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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-23


~ ber home
il ". Paul Saturday. v s t 4
stelle Smith returned Wedn( 10y.
afternoon from trip to Bislnark,,l
n. y. s:, (.
Our schools viii enjoy ~ two
weeks vacation com1hen cins next !
Week. ..sss, a -
miss Mae Lamb, niece Of Tom.
Palmer, left fol Spokane, Zach. n
Monday. " n .szsss
Il; Bon Bons in boxes at the same
price as We sold them last year. n. 4
W. Loveless.
The country school teachers are
having two weeks vacation during
the holidays. NJ 1... 4: \. Il.
Chrismtas trees, candles and cam.
die holders. Better engage them
early at Golf and Gibson's. y
DIR. Dodge left Thursday after
noon for a holiday vacation and will
not return until January :9rd.
John Mosher, who is home from
Minneapolis on q vacation left We'd
nesday afternoon for sibley Iowa.:
James Brown, Of Mount Horeb,,
Wisconsin, visited Tuesday WiJhzh
brother, Pat Brown, while scn his.
way to North Dakota. so
e Crockery and fancy crockery Of
all descriptions but not the expen,
eive kind. The largest line in No
bles county to select from. q " W.
The supper given by the gentle
mon OF tho NJ. E. church s Friday
night was we'll attended and enjoy
! ed, the receipts, e1oo, is evidence Of
this fact. z; -. 81. =. ss:::s:s
The business Of @. x. Kjorlaug,
at Hanska who was once in business
here, was recently destroyed by fire
and the account speaking Of it says
he went insane over his loes.. ;:s. q
The regular monthIy 81 meeting Of
the ladies: missionary society Of the
Presbyterian church will be held
Wednesday afternoon December
twenty eighth, 30 'clocK, the: horne
OF Mrs. +. NJ. Manson. All, the la
dies are cordially invited to be- pres:
lent. 81. s.as-. IA sfss II! . ~.
The hrenen's annual ball last
friday evening was attended by 9
large number Of people, demonstrat.
ing the popularity and toswhat ex7
tent this eH6oient corps Of men is re.
lcognized. All who were present
/ pronounced it the event Of the sea.
son son. s.ss.5 g.. . - j j
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The Yeomen, elected the follow
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Republican Primaries.

The republican primaries will be
held in the several Election Dis
tricts of Cecil county on Saturday,
April 80, between the hours of 3
and Z p. M, for the purpose of
electing delegates to the County
Convention to be held at Elkton on
Monday, May 2, which Convention
will elect Delegates to the State
Convention, to be held in Balti-
more, on May 11th; Delegates to
District Convention of First Dist,
to be held at Salisbury, May 9th,
and Delegates to the Congressional
Convention for said First District
to be held on day to be hereafter
named, and at a place to be here
after agreed upon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Eli T. Reynolds and child
ren visited Baltimore relatives this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. DuyckiEck
have moved into their new home
on Cherry street.
Stewart Ward, of Pittsburg. has
been the guest of his sister, Mrs.
H. M. Duyckinek, this week.
Horace Gillespie, of Camden, is
lying quite i'll with typhoid at his
home near West Nottingham.
Mrs. E. II. Worthington, OF this
town, has been quite sick the past
week with threatened typhoid.
After spending the winter months
in Nanticoke, Pa, Miss Ella Kirk
has returned to her home near
Calvert.
Miss Emily Richey and Walter
McGuigau, both of Pilot, were mar
ried at the home OF the bride on
the 9TH inst.
Miss Alice L. Peacock, formerly
of Cherry Hill, and Mr.. Frederick
F. Megill, of Ocean Grove, were
married in Wilmington, April Z,
by Rev. r. X. Stephenson.
Joseph Hickey, of New London,
and Miss Martha Stregal, of White
Rock, were married Wednesday
morning in the Church Of Sacred
Heart, Oxford, by Rev. P. F.
Dagget, rector.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Cecil County Medical Society.

A largely attended meeting OF
the Cecil County Medical Society
was held at Elkton on Thursday,
Dist inst. DIR. John S. Fulton, OF
Baltimore, Secretary of the State
Board of Health, addressed the
meeting on the subject of smallpox,
using number of lantern slides to
illustrate the different eruptive
stages of the disease.
The election of officers for the
ensuing year resulted as follows:
President, DIR. Stump, of Perry
vile; vice. president, DIR. John III.
lamar, of Elkton; secretary and
treasurer, DIR. Howard Bratton, OF
Elkton. Executive Committee
DR.. Jos 'ph Wallace, of Chesapeake
City; DIR. II. Arthur Mitchell, of
Elkton; DIR. III. S. Fisher, of Port
Deposit.
Delegate to the State Medical
Society, which meets in Baltimore
next week, DIR. G. M. Ellis, OF
Elkton.
At the conclusion of the session
of the society dinner was served to
the members and their guests at
the FELTON, House.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Chimney AblaZe.
Surance

The ringing of a farm bell near
town about ten o'clock Friday
night last, alarmed our citizens.
A number of persons located the
direction and hastened to the scene
to ascertain the cause. 1t proved
to be blazing chimney of the
dwelling of Alexander Briscoe, near
town. Miss Briscoe, who with her
father and invalid mother were the
only ones home at the time, succeed
ed in reaching the roof and putting
the blaze out in the chimney just
as assistance arrived, and no SER
ious damage was done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Tome Typhoid Cases.

A daily bulletin is posted at
Tome Institute stating the condi-
tion of each of the typhoid patients
of that institution, some of whom
are in the infrmary and the others
at their homes. Two have died,
but from all reports recovery is
confidently expected in all the
other cases, though some of them
are still quite sick. The following
are the names posted on the
bulletin, those marked with a be-
ing deceased: Allen, Anderson,
Baird, Bishops, Church*, Brock,
Crouk, Fuller, r. Gamble, Clifford,
Gilbert, Grosfeld, Kitchens, Hutch
inson, Leary, Linville, McDermott,
Otis, Peters, Pierce, Ringo, Sassler,
Shields, Simpson, Smithers, Voge-
Ter, Wall, J. Vandecan, Josephine
Newell, Vergie Gerhauser, Miss
Bishop and five teachers.
Pupils on recovery will not be
permitted to enter school again until
the fall term.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Hartford County Agricultural
Society.

The Hartford County Agricul-
tural Fair Association at a meeting
held at Bel Air on Monday elected
the following officers:
John G.. Rouse, president; VIM
s. Forwood, Jr., vice president:
James W. McNabb, general secre-
tary; Frank E. Gorrell, correspond
ing secretary; R. Harry Webster,
treasurer; Charles Fl. McComas,
assistant treasurer; David Hanway,
Addison w. Lee, George G.
Proctor, John S. Young, Daniel A.
Bay, Martin E. Ridgely, j. Alex
ander Shriver and James Lee,
directors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Fire at Elkton.

The residence of Joseph Hinch-
cliffe, in Elkton, was damaged by
fire Sunday morning which
originated in the cellar and was
gaining considerable headway when
discovered. The prompt arrival of
the Singerly Fire Company prevent
ed the destruction OF the building
and many others, as a strong north
west wind was blowing at the time.
The loss to the building and con-
tents will reach from $500 to
$1,000, which is covered by in
surance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Charles C. Alexander.

Charles G. Alexander, son of the
late Robert Alexander Of Elkton,
died Tuesday morning at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Benoni Harris.
in Wilmington, after lingering
illness. The deceased was 40 years
of age and had resided at or near
Elkton all his life, removing to
Wilmington with his sister, Mrs.
Harris, but a few weeks since.
Two half-sisters also survive him:
Mrs. Elizabeth Shockley, of Elk
ton, and Mrs. Augustus Howell, of
Charlestown. The remains were
inferred at the Elkton cemetery on
Thursday afternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Base Ball Season Opens Saturday

The recently organized Cecil
county base ball league opens its
season tomorrow, Saturday, and
some interesting contests are look
ed for.
Rising Sun will play its first
game at Colora and Manager Sny-
der is confidently predicting that
his "Orioles" will take the Colora
boys into camp.
The other games scheduled are:
Chesapeake City with Elkton, at
Chesapeake City; Baldwin with
Perryville, at Baldwin; North East
with Port Deposit, at North East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Mary 6. Rea.

Mrs. Mary G. Rea, an aged resi-
dent of Rea's Corner, near Wood
lawn camp grounds, died at her
home there early Sunday morning,
of the infrmities incident to old
age, she having passed her SD
birthday in March. The deceased
was the widow of David Rea. The
funeral was held on Wednesday
afternoon, with interment at West
Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
prohibitionists Meet.

The Cecil County Prohibition
Committee met in the Town Hall on
the evening of April 18th, at $50
O'Clock, for the purpose of electing
county chairman, secretary and
a treasurer, the following being
chosen:
Amos R. Brown, chairman;
Edwin Haines secretary;
John NJ. Campbell. treasurer
The following delegates were
elected to attend the State Prohibi
tion Convention, to be held in
Salisbury, Md, June 7th:
John F. Roach, North East John L. Stephens,
Rising Sun; Alexander E. Taylor, Elkton; Chas.
Kirk, Chesapeake City; Joseph s. Scarborough,
Pleasant Hill; Clinton J. Way, Oakwood; Rev.
vaugn Collins, Port Deposit; Amos R. Brown,
Sylmar. Alternates-John NJ Campbell, Port
Deposit; Adam Peoples. Port Deposit; Thomas
J. Wilson. Rising Sun; VIM. H. Anderson,
Ceeilton; Geo. Balderson, Colora Rev. II. A. G.
westerfield. North East; W. Louis Ryan, Rising
Sun; Chas NJ. Reisler, Calvert
Upon motion the Executive Com
mittee was authorized to fill all
vacancies that might occur.
Hon. Volney B. Cushing. of
Maine, addressed the meeting at
s O'Clock. Mr.. Gushing is pleas
ant and forcible speaker, and gave
in no uncertain language the cause
Of the Prohibition party failing to
win.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Robbery at Colora.

The station of the Baltimore Cen.
tral railroad at Colora was burglar
lied on Friday night last by un-
known parties. Entrance was
effected by prying open the shutter
of side window. A valuable ex-
press package which had been left
in the Office over night and some
clothing belonging to the station
agent, William Wilson, were taken
by the robbers who left no clue as
to their identity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Barn Burned.

The frame barn on the farm of
Thomas II. McIntire, three miles
from Elkton, on the Glasgow road,
was destroyed by fire at about s
o'clock Saturday evening. A large
amount of provender and farm
machinery we're burned with the
building, but the live stock was
gotten out in safety. The loss is
partially covered by insurance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Passed Away.
Rev. J. L. Vallandigham Dies At
Newark After Brief Illness.
DIED AT THE AGE OF 95.

Rev. James L. Vallandigham,
ID. D., LII. D., died suddenly at
his residence, in Newark, few
minutes after noon Friday, 18th
inst. He contracted slight cold
about two weeks ago, but was not
considered seriously i'll, although
he was confined to his bed.
Deceased was born in New Lis
bon, o., SO years ago. He entered
Jefferson College when 16 years of
age, and graduated two years later
with high standing, after which he
engaged in teaching, part of the
time at Snow Hill, Md, during
which time he studied law with
Hon. Irving Spence, and completed
his studies at his home, with Hon.
Andrew W. Lewis, commencing
the active practice Of his profession
in his native town. He was twice
the candidate of his party for
prosecuting attorney and was one
of the principal speakers in several
campaigns, especially the memoir
able one of 1910. He was convert
ed at a revival meeting in New
Lisbon and in 1S43 commenced the
study of theology there, at the
same time taking charge of the
classical department of the High
School. In 1853 he accepted call
extended by White Clay Creek,
Head Of Christiana and Newark
Presbyterian Churches, and on
Nov. Both of that year moved to
that town and for 40 years he con-
tinued as pastor of those churches,
retiring about 10 years ago, since
which time he had acted as supply.
He had marked success in the
church work and was highly
popular. The degree of D. D. was
conferred by Delaware College
upon him in 1874 and LII. d. by
Westminster College in Missouri,
in 1881. Literature had fascina-
tion for DR.. Vallandigham and he
occupied much of his spare time in
literary work, in which he achiev-
ed distinction. He lived with
sister, Mrs. Vallandigham having
died several years ago. He leaves
one son, Prof. Edward N. Vallan-
digham. DR.. Vallandigham was
brother of Clement L. Vallandig-
ham, the famous lawyer and
Democratic leader during the
Civil War times.
Funeral services were held at the
First Presbyterian church, Newark,
on Tuesday morning; interment at
Head of Christiana cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Charles Drummond.

Charles Drummond, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Drummond,
of Childs, died at his home in that
town on Monday, aged IL years.
He had been employed in the
Marley mills until ill health forced
him to give up his position. The
deceased was a member of Childs
Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, under
whose auspices the funeral was
held on Wednesday afternoon. In
terment at Cherry Hill M. E.
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
Fashion Note on the Farm.

The proper dress for spring
plowing this year is heavy storm
coat, either Raglan or Chesterfield
style, Klondike footwear, fur-ined
gloves or mits and cap with ear
protectors. The negligee costume
heretofore in vogue is not being
worn this season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
May Holt.

May, the little daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. Thomas F. Holt, formerly
of this county, died at Federals-
burg on Wednesday morning, Goth
inst. She was granddaughter of
s. G. England, of near Zion. The
remains were brought to Cecil
county and interment made at
Rosebank cemetery, Calvert, on
Thursday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-04-22
RISING SUN, CECIL COUNTY. Md, FRIDAY, APRIL

The Delaware Anglers Associa-
tion is making an effort to break
up the practice of fishing with nets
in the Chesapeake & Delaware
canal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-14
SPORTING NOTES

Lou Dillon. the worlds champion trot-
ting mare broke all work -out records for
trotting horses mt Memphis Monday by
circling the course in 20liA. paced by a
runner The fractional time was so; |. 90;
1924 mile 2.0lls
The averages of the American associa-
ton shows that James Barrett ranked
lower in both batting and fielding than in
any previous season. His percentage with
the stick was .26s, and in fielding his mark
was .g21. lie ranks among the first %
men In batting. only nine men batted for
800 or better. Ieajoie leading with .S79.
Kitty Wilkes. the veteran campaigner
won the last three heats and first money
in a six heat race for a purse OF $500
at Saugus MASS, Monday She finished
sixth eighth and third in the first three
heats. but led the field OF nine I'm the next
three. which she turned in 2.15S.. 215L
and 2l6ia. Kitty Wilkes is Is or 10 years
old and Jumps, the other racer with which
f. l.. ChiclIering OF Westmoreland has
done so well this season is a son of
Kitty Wilkes.
Boston Vanquished New York at New
York Monday. winning the American
League championship pennant for the
second time. 1t was n sensational finish
to a thrilling struggle. and while Boston
won, the New Workers almost shared the
honor with the victory. During the last
two months these teams have been see
saving in the lead for championship and
the fact that the issue narrowed down
To the outcome Of Mondays double head
er demonstrates how close the battle
was. Boston won the first game and
pennant by a score OF to .. New York
won the second / TO 0.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-14
Pomona Grange Meeting.

Windham County Pomona Grange held
a successful meeting with West River
Grange of Townshend on Oct 6. Worthy
Master Allen presided. The question
What influence has the home in the
formation of character" was discussed
at the forenoon session, and 1t was gem
orally conceded that the imperceptible
influence of actions and deeds had the
greatest effect The literary program
at the afternoon session was good and
the question considered was What cut
tivation, care and treatment of our or
chards is necessary to secure good crops
and salable fruit?" Pruning. cultivation
of the soil and fertilization were deemed
essential to insure success. The meeting
at West Halifax Sept 10 was good con-
sidering the weather and travelling. The
question for discussion was Does it pay
farmers in the rural districts to keep
thoroughbred or registered stock?" The
majority favored the thoroughbred. The
next meeting, when officers will be elect
ed, will be held with Protective Grange
in Brattleboro Dec. s, the date having
been changed to accommodate those who
wish to attend the State Grange meet
ings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-14
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

The ladies' Enterprise society will
meet with Mrs. Niles. Elm street, Tues
day afternoon at o'clock.
The ladies' aid society of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. A. l.. Sum-
ner at Estabrook street next Wednesday
at o'clock, to sew.
Centre Congregational church, morning
worship at 1890. preaching by Prof. L. B.
Patton. Sunday school at 1l45. Chris
tian Endeavor service at p. m.
First Baptist church, George B. Law
son, minister. Morning worship 1890, sub
Ject of sermon, Lessons of the Falling
Leaves" Bible school IL m. Evening
service at Z, subject Habit" the second
in special course TO young people.
Christian Science service in market
block Sunday at 1O.45., subject Probation
After Death" Text Revelations 14:l3
Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 100
p. m. Reading room open Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday from to p. m.
All are welcome.
Universalist church, Reignold X Mar
win minister Morning worship at 1890
o'clock, subject of the sermon. Gods
Music by the quartet. Rally day in the
Sunday school at Has a. M, with special
exercises. Senior union at Z p. m. All
are welcome.
The annual meeting of the mission cir
Gle of the Universalist church will be held
in the church parlor Wednesday after
noon, Oct 10, instead of Thursday, for
the election of officers and for work A
supper for the benefit of the Kurn Hattin
Homes will be served at els. 1t is hoped
there will be large attendance.
Methodist Episcopal Church, r. w.
Lewis, pastor residence So High street.
Sunday services. preaching at 1890 a. m.
and p. m; Bible school at 1145 a. m.
Epworth League prayer meeting at 6.
Glass meetings Tuesday evening and
prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.3O;
all are welcome. Junior Epworth League
Wednesday afternoon at 3.15.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-14

that institution. creating the office of as
sstant superintendent to meet an eX-
igency. DR.. Thompson will go to Hart
ford on Thursday of next week to take
up his new duties.
In June of the present year DR. Henry
F. Stearns. superintendent of the Hart
ford Retreat, rendered his resignation,
to take effect on the appointment of his
successor. In view of DR. Stearns's adj
vancing years. he being about &c years
Old and of his 80 years faithful and
efficient service at the head of the inst
tuition, the directors decided to create
the Office of assistant superintendent and
secure a physician of special qualifications
for this very important work, who could
in a large degree assume the active
duties OF the SUPPLEMENTARY. thus giving
DIR. Stearns greater measure of free
dom, to which he is fairly entitled. With
this end in view the directors sought to
have Or. Stearns withdraw his resigna-
ton. which he did. and Or. Thompson was
at once appointed. In its report OF the
appointment the Hartford Couraut Of
last Friday said: THE directors had famil
iarized themselves with the Doctors rec
ord and had been convinced that his
appointment would be eminently salts
factory"
Continuing the Courant said: Or
Thompson has been assistant superintend-
ent Of the Brattlcboro Retreat for u years
and has the strongest endorsements from
his official associates of that institution
and from the officers OF various instltu-
tions of a similar character with whom
he has had relations in the treatment OF
the insane. as to his social standing,
high moral worth, conspicuous ability.
professional skill and peculiar fitness for
the care and treatment Of persons afiict-
ed with nervous disorders"
DR. Thompson was born in Guilford.
Nat 10 ft,
a private school. FoXcroft academy and
Bates college. He was principal Of the
Waldoboro high school two years. His
preliminary course in medicine was
taken at the Portland school for medical
instruction and the medical department
of Bowdoin college, and he graduated
after full course, from the jefferson
Medical college Of Philadelphia in the
class OF 1889. In August 1889, he came
to RrattlcborO as second assistant to DR..
Joseph Draper. filling n temporary va
cancy eight months. In NAV, 1890, he
was appointed to a position on the staff
OF the Taunton tMassO insane hospital.
where he served until December, 1891,
when he resigned to return to the Brat
tleboro Retreat on the death of DR..
Draper he was appointed first assistant
superintendent, and has held the position
ever since. The trustees Of the institu-
ton have taken no definite action in re-
gard to choosing his successor.
DR.. Thompson is n member of the Yer
mont State Medical society the American
Medical association, the New England
| Psychological society and the American
Medico- Psychological association. Mrs.
| Thompson. whose departure also will he
deeply regretted Is graduate of the
woman's medical college in Philadelphia
| They have two children. Mrs Thompson
and the children will remain at Linden
Lodge during the winter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-14
GRANGE NEWS,

The Grange sewing society will meet
Thursday afternoon.
The first in the series of Grange dances
will be held in Grange hall this evening.
At the meeting of Protective Grange
Wednesday evening 1t was voted to
change the date of the annual fair from
Oct 20 to Nov. and to hold special
meeting Oct. &C. Mrs. A ]. Currier
who had charge of the program, presented
the following: Piano solo, Miss Barker:
song Miss Sanders; reading, Miss Bailey
song Mr.. Wilson, an old fashioned choir
rehearsal with Dr. Dutton as leader. the
accompanments being played by Miss
Barker piano, and Uncle Lewis" Hig-
gins. bass viol; harmonica solo, with
piano accompaniment, Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
OF Marlboro, Mass; recitations, Mrs. H.
w. Sargent and Col. H. E. Taylor; char
acter song, Miss Sanders and Miss Weld:
piano solo, Miss Eloine Franklin.