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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Epworth League Convention.

The 18th annual convention Of
the Wilmington District Epworth
League concluded its sessions in
Rising Sun NJ. E. church on Friday
evening last, and adjourned to meet
next year in Scott's church, Will.
mington.
Friday evening the convention
was addressed by Rev. Don S. Colt,
of Grace church, Baltimore, on the
"20th Century Leaguers." The
speaker presented his subject,
which gave him a wide latitude, in
masterly style, his earnestness, ell
oquence and matchless oratory
holding his audience in wrapt at
tention throughout the discourse.
The officers elected for the ensu-
ing year were: President, Rev. r.
X. Stephenson, Elkton; vice. pres
idents, Eli T. Reynolds, Rising
Sun; Rev. L. E. Poole, Chesapeake
City; Emma T. Hare, Wilmington;
Verna A. Leonard, Wilmington;
treasurer, FL. G. Downward, Will
mington; secretary, Ella S. Strad-
ley, Wilmington; Junior supt.,
Amy Weldin, Newport.
The report of the credential COM
mittee showed that out of a repre-
sentation of 96 delegates to which
the Leagues of the District were
entitled, 81 delegates had been in
The treasurer's re-
port indicated a small balance on
hand.
The League put itself on record
on the temperance question by the
adoption of the following resolution,
the president by way of emphasis
upon the audience for a
rising vote, which was given:
Resolved. That we, the Wilmington
District Epworth League in convention
assembled, renew our allegiance to the
principle of prohibition as against all
forms of license as it relates to the drink
traffic, and recommend that all of the
chapters throughout the bounds of the
District take an active part in the fight
that is now being waged against the
saloon.
We further recommend especially that
the Leagues within the bounds of Cecil
county, Md, put themselves into the local
option fight that is being waged here,
with all their might. Preach and sing
and pray and persuade and vote to the
end that the decision may be against the
saloon and for the home.
The convention gave expression
of its gratitude in the following:
1t is great pleasure to record the sue
cess and profit of this session of the COM
Vention, and our gratitude is hereby ex-
pressed to the officers of the League, the
kind people of Rising Sun who have
opened their homes and church for our
comfort, and TO all who have In any wav
contributed to the success of this
gathering.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
PRINCIPIO.

Shockley Jenness spent last Thursday
in Baltimore.
Austin Jenness, of Perryville, visited
his father, Robert Jenness, on Sunday.
Shockley Ienness and Harry Maxwell
spent Monday with Kimbleville friends.
Rutherford Pyle, of Philada., spent
Saturday and Sunday i'll our little town.
Robert Cameron and Squire Lynch
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Williams.
Miss Annie Williams spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Williams.
Frank Senseman and Mrs. Kate Lack
land spent Sunday evening with Perry
vile friends.
Miss Virginia Maxwell and Curtis Max
we'll spent last Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Maxwell.
Miss Florence Williams, who has been
visiting friends in the neighborhood, has
returned 10 her home In Baltimore.
The masquerade Party given by the
Calendar Club of Ebenezer at Greenhurst,
Saturday evening, was quite success.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
PENNINGTON.

Mr. and Mrs. Will w. Kirk moved into
their new house, yesterday, Thursday.
William Hawk, of Wilmington, visited
his parents here Saturday and Sunday.
Ernest D. Kirk is Wilmington visitor
this week. He will also visit Philadel-
phia before his return.
The first 'killng white frost" on
Wednesday morning, which makes this a
remarkably late fall in that respect
The Ebenezer Calendar Club met at A.
L. Gifford's last Saturday evening. The
form of entertainment for the evening was
masquerade party. Fifty-eight mem
bers all friends of the club masked for
the occasion. A great variety of costumes
were displayed, among them many quaint
and ludicrous uake-ups and many char
acters impersonated. About two hours
were spent by the merry party of mas
queraders, when masks were taken off
and the business of the club was transact
ed, after which refreshments were served.
Miss Rachie Kirk received a prize for
best makeup among the maskers, which
was decided by vote ofthose present
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
r. F. d. No, 2.

Special Agent NJ. S. Plummer,
accompanied by Postmaster Ham
bleton, laid out Rural Free Deliv-
cry route No. 3 from Rising Sun
last week.
Leave Rising Sun at a. m. as
follows: West to Harrisville, north
to Kay's corner, northwest to
McKinsey's mill, southwest to John
Turner's, northwest to Gamer
Reynolds, south to M. E. Kinks,
southwest by northwest to Octoraro
bridge, to Moore's corner via Octo-
raro P. o.. northwest via Rock
Springs to old hotel, southwest to
Hill corner, east to Boyle corner,
southeast to Bradley's, northeast to
S. H. Moore's, via Octoraro P. O.
to Qctoraro bridge, to Paper Mill,
north by west to Reynolds corner,
to Octoraro church, to Gardiner
corner, east to Furniss corner, to
Oak Grove school house, to Red
Pump, to Griest's corner, to J. L..
Stephens, south to "Stone" school
house, to Rising Sun.
Number of houses on route, about
100; population served, about 425;
miles travelled, about 20. q. S.
boxes will be placed as follows:
Octoraro P. o., Rock Springs P.
o., Red Pump, Stephens corner.
Service on the route will likely
be commenced about Dec. LIST.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Killed By a Train.

William Huff, a farmer Of Mill
Green, Hartford county, aged about
so years, was struck and instantly
killed Tuesday morning near Row
landville, Cecil county, by passen-
ger train on the Columbia and Port
Deposit railroad. Mr.. Huff had
been to Rowlandville delivering a
wagonload of pigs and was return
ing to his home by way of Como
wingo, driving two horses. AS he
drove upon the railroad tracks the
train struck the wagon, killing him
instantly. The horses were only
slightly injured. The accident was
witnessed by number of persons
who were driving in the rear of Mr.
Huff.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
A House OF $4,000 Pieces.

The Philadelphia Press of Tues
day publishes the following item
accompanying it with cut of the
house. Mr.. Emery is former resi-
dent of this town, where he followed
the occupation of blacksmithing:
"After carving and whiting for
three years in the construction of a
miniature house of wood, William
L. Emery, a Civil War veteran and
invalid, of Clifton flights, has
completed his novel construction.
The editice is three stories high
and surmounted by cupola.
Over 10000 pieces of wood of var
ious kinds were used, all caved with
pocketknife. The floors are per-
fectly level and the interior is
infinitely perfect, nantes, side
boards, windows and doors all in
it the same as would be found in a
modern home. The plan of archi-
lecture is entirely original with
Mr.. Emery, the exterior represent
ing a Pompeiian brick finish.
The house has been presented to
the Clifton flights Hook and Lad
der Company, which has placed it
on exhibition"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
A Remarkable News "Beat."

''The Pressn on Oct. IA was the
only Philad 'lphia paper giving, in
its early editions, the result of
the conference between President
Roosevelt and j. Pierpont Morgan
that practically settled the coal
strike. The agreement of the coal
mine operators to arbitrate their
differences with the miners was
news of national Importance. "The
Press" being the only newspaper
to give the public this news in the
wide territory covered by its first
editions, made a notable addition
to its many similar achievements
in the past. "The Press" at the
popular price Of one cent daily
places its vast and complete news
service within reach of all.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Henry J. Pensel.

Henry j. PeGsel, well known
resident of the Second district, died
Monday night at his home in Ches.
apeake City aged so years. Mr..
Pensel, who has been in i'll health
of recent years, retired from active
business life about two years ago.
He was a native of Germany, but
for the past 30 years had resided
in Chesapeake City, where he con-
Quoted a general merchandise store.
He leaves a widow and two
daughters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Richard B. Mccoy,

Richard B. Mccoy died Satur
day night at the home of his brother,
William G. Mccoy, Dublin, Har-
ford county. Mr.. Mccoy was 81
years Of age, and his death was
caused by old age and general
senility. He is survived by seven
children-four daughters and three
sons-Mrs. Jennie Whiteford, Slate
Hill, York county, Pa; Mrs. Pris-
ella Harry, Brook, Ind; Misses
Helen and Mamie Mccoy, of Har-
ford county; David G. Mccoy,
of Oxford; John G. Mccoy, Balti-
more, and Richard B. Mccoy, Jr.,
Denver, Col. Mr.. Mccoy served
two terms in the General Assembly
and both times was elected on the
Know-nothing ticket. He was a
Quaker and a stenuous Abolitionist,
but was strongly opposed to grant
ing franchises to the freed slaves,
and was many times in consultation
with President Lincoln on this sub
ject. He was one of the original
incorpOrators and a director of the
Conowingo Bridge Company, of
Cecil county. His funeral took
place on Tuesday morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
The Tomato Industry.

The tomato pack in Cecil county
this year is the largest since the in
dustry was started in the county.
At the Elkton cannery about
10000 cases were packed; at r..
l.. Christie's cannery at Colora,
10000 cases; Chas. B. Silver's
cannery, Liberty Grove, $4,000
cases; at the other canneries in the
county the pack ranged from 5000
to 10000 cases. The pack is esti-
mated to be worth at least 5000, 900.
In Hartford county the pack was
large, a conservative estimate plac-
ing it at 100000 cases, fully $50
canneries having been in operation
in that county during the season
just closed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
County Shoot,

The Rising Sun Gun Club will
hold their annual county shoot on
Tuesday, Nov. IS, at the club
grounds on the outskirts of the
town. There are eleven events on
the program, the two most import
ant ones being the Merchandise
Event of twenty birds, and the
County Championship of fifty birds,
won last year by Harry r. Eng
land, of Zion. There are ten prizes
in the merchandise event, consist
ing of suit case, umbrella, corduroy
pants, fountain pen, pipe and case,
horse blanket, watch chain, pen
knife, box of cigars and a lamp.
The winner of the county cham
pionship will receive handsome
gold medal. Ten other prizes will
be given in this event, aggre,
eating value of over fifty dollars
and consisting of rifle, gun case,
100 loaded shells, box cigars, hall
gallon oysters, one years subscrip-
ton to the MIDLAND JOURNAL,
Heike's hand protector, pipe and
box of tobacco.
A new Maguatrap will be in use,
The managers of the shoot, Messrs.
Cecil Kirk, II. S. White and H,
Linn Worthington, will use every
endeavor to make the shoot a sue.
cess. Those desiring information
concerning the shoot can obtain the
same by addressing Mr. Worthing
ton at Rising Sun. Programs will
be out by November 1.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Killed By Heavy Timber.

Michael Gilbert, of Havre de
Grace was instantly killed Monday
evening in that town, by being
caught under a piece of timber
which he was unloading from a
wagon. Mr.. Gilbert was in the
employ of John e. Dubois, whose
wagon was delivering some heavy
oak timber for w. E. Burns &
Bros. new carriage factory. Five
men were handling the timber,
which slipped, knocking the unfor-
tunate man down, falling upon his
head and crushing him to death.
The deceased was 65 years of age
and a native of Havre de Grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

Persons wishing some extra fine citrons
can be supplied by S. B. Hathaway.
Thos. Moore, of Pilot, has been very i'll
but is now sufficiently recovered to resume
work.
The farmers are busy husking corn,
which is turning .out to be good crop
this year.
A large attendance and good prices
were features of S. H. Moore's public sale
this week.
The cold snap on Tuesday night result
ed In ice an eighth of an inch in this
this section.
VIM. Hill sold fine pair of steers and
a COW TO Alpheus Mackie of Fair Hill
this week for Sos.
Mrs. Elmira Kirk, who has been i'll
with bilious dysentery for the past two
weeks, is now improving.
E H. Gosner fell from ladder one
day last week and was considerably
bruised but not seriously injured.
The Red Mems fourth anniversary was
celebrated last Wednesday with supper.
A large turnout and good time resulted.
John F. Atkinson and his father are
remodeling their house at Richardsmere.
George Aument is doing the plastering.
There is considerable sickness through
out this section, number of children
being afflicted with whooping cough or
measles.
The prospects are that we will soon
have rural mail delivery, which will
not be as satisfactory to many in our sec
ton as the present arrangement, as the
delivery will not be as prompt. Better
let we'll enough alone.
Typhoid fever is prevalent around Rock
Springs, five cases being reported in that
village at the present time. Mrs. Ida
Bloomer and Miss Ella Davis are seriously
i'll with the disease, which it is thought
has been contracted from the canning
house refuse.
Johu Mccullough and daughter, Of
Pilot, are also i'll with typhoid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Murder Near AvOndaIe.

A fatal stabbing ARRAY took
place at Williamson's quarries,
near Avondale, Pa, Sunday after
noon, when Maria M. Romano wife
of Anthony Romano, is alleged to
have stabbed Michele Imperiale,
inflicting wounds from which he
died in about one hour. The par
ties are all Italians and the stab
bling took place at the Italian settle
ment at the quarries. The cause
is alleged to have been slanderous
reports circulated by the victim
against the woman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
He Learned a Great Truth.

1t is said of John Wesley that he once
said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you
tell that child the same thing over again ?"
John Wesley, because once telling is not
enough" It is for this same reason that
you are told again and again that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and
grip; that is counteracts any tendency of
these diseases to result in pneumonia,
aud that it is pleasant al safe TO take.
For sale by Eli 7. Reynolds. 2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
No-LIcense Meetings.

Temperance meetings for the
Sixth District have been arranged
for the following dates:
Oct. 24-West Nottingham.
Oct. 27-Farmington.
Oct. 28-Hopewell, Octoraro.
Oct. 29-Colora.
Oct. 30-Principio.
Oct. 31-Rising Sun.
Nov. Liberty Grove.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Bed Blankets

Our stock was never more COM
plete. The prices range from SOC
to $500 per pair, and bought as
they were at the lowest market
price, so we mark them accordingly.
You will find the values unsurpass-
eel and your selection, no matter
what grade, will insure you your
moneys worth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
DIED.
Mary F. Reed.

Mary F. Reed, wife of Charles
FL. Reed, and daughter of the late
Gibbons P. and Sarah G. Moore,
died at her residence in Media, Pa,
on Wednesday morning, Oct. 10.
Funeral services were held Friday
evening and the remains brought
to Rising Sun Saturday morning,
18th inst, for interment at
West Nottingham Friends burying
grounds, the funeral being largely
attended by relatives and friends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Cecil County Registration.

According to the revised regisira-
ton list Cecil county has 6,693
voters. The various districts show
the following: First district, 773
voters; Second district, 635; Third
district, first precinct, 700; second
precint, 3S5; Fourth district, 500;
Fifth district, first precinct, SOL;
second precinct, 261. Sixth district,
700; Seventh district, first precinct,
749; second precinct, 1853; Eight
district, 80; Ninth district, 317.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Clothing
OVercoatS, Etc.

Our stock is complete and in
view of the extra pains we have
taken this year we are extremely
we'll satisfied with the assortment.
Mems and boys suits in many styles.
Prices from $500 to $1,000. You
will find all the newest fabrics
among them.
Overcoats are here in album
dance. You will find any style
you desire and at right price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
FlanneIetteS,
Prints, &c,

Flannelettes at Sc, Sc, 1Oc, Ice.
Pretty patterns for waists or wrap
pers. Prints, &c to Sc. You will
find almost anything you need
among them. Cotton Flannels.
White Flannels, sc. All prices
and all grades.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24

W. e. Douglass, who has been a
member Of the faculty of Goldey
College for several years, has been
elected principal of the commercial
department of the College.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Democratic Mass rleeting.

A democratic mass meeting will
be held at Rising Sun hall Thursday
evening, Oct. 80. Address will be
delivered by Hon. Archibald Tay
lor and ThOs. G. Weeks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
NOTICE TO GUNNERS.

All persons are forbidden trespassing on the
premises of the undersigned with dog or gun, and
all so trespassing will be liable to prosecution.
Mrs Elizabeth Kay Sarah G. Reynolds
William Richards Stephen REYNOLDS
Joseph II. Lincoln So. Reynolds
II, l.. Glackin w. W. Moore
Chas. ]. Davis John II. Kimble
Traditional names will be published in this
list until JAN LIST for % cents each.
ES-Trespass notices, printed on muslin or tag
board, on sale at this office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
WORTnINGTON'S.
RISING SUN, MD.

NHESE are busy times for us.
With the influx of custom
ers and new goods arriving
continually the outlook for very
successful fall and winter season is
very satisfying. We enumerate a
few of the many new things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
NOTICE.

These stores close on Wednesday even
ings at six o'clock. To be free at six
O'Clock means to our clerks
One short breath of the open air,
One meal enjoyed at home,
One evening of recreation.
E. r. BURLINGTON s. Sons.
Z. H, WoRTHINGToN & Son.
S. T. WILEY.
w. 7. FRYER.
Jos. S. PoGUE & Son.
CARHART & Co.
aS-Additional names will be added to thi
notice for % cents each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Shoes
Queen Quality for wom

Queen Quality for women,
$500. Positive perfection in a
woman's shoe. You have probably
worn them. If so, you will always
wear them. No other shoe fits as
well, no other shoe has the style of
Queen Quality. Seventy styles.
We have number in stock. The
illustration herewith is one of the
popular ones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Executors Sale
Personal Property

By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court of
Cecil county, Maryland, the undersigned eXecu-
tor of Hannah Gather, deceased, will sell at pub
lie sale at the late residence of said deceased,
known as Gathers Corner, on the road from Brick
Westinghouse to Port Deposit. on
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Real Estate at Private Sale.

The undersigned will sell her farm situated one
mile north of Rising sun, near the Red Pump and
containing
SO ACRES.
The Improvements consist of good 215-story
FRAME DWELLING. rooms, frame stable
smoke house and other outbuildings. Pump in
yard two good springs on premises. Land in
good state of cultivation. Terms easy and made
known on application to
Scott MRS. MYLES BROWN.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
FurS

A larger stock than we ever
had before. The values are better
than ever. We have the most ap-
proved shapes and the prices range
from $500 to $500. There is moth
ing improves a costume like a nice
fur. Come in and try one on.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
THURSDAY, October 80, 1902,

the following property:
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-5 goose-feather BEDS Z
pairs bedsteads, , bureaus, . cases of drawers .
leaf, l extension, side and 4 kitchen tables; .
corner cupboards, lounge. rocking II cane-seat
and lot odd chairs: 80 yards of rag, 20 yards in
grain and yards stair carpet 81 yards straw mat
ting, lot oil cloth, clock, looking glasses, quilts
blankets, sheets, pillow cases, bed spreads table
cloths. towels, washbowl and pitcher, set dishes,
lot dishes and glassware, 2 lamps, lot knives
forks and spoons; cook stove, 2 coal stoves, stone
jars pans, buckets, tubs and many other articles
Lot of chickens. Terms cash Sale at p. M.
HENRY GATHER,
Executor of Hannah Gather, deceased.
Hindman, auct
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Mems Hats

Our fall stock just in embraces
all the newest shapes in Alpine and
stiff hats. We think our values
are a little better than you find else
where and our styles are certainly
up-to dates. If in need of a hat it
will be to your advantage to ex-
anime our stock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24

Look into the $4,000 prize con-
test. We will gladly explain it to
you. There's chance for you to
get share of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-24
Mems Shoes

$500, $3.50, 800, $3.50, $500.
The newest styles and shapes. Our
guaranteed patent leather, winter
weight, at $3.50. Box calf at 90
to $3.50. Look over the styles.
You will find one to please you.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-25
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble prcys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition: beauty. vigor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-25

Guiding an extension OF the South
ern. Jasper has every possible BEN
eft it can get from the Southern,
and any extension Of that line would
be a detriment to the town instead
of a benefit, as it would then be a
mere station instead Of terminal
point, drawing business from half
of the radius ui a circle. or course
the Southern, belonging to the big
banking firm Of J. p. Morgan Co.,
the head OF the railroad trust, is
able to build if its owners wish,
without asking anybody for aid or
concessions Of any kind-but it's
not likely to want to unless it is sure
lit will pay, and the present talk
seems to be merely for the purpose
OF dividing sentiment here, and
thus preventing any competition, by
keeping out others, while not seri-
ously intending to build itself. This
is one Of the well known habits OF
all large corporations, and our peo-
pie should not be deceived by it,
but should form firm friendship
with the Traction Co., whose in
terest is TO build.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-25

Columbia Township Trus-
tees Notice.
The undersigned, Trustee of Column
ola Tp.. Dubois county, Ind, will attend
to Township business at his office on
every Saturday, and persons having
.ownship business to transact are re-
quested to present il on that day Of the
week.
The Township Library is kept at the
office Of the Trustee, where those en-
titled can obtain books.
GEORGE w. MTLBuRS, Trustee.
Hillham, Indiana
Nov. %, l80O-1y.