The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-06-07
CHIPS FROM THE REPORTERS
WORK BENCH.
BY PENCIL POINT.


struck by lightning during a storm.
Old weather prophet declares that the planet
that rules for this year has not done for nigh 60
years and that there will be frost every month
On account of having their wheat beat to the
ground by a recent hail storm, farmers in the
vicinity of New London. Chester county, have
turned their cattle to pasture therein.
Upon the demise of sinners we suggest that
their funeral invitations be printed in red ink
1t has been said that folks in this section, in
attending a sale. delight in out bidding each
other. The statement is true in one instance for
at recent sale gentleman bought some window
screens for 80 cents each and a hoe for q cents
After he received his goods he found the store
price of the hoe marked on the handle % cents
and on the window screens was the price mark,
25 cents.
Farmers are complaining of having bought
horses that appear to be some what deaf In the
future they should see that trumphets are also
included in the deal.
Why is H. H. Haines like Eli T. Reynolds?
Because he is compounder.
Why is H. L. Shepherd like Taylor's under
taker shop? Because he is back of an Alice.
1dSG rrludy nOTuluS as d uceScfL lOf uICthluSt
the primary school was given a treat by their
teacher who footed the bill of spin on the flying
horses to the tune Of IA two hour run for two,
2 dollar bills or it'd been long ride if there'd
been no turning" The continuous round of
pleasure made nearly all the mites OF humanity
ill and their papas and mammas had extra duty
to perform. The machine is owned and operated
by Mr.. Louis McMullen of Perryvllle a brother to
HoNF ,,1la c. sc
Albert Fisher has removed to the Pogue prop
erty at Hunters Mill.
Lewis Cooper has resigned as care taker of
Brookview cemetery and Nathan Britton has
been chosen as his successor
Why is Ben Briscoe, selling books, like Harry
X. Thaw? He is man with history.
While Fred Hart and pair of mules were in
waiting at Cooney's creamery, one of the mules
becoming drowsy, fell asleep. And forgetting
that he was in the land of the living, his props
gave way and he dropped on the wagon tongue
breaking it in twain.
]. E. Britton has dispensed with his rooster, he
having sufficient hot air in his store of an eve.
ming, with which to roast his peanuts.
Why are the paper mill drivers like a traveller
in the desert of Sahara? They are continually
on the look out for something to drink.
stork becoming exhausted from its long
hight
Endeavored on Abe Snyder's chimney to
angnt.
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chimney. After due consideration Mr.. and Mrs.
Snyder have decided to keep the youngster, which
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EDWARD ration VS. samuel brickley, at least
Eu' leeis IKE ration bricKley' EDWARD owns
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- 80 =
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Patton afterwards discovers that il ia dated "O6
and as the dog was only a nunnv then he re-.
speetfullv reouests samnel tn cbanpe the date of
the receipt to ..O7', which the collector of dog
funds refuses tn do at the same time eonfaasino
that he will shortly be around for "07, tax. AS
his dollar back or different RECENT. One of
those involved desires to roll the other in the
dust. dog fashion, and if they will kindly advise
us when and where same is to come off we will
build fence around the scene o. action, charge
admission and divide profits, anticipating to make
sufficient dough for all hands to be enabled to
keep and pay tax on dozen ours without a fuss.
Walter Cooney is making number of improve
ments on his farm, now occupied by his brother,
Dave.
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mis. Ae'i'ia thompson Oh ooierain, Lancaster
County, was iooen' sues' Vi 'ahies Ne lush anu
iAiiis:
Morris Wiley of Colora is home on visit after
an electrical experience near Atlantic City. As
Morris was bit homesick and if he does not care
to retrace his footsteps, he remain at home for
there will be sufficient shocks about corn cutting
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