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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Samuel Taylor Reynolds.

Samuel Taylor Reynolds died at hi.
home in Rising Sun early Thursday
morning, Feb. 9, in his nth year. Of hear
trouble. His funeral will be held from
his late residence on Walnut street, Of
Monday, 18th inst, at p. M. intermen
at Brookview.
Samuel Taylor Reynolds was born Oct
n, 1884, son Of Taylor and Eliza Reynolds
In early life he was engaged in merchan
dizing at Mt. Pleasant. near Cobra, ane
afterward moved to Rising Sun where h,
resumed merchandising with Rittenhous,
e CO., afterward with Haines Bros.
Edwin Martin and E. r. Burlington. II
1858 he married Miss Hannah !. Hind
man and after her death and his remova
to Rising Sun he married Miss E. Ami,
Coulson, who with two daughters
Misses Hannah ]. and A. Mabel. surviv,
him. "Uncle Sammy" as he was famil
iarly called. had wide acquaintance ii
this section and his comparatively sudder
death came as shock to his man,
friends, who until few days ago wer,
accustomedt TO seeing him on the street al
most daily. 8
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
cOLORA AND VICINITY.

{
About twenty-five neighbors and friends Of
Mrs. Mary Sill and Miss Carrie Wier called on
them on grounding day and assisted Mis-.
Carrie in celebrating her 88th birthday. "A
|sumptuous dinner was served and the after
noon pleasantly spent. among the features d
the entertainment being the reading Of an
original poem by Miss Bertha Tyson and the
reciting Of Miss Genevieve Turner The occa
sion was one Of much enjoyment. and this
guests departed wishing Miss Carrie many re
turns Of the anniversary.
Mrs. Robert Aiken was surprised by q mum
Der Of her friends calling on her on the eve
ming Of grounding day and reminding her oi
her birthday anniversary. Various social di
versions, music, etc, served to assist in making
the evening one Of much pleasure not only K
the surprised hostess, but to the guests a.
well. Refreshments were served and thu
guests departed with the wish that Mrs. Aiker
may see the dawn OF many more groundhor
days.
Mrs Louisa Jenness arrived home lastsweeh
after spending some time in Baltimore and
Chester
Mrs. William Fisher, who is in Philadel
phia hospital, where she underwent operation
is getting along very nicely and expects to re
turn to her home in a few days.
Rev. ]. Earle Maloy occupied the pulpit 81
West Nottingham Presbyterian church OF
Sunday, in the absence of the pastor, Rev
Saml Polk.
Eli Coulson heard commotion in the stable
on the Hanna farm Tuesday night and on in
vestigating discovered that one of Clarence
(4iff0r1a h0saae T,osJ s,r<f<x, IT, Il y,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Stephen Coates.

Stephen Coates died Monday afternoon.
near Glen Roy, after an illness Of several
weeks from nervous affection, the result
OF an accident met with many years ago,
BY falling, from the effects Of which he
never fully recovered. The deceased was
born in Is4s on the old Coates homestead
now occupied by his brother. Granville
Coates, ST. In 1876 he married Lydia j.
Pugh Of East Nottingham. who with three
children survive, Mrs. aimee Asbridge OF
Pine Grove. Montana; Granville Coates.
Jr., and George p. Coates. Jr., of Glen
Roy. The funeral win be held from his
late home Friday morning. roth inst. al
1880 o'clock. Interment at Friends bury.
ing ground, Eastland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Commission TO Study oyster Law

Governor ciothers has appointed the
following as Commission to study the
oyster laws, particularly the acts pertain,
ing to the catching and culling of the
bivalves:
Senator Charles A. Andrew Of Hartford
county (chairman); Senator Blair Lee Of
Montgomery, Senator R. H. Dodson Of
Talbot, DR.. Charles ". Haden Of ST
Mary's. Grayson winterbottom Of Dor,
chester, William H. Killian Of Baltimore
Edward MeaIey Of Washington county!
F. Neale Parke Of Carroll, Lybrand
Thomas Of Somerset. Young D. Hancs
Of Calvert, John S. Gibbs Of Baltimore
William G. Watkins Of Baltimore, Tboma:
Webster Of Baltimore. scapt T. B. c.
Howard Of the Maryland Oyster Police
force, and DR.. Herbert H. Moore of the
United States Bureau of Fisheries.
This Commission is expected to take ur
the whole question Of the Gull law. the
season for taking the oysters and all de
sirable changes in the laws to be recon-
mended to the next Legislature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

Francis D. Weaver, Of Camden. pur.
chased at assignees sale on Wednesday
mornning the Ise-acre property in the
Fifth district belonging to the Susque.
hanna Clay Products Co., for $7.I5o.
Mrs. Rachel Clay purchased on satur-
day the residence property of the late
John Clay, in Elkton, for $I.sro.
Goodwin Terry has sold the Hardness
property. near WoodIawn. recently pur-
chased BY him. to Harry Riley.
The Borland farm near Fair Hill, has
been purchased for 5000 BY Mrs. George
shivery.
]. B. Conner, Of Iron Hill. has pur-
chased the farm formerly owned by Henry
BiddIe, near Elkton. for $4Ioo.
The Park Hotel. At Chesapeake City,
has been purchased by w. Arthur Nit
cheli. Of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Drowned In the Susqut hanna.

While engaged ia stringing wire
from the Lancaster to the York county
side ofthe river at Minqua, four lineman
in the employ Of the Pennsylvania Water
Company we're precipitated into the river
a short distance below the big dam, by
the upsetting Of their boat, and one man
was drowned. The others succeeded in
reaching shore after desperate struggle
in the icy waters. The drowned mans
name was Bushel, and his home was in
Havre de Grace. The body has not been
recovered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

Miss Margaret Glacken. Of Oxford, was an
over~sunday guest Of the Glackens.
Maude Reynolds was very much surprised
last Saturday when lot of her playmates
called to remind her that she had passed
another milestone on life's journey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Riley drove to Middle
letown, Del, last week and called on friends.
Did the Grounding see his shadow Well
guess not
The first thunder gust 1911 can boast Of
came Friday night. Some heavy peals q
thunder were heard and vivid flashes of light
ming seen.
Clarence Clifford had the misfortune to hav,
one Of his best horses slip and fall on the con
crete stable floor last Tuesday night. Tn,
animal fell with its head under IL, and.it re
quired six men an hour and a half to get i
out of this position. 1t is probable that til,
animal will die.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Hrs. Samuel 6. BYE.

Mrs. Ada Mackey Bye. wife Of Samuel
G. Bye, died Monday, at her home near
Rock chuch, this county. She had long
been afflicted with cancer The deceased
was daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John b.
Mackey, OF Lewisville. Her husband
and two children survive. Also her
parents. two brothers and three sisters.
The funeral was held yesterday. with in
terment in Sharp's cemetery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

Work has begun Oh the erection Of 4
creamery building % the farm Of William
Thompson; near Darlington. Hartford
county. BY the Cooperative Creamery Co.
Samuel E Cooper who has been
manager Of the Newark plant Of the
American vulcanized Fibre Company, for
the past Eve years. has resigned that
position.
Anna Julia Preston. colored. who lived
in Hartford county. was buried Jan. 81. at
Hendon's Hill cemetery Her age is
given at ri years and 10 months. She
was reared in the family Of the late Judge
Pierce, 81 Darlington. Five generations
were represented at The funeral.
The Delaware Anti tuberculosis So-
ci,ty through an appeal for Hope Farm
made BY the sending Of Christmas checks
Throughout the State, shas received SO far
$I.oIo. so, and as it has not yet heard from
a number Of organizations. it is expected
that the sum will reach the $4,000 mark.
With a figure Of merit Of s6.77, the
Maryland National Guard nov stands
third among the State militia organiza-
lions of the country in rife proficiency.
The leading State this year. as determined
after the close Of last seasons target
practice, is Massachusetts and the second
Iowa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Theodore Brown.

Theodore Brown, native Of Ceci
county. died Feb. /. at the Providence
Hospital, in Washington, D. G., after ar
Illness Of . month from typhoid fever
The deceased was 81 years Of age. Hs
was son of Thomas and Elizabeth
Brown. and was born at Pleasant Hill,
this county. Locating in Washington
early in life he followed the trade Of car
pentering. His widow and four children
survive. The body was brought to Cal
vert for interment in the Friends burying
ground on Saturday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
House Of Jones.

Jones painted his home last year.
1t looks dull, dead, no life to it.
Smith painted his house 10 years ago
It looks clean. nice, and don't need re
painting, because he used L & M. Paint,
and added three quarts Of Oil to each
gallon.
The Oil gave life and preserved i,
Besides-addinR the OH reduced its cost
40 cents gallon less than other paint.
Thirty.ive years use in N. a. s. S. A,
Oar agents are; Jos. S. Poeue. Sons 8
Co. Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

Mrs. William Mahan sustained ffae-
tured hip On Tuesday. BY falling Oh an
icy pavement ID Eikton.
When the snow came, in the fall. Mrs.
Sarah Sheaffer, Of the upper end Of
Cumberland county, Pa, had bed Of
pansics in full bloom. She spread an oil
cloth over them. and now that the snow
is gone she examined them and found
them as perfect as when they FIRST came
out in bloom. -Ex.
4 The Baldwin cannery at Chestertown
tried an experiment last year in canning
two hundred cases Of herring and the de-
mand for more has been SO great that
Mr.. Baldwin is making preparations to 60
extensively into the business. There are
four or Eve FISH placed 10 4 can and when
boiled the bones seem to drop to them
selves leaving the delicious meat Messrs.
Carmine and Hudson sold all they could
get in town. Kent News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Mss Margaret Jane Sloan.

Oxford's Oldest resident, Miss Margaret
Jane Sloan, died Saturday evening at the
home Of her nephew, Williams. Spear, in
that town, at the advanced age Of 90
years. She was the daughter Of William
and Margaret Sloan and was born in East
Nottingham. The funeral was held
Tuesday afternoon, with interment in
Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
6eorqe n. Davis.

After lingering illness from paralysis
George Naylqr Davis died Feb. at his
home In cecilton. in the 6oth year Of his
age. He was twice married and is sur
vived By bis second wife. two sons. and
one daughter BY his FIRST marriage. The
funeral was held Sunday, with interment
near Earleville,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
Thomas p. Riley.

Thomas r. Riley died near West Not
bingham Feb. 5, in his s5th year. His
funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 10, at
o'clock, services at his late residence,
interment At West Nottingham cemetery.
He Is survived by two son. T. Calvin and
Harry and two daughters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

Frank A. Preston. of carleton. Hartford
county, has made deed Of trust 10
James ]. Archer, Of Bel Air. and Joseph
W. Chamberlain. Of Havre de Grace, and
they have bonded for 5000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
DEATHS.
Samuel 4. white.

Samuel 7. White. veteran Of the
Civil War, died at his home at Jackson,
IN the Seventh district, on Jan. rs. The
deceased was in his 6Ist year. His
widow, two sons and adaughter survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10

For Canned Goods of all kinds. Evap-
Grated Fruits. staple as well as the new
things in grocery offerings go to Bufing-
tons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-10
For Rent

Having leased the blacksmith hopof @. II.
Reburn, offer the same for rent at $500 per
month. good opening for the right person.
Also two Jew dve-room houses with cellar,
arden. stables. etc. Rent low Apply to
PAsSM0RE CO.. Nottingham. Pa.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
BEAUTY AND SENSE
COMBINATION the MARK or
FRENCH lMPoRTATioNs.
Simple TsVehss vhst Might We'll d
elses6 Under the Hssd ss osnU.
Inc lNspIsatIen-0eed fer
Hemo Oeeesmakee.

have just witnessed . CLOTHES
show" at great New York shop that
seemed to me - good ~ lesson IN
dressmaking. The costumes were all
of French make. and ~ the duty ON
all importations 10 high their prices
were enormous: but. oh. the tiny. sim
pie tricks employed By these great
people. some Of whose names are
bound to endure in fashions hall OF
fame! The way black was put with
color-Alics and Natter blue. cherry
and apple green-the manner In which
tho neck and sleeve edges were nm
ished. the fall Of the scAnt skirts:
these touches and others showed 10
much common sense ~ we'll ~ beauty
it seemed incredible that any sewer
did not nrst look at French garments
before starting in with her own work.
The costumes dubbed petit-little-
wers genuine inspirtions of almost
countrihed simplicity. the trimmings
coming in with few buttons. per
haps. little bias satin piping. the
most modest little suimpes and un-
dersleeve edges. One thing was man
ifest-the French use everything. An
other thing was as plain a. the nose
on your face-they never use too
much Of anything. Suits and cos
tunes arc scant still, but except in a
few rare cases there are no exay-
gerations; and with the ''little" frocks.
the demure toilets for semi-elegance.
there isn't the least foolishness
Many . woman who undertakes her
own sewing oyerlooks the odds left
over from former dressmaking, or that
have been used once and are good
enough to be usod again. These scraps
Of lace. or clippings Of brilliant silk.
or good sized pieces Of black velvet or
satin. are al useful now, and for ma
king over materials they are certainly
invaluable. Anything from lace to
chiffon can be put over the button
molds now 30 much employed; the
old silk gown in pretty color can he
patched and pieced into an underslip
for new covering. and foundation
for kimono waist can be made in
two distinct sorts Of silk. Then II the
old material il . little faded. putting
black with 1t in slight touches seems
to renew the color. And where the
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

venience is. 1t may be left on the
finger without in any way interfer-
ing with the operator while at work.
Thus there is no danger of its get
ing lost, writes r. Rowing Of Caledon,
Cape Colony. South Africa. In the
Gleanings in Bee Culture
This 10 an ideal spot for bees
perpetual summer with constant sup
ply Of wild flowers: but find it dim
cult to keep them working. They are
inclined to knock on as soon as they
have accumulated small supply. and
take things easy. There is an abund-
ance Of wild bees found In small
swarms in all sorts of places-crev-
ices in rocks. ant-heaps, and even
mole-hills in the ground They often
shift from place to place as the sea
son changes-to the mountains in
summer and to the valleys in winter.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
SHOCKED FRocK WELL LIKED
With Appropriate Trimming They Are
Just the Thing for the
Little Girl.

Smock frocks with bands Of hand.
scalloped linen as the only trimming
are attractive for the tiny girl lust
graduated from the Jumper" stage.
When she grows somewhat older the
smoked frock may be adorned by a
sash Of pale pink or blue ribbon.
Later on comes the practical Russian.
blouse dress of pink, blue, or natural
colored linen or pique. which is dura.
BILE and will stand any number Of
washings.
For parties white is worn altogeth.
er by small girls. although sometimes
a sheer lawn frock Is placed over a
slip Of pink or blue to give 1t color.
Slippers. socks. hair ribbon and sash
then all are Of the shade Of this slip.
Made belts and girdles instead of
sash tied each time it is put on trim
many party frocks. although the wide
ribbon sashes never go completely out
of fashion for children.-Harper's
Bazar.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

a. he can harrow before quitting time
at night.
Manufacturers have devised an at.
tachment to the plow which enables
one to plow and harrow as he goes.
The harrow Is a rotary attachment
and can be hitched on to any sulky or
gang plow. The manufacturers claim
that 1t takes no extra power to oper-
ate 1t, and It does the work Of an ex-
ira team and man. thus saving operat-
ing expenses.
We are inclined to doubt somewhat.
the statement that 1t requires no ex-
ira power. because 1t seems to US that
the rotary harrow wide enough to COW
er two broad burrows dragged behind
the plows would make quite 4 differ
ence In the work of the team.
However. as many Of these attach
ments are now being used. particularly
in the west. 1t is quite evident that
they are regarded with favor by pro
gressive farmers.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
Disease Among Honey Bees.

Widespread prevalence Of diseases
among honey bees in the United
States causes loss of $1,OOO,0OO an
nually to the bee-keepers and steps
have been taken by the United States
department of agriculture to check
these diseases. For the benefit of bee
keepers the department has Just is
sued publication containing dis
cussion of the nature Of these dis
eases and their treatment The
honey bee in the United States an
nually produces a crop Of honey
valued at about $20.ooO.OOo. and there
are vast opportunities for Increasing
this output. The loss caused by dis
eases. which have been found to ex.
ist in 81 states. is serious handicap.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

one At Isast. and a. many moro - she
can afford.
The illustration shows = modest
skirt. with an odd bib panel that
would b most useful for shirt waist
wear. and II made Of good material.
and combined With lace waist. ~
here. 1t could b one Of the smart
standbys Of the wardrobe.
Hers the skirt 10 of . handsome
twill checked silk. this made on the
straight except At the sides where
the skirt opens over . panel made on
the bias. Buttons covered with silk
trim the sides of this panel at the
hips and the bottom Of the skirt. and
. piping Of plain goods u used about
the bib piece.
A checked wool in black and white.
or color and white would BE- the prop
or material for this skirt II It is to he
worn with practical waists, although
a. to that silk IL being used for the
most everyday frocks. fashion only
demanding that colors must bs SOM
bre in this case.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

Peas will do well in almost any good
garden soil.
Peas are one of the most nourishing
Of our garden crops.
Thorough preparation Of the seed
bed is crop half raised
Early potatoes are put in as soon a.
the ground will work in good shape.
II you ant to add nitrogen to the
soil the most profitable way. grow
clover OF legums crops and turn them
under.
Watermelons will thrive on less cul.
tivation than almost any other field
crop.
In the spring when the soil is com.
pact and moist about an inch OF mois.
ture will evaporate a week.
Roots and vegetables can be grown
successfully on the same ground year
after year II 1t is kept well manured.
Melons may be grown following mel.
ons for a number Of years, but. as with
all other crops. 1t is better to rotate.
A ton of ordinary barnyard manure
contains 1850 pounds OF water, 10
pounds of nitrogen. pounds Of phos.
phoric acid. which is insoluble, and IL
pounds of potash.
In dry season. going through the
corn with a one-horse harrow after It
is laid by" will give good returns.
Oat smut is disease caused by q
microscopal organism. fungus. which
entirely destroys the heads Of the af.
fected plants.
Asparagus is gross feeder and will
pay for immense amounts Of fertili.
zers. both in the quantity and quality
Of its shoots.
In their wild state, guinea fowls
mate in pairs, and many, particularly
earlier, writer's on the subject recon.
mend mating them thus In captivity.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12

and our sketch contains a good sug.
gestion to which these parts of the
towel may be put.
A bath glove need only be roughly
made. and can be cut out in one piece
and sewn together at the edges, and
then turned inside out and bound at
the wrist with tape. A good size in
which to make these gloves is eight
inches long by four and q half inches
wide, so that the piece Of material re-
quired will be nine and . half inches
long by eight and half inches wide,
the extra half inch being allowed for
turning in when the edges are sewn
together. A small loop of tape is at.
tached to one side by which the glove
may hang upon NAH in the wall.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
ARh&'2z||x
3zz&
AID IN PULLING OUT FRAMES
South African 0ss-kesper Finds Little
Neck Made Of Wirs Convenient
In Handling Bees.

I have = little tool that have found
very useful In removing frames from
hives. especially when they are nllsd
and there are . lot Of bees In the
way. I take . piece Of telegraph
wire or other sti6 wire and bend .
ring to 1T over the hrst or second
hager sufacientIy close 20 It will not
fall on lover the glove II ussd). Bond
. hook to reach under the end Of the
frame. II may pass through the
small staple. which secures It from
slipping OF. After hooking securely
the frame II easily raised an inch
or two. when 1t may be grasped BY
the thumb and finger. and pulled out
The hook slips down between the
ends Of the frames quite easily: and
I find It 4 great help when l wish
to handle bees quickly. more especial
~ II there is a strong colony and
lot Of propolis. One great con-
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
The Most ssautIful Thing.

A Newspaper recently invited its
readers to state in a few words what
they considered the most beautiful
thing In the world. The hrst prise
was awarded to the sender Of the an
swer; "The eyes Of my mother" "The
dream Of that which we know to be
impossible" suggested an imaginative
person. and this brought him second
prize. But the most amusing thing
was that which read: The most beau
tiful thing in the world IL to see q
man carrying his mother-in-law across
. dangerous river without making any
sttempt to drop her In"
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
Cause for Spec ding.

s,od excuse; he was rambling along
at q five-mile gait when a swarm Of
bees settled on the machine. One Of
the party started to brush them away
and then there were things doing. The
Judge promptly discharged the case,
saying that the man had perfect
right to protect his life by fleeing from
the bees and that he could not be
blamed for speeding.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
Time aaxlna.

A new version of the new long IA
mfliar while you watt sign is found
In an uptown avenue where q barber
shop and tailoring shop stand side
BY side. In front of the building hangs
. sign on which are displayed the
name Of the tailoring concern and the
name Of the barber shop and this an
nouncement:
Suits cleaned and pressed while
you are getting shaved."-New York
Sun.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
a Handy PIew.shee.

ing position as shown in the drawing.
The lower corner of the strip should
be rounded 80 the plowshare will slip
under 1t. Round of the under side
OF the board 80 that 1t will slip over
the ground easily and the plow may
be transferred from one part Of the
ground to the other with the least
possible Inconvenience.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
White Frocks.

We shall wear them, OF course, dur.
ing the next season-wear them often
too. II the fashion rumors are true.
And all sorts of fabrics are going
into these summer white frocks
Sheer batistes. marquisette, Gotta
voiles. mulls and swisses, of course
will make the lingerie frocks, while
heavier fabrics like linens. reps
piQues and lawns will be in evidence
The Holly chieftain., 1911-05-12
Aromatic PIants.

small patches of sage. mint. thyme
and other aromatic plants. Parsley
can be grown from seed the first
year, and will last two or more sea.
Sons. II cared for. spearmint will
grow and increase from a few plants
and will thrive In a damp place.
Sage. II once established. will remain
for years.