
phate?" what would II cost you
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27

per acre TO keep the phosphorus
contents OF the land up to Its present
richness. at the present price o.
phosphates?"
IF a crop Of clover, through the
bacteria In It's roots. adds nitrates
to the soil to the value OF $40 per
acre, what is the real value OF a
clover crop. II fed to cows. and x
percentage OF the fertility Of the clo-
yer returned in the manure. assum'
ing that the COW will produce y but
ter. and 1t sells for z pound?" ere
a hen OF a good laying breed will
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27

The only trouble Is farmers will
not persist in planting this greatest
OF crops. greatest for producing hay
as well as for improving land. AL
most any land except what is too wet
can be made to produce alfalfa, and
much that is wet can be drained and
made ideal soil for this clover. Joseph
Il. Wing claims that incubation Is
not necessary II the land is made rich
with barn yard manure. Some soils
need lime. others need humus. others
again need phosphate. which can be
easily supplied. like lime. with the
ground rock. II would pay any far
ner who owns his land to try and
keep on trying until he gets at least
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27
ONLY ONE FARM BEREA
oAia md RrAss,

original forestry ten oats and
hyecot tages, our fronting Forest
well selected growing mune
small savings Buy this and
buyin an inheritance.
property property building lots for sale
lin Also
and Rockcastle Co.
nsuity In $4,000
blue land In Garrard Co
OF This
nd w u wanting splendid farm.
call ON ne for particulars and terms
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-07-27
INTENSIVE FARMING
How and When to Sow Alfalfa

Alfalfa is a crop that can be grown
successfully In any region of Ken
lucky provided certain conditions are
met. They are: first. a fairly fer
tile soil; second. a well drained soil;
third, a soil with more than enough
lime In II TO correct acidity; fourth,
soil free from weeds. With these
conditions OF course must be a prop
erly prepared seed bed. Such a seed
bed is thoroughly pulvcrized through
out and makes a good contact with
the subsoil. Alfalfa may be sown In
the spring on ground free from weeds
hut as most farmers have difficulty
In getting rid of weeds. and as we be-
Iteve the chances for stand air
better In a fall sowing. we will give
the method OF procedure In prepar-
ing for fall seeding. Alfalfa may iol
low a crop like potatoes or wheat.
Tut there is some danger that the
ground may be left too dry to pre-
pare well. therefore IL is better 10
use land which may be prepared In
the early spring. However. the meth
cd Of procedure is the same. First
thoroughly disk the ground and fol-
low Immediately with turning plow.
The ground should be narrowed every
week or ten days until seeding time.
Especially should the ground be har-
rowed after rains. as soon as posi-
BILE, to conserve moisture. The disk
may be used occasionally to throw
up weed seeds where they will ger