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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Fishing Company.

The Stony Point Fishing Com
pany has been incorporated by
Joseph E. Spencer, Harry Silver,
Joel Silver, David II. Silver and
Philip H. Close. The object of the
corporation is to catch and prepare
for market and transport and sell
fish and other products of the water;
to navigate the waters of this and
adjoining states for carrying on any
forwarding or warehousing bust
ness in this state, and for the con-
structiOn, owning, chartering or
leasing of steamboats,, wharves,
docks, roads, vehicles or other
property required for the purpose
of such forwarding or warehousing
business. Their principal office
will be located in Belair and the
capital stock is fixed at $4,000,
divided into shares of $50 each
1t is understood the company will
operate seine at Stony Point. on the
Potomac River, and at Havre de
Grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
PENNINGTON.

About nine inches of snow fell here on
Monday night.
VIM. R. Cameron was Philadelphia
visitor Thursday.
Miss Mae Johnson who was reported i'll
last week, is improving.
Miss Elizabeth Ewing and Mr.. Leon
Ewing, of Blake, visited Benz. w. McVey
last week.
Elisha D. Kirk visited his sister, Mrs.
George Smith of Baltimore, from Friday
until Monday.
The thermometer eclipsed all previous
performances of this winter on Thursday
morning, having registered 40 below zero.
Our mail carriers have had their trou-
bles since the snow storm, but have sue
ceeded in making their trips regularly.
Miss Alyce Clifford has returned home
after visiting friends in Oxford for some
time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
OAKWOOD.

John Hess, proprietor of Ly1es hotel. is
very i'll with typhoid fever.
E. H. Gosner continues to slowly i'm.
prove from his attack of typhoid.
William Riley, an aged citizen, has
been very i'll with the grippe for some
time.
The personal property of VIM. Gray
was auctioned off last week, most OF it at
a great sacrifice.
Edwin McCaslin will remove with his
family from the residence of Mrs. Lizzie
Hanna to Texas, and VIM; Gainor will
farm the place for Mrs. Hanna next year.
The sixth annual ball given in Oak
wood hall was very enjoyable affair. A
large number of guests was present to
participate in the festivities, Matthews
orchestra furnishing music for the &C.
casion.
At the present writing we have 81
inches of snow, the most which has fallen
at any one time during the winter. Our
young miller and budding blacksmith,
with their best girls, tried the sleighing
but the conditions were not very favorable
for sport.
Our mails were never better served
than at present and are received daily,
Notwithstanding the terrible condition of
the roads and the bitter cold weather.
Too much credit cannot be given our
plucky mail carrier for the way he is
surmounting the present difficulties of
travel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
RICHARDSMERE.

Frederick Smith received very hand
some Valentine.
Joseph Webb. of York, Pa, is visiting
Mrs. Nellie Coates.
Chas. w. Fox returned home Saturday
after flying visit to Phila.
Mrs. A. S. Elliott will attend the quar-
terly meeting, at West Grove today.
Parker Moore and friend have returned
to Reading after very pleasant visit to
the formers parents.
Miss Martha Jane Moore has been on
the sick list, but at this writing, we are
glad to say, is improving.
Mrs. Jennie Exton has returned to her
home in Easton after an extended visit to
her sister. Mrs. Harriet War6eld.
Chas. Taylor, of Phila.. and Miss Mary
Ryan of Rising Sun, were the guests of
Miss Carrie Coates and Mrs H. War6eld
Friday evening.
Howard Woodrow, J. M. Atkinson, w.
Henry Atkinson and Luther Richards
and lady friend, attended the 9th annual
Ball at lakewood, last Friday night.
Poor unlucky Chris went ducking
again last Thursday. He saw some fine
ones and they were not frightened by
anyone this time, but he failed to procure
any.
Our worthy P. M. has been accused of
dropping into verse" and penning the
rhymes which appeared in your last
weeks issue. We hasten to clear him of
the charge. The party who wrote them
was
BEN HUR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Accidentally Killed With a Rifle.

Lindsay Barrett, aged 13 years,
son of Philip Barrett of Havre de
Grace, a railway mail clerk, was
accidentally shot Saturday after
noon by Willie Forsythe, a boy
about the same age.
Young Barrett, with several
other boys, was shooting sparrows
with a cat-ritie, at the slaughter
house of Harry Lauder, in that
town when he was accidentally
struck in the neck by the bullet,
which severed the windpipe. The
lad ran about 100 yards after being
wounded, before he fell and almost
Immediately expired. The funeral
was held on Tuesday, the remains
being brought to Cecil county for
interment at HOpewell cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett formerly
resided in Cecil county, Rowland
vile being their native place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Aaron Spencer.

Aaron Spencer died at his home
near Hickory Hill on Tuesday
morning, Feb. II, aged 70 years.
He had been a sufferer for months
from gangrene, the result of an
injury to one of his toes, and
was also afflicted with heart trou-
BILE. The deceased is survived by
a widow and five sons. His funer-
al will be held Saturday, Dist inst. {;
interment at new West Grove
burying ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
William Denver,

William Denver, died at his
residence in Elkton, on Friday
afternoon last, after a brief attack
of pneumonia, aged AZ years. He
was an iron worker by trade and
for some years was foreman in
the Mccullough Works at North
East. The deceased is survived by
three sons and daughter. His
funeral took place on Monday,
morning, with interment in the
Catholic cemetery, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Freight Wreck.

A broken joint caused a serious
freight wreck at Leslie, ON the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad Tues
day afternoon, in which a number
of cars were derailed and thrown
across both tracks, blocking them
for a number of hours. All trains
were run over the Pennsylvania
railroad tracks between Whining
ton and Swami creek. Two wreck
ing trains cleared up the debris.
No one was injured.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Keep Your Eye Open For "Dr. rliller. ;

A man representing himself as
"Dr. Miller" is reported practic-
ing in some parts of the county.
He works on the credulity of the
patient-his victim, convincing him
that he is Threatened with blind
ness from cataract and will be COM
PEELED to submit to an operation un.
less the defect is at once treated
His ''cnre" is a powder which he
places in the eye, claiming it will
remove the cataract, and mulcting
his patient with fee ranging any
where from So to $50, which latter
generally has the effect of prov
ing an eye opener to the victim.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Smith-Bradbury,

Mr.. r. Hooper Smith, of Center
vile, ex-sheriff of Queen Anne's
county, and Mrs. Frances A. Brad
bury, widow of the late F. A. Brad
bury, of Elkton, were quietly mar
ried at high noon on Thursday,
10Th inst, at the residence of the
bride in Smyrna, Del, by Rev.
Vaughan S. Collins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Pennock PuseY.

Pennock Pusey, historian of the
Delaware Historical Society, and
member of an old Delaware family,
died in Wilmington on Monday,
n years old. He lived in st. Paul,
Mimi, about thirty-one years, serv.
ing as private secretary to several
of the early Governors of the State
and one term of Secretary of State.
He wrote several novels relating to
Swedish life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Poultry Raiser Wanted.

A FINE opportunity is presented to party
~ who desires TO engage in the business OF
poultry raising. Fine location, houses and yards
completely equipped for 200 or 800 fowls well
situated for the raising of ducks also On the
pasture lot for cow Owner will lease this property
to a suitable party, who wishes to engage in the
business shares and will furnish half the fowls
Il desired. For particulars inquire atthe MIDLAND
JOURNAL office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
r1rS. Anna M. REYNOLDS.

The body of Mrs. Anna M. Rey-
nolds, aged % years, wife of Louis
II. Reynolds, whose death occurred
on Friday at her home, in Philada. .,
was brought to Colora, Tuesday
morning for burial at Mt. Pleasant
cemetery. A delegation of men,
bers of Betsy Ross Circle No. 214,
Ladies Auxiliary, Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen, accompanied
the body to Colora.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Spear-huSfeIt.

Miss Elizabeth Husfeft and Mr..
Lewis @. Spear, both of the First
district, were united in marriage
Wednesday evening, 18th inst, by
Rev. George w. Townsend, Of the
Cecilton M. E. church, at the home
of the BRIDES father in Grove
Neck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
DIED.
Miss Jenny M. Caldwell.

Jenny M. Caldwell, aged IS
years, daughter of George A. and
Jenny M. Caldwell, died on Friday
at the home of her parents, in
Philadelphia. The funeral took
place Monday. Deceased was for
merly of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20

lawns OF beautiful sh1mmerlng white for shirt waists and
undergarments All gathered from the largest importers
the assortment as exceptional Then there are appoues in
butter and and medaons in and white which are
revelations in themselves. When you see them you will
make your selections without further hunting
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Notice to Creditors.
Notice to Creditors.

This is co give notice that the subscriber, of
Cecil county. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of
RANSOM R. CROTHERS,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn.
ed to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
on or before the 2sgd day of July, 1908,
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 9th day of
January, 1908.
FANNIE s. CROTHERS,
ExecutriX of Ransom r. Crothers, decd.
j236t Test: r. Z. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Farm For Sale.

INARM OF 65 ACRES, within one mile OF Rising
IL Sun. In first class condition. On easy terms;
"a of purchase money can remain in property on
mortgage at per cent.
j23 JOS. s. POGUE & son,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
For Rent.

TTNHE LARGE HOUSE on my farm just skssaa.
IL outside of Rising Sun borough. Will !l
be rented to the right party at low rental.
Apply to DR.. GEO. s. DARE Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Saturday, February q, 1903,
FRAME DWELLING,

Frame Barn, Granary, Wagon House and other
outbuildings and is convenient to stores. schools,
churches, mills, post office, and railroad, being
distant from Rising Sun, station on the Phila.
& BALTIC. Central r. R., only about two miles, and
Is well worthy of the attention of buyers and
investors. >
TERMS OF SALE-One.th third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale, and
the remainder in six months therefrom, with in
to be secured to the satisfaction of the trustee,
with option to the purchaser to pay the same
earlier, If desired with due proportion of interest
thereon. Cost of deed at expense of purchaser.
GEORGE A. BLAKE,
John C. Hindman, Trustee.
Auctioneer. j23ts'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
Notice..

DARTIES who have given notes payable to
Il W. o. Fowler, and endorsed by Pogue &
Fowler, are requested to make settlement by
March 25th, as the partnership of Pogue & Fowler
has ceased. w. o. FOWLER.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-02-20
WORTHINCToN'S.
White Goods and Embroideries.
thrifty housewife who
believes in t1aZir1o nm

Y OON IHIlIIy housewife WHO
/ believes in making up
the summer clothes be-
fore the hot weather will find
this store headquarters. The
dainty effects in Embroideries
are of surprising beauty. Main
sock, Swiss and Hamburg eff
fects in all new patterns. Pretty
headings for dainty "lingerie"
and splendid effects in inser-
lions and edgings that will at
tract your eye. Madras and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
VOTES TO ADJOURN
MAY 80 Agreed Upon by State
Senate as the Date.
PROSPECTS FOR PRIMARY BILL
Opposition Feel Confident Both Houses
Will Agree on One Measure-kelly
and Simons Substitutes Not Yet
Printed.

Lansing. Mich May 12-Senator
Kelly will first offer a substitute for
the Baird substitute, his bill calling for
the nomination OF city, village and
county officers by direct vote, but leav'
ing the system OF electing delegates TO
conventions 10 nominate other candi-
fates unchanged. This means that OPP
posing senators will probably stand
this bill against the substitute Senator
Simons is TO offer for the direct nom.
ination OF candidates for governor,
iieutenant-governor and the legisla.
ture. AS this Kelly bill has not yet
arrived from the printers, there may
be a delay Of day or two more until
IL does.
Kellys other bill goes even farther
than Simons' and is already printed,
but Kelly won't offer that for consid.
GRAFTON right away Simons bill is
not yet printed. Senator Simons has
suggested calling an open conference
for today 10 discuss the merits OF his
substitute, but nothing has been done
so far.
For some reason the opposing SEN
ators seem to feel quite confident that
there will be very little trouble in
bringing the house and senate togeth
err Senator Smith last night intro
duced a concurrent resolution fixing
business adjournment for Friday, May
% and final adjournment for May 30
The senate passed the resolution by
is TO g.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Blood Spilled by Strikers.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 12.-Mon
day. the first day Of the teamsters
strike, was characterized by several
acts Of violence on the part OF the
strikers. The worst one, in which
blood was spilled. occurred late Mon
day afternoon. when the City Garbage
company, under contract 10 do the
teaming for the Century Fuel com
pany, set two non-union men at work
hauling coal. crowd of strikers
blocked one Of the wagons and as
saulted Manager Albert Carroll Of the
fuel company. Carroll downed one
striker, but was pounded by others
He suffered a bad scalp wound and Sc
we're bruises on the body. Last night
Carroll swore out warrants for the ar
rest OF six strikers, two OF whom have
been arrested. The entire police force
has been ordered on duty and further
trouble is feared
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
To Check Forest Fires.

Washington, May 12.-Chief Pinchot
OF the bureau OF forestry has assigned
II. ]. Tompkins and a small force OF
assistants to investigate forest fires in
northern Michigan. Wisconsin and
Minnesota. The bureau is trying 10 OBJ.
tain data IA 10 how fast they burn,
what conditions favor or hinder them.
and just what damage they do TO the
soil and 10 tree growth. When infor-
nation is gathered as to any particu-
lar locality, the bureau will be ready
TO recommend methods OF fire proven
ton and control for the private land
owner and TO suggest forest fire legis-
lation for the various states. The an.
nual loss from forest fires all over the
country is estimated at from s25, 000,-
600 10 $50 900 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
A Farmer Straiohtened Out.

"A man living on farm near here
came in a short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. | hand.
ed him a bottle OF Cham berlain's Pain
Balm and told him TO use il freely and
il not satisfied after using IL he need
not pay cent for it. says c. p, Ray.
der. of Pattens Mills. y. Y "A few
days later he walked into the store as
straight as a string and handed me a
dollar saying give me another bottle
OF Chamberlain Pain Balm. | want
il in the house all the time, for il
cured me- For sale by Bivens d
Roades
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
SAN MIGUeL'S DEATH.
Details OF Attack Made by Americans
on His Band.

on HIS Band.
Washington. May 5.-Unoficial re-.
ports received at the war department
give additional details of the cam.
paign which resulted in the death OF
General San Miguel and the utter
rout OF his band of outlaws by the
Philippine scouts commanded by Lieu
tenants Nickerson and Reese. The
scouts located San MigueIs band
about half way between Caloocan and
Mariquina, within strongly fortified
corral and blockhouse built by the
Spaniards many years ago and so well
concealed by jungle that II had es-
capped discovery. Lieutenants Nicker-
son and Reese and their men made
gallant attack on this stronghold I'M
der very heavy fire from the enemy
through loopholes in the wall sur.
rounding the blockhouse The scouts
charged over the wall and engaged the
enemy in hand to hand combat, driv-
Ing them into the fort. In this assault
Lieutenant Reese was shot through
the thigh just below the groin
San Miguel, surrounded by de-
voted bodyguard Of about thirty men,
undertook 10 slip through the line, but
being discovered put up a plucky run
ming fight. Lieutenant Nickerson with
fifteen men attack San Miguels party,
putting three bullets through San
Miguels body San Miguel died
gamely. shooting while lying on the
ground wounded
Six of his bodyguard were killed.
The remainder escaped in the jungle
The Americans lost three killed and
ten wounded Including feutenant
Reese The enemy lost forty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering il through
the mucous surfaces. such articles
should never be used except on presCrip
tons from reputable physicians. as the
damage they Will do is ten fold 10 the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r..
j. Cheney q Co. Toledo. O., contains no
mercury and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Hall s
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gcnu-
inc. II is taken internally and is made
in Toledo. Ohio by f.. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists.
price 75c per bottle. Hairs Family Pills
are the best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

Il was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. tried all sorts Of medicines,
none OF which relieved me. One day |
saw an ad. OF your Electric Bitters and
determined TO try that. After taking
few doses felt relieved, and soon
ths reafter WAS entirely cured, and have
NJ seen sick day since. Neigbb ,rs OF
mine have been cured Of rheumatism.
neuralgia, liver and kidney troubles and
general dibility " This Is what b. +.
Bns, OF Fremont, N O writes. Only
500. at Shsrrsr q Mulhol and's, drug
gists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15

Memphis, Tenn. May IA special
from Jackson, Tenn, says: The strike
on the Mobile & Ohio railroad. now on
In that city, is assuming alarming pro-
portions. One man killed, two trains
wrecked and business badly tied up is
the result Of the day in Jackson. Chief
OF Police CASTOR and his force were
called TO Union Station early Sunday
by the officials OF the road on account
Of a wreck there alleged 10 be the
WIN "a the strikers VIII YarDoro. a
young man. was shot and killed on the
tender OF his engine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
A LOCKOUT.
Employers Of Skilled Labor at Jackson
Turn a Trick

Jackson, Mich. May l2.-Over 1000
skilled workmen engaged in the build.
ing trades have been locked out by
their employers. The employers. in
Guiding the contractors and merchants
selling building supplies are members
Of the Builders Exchange. incor-
porated. and received demands OF the
laborers for 80 per day Of nine hours
or nothing" The men have been get.
ting 81 so The exchange thereupon
voted to bring about in Jackson. so far
as il was able. a sympathetic lock-
out" II means that the hardware and
the lumber yards will not sell lumber
until the matter is settled II is the
plan 10 stop building and to prevent
the men who have been working for
contractors from doing business upon
their own hook.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Military Commissions Issued.

Lansing, Mich, May 12.-Governor
Bliss Monday commissioned Wallace
II. Amsden Of Grand Rapids captain
and commissary; David F. Beech Of
Battle Creek Quartermaster of the Sec.
ond regiment; Harry ID. Watson, cap
tain; Arthur w. Zoet, first lieutenant:
Leroy G.. Whitney, second lieutenant Of
Company II. Second infantry. Grand
Rapids; Zenas H. Ross, captain; Will
lard NJ. Case, first lieutenant. and Fred
L. Van Dyne. second lieutenant Of
Company II, Third infantry, Owosso.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15

Mr.. Joseph Pominville. Of saltwater
Mimi. after having spent over 81 zoe
with the best doctors for stomach trou.
Bile, without relief. was advised by his
druggist. Mr.. Alex. Richard, to try a
box OF Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets He did so. and is a
well man today. II troubled with in
digestion. bad taste in the mouth, lack
Of appetite or constipation. give these
Tablets trial. and you are certain to
be more than pleased with the result.
For sale at % cents per box by Biv-
ems AZ Roades
When you want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy 10 take and
pleasant in effect. For sale by Biv-
ems e. Roadee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
The X-RaYS

Recent experiments, by practical
tests and examination with the aid of
the Mays, establish it as fact that
catarrh of the stomach is not a disease
of itself, but that il results from re
peated attacks Of indigestion. How
can l cure my indigestionf" Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands.
II will cure you of indigestion and dys-
pepsia, and prevent or cure catarrh of
the stomach. Kodol digests what you
eat-mskes the stomach sweet. Sold
by Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Attacked by Vicious Bull.

Ionia. Mich. May 12.-Arthur y.
Hall who lives on his farm mile and
4 half north Of the city, nearly lost his
life in an attack made upon him by a
vicious bull He was tossed in the air.
thrown against a fence. his Jaw was
broken and he sustained internal injur-
les, the extent Of which is not fully de-
cided Mr. Hall. while milking. at
tempted 10 drive the bull away from
the COWS. when the animal turned
upon him
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Mother and Child Burned to Death.

Frankfort. Ind. May 1l.-Mrs. n. A.
Long and her 5-year-old daughter are
dead and 3-year-old son is perhaps
fatally burned as the result OF an oil
lamp explosion Mrs Long and her
two children were sleeping at their
home when small oil lamp exploded
The oil was thrown over Mrs. Long
but she frantically rushed TO the other
bed to rescue the children, thus setting
them afire
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Fell From Hioh BuiIdino.

Detroit. Mich, May 12.-George T.
Ward. timer, met dreadful death
Monday by falling from the top Of the
fvestory Wesson building, 34-36-3S-40
Michigan avenue. 10 the brick paved
alley, breaking his neck, wrenching
the pelvic bones from the spine break.
ing both thigh bones and fracturing
the base OF the skull. The unfortunate
man. who was 40 years old, leaves a
widow and child.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-15
Supreme Tent Must Submit Books.

Port Huron, May 12.-The supreme
tent OF Maccabees has been ordered by
Judge Law TO submit its books for ex.
animation for the benefit OF the Port
Huron Savings bank, which is being
sued by the order TO recover some $50.
600. embezzled by Charles d. Thomp-
son. who was finance keeper OF the or
der Thompson is now at work wreck.
ing, his former occupation.