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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Miss Eva Powell of West Phila. is visit

Miss Eva Powell of West Phila. is visit
ing Mrs w. K. Bird.
Miss Bessie Marshall of Phila. is the
guest of Miss Mary Brumield.
Miss Ella Morrison of Wilmington was
the guest of Misses Hanna and Carrie
Kirk last Wednesday.
Misses Helen Walter and Nettie Janney
of Roxboro, Pa, we're the guests of Miss
Mary Worthington this week.
Miss Emma Wilson who has held a
position in Pocomoke City for the past
! three months returned home last Tuesday.
The w. CT. U. will meet in the lecture
room of the church on Thursday, 9th,
1896, at 2.3o P. M.
The Young Ladies' Home Mission
social will be entertained by J. E. Brum.
field at the station this evening.
Alonza Brown of Calvert, last week
while throwing down hay fell through the
funnel, but fortunately no bones were
broken.
We acknowledge the receipt of very
tastefully gotten up calendar from Brown
& Mcmahon, commission merchants,
334 N. Front St. Phila.
The Calvert w. c. T. U. parlor meeting
which was prevented by the storm last
Saturday night week, will meet this
Friday-evening, with Mrs Rogers.
Geo. P. Craig will sell lot of new and
second hand sleighs, wagons, harness,
farming implements and stock at public
sale at B. F. Taylor's livery stable, Perry
vile; Jan. 9th.
Conowingo has been made headquarters
for the railroad section men who have
care of the section between Conowingo
and Rowlandville. The latter place was
formerly headquarters.
DIR. Thos. W. Spranklin has been ap-
pointed resident state secretary of the
Alumni Asso. of the American Veterinary
college of New York and desires that all
graduates of said college residing i'll Md.
send him their business address. His
address is Maryland Vet. Hospital, BALTIC.
Five hundred live pigeons were shipped
to Conowingo and taken over into Har-
ford county where they were used for trap
shooting on Christmas day. Rut few of
the birds escaped. Those escaping the
guns of the trap shooters were generally
brought down by the hoodlum marksmen
outside the bounds.
7. c. Hindman P. M. for Rising Sun,
was required to give an additional bond
for $1,000 OH his last commission as Presi-
dental appointee. The following are his
securities: DR.. L. R. Kirk, DIR. c. E.
Turner, J. Granville Richards, William
T. Scott, Augustus Brum6eld, H. J..
Briscoe and John Terry.
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NOTICE

SEALED applications viii be received on or
~ before January 18th, at II O'Clock noon by
the Secretary of the Board of Managers of Rose
bank Cemetery Association for the position of
Sexton of said Cemetery from the 25th day of
March, A. D., 1896, to the 18th day of March, A.
D., 1897. Said applicant must reside near prem
ises and must take charge of Cemetery Hall build
ing, fences and other Improvements. He must
agree to devote his entire time to the work from
months must attend to all interments and any
other necessary work. All revenue from grave
digging and care of lots, well as the sale of lots
Board of Managers at stated periods according to
schedule of prices. The application must state the
sum of money for which the applicant will agree
for the term above stated, the Association agree
ing to furnish all implements or tools required
The Managers reserve the right 10 reject any and
all applications. G. NJ. REISLER, Sec,
2OdIL Calvert Nd
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Took First Prize.

B. F. Avery & Sons, manufacturers OF
agricultural implement, Louisville, KY,
last summer offered series of prizes of
their implements for the best. dozen ears
of corn. Wayne Reynolds entered the
contest and sent the IL ears of corn which
he had grown and received word on
Wednesday last that he had carried off
the honors for the state of Maryland and
had been awarded the first prize, $50
two-horse corn checker. The variety of
corn Mr.. Reynolds submitted was of a
very large, hard, white kind, grown from
seed raised by Carlton Kimble, who has
been experimenting with this particular
variety for..several years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
COlora Notes.
For THE MIDLAND JOURNAL.

For THE MIDLAND JOURNAL.
Colora Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, pre-
scented Rev. Ernest Greenfield with fine
turkey on Christmas day. The turkey
adorned the Parsonage table the following
Friday evening, at a five O'Clock dinner,
when few friends assembled by invita-
ton to help the parson and his wife sam
pie his turkship. All united in praising
the quality and flavor of the bird.
A Christmas party was held at Capt. J
L. Eames' in Colora on Christmas even
ing. There was a merrymaking OF the
same kind at the home of Miss Sadie Lee,
on the same evening.
Mr.. Alva Tyson is suffering from a
severe attack of sciatic rheumatism in the
right foot. DR.. Ernest Rowland of Lib
erty Grove has charge of the case.
Mrs. Fannie Crothers entertained her
her brother, George M. Christie, and his
bride, ON Christmas day. On the day
following the bride and groom were hand
somely entertained at the residence Of
Robert Logan Christie, near Colora.
The Colora Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
will fling the stars and stripes to the
breeze, in front of the colored school
house at Porter's Bridge, on Saturday
afternoon, January 4th.
The teachers and pupils of Colora
Union Sunday School held social enter
tainment in the Hall on Tuesday after
noon last. The scholars were each treat
ed to candy and cake, and the teachers
were treated to singing. playing, readings
and recitations by the scholars.
The Colora Lodge, 1. o. G. T., is pre-
pairing to hold an entertainment in the
near future. The Sunday School at Mt.
Pleasant also expects to hold an enter.
taiHment soon.
There were quite number Of dinners
and family reunions in Colora, Mt. Pleas
ant and Liberty Grove during the hol-
idays.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Tours to the Golden Gate and Florida
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

That the public are quick to
recognize the advantages of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company's
perfect personally conducted tourist
system is exemplified by the annual
increase in the number of partici-
pants in tours organized under that
system. Aside from this, the grow
ing desire of Americans to see the
wonders of their land is also an
important factor in advancing this
healthy sentiment in favor Of travel.
This seasons tours to California
will be conducted in all respects as
those of preceding years, and will
leave New York and Philadelphia
February II and March IL, 1896.
On the first tour a stop will be
made at New Orleans for the Mardi-
Gras festivities, and four weeks
will be allowed in California. On
the second tour four and one-half
weeks will be allowed in California.
In addition to the tours to the
Golden Gate, a series of tours to
Jacksonville has been arranged.
The tours will leave New York and
Philadelphia January %, February
4, IL, Is, and 25, and March 3,
1896, and allow two weeks stay in
the Gland Of FloWers.n
Detailed itineraries of these tours
will be sent on application to
Tourist Agent, 1876 Broadway,
New York, or Room All, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Seriously Hurt by a Horse.

Hiram Mills, was seriously injured or
Friday last while attending the sale of the
late Jeremiah Price, near Cecilton, Mr..
Mills was showing young stallion be-
fore the auctioneer, when it became
FESTIVE and he struck it with the halter
strap. This startled the horse and ii
plunged into the crowd, throwing and
dragging Mills a considerable distance,
breaking his leg and otherwise injurine
him severely. A small boy was also
knocked down by the horse and had his
leg broken, Mr.. Mills was taken to the
County Almshouse on Saturday. He is
an old soldier of the rebellion and re-
ceives pension.
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A Business Opportunity.

We have splendid business open
ing for right man and $1,000 capital
to take charge of branch store in
locality where handsome patronage
is already secured. Money turned
over every 80 days, goods non
perishable and all agents bonded
by the American Banking and
Trust Co. Address Peoples Supply
Co., Baltimore, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
lakewood Items.

The Jr. o. U. A. M. oyster sup
per held last Tuesday evening was
quite success.
The heavy storm we had last Fri
day night blew out the west gable
end of Jonathan Krauss' barn, and
also uprooted a large lpear tree in
his yard.
E. HI. Gosner is improving slow
ly. His sister, Mrs. J. E. Davis, Of
Sterling, ILL.,, is nursing him
through his convalescense.
Messrs. L. Beer, III. Cider and
Red Eye are visiting in our neigh,
borhood. They. have been cordially
received by some of our citizens.
1t is reported that Thos. Weaver
has purchased the Dorsey property
at Five Points.
GRIPS.
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HigginS-BrOWn.
Leap Year Dance.

One of the happiest events which has
been held in Rising SUI for many a day
was the Leap Year dance given by the
young ladies, in ]. A. Kinks house on
Walnut St. last Wednesday evening. The
ladies managed the affair throughout and
proved that they were fully capable of the
undertaking. About fifteen couples were
present to share in the pleasures of the
evening. The programs were distributed
and the trembling youths quieted and
made happy by having theirs filled for
them by their fair partners solicitations
after which the music, harp orchestra
from Balto., struck up and the most bash
full young gent soon forgot everything and
only awoke from a trance two hours later
when refreshments were announced.
After short intermission during which
cake, chocolate and lemonade were
served, dancing was resumed and con-
tinued until late hour.
The patronesses were Mrs Anna Hazard,
Mrs. E. H. Worthington and Mrs. F. E.
Ewing. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. G. G. Sill, Misses Bessie Mar
shall of Phila.; Helen Walter and Nettie
Janney of Roxboro, Pa; Ella Morrison of
Wilmington; Gertrude Dare, Mary and
Lulu Warrington, Hanna and Carrie Kirk,
Mary Brumfeld. Addie Smith, Carrie
Cummings, Beatrice and Clara Keilholtz,
and Messrs. G. G. Hopkins, E H. Wor-
Ellington, DR.. G. S. Dare, DR.. J. H. Jen-
ness, Dr. T. B. Moore, Chas. E. Dare,
Clarence T. Dare, w. R. Richards, H. F.
Richards, Jerome Brumfeld, Eugene A.
Reynolds, Cecil Ewing, Evans Ewing,
Henry S. Smith. Linn Worthington, H.
B. Patten, o. T. Kimbell, Samuel Barnes
and Sherwood Cameron.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber ofCecil
county, has obtained from the Orphans Court of
said county, letters testamentary on the personal
estate of
HANNAH L. OWENS.
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
on or before the LIST of June, 1896,
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 3Oth day
of November, 1895.
DR.. GEO. S. DARE,
Executor of Hannah L. Owens, deceased.
dec13 Test: r. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

Mrs. Agnes Brown, residing on Iron
Hill, met with a serious accident on
Thursday night, Dec. 26 by being thrown
from carriage. Mrs. Brown accom-
panied by her two children had been
spending the day with her brother, VIM,
Oroke, near Iron Hill. About O'Clock
they started for home, and had proceeded
only a short distance when the harness
broke. The horse frightened and ran
away overturning the carriage into deep
ditch. The children escaped injury, but
Mrs. Brown suffered a broken knee cap.
She was Immediately removed to her
brothers. home and DR.. Skinner, of Glas-
gov, was summoned and rendered surgical
relief.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

Many msrchauts are we'll aware that
their customers are their best friends and
take pleasure in supplying them with the
best goods obtainable As an instance we
mention Perry & Cameron, prominent
druggists of Flushing, Michigan. They
say: eve have no hesitation in recon-
mending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to our customers, as it is the best cough
medicine we have eyer sold, and always
gives satisfaction" For sale at rs and so
cents per bottle by f. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Stee1e-Bryan.

The marriage of Miss Florence B. Bryan
to Mr.. J. Edwin Steele was celebrated al
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Campbell, Newark, Del, on Thursday,
December 26, 1895, at high noon. The
nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Nelson H.
Miller, of Newark, assisted by Rev. DR..
Shank, of Christiana Church.
Higgins-BrOwn.
Mr.. John S. Higgins and Miss Annie
M. Brown were married at the residence
of the BRIDES parents, at Head of Chris
tiana on Thursday, Dec. 26, 1895, at
O'Clock p. IN. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. Mr. Mason, pastor Of
White Clay Creek Church
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Annual Meeting of the Rising Sun
Detective Association.

The annual meeting Of the Detec
tive Association will be held to-
morrow in DIR. Kinks Hall COM
mencing at ten o'clock. After the
convention adjourns the Ladies
Mite Society will have a fine turkey
dinner for the members to discuss.
Bring your wives to help.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were issued in this county last week
Elmer Janney and Lizzie A. Parker,
both of Andora; F. Clinton Miller
and A. Henrietta Startling, both OF
Elkton; James H. Smith and Edna
N. Mccoy, both of Cecilton; Wesley
Scott and Ida Myers. both OF
Cecilton; VIM. III. Husfelt and
Sarah E. Bennett, both of Cecilton'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

For pain in the chest piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Pain BALM
and bound on over the seat of the pain,
and another on the back between the
shoulders, will afford prompt relief. This
Is especially valuable in cases where the
pain is caused by a cold and there is a
tendency toward pneumonia. For sale
by E. T. Reynolds,
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WoODLAWN, Dec. 20, 1850:

WOODLAWN, Dec. 20, 1895.
The first executive meeting of Cecil Co.
w. c. T. u, met with our President, Mrs.
c. D. Abrahams on the above date.
The president conducted the devotional
exercises singing familiar hymns and
reading sixteen verses of the fifth chapter
of Ephesians, prayer by the Secretary.
The president and the secretaries re-
sponded to roll call. The presidents of
Port Deposit Union and Woodlawn ",
| were also present as were several of the
Co. superintendent. The treasurers
report was read showing balance in the
treasury of about eleven dollars. The
report was accepted and her request for
one hundred postal receipt cards was
granted.
In response to call of the secretary,
Miss Tullwood, asking the Unions to
assist in the New Years dinner at head
quarters. 1t was decided by motion that
all unions do their best in sending any
thing that would aid in providing good
dinner. The superintendent of Evangel-
istic work reported good work being done
in her union. By motion it was decided
that each local superintendent be requested
to report quarterly to the Co. Superinten-
dent of her department.
The meeting then adjourned to the
dining room where an appetizing lunch
was daintily served by our hostess and
her daughter, Miss Virginia. The after
noon session convened by singing "Blest
be the tie that binds,n prayer by the
president. A letter from the secretary of
the State Temperance Alliance was read
asking the circulation of petition for
local veto bill and to contribute toward
building for headquarters. Mrs. Abra-
hams was appointed committee to
answer it. 1t was decided that our Co.
Directory contain in addition to that of
last year, list Of our NATIONAL and State
officers and state superintendent.
These minutes were ordered published
in the MIDLAND JOURNAL, Oxford Press,
Cecil Democrat, North East Star, and
Port Deposit Press. After extending a
vote of thanks to our president for her
hospitality the meeting adjourned,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03
Lame Back.

FREDONIA. N. Y, June IS, 1894.
DR.. M. NJ. FENNER,
Dear Sir:-For many years was so affl-
icted with kidney and bladder disease,
lame back and rheumatism OF the heart
that life was burden to me.
could do little or no manual labor.
Idoctored a great deal without much
benefit. Finally began the use of your
Kidney and Backache Cure, and the first
bettle restored me to such a degree OF
health that thought ror the first time in
years that 1 should get well.
Two more bottles completed the cure,
and am well man to-day"
For sale by DR.. L. R. Kirk, Rising Sun, Md.
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Detective Association Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the members of the
RISING SUN DETECTIVE ASS0CI ALTON will
take place on
Saturday, January 9TH, 1896.
at 10 o'clock a. M, in DIR. L. R. Kinks Hall. All
members are urged to attend, as the election for
officers will be held at that time, and other bust
ness of the Association transacted. Immediately
after tee adjournment of the meeting the annual
Turkey Dinner will be served by the ladies of the
Mite Society.
Members are requested to solicit persons who
have property to protect from thieves and are not
members to join the Association.
l., r, KIRK, NJ. D., Pres.
E. E. EWING Secy
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MonQay, Jan. I3M, 1906.

Four head of Horses. No. l, sorrel horse 6 years
old sound and gentle, good worker and driver
No. :, black horse Years old, good farm horse;
make good farm or draft horse; No. 4, bay mare IL
years old, good worker, quiet for lady TO drive
-Four Milk Cows, some of them in profit now, bal
ance will be by day ofsale. Lot of Shoats
M, II Osborne binder, in working order (cut 25
acres wheat last harvestl. No. Osborne reaper
in good order; Wood mower, Champion horse
rake as good as any in the county: Thomas nav
tedder superior fertilizer and wheat drill in good
order; American harrow. new last spring: seed
soweF, Van Wickle grain fan, coTn shelter, south
BEND chilled plow, Atwood pillow, one-horse Gull
tiyators, Planet Jr cultivator, corn caverer malta
pillow, twin spike harrow, two-horSe eultiyator
wheel corn worker, corn Sled paris green sifters
double harpoon hay fork, blocks, 125 IT, rope. in
good order; lot OF other ropes, hay rigging hay
skids, sleigh, 2=horse sled, wheelharroW, roller
grindstone, 2=horse spreadeT, Jockey stick az
chains, pillow double and singletrees, cutting box,
hay knives, maui and wedges, post digger circus
larsaw, beam and pea, neck yokes grain cradle
seythes and snaths, mattock, half-bushel meas
ures, thunderstorm wagon, suitable for two or
three horses, IN good order, good harvest wagon.
two-horse wagon, two-horso dearborn, milk
wagon, jumpseat carriage in good orler, falling
top buggy, two sets of breast chains saddler's
horse, meat tieTce and lot of barrels, twilling
grain bags, carriage pole, farm bell forks rakes
shovels, hoes barn ShOvels, 4 sets stage harness
sets lead harness, pairs check lines, 2 lead
INES collars, brides halters hitching straps
sets leather ny straps, some as good as new; set
carriage harness. pair of housings lot of old iron
and hundred and one other things
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-~No s Majestic ran0e i'm
good condition, made 10 order No. II self feeder
double heater, Reed creamer refrigerator, bench
table, etc.
TERMS OF sALE-sums of $40 and under to be
cash, on sums over $40 credit of nine months
Will be given purchaser to give note PAYABLE at
the National Bank of Rising sun, with interest
from date if not paid when due. Sale to com.
menee at u O'Clock sharp.
Hindman, Auct
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Reduced Rates to Annapolis, lid.
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the Inauguration of Governor
elect Lowndes, at Annapolis, Md,
January s, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell, on January
Z and s, excursion tickets to
Annapolis and return, good to re-
turn until January 8 inclusive, at
the fnll0Winp low rates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

Pure honey is the best medicine
for colds which affect throat and
lungs. The best quality at Rising
Sun Apiary.
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XITANTED;-Several trustworthy gentlemen or
w ladies 10 travel in Maryland for established,
reliable house. Salary $3.50 and expenses. Steady
position. Enclose reference and selt-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company 3rd
Floor, Omaha Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
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NLYANpED:-Several trustworthy gentlemen or
w ladies to travel in Maryland for established,
reliable house. Salary $3.50 and expenses. Steady
position. Enclose reference and self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, 3rd
Floor Omaha Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

White section honey for sale,
also extracted honey, at Rising
Sun Apiary and the stores
in town.
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LOST!

THILD'S HEAVY BROWN CHECKERED
~ CAPE, lined with red flannel, on Christmas
day, between Barnes gate and Love Run school
house, by way of Korner Ketch and Little Brick.
Liberal reward if left at JOURNAL office.
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For Rent.

HHWO HOUSES IN THE VILLAGE OF -
Il Rising sun. Possession given March II;
18th, by j. 4. KIRK.
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DUBLIo SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The subscriber having cropped out his farm will
sell without reserve or Undertaking. at his resi-
dence one-half mile southwest of Pennington
Cecil county, Nd, the following property, on
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

Call In and see our ready-made Boots.
]. w. BUCKLEY.
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HtALF BALMoRALS, city calf, $500; Congress
Boots, made to order, by j. W. BUCKLEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-01-03

II STILL HAVE A FEW CHOICE INDIAN
GAME and BUFF COCHIN COCKEREIS for
sale at 81 each-eXtra fine ones.
H. LINN WORTHINGTON,
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PrOpOrtiOnate rates from other
points.
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D. F. MAGEE,
For Rent
For Sale.

TIME Annual Meeting of the ROSEBANK
Il CEHETERY ASSOCIATION will be held
in Rosebank Hall on Saturday, January 18th, 1896,
at l o'clock P. NJ.
20d4t c. NJ. REISLER, Secy.