Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-25
Franklin City and GreenbaCk-
vile JOttinqS.

Mrs. Harry Lloyd is spending this
week with friends at Clayton and Will
mington.
Mr.. Elmer Ringler, of Philadelphia,
came to visit his wife and infant daugh-
ter. returning Monday.
Doctor and Mrs. Easter are spending
this week in Baltimore.
The Great Council Of the Improved
Order Red Men met at Alexandria, Va.
Accomac Tribe No. 80, of Greenback
vile. was represented by Mr.. William
Skeeter. Mr.. Joshua 7. Sharpley. Past
Great Sachem Of this State, also at
tended.
Mr.. Charles Hearthway and family
have moved to Berlin.
Miss Hattie Mumford left last week
for visit to her sister. Mrs. Maggie
Cherix. in Wilmington.
We are very sorry TO learn of the mis-
fortune of Mr. Talmage Mumford, who
was injured while at his work in Phila-
delphia. He is now at home with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs George +. Num-
ford.
Mrs. Truston Davis. accompanied by
her daughter, Miss Maude. spent the
week end in Wilmington.
Mrs. Needles. accompanied by her
son, Emil. Mr. James Lewis and Miss
Bessie Bowen went TO Wyoming. Del.
TO attend the Commencement exercises
of the High School there. Miss Bessie
Montague, Mrs Needles niece. was one
of the graduates.
Nr. Taylor Redden spent this week in
Wilmington.
The south bound freight train was de-
rallied and wrecked last Monday south
Of Harrington. Engineer Levin Smith,
of this place, was injured slightly, and
brought home. Fireman Marvel was
also hurt, and sent to his home at
Georgetown. Several breakmen were
bruised, but no one was seriously hurt.
which seems almost miraculous under
the circumstances The engineer is in
deed fortunate in escaping with simply
broken arm, as he stayed at his post
of duty until the danger was over.
Prof. Outland is suffering from an
attack Of fever, and was taken TO his
home near Richmond, Va Miss Adah
Mears is acting as substitute. and the
commencement exercises are being pre-
pared. and will be held on May Both.
There are six graduates this year. as
follows: Misses Catherine Sharpley.
Geneva Paradis. and Robert Powell
Clay Easter: Paul Jones and Fred Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isma Bowen announce
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Cleora Prettyman Bowen. to Mr.. Oscar
Howard Belts. Of Wilmington. The
wedding took place on the evening of
April 10th. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Milton Mccain. The
couple will make their home in Whining
ton.
Mr.. George Ellis. who has been a
great sufferer with cancers for months.
died at his home here last Friday morn
ing. His death was not unexpected,
vet came as a shock to his heart broken
wife, who is FRUSTRATED by her loss. He
also leaves eight children. Funeral ser
vices were held at his home last Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Miller,
after which interment was made in the
NJ. T.. Cemetery at Stockton. Those
from out of town who attended the flu
neral We're: MIR. and Mrs Truelove. of
Baltimore, Mr.. BENJAMIN Hearthway
and daughter and Miss Ella Sturgis, OF
Snow Hill. Miss Annie Hanley. Of Der.
lin, and MIR. Charlie Hearthway anC
daughters. Of Berlin.
Mrs. Sunie Carlin and little daugh
tiers. of Wilmington, are visiting rela
! tives in town.