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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

A Des Moines man had an attack of mus
cular rheumatism In his shoulder. A friend
advised him to go to Hot Springs. That
meant an expense of $3.50 or more. He
sought for quicker and cheaper way to
cure it in Chamberlain's Liniment. Three
days after the first application of this lini-
ment he was we'll. For sale by all druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

New Orleans Picayune: If you do your
duty you will never have any spare time
to attend to other peoples business, unless
they hire you.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

New Orleans Picayune: The first thing
some men think of when they find fault
in another is to advertise it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

The Milky Way or Galaxy is wonderful
river of light which seems to foam across
the sky. 1t is supposed to contain count
less millions of stars. It has been referred
to as lnfinity's illimitable fields, where
bloom the worlds like flowers about Cod
feet.''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

New Orleans Picayune: 1t is some
times hard to tell where business sagacity
leaves off and downright rascality begins.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

Louisville Courier Journal: An alleged
housebreaker in the Louisville Police Court
pleads self defense. If that does not pre-
vail, why not emotional insanity?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

Out of Sc, 799, 1874 acres, the total area of
Great Britain, only 1900, 900 are unused
for agricultural purposes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26

Spanish: God keep you from :" it is too
late.''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-12-26
THE
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Dragged Behind Buggy.

Warrants were sworn out at Towson on
Tuesday for the arrest Of Tony Graston
and William Rogers, the Belair men. who
are alleged to have tied Norman Purcell
to the rear of buggy Sunday afternoon
and dragged him over several miles of
rocky county road.
The alleged iahuman treatment OF
young Purcell was stopped late on Sum
day afternoon, when a tramp who saw
the spectacle demanded that the two
Graston and Rogers-release the young
man, who was dragging along behind
their carriage. The statement of Purcell,
after he had been taken to the home of
DIR. J. F. H. Gorsuch, at Fork, and given
treatment, was to the effect that the three
had started for Baltimore, had been drink
ing. and that his companions had treated
him dirty"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Elk River Appropriation.

The River and Harbor Hill contains an
item of 81. o4o for improving Elk and
Little Elk Rivers, provided an additional
sum of $2.o2o be contributed by local in
terests. The estimates show that it will
require $4,000 to dredge the Little Elk
from the junction to the bridge above the
Deibert boatyards, distance Of 1000
feet. and the Elk River from the junction
TO Morgan's shore, a distance Of 1900 feet.
The advertising for proposals for the
work is conditioned upon the deposit Of
$a.o2o from local interests deposit in the
United States Treasury.
w. H. Mackall, Vice President of the
Scott Fertilizer Company, of Elkton. has
taken up the matter of raising this
amount. and has subscriptions amounting
to $I, 8o5.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
DANGEROUS BLAZE
Gasoline Stove Endangers Dwell
ling and Store.


The dwelling and store Of w. T. Fryer.
at CDiora, narrowly escaped destruction
i.y fire on Monday morning. In lighting
the gasoline stove on the back porch Of
the dwelling i was not noticed that the
generating cup had overlooked, and when
the match was applied the stove was in
stantiy enveloped in aames.S Mr.. Fryer
attempted to drag the stove from the
poseh. and in doing so the flames COM
municated TO the fluid in the tank, the
blaze assuming serious proportions and
igniting the weather-boarding of the
dwelling and several articles of clothing
hanging about the porch. The stove was
finally thrown into the yard, and the
flames on the porch extinguished before
they gained much headway, the weather
boarding being charred and burned
slightly bur no great amonnt Of damage
done. The escape from serious con-
fagration was narrow one. In addition
to the bad scare that the family exper-
fenced Mr.. Fryer suffered badly burned
and cut hand. which required the services
of a physician to dress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Constabulary Shoots At Rlgby

One man was shot. and eleven others
arrested by the State Constabulary which
visited. Rigby Camp Meeting last Sunday.
Eight colored men and four white men
fell under the pale of the law. charged
with selling whiskey on Sunday without
a license. George Fels was shot while
trying to escape from one of the State
officials and the latter proceeded to pump
two bullets into his shoulder and back
This had salutory effect upon the
other camp visitors and the state police
had little trouble in arresting any others
whom they thought they needed They
took the lot of prisoners to Lancaster.
Some of them were sent TO jail and others
released upon paying fifteen dollars
and costs.
It is altogether likely that this will be
the last year in which Rigby camp meet
ing will be made the meeting place for
those who desire drunken spree.-Ox.
ford News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Townsend McCummings.

Townsend McCummings. Sr., died at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Florence
Brabson. at Fulton House. on Sunday.
He was in his ninetieth year, infrmities
of age and heart trouble causing his
death. He had been seriously i'll some
time.
Mr.. McCummings was former resi-
dent of this section and when young
man moved to Virginia. 1t is said he
was the first man TO cross the bridge
which spanned the Susquehanna at
Conowingo where the present bridge now
stands. taking with him four head of
cattle and load of household effects on
his journey southwark. He was drafted
into the Confederate ARMY. but shortly
afterward took French leave and some
time after the war moved again. OF
jovial sociable disposition. Mr.. McCum-
'mings was most entertaining company
and when making his annual visit to rel
atives in this section always stopped in
the JOURNAL office to see "the boys. en-
livening the occasion with many amusing
"reminiscences of by gone days. Al
though nearly ninety years of age. he
was bright and hearty and travelled from
place to place by himself.
He was twice married. To his first
wife was born Mrs. George Hopkins. OF
Havre de Grace. Md. His other children
are as follows: Mrs. Lewis Araud. of
Trenton, N. j.; Townsend, Jr., of Fair
field; Taylor. of Elm Willard, ofMorris-
vile, Bucks county; Mrs. Mabel Stradl-
ing, of Oxford Valley. and Mrs. Florence
Brabson, of Fulton House.
His funeral was held on Wednesday,
with interment at Penn Hill Friends
burying ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Mutual Building Association.

The annual report Of the treasurer Of
the Mutual Building Association of Cecil
County showed the total assets to be
$I47, 74I.s4, Of which $I27,255 IS invested.
The reserve and undivided profits are
$50. .oo2 4o. The Association has disbuis-
ed $4,000 in the past eight months.
Officers and directors are as follows:-G.
w. cosden, president; Samuel ]. Keys,
vice president; secretary, Charles S.
Peacock; treasurer, Frederick T. Haines;
directors. George McQuilkin. Roger Wit
worth, Clarence c. Strickland, Wm. H.
Mackall. George W. Cosden, Alfred
Wetherill, Samuel J. Keys. Frederick T..
Haines. George A. Blake. Of. S. G.
Sykes and Robert G. Thackery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION.

The Cecil County Sunday School Assoc
citation held its annual convention at
Woodlawn Camp on August 8, and those
present enjoyed treat Of Sunday school
enthusiasm. II is encouraging to note
that it was the largest gathering in the
history Of Sunday school conventions in
Cecil county. Soon after the call for the
morning exercises the Principle Furnace
school came marching four abreast. over
so strong. West Nottingham had about
so representatives and a number of other
schools approached this number The
suggestion was made that the various
schools might do well i'm planning straw
rides to the Convention for the next year
and that special time for children be
reserved on the program, after which they
be permitted to have good time in the
woods, while the more serious Sunday
school problems are discussed with the
delegates of mature years.
The banner for the highest standard of
excellence was not presented because of
insufficient data, but will be given after a
fair conclusion can be made by the execu-
tive committee. The present records in
dicate tie between Zion Presbyterian
and West Nottingham, for first place.
The following program was rendered:
MORNING
Devotional, Rev. j. NJ. Lndale.
Address of Welcome, Rev. 7. A. O'Brien.
Response, E. d. Carhart, Pres
Address, Rev. B. j. Brinkema.
Address, Rev. R.W. Kindley, State Sec.
Round Table. Rev. B. w. Kindley
AFTERNOON
Devotional, Rev. w. H. Briggs
Roll Call and Responses.
Address, f. E.Williams, Edt'r Cecil Wing.
Factors In Sunday School Organization
40 to Is minutes each,) Short talks on
personal experiences
Graded Sunday School Lessons,
Rev. E. p. Roberts.
Teacher Training, Rev. q. II. Webster
The Organized Bible Glass,
Rev. F. H. Huffman.
Conference. E. d. Carhart.
The following officers were elected for
the following year: President, E. D. Car
hart. Zion; vice presidents, c. A. Ewing.
Port Deposit; w. T. Fryer, colora; Web
ster Brown. Nottingham; Fred McIntire.
Ches. City sec.-treas.. w. F. H. Wentzel,
Colora; supt teacher training. Rev. B. ].
Brinkema, Zion; supt. elementary work.
Mrs. Scott Benjamin. North East; supt.
advanced work, Miss Sara Miller, Colora;
supt. adult. Prof. ]. M. McVey. Leslie;
supr. missions, Miss Mary K. Mearns,
North East; supt. temperance, Mrs. N. c.
Brown, Rising Sun; supt. visitation. H.
M. Mccullough, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Assalls Senator Andrews Record.

William H. Anderson. Superintendent
of the Anti-Saloon League, in an address
at Level. Hartford county, took occasion
to assail the local option record of Senator
Charles A. Andrews in the recent Legis-
lature. and highly commended the stand
taken by Delegates Osborn and Famous.
He went over the details of Mr.. Andrews
record,on local option questions and con-
cluded by saying, IF Mr.. Andrews is re-
nominated for State Senator, viii lay
bare his record in every hamlet Of Har-
ford county"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Grange plcnlc.

Members of the Cecil County Oranges
and others interested are invited to the
all-day basket picnic of Oxford. Lincoln
University. Fernwood, Russellville and
New London Oranges, on Saturday.
August II. 1912, on the grounds of Lin
coin University. Speaking by Hon.
Harry p Cassidy, of the Penna. Dairy
and Food Bureau; James G. McSparran
of the Penna. State Grange; DIR. J. B..
Kendall. president of Lincoln University !;
Rev. Thomas R. Mcdowell, president of
the Chester County Supervisors Assoeia-
ton and others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Traction Engine Runs Away.

A large traction engine being operated
on the DUPONT Boulevard took trip by
itself on Thursday last while the engineer
was at dinner. The engineer built up a
fire and went home to dinner. Il is sup
posed that small boys got TO playing with
the levers, for the engine moved ahead
and tore into a pig pen in which were q
dozen young pigs, but they managed to
get away from the wheels. The engine
then struck the side OF house aud
chewed up the timbsrs until the engineer
arrived. Newark Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Patents Flied For Islands.

Application has been filed with the
Pennsylvania State Board of Property by
Frank P. Snodgrass, lawyer of Harris
burg, for patents for r2I islands in the
Susquehanna river between York and
Lancaster counties. The application
covers practically every unpatented island
between McCall's Ferry and the Mary
land line. some of the islands being very
small and little more than grass patches.
Just why the papers have been filed, or in
whose behalf the action was taken. Mr..
Snodgrass declines to say. The matter
will come before the State Board at its
meeting in September.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
William Hickman.

William Hickman died Wednesday, I4th
inst, at Conowingo. from cancer of the
face age 90 years. The deceased was
twice married. his second wife and four
children surviving; also six children by
his first marriage. The funeral will be
held Sunday. 18th inst. with services at
his late home at 10 O'Clock. and at
Bethesda Church, Oakwood, atII o'clock.
The Improved Order of Red Men and
Junior Order American Mechanics, Of
which deceased was member, win assist
with the services.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Alfred WetherlIl.

Alfred Wetherill died Monday at his
home at Otter Point, Cecil county. from
paralysis, aged IS years. He was son
of Samuel H. and Jane York WetherilI
and was born in Philadelphia. During
the amdinistration Of President Lincoln he
held a position in the War Department.
In 1870 he removed to Cecil Icounty. The
deceased was unmarried and is survived
by sister, Miss Ellen Wetherill, and a
stepbrother, E. F. Taggart, Of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16

A Wilson, Marshall. Constable and
Covington Club has been organized at
Elkton. with DR.. Howard Bratton. who
was classmate Of GovernorWilson al
Princeton, as president. Frank Scott
vice-president, ]. Frank Frazer secretary,
and DR.. H. Arthur Mitchell treasurer.
AT a conference Of representative demo-
crats from all parts of the county. steps
were taken looking to the organization ol
a club in every District.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

AT the annual meeting of the policy
holders Of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
of Cecil County held in Elkton. the old
Board Of Managers was reelected. as
follows: William s. Evans. A. L. Duyck-
inck. Samuel ]. Keys, George w. cosden.
S. Wills Lusby, Joseph H. Steele, Fred
erick T. Haines. ]. M. c. Carhart and
John H. Kimble. The managers reor-
ganized by re-electing Joseph H. Steel
president. and John M. Tucker. secretary
and treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
state Camp Sons OF America.

The State Camp. Patriotic Order Sons
of America, held its annual conven-
ton in Chestertown, August IA and IS.
On the evening of the I4th the order
paraded the town, after which exercises
were held on the High School lawn.
Addresses were made by Hon. w. T.
Warburton. of Elkton; Rev. A. R. Wood.
National Chaplain of the order; w, J.
Heaps State Secretary. Two hundred
and fifty delegates were present at the
meeting, from all parts of the State.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
Mrs. Julian Rutkowskl.

Mrs. Polina Rutkowski. wife of Julian
Rutkowski, died Aug. I, at Colora. aged
40 years. The deceased was born in
Russia, and was daughter Of Joseph
and Mary Barbzkowski, now of Balti-
more. where her body was taken on
Thursday, the interment being made on
Friday. Her husband and four children
survive. An infant babe was buried
with her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16
DEATHS.
Jacob S. Snyder.

Jacob S. Snyder, well-known resident
Of Kemblesville, Pa. where he conducted
general store for years, died Aug. 8,
after lingering illness from tuberculosis,
aged ~ years. He is survived by a
widow. The funeral was held Saturday,
with interment at Kemblesville M. E.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16

While threshing oats in field on the
farm Of Lindley Patterson. in Fulton
township, Lancaster county. one day last
week, FIRE from some unknown cause
started in the straw and spread to the
stack. About twenty tons OF straw.
fifteen bushels of oats and wagon were
destroyed. The threshing outfit was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16

Many additions made to Bargain
Counters this week. Lots of goods must
be closed ont this month. Go to Buff
fnston's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-08-16

Another invoice Of Gents Shoes from
w. L. Douglas Shoe CO., to hand this
week. Go TO Bnfington's.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
All Souls.

w. ~ -
what was his name? 1 do not know his
I only know he heard Gods voice and
Brought all he loved across the sea-,
To live and work for God-and me;
Felled the u~ngracious oak,
With horrid toll
Dragged from the soil ,
The thr.ce-gnarled roots and stubborn
with plenty piled the hSSeard mountain
side;
And when his work was DONE without
Nc blaring trumpet sounded out his fame;
He lived. he died. 1 do not know his
name.
No form Of bronze and no memorial
Show me the place where lie his mOldsr-
Only a cheerful city stands,
Only ten thousands homes, .-
Where every day
The cheerful play
or love n hope and courage comes;
There II no form OF bronze no me-
mortal stone.
Is there some desert or some boundIess
sea
Where Thou. great God OF angels. wilt
Some oak for me to rend. some sod for
me to break,
Some handful OF thy corn to take
And scatter far afield,
Till 1t In turn shall yield
Its hundredfold
OF grains of gold. 70
To feed the happy children OF my God
Show me the desert, Father, or the sea.
Is II thine enterprise? Great God, send me.
And though the body lie where ocean
q rolls,
Father, count me among all faithful souls.
Edward Everett Hale.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
The HEART or A WOMAN
nv ARoNEss ORGY.
Author Of "Ths Scarlet Pimpernei." APettieoat Rule" Etc

halted. The solitary female pedestrian
also hurried to the spot. She stopped
on the outskirts OF the crowd and yet
she saw everything that went On in
and round h motor, the horror strick-
en- driver, the busting gandarmes, the
huddled up mass In the darkest corner
OF the vehicle. #N 4.
Then the coal, consumed by its own
power. fell together in a formless heap
n the picture vanished. Louisa
closed her eyes, for the heat in them
was intolerable. But only for a mo-
ment; for now her mind was made up.
Ever since she had parted from Luke,
one thought had been dominant in her
mind, one memory had obtruded itself
beyond all others, taking definite shape
in the visions conjured up by b glow
ing embers OF the fire--that night In
Brussels--the great unforgettable night
on which her whole life's history
seemed to find its birth time.
One great resolve. too. had now talk
en- definite shape. .
Louisa rang for her maid, and ask ed
for hat and cloak. The Maidstone
what Mortified that her mistress should
think of going out alone at so late
an hour-was too well drilled to offer
advice or make comment. She brought
a warm wrap and q closely fitting,
simple hat and respectfully wished to
know when she should expect her mis-
tress home.
I'm about an hours time" said
Louisa. Come down into the hall with
me, and tell the porter to call me a
cab" "
Then she went down, accompanied
by her maid. A cab was called and
h directed the driver to Sc Chester
terrace.
The address was that of Lady
Ryders town house. The maid-feeling
more satisfied-went up stairs again.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
ARREsTING FLIGHT Of TIME
German Scientists Advise the Eating
Of Egg Shells by Those Who
Approach Old Age.

Two Germans, deep thinkers-Prc-
fessors Emmerich and IoeWe--stats
that egg shells eaten increase the
power OF resistance against ..the with
ering blight or time add weight 70
the body. activity to the brain and
strength TO the heart: that they de-
stroy injurious bacilli, prevent indian
nation and disease and lend courage
and energy. This reminds me, Philip
Hale writes in the Boston Herald, OF
the preparation advertised In London
thirty or more years ago as removing
superfluous hair, being an excellent
substitute for table butter, none genn-
Inc unless stamped on the blade.
Eustace Miles, the English court ten
mis- player and vegetarian, says he had
an old nurse who used 70 eat egg
shells and crunch them joyfully be-
between the teeth that happened TO-
meet, and she said she ate the shells
because they shaved the hair OF In,
side OF the throat" The discovery
of the German scientist is peculiarly
welcome to dwellers by the ocean
for 1t is a w~ell-known fact that IL yon
do not break egg shells the witches
will put out to sea In them TO wreck
vessels, and IL you burn the shells
the hens will cease to lay. Further
more, as eggs are now absurdly high,
-even case eggs-in the neighbor
hood It seems a pity to waste AM
part OF them.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
HARD TO SEE.
Even When. the Facts About Coffee
are Plain.

1t is curious how people will refuse
TO believe what one can clearly see.
Tell the average man or woman that
the slow but cumulative poisonous
effect OF caffeine-the alkaloid in tea
and coffee-tends to weaken the heart,
upset the nervous system and cause
indigestion, and they may laugh at
you IL Sey don't know the facts.
Prove Is by science or by practical
demonstration in the recovery of cof-
fee drinkers from the above condi-
tions, and a large per cent OF the HUI
man family will shrug their shoulders,
take some drugs and-keep on drink
Ing coffee or tea.
"Coffee never agreed with me nor
with several members OF our house
hold writes a lady. at e~nervates.
d~epresses and creates a feeling OF
ianguor and heaViness. It was only
by leaving or coffee and using Postum
that we discovered the cause and way
out Of these ills.
"The. only reason, l am sure, why
Postum is not used altogether to the
exclusion Of ordinary coffee is, many
persons do not know and do not seem
willing to learn the facts and how tc
repar this nutritious beverage
There's only one way-according to
directions-boIl it fully Is minutes
Then It Is delicious" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich. Read
the little book, "The Road to Well
yiIIe,. in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
eme appears frOm time TO time. They
are genuine. true, and full OF human
interest. Adv.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
The First Toast.

Wilson Miner, the well known
viTeur, explained, on a New York ROOT
garden. the origin of the word toast"
-toasting a lady.
You will remember" he began.
that In olden times 1t was the custom
70 serve punch with toasted-that IL
20 say, Eoasted-apples floating in it
These apples were called the toast
The toRst-remember that.
"Well, 1t happened at Bath one day
that a celebrated beauty stood In the
Cross Bath, surrounded by a throng
OF admirers, and one of these admir-
ers. Intoxicated with admiration. took
n glass of the water in which the
beauty stood, and holding it aloft,
drank herihealth, draining the water
to the last drop. -,
Beau Mash, who stood near by,
shouted:
~ Ike not the punch, but l would
had the toast!'"'t d. g..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
Nothing More to Live For.

Without question, the Scots curler
OF whom Lord Lyveden tells in Fry's
Magazine placed the proper value on
his sport. ..... .-... -.
During a recent curling-match in
Switzerland, the skip of one of the
teams, who happened to be a Scots.
man, was SO delighted with the accu-
rate shot of one of his team. that he
was heard. to address him in the fol-
bwing manner: Lie down and dee,
mon; lie down and dee. Yell never
lay a dnsr stane nor that If We live to
be a hundred"