The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-12-07
OXFORD AND VICINITY

Mrs. Pennia Mosteller died at her home in
Norristown aged 102 years. She was native OF
this section and came from long-liyed family.
The body was brought to Oxford and inferred in
the cemetery at Cochranville
Lewisvile has had another mad dog scare A
number OF children were on their way home
from school and met the dog in the road. The
animal made for one of the little ones and was
met with a school bag poked in it's face, the
beast turning and retreating in another direc-
ton. Jack Gregg later ended it's existence with
well-directed shot.
number of attempts of burglary have been
made in Oxford lately among the male sex,
There has been some petty thieving among few
girls when visiting would.be-friends but the
matter has been kept quiet not caring to expose
the well-thought-of beauties in petticoats.
Pocketbooks and jewelry have been the articles
that drew too much attention on the part of the
females
A father of a well-known family recently
made fire in the kitchen range in the early a
m. before he began his regular duties of the day
The oven door was open and he slammed it
shut with his knee His daughter later arose
and busted herself making the family breakfast.
The mother OF the house had not as yet crawled
out of her nest for the night and as the stove
waxed warm made remark to another daughter
that "they were having something good down
stairs for breakfast" The dead body of the
family cat was later found in the oven. This
was the animal that wore napkin as noted in
this column a few weeks ago.
Many young men took advantage of the day
Thanksgiving to go fox hunting partaking of
the guggle that cheers, it was with great diff
Guilty that many remained their horses
Truly the saloon keeper had much to be thank.
full for.
Dealers have been paying from 81 to 43 cents
for potatoes the past week. One man had Go
loads on hand and it is said lost several
thousand dollars on the transaction. The crop
has been large and he will not store a single
murphy Tor future market.
Very few farmers have had any late cabbage
Levi White was among the heaviest losers in
, that respect having thousands of heads that
did not amount to an iota.
Mrs. Mary Clipman died at the county aims
house in West Chester. She was a native of
Rising Sun, her maiden name being Buckley by
which she was better known since her separation
from her husband years ago.
Miss Lille Greer gave coon supper Thanks
giving evening to number of friends in homo
of her guest Mrs. Amanda Shivers, of Philada.
Billy Smith farm hand on the plantation of
Robert Robinson, accompanied by Frank Carr
went along the banks of the Elk and started in
to cut down big tree. The time for its departure
from the lofty height was miscalculated and
while the men were busily engaged 1t parted at
the butt and striking a rock that part of its
anatomy rose in the air about 10 feet. causing
Billy to lose his balance and he dropped below a
distance of about 80 feet landing in the briars on
the creek bank, striking his head and shoulders.
he IN 10
His clothes were badly torn and on his limbs
large strips of flesh were peeled off. Frank held
on to large bush ard remained unhurt. Billy
is very sore in spots and for once in our lives we
have him spotted.
Most farmers have their straw and hay packed.
They are receiving $3.50 for oats straw. At this
writing hay is 'off " somewhat, but farmers claim
to be receiving near the $40 mark.
Archibald McFall who recently moved into the
Matte Hagan property on Market street, went out
in the yard to cut of chickens head. Later he
was found dead at the block, having died from the
effects of a stroke.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Hanson have issued
announcements of the marriage of their
daughter. Miss Maria Carolina. to Mr. Paul W.
Bauder of Philada The young couple win make
their home in that city.
Over 800 folk partook of and enjoyed the Noting
ham Detective Association dinner on Saturday.
Rev. Richard Dilworth, whose recent assault
upon and disappearance caused such a sensation,
has been sent to a home" in New Jersey for
recuperation. His brother from Oklahoma, who
recently paid Oxford a visit. was shot and killed
in his store by a highwayman. The chap came
into the store and purchased revolver. Then he
bought some cartridges which he placed in the
weapon. He then pointed it at the storekeeper
aud fred, afterward robbing the store and making
his escape. Mr.. Dilworth buried Sunday
Richard is now the sole surviving member OF the
family, all having died sudden deaths.
The Rev. D. E. Shaw. former pastor of West
Nottingham Presbyterian church. Cecil county
has been removed to an asylum in Philadelphia
The Reverend's mind has not been very clear of
late and it is hoped that the change win be bene-
fetal 1t is claimed that he pointed "shooter"
at visitor who was more scared than pleased
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