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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
GEORGE B. Titus.

George B. Titus, an aged resident
of New London, was found dead
early Tuesday morning, sitting in
a rocking chair.
Death was due to heart failure.
He was 81 years of age and was in
good health for one of his years.
Other members of the household
were attending to their various
duties about the house when they
discovered death had stricken the
aged man. A son and two daugh-
tiers survive: John, of New London
township; Fannie, who resided with
her father, and Sallie, wife of
Nevin o. McVey of Zion, Md. The
funeral will be held on Saturday at
10 a. M, with interment in New
London M. E. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County was in regular session at
Elkton on Tuesday and Wednesday
of last week.
Sundry claims against estates of
deceased persons were examined
and passed.
Bonds Approved Bond of Mary
r. Clapp, Samuel c. Rowland and
Edwin 81. Rowland, executors of
James Harvey Rowland; bond of
W. Arthur Mitchell, administrator
of Amos B. Lewis; bond of M.
Emma Willis, administrative of
Henry Jones.
Accounts Passed-First and
final account of William Taylor,
executor of Mary j. Taylor, and
distribution struck on same; third
and final account of Hester c..
Lewis, administrative of Robert G.
Lewis, and distribution struck on
same; first and final account of
Susannah Gilbert, executrix of
John +. Gilbert; first and final &C,
count Of Myra A. Balderston, adj
ministratrix of George Balderston;
first and final account of Mary A.
Bratton, guardian of s. Elizabeth,
Katharine M, Mary A. and Dan
iel Bratton; first account of Clara
|. Turner, guardian of Allen Z.
and Francina M. Kirk; seventh
account of William S. Evans, guar
dian of Rebecca s. and James Hugh
Evans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
J, ANCIENT BOWS.
That Of The Scythians Was In the Form
of the Letter c..


While universally used by the an
clients, the form of the bow varied with
different nations. The Scythian bow
was in the form of the letter G, and
the bow of the Tartars, descendants Of
the scythians, still keeps that shape.
The Greek bow was not more than
three or four feet in length, but SO
cradle strength and skill to use it. 1t
is said that the first Greek bows were
made from the horns Of species Of
goat, the bases being united by means
of q metallic band. Afterward other
material was used in their manufac-
ture, but they still retained their orig
inal shape. These bows were too
short to be of much use, and, compara-
lively speaking, but small portion of
the troops were armed with them.
The Romans carried the bow to Brit
ain, where it at once obtained favor
and during the middle ages was ex-
tensively used, forming an important
element Of the armies Of that period.
The English archers were said to be
the finest in the world, and their skill
decided the battles of Creecy, Poitiers
and Agincourt. The bows used were
of two kinds the long bow and the
arbalest or crossbow The arbalest
was made of steel or I'm and was of
such strength and Stiffness that it was
necessary to use some mechanical ap-
pliance to bend it and adjust the
string. The arbalestiets carried
CULVER with fifty arrows and were
placed in the van of the battle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
Jacob Tyson.

Jacob Tyson died June 10, at his
home near Calvert aged 80 years.
He had been an invalid for years,
being rendered helpless by paraly-
sis. He was a son Of Jos. Tyson, and
had spent bis long life in the neigh
borhood Of Calvert, where he fol
lowed the trade of cooper for
years. His wife, to whom he was
married. fifty five years ago, sur
wives. The funeral was held on
Friday, with intermentat Rosebank
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
WEST NOTTINGHAM.
ames Egan is visiting in Chester.

James Egan is visiting in -Chester
Walter Reeder was graduate last week from
the Maryland Agricultural College.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Fryer were recent guests
of the Misses Smith, OF Oxford
Miss Mildred Nesbitt, of Lincoln University, was
recent visitor with Miss Ella Tosh.
The farmers are now busy transpanting tomato
plants, preparing tor the coming canning season.
Rev J q Maloy entertained few friends at
tea one evening last week.
Alien Bryant. former West Nottingham boy
attended the commencement exercises this week.
stopping with MI. and Mrs. George Thompson.
Robert Love has improved his barn with a new
galvanized roof, Clarence Krauss doing the work.
About forty-fge friends and neighbors of Mr..
and Mrs Harvey Barrett surprised them Tuesday
evening 10th inst, by calling on them in body,
to remind them Of their tenth wedding ami
yersary. pleasant social time was spent, and
atter the serving of refreshments the guests de.
parted wishing the bride and groom of ten years
many happy returns Of the anniversary
Albert Haines, of Florida, paid his mother and
sister, Mrs. Harvey Barrett, visit from Saturday
until Tuesday. He presented Rowland Barrett
with two alligators, which are quite curiosity.
Mrs. Wilbert Maxwell visited her sister, Mrs.
Charles Nesbitt this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter woodrow, OF Philada..
are visiting the formers father Mr.. Joseph
Woodrow
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
CALVERT.

Mrs Harriet Lambert of Wilmington, has been
visiting friends in this neighborhood.
Kirk Gifo'd was a Saturday Monday visitor in
Philadelphia.
Willet Yerkes and sister visited friends at Brick
Hill and attended services at St. Johns church,
Lewisville, on Sunday.
Miss Mabel Mearns is visiting friends and rel
atives in Missouri and Kansas
"A silver medal contest will be held in Calvert
NJ. q. church, Thursday evening June %, instead
Of June "a as previously announced. Admission
10cents
Mrs, Ella Walls and daughter were Sunday Wis,
itors with Ross Pollock, and family, Nottingham
Miss Iva Mearns spent few days last week in
Lancaster county and attended Bible Conference
at Chestnut Level.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gamer Reynolds spent Sunday
with their daughter Mrs. A. B. Lynch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

The strawberry and cherry crops are plentiful
and the fruit fine.
Our farmers are busy preparing to cut wheat,
which is ripening rapidly and promising good
yield. 80
Howard Reynolds is the first in this section to
cut grass. The crop was shortened somewhat by
the two weeks drought.
The festival held by the Red Men was a success
10 every respect, and the exchequer shows a good.
" sum as the result.
Mrs Celia Fulton. who was severely injured
recently BY making amisstep is again able to be
about, we are glad to report.
Miss Ethel Fulton is spending few days among
Lancaster county friends.
Mrs Rebecca Reynolds is improving after an
ugly fall down her vault. She is bruised abou,
the iace and head but fortunately escaped serious
injury.
This section was visited by splendid rain on
Monday, which was benefit to the crops tina,
had been suffering from the hot. dry weather fol
some time previous.
Since the Eainour tomato growers have been
busy finishing setting out their plants. Newton
Nickle issetting out eight acres and will haul &C
the Rock Springs cannery, which paid good
prices last season.
Boyds sawmiil is running on full time, turning
out some fine lumber.
Harry Regain is farming the Thomas arubt
property this year.
william E. Porter is greatly improved in health
and his many friends are glad to know he has sc
far recovered as to be able to be out for drive
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
Al Easy Job.

A schoolmaster set as an essay sub
ject to a class of his young hopefuls
"What l would like to be- and one
announcement. delivered in a bold
half text, was as follows: 81 would like
to be horse driver. When you are
driving horse you sit and do nothing.
You do that all day and feed the horse
at night and your work is done for
that day. Then when Saturday comes
you get your pay. and then you get all
Sunday to yourself" - Kansas City
Newsbook
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19

The first national Good Roads Con-
gress, which opened in Chicago Monday,
is one of the most important gathering in
the interest Of good roads in the history
of the country. The Governors of
several States delivered addresses, and it
is planned to make the congress per-
manent organization with view 10 par
ticipation in the International Good
Roads Couferepce to be held at Paris
next October.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
MAKING II Clear.

A very young child was saying his
prayers at the bedside in his grand
fathers house. The grandfather. anx-
ious to hear the boy. stood at the room
door, which was sufficiently open for
him to see and hear the child. After
the usual asking God to bless his par
ents the child reached "God bless
grandma and grandpa" At the men
ton Of the last named. the boys eye
catching sight of his grandfather, he
stopped and, pointing his little finger,
said. There he isr'-Philadelphia In
quirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
CHIPS FROM THE REPORTERS
WORK BENCH.
By PENCIL PoINT.


Edward woodrow has purchased new hay
press. the scrap pile receiving the old one.
a four dollar purse containing six dollars was
stolen from the home of Theo. Woollens. all the
food stuff from the Warden Ferguson residence. a
LOT OF hams and shoulders from the wagon house
of Walter Wright
The barn Of VIM. Head of Port Deposit. was
struck by lightning Monday. Two mows were
set afire but were extinguished. The roof was
badly damaged.
William Adams of Texas is exceedingly i'll at
this writing.
A four legged turkey was born on the farm of
William Gibson.
A folded hoop such as were worn years ago
meath skirts will make good frame for a Merry
Widow hat.
Several gentlemen of this section while driving
along road recently decided to quench their
thirst. A gallon jug occupied the rear of the
vehicle and halfpint half filled rested in hip
pocket. 1t was withdrawn hand grasped the
bottle round the waist. and just as the cork was
being twisted out the horse gave one awful KICK
striking the '.hand and bottle" Hundreds of
pieces OF glass few in every direction. its contents
splashing all over the mems clothes and faces
The occupants jumped out and ha uled out the
jug. "Let her kick" says one. When the
animal finished its capers it rested one hind leg
over smashed dash board. One of the men is
now nursing much swollen hand while both are
too sorry about losing the "Magooselin.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
DEATHS
william Kent.

William Kent, aged 70 years,
died Thursday morning 18th inst,
at his home near Hickory Hill, of
infirmities due to old age. He was
a veteran of the Civil War. Sew
eral years ago he married Mrs.
Lottie Rafe, who survives him.
He was her fourth husband. The
funeral was held Saturday, inter
ment at Little Elk cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
A Iona Wait.

"Did you and your wife take long
trip on your Honeymoon
'It seemed long to me. Her father
had promised to settle snug sum of
money on us as soon as we got back"
Chicago Record Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19

New arrivals, Folding Go Carts,
carry like Suitcase, imitation
Leather upholstery, red, green and
tan colors, 81. 90, 1925 and 1915,
at Bnffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19

Bamboo Stools, Jardineer Stands
aud Tabourets, round, square,
hexagon and octogan shapes at
BufIington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19

The man who leads two lives is
judged In the end by the worst of the
pair.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
One Story Building
For Rent and Sale

FTNHREE-ROOM dwelling in Rising Sum- new;
IL also six-room dwelling near Mt. Hope, for
rent.
Two Hundred acre Farm at Calvert for sale;
terms reasonable.
For particulars OF above properties apply to
JOS. s. P0GUE, Z
Rising Sun, Md
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
CT. SNYDER,
Green Grocery & Restaurant.

Green Groceries OF all kinds in season, Domestic
and Imported Fruits, full stock of Canned
Goods, Tobacco and Cigars, Fresh
Bread and Rolls daily.
lee Cream, Oysters and Fresh Fish
Butter. Eggs and Country Produce taken in trade
or for cash.
Large or small orders will receive prompt aud
careful attention and your patronage
is solicited.
Agent for the Institute Laundry, Port Deposit
shipments Thursday morning, returning Friday
evening.
Cecil Farmers Phone.
Cor. Queen Cherry sis RISING SUN. ND.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19

Children's White Dresses, 6 to
IA years, 81 95 to $2.5O each. Odd
lots of Children's and Ladies Ok
fords, % cents, at Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19
July THOROUGH ORDINANCE
OFFICE OF
BOARD DE COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RISING sun. Md, June 10. 1908.
Motion prevailed that privilege be granted OF
putting off any fireworks that can be shot from
the hand on July 9TH. between the hours Of a
m. and 9 p. M. within borough limits. The firing
of rockets is not permitted at any time.
By order BOARD BOROUGH COMMISSIONERS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-06-19

Edward Woodrow has purchased q new hay
press. the scrap pile receiving the old one.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-20
Elliot Street

her and Mr. Burnett when the unfortunate
accident occurred and felt terribly. over
the sad ending OF what was intended 10
be- a very pleasant tnp.
Mr.. Barber learned that Mr.. White car
ried a liability policy covering accidents
that might befall people on account oil au,
tomobilc mishaps and asked Mr., White u
he would object To his lnstltuting sun
10 recover under that policy. Mr.. Mhite
told Mr.. Barber, who Is the Brattleooto
agent for the Wilcox 4 White company
that he had no objections and made ser
vice Of the papers convenient. q.
The company notified Mr.. White that !,
would defend the suit ON the ground that
the liability policy did not cover such ac'
cidents as befell Mr.. Barber, who was an
occupant of the ear. The company De
Tense j. that the policy Is intended to cover
damages To persons other than occupant
who may be hit or injured 10y Mr.. White
car. and it is on that ground that the
company will fight Mr. BARRIERS SUIT.
The matter was thoroughly understood
between Mr. White and Mr.. Barber be-
fore the papers were served and Mr.: bar
her also understands the companys de
Tense. but intends to test IT.
1t will be pleasing news to Mr.. par
hers Meriden friends to learn that the
suit is of friendly nature and Is not, as
on the face it appeared, case OF base N, N,
gratitude. The outcome OF the acton VIII
be watched with interest. Merlden, conn.,
Journal Nov. a.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-20
local Men at Taxation Hearing.

The committee on taxation had a
snecial hearing in Montpelier Monday
nioht for the benefit of delegation from
Brattleboro representing the board Oh
trade and industrial interests; OF thas
town who protest against the abolition OF
offsets. The Brattleboro contingent was
renresented by j. +. Hooker. D. G. Cros-
nv G. o. Robbins, L. E. Holden. Charles
w Durham and others. j. ?. Adams OF
Montpelier. representing certain retail
merchants. was given leave to file with the
committee in writing such claims against
the abolition of offsets as he cares E. . %
make during the next two weeks IL. % d.
Howe of st. Johnsbury, appearing Tor 81:
,Johnsbury banks, urged that the rate OF
seven tenths of one per cent taxed against
savings institutions and the rate OF nVe'
tentbs of one per cent specified as the nat
rate on intangibles against the individual
and others should be brought closer TO-
gatber He believed that if it STANDS IL
would tend toward the withdrawal OF der
nosits from the banks and the placing , OF
loans bv the individuals instead. Inc
Estey Organ company of Brattleboro OPP
Noses the removal Of offsets and alleges
That during certain business depresslons
when they keep their factory running on
stanle articles which they store away;
tbey are obliged to borrow money, S anu
would be deprived of offset Tor money ,, 9oa-
rowed and pay on goods that are mannlae-
tured Just to keep the help empioyeu'-
Burlington News.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-20
SUIT A FRIENDLY ONE.
L. H, Barber to Test Liability Poncy
Held by j. H. White.

An explanation made today of the SUIT
for $4,000 brought against James II.
White of this city by L. H. Barber OF
Rrattleboro. Vt, puts the matter in an
entirely different light and relieves Mr.,
Rarber of the charge of ingratitude that
Meriden people had registered against nm
when they read of the action he had
# was stated by Mr. White today that
the suit Mr.. Barber has instituted IS OF
friendly nature, so far as Mr.; White IS
concerned, and is brought for the purpose
of testing liability policy that Mr. Mh l1
holds in the Aetna company OF EaTtl3ru.
II will be remembered that Mr.. Barber
was injured while being driven TO har,-
ford one day last summer IN MI Whi,e
automobile, after VISIT mere 10 M M,
~ Prattleboro. The car failed to respond
70 the steering gear while on the Berlin
road between Berlin street and Berlin sta,
ton and. crashing through fence turned
turtle crushing Mr.. Barber and breaking
one of Mr.. Burnett's legs. 1t was thought
at the time that Mr. Barber was fatally
burt Mr.. Burnett died at the Merlden
bosnital of tetanus that developed as re-
suIt of the fracture of his leg.
Mr. Barber recovered and nothing more
,,,aS nnbiiclv heard of him here until the
h,.;,,g;ng of the suit against Mr.. White,
,Tbn did everything possible. for his COM
fo,t as well as for the comfort OF MT:
Rnrnett and Meriden people who knew OF
tba facts were indignant when they heard
that Mr.. Barber had sued his lifelong
friend. ;.b NJ, Par
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-20
FIRE IN DANGEROUS PLACE.
Blaze in Rear of Anglers Blacksmith
Shop Quickly Quelled.

Shortly after 2 o'clock Tuesday alter
noon tbc fire department was called out by
a hell alarm from box 36 on Main street,
and to the credit of the department IL
NAV be said that what might have been a
serious contiagration was mpped IN the
bud. The blaze was in a twostoiy lranlc
structure in the rear OF Angler piaGh
smith shop on Flat street used 9y tn9
Dewitt Grocery company as stable ana
storehouse for hay. It is supposed to have
caught from defective wiring: Quantities
of hay in the loft caused dense smoke,
and the fire had gained such Roadway that
on the arrival of the department the
building was a mass OF flames, IN ti,e
adjoining stable owned by Mr.. Slmonds
We're housed six horses and spectators who
were the first to arrive on the scene
hustled these horses to the street, also
the seven wagons which were IN under the
shed. ,, !,
How the fire gained such headway IN
broad daylight is mystery Doth 10 we
members of the fire department and the
owners of the adjoining property. Had
The blaze started at night it is impossible
to saw what might have been the out
come. ,.zo .l,o
Probably the first person to discover the
FIRE was Henry Squires of West Brattle-
boro who was passing on Flat street, put
before he could jump from the team which
he was driving to ring the alarm the ne poS
had been pulled by, Philip, Colv,lle, a
blacksmith in the employ of E. NJ. Angler
whose place of business was located al
rectlv in front of the burning building a
large crowd collected at the point OF tne
fire, and several OF the more curious curious. re ef
wishing 10 inspect the burning building at
close range. The work of the Brat tie
streams stree being at work in a few minutes
after ,the alarm sounded. The building
was badly Quilted, the loss probably
reaching $500, fully covered by insurance
The recall sounded about 2.45.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-20
REV. R. NJ. HoUGHToN ACCEPTS.
VIII Come to Centre Congregational
Church Jan. /.

\ letter of acceptance from Rev.
Roy NJ. lloughton. at present pastor OF
the First Congregational church OF
Derby. Conn, was received saturday
hy ". A. Gilbert. clerk of the Brattlc-
horo East society. and Mr.. lloughion
will begin his pastorate in Bratilehoro
Jan. /.
Rev. Roy NJ. Houghton was born in
Laingsburg, Mich, June %, 1876. His
early boyhOod was spent on farm,
and like all youths of farming dis
trict, he attended the district school in
the winters. lie was graduated from
the Laingsburg high school in 1876,
and after teaching one year he en-
tered n preparatory school. being grad
uated from this institution in ls9s. In
the fall of the same year he entered
Oliyet college. from which he was grad
uated in 1902 with the degree of Bach.
elor of Arts. He worked his way
through the preparatory school and
through college. In the fall of 1902
he entered the Yale Divinity school,
from which he was graduated in l9Oo,
receiving the degree of Bachelor of
Divinity. After receiving the degree
he did one year of graduate work at
Yale. While at Yale he preached in
the Congregational church of Bethle-
hem. Conn, and during his pastorate in
that place % new members were added
TO the church and extensive improve
ments were made on the church prop
erty. ~
lie supplied the pulpit of the First
Congregational church in Derby. Conn,
from Feb. /, 1906, to April !, 1906,
when he accepted the call of that
church to become its regular pastor.
During his pastorate in Derby l2o new
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-20

coming heartily slek III IL. Dor himself
hr saAs that hc aauld Haiher sl,~nd his
iine WHEN al dais "a soslng ~ameihsng al
~ countries ~ ghish lhss sFe t..s.s lsias
Ian u slsnd The sirairf fart II his
Inns attending s0cial lunsli0ns,
Ia onr hitter BE- feioFs Ia the SEASONS II
ntalhrr which the heri i EXPERIMENTING
ilr says lhrl have had thfue az iouf sunl,
irfs II l"Ifid naiuIn, q isN young stint
ilerss several winters, ahd ~ bic l.lirf
lIom ,ialan, Nhlrh u the la.i Tooeigsil.
save that the Neal hrt IA that rnnniff a.
he lsFssenl time rlas,lS Corresponds ~ an
Ameriran iail, MidshlIman kimlall sa,s
lat the ovation nrcNrd Ia iaian Nas
he grralrsi demonstration narrNed any
Nhcm % The mulr, and b. aisn says that
he issaling between the laIanese and the
AmrIifans is uHc al the utmost coniialiiY
~ the great iNphnon which the llrr,
rnuonnirnri, la says that Il was the Wnrsl
storm ~ his sraialing experience, and
that although some Nrssels ui The iirri
we've ionrei 10 steam Ia sea Ia rssalse lhc
full luA ui the storm aud Ia keep from
being dashed ulson the enAsi ui the Philip
pine,, the Georgia struck good holding
guund and the .hip's big an,huts we're
sufficient o. hold her against the SEA,
Two 1T the ss,iiUis we've washed overheard
10y the Waves, lat unu hcing an excellent
swimmer was p,-curd, An interesting
thing IN laian, be- says, ate the lhralnrs,
lie attended a performance, and upon 90
icnng Nas ushpnsi inla q small noon
where H. was politely asked iu remove
his shnr,. 1hesa were checked and placed
with the other sandals ui the niiikes,
man lcing IN charge ut this work. oi The
Performance be- SAYS thai u wis uhr ui
a., most gfOtusguD which hr ever Nii.
messed. the play lsring presented Ia ih.
stllr 81 the older day, uf the Samunl,
when the fighting was done with broad
sword, aud a1nur.
IN his la.t letter h. -ays that the ship
l. otl Tor target practice, Dr~paichcr
state that this has about Wachrl a conru.
zion aud il viii h. bat a irw more weeks
before the ship, viii start out on their
homcWaid Journey through the Red Sea,
the Sgry canal. the Straits ui Gibraltar
and then home arrpss the Atlantic.