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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
william H. Lum.

William H. Lum, native of North
East. died at his home in Columbus,
Ohio, August 9, at the age of 10 years.
Mr.. Lum was a son of the late Nicholas
Lum. and veteran of the Civil War He
enlisted in the Fifth Maryland Regiment,
and was severely wounded by a shot in
the leg at Antietam, and lay on the
battle field unattended for eight days.
When fellow soldiers found him. they
bandaged his leg with piece of tent
canvas. Unable to go again to the front,
he located in 1864 at Columbus, and en-
gagged in the mercantile business, be-
coming very successful. His wife, a
native of Columbus, and three children
survive him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
State sportsmen,s Shoot.

H. L. Worthington, of this town, was
high gun on the opening day of the Mary
land State Sportsmen's Association shoot
Tuesday, at Prospect Park, Baltimore.
with 81 targets out off 100.
On Wednesday Worthington led in the
professional class with I43 out of $50.
In the club shoot Rising Sun Gun Club
No. was first, its trio getting I3I. Two
were tied for second place, Mount Wash
ington Gun Club and Prospect Park Gun
Club No. 2 each with 12o. The Cumber-
land Gun Club and Rising Sun Gun Club
No. 1 each broke T28.
The Rising Sun teams were: Rising
Sun Gun Club, No. IA. B. Keen, 3s;
Ewing, 4S; England, AZ. Total, I2s.
Rising Sun Gun Club. No. &C. O..
Williams, 80; Clifford, A; Rose. 4s.
Total. 1871.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
Minister Threatens To Sue For
Libel.

Rev. DR.. A. w. Lightbourne, pastor of
the Peoples Church, Of Dover, Del, has
retained counsel to ascertain if there is a
way to bring proceedings for criminal
libel against Rev. DIR. Joseph Brown
Turner, pastor of the Dover Presbyterian
Church. and one of the best-known
ministers in the State.
According to the story told by the
friends of DR.. Lightbourne, he was sched-
uled to speak before the Christian Church
branch of the Christian Endeavor conven-
ton recently held in Atlantic City, but
DIR. Turner wrote a letter to William
Shaw. the general secretary of the Inter
national Christian Endeavor Union. pro-
testing against him being allowed to
speak. and alluding to him as a "scoun-
drel, - 'adventurer. etc.
The matter was taken up with the pas
tor of Union Church in Atlantic City,
where DR.. Lightbourne was advertised to
speak, but the pastor declined to stop the
meeting and DR.. Lightbourne spoke, as
announced. Later he felt surprised at
the manner in which he was treated by
persons in the convention at the time.
After he had returned to Dover, the letter
was forwarded to him and was shown the
trustees of his church, who thought that
something should be done.
DIR. Lightbourne engaged Secretary of
State William T. Smithers, former United
States Senator R. R. Kenny and John B.
Hutton, of Dover, to defend his good
name by bringing suit. They took up the
matter with Deputy Attorney-General
George w. Watson Harrington, who, in
turn, referred the matter to Attorney
General Andrew c. Gray. The Attorney
General, it is stated. was inclined to think
that the letter was privileged commun;-
cation and, if he takes this view of the
matter it will be impossible TO bring action
for criminal libel.
DIR. Lightbourne is the minister who was
dropped from the Wilmington M. E.
conference on the charge that he had been
admitted on forged credentials, and,
while he was not held responsible, it was
held that he could not be allowed to re-
main in the Conference when his creden-
tials were faulty.
The people of Dover, where he was
stationed when he was deposed. at once
organized the Peoples Church, which has
membership of more than 500 and pays
DR.. Lightbourne salary of $500 year.
1t is said that he recently refused call to
a church in Norfolk at salary of $4,000
a year. Both men are well-known in
Dover and as they are the heads of big
churches it promises to be lively
contest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
Barn Burned.

William Boyer. Of White Oak, Lam
caster county, set fire to his barn last
week while attempting to destroy bees
that had taken possession of corner
under the cave. He. was successful in
killing the bees, but lost his barn as we'll
together wi tn sever4rtons of hay. lot of
straw, sixty-hve bushels of wheat. a
heifer and three pigs. The loss is placed
at $rsoo
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
Joseph Frazer.

Joseph Frazer, son of Eden B. Frazer,
former resident of Elkton died last week
of pneumonia at Oruro. Bolivia, where he
had been engaged in civil engineering on
railroad work. The deceased was IS
years of age. He had recently purchased
a property in Newark, Del, and greatly
improved it. with the view of its occu-
pancy in short time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
PERSONALS.
Miss Maude Kirk, Of Baltimore, was a
visitor at her home in town several days
last week


visitor at her home in town several days
last week.
Mrs. Ida Addison, ,of Camden, was
entertained last week by.her sister, Mrs.
B. H. Brown.
Miss Agnes Smith, of Baltimore, spent
portion of the week with Miss NJ. Addie
Smith, on Cherry street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward E. Shippers. of
North East, celebrated their, twenty-tifth
wedding anniversary on Saturday evening.
w. J. Ankrim, former storekeeper of
this town and now residing in Philadel-
phia. was a Rising Sun visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Haines are enjoy
ing a trip to Old Point Comfort and other
points of interest in the Old Dominion
State.
Charles B. Silver and family motored
from Lapidum, Hartford county. on Sun
day and spent the day with G. G. Hop
kins and family, near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Brown and son,
of Philadelphia, are spending some time
at the summer cottage Of the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Brown, in
Rising Sun.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. H. Jenness very pleas
IL. 1T. L.
Wednesday evening. Five tables were
played and high score honors were won
by Miss Carrie Cummings and George D.
Riale.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Conner. Of
Trenton, N. j., have just returned from
Europe where, in company with friends,
they visited Holland the Rhine section of
Germany, the Black Forest and Paris.
The party made an auo trip through
Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner have numerous
friends here, Mr.. Conner for number of
years being principal of West Nottingham
Academy.
John R. Sheppard, another former res
ident of this section, but now residing in
New York, is spending the summer sight
seeing in Japan and other countries in
the Orient.
Mrs. Mary Gyles, Mrs. Nelson James,
Mrs. David Cooney, Miss Mary Woodrow,
Miss Mary Gyles, Miss Anna Gyles, Miss
Ethel Reynolds, H. L. Woodrow and Lee
Cooney composed party who left Rising
Sun by the early train on Thursday last
for Port Deposit. going thence by boat to
Baltimore, where they took the electric
line to Robinson station, in Anne Arundel
county, to visit the Rising Sun contingent
who are engaged on section of the An
napolfs boulevard work. The party spent
two days in Anne Arundel county. and
were the guests of honor at watermelon
party given by the Sun boys" the even
ing before their departure for home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
John Leslie McVey.

John Leslie McVey died Friday, Aug.
IS, at the home of his uncle. c. Harvey
McVey, in Colora. after an illness of
several months from consumption. The
deceased was the son of Walter McVey.
and was 2I years of age. The funeral
was held on Monday afternoon, with in
terment at West Nottingham Presbyterian
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
DEATHS.
Capt. James T. Long.
recovered.

Capt. James T. Long, the well known
Gettysburg guide and lecturer, died Aug.
2I, in Gettysburg, Pa, aged 60 years.
Capt. Long had twice lectured in this
town on the battle of Gettysburg. He
was reared in the family of Daniel Rilzer.
at Fairmount Lancaster county, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25
Lockjaw Causes Death.

Philip Traghana, of North East. while
employed in laying track on the P. B. &
w. railroad at Bacon Hill. was struck on
the hand by flying spike. He paid but
little attention to the injury for several
days, and when a physician was finally
called lockjaw had developed. The suf-
ferer was removed to Union Hospital Elk
ton, where be died on Friday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25

The Oxford News is in want of boy or
two competent to feed cylinder press. If
there is any whose eye this reaches there
is 8 job awaiting him on application.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-08-25

Rev. William Crawford, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church. Port Deposit, has
announced his resignation to take effect
the latter part of this month.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
$4,000 The VALUE
OF CARS FOLLOWING
BODY TO THE CRAVE
Novel Procession Over the
Prairies at Funeral of
McLane.

Miller, S. D., June 2S.-Friends here
watched the north road patiently for
the funeral procession that would bring
the body of Arthur McLane from Rock
ham, SO miles over the prairies, and
every time a team was sighted ]. was
believed to be the hearse coming. But
many wagons came, causing disap-
pointuent to the waiting ones. Later a
number OF automobiles were sighted
coming and the forward n seemed TO
carry an unusual object across the ma
chine which was the coffin containing
the remains OF Mr.. McLane. The un-
expected procession OF automobiles,
about "A dozen In all. rather daZed the
waiting friends. Other autos now
joined those from Rockham and vicin-
ity until when the graveyard was
reached there were "a in number n
not a team or wagon in sight. This
was the first time such a thing had
been seen here and it soon was the
topic OF conversation. The total value
Of the machines hat composed the
procession vas estimated at over $780,
600.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
new YORK FINANCIER
IN SMUGGLING CASE
Customs Officials Think They
Are About to Spring Big
Sensation.

New York, June 2s.-Customs off,
Gals are seeking today evidence that
may bring TO light every phase OF the
Jenkins $4,000 jewelry smuggling
case. whose ramifications are now said
TO involve a prominent New York fin
ancial man.
The New Yorker Is said to have been
the father of the scheme whereby goods
valued at nearly 80. 200, 900 were SNUG
gled into this country. Two and pos
sibly more customs officials are said
TO be in the plot which had its incep-
ton several years ago. The officers re-
ceived, it is said. 800 for every trunk
they passed with only a casual inspec-
ton. The New Yorker not only was
able to smuggle valuable goods. in
GLIDING much jewelry, for himself. but
thousands OF dollars OF dutiable stuff
for others, who became In this way
obligated to him.
There Will be no compromise in the
jenkins smuggling case. Deputy Sur
veyor Parr is the authority for the
statement that he learned Of the SNUG
gled goods some time before lie con-
fronted Mrs. Jenkins in the matter. The
federal prosecutor Is still considering
the cases of a prominent western man
ufacturer and a southern coal operator
in connection with the Jenkins SNUG
Cling case. but whether the grand Jury
has the matter in hand as yet, is not
known
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
GRAND LODGE x. OF D.
CLOSES ANNUAL MEET

Huron, S. D., June 26.-Belle Fourche
vas chosen as the next place OF meet
ing of the grand lodge of knights Of
Pythias, Jurisdiction of South Dakota,
which has just closed it's annual gath
ering here. The attendance was large
and the deliberations were Of the most
interesting character. Many visitors
were in attendance, and the welcome
extended by the local membership and
citizens was generous, while the decor
atoms were, in many instances, elab-
crate. A class OF 30 was initiated, and
the following officers chosen:
c.. w. FELTON,, of YanktOn, grand
chancellor; l.. L.. Stevens, of Pine, vice
chancellor; w. A. Roberts, of Huron.
keeper OF records and seals; e. H.
Benedict, of Milbank, prelate; George
Lambert, of keystone, master or arms:
c. A. Fountain, of Clark, master of
e~xchequer; w. Z. Parker, of Dell Rap
ids, inner guard; J. c. Harmon, Of
Parker, outer guard; Frank Apt, OF
Lead, trustee; Charles Cation, of Hill
City, representative to the supreme
cOnclaye.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
FORMER IOWANS IN DAKOTA
HOLD A ROUSING PICNIC

Aberdeen. S. D., June 26.-Residents
OF southern Perkins county who came
to South Dakota from Iowa recently
held an Iowa picnic on the Moreau riv-
er near Bison. Over 500 people We're
present, the Iowa people being Joined
by their neighbors. Baseball game,
speechmaking, ETC., were features OF
the day. The Iowans present at the
picnic were:
From Tama, Ia.-Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Kline, Frank Ftala and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Hill. Donald M~urdough, Fred
McCarn, o. Schroeder. Tom Munson
and three sons, A. J. Lever, wife and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. James Lever,
George Cook and family, Mrs. II. Mar
tin and son Frank +. Hill, RUDE Hag-
CART, Mr.. and Mrs. Darr Hill.
From Early, Ia.-WWaiteT Benham and
family, Edward Mennis and sister, O.
M. Mennis and family.
From Grand River, Ia.-Erwin Bren-
aman, wife and sister, Florence, Fred
Haverd and family, Cyrus Cress and.
family, Frank Redman. !
From Toledo, Ia.-David Abel and
family.
From Victor. Ia.-Jo LepIie, wife and
From LAWYER, Ia.-Eugene and Levi
Hand.
From Indianola, Ia.-Mrs. ,Redburg
and daughter.
From Mason City, Ia.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank White.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
PROMISING YOUNG SAILOR
RECINS ACTIVE SEPNIr

Sioux Falls, S.. D., June 29-To en-,
joy the distinction OF being the young
est first lieutenant in the Uniter States
navy is the honor which has come tC
Herbert II. Emerson, son OF MIR. ano
Mrs. Frank s.. Emerson, prominent
residents of Sioux Falls. He was borr
and raised In Sioux Falls. Information
received here from Provinceton, Mass.
is to the effect hat tho young man,
who has been in the navy for some
time, has been promoted TO lieutenant.
his commission having been signed by
President Taft as a special mark OF
confidence In the ability OF the youns
officer. The event was duly celebrated
on the battleship George, flagship OF
Admiral Howard, commanding the
fourth division OF the Atlantic fleet, al
a dinner, given by HIS fellow officers.
IT is confidently believed by those whc
know him we'll, that the future will
lear out the promises OF a most bril-
liant career for him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
WILL ASK FOR RELIEF
FOR DAKOTA FARMERS
Delegation Would Extend Time
in Which Final Proofs
May Be Made.

Washington, June 2S.-Members Of
the South Dakota delegation are CIV
ing serious attention to h question
of what to do TO relieve hOmesteaders
who are suffering because Of dry
weather conditions in the western part
of the state.
The delegation does not want to en-
phasize unduly the drought conditions
and appreciate that any made is
likely to be seized on to e~xaggerate
the situation to the harm of some
of the western counties. 1t is prob
able, however, hat legislation will be
asked TO extend time within which
homesteaders may begin residences on
land.
In the case of actual settlers on home
steads, provision for their relief is al
ready in the law. One suggestion is
that no effort he made to get congress
10 do anything until next session. BY
that time the relief may not be neces-
sarv, and damage feared now may have
largely failed to materialize. At n
rate it will be possible then more ac-
~curately 10 gauge the situation.
When Governor Wesley passed
through here the other day enroute
home from Boston. he talked briefly
with the senator's about the situation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
PLANS OF
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
FOR ANNUAL OUTING
City of Lead Prepared to Give
Association Best Time
Ever.

Lead, s. D., June 29.-Arrangementl
which, for completeness of detail anc
t~horoughness of accomplishment, hav,
never been excelied ia South Dakota
have been made for the 2Sth annua
tournament OF the South Dakota vol
unteer fiTemen's association, which
opens in this city next week.
The annual "reoccurrence Of these
tournaments is of the utmost import
ance TO the fire fighting organization
OF South Dakota, for the reason tina,
the yearly outing OF the volunteer fire
men is practically the only compensa.
ton which they receive for the ex
posure OF their personal safety to the
danger of fire fighting, and TO;
damage or loss Of clothing which the.
sustain while endeavoring to save tn,
aroperty Of others.
In conjunction with this tournament
of the firemen in Lead. which will bs
made interesting for everyone, in 1t,
self by a series of firemen's races ant
other athletic contests, the Lead fire
department has engaged for a stay OF
an entire week in this city Of the eel,
sbrated Nat Reiss Carnival company
which Will have here it's entire aggres
CATION Of shows, with all the thrillers
and STARTERS which go 10 make up 3
midsummer carnival OF the Coney Is
land brand, which means first class
amusement of the modern kind.
y The carnival Will reach Lead Satur.
day On special trains and during Sun.
day a large part of 1t will be unloadeG
and put in place.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE
FOR LEGITIMATE CONCERNS

Mitchell, S. D., June 27.-At tha
meeting Of the Commercial club, thu
following directors were chosen: w. r,
Ronald, Geo. A Silsby, r. E. Cone, c.
". Derr, VIM. Scallin.
The essential feature OF the meeting
was the adoption of the Williarnsport
Pa, plan Of financing enterprises by the
formation Of a company which will
take sufficient stock to raise a capital
OF $500 or more, acceptable by the
banks on which TO make q loan to any
legitimate enterprise that wants tc
come to the city and engage In bust
ness. Under this plan 1t Will be an
easy matter to finance any legitimate
institution seeking to engage in the
manufacturing business.
The directors OF the Commercial club
will formulate a plan which will meet
The conditions in this city and the plan
will be put into operation within .
couple of months.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
CITY OFFICIALS MAY
BE OUSTEp FROM PLACE

Faith, S. D., June 26.-The removal
Of two members OF the town board in
being agitated because they voted for
bills presented by themselves for town
work done by them. The bills were
approved by the board and payment
made.
A statute which states that mo town
officer shall become a party TO or be
interested directly or indirectly In any
contract made by the board of which
he may be a member" is advanced as
eason for removal.
One member furnished and hauled
stone for the town and did other work,
while the other unloaded a chemical
engine and hauled lumber.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
GREAT HEAT AND LACK OF
RAIN FEATURE OF JUNE

Sioux Falls, S. d., June 29.-The reca
ords in the office OF the voluntary
weather observer in Sioux Falls show
that this has been the hottest June fol
is years In this part of the state. The
temperature this rear has varied great
ly, compared with the average tenn,
perature during June, 1909. The avo
erage temperature for June, 1909, was
S4; for 1910, IS; for 1911, 95.
Some interesting comparisons Of the
rainfall can be made as the result o.
an inspection Of the weather observ,
eris records. These show something Of
h lack of moisture the past two Year,
compared with that for 1893. Ths rain,
fall for the three years, from January
l TO June 20, was as follows: 1909, 1851
inches; 1910, 7.W inches; 1911, S.34 in,
ches. That the rainfall thus far thi,
year has been greater than during the
corresponding period last year. will be
a surprise to many.
The figures show that the total rain
fall from January / to June % of thiA
year was but little more than hall
what the rainfall was during the cor
responding period OF 1903.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
CONTEST OVER MAYORALTY
CARRIED TO HIGH COURT

Bridgewater, s. D., June 2S.-The
state supreme court will be called upon
to decide che question as TO who is
legally entitled 10 hold the office of
mayor OF the city OF Bridgewater, car
rying a salary OF s15 per annum.
AT the annual spring election G. A.
Ray won over Jacob Tschetter, then
mayor, by one vote. Contest proceed
ings were instituted by Tschetter, and
at a special term Of circuit court, held
at Salem, before Judge Jones, Tschetter
was counted in by a majority of four
votes. Ray serves notice Of appeal and
the merry war goes on.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
sTlLL WET.

Mitchell, S. D.. June 27.--Thc county
commissioners OF this county came
within one vote of making all the sa-
looms go out of business when the APP
plcations of IL men were filed with
The county auditor to have their bonds
approved. Two OF the commissioners
declined to approve the bonds and for
the moment It appeared that the prop
osition would be lost. On the ballot
taken, however. three weed for the APP
proval of the bonds. and the dry sea-
son, so far as saloons were concerned,
did not take place. Mitchell voted wet
Mt the spring election by a large ma
fority, and the commissioners consider
ed they were doin~ the right thing by
following the wishes OF the voters.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
BLUFFS SCHOOL COUNT
SHOWS AN INCREASE

Council Bluffs. Ia. June 2s.-The
school census OF Council Bluffs, just
completed. shows the number or per-
sons in the city between the ages OF 6
to 81, as ALSO males and 4,154 females.
a total or s,S34. Between the school
ages OF TO IA there are 1908 males
and 1881 females. a total OF 1850. The
present ensus shows an increase ever
last year Of Ts9.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
FRAiLTiES OF A WOMAN
CAUSE HUSBANDS Deaf.

Aberdeen. S. D., JIhe s6.-As the re-
suit of a quarrel OVER his wife, John
Steffes, a Perkins comfy homesteader.
lies dead in an AberSe,n hospital, ana
the man whom he acc'lged Of being the
woman's paramount, STA his wife, are
held at the Perkins co;iAty Jail to await
trial. The encounter between Steffes
and the other man, whose name is un-
known here. took place in Stroll, S.. D..
near where Steffcs' homestead is sit
uated. The men started to fight after
Steffes accused h other Of undue in
timacy with his wife, and the other man
drew q knife and stabbed him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
PROPITIOUS RAINS
FOR BURNING CROP
MAY Be SALVATION
Relief From Burning Drought
and whitening Heat Appears
in Sight.

WATERFOWL, s. D., June 2e.-Intermit-
:ent showers beginning early this
morning with a much cooler tempera-
.ure broke III hot dry spell today. At
10 O'Clock the sky is overcast with
heavy clouds and a steady rain is fall
ing, with prospects Of continuing for
hours.
The crop situation is greatly relieved.
Eighty per cent Of the small grain has
a good chance to make a fair crop X
the ainfa amounts to present indi-
cations.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-07-07
DEALERS ARE
HOLDING CONVENTION

Kansas city. June 29.--One thou.
sand delegates from Iowa, Nebraska,
Kansas, Qkl.EoE.a and Missouri AZ.
tended the first annual convention OF
the IntSfstate Retail Coat DealerS as.
ISOLATION. which met here today for q
three days session.
The question OF securing legislation
requiring railroads 10 weigh shipments
Sof coal AZ its destination will te con-
sidered. The coal dealers assert that
much coal IA lost BY the railroads from
each ear AhipHseyt.