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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-31
PERSONALS.

Miss Marion p Sheppard, Of New
York. is visiting Mrs. S. M Ward
Mrs. ]. M. Sterrett will entertain the
Sewing Circle on Thursday, April s.
Mrs. John Mccoy. Of Baltimore, wa:
the guest of Mrs. Jennie Whiteford ane
the Misses Mccoy this week.
| Miss Agnes Fox has been teaching ii
Barnsley High School this week, filing
Miss Lena Kimble's place, who is sick.
DR.. #. B. Moore attended the annual
banquet Of the Maryland State Dcnta
Board. at the Hotel Rennert, Baltimore,
on Saturday evening.
Mr. James Bruce, Of Fairmount, and
Miss Emma Hess, Of Quarryville. were
married March 2s. at Wisconsin, Pa, by
Rev. ]. HI. Roger The groom is con
ductor on the T., O.s& S. railroad.
Miss Mabel Norris and Mr.. James G.
jackson were married March ID, by Rev.
r. H. Hoover. at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Wordell. near Perryville.
The groom holds a position with the
Pennsylvania railroad company.
The Euchre was entertained en-
Wednesday evening BY Mr.. and Mrs. S.
M. Ward, high score honors being
awarded Miss Gertrude Dare and DR.. G,
/ S. Dare. Mr.. and Mrs. |. Wayne Reyn-
olds will entertain the club on next
Wednesday evening, April S.
Rev. Amos r. Brown has been appoint
ed TO fill the pulpit at Stanton, Del.
Several months ago Mr. Brown sold his
fine farm at Sylmar to his brother Calvin.
and this week he and Mrs. Brown moved
to Rising Sun where for the present they
are boarding, with Mrs. E. M. Hunt Mr..
Brown intends to make Rising Sun his
home and will drive or go by train to
stanton en- Saturdays and return on
Monday.
Rev. J. w. Jones and family left Rising
Sun on Tuesday for his new charge at
Deal Island, Somerset county. Mr.. Jones
has filed the pulpit Of James M. E. church
here for two years and it was confidently
expected by both the congregation and
himself that he would. return for anothel
year, and 4 bomb was exploded when the
Bishop, who has arbitrary power over
the appointments, ruled otherwise. Il
was with extreme regret that the citizens
of Rising San Witnessed the departure oi
Mr.. Jones.
Little Willamina Ward was given a
party Saturday afternoon. March rs, in
honor Of her fourth birthday and the
following were her guests: Matilda
Duyckinck. Virginia Slicer, Virginia
Stephens. Naomi Wilson, Imogene
shepherd, Mary Wilson. Katharine Worth
ington, Deborah Sterrett, Linda Buffing-
ton, Isabel Pogue, Dorothy Jones, Eliza
beth Jones, Dorothy Ryan, Rebecca Nc
Dougal. Mildred Kimble, Edna Kimble,
Mary Maxwell. Asher Robertson. Emerson
Patten, Junior Sterrett. Homer Reynolds,
William McNamee, Richard Jenness,
Arthur Ryan, Ray Cooney, Gladys Warfel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-31
DEATHS.
Mrs. Martha Conner

Mrs. Martha Conner died Sunday at the
home Of her son. Q. w. Conner, near
Calvert
The deceased until few years ago
resided 10 York county, where the body
was taken on Wednesday for interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-31
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs Of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

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Governor crothers has designated Fri
day, April II, as Arbor and Highway
Day.
Elmer Robinson. Of Peach Bottom has
been appointed station agent at octoraro
Junction.
The horse and buggy stolen from
George Rhodes. a farmer near Warwick,
were found in the possession Of young
negro near Chester. Pa.
Morgan Mitchell. of near Aberdeen.
has sold his speedy trotter, Charley Nit
cheil. to Thomas W. Murphy, Of Pough-
keepsle, N. Y, for $1,000.
| Having been authorized by the Legis-
lature Of Delaware to issue bonds for the
purpose, the New Castle County Levy
Court is planning the construction of
about 3omiIes Of good roads this summer:
The Hartford County Circuit Court has
awarded George Harris $1,000 damages
against the Husband Flint Co. While at
work at the plant near Kalmia a stone
crusher fell upon Harris breaking both
his legs.
/ George Lanz, Canadian giant. seven
feet tall, who is on worldwide walking
tour, collecting material for a book, spent
several hours in Elkton. He left Ant
werp, Belgium. November /, 1910. and
figures on circling the globe in four years.
| Postmaster General Hitchcock on Tues
day designated As additional postofices as
postal savings repositories in as many
states and territories, mostly at industrial
centers where there are many wage
earners. Among the towns designated is
Havre de Grace, Md.
Charles B. Lloyd, of Talbot county. has
been appointed an additional member of
the State Road Commission by Governor
Crothers. The position was created
through the consolidating OF the State
Geological Survey with the Road Com
mission. giving il supervision over the
Shoemaker roads.
Mrs. Fannie Rphl, OF St. Helena, Balti-
more county, was awarded SO, s14. so by
the Circuit Court Of Hartford county,
against Baltimore & Sparrows Point rail-
road, for the burning Of her dwelling and
its contents ON the night Of April 4. 1908.
| The house was set on FIRE by sparks from
locomotive Of the railroad company.
Rev. Alpheus S. Mowbray, formerly
stationed at Port Deposit. and for six
years superintendent of the Wilmington
district of the Wilmington Conference,
has received callsto the pastorate Of
North Capitol Methodist Church, Wash
|ington, D. c., and probably will be trans
ferred 10 the Baltimore Conference this
week
The Susquehanna Transmission Com
|pany has filed for record in Hartford
County Court mortgage for So, 500, 600
to the Knickerbocker Trust Company. Of
New York. The mortgage and deed Of
- -,
s.usS 'ovs.s rs poie iine iIom McSails
reiiy = Dai'iinofe' "nicn passes through
Hartford county. Five per cent. bonds
are 10 be issued.
ne Ssc'i penocrat reports tnat the
DoAla g eoun'y commissioners mas been
unaoie % nnd suitable persons In AZ the
ois.fic's q tne county ior SonstaDles who
Will accept tne positlons. one OF the
prlncipai duties Of eonstabies IS to collect
oog 'axes' ana nearly every one who has
oeen oHered tne position mas refused be-
cause OF the objection to collecting dog
taxes
Young Friends Association will be held
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-31

Bufington's were never better equipped
with Dress Goods and Fancy Notions.
Gents Furnishing Goods and Footwear
than they are just now for the spring
Of 1871.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-31

The tailor at Bufington's "4mo. sth.
Read the advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-03-31

Another lot Of fancy and staple Groceries
and Green Fruit just arrived at Buff
hngton's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
SET HIGH STANDARDS
officers Hope for Stricter Compliance
 With Stnte's Insurance Laws

Montgomery, January 20.-(Speciai.)- Iieh standards in the conduct or all in- surance business are being harped upon hv the Alabama insurance department as a means of bringing about stricter com- n,;ance with the state insurance laws. with this end in view, the department has addressed letters to all company offl- cers. urging that every possible step De taken to effect the desired end. Hundreds of responses to these letters indicats inc intention of such companies to make the present year banner one in every way.
 Deputv Insurance Commissioner Her vev w. Laird is of the opinion that concerted effort to comply with the reg ulations will greatly improve the work of the department, while it will at the same time serve the purpose or aiding the individual companies in the long run
 Especial attack in the letters sent out bv the department was directed against the practice of relating, which Is banned in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Chnae Negro Murderer

large force of deputies is searching the northern end of Madison county for Sol Adams. negro, who cold-bloodedly mur- dered Lawrence Stone, a negro farm hand on the Macon place, near Bell factory. Stone owed Adams s1. and when he said he did not know when he could pay Aadms walked up to him and grabbed him around the neck, then placed pis- tol against his side and fired. Joe Macon. owner of the plantation. saw the trag- edy but too late to interfere. He gave chase and the murderer took to the woods. Adams belongs to a negro Ma sonic lodge that has large membership in the nelghborhood and the pursuit is therefore attended with extraordinary diff faculties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

New York, January 2o-In a burst of patriotism, which electrified those who heard 1t, MT. Andrew Carnegie, at the Re publican club. answered those persons who have criticised him for making a large part of his fortune in selling armor plate to the government and then turning around and posing as the apostle of uni Versal peace. For the first time he made public the details of how he came to take up the manufacture of armor, and the several hundred listeners who heard him will never forget the scene. His voice trembling with emotion and tears ready to start from his eyes, MT. Carnegie de- clared with all the fervor and emphasis he could command that he had agreed to undertake the manufacture of armor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
OFFICERS RAID FIVE BIG ILLICIT STILLS 5 c. -- Colonel Martin of Jacksonville
 Seriously Ill
LON BREER WISHES JOE
Higginbotham Will Recover Wounds Inflicted In Attempted Suicide. The Pcarce Murder Hearing
 %H
 Next Tuesday

Anniston, January -(Special)-United States Revenue Officers Battle and NC Clurkin have returned from Cleburne county, where they spent the week in search for violators of the internal reve- nue laws with the result that five big stills were destroyed and what is regarded as oonvicting evidence secured against some sof thesoperators.
 The stills destroyed ranged in capacity from 35 to 60 gallons, and the officers con fiscated large amount of whisky ana beer. One of the stills in the Coal Creek neighborheod was found in opeKtion and the alleged operators, Jesse ana Elisha Parrish were served with warrants to appear before Commissioner G. B. Kan dolph in this city to answer to the charge of illicit distilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
CRIMINAL COURT IN
 SESSION AT ATHENS

Athens. January 2o- -(SpecaL) )-The winter term of the criminal court Is now in session, Judge Speak presiding. A special session If the grand jury was held today at which time number of indict- ments against negroes in jail were re- turned, and they will be tried this week. relieving the county and state of the burden of feeding them. No other bills were returned by the grand jury except against men in jail
 There are some cases of violation of the prohibition laws to be tried if they are reached, and there is case where a load of beer and whisky seized by the sheriff in the barn of J. D. Meadows which Is being watched with considerable interest The case is set for Friday and the out come Is eagerly awaited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
STATE TAX COMMISSION
 NAMED NEXT WEEK

Montgomery, January 20.-(Special)- Governor Enmet ONeal is not expected to name the members of the state tax commission until early next week. Alex Walker of Florence has already been given the charmanship of this commls- sion, but so far the two assistant com missioners have not been named. It s expected that the plum will fall into the hands of the present commissioners, Col Harvey E. Jones of Montgomery and J. B. Powell of Greenvilie.
 w Jovd. present secretary to the commission, will in all probability pc re- tained He is considered one Of the pest tax authorities in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Tf4Ea oESzal.g 27zss A 7 & F 5zI55sEF

New York, January 20.-The third class cruiser Detroit which was pur- chased by Edgar F. Luckenbach, a shipping agent of No. Bridge street, from the United States government, arrived from the Boston navy yard under tow of the tug M F., Luckenbach. MT. Lrckenbach bought the Detroit for s20,000. A Central American republic, MT. Luckenbach has admitted Is ar ranging to take over the cruiser. Nicaragua is reported as the republic in question.
 There is little about the present ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Walker-Payne

Huntsville, January 20.-tSpecial)- )-Dr. James E. Walker of New Market and Miss Minnie Frances Payne, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Payne of New Mar ket. were married last night at the home of the brides parents in the presence of large gathering of relatives and nti- mate friends. The Rev. Herbert Walker performed the ceremony. Miss Annie Mai Norris was bridesmaid and Claud Walker was best man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Lees Birthday Celebrated

Florence, January 20.-(Special. 1.-The usual memorial services on Lees birth day were held Thursday afternoon by the Florence chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, in their chapter rooms, in honor of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jackson Many Confed- crate veterans were present in uniform and a delightful programme was given. followed by refreshments. Capt. Robert Andrews. commander of Camp O'Nea!, presided and the address was delivered by s. w. Frierson. member Of the Sons of Veterans Mrs. John R. Price read a selection on Lee the programme being interspersed with appropriate se- lections by the Confederate choir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Fines InlpOsed

The following fines were imposed yes terday in the second division of the crim- inaI court, which has been engaged our- ing the week mostly with misdemeanor c.ses Parker Jackson, gaming, SEQ; Alex Nixon, carrying concealed Weapon' s'V' Dan McBride, gaming, $40. The cases against Henry Jackson. charged with es- caping and with adultery, were noi prossed. Ed Wyatt, charged with petlt larceny, was found guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

only after he had received a message from President Harrison informing him that it was his imperative duty to do so. Then. turning to Gen. Benjamin F. Ira cy, Secretary of the Navy under Presl- dent Harrison, who was seated on the right and who was the insipration for the outburst, MT. Carnegie said with great dramatic force: And here sits the man who knows all about it. He sent that message" General Tracy bowed his head in the affirmative, and this was the sig ral for a demonstration which has rarely been equaled In the history of the Re- publican club. Men jumped to their feet. mounted on chairs and cheered themselves hoarse while the principals in the scene stood Side by side acknowledging the tiib- ute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
OWNERSHIP OF ROAD
 CAUSING TROUBLE The Decatur Pike Enjoined By
 Wiggins RECOVER STOLEN HORSE Prisoner Escapes Policeman-Western Union Telegraph Office Closes. Morrow Appointed Clerk
 to the Sheriff
RECOVER STOLEN HORSE

Decatur, January Especial IA much mooted question that Is now bothering the minds of the Morgan county officials and the officials of New Decatur is. who owns that DOT tion of the Decatur and Somerville wagon road that passes through the corporate limits of New Decatur.
 Some time ago the county commits sioners piked this road, including that portion of it that passes through New Decatur. This was public road even for many years before New Decatur was town. Soon after the road was piked M. D. Wiggins of Hartselle brought an action of injunction against Pro- bate Judge William E Skeggs and the board of county commissioners, en- joining them from paying for this mile of road through New Decatur. Chan cellor William H. Simpson denied the injunction on the grounds that tn e road had been used for many years as county highway and that it still belonged to the county and that the county had the right to maintain it as such a highway. Recently the su- preme court of Alabama reversed tn c decision and yesterday refused to grant new hearing of the case. It is said however, that some notifications have been made of the original order, but just what they are is not known here at this time.
 This road was built by Goodrich x Crinkle, and under the decision of the supreme court, they are out about s4000. It Is said that 1t is quite likely that a bill will be introduced in the legislature to reimb urse them for this expense. An the meantime the people here are asking, "Who does the road belong to?'
 After a few days session for the trial of jai. cases, Judge Thomas ". N ert adjourned the Morgan county law and equity court yesterday until the regular term, which convenes on Feb ruary 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
WeddeA ut Hamilton

Hamilton, January 19.-(Special)- Caflie Caldwell. daughter of the late Capt T. R. Caldwell of Amory, Miss, and Mir. H.. V. Bostick of this place, were married yesterday morning at the family residence by the Rev. Bowlin. They will reside in Hamilton. MT. Bos- tick, is tax collector of Marion county and both he and Mrs. Bostick are very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Rush To oil ,Fleld.

Lake Charles, La. January 2o.-I'he re- cent oil strikes in the Vinton field in this section have caused rush to the field resembling those of the early days in other fields More than 15oo people are now living in shacks and tents. and every train is bringing more men. The pro- duction IS now over 5o.0eO barrels . day. and lS wells are drilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Nicaragua Is Neutral

Washington January 20.-President Es- trada of Nicaragua has publicly declared that the government of Nicaragua is maintaining an impartial attitude toward the revolution of General Bonilla in Hon. duras. This information was telegraphed to the state department today by Consul Moffat al Manague. General Estradas . action was called forth by persistent re- ports that Nicaragua was violating neu- trality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Violin Concert Given

Florence, January D-eopeciai')-ni l. Fritz Schmitz, violinist of Nashville, was the artist last evening at a concert given at the First Baptist church. A large audience, composed of the musical peo- ple of the tri-cities, heard MT. Schmitz and showed their Appreciation of his mas terly technique and artistic interpretation by generous applause. MT. c. w. Best of the Florence university, assisted MT. Schmitz with two organ solos and en- cores. dividing the honors with MT. Schmitz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
InSnect OH Fields

Huntsville, January 20-(Special. )--Mar- tin & McMahan, oil operators of Pitts burg, are here looking over the field with view of ascertaining what the indica- tions are for the finding of petroleum. The firm has recently taken options on 20OOO acres of land in this vicinity and it is announced that they will drill from five to ten wells within five or six miles of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Hnnea for Job

Iou F. Greer, the well-known Calhoun county citizen who IS hho"h cut the state as 'Alabamas laiiiei U" tof.t. has returned from Montgomery anu states that he is greatly encouraged over the prospects for his being appoihied chief inspector of convicts under the O'Neal administration. MT Greer, ike Leon McCord, was one of the states We'll known Sunday school workers who stumped the state against the proposed constitutional prohibition amendment. lie also did effective work for Colonel o Neal during his race for governor. and he says that he has strong support Tn ms appiica ton for the position he seeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Colonel Martin Critically III

News from the bedside of Col T. J. Martin at Jacksonville IS to the eHec' that his present illness is regarded as critical. and it seems doubtful if he VIII recover. Colonel Martin has been in oad health for several years, and thls makes his third critical illness in three years He was for many years solicitor or the Seventh judicial circuit and has Tor many wears been one of the most promineh. ,,,en before the Calhoun county bar. He ;s eu tnown throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
German Lutheran Services

The communicants sermon will be preached at the German Lutheran Zion church, corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Holy communion will be observed at Il 50 a. m. and the regular morning sermon will be preached at 10:30. Evening ser mon will be preached In German at 7:3O o'clock The Rev. R. F'chlau of Chunchula will officiate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
School Work Delayed

D. R. Murphy, superintendent of the Annston public schools, states that 1t will be the latter part of February or early Tn March before the new s2oo00 Anniston pub lie school building will have been com
 nletedS and prepared for occupancy. The desks for the building have not yet ar rived, he says, and the work on the in- terior of the structure has been delayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Murder Hearing Tuesday

Much interest is manifested In the pre- liminary hearing of pr. John E. Pearcel and associates, who will be arraigned be- fore Judge Thomas W. Coleman in the city court of Anniston next Tuesday morning to give account for the death of s. J. Ken nedy and his son, Sarge Kennedy, who were Killed in a pitched battle near Ohatchie last Saturday. Pearce and ms pals are still in jail, including the wom- an,. Ada Kennedy, with whom his name has been frequently connected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Captain Norris Popular

Information that the headauarter oni- cers at Birmingham had intended remov- ing Mrs. Norris, captain in charge of the Salvation Army corps here, from this city. has resulted in the circulation of petition that she be retained in charge of the local post. Captain Norris came here but recently from Selma. She has done a good work in Anniston and mas en- deared herself to many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
T. F. stewart Dies

T. F. Stewart who died as the result of an operation at local hospital Thurs day. was laid at rest at Spring Garden Friday afternoon. The deceased was one of the pioneer citizens of the county. be- ing 52 years of age He was seriously i'll with an abdominal trouble when brought here and 1t was not believed that he had any chance of recovery He IS survived hy a widow and five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Ed E. EzelI Is Dead

Huntsville. January 2o.(Special)-Ed E. Ezeil. aged 2s years, manager of a large department store here, died today He leaves a widow and two children. MT Ezell recently moved to Huntsville from Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Higginbotham VIII Recover

News from the bedside of Chanlie Hig- rinbotham, who recently tried to take his own lite, firing three shots into his ieit breast after falling in the attempt to Kill his wife, is that he is regaining ms strength and seems to have chance or recovery. In the event he recovers, he will likely be arraigned on charge Of attempted murder Higginbotham comes from one of the best families in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Cotton Cran Gathered

Athens, January tSpeciaL)-The cot ton crop is about out and sold in this county. The crop was nearly 5000 bales larger in this county the past year than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21

pearance of the Detroit to revive recol- lections of the trim, clean vessel with the bristlng muzzles of 21 guns that took an active part in several affairs of naval importance. She has been SO dismantled that practically all that re- mains intact oi the original vessel arc her hull and her engines. But she still has the potentialities which made her one of the speediest of Uncle Sans ships during the years when she still was classed as modern Properly over- hauled, Mir Luckenbach believes she can develop speed of 21 knots. Her trial sped was 1871.