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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08
Good MANAGEMENT.

"Say, old Doolittle is an unlucky
fellow. The court allowed him only
Sc, 500 for the loss of his finger"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08

"Unluckyi Great Scott, man. He
lost one digit and gained four. That's
good business
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08

How do you do,
Gladys, my dear?
! hear you have a
new baby at your
house"
Gee whiz, Mrs.
Askalot, / knew he
cried awful loud,
but I didn't s'pose
you could hear him
way down here"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08

FEW hours after Presi-
dent Wilson had signed
the congressional war
resolution on April g an
officer Of the navy de-
partment, on orders from
Secretary Daniels, went
to the naval wireless
station in Washington,
sat down before an In
strument, and sent
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08
~ AND W}vGRESS ONCE LAUGHED
IL NJ WIRELESS TkzE6RAPHY e

AboAf jo,1y-JIge gears ago 1/pashtng7ou aen-
list ze,ho had, experimental zO1h zo11eless and
Suspected its ma,velous possibilities bbhed1 0r
tile right to Incorporate a combauy. Tile comedt-
ans in 0ur naftona/ legislature had a bf0ffm
oUer tile "c,uckb,ulned" idea and Ioshed tile
newspaper ze,htch sAbb0,7ed tile nUent0-~
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08
A Drawback.

'"The photographers club / belong
to is going to have debate"
Cant be DONE"
''Why not?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-06-08

Because every man In the club win
want to take the negative side"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Evangelist Bennett
Meeting With Success

Rev l.. A Bennett Of Milford. Del.
and formerly pastor Of Bates Memorial
NJ Church Of Snow Hill. was in Snow
Hill Monday Mr. Bennett, : engaged
in evangehstic work, and j. meeting
with wonderful success tie mas Just
closed successful series IL revival
meetings at Park~cl Va reporting
Is conversions His mos, successful
work this season was series of tent
meetings al Fauvlew Northumberland
County, Virginia where there were
more than - converts At Newman
ket Baltimore County there wer, more
than liU converts
His next series OF mcetinr- will Ice a
Two weeks revival IN the So churches
Of llighlandtown canton and the ca.
tern section Of Baltimore City
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Postal Rates Increased
On First Class Matter

The new schedule on first class mail
matter. including letters, postals, and
souvenir post cards will go into eirec,
on Friday, November md
The new regulations are here pre-
scented Drop letters, or those which
are mailed in one postoilice for delivery
by that office. will cost two cents. as
heretofore As an instance letter
mailed in Snow Hill to be delivered in
Snow Hill will cost two cents. Letters
mailed in the postoiiice here for points
outside the town. or in postofiices any
where for delivery through some other
postoiiice. will cost three cents an
ounce, or fraction thereof
The sender must attach one cent
stamp to government postal cards and
souvenir post cards will require a two
cent stamp.
postmaster- will be permitted to use
up their stock of stamps and pos,als,
until supply OF the new stamps and
postal= can he issued by the depart
merit
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Columbia Stock Co. At
Opera House Next Week

Snow Hill lovers a of good comedy and
drama are to have the pleasure OF see.
ing again one Of the best shows OF the
Eastern shore, the famous Columbia
Stock Company in an entirelynew line Of
plays The prices will be the same, Is.
q. and 30 cents. and the actors are the
same as were here last spring. and so
well liked. There will be new scenery.
and an entirely new line Of costumes
worn by the ladies', who will display
some Of the latest creations in elabor-
ate gowns. The plays this season are
better than ever The Monday night
play "Oh. That Boy Is one Of the
hest plays ever presented. It'll melo-
drama in five acts. with lots Of comedy
A dandy good play that everybody viii
enjoy The feature play on Friday
night is the strongest play ever present
ed by stock company IL is entitled,
Madam satan and j. iramatlzation
of the historical novel of Charlotte
Temple The costumes and scenery Will
he Of the 18th century The rest OF
the plays are selected with -pecia care.
and are clean and up-to- date Don I
miss one Of them
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Thursday Meeting Of
County Commissioners

The following business was transacted
by the Board Of County Commissioners
on Thursday of last week:
Board allowed rebate on 500 TO
Andrew Haubert. District No. :. for
the years 1916 and 1917.
Mr.. c. S. Powell District No. 3. was
allowed rebate on $500 personal prop
erty for the year 1917.
Board settled with Mr. Frank West.
Keeper OF the Aims House. for the year
1916. After all expenses were paid MIR.
West gave the Board check for $222. o3,
Ordered by the Board that the Treas
urer pay Lennie 7. Parks the sum of
1863. 30 for services as Deputy Sheriff
Ordered by the Board that the Treas
urer pay George W. Rounds the sum of
$3.50. so for services as Deputy Sheriff
Ordered by the Board that the Treas
urer pay John T. II. Birmingham the
sum of $2s 81 for work on roads
Board adjourned 10 meet Tuesday.
October %. 1917.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
NaSSaWangO

Revival meetings will start sunday
evening. Oct Dist. at Nassawango NJ.
F. Church Come out every night and
hear the inspiring sermons
Miss Zana Victor returned home Sat.
urday from the Salisbury Hospital,
where she had an operation performed
for mastoidts
Mr. and Mrs George Wonnell and her
mother. Mrs Pope, Of Snow Hill, spent
Sunday afternoon and evening with MIR.
and Mrs. W. Bounds
Mr.. Rober, Falkner left Sunday for
Philadelphia. where he will be engaged
in photographic work
Mr. and Mrs Claude Dryden. Of Que
ponce. and Mr. and Mrs Edgar Dryden
and daughter. Ruth. spent Sunday with
their uncle. Mr. Edward Davis
Miss Grace Stanford spent the week
end in Girdletree
Misses Stella Shockley. Of Indian
town. Fannie Perdue. of Colbourne, and
Mary Pennewell. Messrs Paul Shock
ley. of lndiantown, Avery Perdue Of
Colbourne. Charles Pennewell and Bryan
Victor spent Sunday evening with Miss
Eunice Bounds
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Newark

MIR. and Mrs ). f. Shockley. Of
Wilton. visited their daughter Mrs.
Marvel Lingo. sunday
Mr.. Q. T. Richardson, Miss Ber,ie
Richardson. Of Snow Hill and Mrs
Howard Rogers and little daughter Of
New York. visited MIR and Mrs. &. 7.
Richardson, sunday.
Miss Dora West, Of lronshre, spent
the week end with her sister. Mrs Hor-
ace full.
Messrs. Frank Mitchell Of Salisbury
and George Richardson, Of Glendale.
spent sunday with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs Matthew Taylor, MIR
Ralph Mason. and Miss Blanche Dennis
motored TO Philadelphia Monday and
spent the week there
Mr. Arthur Smack spent this week
with friends at Picture Rock Pa
Miss Lizzie Powell spent the week
end with friends in Berlin
Mrs Annie Burns. of Philadelphia.
is visiting her niece. Mrs George
Townsend
Mr. and Mrs Coleman Timmons re.
turned from Philadelphia Friday night.
MIR John Mumford, OF New York
spent the week end with his mother.
Mrs Kate Mumford
Mrs. Marvel Lingo and Mrs Coleman
Tlmmons attended the Christian En-
desvor Convention at Salisbury Thurs
day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
James B. Whaley Joins
The Ambulance Corps

Mr.. James B. Whaley went TO Balti
more few days ago to take the physi-
cal examinations for admittance into
the regular army He successfully
passed the tests. and lost no time in
enllsting in the Ambulance Corps Of the
L. S Army Mr. Whaley returned
home Wednesday to adjust his business
matters. ard will leave tonight CSatur
day. for Baltimore, where he will re-
port for further orders He will begin
training at once, and expects to be sent
to France in the course of a few weeks
Mr.. Whaley il one Of the foremost
young business men of the town and
he is also prominent socially He was
influenced in his action by a feryent
and deep-rooted desire 10 serve his
country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Christian Endeavor
And s. S. Convention

A convention Of the SUNDAY schools
and Christian Endeavor Societies Of the
Methodist Protestan, Churches OF the
Maryland Conference wa hclG in Sails
bury Tuesday Wednesday and Thurs
day OF this week The convention,
which was largely attended was held
in the Armory building Rev G. H.
Straughn is the president Of the asso-
citation. and several speakers Of national
reputation were present, and took part
in the program.
The delegates from Bates Memorial
NJ r. Church Of Snow Hill were Miss
Allie Bailey and Miss Adde Bevans.
Several members Of the Sunday School
and Christian Endeavor Society also
attended
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
COL0RED MEN
CALLED To FLAG
About 70 Men Will Report 10
The Local Board Friday
Next, October 26.

The Local Exemption Board has re-
ceiyed orders to mobilize the negroes.
chosen under the selective draft, and
certified by the District Board for mill
tary duty The order calls for all the
colored men IN Worcester County. who
have passed the physical examinations,
and who have not been exempted. or
received their discharge from the bis
trict Board
This embraces total of - men They
have been notified to report to the los
cal Board in Snow Hill at 2 O'Clock
Friday afternoon October 26th The
squad will be quartered IN Snow Hill
Friday night, and will leave early the
next morning for Camp Meade
a supper will be provided for the
men by the Red Cross Circle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Mr.. John MumfOrd
! Dies Very Suddenly

Mr. John MImford, prominent citi-
zen Of Shovel and Republican Regis.
tration Officer Of the Ninth Election
District died very suddenly Of acute
indigestion last Friday He was about
~ years Of age He was born near
Frankfort. Delaware. and spent most
Of his life in the upper part Of Worces
ter County He was prominently den-
tilted with the NJ T. Church AT Sho veil
and was a strong factor in building the
same He is survived hy widow and
three children These are. Mrs D. NJ.
Shochley Mrs K G johnson. OF Vii
mington, and Mrs John Jones wife of
Captain Jones. Mayor Of Ocean city
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Snow Hill To Have
Community Fair

There is nothing Of quite the value in
ones life as getting together with. and
learning to know his neighbors. We
frequently look upon a neighbor in the
wrong light. because we do not know
him. Here is one Of the best opportu.
mites offered in a community to learn
ones neighbors. and make all feel and
realize that Snow Hill and Worcester
are just the best place to live in. that
man can lind
The Snow Hill Red Cross Circle and
business men working with the County
Agent have decided to hold Commun.
ty Fair on November lat to 3D. on
have some farm or canned products
that are worth while showing the peo-
Pile. Plan now to put these on exhibition
and help make this success.
You may be busy but don give this
a. an excuse for not showing some.
thing. Let your boy or girl if you do
not, They should be encouraged to take
an active part in the affairs Of their
home
The Red Cross is the most active or
ganization in this section. in helping
the country IN its present crisis We
all owe them never ending debt for
what they are doing in making comfort
able our boys. who have been called
to the colors. The greatest need Of the
Red Cross IL money. The farmers can
help very much during this exhibition
Send in ten ears Of corn. peck OF po-
tatoes, or some other products Donate
these TO the Red Cross. after the cxhi-
bition, for their use. They can sell
them and devote the funds 10 further
ing their work.
The ladies are asked to send with
their exhibit one jar Of preserves or
Jelly and give it to the Red Cross. This
will 90 to the Base Hospital for our
boys They need and appreciate some
little of the sweets from the pantry at
home. Bring your exhibit and one Jar
donation. and do your bit
Can you see how you can do anything
other than to 20 into this Community
move with all your energy Can you
help but put your shoulder to the wheel
in this work DO your bit for our
home and our boys
Stop and think one minute. How
can you meet yourself and neighbor
when your boy is called. if you have
done nothing. OF course, you will do
and want everything possible done for
his comfort Think then what is
your duty now Just one answer,
bring something in for the Community
Fair November lat to 3D.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Married And Parted
Husband Gone To Sea

Mr. LEROY Morris OF powellsville.
and Miss Lillian Catherine Webb. Of
near Wilton. were married at the NJ
+ Parsonage OF Snow HUI last Monday
morning by their pastor Rev J H
Lynch 4 Powellsville The groom i.
on one OF the 5 battleships. and re
turned TO his post the following day
The bride - the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. John Webb OF near Wilton She
will remain at home with her parents.
while her husband serves his country in
the service of the L ;. Navy. The
bride and groom we're accompanied TO
Snow Hill by several friends and rela
tives.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Worcester Boys AT
Camp Meade Promoted

The Worcester County boys at Camp
Meade are being given taste Of real
army life. In order to get a line on
their capabilities. they are serving in
rotation az non commissioned officers
Under an order promulgated October
10TH the following Worcester Coun-
tians were promoted from lance cor
porals TO sergeants Walter G. Small
wood. John W. Grande, Clayton ). on
ley. Samuel J Monkhouse. Russell f.
Matthews
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Planning For Soldiers
To Come Home ToVote

Senators John Walter Smith and
Joseph J. France and the Maryland
members Of the congressional delegation
aided hy Governor Harrington are
making efforts 10 have the Maryland
soldiers and sailors absent from the
State cast their ballots in camps ami on
hattleships on election day the ballots
returned to the respective home polling
20 he places OF the absentees. 70 be
counted The effort 10 poll the votes
Of the soldiers those Marylsnders at
includes Camp Meade and ohter nearby
points The plan Is 10 have them
granted brief leaves of absence to en-
able them to return home on electio-
dav.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Southern COnvOcatiOn
Met In Princess Anne

The meeting of the Southern Convo-
cation, Diocese of Easton, was held in
st, Andrews p +. Church. of Princess
Anne. Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week.
Sessions were held Tuesday evening
Wednesday morning. ~afternoon. and
evening. a full membership of the
clergy Of the Diocese was present.
Rev. G. NJ. Galarneau. Rector of All
and preached a; the Wednesday evening
service.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Col. Upshur A Member
\ Of Exemption Board

Col 6 .orge NJ Upshur Of SNOW Hill.
has been appointed a member Of the
Local Exemption Board Of Worcester
County\in place Of Oliver y Collins
Esq resigned. and designated the Sec.
Rotary Col Up-hur qualified Thurs
day, and met with the other members
in the afternoon to make arrangements
for modifying the colored men called 10
the colors
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

Mr.. Ernest ?. Johnson, who is
undergoing treatment at the State
Sanatorium in Frederick County, was
home this week on short visit. Mr..
Johnson's friends will be glad to learn
of his improved condition
The soldiers in training at the six
teen cantonments in the country are
subscribing literally to the Liberty Loan
Bonds. Camp Funston. Fort Riley,
Kansas. leads with subscription Of
more than half million dollars The
soldier boys at Camp Meade. where the
Worcester County contingent is in tram
ing. had subscribed tor bonds to the
amount of $50. $50 up to Monday of this
week
Ensign Richard -. White came
home from Norfolk on Friday of last
week on a few days visit to his par
ents, MIR. and Mrs j Edward White
MIR White has passed the examinations
and physical tests for admittance to the
Aviation Corps, and his application has
been accepted by the department He
will be transferred to this branch of the
service. and will be assigned to one of
the aviation training schools He was
given a week furlough. and instructed
to report back to Norfolk at the end of
that time for further orders
Prof. and Mrs Charles f. Dryden.
of Hagerstown are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of a son. Charles f.
Dryden. Jr., who arrived Monday At
the age OF three days his father bought
for him at the Deposit and Savings
Bank, Snow Hill. a Liberty Loan Bond
The claim is made that he il the young
est bond holder in the county. and prob
ably in the state
John w. station. Esq. made a bust
ness trip to Philadelphia and Baltimore
this week. He was accompanied on the
trip by Mrs station
News was received here this week
of the death of Rev. Robert Scott at
North Adams. Mass Mr. Scott was
formerly rector Of All Hallows Parish.
of Snow Hill. and was well known here
He had reached the advanced age of 81
years
The members of the petit Jury who
were discharged until Monday. October
22nd. will not be required to attend
Court on that day. as the cases set for
trial will be heard before the Court
Notices to that effect have been sent
out to each juror.
Mr.. John W. Devereaux spent the
week end in Baltimore. returning home
Monday night He was accompanied
home by his sister. Miss Priscilla Dever-
eauX. who has been under special treat.
ment at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Baltimore. Miss Deyereaux has been
greatly benefited and her many friends
wish her speedy recovery.
Miss Edna Shockey. of near New
ark. spent the week end with Miss Alice
Bethards. of Powelsvile Accompanied
by Miss Bethards. and her father, Mr..
Charles Bethards they spent Tuesday
with Mr. and Mrs Thomas Disharoon.
Of Stockton.
Mr. Walter b. llearthway. who
has been employed several weeks at
Camp Meade, has returned home
Mr.. Loire Wilton is home from
Camp Meade, where has been working
several weeks
Mr. and Mrs Albert Perdue. Miss Ida
Perdue and Miss Berta Bradford went
on the excursion to Camp Meade last
Sunday They had the pleasure Of see
ing nearly all the boys from Snow Hill.
and gaeatly enjoyed the trip
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Keen For Snow Hill
Hayward For Berlin

\ game of baseball has been sched-
uled for next Tuesday in Berlin. be-
tween teams representing Berlin and
Snow Hill Hayward will pitch for
Berlin. and Keen for Snow Hill Car
Isle Mumford will also be in the line
up for Snow Hill The proceeds Of the
game will be given to the Red Cross
Circle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Red Cross Meeting
Saturday Afternoon

A special meeting of the Red Gro
Circle Of will be held in the Court How
this Saturday afternoon at o'cl,
The roll will be called. and il il
important that all members shout,
present.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Miss Collins Writes
For Musical Magazine

The current issue OF The Etudc a
well known musical magazine. con
tanned . valuable article on practicing
by Miss Lucille Collins. one of Snow
HilFs piano teachers This is one Of
several articles written by Miss Collins,
which have recently been accepted hy
prominent musical publications
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Gunby Presbyterian Church

STOCKTON. SUNDAY. OCT. p.
Sabbath School and Mems Bible
Glass. $50 a. m
Preaching Service. To- - a. m. Sub
ject of sermon: 'Wayside Followers
Christian Endeavor. 100 p. m.
REV RIA. BROTEMARKLE. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
Berlin Letter

spent few days OF last week with her
sister Mrs. Chester Gunby.
Mrs. Frank Bowen went to PhiIadel-
phia on Monday on visit TO friends
Mrs X W Boston and little daugh-
ter, Virginia, spent part Of this week
at Ocean City with Mrs Boston. faith.
er Mr.. James Mumford
Mrs Albert Horner, from West yir-
ginia i the guest Of her parent- Mr.
and Mrs Frank Hammond
Mr. and Mrs John Farlow and taui-
y went 10 Philadelphia on Tnesday for
week stay
MIR and Mrs Morgan Wsrrer nsse
returned from a visit 10 their daughter
in Baltimore
Miss Ethel NAPLES. from Harrington.
Is the guest Of her COUSIN. Mr- Ira
Tyndali
Mrs John Munford ieft on Nedne--
day for Denar 10 be with her nephew.
Mr. leveland Giyans. who is YER Do
Mr. Edna Bradwel went 10 Baiu-
more on "wednesday to meet he- nus
band and make a short visit
Mrs g. a Harrison took her 4s4gh
ter Miss Katharine. g. Philadelphia on
Friday 70 haze her eyes treated
Miss DaIss Bowen has returned from
visit to her sisters IN Balumorr and
Preston
Mrs ConweiI birricksor j. tn, guest
of her mother n.laa Mr. ley, ,ir-
rickson
Mr. William i'itt- J-. from Carre,
Point spent The week end with az par
ent-. Mr. and Mr. William Pitts
Mrs. II WhaIey and Mis- t.la
purnell went to Center,ill. on Tuesday.
where they will be the guests D: ;he
Re, and Mrs Erickson Cummin4
Mr. SeIby Purnel and the part Of
people with him in an automobile had
narrow escape last Friday night a.
they We're returning from Salisbury
Their machine was struck by one when
tbev wer. meeting and th,. latt4- vas
torn to pieces by the impact. but the
one that Mr. Purnell was driving vas
damaged only to the extent Of a torn
tire and bent axle Fortunatey. no
body N either car was N the leA't hurt.
Mrs George Jarman and BABY from
Newark, Del. came last Saturday
night to visit her mother Mr. ames
Burbage
Mr. and Mr. Horace Davis ana Mrs
Kate Hudson left Monday morning for
an auto trip to Wilmington an POINTS
farther north
Mr. Alfred Chance solid ms hon e. IN
Mr HAMPTON Vjcker- Ia, week
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20
The Messenger
SNOW HILL. MD. OCT. 20. 1917.

E~ Obituary Notices, In Memoriams
and Resolutions of Respect are charged
for at cents line. Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-10-20

~ owing u their late arrisa! and
the pressure OF business. we have been
compelled to leave out several commun,
ications and Church notices this week
W. earnestly request all correspondents
ana preachers to send letter. and
notices earlier in the week.