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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings. of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Mrs. Thomas Kelley.

Mrs. Thomas Kelley, wife Of
Section Foreman Kelley Of the F.,
B. & W. railroad, died at her
home in -Perryville on Tuesday
morning, aged about 81 years. Her
husband and one child survive.
The funeral will be held Friday,
10Th inst, at l O'Clock, from her
late home. Interment at Asbury
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

The roads are simply awful!
Jacob Kirk is the first in our section te
get ready for sowing oats.
Good prices were realized at the 2. T
Rawlings personal property.
Jos. Mullen planted his early potatoes
last week-the first in that line.
VIM. Whitman, of Little Britain, is
lying very low with typhoid-pneumonia
Mrs. Chas. Grubb, of lakewood, visited
her sister at Christiana last Saturday and
Sunday.
E. H. Conner is painting the fine new
home of Milford Richards, near the
spreading oak"
Harry Hathaway, of lakewood, has
been confined to the house nearly all Of
the past winter with rheumatism.
Thos. Moore, of Pilot, who has been
confined to his home for several weeks
with eczema, is slowly improving.
Our Farmers are busy trying to gel
settled down to their spring work but the
backward season is retarding them very
much.
Mrs. Margaret Dunn, formerly of this
neighborhood but now residing in Ian.
caster, will remove to Pilot in the near
future.
John W. Regain, we are glad to note,
is again able to be at work, after suffer.
ing from serious case of catarrh of the
stomach.
We are very sorry to part with one OF
our progressive young farmers, Harry
Regan, who moved from the q. 7. Rawl
ings farm to Lyles, to farm the Nathan
Brown place.
Miss Ethel Fulton, former resident Of
the Eighth but now employed in the
millinery business in Rising Sun, visited
her home this week in company with
Miss Keen. Miss Ethel is much missed
by her many friends here, as she was
always friend to the sick and needy and
made herself useful to all. We wish
her success in her new field of labor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

II don't understand" said Mrs
Youngmother, "why it is that baby
won't go to sleep. Here / have been
sitting and singing to him for the last
hour, and yet he keeps crying and
seems just as wide awake as ever"
"Well," said her husband thoughtful.
ly, 81 don't know, of course, and per.
haps l am wrong, but it may be that
baby has musical ear"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Frank platt.

The funeral of Frank Plat, for
mer resident of Bohemia Manor,
this county, was held on Wednes
day afternoon, with interment at
st. Augustine cemetery. Mr..
Platt had been resident of Will
mington for some time past, and
his death was the result of a trolley
accident in that city on Saturday
last.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give, notice that the subscriber, of
Cecil county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of
JOSEPH II. LINCOLN,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated,
on or before the 18th day OF September, 1901,
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 Srd day of
March, 1904.
ISAAC H. STUBBS,
Executor of Joseph H. Lincoln. deceased.
11m6t Test: THos. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
rIanager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman TO manage bus
iness in this country and adjoining territory fol
well and favorably known house OF solid financial
standing. 20.O0straight cash salary and expenses
paid each Monday by check direct IRON head
quarters Expense money advanced. Position
permanent; Address MANAGER, $40 Como Block,
Chicago, Illinois. lemcl2t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
DIED.
Thomas H. Morrison.

Thomas H. Morrison, an aged
resident of the Third district, died
Friday, April s, aged IS years, at
his home at Barksdale. His funer-
al was held Tuesday, 10th inst;
interment at White Clay Creek
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Best Remedy For Constipation.

1.-THE finest remedy for constipation
ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach aud
Liver Tablets" says Mr.. Eli Butler. of
Frankville, N. Y. "They act gently and
without any unpleasant effect, and leave
the bowels in perfectly natural condi-
ton" Sold by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Frank Atkinson.

Frank Atkinson, postmaster at
Bank, where for a number Of years
he has conducted general store,
died on the morning Of April 9th,
from the effects OF an attack of
grip. The deceased was 81 years
of age and is survived by widow
and five grown children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS Cousr Fon CKcn oousrr,l
January ]. 1904.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex-
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
where Man and Dog Diner.

Where Man and Dog Differ.
Pedigree in dog makes him valu.
able, doesn't it?''
Certainly"
Sunny, isn't it?'
+ "What's funnyT'
"Why, it's my experience that pedi-
gree makes man pretty darn near
worthless. "-Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
John T. Holt.

John T. Holt, a well known
farmer of Cecil county, died sud
denly at his home, near Mechanics
Valley, Monday, aged about So
years. Rev. Thomas s. Holt, pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at fredericksburg, Md, is a
son of the deceased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Yern-Now, if all men would vote as
they pray this would truly be happy
world. Dern-But if that should ever
happen you wouldn't get the average
man to the polls once in ten years.
Catholic Standard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 20
A. m. and 2l3 D. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandyilie. Tuesdays and Fridays at 80.
Liberty Grove. s.S5: Colors. s.A4 Rising SUM- 6.56
Sylmar 9.O6: Nottingham. IS; Oxford, 10. 90 T. no.
arriving at West Philadelphia. 2.S0 p. m.
sunday train leaves Oxford at 6.5s arriving In
PHILADELPHIA at 9.l2 q. m; and SEQ arriving In
Phiadelphiaat 7. 50 p. m; weekdays. s.2b p. m.
v. W. ATTERBURY, J.R. WOOD,
0es'L. Aaaag1. Gen. Rass'y AesAl.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Their Gooa omce.

Il see they're advertising twenty-five
cent lunches. What do they give your"
"An appetite for your dinner" Phil
adelphia Ledger
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Notice to Creditors.

This d to give notice that the subscriber, of
Cecil County. has obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county, letters Testamentary on the
personal estate of
DAVID c. BROWN,
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 18th day of October, 1904,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all
benefits of said estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 28th day
of March, 1904.
MARGERY E. BROWN,
Executrix of David c. Brown decd.
Test: T. B. MILLER Register. 15a6t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Reduced Rates to Washington via Penn
sylvania Railroad.
For the benefit of those desiring to attend the
meeting of the Knights OF Columbus, to be held
at Washington d. c.. April ID, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell round trip tickets to
Washington from all stations on its lines at re-
duced rates. These tickets will be sold April IL.
II, and ID, and will be good for return passage
until April IS. inclusive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
County Commissioners.

TIE County Commissioners were in
session at Elkton on Tuesday.
The Vim. H. Hooper Murray Co, Of
Baltimore, was granted permission to
construct and operate railway line from
the property of c. F. Hanna to point
on the p, & W.erailroad near Charles
town, to be operated by horse power.
Mr.. Morford appeared before the Board
asking the county to repair the gates at
the Freeman mill property. Matter held
under consideration
Treasurer w. H. Holm submitted his
monthly report showing receipts and dis
bursements to be as follows:
Receipts s29.347 81
Disbursements S,62203
Cash balance S2O725.59
The Town Commissioners of Port De-
post, headed by Mayor McClenahan, ap-
peared before the Board asking an appro-
priation of $1,000 toward repairing the
streets of Port Deposit, rendered neces-
sary by the recent ice gorge and flood
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Dissolution Of Partnership.

The firm of Aaron L. Duyckinck and John M
Sterrett. trading as l. Duyckinck L. Co, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
having claims against said firm are hereby notified
to present them at one and persons indebted to
said firm will please nike immediate settlement
AARON L. -DUYCKINCK. Z
JOHN NJ STERRETT.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
OLD POINT COMFORT, RlcH-
MoND, AND WASHINGTON.
Six day Tourvia Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The third personally -conducted tour to Old
Point Comfort Richmond. and Washington via
the Pennsylvania Railroad for the present season
will leave New York and Philadelphia on Saturday,
April %.
Tickets. including transportation. meals en-
route in both directions. transfers Of passengers
and baggage, hotel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort, Richmond. and Washington. and car
riaee ride about Richmond-in fact. every neces.
sary expense for period of six days-wili he sold
at rate Of $500 from New York, Brooklyn. and
Newark; $3.50 from Trenton; $500 from Phila-
dephia. and proportionate rates from other
stations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
Second Day of May Mexk
R.rP.A'N.S Tabules
Doctors find
A good prescription
For mankind

The 5-cent packet is enough for usual occasions
The family bottle go cents) contains q supply for
year. All druggists sell them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
S2O,725.59

The Commissioners met in special ses-
sion Wednesday morning with the Sixth
District Road League. No action was
taken in regard to future work of League.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15

The business will be continued by Aaron L.
Duyckinck, John NJ Sterrett and Horace M
Duyckinck. under the firm name of DUYCKINCK,
STERRETT 4 CO., who will conduct general
kinds Of Building Material. Flour. Feed. Hominy
Feed. Middlings. Gluten Feed Bran. Grain, Hay,
Cement, Adamant, Lime, Fertilizers, Land Plaster,
Bricks Slate. Grave Covers ETC. Wheat taken in
exctange for Flour. Grain and Hay bought at
market prices. For further particulars apply to
DUYCKINCK, STERRETT e. CO.,
Successors to
A. L. DuYCKINCK Co.
Rising Sun, Md.,(
March %, 1904
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
OLD p1oNr ooMFoRr ONLY

Tickets to Old Point Comfor. only. including
luncheon on going trip. one and three tourths
days board, at Chamberlin Hotel. and good TO re-
turn direct by regular trains within six days. will
be sold in connection with this tour at rate OF
SIT 20 from New York. Brooklyn, and Newark !;
and proportionatc rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information apply to
ticket agents; Tourist Agent 1853 Fifth Avenue.
New York; a Court Street. Brooklyn; 789 Broad
Street, Newark. n. j.; or Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant
General Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station.
Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-15
LKAvRaorne soRrH,

Additional trains leave Broad st. for Oxford lila
a. M. 2.5O and lie p. M; Sunday only. 1855 a. m.
7.0l p. m; and daily, except Monday. l1.43 p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WHlTINGHAM.

Mrs George TYttle has been i'll since
Saturday.
Mrs Croft has returned from the hos
pital in North Adams.
C. S, Chase is attending the December
term of court at Bennington.
There will be Christmas exercises and a
tree at the Baptist church this year.
G. w. Kentfield attended the Carrier
Thayer wedding in Readsboro Falls We'd
nesday.
Mrs. L. S. Brown. Mrs. C. S. Chase
and II. A. Wheeler were recent Wis
itors in North Adams.
Lincoln Sawyer walked over to his mill
Monday and rode to the station for the
first time in several weeks.
Harrie Chase and Gerald Wheeler at
tended the prize speaking contest in Will
mington Tuesday evening.
About 25 couples attended the neigh
borhood dance" at Herbert Pixies old
house last Friday evening. Warm sugar
on snow was served, and the party broke
up in the small hours of the morning, all
reporting a most enjoyable time.
Oliver LaPlant assaulted Joe Brown
with four-foot stick of wood in the
Burdette Allard house last week, bruis-
ing his elbow. breaking two ribs and
cracking one. He was tried for assault
Tuesday and fined SOS and costs. amount
ing to $29.S9.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
JAMAICA.

Efforts are being made to form a brass
band.
Miss Ella Willis is spending some time
in Grafton.
The Elwyn Clayton auction will be
held next Monday.
An entertainment will be given at the
town hall tonight, Friday.
Mrs ]. H. Lyman is clerk for David
Eddy during the holiday season.
Rev. A. E. Hartwell has resigned, his
resignation to take effect Jan. l.
The f. e. Smith auction will begin
next Tuesday to continue several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. johnson and daugh-
ter Marguerite, of Somerset visited at
Oscar Johnson's last week.
Miss Edith Clark will teach the higher
department and Miss Mabel Sage the pri-
mary department in our village schools,
beginning Monday of next week.
The w. C. T. U. met Wednesday with
Mrs. Kellogg, with reports from daily pa
pers and others of the national W. c. T.
U. convention. held in Philadelphia.
The w. c. T. u. voted to send a pro-
test to the territorial committee of the
United States Senate against the word
ing of the bill before that body in refer
ence to Oklahoma Indian Territory and
New Mexico and Arizona.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WEST GUILFORD.

Mrs George Hawkins has gone to Con-
necticut to visit, and will return on the
oath.
Charles Phelps, who met with a severe
accident some time ago, is able to do light
work.
Rev and Mrs. James Jones. Mr.. and
Mrs Russell b. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Nichols, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
phen Merrifeld of Green River attended
the conference held at Brattleboro in the
Baptist church on Dec. T.
Miss Flora Lipson of Boston, who, for
the past three months, has been teaching
the Thomas Hill school. closed her school
Thursday, and returned home Friday. A
number of the students of Miss Flora
Holdens school here, accompanied by
Miss Holden. visited Miss Lipson's school
Wednesday afternoon.
Christmas exercises will be held in the
Baptist church on Christmas eve A
Christmas service, entitled, "Hosanna to
the King" will be given, comprising a
number of songs, also recitations by the
children. and an address by the pastor,
Rev. James Jones. The singing will be
led by F. f. Bennett, and the exercises
will be conducted by r. b. Thomas SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school At
ter the exercises will be the distribution
of presents from the Christmas tree. A
general invitation is extended to every
body to come and bring their friends and
have a good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Robert White Is home from Goddard
seminary for the Christmas vacation.
About four inches of snow fell Monday
afternoon and evening, which improves
the sleighing.
The next of the series of dances will
be held in schoolhouse nall on Friday
evening, Dec. %. Music will be furnished
by Weedens orchestra and a bountiful
supper will be served.
Home residents are pleased to know of
the pleasant recognition of Speaker Merri
fields services I'm the legislature, n purse
of 800 in gold having been presented to
him at the closing session.
The junior league, numbering some 81
or more, took a sleigh ride on Saturday
afternoon, Dec. TO- Rev. Mr.. Hazeton
took one load and Sewall Hovey the other.
They called to see their sick friend, Hor-
ace Ais.
Clarence Iazele moved into his new
house last week and John Lewis of South
Newfane moved into the tenement vacat-
ed by Mr. Lazele Edgar Tuthlll moved
his family into the new house built In
Oregon" where his work is to be for the
winter
Mrs Davidson gave lecture in the
Methodist church Monday evening which
drew large audience for a stormy night,
and was well worth hearing. She talked
IlbSllN Oh lne w y. L. u on lIelT uulltS
as a body, urging them to educate and
elevate all those over whom their influ-
ence may extend.
Santa Claus will find Christmas trees
at schoolhouse hall on Saturday evening.
Dec p, on which he can put all the pres
ents he brings for any one in this VII
lage or vicinity. regardless of age, beauty
or the magnihcence of their homes. The
children will do their part to aid him in
entertaining those present.
We are sorry to learn that the Illness
which prevented Rev. George w. Perry
of Chester from filling his engagement
here last Sunday. proves to be a serious
one lie wrote that his eyes were troubl-
ing him and a letter received since says
one eye has been removed. He has the
sympathy OF many frlnds here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Mrs. T. w Smith who has been ill., is
better.
w. w. Van Ness and F. A Blood have
been In Springfield Mass, recently.
The date for the Christmas tree and
exercises will be announced soon.
reception was held Monday evening
in the church vestry for Miss Helen NJ
Jones. who closed her work with this
church this week. Miss Jones has had
charge of the church since last spring
and during her stay has made many
friends. as the large attendance at the
reception would Indicate She left We'd
nesday morning for her home in Sparta,
Wis.
The Christian Endeavor society elected
the following officers at the last regular
meeting: President, Charles w. Dunbar;
vice president, Mrs. c. e. Grout: secre-
tary and treasurer. Ethel c. Eddy; cor
responding secretary Mrs w. w. Van
Ness; lookout committee, Elmer Cham
berlain Mrs. C. f. Grout, Hortense
Switzer Mrs. II. f. Lawrence; prayer
meeting committee, Mrs f. A. Blood,
Miss Annie Garfield. w. w. Van Ness; So
cial committee, Mrs. w. w. Van Ness,
Mrs. f. A. Blood. w. A. Lawrence, Chris
label Garfield; music committee, w. w.
Van Ness, Mrs. A. l.. Hadlock Winfred
Garfield; flower committee, Miss Lucy
Smith. Mrs. Ernest Chamberlain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
Discovery of Anthracite Coal

Anthracite coal was first discovered in
1871. and during the same year the bust
ness of marketing this new commodity was
started. Today 1t represents an industry
OF wonderful proportions 1t was in 1853
that IIostetters Stomach Bitters was first
introduced to the public, and because II
contained true merit has progressed so
rapidly that for many years II has occu-
pied the first rank as a family medicine
1t positively cures sick headache. heart
burn Indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation,
biliousness, kidney ills, chills, colds and
malaria. We urge all sickly men and
women to try 1t for II is we'll deserving of
fair trial. For sale by all druggists and
general dealers Apply to any OF them
for copy Of our 1905 Almanac. II is
free and contains valuable information.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
GUILFORD.

c. e. Alexander is not in his usual
health this winter.
John Tyler expects to go to the SOL
diers' home in Bennington as an inmate
soon.
S. A. Smith has been refitting his house
with new apparatus for steam heating.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith will remain here this
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Crosier and daugh-
ter Florence, expect to go next week to
New York to spend the winter with a
daughter there Miss Ruth Crosier will
go to Bellows Falls to live with a brother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WARDS BORO.

Jessie Johnson is in Jamaica for a short
stay.
Wright Plimpton was with his family
Sunday.
WIN Clarke has gone to Brattleboro TO
work In cabinet shop. His family ex-
pect to move there soon.
There will be a Christmas tree and
Christmas exercises at the Methodist
church Monday evening. Dec. 26; also a
free lunch for the children.
Fred Dorset died about l o'clock We'd
nesday morning at the home OF his father
in-law, John Cobb. Mr.. and Mrs. Dorset
were caring for their little son, who is
critically i'll with pneumonia, when Mr.
Dorset was taken dangerously i'll about a
week ago. Mrs. Dorset has the sympathy
of all in her deep sorrow
Drs Millington of Londonderry and
Brigham of Jamaica We're called Sunday
TO consult with DR.. Heffion in regard to the
cases of Mr.. Dorset and son, Gerald. who
were at John Cobbs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
STRATTON.

Delbert Stone has moved to the Frank
Lackey house.
A. ]. Pike came home from Montpelier
Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Hulett of Jamaica
visited at Mr.. Hulett's brothers, H. M.
Hulett's. Sunday
Mrs, Sprague, who finished her school
in district No. Friday, will begin her
school in Dummerston this week.
A. II. Baybrook, who has been working
in Schenectady, N. Y, is visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Baybrook.
The pet deer at A. ]. Pixies, which his
son, Ernest, found nearly starved in the
spring and carried home, died Friday
from the injuries inflicted by a dog