Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-01-18
Berlin Locals

Mrs. HenryC. Dilworth, of Brookwolc
Farm, near Berlin, has given 80 books
to the Berlin and Friendly Libraries in
memory Of her husband, who was always
interested in the Free Library. The
books are from the late Mr.. Dilworths pri-
vate library, and are most generous
gift to the reading public of Berlin and
vicinity.
Mrs Franklin Upshur and little daugh-
ter, who have been visiting in Balti-
more since the first of the year. returned
home Wednesday. Mr.. Upshur went
up to accompany them home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Powell, who
have been visiting their daughter. Mrs.
Norman Mariner, of near Snow Hill,
for several weeks have returned home.
Mr.. Horace Davis made business
trip to Philadelphia this week.
Mr.. Robert ). Massey visited his
brothers in Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. Fanny Murray, Of Girdletree.
who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Henry T. Bell. for several weeks
returned home this week.
We are glad to report that Mr. Nor
man Peters, who has been i'll for several
weeks isable to be out again.
Mrs. J. Edward White, of Snow Hill.
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank
lin Upshur, this week.
Providence permitting, there will be
divine services in Buckingham Presby-
terian Church tomorrow morning and
evening. Christian Endeavor at 6.i5.
Mrs. Selby Purnell. Jr., Leader.
Mrs. Milton Pope and children, Of
Salisbury. visited her father. Mr.. Isaac
Gibbs, this week.
Miss Elsie Burbage. left Thursday to
spend the balance of the winter months
with her sisters in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Little Mics Charlotte Jones, of Dover,
has been the guest Of Miss Rida Savage
at the Park Hotel for several days.
Miss Savage will accompany her home
next week.
Mr.. Henry Z. Davis, Jr.. left last
Sunday for business trip to New York.
He also took in the 18th Annual Auto
Show at Madison Square Garden. after
which he expected to make a trip TO
Bermuda Island.
Mayor Orlando Harrison attended the
18th Annual Convention of the Horti-
cultural Society in Wilmington this
week.
Mrs. Vincent, who has been very i'll
with typhoid fever, we are glad to say,
is much better.
At the annual meeting of the Berlin
Library Association last Tuesday the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Miss Rozelle p Handy; vice-pres-
idents, Miss Nettie B. Carey. Rev. 5.
A. Potter, Rev. Thomas Kerr. and the
Rev. T. r. vandyke; Secretary, Miss
Margaret Morris; Treasurer, Mrs. John
T. Keas. Miss Margaret Purnell was
appoii I'd Librarian. and Mrs. Harry
Pa, and Miss Carrie A. Hill, assistants.
The Library is in need Of funds, and
subscription are now due.
Mrs. Harry Patey, who has been visit
ing relatives in Wilmington and Phil
adelphia for several weeks. has returned
home.
The Mems Social met Tuesday even
ing at the Manse. and all were royalty en-
tertained by thepastor and family. All
report pleasant time. and plenty of
good things to eat.
The Rev. John Letcher Shovel. of
East New Market. visited his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs r. J. Shovel, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Nicholas. of
Philadelphia. visited Mr. and Mrs. II.
J. Anderson this week.
David ?. B. Tingle. aged 60 years.
died at his home in Baltimore, No. 92l
North Gilmore Street, last Friday, Jan.
10th. after lingering illness of Brights
disease His remains were brought TO
Berlin Saturday, and laid to rest in st.
Pauls Church yard Sunday afternoon.
He was veteran Of the Civil War. hav-
ing served in the Southern Army. and
had many thrilling experiences. He
leaves to mourn his death, wife. two
sons and one daughter. of Baltimore.
and two brothers as follows: Mr.. Clar-
ence Tingle, of New York, and Emer-
son Tingle. of Berlin.
Mr.. Elijah E. Bell has broken ground
for the election of an auto garage on
the lot on Main Street next to the Odd
Fellows Hall.