The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-22
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs Of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

Miss Sara Kirk spent several days this
week with Miss Ethel Boyd. in Lancaster.
Mrs. Miriam Kirk Doll, OF Frederick,
was the guest of Miss Clara Robertson
last week.
Rev. and Mrs. VIM. H. Micheals, Of
Philadelphia, are spending some time in
Rising Sun.
The young ladies of the Sewing Club
was entertained on Saturday afternoon by
Miss Emma Brown. at her home on Wal
nut street,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Stephens attended
the golden wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Stephens. in Pbiladel-
phia. on Saturday.
Miss Kathryn Rutherford, who has
been very ill with typhoid fever, in Will
mington has so far recovered as to be
able to return TO her home in Zion last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lewis of Elk
Mills. have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Mary Jane. to Mr. VIM.
Mahoney. of Mechanics Valley, The
wedding to take place in the spring.
Miss Lulu Mae. Shoemaker. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Shoemaker. entered
into the holy bonds of matrimony with
Ross Ulrich of Ohio. at high noon. Thurs
| day, Jan. "a, at the home of the brides
parents. in Goshen. Fulton township
The Mission Study Glass met on Thurs
day evening of last week with Mrs. Ethel
Briscoe. After review of the lesson, ii
was voted to pack and send box of
clothing to Wilmington to be devoted to
the Epworth League charity work. Re-
freshments were served at the conclusion
of the business meeting and a pleasant
social time enjoyed.
A. D. Connor of Quarryville. tripped
and fell over an upturned manure fork.
one of the prongs of which penetrated his
leg, passing entirely through the limb.
The Undersigned wishes to extend her
heartfelt thanks to her friends for the
many remembrances and kindnesses ex-
tended during the holidays and at other
times. MRS SARAH C. BRIcKLEY.
Miss Myrtle Martin. aged eighteen
years. daughter of Frank Martin. near
Forest Hill. Hartford county, ATTEMPTED to
rekindle fire in the kitchen stove, with
coal oil The can exploded. enveloping
the girl in flames from the effects of which
she, died the same day.
The large double-decker barn on the
Casho farm. owned by Warren J. Haines.
about three miles north of Elkton, to-
gether with the silo and lot of shedding,
was destroyed by FIRE. A lot of hay. fod-
der and machinery stored in the buildings
we're also consumed. All the livestock
was saved by neighboring farmers.
Wild geese, canvasback ducks and
guineas will be the trophies to be contest
ed for at the shoot held by the West Not
tingham Gun Club on next Saturday. Jan.
20. We expect to have pres Mt E. <.
Calvin from the DUPONT Powder Co.. and
H L. Worthington the Baltimore crack
shot. E. L. KEEN, Secy.
There is desire among Friends to inn
prove the burying ground at East Noting.
e.
ham. Brick Meeting House. calverD and
a meeting will be held in the meeting
house on Seventh day. Ist mo. goth. at 81
p. m. All interested are urged to attend
this meeting in person; If cannot be
present. send your views 10 writing. Ad-
dress all letters to Howard Brown.
T. K. Mcdowell, of near town, made a
clean sweep with his Silver Wyandottes
at the recent York Poultry Show. On
seven entries he won fve possible frsts,
one third. and one fourth. He also car
ried off $a.5o special prize for the best
Silver Wyandotte In the show. and $40
silver cup for the best pen of Silver Wyan-
dottes 10 the show. In addition to these
prizes he was awarded Ave club ribbons
as special prizes
Detected pifering box of candy in
Snyder's restaurant on Saturday night
George Phillips was compelled to give up
the stolen package and was put out OF the
store. Later he returned and became
abusive and was again put out. He re
galed himself by loud and free expression
OF his opinion Of the proprietor, and things
generally. with the result that the bailif
landed him in the town lookup He was
fined $40 and costs, but as George didn't
have the necessary $tI As trip TO Elkton
looked promising until friends furnished
the amount and the peace disturber was
liberated Sunday afternoon.