The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
CHIPS FROM THE REPORTERS
WORK BENCH.
BY PENCIL POINT.

vicinity of the Porters Grove church. Bird shot
is good remedy, save a fowl one.
Mrs A. G. Reynolds has a lemon tree in bloom
with IL inch fruit.
Samuel Terry's chickens have increased bis
offers SS2 so far this year.
Every one in business, according to the "ads,''
has the goods that make the most suitable Christ.
mas present. How about the Cemetery Asso-
Citations who have nice corner lots for sale.
VIM. James Ewing "a paralytic, who lives alone
between Rising Sun and Pennington was recently
robbed of Sl4.5O, the money being hid meath
bureau cover. Previous while on his way from
Port, near Battle Swamp, Mr.. Ewing suffered
sinking spell and laid along the road for several
hours. When he came to 81 so which was in
shot bag in hip pocket was missing as well as
about Is pounds of meat aud some tobacco which
he had with him in twill bag
Some miscreants have been in the habit of re.
moving the street lamps so as to enable them,
these dark nights to find the cider mills the
lights not being returned and found at different
points in the vicinity. The practice must cease
at once or there will be trouble ahead.
Albert Taylor has removed to Philadelphia
Billy McDongal is getting ready for Christmas.
The boys and girls round town want to be good
for it's expected that Santa will stop over here to
get his RENDERS rough shod.
One reason why game has been scarce: Many
dogs are let run tout of season" which by that
instinct that nature gives them kill the game
right and left especially the young.
Another pig roast enlivened things among the
colored folks OF Vinegar Hill. Peace held full
sway and all the white folks got of it was simply
the smell.
Samuel E. Frank, train dispatcher of Media,
Pa, received the welcome signet from Miss
Martha B. Gillespie.
A large audience greeted the Rev. f L. Dagger
and enjoyed his lecture, 1.-THE Funny Side OF
Love- in Mt. Pleasant NJ. E. church, the Ladies
Aid Society OF which held a successful quilting
party Wednesday at the home of l.. d. Willet, the
proceeds being used to equip the pulpit with new
chairs. Sl4.00 was cleared on the lecture.
Woodrow traction outfit is still stranded in the
forks of the road opposite s. D. McCullough's.
George Tarbert received resounding whack on
the forehead 10y crow.bar, knocking him sense
less for few minutes, able to be about.
Ring Grason purchased the corn crop of Chas
Keilholtz paying for 1t in coin. The money had
to be taken to bank in a wagon.
Thomas Tosh of Chanceford, Pa, shared the
hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Tosh.
This is the season of the year when one should
remember the present" and forgetthe past
collection will be taken at the entertainment,
"The Night Before Christmas, .by the Epworth
League of Mt. Pleasant NJ. E church.
Miss Mary Shure who has been confined to her
home with pneumonia is improving.
The town of Rising Sun is like the telephone
equipment in your house. Why? Because it
has lightning arrester.
The stork has been fyin' round this section
lately and it's wonder that before the hunting
season waned that some one hadn't taken a shot
at it The careless hunter has been in evidence.
one in particular we noticed the other day. who
getting out OF his carriage stood bis loaded gun
against the rear end of the vehicle while he I'M
hitched the horse. Suppose the animal had
lurched forward, the gun might have-but what's
the difference, it didn't But then how oft we
hear the expression, 'Too late"
Rising Sun Oxford will likely share in an inter.
national serenade. Doyou hear the wedding bells
a jingiing?
Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Mahan and Mrs. ]. P.
Martindale OF Liberty Grove, were enjoying the
pleasure of the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
Martindale.
Henry Burkins while recently saving into an
Old pear tree discovered ten copper head snake
eggs, one of which he broke into and found the
contents to be the real thing.
Next week we will live on the fat of the land
then on a lean purse.
Elmer Reese is erecting cottage for his fowls
Mrs. Mary s. Jones of Wilmington, is the guest
of William Boyd, of Alexander.
Mrs. Sarah Bostwick of Chester, and Miss Mar
glret Richardson of New Valley, have been en-
lying themselves in the family of Mr.. and Mrs
w. B. Gillespie.
On counter in a store at Rowlandville is past
ed mote" which reads-At sight pay to the
order OF all customers 365 days of Health, Happi
ness and Prosperity, charge to account of Charles
Death. Now isn't that significant
1t is suggested by one who travels the Cecil
Paper Mill road daily that the condition of the
same warrants the new commissioners in provid-
ing the mill people with new II inch tire running
gears providing they will use them) at the ex-
pense of the county, the company to repair and
furnish them in the future. They Will obviate
repairs on the road and place railways in pass
able condition and save the county money. Be-
is mud hole that has been menace for over
year through neglect. and needs prompt attention
C. w. Woodrow is building chinese wall in
front Of his yard at Rowandville.
VIM. Keitley has reverted his driving qualities
from the Cecil Paper Mill to William Reynolds.
In Washington JEFF Davis started on his trust
busting expedition. That's capital.
Next Monday will be Stocking Day. Every one
will be cleaned in anticipation of visit from
Santa Claus.
Next Thursday is the day after also 1854 DAYS b.
and stomach ache day-complaints of the season.
Don't forget the old fashioned revival to take
place In Mt Pleasant church beginning New
Years eve. You are welcome.
Dave Cooney will hold fox hunt Christmas
day.
We have advice to give to Santa,
Though he may not heed or care,
But If he wishes to be in fashion,
He must drive teddy bear