Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-13
Franklin City and GreenbaCk


spending the winter in New York and
other cities. returned home last week
TO visit his parents.
Miss Jena Ards. who has been visit
ing friends in Milford, is home again.
Mr.. Daniel Hudson has bought the
house on Franklin Street from his
brother. Mr. John Hudson, and moved
his family last week.
Miss Bessie Robinson. of Exmore,
Va, spent Easter with Miss Jessie
Jones.
Mr. Harry Sharpley made a business
trip to Philadelphia. Washington and
Norfolk. returning Monday.
Easter holidays brought number of
our young people home from the various
Colleges, 10 spend them with their
friends and parents Mr.. Benjamin
Harrington from Delaware Agricultural
College: MIR. Stanley Trader and Miss
Jessie Jones from Salisbury Business
College: Mr.. Stanley Short from the
Military Academy. Virginia: and Miss
Lolita Selby from Onancoek High School
Miss Selby was accompanied home By
her friend. Miss Fitlow. Miss Lois
Logan from parksley spent the holidays
home.
Mr.. Clifford Hancock. of New York,
paid flying visit to his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Hancock. last week.
MIR. Daniel Hancock is home since
Christmas, recuperating from severe
illness. but is now much improved IN
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New York. with his wife and little
daughter, who came with him.
Mr.. Cecil PolIitt was called to Will
mington Tuesday to take examination
for Fireman on the Del K. K.
Prof Madden, of Chincoteague. adj
dressed a large crowd of people at the
Red Mems Hall Tuesday evening of last
week. in behalf of the Public School
There were also recitations aud music
by the school children.
The Bazaar and Festival held by the
Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. Z. Church
Easter Monday was largely attended.
and the music by Miller's Concert Band
was much enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Carol Redden, after spending a
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor Redden. returned to her home in
Wilmington, Monday.
A large crowd assembled Easter Mon
day to witness game of baseball by
the Chincoteague nine against Franklin
City, but owing to the high winds and
roughness of the Bay they were unable
10 come. The same team played Stock
fAf Of f.fa taef Tka
was : TO 10 in favor of Chincoteague.
Miss Cleora Bowen, who has been
visiting Dr. and Mrs. White. of Chinco-
league, has returned home. The Misses
Laura Belle Davis and Maude Davis
spent Friday and Saturday of this week
in Philadelphia.
The friends of Miss Marcia Mason
were very much surprised to learn of
her sudden marriage to Mr.. l.. G. Con-
noway, last Sunday night. They were
married at the Engine House. which is
just over the Virginia line, and one of
the enginemen held lantern so the
minister, Rev. Mr.. Miller, could see the
words of the marriage ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs. Connowsy left on the noon
train Monday for his home near Will
mington, Del, attended By the best
wishes Of their friends for their future
happiness.
Rev. Mr.. Miller preached his last
Sermon Sunday morning last, before
going TO Conference. Special Easter
music was rendered bv quartet Mrs.
Harry Lloyd. alto: Mrs. Taylor Redden,
soprano. Mr.. }. T. Sharpley. tenor,
and MIR Harry Lloyd. Bass. Owing
70 the storm Sunday evening. there was
no service at the NJ f. Church. Spec
ial music had been prepared and the
Church beautifully decorated.
Mrs. Maurice Needles entertained a
party OF young people at her home last
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Lucy Davis returned Saturday
from visit to her sons, Karl and Bailey
Davis. Of Philadelphia. Mrs Davis gave
4 O'Clock dinner last Sunday in honor
of her daughter, Miss Laura Belle Davis.
Covers were laid for eight. The table
was handsomely decorated. the colors
being gold and white The favors, at
each guests place. with name card
attached were Easter rbiddies. +" The
dinner was served in courses, and was a
very pleasant social affair A pleasant
surprise to the guests was the dessert,
consisting Of the frozen symbolic of
Easter with the white and gold cake.
The color scheme was also carried out
in the decorations Of the large rooms,
potted plants and cut flowers in white
and gold being everywhere. Classical
music was rendered beautifully during
the evening by Miss Maude Davis. At
late hour frozen delicacies were served
and the guests departed. after thanking
their hostess for most delightful time.
Those present were Misses Bessie
Bowen, Maude DAVIS, Lois Logan, ana
James Lewis and Allie Redden.