The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-20
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The wheat and grass have very en-
couraging look for the farmers, and the
indications are that we. will have an
abundant harvest. So let it be.
Our farmers have finished planting
their field corn and are preparing ground
for sweet corn, to supply the cannery in
this town, operated by Morgan Mitchell
of Hartford county.
The parties who stole the window
sash from the residence of Mr.. Harry
Ramsey have been spotted" and they
had better return the same at once and
save themselves much trouble.
We have just heard with the deepest
regret of the death of Zion. John S. Writ,
at Elkton. John Writ had one of the
noblest hearts tina. ever throbbed in the
breast of man. His death has left breach
in the ranks Of kindness and good deeds
that cannot be easily filed. Adieu, dear
old friend, thy many acts of kindness
shall always be remembered by me.
We notice by the Perryville Record that
the Right Bower of "Nadal' takes ex-
captions to the down-hill horse story that
appeared in the columns of your valuable
paper some time ago. The poodle"
made the mistake of his life when he
took his text from the book of Ananias
and Sapphire. Any man is likely to be
mistaken, and to make mistakes, but he
certainly knew beyond doubt that his
statements were founded strictly on false
hoods. And if the kid" is hunting
trouble, we would say thnt he has struck
the right town, for we always hold our
selves ready to meet all Corners. most
positively deny that ever made any
attempt to dictate terms and conditions
to the Rev. Nadal, or any other divine, or
even offered advice. l never tried to boss
or control any man, neither do allow
any man to boss me. No, indeed;
learned my lesson years ago, and never
feast and fondle over the 'horse" until
find out whether he is an uphill or down.
hitler. Now, my dear Poodle" is ID
not fact that you were about the first
one to push yourself in to advise Rev.
Nadal as to his course of procedure? I
never blamed the Reverend gentleman
for all h0yt-comings. He was not a
smart II ty any means, for had he been,
he would never have taken counsel and
advice from an individual with your cal
ibre of judgment. No, I never was a
horse trader, but did buy that horse"
and then found out right quick that was
cheated; that had something wanted
to get rid of; that simply had down.
hitler. In fact, was at that time just
about in the same position that a certain
congregation now is in, over somewhere
in the Mustard Seed State.
And dear Poodle" is it not fact that
you told that gifted divine that you were
the great Am of the ~Smoketown Tin
Horn Band, and that you we're one of the
sweet singers of Zion? That you could
read music in nine fats, eleven sharps
and numerous naturals? Had he been
real smart he would have sized you up
when you made your trial trip, for your
voice upon that occasion, if we remember
right, resembled one of the old fashioned
fog horns, and your sweet chimes of mel
ody sounded like cross between filing a
mill saw and first class dog fight.
We are glad to know that indications
point to the upward course of that Rev.
erend gentleman, and when the time
comes for him to make his final ascen-
sion in that bombastic whirlwind of great
ness, we would warn you, dear Poodle, to
keep tight gfip on earth's graphing
irons, or the suction of self conceit may
wait you heavenward along with Nadal,
in his wonderful blaze of glory. The
divine may not see these compliments,
but we know, dear Poodle, that you will
see them, and should you ever meet the
brother, 'just tell him that you met me,
and he will know the rest"
Miss Laura Collins was a Washington
visitor this week.
We are having our town improved by a
new flagstone pavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T. Woodrow and
son, Ralph, visited relatives in this vicin-
ity last week.
Last Sunday evening was Anniversary
Day of the League. The church was very
prettily decorated and an excellent pro-
gram was rendered.
The Colora base ball club will hold
their fair and festival this, and tomorrow
FRIDAY and Saturday, evenings. They
will also play Elktou on the Rising Sun
grounds tomorrow Saturday. afternoon.
On last Sunday evening one of our
popular young athletes, while having one
of the bellies" of Mt Pleasant out driv-
ing, followed by her faithful "Collie,"