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The evening world., 1914-12-31

Cyclists. runners. Jumpers and weight
throwers will have their final tries this
wear at the records In the keeping Of
Father Time in the armory OF the Sew
enty-tirst Regiment Tonight when the
guardsmen and athletes Of the metropol-
itan district vii! aid in ringing down the
curtain on track and field sport for 1914.
The evening world., 1914-12-31
only Three Y0nk Payers Not Signed
For Next Seas IN, Dec ares Farrell


others Says farrel
"There only three players unsigned Roger Peeknpaug
Of those. The others formidable willing
10 show the signed contracts the valuable and with
maker Fishsr WARRIOR. mase Boone and dozen could
oHhand Of
beside outside.
practically ! mailed
returned believe there will hodout
cscr IN, my
The evening world., 1914-12-31
RACING SELECTIONS.
CHARLESTON.

First Race-Change, .Goldcrest
Girl, ST. Charlotte,
second Race-Cuttyhunk, Zali.
Calethumpian.
Third Race - York Lad. Ida
Earl. Tom Hancock.
Fourth Race-tcol. Tom Green.
Boxer. True as Steel.
Firth Race-Balfron. Nash, Patty
Regain.
Sixth Racc-Banjo Jim. Billie
Baker. Heartbeat.
The evening world., 1914-12-31
IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS

score being IS to IL. Adams threw
nine goals for the Navy. Smith was
not so successfui In tho scor ing. but
hts dribblinE and passing led up to
many OF Adams's goals.
The evening world., 1914-12-31
braves Also Confident OF Securing
LOberi, PhHies' Third BaseMan

nosToN Dec iMnhagcr Mcraw of 'c Giants Is supposed to
President
the
y he ronndo of tpday
going Hans lobct for the Braves, IL can
deal. , Of President
Baker Phnlisa all tho Whom back New
agreement this matter.
o OF tho
the Phls Of the Sherwood MaOee will
had talks with Manager r
Staiirus,
then.
etaiiogs this ball club
!
The evening world., 1914-12-31

Re~cher- Mack Bout . Draw.
NEW HAVEN. Dec. Si.--Willls
Beecher OF New York and Frankie
fougAt twelve sounds to q draw.
The evening world., 1914-12-31
R<ex~:.
COLUMN
g
White win Probably Beat All the
Strong, Rugged ughtweiohts,
but the Fast Ones Like
Shugrue Will Go Right Along
Beating Him.
Csesnsh. 1914 Nv rr~ i'rrs fNl,s,sh,ns Co.
tTbe Ne~ York Evening World.

osesnsht. 1914 ~ Tr~ i'rrs fNi,s,sn,ns Co.
fTbe Ne- Ycrk Evening World.
THE differences OF opinion on the
i Shugrue- white night were not
severe enough TO bring up that
cd referee decision question. Nearly
I'll who saw the nght had eycsigh,
and judgment good enough to satisfy
tAem that Shugruc won. There were
, NV who thought every white punch
hnoed. ana who didn't. couldn't or
wouldn't see Shugruc's high. guarding
right glove slip swiftly into perfect
blocking position every time Whitcs
LETT started. after the iirSi round
Thore wasn't much Of difference"
eetwecn Shugruc ana white. shusrnc
oanded nearly every punch he started
ard he started one every few seconds
white miAsed most Of his. ana started
oosnparauvely few Shugruc forced
I. tie nghiinx. dia at least o-thirds
q landing. wins vastly superior al
Stocking. and ou'classed White In
speed. Except for these plnling de.
tails tho Chicago boy showed up as
well ~ Shugruc.
The evening world., 1914-12-31

IHY NOW how II looked TO mc?"
IN asked one famous old. timer.
IT, We'll. II looked as X white
z haA been hearing 80 much about what
4 wonder he In that he thought every
~ In the house was on him all the
time, and he was as full Of poses as a
luOvtnG picture hero. He Just leaned
o. ehugrue and then looked around
: - . sunerior sort of way as u he
Was saying: Seer This fellow can't
~ anything TO me-"
The evening world., 1914-12-31

The Navy's fast forwards. Adams
and Smith. and close team play.
overcame the UniversitY OF Psnnsyl-
vsnia at basketball at Annapohs. the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
Public Business.

The Orphans Court was in session
last TUESDAY Chief Judge Taylor and
Associate Judges Ross and Mason We're
on the bench The only business out
side OF passing some accounts was the
granting of letters of administration on
the estate OF Charles l.. Long To his
widow. Alice L. Long.
The County Commissioners We're in
session also Most of their time was
taken up in making changes in property.
4 delegation composed of MeSSrs.
Elijah C. Shockley, Gustave Trachsler.
Charles F. Davis. George 4 Bounds,
Thomas T.. Richardson. Henry Pennc-
well. and John Fleming. appeared
before the Commissioners and asked
that the County take over. straighten
and improve the road beginning al the
gate Of the HUT farm belonging TO Mr..
Elijah e. Shockiey. and leading out to
Old NassawangO Church This road
connects the two county roads on the
west side of the Pocomoke river leading
To Pocomoke City Everybody in the
section traversed by the road being
agreeable the County Commissioners no
tilted the delegation that itwould not be
necessary for them TO take any further
action in the matter As the Commissioners
would have the Road Engineer go over
the road and ascertain its needs. They
will then have the improvements made.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
Stockton.

The recital by Miss Nadine Taylor
will take place next "Wednesday evening
in the School Hall This will be Miss
Taylor first public appearance in Stock
ton and il is hoped that a large audi
cnce will be present 10 do honor to the
occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles +. Hill, of Snow
Hill were visitors in Stockton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. f. Brmer received a
telegram Wednesday announcing the
illness OF their son. Frank. who is a
student AT Washington College He
was carried to the Peninsula General
Hospital at Salisbury for an operation
for Appendicitis Mr. and Mrs, Brimer,
accompanied by Dr.. J. D. Dickerson. left
Immediately on learning of their son :
illness, for Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Taylor spent the
week end with friends in Baltimore.
Miss Ida Marshall has returned to her
home in Georgetown after having spent
three weeks here during the illness of
her uncle.
Rev. Mr.. Quist. of Kentucky. filled
the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church
Sunday.
Rev Milton Mccain attended the
conference of the Epworth League.
which was held in Frankord Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Barnes. Mr.
and Mrs. c. " Rowley. and daughter.
Miss Katherine. of Girdletree, and Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Richardson. of Snow
Hill. attended the funeral of Miss Sally
C. Rowley. on Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bevans. of
Greenbackville. attended the funeral of
Mr. George r. Marshall
Miss Florence Marshall has been on
the sick list this week
Mr.. Spence Marshall. and Miss Ida
Marshall, of Georgetown. Mrs. William
Hammond and children. of Wilmington.
Mrs Sadie Hammond Tarr, Of klej
Grange. Mr.. George Hammond. and
Mr. Eugene Hammond. of Georgetown.
attended the funeral Of their uncle Mr..
George K. Marshall Sunday Mr. f.
j. Townsend. and family aud Mr.
james Townsend and family of POGO
moke City. were among those who at
tended the funeral.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
local Readers lOC. a Line

Lost IN or near Snow Hill. brass
dust cap off self starting automobile
crank. Return to kcnsey's Garage and
get reward.
For Sale Thoroughbred single comb
Rhode Island Red eggs ut - cents per
setting: y per 80: 81 per l0O Mrs.
G. l.. Vincent. Snow Hill. Md
Lost Kitchen Cabinet drawer in
Snow HILL or on road 70 my house.
Reward to finder. Please notify me.
Burton Gibbons. Snow Hill Route l.
DR.. Slcdgc. the eye specialist, will
he at DR. Franklin drugstore. Berlin.
Thursday morning. February 9Th. and at
DR. Paul Jones drugstore. Snow Hill.
Friday morning. Feb. 9Th.
All meats. except STICK have been
reduced cents H. Country lard -
cents per h., or two lbs for - cents.
Try my home fattcned beef Call. or
telcphon- III W. W Davis.
For Sale Two car loads Of horses
and mules. They are cheaper then for
several years can suit you. Come to
see me, or write, or call on the phone.
j. r. Taylor. Jr. Princess Anne. Md.
(Dec. 20-t e.
Farm Wanted l0O acres or more.
Good soil and buildings. Not over $500
cash. Must have water on farm. Give
full description in first letter No
agents. Address r. C.. Sl0 Broad ST.,
Newark, n. j.
For Sale. The five storehouses on
Washington Street. Snow Hill, belong
ing TO the estate of John j. Collins,
deceased. Also the dwelling now occu
pied by the widow Of the said deceased.
Easy Terms. Oliver d. Collins.
For Sale 30 horses and mules |
am selling horses and mules from S25 to
$40 less than last year Come and see
for Yourself. Every one j. surprised at
tn low prices j. T. Taylor .Ir.. Prin-
cess Anne. Md tDec. 20-tfl
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
Miss Catherine ROWIey Dead

After long period OF illness Miss
SaIlie { Rowley PASSED peacefully away
at midnight last SATURDAY, 4 patient
sufferer since last August she calmly
awaited the summons that called her 10
her home above
Born near Girdletree. the past twenty
one years were spent AT the home of
her sister. Mrs Isaac J Davis. in
stockton. Living a retired life Miss
Rowley found a place of great worth IN
her home. where surrounded by friends
and loved ones. she endeared herself to
the hearts Of all who knew her. Her
patient endurance Of affection not only
revealed her trustful spirit. but enlarged
the faith of those who came in contact
with her She will be sadly missed in
her home and hy her friends in the
community
Funeral services were held at the
home Of her brothcr-in-law. Mr. Isaac
!. Davis. Tuesday at noon. Rev Milton
Mccain her pastor officiating Inter
ment was made in Spring Hill Cemetery.
She leaves 10 mourn their loss a
brother. Mr. Charles V Rowley OF
Girdletree. and three sisters. Mrs
Sewell Jones. OF Girdleiree Mrs Isaac
J. Davis. and Mrs. r. r. Jones. OF
Stockton Miss Rowley had reached
the advanced age of - wears
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
J. SAMUEL PRICE |
POSTMASTER
President Wilson Appointed Him
Last Saturday. Was Con-
firmed Immediately

ON the recommendation Of Senator
John Walter Smith. Of Maryland. last
Saturday President Wilson sent to the
Senate the name of J Samuel Price to
bc Postmaster of Snow Hill ON the
same day Senator Smith. in the execu-
tive session Of the Senate. called up the
nomination, and as compliment to Sen
ator Smith. Mr. Price was Immediately
confirmed without following the custom
Of referring the nomination to the Po1h
office Committee
Mr. Price is one of the most prominent
business men of the county He has
been merchant in Snow Hill for many
years. and Is not only good business
man. but is an honest dependable citizen
He is AN Elder in the Snow Hill Prcsby
terrain Church. and has been Superiuten-
dent of the Sunday School Of the church
for many years He will give his time
and attention to his duties and We be.
speak for the patrons a well conducted
office. Mr. Price was an applicant for
the Postoilicc under the second Cleveland
administration. when Mr. John l.. Mock
received the appointment. but he did
not sulk because he did not get the
appointment
Mr. Price succeeds Mr. Asbury c.
Riley as Postmaster. and Mr.. Riley has
certainly set Il good pace for him. The
Postoiiice Of Snow Hill has been
conducted splendidy by Mr. Riley, and,
as The Messenger believes in giving
praise where it is due. We wish here to
acknowledge the good services Of Mr.
Riley and his assistants TO the public
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31

The lecture given by Rev Easley in
the High School Lecture Hall. Friday
afternoon. January twenty third. was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Rev
Easley choose rs his subject, Good
Citizenship, and talked well and elo-
quently on it, The school. as a whole,
would like to extend their thanks and
hope that he may soon spare them an
other half hour
The examinations in the High School
are now over and the pupils have re
ceived their reports. They were given
two examinations day this year with
the time on each one limited to two
hours. The following roll contains the
names of all those who made an average
above ninety. with their rank and
average.
Eleventh Grade |. Thoms Corddry,
%. SO: 2, Frances Warren. 500.
Tenth Grade !. Benjamin Truitt.
9i9; 2Clyde Bounds. 92.s; 3. Burlelgh
Fooks, 90.97.
Ninth Grade. |. Mabe Dunlap. 81 6t;
2. Laura Jarman. 90. -
Eighth Grade. |, Elizabeth Warren,
%. %: >. Amy Hickman, 90 ~. Margaret
Layton. 81 30: LILLIAN Riley. 5000,
Commercial Course James T. Town
send. -.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
Death Of George R. Marshall

Mr.. George r. Marshall who was
stricken with paralysis on Friday. Jan
uary 9th. died at the home of his broth
cr, Mr.. William II. Marshall. in Stock
ton on Friday January 23d. Mr. Mar
shall was the son Of William Holland
Marshall and Ann Henry Franklin Mar
shall. and was born in Snow Hill January
2lst, lS3s. He was never married and
was seventysix years old two days be-
fore his death. When a very young man
he taught school, having been carefully
tutored BY his father. who was one OF
the best educated men of his day When
the Civil War broke out he enlisted and
served until its close having been in
several of its severest engagements.
He was Custom House Inspector for
more than twenty years At the be-
ginning OF Cleveland administration
he came home. since which time he was
engaged in buying and selling real estate.
and at the time of his death he owned
some of the best farms in the lower
part of Worcester County. He also
owned stock in The National Bank of
Hallwood. Va. The First National
Bank of Pocomoke City, The CONNER
cial Bank of Snow Hill and the First
National Bank of Georgetown He was
also member of the Royal Arcanum.
Mr. Marshall was noted for his cheer
full. genial disposition, and his gener-
Gus heart Generally well preserved,
he might naturally have expected life
TO be prolonged several years. and.
hence. had several plans in process Of
formation. which he hoped to see com
pleted. For several years he had made
his home with hi, brother. Mr. William
H. Marshall, ana family. and he will
be greatly missed by all his family cir
Gle and relatives. aS well as by host of
friends.
Mr. Marshall is survived by one
brother, Mr. William H. Marshall. of
Stockton. and one sister Mrs William
Hammond, of klej Grange. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services We're held AT the
house Sunday afternoon. Rev Milton
McCann. assisted by Rev V A. Miller.
Of Greenbackvlle. and Rev. Mr. Quist.
of Kentucky. officiating. lnterment
was made in the family burying ground
in the cemetery adjoining the Episcopal
Church. The funeral was attended by
large number of relatives and friends
from POcomOke City. Snow Hill. Stock
ton and other places. The following
acted as pail bearers: Honorary bearers.
W. o. Payne, George ". Tull. William
life. MILKY Hancock. William Baylis.
of stockton. Zadok Powell. William f.
Bratten and Eben Hearne, OF Snow
Hill f. NJ Wilson. James f. Blaine,
" :. Schoolfield. and F. j. Townsend
of Pocomoke City: active hearers. "
II. Price. " f. Tull. X. B. Johnson. J.
W Sheppard, Parker Cherrix. and viii
liam Hill, of Stockton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31

earnest for the saving Of people and
their spiritual upift Mrs. Brdgers Is
remarkable. both a. an accompanist,
and singer Whether at the piano or
singing her work is efficient. She is
sweet in spirit and earnest a. a work er
Since Sunday the entire capacity Of the
Methodist Church has been taxed The
services have been inspiring and i'm
pressive, and many have confessed
Christ.
Last Sunda, Mr.. Bridgers led a great
men : meeting in the VI. f. Church.
The auditorium was filled with repre-
sentative business men They paid
strict attention To the preacher. who
spoke from the wcll-known text, What
shall i, profit man if he gam the
whole world and lose his own soul
he piled the business men with the theo-
ries and facts of profit and loss He told
them plainly Of their shortcomings. told
them how they We're using up their lives
without gaining the things that would
profit them in the hereafter. and pied
with them earnestly ard touchingly To
turn about and embrace the only kind
Of life that would make them happy
and satisfied here and hereafter. A.
one man the whole audience was moved
Many OF those who were Christians
hnelt at the altar and thanked God for
His saving grace. and many Others have
expressed desire to become Christians.
and have since professed Christ
Another great mems meeting will he
held tomorrow Sunday afternoon at
three o'clock Every man in town i
invited to be present His subject will
be "A Fatal Mistake
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
DR.. T. Laird D. Todd Dead

DR.. Henry Laird Todd of Salisbury.
- years old died suddenly Friday morn
ing Of heart trouble
During the Civil War pr Todd was
manager of the underground route
between Salisbury and the South, and
was arrested by the Northern sol
diers. and served for some time un-
der guard He owned about $50 slaves.
He was a Democrat and served a.
County Treasurer for several wears At
the time Of his death he was an elder in
the Presbyterian Church.
He leaves three sons and two daugh-
tiers. Henry :. Todd, Or. G. ". Todd
Edward NJ. Todd. Mrs ). :. Smyth. Of
Salisbury. and Mrs. Sulover. Of Cam
bridge. He also leaves one brother and
one sister. DR.. Samuel Todd Of Planters
willie. Fla. and Mrs Annie Wales. Of
Salisbury Funeral services took place
Monday. and burial was made in Par
sons Cemetery.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
NOTICE

To the Stockholders Of Peninsula Pro
duce Exchange of Maryland:
The privilege of subscribing for new
issue OF the stock Of this Exchange at
par. s. per share. on or before April !.
1914. on which date the privilege will
cease. has been given 10 stockholders as
they shall stand on the books Of this
Exchange al the close Of business Feb
ruary 10. 1914. 10 the extent of their
representative holdings Warrants speci-
flying the amount Of stock to which
each stockholder is entitled 20 subscribe
under this privilege will be issued by the
Treasurer on or about February IL, 1914.
". Z. CULLEN,
Treasurer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
A RELIGIOUS
AWAKENING
The Rev. Luther B. BridgerS is
Doing A Great Work In
Snow Hill

cur community is eNpcricucingan IN
usual degree Of gospel influence and n.
ligiou- awakening The coming Of
Rev Luther 4. Bridger-. evangelist.
and MIR. Bridgcr- has been followed by
great meeting, in tho Methodist Fps
copal Church. which are stirring the
life Of the people for mile. around
Snow Hill Mr. Briiper- is remark
able preacher, thoroughly Biblical in
spirit, and has marked ability IN the in
depreciation Of The same He ha. by
nature. q marvellous voice. and his singing
is most impressive Hi, whole life Is a
life Of intense action. and he i dead IN
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
Candidates For Fohrth-CIass
POStOffiCeS in Worcester

Those who are candidates for Post
master at Fourth Class offices in Wor.
ccster County should know that they
will be- required To take the Civil Service
examination required for such positions
The examinations are not hard and
will be- held in Pocomoke City on March
faith We are informed that application
blanks may be- obtained from the Post
master of your town and if you are Il
candidate you should obtain one Of
the blanks and fill it out according to
instructions. .
The offices to be filled ar: Girdletrec.
stockton Newark. North Beach. Ocean
City. Shovel and Whaleyeilc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
THE ELECTION
CONTEST NEWS

The Baltimore News and sun say
Early Thursday afternoon the Senate
Committee on Elections completed its
count Of the ballots in the Worcester
County contested election case. 1t
showed majority Of q for Ashburn.
the whole vote being Harrison lils:
Ashburn las.
On the tally excluding from the count
ballots rejected by the Worcester county
election judges, IIarrison's majority is Is
His lawyers will contend that the limited
count is the one that should control. and
they will probably carry the contest to
the Senate
a decision will be given next Tuesday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
SynepuXent

Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield West and chill
dren. OF Delmar, visited her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffin, from Friday
until Monday.
Mrs Henry Turner and Miss Oleyia
Timmons spent Sunday with their bro
Their, Mr. John Timmons. of Taylorville
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gibbs spent Sun
day with their daughter. Mrs Robert
Fisher of near Ocean City.
Messrs. Reed and George Coffin spent
Sunday with Mr.. Calvin Massey.
Miss Daisy Hastings and Nr Charles
Kelley visited Miss Mamie Griffin Sun
day
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-31
WARNING OF
POTATO BLIGHT
A Snow Hill Potato Grower is
Warned That His Potatoes
Have Late Blight.
College Park. Jan. q. 1911.


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was referred 90 the Department OF
Vegetable Pathology for study. mcnti-
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l"'sln'' H''lhpu' "i '"h'I"'.
This disease has been identified
beyond doubt a, Late Blight tNorthcrn
pl,ob, ,.hich .,,.ck. ~, f,li.,,.. and
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