The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-07-15

Cherry St., last Wednesday evening.
Assistant Foreman George Jackson,
of the Pennsylvania Railroad work
train, had his face crushed Monday
night by a falling piece OF iron.
Frederick Hasson, with three other
men, went boating on theSusquehanna
river Monday night. They had been
drinking and quarrel arose. The
boat was overturned and Hasson was
drowned.
Miss Laura Lambert proved to be
the best elocutionest in the Demorest
medal contest held by the w. G. T. U.
in North East last week and was
awarded the prize. The receipts for
admission amounted to $40.
John E. Alexander, of Elkton, fell
from load of hay an Saturday after
noon last, and broke one of his arms.
He was driving the team when the
front wheels of the wagon struck de-
preston and he was thrown forward
to the ground.
Mr.. Charles w. Scharare will exhibit
hand cream separator on Saturday,
(to-morrow) afternoon in front of the
Hall under the auspices of Cecil Grange.
Every person is invited to witness the
operation and hear the merits of the
machine discussed.
Thomas Foster, worthy citizen of
this town died on Monday, July 18th
inst, after long and painful illness,
in the 62d year of his age. His funeral
was attended from his late residence on
Wilson Avenue, on Thursday. Services
were held in the NJ. E. Church. Rev.
MIR. Bryan officiating. The remains
were inferred in West nottingham
Friends burying ground.
Nsttle o. Gordon, a white girl IA
years old, was last week committed to
the Female House of Refuge, by Justice
Proctor, of Bel Air, on the charge,
made by her grandmother. Mrs. Mary
Addison, with whom she lived, of be-
ing incorrigible and beyond control.
Last Wednesday VIM. l.. Cooley had
the girl taken before Judge Waters, on
writ of habeas corpus. After the
arrival of the parties in court, con-
sultation was held, at the close of
which it was determined that mar
riage should take place between the
petitioner and Joseph V. Yockel, who
was present and desired to make her
his wife. Under the direction of the
Tcourt license was ordered and min
lister procured and Yockel has under.
taken to manage the incorrigible girl.
The Black Barrens Spring farmers
meeting this year will be held Septem-
Der 18th and 9Th. The committee in
charge of the arrangements publish the
following:
The question is often asked how are
these meetings kept up without an
entrance fee. They are largely kept up
by the farmers in the neighborhood
giving their time and labor gratis.
Some public spirited citizens aid us in
another way. Agents who have
machinery and fertilizers to sell are
generous in their support.
AS the meetings are large our ex-
penses are necessarily considerable.
If persons attending think we admins.
ter to their interest or pleasure and are
willing to aid US little. our treasurer,
Day Wood, will thankfully receive any
contributions rendered.
The above will serve as an explana.
ton of the management of a similar
meeting to be held near Rising Sun
under the management of Cecil Grange.
Elkton has had a new saloon added
to its list, The name of the pro.
prietor is Charles Pavord and his
shop is in that noted location known
as the "Hollow," The signers for
the shop are-Bondsmen: Charles
Pavord. Reuben Haines and Richard
H. Lodge. Endorsers William J.
Major. Joseph Entwistle, Elizabeth
Short, Elijah Short, George Foreaker,
Charles G. Kelly. Fanny Campbell,
Thomas Campbell, Mary Bell, Uriah
M. Fowler, James Marcus,
The members of Rock Run Presby.
terrain Church of Port Deposit held a
meeting on last Wednesday week, at
which Rev. s. A. Gayley, D. D.
acted as moderator, when Rev. Jas.
7. Mclean of Little Britain was
called to the passionate. The salary
is eleven hundred dollars and house
partially furnished. The elders-J.
j. Buck, WIN. B. Steel and VIM. T.
Patton-were appointed to subscribe
to the call for the congregation. F.
). Everist and VIM. B. Steel were
elected to prosecute the call before
the presbyteries of Westminster and
New Castle.
West Nottingham Academy will
open for the fall term Monday, Sept.
18th. See adv. in another column.
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