Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-29
Berlin Items

IN Snow Hill this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Harmonson went
to Baltimore Wednesday, the Demo-
cratic Convention being the attraction.
i Mrs. Addie Byrd, Of Princess Anne,
is making an extended visit at the home
of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth
Henry.
Miss Lillian Bowen came last Satur-
day to join her father. the Rev. l.. 7.
Bowen, at the home Of Mr.. c. b. Tay-
lor. She expects to accept a position
with the Calvin b. Taylor Banking Co.
Mr.. Z. II. Benson went to Baltimore
Wednesday to visit his wife at the hos
pital, returning Thursday.
Dr. S. X. Marshall, who has been do
ing relief work in Baltimore. spent the
week end and part of this week here
with his family. leaving Tuesday for
Cambridge.
Mrs. Eva X. Ayres, of Philadelphia.
has been the guest of Mrs. l.. L. Dirick-
son, Jr., this week.
Miss Lizzie Tilghman made bust
ness trip to Baltimore this week.
Mr.. T. NJ. Purnell and family spent
last Sunday in Harrington with rela-
tives. returning Monday.
Mrs. Spence Howard, from the West
ern Shore of Maryland, is visiting her
sister. Mrs. John Selby Purnell. ST., ON
Burley Street.
Mr.. Washington I. Dennis had stroke
of paralysis this week, and at last re-
ports was in a critical condition. Also
Mr.. William Jarman, Sr.. had slight
stroke.
Mr.. James Bratten has accepted
position at Ocean City for the summer.
Miss Annie Timmons. of Ocean City,
spent the week end with friends in Ber-
lin.
DR.. VIM. F. Hammond made bust
ness trip to Philadelphia Monday.
Mr.. Elijah Bell and family motored
TO Girdletree Wednesday. and spent the
day with relatives.
Mr.. J. H. Boxley came this week to
accompany home his wife. who has been
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Holloway. for sometime.
Jerry Campbell, Jr.. who has accept
ed position with T. NJ. Purnell for the
summer, had the misfortune to cut his
hand so severely with broken candy
jar last Saturday as TO incapacitate him
for work for an indefinite time
Hale Harrison is home from college
for the summer vacation.
Mrs. Laura Mumford. of New York.
is visiting friends and relatives in and
around Berlin.
Mrs Lanta Mumford, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Annie
Bratten, South Man Street.
Miss Elva Rulings, who has been in
Philadelphia for some time under the
care of specialist. is home again. and,
we are glad to say she is much improved.
The week end house party, given at
Ocean City. by Miss Eta Powell at their
cottage, assisted by Miss Elizabeth
Powell was most enjoyable affair,
and a royal outing for those present.
Mrs. Sarah Lecato chaperoned the
party. and the guests were as follows:
Miss Louise Scott, Miss Willie Bur-
bage, Miss Mollie Boston, Miss Nellie
Purnell, Miss Anna Rulings. Miss Mar
garet Ayres, and Messrs. John Ham
mond. Harry Bethards. Murray Gate
man, Harry Gunby, Stewart Hammond.
Saul Mumford Charles Richardson. and
Walter Murphy. Mr.. and Mrs Howard
T. Furbush visited the happy party on
Sunday.
Among those who attended the Demo-
cratic Convention this week were. II.
j. Anderson. w. j. Pitts. S. c. Jones,
II. J. Anderson. W. j. Pitts, S. c.
Jones, II. F. Harmonson. G. l.. Burbage.
c. B. Taylor. Jerry Campbell, and DR..
z. p Henry.
Miss Bette Hearn. of Pittsville. has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. S. w.
Shockley, this week.
MRS. GEORGE W. PRUITT DEAD
Mrs. George w. Pruitt died last Sun
day afternoon. after lingering illness
Of consumption. She had been pa
tient sufferer, and her death was not
unexpected. She is survived by her
husband and two children. Mrs. Harry
Mdmford and Mrs. Alonzo Mason, of
Philadelphia. She is also survived by
the following sisters. and brothers: Mrs.
Christopher Phillips and Mrs. James
Ball. of Salisbury. Mrs. James Horns
berger, of Luray. Va, Mr.. Alfred Hay
man and Mr.. Elijah Hayman, of POGO
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