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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07

Mr.. John Nathaniel Herman, a prom
inent citizen Of Berlin, died at his home
in that town, on Sunday last after a
lingering illness.
Mr.. Herman was ~ years of age He
is survived by widow and one son, Mr..
William Herman, and two daughters,
Mrs. Edward Hastings and Mrs. Fred
Collier.
Mr.. Herman was a prominent mem
berof Buckingham Presbyterian Church,
and was one of the Elders of that church
He was lifelong Democrat and had
been honored by his party with the Office
of Sheriff of Worcester County. He
also filled the position of vault-keeper
in the United States Sub-Treasury at
Baltimore. when the late DIR. George
w. Bishop was the Treasurer. during
the administration of President Cleve-
land. DR. Bishop praised him as one of
the most trustworthy employees of the
Sub-Treasury under him. Prior to his
going to Baltimore, Mr.. Herman was
engaged in merchandising in Berlin.
During the latter days of his life Mr..
Herman was an insurance agent, and
was quite successful in that business.
He was member of the Masonic and
Odd Fellows lodges of Berlin.
Funeral services were conducted at
the residence in Berlin. Tuesday after
noon, after which interment was made
in Buckingham Cemetery The services
were conducted by his pastor. Rev. Mr..
Kerr.
Mr.. Herman leaves large circle of
friends to mourn his death. He was a
good friend to the Editors of The Mes
senger and we extend to the bereaved
family our deepest sympathy in their
great loss.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Body Of Drowned Woman
Recovered.

The body of Mrs. Elmer Anderton,
who was drowned in the Pocomoke
River at Pocomoke City, Saturday
night, November 23rd. was recovered
last Sunday morning. The little son of
Mrs. Anderton, who was drowned at
the same time, has not yet been found,
guns have been fired, dynamite
exploded, and every possible thing
done to cause the body to come to the
surface. Mrs. Anderton was found
near the spot where she was drowned.
Mrs. Elmer Anderton and her three
year-old son, of Sanford, Va. were
drowned Off Captain Anderton's bugeye
while going through the railroad bridge
at Pocomoke City. Saturday night, Nov.
23rd. At the time of the accident the
mother was holding the child in her arms
in the stern of the schooner so that he
could get view of big fire which had
started in barn on shore. 1t is thought
that the mother missed her footing as
the vessel rocked. and was thrown over
board with the child in her arms. The
husband and father. who was at the
wheel. heard his wife scream as she
went over, but owing TO the darkness
did not see either his wife or child come
To the surface again.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Berlin News Items.

The ladies Of the Industrial Guild of
st. Paul's Church, held their usual ba-
zaar on Thursday afternoon and night,
and as usual. was great success.
Mr.. Joseph Gibson and family moved
this week from Bay Street to the X. G..
Peters house on South Main Street.
Sheriff G. A. Harrison attended Court
in Easton last Tuesday.
Mr.. Edward Bunting, who has been
in Wilmington. Del, for the past two
years. and learned his trade as plumber
is home on a visit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Bunting.
Charles w. Tingle. contractor. is now
making rapid progress with the con-
crete sidewalks up town. May the good
work continue.
Miss Margaret Harmonson attended
the marriage Of her friend, Miss Martha
Toadvine, to Mr. Marvin Evans in Sails
bury this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets. Of New York,
are guests at the Atlantic for few
weeks. Mr.. Sheets is on a cunning ex-
petition and went down the bay We'd
nesdsy.
Mr.. p. NJ. Rhodes. of Pittsburgh. who
has been boarding at the New Majestic
for the past four months and was en-
ployed at the Harrison Nurseries, left
Monday for the Pennsylvania State Col
lege TO take course in horticulture.
Mr.. +. II. Benson made business
trip to Baltimore Monday, returning
Wednesday night. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Benson and Doris.
Miss Fannie Scott. who has been the
principal Of Ocean City school for sew
eral years. has resigned, and accepted a
position as assistant to the postmaster
here.
Mrs. Annie krouse, of Salisbury. visi-
ted her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Wimbrow. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Daley and little
son, of Philadelphia, visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Walston. near town.
The Communion Of the Lords Supper
will be administered in Buckingham
Church tomorrow evening. Preaching
in the evening as usual. In place of the
Christian Endeavor meeting there will
be stereopticon views. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Miss Julia Purnell. of Snow Hill. was
the guest of Miss Katherine Anderson
the first of the week.
Miss Irene Harrington. of Annapolis,
who has been visiting Miss Ella Scott,
has returned home.
Mr.. Silas Taylor. ST.. died on Tuesday
Of this week at his home near town,
aged rs years. He had been i'll for some
time and his death was not unexpected.
Funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Thomas r. VanDyke Thursday
afternoon, after which the remains were
inferred in Evergreen Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
A Pretty Salisbury Wedding.

A fashionable home wedding in Sails
bury last Wednesday evening was that
Of Miss Martha Katherine Toadvine and
Mr. Marvin Evans. at the home of the
brides. parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest A.
Toadvine, in that city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. w. NJ. Beale.
Of the Presbyterian Church, in most
impressive manner. The bride was
handsomely gowned in white satin and
carried bouquet of white roses and
lily of the valley She was attended
by her cousin. Miss Clara Tilghman. in
pink, and carrying pink roses. The
groom was attended by his brother, Mr..
Evans. of Washington. ID. G.. The bride
was given away by her father. and the
wedding march was played by Miss
Mills, of Cambridge.
Immediately after the ceremony.
which was witnessed by near friends
and relatives of the bride and groom. a
public reception was held. which was
attended by several hundred persons.
The house was beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and evergreens and an
orchestra furnished music for the
occasion.
Mrs. Evans is one OF Salisbury's most
popular young ladies and Mr.. Evans is
prosperous young business man of that
city.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Terrapin Farming

The intimation that the National Blu
reau of Fisheries is contemplating the
establishment of plant or station that
will experiment in the artificial propa-
cation Of diamond back terrapins is a
bit Of news that will cause every tide
water Marylander to sit up and take no.
tice. All that the Fisheries Bureau IS
asking is that Congress make salary APP
preparation for terrapin culturist, after
which the bureau will undertake TO find
the terrapin farmer. A study of the
question. it seems, has already been
made in one of the laboratories Of the
Fisheries Bureau, and the belief is enter
tanned that the terrapin culture can be
so managed and guided that this water
food delicacy can eventually be made
cheap and abundant.
Here in Maryland, no doubt will be
entertained of the practicability of ter
rapin farming. because the industry has
been conducted at various times and up
on small scale with some degree of
success As the female terrapin when
full grown deposits annually in the
sands from twenty-four to thirty eggs
and as young terrapins when once free
from the egg are able to care for them
selves, it is to all appearances just as
easy to raise terrapins as ducks or tur-
keys. allowing that the proper environ
ments are available.
The terrapin farm which the Fisher
les Bureau will establis if Congress
makes provisions. will. it is to be as
sumed. furnish the needful object lesson
to those who have suitable salt water
locations for raising terrapins. There
are some few difficulties to be overcome.
Terrapins are not like chickens in the
respect of coming home to roost. Il is
difficult to keep breeding terrapins with
in a small enclosure, but with some out
lay for surrounding wall it can be
done. 1t is certainly time the artificial
breeding of diamond backs should be
started: the variety is in great danger
of determination. Baltimore American.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
{. S. Adkins Dead.

Last Friday morning Mr.. Elijah Stan
ton Adkins, prominent and wealthy
citizen of Salisbury, died after linger-
ing illness.
Mr.. Adkins was born at Powellville
and was SO years of age. III 1876 he
married Miss Henrietta Tilghman Of
Worcester County.
In early life he engaged in the lumber
business in small way and for time
had hard struggle, but he finally secur-
ed the success he deserved. lie was
the founder Of the well-known firm Of
+. 5. Adkins & Co., Salisbury and Ber-
lin, one of the largest lumber manufac-
turing concerns on the Peninsula.
He was leading Republican and was
appointed Postmaster at Salisbury by
President Mckinley. He filled the office
for four years.
Mr.. Adkins was prominent member
of the Methodist Protestant Church.
Funeral services were held in the Sails
bury Methodist Protestant Church Sun
day afternoon after which interment
was made in Parsons Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Melbourne Locals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Ross and child
rem, of Delmar. are spending sometime
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. j. Ross.
Mr.. Harold burlington has returned
to Wilmington to resume his studies at
Goldey College after having spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with his parents.
Mrs. John Marshall and daughters,
Misses May and Florence. of Horntown.
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Wimbrow. Sunday.
Messrs Roy and Jessie Taylor, of
Williams. Va. visited their brother. Mr..
Esley TAYLOR. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. +. Reid. of Saxis,
Va. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Z. J. Reid.
Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Ward and
daughter. Beatrice. spent Sunday at the
home of his mother. Mrs. Charlotte
Ward.
Mcssrs. Fred and Augustus Burroughs,
of Assawoman. Va. visited at this
place this week.
Mr.. Marten Fisher. of Mearsvile, Va,
spent few days recently with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Fisher.
Miss Florence Reid and sister. Mary.
visited at the home Of MIR. and Mrs. j..
W. Taylor near Stockton. Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07

Rev. Milton Mccain returned last
week. from visit TO the World in Bal
timore.
Miss Emma Sheppard returned home
Wednesday. after spending the holidays
with friends on Chincoteague.
Mr.. Edwin Taylor returned to the
Maryland Agricultural College after
spending the holidays very pleasantly at
home. His father, Mr.. +. H. Taylor.
accompanied him back to College Park.
We have not heard what Mr.. Taylor S
loss is. caused by the fire at the College.
Mrs. Esther Bonneville and son. of
Snow Hill were week end guests of her
daughter Mrs. Angelo Tatman.
We are glad to report little Charles
Mccain convalescent, after severe
illness of typhoid fever. His nurse.
Miss Smith. of Philadelphia, left this
week. Mrs. Huntz. mother of Mrs.
Mccain, has been with them during the
child's illness.
Miss Lucille Taylor spent the Thanks
giving HOLIDAYS with friends in Philadel-
phia.
Miss Elnor Nelson has returned TO
school after spending several days with
her parents at New Church.
Mrs. Harriet Hudson, of Virginia, is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. J. T. Parker and little daughter,
Mary, have returned home after visit
to the family of Rev. MIR. Kirk, in st.
Michaels. and with Mrs. William Cott-
man. at Hurlock.
Misses Ida Maddox and Anna Adj
kins spent their vacation with their
parents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Fire at Agricultural College.

A disastrous fire broke out in the
Maryland Agricultural College shortly
before midnight Thursday. Before it
was finally brought under control the
me- Administration building was de-
stroyed. together with the two dormi-
tories. The adjoining buildings We're
saved after hard work through the
efforts of the firemen from Hyattsville
and employees and students.
The fire broke out in the attic while
guests attending dance were at supper.
The cause of the fire Is unknown. but
is presumed to have happened on account
of crossing of wires. The new building
was erected in 1904 at cost of $50 900
1t is said TO be insured. The old build
ing cost in the neigborhood of 5000. 900.
and was partly insured. Owing to lack
of water facilities the fire spread with
great rapidity.
The new administration building
housed about 1856 students, all of whom
got out safely. and the old building
contained about an equal numbe- of
cadets. Possibly all of the records of
the college were gotten out of the
building. The building contained the
presidents office, the treasurcr's Office.
and the board of trustees office, besides
the assembly hall. The total loss is
estimated by officials of the college at
$50. 900. covered by insurance. Tenn
porary quarters for the students will
be provided in Science Hall and other
buildings.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
LOCRLS.

Mrs. L. S. Dashiell is visiting in
philadelphia.
Miss Esther Bennett is visiting in
philadelphia.
Mrs. o. NJ. Purnell and Miss Julia
spent several days of this week in Phila-
delpia.
Mr.. Edward Juckett, of New York
City. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Juckett.
Work on the new stone road leading
from Snow Hill to Pocomoke is pro-
crossing well.
Mrs. Robert Clifton, of FELTON,, Del,
was the guest Of Mrs. Parker the latter
part of last week.
Miss Georgia Nelson has returned
home from visit 10 relatives and friends
near Public Landing.
Miss Theresa West and Miss Mary
Haldeman spent Thanksgiving with
friends in Salisbury.
II. F. Hargis' department store.
has large Christmas advertisement in
this issue Of The Messenger.
Mrs. George w. Purnell. and daugh-
ter. Miss Francis, are in Baltimore
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Russell.
Mrs. G. Walter Mapp. of Accomac.
spent several days here this week with
her parents. DIR. and Mrs. Aydelotte.
Mrs. John Bromley accompanied
her little twelve year-old son TO Sails
bury hospital where he will undergo an
operation.
MIR. and Mrs. James Smack, of Ber-
lin. spent last Saturday and Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Shockley,
near Newark.
MIR. James S. Trader. residing near
Cedartown, will sell his personal proper
on Tuesday, Dec. 18th. Notice of sale
appears on LIST page.
Mr.. Newell Corddry, who is attend
ing Washington College. has been home
this week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William ID. Corddry.
Miss Retta Smith, Of Chincoteague
Island, was a visitor in Snow Hill last
Saturday. She had many friends here
who were pleased to see her.
Miss Helen Townsend. graduate
nurse, who has been home on visit,
returned Wednesday to Philadelphia, to
resume her professional duties.
{. Miss NJ. Beulah Mock, of Stockton,
who was the guest Of her cousin, Misses
Symbol and Margaret Mock. for several
DAYS, returned home last Monday.
MIR. Earl Pusey moved this week
from Virginia Crossing to his residence
on Martin Street. Miss Lucy was in
Salisbury several days this week.
AN entertainment will be given by
Bates Memorial NJ. Y. Sunday School
on Thursday evening in Christmas.
Everybody cordially invited to attend.
MIR. Clarence Barnes prominent
farmer residing between Snow Hill and
Pocomoke City. in Atkinsons District.
has sold his farm and intends to quit
farming. Tie advertises his personal
property to be sold at public sale. See
advertisement on page.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Newark News

Miss Elsie Dennis spent the HOLIDAYS
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton
Dennis.
Messrs. Ralph Mason. Elwood Tull
and Braxton Richardson spent the holt
days in Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Conner moved to
Ironshire this week where he will take
charge Of the store vacated by Mr..
Lawrence Kelly.
Mr.. Esma Davis attended funeral Of
his son-in-law, Mr.. William Robinson,
in Philadelphia, last week.
Mrs. Walter Collier, Of Philadelphia,
and Mrs. Elma Dirickson, Of Selbyville.
visited their sister, Mrs. Geo. T. Rich
ardson recently.
Mr.. Lippincott, of Philadelphia, spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr..
Ralph Mason.
Mrs. James Williams. OF Iropshife,
spent part of this week with her
daughter. Mrs. Leslie Bowen.
Rev John bunting. of Mt. Vernon,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis this
week.
Rev. Mr.. Collins. of Parsonsburg,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Tull this
week and assisted Rev. w. II. Revelle
in his meetings.
The members and friends of Trinity
NJ. p. Church will hold their annual
bazaar and supper on Saturday, De-
cember 18th, in the Odd Fellows Hall
Proceeds to go towards Church debt
Professor Dilworth will give an enter
tainment in the Hall on Thursday even
ing, December 26th. Proceeds for ben
lift of NJ. p. Church.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
BiShOpvilIe News

With our new road engineer and
another steam roller on the job our
road will soon be completed.
Mr.. Joseph Moore has returned to his
college duties after vacation with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Moore.
Mr.. Wash Floyd is running his grist
mill now that he has plenty of water.
and is making fine meal.
Mrs. John Anderson visited relatives
in Berlin this week.
Miss Blanch Daily and sister. Miss
Louise Walston, spent several days with
their cousin Miss Nadine Ringler in
town.
Mr.. Vim. McCabe, of Harrington,
spent his Thanksgiving holidays with
his grandparents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace White. and
his little son, of Powelviile, were in
town over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Nelson.
Mr.. Robert Bunting. Of Dagsboro,
was in our midst Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. I. Birmingham
moved this week into the house lately
vacated by Mrs. l.. 5. Nelson.
Mr.. Elisha Hudson has returned home
from a trip TO Wilmington. While
there he attended the commencement
Exercises of Goldeys College.
Mr.. Calvin Ryan who attended the
school exercises at Cape Charles High
School last week, has returned home.
Mr.. Z. $. Whaley who is among the
cunning party down the bay was in town
Wednesday. He says they are having
good luck.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
VIM. DUNCAN
mot GUILTY.
A Hard Fight Made For Him by
Eminent Lawyers Of the
Eastern Shore

After being out only short while a
jury in Easton Court Thursday rendered
a verdict of mot guilty." for William
Duncan.
All Worcester Countywas interested in
the outcome of the Duncan case, which
was called up at Easton last Monday.
Mr.. Duncan was on trial charged with the
murder of John Allen at Pocomoke City
last July 10th.
The case was removed from here to
Cambridge, and from Cambridge TO
Easton in the Second Judicial Circuit
II was claimed that an impartial trial
could not be had in the First Circuit.
The drawing Of the jury was delayed
for some time at the request of the law
yers for the defense. who wanted to
communicate with witnesses who had
not arrived. Impaneling the jury took
several hours. and Al persons were ex-
amined before jury. with c. Aubrey
Cox. of Oxford. as foreman. was secured.
OF this number nine were challenged by
the State, II by the defense. one ex-
cused by the Court for being sick. one
for having formed an opinion and one
who opposed capital punishment
The State was represented by William
+. Johnson. States Attorney for Wor-
cester County: Eugene O'Dunne. of
Baltimore City, and Charles J.. Butler,
States Attorney for Talbot County.
The defense was represented by Miles g.
Myers, of Princess Anne: Melvin and
Handy. of Pocomoke City: n. B. West
colt. Mapsburg. Va, and Seth and
Shehan, OF Easton.
Immediately after Court reconvened
States Attorney Johnson opened the
case for the State. setting forth the law
in the case. He was followed by Joshua
w. Miles. for the defense, who made an
able address. causing tears to flow from
many eyes. When he finished first wit
ness for the State Robert Henderson.
was called. He testified that he heard
the shot and saw Allen fall, but did not
know who fired the shot He also saw
Allen before the shooting talking with
Mr.. Davis. who was trying to persuade
Allen not to go up town, and heard
Davis tell Allen he feared trouble, as
he ALLEN was drinking and had an
open knife in his hand.
The preponderance of testimony
showed that Duncan's life was threat
ened by Allen. and the defence set up
the plea of justifiable homicide. When
Duncan was placed on the stand with
tears flowing from his eyes. he testified
as follows:
"Allcn had followed me to fIender-
sons store and came TO the door. which
opened. lie yelled in to me: Come
out and will cut your entrails out.
telephoned to the Mayors office TO have
him arrested. for fear Of being killed.
After Allen had gone away. | left the
store and started for home and saw
Allen come out of Walls store. He
followed me again. Henderson called
to me and said: Look out, Allen is after
you with knife.
II saw Allen following me with an
open knife in his hand. When he came
near enough to me | told him to keep
away. but he still kept on and. for fear
would be cut to pieces, ! fired two
shots in quick succession and saw Allen
fall. 4"
Here the witness broke down and.
with tears running down his cheeks.
cried: God knows | would not have
done it. but was forced to it to save
my own life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Rev. X. S. Rowe Dead

The funeral Of Rev. X. S. Rowe,
oldest minister in the Maryland Annual
Conference of the Methodist Protestant
Church, who died last Thursday at his
home. 1890 North Washington street,
Baltimore. Md. took place Sunday
afternoon. After short service the
body was removed to Mount Royal
Avenue Methodist Protestant Church,
where services were conducted by Rev.
T. o. Grouse, the pastor, assisted by
Rev. J. W. Gray and r. T. Tagg. DR..
Grouse also delivered the eulogy. The
pail bearers were Rev. J. NJ. Sheridan.
j. w. Kirk and +. c. Klein and Samuel
Baker, James II. Roberts and Frank
Lewis. Burial was in Loudon Park
Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-12-07
Local Readers. lOC. a Line

We buy hens. Any quantity. East
ern Shore SQUAD Co., Stockton. Mo.
Nov. Thrift
DIR. Sledge, the eye specialist. will
be at DIR. Paul Jones drug store Friday
January 3rd. He will fit you with pro-
per glasses.
For Mammoth Bronze and
Naragansett turkeys. Gobblers, So. 90;
hens, $500. John Mathers. Snow Hill,
Md, Route l.
We have beautiful line of gold and
silver detachable handle Umbrellas. This
is a fine grade of goods sold exclusively
by jewelers.. J. W. Vincent.
Wanted: "A good all around girl
for general housework. Reference
required. Mrs. Carrie Peters Moore,
92S w. 9Th Street, Plainfield, N. j.
Bogart pianos and player pianos for
sale direct from the factory to you.
Can save you 500 on piano. See me
before buying. Charles II. Parsons,
Snow Hill. Md.
One egg per hen per day means a
fuil egg basket ana money JinRiink III
Ikour pocket. Conkey's Laying Tonic
ms the trick. Guaranteed by +. ID.
ttingham & Company. (nov 9-6D
-Conkey's Salt-em will rid your stock
of worms: ward off disease and make
every animal productive. Your money
back if it doesn't. Come in and get
trial pail. p. ID. Cottingham & Co.
The ladies' of st. Margaret's and
All Hallows Guild will hold a bazaar and
supper in Mason's Opera House on We'd
nesday evening. December 18th. Doors
open at five o'clock. No article to be
sold before o clock. tnov 1920
Notice. have for sale 30 mich
cows, 20 steers, four years old, and one
pair fine black mares. Also one truck
farm, with 100 acres, three-quarters of
a mile from Railroad station. ID. c.
Williams. Selbyville. Delaware.
For sale--A pair of colts by the
splendid German Coach Horse, Wetu,
one coming years old weighing 100
pounds, one coming years old weighing
1900 pounds; own brothers. Also good
bay mare and good bay horse. q. Is.
Shocklcy. Snow Hill, Md.