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The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27

Of the people have been carefully
safeguarded, the business Of the rail-
roads has not been unnecessarily dis
turbed.
The platform promised to promote
the welfare OF the. railroad employees
by proper legislation for their safety
and by the enactment of an employees
liability law that should be within
the requirements of the constitution
as pointed ont by the supreme court
The pledge was promptly fulfilled and
a law il now imbedded in the statutes
doing away with the old rule Of con-
tributory negligence, A step beyond
the platform promise has been taken
through the enactment of beneficent
laws touching the use of safety ap-
pliances on railroads which look to
the protection OF their employees from
every avoidable accident.
The platform promised child Ia
bor law for the District of Columbia
that should serve as q model for the
states. Such faw hAs been passed.
The platform promised tho estab-
lishment Of mining bureau. That
has been done and the life OF every
miner in the United States is less ex-
posed to danger because of the great
work this bureau is doing.
The platform promised to maintain
the efficiency of the army and navy.
That has been done.
The platform promised to follow up
tho SSn1toy unoo \
the Roosevelt administration had en-
tered. That has been done by tao
passage of laws which will make i'm
possible the exploitation or monopoli-
cation of the mineral wealth of the
public domain.
The platform promised that the best
of efforts would be made to extend
the foreign commerce of the United
States. For the first time, our ex-
ports last year passed the two billion
dollar mark.
The platform promised statehood to
New Mexico and Arizona. Their stars
are on the flag.
In a word. with few exceptions of
minor Importance, every pledge given
to the people of the United States by
the Republican party in its platform
of 1908 has been written into law.
Nor do these accomplishments of
the Taft administration mako any ref
erence to those achievements which
were outside the platform promises,
which are in peculiar sense the
achievements of the president him.
self-the superb tact and skill with
which our diplomacy has met the
problems of International intercourse,
the Introduction of business methods
into. the departments at Washington
enecting economies reaching in the
aggregate many millions Of dollars,
and the negotiations of treaties with
France and Great Britain--the long
est step in the direction of world
peace that has ever been taken since
the world began.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
HOLLY DIRECTORY
Population ...................l 1900
Elevation .3400 feet
TOWN OFFICERS.

Mayor-James B. Harden.
Clerk-John d. Shull.
Treasurer-G. w. Stevens.
rrustees-T. g. Demaray. Geo. J.
fkelman. Ed Haberstron, L. NJ. Gee,
c. A. Pfnkham and William Baker.
Narshal-E. House.
Police Magistrate-J. w. Wnkin.
Justices Of the Peace-J. w. WilktA
and William AcGlashen.
Official Paper-The Holly Chief
tain.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
CAREFUL. DOCTOR
Prescribed Change Of Food Instead Of
Drugs.

It takes considerable courage for a
doctor to deliberately prescribe only
food for despairing patient, instead
Of resorting to the usual list Of medi-
cines.
There are some truly scientific ply.
sicians among the present generation
who recognize and treat conditions as
they are and should be treated, re.
gardless Of the value to their pockets,
Here's an instance:
-Four years ago l was.taken with
severe gastrltis and nothing would
stay on my stomach, SO that was on
the verge Of starvation.
Il heard of a doctor who had sum.
mer cottage near me-a specialist
from N. Y.-and as a last hope, sent
for him.
latter he examined me carefully
he advised me to try small quantity
Of Grape-Nuts at first. then as my
stomach became stronger to eat more.
Il kept at 1t and gradually got so I
could eat and digest three teaspoon.
fuls. Then l began to have color in
my face, memory became clear. where
before everything seemed blank. My
limbs got stronger and could walk.
So steadily recovered.
Nov after a year on Grape-Nuts
weigh 153 lbs. My people were sur.
prised at the way l grew fleshy and
strong on this food" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read
the little book, The Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
There's reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appeara from time to time. The!
ere genuine. true, and full OF humas
lntereat. Adv,
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
HabItuaI Tend dencv.

"That alienist seems inclined to
doubt the mental capacity of great
many people,"
Yes He not only questions the
sanity of every defendant for whom
he testifies but he seems to have q
very low opinion Of the intelligence
of the jury"
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
Got the Habit.

why does your wife make those
peculiar motions?"
"As a girl. she was leader in Q mum.
Der Of 2. waiting crusades. She was
champion fly-swatter before she
married me and settled down."
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
SCHOOL soARp.

President. w. Bryce.
Secretary-Geo. j. Ikelman.
Treasurer-W. NJ. Wiley.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
The Case.

The Case.
"How did it happen that Jopps did
not keep the good position he had?"
son one important occasion he lost
his head"
How did that happen?"
at was cut off,"
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
AM Important AdIunct

"Wombat is down for speech at
the open air rally"
Hes tiresome mutt. Let's leave
him off"
Cant be did. Mrs. Wombat il
down for a dozen fried chickens"
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
eympathx.

Sympathy.
Wife-My husband and had quar-.
rel. He called me yirago.
Her Friend-Dont you mind. II he
got away safe and sound it's pretty
good evidence that you're not.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27

Many man who loves a woman
for her coin doesn't mention it.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27
DENVER & RIO GRANDE-WEsTERN
PACIFIC

"The Royal Gorge Feather River
Canon Route"
Taken together form the most beauti-
full line of continuous travel Denver
Salt Lake, City, San Francisco.
The marvellous scenic attractions Of
the Rockies. the Great Salt Beds Of
Utah and the wonders of the Sierras
can be seen from the car windows.
without extra expense for side trips
SUPERB DINING CAR SERVICE.
For illustrated descriptive matter
write Frank A. Wadleigh, General
Passenger Agent. Denver Tio Grande
Railroad, Denver, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-27

Ever read the above lctterf A new
one appeara from time to time. The?
ere genuine. true, and full OF human
lnterest. Adv.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-09

There is limit to the, inland
wandering of-the, penguin They
never go within hundreds Of
miles of the pole. It is too cold
there for them; they would starve,
if they did get there; and the al
titude- 10000 feet is too high.
for them.
AS explorers begin to climb.
upward they1bid farewell even to
the peguin and, become aeqnaint-
ed with the only creature that can
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-09

exist around the pole the ROTH
fefs, or south polar worms.
These worms can and do live
for years frozen up in ice. Ex-
posed to the. air, 65 degrees below
zero doesn't bother them a bit.
Prof. Murray experimental
with some, alternating freezing
and tliawing them. From 40 de-
grees below zero some were
plaeedfin a bottle and put in boil
ing water. Neither extreme kill
ed them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
DeathOf MrS.G. v. Brittinqham

Mrs. Annie Queen Birmingham. wife
Of George w. Birmingham, died sudden
ly on Friday. January 9Th. from cerebral
hemorrhage. at her home near Corbin.
Mrs. Birmingham arose in her usual
health on Friday morning. and was per-
forming her household duties, when sud-
denly stricken with violent pains in her
head about nine o'clock A. NJ. and in
less than an hour expired.
Mrs. Birmingham was just forty-seven
years old. She was married in her
seventeenth year. and had twelve child
rem, ten Of whom. with her husband,
survive her. Her remains were inferred
at Hollands on Sunday. the 7th inst.
and Notwithstanding the severity Of the
weather the funeral was attended by a
large number of relatives and friends.
who braved the elements 10 pay that
last tribute Of respect to a loving mother.
kindly neighbor. and most industri-
Gus woman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
I. P. WHARTON
PASSES away

As the forms Of The Messenger are
being prepared for press. the news Of
the death. this morning. of Zadok p.
Wharton, reaches us. Mr.. Wharton
was in his 64th year and had been in
poor health for number of years. His
death at this time was entirely unex-
pected. When he retired last night he
did not complain and great was the sur
prise when it was ascertained this
morning that he had passed away dun
ing the night.
Mr.. Wharton was a merchant at
Stockton. this county. where he practi-
cally spent his entire life. He was
considered one of the best business men
this county ever produced. He was a
Republican in politics. He was men,
Der of the State Board of Education. a
director of the First National Bank Of
Snow Hill. and prominently identified
with other industries.
MIR. Wharton survived his wife less
than three years. tie IS survived by
two daughters and three sons. as fol-
lows: Mrs. Charles S. Richardson. Mrs.
William Cochran and Messrs. Thomas
p, Edward NJ, William r.. and John
5. NJ. Wharton.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the Wharton home. in Stockton, by DIR.
Joseph B. North. of the Presbyterian
Church. Sunday morning, after which
the remains will be brought to Snow
Hill for burial in the Presbyterian
Churchyard.
In the death of Mr.. Wharton Worces-
ter county has lost highly esteemed
citizen, one who was the architect of
his own fortune. and one who helped
many others on TO success.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
New Steamboat Plans.

A new steamboat company which
plans to operate a line Of steamers
between Baltimore and the larger cities
and towns Of Maryland and Virginia on
and near Chesapeake Bay is being or
ganized. II is to be known as the
Maryland Steamboat Company. Mr..
William p. Lawson. who is promoting
the enterprise, says $3.50 of the
$3.50. 900. capital stock has already been
subscribed.
The principal ports to be touched
include Cambridge, Oxford. Solomon's
Island. Deals's Island and Crisfield. all
in Maryland; and Onancock on the East
ern Shore Of Virginia, and Reedville,
Irvington Urbanna, on the Western
Shore Of Virginia. Ii is said options
have been secured for pier spaces at
many of these places. II is planned to
build a new pier on Deals Island.
Just when the company viii get into
operation is not known. but much is
expected to be done toward settling this
point at the meeting of the stockholders
to be held on FEBRUARY 18th.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
Mr.. Noah PenneWeIl.

Mr.. Noah Pennewell, one Of the old
est residents of Worcester County,
died at his home. in Snow Hill. on Tues
day evening. Mr.. Pennewell was born
on the 26th day of December. 1926. and
was therefore s. years of age last De-
cember. He was born in what is now
Wicomico County. near Powellville.
but removed TO farm near Nassawango
Church, Worcester County. when a
young man, and resided there until
about twelve years ago. when he moved
to Snow Hill. being too old to continue
farming.
Mr.. Pennewell was twice married.
He is survived by his second wife, who
was Miss Adeline Jones, Of Powellville.
He leaves one son and three daugh-
tiers. They are. Mr.. Henry Pennewell,
Mrs. John Wilmington. Mrs. Thomas
Adkins and Mrs. Frank Bevans.
Mr.. PenneweIl was faithful Christ
ian. member of Bates Memorial NJ. p.
Church, and was ready and willing to be
called to his Maker. Funeral services
were held at his home on Thursday
afternoon by his pastor. Rev. George
Hines. after which interment was made
in the new NJ. p. Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
STOCKTON.

Miss Florence Marshall entertained
Monday evening in honor Of her cousin.
Miss Townsend. of Philadelphia. and MIR.
Felix Lake, of Pocomoke.
Capt. James Mason. brother of Messrs.
lobe Mason and Peter Mason. came to
Stockton last week. the first time in 81
years. He was from Java, and found
quite different climate here.
Mr.. Valiant Taylor and Mr.. Harold
Houston have been in Baltimore this
week.
The Misses Bishop. of Snow Hill. were
guests this week of Mrs. Thomas Whar-
ton.
Mr.. ]. b. Townsend spent part of the
week with his sister, Mrs. William II.
Marshall.
Mrs. Hurdle has been quite sick the
past week.
Mr.. Alfred Howard. of Philadelphia,
spent part of this week here.
Sleighing and skating are now the
pastimes of our town and country folks.
Mrs. Parker Cherrix has returned
home from pleasant visit to friends in
Cape Charles and Norfolk.
Mr.. Ernest Shockley left last week
to Join Mr.. H. r. Shockley at Norfolk.
DIR. ]. T. Parker fell on the ice Wed
nesday, and hurt himself, but not seri.
ously.
Mr.. George Wards new residence il
nearing completion. and will be one Of
the prettiest and most commodious
homes in town.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20

- For boarding and teams call at ID. j..
Choppers Bishopville, Md. Rates reas-
enable.
Il am now agent for the Glen's Falls
Fire Insurance CO., Assets s., $40, 2ss.3y
William G. Kerbin.
Wanted, a good man TO sell and col
lect. Apply to Singer Sewing Machine
Co.. Salisbury. Md.
DO you want a building lot on the
stone road south of Berlin One acre
or more. Apply to Harrison's Nurser-
les.
Il will sell the desirable 5-room
dwelling where | now live in Snow Hill.
cheap and on easy terms. J. b. Hick-
man (2t)
For Sale-40 horses and mules. You
can save $50 to SIS on pair of mules.
Seeing is believing j. T. Taylor, Jr.,
Princess Anne. Md.
Il will sell horses and mules from
SIS TO $40 cheaper than you can buy at
auction. Come see for yourself. j. I.
Taylor. Jr.. Princess Anne. Nd.
If YOU are considering putting in a
steam-heating plant or bath room or
other plumbing, consult II. c. Spurrier,
the reliable plumber. Snow Hill.
If you buy horses and mules at auc-
zion, you are likely to get lemon.
have two car loads in stock which you
can try to your satisfaction. j. I. Tay-
lor. Jr., Princess Anne. Md.
Are you going to let your family
starve for fruit when you could plant a
few peach, apple, pear. plum and cherry
trees and grape vines. and grow your
own fruit which would be pleasure to
you?
Il am preparing very handsome
catalogue of farms for sale on the
Eastern Shore Of Maryland and Virginia.
In most cases. photographs Of the build
ings will be shown. Farms listed free
Of charge II you have farm for sale,
send me description at once. with lowest
cash price for same NJ. L. Veasey,
Real Estate Broker. Pocomoke City.
Md. at
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
Skating on POCOmOke River

We have been like the rest Of the
country, experiencing the coolest wealth
err within the memory of the Oldest in
habitants. We have had zero weather
all right. and there are no skeptics
about the matter. II has been many
years since a skater could traverse the
Pocomoke River from Pocomoke to
Snow Hill and from Snow Hill TO Por-
ter's Bridge. but the feat was accom-
plished this week. With ice six to
eight inches thick there was no danger
Of breaking in.
There has also been wood famine,
because of the snow on the ground and
the inability of the farmers TO haul
wood to town. On Monday man
brought a load in with two mules and
when he got into town the streets were
so slippery that the mules could not pull
the load. They sprawled out in the
street and men had to take the wagon
tongue and haul the load of wood to its
destination. There has been some suf-
fering among the poor people for want
of food and fuel. but prompt relief was
given as soon as the necessities Of the
cases were ascertained.
The young people have greatly enjoy
ed the skating and sleighing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
NEWARK

We have been showed under so long,
that we don't know anything new.
Fortunately there is no sickness nor
suffering in our village.
Rev. w. II. Revelle held two services
Sunday in Bowen NJ. +. Church.
Our rural carrier hasn't lost a day
although he has to cut his way through
the woods, the roads being over-hung
with the icy boughs of the trees.
The children are enjoying the artic
weather. All the skates and sleds in
town are pressed into service. Some
who live mile and half from school
come and go on skates.
Misses Dora and Virgil West. Of Iron
shire, spent Sunday with Mrs. Horace
Tull.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Richardson
visited friends in Berlin Sunday.
Mr.. d. C. Holloway, Of Snow Hill.
was in town Monday. Mr.. Joe Archer
was here Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
Father Of 81 Children Is
Dead At Ace OF 70.

Salisbury. Md. Jan. II. John w.
Gray. 70 years old, is dead at his home
here. Mr.. Gray was the father of 81
children and had been married three
times.
Both he and his first wife. Miss Mary
E. Redfeld. farmers daughter. were
81 years old when they married. To
this union seven children were born. His
second marriage was to Miss Margaret
Ayers. q years old. who became the
mother Of Is children. Miss Lola Crock
EFT, Is years old. became his last bride
when he was S. years old. To this
union seven children were born.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
BERLIN.

At the annual meeting Of the Berlin
Library Association the officers were re-
elected as follows President, Miss Ro-
zelle Handy; Vice Presidents. Rev. S.
A. Potter, Rev. 7. r. Vandyke: Secre-
tary, Miss Nettie b. Carey; Treasurer.
Mrs. John T. Keas. A large number of
new books have been ordered, and will
be on the shelves in a few days.
County Commissioner +. II. Taylor.
and Treasurer J. Edward White, were
in town Monday and Tuesday on official
business.
Messrs. Wade Birmingham and Harry
Bethards were in the northern cities
this week to purchase stock Of goods.
They expect to be in business by Febru-
airy. in the room, under the Odd Fellows
Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. McNeal. who have
been visiting their children in Newport
News. have returned home.
Skating and sleighing have been in
order this week. many taking advantage
of the sport, but il has been case of
sleigh on ice instead of snow. Many of
the boys have been skating on the
streets.
The remains of Mr.. Edward Jarvis, of
Philadelphia. were brought to Berlin on
Thursday. and buried in the Protestant
Episcopal Churchyard. The Rev. S. A.
Potter ofIiciated. Mr.. Jarvis was
brother to Mrs. X. ID. Taylor, deceased,
and leaves the following relatives to
mourn his death: Misses Mary and Mar
guerite Jarvis and Mrs. Elva Doyle.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
Buckingham Presbyterian Church will
entertain for an hour with stereoptican
scenes of Washington. d. c.. and Nj
agara Falls. on Friday evening. January
18th. in the church chapel. A silver
offering will be taken for the benefit of
the society. Doors open at Z o'clock.
Miss Elizabeth McCabc. of Harring-
ton, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Pur-
nell.
Mr.. II. w. Busch. of Wilmington.
agent for the international Correspon-
dence School, of Scranton. Pa, was in
town this week at the Park Hotel.
Mrs. s. A. Potter. who has been at
the bedside of her father. Capt. Turner.
of Monkton. Md, for some time, is ex-
pected home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Abbott are the
happy parents of bouncing baby girl
born Wednesday, January 10th. Mr..
and Mrs. Abbott reside at the old Henry
A. Godfrey homestead.
Mr.. L. F. Lambert. of Paramount.
West Virginia. is at the Atlantic Hotel
with his family. He has sold out his
clothing business and expects to locate
in this vicinity. We hope they may get
suited in place.
Mr.. Powell Patty is in Annapolis this
week. where he has an appointment as
bill clerk in the legislature.
A real old fashion country dance was
given by the young people of the town
and vicinity, at Dirickson's Hall, Friday
night. 1t was largely attended. and
very much enjoyed by all. Refresh
ments were served at late hour.
DIR. George r. Ledge, of Salisbury,
will be in Berlin Monday, February 18th,
and have headquarters at DIR. 7. Y.
Franklin's Drugstore. DIR. Ledge is
an NJ. D., and has also taken special
course on the eye and ear. and now limits
his practice to the diseases Of these or
erana (adv IL
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-01-20
LOCALS.

Mr.. j. Cannon Shortt has returned
home from a visit TO Salisbury.
Miss Lucy Pusey has returned home
from visit to friends in Salisbury.
Miss Wilson Hargis is visiting her
grandmother. Mrs. E. K. Wilson, in
Baltimore.
Mrs. Mclaughlin has presented 80
books to the Snow Hill Circulating
Library.
Don't miss the good show at Ma
sons Opera House. Plenty Of fun for
everybody.
Mrs. r. +. Jones visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Johnson. a
few days this week.
Miss Lula Price. trained nurse of
Baltimore, IS home on visit to her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Samuel Price.
Don't order calendars until you see
our samples. We invite you to call at
The Messenger Office and look at them.
Mrs. George S. Mills. who has been
sick since last July. was taken to the
hospital in Salisbury last Thursday
morning.
A minstrel company has been or
ganized in Havre de Grace. with F. NJ.
Nickerson as manager and 5. Earle
Cooling director.
Mr.. William E. ClufF, who was on
the sick list last week. was able to be
out again this week. and reported for
'uty Monday morning.
Eugene Tucker. Of Forest Hill. has
en- elected director Of the Hartford
ational Bank, of Bel Air, 10 succeed
late John Moore.
Miss Emily Williams. daughter Of
Charles Williams met with the
ortune to fall on the ice and break
9Ilar bone last Tuesday.
he 45O-acre Wye Hall farm on
island, formerly the home Of Gov
2aca, has been bought by William
= and Julia P. Paca for SO. $40.
several residents Of Chestertown
organized the Chestertown Auto
and Garage Company. with
90 capital, and NJ. Wilbur Thomas
ident-
application for new trial for Ca
Defrancisco. sentenced to ten
assault. has been made in Elk
- Court by Omar Crothers. his
-Ar. Charles c. kensey has been
eu1osed from the Salisbury Hospital
- Presbyterian Hospital in Bslti-
cEc. where Il 4 hoped his injured eye
il Be successfully treated
With water pipes Of Georgetown.
)eL. I'D but foot below grownd. the
sy<em frpze tight. and for two days the
>|y ~as q standztiIi. To make
saEfes worse. The gas plant froze up.