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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-29
Edison Talking Pictures.

The famous Edison talking pictures
are coming to the opera house, commene-
ing Wednesday, July 30. for two days.
A complete entertainment, consisting of
drama, comedy. tragedy, operate selec-
tions and speeches by well-known men
and women, will be enough to convince
the most skeptical that at last the 81
lent motion picture is doomed and here
after they will talk the same as real
actors on real stage.
One OF the most stupendous under
takines in the "talkies" was the staging
of the big minstrel number, comprising
81 people. This is a genuine minstrel
clio with black faced comedians, clog
dancers. cake walkers, quartets and the
grand finale of old veterans. showing
the spirit OF the Civil war. Other sub
jects deal with Mayor Gaynor of the
city of New York, and his cabinet; a
group of well known suffragettes; the
miser scene from the "Chimes Of Nor
mandy; clever skit known as the
Musical Blacksmiths''; and Nursery
Favorites.' a subject that will gladden.
the hearts of all lovers of child life.
dealing with "Jaek the Giant Killer"
cold King Cole" 1.-THE Witch THE
Fairy" Little Red Riding Hood and
all the old favorites so dear TO the hearts
of the young.
There is no end or limitation on talk
ing pictures for every action and every
sound of voice or effect are reproduced
as naturally as though one were witness
ing the genuine exhibition on a regular
stage. This is considered one of the
greatest inventions of the wizard Edi-
son and has created the greatest excite
ment throughout the country. They are
at present being shown only in the larg
est cities, where they are drawing ca
pacity business daily in the large vaude-
vile theatres. This is the first time
offered to the country at large and the
citizens of Barre viii await with interest
the opening night here.-Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-29
TALK OF THE TOWN

For bargains go to Knights.
New lot of Black Cat hosiery at Abb
bolts.
Bargains in Fits garment depart
ment
Ripplettes, new styles, l2lac at
knights.
Go to John Fl. johnson, 81 South Main
street, for your roofing, cave troughing,
sheet iron and tin work, repairing, etc.
Tel. 2l2-W.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-29
Her Craving.

Sentimental He-As we sit here, gaz-
ing on the beautiful ocean. your eyes
seem to speak an unsatisfied longing.
Tell me, darling. What is it you crave
Temperamental She-I just love lob
sters! JUDGE.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-29
Shoulifter Caught.

Five weeks ago we mentioned in this
paper that someone was stealing from
our store and that they would very soon
be caught We have caught that per-
son and If any merchant wants her
name they can have it by calling at our
store.
The Daylight Store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-07-29

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
S25,OOO.OO Paid For The
Peters Farm

wicomico News Salisbury
Mr.. Samuel p. Woodcock. Real Estate
Broker Of this city. who recently bought
the beautiful Peters farm. on the bay,
in Worcester County sold the farm this
week to Messrs. Warner Ames, of
Onancock. and Floyd Mock. of Accomac
Court House. These two well-known
Virginians are among the largest land
owners in the Old Dominion. They
propose to make a modern truck and
fruit farm of this place. putting in 200
acres Of early potatoes this season. The
price paid for the property was S25. 900
cash. II is said the timber on the farm
can be sold for at least SIS. 10000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29

John l.. Mason from Lucinda Harmon.
ct al, part Of the Henry Jackson
Farm. Consideration. $500
Franklin l.. Byers. and Lula c. Byers,
his wife. from Frank J. Willoughby
and Ada II. Willoughby, his wife.
one half undivided part Of the
Cedar Grove Farm" containing 100
acres. more or less. in the Eighth Elec-
ton District. Consideration, S.. etc.
Clarence B. Clipp from Samuel O.
Eaton and Susan II. Eaton. his wife.
farm containing l56 acres, more or less,
known as "purgatory." etc. in the
Second Election District. on the east
side of the new county road leading
from Girdletree to Box Iron. Consie-
Grafton. $40. etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
WORCESTER
CIRCUIT COURT
II Will Be A Short Term---hOl
Very Large Docket Num-
Der OF Cases Continued.

The March Term of the Circuit Court
for Worcester County convened here
last Monday with Judges Jones and
Stanford on the bench. Judge Jones
charged the grand jury. which is COM
posed as follows:
George S. Payne. foreman, Frank
Cathell, l.. Franklin Purnell. Francis
NJ. Wilson. Alfred Child, Howard B.
Jarman. Harry +. Palmer. Colmore +.
Byrd. Henry +. Turner, Aaron W.
Webb. William T.. Savage. Willard II.
Beauchamp. Levin +. Dirickson. Bas-
sett b. Birmingham. Frank NJ. Moore,
Elisha NJ. Collins. Arthur +. Shocklev.
p. Sidney Smith, John Evans. Thomas
J. Wonnell, George Lewis. James Hall.
George Baker.
On Wednesday afternoon Court adj
journed until next Monday. owing to a
lack of business. there being fewer
cases marked for trial at this term than
ever known. Court will meet on Mon.
day next to hear few criminal cases
The grand jury completed its work OF
Wednesday and was finally discharged
The following cases were disposed of
Esham VS.. r. c. & A. Railroad Co
This case was taken from the jury anC
judgment was given in favor of tn,
Railroad Co.
Peninsula Produce Exchange VS.. Johr
Beider Judgment affirmed.
Peninsula Produce Exchange VS.. Jess,
G. Stanford Judgment affirmed.
r. II. Collins VS.. Peter Il. Bishop, ;
suit for debt. Verdict for Collins.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
Death OF Frank ]. Evans.

The death of Mr.. Frank j. Evans
took place at the home of his son, Mr..
Frank Evans, near Snow Hill. last
Tuesday evening about six o'clock. Mr..
Evans was born in August. 1913. and
would have been sixty-five years old
next August. Mr.. Evans was well
known in Snow Hill. having made his
home in and around Snow Hill the last
nineteen years. In August, 1911. he
suffered stroke of paralysis from the
effects of which he had never fully re-
covered Last Saturday afternoon he
was stricken with second stroke,
from which he never rallied. his death
occurring four days later. MIR. Evans
was a member of the Christian Church
of Snow Hill. Funeral services were
held at the home of his son, Mr.. Frank
Evans. Thursday morning at ten o'clock.
after which his remains were laid to
rest in the new Methodist Protestant
Cemetery. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. George Hines pastor
of Bates Memorial NJ. 2. Church of
Snow Hill. Mr.. Evans is survived by
his widow. who before her marriage.
was Miss Eleanora White, daughter
of the late Thomas X. =. White and
wife, and by the following children:
Messrs. Frank and Thomas Evans. of
near Snow Hill. Mr.. Glen Evans. of
Snow Hill, Mr.. Samuel Evans. of Rue,
Virginia. Mrs. Mollie Pusey. of Col
bourne's District. and Mrs. Ada Ste
vens, of near Snow Hill.
Mrs. Annie Hickman. of Virginia.
and Mrs. Mary Thos. Dryden, of Phila-
delphia. are sisters. and Mr.. fillmore
Evans. of Stockton, is brother of the
deceased.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29

The farmers should be specially in
terested in page Z of The Messenger.
We have placed on that page some very
interesting and up-to-date Farm News
for you. And the advertisements also
relate to farm work.
-Upshur & Upshur. through Frank
lin Upshur. assignee Of the mortgagee,
will sell the Glendale Hotel property at
Ocean !. at public sale next Thurs
day. Apr 3rd.. at 1890 o'clock. The
sale will take place on the premises at
Ocean City. See advertisement on the
first page of the Messenger.
Miss Jyles and Miss Hobbs. of Phila-
delphia. spent the Easter HOLIDAYS as
week end guests at the home Of Mrs.
Oliver ID. Collins. On Monday after
noon Mrs. Collins. accompanied by her
guests. motored to Ocean City. return
ing in time to attend bridge party
given in their honor by Mrs. Eugene
Riggin in the evening.
The Worcester Fertilizer Co. has
awarded the contract to the Corddry Co.
to erect factory building on the wharf
property recently acquired from Mayor
NJ. 7. Hargis. The building will be frame
with cement foundation. Its dimensions
will be ~ 10 feet. with an engine and
boiler house attached. The contract
calls for the completion of the building
by the middle Of June.
Master Willard Thomson Howard
gave an Easter party on Monday to a
number of his little friends. Among
those present. were. Kathryn Johnson,
Edgeworth Humphreys. Ann Upshur.
Kendall Lee. Elizabeth Powell. Esther
White. Arthur Humphreys. Randolph
Spurrier, Thomas Johnson. Howard Col
Inns. Morris Taylor. Hugh Taylor. Ed
ward Bratten. Robert White, Richard
Howard. James Howard, Harry Howard,
Jr., and Barton Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Holloway en-
tertained the following guests at their
hospitable home in Queponco during the
Easter holidays: Misses Lola Townsend.
Nellie Records, Grace Dennis. Bertha
Beauchamp. Frances Truitt. Elsie Hol-
loway, Margaret Shockley. and Messrs.
Melvin Townsend. Edgar Holloway.
Ralph Schockley. Lee Davis. Merrill
Beauchamp. Jr.. Chauncey Hastings,
Will Townsend and Moses Hudson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
M. {. Conference in Session
at CriSfield.

Wilmington NJ. f. Conference is now
in session in Crisfield. Nearly POO mem
bers and probationers answered the roll
call at the opening of the 45th session
Tuesday Bishop Joseph F. Berry. of
Philadelphia is presiding.
The sessions of Conference are being
held in Emanuel NJ. +. Church. A new
pipe organ was installed in the church.
especially for this occasion.
Leading members of the Conference
express the belief that many questions
of more than ordinary interest will come
up for discussion and settlement at this
session.
Mr.. Melville Gambrill. layman, Of
Wilmington, has offered to give IS. 900
if the Conference would raise in five
years 500. 900 more for the benefit of
claimants upon the Conference fund for
the support of members of the Confer
ence compelled by age or bodily infrm-
ity to retire from active service or for
the support of their widows and child
ren. the same to be invested under the
authority of the Conference and the
income only used for the purpose set
forth. Conference will take up Mr.
Gambrille's offer and Committees have
been named TO solicit the money.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
Maryland Day.

The following programme was given
BY the Lowell & Irving Literary Socie-
ties. in the Assembly Hall on Tuesday,
March 18th. in the Snow Hill High
School:
Song Land of Evergreens.
Essay Maryland. Thomas Cord
dry.
instrumental Duet Elva Burbage and
Grace Purnell.
Recitation 1.-The Raven. = Poe.
Frank Warren.
Readng-"The Burning of the Peggy
Stewart. - Winnie Dryden.
instrumental Solo Margie Mason.
Recitation Own Bold Chesa-
peake Julia Jones.
Song" Columbia. Gemof the Ocean. "
Reading 1.-The Maryland Seal. -
Dayton Huffman.
Instrumental Duet Lester and Frank
lin Bailey.
Tenth Grade Locals Frances War
rem.
Reading "Maryland's Great Capt.
tai. Emily Dryden.
Ninth Grade Locals George Murray.
Song ''Star Spangled Banner"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
ertytown.

Mr.. and Mrs Orlie Holloway and two
children. Of Selbyville. Del, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with her sister. Mrs.
Bassitt Timmons.
Miss Nirgie Rayne spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Edna Rayne at
Ironshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell Littleton spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John 7. Patey. at Willards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlie Campbell and
daughter, Of Pittsvile. spent Sunday
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua
Nicholson.
Mr.. Calvin Smack spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. Oscar Powell at
Mt. Pleasant.
Master Walter Jarman, Of Snow Hill.
spent the Easter holidays with his I'M
Gle. Mr. Thomas Birmingham
Mr.. John Townsend spent a part of
this week in Baltimore, purchasing new
goods.
Miss Hettie Taylor, of Berlin, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Minus Birmingham.
Miss Elva Williams spent Saturday
and Sunday with her uncle, Mr.. james
Ellis. near Taylorville.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
David Il. Strauqhn.

Mr.. David II. Straughn, who would
have been " years of age had he lived
until July LIST. passed away at the home
of his son. Charles, in South Norfolk.
Va, last Monday. His remains were
brought to Snow Hill on the steamer
Maryland last Wednesday for interment.
Funeral services were held at the home
of his son. DIR. William ID. Straughn,
Thursday morning. after which inter-
ment was made in the NJ. +. Cemetery.
The services were conducted by the
pastor Rev. J.W. Easley. who was mott
fled while attending the Wilmington NJ.
f. Conference. at Crisield. and who
came here to conduct the last sad rites.
Mr.. Straughn is survived by his wife.
whose maiden name was Mary q. Glad
den. and seven children. as follows
DIR. William ID. Straughn. Snow Hill.
Charles Straughn. South Norfolk. Mrs.
Anna Mann. Berkely. Va. Miss Ruth
Straughn. Elizabeth City. n. c.. Mrs.
James Gregory. Elizabeth City. y. c.,
F. L. Straughn. South Carolina. Lin
wood Straughn. Elizabeth City. y. c.
David H. Straughn was native Of
Caroline County. Maryland. He came
to Worcester County in 1851 and en-
gagged in merchandising in Snow Hill
until the breaking out Of the Civil War.
He was strong Union man and was
appointed Provost Marshall for the
Eastern Shore of Maryland and Vir-
GINA. with headquarters at Easton. Md.
After the war he engaged in business
with F. l.. milford. of Millville. y. j..
who established lumber mills at what
is now known as Colbourn's Z. o, then
called Piney Grove. and they did an ex-
tensive business there not only in lum-
Der. but in the manufacture of charcoal.
Mr. Straughn later went TO Virginia as
the Superintendent of the plant of the
Surrey Lumber Company. at Dendron.
Va. He was the first Superintendent
of this mammoth plant. From there.
four years later. he went TO Elizabeth
City. n. c.. to take charge Of the lum-
Der interests of the Gordon IL. Toad
vine Company. Mr.. Toadvine died some
time later and MIR. Straughn retired
from active work.
lie was man of strong friendships.
kind hearted. devoted TO his wife and
children and was Christian gentleman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
LOCALS.

Mrs. c. l.. Vincent has been visit
ing her mother in Berlin this week.
Mr.. Z. J. Reid. of Melbourne, was
ssitor in Snow Hill Thursday.
See the big advertisement of |. II.
,ill CO., the Clothiers. on page 6.
hrs. Paul Jones and Mrs. John l..
< are visiting relatives in Philadel-
a.
Mrs. George II. Corddry and little
m are visiting her parents near Green
: uackville.
Miss Julia Purnell has returned
home from visit of several weeks to
relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs. Franklin Upshur spent few
days of this week in Baltimore with her
mother, Mrs. +. X. Wilson.
Miss Daisey V. Ellis spent the
Easter Holidays with relatives in Sails
bury and Pocomoke City.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Howard and
family returned to their home in Phil
adelphia on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Irwin returned
home Friday night of last week from a
visit TO relatives in Philadelphia.
Misses Nora and Wilson Hargis left
Tuesday morning for weeks visit to
Mrs. Waldo Kennard in Duxbury. Mass.
Miss Winnfred Mumford. of Green
backville. spent some time this week
with her cousin, Miss Ethclyn Bowen.
Miss Leila Vincent. of Georgetown.
Del, spent the Easter holidays here
with her mother. Mrs. William w. Vim
cent.
Miss Bessie Dukes. of Girdlertee.
spent the Easter holidays at the home
Of Mrs. B. 4. Bonneville. Of Pocomoke
City.
Mrs. +. b. Manchester and little
(, son. of Wilmington. Del. are the guests
of her parents. Rev. and Mrs. j. w.
Easley.
Samuel II. Townsend. Esq. attor-
ney-at-law. will sell two desirable
pieces Of land near Berlin. at mortga-
gees sale this Saturday afternoon. at
two o'clock. The sale will take place
in front Of the Atlantic Hotel. Berlin.
For further information. see the adver-
tisement on the first page Of the Mes
senger.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
U. S. Fleet Practice Felt in
Snow Hill.

Last Monday at intervals during the
entire day conclusions were felt here
from the firing of the big guns of the
battleships of the u. S. Navy practic-
ing in Tangier Sound. Cristeld, which
is nearer TO the place where the ships
were stationed was damaged by the
firing. as depicted in the following dis
patch from that place Monday.
Crisfield awoke this morning to the
roar Of guns when the big Atlantic fleet
began its target practice in lower Ches-
apeake Bay. off Tangier light. The
heavy firing has continued throughout
the day. and it is understood that the
practice will last for several weeks.
The conclusion from the big guns has
wrought havoc through the county
Windows have been smashed. chimneys
knocked down and buildings have trem-
bled on their foundations. Large show
windows in the principal stores of Girls
field were wrecked this afternoon.
Crisfield fishermen claim that the fish
industry is being greatly damaged, be-
cause the shock will kill all fish within
radius of many miles. and many water
men are afraid to pursue their daily
occupation for fear they will get within
the range of the guns. Farmers from
all sections of the county are pouring
into Crisfeld with the claim that the
chicken industry has been demoralized.
it being stated the conclusion from the
guns has ruined the spring setting OF
eggs. According to reported damages
from all sections of the town and county
Crisfield and Lower Somerset are suf-
fering almost as much as if real wal
were in progress. The old battleshir
Texas is being used as the target.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29

For sale cheap one set Of double
harness. w. II. Holloway, Newark, Md.
Single comb Rhode Island Red eggs
for sale. Is cents per setting. Mrs. G.
l.. Vincent, Snow Hill, Nd
Edmund Day S comedy-drama PALS
will be given at Mason's Opera House
tonight (Friday.) Don't miss it.
For Sale Cheap Gasoline hull. BOX
"a feet. Good cabin. Apply to l.. w.
Onley, Taylors Landing. Mch. LIT.
For Sale-40 horses and mules. We
can suit you in size. age. quality, and
price. j. 7. Taylor, Jr.. Princess Anne.
Md.
For SALE farm wagon. buggy.
| horse. carriage. names and big leath-
err traces. c. +. Hill. Auctioneer. Snow
Hill.
Il will pay SO. 90 per ton for tomatoes
delivered at my factory in Snow Hill
See me and contract for this season. J.
w. Hancock. Snow Hill.
DR. Sledge, the eye specialist. will
be at DIR. Paul Jones' drug store Friday
March 18th. and at DIR. Franklin's drug
store, Berlin. Thursday. March 9th.
Wanted good live man to work
in mill Will pay good price. Married man
preferred. Apply quick. W. 5. Mock.
Halwood, Va. inch 22-ip
Wanted live men, women, and
children. Will give regular work in
nurseries. j. G. Harrison & Sons. Ber-
lin, Md. Mch. %. (3D
Wanted: Large family to live on
farm, cultivate land. grow tomatoes.
corn, etc. Apply Immediately to j. G..
Harrison & Sons, Berlin. Md. t3-2-it)
For Sale Owing to disagreement Of
partners, must sell old established fresh
and salt meat. and general merchandise
stand. Will invoice about $500. Lock
Box 2. Hurlock. Md.
Cabbage plants for sale frost proof
standard varieties, at 50 per thousand.
Special prices on large orders. James
X. Davis & Brother. Trappe Hill Farm.
Berlin. Md. March S-iD
You can save S25 90 on horses and
mules | have 10 head to select from
You cannot afford to buy until you see
our stock. j. 7. Taylor, Jr.. Princess
Anne, Md. dec. 2l-tf)
For Rent One house and land for gar
den on stone road. near Berlin; one
house and land for garden on the Squires
farm. near Berlin: one house and land
for garden at Ironshire. Large families
desired. Will gives regular work in
nursery. j. G. Harrison & Sons. Ber-
lin, Md. Mch. -. (3t)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-29
Stockton.

The annual banquet of Stockton High
School Alumni Association was held last
Monday evening. A business meeting
was held in the early part Of the even
ing, resulting in the election Of the fol-
lowing officers: President. Eugene w.
Pruitt: Vice President. Mcknight 7.
Hudson Secretary, NJ. Florence Mar
shall; Treasurer Eliza z. Jones. Fol-
lowing the business meeting the guests
INDUCED in several very enjoyable old
fashioned games, after which they were
invited to the banquet hail Mr.. Pruitt
was the toastmaster. and introduced the
following speakers Miss Lottie Hols
ton. Mr.. Grover Cleveland Hudson. Miss
Nadine Taylor, Rev. Milton Mccain.
and Prof. G. c. Outland.
Prof. Outland, Of Richmond. was a
visitor here Monday.
Miss Lucille Collins visited Mrs. Thos.
r. Wharton this week.
Miss Hazel johnson and brother. Vic
tor. gave party Wednesday evening to
a number OF their friends.
Miss Mollie Tayar is visiting her sis.
ter Mrs. Willis Hudson, in Delmar.
Miss Nadine Taylor came home from
College TO spend the holidays. Her
brother, Mr.. Edwin Taylor, who is at
tending the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege, did not come home, as he accom-
panied his College baseball team on a
trip during the holidays.
Rev. Mr.. Miller will leave Monday to
attend Conference in Lynchburg. He
will be accompanied by Mr.. Chestnut
w. Jones as delegate Mr.. Miller has
been unanimously requested to return.
Miss Fannie Robertson. of Virginia,
is visiting her cousin. Mrs. W. 7. Pruitt.
Prof. Eugene Pruitt and wife spent
the Easter holidays here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Pruitt.
Miss Susie Jones came home from
Berlin to spend Easter with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Jones.
Mr.. E. j. Townsend. of Pocomoke
City. spent Thursday with his daugh.
ter, Mrs. William H. Marshall.
Mr.. Charles Colona spent the holidays
with his parents here.
Miss Clara Ahern of Millington. was
the guest of Miss Florence Marshall
Sunday.
Mr.. Ray Taylor and family. of Mil
lington. spent the HOLIDAYS with rela
tives here
Miss Law. of Bishopville, was the
week end guest of Miss Annie Colona.
Mrs. w. II. Marshall and daughter,
Miss Florence Marshall. returned the
latter part Of last week from visit OF
several weeks to friends in Baltimore
and Philadelphia.
Mr.. G.. r. Marshall is visiting rela
tives in Georgetown.
Rev. Milton Mccain is attending Con
ference at Crisfeld