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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
a Maryland Battle EIaa.

Governor Harris, of Ohio, before
retiring, sent to Governor Crothers
the battle flag of the First Mary
land (Andrews, later Dement's)
Confederate Battery, which made a
record from Bull Run to Appomat
tox. The flag was captured with a
baggage train, and not in action as
stated, shortly before -hee's sur
render by the First Ohio Volun.
teers. Governor Warfield request
ed its restoration, and it has at
length been sent to Annapolis,
where it will be placed in the flag
and relic room in the State House.
The late Harry d. Miller, William
r. Mccullough. Thomas H.
Musgrove and William 81. May, of
Elkton, were members of the bat.
terry, and John Gilpin, of Elkton, is
one of the few survivors of the
famed command, which often won
the approval of General Robert e.
Lee and Stonewall jackson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
sIelahlna Outfit Runs Away.

AS Leslie Rawlings, son of r
x. Rawlings of near Woodlawn
was hitohing a horse to a sleigh or
Sunday evening at the barn, the
animal broke away and ran down
the lane Mr.. Rawlings stepped
from window of his home with
the intention of heading the animal
off as it passed the house hut lost
his footing, owing to the sleet that
covered the ground, and fell, being
severely out about the face. The
runaway horse continued down the
lane to the road, with empty sleigh
attached and ran to Calvert, where
he Was headed by 'Willet Ewing.
Turning, the animal started on its
return trip, being met at Cedar
Farm by Leslie and companion
who we're In pursuit in sleigh.
One of them managed to grasp the
back of the sleigh as the runaway
outfit passed, and soramhling in
finally reached the lines and brought
tho animal under control. The
runaway had gone from Hopewell
TO Calvert, turned and started back
without upsetting the empty sleigh
or doing a particle of damage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Oak Hill Schoolhouse Burned

Oak Hill schoolbouse in Little
Britain township was burned Wed
nesday night, 18th inst, all of its
contents of schoolbooks and sup.
plies and furnishings being des
troyed. The school is taught by
Miss Anna Brewers, of Fairfield.
The CRATE in the stove was broken
and the fire was drawn at three
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, pre-
paratory to having new CRATE put
IN the stove. There was no fire
left in the building when the
school closed that day and it is be-
lieved that some person set the
structure on fire in an accidental
manner. On previous occasions
burnt matches were found on the
floor of that schoolhouse as well as
at Eastland schoolhouse also in
Little Britain township, showing
that providers had been on hand,
although nothing was found stolen.
John j. Pennell, of near Kinks
Mills, passed Oak Hill schOOlhOuse
about seven o'clock that evening
and noticed a light inside the build.
ing but did not give the matter any
further thought. The flames broke
out shortly after that time. There
are eleven scholars enrolled at this
school. They will be distributed
among the other schools of the
township. -Quarryville Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
oUARRYvILLE.
Wlll OF peter Tome.

The will of Peter Tome, late OF
the Seventh district, has been pro
bated before Register of Wills
Thomas B. Miller. The testator
devises all his property of every
description, which is said to be
valued at $4,000, to his wife,
during her natural life, and at her
death his executor is authorized to
divide his estate into six equal
parts for the use of his six children,
namely, Peter E. Tome, of Balti-
more; @. @. Tome, w. Fl. Tome,
Mrs. Mary j. Kimble, Mrs. Annie
E. Martindale and the sixth portion
to the children of the testator's de-
ceased son, Jacob e. Tome. G. @.
Tome is named executor. The will
bears date of January "a, 1908, and
is witnessed by Samuel @. Win.
chester and John II. Price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
sleet Storm.

The worst storm of the winter
in this section occurred Saturday
afternoon and night. 1t began
showing in the afternoon, turn
ing to hail and sleet as evening
approached, the storm continuing
into the night. Sunday morning
everything was covered with a
coating of ice, trees and telephone
wires showing the strain they were
under with the heavy burden, "a
number of branches and wires
breaking, and the damage being
considerable. The cold snap con.
tinued the fore part Of the week /.
Tuesday morning the mercury
reached the lowest point it has
touched, two degrees above zero
being recorded by thermometers in
town. The coating of snow and ice
has afforded good sleighing, es-
peel lily in town, on the pike and
on those roads in the county that
had not been cut up previous to
the snow by heavy teaming. All
the ponds in the neighborhood are
covered with ice of sufficient thick.
ness to permit the cutting and
storing, all those having ice houses
securing an.ahundant supply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Club Shoot.

A team race will be shot on the
grounds of the Rising Sun Shooting
Association, Wednesday, Jan. q,
between the home team and the
Highland Gun Club of Philadef
phia. 10 addition to the team
race there will be seven other
events, the high man in each event
receiving a wild goose. High man
on each side in the team race will
receive wild swan.
In the shoot at Quarryville on
Thursday Of last week team OF
five men representing Rising Sun
contested with Quarryville, fifty
targets per man. The Rising Sun
team was victorious by eleven
targets. Following are the teams
and their scores
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
DEATHS.
George w. Denny.

At the home of his son.in- law
Benjamin W. Payne, near Elkton,
former Sheriff George w. Denny
died Sunday evening from illness
resulting from paralysis, aged 70
years.
Mr.. Denny was elected Sheriff Of
Cecil county on the democratic
ticket in 1869 and was a fearless
and efficient officer. After the ex-
piration of his term he was ap.
pointed to an Office in Washington
by the late Senator Jas. B. Groome,
serving two years. He filled the
office, of Bailiff of the Circuit Court
of Cecil County for a number of
years, but failing health incapaci-
tated him some years ago. The
following children survive:-C -Chas.
E., James, George W.. Walter,
Albert G. and Clinton M. Denny;
Mrs. Benjamin w. Payne and Miss
Clara Denny. The funeral was
held on Wednesday, with inter.
ment at Bethel cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
County Commissioners.

At the regular meeting IF the
Board last week petitions signed
by taxpayers of the Sixth district,
protesting against the new road in
the Sixth district, commencing at
the Rising Sun and Pennington
pike and running northwest
through lands of j. w. Hambleton
and others, we're presented.
The Commissioners passed the
following resolutions
/ Resolved That the Cecil County
Commissioners heartily endorse the
act of the Legislature in charging
the State of Maryland from and
after the first day of January 1911,
with the maintenance, care, con
troll and treatment of all depend.
ent insane persons who are at that
time residents of the State of Mary
land and as soon as practicable after
the said first day of January 1911,
the State Board of Lunacy shall
transfer from the several hospitals
for the insane, such dependent in
sane persons who are residents of
the State of Maryland, as in the
Judgment of the said Board of
Lunaoy should be removed; and all
such dependent insane persons,
after their removal to one of the
State hospitals for the insane, shall
be maintained therein at the ex
pense Of the State. In furtherance
of the purposes of this act. a com
mission shall be appointed by the
Governor. of which he shall be a
member ex officio, consisting of the
Lunacy Commission, who shall re-
port to the legislature on or before
the 18th day of January 1910, such
amendments to the present law
regulating the care and treatment
of the insane and such other mea.
sures, including plans for the en-
largement of the present State hos.
pitals, as may, to such commission,
seem necessary.
The Treasurer submitted his
monthly report showing total re-
ceipts of $685. 33, and total dis
bursements of 1922, IA. ~, leaving
balance on hand of $31, ,473.71.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
New Temperance Bill.

A bill to be introduced by Rep
resentative Pharo in the Delaware
Legislature, will, if passed, prevent
the sale of liquor by saloon men to
be drunk off their premises and
break up the ''growler" trade.
The Anti Saloon League and TEN
perance people are working for re
submission of the license question
in rural New Castle county and
think they can win the fight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G.. Hopkins
will entertain the Euchre on Fri
day evening, Jan. 20.
Miss Alice Clifford left on Mon.
day for an extended visit to rela-
tives in Butte, Montana.
Ambrose Drennen, Herbert Kirk,
Malvin Grason and Job Kirk were
Baltimore visitors last week.
Miss Mary Jones, Of the Tome
Institute faculty, Port Deposit, WAS
a guest at the home of Eli T. Reyn
olds aud family, Wednesday.
Mrs. Edwin Haines and Miss
Elizabeth r. Stephens, spent sew.
eral days last week with Philadel-
phia and Perkasie relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Carrie Riale, Mrs. Elnora
Warfel and daughter, have re.
turned from Baltimore, after spend
ing some time with the formers
son, Harry Riale and family.
James Doyle, section foreman on
the p, B. Il W. railroad at Elkton,
and Miss Laura Short, of the same
town, were married at the Blkton
Catholic Church, Jan. "A. by Rev.
P. P. Arad.
The marriage of Miss Amanda
Louise Raymond, of Aberdeen,
and Mr.. Aubrey Nelson Mitchell,
bookkeeper of the Citizens Nat
ional Bank of Havre de Grace, was
solemnized Wednesday evening at
the Presbyterian Church 10 Aher
deem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j. Ander.
son were, given surprise on Satur.
day at their home near Nottingham,
Pa, when nearly fifty of their
neighbors and friends called upon
them to congratulate them, on the
attainment of their twentieth wed
ding anniversary aud wish them
many returns Of the happy occasion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Miss Eliza ]. puuh.

Miss Eliza j. Pugh, an esteemed
resident of Cherry Hill, died at
her home in that town on Jan. IA.
Deceased was a native Of this
county, where she had spent her
entire lifetime. She was devont
member of Trinity Church, Elkton,
and a constant attendant of services
there as long as her health per.
mitted. The funeral was held in
Trinity church on Saturday, with
interment in Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22

The December term of the Cir.
cult Court for Cecil County ad
journed on Thursday after the
sentencing of Cooper Grant, colored,
for assault upon Richard Perkins
and Daniel Stout, colored, near
Earleville, to fifteen months in the
House of Correction.
Abraham Anderson, colored, OF
Elkton, was sentenced to one year
in the House of Correction, for
violating the Local Option law.
Daniel Stout, colored, was found
guilty of carrying concealed deadly
weapons and was sentenced to. ten
months in the House of Correction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
David Steele.

+ David Steele, died Tuesday, 10th
inst, at the home of his son Will
liam, near Nottingham, after a long
and painful illness from intiam-
nation OF the bladder. Deceased
was SO years of age. He is sur.
vived by six children William
and Harry, of Nottingham; George,
of Philadelphia; Frank, Mrs. Jacob
A. Kirk, of Nottingham, and Mrs.
William Chambers, Cream.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22

At therecent annual meeting ol
the Rosebank Cemetery Association
of Calvert, the old board of mana.
gers was re elected as follows John
P. Wilson, DR.. J. B. Slicer, Webster
White, Amos R. Brown, Calvin
Brown, Norvil Brown and Milton
Hasson. Mr.. Wilson was elected
president; Charles M. Reisler was
appointed secretary, treasurer and
superintendent; William T. Ramsey
was appointed caretaker. The as
sociation has over $1,000 in the
treasury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
MRS. Ruchanan B. burr.

Mrs. Helen Marian Burr, wife of
DIR. Buchanan B. Burr, died sud-
denly of heart failure Friday after
noon, at her home near Elkton.
She had been in poor health for
some months past. Mrs. Burr was
a native of Wisconsin, and had re-
sided in Cecil county but a few
years. She was 48 years of age and
is survived by her husband, one
daughter and one son. The body
was taken to New York for inter-
ment at Woodland cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
MRS. Katharlne 6lfflna.

Mrs. Katharine Citing, widow of
William Citing, died Thursday,
14th inst, at the home of her son,
Cody Citing, near Fremont, from
the effects of a stroke of paralysis.
The deceased was IA years Of age
and is survived by one daughter
and five sons. The funeral was
held Monday, with interment at
Oakwood M. P. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Harry II. Aument.

Harry 81. Aument, one Of
Quarryville's most prominent and
highly respected citizens, died sud-
denly at his, home in that town
Sunday afternoon. He had been in
poor health for some months past,
but was still able to be about,
having appeared on the streets the
day previous to his death. For
years he successfully conducted a
coal and lumber business in Quarry
vile. The deceased was 81 years
of age, and is survived by a wife
and one daughter. The funeral
was held Wednesday, with inter-
ment at Quarryville cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Mrs. John J. patchell.

Mrs. Anna M. Patchell died Jan.
~, after short illness, aged II
years. Deceased was the wife of
John J. Patchell and resided in
Lower Oxford. Her maiden name
was Finley and she was twice
married; first to a Mr.. Carpenter,
by whom she had four children !:
Lyman Carpenter, Coatesville; Ell
wood Carpenter, Oxford; Mrs. Anna
M. Hilaman, Newark, Del, and
Mrs. Frances Chubbs, of Newtown
Square Three children resulted
from her marriage to Mr.. Patchell:
john, Providence; Harry and
Howard, Pleasant Hill, Md. Flu
neral was held Saturday morning,
with intermentin Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
6. Townsend Currler.

G.. Townsend Currier, a former
resident of the Seventh district and
a brother of Theodore w. Currier,
of Perryville, died Sunday at his
home in Baltimore, aged 20 years.
The funeral was held Wednesday,
with interment at GreenmOunt
Cemetery, Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Sections Of Road To Be Improved.

The Cecil County Commissioners
have decided to build permanent
roads under State supervision, from
Chesapeake City to st. Augustine,
from Cecilton to the Delaware State
line, from Pleasant Hill to Blue
Ball and from Pennington to
Greenhurst. j.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
Mayne.-RaY.

Miss Annie Ray, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ray of Pilot,
apd Mr.. Earle Wayne. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Wayne Of near
Colora, were married at the home
of the bride on Wednesday, 20th
inst.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-22
prlce-6orrell.

Miss Bessie Pearl Gorrell, o.
near town, and Mr.. Roy q. Price
of Lapidum, were married Tuesday
evening at West Nottingham Pres
byterian Manse, by Rev. Samuel
Polk. They will make their future
home in Port Deposit.
peeples-Hambieton.
The marriage of Miss Annie E
Hambleton, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Neal Hambleton of Wake
field, and DIR. James A. Peoples,
one of Lancaster county's most sue
cessful practitioners, was solemnized
Thursday afternoon, 2lst inst, al
two o'clock, by Rev. Joseph Eckles,
in the parlor of Hotel Walton,
Philada. DIR. and Mrs. Peoples
will sail Friday afternoon from
New York on the steamer Republic
for an extended tour through the
Holy Land and Egypt, being absent
about two months.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
ANOTHER NEW WOMAN.
At Estero, Fla, Victoria Gratia Is
Hailed as Its Messiah.
THE END.

At Estero, Fla, Victoria Gratia Is
Hailed as Its Messiah.
Down at Estero, on the east coast
of Florida. there is a small, self
supporting colony of about 500 souls
that recently has accepted a wom-
an as its messiah. Victoria Gratia,
'-pre-eminent-- has succeeded to the
spiritual throne left vacant by the
death of Cyrus Teed. 'Koresh L."
and, as Dowie ruled Zion City in It's
early days and as Mrs. Eddy has stood
in the forefront of the forces of Chris
tan Science, Victoria Gratia hence
forth rules supreme over the Koreshan
Unity. She is a woman of mystery, but
those who have met her admit she is
possessed of remarkable force Of char
acter. Little ever has been learned of
originally from Boston and was one
Of the first to head a band of follow
ers to Join Teed in his chosen refuge
in Florida after he had been driven
out of Chicago. She Is about fifty years
old and at first sight would pass for
the mother OF any ordinary family in
moderate means. Her dress rs simple
and u~nassuming and follows the usual
.matronly fashions without the slight
est pretensions to style. A small silver
sword with a jeweled handle is her
favorfte. almost her only. ornament.
Her speech to casual visitors is slow.
almost difident, but she is said to pos
sess a rare talent for organization. and
when she rises to the heights Of reli-
gious fervor her oratory is intensely
emotional and effective. The Koreshan
colony already has made It's mark In
Florida, and many are waiting to see
rUwrA5c rahSnaf 11aetssaa
Gratia will prove able to carry 1t.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16

An Illusion Shattered.

The son and heir is years old
old enough to spell out, with helps
over the hard words, Alice In Won
derland" and to enjoy 1t hugely, espe-
cially the memorable duet between the
mock turtle and the griffin. Recently
as a great treat he was permitted to
accompany his pretty young aunt to
luncheon at one of New York's IA
nous restaurants and as a browning
joy invited to select his own delica-
cies. Long and earnestly he pondered
over the bin Of fare; then his eyes
grew big and his face illumined as he
laboriously read the list Of soups.
Eyes. thank you; I've preceded what
l want" he said. with nervous gayety.
Then, with an impressive knitting of
his brows, he addressed the attentive
waiter. "Tl have one very, very small
mock turtle. but don't make 1t into
soup; just bring it along alive and
kicking.'-Woman's Home Companion
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16
WARGARET NAYO

"She's goin' through her regular turf
with him She's trying to break her
neck" said Jim. 'sShe wants to do 1t
It's your faultr' he cried, turning upon
Douglas with bloodshot eyes. He was
half insane. He cared little whom be
wounded.
why can't we stop herr cried
Douglas, unable to endure the strain.
He took one step inside the entrance.
mo, no, not THAR Jim dragged
him back roughly. IF she sees you
now it VIII be the end They watch
ed in silence. "Shess over the first
part Jim whispered ut last.
Douglas drew back. his muscles
tense, as he watched the scene inside
the ring. Eloise stood at the pastors
side horror stricken at Polly's reckless
behavior. She knew Barbarian 1t
was easy to guess the end.
'She's comm to the hoops" Jim
whispered hoarsely.
barbarian don't know that part. I
never trained him." the other girl said.
Polly made the first leap toward the
hoops. The horse was not at fault; It
was Polly. She plunged wildly. The
audience started. She caught her foot
ing with an effort. One, two. three
hoops were passed. She threw herself
across the hack of the horse and hung
head downward as he galloped around
the ring. The band was playing loud
~; the people were cheering. She rose
10 meet the last two hoops
"Shets swayfn'r' Jim shrieked In
agony. "She's goin' to fall" He Gov
cred his face with his hands.
Polly reeled and fell at the horse's
side. She mounted and fell again She
rose and staggered in pursuit.
II can't bear itrs groaned Douglas.
He rushed into the ring, unconscious
of the thousands of eyes bent upon his
black ministerial garb, and caught the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16

she pleaded 'You won't go away like
that He'll be all right IL you'll only
wait. I'm not coming back. I'm not
honestly. I'm going on with the show
tonight, and I'm going this time for
ever"
"You are going 30 stay here with
mel~ cried Douglas.
"No, no, Mr.. John. I've made up my
mind. and I won't be 10 blame for your
unhappiness." She faced him firmly
now. II don't belong to your world.
and I don't want to try any more I'm
what he called me-INm a circus riding
girl. l was born In the circus, and III
never change. That's my work-riding
and it's yours to preach. You must
do your work, and III do mine"
She started toward the ring. Eloise
and Barbarian were already waiting at
the entrance.
"Eloise~ She took one step toward
her, then stopped at the sound of Bar
ker's voice.
Ladies and gentlemen" he called,
although we are obliged to announce
that u star rider, Miss Polly, will not
appear tonight, we offer you In her
place an able substitute, Mile. Eloise,
on her black, untamed horse Barba-
RAM
Eloise put her hands on the horse's
back to mount.
mo, no" cried Polly.
The other girl turned in astonish-
ment at the agony IN her voice.
"Polly!"
"Wait, Eloise! I'm going TO rider
you can't, not Barbarian! He don't
know your turn"
"So much the better!- She seized the
bride from the frightened girls hand.
"Polly!7 shouted Douglas. He had
followed her to the entrance
81 must! / willF7
She few into the ring before he
could stop her. He took IN step to
follow her.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-07-16

~ nt,ght but death part thee and psA'
slip of a girl In his arms Just as she,
was about II sink fainting beneath
the horses boots.
Barker brought the performance to
a halt with a crack of his whip. The
audience was on tiptoe. White faced
clowns and gayly attired acrobats
crowded around Polly and the pastor
Douglas did not see them. He had
come into his own
"He's bringtn' her out" whispered
Eloise, who still watched at the en-
trance. Jim dared not look up. lie
head was still In his hands.
lis it over?'' he gYoaned.
II don't know. l can't tell yet"
She stepped aside as Douglas came out
Of the tent, followed by a warm of
performers. He knelt on the soft grass
and rested Polly's head upon his knee.
The others pressed about them 1t
seemed to Douglas that he waited
hours; then her white lids CULVER ed
and opened, and the color crept back
to her lips.
ITS all right, Jimt" called one of
the men from the crowd. "She's only
tainted" The big fellow had waited
In his tracks for the verdict
Polly's eyes looked up into those of
the parson. A thrill shot through his
veins.
ut was no use, was itT' She shook
her head, with a sad little smile. He
Lnom that cho was Thinking Of her
failure to get out Of his way.
THAT'S because l need you 30 much,
Polly, that God won't let you go away
from me-" He drew her nearer to
him, and the warm blood that shot to
her cheeks brought back her strength.
She rose ~unsteadily and looked about
her. Jim came toward her. white and
trembling.
"An right, PollT'
"Oh, Muvver JimT" She threw her
seif into his arms and chung to him,
sobHng weakly.
No one could ever remember Just
how the audience left the big top that
night, and wen Barker had no clear
idea Of how Jim took down the tents,
loaded the great wagons and sent the
caravan on IT'S way.
When the last wagon was beginning
to climb the long. winding road OF the
moOniit hill Jim turned TO Polly, who
stood near the side OF the deserted
ring. His eyes travelled from her 10
the parson, who waited near her. She
was In her street clothes now. the little