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

Mr.. William S. Chelton, farmer of
Somerset county, died in the Crisfeld
Hospital early Sunday morning. He
was shot by TONY" Green, another
farmer and contractor and builder. who
lives near Tulls Corner. The circum-
stances Of the shooting as told by Green
and by the friends of Chelton are very
different.
After the shooting Green summoned
neighbors, who took Chelton to the Girls
field Hospital Green denied that he
believed his wife and Chelton were too
intimate. The coroner's jury. composed
of Green's friends, gave verdict of
justifable homicide and an acquittal of
Green.
Chelton was as years Of age. He was
married and had four children. Four
years ago, while he was deputy sher
if, he shot and killed a prisoner who
was attempting to escape, but was fully
exonerated by the courts of the county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
NEWARK.

Mrs. Taylor Dennis is visiting in Phil
adelphia.
Miss Virgia West came Saturday night
to spend while with her sister, Mrs.
Horace Tull.
Miss Margaret Cropper and Mr.. Chas.
Gibbs, of Berlin, were married on Sat-
urday evening at the NJ. E. Parsonage.
Rev. Joshua Gray performed the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Austin Warren, of Snow Hill,
was visitor at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gaylord Warren last week.
Mrs. Arthur Smack visited Phlladel-
phia Wednesday.
Mr.. George Payne, of Oak Hall, Va,
visited relatives here this week.
Mrs. Thomas Trader returned Tues
day from visit to Selbyville.
Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Sid
ney Adkins, Mrs. Horace Tull, Rev. w.
L. P. Bowen and little Elizabeth Rich
ardson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
POCOmOke Man President

The Peninsula Horticultural Society
has elected these officers:
President Frank Z. Matthews, POGO
moke City, Md.
Vice-President-- Frank NJ. Sopher.
Magnolia. Del
Secretary and Treasurer Wes-
ley Webb, Dover, Del.
Executive Committee -Frank c. Ban
croft. Camden, Del. w. Irving Walker,
Chestertown, Md, James 7. Shallcross,
Middletown, Del.
The Vice President for Worcester
County is Mr.. A. G. Harrison. Berlin.
The society adopted resolution urg-
ing the development of scientific fruit
growing all over the peninsula. There
was lively discussion on the subject of
life membership plan.
A number of important papers were
read: L. w. Emory, of Chestertown.
Md, read a paper on Pear Growing, "
in which he classed the Bartlett as the
best pear. Charles Z. Bassett, of Mich
igan, talked on fruit growing in general;
NJ. b. Wait, of the Department of Agri-
culture, Washington. spoke on "Use of
Sulphur Sprays" DIR. NJ. 7. Cooke,
Delaware College Experiment Station,
discussed "How Certain Diseases of
Small Fruits Are Controlled" and j.
w. Kerr, Denton. Md, discussed Nut
Culture. President George A. Harter
and Prof. C. A. McCue, of Delaware
College, made reports on horticultural
education.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
FROM BERLIN AND NEAR B.

Mrs. John Pitts is convalescing and
able to dispense with the attention of
the trained nurse, who left this week.
Col. Robert Waters visited his niece,
Mrs. Will Pitts. this week.
Don't forget the annual meeting Of
the Library Association Saturday even
ing at 2 O'Clock in the High School room.
A large and general attendance is de-
sired to hear the reports and plans.
The temperance supper Wednesday
was a subject of general interest, and
many hands make light work." so
everything went forward pleasantly.
Berlin men are to be congratulated on
their willingness and efficiency when a
good cause appeals, and Berlin women
are famed far and wide for their zeal
and capability in church and civic
functions. so it goes without saying,
that the affair was a success.
Mr.. Ned Jacobs was unfortunate in
breaking his leg by fall from a wagon.
but he is as comfortable as could be ex-
pected.
Miss Flora Strout, world lecturer
for the w. c. T. u, will visit Berlin,
January 9th. and deliver an address on
some phase Of the work. She is one of
'our folks" being a native of Balti-
more, where she was successful teacher
in the Woman's College before entering
on this larger work. She is an effective
speaker and charming young woman,
and we are most fortunate in having an
opportunity of hearing her.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
OF Interest to The Farmers

The Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
is sending out circulars to the farmers OF
the state, in which will be explained
the latest and most modern methods for
sol! fertilization. The circular contains
the following information:
Have you any choice seed grain for
sale, or will you need any seed?
If you have any good seed grain you
should send sample to your State Ex-
pertinent Station. stating how much
you have and the price you want for it.
Your name will be listed and sent TO
those who ask for good seed
If you need good seed ask the State
Experiment Station where to get it and
what it will cost.
If you produce your own seed grain 1t
is important to select it early out of the
best part of the crop and take good
care of it.
You should never fail to use good
tanning mill, selecting only the heaviest
and plumpest kernels of good body for
sowing, and avoid plainly shriveled and
dwarfed kernels. Wheat, oats. barley
and rye seed may be best prepared by
tanning mills, which separate by size
and by weight, by means of screens and
wind blast. A good tanning mill prop
erly used, will more than pay for itself
in single season.
If your seed appears to be mixed OF
falling off in yield. it will pay to get
pure bred seed Of the best strain adapt
ed to your soil and climate. II you have
any doubt as to what varieties to plant,
write to the State Experiment Station
and ask them which will do best in your
soil and climate.
Are you testing your seed for germ
mating qualities? 1t is simple matter
and the State Experiment Station will
send you full directions for doing it AT
home.
Do not waste your time in sowing
new varieties Except on small tract
as an experiment. unless your State
Experiment Station recommends them.
You cannot afford to take chances. Let
the Experiment Station do the testing
of new varieties and learn the results
from them.
Whenever smut appears. treat the
seed grain with formalin solution. Get
the formula and method from the State
Experiment Station. The treatment is
very simple and effective.
BY attention to these rules. you car
increase your crop from to 10 bushels
per acre, with very little exta expense
Additional attention to cultural methods
and soil fertilization Will add further &c
the profits.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
Anti-SaIOOn League Year Book

We are in receipt of the Anti-Saloon
League Year Book for 1911. 1t is big
book of 256 pages edited by Ernest H.
Cherrington, Editor in Chief of the
American Issue, the national weekly
organ of the league, and printed at the
National Leagues own plant at Wester-
vile, Ohio.
This is the fourth annual edition of
this book, which is now generally recog-
nized as the most complete, reliable ard
up-to date compilation of temperance
facts and figures published. 1t contains
'wet" and dry" maps and reports of
the work in the various states, diagrams
showing the extent of the traffic, and
large amount of information from Of
fetal government reports. 1t devotes
go pages to the Cost of License" in the
different states and as pages to PRO
hibition and Prosperity" which are of
special interest in connection with the
Maryland Leagues $1,000 prize contest
on the cost of high license in Baltimore.
1t can be secured from the Anti-Saloon
League of Maryland in paper covers for
IS cents postpaid.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
Cow Adopts Pigs.

A COW owned by A. c. Anderson, Of
Cecil County. is raising pigs. A calf
was taken away from the cow few
days ago. and Mr.. Anderson expected
to get from the cow large quantities of
milk. But he was surprised to find
that her output was below the average.
and he could not understand why she
had so little milk. A close watch kept
on her has just revealed the fact that she
has somehow gotten three pigs from
some sow, whose mother instinct waned.
or who lost her offspring by moving too
fast for them to keepup. The pigs and
their COW mother are getting on well.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
MARYLAND NEWS

His glove catching in fodder shred
der, Henry c. Nelson, of Hartford county,
had his arm so badly crushed that it had
to be amputated.
The new sewerage system in Centre
vile has been completed. and is ready
for use.
F. C. Kilchenstine mas been elected
president OF the Parkville volunteer Fire
Company.
Thrown from buggy at Taylor. Mrs.
John Patterson sustained painful in
iuries to the head.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
SNOW HILL. MD. JAN. 81.
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

One 2-horse farm wagon for sale.
Samuel ]. Williams. ct.
For PENTHOUSE near Stockton.
Apply to w. r. Burton, Stockton, Md.
Highest prices paid for old pigeons,
delivered at depot. w. b. Hearthway.
Persons wishing board. apply to
Mrs. J. S. Truitt, Washington Street.
Snow Hill.
Moving pictures at Mason Opera
House tonight Saturday. Three good
reels will be presented.
-Wanted-600 bushels Of corn on the
ear. as cents per bushel delivered at
car. Price & Shockley.
For Sale Cheap-A few thorough
pred Rhode Island Red Cockerels. APP
ply at the Messenger Office.
Statesmen wanted, to look after our
interest in Worcester County. Address,
Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
For sale or rent-a forty acre farm,
one mile from Berlin. Will find team for
tenant. C. II. Hastings, Berlin, Md.
For Rent or Sale The livery stables
in Snow Hill formerly owned by DR..
A. w. Smith, Apply to Samuel J..
Williams. (2t.)
L can suit you in horses and mules.
40 head to select from. All young and
good workers. J. T. 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. I. Taylor.
Jr., Princess Anne.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
LOCALS.

Mr.. Charles II. Parsons has been
quite sick the past week.
Miss Lizzie Gray is recovering from
a severe attack of the grip.
Mr.. William j. Shockley, of Indian
town, is the happy father of a little girl.
MIR. Zadok Sturgis, of College Park,
is home on two weeks visit to his fam
lily.
A very pleasant informal dance was
held in Mason's Opera House Monday
night.
Miss Helen Moore is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. William r. Bishop, in
Baltimore.
Miss Sallie Higgins. of Laurel, is a
rnest at the home of Mrs. james p.
Townsend.
MIR. II. c. Spurrier went to Selby-
vile this week to complete job Of
plumbing.
The many friends of Mr.. Walter
Gravenor will regret to hear of his con-
tinued illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Dryden are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of
a daughter this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hammond, of
Delmar, are visiting her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Eward A. Hill.
Mrs. William d. Straughn. who has
been quite sick during the last ten days,
is now greatly improved.
Miss Florence Jackson spent last
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Edna
Shockley, Of near Newark.
Miss Sadie Hammond. of Klej
Grange. spent Thursday at the home of
Mr.. ard Mrs. Edward A. Hill.
Mr.. Frederick Dukes, of Girdletree,
was visitor to Snow Hill Monday. Mr..
Dukes is in a poor state of health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garlic Hudson now
occupy the dwelling vacated by Mr.. S.
]. Williams, near Virginia Crossing.
- Miss Martha Burnite. who was TAX
en- i'll while on a visit at the home of
DIR. and Mrs. Paul Jones. is convalescing.
Mr.. George Jones. of Wilmington,
has returned home from visit to friends
and relatives in and near Snow Hill and
Newark.
Mr.. II. w. Carly. of Salisbury, has
been in Snow Hill this week in the in
terest of the Diamond State Telephone
Company.
Mrs. Edwin Nelson, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. James z. Town
send, has returned to her home in POGO
moke City.
The article in the Messenger about
MIR. James 7. Rowley's timber should
have read two million feet instead of
ten million.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Irwin, Mrs.
John l.. Mock. and Mrs. William E.
Bratten. left Thursday for visit to
Philadelphia.
Miss Priscilla Devereaux has return
ed home after having made a pleasant
visit to her sister, Mrs. G. w. Carmean,
Of Norfolk, Va.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Henry c. Riley from Cyrenius F. Rob-
nson and Jane w. Robinson, his wife,
ct al, real estate containing 81 acres
and II poles of land on the southeast
side of the county road leading from
Girdletree to Klej Grange, in the Eighth
Election District. Consideration, 81, 800,
etc.
Elisha Briddell from Orlando Harrison
and Ada II. Harrison. his wife, ct AL,
part Of the "Spry Lot, containing
acre, more or less. in the Third Election
District. Consideration, Sl00. etc.
Levin Briddell from Orlando Harrison
and Ada H. Harrison, his wife. ct al, a
part of the 'Spry Lot" containing
acre, more or less, in the Third Election
District Consideration, $l.00, etc.
Alonzo w. Phillips from Leonard
Outen and Ida Outen, his wife, property
on the southeast side of Fourth Street,
in Pocomoke City. Consideration, S565.
Harry Timmons from Daniel J. Beth
ards and Margaret A. Bethards. his
wife. farm containing lis acres, more
or less, in the Ninth Election District.
Consideration, $500.
r. Lee Purnell from VIM. F. Johnson,
Trustee, Choppers Discovery, "Reu-
ben S Addition" and Goshen" in Sine
puxent Neck. in the Third Election Dis
trict. Consideration, sl.00. etc.
James Beach and Carrie Beach from
VIM. j. McAllen and Almira T. McAllen.
his wife, the stephen Bounds Land"
lying on the east side Of the county road
leading from Whtesburg to Bounds
School House. together with other par
GELS of land, in the Seventh Election Dis
trict. Consideration, 81. 500.
Walter II. McAllen from VIM. j. Nc
Allen. his wife, Morris Mill Supply"
or Holly Bottom. containing ls9 acres,
more or less, in the Seventh Election
District. on the county road leading from
Snow Hill to Princess Anne. Consider
alton, $1,000. etc.
Alexander w. Oliver from John o.
Whiting. property at Ocean City. Con-
sideration. $l.O0. etc.
Leonard +. Neale from Alexander w.
Oliver, property at Ocean City. Con-
sideration, $1,000, etc.
James P. Johnson from Asbury c.
Riley and Lillian II. Riley. his wife,
real estate containing 80 acres. more or
less, on the eastern side Of the county
road leading from Snow Hill to the Aims
House property. Consideration, 81, 200
Stansbury Disharoon from Diamond
Tray & Basket Company. tract of land
containing 81 acres. more or less. adj
joining lands of this grantee, and lying
near the Pocomoke River. Consider
alton, $500.
Samuel A. Graham and Alan +. Ben
jamin from Thomas w. H. White and
Henrietta NJ. White, his wife. part of
"Causey's Station" Eve Pond Ridge"
and Hard Luck" containing III acres.
more or less, in the Seventh Election
District. Consideration, $1,000, etc.
Gordon b. Jones from VIM. f. Preston,
the grantor's interest in property in the
Fourth Election District. Consideration,
$1,000, etc.
Thomas G. Walston from George b.
Walston and Margaret A. Walston, his
wife, property containing ~ acres, "a
perches. of land. more or less. near
Campbelltown, in the Fifth Election
District. Consideration, $500.
/ ~, :, = Ill.,. nj. ~.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21

The Town Commissioners of Chester
town are requiring all dairymen who
serve milk in the town to have their
cows properly tested.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21

While cunning at Worton Point, Chas.
E. Hurd. of Kent county, killed large
white swan.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-01-21

There isn't a whole lot Of difference
between taking man at his own valu-
alton and buying q gold brick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
By FORREST A. BROWN. Attorney
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Nor, bern District of West Virginia. ss
On this 21st day of April. A. u. 1911. on
reading the foregoing petition is ordered by
the court thar heari z he mad upon the same
on the 5th day of MAY. A. ID 1911. before
said court. at Martinsburg. in id district.
at 10 o'clock in the loren on: and hat notice
thereof be published In tbs SPIRIT OF JEFFER-
SON, ne ~spaper printed in said district. and
that q ! known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at said time and place
and show cause, if any they have, why the
PRAYER of the said petitioner should not be
granted.
And 1t is further ord red by the court, thst
the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this or
der, addresses TO them at theie places of resi-
de zee as stated.
Witness the Honorable Aston G. Dayton.
Judge Of said court. and the seal thereof.
at Martinsbnrg, 10 said district, on the 21st
day of April A. d. 1911
Attest: c. B. KEFAUVER. Clerk.
Ap 25-l1-2t U. s. r. c.. D. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL DAY.

In order to promote scholarship,
literary proficiency and pure athletics
among the public high schools of West
Virginia, and in order to strengthen
the friendly relations that exist be
tween West Virginia University ana
such high schools, the university has
established an annual High School Day.
The date of the first of these annual
High School Days will be Thursday
and Friday, May IS and 10, 1911.
The scholarships, good for four
years in any department of the uni
versity, various cash prizes amount
ing to $3.50 and a number of medals
will be awarded.
There will be examinations, debates.
essays, orations, declarations ami
athletic events. Candidates have
entered from Sutton, Hampton. Ron
ceverte, Cameron, Elkins, Fairmont.
Middlebourne, Buckhannon, Hunting.
ton, Charleston. Charlestown, Mounds
vile. Bluefield, New Martinsville ana
Philippi.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
Dress Making.

MISS CLARA LESLIE wishes TO iuform
the ladies of Charles Town and vicinity that
she is fully prepared. witt able assistance
10 execute drrssmaking an a., IL of sew
ng; also Hand Embroidery 4 .yecta,ty Res
dence 606 West Washington street
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
Notice..

To the Stockholders of The Virginias Fruit
Exchange:
An Annual Dividend of six per cent on the
business OF The first fiscal year of The Vir-
gin,as Fruit Exchange has been declared by
the Board of Trustees Checks will be mailed
by the Treasurer to all holders of full paid
certificates on April l, 1911.
WILLIAM CAMABELL,
March IS. 1911. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
w. M. Stanley, v. S.,

GRADUATE OF THE ONTARIO VETERINARY
COLLEGE, TORONTO, CANADA
Ailments of domestic animals will receive
areful treatment. Prompt attention to all
calls night or day. Charges reasonable Res
ience South George ST.. Charles Town. ", Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02

CoPPER WASH BOILERS Ezra heavy
" copper bottom wash boilers in stock.
all at los South Charles Street
YESTERDAY d CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
Automobile For Sale.

Maxwell Runabout au.um hi G. fully
equipped, ma neto,g gas lamps and generator,
wind shield, clock and speedometor. Apply
at Spirit Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
Bankrupt's Petition
FOR DISCHARGE.

United State of America.
Northern District of West Virginia. SIS
In the United States District Court in and
for said District
L. D. Marshall, No $50 In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
Petition for Discharge.
To the Honorable Aston G DAYTON. Judge of
the Dietrict Court of the United Sta'es for
the Northern District of Yves. irgiuia
l.. j. Marshall. of Charles Town.
in the County of Jefferson aud State of
West Virg mia, in said district, respectfully
represents that on the 90 b day of February
last past he was duly sdjudged bankrupt I'M
der the acts of ongress relating TO tank rupt-
cy; thai h. has duly sure dered u hi, proper
" and rights oi pro. errs. and a. fuzzy com
pli' with all the recurrence Is OF said acts
and Of the orders of the court touching his
bsnkrup,ev
Wherefore he p-ays that be may he decreed
ny the court 10 have a fuh discharge from all
debts provahl- against his estate Vi d said
bankrupt acts except .urh debts rs are ex-
erpred BY Law from h disch rye
Da'td this eth day of Ap'il A ID 1911,
L. j. Marshall,
RxpE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-05-02
The Results.
Try It.
l nlant but one acr

If you plant but one acre of corn
such test will pay You better for n
few hours time than any other way
you can spend it. Cost is practically
nothing If consistently used its value
will surprise you. So try IT,
The Washington times., 1911-02-09
Poisoned Rockville Baby
Will Recover, Doctor Says

Assurances that baby sister will get
well, brought some comfort today to
three-year-old Louis Bussard, out in
Rockville. who is oh, so sorry that he
made such a mistake as to give her a
solution containing Carbolic acid, when
he thought it was only cough syrup.
The almost fatal mistake was made
three days ago. For many days before
that little Louis and his eighteen
months-old sister had been coughing.
Louis had often seen mother give the
baby something out of a bottle to stop
the cough, and while she was out he
tried the same thing.
DR.. Clayton II. Mannor, who has been
attending the child, declared today that
be believed the baby would eventually
get well, although she is still in a seri-
Gus condition.
The Washington times., 1911-02-09
GOVERNOR TO ISSUE
TAGS TO DIPLOMATS
Maryland Executive Will
Settle Perplexing Automo-
bile License Question.

The governor OF Maryland is prepar-
in- 10 settle the nooted status of di-
i!omatIc motor cars by presenting for
ii representatives with tags for their
automobiles.
Word was received at the State De-
partment today that the governor had
asked the attorney general of the State
whether this procedure were accord
Ing to law, and If a favorable reply Is
received from him, Governor Crothers
will authorize the issuance of tags to
all the embassies and legations.
This disposition of the question will
settle a quandary, in which the state
Department has been placed by the re-
fusal of the Washington agents to
present the diplomats with licenses
free of charge. The first request came
from the Austrian embassy and another
protest was filed by the British en-
bassy.
It is expected that Virginia will fol-
low suit, though no word has yet been
received from that State. The cost Ct
a Virginia license is but nominal. and
it is not likely that any question will
be raised. The cost of a Maryland
license ranges from IS to SIS.
The Washington times., 1911-02-09
Particularly the Ladies.

Not cnly pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system, Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of Senna is particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial in
all cases in which a wholesome, strength
enmg and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dspels colds. headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect fami y laxative which gives satis-
facion 10 all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used il and
who have personal knowledge of its ex-
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity, however, has
led unscrupulous dealers to offer imita-
hons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name of the
Company-Calfornia Fig Syrup Co..
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup o; Figs
and Elixir of Senna.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle. /