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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30
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LOCAL. NEWS

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Read what Schulz's say about
Mayer shoes.
M. F. Wilson entertained a
Brother from Garrison Tuesday Of
this week.
Talk life insurance to &. o. Rau-
gust, general agent. Pioneer Life
ms. Co. of North Oak.
MI. and Mrs. E.H. L. Vesperman
Of Bismarck spent Monday at the
Brummond home in this city.
Herman Danielson, a prosper
u farmer near. Deapolis, was a
business caller in Washburn We'd
nesday.
Why pay high rates for land
loans? I can save you money. F.
E. Funk, First Natl Bank, Wash
burn, N. D.
After the first of next July the
county superintendent of this
county will be allowed a field
deputy as there Ire now over Isl
schools in good running order in
the county.
Agent G. w. Poe will perform
the duties at the station single
handed for a time. Mr.. Gamble,
who has been his right hand for
some time, has been transferred
to Garrison.
Services at the Congregational
church Sunday evening at 8
O'Clock. Preaching by Rev. D.
d. Mitchell, Subject "Pauls Ship
wreck" All are invited 70 wor-
ship with us.
The storm Christmas v soon.
cleared away and left a little nov
for sleighing. The weather has been
warmer than usual all week and
the fortunate mes who have vaca-
tons r enjoying slejghing and
skating.
Mr.. Mrs. HI. G. Hanson returned
Wednesday mo rning from Oregon
where they spent three weeks with
relatives. Mr.. Hanson returned
in time to be sworn in as clerk of
court by the county commissioners
this week.
Skating has been the main at
traction this. week for those who
like that kind of sport. A large
rink has been made ON the river.
It took some time to be put in
good order but is now being
thoroughly enjoyed.
When your feet are wet and
cold, and your body chilled
through and through from ex-
posure, take a big dose Of Cham
berlains's Congh Remedy, battle
your feet in hot water before
going to red, and you are almost
certain to ward of severe cold.
For sale by all dealers
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30
Christmas Tree At Church

Last Saturday evening q large
audience enjoyed a fine program
rendered by the Sunday School
class of the M. E. church. Many
things we're given in songs and rec
itations under the direction of Mrs.
Hume and Misses Peterson and
Rudd, to whom great credit is due.
The opening chorus. "The Bells
with its accompaniment of sleigh
bells was given in a very happy
manner. The exercise, "What l
Want for Christmas" was given
by four little tots Of the primary
class, and the things they asked
for were n o doubt left them by
Santa. The snowflake drill was
very effective as the little girls
Who took part had tinsel scattered
over their white dresses and high
white caps. The doll drill brought
much amusement when it was
noticed that one little dolly was
dressed in its every day clothes
rompers-instead of a pretty long
white dress. Six boys, dressed as
missionaries in foreign countries,
sang their song as tho they en-.
joyed it. They all had good strong
voices and the melody vas invit.
ing.
The songs by the choir, com
posed of ten voices, were both
we'll rendered. In fact all who
took part in the program distin.
lguished themselves.
Presents were later distributed.
every child being remembered
with a pretty gift, q bag Of candy
and an apple. B.
The whole evenings entertain
ment showed the untiring efforts
Of many willing hands 70 make
the evening a very happy u for
!, the little ones.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30
Notice

Annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Washburn Hail
Association of Washburn, N. D.
will be held at the office of the
secretary in Washburn, N. D. on
January 10 1911 at 2 o'clock p. m
G.. O. Raugust,
Secretary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30
Coakling Correspondence

Conklfng Correspondence
Will Slagg was a business Wis
itor between trains at Coleharbor
last Wednesday.
MI. and Mrs. Nicklin took their
Christmas dinner at the Ed Furst
home.
MI. and Mrs. I'll, G.. Jones, Miss
Florence White, Miss Celia Bigler
and E. w. Slagg attended the fine
program and the Christmas tree at
Deapolis on Sunday eve.
Matte and Alberd Thomson Wis.
tied at VIM. Partridge's Saturday
eve and Sunday.
Miss Nellie Furst came home on
Wednesday from Washburn for
Christmas vacation.
Aaron Danielson spent Christ
mas at his home near Deapolis
returning Monday eve.
Several have been having some
bad colds and the la grippe lately.
A number from this neighbor-
hood attended the Christmas tree
and the basket social at MI. Lied
holms Monday night. 1t Yves q
success both socially and tinanci-
ally.
Misses Lena and nellie Furst
called at E. s. Bigler's Monday
Another Christmas has come and
gone, and we believe the Christmas
spirit was never more prevalent
than this year. The people of the
Conkling neighborhood observed
the day by having a dinner at the
schoolhouse followed by a short
program and the distribution of
presents which were hanging on a
nice evergreen tree.
Words fail to DIES cribe the din
ner. The Conkling housewives are
known far and wide as m~istresses
Of the culinary art and the way the
chickens, salads, pies and cakes
and all other things imaginable,
appeared and disappeared was the
ninth wonder of the world.
Following the repast came the
program, where each one acquitted
himself with honor despite the fact
that there were no r%ehearsals, or
special preparation. While the
presents were not as numerous nor
as costly as some former years, yet
we believe from the good will that
was manifest, there went with each
gift, love, friendship, and the best
wishes of the donor and that is a
thing which makes Christmas tide
worth while. After an hour or so
of conversation and all all around
good time, the crowd dispersed,
each one feeling that Christmas of
1910 is one to be remembered for
time to come.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30

For Sale-at a bargain one brass
trimmed Iron bed, 2 Rockers and
l Piano, all in good condition.
Apply to A. T. Danielson, Wash
burn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30

For Rent-House in south Wash
burn. Inquire of Martin Holtan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30

For Rent--A few good warm houses
Enquire Frank E. Funk, LIST Natl.
Bank.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-30

Advertisements inserted under this
heading 10 cents per line per In
sertion. S cents per line per inser-
ton rate Il run 3 times OF more
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Pound Dead.


Thomas E. Hines, aged 46 years, was
found lying dead on the railroad track
near Krauss' Crossing about eight O'clock
last Sunday morning by trackwalker
Chas. Durham. He had been employed
for Number of years past by DR.. ]. H.
Jenness of this town, and usually went
home on Saturday evenings, his wife and
two children living near Colora, returning
early the following morning. Last Sun
day he passed Harvey Davis at Colora
and asked the time. stating he was little
late and further up the track met Chas.
Durham. When the latter retraced his
steps about half hour later he found
Hines lying on his face between the rails.
with both hands in his overcoat pockets.
Life was extinct and the indications were
that he had dropped dead from heart
disease. His funeral was held on
Wednesday. from the home of his father,
John 7. Hines, at Colora, with interment
at Hopewell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Red Cross Seals.

The Red Cross Christmas seals, which
were placed on sale fer the first time in
our town last year. and proved so popular,
will again be sold here.
The American National Red Cross has
again made the Maryland Association for
the Prevention and Relief Of tuberculosis
its agent for the sale of Red Cross Christ
mas seals, and the association has taken
1000. 900 of the little stickers, hoping that,
with two years OF acquaintance behind
them. the public will prove its liberality
by seeing that they are all disposed of.
The seals are TO be sold at one cent each.
and may be placed on all packages and
letters addressed TO postofices in the
United States, and may be sent to all
foreign counties with the exception Of
Uruguay, Paraguay and Portugal.
Owing to the fact that many people have
confused the seals with the regular post
age stamps and have used them as such.
the stickers are no longer called STAMPS
but seals, and they must not be placed
on the face OF packages or letters sent
through the mails. Any kind of mail
will carry them, but they will not carry
any kind of mail. The seals will be
placed on sale as soon as possible after
Thanksgiving.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
James clifford.

Stricken with heart failure. James
Clifford, a respected resident of the Ninth
district. died suddenly Saturday afternoon,
Nov. Io, while seated by the stove in the
kitchen Of his home near Sylmar. Mr..
Clifford had just come from the barn where
he had done some work, and was convers-
ing with his wife who was engaged in
household duties, when be was stricken
at about a:3o o'clock and expired before
she could reach his side.
The deceased was in the 10Th year OF
his age. and is survived by his wife. two
sons and daughter-Joseph S. Clifford,
of near Sylmar; Harry Clifford Philadel-
phia, and Mrs. Millard Harkness. Hickory
Hill.
The funeral was held from his late
home on Wednesday afternoon with inter-
ment at Rosebank cemetery, Calvert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
Two Horses Killed. Wagon Demol-
ished And Driver Thrown
In Creek.
mIRAcULoUsLY ESCAPES DEATH


While Thomas Vansant was driving
across the railroad track near New
Valley. between Liberty Grove and Row
landville. last Saturday morning, the
southbound train, several minutes late,
bore down upon him and threw the whole
outfit into Basin Run. vansant was
driving Ross R. Lynch's bakery wagon,
on his regular trip from Rising Sun
through that section and as he approached
this dangerous crossing looked at his
watch and finding it past train time
evidently relaxed his vigilence The
road crosses and recrosses the track with
in a hundred yards at this point and at
the east crossing the team was struck.
Vansant was found sitting on large rock
in the middle of the stream, with both
horses dead and the wagon demolished
nearby. He was taken to Rowlandville
ard brought to Rising Sun that afternoon,
suffering from sprained ankle, several
bruises and the severe shock
The numerous grade crossings in that
locality have long been considered very
dangerous and move will now likely be
made to compel the railroad company to
place watchmen at these points.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25

Miss Ada I. Haines died on Monday.
Nov. 81. in Coatesville hospital. where
she was removed when stricken with
paralysis. week previous. A daughter
of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Haines,
she was born near Oak Hill. Graduating
at Millersvilie Normal School she engaged
in teaching for nearly twenty years in
the public schools Of Coatesville.
Three sisters. Mrs. Joseph Harkness
West Chester; Mrs. Lillian Passmore.
Miss Alice A. Haines. Oxford, and two
brothers survive; Nathan l. Haines of
Oxford and Harry A.. Haines of coch-
ranville. The body was taken to Oxford
and interment made on Thursday ia
Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Death OF Veteran Recalls incident
or War.

The recent death Of John +. Meekins,
of North East. recalls the story of his
capture of a whole Company of Confeder-
ate soldiers during the Civil War.
Mi. Meekins had been taken prisoner
by the confederates while wandering in
the woods outside the lines. His captors
were not aware that they were so near a
large force of Union soldiers. and the
prisoner did not enlighten them. as they
appeared to be moving in the direction Of
the Union camp.
Soon the whole company before they
knew it had walked well within the
Yankee lines. When Private Meekins
thought they were near enough to the
"YaAks" to insure their capture he turned
with loud command to .Halt!' and de-
manded the surrender of the astonished
confederates. His shouts promptly.
brought his. comrades to the rescue and
the Southerners we're surrounded before
they could realize what had happened.
was hailed as the man who
had captured company
Of confederates Of over 60 men and
brought them all into camp.
Mr.. Meekins was 76 years of age and
served throughout the war in Company
A. Of the Eighth Maryland Regiment
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Bel Air Fair Grounds Sold.

The Hartford County Farmers Associa-
ton purchased on Wednesday from W..
Beatty Harlan the fair grounds and the
farm adjoining, near Beiair. This organi-
zation will remodel the fair grounds and
probably enlarge themby fencing in some
Of the adjoining farm as space for auto
mobiles. II is understood that the move
ment toward holding county fairs at Oar.
lington, Fallston and Havre de Grace
will be combined in the new association,
and that the annual fairs will again be
held at the fair grounds. and probably a
spring meet held as we'll.
A right Of way for an electric railway
was granted by Mr.. Harlan prior to the
sale. and the extension of the railway
from Baltimore will undoubtedly give tho
fair grounds better access than they have
ever had before.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
ANNUAL SHOOT.

The tenth annual Cecil County Tourna-
ment at clay targets BY the Rising Sun
Gun Club. will be, held "Wednesday,
Nov. so, and Thursday, Dec. i, on the
grounds Of the club near town. The
program embraces ten events for each
day. Team races will be shot on
Wednesday with the Highland Gun Club
Of Philadelphia. and the Perryman. Md.
Gun Club.
On Thursday the amateur championship
Of Cecil county will be shot for. Another
interesting event will be the Farmers
Handicap. Among the prizes 20 be
awarded are a, Baker hammerless shot
gun, set of harness. Winchester repeating
rifle, fishing reel, ten pounds Springfield
Dairy butter. handsomely framed picture,
box Red Dragon cigars, carving set, pair
shoes, half ton coal, half barrel -four, ten
lbs. sausage, shooting jacket, subscription
to MIDLAND JOURNAL.
Joseph S. Clifford is president Of the
club, H. L. Worthington vice-president
and manager, and c. S. Nields secretary.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Buggy Demolished.

Frightening at 4 freight train as it ,ap-
preached the crossing at Duyckinck,
Sterrett 6 Co.'S warehouse, on Tuesday
afternoon. colt belonging to Robert
Wood Of Lancaster county. attempted to
run away. The animal got upon the
board walk, which is on the embankment
at the roadside, and the buggy was upset.
Despite the, fact that the driver was
thrown under the, vehicle he held onto the
lines and was dragged af considerable dis
tance before the colt was stopped. The
driver was considerably cut and bruised,
but fortunately escaped serious injury.
The vehicles a new buggy, was badly
damaged, the top and seat being broken
completely Off of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Suicide BY HANGING.

Mrs. Amanda Buchanan, wife of the
late John Buchanan of near Hickory Hill,
committed suicide at her home, No 1894,
North Paxson street, Phila., Wednes-
day afternoon of last week. She was
found by her eldest son. William Bnch-
anan. when he>returned home for supper
that evening. On entering the house and
failing to see or hear his mother, be. made
asthorough search of the premises. finally
locating her body hanging in the cellar.
death having resulted more than an hour
previous.
Mrs. Buchanan was in her 5oth year.
She was daughter of Richard Miller,
and was born<in Chesapeake City, this
county. In 1865 she married John M.
Buchanan of Elkton. Tte greater part Of
their married life was spent in and
around Lewisville, where Mr..
Buchanan farmedR He died three years
ago and since then Mrs. Buchanan has
been living with her children, going to
Philadelphia about two years ago. Be
sides the three sons, Walter, Lewis and
Arthur in Philadelphia, she leaves three
other children: John NJ. Lewis and Mrs.
Leonard Lewis, of Lewisville, and a
brother, Richard L. Miller. of Philadel-
phia. Mrs. Lewis is i'll in Wilmington
hospital and it is thought worry over this
had something to do with the unsettled
state OF Mrs. Bnchanan's mind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Young Friends. Association.

Young Friends Association will be held
Sabbath afternoon, r2th mo- 9Th, at go
o'clock. Opened by select reading,
Subject. "A Larger Fellowship" Follow
cd by general discussion Of the subject.
Isaac Wilson. OF Canada, who is expect
ed to attend the morning meeting. will
address the Association. A cordial well
come to all.
ALBERT L. BURLINGTON. Supt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Samuel m. Barr.

Samuel Martin Barr. aged as years,
died Saturday, Nov Io. at St, Joseph's
Hospital, Lancaster, from dropsy. He
was son of the late Martin and Julia
Barr. "A brother. Lewis Barr. of Lam
caster. and sister, Mrs. Mabel McCas-
lin, of near, Rising Sun. survive. The
funeral was held Wednesday. with inter
ment at Lancaster
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Fined For Violating Ducklng Law,

Charles Biddle, Of North East, who
with three New York sportsmen was ar
rested several days ago by Deputy Game
Warden Harry jackson for cunning from
a motorboat on the Susquehanna Flats,
was given hearing before Justice Henry
H. Gilpin of Elkton on Saturday. and held
under $500 bail for his appearance at the
December term of Circuit Court. AS this
was Biddle's first offense, the local Iauthori-
ties agreed to let him off with fine Sof
$roo and costs. but he appealed.
The law stipulates not only d heavy
fine, but con6scation Of the boat and
other cunning paraphernalia used in
chasing ducks. It is understood that
warrants have been issued for several
other alleged violators Of the ducking
laws.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Mrs. Mary Brown.

Mrs. Mary Brown. wife of Nathan p
Brown. of Texas, Lancaster county, died
at her home Friday after long illness
from complication of diseases, aged So
years Her husband and nine
children survive. The funeral was
held Tuesday. with interment at Little
Britain Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Timothy Carter.

Timothy Carter, an aged resident Of
Elkton, died early Sunday morning at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. George
shuster, on West High Street. Mr.. Car
ter was SO years of age and had been in
poor health for number of years. His
funeral was held on Tuesday, with inter-
ment at the Catholic cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
William Rambo.

Contracting heavy cold while attend
ing the funeral of Jacob Rambo. in Elk
ton. three weeks ago, William Rambo, a
former Cecil countian, died at/his home
in Philadelphia on Saturday Of pneumonia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
.. M. hamilton.

]. w. Hamilton. weli-known contrac-
tor and builder of the Fifth district. died
Friday morning last, at his. home at
Leslie. in his 10Th year. His wife, six
sons, and two daughters survive. The
funeral was held Sunday, with interment
at North East M. E. cemetery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Library open.

The Rising Sun Library will be open to
the public tomorrow from s to $ and to
9 p. m. Anyone desiring the use of the
books or the reading roomis cordially in
vited to call during the hours specified as
the library is for the fred use Of the public
and it is hoped the boys especially will
come in and take advantage of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
James S. Steele.

James S. Steele, a prominent resident OF
the Third Election district If Cecil county
and for many years superintendent Of the
insane asylum near Cherry Hill, died at
his home, near Singerly, Friday after
lingering illness, aged 7o years. He is
survived by widow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Miss Mary N. Fulton.

The death Of Miss Mary M. Fulton
occurred on the I2th inst. at the home Of
her mother, Mrs. A. c. Huss. near Pilot
The deceased was 26 years of age and
had been afflicted with paralysis for
months past. Her mother, one brother
and two sisters survive. The funeral was
held on the 10th inst.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Cost OF Election In Cecil.

The County Commissioners have paid
all bills resulting from the recent election
in Cecil county. The total cost Of con-
ducting the election in the county this
year was So, 500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25

A cargo Of SOC. 900 feet of pine lumber.
in the schooner Iuez NJ Carver. from Mo-
bile. is being transported from Baltimore
10 the shipyards Of the Henry Deibert &
Bros. Co, al Elktou and Chesapeake
City 70 be used in the building Of
basss..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Lora Brltton.

Mrs. ] Edgar Britton died at the home
of her father, John Harvey, near Rising
Sun, on Thanksgiving morning, from
consumption.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Bond Issue For Road Improvement

The County Commissioners of Cecil
county. with the auxiliary board. met in
special session on Tuesday and decided
to issue $4,000 2o-year road bonds for
the permanent Improvement Of the county
roads.
The joint board agreed to construct u
miles of permanent road in the Fourth
election district from point at Fair Hill
toward Appleton, also two miles Of perma-
nent road in the Third election district,
beginning at Gilpins bridge. on the out
skirts of Elkton, toward Millers Corner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
DEATHS
Miss Bessie ABRAMS.

Miss Bessie Abrams, daughter Of
James Abrams Of Bay View, died on
Wednesday, Nov. "a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Afmour-McNutt.

Miss Mamie McNutt, daughter Of James
McNutt, and Clifford G. Armour, son Of
G. L. Armour Of Greenhurst, were married
Thanksgiving day at the home of the
brides father, near town. The groom
is employed as clerk at the railroad station
in this town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
Johnson-B Barton.

Miss Ethel May Barton, eldest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs Fri L. Barton, of Ok
ford, and Mr. William E. Johnson, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas johnson, of Media.
were quietly married at the home of the
bride. Saturday evening. Nov. Io, by Rev.
r. H. Taylor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-11-25
WEDDINGS.
Leeke-Mlchener.

Miss Florence Michener, daughter of
Jonathan Michener. Of Oxford, and
Robert Leeke, son Of john Leeke, East
Nottingham, Pa, were married at the
parsonage Of Oxford Presbyterian Church,
Monday evening, Nov. Al, by Rev. c. D.
Smith.