Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-02-24
BERLIN

The dancing school will be in session
next week on Tuesday and Friday even
ings. and thereafter as usual on Friday
evenings.
Mr.. Thad Windsor. Of Milford, made
a business trip to Berlin this week.
The first fish to be in mark ct since be-
fore the freeze were brought IN this
week, having been caught in the pound
Of the Maryland Fisheries Company.
They sold for fancy price.
Mr. Thomas II. Birmingham. who
formerly lived near Berlin, but now Of
Chincoteague, was in town Tuesday. and
reports that once during the long freeze
there was not pound of meat or a sack
Of flour on The Island for sale.
Mr.. Lacy Hardesty. Of Kent Island.
Md. has accepted position in the Office
Of the Harrison Nurseries. Mr.. Har-
desty IS we'll remembered as his father.
the Rev. George Hardesty. was pastor
of the NJ. +. Chuch here a few years
ago.
Mrs. T. H. Benson and little daughter,
Doris, went TO Easton last Saturday to
visit relatives Mrs Benson went on to
Baltimore this week to consult an eye
specialist. They are expected home to-
day.
Mr. Robbins purnell and brother,
Franklin. left Monday for northern New
York to visit their brother, DR.. Harry l..
Purnell, who is a surgeon in the Army.
They have sold out their interest in the
firm Of J. K. Purnel L. Co. of Bishop
vile.
Mr.. Cyrus Warren, Of FELTON,, Del,
visited his mother. Mrs. Mary Palmer.
Thursday.
Mr. L. j. g. Archer Burton. who has
a position in Salisbury. was home with
the family last Sunday.
Mr. Henry J. Anderson made a bus:-
ness trip to Lewes, Del. this week.
Miss Katherine Anderson. accompan-
led by her aunt, Miss Elizabeth Russell,
of Snow Hill. spent last week in Ridge
ley and Denton. Nd. While in Denton
they called on the Rev J Gibson CAN'T.
Miss Catherine will leave this Saturday
morning for Washington, D. c.. where
she expects 10 spend several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hollins are the
happy parents of a bouncing baby boy.
born on Valentines Day.
The Volunteer Firemen held a fair
and supper in Dirickson' S Hall on Thurs
day and Friday nights.
Mr.. George X Collins. Of Pittsville.
visited Berlin Thursday.
There was very enthusiastic meet
ing of tomato growers held here on
Wednesday in the Dirickson Building.
Mr.. Williams. one of the leading tomato
growers of Caroline County. gave some
good sound talk from his practical
knowledge and experience Of the past
eight years. He says that all farmers
should take more interest in tomato cul-
ture. as there is money in them if prop
erly cared for.
LAYTON-SHORT.
Mr.. Joshua Short, Jr., and Miss Ethel
Layton, both Of Tayiorville. were quiet
iy married last Tuesday at the parson-
age in St Martins by the Rev Mr.. Val
liant Miss Ethel is the daughter Of
MIR. and Mrs. Levin Layton.
Don't forget the Farmers Institute
here to-day Saturday. A special pro-
gram has been prepared. Come out,
and bring your family. 1t will be a pro-
fitable thing for all farmers.
Horace Davis, contractor and builder,
has begun the erection of the new roll
Ter min for the Berlin Milling Company.
and will rush it to completion.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
Buckingham Presbyterian Church will
show stereopticon views OF Home Mis-
sions on Sunday evening, Feb. 25th.
Subject. The Monntaineers. Fifty
scenes have been selected. All are
cordially invited.