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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-04-20
N. AMI 1858 a H., stopping at Wax

IN. aal 1858 a. m, stopping at Wax
ahachie,
Express ears tma,:ing no country
stops) leaves from WaXahachie for
Waco and all intermediate cities and
towns Gal .. IF. Express cars from
Dallas pass Sal and 1o;4l a. m,
12;41, 2:4l, 4;41 and Gal p. pa
Cars passing Sal and 1o:41 run as
expross Dallas to WaXahachie, and
local Waxahachie to Waco on ex-
press tine.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-04-20
Why?

ne curate OF a fashionable
s"9feh vas endeayorlng to teach the
'@'''''calee OF white to a Sunday
school class.
Why" SAID he, does bride in
s'i@9iy desire to he clothed in
@A''e at her MARRIAGE" AS no one
answered he explained, white. .
a'' ne stands for joy, and the
se4otag day is the most joyous oc-
'@7loh Ct woman's life"
small boy queried; why do
'"e Aen ali wear beck
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-04-20

!. taallliarity breeds contempt,
No. rue, but it also holds many
4aa in line.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-04-20

he most poverty stricken man
~ know Of is always talking
1'pui how independent he is III his
~ little toward his employers. THIS
independent spirit has ruined
many man.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15

operation easo called at the hoapitai.
All were assured that while Ars. Ns(l-
sons condition had been serious and
the operation Of a grave nature. she
had rallied quickly and no alarm waa
felt for her recovery.
To-day Il was said that she had
passed q very comfortable night and
that the operation was q success. but
just how long Mrs. Nelson will be con-
hned to her bed the attending physi-
clans are-unable a. yet TO say.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
MRS. NELSON RALLIES
after OPERATION At
| ROOSEVELT. HOSPITAL
ME-. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Hun
newell Get Favorable Re-
lit ports From Mother.

"a 1feGsess Nsiissn. mother Of Mrs
ke6Dnaa1 g. vaaasr6tit and Mrs.. Hollis
Il lnnswsai. = q the Roosevelt Hos
~ ssssvsesnG from IN operation for
~ Soson Ussoormsa there yesterday
b Dr. charles n. Dowd Of No. ~ West
oevtnty-ssosnd street.
Mn. Neilson had teen VI for several
'eoshs. llss friends were aware OF that
Vt "a - know bow serious her con-
oleS0n was or that IN operation would
y roQuisol The news that . serious
operation eaA bssn Dsrsorinsd therefore
paapel Seasi1sraeis surprise end COS
Mn. vanAasSit ana Mrs.. HuAnsws1
80 were at ne 1aospstai during ths AZ
SsUoon and called again last night 10
lsquirs scout thslr mother. Numerous
iheeds VINO he'd rsesivsd news Of me
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15

containing photographs. deserip-
tons, prices and terms Of our die.
tinetiy new and beautiful 1914"
styles Of Pianos and Player Pianns.
TLno eslssecoms. third noos.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
Hosiery Specials:

Hosiery Specials:
Msn's Pure SILK Socks--doub,e soies,
high spiiced heels end toes; &c
/. black and . variety Of coloss. xUC
Men's Lisls Socks-double so,es,
high spiicsd hssls end ton; q
black and COLOR. ............ &C
Women's Liale Stockinls-Alil fash-
toned; choice Of black. white 4 q.
ana tans ................. xVV
Womsn's Full Fsshioned Pure
Silk Stockines-doubie soies, garter
TOPS; choice Of ~. suede. tan, navy.
cardinal. green, rose, lavendef. &c
black and white: pair. ...... OOC
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
WOInen's and Misses
s. 70 $40 Coats and
Tailored Suits $500

This b one Of the many big specials ~
offer.
The COATS are made OF mixtures, dag.
onals. keneys, tweeds and many Other
materials. Three-quarter and full iength
styles; kimono and plain slesvea Sises foe
women and misses.
The TAILORED SUITS are made Of mix.
lures end serges, odds. and ends. ~ m
A splendh collection at DE price q 1O.UU
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15

Meme Sis Wool Mixed Coat 20
Sweater. Byron eollas.. 80. lOC
Meme 32.7s Wool Sweat. q 90
90, v-neck seyle. ...... 0x.OO
Coat Sweater, at.. -. OL.HO
Meme q. - Worried Ruff Ga no
Neck Sweater, it,. UV.0C
These oweatess are In gray, me-
room and blue: sises - b Is.
0el's 81 Ie0el naanel Pa)anso.
sod quality domet; cut large and
roomy; pearl bvttoas cd 20
elk req; q. ..............( OC
MAJ. vloos. ootA q. esctiso.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
Ixchanse Your Old Plane

for beautiful new Walters Piano
or Player Plano. We will make
YOU q liberal allowance and let
YOU pay the balance at the rate
Of 81 pr week ON q Plano and 50
Der week On q Player Plano.
Upoa request . representative
Wfil call.
D1nnmlnnlalea' s1oh n
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
Wsnea's Z Misses Cess ~ a. sn
Salis. WOrlh ID d Sl3.7k G 9lsoV
Mems and Women's Heavy
Underwear Under Price

Womsn'O veetD-mads a elaseic
ribbed cotton; medium WEIGHT; H.
Nv asek Skyio ..............x Lie
Womon'o v0oto - IoW cut, Wetl
shapsd, fiss (,ality, 80 paaA -
mstch; regular end extra TO-
si0es; It,. ................. xOC
Momen's veets, Union 0o1to, P001D
and Ti1hts-made a fins ona6s6
Euptian cotton: lasU ~ 10
riety n - sisss. :. ........ O0C
Msa'o Hoot'e UndssWea1-hsavy
Qay Woo, shirts and dfaWesS.
strictly first quality; special CO.
price. ...A.............: VOC
No mall oedesu filled.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15

Meme ]. 4 4. Meeisy Raolieh 49,
-msdlun and esaVy W11
flne Imported bsaa1 e H. 81 -
ogood; ealual va1uo ~; q YR
&c.. WA~
hsa's HseY nlbbs1 UnSsa Suoap..
s.esa SAAoky I'D sxasa 80 40
a wslas . ~ Nv psiss e.. 0OC
Va Aavs - esValae seeek esGu1>oo
linss q bster ePadss q WinAs 80.
war fos svssy msnb. q -
at WY attractive psiess.
~ ~. ~ q 49,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Social Events

Bridge parties have been much in
vogue during the holidays, and the low
ers Of this fascinating game have derlv-
ed grea; deal OF pleasure from the
afternoon and evening diversions On
Friday evening Of last week Mrs. W.
+. Bratten entertained at Bridge, and
in the evening similar party was given
by Mrs Clayton J Purnel On We'd.
nesday evening of this week Mrs. Paul
Jones was the hostess. a large numb r.
Of her friends being present to enjoy
her hospitality.
Mrs. John =. Moore. .lr., was at home
Tuesday afternoon between !.3o and
$40 o'clock, in honor Of Mrs. William
Robinson, Of Chestertown. Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10

Mr.. Woodoth, of A. NJ Woodoth &
Co. Philadelphia. commission merchants.
was in Snow Hill this week. and with
their reliable representative herr. Mr..
Edward G. Cooper. was looking after
the potato trade. a NJ. WoOdoth X CO
have been represented here uy Mr..
Cooper for some time and the rim has
the reputation of getting top.nlteh pric-
es. Read their advertisement on the
Sth page Of The Messenger today i you
have potatoes to sell or for consignm ~
Under date Of January 6;h ir
.C. II. Evans. of Berlin. writes - us u.s.
follows Having noticed several items
in your paper in regard to the large
pumpkins that have been reported to
you. must say that ! have them all
BEAT. grew during the year 1918.
and still have on exhibition in my store
windu9. a pumpkin that measures sew
en- feet around. On January 9Th. 1914.
il weighed one hundred and forty eight
uisl pounds. ask if there is any one
in the County or State that can beat it,
The Messenger will shortly don a
new dress. having received this week
from the American Type Foundry nearly
100 pounds Of new type. including new
body and job type About every six or
seven years we are compelled to discard
type and put on new dress of it, and
as this is the seventh year the type now
in use has done duty. the time has ar
rived to make a change The Messenger
job printing department needed very
little replenishing. as it is always up
1.-THE minute. and our work is equal to
that Of the best city Offices We will
appreciate your orders for job printing
and will guarantee you satisfaction.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Ocean City

Mr.. l.emuel Wyatt. contractor and
builder. has Just finished a beautiful cot
tage on Baltimore Avenue for Mr.. +. J..
Thomas. and is now engaged putting
down new cement walks on Baltimore
Avenue. having secured the contract for
about mile of work on this avenue.
extending north from the Episcopal
Church. This will add to the beauty Of
our city. and no doubt will cause great
many new houses To be erected in that
locality. Several new houses have
been built this fall. and several more are
to 20 up during the early spring Labor
has been hard to secure, especially car
penters. Work has been rushing here
all winter, and better outlook for the
future. Ocean City never had. The
good that the new stone road Will do US
will be felt all over the State.
Mr. George h. Conner and wife and
William, visited their uncle. !. ;.
here on Sunday and Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
OIILIuu 49,
BY BIC STORM
The Entire Atlantic Coast Was
Torn ASunder by Huge
Waves on Saturday

The by storm last saturday did an
immense amount of damage all along
the Atlantic coast Scveralof The New
jersey resorts were almost swept away
and al Sea Bright \ J large hotels
were washed into the ocean At Reho-
both and other points 10 Delaware front
ing on the ocean. pa'ilons and piers
were wrecked and cottages demolished
The wind blew at the rate Of ninetg
miles an hour and the waves from the
ocean IN many places We're mountain
high.
At Ocean City the water swept clear
across the beach from ocean to bas
and considerable damage was done 70 the
boardwaks and to somcof the cottages
The tracks of the r. C. 4 A Railway
we're undermined and considerable dam
age done. Il is said to have been the
worst storm Ocean City has ever eN-
perienced in the last ten years and at
one time the water was waist deep along
the entire beach and the life guards
were on hand to render assistance 10
case the surf continued to rise.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Interesting Services at St.
Paul'S, Berlin

Recently st Paul's Episcopal Church.
Berlin. was favored with visit hy Dr.
and Mrs. John A Ely, Of Shanghai,
China
On SUNDAY morning. December 18th.
Mrs Ely addressed the Sunday School.
exhibiting the Chinese costume a. worn
at st. Marys Hall, Shanghai. by the
girls who attend that institution. In the
evening she again gave an address in the
Parish House to large number of the
congregation. She exhibited a man
darin's coat OF beautiful design. which
attracted much attention. AZ the morn
ing service on the same day DR.. Ely,
who is professor in the Engineering
Department of st. Johns University,
Shanghai. spoke Of China and its needs.
On Monday evening the members Of
the choir. the vestry. and the Sunday
School teachers partOok Of luncheon IN
the Parish House and afterward went
into the church where DIR. Ely again
spoke on China and the East.
On Tuesday. Both the SUNDAY School
and many of the congregation gathered
in the Parish House. where two plays
were skilfulv enacted by the children
and older pupils. They were enabled TO
do this through the untlrlng ami able
efforts Of Mrs. John I Keas and other
ladies Of the congregation After the
PLAYS refreshments were served bounu-
fully to all present.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
LOCALS.

Mrs. William +. Cluf has returned
home from visit 10 relatives in Berlin,
Mr.. Frank Carmean. left Thursday
for Dendron. Va. whore he has secured
employment.
Miss Maggie Coubourn Of Green
backville, spent the weekend with Miss
Margaret Sturgis.
Mrs. George Richie and son, Ed
ward. of Delmar. are visiting friends
and relatives in Snow Hill
MIR. Gordon C. Bowen has moved
into the house recently occupied by Mr.
Bruce Carmean and family.
Mr. John II. Riley has recovered
from his recent illness. and was able to
be down town the first of the week.
Mi;s Ella Whaley has returned u
Brooklyn to resume her studies in do
nestle science at the Pratt Institute.
MIR. and Mrs T Spence Smith and
son have returned nome from Annapolis.
where they spent the holidays with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Barton.
Miss Emily Dryden has returned TO
Western Maryland College. after spend
ing the holidays at home with her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. G. NJ DRYDEN
Mr.. William J. Pitts. of Berlin. was
in town last Monday, and took the oath
of office as county surveyor. having been
reelected to that office last November.
Over 1900 barrels of oysters and
clans and many cases of shucked oys-
tiers were shipped from Chincoteague
two days before Xmas to fiji X-mas
orders.
The ladies' OF the NJ. +. Church will
hold Martha Washington Tea, and
salad supper, in the social rooms of the
church, Feb Goth. Further notice, will
be given.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Mr.. Harry Mock and Miss
Mary Jester Duer

Mr. Harry X Mock and Miss Mary
Jester Duer were married at hat-atIvr
eight O'Clock last Saturday evening at
the NJ. f. Parsonage. By Rev J W
Easley. pastor Of Whatcoat NJ 4.
Church. The groom is the efficient and
capable assistant in the Snow Hill Post
Office. and is the son Of Mr. and Mrs.
William J Mock, Of near Snow Hill.
The bride is the popular and attractive
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs J + Daer.
of Snow Hill Mr. and Mrs Mock will
reside with the b, DIES parents for a
shor, time before going to housekeeping
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Blood Poison From Holly.

Blood poisoning developing from the
prick of twig of holly while she was
making molly wreathes cost Mrs. " ilham
NJ. Wright. Of Hurloek, the middle Tin
ger and portion Of her right hand.
The wound was only Slight at first and
Mr.. Wright paid little attention to it,
but after several days the pain became
So severe that the finger was lanced
twice by local physician This also
failed to relieve the suffering woman
and specialist from the Cambridge
Hospital found that amputation would
be necessary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Others View Points

The optimistic New Year state
ments by business men and statisticians
are taken by INSTRUMENTATION organs
as final evidence OF the insincerity Of
the seasons greetings New York
Eevening Post
The Steel Trust feels hard times SO
severely that it will distribute bonus
10 employees Of S2.oooooo or half a
million more than a year ago Spring
field Republican.
A silver loving cup has been presented
10 Mayor Mitchell b. 800 citizens This
is right and proper but can any Mayor
draw loving cup from 900 citizens at
the other end of his term. New York
Evening sun.
Orville Wrights "stabihzer' will
make aeroplanes as safe as automobiles,
says an exchange, his being our idea
Of faint praise. Detroit Free Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
lObl. 1lOlly Ii -..u. :,
Election Contest

On 1uesday Of tins week Messrs John
" station and l'pshur & Upshur coun-
sci for Hon Orlando Harrison, took
testimony in Berlin before Justice Ben
son to show that Mr. Harrison was en-
titled TO more votes than we're counted
for him al tn election held d Worcc--
ter ounty on November ~. last
quite large uamberof persons were
present 10 the pace of holding court
Three witnesses were examined and
Messrs Charles o Melvin aud John II.
Handy. counsel far Mr. Ashburn. were
present
Mr. Edgar " McMastcr testified
that he was present during the count Of
the ballots IN Atkinson 3 district. and
that two ballots were thrown out which
were marked for IIr Harrison and which
he contended at the time should have
been counted for him
Mr. Gordon l. }lrbage testified that
he was the Democratic watcher at the
West Berlin polling house and that a
ballot was thrown cut there when the
count was being made that was clearly
for Mr.. Harrison in his opinion.
Mr. Noah II Bradford said that he
was in the polling house in the First
Precinct OF East Berlin district when
a controversy took place regarding the
tallyng Of votes for Ashburn and Har
rson, and that the Democratic clerk
had more vote tailed for Harrison than
the Republican clerk had. Finally the
Democratic clerk changed his tally to
correspond with hat Of the Republican
clerk
At Annapolis on Wednesday Senator
Ashburn was sworn in and Mr. Harrison
filed a contest against him The con-
testant asks for recount Of all the
ballots. under the supervision Of the
Senate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
Death Of Mrs. v. 7. Boston

rsr <,s,4ts Ge-pnntr0t
our town was greatly shocked last
Saturday morning on hearing Of the
death of Mrs. " T. Boston. which had
occurred between midnight and day
Mrs. Boston retired Friday night N her
usual health Near midnight her son,
f. II. Rowens. who occupied an adloin-
me room. was awakened 10y the sound
Of footsteps on entering his mother $
room he found her walking the iloor, suf-
fering from ,hortness Of breath pr.
Wisehart was summoned from snow
Hill. and responded quickl> 10 the call,
bu; all that kind friends could DO was
Of no avail Funeral services were con-
Quoted AT the home Monday morning at
II 80 O'Clock by her pastor, Rev "
II. Revelle Burial was in the NJ +.
Cemetery Mrs Boston was woman
Of modest and retiring disposition. de-
voted 20 her home and children. and she
was held in high esteem and respect by
all who knew her. Mrs Boston was -
years of age and had been a consistent
member of Bowen NJ + Church for a
number Of wears. She will be sadly
missed by her friends and doubly SO by
her loved ones. Her maiden name was
Zene Marshall. and she had been thrice
married. her husbands being John Mum
ford, William Rowens. and William I
Boston BY her first marriage she is
survived bv one daughter Mrs. Harry
Bowen Of Newark. and one son, Mr. F
II. Rowens. Of Newark. survives from
the second marriage Two daughters.
Mrs. Norman Peters. Of Berlin. and
Mrs. Marion Johnson, of near Snow
Hill. survive from the last marriage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
NEW RULES FOR
PARCEL POST
Information in Which All Of Us
Are Very Much Interested
Now in Effect,

With the increase IN the weight limits
Of the parcels II fourth-cIass mail
effective Thursday, Januar, /, l9li the
parcel post approach nearer the bust
ness of the expires companies. With
the increase 10 weight limits will also
come increased benefits Of the parcel
post to shippers who use IT,
On January !. the weight ljmi, for
parcels for delivery ~ the first and sec
ond zones was Increased from - To 80
pounds
In the third, fourth at,h. sixth, sew
enth and eighth zones the limit was IN
creased from Il To ~ pounds
on parcels exceeding four ounces IN
weight ia the third, fourth, dfth and
sixth zones the rates ot postage will oe
as follows
Third lone SIN cents for the first
pound and cents for each additional
pound or fraction Of a pound
Fourth Zone Seven cents far the
first pound and cents for each addi-
tional pound or fraction of pound.
Fifth Zone Eight cents for the first
pound and : cents for each additional
pound or fraction Of a pound.
Sixth Zone Nine cents for the first
pound and : cents for each additional
pound or fraction OF a pound
on and after March rs next, books
may be sent by parcels post Postage
on books weighing eight ounces or less
will be cent for each two ounces or
fraction Of an ounce Regular zone
rates will be charged on books weighing
more than eight ounces
In circulars sent out 10y the Postoi'ce
department announcing the new rates
attention is called 20 the necessity for
properly preparing articles for mailing
in order that they may be easily eN-
amned and withstand the handling 10
which the; will bee subjected in transit
and reach their destination in a good
condition.
No change has been made with re
spect TO the limit and size Of packages
Ii package is greater in size than =
inches in length and girth II Will not he
accepted for mailing
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-01-10
LOC., leaders lOC. a Line

Wanted Salesman and Collector.
Good contract to the right man. Apply
70 Box 2O7. Salisbury. Md Jan. lot.
Let me hatch your chicks for you in
1900 egg incubator. Write for
-ulars. II W. Taylor. Berlin.
(Jan. lotto
or Sale one Mellophone Horn.
as new Can be used with piano.
astra. or band Apply to Cleveland
Bailey. Snow Hill. Md.
S. j. Twiley will sell a carload of
rises and mules at the Pocomoke Fair
lnds on Saturday, January 18th.
'vertisement in this paper.
,esman wanted to look after our
est in Worcester and adjacent coun-
). Salary or commission. Address,
lincoln Oil Co. Cleveland. Ohio.
l again ask all that, owe me either
store or fertilizer account TO kindly set
tie the same by cash or note at once. as
want to straighten my books up.
remain. Yours for new business, +.
J. Reid.
For Sale Two car loads of horses
and mules. They are cheaper than for
several years can suit you. Come to
see me, or write. or call on the phone.
J 7. Taylor. Jr. Princess Anne, Md
Dec. 20. t. ~
Several weeks ago my boat sunk in
the tTat house. and the cushions. seats
and life-preservers tloated out will
reward the finder Of these things if they
are returned to me in good condition.
C. l.. Vincent. Snow Hill Md.
Notice will be in Stockton at
Bromley's Hotel. next Wednesday after
noon and Thursday morning for the
purpose of collecting taxes. Allpcrsons
owing same are requested to meet me.
T. Spence Smith. Collector
For Sale 10 horses and mules.
am selling horses and mules from SO to
$40 less than last year. Come and see
for yourself Every one is surprised at
the low prices J r. Taylor, Jr, Prin-
cess Anne, Md. dec 20,t. f.
On account of the poor health Of
Miss Lizzie Gray we offer for sale the
STOCK oil goods ana business now DelHE
carried on as a millinery store IN Snow
Hill This is selected stock. and the
stand is good one. Apply at the store
Gray Il Coulbourn.
Notice. am very anxious to close
up my Hardware Store accounts
have the books at the Mill office. and
will appreciate very much if every one
who has an account with me will come
forward and settle at once. will mail
you a bill and that should be sufficient
notice. don't want two set sof books
to work on and will appreciate it very
much if you will help me get rid Of one
set by paying your account. Very res
pectfully, Thomas F. Selby Snow Hin.
Md