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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
NEWS.
Friday, Jan. ID 1897.
MINORLOCAIS

Principle Furnace had mad dog
visit on Saturday last.
A band of gypsies camped in DR..
Slicer's woods last week.
The receipts of Elkton post office
were about $4,000 last year, con-
siderable increase over former years.
Katharine Bristow, widow of the
late Capt. John Bristow of Chesa-
peake City, died on Sunday night,
in the siXty-ffth year of her age.
John NJ. Terrell, auctioneer,
Tuesday morning sold for R. G.
Thackery, trustee, the frame dwell
ing house and lot of Eugene r.
Pearce in Cecilton to Mrs. Ella
Roberts for 500.
The large frame barn on the farm
of VIM. A. McMullen, near Perry
vile, was destroyed by fire Satur-
day night, together with the con-
tents, including live stock. The
origin Of the fire is unknown.
Ed. f. Brown who has for a
number of years been employed as
body maker by Jos. S. Pogue &
Son, carriage makers of this place,
has secured a position in New York
and left Rising Sun this week.
Mrs. Ellen Patten Rowland,
widow of the late Madison Rowland,
died at the home of her son r.
Fin ey Rowland, at Hopewell, on
Wednesday 9th inst. Mrs. Row
land was in her 9th year, and was
a very active lady.
The Western Union has removed
its test Office from Oxford to Port
Deposit. The company's wires
have been removed from Conowingo
bridge and run down the G. & P.
d. R. r. to Port Deposit, thence to
Baltimore and Washington.
The residence of John Haines
near Colora, was entered on Friday
night and 50 taken from his pocket.
1t was the second time that Mr..
Haines' house has been entered by
thieves. The first visit they took
$15 from the pocket of his trousers.
The water question is assuming
a serious aspect with several fami-
lies in Rising Sun, a number of
wells being dry or the supply very
low. E. III. Reynolds is looking
over the ground with a view of put
ting in water works if the project
promises success.
The Misses Kirk entertained the
progressive euchre club at their
home on Cherry St., last Wednes-
day evening. Eight tables were
played and Miss Gertrude Dare
carried off the honors of the even
ing. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Miss Mary Worth
ington on Thursday evenining, Jan.
2Sth.
Samuel A. Taylor has removed
his store from the room adjoining
Mrs. Gillespie's millinery store to
his home ON Walnut street. He
now has more commodious and
better lighted quarters for display
ing fine line of ladies and gents
underwear, notions, etc. Read his
adv. in this issue and give him a
call if in search for bargains.
The following Board of Trustees
Of West Nottingham Presbyterian
church met and organized on Mon
day, Jan. 4th: H. III. Haines,
pres; NJ. E. Kirk, sec'y. and treas.
III. d. Keen, c. c. Caldwell, S. B.
Tosh, j. B. Fryer, I. B. Gillespie,
A. l.. Duyckinck and w. w.
Nickle. @. L. Snyder was re-
elected sexton to serve for one year
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
DIED.

10, at Colora, after brie
illness. Elizabeth A., daughter of Sam I
F. and Rebecca A. Shanks, aged
years, 7 months and days.
We loved our baby, none can tell
How much we loved her, nor how WE'LL
God loved her too, and He thought best
To take our baby home to rest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
At the regular meeting, Ian. 9th, Colo

At the regular meeting, Jan. 9th, Colora
Council No. 81, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. unan-
imousiy adopted the following:
PeS0Lzed' That the members of the
order of Jr. Order United American Me
chanics of the United States of America,
respectfully petition and urge the Pres
ident of the United States and the Houses
of Congress to take such action in the
premises relating to the public recognition
of the rights of Cuba as belligerent
nation, and if in their power to furnish
such aid and cooperation mot inconsist,
ant with our international treaties) as will
assist it in attaining a republican form Of
government similar to that of these
United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
Barn Burned.

Fire on Monday night destroyed
the granary on the farm of Shippers
& Mallen, near North East, known
as the "BrOwn House Place. The
contents, including large quantity
of grain, were also destroyed. The
building was partly insured, but
not the contents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15

Kremis, Mercer county, Pa. We be-
lieve Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, to
be the best remedy in use. We use it in
our own families, and it is a favorite
among our customers. Hecker Bros. &
Co. rs and so cent bottles for sale by
E. 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15

Mary E wilkins is engaged in writing
a series of striking sketches of New Eng
land neighborhood life for The Ladies'
Home Journal They will portray small
community's social indulgences, sketch
ing the old fashioned quilting party, the
time worn singing school and an apple
pairing bee,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15

As the name indicates, Halls Vegetable
Sicilian Hair Remover is a remover of the
hair, including its growth health, youth
fnl COLOR and beauty. 1t will please you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
Before
Retiring

take Ayers Pills, and you will
sleep better and wake in better
condition for the days work.
Ayers Cathartic Pills have no
equal as a pleasant and effect
ua1 remedy for constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, and
all liver troubles. They are
sugar-coated, and so perfectly
prepared, that they cure with
out the annoyances experienced
in the use of so many of the
pills on the market. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Cathartic
Pills. When other pills won't
help you, Ayers is
THE Pill THAT WILL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15

RD-Make all remittances payable to
GEO W. CHILDs DREXEL,
Editor and Publisher.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
Situation Wanted

~ ton at days work. Apply to RUTH
BOYER, at Carlton Kimbles tenant house, near
Rising Sun,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15
For Rent.
For Rent.

HOTEL and STORE HOUSE, at Conowingo;
DWELLING and STORE HOUSE combined,
at Colora;
Large DWELLING HOUSE, near Colora, now
occupied by S. T. Hindman
Apply to R. R. CROTHERS, NJ. D.,
JStf Colora, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-01-15

Withdrawal from circulation
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
GREEN GOODS.
Some of the Circulars Receiv.
 cd in Tombstone.

Green Good" circulars are begin ming to make their appearance in Ari. zons, several having been received in Tombstone to trap the unwary and tish for suckers.
 They are the customary circlars offering for sale to conf dential parties" United States Treasury notes that are as good as the genuine ar. ticle" issued by the Government. In glowing terms is set forth the d. legation that a daring counterfsiter has managed te steal from tbe Treas. uary Department the original plates.
 Prospective buyers are direet,d to merely telegraph @ mysteriuos pass. word to man in, Easton, Penn, when furthur negotiations will follow for the sale of the spurious notes ai rates of 0,0O0. for $l2O0. If smaller quantities of the bills are required they may be obt aimed at the following rates: $I0.OOO for $65O, $6COO for s45O $3OOO for $3GO.
 The present circulars are mailed from New York city. and have been received in quantities. The postal authorities, wten receiving information as to the character of the circular: mailed. stamp on the outside of ths envelope warning to the person ad. dressed. The operators. however have turned this to their own advant. age by inserting in their circulars c l notice to the effect that the warning is printed on the envelopes merely in the hope of fnding out the person whe stols the plates,
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
4 MUSICAL MEDLEY.

THE greatest song writer was Schu- bert. He produced over 200 songs.
 A PHYSICIAN says that practice at singing wards off consumption.
 MARIE VAN ZANDr, the famous prima donna, is the granddaughter of Signor Blitz, the well-known prestidigitateur.
 FHE title of court pianist has been conferred by the emperor of Germany on Raopl Kock;.lslsi, the little eight. year-old boy whose performances are creating a sensation in Berlin.
 NAT" BRIGHAM, who has been ap- pointed United States marshal for Utah, is remembered at Harvard uni. versity as the most HeiliIiuous tenos that ever roamed the college yard.
 AN organist says that GOV moos in a perfect fifth octave, or tenth; a dog barks in fifth or fourth: donkey brays in a perfect octave, and q horse ncighs in a descent on the chroDlatic scale.
 EARL EISGQUOIsT, a veteran shoe maker of Deckertown, ~. J., says he remembers when Christine Nilsson sang 10 the accompaniment of her brothers violin for the pennies of the country folk of the district near the town of Hoimstadt, Sweden, and that even then she had fascinating voice.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
lsLife Worth Living!

If there is an individual on earth who is sxcusable tor thus interrogs= ting himself, it is the unhappy mortal who suffers from neuralgia in some one of its diabolicsl forms. This is no difficult conundrum, however. Life |. worth living by any man or woman who enjoys good health, and is not hsrsesed by . reproschful conscience. The h.aalsrisl scourge, heavily laid on is terrible one for the poor sufferer to endure. A series of freezings, scorcbings and swssts-the last leav- ing enc ss limp and @ strengt hless ss dish rag. are hard indeed, Yecur- ring with fendish regularity. Hes- letters stomach Bisters is the world wide known preventive and curative of this class of uaslaaies, either in the form of ague and fever, bilious remit teat, dumb sgue and sgue cake. Used with psrsisteIes they will, rely upon it, eradicate disease from the system. They also conquer rheumstism, kid ney and bladder complaints, nervous- ness, dyspepsia, liver oomplsint and constipation, and rsnsw failing strength,
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
NARROW ESCAPE.
Wm. Hi)dreth Nearly Meets a
 Watery Grave.

Yesterday afternoon Deputy SIeriff Wm. Hildreth left to serve some sub poenas on witaessess living across the San Pedro above Fairbank and in attempting to cross the river nearly lest his life. The experience he bad will not be easily forgotten and will occupy aprominent place whenever he has occseion to relate his hair-brssdth escapes from sn untimsly end, for he has had several.
 The river was pretty high when he arrived at the crossing but as he had crossed the river many times when the water appeared even higher, he hardly hesitated and got until he wal in tho middle of the swift running current and too late to turn back. did he realize the i'm ninsnt danger.
 His horse was caught by the under current and taken sR his balance, being thrown on his side with his rider and drifting with the seething watsrs In an instant both rider and animal were being rolled and tossed about in helpless manner, strugglIng only to keep head above water until they drifted out of the current and by msrest accident managed to grasp ( twik or root Of 6 tree to which Hil- dreth hung fer dear life and drew him
 self out, sosking wet and nearly ex' hsusted from struggling in the water The horse fosted down some 100 feet
 further and by landing sgainst the i branch of tree giving him an oppor-
 tunity to regain his feet and manage tc
 swim to the bank where Hildreth
 caught him. Both horse and rider
 had . narrow escape.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
PERSONALS PICKED ABROAD.

PRESIDENT FAURE is the first of the French presidents with sufficient com mand of English to speak it fuently.
 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE and Jean Ingclow celebrate their sevepty-fiftf birthday this year. Each lives in Lon don, Miss Nightingale in the West end and Miss Ingclow ia Kensington.
 THE king of Dshomey was educated in France and speaks French fuently The story goes that he became a savage because of certain disappointnents iz q love affair.
 ST. PATRICK was an Englishman. il Dr. Nicholson, of the Bodleian library is right. He thinks he has found out from the tripartite life of the saint that he was born at Daventry, near North ampton.
 II. NJ. STANLEY recently made qneeI suggestion for raising money for a children's hospital in which he was in terested. As African mothers are fire quently glad to get rid of their babies he proposed that a wagon load of black babies should be procured and ex bibited in the streets of fashionable London.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

The rain in Tombstone last nigh; was ur9uesticmaEly the heaviest rain fall during the season. The rsin fell in torrents and the streets were veIit- able rivers. The storm lasted an hour or more but rain fell during the night at intervals also. so that virtuslly the rain continued all night. The gulches were bank full and Walnut was swell. ed to the high water mark Appear ances gre for more rain tonight.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
Mir. Isaac Homer, proprietor of the

Mir. Isaac Homer, proprietor of the Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and enc of the most widely known men in the stste was cured efTheumatism after three years of sufFe5inP. He says: "J have not sufficient command of lang uags to convey sHy idea of what l suffered, my physicians told me that nothing could be done for me; and my friends were fnlly co nviLced q at nothing but death would relieve me of ny suffering. In June 1894, NIT. Evans, then sslesman for tho WEeelv Ing Drug Co.,. Iecoame nded Chamber
 lain's Pain Balm. At this time my toot and limb were swollen to more ihan double tkeir normal size snd it seemed to me my leg would burst, but soon after tegsn using the Pain Bsln, the swelling began 10 tecresse, the pain to leave. and now consider that am entirely cured. Fer sale by ell deslers in Tombstone end Bisbee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
Tn, Discovery SnvOl h Life.

MT. c. Caillouette, Druggist, Beaver. sville, Ill.,, says: "To Dr. Kings New Discovery I owe my life, Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the phy- sicians. but of no avail and was given up and told could not live. Having Dr. Kings New Discovery in my store I sent .v, 6 bottle and began its use and from the first dose began to get bet ter, and after using three bottle WAS up and about sgain. It is worth !ts weight in gold. We won't keep store or house without it." Get a free IslI che Tombstone Drug Store.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Mountain lions arc giving the cattle men on the Verde river O great deal of trouble this year. Tho animals are becoming very told and almost enter the settlement to kill cattle. They are reported as being very numerous for this time of year. A cowboy had Q desperate encounter with lion last week and was badly lacerated by the animals claws before he escaped.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

For the first time in it's history New Mexico is to have Governor of Mex ican percentage. Miguel A. Otero, who has just been appointed to that position by the Presldent, although bern and educated in this country, had Mexican parent. He has lived in the territory for many years and is said to be thoroughly acquainted with the needs of it, people.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

The latest thing in locks is one where the keyhole is in the center of the doorknob, When you go home late at night with St. Vitus dance in the legs and grab the knob ia it's mad whirl, you will have the sweet eatis. faction of knowing that you have the keyhole, whether you can hit 1t with the key or not.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

A dance is to be given tomorrow night at Mining Exchange Hall uu- der the auspices of the Tombs tone base ball club the proceed, of which will 90 to the fund toward defraying 2 the expense of the Bisbee ball club to play @ return game of ball here on the 22d inst. Good music will be provided and pleasant time assured all.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

A Delware man who shVt in the was breast with 32-csliber bullet paid no sttsn tion to the wound, believing it 10 be mosquito bite. New Jersey should get another towline or her laurels fl she hopes tO hold them.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Over 900 men on the ground, ell the best diggings staked, bears and mosquitoes and . scarcity of provis- ions are the latest bits of news from tue Klondyke. It sounds a little rough and may dannpen the ardor oI the enthusiasts, but it probably csmss closer to the truth than the gilt. edsed st ories that are going the rounds.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Mrs. Wm. Graf, who has been visit ing Tombstone the guest of her sister in-law. Mrs. Baron, left today for a visit to Bi.bee before returning to her home at Phenix. She was passen- ger on the outgoing special today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

No western mail arrived today owing to Q heavy washout nea. Tue son. It is expected the break will be repaired however 30 tha. mail will ar- rive tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
NOTICE.
This Is Your Opportunity.

Jhis Is Your Opportunity.
 On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, . generous sample will Le mailed of the most popular Catarrll and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream Balm sufficient to demon state tie great merits of the remedy.
 ELY BROTHERS,
 JG Narrcu s.. New Yor,: City. Rev. John Reid. Jr. of Greet Falls, Mont, recomDIcnded Eiy'5 Cream Balm Ia Ee. gan emphasize his statement. Tt is a Pog;- tive cure for Catarr! ii used as directed."-- Rev. Francis ". Poole, Pastor Central Pres. CLurj jh, Helena, Mont.
 - Ely's Cream Balm is the ecknov leGGrI cure for ca:arrh and con. aias no. mc rcIiry Aor any injurious d.ug. Price. 50 eents.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

WANTED.-Bya a young lady the acquaintance of a gentleman of means middle aged preferred, object matri- meny. Addr -ss Hsrriett Mays. Port. land, Oregon. St.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
aTnpton.

RUSSIA has a small matter, you know, of @, ,ss5. .OOO. 900 less than its German cousin, being accredited with s21,7l5,- 100000. =
 AUSTRIA and Italy bring up the rear of those nations which have over slO,- 900. .OO0, 900 of possessions. with sls,O65,- coo, 900 and s1l ,755, ,0oo, 900 respectively.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Two Frenchmen fought duel near Paris, and one received slight scratch across the back of the hand. Two Texans met in the road the other day ussr Sweet Home, and there were six bullets in each mans body when the uudertaker took charge of the affair.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Game is reported to be scarce in the Klondyke region but it will no. long Dc 90. The great American tinLoIn gambler will ride in on one of the tidal waves rolling in that direction and soon correct that little deficiency.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

The klondyke fever is spreading in Arizona, as well as elsewhere, and from the papers in every town we see that many have gone or are preparing to leave.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

A Michigan woman Iricked her finger with c rusty pin and died from the effects of the wound. A Cleveland man cut his throat and jumped from a third story window and is alive. This thing of life and death is 6 re- markab.e problem.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

A. V. Moves was up today from the river. The San Pedro, Inc states, is booming from the heavy rains but was extra high last night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Editsr Curtis of the Spirit of the Times Of New York, was overcome re- gently by the heat His fate should be a warning to us all to keep ceol.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
CrOCerS

can't compete for the two sI5o prizes for the largest number of .ScAtl2ins's Besl yellow tickets sent in one envelope before August 3Ist.
 Reason other people wouldn't have a ghost Oi a chance.
 Everybody has a chance at the thousand dollars. It's a matter of thought as we'll as of how many tickets you send.
 Rules of contest in large advertisement about first and middle of the month. AC
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

J. V. Vickers returned from Clifton where hs has been on | flying busi ness visit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Nrs. c. A. Overlook is over frcm bisbee on visit to her former home fer . fortnight, the guest of Mrs. E. N. WOlcOtt.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Mrs. J. krigbaum and children arrived today from Bisbee on a visit the guest of Mrs. NJ. A. Howell.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

Frank Merrill and Wm. Tomlinson are back from prospecting trip in the Mule Mountains.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

If one bird in the hand is woIth two in the bush, one paid-in-Advancs sub scri ptien is worth four charged on the books.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
TABLE OF DISTNC E s.
From Tombstone to Different
 Parts.of tEe County.

The following is table of distances for use as guide by officials of Cochise ouniy in es timating mileage fees:
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
STATE OF OHIO, CITY 0 TOLEDO, !
 LUCAS COUNTY.

AVCAo Frank J. Chsyney ihsk es oath tho he is the senior partner of the firm @ F. J. Cheyney X Co.,, doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DO+- LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Cstarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day oI Decem- bsr, 1SS6.:
 lsEAL A. W. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter nAlly and acts directly on the back and mucus surfaces of the system Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,,
 Toledo,O
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15

1he World S Fair Tesf. showed TO Baking pcwGc, % pure Or So Z, .Gt in Lesy ssinR. cr'v~- ss tsc ns -'
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-08-15
BISBEE NEWS.
BI. BEE. Aug, II 1897. GATHERINGS.

H. c. Howe is over on some survey. ing business.
 Prof. Douglass left on . special yes. tsrdsy bound east.
 Mrs. c, A. Overlook left teddy Tor Tombstone on a visit to friends.
 E. w. Land is again back from the county seat where he went on pro- tessionsl business.
 The Misses Mamie and Anna Han ley returned today from Bisbee when they have boen visiting relatives for a fortnight
 Payday passed off without any great excitement other than ordinarily. IL was quite lively however and money freely circulated.
 Cbas. Blackburn and family re- turned today from the county seat by private conveyance. MT. Blackburn went to Tombstone on 8 business trip.
 Mrs. 6. Tribolet and two sons of Phoenix arrived today on visit the eues. of Mrs. Ed Barker. Mrs. Tribolet has also been visiting her former home i, Tombstone but @ trip to Cochise county would not be complete without c visit to Bisbee. Prof. Rcketts was in the city on @ brief visit from the Black Diamond Group of mines in the Dragons on which the Copper Queen have a bond and the Prof has charge of the work. He reports work continuing but ir reticent as to further particulars. He left this morning for Clifton on some mining business.
 BlsBEE, Aug. F 1897, COVERINGS, Tom Vaughn left this morning for the county seat.
 Mrs. J. Vercelina left this morning on the outgoing train.
 The order of Red Men promises to be quite organization in Bisbes.
 We have regular showers of rain lately and appear to come on schedule time daily.
 Mrs Krigbaum and children were passengers this m morning on visit to Tom bs tone friends fer fortnight. J.Sweeney was an outgoing passen' ger today. He is bound for the sec. shore and @ visit to California points Four drammers left this morning Thi. party travel together and stop a' the same towns together. They gs from here to the county seat.
 Several cowboys from the valley are | in town. We are informed @ rou nduI on the Barbaconsri begins Sept. 1st When they work near Bisbee the towz will be full of cowboys for day or tive MT. James Maclin . Copper Queen employee left today for Pearce where he has accepted . position and in future intends to remain. Jim hal not been feeling well lately and thinks the change will do hina gsol.
 The Tombst0nss are making pre- parations to have the Bisbes ball clut play 6 return game at Tombstone CT Sunday the 22nd if possible. Arrange ments to receive large contingent o Bist esites are to be made snd doubt lees a big crowd from the Copper Camp would go there as the round trip could be made in day and all see the game. A special coach may run t' Fairbapk where the stages would meet