The midland journal., 1915-07-30
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs of Events in the County
During the Past Week
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

concrete paving to be laid in that town
The thirtieth annual session of Rawl-
inpsviIle Camp Meeting will open Tuesday
evening. Aug. II, and close Thursday
Aug 20.
Real Estate agent Walter S. Reynolds
has sold the 6o-acre farm of Jesse W.
Hambleton. near town. to Calvin Key
nolds, of Harrisville.
The State road east of town was oiled
aad top-dressed this week. The oiling
was done with large auto tank truck
and the work completed with dispatch.
William E. Taylor of Cecilton. has
withdrawn as a candidate for County
COMMISSIONER and announced himself
candidate for Sheriff on the republican
ticket
Our fellow townsman. DR.. ]. B. Slicer,
has entered the primary list. announcing
through our advertising columns this
week. his candidacy for nomination as
member of House of Delegates.
Stanley McVey has sold his small pro-
perty, near Pennington. embracing
dwelling. stable, ETC.. and small parcel OF
land to R. G. Terry. who will move TO II
from his farm near Woodlawn.
The horse of Ralph Girvin. of near
Buck, which was stolen Jaly II, was re-
covered on the streets of Lancaster several
days later. Milton Graybill has been
proeecuted for horse stealing.
The Colchester excursion Wednesday
morning was patronized by a goodiy
number. The train was composed OF nine
coaches. all we'll filed Twenty-eight
tickets were sold at this station.
Rev. F. M. Gift. the popular pastor OF
Bay View M. P. Church, has accepted "a
call from the church at Union Bridge,
Carol County. and will take his new field
this week. The change is in the nature
Off promotion.
William R. Cameron. well known
resident Of this section, announces him
self this week, through our advertising
columns, as candidate on the RePubli-
can ticket for the nomination OF Long
Term County Commissioned.
William D. Clark. of Elkton. was
seriouslv injured last week when his horse
frightened at passing train at Chiids
Station, throwing him out of the wagon.
His right arm was broken in two places
and numerous bruises sustained.
The Rising Sun boys had as their OPP
ponents on the home grounds~'Saturday
afternoon last. the Pleasant Hill base ball
club. The game proved one sided, the
home team running away with the Plea
SAINT Hill boys to the tune OF IS to 4.
Rev. Francis H. Reynols, for the past
fve years rector of Grace Reformed T. +.
Church, at Havfe de Grace. has resigned
TO accept call to the Church of Reconcil-
iation, in Philadelphia. He will take up
his work in his new field September Ist.
Edward Mcvey. of Spring Hill. Little
Britain township. has been prosecuted by
Frank McGrann. of Lancaster. agent OF
the State Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals. McVey is charged with driv.
ing his horse until the animal became ex-
hausted and died.
West Nottingham Sunday school and
Christian Endeavor are arranging for an
excursion to Betterton on Thursday. Aug
ust ra. Returning. the boat will connect
with the northbound evening train at Port
Deposit. Everybody is invited to join
this days outing.
Hon. Hoke Smith, U. S. Senator from
Georgia, Secretary of the Interior in the
cabinet of President Cleveland, will be
one OF the speakers at the All-day Farm
ers' Meeting at Tome Institute. Port De-
posit, Saturday, August I4th. This meet
ing is held uuder the auspices OF the alli-
ed farming interests of Cecil County.
Funds are Being subscribed for inn
provement of the public highway from
Wawa To- Oxford. Kennett township
supervisors voted $1,000, Lohdongrove
township $1,000, West Grove $1,000,
Avondaie $500. Chester County Auto
mobile Club and members $Eo65, Oxford
5000, and Pennsbpry township $4,000.
Efforts are being made by the commute
IN charge of the festival and carnival.
held Thursday. Friday and Saturday
evenings of this week, by Rising Sun
Cornet Band. 10 make the affair success.
Saturday evening the Oakryn Cornet Band
will furnish music. and everyone will
want 10 hear this well known organization.
The proceeds are to be devoted 10 pur-
chasing of additional uniforms, to fully
equip the band.