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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Joke Leads To Murder

Cape Charles, Va. June q. james
Townsend. a prominent farmer. residing
near here. was shot and instantly killed
at 3 p. M today at the home Of Thomas
Taylor by J. W. Deveraux. teamster
in the employ Of Fred Bender Dever-
eaux went to the home Of Mr. Taylor
and being under the influence Of liquor.
Mr.. Townsend and Mr. Taylor tried to
persuade him to return home. Dever-
eaux started home. and while in the
yard some pleasantly was passed re-
garding mule which Devereaux was
very fond Of. Devereaux resented the
pleasantly, which was a Joke on the
condition of the mule. whereupon Dey-
ereaux drew pistol and without COM
ment. shot Mr.. Townsend in the breast
A son Of Peter Bender struck the pistol
from the hand of Devereaux and held
him until Sergeant Taylor could be sum
moned. Devereaux is a bachelor. His
home is in Snow Hill. Md. He is a
son of the late Thomas Devereaux. Of
Snow Hill. He has brother. Samuel
Devereaux residing at Matthews Court
house. Va
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Melbourne

Mr.. and Mrs. &. G. burlington, Of
Onancock. were visitors at the home Of
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Turling-
ton. recently.
We are glad to see Mr. Norman Reid
out again. after a spell Of typhoid fever.
We are glad TO note the Improvement
made to our roads bg our worthy over
seer, Mr.. J. 5. Tarr, which was greatly
needed. We also wish to thank the
County Commissioners and road super
visor for ordering the work to be done.
MIR. and Mrs. @. r Reid. Of Saxis.
spent a few days this week with his
brother, MIR Z. J. Reid
Mr. Frank punston made a business
trip to Chincoteague Wednesday.
Mrs. B. j. Han and son, spent on,
day recently with her daughter. Mrs
Lloyd Tar. at Franklin City.
Mrs. W. F. Watson is spending som,
time at pocomoke with her sister-in-lav
Mrs. Marion Lambertson, who has jus
returned from the hospital at Salisbury
where she underwent an operation TO
appendicitis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
The Levy Struck.

The County Commissioners struck
the levy for 1913 this week. The rate
is $780, same as last year. Much work
has been done on the public roads;
school expenses are much greater than
they were some years ago. because of
the laws increasing the salaries OF teach
ers, and in fact the Commissioners are
made powerless to cut down great
majority of the bills presented before
them, as the payment is regulated By
State laws made in accordance with mod
ern progressive demands. and the people
must pay the bills. Court expenses
MUST be paid, School expenses MUST
be paid, and Election expenses MUST
be paid, Road bills MUST be paid
These accounts take nearly all of the
money collected in the way of taxes
from the people The matter of salar-
les for county officials is probably small
or than that of any other county in the
State and does not cut much of a figure
in the tax rate. We hope to publish
the levy list next week. and then you
can see for yourself.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Druggists at Ocean City

The thirty-frst annual meeting Of the
MARYLAND Pharmaceutical Association
began at 8 O'Clock Tuesday evening
with reception to the president, David
r. Schindel, Of Hagerstown, at the
Hotel Plimhimmon. John y. Thomas.
Of Baltimore. made the address Of vel
come. which was responded 70 by W. l..
Pierce. Of Baltimore.
For the first time in the history Of
the association number Of ladies'. hold
ing the degree Of doctor q pharmacy
we're present. They promise to take an
active part in the proceedings. The
first business session was held at To
O'Clock Wednesday morning. and from
then until Friday afternoon the druggists
discussed topics Of interest to their pro-
fession.
DR.. Paul Jones and SIR. William G.
Powell. Of Snow Hill, attended the ses-
sions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
SMALLPOX CASES
AT CIRDLETREE
Two COIOTed Men Have Disease
One Caught II At a State
Hospital for Insane

lin Blake and Handy Collck. colored
men. are quarantined at their home. on
the edge Of the village Of Girdletree
with Smallpox.
Jim Blake was an inmate Of the State
hospital for the insane. He had inn
proved to the point where the hospital
authorities deemed him cured Of his
mental Affections. and so notified his
relatives at Girdletree. Lew Collick
went to the hospital and accompanied
Blake back to his home in Girdletree.
1t was noticed that Blake had break
ing out on his face and hands. but the
dreaded disease was not suspected till
later on when DIR. John Dickerson was
called in. He diagnosed the case as
smallpox and found Handy Collick had
the same disease. DR. Dickerson noti-
fled County Health Officer. DR. Paul
Jones, on Thursday of this week and
they went to the home of Blake and
collick, where DIR. Jones also looked
INTO the cases. and in short while veri-
fled DR.. Dickerson's diagnosis.
Persons known to have been in con-
tact with Blake and Collick have been
yaccinated and isolated. and the people
of Girdetree have done everything pos
sible to prevent the spread Of the dis
ease.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Must Put In Full Time.

Under the present Administration
postmasters must give their entire time
to the duties to which they have been
assigned and for which they receive pay
from the United States Government.
The first steps toward carrying out
this policy became evident when il was
learned that several postmasters in
Western States had been deeapi,atcd
because they could not devote their err
tire time to the duties Of postmaster
Since the incoming Of the new Adj
ministration postal examiners have been
making thorough Investigations and
have reported cases in violation Of the
policy governing postmasters under the
new regime. 1t is expected that the
dismissal OF postmasters in other parts
OF the country is to follow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
KIej Grange

Misses Bessie Gordy and Winifred
Jones. spent Tuesday and Wednesday
of last week with friends in Snow Hill.
Miss Stella Trader returned 70 her
home last week. after spending several
weeks with friends at selpyville.
Mrs. Roman Jackson. Of Newark,
spent few days Of last week with her
parents. Mr. ana Mrs. Thomas Trader.
Misses Viola Pilchard and Winifred
Jones will leave in few days for Phila-
delphia and other points Of interest.
Miss Florence Redden. Of philadel-
phia. was a welcome visitor at the home
Of her uncle. Mr. George Redden, last
week
Mrs. Benjamin Heron, Of Washing
ton. viii spend the summer with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Redden.
Misses Bernice and Blanche Wilker.
son have returned to their home after
spending several weeks with their
grandmother a, Bishopville.
The Sunday School Of the NJ. f.
Church al Klej Grange will hold festi-
val in the school-house Hall. July eth.
Ice cream, cake. and other refresh.
ments will be served in abundance.
Public cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. Daniel Collins spent last Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Bishopville.
Mr.. William J Payne and Miss CeciC
Tilghman spent last Saturday and sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trader
Of Greenbackville
Miss Winifred Jones spent last Satur'
day and Sunday with her sister. Mrs,
Clarke Lambertson at Pocomoke City
There will be preaching in the NJ. f.
Church at klej Grange. Sunday after
noon at 3 0 clock. Sunday School at . 81
o'clock,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Whaleyville.

Mrs. .. W. Campbellis visiting friends
in Delmar
Mrs. 5. ]. Ayres has been attending
the dedication of the NJ. L. Church in
Berlin.
Mr.. Nathianel Austin. Of Mardella
Springs. spent Tuesday with Rev. and
Mrs. A. A. Hartman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Waller and children
spent a par, Of last week with Mrs. n.
j. Wimbrow.
Mrs Wooden. Of Pittsyille. spent
Tuesday with Miss Nora Hastings.
Miss Name l.. Hopkins was a visitor
in Berlin Monday.
Miss Roxie Wells made business
trip to Salisbury Monday.
Miss Frances CULLEN is spending some
time with relatives in Berlin,
a barn on the farm of Mr.. John +.
Whaley was struck by lightning, and
burned Saturday.
Mrs. Laura Dale is spending some
time with Mrs. A. L. Collins. of Shovel,
Mr. Tom McCabc and sister Miss
Gertrude. OF Sclhyyille, were the guests
Of Mrs. James Dale Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sewell Hastings made
a business trip TO Salisbury Tuesday.
Mrs James Davis spent Saturday in
Salisbury
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Dale and family
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs Aydelottc. Of near Berlin.
Miss Annie Mitchell, of Showells, spent
the week end with Miss Alice Donaway.
Messrs. T. A. and =. d. Wimhrow
made business trip to Salisbury Thurs
day.
Messrs. Guy K. Ayres and John Z.
Gum were in town Sunday and Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
SNOW HILL. MD. JUNE IS.
Local Readers Zoe. a Line

Forty bushels Whippoorwill peas
for sale at 800 per bushel J. A..
DeMar.
II am taking orders for potato fer
tiizer. If you want some, drop me Il
card at once, l.. j. Reid. Melbourne,
Md.
DR.. Sledge. the eye specialist. will
be at Or. Paul Jones drug store Friday
July 18th. and al DR.. tranklin's drug
store. Berlin, Thursday, July nth.
DO you have trouble getting need
les. shuttles and bobbins for your sewing
machine now carry stock Of these
for all machines made, except the Will
cox & Gibbs.
After you have suffered from eye
aches for awhile you will appreciate the
immense relief that comes from the
wearing Of glasses. Pay "A visit to our
optical parlor IT will cost you nothing
for the examination whether you pur-
chase or not. J. W. Vincent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Newark.

Mr. Esma Davis. who has been quite
sick, is better.
Mrs. Morton Richardson is on the
sick list
Mrs. William Taylor is able to be out
again.
Mr. John Davis. Of Salisbury. and
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Burbage, Of Ber-
lin, visited Mr. and Mrs Esma Davis
last week
Dr. Marvel 5. Lingo and MIR. A. c.
Holloway purchased automobiles recent
".
Miss Nettie Adkins spent this week
with relatives in Berlin.
Mrs. Calvin Evans. Mrs. Gribble and
Miss Grihble Of Friendship, We're the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smack
Wednesday. Miss Katherine Smack
accompanied them home.
Mrs. Taylor Dennis returned Monday
night from visit toher daughter, Mrs.
Charles Janney, in Salisbury.
Misses Mildren Tull and Doris Adkins
are visiting at Ironshire.
Mrs. X. f. Powell, Of Cape Charles,
spent the week end in Newark.
Don't forget the festival SATURDAY
evening on the school ground.
Christian Endeavor Sunday ev ( at
40. Leader. Miss Florence .ason.
Miss Annie Young. OF pocomoke. spent
J this week with Miss Edna Jones.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Stockton.

Mr.. Edwin Taylor who IS attending
NJ. a. G.. came Thursday Of last week
for the summer vacation.
Mrs. Zola Payne. Of buffalo, n T.,
is the guest 81 her sister Mrs. Clarence
Burbage.
Rev. Mr. Painter will fiji the pulpit
Of the Presbyterian Church during bis
vacation. While here he viii make bis
home with the family Of Mr. William
Price. He is very popular with our
people. and we hope his stay will be
pleasant.
Mrs William Cottman. Of Hurlock. is
visiting her mother, Mrs +. q. Clay
vile. Mr. David Clayville. Of Philadel-
phia. is also visiting bis mother
Miss Annie Price of Ocean City, is
the guest Of her uncle. Mr.. VIM. Price.
Children's Day exercises win be held
in the VI. + Church sunday evening.
Mrs. Stewart Bromley entertained
ST. Mary's Guild Wednesday afternoon
our community was greatly shocked
at the sudden death 81 Mrs Vim. Pey-
ton. who died very suddenly at the home
Of her nephew Mr. John Sheppard.
while on visi, to bis family. She
leaves one son. Mr. John Peyton, Of
Stockton. with whom she made her home
Mrs. Peyton was quiet, unassuming,
Christian woman, and beloved BY all
who knew her. She died early Satur.
day morning. and was buried in the
Presbyterian Church-yard Sunday after
noon.
Miss Elsie Brown. Of Greenbackvlle
visited Miss Bonita Warner the past
week.
Mr.. Spence Marshall Of Georgetown,
was visitor in town Monday.
Mrs. Merritt and family and mother
Mrs. Jennie Hotch. Of Pocomoke City,
were guests at the home Of DR.. j. r.
Parker, last Sunday.
Mr.. Jos y. Townsend and wife, Mrs
Roy Littleton, and little son, and Miss
Mollie Townsend, Of Pocomoke, We're
guests Friday u their sister, Mrs. w.
II. Marshall. Mr. Townsend made the
trip in his new Ford.
The Children Day services at the
Presbyterian Church came off last Sun
day evening, and were greatly enjoyed.
The little children were a great credit
to themselves and 10 their teachers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Girdletree

Mr.. Thomas Scarborough, Of Phila-
deIphia. spent few days recently with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs George Scar
borough
Mr. Samuel Rowley and daughter.
Belle. have returned 70 their home in
Opie. Va. after spending some time
with his mother, Mrs Mary Rowley
Miss Margie Selby is visiting relatives
and friends in Cape Charles and Norfolk.
Mr.. Frank Truitt is spending few
days with relatives and friends in Bal
timore.
Mr.. Frank Peters. Of Salisbury, spent
Sunday with friends in Girdletree
Miss Molle Rowley entertained the
Ladies Aid society. Of the NJ. L.
Church last Thursday evening.
MIR. Zadok Selby who has been on
the sick list for two weeks. is slowly i'm
proving.
Miss Mary Dukes spent few days
recently with friends in Berlin.
Mr.. c. j. Dukes went to Baltimore
las; week to undergo an examination at
the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and return
ed on Tuesday of this week.
A party Of young people consisting Of
the Misses Catherine Rowley. Mildred
Hudson. Eloise Hudson. Mollie Rowley
and Messrs. Harold Scarborough and
George l.. Barnes went to Green Run
beach on a pleasure trip this week.
The family Of Capt. Joe Gordy has
been spending some time very pleasantly
at Green Run life saving station.
i Mr.. James Sturgis is on his vacation
from the Green Run Life Saving Station.
i There will be a celebration at Girdle-
tree on the fourth of July. An Grafton
will be delivered by Or. Easley of Snow
+ Hill NJ. +. Church and several patriotic
recitations will be delivered. There
will be a potato race, three legged
race. sack race. and game of base
ball with some strong teams Of the
County. These events will take place
on the school ground. and will begin at
two clock. The Epworth League and
Ladies Aid Societies jointly. Of the
NJ. f. Church. will serve supper from
four O'Clock until late in the evening.
There will be plenty Of good ice cream.
cake. fried chicken, and all the other
delicacies of the season. The public is
cordially invited. Preparations will be
made to give every body good time.
The supper and refreshments will be
served on the lawns surrounding the
Red Mems Hall. Everybody come.
Children's Day was observed in the NJ.
Z. Church last Sunday. The music by
the choir was good and the reeitations
by the children likewise. Here are
some of the selections:
Recitation. Frances Hudson.
Recitation, IN soon be woman
Louise Townsend.
An Exercise" Hidden Treasures.
boys.
Recitation. "A little Verse, Emily
Truitt.
solo, by Frances Hancock
An Exercise Welcome Queen Of
Summer.
Recitation. "Be True. Iona Watson.
Recitation. do -FOUR Best. Preston
Carmean.
An Exercise, Greeting to Column
bia =
Recitation. Giving. "Winifred Riley.
Recitation. Children In Your
Homes, Katherine Hancock.
Recitation, TEDDY Gray and Farm
err Grub. Mamie Selby.
Address by Pastor.
Recitation. Hattie Jones.
Recitation, Doing Our Best. Flor
ence Mumford.
/ Fan Drill. +" by 10 girls.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
Gang of Thieves Arrested.

A systematic robbery Of the Adams
Express Co. by colored helpers on the
New York, Philadelphia A. Norfolk
route was uncovered by the attempt to
pawn suit of clothes in West Phila-
dephia pawn shop. Eight helpers have
been arrested and have confessed to a
large number of petty thefts. Six Of
the offenders were arrested In Sails
bury. Md. and were held to await the
action Of the grand jury. Two were
arrested in Philadelphia a few days ago.
and are now in Moyamensing prison
awaiting requisition papers from the
Maryland authorities.
The express company began last janu-
airy to miss valuable articles on the run
from Cape Charles to Philadelphia. The
stolen goods consisted of clothing. hats,
shoes, willow plumes. dress goods. fur
coats and in fact all kinds Of wearing
apparel On almost every trip shorts
were reported and the losses assumed
such proportions that special detectives
were engaged by the officials of the
company. Detectives had hidden in
barrels m express ears and everything
possible was done to detect the guilty
parties. but without success.
A few days ago Philadelphia wo-
man attempted To pawn SUIT Of clothes
near her home. The pawnbroker be-
came suspicious and notified Captain
Cameron. An investigation revealed
the fact that the suit along with other
articles had been stolen from an Adams
Express car.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
SNOW HILL
WILL CELEBRATE
A Big Day Promised TO All
Who Come Here. Parade
and Fireworks

At meeting held in the Municipal
building Tuesday evening, plans were
made and perfected for d joint celebra-
tion on the 18th Of July by the Snow
Hill Fire Department and the Snow Hill
Band The principal feature Of the
celebration will be a biz parade, which
viii form at half after one O'Clock, p.
M. at Burroughs Lane. and march
through the principal streets 81 the
town. The parade viii be led hy the
Snow Hill Band. which viii be augment
ed by foreign talent. especially import
Cd for the occasion The parade will
be open to all. and participants are in
vited from neighboring towns, and sur
rounding country. Prizes will be
awarded as follows: For the most comb
cal outfit. twenty-year. gold filed, hf-
teen jewel, Waltham movement, watch;
second most comical outfit. an open
face. nickel, seven jewel. Waltham
movement, watch. The prizes may be
seen at the store Of j. W. Vincent.
where they are on display,
The parade viii be followed b. fes-
tival, which will be held on the pave
ment in front Of the Court House dur
ing the afternoon and evening. Ice
cream, cake etc. will be served. II
the evening there will be a fine display
Of fireworks which will be well worth
seeing. The band will furnish music
during the afternoon and evening while
the festival is in progress.
A day Of fun and enjoyment is prom
ised to an who attend. and we are sure
that the citizens of Snow Hill viii give
substantial aid and encouragement to
the affair, so as to insure its success.
A subscription paper will be circulat
ed, and il is hoped that the public vii
respond literally Should any one, wh,
wishes to contribute, fail to be eaIlee
upon, twill be appreciated ii they senc
their subscription to one Of the commit
I tee
The following committees have beer
named: Committee on seeing the ladies'
arranging for dishes, cakes, etc. W
/ S. Parson, Edward Dashiell. r Sidne.
Smith.
Committee on SUBSCRIPTIONS: Richar
/ White. Cleveland Bailey.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
LOCALS.

Miss Nellie Price is visiting Miss
Annie Peters in Salisbury.
Mrs. William +. Landlord visited
friends in Easton this week.
Be sure to attend the big parade
. anG festival in Snow Hill on the ith
Mrs. Charles S. Timmons and her
two children are visiting in Baltimore.
The h. c. 4 A. Wharf is now re-
splendent in new coat Of paint and
whtewash.
The water was let out Of the stand
pipe tins week and the inside thoroughly
cleaned and painted.
Mr.. f. King Wilson. who has been
very i'll at is home in Wilmington. is
reported TO be better.
Mr. Charles Bonneville. who has
been employed several months in Sails
bury. has returned to Snow Hill.
Mrs. John Hart. OF Baltimore, and
Miss Anna Rich. of Rock Hall. are visit
ing their sister, Mrs lie Roy Smith.
Mr.. Wilson Martin has arrived home
and will spend the summer here with
his grandmother. Mrs. l.. X. Wilson.
Mrs. Charles Petit. of Norfolk
came this week ona visit TO her father
Mr.. 3. J. Esham. and other relatives
During thunder storm Saturday
lightning struck and burned fodder
stack in Mr. Charles Dickerson's field.
Members of Nassawango Tribe are
requested to return their statement to
the Collector when they pay their dues.
Mr.. Lawrence Hastings received a
cablegram Tuesday from his son. Wal
ter, announcing his safe arrival At Dow
err.
Mr.. Oliver d. Collins and family
went to Ocean City Wednesday. and
. III spend the summer at our popular
side resort.
xscean City has been selected as the
' for the summer session of the
.pnd Editorial Association Tues
Ily 18th.
j Miss Mary Nelson has returned
home very much improved after a
week s visit in the country to her friend,
Miss Ruth DeMar.
Misses Ella and Doris Gray left this
week for Frankford. Delaware, to at.
tend the marriage Of their cousin, Miss
Mary Derrickson.
Next week we will begin sending
out bills for subscription to The Messen.
ger. All subscribers are requested to
make prompt settlement.
Miss Lulu Price is in Westover To
attend the wedding Of her friend. Miss
Lillian Long. 10 DIR. Claude Smink, oil
Baltimore, next Monday.
MIR. ellis Bradford has moved int,
Snow Hill. and is occupying the house
on Franklin Street. recently purchased
By his son, Mr.. Daniel II. Bradford.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Nassa
wango Methodist Protestant Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. Jane:
p. Dickerson Saturday evening. JulN
5th.
Prof. Roy Bowman. an instructor
in the High School Of Alliance. Ohio
is spending the summer with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Bowman. nea
Snow Hill.
MIR. and Mrs. Thos. j. Scarborough
returned to their home in Philadelphia
this week, after having spent severa
days with relatives in Snow Hill an
Girdletree.
Mr.. John S. McMaster. of Jerse
City, N. j., has presented the Makemi
Memorial Presbyterian Church Of SnoN
Hill with a photograph Of Francis Ma
kemie pleading for religious liberty i
New York City, the latter part of III
seventeenth century.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28

E@0bituary Notices. In Memoriam,
and Resolutions Of Respect arc charged
for at 5 cents line. Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-06-28
II,e MessenQer

ss- This paper has the largest eireula-
and IL the onioial paper Of the County.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-19

and senator, is today judge in the
county where years ago he cleaned
the court house as janitor. This man
is Judge James ". Perkins of De-
Land.-EXchange
Judge Perkins was neither ragged
nor little when he arrived in De-
Land, and he never cleaned the GUS
pidors at the courthouse. He was a
neatly dressed young man. about %
years OF age, and he came. not drift
ed, to DeLand to accept a RESPONSE
bic position, which he worthily fill
ed. From the very first. he held an
honored place in business, society.
church and Sunday school. Jim
Perkins had TO work hard as boy
and a man. but the Star doubts that
he ever was a ragged urchin or ever
cleaned a cuspidoT.