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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-06-28
Free Mailing Graft

Twenty million dollars would
have been added to the national
postal revenue last year ii post
age at the usual rates had. been
paid upon matter bearing the
franks OF members OF Congress and
81 the variousdepartments of the
government. In that period more
than 3Co,ooo.ooo pieces OF mail,
having an aggregate weight OF
about 6IooO,OOo pounds. were car
RED by the postal service free OF
charge Millions o, pounds OF this
matter was pure political "litera
ture, sent out last summer by the
various parties in their interest,
and by individual members OF Con
gresS in their own behalf. The ma
ton has to bear a tremendous
share OF party campaign expenses
which ought to come wholly from
party Golfers. ii the responsible
ity Dir the expenditure could be
properly distributed, declares
Postmaster General Hitchcock in
his annual report, 1T will doubt
less do away with much abuse OF
the free mailing privilege, and ac-
cordingly effect important savings
to government The Post Office
Department recommends the dis
continuance .oi the practice of
ranking, and would substitute in
stead special stamps for unofficial
mail, such stamps to be supplied
bv the department upon the reqrh
s:tion of those entitled to them
That proposal should become law
The ranking privilege has grown
into an immense legalized graft
that should not be tolerated under
Democratic administration
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-06-28

negro. There was cash in his head
and hole in his hip, and the circum-
stances led to the authorities 70 be,
lieve he was murdered. He was taken
to Delta but died without regaining con-
seriousness. He spent Monday night with
a crowd of lumbermen, being Z sawmill
worker himself.
Rev. H NJ. b Jones, of Baltimore, was
elected Moderator at the annual con-
vention of the Western District Baptist
Association of Maryland which was in
session at Frederick last week.
No person need hesitate TO tate Foley
Kidney Pills on the ground that they
know not what is in them. Foley & Co.
guarantee them TO be pure curative
medicine, specially prepared for kidney
and bladder ailments and Irregularities
They do not contain habit forming drugs
Try them For sale by all dealers. AdF
For the fourth time in seven years the
Western Maryland Railway station, at
Rocky Ridge, was robbed Wednesday
evening of last week.
Miss Helen McGaw, youngest daugh-
| ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. McGaw of
Havre de Grace. and Mr. Robert L. AID
Iltu, VI l-HIIdutlpnld, were uHiteu IL
marriage at noon on June IS, in Phila-
delphia
For a mild easy action of the bowels. a
single dose o. Doan's Regulets is on usn.
Treatment cures habitual cons ipaIlun 70
| cents box ASK your druggist for Tran.
advt alvt+
The Dover, Del. postoffice for the two
years just ended, after paying the sal
aries cleared $l6,S56.91 for the govern
| ment.
William NJ Sanders, of Havre de
| Grace, fell and fractured two ribs
| Thursday of last week
site for a Catholic Church has been
secured in Lewes, Del. The property
| they purchased will be torn down an a
new editice erected.
Katherine l. Norton, New Bedford
| Mass says: Il had terrible pain across
my back, with a burning and scaldng
| feeling. | took Foley Kidney Pills as
| advised, with results certain and sure.
The pain and burning feeling left me, |
| fe.t toned up and invigorated ! recon-
mend Foley Kidney Pills" For backache
| rheumatism, lumbago, and all kidney and
bladder ailments, use Foley Kidney Pills.
| For sale by al dealers advt"
J. Bailey Walker, while tearing down
an old still on the farm known as Lin
| den Hill, near st. Georges, Del, found
the wedding ring of Hon. John c. Big-
/ gins and wife. Inc ring, which was lost
about so years ago, was very much bent,
but the lettering was very plain: J. C.
H. to +. c. R. 1858.
| Unable to buy site for the new water
works, Milton, Del, residents will petit
| tion the Council to condemn land,
Journeymen BARRIERS in Wilmington,
| have made a demand for shorter hours
and threaten to strike on July l.
| The commissioners of Anne Arundel
county have fixed the general tax rate
for the fiscal year, beginning July, at 80
cents, and the school tax at 20 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-06-28
NOTICE

This is2to nj tify my crsto mers that
on and after July..lst, 1913, ! will stop
will be glad to lhave. lem coma or
send to the store early each morning
and get the order they want fOo hi day.
as possible, which think win bs better
for my customers and better for mvselS-
AS | can sell cheaper, and win give
A continuance of your business Is soil
cited and satisfaction guarant sed-
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children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a STO RIA

Rev. ". W. White, OF flney Mem, mas
been appointed pastor of Wye Method
ist Protestant Church. succeeding Rev.
/. R. Janney, who has been transferred
to a church in Philadelphia
S-ops itching instantly. Cures lies,
eczema. alt rheum, letter, itch, 2i"e3,
herpes. scabies-Doa Ointment At
any drug store. advtT
The Hartford County Improvement
Association in its May record, registers
IL cows which have produced more than
1900 pounds of milk during the month.
Sylvester Blackburn, a son OF Mr..
George Blackburn, about 80 years of age
was found unconscious along the tracks
of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Rail
road near Cardiff, about o'clock on
Tuesday morning of last week, by a
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-06-28
Seed Potatoes

Fancy Maine Grown, Hand Picked Select
ed sound SEED POTATOES-the kind it
pays to plant-the kind that will pro-
duce Bumper Crops.
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Orignators of Painless Method of Extracting Teelu
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-06-28
children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 8 TX RIA

Lightning recently struck the dwelling
and barn on the farm of Jacob NJ. Ad-
ans, at White Hall, Baltimore county,
killing one horse and badly studl,ns
another.
Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy
pimply complexion. headaches, nausea,
indigestion Thin blood makes you weak,
pale, sickiy. Burdock Blood Bitters laahrs
the blood ich, red pure-restores perfect
health adv
Rev. 6. s. Hepburn and Dr. Edwin s.
Valiant have been appointed delegates
from the diocese of Easton to the gen.
eral Episcopal Conference which meets
in New York in October.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-06-28
News In Brief


George Merrill, 10 years old, son of l..
L. Merrill, electrical engineer at Fort
dupont, Del, was drowned in the canal
at Delaware City, June IA. The little
fellow, with ms brother FRANK, year
oIder' ana theodore Miller, ABOUT the
same age were crossing the canal IN a
poat' Wheh george leIl overheard, None
Vi the boys couid SWIM william Mhtz,
private at the fort' Jumped oVerooard
from lhe cahal pahk ana dlVed Tor the
chlid' Dut lalled 10 locate MN rufus
learsley' hshermah' hhaily secured the
pouy anu Dr' 'ohn D Z. flelding' Jr', OF
the nieuical corps at the fort' rushed
Ihe chiiu 'here ana Win SIX OF the men
anu III. marry >. furheil' captain OF the
"heulcal corps' Win machine 10 restore
respiration ana injections OF stfycahihe
mofNeu ior Two hours on the oouy III
the nope Vi FeNNihs the chllu' Inc
10Y had oeeh IN tne water lor loriy
minutes Ho"e'e'' anu All EFFORTS iaiieu'
The friends of Mr.. Charles Da?ls. Of
hemblesville are sympathiting with him
over the loss OF fine horse on Ju le il.
Or. Davis had driven to the mill Of j.
sherman Dayett near Landenburg. Be-
lore he could unload his wheat the horse
had to be taken from the harness. Al
tnough Two veterinarians used every
means to save the sorse's life their e.
forts proved OF no avail. The owner had
Ieceh'! refused $1Vo LOT lhe animal.
whale apparently between Az and 30
ieet IN length was seen near the mead ci
delaware Bay IN the vicinity OF E.bcN
VI cross Ledge Light, thursday AFTER
noon OF last week. py Henry r. scout,
owner Vi the pretty cruiser Nome, 'Ei
"Ithlh lou 10 Eoo ieet OF lhe vessel Inc
s!sht was Witnessed ny l.. scott oWhs-
emu ana Charles H. Scout OF winning
~, .,il . avn W. 49, on " y" We.
-, a. .t,,,.
cbar,a,, r,,o.,a 80 r,,..as 80 49,
NJ, n,,,t5s,,,
49,, -. - ' "
paat,,ir, u1I,o.. ,.,,.. ,..,
49, - So, u,Ita' w., i
n,rs nooiaant ,ns. $780, a,.anan
Ill, ,.aa.I,,, 49, - 49, ~
vari, phnoaafe,ta , 49,. pnt,noas
Nv Er,iatt 49,. n ',
saa.on ga y.
49,, ti,, -, - -, -,
phoid fever He missed a stem and fen
from the high concrete work In the bot-
tom of the bridge. breaking his arm and
his leg. each in two places. He was
taken to the Peninsula General Hospital
1t is feared he is injured internally.
A substitute in medicine is never for
the benefit of the buyer. Never he per
euoa,, ,r ,,,,, ,,,,,.hi,,. -. r,,....,. rYe.,.-.
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''Square- DeaP Poultry Foods

Guaranteed to make hens lay more eggs
than any other food. "Square-Deal"
Chick Starter-this food insures-healthy,
strong baby chicks. A trial will quickly
convince you Bolgiano's "Square-Deal
Brands of Poultry Foods are scientifically
prepared will produce the best results
and be the most economical to feed. Ask
your Local Merchants for Square Deal
Poultry Foods Take no substitutes. If
he cannot supply you send us a postal
and we will tell you from whom you can
obtain them.
Bolgano's Trustworthy Field, Garden
and Flower Seeds have won confidence for
95 years.
Illustrated 1913 Catalogue mailed free.
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WING, ElkroN MARYLAND, SATURDAY JUNE ., 1918
Cecil National Bank
Of P0f Deposit, Md.
Capital. $50. 900
Surplus, SIS. 200

Deposits are the lifeblood of a bank,
1t is the people who furnish this Likelihood.
We take the liberty to ask your continu-
ed support and cooperation along these
lines; we will appreciate your account
be it much or little; we feel that this
bank has fully demonstrated to its pa
irons and the public generally its ability
to meet all requirements.
The official figures show the amount
of $763 100000 as paid in dividends to its
stockholders since its organization as a
National Bank.
f. v. sTocKHAM, L. c. WHITE.
President Cashier.
T. c. BOND, Jr. Asst. Cashier.
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Thursday of last week by an eXplos. NJ
of oil when the spiel hole was blown out
The boiling oil few in his face and eyes.
running down over his breast
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Simply Immense

On July 18th, 1912, Mr.. Richard Hill, of
Worcester County, Md, wrote:-"The
Trust Buster Potatoes that ! ordered and
received from you in the Spring are sim
ply immense and | am very much pleased
with them"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Church of Christ officers.

At the annual !busiDess meeting OF
the Church of Christ held Dec. 3Otb,
the following officers were elected;
Elders, Calvin .Willoughby,. VIM Sch
neider; Deacons, T. Kremer, Henry
Schneider, John Drexler, Guy Gillis.
VIM. Reason, Earl Post, Frank Wright,
Owen Parmenter; Clerk, VIM. Pearson
Financial .,Sec'y, Roy Conger; Treas
urer, VIM. Schneider; Asst Financial
Secy, Joe Hicks; Missionary Commit
tee, Rev. Wolford, VIM. Schneider,
Roy Conger; Organist, Mrs F. Wright
Asst Organist, { Mrs. J. Clark; Trustees
for three years, Horace Coleman, Jesse
Clark, George Marshall The reports
given indicate that the church is in
every way in splendid condition. Money
raised in 1919 amounted to $4,000. The
church received 1S new members dur
ing the year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Elks' Celebrate New Years.

With a program befitting the oc-
casion, Owosso lodge of Elks observ-
ed the passing of the old year, with
a New Years party at the temple on
Tuesday night. About two hundred
people, including members OF the
lodge, their families and friends,
were present, and most enjoyable
time was had.
A local orchestra furnished music
for dancing that was interspersed
with special features. A violin trio
was rendered in a pleasing manner
by Marvel Hicks, and Misses Evelyn
Ward and Margaret Reineke. Miss
Frances Nichols gave a vocal solo,
and Ray Moorehouse trombone So
10 with orchestra accompaniment.
At II O'Clock, Leslie Parker sang
"The Elks Toast"
An elaborate supper was served
Immediately after this. The repast
was prepared by Chef McNally, and
was up to the usual standard. AS
the clock struck IL, New Years
dance was INDUCED in.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Used a..Razor.

Durand, Mich, Dec. 3O.-Harry Has
Bins, a Grand Trunk engineer, has q
nasty cash several inches long in his
right side. George johnson is nursing
several small cuts on his face, and two
negroes, Robert and Kater Dounman,
brothers, are locked up at the county
Jail and charge Of assault with intent
to do great bodily harm preferred
against them, as a result of fracas on
the main street of this village last Sat
urday night, in which R. Dounman
welded razor in vicious manner.
R. Dounman. cook at hotel, owed
johnson money and when asked for 1t
a row resulted, Dounman getting his
Iazor and ygoing back down town re-
newed the quarrel and used his razor
in trying to settle it. The crowd which
collected wanted to lynch the colored
men but they were hurried to Corunna
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Bound Over to Circuit Court.

Without any further testimony be-
ing introduced, Charles II. Preece,
proprietor of the Miller house, was
bound over TO the circ lit court for
trial on the charge of violating the
local option law, by Justice Friegel
in ettre-Tranicfpri- Thursday
noon.
Thursday afternoon, Emil Beilen-
baum, keeper OF Il soft drink en-
porium and restaurant, waived eX-
animation and was also bound over.
The two men, with Nicholas Mie-
sen, proprietor of. the Occidental ho-
tel, were arrested following raids on
their places by officers a few weeks
ago. NIiesen, it was reported short
ly after he was bound over by JUS
tioe Friegel, became seriously i'll,
though he is now said to be much
better.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Medals Presented to Marksmen.

Twenty-three members of company
H. Third regiment, NJ. y. c., have
qualified in the target firing for the
Year. 1872. Four Others are rated
as first class, two as third class, and
one as fourth class. This proportion
of marksmen qualifying is somewhat
unusual and speaks well for the
ability of the Owosso soldiers.
Tuesday evening the marksmen
will be presented with medals by
either Captain Frank Evans, the
commander of the company, or DR.
]. o. Parker, the former captain.
The marksmen who qualified are
as follows. Capt. Frank E. Evans;
First Lieut.. G. F. Lahman; Sergts
Earl Whitehearse, John LaClear
Harvey Marvin and Howard Rainey
Corporals Clinton Whitehearse ant
William McEntee; Privates Cecil
Campbell, Henry Ordiway, Pearlt
Wells, Earl VanDoren, Byron Thomp
son, Clifford Mckinney, Hazel John
son, Harry Lundy, Percy Schryer
George Blanchard, William Rainey
Frank Rundel, Walter Derr ant
Marvin Miller, and Cock r. j. Beeh
le:.
The shooting from which th
marks were taken was done at 200
800 and 500 yards.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Time To Get Busy

The parcels post law will go into
effect on New Years day and a very
pertinent enquiry to the merchants OF
Michigan may be what are they going
to do about itY The parcels post mas
been streuuously opposed by retail mer'
chants all over the country as designed
to promote the mail order business at
the expense of the business men IN the
smaller towns. Through farmer and
other Influences, however, the law mas
been enacted, and what confronts the
merchants now is no longer theory,
but an actual condition. Are they
going to lie down and let the mail
order houses get their business away
from them, now that the law is on the
books, or are they going to adopt some
method by which they NAV turn the
law to their own advantage. Being
cutters will, no doubt, be the lazy
mans method, but the live upto date
hustler will give the mail order houses
some little fun for their money and it
is likely he will get some fun out OF 1t
too. The law as it stands gives the
local merchant a substantial advantage
over his distant big town competitor in
! the matter of rates. Within a radius
of fifty miles of his own town he has a
cent pound edge on his competitor In
his mail charges, and while cent a
pound may not seem much, 1t gives
him that much advantage in the price
he can sell his goods at in comparison
with his distant competitor. The up
| to date local merchant, however, Will
not be giving 30 much thought to what
the mail order houses may be doing as
to how he can widen his own field OF
action through the very parcels post
law which he 80 strenuously opposed.
The parcels post will solve for him the
problem Of making small deliveries to
his rural customers. Instead OF having
to come to town for every little thing
she wants, the farmers wife can tele
phone in her order OK drop postal caro-
and the goods can be sent by mail th'
next morning and at fraction OF TIT
cost of what private delivery systen
would represent. and without loss o
time either to merchant or customer
The parct Is post. while it may open tn
doors to some extent for the mail orde
houses, offers the country merchant
great opportunities for developing nj
rural trade. and if he is wise he viii
waste no time in useless lamentations
but will get inte the game Cor all he
: worth for his share of the business -
Michigan Tradesman. .t
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Ribs Fractured

Gilman J. McClintock had three ribs
fractured Tuesday afternoon, when he
stepped into four.foot opening in the
a oor in the rear of Hunts Drug Store
and fell to the cellar bottom. several
fe ct below. Telephone employees had
the trap door open while installing a
phone and Mr.. McClintock failed to
notice it when he went into the room.
He is about 80 years of age, but is get
ting along nicely. DIR. W. A. Scott is
attending him-St. Johns Republican.
Mr.. McClintock was for many years
a resident of sLaingsburg and has many
friends in this county who will hope
for his speedy recovery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
State Affairs.

Promptly at noon on Wednesday
Woodbridge N. Ferris took the oath OF
Office as governor of Michigan, the oath
being administered to Gov. Ferris and
the other state officials by Justice Steere
of the supreme court on the steps OF the
capital at Lansing In the presence OF
several thousand people. Immediately
following the ceremonies Gov Ferris
went to the executive offices where he
held an informal reception during the
afternoon, receiving the congratulations
and expressions of good will from thou
sands of callers
The legislature convened at noon,
Lieut.. Gov. Ross presiding in the SEN
ate. The senate organization was
quickly effected by the election OF the
Republican nominees for the several
positions, d. E. Award of Clare, being
elected secretary. In the house Repre-
sentative G. A. Currie of Midland, Re-
publican, was elected speaker by vote
of 53 to 33 for Representative Farmer,
Democrat, and 10 for Rep j. N. Nc
Bride, Progressive. Rep G. II. Nc
Bride of Holland, was elected speaker
pro tenn, G. S. Pierce of Lansing, clerk,
A. A. Bush of Detroit, sergeant alarms.
Strenuous efforts were made to defeat
Rep. Currie for the speakership by a
coalition [ f the Democrat and Progress
sive.members together with a few Re-
publicans who did not enter the caucus
The attempt failed-as Mr. Currie had
declared for several days that it would
and the plans of the opposition to put
the Republicans in a hole in the organ
lization were at an end. The election
of Rep. Currie as speaker assures the
house competent presiding officer and
one whom it is confidently believed viii
be eminently fair in every way.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Postal Savings Bonds.

A check for 81, ,O74, $50 was sent to the
treasurer of the United States Tuesday
by Postmaster General Hitchcock In
payment for postal sayings bonds OF
the last issue, which have been applied
for by depositors in the postal savings
banks of the country. The bonds have
been issued twice year since July l.,
1911, end postal savings depositors have
subscrlbed for q total of s2,3S9, 100 of
the four issues.
Over four -fifths Of the amount Of the
last issue of bonds are in the registered
form Postoffice officials state that this
indicates they, y,,hsve been purchased for
permanent investment. Michigan de-
positors applied in each case for from
$40, 900 to $5O, 900 worth Of the bonds.
Depositors at the Owosso postoffice
subscribed for 81, 800 Of the last issue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Death of Reuben Griff n.

Reuben Griffin, father of Supervisor
Alonzo Griffin and James Griffin, died
Thursday afternoon at the farm home
a mile east and q quarter mile south OF
Durand Pleurisy was the immediate
cause of death although for thirty years
past Mr. Griffin suffered with tuber'
culosis of the bone. 1t was thought
years ago that he would not be able to
live, but he has since been strong
man in mind and has accomplished lots
of good. He was considered "a wonder
ful old man; he being eighty-slx years
old at the time of his death. -.
Mr.. Griffin ,.was born in Warren
county, New York state. He. came to
Michigan in 1860. 1t was over sixty
years ago he was united in marriage,
his wife living with him as helpmate
until death claimed her five years ago
last June. They were the parents OF
seven children, three of whom are liv'
ing. They are the two mentioned and
Mrs. Kittle, of Montcalm county. A
sister, Mrs Ada Fowler, ninety years
of age, lived in, the home with Mr..
Griffin and his. sop,.. James She was
quite i'll at the time of this death, but
is betterlnow.
Funeral services were held at the
home Saturday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. John Mclean. Interment
took place in Lovejoy cemetery. -
Durand Express.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Churt h D. bit Raised.

The congregation of the First NJ.
+. church felt thrill of joy recent
ly at Sunday morning service when
c. w. Jennings, chairman Of the So
Letting committee, announced that
the total church debt of $3,5 had
been secured in cash and subscrip-
tions.
The church will celebrate the event
next Friday evening by free ban
quet at $3.50 O'Clock, to which al
members of the church and congre
cation are most cordially invited
The banquet will be followed by spic!
speeches and special music rendered
by the choir.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-03
Pomona Grange at Benning ton Jan.

Shiawassee County Pomona Grange
will meet with Bennington Grange,
Tuesday, January 7th, 1913.
Open at 1000 A. M.
Installation of Pomona Officers.
Dinner, served by the ladies of Ben
nington Grange.
100 P. NJ, meeting open to the
public.
Welcome Master of Bennington
Grange.
Response-Overseer of Pomon a
Grange.
Report of State Grange Delegates
MIR. and Mrs. Earl Stone, Durand.
Recitation-Miss Hazel Britton, Ben.
nington.
Music-Messrs. Love, Peterson and
Strehl, Owosso
Are New Years Resolutions Ever of
Any Value to the Maker or Anyone
Ese?-Mrs. F. B. Day, Bennington. "
Farming as Business Proposition
for the Young Man Without Capital
Clayton Cook, Owosso
Solo-Mrs. H. T. Woodwork, Ben
nington.
Recitation-Mrs. G. s. Kentfeld,
Owosso.
Which is Most Important to the
Farmer, Fertile Soil or Business Meth
ods?-N. w. Tucker, Laingsburg
Recitation-Miss Ella Farr, Benning
ton.
Music-Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hartwell
o wosso.
How Can the Pomona Grange Best
Help the Subordinate GrangesH-Mrs
E. J. Creyts, Lansing.
Supper.
700 p. NJ, Fifth degree conferred
in full.
Mrs. VIM. II. Lovejoy,
Pomona Lecturer.