The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-10-07

Proceedings OF Meeting Held September 70, AT The
Home Of j. H. Ki1nble Near Port Deposit.
MEMORIAL TO A. J. MIcHENER.

and airy, with the woodwork all
glistening with whitewash and per-
feet cleanliness is evident on all
sides. In other parts of the barn
were stored 175 bushels of oats. 90
tons Of brewers grain, 5151 bush
els of wheat from Is acres, 300
bushels of potatoes, 81 tons of hay
had been sold and there was plenty
left. Mr.. Kimble has a herd of 50
very fine cows, the entire milk pro
duct of which is taken by Tome
Institute during nine mouths of the
year. The milk room is kept in a
cleanly condition and was equipped
with a separator run by gasoline
engine. The yard at the entrance
! to the stable was also concreted and
|stiH another use to which concrete
was put was to the doctoring of a.
decayed cherry tree which had been
thoroughly cleanedsout and treated
and then filed. a large wate-
tank was, kept filed with hot air
engine power. Other stock on the
premises consisted OF five horses
and a pair mules, four hogs and a.
lot of chickens. A large l6 foot
concrete silo contain, d 1870 tons of
ensilage, although the host said he
would prefer two 12-foot silos. A
fine apple orchard was also noted,
containing Winesap, York I'm
perials, Ben Davis and Smoke
house varieties. The 800 acres
operated by Mr.. Kimble showed
thrift on every hand and he said
his herd produced milk which test
ed from Al to 81 per cent.
Considerable informal discussion
on milk production followed from
which many valuable points we're
CLEANED and a vote of thanks was
rendered DIR. Whitaker for the in
struction and entertainment he inn
parted.
The death of A. j. Kitchener. one
Of the pioneer members Of the club,
had occurred since the previous
meeting and Messrs. Polk, Kimble
and Scarborough were appointed to
draft memorial of respect to his
memory. The following memorial
was drafted:
Aaron J. Kitchener, member of the Cecil
Farmers Club. died on Saturday, Sept. IL. at the
age OF so years. He was elected to membership in
the club 80 years ago. His interest in the club
continued unabated up to his death. His death
creates great vacancy in our club and commun-
ity. For be it known that he was both farmer
and imam of affairs"
rev men among us were SO universally respect
eo' trusted and loved. His character was a solid
piece OF pure righteousness and his heart as ten.
ger as chiid's. Mr.. Kitchener had a strong and
winsome personality.
ne was masterful in will and yet modest and
sentie IN spirit He never sought place and sat in
~ nign seats OF authority and influence because
ne nad Deem put there. His sound Judgment
ana absolute integrity and pure unselishness gave
| MIN commanding influence with his fellows
whether ON his farm, in board of Fair direc-
tors, in the Insurance Company or in this body of
farmers his few plain words had necnliar
power and often turned thescale by their wisdom
and weight.
There are few men of whom one can say truth
iuiiy me had no enemies" We think this can
be said of our club mate.
| 10 have lived life which wronged no one.
which angered no one, which was unfair to no
one, is absolutely worth while. In business his
word was as good as his bond. No one needed tn
ask if he could be trusted.
| He was an optimist. No one ever heard ~ this
farmer assailing unwarranted public officials and
bewailing the fact that the country was going to
rack and ruin" He had no sympathyswitb the
narrow carping, critical Esprit. which has too
often found expression in country communities
his was one Of those exubrant spirits which had
the power ofimparting his optimism to others
ne was a most gracious host fond of good
Fellowship, charming companion, delighted in
witty stories which he could tell most effectively
He was always thoughtful Of Others forbearinp1
toward the weak and ever attributed to others
the best motives.
| He was kind to little children and sympathetic
with every one.
| He was interested in everything that toncbed
in any way the life of the community.
Here wasa man, standing high among men.
whom everybody honored as true and good. We
thought we needed him here longer but his
work was fully done, and God took him.
SAMUEL POLK.
]. H. KIMBLE,
Jos. S. SCARBOROUGH.
| Committee.
An adjournment was then taken