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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
MADE BIG MONEY
ON PEACH CROP
HarriSOns Had Profitable Season
Melted Over $4,000 On
Ten Thousand Trees

Messrs. J. G.. Harrison & Sons. of
Berlin. shipped their last peaches this
week The first peaches from their
orchards were picked June lith, and
they had ripe peaches every day during
the past four months. The firm only
had 10. 900 trees under cultivation, occu-
plying less than 100 acres Of land. The
net profits show more than S25. 600 90.
The gross sales from peaches were $50,
l65 80. and after deducting every item
of expense connected with the cultiva-
ting. spraying picking. labor, boxes, etc.
the net was S25. s3SS4.
The shipments were as follows: 20.
3li half-bushel baskets. or 81 cars Of
$40 baskets each and 37i baskets over;
II. 0S9 carriers, six gallon, making 30
cars Of 100 carriers each with 50 car
riers over. This makes total Of near
Is So cars. or 10, ia bushels.
The highest price for which first
grade peaches in six. gallon carriers sold
for net {. o. b. Berlin was 50. 90: the
lowest price SIPS. The highest price
paid for one-half bushel baskets. first
grade peaches net f. o. b. Berlin. was
Sl.05 per basket: lowest price soc.
The total net sales of peaches was
S35, l65. SO. which would make an aver.
age price per bushel. including all
grades. soft peaches sold locally. etc.
of 81 s3
The first full car was loaded on July
18th; the last full car was loaded on
August ~.
The figures certainly demonstrate
that there is great money in raising
peaches in this locality, il the proper
methods are used in their cultivation
and handling. The Harrisons are prob
ably the most expert peach raisers in
Maryland, and have given the subject
scientific thought and practice. The
above figures are interesting from the
standpoint that they prove the fallacy
of the suggestion that the Peninsula is
no longer good peach raising territory.
All that is needed is little thrift. com.
mon sense and work to raise peaches
as successfully here as in any portion Of
the United States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

Miss Clara Belle Holloway. the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Hollo-
way, of near Snow Hill. and Mr.. Ralph
Edward Shockley. the eldest son OF MIR.
and Mrs. S. +. Shockley. of Wilton.
were married at the home of the bride 5
parents Wednesday morning at half
past four o'clock. The wedding cere-
mony was performed by Rev. George
Hines. of Snow Hill. in the presence of
the relatives and few intimate friends.
After wedding breakfast the bride
and groom left on the early morning
train for the northern cities. where their
honeymoon will be spent. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shockley will reside on a farm near
Wilton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
Court Proceedings.

The Circuit Court for Worcester Coun-
ty has been in session this week. and il
has been noted for the small amount Of
business presented. Judges Jones and
Stanford were on the bench. The fol-
lowing Grand Jury was drawn and
charged by Judge Stanford:
William Whaley. foreman: James S.
Trader, Peter S. Smith. jerome W.
johnson, +. b. Shovel Myers. Edward
7. Maddox. Charles S. Dale. Covington
ID. Powell. William 5. Evans. Daniel +.
Sooy, Willard 2. Evans. Caleb c. Wat
son, Henry Davis, G. Edgar Scheduled.
Holland Smack. Edwin 2. Calhoun, Will
liam J. Hudson, William S. Riley. Isaac
j. Hancock. Edward B. Jacobs. Harry
c. Parker. John T. Smullen, Gordon +.
Thomas.
Monday was occupied with calling
over the dockets.
On Tuesday the case Of Hannah X.
Henry VS.. William K. Purnel was
taken up. This was suit for dam
ages. The case was tried before jury
and occupied the time until Wednesday
noon.
On Wednesday afternoon the Election
Supervisor case Of John II. Truitt VS..
j. Samuel Price was taken up and held
the attention Of Court till nearly night.
Held sub curia.
On Thursday the case OF Harris vs..
Waller. removed from Wicomico Coun-
ty. was brought to trial before a jury.
This Friday morning finds the case
of Harris vs. Waller still before the
Jury. 1t is suit for damages against
Waller charged with shooting Harris.
On Wednesday the Grand Jury was
discharged after having been in ses-
sion only two days and half.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
DEMOCRATIC
MASS-MEETINC
State Candidates To Speak In
Snow Hill Tuesday, OCio-
Der Twenly-first.

A Democratic Rally will be held in
the Opera House. Snow Hill. on Tues
day afternoon, October 2lst, at O'Clock.
Arrangements are being made to have
one of the largest meetings on this &C.
casion ever held in this town. The
Snow Hill band has been engaged and
reserved seats will be provided for the
ladies'.
The list Of speakers will include the
Hon. Blair Lee. candidate for the Uni
ted States Senate: Hon. Emerson {.
Harrington, candidate for State Comp
troller; and Hon. C.. c. Magruder. can
didate for Clerk Of the Court Of APP
peals. In addition to the above-named
speakers it is expected that either Con-
gressmen Thomas f. Helm. or Mr..
Albert C. Richie. of Baltimore, will
also be present TO address this meeting.
The Democratic party has just pass
ed the tariff bill. and President Wilson
has signed it, This law is expected to
greatly reduce the cost of living. and be
of wonderful benefit to the masses of
the people The speakers who will be
in Snow Hill on this occasion will be
able to tell the people just how much
this tariff bill will benefit the masses.
and il is most important that every
Democrat should come to Snow Hill on
the 2lst and hear the issues of the cam
paign discussed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
Melbourne

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wimbrow spent
Sunday at the home of her mother. Mrs.
John Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Reid and daugh-
ter. Mary. accompanied by Mrs. Reds
parents. attended the Old School Bap-
fist meeting which was held in Snow
Hill Sunday.
Several of our people attended the
lecture which was given at Pocomoke
City by Hon. John G. Woolley.
Mr.. Z. W. Levers and children spent
Sunday with friends at Beaver Dam.
Miss Hazel Poulston. of near Hall
wood. is visiting her cousin. Miss Lena
Poulston.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
Republicans Nominate

The Worcester County Republicans
met in Mason's Opera House Snow Hill.
last Tuesday pursuant 10 notice of the
Republican State Central Committee
and nominated the following ticket:
For State Senator Ounce Ashburn.
For Members of Legislature +.
James Tull. n. Jerome Wimbrough,
Charles O. Carter.
For County Commissioners Laurence
Hastings. Edward +. Mock.
For Sheriff Walter p. Whaley.
For Clerk of the Circuit Court-Wil-
liam G. kerbin.
For Wreckmaster- Clayton j. Bowen.
For Surveyor w. Ulysses Scheduled.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

Mrs. O. c. Lewis and sister. Miss
Pauline Burnite. left last Saturday for
a visit to Philadelphia.
Messrs. Cleveland Bailey and Geo.
G.. Powell spent this week on business
and pleasure trip to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Upshur and
daughter. Ann. are the guests of his
father. Col. George NJ. Upshur.
Miss Willie Jones. of Cape Charles,
has been the guest this week of her
.aunts, the Misses Kate and Mary Brat
ten.
Miss Mollie Coulbourn returned
home Thursday night from visit to
her brother. Mr.. John |. Coulbourn. in
Philadelphia.
-Messrs. Hickman K Cherrix are
building new store at Scarborough
Switch, the dimensions Of which will be
29x5O feet.
Rev. George Hudson. of Massachus-
sets, has been here on visit to his
brCther-in. law. Mr.. William Coard Brat
ten, and family.
Mrs. Mary c Hancock. of Sails
bury. has returned home after pleas
ant visit of three weeks at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Powell.
Rev. c. w. Prettyman. ID. D.. has
been asked to return to the pastorate
of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church.
Smyrna. next conference year.
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Riggin have
gone TO California to spend the winter.
On their way to California they stopped
in Milwaukee for visit to relatives.
Mr.. William Scion Powell returned
home the first OF the week from Balti-
more, where he went to accompany Mr..
Milton Hancock to Johns Hopkins Uni
versity.
Miss Mabel Irwin left Monday for
Baltimore, where she will visit friends
for few weeks. Before returning
home she will spend some time with
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Walter Mapp and
little son. of Accomac, motored to
Snow Hill. and spent the week end
with her parents. DR.. and Mrs. John S.
Aydelotte. They were also accom-
panied by Mr.. Maps father. DR..
Mapp. of Grangeville. Va.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
To Meet at EdStOn.

The apple and vegetable exhibit at the
meeting of the Peninsula Horticultural
Society in Easton. Maryland. next Jan.
promises to be large and of excellent
quality. more than $1,000 in cash prizes
being offered for exhibits. The highest
prizes will be for the best general dis
play of fruit. three prizes amounting to
$500, namely. $3.50. 500 and $50 There
are also large prizes for single boxes.
three box exhibits. five box exhibits
and ten box exhibits, also s. for the
first prize on each and every one of the
leading and commercial varieties grown
on the Peninsula. There are also prizes
for barrels and plates.
The highest prize for vegetables is
for the best collection S25. There are
also liberal prizes for all the leading
varieties Of vegetables.
The special prizes include $50 worth
of nursery stock. given by the Delaware
Nurseries. and it will be divided into
small prizes for exhibits that are not
included in the printed premium list.
Four tons of Limoid. given by the
Charles Warner Company. of Whining
ton, Delaware. will be given for the
best exhibit of all box apples. $40 CIV
en- by Gen. Joseph b. Seth. of Easton,
Maryland. for the best Martin House.
made bya boy. the house to have not
less than fourteen compartments nor
more than twenty. judged by its beauty
and workmanship.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
Death of Mrs. ]. &. Stevenson

Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson. wife of
Mr.. James G.. Stevenson, of Pocomoke
City, was stricken with paralysis We'd
nesday night. and died in few hours.
She was returning home from visit to
one of her neighbors. and on reaching
her own gate she was stricken suddenly.
her death occurring at twelve O'Clock.
surviving the attack only three hours.
Mrs. Stevenson was a lovely Christian
woman. She was a member of Stevens
NJ. L. Church Of Pocomoke City. and
her funeral took place in that church
Friday afternoon at three O'Clock. The
funeral services were conducted by her
former pastor. Rev. W. L. ). Murray.
of Wilmington. assisted by her present
pastor. Rev Mr.. Roberts Mrs. Ste
venson is survived by her husband. and
by the following children: Mrs. E.
Clarke Fontaine. Misses Vesta. Vivian.
Edith, Beatrice. and Hildah Stevenson.
Pocomoke, Messrs. Willard and Yer
non Stevenson. Of Pocomoke City. and
Mr.. Frank Stevenson. of Baltimore.
She is also survived by one sister. Miss
Venie Hearne. and by one brother, Mr..
Eben Hearne. of Snow Hill. Mr.. Hearne
was summoned to her bedside Wednes-
day night. but did not arrive in time to
see his sister before her death. The
relatives and friends have our sympathy
in their bereavement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

The death of J. Edward Harris took
place at his home near Snow Hill early
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Harris was a
victim of tuberculosis. and had been
great sufferer for several years. He
had been unable to do any work for
five years. and about three years ago
he spent some time in the State SAM
forum. On his return from that institu
ton his wife, who was trained nurse,
ministered to his needs, and her con-
slant attention and careful nursing
soothed his dying moments, and mitigat-
ed his suffering in a marked degree.
He is survived by his wife, and three
small children, all Of whom have the
sympathy of the public in their bereave-
ment. He is also survived by two
brothers, Messrs. William A. Harris and
Lemuel Harris. and by two sister. Mrs.
John Cottingham and Mrs. George
Moore. Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. J. w. Easley. were~held at half
after two clock Wednesday afternoon.
in Whatcoat NJ. +. Church. after which
his body was laid to rest in Whatcoat
NJ. +. Cemetery. The funeral arrange
ments were in charge of Nassawango
Tribe |. o. K. NJ, of Snow Hill. of which
he was member. His brothers in the
order turned out in body. and their
impressive service was read at the grave.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
DediCiCdtiOn Of CampbelltOWn
Church

The program for the dedication of
Campbelltown Church next Sunday,
Oct. 18th. has been arranged. The dedi-
catory sermon by DIR. I. n. Potts. Z. f..
at 1890 a. m. Sermon at 3 p. m. by
Rev. J. Franklin Carey, ID. d.. of Sails
bury, expected. Sermon at 7.30 by
Rev. 4. N. Potts, ID. ID. All sister
churches. and the public at large are
invited to attend any or all of these
services. A large attendance is expect
ed. -
The fourth quarterly conference will
be held at st. Martins Saturday, Oct.
18th.
Revival meetings will begin at st.
Martins Sunday, Oct. 18th, at 1.3O p. m.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18
Paint or Not

Is horse worth more or less after
feed?
Hay and oats are high today; shall
wait today and feed him tomorrow?
That's how men do about painting
their houses and barns and fences.
Paint has been high for several years;
and so they have waited. Paint is high
yet: they are still waiting; thousands
of em are waiting for paint to fall.
Their property drops trihe year
and the next job of paint creeps-up
creeps-up. creeps-up: it'll take more
paint by a gallon year: they don't save
cent. and the property goes-on suffer
ing.
DEVOE.
THE CoRDDRY co. sell it.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

On the first page OF the Messenger
today is advertised the sale of choice
lot of mules. horses, and cattle. new
farm machinery, garages, carts, REQ
automobile. and household and kitchen
furniture. the sale will take place on
Wednesday, October 18th. at the home
of Grover c. Davis. on the William
Levi Laws place, near Wango. II will
pay you to read this advertisement, and
attend the sale.
Plans are being laid for the largest
and best Halloween celebration ever
held in Milford. For years il has been
the custom to hold these celebrations.
large parades and brilliant Examinations
of the public streets being the course
of procedure. This year more merch-
ants than ever before have been induc-
ed to provide floats and other sorts of
amusement for the parade, while the
Red Men and iiremen will make good
displays.
Our old friend. Mr.. George w.
Pilchard, of near Pocomoke City. was
a visitor in Snow Hill Tuesday, and
while in town called at the Messenger
office. Mr.. Pichard paid his subscrip-
ton to the Messenger for the year 1914.
and brought two dollars from his
neighbors to pay their subscription for
another year. Mr.. Pilchard is an old
time Jeifersonian Democrat. and the
nominees of his party always receive
his hearty support.
The alarm Of fire was given Mon
day morning. shortly before noon, and
the word was passed that the house oc-
cupied by Mr.. Loire Wilson was on fire.
The fire department responded quickly,
and the fire, which had started from a
defective chimney, was soon extinguish-
ed. The house is owned by Mr.. Il. I.
Truitt. and is three story frame strnc-
ture. A high strong wind was blowing
at the time, and it is fortunate that the
fire was discovered before it had made
much Roadway.
Sidney Hayward, colored. who re-
sides on his farm near Snow Till. met
with the misfortune TO lose his siX-room
dwelling which was destroyed by fire
on Thursday afternoon of last week.
The house was comparatively new hav-
ing been built about three years. Hay
ward and his neighbors managed to save
only two beds. cook stove, and few
chairs. The origin of the9 fire is I'M
known. but when discovered was be-
meath the lower floor, and about in the
center of the main building. The house
was partially insured.
Mr.. Orlando Harrison. of the nur-
sery firm of j. G. Harrison & Sons. Ber-
lin. brought to this office on Tuesday
two baskets of beautiful fruit grown by
this firm. One basket contained several
beautiful Stayman's Winesap Apple,
one of which weighed one pound, an
other fifteen ounces. and other large
ones. They were beautifully colored
and deliciously favored. The other
basket contained the latest variety of
peaches. Hughes |. X. L." The first
variety of peaches shipped by the Har-
risons was on June nth. The last was
the "Sneed" The peaches brought to
us were wonders for this time Of the
year. Mr.. Harrison will please accept
the thanks of The Messenger for these
two baskets Of splendid fruit.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

Oct. 10. Twenty-second Sunday after
Trinity. Day of Intercession for Sunday
Schools. Celebration OF Holy Commun-
ion at 100 a. m. Mathis and Holy
Eucharist with Sermon at 1890. Topic.
''The Claims of the Sunday School =
Evensong and sermon at 7.30. Topic,
"The Regulation of the Sunday School
to the Child.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

Not only is Mr.. Bryan as good a
diplomat as Europe can boast of judg-
ing from the Balkan aifair-but he is a
whole lot better Chautauqua lecturer
than European cabinets ld.-Chicago
News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William
spent Sunday at the home p
Mrs. John Bundicks' at Stu
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-18

Dressed hogs wanted. l.. Sturgis.
Snow Hill. Md. Phone 1852
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
MOVES TO TOWN

I'horgrim Casperson. who Lad been in charge of she Northwestern Fisheries hatch cry at Hetta on the West Coast Las severed his connections v-ish the hatchery and will rest l'p HI town for a while. He re- ports that during the past year shs hatchery plant has been practically rebuilt, and. now has a capacity of ten millions oi eggs. having passRi govern Unens inspection for that cap ;seIty. During the past year 3,500.000 fry were liberated Arthur louhg succeeded Mfr Casperson in charge of the hatchery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
DON'T BREAK THE LAW

U. S. Deputy Marshal Davies has asked the Miner Man to call the attention of ketchikan reople to the fact that it is a. eainst the law to haul salmon ont of Ketchikan Greek and not use the fish. Several people, n.any Of them boys are in the habit Of snagging out the sal- raon for the fun Of seeing them wiggle. and then leaving the fish on the banks. He Is having a sign painted stating tia, such actions are contrary 10 law and will arrest the first person found breaking the law after the notice is posted.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
GET YOUR BADGES

The badges and tickets for the members of the Cammer= eial Club for the reception oi she Seattle Chamber Of Com nseree excursion, may be SC. cured from Capt. W. 4. Con- neli. chairman of the board oi directors nf the Club, at the Sledman Hotel after noun ts- morrow. The members are re- quested 10 call and be SUD- piled as it is desired 10 make this affair a complete success which can only be accomplish ess by the hearty cooperation nf every member Of the Club.
 W. II. BERGSTRESSER.
 President.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
WON'T PAY!' SAYS FATTY" MANN

"Whereas: The Alaska Poll Tax Law Is direct steal fram- ed up by thieves to rob the workingmen of this District. and as the law has not been compiled with in it's lew, we the undersigned citizens of Ket chikan, hereby refuse to pay this tax until the courts have l assed on it's legality"
 The above embodies my idea |of testing out the PETTY LAR. CENY law miscalIed the Poll Tax Law.
 The long howl is going up from the big property owners at the unpatriotic stand some "f Us have taken on this steal. It is pointed out that it is the only way to compel the Fil, Ipino, the Jap, the Mexican, and John Chlnamen to pay his just share of the expenses of this government.
 Of course our Legislature
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
GOVERNOR STRONG IS
 TOURING INFERIOR

Governor ]. r. A. Strong left S.sneau on inc last nOrthbound trip of the Northwestern for ths Inferior On his first annual toar of Alaska. He Is aceomp- anied by his wife. They ex- Tsecs to reach Fairbanks about the first of August.
 Governor Strong will spend 6 week in Fairbanks, taking up Fhe detention hospital site ques tlOn with the city officials. As Nome the same mission will be performed
 Another stop of few days N-iIl be made at Ruby. the new sold camp. ii steamboat con- nections ara good on inc Yu- kan river. h all the trip Of tsOvsrnOr and Ms Strong Is ex pected iO last two months.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
MuRIPOSA IN ON
 HER WAY SOUTH

Shortly after nine o'clock last night the steamer Mariposa of the Alaska Steamship com rany called in on her way soutli F"om this place she took on board eight passengers as fol- lows: Fred J. Hickey, Dr. B. l.. Myers, c. R. Van Horn, c. GrIstofer, r. A. Roberts, B. fullas, Mrs. l.. Saunders, and G. Hardy. The big boat had so many passengers on board tl.at it was with difficulty that accommodations for these were provided.
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
VOLCANOES AGAIN IN ERUPTION

s-h0iIak Is sgain the scene Of destruction. Volcanic ash from several volcanoes Is falling on Eosllak island and the lives of many people in that section lssaS already have been snuffed out. Residents of Kodiak gre fleeing. Beats are taking ey- cy inhshisant of the town, which has population of per- issps 800. to the mainland fcI >afesy. Great rumnling have struck terror to the people in the volcano Eone-"
 This is the substance of .
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25
An Early Morning Blaze

-saies the damage to the build lnss at about five or six hun- cred dollars m all. Hing Lee and his cousin Charley Lee claim to have sustained a loss nf personal effects aggregating ir the neighborhood of four i,nndred dollars, while the loss to laundry work in the plac> VII! amount to probably as much more. Mrs. Hamilton ,s tlse owner of the restaurant hn'lding.
 Some amusing events occur rcd during the fire, as the Ed. Ncrney store undertook to move tf.eir more valuable merchan- d:se stock out of harms way. One man vas seen 10 careful lx carry a double armful of glassware to the edge of the sidewalk and throw it down on in inc rocks of the beach ll- low.
 ealanias and niahtshirts were the favorite garb of the fire department. but they did first class work nevertheless.
 The fire brought out the fact that considerable ignorance ex-
The Ketchikan miner., 1913-07-25

lists as to how the local fire al- |e-m Is operated. All that it IS rsccessary to do to turn in n fire alarm is to break the glass in the front of the little red box and pull the lever down to tie stop once-the system, the whistle and the fire boys will do the rest Following is the To- cation of the various boxes of the city alarm system. No 3. Front and Market St
 Revilla Hotel. No. i. Front and Dock Street.
 Stedman Hotel. Mi. 5. Front and Grant Street,
 Thompson's Store. Ne. 6. Main and Dock Street,
 Red Mems Hall. No. '. Upper End Main Street.
 Beegle Residence. No. i2. End of Mission Street
 Gateway Store. No. i3. Pittengers Flat. No. fl. Up The Greek.
  No. t5. Courthouse and School
 house Hill, Nu. 2i. City Float at Newtown No. g. Sparhawk's Store. No. 24. North End of New
 town Walk.