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The Detroit times., 1911-02-10
LITTLE CHANGE
FOR HACK TO WIN
He Disappoints in Zbyssko Bout
While Gotch Demonstrates That
He Is As Good As Ever.

NEW YORK. Feb. 10.-Wrestlins
champion Frank Gotch need have no
fear OF a return match with George
Hackenschmidt, the "Russion Lion,
in the opinion OF the 1000 persons
who watched Hack" try In vain for
80 minutes last night to pin Zbyszko's
shoulders to the mat
Hackenschmidt was so lacking In
aggressiveness that the spectators
could not see where he would have a
chance to regain the title that he lost
TO Gotch by tackling the Iowan's
game. NJ
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-That Frank
Gotch has lost none OF his old skin
Is the statement made today by
Americas (Gus Schoenlein), the Balti-
more grappler who arrived from
Kansas City for his bout with Fred
Beell, to be wrestled here Monday
night. Americas proved easy for
Gotch in a finish match In Kansas
City Wednesday night.
Schoenlein asserts that the cham.
pion Is rapidly rounding into form and
seems 10 have lost neither his
strength nor cleverness.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10
Simpson Loses to Evangelical.

The Simpson NJ. e. five In their
first game Of the season met defeat
at the hands of the First Evangelical
team Thursday night at the Simpson
Gym. The score:
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10

81 Huston, 200, Sleator, 133, I'm the
state billiard tournament.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10
Wiih the
- Sporting
lHEARIl Editor.

The wonderful constitution OF
George Edward Waddell has been a
theme OF discussion for many years
In baseball circles. That man could
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10

An esteemed Cleveland contempor-
ary advises all it's readers prone TO
fall into the lake with silk hats on, TO
grab the hats and use them as boats
to navigate the deeps until help
comes. What gay times they must
have in the home of the Maps!
The Detroit times., 1911-02-10

AS we recall 1t, Wednesday was Ad.
Wolgast's birthday and he was just
%. Skid'-we haven't the heart to go
through with that one.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
Sunday School Convention.

The Worcester County Sunday School
Convention will meet in Snow Hill next
Thursday and Friday.
The opening exercises will be held in
Bates Memorial NJ. p. Church, Thurs
day afternoon. Rev. G. |. Humphreys,
Rev w. J. Mccullough, DR.. c. w.
Prettyman, Rev. George Hines. B. w.
Kindley and o. NJ. Shockley will partici-
pate in the proceedings of this meeting.
Reports will also be heard from the vari-
Gus standing committees.
On Thursday evening the convention
will meet in Whatcoat NJ. f. Church and
those who will take part are DR.. Pretty
man. Rev. G. p. Jones, Rev. w. l.. S.
Murray. Rev. w. B. Kindley. DIR. Chas.
Rodes, Rev. J. b. North.
On Friday morning the convention
will meet in the Presbyterian Church
and will consider unfinished business,
taking upthe Round Table Sunday School
problem, reports of committees. county
organization. etc. Closing Moments.
BY Rev. J. Il. North.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
Funeral of Mr.. COVingtOn

The funeral services over the remains
of the late George w. Covington were
held in All Hallows P. E. Church, Snow
Hill. last Saturday afternoon, and were
conducted by Rev. w. F. Allen. A
number of persons paid their last re-
spects to the memory of their old friend.
The services were very impressive, and
at the conclusion the remains were
buried in the family burial lot in the
churchyard. The pail bearers were;
Messrs. George NJ. Upshur. John James
Collins, Judge Robley ID. Jones, DIR.
Paul Jones, Eben Hearne, and William
+. Johnson.
There were numbers of beautiful
floral offerings, and number of out-of-
town friends and relatives were present,
among the latter being Mrs. Mcllvaine,
of Baltimore, Miss Dora Toadvine, and
Mrs. Alex. Toadvine, of Salisbury.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
BISHOPVILLE

Mr. Paul Nichols, of Berlin. was il
other attraction besides insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. d. Corbin, of Chinco.
league. were in town Monday.
Little Grendel Harris. the eight year
old daughter of Mr.. John Harris of this
place, was awarded nice medal last
Sunday morning by her Sunday School
Superintendent for her faithful and reg
ular attendance. She has not missed
Sunday in three years. Can any
other girl at that age give such good
record?
Our old friend, Mr.. William Whaley,
spent last Saturday and Sunday at Cir
dletree with Mr.. K. p. Timmons.
Mr.. Joe Moore came home last Friday
night to spend the Easter holidays with
his parents. Joe is student at Wash
ington College.
Mrs. William Holton, of Broadnax,
Va, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ringler
Mr.. William T. Pruitt, of Stockton.
and Mr.. Edward Blackboard, of Girde-
tree, are in town building large house
boat for VIM. Whaley & Co
DR. George Phillips, of Salisbury, has
been in town this week, and fitted sew
eral with glasses.
Mr.. Daniel Collins left here Sunday
for Philadelphia. where he has a good
position with Snellenburg & Company
as painter.
Mr.. James Timmons has commenced
to build large barn for Mr.. l.. w. II.
Bunting. MIR. Bunting also intends to
erect handsome dwelling next.
Mr.. Calvin Ryan. of Washington
College, came home Wednesday to
spend his Easter holidays with his
parents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
SYNEPUXENT

Miss Viola Hall visited Mrs. Henry
Turner near Ocean City Sunday.
Miss Fronie Gray, who has been visit
ing friends near Snow Hill, has returned
home.
Miss Ida Birmingham and brother.
Powell, visited their aunt. Mrs. James
Gibbs, Sr.. Sunday.
Rev. j. l.. Rushbridge, of Ocean City.
preached to quite a number Of people
Sunday afternoon at the school house.
where they hold Sunday School. We
think it is very kind of him, as the peo-
pie are always pleased to hear him.
Mrs. Mary A. Powell visited her
daughter, Mrs. James Gibbs. ST.. Sun
day and Monday.
Mr.. John McCabe died at an adj
vanced age Sunday morning of tuber-
culosis at the home of his daughter, Mrs
Thomas Chopper. He had been in poor
health many years. He was an estimable
gentleman, and will he greatly missed
by relatives and friends. The deceased
is survived by four daughters. as follows
Mrs. Thomas Chopper, of near here.
Mrs. George Taylor, of Berlin; Mrs.
William Hudson, of Libertytown: and
Mrs. Curtis Baker, of Pittsville. He is
also survived by one son, Mr. Joshua
McCabe, of Libertytown.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
Vested Choir in All HalIOWS.

The newly vested and augmented
choir of All Hallows Church made its
appearance on the evening of Palm Sun
day. The boys have been preparing for
six months and looked forward with
great interest to taking their places
as leaders of the services of song in
the church. Ten boys have been installed
and more are under training and the
faithful band of ladies' who for so long
have sustained this department of the
worship make with them choir nearly
large enough for the requirements of
the church.
On Friday last the newly built chan
eel was formerly blessed and opened.
This was provided by the generous aid
of the All Hallows Guild, the stalls
being provided, one by the Guild. one by
the Sunday School. and the other two
donated as a memorial of the late Susan
l.. Davis by her husband. The vest
ments were all provided by the Ladies
Guild.
Making all allowance for the novelty
of the circumstances, and the nervous
ness incident to anxiety that thereshould
be no hitch, the new choir did exception
ally well. The verdict of one being,
They sang as well as if they had been
used to it for years. .
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
LOCALS.

MIR. Ohio Wilson is advertising
typewriters for sale or exchange.
Mr.. Frank Bonneville, of Salisbury,
visited relatives here the first of the
week.
Judge Robley ID. Jones has been
attending Court in Princess Anne this
week.
Mrs. j. /. Wheeler, has gone TO
Minnesota to see her mother, who is
very i'll.
i have nice lot of Easter cards
and Easter novelties for sale. Mrs. S.
E. Birch.
There will be strangers in town next
week. Clean up your premises for their
edification.
-Messrs. Perdue & Corddry received
carload of the celebrated REQ automo-
biles this week.
MIR. John Selby, who is attending
Princeton University, is home for the
Easter holidays.
Mrs. T. Howard Collins returned
home Tuesday night from visit to rel
atives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Herman Hancock. of Chester
town. is spending the Easter holidays
here with his parents.
Mrs. George Hammond. of Delmar,
is here on visit to her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward A. Hill.
Mrs. Charles F. w. Hall. of Parks
ley. Va. has been the guest of Mrs.
Hance Fooks this week.
Miss Juliet T. Purnell has returned
Il home from visit to Gen. and Mrs.
Francis f. Waters in Baltimore.
Miss Eva Townsend has returned
. home from visit to friends and rela-
tives in Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Mrs. William II. Johnson and daugh-
ter, of Salisbury. who have been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. John II. Petit. for
week or more, returned home 'Satur-
day.
Mr.. William C. Powell. of p. ID.
Cottingham & Co.. made business trip
to Baltimore and Philadelphia this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
BOX IRON.

Winter is past with all Of its change
able weather. and spring is welcomed
by all.
Mr.. A. +. Hancock is erecting his new
canning factory in our midst, and the
farmers are already preparing for their
crop of tomatoes: they seem to stir early
these bright spring mornings
Mr.. Hearn and family have left us
much to the regret of their many friends.
Chicken thieves have been visiting
some Of our neighbors. They had better
watch out or they might be caught in
some of the large traps which are set
ting for them. When once fast they
will remain until morning, no matter
how piteous their cries
Mrs. John II. Riley was called to Bal
timore the past week TO attend the
funeral of her daughter, Mrs. Sadie
Hill.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Bevans
still on the sick list, and not much inn
proved in health.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
STOCKTON

Rev. Milton Mccain and family hav,
moved in the NJ. T.. Parsonage. VIZ
are glad TO welcome them 10 our town
and hope their stay among US may
always be pleasant.
Prof. Hill and Mr.. Il. II. Taylor at
tended the Flag Day exercises at POGO
moke City last Friday.
The Epworth League social was
entertained Wednesday evening by Miss
Florence Marshall.
Mr. Frank Bromley, Of Baltimore, is
the guest of his brother, Mr.. Stewart
Bromley.
Miss Sadie Hammond spent part OF
this week at the home Of her uncle,
Mr.. w. II. Marshall
Mr.. Howard Fletcher, of Detroit.
Mich, came Monday to see his wife,
who is quite sick at the home of her
father, Mr.. Frank Tull. She has many
friends here who wish for her a speedy
recovery. Mrs. Fletcher was one of the
graduating class Of 1908.
The S. H. S. Alumni Association will
hold their annual banquet Monday even
ing next. at the S. II. S. Assembly Hall.
Mr.. r. F. Powell spent this week in
Atlantic City.
Rev. Mr.. Allen. of Snow Hill. was in
town this week, and held services We'd
nesday evening and Thursday morning
in Holy Cross Chapel.
The NJ. r. Aid society will meet at
the home Of Mrs. Mary Littleston next
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Hill. of Adelphi College,
New York, came Thursday to spend the
Easter holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Hill.
Miss Nadine Taylor arrived home from
kee Mar College Thursday to spend the
Easter holidays at the home of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II. Taylor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
SNOW HILL. MD. APRIL IL
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

The latest styles in ladies' hats at
Mrs. j. Cannon Shorts.
"A splendid line Of shirtwaist hats
cheap, at Mrs. J. Cannon Shortt's.
Stamped goods in great variety and
cheap at Mrs. j. Cannon SHORTS.
For brick or drain thing call up
telephone 1i6 A. w. l.. Purnell, Snow
Hill. t2D
AT private sale-My home on the
Virginia Road" in Snow Hill. Hattie
A. Jones.
A nice line of summer dress goods,
linens. crash, etc., cheap at Mrs. j..
Cannon Shorts.
For Sale-Some large horses and
mules, also one yoke of good work oxen.
+. b. Hill, Stockton, Md.
Our own make of choice country
lard for sale, at lac. per pound by the
can. w. T. Stanford, Snow Hill, Md.
Automobiles for hire, by the hour,
trip, or day, at reasonable rates. Tele-
phone l08A. Perdue & Corddry, Snow
Hill, Md. nell IF
For Sale-A general merchandise
store, doing a good business. For par
ticulars address "H." Messenger Office.
Il can suit you in horses and mules.
40 head to select from. All young and
good workers. ]. 7. Taylor, Jr., Prin-
cess Anne, Md.
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.
Don't miss "Josiah's Courtship"
at Girdletree, in the Red Mems Hall
Friday evening, April l4th. Admission,
rs cents; Reserved seats, 35 cents.
Ladies will find some very excellent
bargains in laces and embroideries at
this store. secured the pick of bar
gains in these goods. Mrs. j. Cannon
Shortt.
Two nice horses for sale. One 3
wears old, weighs 1000 lbs. One 6 years
old, weighs 100 lbs. Will work any
where. Apply to R. N. Stage. Route
2, Snow Hill, Md. (2D
DIR. Black, veterinary surgeon, will
be in Snow Hill about the Goth of April
for the purpose of castrating colts. For
further information apply to h. w. CIV
ans, at Givans' livery stables.
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 P. o. Box 2S2, Snow Hill. Md.
For Sale-A butchers refrigerator.
), in good condition and can be had at a
,argain, as / am out of business and
nave no use for it. Can be seen at the
residence of Loire S. Wilson. Call on
or address John w. Gordy. Route 4.
Snow Hill. (2t
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
Death Of Mrs. William S. Hill

Mrs. VIM. S. Hill died in Baltimore,
Thursday, April 9Th. of complication
of diseases, after an illness lasting more
than a year. Mrs. Hill was formerly
Miss Sadie Dale Riley. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John II. Riley. of Box Iron,
and has large circle of relatives and
friends who will be grieved to hear of
her death.
She had twice been married, her first
husband was Mr.. Lemuel ID. Coffin, Of
Ocean City. A short time after his
death she decided to make Baltimore
her future home. and has resided in that
city more than ten years. She is sur
vived by her husband. Mr.. VIM. S. Hill,
daughter Thelma. who is five years of
age, father, mother, and five sisters,
Mrs. d. w. Hayman. of Manson. NC,
Mrs. l.. P. Gardner, of Baltimore, Mrs.
J. II. Hudson, of New York City. Misses
Mary and Ethelyn Riley. who reside in
this county.
Mrs. Hill was loyal Christian woman,
having joined the Central NJ. f. Church.
at Baltimore. several years ago. and
was a regular attendant as long as her
health permitted.
BY her special request her remains
we're laid to rest in Loud6h Park Gem
etery, Baltimore. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday. April 9th. by her pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Harris.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
All HaIlOWS Parish Church

April Is. Easter Day. Celebration OF
Holy Communion at 730. Mathis and
Celebration of Holy Eucharist with Ser
mon at 1890. Sunday School Festival
with Carols and Chalk Talk at $50.
Evensong at 7.30. Special Music
for Easter Day Easter Anthem Tone
viii, Benedictus: Stainer. Tone 3. TIE
Deum, Van Boscerk; Communion Office,
Maunder in +. 0ffertory Anthem, This
is the Day" Chas. Cooke in + flat.
Evensong. Magnificent and Nunc Dimit-
tbs, Tails Trimnell in Anthem. Hal
lelujah, Solos and Chorus by Blumen-
schein in fiat. Easter Offering to-
ward projected Parish House. April
II, Easter Monday. Holy Communion
7.30 am. April Is, Tuesday. Celebration
of Holy Communion 1880.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15

Rev. j. W. Louden. Newark
Delegate J. II. Walker, Newark
Rev. John McElmoyle, Elkton
Delegate George A. Blake. Elkton
Entertained by o. NJ. Purnell
Rev. T. S. Armentrout, Greenville
Delegate Lemuel w. Hobson. GreenvIlle
Entertained by Z. Hance Fooks
Rev. John d. Blake, Marshalton
Delegate Henry b. Blair, Marshallton
Entertained by William S. Parsons
Rev. II. l.. Bunstine. Milford
Rev. w. j. Rowan, Newark
Entertained by Mrs. I. NJ. Purnell
Rev. William II. Bancroft, Berlin
Entertained by Stephen l.. Purnell
Rev. Joel S. Gilfllin. Newark
Delegate Calvin b. Taylor, Berlin
Entertained by John w. Station
Rev. l.. p. Bowen, Rehoboth
Delegate +. G. Polk, Rehoboth
Entertained by George w. Wonnell
Rev. William Kieffer, Wilmington
Delegate j. NJ. Smyth, Wilmington
Entertained by J. Edward White
Rev. J. X. Stonesipher, Wilmington
Delegate James f. Price, Wilmington
Rev. Alexander Allison, Wilmington
Delegate W. r. Humphrey, Wilmington
Entertained by DR.. Paul Jones
Rev. A. Van Overman, Christiana
Entertained by Mrs. w. r. Spurrier
Delegate G. W. Steel, Christiana
Entertained by Miss Bessie Bowen
Delegate Thomas Appleby, Christiana
Entertained by Miss Eva Johnson
Rev. S. b. WyIie, New Castle. Del.
Entertained by Oscar Lewis
Rev. b. j. Brinkerma. Mort East
Mr.. Brinkerma, Sr.
Entertained by Mrs. r. d. Jones
Rev. c. l.. Jefferson, Wilmington
Delegate A. NJ. Johnson, Wilmington
Entertained by VIM. II. Jones (c)
Delegate William H. Oliver, Wilmington
Entertained by Senator Smith
Rev. w. J. Mccullough, Pocomoke City
Delegate from Pocomoke City
Entertained by T. Howard Collins
Delegate c. II. Morris, North East
Entertained by Mrs. Alex Sturgis
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
Court Proceedings.

The March term of the Circuit Court
for Worcester County adjourned last
Saturday morning. AS we went to press
on Friday the case of the State VS..
Everett J. Bevans was being tried. AT
four o'clock the jury retired to its room
and remained locked in till 7.30, when
the Court was informed that the jury
could not agree on a verdict. II stood
ten for conviction and two for acquittal.
The jury was then discharged.
There were three indictments against
Mr.. Bevans and one against Mrs. Bev-
ans for violating the Local Option Laws
of Worcester County. On Friday night
case number two was tried and the jury
promptly rendered verdict of guilty.
On Saturday morning Mr.. Bevansplead
guilty in the next case. and Mrs. Bevans
made a like plea in thecase against her.
Mr.. Bevans was sentenced to six months
in the House of Correction and to pay a
fine of $3.50. and with same sentence in
the third case, which was suspended two
years. Mrs. Bevans received similar
sentence. which was also suspended for
two years.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Bev-
ans was found guilty of violating the
Local Option Law at the October term
of Court and was then sentenced to six
months in the House of Correction. He
took an appeal, which was recently
decided against him. and he will now
have to serve on account of his SEN
fences in both Courts. one year in the
House of Correction and pay fine of
S300.0 90.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15
CAMPBELL

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Esham, of
Snow Hill. visited Mr.. Charles Esham
this week.
Mr.. Littleton Bailey, of Wilmington,
is visiting Mr.. f. S. Campbell.
Messrs. w. p. CULLEN and Anderson
Timmons made business trip to Balti-
more this week.
Miss Eva CULLEN entertained the fol-
lowing guests last Saturday evening:
Miss Collins of Bishopville; Miss Jennie
Truitt, of Pittsville; Miss Allie Tim.
mons, Miss Margaret Campbell, and
Messrs. Everett McCabe, Homer Hast
ings, Harry McCabe and Anderson Tim
mons.
Mr. Isaac CULLEN and wife and Miss
Collins visite.. at the home of Mr.. c.
w. Timmons last Sunday.
Mr.. George Campbell, of Selbyville.
visited Mr.. w. n. CULLEN this week.
Captain G. b. Walston is improving
very rapidly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-15

Rev. Wilson 7. M. Beale, Salisbury
Delegate John I. Ellis. Salisbury
Entertained by William J. Fowler
Rev. Charles L. Candee. Wilmington
Delegate j. +. Mccoy, Wilmington
Entertained by VIM. Z. Bratten
Rev. Henry Cunningham, Wilmington
Delegate Nathaniel Piprico. Wilmington
Entertained by II. Juckett
Rev. William Crawford. Port Deposit
Delegate William B. Steel, Port Deposit
Entertained by William L. Cuff
Rev. Josiah H. Crawford. Wilmington
Delegate l.. p. Bush. Wilmington
Entertained by c. L. Vincent
Rev. J. E. Eggert. Harrington
Delegate John Heyd, Harrington
Entertained by DIR. j. S. Aydelotte
Rev. William l.. Freund, Princeton
Rev. Joseph d. Turner, Dover
Rev. Samuel Polk, Coloro
Delegate William T. Freyer. Coloro
Entertained by John p. Moore
Rev. +. II. Moore, Middletown
Rev. j. X. Milligan, st. Georges
Entertained by Marion T. Hargis
Rev. ]. Edgar Franklin, Smyrna
Delegate S. J. Reynolds, Smyrna
Entertained by Laurence Hastings
Delegate John II. Frazer, Glasgow
Entertained by DR.. John l.. Riley
Rev. H. E. Hallman. frankfort
Delegate X. II. Dasey. Frankford
Entertained by John l.. Mock
Rev. John L. Rushbridge, Ocean City
Entertained by Oliver Nelson
Delegate from Ocean City
Entertained by Oliver II. Payne
Rev. John C. Lane, Wilmington
Delegate X. II. Adams, Princess Anne
Entertained by Gordon b. Jones
Rev. John X. Henderson, Georgetown
Delegate Charles r. Jones. Georgetown
Entertained by ]. S. Price
julius r. Herold, Lewes
Delegate T. B. Schellenger, Lewes
Entertained by Thomas Morgan
Rev. X. l.. Jackson. Wilmington
Entertained by Miss Juliet Purnell
Delegate S. J. Bye, North East
Entertained by Mrs. E. Bonneville