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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
TOWN COMMISSIONERS.
Board Organizes and Elects Off,
Cers-Will Build Council Room
and Lockup-pike Pearl
Street and Lay Walk.

Rising Sun town commissioners
met on Monday evening and organ
lied by electing the following of,
ficers: President, 81. J. Effing; Sec
retary, W. L. Ryan; treasurer,
@. S. Pyle; street commissioners,
j. NJ. Sterrett and A. B. Keen.
The Board decided to pike Pearl
street, lay additional stone walk on
East Main street and erect a build
ing for council meetings. A plot
of ground will be leased from Alice
& Shepherd, on West Main street
and a building 12x16 erected, to
contain a council room and lookup,
with an annex for storage room and
tool house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Property Transfers.

George M. Milliken and others
to Samuel j. Milliken. of Della
ware, property at Cecilton, $500.
Samuel j. Milliken and others
to Mary A. Hunter, of Philade1'
phia, property at Cecilton, 5000.
Samuel J. Milliken and others
to George NJ. Milliken, property al
Cecilton, 81, 900.
George w. Williams to George
w. and Charles E. Cohee, property
at Fredericktown, 5000.
Henry r. Torbert, Trustee, to
Jesse j. Clifford and others, Clifford
farm in Fifth district.
Mary r. Hopkins and Robert
G. Hopkins, her husband, to
Helen Rowland, interest in Row
land, estate, 80, 200.
Isabel Rowland and others to
Helen Rowland, interest in Row
land estate, $4,000.
Ann S. Short and James Short,
her husband, to James and Rosina
Pantilano, lot in Third district,
$40.
81. Ellsworth Shippers and wife
to William B. Steel, property near
Leslie, $500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Poe Memorial Association.

Mrs. Charlotte Newell, of Tome
Institute, Polt Deposit, has been
chairman for Cecil
county of the Edgar Allen Poe
Memorial Association. The object
of this association is to raise funds
for a monument in Baltimore in
memory of the gifted poet. The
centenary of Edgar Allen Poe's
birth is January 10, 1909, and it is
hoped that Maryland pride will
cause hearty and prompt response
for subscriptions. to complete this
object within the time
allotted. All subscriptions sent
Mrs. Newell will be promptly
acknowledged and credit given.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
FIREBUGS.
InCendiarleS Start Fires In ElktotA
Endangering The Town.
REWARD OFFERED BY COUNCIL.

/ The town of Elkton has been
thrown into a state of excitement
over the dastardly work of some
unknown incendiary, which result
ed in three fires, Sunday night and
early Monday morning, two of
which were in the business section
of the town.
Shortly after IL o'clock Sunday
night fire was discovered in the
rear of the drug store of Robert B.
Frazer, and had gained consider
able headway when the alarm was
sounded. The Singerly Fire Com
pany responded promptly and by
good work confined the flames to
the rear of the building, but not
until they had eaten their way into
the store and caused quite a loss to
the building and contents.
Shortly before l o'clock the Sec
ond fire broke out in the three
story frame building on the south
side of Main street owned by Mrs.
Hester G. Lewis and tenanted oy
E. s. Waller, photographer. This
building, which is located across
the street from the Frazer building,
was fred also from the rear and
the flames had gained considerable
headway when discovered. The
fire company again responded
promptly and extinguished the
flames. Had the fire not been
checked promptly here the entire
block, which is all frame, would
likely have been destroyed.
The residents of the town had
hardly returned to their homes
when the third alarm was sounded.
This time the fire bugs had set fire
to the large stable and shedding,
owned by the Gilpin estate and 10.
Gated at the corner of North and
High streets. The buildings were
occupied by Rambo & George, ice
dealers. The horses were gotten
out in safety, but several ice
wagons and other articles were con-
sumed. The firemen again did
good work, and prevented the
spread of the flames, but the build
ing was almost wrecked. The peo-
pie by this time were thoroughly
aroused and during the remainder
of the morning the streets were
patrolled by special officers.
The heaviest loss was sustained
by r. B. Frazer, both to his build
ing and contents, and will probably
reach $4,000, which is covered by
insurance.
The City Council at special
meeting held Monday morning
offered a reward of $3.50 for infor.
nation leading to the arrest and
conviction of the culprits, and will
investigate the circumstances sur
rounding the fires thoroughly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
John Ward Davis.

John Ward Davis, S3 years old,
one of the largest landowners OF
the First district of Cecil county,
died at his home near Cecilton
Monday. He had been in poor
health for some time past. Mr..
Davis for many years was actively
engaged in farming and owned
more than 1000 acres of land. OF
late> years he has lived a retired
life at the Davis homestead. In
politics he was a Democrat, and
years ago a member of the Mary.
land Legislature. He is survived
by three sons-John W., Jr., Edgar
j. and former County Commissioner
William B. Davis, who was also a
member of the last Legislature.
His funeral was held on Thursday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
John r. Gilbert.

John F. Gilbert, a well-known
farmer and respected citizen of the
Sixth district, died on Saturday
morning at the German Hospital,
Philadelphia, from lockjaw. Mr..
Gilbert in company with Henry
Gather, was driving to town on
Saturday afternoon, 18th inst,
when his horse became unman-
ageable, while descending Stubbs
hill, and began to kick and run.
Both men jumped from the vehicl },
Mr.. Gather being injured about the
face and head slightly by falling,
while Mr.. Gilbert suffered a badly
splintered ankle, and was taken to
Philadelphia for treatment. 1t
was thought his injury was pro.
crossing as we'll as could be ex-
pected, when lockjaw developed
and resulted in the PATIENTS death
in few hours. The deceased was
in the 63rd year of his age and is
survived by widow. The body
was brought to Rising Sun on the
evening train Monday, and the
funeral held Wednesday from
his late home near Principle, with
services at Hopewell M. E. church
and interment in the adjoining
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Lincoln University Under Quar-,
antlne.

The death on Tuesday from cere-
bro spinal meningitis, or spotted
fever, of Granville e.. White, a
student of Lincoln University, has
caused a strict quarantine of that
institution, and the postponement
of the commencement exercises,
which were to have been held next
week. A number of students have
left the school, but all who in any
way came in contact with the pa.
tient during his illness, which
lasted but three days, have been
placed in quarantine, and every
precaution is being taken to pre-.
vent the spread of the dangerous
disease. The deceased was men,
ber of the freshman class, and was
from Cordele, Georgia. He was
about 10 years of age. The body,
after being wrapped in a sheet sat.
nrated with corrosive sublimate,
was placed in a hermetrically
sealed casket and taken to Oxford
cemetery on Tuesday night for
interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Trustees OF The Poor And Insane.

The trustees of the Poor and In
sane met at the Aims House on
Saturday, May 25th. All mem
bers present. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and ap,
proved. The Overseer reported
one death during the month, VIM.
Reedy. The Superintendent re-
ported one death, Roy Alexander.
Warrants were drawn on the
County Treasurer to the amount of
1886 .9S to pay the May bills.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Mrs. Samuel Carson.

Mrs. Saml. Carson, of Asheville,
N. c., died suddenly on Saturday
at the home Of her step. daughter,
in Philadelphia. The deceased
was a native of Cecil county, being
born near Port Deposit, where she
resided until her marriage. Her
husband and two daughters sur.
vive. Mrs. Carson was sister of
R. e. McClenahan, of Port Deposit,
from whose home the funeral was
held on Tuesday, with interment
at West Nottingham cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Horse Suffering With Rabies Shot

A fine driving horse belonging to
DR.. W. D. Cawley, of Elkton, de-
veloped rabies last week anu at.
tempted to bite the Doctor as he
passed the stall, his coat sleeve
being caught by the animal in its
teeth, and torn. The horse had
been bitten on the nose several
weeks ago by a dog. Veterinary
Biles pronounced the horse as suf.
fering with rabies and the animal
was shot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.
Laboring Under halluclnatian, Man
Jumps Into The Susquehanna
River At HaVre de Grace.

NEBNA Ak AoHAS NV vi 0NOs
Cleveland Harvey, of Spring
Mills, Campbell county, Va, trav-
cling from Washington to New
York City to visit his uncle, DIR.
l.. J. Hunter, at 229 East 31st
street, left the train at Perryville
at 1890 O'Clock on Thursday night,
and ran across the railroad bridge
bridge. He was seen on the
bridge by a trains crew, and it
was thought that he had been
struck by the engine. A search
was made but, in the darkness,
Harvey could not be seen. Early
Friday morning he was seen to
be acting in suspicious manner,
and ran away when, anyone ap.
preached him. Harvey in get
ting out of the way, ran in the
direction of Halls wharf, with
John Gardner and Frank Morris
in pursuit. Harvey jumped into
the Susquehanna river, but was
hauled out of the water, it requir-
ing the united effort of five men
to rescue him. Harvey was taken
to the lock up, and furnished with
a change of clothing from his own
suit case. He was searched by
Baliff Welsh and $58.61 were
found in a pocket book together
with ticket to New York. He
gave his name and the address of
his uncle in New York, and his
people were communicated by
telegraph. Harvey seemed to be
hboring under some hallucination.
Havre de Grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Mrs. Harry r. England.

Mrs. Ella England, wife of Harry
r. England, died at her home near
Zion on May %, after brief ill.
ness. The deceased was in her 41st
year. She was daughter of the
late John Kirk, of Greenhurst.
Her husband, four sons and one
daughter survive. The funeral was
held on Monday from her late
home, with interment at Rosebank
cemetery, Calvert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
DIED.
george D. Racine.

George D. Racine died suddenly
at his home in Elk Neck on Satur.
day evening, aged II years. The
deceased was native of France,
but came to this country with his
parents when but four years of age,
and spent most of his life in Cecil
county. A widow and four sons
survive. His funeral was held
Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
PERSONALS.
Mrs. j. M. Sterrett and son are
visiting in Snow Hill, Md.

MfS. u w. OteFF0tt duu SUI dEc
visiting in Snow Hill, Md.
Mrs. George Sollors and son have
returned from a weeks visit with
friends in Wilmington.
DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Moore spent
Sunday at the home of the formers
mother, near Delta, Pa.
Miss Armenia Wilson, of Bucks
county, Pa, has been spending the
week at her home in town.
Mrs. Sarah Chester, of Phila.,
was the guest of DIR. and Mrs. T.
B. Moore on Decoration Day.
Ell. f. Richards, of Philadelphia,
was guest at the home of Ell. B.
Patten and family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Kirk, of
Baltimore, spent Thursday with
Misses Hanna and Maude Kirk.
The Thimble Club was enter
tained on Monday evening by Mrs.
81. B. Patten, at her home on East
Main street.
Chalmer Reynolds and Edward
Manning, of the Chester ball team,
spent a few days at the home of the
former, in town, this week.
Lionel W. Hall, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hall, of Zion, was a
member of the graduating class of
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.
Miss Ella Robertson entertained
very Delightfully."- on Friday evening
last at her home near town, about
forty guests, the evening proving
one of social enjoyment to all.
The wedding of Miss Nellie
Sentman, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ollie Sentman of Principle Fur
mace, and Mr.. Price Gibson, of
Charlestown, is announced to take
place June 18th.
Miss Alice M. Clifford was the
guest of Miss May Lee Emlen of
the Edwin Forrest Home, at
Springbrook, near Philada., last
week. An impromptu musicale
was held during Miss Gifford's
visit and the assembled guests
greatly enjoyed the southern bal
lads and other selections rendered
by the fair Maryland visitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Werner
celebrated their golden wedding at
their home in Havre de Grace on
Friday evening, May 10, when
they held reception and received
the congratulations Of their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Werner were mar
ried in Port Deposit on May 10,
1867, by ReF. Henry +. Galloway,
but have made their home in
Havre de Grace for the past forty
five years.
Fl. A. Kaufman had as Decora-
tion Day guests an automobile
party from Baltimore, consisting of
James E. Ingram, Sr., Chas. Ing
ram, Miss Florence Ingram, of Bal
timore, Miss Gould, Of New York,
and Mulford Crutchfeld, of Rich.
mond. Mrs. Fl. A. Kaufman, of
Reading, is also spending a few
days with her husband, who is
manager of the Sparyetta mines,
near town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs Of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED.

The public schools of Hartford
county will close on June 81.
The BIZ centennial of the Head of
lChristiana Church will be held on
June 20.
The democrats of Kent county
have selected June 15 for their
primary elections to name full
county ticket.
It has been decided to abandon
the project to rejuvenate the
County Fair, at Bel Air, by the
Hartford County Farmers Associa-
tion, and all subscriptions solicited
will be released.
The fourth Glidden tour of the
American Automobile Association,
from Chicago to New York, in
which it is expected fully $50 ma
chimes will participate, will pass
through Elkton about July 5.
The Oxford Hotel, which was
purchased seven months ago by
Walter d. Biddison for $65, 700, has
been sold by him to Ira G. Nc
Laughlin for $4,000. The new
landlord will take charge June Is.
Samuel Leeke, of Oxford, line
man for the Bell Telephone Co.,
received the fracture OF one ankle
and dislocation of the other on
Tuesday, by jumping from a pole
which had broken off at the
ground, under his weight.
The degree staff of National
Lodge, No. 81, I. O, o. F., of
Elkton, has been invited to visit
Cambridge, Md, by the Grand
Lodge and exemplify the Second
Degree before special session of
the body on July 19 and 19.
Oxford Spring Fair will be held
June 5, 6 and z. Notwithstanding
the lateness of the season, good
exhibition is promised, and the
management is sparing no effort to
bring the Fair up to its usual
attraetiyeaess. See adv. in another
column.
The pack of herring at the
several shores and floats at the
head of the Chesapeake Bay, for
the season just closed, is estimated
at $4,000 barrels. The demand
lis good, a number of packers
having received $40 per barrel
tor their pack.
The annual commencement exer-
cises OF Maryland Agricultural
College will begin Gu June s and
continue until the 18th, when the
graduates will receive their diplo-
mas. William Terry Mahoney, of
Cecil county, is a member of the
graduating class.
DIR. NJ. Bates Stephens, state
superintendent ofpublic education,
and Mr.. Newton Cook, president
of the State Schools Teachers
Association, are arranging to hold
the annual convention Of the
association this year at jamestown,
The dates selected are June 25, 26,
27 and %.
Prof. Winter Z. Wilson, son of
the late John E. Wilson, Esq, of
Elkton, who for several years has
been assistant professor of Rail,
road Engineering in the Depart
ment Of Civil Engineering at
Lehigh University, has been pro-
NOTED to the head of that depart
ment of the University.
At the meeting of the Demo
cratic State Central Committe held
in Baltimore, May %, it was
decided to hold the State Con-
vention at Baltimore on August s,
and the Judicial Convention to
elect two candidates for Judges
of the second Judicial Circuit at
Centreville, August Is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
Roads, roads, good, good roads,
We know that they will give us
Good, good roads.

Refreshments consisting of cake
and fruit punch were served and
when the final good byes were ten
dered, the host and hostess were
given hearty assurances of a most
enjoyable evening spent by all
present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31

Elk Neck strawberries are re-
ported in the Elkton markets.
Teachers examinations will be
held in Elkton June 10 and IL.
Oxford Spring Fair will be held
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
of next week.
The Loyal Legion will hold fes-
tival on the church lawn on
Wednesday evening, June y.
The Harvey Brothers, of North
East, caught 30pound rock fish
in their gill nets one night last
week. M
The W. G. 7. U. will celebrate
Flower Mission Day on Thursday,
June 6, at the home of Mrs. i. z.
Haines.
The students of Jacob Tome
Institute, Port Deposit, have con.
tributed $40 to the Founders
day fund.
The May meeting of the druggists
association of Cecil county was
held at North East on Thursday
of last week.
Garfield Pest, G. A. r., attended
services at the NJ. e. church in a
body on Sunday morning last, when
Rev. J.. P. Otis delivered an able
sermon to the veterans.
The Rising Sun team celebrated
Decoration Day by defeating Avon:
dale ia two games of ball on the
home grounds in the afternoon, the
scores being O to s and to 3. :
The students of Cecil County
High School, Elkton, realized
nearly $1O0 by their recent enter
tainment. The proceeds will be
applied to commencement expenses.
The pupils OF Liberty Grove
school will hold festival on the
school grounds this evening. In
case the weather should prove
stormy, it will be held tomorrow
evening.
The Thirty ninth Annual Con-
yention of the Protestant Epis.
copai Church in the diocese of
Easton will assemble in St. James
Church, Port Deposit, on Tuesday
Jane 4.
The gross receipts Of the festival
held GA Tuesday evening by the
teachers and pupils of the Gram-
mar School were about $50. Music
was furnished by Rising Sun Cor
net Band.
Mondays electrical storm was
very heavy in this section, but no
damage has been reported from
lightning. On the Creswell farm,
near Elkton, three COWS were killed
by lightning.
George G. Gerry attended the
annual session of the Grand Castle,
Knights of the Golden Eagle, at
Frostburg this week. The next
Grand Castle will be held at Noun
tain Lake Park.
A very successful festival was
held Friday evening at Oak Grove
school, near town. the Rising Sun
Cornet Band enlivening the occa-
sion with music. The sum of S4S
was realized, about $25 being
netted.
Young Friends Association will
be held next Sabbath afternoon, to
be addressed by Arthur W. De-
wees, of Philadelphia. Subject:
i" How to Improve the Press" An
invitation is extended to all to
attend.
Miss Mollie Moore, Of Elkton,
took an overdose of laundanum, at
her home in that town on Wednes-
day evening of last week, while
laboring under nervous depression,
but prompt medical attention
averted serious consequences.
The annual convention OF the
Cecil County Christian Endeavor
Union was held in the Elkton
Presbyterian Church, on Thursday
of last week, delegates being
present from nearly all the Unions
which number thirteen, in the
county.
Rev. j. p. Otis will deliver the
baccalaureate sermon to the grad
uating class of West Nottingham
Academy, in the Presbyterian
church on next Sunday evening, at
5 O'Clock. Commencement exer-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31

For Co. Carts 81. 80, So 90, 81 90,
$3.50, $500, $3.50, $11.OO and
$500, go to Bufiington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31
SMOKER AT CEDAR FARM.
DR.. E. e. Brown Entertains Royalty
At His Country Home.

At His Country Home.
DIR. E. E. Brown delightfully."-
entertained about sixty guests at
his country home, "Cedar Farm, /"
near Calvert, at a smoker on
Wednesday evening. Those pres
ent included Prof. w. j. Spillman,
of Dept. of Agriculture, Washing
ton; Prof. W. 7. S. Taliaferro and
Prof. B. E. Porter. of Md. Agl.
College; Prof. II. o. Sampson, Prin.
cipal Calvert Agl. High School; G.
A. Benjamin, Prest. Board County
Commissioners; Geo. A. Blake and
George o. Carey, School Commits
sioners; George Biddle, Supt. Pub.
lie Schools; the members of the
Cecil Farmers Club, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Bowen, of Germantown,
and a number of other guests from
the neighbol hood. Quite "a mum.
ber Of ladies were also present to
add to the pleasure of the evening.
The guests were cordially receiv.
ed by DR.. Brown, assisted by Mrs.
Sarah M. Megoffin and Prof. Samp
son and each supplied with a long
stem pipe and pouch of tobacco, on
which was inscribed "Cedar Farm"
further supplemented with cigars,
and invited to 'smoke up"
The premises have been greatly
beautifed of late and the lawn was
prettily lighted with lanterns and
electric torches. Mrs. Megoffin,
Miss Alice M. Clifford, Mr.. Bowen
and others entertained the company
with a number of musical selections
and leaflets containing portions of
the popular songs of the day were
distributed and all invited to lend
their voice and make the welkin
ring. Among the selections by
Mrs. Megofin were several original
parodies, with a distinctly local
flavor, and the following was en-,
cored time after time:
SONG FOR GOOD ROADS
TO OUR
"Home, Sweet Home"
Bad roads is our burden bad roads we deplore,
Bad roads we have with us, bad roads we want no
more.
Dear friends, in the summer, the dust makes us sad
And then in the winter, they're bad, yes, very bad
CHORUS
Roads. roads, good, good roads
We pray for the pleasure of having good,
good roads.
There Samuel B. Bowen, who's good as he is great
And dear Mrs, Bowen, his sweet and lovely mate
They both want good roads to ride upon you see;
And good roads they will hand down to posterity.
CHORUS
There's Ross Biles, the poet, whose verses are on
saer
And good Mr.. Reeder looking for San Jose scale,
Robert Cameron, the President, McVey just as well
All want to have good roads and they will the
chorus swell.
CHORUS
And W. ]. Spillman. of Farm Management,
Prof. Taliaferro is with US too you see,
And Mr.. Porter, instructor of Animal Husbandry.
CHORUS
Roads, roads, good, good roads
They'pray, they implore, that
We all have good, good roads,
There's Spence and Mcdowell, great and honest
pair,
And good Mr.. Benjamin who doth their honor
share;
We know good roads they'll give US. this they
can't deny,
And great will be their honor, when we get them
bye and bye.
CHORUS
Roads roads, good good roads,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31

For fine Groceries, fresh Biscuit
q Confectionery go to Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31

For bargains in White and Tan
Shoes go to Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-05-31

For genuine Rubber Door Mats
go to Buffington's.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-04
TWO ATTRACTIONS
SATURDAY NIGHT
PLAY AT OPERA HOUSE AND
POLO AT THE RINK-BOTH
WELL ATTENDED,.

The Marriage OF Kitty" at the
opera House and the Salem Blue
field poplo game at the Rink divided
the amusement loving public Satur-
day night. The attendance at each
attraction, however. was better than
the average. At the Opera House
the presentation OF "The Marriage OF
Kitty" furnished an evening s
amusement that has rarely II ever
been surpassed by any pla< OF like
character. At the rink the Blue
field boys made easy work OF the
Salem polo team-the score bein z
- TO 0 In favor of Jolliffe's pets.
This was the third and last game
Of a series of three and Bluefield
carried off the honors on each oc-
caslon.