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The Press., 1909-01-13

The stores were ablaZe with light, and the windows twinkle with tinsel and toys. and the tired shopgirls were behind their counters until 10 o'clock at night. John had spent a pocketful of dimes, and there was but one left-that is. but one dime left ot the ten dollar bill that he broke when he stood treat to Christmas toys for the first ragamuffin he met as he started out to do the Santa Claus act on a small personal scale.
 As he turned to take the car he stumbled over a ragged little mite, who was pressing bit of blue face against the plate glass of big win dow and cooing in broken English to a sprawling yellow Teddy bear in the toy window. .=rsr.E
 "Want a Teddy bear?" he asked. And the child grinned hungrily "Well. come on in, then. I'll get you one"
 The bear bore the price tag, Seven ty-five cents." John must go in to change a bill Crowds were thinning in the store, and he dragged the rag ged mite after him through the long aisles, up the elevator and down among the rows of toys.
 '"Toy animals? Oh, yes. Down that aisle at post TO-" so the floOrwalker said, and John led the child hastily along.
 Have you toy"- he began. The clerk was putting box on the shelf. She turned a weary white face to at tend to her late customer.
 "Beryl!
 The cry rang across an ocean of cotton cats and paper elephants heap ed on a dozen counters. A little rat ting crash followed, and then the voice of a clerk crying. "Oh, Mir Headman, Miss Bayswinter has faint ed again!'
 The manager hurried up. Miss Bayswinter lay very white and limp across the arms of the tall customer.
 No one noticed the little German waif scudding away with two white cotton cats and a Teddy bear in her pinafore.
 Send for the ambulance, some o1 you! Miss Bayswinter will get her discharge in the morning. This faint. ing is getting altogether too fire quent," the manager said sharply.
 Where does this lady live?" John Loftus asked. "I will take her home in a carriage"
 "Oh, rooms somewhere. We'll send her to the hospital. Don't trouble yourself"
 The marriage occurred on Christ. mas day, and now the fellows are al wondering who the mischief Miss Bayswinter was, whether she was some English girl or simply an Amer ican heiress.
The Press., 1909-01-13
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss Pro

IJ bate Court, January l2, A. D. 1909
 Estate of Joshua Wood, lIte of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Sarah Wood pray ing that an instrument in writing, purport- ing to be the last will and testament of said deceased, may be proved, approved. allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file fully appears, it. is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Ofice in Stafford in said district, on the goth day of February, A. ID. 1909 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stanford, in said District.
 ROBERT II. FISK Judge
The Press., 1909-01-13
Ara Court of Probate holden at Som.

A T Court of Probate holden at Som. A CTS, within and for the district of Somers, on the Sth day of February, A. D. 19OO
 Present, CHARLES S. FULLER, Judge.
 On motion Of Ernest $. Fuller and Charles Phelps, executors on the estate Of Henry R Kibbe. late of Somers, wit hin said district, de- ceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the EexecutO's, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in the public sign-post in said town of Som"rs, nearest the place where tue deceased last dWelt Certified from Record
 CHARLES &. FULLER, Judge
The Press., 1909-01-13
Wronu,

A man recently entered restaurant and ordered a steak. When the waiter served him with it the customer said. "I'm afraid you'll have to take 1t back. for find I've come out without my''--
 Purse" o4 course interrupted the waiter. #f
 "No," replied the man, "my false Neeth!" t- s--s--s <5-
The Press., 1909-01-13
OF STAFFORD. ss, Pro

DaJ6 COuTt, January J3. IyUY.
 Estate of ~amuel B. Amadon. late of stafford, in said district, deceased, represent ed insolveni Upon the application of the administrator, praying that con miSSiOneTs re appointed tO e. ceive and decide upon the claims of creditors of said estate, as by said applic lt1on fully appea's iI is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in st fford, in said district, on the 23d day of January, A. D. 190g at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing he same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, at least six days before SaId hearing.
 Certified from Record,
 ROBERT H. FISK Judge
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M,ann E;n,,raa Iis2

Mrs. Hoyle-I am just twenty three Mrs. Doyle-I don't see how you figure it. You were twenty-two when you had your black silk. and you haven't had a new dress for ten years.-New York Press.
The Press., 1909-01-13
Rrettu Short.

Barber-Pretty short. sir? Customer Well. yes. am. Just put it down on the slate. will you? Much obliged to you for speaking of it.-London Tit
The Press., 1909-01-13
cona2StAnS.

''Why do you wear yachting cap. deah boy? It's your brother that owns the yacht"
 "'very true, old chap. This is me brothers cap."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1909-01-13
RToN prevents Pneumonia.
BORN.

Stafford Springs, 9th son to MT. and Mrs Abraham Simonds.
 Stafford Springs, 7th, son to MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Alberty ...t
The Press., 1909-01-13
4 T 8 Court of Probate holden at Tol "A land. within and for the District of Holland

IA IanU, WIIIlIn ana IOrLn DISG11CJ or Holland, on the i1th day of January, A. D 1909.
 Present, EDWIN $. AGARD, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator Edwin R Fos- ter, on the Intestate estate of Nellie H. Hall, late of Wilmington, within said dis rict, de- ceased.
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred tOrS of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertis- ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy thereof on the public sign. post in said town of Willtngton, nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 EDWIN $. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1909-01-13
Aia wainh4

"What do you think young ChumpIeg weighs?"
 "About POO pounds on the scales and Hbout ten ounces in, the community Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1909-01-13

WANTED-T sell or exchange, for a
 w horse, one No. 4 ShaTles Cream Separa- tor, suitable for herG of from three to twenty cows Separator cost $1OO, and is in A condi- t1on, party having sold COWS, no further use for separator. Win sell for cash at right price or Omce. 3W41
The Press., 1909-01-13

FOR SALE The belongings to the es- Q's tate of the late $. B, Amadon, situated in the town Of stafford, viz |: tract or land with the buildings thereon, bounded north by high way leading from the Jarvis B. Hatch place to StaffoFdv1ll6. east, by land of Fred Sanger south, by land of George M. Moore, and west by lana of Theodore M. Lyon.
 HA. TYLER, Committee
The Press., 1909-01-13

A IL PERSONS are forbidden t usting FA anyone on my account, as shall not pay any bills unless contracted by myself personally after this date l. R JENKS
 Stafford Jan. {. 1909. a2w
The Press., 1909-01-13

Holland county drew three door keepers at the legislative election last week. R. B. Horton of Vernon and Harry L. Hayden of Ellington were elected door keepers of the house, and Charles E. Hunt of Coventry of the senate. Fred M. Wright of Ash ford was elected one of the messengers of the senate.
The Press., 1909-01-13

Most disfiguring skin erupti ns, scrofu ula, pimples, rashes, etc, are due to im- pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is a cleansing blood tonic. Makes you clear eyed, clear braioed c'ear-skinned.
 A0RToN prevents Pneumonia.
The Press., 1909-01-13

II ADIES' Laundry Work Neatly done. u Address Box 5S4, Stanord Springs If
The Press., 1909-01-13

Beauty is part of the finished lan- guage which goodness speaks Eliot
The Press., 1909-01-13

John G. Mitchell, deputy secre- tary of the state, died at his home in Columbia Saturday afternoon at ? 30 o'clock. He had been alling for a week He called the roll of the lous of representatives Tuesday, which proved to be his last official act His death was due to Liberated perforations of the stomach. Mr. Mitchell was born in Sligo, Ireland, February G.. 1868. He was a graduate. of Wesley an University in 1891. He studied law in New York and was admitted to the New York bar in May, 1894, and in 1895 he was admitted to the bar in Windham county. In 1899, whe n Hon. Huber Clark of Willimaptic became secretary of the state, Mir Mitchell was appointed chief clerk. When the new office of deputy secre- tary of the state was created, he was appointed to it by Secretary 0. G. R. Vinal. On May 23, 1897, he, mar, ried Edna <. Lasbury, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Lasbury of Rock vile. In 1902 he removed from Willimantic to Rockville and lived there until last April, when he bought a place in Columbia Be- sides his parents and his. wife he leaves three children, John c, born in 1900, and Charles F. and James L.. twins, born in 1901. He leaves three brothers, Robert of Brattle boro, Vt., Charles of New Bedford, Mass ], William of Worcester. Mass. and four sisters, Mrs. G. W. May of Man chester, Mrs. A. M. TowDe of Put nam, Mrs. Frank Lavallee of Gard ner, Mass. and Miss Elizabeth Mitchell of. Ohapinville, Mass. He was 8 republican in politics and a member of the Methodist church The funeral was held at his home in Columbia at 10. 80 o'clock this morn ing, and. at the Methodist church in Willimantio at 1 80 p. m. Rev, Louis M. Flooken, pastor of the Methodist church in Willimantic, offioiated and the burial was in the Willimautio cemetery
The Press., 1909-01-13

Senator Frank B. BrandeRee was nominated to succeed himself in the United States senate, at the, joint republican cuacus at the capitol at Hartford yesterday afternoon. There were 237 votes cast, every member being present. Senator Brandegee received 126 votes and Congressman E. J. Hill III.
The Press., 1909-01-13

l. OR SALE A Carload of Cows, due ! to calve soon Just arrived from Vermont. 4w+ VIM J. BOWLER, West Wilmington
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Will OF Miss Finley.

The will of Miss Martha Finley,
the anthoress who died at her home
in Elkton on Friday night, has been
admitted to probate. Specific be,
quests of 300 each are made to
the following nephews and nieces
Samuel NJ. Hudson, John F. Hud
son, Lille Z. Hudson, Mary F.
McIlhenney, Eugene Sheffield,
Marion Summers, Caroline Smith,
Alice Miles, Theresa Hollister,
Herbert Finley and Joseph Finley.
To her housekeeper, Miss Mary
U. White, she leaves 81 900.
To her half brother, Charles B.
Finley, of Elkton, is bequeathed all
her zeal estate in Kansas and in
Elkton, besides other property.
To her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Leonard, her niece Catharine L. O..
F. Wolcott, and her half sister,
Miss Theresa Finley, and half
brother, Charles B. Finley, each
one fourth of the net profits or in
come arising from her copyrights.
Her gold watch is bequeathed to
her niece, Margaret 81. Leonard.
The residue is devised in equal
shares to Elizabeth Leonard, Cath,
arine L. o. F. Wolcott, Theresa
Finley and Charles B. Finley.
The estate is valued at about
$25, 900.
The testatrix empowers her ex-
ecutor to arrange for publication
any manuscript undisposed of at
the time of her death.
Charles B. Finley is named as
executor, of the will which bears
date of April 18, 1908.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Fair And Festival.

The members of Rising Sun Cor.
net Band are putting forth every
effort TO make the fair and festival
in the town hall this evening and
tomorrow evening a success. One
of the pleasing features offered for
Saturday evening is the concert by
Oakryn Band, an organization
that has won a name for itself of
which any band might be proud
Plenty of. good things will be pro
vided to tempt the palate as well
Come out and by the same liberal
patronage ever accorded the band,
show the boys your appreciation of
their>efforts to give the town one of
the best bands, both in equipment
and from a musical standpoint, it
ever had.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
oxford Agricultural Society.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Oxford Agricultural
Association was held Saturday and
all the old Board of Managers re.
elected, save Norris B. Slack, of
West Chester, whose place was
taken by Thomas e. Gillingham, of
Oxford. Henry Cope, Lincoln,
was made president; Milton Walker,
Oxford; Aaron Michener, Colora,
and s. E. Nivin, of Landenburg,
vice presidents; Elwood Webster,
corresponding secretary; K. Il. Pat.
terson, recording secretary; treas,
Frank g. Andrews; r. NJ. Coulter,
Bartville; Clifford Cook, Glen Roy;
R. /. johnson, Cochranville; r. T.
Hogg, Colerain; A. H. Ingram and
Thomas E. Gillingham, Oxford,
and R. B. Russell, of Liberty Grove,
managers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Mystery OF MarydeI Poisoning
Case Solved.

Detective Pohler, of Baltimore,
who has been investigating the
Marydel poisoning case, whereby
Chas. Pippin died from the effects
of drinking "stage wine" used in
an amateur play, has obtained a
statement from Mr.. and Mrs. Saml.
Pippin to the effect that the bottle
given the young man in which to
put the s'stage wine" had con-
tanned corrosive sublimate, dead
ly poison, aud the terrible mistake
was not discovered by them until
after the death of the victim.
g Another feature of the mystery
has been solved, when the owner
of the "black fiag," that was raised
over the schoolhouse wherein Miss
Maude Hummer, the tiancee of the
poisoned man taught, identified it
as lap robe stolen from his buggy
on the night of the play, but the
perpetrator of the so called practi-
cal joke of hosting it over the
building has not been discovered
yet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Centennial OF Lincoln's Birth.

The centennial of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln will occur on
Feb. -, 1909. Garfield Post of this
place has arranged suitable pro
gram in accordance with a. reso
luton passed at the 42nd National
Eacampment. DIR. Theodore A.
Worrall, of North East. and E. R.
Burlington, of this place, will de
liver addresses on "The Life and
Character of Lincoln" interspersed
with singing by the Post choir and
music by the Rising Sun Cornet
Band. Other speakers will be in
attendance and an enjoyable time is
anticipated. The meeting will be
held in the Town Hall, commencing
at 2:30 p. m. All are invited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05

The jury in the snit of Harry
Wright vs.. John j. Pennell, resi-
dents of Little Britain township,
Saturday morning rendered yer.
dict in favor of Wright for 5000 for
injuries received in August, 1906
The bill of costs in this case is large
as there were many witnesses and
the case was on the trial list several
times. The case grew out of sew
eral colts belonging to Mr.. Pennell
breaking into a neighbor's field.
The colts were placed in charge
of Mr.. Wright, the town clerk, at
Oak Hill, who demanded 80 so be.
fore he would release them from
the lot. An alteration occurred
which resulted in Mr.. Pennell
striking Mr.. Wright twice on the
head with club, rendering him
unconscious for a time, and infiict-
ing cuts on his head.-Quarryville
Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Eagles Entertain.

The members of Harmony Castle,
Knights of the Golden Eagle, OF
this town, entertained number of
friends in their Castle on Wednes
day evening, among the guests
being the wives and other members
of. the families of several of the Sir
Knights. Grand Vice Chief Glantz,
and Grand Master of Records Her.
bert W.. Aull, of Baltimore, were
present and gave some interesting
points on the principles and pur.
poses of the order in their remarks.
The Castle was opened by Noble
Chief G. s. Nields, with the other
officers at their various stations
going through the prescribed ritual
and the singing of the ode.
Following the opening exercises
Sir Knight H. j. Effing was called
upon by the chairman for remarks
and responded by introducing the
Grand Officers present, who in a
brief and convincing manner pre-
sented to their hearers the ad
vantages of the Order and the ben
efits to be derived by membership
thereto.
The Sir Knights went through
the closing exercises, when tables
were spread and a feast of other
good things enjoyed, including fried
oysters, ice cream, cake, coffee, etc.
The Rising Sun Cornet Band was
present and contributed not little
to the evenings entertainment by
numerous selections, the occasion
proving one of much enjoyment to
all present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
BELT TEARS LEG FROM YOUTH.
Terrible Accident In Paper MIL
Causes Victim His Life.

Robert Stewart, the 6-year old
son of William Stewart, of the
Fourth district of Cecil county,
died in the Union Hospital, Elk
ton, at noon Wednesday, as the
result of terrible injuries received
late Tuesday night. The young
man assisted his father in the
Providence Paper Mill and went to
the cellar to sharpen a knife on the
grindstone, when a hook in one of
the belts caught his trousers, and
he was whirled up over the pulley,
grinding off one of his legs and in
juring him internally.
About half an hour after the
accident the unfortunate young
man was found lying on the floor
by the night watchman in an un-
conscious condition. He was taken
to the Union Hospital as soon as
possible, where the injured leg was
amputated above the knee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Electric plant At Principle Furnace.

An electric plant has been con.
structed at the old Hynes Mill site,
near Principle Furnace, and the
current will be turned on in few
days, when the townof Perfyville
will be lighted by electricity. The
company has secured a contract
from the Pennsylvania railroad to
supply light for the station and
all other buildings of the railroad
company at Perryville. The Whit.
aker Iron Co. contemplates lighting
the forge, Office and other build
ings of their extensive plant at
Principle Furnace, and the light
will no doubt be installed in the
homes of numerous private prop
erty holders along the pole line of
this new electric company, in that
section.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Killed BY Train.

Robert Marcus, about 26 years
old, was struck and instantly kill
ed Monday evening by a south
bound express train on the Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton railroad, 100 yards south of the
Elkton Passenger Station. Marcus,
who was employed as trackhand,
was at work on the south bound
track land did not hear the ap-
preaching train on account of the
noise made by a north bound train
that was passing at the time. He
was a son Of Charles Marcus, OF
Elkton, and unmarried.
The Coroner's jury which inves-
tigated the case censured the rail
road company for not maintaining
a watchman to safeguard trackmen
at work.
John Johnson, Jr., while engaged
in picking coal on the tracks of the
P, B. & w. railroad in Havre
de Grace on Friday morning last,
was struck and instantly killed
by a nolthbonnd passenger train.
He was 55 years of age and
is survived by a. wife and five
who are practically left
destitute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Announce Their Candidacy.

Alan D. Price of Elkton, has an
nounce6 himself candidate for
the House Of Delegates from Cecil
County, subject to the rules of the
D mocratic Primary Election.
Daniel L. Baldwin, of the Third
district is another candidate for
Legislative honors who has an
nounced himself, subject to the
rules of the Crawford county
system.
James M. Tosh, of the Sixth dis.
tlict, has also announces his can.
didacy for the House of Delegates
and states he is in favor of local
option.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Young Friends, Association.

Young Friends Association will
meet Sabbath afternoon, End month,
7th, at 2:30. Subject, Life and
Labor of Abraham Lincoln. I"
Opening Remarks, E. r. Bufing-
ton; Character Sketch of Lincoln,
Belle Haines; Personal Remin-
iscences of Lincoln's Admins
tration, John r. Allen, John A.
Hunter, J. T. Burkins, Samuel
Hambleton. General discussion by
all interested.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
Warehouse Burned.

The large warehouse Of s. X.
Chambers s. Bro, at Elkview, Pa,
was burned to the ground Saturday
evening. The origin of the fire is
unknown, but it is probable was
caused by a spark from a passing
engine. 1t required hard work on
the part of those who collected at
the scene to prevent the fire from
spreading to other nearby buildings
in the village. A bucket brigade
was formed, wet blankets and every
other means at hand employed to
fight the fire, call being sent to
West Grove for the chemical
engine. The brisk wind scattered
sparks far and wide, an engine from
Oxford rail road yard finally being
sent Sunday morning to assist in
the fight.
The warehouse and one hay
house were completely destroyed,
with the contents, which included
abotu seventy-tive tons of bran and
a large amount of hay, corn, wheat
and feed. The coal house and
lumber yard escaped. The total
loss is estimated at about $l5, 900,
partially covered by insurance.
The building will be reconstruct
ed and the business continued.
This is the third time a warehouse
on the site has been burned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-02-05
PERSONALS.

Miss Gertrude s.. Dare is visiting
Philadelphia and Camden friends.
Miss Louise Wagner entertained
a number of her Young friends on
Saturday last with taffy pull.
Miss Maude Kirk has accepted a
position as stenographer and book
keeper with a Cape Charles, Va,
firm.
Miss Evelyn Coombs, of the Art
Department of Tome Institute, was
the guest last week of Miss Mamma
Hopkins.
Ebenezer Wilson, of Oxford, was
"a visitor the present week at the
home of Mis- niece, Mrs. NJ. E.
pFlounders.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hartenstine,
|of Principle Furnace, we're Sunday
guests at the home of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph s.
Pogue.
Rev. and Mrs. j. P. Otis were
called to Chrisfeld, Md, this week
by the serious illness oftheir daugh
ter, who is very low with pneu.
monia.
The Euchre was very pleasantly
entertained on Friday evening last
by Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G Hopkins, at
Vulcan Hall, near town. Miss
Lorraine Fassitt will entertain the
Euchre Friday evening, Feb. IL.
Hudders Greenfield, who has
held a position in the store of E,
R. Burlington s. Sons, for some
years past, returned to his home in
Avondale this week. His place as
clerk is being filed by Clarence
Parsons, who has been clerking for
%. I. Snyder, the vacancy in the
Snyder store being filed by j. E
Btitton.