Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-29
STOCKTON

MISS Bessie fill returned MONDAY TO
her school in Brooklyn.
Miss Nadine Taylor returned to Kee
Mar Monday last.
Mr.. Arthur Hill, of Lewes, spent the
weeks end with his parents.
Arbor Day was observed here at the
High School with appropriate exercises.
Ii is with the deepest regret that we
announce the death of Mrs. Minnie Tull
Fletcher, who died of tuberculosis at
the home of her parents Wednesday
morning. at the age of 81 years. Her
remains were buried in the NJ. =. Gene
terry.
Mr.. Grover Hudson left Wednesday
for trip to Cambridge, Easton and
other towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Merrill and little
son, of Pocomoke. spent the weeks end
with Mrs. j. 7. Parker.
The comedy drama in four acts en-
titled ''Josah's Courtship, which was
played so successfully in Girdletree by
the young people of that town, will be
given in the Stockton High School AS
sembly Hall next Monday night with
the same cast of characters. Several
from here saw the play in Girdletree,
and all pronounced it tip top and full of
fun. Mr.. Eugene Pruitt got the play
up for his school, and is one of the lead
ing characters, which is recommendation
enough for the Stockton people. Tickets
now on sale.
The many friends of Mrs. Harriet Tull,
who has been confined to her home the
last fifteen months on account of fall,
are glad to see her out again.
Mrs. w. II. Marshall is out again,
after being confined to her home on ac-
count of illness.
Mrs. X. F. Powell and daughter,
Mabel, spent the Easter holidays with
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Thomas Bromley, who has been
in i'll health for quite awhile, left last
week for Baltimore for special treat
ment.
Special services were held in the p.
+. Church last Sunday morning, and
special music by part of the Snow Hill
choir.
We are sorry to note that Mrs. Jane
Jones is still quite sick.
Mrs. George Sharpley left this week
to spend some time with her daughter.
Mrs. Walter Church. in Norfolk.
A fine new organ has been placed in
the Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Parker Cherrix attended the
funeral of his cousin at Selbyville this
week.
Miss Bishop, of Bishopville, attended
the ). II. ). Alumni banquet. While
here she was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Pruitt.
Mrs. Christian, of indianapolis. is
guest at the home of Mr.. J. B. Waters.
Mrs. Christian and Miss Lillian Waters
spent few days of this week with
friends on Chincoteague.
Rev. Mr.. Miller, the new NJ. p. preach
er, will preach in the NJ. p. Church Sum-
day morning. Everybody cordially in
vited to attend
The social event of the season was the
banquet given by the members of S. II.
5. Alumni Easter Monday. The banquet
was more largely attended this year,
about l25 being present. The reception
room and banquet hall were beautiful
to behold. The decorations were red
and black, yellow and blue, with spark
ling silver, china, flowers, etc. Mr..
Eugene Pruitt, as President and Toast
master. did full credit to himself in in
Producing the speakers. The program
was as follows : The Ladies, MIR.
Grover Hudson 1.-THE Absent" Miss
Lucille Taylor Spring Blossoms. Miss
Anna Fleming; ''Old Virginia." Mr..
Mcknight Hudson; 1.-The Youth of To-
day." Rev. James Colona. Music was
furnished by Misses Florence Marshall,
Lucille Taylor and Anna Fleming. The
evening was brought to close by sing
ing the High School song, which was
written by Miss Lucille Taylor.
Invitations have been issued to all pa
irons and friends of Stockton High
School to attend the Patrons Day An
niversary' next Friday, the 9Th inst
The school will be open to the public in
the afternoon from 2.30 to 4. 90 o. clock.
The sewing and work in wood and other
materials, besides other school work,
will be on exhibition in the afternoon,
and everybody is invited to see it. In
the evening, beginning promptly at s
O'Clock, there will be brief addresses by
the Chairman. +. II. Taylor, Esq. by
our County School Superintendent, +.
w. McMaster: Prof. f. Clarke Fon-
tame, Of Pocomoke City; Prof. Charles
/. Wright, Superintendent of Schools
in Hartford County Mr.. j. 7. Sharpley,
of Greenbackville, and others. Good
music and drill by school children will
also be features of the evening. 1t is