The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-08-31

10 harrisburg, a., armeu Will lequ-
isition papers for the custody of
Cyrus Whitman, who is confined in
Jail at West Chester. Whitman is
charged on the oath of Walter D.
Irwin with stealing ais chickens on
the night of August 10th. Mr.. Irwin
lives in the Fourth district near the
Pennsylvania line and made oath
that he recognized Whitman when
the chickens we're stolen and after
ward found in Whitmar's corn crib.
Whitman is the son Of wealthy cit
izen of Lancaster county, Pa. and
was given a good start in life. He
has not prospered, however, it is
said through Incorporate habits.
The annual meeting of the
Nomans Christian Temperance
Union Of Cecil Co. will be held at
Zion, on Friday, Sept. 7th. There
will be three sessions, beginning OF
10 o'clock a. N. A distinguished
speaker will address the evening
meeting; name to be announced in
next issue of this paper. A cordial
invitation is extended to all. The
Loyal Temperance Legions are in
vited for the afternoon. Calvert and
Zion Unions will unite in entertain
ing, and dinner and supper will be
provided. Delegates are requested
to report as soon as appointed to
Mrs. Mearns, chairman reception
com. Zion.
Crystal Lodge No. 244, 7. O. of
G. T. held an open Lodge on
Wednesday night last. The exer-
cises consisted of the usual literary
programme. W. W. Carter, Prest..
called the meeting to order. Miss
Lizzie Stephens gave recitation in
her usual creditab.e manner. Next
followed a selection by Miss Mary
Passmore which was loudly applaud
ed. Next in order came the debate,
Resolved: THAT the hope of reward
is greater incentive to good than
the fear of punishment" The speak.
ers, W. G. Passmore. Timanus Will
son, S. Taylor Wilson, E X. Brown,
Jacob Heagy and Elwood Nichols
acquitted themselves in creditable
manner. "The Crystal Fountain"
edited by T. H. Cummings, was well
read and reflected much credit upon
the editor. The musical programme
was in charge of Miss Lizzie Shep-
pard, assisted by Miss Clara X.
Wilson, Nettie Ryan, Sallie Barnes,
Mrs. John Campbell, E. F. Brown
and S. A. Taylor.
County tax Collector and Treasurer
T. B. Hopper gathered in $4,000
tax in the 9th district last week, and
$500 in the 7th.
Commissioner Jas. G. Croth ers
claims that the tax for county pur-
poses next year will not be more
than 70 cents on the hundred dollars,
and that the present board will leaye
no debts behind them to be met by
the incoming board. The roads this
year will cost the county 80 percent
less than has been expended on them
annually for some years previous, and
they will go into "winter quarters" in
excellent condition. The Commits
sioners keep the'sentire control of the
roads in their own hands and employ
competent men to do the work. never
thinking or caring what their politics
are. The monthly jam and scram.
BILE is no longer seen in the commits
sioners' office. No rewards are given
to active politicians in the shape of
roads for services on election day,
and the tax payers are beginning to
see the benefit of this reform, which
has been brought about without any
fuss.
Picnic at Nottingh am.
A picnic was held ON McCreary's
lawn at Nottingham, Pa. on Tuesday
evening last, which was largely attend
and everything passed off most pleas
antly. The music was furnished by
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