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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Robert Vandever Armstrong.

The funeral of Robert Vandever
Armstrong was held from his late
home in Oxford on Friday. His
death occurred Nov. IL, from ty-
phoid fever.
The deceased was 81 years of age,
and was the son of Caroline Niblock
and the late Thomas Armstrong Of
Port Deposit. He located in Ok
ford about eight years ago, and was
recently engaged in the warehouse
business, being a member of the
firm of McKissick, Armstrong &
Cannon. He married Miss Marian
,Ivison, daughter of the late Saml.
Iyison, is survived by her and
two small children, Ivison and Mar,
garet; his mother, Mrs. Caroline
Armstrong, IS Port Deposit, two
brothers, David, of Port, Thomas,
of Washington, D. c., and two
sisters, Mrs. Emma Volkhardt, OF
Chester. and Mrs. Mary Smithson,
of Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Will probated.

The will of John P. Finn, late of
the First district has been probated
in the Orphans Court at Elkton.
He leaves half of his estate to his
wife, Georgeanna Finn. One
tenth of the balance to the trustees
of st. Dennis Catholic Church at
Galena. One half of what then
remains to- John, the grandson of
his wife, provided he take the name
of Finn. The residue.is bequeath-
ed to his brother, Jeffery, provided
he or his heirs are found within
three years. If not then TO revert
to the aforesaid grandson. pr. E.
N. Crawford is named as executor
and the will bears date of October
%, 1907.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Tome Memorial Church.

Rev. Vaughan s. Collins, pastor
of Tome Memorial M. E. Church,
Port Deposit, has informed the
official board that unless the church
is blessed with a revival before the
next session of the Wilmington
Conference, it is his judgement
that change of pastoral relation is
advisable. He said the personal
relations are most cordial, but he
does not think this is sufficient
grounds on which to continue as
pastor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Big Corn.

W. P. Reynolds comes to the
front this week with the big corn
record. He reports one ear of mix
ed cloud.and yellow variety which
is - inches in length, weighs |
Id. Is ounces, contains % rows OF
about 30 grains each or over 1900
grains to- the ear. Who can beat
ii? He also reports Al acres of
white corn which is yielding 80
bushels TO the acre. Mr.. Reyn-
olde says.he will give % 90 for Il e
best six ears and 81 90 for the next
best six ears, any variety, which
are grown in this section.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Thomas M. Reed.

Thomas M. Reed died at his
home in Upper Elk Neck on the
morning of Nov. Is, after a linger-
ing illness from a complication of
diseases. The deceased was 81
years of age and resided in Cecil
county nearly all his life, being
successfully engaged in farming.
He was a veteran of the Civil War.
Six children survive-Annie, wife
of Frank Corridean, of Iron Hill;
David Reed, of Ninth district;
Misses Emma, Nellie, Hattie and
Louise at home. The funeral was
held Sunday, with interment at
Union cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Missionary Rally.

On Friday, Goth, a Missionary
Rally will be held in Tome Memoir
ial M. e. church, Port Deposit, and
the following is the program
lo:Ss-soug Service. led by Rev. Asbury Burke.
1I-Ssrmon by Rev. ]. P. Otis.
Missionary Prayer meeting. conducted by
Rev. ]. NJ. s. vanBlunk, formerly missiona y
in South Africa.
3-Conference-"TheS ayiors Of India"
I-Dr. Buffers work. Rev. W. h. Briggs.
2-Bishop Thobun's work. Rev. +. Moore.
3-workers now aield Rev. j. H. Mitchell.
4-0utlook, DR.. Homer E. stuntz. formerly Of
the Philippine Islands.
7;s0-Address BY DR.. Stuntx.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Baby Show At Havre de Grace.

The Republicans says:-Hayre
de Grace is to have Baby Show.
All the babies in town, under four
years old, are invited to partici
pate. The show will be held in the
Methodist Church Social Room
Saturday afternoon, Nov. %, be-
ginning at two o'clock, and every
one is invited to attend. The
admission will be ten cents for a
mother with baby; twenty. five
cents for anyone without baby.
Ten prizes will be given in the
various classes and a souvenir will
be given to every baby present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
A Popular Name.

An infant female child was found
wrapped in a bundle in one of the
alleys in Baltimore, last week, and
was taken to the Police Station and
was later christened Virginia
Austin Crothers, in honor of Gov.
ernor. elect Crothers, of Elkton. A
few days previous male child was
found on a door step in the same
city and christened Austin L..
Crothers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
WEDDINGS.
TO REMARRY OLD WIFE.
After 40 Years Happiness Mary
land Couple Will Wed Again.

After 40 Years Happiness Mary
land Couple Will Wed Again.
After a married life of over 40
years, Silas Gorrell, now 66 years
old, will remarry his present wife,
Tressa Gorrell, nee Spangler, who
is in her SD year.
The bridegroom has always
been a devout Catholic and his wife
Protestant. They were married
by a Catholic priest, and lived
happily afterwards. Recently Mrs.
Gorrell desired the wedding cele-
mony should be performed again
by Protestant clergyman.
After months of hard persuasion,
Gorrell at last consented, went to
Elkton and applied to the Cecil
County Circuit Court for a marriage
license, with a request the matter
should not be made public. He
said he wished to please his wife
during her remaining years.
The ceremony will take place at
their home in Port Deposit, where
the couple with their family have
spent nearly all their lives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Business Depression Strikes viii.
animation.

The Harlan and Hollingsworth
Ship and Car Building Co., of Viii.
mington, is reported to have laid
off since September 1, 1900 work
men. The plant has now only
about 400 men at work, and the
payroll has been reduced from
$4,000 a week to $4,000. 1t is
estimated that the manufacturers
of Wilmington have discharged
1000 men within the last two
months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Monthly Settlements For School
Teachers.

Hereafter there will be mid. term
payments of the Cecil county
public school teachers salaries.
One half of the salary for the quar-
ter will be paid about the middle OF
the term. The first mid term pay
ment will be made about Deem
Der 90, The new plan calls for
eight payments instead of four
during the school year. AS there
are but.7nine months in the school
year, it almost amounts to month
~ payments. The School Board
will also hereafter discontinue the
old practice of taking the per diem
pay off4.the teachers whenever a
legal holiday occurs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Bryan In Wilmington.

William Jennings Bryan will be
in Wilmington, on Sunday, Nov.
oath, to deliver an address at the
Young Mems Christian Association
meeting. He will then go to Bal
timore and Washington, and will
return, probably during the follow.
ing week, to be entertained by the
Democrats of Wilmington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
DIED.
Harvey 6. Truman.

Harvey G. Truman, four. year
old son of Harvey FL. and the late
Anna Ewing Truman, died Mon
day, Nov. Is, at Glen Mills, Pa.
The body was brought to Rising
Sun and interment made at Brook
view cemetery, on Thursday
morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22

The 33rd annual session of the
New Castle County Teachers Insti-
tute will be held in the college
oratory, Newark, Del, on Nov.
25th, 26th and 9th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
The Abbott Alderney Dariei

have acquired the creamery at
Cream, Pa, which has been oper-
ated some months by the P. E.
Sharpless Co. as a cheese factory.
The machinery in the building has
been shipped by the Sharpless Co.
to Concordville. The Abbotts will
operate a separator at Cream.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Kent-.Hunter.

Miss Mary Hunter, of Philada.,
and Mr., Frank Kent, of Noting
ham, were married in Chester on
Thursday, Nov. IA.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
SPECTATOR.

James Hagan, who shot and kill
ed John T. Stern at Bush River in
June last, has been found guilty in
the Towson Court, of manslaughter,
with the recommendation for mercy
of the Court.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Jurors For December Court.

Associate Judge William H. Adkins
on Friday drew the jurors to serve at the
December term of Court, which will con-
vene at Elkton on Monday, the 9th of
the month The following are the jurors
drawn:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Notice.

Our store will be closed all day
Thursday, Nov. 2Sth-Thansgiving
Day.
HAINEs 81 KIRK.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
EWlng-Foraker.

At the Elkton M. e. Parsonage
Sunday evening, November II, by
Rev. Louis E. Barrett, D. D Mr..
James Wesley Ewing, of Newark,
Del, and Miss Lucy Foraker, of
Elkton, were married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22

Robert DuHamell 1IHenry Hess
George W Jones llGeorge Peterson
t N Lorraine Harry Mcdowell
William M Brown 2Robert Gibson
John Warner 2lGeorge Lynch
Edward M0litor 2Jphn Moore
William Pyle 2Phinip Ricards
William T Reed t2Eli Coulson
James MeCauley SD Marry Poist
;ohn Burke 3lEli Reynolds
James L Stewart 3IGeorge Hunter
Frank Blake 3lSamuel B Nesbitt
Eugene Feucht 3lWilliam Clifford
William T Bonham 3lJames West
Levi Cameron 3IJohp Campbeh
Joseph Hinchliffe 3ISamuel Vannort
Hugh Thompson Alonzo Barry
Henry Vinsinger 3IDavtd Arms rong
John Lambert 3IThomaR II Murray
John Denver 3IJoseph Coudon of
William @ Brogan 3IJohn Il kimble
George McQuilkin, Sr SIT Herbert Cummings
Edward w Taylor 3FE Wilmer McNey
Robert d Brown 3lJohn Duncan
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Observation-Disclosures.

John L.. McAllister and Miss
Mary Zimmerman, two young
society people of Baltimore, eloped
to Elkton Wednesday afternoon and
were married by Rev. L. e. Barrett,
at the M. e. parsonage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-11-22
Carmen-Reburn.

Miss Mary E. Reburn of Oxford
and Frederick W. Carmen OF Will
mington, were married in Baltimore
Thursday, 14th inst, by Rev. Mr..
Rossiter. The wedding was sur
prise to their friends. Mrs. Car
men is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John l.. Reburn of Oxford.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

The dream of the citizens of the
Panhandle of Idaho of a direct line
from Lewiston to Boise, the capital
Of the state, seems 10 fair way of
at last being realized.
The Lewiston & Southeastern
Electric Railway company, which
has already under construction over
l5s miles of line in Idaho, connect
ing Lewiston. Crangeville and Nez-
perce, and which some time ago
made a reconnaissance Of the pro-
posed air line from Lewiston to
Boise. has, It is understood. begun
the work of locating line between
these two cities.
w. P. Wood. the cheif engineer of
the Lewiston and Southeastern
system, was in Spokane yesterday
and stated that II was the purpose of
his company to begin the work upon
the Lewiston Boise line Immediately.
The line, as outlined by Col. judi
sen Spoftosd, the promossr and gen.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

the action she has taken on county
division matters, is now becoming
manifest. Most OF the representa-
tives of the Lewiston wholesale
houses have not been able 10 receive
any orders from our business men,
but Tuesday Jack Nelson, who rep
rrsents the Lewiston Mercantile Co.,
placed a few orders ranging from
$500 TO $4,000. When the
news became generally known among
the citizens there were talks and
threats OF bcycott. against the firms
which had paironlxed the Lewiston
house. bu. the matter Of boycoits
against any OF the local business men
has been settled by the firms Of B. J.
Fike & Co. and The P. o, Store can
ceiling their orders. The repre-
sentative Of the Lewiston Drug Co.
who vas here the forepart Of the
week, was also refused any orders
Heretofore both the Lewiston firms
have enjoyed a large business With
the Nerperce merchants. Many
farmers arc In town today and they
all express their approval OF the
steps taken by the people here.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

John Klaus has 5000 BUSHES of
Blue Barley and 5000 bushels of
Improved White Oats. This grain
was raised on new, clean ground t.
near the timber where the hot winds
do not injure crops, as it does else
where. Every grain is plump and
has It's proper color. These I'm
proved White Oats can be headed.
threshed and put in bin the same
day, and not and cat will color or
spoil. Any one needing this kind Of
grain had better attend to il at once
before the bottom falls out. John
Ewes IA miles north of Fletcher and
&c stays home pretty we'll now days.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

One OF The mos, finished and in
seres,ing performances ever given
in this city was Witnessed by large
and appfecia,ive audience at VIII
sons Opera House last Friday night.
The play was a five-act comedy
drama entitled "Polly and T. pre-
sensed by the Dramatic Class under
the personal direction Of Mr.. S. III.
cursiss. The piece fairly sparkles
With bright lines and strong situa-
tons. and was well interpreted by an
exceeding clever cast. Mrs. Parker.
as polly" fairly oaptivated the
audience by her artistic rendition of
this extremely difficult role. Her
bright. breezy way and charming
presence and personality added
grace to the part. Mrs. Lyons, as
: Mrs. Hildebrandl" was revela-
tion TO her many friends. Her par,
called for much emotional work that
was most beautifully depicted by
this clever lady. Mrs. Mitchell, as
Mary" gave great satisfaction to
the success Of the performance by
reading her lines with naturalness
and feeling. free from the affection
so often seen upon the stage. Mrs.
Woodward in the character part of
"Biddy" came in for her share of
meriled applause and acquitted her
self with great credit May Ander-
sons "Julian" was better than well
done. The part seemed TO fit him to
perfection and his acting and ap-
pearancc left nothing to be desired
The "Bland" Of Mr.. Miller was
we'll defined Interpretation and the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

same may be said of the part oi
"Jim Brandon" as played by Henry
Anderson. Mr. Barbee, as Booze, .
and Mr.. White, as Summers" were
both good while Mr.. Lyons as
dutch" furnished the spectators
with many hearty laughs. Ii is not
necessary for US to compliment the
"Peter Grump" Of Mr.. Curtiss.
His work is well known and we are
safe in saying more natural finish
ed actor has never been on our local
stage. Miss Minnick gave valuable
assistance at the piano and the class
qnartette composed OF Lewis, Roach.
Anderson and Curtiss gave some
studies in harmony which were
heartily enchored.
Tomorrow FRIDAY nighi) the
same clever cas-; viii be seen in the
dainty three-act comedy "Charley's
Aunt. The piece is well cast and
is said 10 contain more laughs than
any other like play ever presented.
Seats are now selling at Anderson's
and from the demand for tickets and
the satisfaction expressed over the
performance of "Polly and II it is
easy to predict packed house for
"Chariey's Aunt" Mr.. Johnson
has increased the heating facilities
so the auditorium will be found COM
Portable.
Our people should feel like tender
ing Mr.. Curtiss and his clever class
a vote Of thanks for this interesting
series Of plays. They are enter
tanning and instructive and 90 far
10 relieve the monotony. as one sell
dom has an opportunity to see so
and artistic performances in
80 small town. The plays to be
presented here in the future will run
he gamut from light comedy to
serious drama and will prove a |
splendid elecutionary course for the |!
class. Mr.. Curtiss will go to his
class Saturday and then /.
% bis Crangeville class, returning |
here in about two weeks when he will |
give us grand production of "Ten-
iessee Pardner." Seats for the |
.niire series may be arranged
or by leaving your name at Ander-
Ion's Drug Store.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

freight on the Clearwater branch ran
over deer breaking three of its
legs. In that condition it swan the
river and turning at the bank swan
back to where it was killed. This
happened short distance above
Orofno. There will be plenty Of
deer come to the low lands if the
present weather continues for snow
in the mountains is from six TO II
feet deep The deer are in fine
shape and will live of leaves and
twigs.
GOSPEL MEETRcs-The revival
is now in progress at the Christian
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

church. Mr.. J. B. Lister, late state
evangelist of Oregon. has been called
as minister In this service and is
present in the work. The subject
for Friday night is: "Some Say
One Thing, Some Another About
Christ. What Say n" The meeting
will close at $3.50 on Friday night
SO that all who wish may attend the
play in the hall. Meetings will con-
tinue each night at 7:50 until
further notice. You are most cor
daily invited to attend. E. F.
Beaudreau, minister.
Larson, real estate, that's all.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

Ab Price is able to be up anc
around again after being confined tc
his home for the past week with q
broken rib, which was caused by
falling across joicc while working
on hog-house at P. ]. Fixes north
east town.
Postmaster w. d. Hardwick re-
ceived message from w. N. Hard
wick this morning. dated at Kansas
City. announcing the birth of big
boy at his home. The message
states both mother and child are do
ing nicely.
WELL DRrLLIYc-I have been in
the business for fifteen years and in
all that time have never failed to get
water in single well. II you want
veil call on or write me at Nez-
perce. Satisfaction guaranteed. T.
P. O'Conner.
There will be preaching in the M.
E. church every Sunday morning at
III o'clock until further notice. The
pastor viii preach at Mohler each
Sunday evening at 7 80. The SUBJ
ject for next Sunday morning will be
the New Birth"
For RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS
The quick relief from pain afford
ed by applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm makes ii a favorite with suff-
erers from rheumatism, sciatica,
lame back, lumbago. and deep seated
and muscular pains" For sale by
all druggists.
FOR SALE-l60 acres near the
tramway, we'll adapted to fruit rails
ing and gardening, plenty of pasture.
Fenced with three wires. No des-
crip.ion through the mail. Go and
see place personally. Price $500.
Address Albert Tenger, P. o. Box
Is, Roosevelt, Idaho.
EsrRAY NOTICE. yearling steers,
one red and one roam both branded Il
on left hip, swallow-fork in right ear
and dolap on brisket. The red one
also has c branded on one hip and
underbits in both ears. Finder please
care for same and notify F. A. Wan
amaker, Greer, Idaho.
CHAMBERLAIE's COUCH REMEDY
A FAvoRrrE-"Wc prefer Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to any other for
our children" says Mr.. L. J. Wood
bury of Twining. Mich. at has also
done the work for us in hard colds
and Group, and We take pleasure in re-
commencing it," For sale by all
druggists.
Word reached Nezperce Monkay
announcing the death Of John Booth
at Newport, Oregon, but no par
can be learned. Mr.. Booth
was former resident of Nezperce
prairie, having at one time resided
mile and a half northeast of town.
He has several sons residing on the
prairie at this time and Charlie left
Tuesday to be In attendance at the
funeral.
Saturday atknoeo The local
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07
County Dhi,Ion Note,

Really. We would hate TO be John
Davis and come up for csiice again.
Beware Of Lesistons'. is TO be
the var-cry OF the plblicity cam
paign TO be launched by the Lewis
ton people. The people OF Nexperce
prairie will testify that Il is very
appropriate.
While the Sun is against county
division at this time and stands with
very large majority OF lis readers
ia opposing il. we viii nc, be sur
pFised il both division bills affecting
Ncx pefcc county Pass. The
chances arc favorable that they will,
Notwithstanding the opposition that
has developed. Peck Sun.
Reports from Boise say that Lolo
county will certainly be created
There Is practically no opposition 70
Il by the people within the bounds Of
the ner county bat Lewiston Is try
ing hard 10 defeat the measure.
Lewiston Is for Lewlkton only and
fights anything that might build up
The surrounding country. Kaniah
Progress.
Henry Heisfeld and r. w. Kesten-
bach. OF Lewiston. and Commissioner
]. B. Davis. Of Aohler. composed
the delegation sent from Lewiston TO
Boise 10 oppose county division.
The legislature should bear in mind
that Mr.. Davis vas sent from Lewis
ion and does no, represent the wishes
Of the people Of the proposed Lolo
county when he says he Is opposed
to county division.
County division news from head
quarters at Boise Is OF a very en-
couraging nature. The weak points
are being strengthened and Il viii
not be many days until our friends
there pill commence clearing the
decks for action. The plans are be-
ing carefully layed and arc only
withheld from the people Of the pro-
posed Lolo county a, this time SO
they ~ill ncs fall into the hands Of
cur enemy-Levizson.
7, Is amusing to note the large
amount of space devoted by the
Lewiston Tribune to interviews from
a few people in the proposed Lolo
county who are opposed TO the d.
vision. As a rule the statements are |
from parties who arc disgruntled
over inatten,ion politically and who
ovn no real estate and pay little or
no taxes. All the heavies, taxpayers
in the proposed Lolo county have
signed the petitions asking that the
same be created. but they have done
so only after a careful investigation
as to whether or not their taxes
would be increased and they came 10
the conclusion taxes would be lower
in the new county. We are willing
TO risk their judgment agains, the
man who pays no taxes.
The intense feeling which Lewis
ion has aroused against her COM
mercial interests In this section by
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07
We arc From Texas

The Weekly Booster. Published at
Nezpcrcc. is the latest addition TO
Idaho's list OF newspapers. The
weekly Is issued by the Booster Pub
lishing Company and is devoted TO
the interests OF Idaho. Tribune.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-02-07

Larson. real estate. that's all.
L'Italia. [volume] (San Francisco, Calif.) 1887-1943, 1907-09-19
IL CONSIGLIO DEL MAESTRO

Saper serbare II segreto: ecco una
virt0 di cui molti gentori non Gre
dono capaci figliuoli. Ma nonostan-
te clio, talora 81 abbandonano In casa
a discorsi sfoghi la cui eco, per
opera appunto del figli, varca spesso
le paretl domestiche, @. a secondo del
la natura del fatti, getta II dlscre-
ditto sulla famlglia, o causa di dlssa-
pori col vicini dl casa, ecc.
Una confidenza bene intesa col IL
gil invece, oltre che di grande vantag-
gio ALA loro educazione, che, fra lal-
tro, II salverebbe da certa insana GU
riosita, sarebbe garanzia del loro ST.
lenzio, su tutto quanto dew 'essere,
mente custodito. Perche adunque
p sr II suo carattere intimo, gelosa'
quando vol abbiate saputo rlspettare
un segreto del vostro piccino, fra
quelll, son tanti, che vi affida, non
senza un g'usto motive, non dovete
potter dire in ualche occasione: ~ Su
clio, acqua in bocea - abituarlo cosi
sentirsl qualche cosa In famiglia G
capir presto una fra lie cose pi1 diff
ficili: quella dl saper tacere.
Luigi Craici