Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-08-09

where she was summoned to be with her
son, Chester. who was recently operat-
ed on for appendicitis. Mrs. Holloway
reports that Chester is doing well, and it
is hoped that he will soon be able to re-
turn home.
Elder b. +. Coulter. Of Philadelphia,
will preach in the Meeting House Of
the Old School Baptist Church Of Snow
Hill next Sunday morning. August 10th,
at 1890 o'clock. Elder Poulson held
services last month. but his advanced
years and feeble health prevent his
visiting his charges regularly.
Mr.. Norman c. Godfrey and bride.
of Newberg. New York, have been here
on visit to his mother. Mrs. Robert II.
Davis. They will also visit relatives in
Salisbury and Delmar before returning
home. Mr.. Godfrey has responsible
position with the J. S. Woodhouse Co. :,
Inc. dealers in agricultural implements.
Public Landing was the Mecca
Thursday for several hundred people,
who travelled from all directions to
spend the day at our popular bayside
resort. The day was delightful. the
rain of the night before having cleared
the atmosphere and laid the dust. and all
who attended the picnic felt amply re-
paid.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Webb fell out of second story
window of their home this week, land
ing on the door steps fourteen feet be-
low. The little girl. who is about three
years old, did not receive any serious
injuries. and is reported to have recov-
cred from the fright and shock of the
fall.
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin Coulbourn and
children, of Cape Charles, and Mr.. and
Mrs. U. Oscar Coulbourn and daughter,
of Smithfield. are guests at the home Of
their father, George w. Coulbourn. ESQ.,.
on Church Street. Miss Evelyn Turner.
of Smithfield, also accompanied them,
and is the guest of Miss Mollie Coul-
bourn.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Davis and
daughter, of Millsboro. Del. visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Shockley this week. They spent Tues
day at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Parsons, Mr.. Davis being brother
of Mrs. Parsons. They returned home
Wednesday. leaving Miss Caroline for
a longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Pusey en-
tertained the following at their home
near Snow Hill last Sunday: Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Pusey and little daughter,
Mrs. Emma Bieber. of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. White Pusey and son.
and Mr.. Jack Casey. of Chester, Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Layfield. and Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Clark.
Mrs. Ella Kessler has returned to
her home in Cockeysville, Md. after
having spent some time at the homes
of DIR. Lee w. Warren. near Berlin and
Mr.. A. c. Holloway, in Queponco. Miss
Kessler expressed herself as greatly
pleased with her first visit to Worces-
ter County. and with the warm hearted
hospitality of her Eastern Shore friends.
MIR. and Mrs. c. L. Vincent and
daughter. Mrs. John l.. Riley. Mr..
Marion 7. Hargis and daughters, Misses
Nora and Wilson Hargis. left Franklin
CITY early Monday morning for their
annual outing and fishing trip to Cedar
Island, near Wachapreague. The par
ty went via gasoline launch from Frank
lin City, arriving at Cedar Island at
noon.
Our thanks are due Messrs. j. G..
Harrison & Sons. Berlin, for a basket
of Ray peaches from their orchard. This
variety is one of the best commercial
varieties. and is adapted to a wide
range of territory. The Harrison nur-
series contain 1000 trees of this variety,
and they are loaded with fruit of the
finest quality. They are bringing 50 90
per Georgia carrier at shipping station.
Cards of invitation have been sent
out to the marriage of Mr.. Franklin E.
Maddox. of Galena, Md, to Miss Emily
Spear, of Millington. Md. The wedding
will take place in the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of Millington on Thursday,
August 2lst. Mr.. Maddox is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward T. Maddox. of
near Snow Hill. and is now living in
Galena, where he is the cashier Of a
bank.
The county road at and near the
Virginia Crossing. has been greatly i'm
proved by Capt. Jesse Truitt. The hill.
just beyond the Crossing. has been re-
moved and the sand used to fill up the
low places. Clay has been spread on
the sand so as to form a solid road bed.
Capt. Truitt has made extensive inn
provements on this road between Vir-