Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-02-01
Berlin.

custom. Miss Hessie Holland entertained
the graduating class Of Buckingham
High School. The evening was very
pleasantly spent in the enjoyment Of
different games and plays, interspersed
with some music by the class. After
several hours Of pleasant entertainment
they were invited TO the dining room,
which was presided over by the sister
Of the hostess. and they found the table
well laden with fruits, ice cream and
cake They finally departed. after wish
ing the young hostess many returns Of
the pleasant evening.
The Rev. Thomas Kerr was called last
Saturday to attend the funeral Of one Of
his old parshisners, and DIR. l.. p Bowen
preached for him here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harmonson, Of
Wilmington. have been the guests this
week of his brother, at the Atlantic.
They were on their way home from an
extended trip South.
Mr.. George Walter Pruitt. for many
years a resident Of this place, left last
Tuesday with his daughter. Mrs. G. c.
Browning for Audubon, New Jersey.
where he will make his future home.
Miss Lizzie Tilghman accompanied by
little Nancy Gibbs, spent few days
this week. with Mrs. Milton Pope in
Salisbury.
Mrs John Burbage left Thursday for
Philadelphia on shopping trip, and to
visit relatives.
Mr.. w. Moss. who has been a resi-
dent Of Berlin for some time, and still
owns his home here. left Tuesday for
Amber, Pa, where he has accepted
position as manager Of chicken farm
for few months.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Bent. of Mil
ton, Del. have been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gibbs, this
week
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis left Thursday
for Philadelphia where she will spend
month with her son. Mr.. Charles Davis.
Miss Elizabeth McCabe. of Harring-
ton, Del, is spending the week with
Mrs. T. NJ. Purnell.
Mr.. Rufus Torbert, Of Georgetown.
visited his daughter. Mrs. Ira c. Tyn-
dali, this week.
Miss Emily Upshur and Miss Carolyn
Hargis. of Snow Hill. have been the
guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
lin Upshur.
Messrs. A. J. Pruitt and Oscar Trader
are making preparations to move from
Pitts Street to the room on Main Street
formerly occupied by Townsend & Jones
as drug store.
DR.. George r. Sledge made his regu-
lar monthly visit TO Berlin Thursday.
A very quiet wedding took place last
Sunday evening at the Methodist Par
sonage, when Miss Florence Johnson. of
Berlin. and Mr.. Edward Collins. of Bish-
opville. were joined in the holy bonds
of matrimony. by the Rev. Thomas r.
Vandyke. Mrs. Collins is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson. and
they will reside in Bishopville. Many
friends join in wishing them a bright
and happy future.
Constable Jerry Campbell carried
Frank Robbins. colored. to an Asylum
at Frederick, Md. last Tuesday.
The social at Buckingham Chapel last
Wednesday night was well attended. and
all present seemed to enjoy the trip to
the Blue Ridge Mountains. The young
girls deserve much credit, and realized
neat little sum for their trouble.
One of the editors of The Messen-
ger will be at the Atlantic Hotel. Ber-
lin, on Saturday next, February sth,
for the purpose Of receiving subscrip-
tons from those who have not already
paid, and for transacting any other bus
mess of this paper.
Mayor Harrison has been in Wash
ington, ID. c., on business. lie also
visited the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege. and made an address before the
students on Tree Culture.
Gypsies are camped in the woods just
beyond the T. G. Hanly farm. near
town. and afford a good chance for
young and old to have their fortune
told.
Messrs. J. H. Farlow. Alfred Peters
and Selby Purnell. spent the week down
the bay. fowl shooting. Those wishing
wild goose or duck, inquire at once be-
fore the supply is exhausted.
Or. S. K Marshall. after doing sew
eral weeks relief work in Snow Hill,
has returned home.