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The midland journal., 1906-10-19
X. g. e. Social.

Harmony Castle, No. Is, Knights
of the Golden Eagle, of this town,
was honored by a visit from Grand
Chief Peter Lammert, of Frostburg,
Allegheny county, last Monday
evening. The Grand Chief gave
the Sir knights an inspiring talk
on the Order and expressed a de-
sire to see each Castle double Its
membership within the next few
months. At his home and in
Western Maryland generally, the
Order is quite strong, with large
enrolment in all the Castles. Cecil
county has four castles, all in good,
tlourishing condition, but with
room for larger membership.
At the conclusion of the eve.
ning's exercises, the Rising Sun
Cornet Band assembled in the room
and rendered many pleasing selec-
tions. The committee in charge
further added enjoyment to the
evening by serving those present
with q h0untiful supply Of oyster
stews, and the social affair was not
concluded until past the midnight
hour,
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Damage Suit Removed.

The suit of $40, 900 instituted by
the American Ice Company against
Charles A. Sims & Co., for the
destruction of their ice houses at
Perryville by fire, has been re-
moved from the Cecil County Court
to the Hartford County Court for
trial. The damages claimed are for
loss of buildings, machinery and
$500 tons of ice, burned June 16,
1905. The plaintiff claims that the
fire was caused by sparks from an
engine of the defendants, who were
at that time engaged in building
the approach to the Pennsylvania
railroad bridge on the Perryville
side.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Change OF Line-Work Stopped BY
Injunction.

The Court at Lancaster has fixed
the amounts of bonds the Columbia
& Port Deposit Railroad is required
to give property owners along the
lower reaches of the Susquehanna
as idemnity for damages resulting
from changing the railroad line,
materially increasing what was
| first offered. Thousands of laborers
will begin work at once. The work
is stupendous requiring roadbed
at places on the faces of precipices.
Several famous pleasure resorts will
be obliterated by the change The
road has been closed from PequeS
to Safe Harbor on account of the
heavy blasting that is being done
in that section. The tracks are 10
be placed higher up on the hill
side to be beyond the reach of the
annual ice gorges and floods, and
the backing up of the water by the
immense dam being erected by the
Mccall Ferry Power Company. It
is also rumored the proposed
change includes the entire re-loca.
tion of the line from Conowingo to
Frenchtown, route having been
been surveyed running near Colora
and Liberty Grove and east of the
town of Port Deposit.
After the bonds were approved
three bills in equity were filed by
property owners against the Penn
sylvania railroad company, the
Kerbaugh company, the Columbia
& Port Deposit railroad company,
and the Mccall Ferry Power Co.
The bills set forth that the de-
PENDANTS are about to enter upon
the lands of the plaintiffs, cut
the timber, make cuts and fills and
do other work incident to the con-
struction of a railroad, and that the
proposed taking of lands is for the
benefit of the Mccall Ferry Power
company.
The petitioners pray that the
defendants be enjoined from any
further proceedings under their
petition in the filing of bonds; that
they be enjoined until final hearing
from entering upon and approach
ing or in any way interfering with
the lands of petitioners.
The court granted the injunction
prayed for, which stops all work
for the present. Deputy Sheriffs
were at once despatched with copies
of the injunction.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
MURDERED.
Coroner's Jury Accuses Thomas r.
Witcraft OF the Crime.
TRAGEDY OF THE GOLDEN LIGHT

Thomas r. Witcraft, of Phila-
delphia, is held for the murder of
Capt. Joseph Hilton, as noted last
week. The verdict of the corO.
ner's jury on Thursday afternoon
last was "that Joseph Hilton came
to his death ON Oct. s, by blows
inflicted on his body at the hands
of Thos. r. Witcraft, while aboard
the sloop Golden Light on Elk
river, off W. J. Arrant's farm, and
Robert B. Ryall, has guilty knowl.
edge of the fact"
Coroner Nelson summoned a jury
with Henry III. Gilpin as foreman.
The principal witness before the
inquest was DR.. VIM. R. Stokes, of
the State Board of Health, who had
made an autopsy. He testified
that the examination disclosed a
gaping wound on the back Of the
head four inches in length made by
some blunt instrument; cut over
the left eye caused by knife, and
Capt. Hilton's nose was broken.
He said that the blow on the head
might not have caused instant
death, but that it rendered him
unconscious, and the fact that no
water was found in his lungs
would indicate that Hilton was
dead when he struck the water.
Witcraft and Ryall, the accused,
we're placed on the stand, but re.
fused on advice of counsel to an
swer any questions. Capt. Harry
Wilson, who last saw Captain Hill
ton at Delaware City on the morn
ing of the day he was murdered,
testified that when Hilton paid his
hotel bill he had large roll of
money.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
New Century Trio.

A musical and literary entertain,
ment will be held in Mechanics
Hall, Elkton, on Tuesday evening,
Oct. %, by the New Century Trio,
composed of Miss Amelia Virginia
Menefee, pianist; Miss Bertha Irene
Tobin, reader; Miss Alice May
Clifford, soprano.
Miss Menefee is a graduate OF
Washington College and is an ac,
complished performer; Miss Tobin
is a graduate of Cincinnati School
of Dramatic Art and Expression
and is particularly good in her
humorous and dramatic selections;
Miss Clifford is Cecil county lady,
well known to many of our readers,
and has studied at Washington
College, Washington, D. c., having
taken a special course in sight sing
ing under Prof. Jos. H. Wiley OF
that institution, and studied voice
culture, enunciation and pronunci
alton under DIR. B. Frank Waters,
of Philadelphia.
The following is the program
prepared for the entertainment next
week, at which time the Teachers
Institute will be held in Elkton:
PROGRAM
PART ONE
Soprano Solo-O Sweet With Flowers, Riego
Alice May Clifford
Reading-The Storm OFF the Jersey Coast,
Bertha Irene Tobin
Piano Solo-Pilgrims' Chorus Tannhsr) Wagner
Amelia Virginia Menefee
Soprano Solo "a. A Rose Fable Hawley
b. His Favorite Flower Lowitz
Alice May Clifford
PART TWO
Reading-Oeely Locke
Bertha Irene Tobin
Piano Solo--seleeted
Amesia Virginia Menefee
Soprano Solo {s. Selected
(b. Good Night Walker
Alice May Clifford
Reading "a. By and By Winthrop
b. All Because ofa Hat Anstey
Bertha Irene Tobin
Piano solo-Selected
Amelia Virginia Menefee
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Fire At Bel Air.

Fire last week damaged Grang.
ers' Hotel, in Bel Air, and for time
the business section of the town was
threatened. Prompt work on the
part of the fire department soon had
the flames under control. Loss
estimated at $4,000. This was the
second fire in the town during the
week, the High School building
catching on fire from a defective
fue, a morning or two previous,
and being damaged to a consid.
cradle extent, mainly by water,
before the blaze was extinguished.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Application For Charter.

Application has been made to the
Circuit Court for Cecil County for a
certificate Incorporating the Port
Deposit Press Publishing Company,
with the following directors for the
first year: David r. Armstrong,
Lucius G. White, Senator j. I.
France, Peter E. Tome, John M.
Campbell, Frank 7. Benson, John
F. Mohrlein, Edward T. Dorcus,
Milllard F. Mcdowell, Edward V.
Stockham and Geo. w. Albaugh.
The paper has been placed for the
present under the management of
Mrs. Charlotte Newell and F. T.
Benson.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Mrs. Frances Walmsley.

Mrs. Frances Walmsley, "a
years Of age, widow of Capt. Ben
jamin Walmsley of Fredericktown,
Cecil county, died Thursday night,
Oct. IL, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. George R. Ash,
Holly Hall, near Elkton. She was
a daughter OF Elizabeth Briscoe, of
Kent county, but had resided in
Cecil county since her marriage.
She is survived by six children
Clarence Walmsley and Mrs. F. J.
Murphy, of Baltimore; Mrs. W.
Arthur Mitchell and Mrs. George
R. Ash, of Elkton; Mrs. s. j. Wei
ant, of Dumont, N. j., and A. B.
Walmsley, New Haven, Conn. The
funeral was held Monday, with in,
terment at Warwick.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Big Vines But No Pumpkins.

George G. Reynolds, of this town,
who has weakness for pumpkin
pie, like the Benztown Bard of the
Baltimore Sun, planted among
other things in his truck patch this
season, several hills of pumpkin
seed. One hill put forth two vines
which were curiosities in the extent
of their growth, but the production
of pumpkins was forgotten. The
main stems measured Sc and AZ #.
respectively, while with the var
ious off shoots the total length of
vine was 1876 feet.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
C. Barclay Jones.

The many friends of Lloyd Bal.
derston in this community, will be
panied to hear of the loss by death
of a grandson, G. Barclay Jones,
son of s. Morris Jones of West
Grove, who died at the hospital in
Philadelphia on the 10th inst. he
was operated on there for appen-
dicitis, and his case was critical
one, as there were other complica
tions that baf1ed the skill of the
surgeons, and the end came ten
days after the first operation.
He was in his 10th year, a recent
graduate of Westtown and his
fathers chief clerk, young man
of unusual promise who will be
missed by his many friends.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Vaccine physicians Appointed.

The County Commissioners have
appointed the following vaccine
physicians for the various Districts
of the county: Drs. E. N. Craw.
ford, Cecilton; j. ]. Wright, War
wick; W. G. Karsner and T. j.
Conrey, Chesapeake City; j. II.
lamar and W. T. Morrison, Elkton;
@. P. Carrico, Cherry Hill; P. B.
Housekeeper, North East; L. G.
Taylor, Perryv;lle; 81. @. Clemson
and s. G. Fisher, Port Deposit; G.
s. Dare and j. B. SliceF, Rising
Sun; s. T. Roman, Conowingo; Er.
nest Rowland, Liberty Grover D.
L. Clifford, Zion; A. Richardson,
Calvert.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Pastor Installed.

Rev. A. W. Sawtelle was last
week installed as pastor of Little
Britain Presbyterian church. Rev.
W. II. Sawtelle, father of the min
lister, delivered the charge to the
pastor. Rev. Thomas Koontz, of
Baltimore, made the charge to the
people, and Rev. w. L. McCor-
mick, Delta, preached the sermon.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Flrstday School Union.

Nottingham Firstday School
Union will be held in Rising Sun
on the 10Th and Goth insts. The
subjects for discussion are: "The
Social Feature of the Firstday
School," s'The Superintendent in
the Firstday School," ''The Neces-
sity of Broader Education for the
Firstday School Workers.
Barclay r. Spicer, of Philada.,
Edward Pennock, of Kennett, and
others, will address the meeting.
All interested in the advancement
of Sabbath School work are re-
quested to attend.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Church Anniversary.

The sixtieth anniversary of Oc
toraro M. E. church, Fremont Cir
cult, will be held on Sunday, Oct.
%. Historical sermon by Rev. j
T. Gray, of OonshohOcken, at
1880; preaching by Rev. George
W. Moore, of Baltimore, at 7i30 p.
m. These visiting ministers were
converted when boys, In the old
Octoraro church. Everybody in
vited to attend the anniversary
service.
Revival service, which was an,
nounced to begin next Sunday eve
ming, has been postponed until
Sunday evening, Oct. %.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Atkinson-Morgan.

Mr.. Norwood Atkinson, young
newspaper man of Elkton, and
Miss Carrie Alice Morgan, daugh-
ter of Captain and Mrs. John A.
Morgan, were married at the home
of the BRIDES parents in Elkton on
Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, by
Rev. L. =. Poole. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Bessie
Morgan, and Mr.. Edward Blome
was best man.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Job Griffith.

Job Griffith, respected citizen
of the Ninth district, died at his
home in Calvert on Wednesday
morning, aged 70 years. He fol-
lowed farming until afflicted with
blindness some years ago. A widow,
three daughters and two sons sur
vive. The funeral will be held
Saturday, Goth inst, from his late
home; services at 2 p. m. Inter
ment in Rosebank cemetery.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19

Charles H. Shuster.

Charles II. Shuster died Sunday
morning at the home of his son,
George Shuster, in Elkton, after a
lingering illness, aged SO years.
The funeral was held Tuesday
morning, with interment at Cath
Olic cemetery, Elkton.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
The " Seven Wonders"

B. w. Buckley left at the MID
LAND Office a sample of his sweet
potato crop, consisting of a bunch
of seven potatoes on one vine,
weighing st lbs. Now, if we had
the possum we would invite the
Bentztown Bard, OF the Baltimore
Sun, to a feast that would make
him forget pie for the time being.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
PERSONALS.

Miss Grace A. Wilson is visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. G. Koons, OF
Smyrna.
Miss Maud Childs, of Rowland.
vile. was a recent guest of Miss
Carrie Cummings.
Mrs. William Keilholtz and son,
Leroy, of Philada., have been visit,
ing relatives in the neighborhood.
Chas. E. Weibley, of Harrisburg,
and Miss Aimee j. Drouillard, OF
Cincinnati, were married in Elkton
Wednesday.
Congressman Thos. A. Smith,
of Ridgely, Caroline county, was in
town this week extending the glad
hand to all.
The Young Ladies Home Mission
social was entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Stephens,
near town, on Friday evening last.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Duyckinck
and daughter, Matilda, of Philada.,
were the guests of relatives in the
neighborhood a few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Burkins,
of near town, celebrated the twen-
tieth anniversary of their wedding
on the 18th inst, by entertaining
about forty five guests.
Mrs. Chas. S.'Pyle, Mrs. VIM.
NJ. Pogue and Miss Elizabeth R.
Stephens were Philadelphia visitors
on Wednesday and Thursday.
Clifton T. Kirk, who has been
located in Seattle, Washington, for
the past five years, is visiting
his parents; Mr.. and Mrs. Abra-
ham Kirk, near town.
Mrs. Maria Pass, of Wilmington,
celebrated her 98th birthday on
Monday. Mrs. Pass was born in
Cecil county, her maiden name
being Miss Maria Pluck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saml. J. Brown
have issued invitations for the
marriage of their daughter, Laura
Mae, to William Adolphus Reeder,
Thursday evening, Oct. %. at six
O'Clock, at their home, Sylmar.
Miss May Vosbury, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hamlin Carver,
was married to Mr.. James Thomas
Godfred, of Newark, N. j., on
Wednesday. in st. Johns P. E.
church, Havre de Grace, by Rev.
Frederick Humphrey.
Miss Laura Gray Wilson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis 0. Will
son, and Mr.. Edmund Jobes, both
of Havre de Grace, were married
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
the BRIDES parents by Rev. Joseph
NJ. M. Gray, of the M. E. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Coale, of
2207 st. Paul street, Baltimore,
have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Laura
Elizabeth, and Mr.. Rudulph Fris-
by Tull, of Elkton. The ceremony
will take place on October 9th in
the First M. E. Church, Baltimore.
The midland journal., 1906-10-19
Services At Rising Sun and sylmar

SeA HtNOS HS NlSIu9 0uu ohu 0y 11Noa
The Sabbath services at James
NJ. E. church will be as follows:
1890 a. m., communion service;
2:3O p. M, Sunday School Rally
Day service. A very interesting
program has been prepared, and
we hope for the presence of all
friends of the Sunday school. 1880
p. M, Epworth League.
At Sylmar the following services
will be held: 2:3O p. M, preaching
by the Presiding Elder, Rev. A. s.
Mowbray, D. D.;7:3O p. M, revi.
val service, to continue through
the week, preaching by the pastor.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02
Send Him Over the Bridge.
The Citizens Duty.

Avery c. Moore in Weiser World.
The proposal to nominate a United
States senator in the next republican
state convention has inspired some
statements regarding the work of leg
islators that reflect slight credit upon
the people of Idaho. 1t is with one
of the assertions made in support OF
the convention idea. rather than with
the plan itself. that the World desires
to deal. This assertion is to the eff
feet that Legislators are unreliable;
that they are frequently Influenced by
corruntion; that they defeat the plain
will of the peoDle. And so they do
but why? 1t is because OF the indif-
ference of the voters who are respon-
sible for the men elected. The pres
ence of weak man. or bad man.
in position of responsibility Is prlma
facie evidence of the peoples wiling
ness to have him there. Servants or
the people are as good as the people
want them to be. The citizen who
fails to attend the primaries OF his
party is more dangerous to the state
than the bad man who gains office
because of the citizens neglect OF
duty. When the bad man goes to the
legislature and traffics in evil he is
less To blame than are the people VINO
| send him there: he had to be hrst
| nominated in convention and then en-
/ |
still AVE a representative government
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] in leasing nun Der of men in this state
who consider 4 beneath their dignity
! to attend political primaries ana VINO
! find il expedient To be TO" busy 70
vote ON election day. 1t is this class
| thof constitutes the only menace 70
the future welfare of Idaho.
The reoDle are not often wrong.
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made To see that one of the most sa-
cred obligations Of American citizen
shin i voting NJ party primaries. p"-
litical conventions will perform the VIII
of the people. better men VIII be sent
on, to LEGISLATURES and legislatures
will render better service. Assertions
to the contrary. pride VIII llot perhii'
nor the truth sustain.
Whatever the republicans OF ldaho
NAV elect to do regarding the sena-
tnrehip. they will do we'll 70 remeInheI
that there is work to do that is OF
greater importance. II can nominate
a senatorial candidate for had ieeis
lature to elect. or reject II II sees NJ
hut the only way that il can insure
thc massage of wise and righteous laws
adantad To the needs of the common
wealth * to choose wise and righteous
mon 10 make up the Legislature,
The conventions that elect delegates
~ the next state convention are no
likely to send better men 10 that gain
2 aring than will be nominated Tor IN
legislature in the several counties.
he'd men are nominated FOR the IeRIsla
,ure II is but reasonable 10 suppps
No. men Of the same moral fibre VII
he cent To the state convention 10 lei
Y he LEGISLATURE how To vote for SEM
V "a, The inconsistency is ohHious. ;
a IS the duty Of the citizen. II he Der
-,t,1e that d'tv the next ldaao le3lS
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enough 10 obey instructions on the 81
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other and more important direction
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02

Corrected daily by the Inland Com
mercial Co.. wholesale fruits and pro-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02
NO DANCER To- !
WATER SUPPLY
Charleston Supply Is Not
Contaminated Says
DR.. Ransom
Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
Charleston, Wn., Feb. "A report
has been circulated during the past two
days that the water supply Of Clarks-
ton was being contaminated by reason
OF the camps Of the lewiston Clarks-
ton company being located above the
intake of the present canal, but when
DR.. Ransom was seen last evening It
was found to be absolutely untrue The
doctor has charge of the sanitary work
Of the company and looks after the
health OF the employees OF the company
as we'll.
He states that there is no danger Of
this occurring and that every precau-
ton is being taken in the matter. He
will make several trips a week to the
camp to see that everything Is all
right and has the contract OF caring
for the men who may be incapacitated
for work. When new camp Is es-
tablished he will be on hand to see
that the sanitary conditions are the
best.
Plenty Of Grass for Sheep.
Roy Irwin came in from the irwin
sheep camp last night across the
Snake river north of Charleston. He
reports about 1000 head wintering
there. 1t requires practically no feed
to keep the sheep as the grass is suffi-
cent to keep them in good condition.
|
duce 50 worth of wool this season alone
This industry is assuming vast proper
| lions in this section.
To Erect $3.50 Library.
The location committee of the Civic
Improvement society met yesterday
afternoon at the office Of Or. Temple
and accented the offer Of f. H. Libby
to give the use OF the lot directly oppo-
site Vernon park for the use Of the
library.
Tho committee decided to erect a
building of beautiful architectural de-
sirn with a floor space of seven hum
dreA feet The committee will at once
take steps to raise $3.50 with which
to erect the building. and when COM
pleted it will house the library, cham
her of commerce and improvement So
ciety.
Home from the Ice. Bound East.
Gates Saxton returned last evening
from a business trip to Antigo, Wis. He
reports the weather very cold there and
the snow three feet in depth. Although
Mr.. Saxton has large timber interests
in Wisconsin. he is Cled to get back to
Clarkston to enjoy the fine winter
weather.
Send Him Over the Bridge.
Marshal Warren arrested a drum
last evening ana kept MN over nlsh
in the city Jail 1t was the intention
to put him on the streets but he wal
finally sent over the bridge.
Personal Mention.
Mrs r. !. Filler arrived last evenin.
from Pendleton to visit her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Neff. of Chestnut street
Mrs. NJ Bremen. of Seventh street
who has been seriously ILL., Is now on
fair way to recovery.
j. Stevens of Sycamore street. is YER
sick with chronic Bright's disease. MI
Stevens is IS years of age and IT
very doubtful is he RECEIVERS.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02
Home from the Ice Bound East.

Gates SaXton returned last evening
from a business trip to Antigo, Wis. He
REPORTS the weather very cold there and
the snow three feet in depth. Although
Mr.. SaXton has large timber interests
in Wisconsin. he is Cled to get back to
Clar'ston to enjoy the fine winter
weather.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02

Committee Agrees on
February 10 as the
Date

Washington, Feb. 1.-The senate
committee on interstate commerce has
reached an agreement to vote upon the
various railroad rate bills February l6.
There are three measures being pressed
for consideration-the Dolliver- Clapp
bill, the Elkins bill and 'the Foraker
bill.
The measure receiving the largest
number OF votes will be reported to the
senate as the majority measure. 1t Is
likely both other bills will be given to
the senate as minority reports.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02

BY trading at the Russell Grocery
YOU can always get the best quallty
of groceries and can save yourself
little money each month.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02
Mo Chanoa IN

No Change in Wheat.
Chicago, Feb. MAY wheat. S4%c;
July, S3ssc.
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Flowers

There will be another supply OF car
nations and also some vioiets at the
Waldorf Cigar store Saturday morn
ing. Call early and get your pick.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02

Take your prescriptions to the Owl
Drug Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02

Toto vour prescriptions TO the Owl
Drug Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-02-02

Fancy sweet seedless oranges, 2oc
a dozen at Russell's Grocery.
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MARKETS
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Prevailing Wholesale Prices for the
City Of Lewiston.