The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-18
Letters From COIOra,

EDITOR MIDLAND JOURNAL little village
had quite a gala appearance on Thursday evening
last. The band in their new uniforms, paradet
the streets, discoursing sweet music the tran
brought in the speakers for the Republican clut
meeting, and private vehicles brought in the
members of the club and visitors.
Thus it goes, the Republicans gather of one
accord in one place, and Democrats likewise
gather in another, and Republican orators dis
course to the Republicans and Democratic speak
ers hold forth to the Democrats and all thing
remain as they were since the fathers fell asleep
But out beyond the political graveyards where
our political fathers sleep with the dead issues
over which the present political parties strive tt
keep up continual wake, there is an ominou
sound as of mighty rushing wind of awakening
among the young and eager minds, growing rest
i've under the solemn farce of waking dead issues
At Capt j. L. Eames' there was evidently
something more lively going on than a politica
meeting The house was lit up, buggies were
driving up and deposting their occupants at the
door, sounds of music and mirth floated out or
the autumn air. On inquiry we learned that the
cause Of all this Brightness and brightness wa.
the holding of the Epworth League social at the
residence of Capt. Eames. Readings and recita
amusing games were played, a number of which
were introduced and led by the host himself
Refreshments were served in abundance; it was
season of enjoyment to all present
Sadie daughter of Mr.. John Pearce, living
near Colora, died very suddenly on Monday
evening last. She had been cripple from hel
childhood and unable to walk, but by means of a
wheel chair was able to go about the house and
perform many household duties. She was of a
lively sunny temperament and will be sadly
missed in the family circle where, notwithstand
ing her great affection, she shed cheerful, help
full influence. The funeral occurred on Thursday
interment at West Nottingham cemetery
Miss Sara Weaver, an aged maiden lady related
to and residing in the jenkins family, near Rock
Springs, died on Tuesday morning after an illness
of several months. The funeral was held on
Thursday, interment at Baptist burying ground,
near Rock Springs.
The family of Stephen F. Woodrow Liberty
Grove, are suffering from typhoid fever, the four
daughters being each confined to bed and delir-
ious. Doctors S. 7. Roman and Ernest Rowland
are in attendance.
Mrs. Jennie E. Nesbtt has purchased the house
and lot in Colora formerly owned by Howard
fearce LOT tne sum OF S61u,
DR.. R. r. Crothers has had his newly purchased
residence highly improved by the painters art
The main body of the mansion isnow a rich cream
shade, with yellow trimmings and green shutters
The Doctor is also having handsome cottage, in
the style of the renaissance, erected upon the sage
banks. He believes in keeping things booming
political pot boiling, &C.
On Fifthday morning at II o'clock, in the
Friends Meeting House at Colora, Bertha Atwater
and Morris Cooper, of West Grove, were married
by Friends ceremony. Quite number offriends,
relatives and neighbors were present to witness
the ceremony, offer congratulations and sign the
certificate. PETE.