The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-27
CHIPS FROM THE REPORTERS
WORK BENCH.
BY PENCIL POINT.

A farmer near town whose family have all been
on the list of the sick says that he may be the
next though he has been taking medicine call
ed Hard Work and has become rather tired ofthe
dose, he having had most all to do.
Hampton Richards who in the spring will
graduate and become an M. D., will feather bis
nest in the city of Colora.
Last Sunday was the shortest day. January
will be the shortest month-fnancially.
Jacob Kennard has been taking in the sights Of
Chester.
The crossest dog in the county failed to keep
Santa Claus from invading the premises.
Milford jackson of Upland, Chester comfy,
graced the festive board of the home folks.
Among the good resolutions the cronic borrow
er may desire to cut down expenses Why not
secure the loan OF Father Times scythe.
John Powell of New York, has been enjoying
the freedom of the home of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Alexander.
Frank Spry who several years ago labored in
the vineyard of James NJ. Tosh is again at the old
stand.
With its feet as cold as some mems love. and
refusing the daintes that are profered and as I'M
willing to swim ashore, goose belonging to Mrs
Joseph McMulen has been for several days
stranded on floating iceberg in the middle of
Hunters dam.
Hating on the top of Dare's bill to let Beauty
get her wind, Jim McNutt recently spied a
monster that at first sight resembled IL foot
rail, but after his vision came to, proved to be a
he has no gun, he having no salt wherewith to
pepper the tall of the reptile.
Walter Patten has erected new kitchen to his
recently acquired residence as well as building a
chicken palace and corn crib Harry Mcdowell
swielding his brush with artistic effect
Mistaking 1t for strip of choice pork Miss Belle
Hindman cut off the end of the second finger of
her left hard in sausage cutter. DR.. w. G. Jack
rendered medical attention.
Dad Davis condition is not improving and the
veil of death is peeping ore the horizon of life.
Charles Mussleman aged 81 years, a resident of
Canal station, was surprised by surprise party
last night.
Walter, son of Granville NJ. Pierce, went into
the barn the other night with a lantern. From
the rafters came bird, blinded by the light and
striking the lamp was secured by the light bearer
Quite number who afterwards saw the prisoner
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breed. The bird was the size of a blackbird OF
golden hue, but whose feathers were covered
with brown spots the size of pin heads. Along
woodpeeker bill protruded and it was of the
opinion that 1t was a cross between that bird and
q black bird. II was later sent to the Geological
Garden of Philadelphia whose report stated that
it was an European Startling, several pairs of
which were imported and liberated few years
ago near New York city, small colony of which
has since sprung into existence at Coney Island.
Congress has since prohibited the Importation of
the bird on account of its great destructveness to
grain and crops.
farmer near town has a massive dog which
will attack no one unless molested. Some DRINKS
returning from party lately on account of the
animals appearance and having desire to see
what the guard would do if disturbed yentured
to take off their hats and shake them over the
pailing fence, under the barker's nese. Things
became 50 VAIN that gun was Withdrawn from
hip pocket and fred at the snarling brute in
order to protect themselves, the shot being miss
sent. The gang have upon several occasions
purposeiy agitated. through drunken curiosity.
the dog in question, (Which upon all occasions has
showed tar more sense than they did, and notice
is hereby given that unless the actions on the
than they would care to shake their hats at.
Betsy twalter) McVey was the victim ola sur.
prism party gang last Saturday night. Every
body had big time.
Stephen Woodrow and daughter have been re.
cuperating in Baltimore
Scene-oxford bar room
characters-A prominent resident of Rising Sun
and the bar keeper
What will you have?" says the man In the
white apron. "a quart of whiskey for ---- y
mentioning resident of the 9th district who has
been i'll for some time.) He received the goods
and departed. In a few moments woman
entered who is a resident of Oxford, who SAYS, "a
quart Of whiskey please. My sister wrote me to
bring down quart for Ter sick -" "Why
49, was just in and got a bottle for them was
the reply.
Any way she purchased the goods and 1t was
the only bottle received or ordered by those in
charge of the sick.
Mrs 8. J. Murphy has been at the bedside OF
her sister, Mrs. Walter Jones, who has been veIv
III at her home in Wilmington. Miss Aida and
Master Joseph have also been there, while Miss
Alice graeed the town of West Grove.
Miss Gertrude ". daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ashleman, became the bride of Charles T.,
son OF John Hall. of Principle
Out of the 400 crop were chosen william Scott,
Of Harmless Valley. and Frank Spry. Of Sleepy
Ridge, 10 assist Walter Morrison in enjoying a
coon feast.
fox hunt OF some proportions ended abruptly
Monday afternoon abont half mile from oxford
by the hound dogstnspecting the sly fox. The
feet and tail were all that remained
Protest Of the Fat Mar.
"Afy friends" said the fat man plain.
lively. moved. suppose. by desire
to appear jocose. always comment on