The midland journal., 1908-05-29
CHIPS FROM THE REp0RTER'S
WORK BENCH.
By PENCIL POINT.

Last Saturday afterpson fancy double scatter
from North East appeared in town and left for the
direction of the Red pump. The driver was a
wee-bit under the weather (a-la Hsvre de Grace or
Oxford and the pair OF iron greys tired out. When
Wayne Reynolds gate was reached the horses at
tempted to enter therein, the driver having no
objection. although it was not his destination.
The vehicle struck the gate post and overturned.
lending the driver in the dust. The poor brutes
were not anxious to run away and there was no
difficulty in discerning the reason thereof. Neigh
bors adjusted matters and drove the rig to town
where It rested until the arrival of the owner.
Luckily there was nothing broken save the lining
Of an individuals stomach, which the owner
thereof conceded had turned like the carriage,
bottom mp. It is saidsthat this was the owners
hrst participation Of the cheering cap, in which
no one cheers. but rather condemns. A pair OF
spirited horses and the flowing bowl have made
countless families mourn
The Black Hand is working In Wilmington
That iact denotes they arc not tramps
Graft has been discovered In Havre de Grace
Two cents is charged for the city evening papers
Two of our town pets with graphophone ON a
tiny express wagon initiated street organ on our
streets last week.
Now for Merry widower hat for men.
Death claimed mare and colt from John Taylor
OF Richardsmere
Birds and nests are being daily destroyed in
saml. Pierces meadow by bird doks
Merry Widow hat with veil is simply the
old fashioned hoop-skirt reversed.
Governor Stuart OF Pennsylvania attended q
Lancaster enter tainment to hear popular young
lady play a harp. The voters of that state have
been harping on the politicians for years.
Arecent edition OF Norristown. Pa paper CON.
tains large photograph of Chauncey Buckley. a
.sRising SUM- boy who has made his mark in the
world. being elected sheriff of Montgomery county.
The paper speaks in glowing terms of his ability
and character. He is son OF Mrs. John W.
Buckley, of this town.
Alexander Gibson is improving from the measles
while Clifford has returned from trip South.
Petitions are in circulation advocating the re-
tention OF Prof h. o. Sampson as principal Of the
Agricultural College. al, Calvert.
Mr.. James Cannon spent from Sunday until
Tuesday with his parents in Elkneck.
Mr.. and Mrs. David T. Reed and daughter were
guests OF the family of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Mcvey Of Greenhurst.
Samuel Fitzgerald dug dandy pair OF foxes
from bank on the Edward Kirk farm.
Thomas Fischer. who has charge of the men in
the Sparvetta mine was struck on the head by
falling rock from blast and received an ugly cut
with rake Watson Keilholtz captured carp in
Hunter's dam
Miss Helen Wilson this week found the watch
and fob on the West Nottingham school grounds
that Russell Pierce lost last fall while playing foot
ball. The time piece is in good condition.
Donache and Brown have installed hot air
engine on the Oxford Fair ground
Miss Lilly Belle. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.J. B.
Nickle Of Red Turkey and Mr.. Alfred Barrett. of
West Nottingham viii be married this coming
week.
The Rising Sun Bull Dogs journeyed to Monroe
School on Friday last for game Of ball. and the
Monroe boys gave them few points on how the
game should be played. the score being Monroe 9
Bull DoRs4
Russell FOOLS NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
The West Nottingham Academy ball team play
ed one of its best games Of the season Saturday,
and. with Russell pitching the tickle twister ball.
East Nottingham High School was defeated to s.
The young pitcher Russell stayed all the way.
He had everything. and the only time he showed
distress was in the fifth inning. when he en-
deavored 10 hurry along the game so as to make
the early train Russell only let N. Il. g. have
8 hits. while W. N. A. pounded IL off of Roberts.
whose speedy ont was Q mere plaything for the
Academy boys. Russell struck men out. Roberts
5. There wasn't q man got 3 base on balls during
the game.