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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-28
Shelton POSt-Offiee.

Mails close at 10 A. NJ on Mondays Wtcne
days, and Fridays.
Mails Tor the north close at A. NJ, on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays.
General Delivery open from 8 A. NJ. to 7r.M
Open Sundays from To 10 A. NJ.
Mails close at 10 A. NJ. on mail days.
Money Orders and Postal Notes issued
ARTHUR j. TAYLOR, Postmaster
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-28
Notice.
STATE OF WAsHINGToN)
County Of Mason,

IN JUSTICES COURT. George Cyphert, Justice
TO IDA Mc'CLAlN
You are hereby notified that Lewis K Munson
has filed complaint against you i'll said court,
which will come on to be heard at my Office in
shelton ii Mason County, State of Washington,
on the LIST day of March A. d. 1890, at the hour of
ten o'clock A. M, and unless you appear and
as confessed and the demand Of the plaintiff
granted The object and demand of said COM
plant is 10 recover a balance due upon account
for $J7 60-l0o.
GEORGE CYPHERT,
Justice of the Peace
c. w. Hartman Attorney for Plaintiff. Com
plant fled Jan. 10Th A. d. 1890 3-w
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-28
TreaSurer's Notice.

SHELTON, wash, Feby &c, $780,
HOLDERS OF MASON COUNTY WARRANTS
from No. AS of November issue Oh 1888 to No.
259 of February issue of 1889, bothinclusive, will
please present same for payment Interest there
Oh win not be allowed after March 4th, 1890.
F. FREDSON,
Treasure Mason County. 104W
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Excelsior Lodge No. e7Lo.o.

WHEREAS: Our esteemed Bro. Reese
Mahan having departed this life Oct. the
10th inst, in the seventy-third year of his
age, and membership in this Lodge for
thirty-tive years past,
Resolred, That in the death Of Bro.
Mahan this Lodge has lost a valuable men,
Der; one who was always TO be found at his
post of duty, and who exemplifed by his
life and conduct the characteristics of true
Odd Fellow, and in his death gave evidence
Of an unfaltering trust in the promises to
those who seek an entrance TO that Lodge
prepared for the penitent ard redeemed,
where there shall be no more sickness or
sorrow, pain Or death.
Resolued, That the usual emblems OF
mourning be placed in the Lodge room by
the .janitor.
Resolred, That a copy ofthese resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge by
the Recording Secretary and the same be
published in the MIDLAND JOURNAL.
JOSEPH G. BIRD,
BARCLAY REYNOLDS,
ISAAC r. TAYLOR,
Oct 18th, 1890. Committee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
A Narrow Escape from Fire.

Mr.. L. II. Reynolds renovated bis
hen house last Saturday, burnt mp
feathers and other trash and dirt
which had accumulated preparatory
to biddy moving in her winter quart
ers. About S o'clock ON Sunday
morning some of the family looking
out of the window discovered a
bright light in biddy's parlor. A few
minutes a ghostly procession appear.
ed surrounding the light with buckets
of water, and the fire was soon ex.
tinguished. The fire The evening be.
fore had got concealed in some slow
combustible substance and was
spreading when it was fortunately
discovered. The dwelling and other
buildings were in close proximity to
the fire and general conAagration
was imminent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Red and white wool flannels, all
prices at S. T. Wiley's, Colora. 24o3.
County Commissioners.

The following summary of business
was transacted by the county com.
missioners at their session last week
Proposal OF E. II. Gosner for paint
ing the iron bridge near Cecil Paper
Mills for $45 was accepted.
The clerk submitted a letter from
A. T. Childs, of the United States
census office, refusing the request Of
the board for a recount of the popu-
lation of the county.
A number of claims were passed
and ordered to be paid.
Proposals for furnishing and erect
ing the necessary voting booths for
eight districts of the county were
opened, and the contract awarded to
H. W. Bell.
The report of VIM. H. Frazer
standard keeper for 1890, was sub
mitted, examined and approved.
The claim of Theodore Taylor fol-
damages sustained by falling from a
county bridge at Conowingo was re-
jected.
1t being represented by delega
tion OF taxpayers of the county that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Niggardliness not Economy.

We received this week a postal
card from Treasurer w. T. Bye of
the Farmers and Mechanics Mutual
Fire Insurance Association of Cecil
county, which we had to hunt up a
magnifying glass to decipher. In
the first place there is more than
there should be in rather fine print
on a postal card, which is still further
crowded by blank lines intended to
be filled in with the pen, for dates,
numbers, names of policies, policy
holders, and other necessary infor-
nation, which requires microscopic
writing to get on the card. There is
no business in such attempt at econ
omy. 1t is only niggardly parsimony.
There is not policy holder in the
company, we venture to say, that
wouln't rather paw FIVE cents extra to
have the statement of his assessment
made out on a decent blank, 80 as
to be readily understood and read
without having to puzzle over with q
magnifier and spend ten minutes
mastering what is on the card. And
then the statement ia necessarily SO
meagre tLat.only an expert can fairly
comprehend the full purport of the
notice. 1t is no credit, but on the
contrary is discreditable and real
injury to any company doing, or
attempting to transact any kind Of
business with the public, to show
such skimping and pinching stingl-
ness IN the name Of economy. 1t
would not cost more than two cents
each to furnish statements to policy
holders on blanks which would be a
credit as we'll as satisfaction, and
we are morally certain that every
member would much rather pay the
difference than receive blind notice
on one of these postal cards, yellow
with age. Dump them in the fire and
have some creditable blanks printed
Mr.. Treasurer and directors. The
Association has earned lots of nick.
names by its home spun methods
and ludicrous ate mpts at economy
A littls more style without tempting
extravaganza would add to its nun,
Der of policy holders. There is no
business in playing mendicant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
nti-License.

Meetings are being held through
the county and much interest is
manifested by the public. DR.. Mac
kali has become quite a prominent
speaker on prohibiting the saloon
Of his speech deliyered at a large
meeting at North East last week
The Star says.-Dr. r. G. Mackall OF
Elkton addressed the Anti-License
Meeting in North East on Wednesday
last at Cordes' Hall. The best
attendance that has been at these
meetings was out to hear him, every
seat in the hall being occupied. The
DR.. delivered a carefully prepared
address, in which he contrasted the
county under Prohibition for ten
years past, with what it was when
liquor was sold prior to the adYent OF
Prohibition. He produced conclu
sive proof of the great advantages OF
Prohibition to the community. The
court records, the bank deposits, the
houses owned by men of moderate
means, the increased number of hold
ers of small blocks of building
association stock, the handsome
business places that have taken th e
places of former rum holes. All
pointing to the increased prosperity
under Prohibition. Throughout his
address was closely listened to, and
made deep impression.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
He Voted for Stump.

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Baltimore county held a
meeting at Basley's Hotel in Towson
on Tuesday, Hon. Herman Stump
was present and made few remarks,
in the course of which he told the
folio wing on his Republican opponent
in the Congressional fight, whom he
met here during the Fair: General
Wilson said to Mr.. Stump, ado you
know, Stump, that I voted for you at
the last election, and I voted an open
ticket, too? 1t would not do for that
to get in this campaign" Mr.. Stump
replied: "Well. as you say you
voted an open ticket l cannot shut it
up for you, and every man, woman
aud child in the district will hear of
it."-CecI Democrat.
AS Mr.. Stump is the same old
Stump that he was two years ago, we
suppose LIE "General!" will vote for
him again, and for the same reason.
Because he's the best man on the two
tickets. We told you Wilson was
only nominated for joke and by
party of young larks from Elkton
who attended the convention for a
frolic. They had no authority from
the party to represent Cecil. There
are but two candidates running for
congress in this district-Stump and
Balderston. The latter is a farmer
and thorough farmers candidate.
Choose, farmers, between the gold
ring lawyer and the practical. intelli
gent man of the people and for the
people.
Mr.. Stump is in favor of gold ring
money monopoly contraction, and
opposed to remonetizing silver, in
IAvor of free trade and plenty of
whiskey, and the "Genera" having
voted an "open ticket for Stump,
their exponent. endorses that kind OF
Legislation.
The heresy of high license and a
penchant for silk hated monopoly
have crept into the republican party
which is now being crucified between
these two thieves. Balderston is
opposed to these thieves and all the
farmer and labor associations in the
country have pronounced against
them, and are striving to cast them
out of the G. o. p. Which of the
three candidates best represents clean
politics?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Lincoln's Melancholy.

Those who saw much OF Abraham Lin
coin during the later years of his life, were
greatly impressed with the expression Of
profound melancholy his face always wore
! in repose.
Mr., Lincoln was OF peculiarly sympa-
thetic aud kindly nature. These strong
characteristics Influenced, very happily, as
it proved, his entire political career. They
would net seem, at first glance, to be etfic-
lent aids to political success; but in the
peculiar emergency which Lincoln, in the
providence of God, was called to meet, nc
vessel Of common clay could possibly have
become the ''chssen of the Lord.'
Those acquainted with him from boyhood
knew that early griefs tinged his whole life
with sadness. His partner in the grocery
business at Salem was Uncle" Billy Green
of Tallula, ILL.,, who used at night, when
the customers were few, to hold the gram
mar while Lincoln recited his lessons.
1t was to his symathetic ear Lincoln told
the story ofhis love for sweet Ann Rutlidge;
and he, in return, offered what comfort he
could when poor Ann died, and Lincoln's
great heart nearly broke.
"After Ann died. says "Uncle" Billy
ION stormy nights, when the wind blew the
rain against the roof, Abe would set thar in
the grocery, his elbows on his knees, his
face in his hands, and the tears runnin
through his fingers. hated to see him feel
bad, an say, ABE don't cry; an he'd
look up an say can't help it, Bill, the
rains a fallin' on her,
There are many who can sysmpathize
with this oyerpowering grief. SIS they think
of lost loved one, when ''the rain 5 fallin'
gu her" What adds poignancy to the
grief some times is the thought that the lost
one might have been saved.
Fortunate indeed, is William Johnyon, Of
Corona, L. T., builder, who writes June
Is, 1890; Las: February, on returning
from church one night, my daughter COM
planned of having pain in her ankle. The
pain gradually extended until her entire
limb was swollen and very painful to the
touch. We called physician, who after
careful examination, pronounced i, disease
of the kidneys of long standing. All we
could do, did not seem to benefit her until
we tried Warmers Safe Cure; from the
first she commenced to improve. When
she commenced taking it she could not turn
over in bed and could just move her hands
a little, but to-day she is as we'll as she
ever was. believe I owe the recovery Of
my daughter to its use."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Pennington vs.. Elkton.-Which
Won

The game Of ball between Elkton
and Pennington played at the former
place on last Saturday, like almost
every other game played on the Elk,
ton grounds this season., ended in a
very unsatisfactory manner. Elkton
quitting in the last half of min tn with
two men out and the score 3-3 clai N.
ing the game by SO. The score
should have been SO in favor of
Pennington as E!kton's third run
was scored in the ninth by Henry
after being called out both at first
and second. Following is the score {:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24

the burning of two large barns in
Cecil county within the last sixty
days was the work of incendiaries,
and that the guilty parties could be
brought to justice by the offering of
a large reward for their apprehen.
sion, it was ordered that the County
Commissioners, jointly with the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Cecil County, and the Farmers and
Mechanics Mutual Fire Insurance
Association of Cecil County, should
offer a reward of 81, 900 for the arrest
and conviction Of the guilty parties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Charged With Horse Stealing.

Constable Richie, of the eighth
district lodged in Jail on Tuesday
morning, j. W. Jordan and Harry
Andrews, two young men who were
committed by Justice ]. Frank Cnm'
mings, of lakewood, on the charge oil
stealing a horse, buggy and harness
the property of Wm. s. Campell. Of
Philadelphia. Jordan, it is alleged
sold the buggy in Port Deposit
They were arrested while in bed on
Monday night at the Railroad Hotel,
Conowingo.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Some Startling Facts.

The official returns from Boards of
Health show that nearly three-fourths
of all deaths are from consumption.
When we think over this fact it is
really awful. though every case started
with simple cough or cold. Realize
how important it is tocheck this terrible
malady which can be done by using
pan,tina cough and consumption cure.
Price % and so cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Suckers Arnica SaIve

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilb!ains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded, price 25c.
per box. for sale by l.. r. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
RISING Sun, Nd, {

RISING Sun, Nd, Oct. 9th, 1890.
Owing to the increase of drunkenness and
disorder in our borough lately, aud being
assured that it is caused largely by violation
of the Prohbitory Law on the part of ply
scians writing prescriptions for persons
who are not under their professional care
and are not sick, we therefore offer
Reward of Ten Dollars
to any one who will inform on any Physician
or Druggist that will lead to their convict
ion, for any violation of the provisions of
the Prohibitory Law of Cecil County.
By Order of Borough Commissioners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24

-l2 MONTHS CREDIT
The Subscribers will sell at public sale on the
farm of A. r. Magraw, about one mile from Colora.
Nd, on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 1890,
the following property:
Is head of Horses and Colts. No. /. sorrell stall
lion moscow" years old. sound and gentle;
No. 2. gray mare about II years old, good driving
and work mare; No. 3. black mare IL years old.
good worker and driver No. L. roam mare years
old, good worker; No. s. bay mare years old.
good weaker and driver. These mares all in
foal to moscow" Balance are colts, among them
one Mule Colt years old. All good stock. Il
head of Jersey Cattle. some of them registered.
Among them are 7 COWS all giving milk. some of
which will be fresh in the winter; balance one
heifer and bulls. IS head of Hogs and Shoats.
among them sows with pig. OK Cart. Msnure
Spreader in good order.
TERMS OF SALE.-Sums of $40 and under cash I;
on sums over $40 credit of II months will be
given, purchaser to give note with approved se-
eurty payable at the National Bank OF Rising Sun,
with interest from date if not paid when due.
per cent of for cash on credit payments. Sale
to commence at one p. m.
SAM L. TYSON,
A. II. MAGRAW.
], @. HINDMAS, Auct. o2i Is
N. B.-This property must be Sold on account
OF the recent burning of A. Il. Magraw's barn
consuming all the proyendeF. s, T. & A. r. NJ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
BOOTS & SHOES REPAIRED

THE undersigned desires to announce to the
public that he is prepared to repair Boots and
Shoes In a workmanlike manner and at REASONABLE
price. ALI work done with neatness aud despatch.
Give me a trial. Very truly.
WILSON P. MAHAN
ocl0 Rising Sun,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
MARRIED.

NORTHUMBERLAND Oct. 10th at
the Manse by Rev. S. A, GayIey,
D. D. William Wood and Sadie
Archibald, both OF Battle Swamp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was . Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
SCORE BY INNINGS:

Pennington o o o o o o ga
Elkton o o o / 0 o l-3
Summary. Base on alls-off Abrahams /, of
Really 1. Struck out-by Abrahams Is, by realy 6.
Double play-El. Mayberry aud Tomlinson; Really
and Perkins. Stolen bases-Dare. FL. Maybsrry i.
Terrell. Henry. Umpires-Campbell and Feehly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
YOUR RACK ACHES

Or you are all worn out, really good for nothing
it is general Ccbiity. Try
BROWNS IRON GITTERS.
1t will cure YOU and give O good appetite. Sold
by all dealers in medicine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
Notice!

I WILL be at my place ofbusiness at Rising Sun
L from Monday. October 9th to Saturday. Nov.
LIST. 1890. to close up business. All persons in.
debted to me will please be prepared to settle &C.
count, Any desiring to purchase Watches. Clocks
or Jewelry will do we'll to call as bargains can be
After that time all persons becoming
dissatisfied with my guarantee on goods sold, or
work repaired, will write to my Rising Sun ad.
dress, stating cause of grievance.
L. X. BROWN
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
o17 Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24

called by the V. s., axoturia.
Mems Ladies and Misses underware
for the winter for sale by S. 7. Wiley,
Colora. 24o3t.
Ayers Pills, being convenient, eff
cacious, and safe, are the best cathartic.
whether on land or sea, in city or
country. For constipation. sick head
ach, indigestion and torpid liver, they
never fail. Try box of them; they
are sugar coated.
Samuel Rice, colored, was released
from Jail on Friday last after serving a
months sentence for assault on Caesar
Larue, also colored. The costs in the
case amounted 10 $40 and the fellow
workmen of Rice employed in the
Port Deposit quarries raised large
part of the amount.
The officers of the Salvation Army
in the United States are wearing
upon the left arm a broad band OF
white satin ribbon, instead of black
Grape, in memory of the late Mrs.
Gen. Booth. They show better
taste than the fashionable Grape
mourners.
The Nichols Bros new addition
to their store is about completed all
but the finishing touches with the
paint brush. In place of plaster the
building is lined inside with matchG d
yellow pine flooring, which gives the
establishment the appearance of a
meat market what it is designed to
be.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-10-24
DUBL1c SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY!

| -12 MONTHS CREDIT
The Subscribers will sell at public sale on the
farm of A. r. Magraw, about one mile from Colora.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
STORAGE.

pACIFIC STORAGE CO.. 3OI STOCKTON ST.;
furniture ana merchandise; advances made. 10 tt
FURNITURE STORED = STERLING FURNI
= ture Co.. 1888. 1O4l Market, Rosenshai Bldg II
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11
CITY REAL ESTATE.

EOR SALOON EASY TERMS; DON'T FAIL TO
i look at those handsome cottages in Comerford's
Lew block at terminus of McAlster-st. cars: grand
marine view; only few steps from Golden Gate
fark Apply on premises. j. NJ. CoMERFoRD.15 IT
EoLLow THE CROWD AND YOU WILL GO
Il direct to Lakeview oc5 If
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

OUTKU HEIGHTS
~ $40 TO $3.50 eaeh-Splendid lots on 3sth ave..
near Ii ST., only block from Golden Gate Park; SUI
peru marine view: no sand. Apply to
McAFEE BALDWIN 4 HAMMOND
DEF SuTuTh 81 10 Montgomery St
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

A NSoN BROS. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS; |
n whitening. mixed paints, varnishes, wall paper, |
brushes, etc. S0S LarAin; telephone 1878. noll 3m
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-11

0 IN S00 TO WOOD AND COAL MEN-wE
I'd lO.tOV. are offering for a limited time only
lot 24N22S and 25I1ls, running from street to
street, with COAL wood hay and grain business all
htted up; yard all plaDked; cottages; stock
hand, good horses, wagons, safe, scales and all
necessary tools; everything included; has been es-
tabiishel for years and has fine trade ask about
this MIDDLETON & SHARON, % Montgomery
street. DEF st SuTuTh
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-30
Lincoln as an Inventor.

1t is not generally known that Abra.
ham Lincoln was something of an in
ventor. A patent solicitor, who now
lives in Kansas City. says: During a
a long residence and practice in Wash.
ington, D. c., examined nearly every
patent this government has issued, and
one day while rumaging over a lot OF
old-timers | struck one issued to Abra.
ham Lincoln in 1916. 1t was issued
for device to enable river boat to
relieve itself from a sandbar whenever
it should run aground on one. I have
always been an admirer of Lincoln,
and this find had considerable interest
for me. l took pains to kok the model
up, and it was certainly an ingenious
continuance. Abe had evidently made
his own model and prepared his own
papers. What was the device like?
Well, from the model and description
it would be large bellows-like appa-
ratus made of leather and iron, which
would be attached to the bottom of the
guards on either side of the river boat.
When not in use it was folded and form
ed part of the guard. His idea was that
when boat was grounded the pilot, by
pressing button, could open all
chambers, which in turn would initiate
with air the arrangement attached under
the guards to an extent sufficient to
raise the boat and allow it to be driven
to deeper water. In his youth I sup
pose Abe was on the rivers in Illinois
to a considerable extent, and was
familiar with all the inconvenience OF
river travel, and his invention was the
result of spending considerable time on
a grounded boat on a sandbar.n