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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18
ime. The fellows who we're stand,

time. The fellows who were stand.
ing near by, with their hands in
their pockets and wearing detected
looks we're probably "all In" But
Columbus 10 not the only town In
this SECTION that 10 full Of crap
shooting sports. Baxter Syringe
has 4 number who congregate just
east Of town. but on the west bank
of Spring river, near the head OF
the slough.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Passengers on the north bound
Frisco passenger train Sunday at
ternoon were treated TO a glimpse
of a big gambling camp just north
of Colum bus. About mile and q
halt north of that town a lot CT
young fellows were shooting craps
and appeared to be having a great
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18
10 bars best soap asc BaIdwln's
We need some good boarding
houses and a number of them.

Mrs. S. W. King entertained the
Carnation Card Club on Tuesday
afternoon of this week, and she en-
tertained her guests in a royal man.
ner. After playing had ceased de
licious luncheon was served. The
high score was made by Mrs. c. A.
Childs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Those big "clearing Sale" bills OF
John T. Polster's were printed at
this office, of course. Don't you
think they are beauties2
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

The directors of the Baxter state
Bank have elected officers as fol-
lowe: President, John NJ. Cooper;
first vice president, C. ". Daniels;
second vice president, ]. G. Polster;
cashier, F. ]. Clinkinbeard; assist
ant cashier, Geo. Connor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

The Gregory Standard Oil Com
pany looms up with its new oil
wagon. just wait until old John d.
hears about that oil wagon. Greg.
ory won't iast as long as q snow
ball. But the wagon looks like bust.
ness, anyway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Say, Mr.. man, don't you want a
piece of land Ia the Indian Terri
toryr fyou do, just call at this of'
fee. We have several real bargains
in Indian Territory land.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Il 10 rumored that Charlie Ashley
of Colum bus will be q candidate
for the nomination for judge, but
we do not give the report and cre'
dence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Work on the library building will
be resumed as soon as Il 10 certain
the weather 10 settled.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

The Odd Fellow new building Ia
nearing completion-and Il 10 q
beauty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Mrs. &. C. Gaines and Miss Mag
gle Gaines will entertain their
friends tonight and tomorrow
night. Whist will be the game.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18
A new hotel is what we need.
Sheet Music at p. o. stand.

Alb. Jarrett bought six nice lots
on Peoria street of c. W. Daniels,
and is putting up neat four-room
cnffaQA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Winter 10 coming. Prepare your
system by buying meat at Bartletrs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Charlie Collins was home this
week from his Chautnuqua county
ranch. He reports his cattle as do
ing we'll.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

True Chiids has returned from n
four months stay In the Northwest.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Dode Needs shipped cattle to
Kansas City Tuesday. He went up
with his stock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

See Bartlett for good meat, sau'
sage, and cheap boil or plate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18
DIR. English. Phone iss.
20 Tbs. best sugar 81. Baldwin

o. s. Johnson has returned from
n business trip TO Chicago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

There will be services at the Epis'
copal church on Sunday evening,
January 81. Rev. J. C. Ferrier OF
Pittsburg will occupy the pulpit
and he will deliver very interest
ing sermon. The choir will render
some special music, and altogether
the services will be very interest
iug. Don't forget the date.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

Baxter Springs has several hogs,
of the two.legged kind. We mean
several fellows who make big howl
about wanting to zee the town
grow, yet they won't sell any OF
their vacant lots 30 people can
build. Or, If they will sell, they ask
city pricee. How in the name OF
common sense can the town grow
IL man who wants to build can't
buy lots on which to build. Those
fellows would better give away
some of their lots-provided they
would be improved-and thuslegit
imately enhance the values of what
they would have left.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-01-18

IL. Buckner has returned from
an eight month's stay In Dakota
and Minnesota. He has been with
Winston Bros, big railroad con-
tractors, and the past summer and
fall they built over O0miles ofroad
in the northwest. Mr.. Buckner had
charge of the books and was
paymaster for the company. he
handled considerably more than
half Q million dollars, and hiG
boots balanced 10 . cent when the
work was concluded. He owns Z
oue.third interest in ths tamepl
Hobo mine, and is AsR' " loek sf
l.'s hi: tHlss!is
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1906-10-26
Greosmpoe.

g1ortb 0atOta 8reos boIoer on
@uo piI fit aarsme0e / 9stblebems
Menigbe0, 9pipbeas, q. DAT. fr1
IL. Rpp.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SorSoa1
6ormiooas ST. 1012.
Gmner til DrpfteIIe:
I. Oct anOet BUD (areoisns gms
ne).
II. Rom. s, IA (RenigbeOens
Gmne).
III. Sn0re Misiion.
pile areoIens Menigbeoer beoes
.ienoe 0elesater til Me0et. faa
MisIiOnens beaise Sag fan bliOe
bel orpftet og oinOe itsrre Snteresie
ODER bele areOfen.
gmne beo grpitemeoet: 6usbes
fog. 0ette Msoe bespnoer OnSs
oao Sim. 81. 3.
,Oeriom oi leoe / 4dnoen, ou Ia
Der Os Ogfaa gad frem | Ganoen".
5, 25).
9. M. 9eterfen, 8reosfmb.
g. M. RieIfen, Sci.
gstblebsms MenigbeO. gOpbellB.
3. inobbSsr berpeo gsnner At
bort tirtelige arbeioe for Subs
Rioe til at tomme at 30 % bpgge
Iammen meo os unoer areosmsoet.
at hi tunne oele 6errens @ooer
T9resfab. Som Og bore msol
Snomeloeffer bsoes fenot iii
unosrfegneos inSen %. Off.
g. N. psterfen.
Mgb's grGit.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1906-10-26
WnDelIdnelter.
Blair. yieurai!a.

Msnig6eosmpost / OnsOugs 4fs
tee rsiultereOe /. at 3anoToat
GGult3 bleo iau goOt IOm enitsms
miai 0algt til Prait for Menigbeosn
Der. 0m ban mootager &oloet bar
b; enonu life bsrt noget ON, men
D; bill baabe, ban gpr BET.
Den berpmte Nm. 5. 8rpan
Ffdl TONNE Der igennem 9pen / Dag
Fl. G~fstratog ira Norfolt til D
mabd. !0ans 4ntomit er anmelOt
tit 81. 5 i @ftermiOoag; ban oil
fun HANDLE 40 Minutter, Iad ban
faar life 5io at fonlme op / 9pen,
men ban oil tale ira pIatformen At
i'm ,gar". Iaa De. Der pniter at bere
6au. mao mpoe oeo Sernbdnetatioz
usn / GftermioOag.
Ulr. Antun Whnf bar fg6t
IN gro0er 9ouis 10 % ffal altiau
NJ BRUCE Muntfarmen Der ip0oeit
for g9sn. 9ouig N1unf, Del for
5i0en beFnoer fig temmelig bel,
Etdl rejie til Colorado Gua ret ri
ne0 til Colorado Springs) og op=
t0loe fig Ser nosle 0taaneoer for
ON muliat at be0re 1T 6e(bre0.
8io Set mad lpttesl
Qaa MdnOag agter Sobdnnes
peierien me0 5amilie og nogle
GIpgtnings Al mufreiie til 4lberta.
Canada. for at bOIatte ia Der.
9erss rgar" er allereoe afienOt for
uOsle 9age ijoen. Ulaa 5lpttst
6riHgs Dam fdno 2ptfe og 9sliiJz
utlIei-
Dor qresmdno, Wm. So6nisH
znsO 6uitru sr flpttet til Omaha fer
at oeltage meO grooersn / oen
6Ozrstnins, ION 0e for en- 8iO iiosn
sF6te Der. 9ptte meO 5oretagenoetl
Sot for goot SamOar % trofaf
Arbej0e 6erl
Qngaaen0e Ben IDge Gdmilie
1Seniens) pda 6oipitalet fan me0=
1eles. at Der sr to Here ta1et neo og
foHnnet pua 6ospitalet for ct BAR
Dage iioen. NloOeren % De ire 8ern
fDm fsrif tom oerino, bar | georing,
Hlsu bet guar langIomt. ; Mites
3eo BET, at v8dbp". en- al Be fi6Its,
Ger fom in0. life fun6e leoe. Iii
Morgen mente Sbgepfejerifen imioz
ierti0. at bun bar beore. 8i fan
fun uOtdle D0r bjertelige Sbmpati
me0 6sm Og 6e0e, at set Srbf, Ser
EDiler fna tungt pad Sem, mart mes
Cubs 9iIie mao lettes.
5 8uar bao0s hi ct fort geIgg.
AZ port Samfunos 5ormano o.
Eefrstar. 5af for 8efpgetl
2ouis 5anTen og 6uIfru fra
6nmpton fom / @aar tilbdge bers
til fra RinsFeo, ga. 5 Dag afrsi-
Fer be Ooer Smaba sfter 6jemmst.
EgFau 9stsr 6anien og 5uffru fra
s0mbton bar rplig befegt os. SAT
for 9efsgensl
Nuar De bebsoer no9et fom
E.fit 9iGsbs, fua gaa til gaug6,
RInirg fi6sTparenoe Gotografif.
8oEe gi1eoer er forrette. % aft
afroeIoe abIolut garanterst.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1906-10-26

71cf nge 6irma. The Blair Hardware
Se' Co.," 6. 6. aroe1s efterfNser,
nnbolber ON en- BEL of oeres 9anoel.
Bore griler oil oltib pere be iopeiie.
iom oobe Barer I'm iRlees for. Oct
bersmte "glnooo 5ence" pil oi altio
bnoe paa Gplas.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1906-10-26
ssameseekers Excursion to the
Northwest. West and Southwest.

via the North Western Line. Exeur-
sion tickets 1t greatly reduced rates are
suxzaA to the territory indicated above.
Staua ard and Tourist Sleeping Cars,
gree lleciiuing Chair Cars and The
Hest OF Everything" For date OF sale
and full particulars apply to agents
chicago s. Norrh-W Western BY.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1906-10-26
Wiisiiumsmpoe
Nf6ert 9ea, Minn.

Dngene fra oen 8. til Den IL.
400. biiDsr Der. BIZ @uO, MgOe
QlIbsrt 2ea, minn. glle er Oenligi
su0bu0te til at fomne Og Oeltags.
g9da MenigbeOens @egne,
3. 81 SIfen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Electric Light At perryvllle.

John Stump of Perryville is pre-
pairing to construct a dam at what
is known as Hynes mill, on the
road from Principle Furnace to
Jenness mill, preparatory to estab-
fishing an electric plant to supply
lights for the town of Perryville
and adjacant territory. The orig
inal dam was across the public road
and the breast was used for road
way. During freshet last spring
it was washed away, thereby caus-
ing much inconvenience to travel
in that section. The County
Commissioners have allowed him
$500 to rebuild the dam for a road
way and the work will soon be
commenced. 1t is reported that
Mr.. Stump has contracted with the
P. r. r to furnish electric lights
for Perryville station and for signal
and switch lights from Perryville to
Principle Furnace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Miss Isabel r. Steele.

Miss Isabel r. Steele died at Col
orado Springs on Dec. Is, after an
illness of but three days, from
pneumonia. Miss Steele, in com
pany with her sister, Miss Mar,
garet Steele, left her home near
Port Deposit few weeks ago to
spend the winter months in Col
orado, and the news of her death
came as a great shock to her friends
in Cecil county.
The deceased was a daughter of
the late Hugh and Hannah
Steele, of this county. Two sisters
and one brother survive-Mrs.
Herseman, of California, Miss Mar
garet, and Mr.. William Steele, of
Port Deposit.
The body was brought to her
late home for interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Change In Steamship Service.

On and after Thursday, Decem-
ber 9th, 1906, the daily service
of the York River Line between
Baltimore. West Point and Rich
mond, Va, will be discontinued,
and, until futher notice, steamers
will be operated on a weekly
service, leaving Baltimore on Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, at
5 o'clock P. M, and leaving West
Point, Va, on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays at $50 O'Clock
P. M.
Under this service landings on
the York River will be made at
Gloucester Point, Clements, Clay
Bank and Almonds every trip, in
each direction (weather and ice
conditions permitting.)
The landing at Yorktown will be
discontinued until further notice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
DEATHS.
Col. w. II. May Dead.

Col. William Howard May,
we'll known resident of Elkton and
a veteran of the Confederacy Army,
died at his home, on West Main
street, in that town on Saturday
morning after an illness of about
two weeks, in his sixty fifth year.
He was son of the late Benja-
min f. and Rachel Howard May
and was born in Elkton August IA,
1S42. He was educated at st.
Timothy's Hall, near Baltimore,
and at the outbreak of the Civil
War went South, Joined Dement'S
Battery of the First Maryland
Artillery, and served with dis
tinction throughout the war. At
the battle of Winchester he was
mentioned in the official dispatches
for gallant conduct At the close
of the war Colonel May returned to
Elkton and for many years occupied
the position of deputy clerk of the
Circuit Court for Cecil county.
In 1879 he became an official of
the United States Senate and acted
as the Democratic caucus officer.
In 1884 he was appointed by Gov.
Robert M. McLane a colonel on
his staff. Colonel May was close
personal and political friend of the
late Senator Arthur P. German.
In politics he was a stanch Demo-
crat and always took an active
interest in his party's welfare.
He was appointed one of the mag
istrates for Elkton by Governor
Warfield, position he helu at the
time of his death.
He married Miss Anna Mackall,
who with the following children,
survive him: William FL. May, of
Washington, for many years pri-
vate secretary to Senator German;
Benjamin NJ. May, Of Hartford
City, Ind, and Mrs. Covington
Porter, of Wilmington, Del.
The funeral was held Wednes-
day afternoon from his residence,
and was largely attended. Inter-
ment was made in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Marriage Licenses

Robert jackson, of Woodlawn,
and Blanche Hawkins, of Principle.
Harry Jobes, of Havre de Grace,
and Alice Annette Dunston, OF
Baltimore.
Eugene Fulton, of Conowingo,
and Florence Smith, of Rowland
vile.
James E. Chambers and Clara E.
Lockard, both of Elktou.
J. Howard Ash and Eva o.
Lewis, both of Iron Hill.
Howard Henry Nickle, of Wood
lawn, and Vera Catherine Mackin-
son, of North East.
George W. Boyles and Emma
May Smith, both of Cecilton.
Leslie Pennock, of Andera, and
Emma Cox, of Cowentown.
Colored-Thomas Rider, of New
ark, DEL, and Mrs. Agnes j. Sig
ger, of Elkton.
Edward L. Wright, of st. Angus
tine, and Minnie NJ. Addison, OF
Baltimore.
John Peterman, of Providence,
and Laura Frisby, of Elkton.
Jackson Scott and Minnie
Wright; both of Cay0t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Property Transfers.

William T. Warburton, Trustee,
to Idelia Collins Altekamp, Col.
lins property in Elkton.
Louis McCabe and others to
Charles McCabe and Daniel Nc
Cabe, of Philadelphia, interest in
property in Elkton.
Arthur M. Tosh and wife and
Mary E. Tosh, to Anna Il. Mahan,
property in Sixth district, $1,000.
John s. Strahorn, Trustee, to
Arthur W. Beatty, Beatty property
at North East, 81, 900.
Samuel j. Arbuckle and other
executors to Samuel j. Arbuckle,
76 acre farm in Third district,
q, 1900.
Ann Morrison to John T. De-
Cray, property in Fourth district,
$5 aud other considerations.
Samuel J. Arbuckle and other
executors to Daniel T. Arbuckle,
1I42 acre farm in Fourth district.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Alfred Way 6yles.

Alfred Way Gyles died at the
home of his mother in this town,
early Chistmas morning, after an
illness of several months from
stomach trouble. The deceased
was the son of Thomas Gyle, de-
ceased, and Martha E. Gyles, for
merly of near Oxford, and was 30
years of age. He held a position
for a number of years with Straw
bridge & Clothier, Philadelphia,
having charge of the Lamp and
China department. Failing health
forced him to give up his position
and he embarked in the restaurant
business in Lancaster, but was
compelled to relinquish active
duties on account of continued poor
health, the family moving to Rising
Sun several weeks ago. His
mother, three brothers and two
sisters survive. The funeral will
be held Friday, 2Sth inst, with
services at his late home at 1870
o'clock, and interment at Oxford
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Elected Treasurer of the Federal
Trust Company.

II. F. Richards, for several years
past cashier of the National Bank
of Rising Sun, will sever his con-
nection with that institution on
January LIST, having been unan-
imously chosen by the Board of
Directors of the Federal Trust Co.
for the office of Treasurer of the
company. The concern, whose
offices are at Broad and Federal
streets, Philada., is one of the sub
stantial financial institutions of the
city, and the friends of Mr.. Rich,
ards, while regretting his departure
from their midst, heartily congrat-
ulate him on his selection for so
responsible a position, and are
gratitied to witness his advance
ment in influential financial circles.
Mr.. Richards has been connected
with the Rising Sun National Bank
for about ten years. Starting as
runner, his diligence, application
and ability won for him success
sively merited promotions to book
keeper, teller and cashier. During
his residence here he has made
many friends, both in business and
social circles, who extend their best
wishes for his success in the new
position.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
Death From Exposure.

Early Sunday morning the dead
body of William Cox was found by
William Holland along the road
side near Sharp's Burying Ground,
in the Fourth district. The de-
ceased was a son of James Cox, and
was aged 80 years. The young
man had been in Philadelphia the
day previous to make some pur.
chases, and when he returned was
under the influence Of liquor. The
Coroner investigated the case and
gave a certificate of death from
exposure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
CIRCUIT COURT.

The jury in the case of Mrs.
Martha M. Steltz, OF Havre de
Grace, VS.. the B. & o. railroad,
for $5, 900 damages for injuries
received by the breaking of a seat
in the station at Jackson, Cecil
county, on Feb. 26, 1905, returned
a verdict of $4,000 damages for the
plaintiff on Wednesday afternoon
of last week.
William Patterson, colored, in
dicted by the Grand Jury on the
charge of stealing a horse and
buggy at Warwick from Edgar
Bishop, was tried before a jury on
Wednesday, and found guilty.
Thomas r. Witcraft, of Philada.
was placed on trial Thursday
morning, on the charge of murder
ing Capt. Joseph Hilton, of
Pleasantville, N. j., on the after
noon of October last, aboard the
sloop "Golden Light" in Elk river,
off William Arrants' shore.
The State closed its case at noon
Friday, and the defence offered no
testimony. The State was repre-.
sented by States Attorney j. Will.
son Squier and the prisoner by
Omar d. Crothers.
After being out about an hour
the jury returned with a verdict of
guilty of murder in the second
degree. Counsel for Witcraft
moved for a new trial.
Court then took a recess for the
holidays, until Wednesday, Jan. 2
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
iOlst ANNIVERSARY.
The Firm OF Samuel T. Freeman
& Co. Celebrate In
PHILADELPHIA.

Puhl0uClpnh0s
The firm of Samuel T. Freeman
& Co. gave its 101st annual dinner
to its employees Saturday night last
at the company's auction rooms.
Twelfth and Walnut streets. The
menu cover was prettily bordered
with a scroll design of red berried
holly. In the centre was the
suggestive red auction flag bearing
the words, "Sale This Day." and
two auctioneer's hammers crossed.
Beneath was incribed. COMMA
praeter AMIGOS vendimus." eve sell
everything.'except our friends."D
In the course of his Christmas
greeting to the employees, Samuel
T. Freeman said
SIN Philadelphia the auction
sales, particularly of real estate,
are conducted under very favorable
methods. The investor has only
to obtain the weekly catalogues of
the various auctioneers, and he can
see at a glance whether there is
anything offered in the locality he
desires.
"In no other city, either in
Europe or America, is so simple
and convenient method employed.
Unless the columns of the daily
papers are constantly and carefully
scanned and the salesrooms of the
auctioueers frequently visited the
property you specially desire may
be sold without your knowledge.
In New York a prominent trust
company, desiring to build, failed
to notice the sale of suitable
location, and was unable to secure
a similar property for years after
ward.
"Here such a misfortune would
be practically impossible, as the
catalogues are published by the
various auctioneers, and contain
not only full decription of the
properties to be sold at the next
sale, but summaries of the forth
coming sales.
"To the real estate investor these
auction sales are important indi-
cations of quick value, and our
custom of reporting in each GALA
logue the prices realized at pre-
vious sales affords convenient
information for investors.
"Our sales of real estate for the
past year amounted to $3,643, ,9SS.
The amount of personal sales was
$447, ,O37 .66. AS compared with
last year, this shows an increase of
over 81, 100000 in the real estate
and $4,000 in the personal prop
erty departments"
Mr.. Freeman's summer home is
on his fine farm near Hopewell
church where he and his family
enjoy the outdoor country life
during the warm months, in pre-
ference to the more strenuous life
of others at fashionable mountain
or seashore resorts. He evinces a
keen interest in Cecil county
agricultural affairs and has the
welfare of the section at heart.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-28
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs Of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

The Masonic Bazar, held in
Havre de Grace for period of ten
nights proved a great success, the
total receipts amounting to LOO.
The Quarryville Sun reports the
farmers along the Limestone road
busy cutting ties and poles for the
Oxford, Cochranville and Parkes
burg Electric Railway.
Patrick J. Mackin, of Chapel,
Hartford county, has executed a
deed of trust for the benefit of his
creditors, Sylvester E. Penning
being named as trustee.
The Nottingham Cornet Band
has awarded the contract for the
erection of the new hall, which will
be used as headquarters for the
organization, to Edward Rock.
Owing to the shallow channel Of
the Big Elk boats are no longer
able to reach the wharves at the
pulp mills at Elkton, and supplies
of wood are now received by rail.
The friends of Hon. j. Fred. G.
Talbot are making an effort to Sc
cnre a place on the National Com
mittee for him, as the successor OF
the late General Baughman on the
Committee.
A prize of $500 offered to the
students of Jacob Tome Institute
by Mrs. Lane for the best essay on
"What constitutes a Gentleman, u
was awarded to Berry Doub, 'O7, Of
Hagerstown.
The Ladies' Aid, of Mt. Pleasant
M. E. Church near Colora, is hold,
ing a fair and festival this week, in
Willis basement for the benefit OF
the Aid Society, commencing Wed
nesday evening, 26th, and continu-
ing 9th, 2Sth and Doth.
A. Lincoln Dryden, late United
States treasurer at Baltimore, who
was succeeded by Mr.. G. G. Pusey,
of Havre de Grace, has been nom
mated by the President to be
Collector of Customs at Crisfield
The salary is about $4,000 a year.
Congressman Thomas A. Smith
of the First District is taking an
active interest in the improvement
of the Elk River, and will endeav
or to have an appropriation in ac-
cordance with the recent survey oil
that river made by the War De
partment, incorporated in the
River and Harbor bill.
Fire at Chesapeake City on
Wednesday morning, caused by the
torch of plumber in thawing out
frozen pipes at the residence oi
Mrs. Emma Pencil, threatened
serious consequences but prompt
work with buckets of water extin.
guished the blaze before it gained
headway or did much damage.