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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

word of congratulation. District Sup
eriutendent Bremen gave utterance
TO the Joy that was within him and
proclaimed the Viroqua structure the
best church home in the West Wis
consin conference. AS the pastor who
longest served this people Captain
Buffers spoke happily of his relati. MS
with the church and it's stirring work
ers. He reminisced and named many
pastors and faithful men and women
who pioneered in Viroqua Methodism.
He said Mrs Amos Green and Mrs. II.
ID. Williams are the oldest continuous
members now living here. Miss Ada
Lieurance gave a humorous poem re-
cital in costume, to the glory of the
Ladies' Aid Society, which does such
valorous work for the church and as
sumed large section of the cost of
the building and pipe organ, which
with the new parsonage cost $3l 900.
Pastor Rutter was presented with a
check for 500, contributed by mem
bers of the congregation as a Christ
mas remembrance and for his effective
work in cleaning up the church in
debtedness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
VERNON COUNTY CoURr-ls PROBATE
Calendar for Term 10 be Held Tuesday
January ? 1917

Estate Irene Warner-Hearing claims.
Estate Flora A. Gocdenongn-Hear claim
Estate Thomas Bfockley Hearing claims.
Estate VIM. Notheft- Hearing claims.
Estate Alice A. Hali-Hearing claims
Estate Thressa Granke- Hearing claims
Estate Ole I. Logan Hearing claims.
Estate Nels Nelson-Hearing claims.
Estate John Egge-Fiual settlement
Estate Ole G. Administration.
Estate Andreas Solberg-Final settlement.
Estate John Collins. Sr.-Proof of will.
Estate Robert p. Observation-Disclosures
Estate Ole r. Gauper-Administratio
Estate Neis Observation-Disclosures
Estate Delgram Morrison-Final settlement.
Estate Peter Skildum-Hearing claims.
Estate David F. Thomas-Final settlement
Estate Hans M. Rudi-Final settlement
Estate Elizabeth Morrow-Hear ring claims
Estate VIM !. Miller-Final settlement.
Estate Kate Dalton-Final settlement
Estate Tobias 0lson-Final settlement
Estate Neri Olson-Final settlement
Louis Trussoni Petition for guardianship.
Estate Martha Anderson-ProOf of will.
Estate G. A Groat-Final settlement
Estate Mark Revels--Hearing claims.
Estate Bertha Stafslien-Final settlement.
Estate Geo. Burchill-Final settlement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
THE SEASON OF GOOD CHEER
The Glad Christmas Tide at Its
Height in This Community

Christmas was observed in the good
spirit that pervades chriStendom.
Here all kinds of business was sus-
pended, family and STRAIGHTFORWARD gath.
erings being the order. Entertain
ments were held at all the churches
on Saturday night with trees and all
that go with such joyous occasions, in
Guiding Old Santa
knights Templar members held
their customary service in the morn
ing in Masonic Temple.
In all the grades literary programs
were held In the city schools Friday
afternoon, appropriate 20 Christmas.
The picture show and dancing party
closed the days festivities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Knights Entertain Soldiers

No more appreciated and pleasant
gathering has been held in Viroqua
than the smoker given by the local
knights Pythias lodge members at the
club rooms to the returned soldiers on
Friday night. They were welcomed
by Rev J. b. Rutter in neat ad-
dress, responded by Captain Buffers,
Chief Musician Brown, Sargent Major
Heinz. A fine spread, games and all
round social time was greatly enjoyed
by guests and hosts. Almost a total
of the soldier contingent was on hand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

Having completed the Grace Mil
bred culture course and taken person
al instructions in first-olass beauty
pariors, ! am prepared 10 give sham
poos. manicures and scientific mas
sage and scalp treatment. Also take
orders for Grace-Mildred and G. p. c
toilet articles. Ladies are invited tt
call and inspect my rooms and equip.
ment, Thursday. December q, at my
home on South Main street.
MRS r. L. TATE Phone 22j.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
New Hotel-Restaurant Opening

On Friday OF this week Mr.and Mrs.
Aug Weistenborg viii open to the
public their new place of business lust
finished opposite Hotel Fortuey. Din.
ner at IL O'CLOCK and continue till all
have been served Lutefisk and chick
en- leaders on the bin of fare. Price
of dinner SOC. After opening dav,reg-
ular meals will be 35 cents. Mr. and
Mrs Weistenborg invite town and
country people to attend their open
ing dinner. They have rooms and will
provide for regular boarders and tran
sients. serve lunches and short orders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
EARLY SETTLEMENT WANTED

Having disposed of its lumber In.
terests in Viroqua the NIB. Bekkedal
yard urges upon all knowing them
selves indebted there to make prompt
settlement either by cash or note.
All accounts on the books must be
balanced without delay. BE prompt
in making adjustment, all who owe.
L. NJ. ROsELAND. Manager.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Preserve tbe Game Binds

Warden T. 5. Curtis wishes rs to
notify farmers or anyone who know
the location of flocks of quail, chick
ems or partridge to feed them and send
the bill TO him or to notify him and
he will feed them. The alarming de-
crease in game birds Is the reason for
this action by the state commission.
Pre- ant conditions followingTuesday's
stoi 40 are most unfavorable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

The famous old hostelry, the Cam
eron Hotel, at Lacrosse, together with
the St Paul depot, were DESTROYED by
fire Sunday morning. The loss is $50
900. A move is on for a union depot
in that city, which would be aconven-
fence for the travelling public.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Prices Going In

Prices of junk are going up. See
these: SIS 90 a ton for old iron. l
cent pound for rags, paper 25 cents
a 100, old magazines 70 cents a 100
No. ! rubber cents pound, No ,
rubber cents. Highest cash prices
for hides and furs. Bring ii TO nv
house, and If ! am not there my wife
will buy it. SAM GROSS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Live Stock shipping

The Farmers Cooperative Compan,
win receive cattle and hogs at the
Southeastern yards at Viroqua, Mon
day, January ] and at Chaseburg
Tuesday, January the 2nd Bring il
your stock,we viii be there
II. A. HOFF.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
so HORSES WANTED

The undersigned will be at VI
ROQUA. FRIDAY, December
%. We need so horses to fill a
contract that expires the first of
the year. We are notified that
all war contracts will be cancell-
ed after that date. If you have
anything to sell, bring them in.
We want horses from 100 lbs.
up, from A to IL years old. Very
highest market prices guaran-
teed. JIM. OGLvIE, Madison.
c. H. Ross, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Insurance Notice

'I'HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UTICA
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company will
January End. 1917 at 10 O'clock a. M, for the
election of seven 90 directors and for transaction
of such other business as may be properly brought
before the same.
E. 7. VAN WInrER. SECRETARY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

The largest check so far given for
tobacco that has come to our notice
is to Tennis Ostrem, who raised Is
acres on the Wilkin Hauge and ad-
joining farm, for which he received
5000, delivered at Westby.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Rio RevivaI al O,tar;o

a religious revival began at Ontario
on Tuesday, tocontinue to January 81,
in the United Brethern church, which
all Christian workers are invited TO
join in. Three ministers and a trained
chorus are to do the work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
MARRIED.

At Soldiers Grove. December T. by Rev ] G..
Vance. Mr.. Charles Snider and Miss y, II Baiben.
we'll known and highly respected young people Of
Readstown, members of two leading families.
They will reside the Snider farm moth Of
Beaastown. and the well-wishes Of many friends
20 with them through life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Some Record. These

Ole Anderson, who lives north of
Viroqua, sold an s-months Percheron
colt for 500 to James Turnmire of
Boaz 1t was sired by l. l.. Skrede's
horse.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
CHANGE Of Date

Date has been changed to Friday
night, December 20, for annual festiv-
tiles at the county asylum. The gem
eral public is invited.
CHAs f. BUFFERS, Supt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

Abe Kalvestran of Avalanche, has
exchanged his farm for a larger one
Of 200-acres in Whitestown, consider
alton for the new purchase $4,000,
ThOrson & Son making the deal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

Ing. r. Thorsgaard s. Sons have
just made an addition of nine regis
tered Herefords to their Valley View
Hereford herd in Jefferson town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

DeSoto creamery will be operated
one day each week during winter
months, by the buttermaker Of Ferry
vile creamery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

At the Methodist parsonage in Stoddard BY
Pastor Shane, December G. Mr. Harry Kish Of
Newton and Miss Orpha MURAL Shane, daughter
Of the officiating clergyman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

from Liberty Pole cheese factory
William Horribly received 63t cents
pc pound for butter fat from 3 test
milk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

At Hillsboro Catholic church. by Rev Father
Czech. November ~. Mr. Edward Stanek of Hills
boro and Miss Agnes Raynes Of Ontario.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

In the German Lutheran church At Chaseburg
b. Pastor Poecheck. Mr. Fred Sehaldach Of Ham
burg. 20 Miss Ide Kuester Of jefferson. the young
people being Wel-knOwn and members two prom
fuent fsmiliea
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
YARN. STOCK AND DAIRY JoTs

L. W. Swain delivered 600 pound
porker at Resdstown that brought
him $50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

Al Pine Hollow Catholic church near CashtOn.
November . Mr.. John KeIbel of Forest. - Was
Rosie Gier Of Cashton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

At the home Of the groom's parents Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Sniter. in Harmony. November 80. by
Rev. X. A. Boynt0n. Mr.. Leonard Y. Suffer and
Miss Mabel J. Ellefson Of jefferson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
Can Resi- Serve Won Now

am prepared TO oil harness at 81. 81
per set. Have it done before the
spring work opens.
L. U. FAVOR, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

In Minneapolis. December 2. Mr.. Ingar Eestin-
gen Of Coon Valley and Miss Malta Andersen Of
Bergen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

At Westby. December 9. by Rev. S. o. Rondest-
Vedt. Mr.. Gilbert ChriStianson Of Jefferson and
Misc Alfhilds Anderson OF Portland.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

By Justice Pollard December i9 Mr. Melvin J.
Swenson Of Webster and Miss Anna J Anderson
Of Clinton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

In the town Of Forest. By A. C. Dewitt Esq.
Mr.. Ed Parish and Miss Lottie &cCracken both.
Of Forest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
GREETINGS FROM
NEWTON

Through the Censor, | wish
to thank all my patrons and
friends for their good will.
personal fayors and trade Of
the past. ! extend to all nv
very best wish for a happy
and prosperous New Year
and many of them
THOS. PETERSON
Newton Merchant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

By Pastor jacobson at tine Viroqua Haugs par.
sonage Mr. Charles Erickson and Kate Z. Weber.
both Of Stirring on December 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
S-Christmas Sale S

Any nat in the store for ONE DOL
LAR-until January at Mrs. A, O.
Larsons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27

At Hauge's parsonage In Viroqua. December 2
NJ. Edwin A. Peterson Of this city and Miss Til
lie Tbors0n Of Harmony
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
=OBITUARY

At his home in the town of Stark. December 2,
from pneumonia. Mr.. John w Coleman aged e5
years. a native Of Ohio coming to Vernon county
30 years ago. where he has been a good citizen
and most respected man. A widow and six chill
dren survive.
After many long months Of suffering from drop
sy, Mrs Nancy Oliver passed away at the home
Of her son. James Snyder at Redmouni Novem-
Der %. aged u years. She had been a resident Of
the county since 1850 native Of Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-12-27
BURNED! Not the Church, But the Mortgage

Vroqua Methodis Celebrate with Clearing
their Church from Debt
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
WOODLAWN.

The Y will hold Social in the hall this Fri.
day evening.
The Epworth League will hold Pie Social
In the hall Wednesday evening, the 25th. II
stormy, next evening. Admission ten cents
Pie and coffee will be served. Ice cream and
cake for sale.
Mrs. r. X. Rawlings and Miss Ethel Hall
attended a Missionary Convention in Wash.
ington Wednesday and Thursday of this week
Miss Olivia Keilholtz, of Germantown, Pa.
spent several days with her sister, Mrs. G.. w.
Poist, this week.
Mr. Ralph SINNERS. of Balto., spent Sunday
at his home here.
Mr.. O. r. Gibson attended milk meeting in
Wilmington, Saturday.
Miss Laura NJ. Reynolds. of Oxford, Pa, is
visiting Miss Leila Thompson.
Mrs. R. B. Marshall, Mrs. r. G., Terry, Mrs.
Minerva Rutter and Miss Ida Thompson
entertained at Ten Cent Tea in the hall,
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Ella Lynch, of Sylmar. was Friday to
Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. n. L. Thomp.
son.
Miss Blanche Price, daughter of Henry
Price is very Ill with scarlet fever. The son,
Cecil has just recovered from an attack of the
fever.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
THEODORE.

October IL.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity have
planted their wheat and are cutting corn.
Mrs. Anna Let's gave an old fashioned
apple-butter stirring one day last week.
Mrs. Ruth Fitzsimmons. of Atglen. Pa,
spent last week with Mr.. Richard Anderson
and family.
Lester jackson took an auto load to the
Democrat Mass meeting at Elkton last week.
Mrs. Eugene Atkinson left last Saturday
morning for North Carolina, where she will
join her husband, who is in the U. s. Navy.
Mrs. Charles Let's, of Wilmington, has been
spending few days with her sister. Mrs. E.
T. Williams.
Mrs. Lawson Brickley accompanied friends
to the York Fair last Wednesday.
Mrs. s. f. Devine, of Baltimore, is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Hartenstine.
The stork paid visit to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs William Taylor and left baby boy.
Miss Eva Irwin was Wilmington visitor
la 1T Saturday.
Mrs. Earl Armour has returned to her
home in Wilmington, Del. after visiting
friends in Cecil county.
Mrs. Harry Hartenstine received cable
gram last week that her brother, private r
r. Devine, with the 1st. Canadian Division,
was in the hotptal at Boulogne, France, from
gunshot wound.
Mrs. Mollie williams. of North East, has
been visiting her brother, Mr.. John II.
Thompson.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
Assignee's Sale
of valuable.
REAL ESTATE
In the town of Rising Sun, Cecil
County Maryland.

BY virtue of the power and author
ity contained in mortgage dated the
10Th day of July, in the year 1887,
and now recorded in Liber ]. A. D.,
No. IA, folio 442 &C., one of the
Mortgage Record Books for Cecil
County, aforesaid, the subscriber, as
assignee thereof, will sell at public
auction at the Court House door in
the town of Elkton, Cecil County
aforesaid, on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1916,
at eleven O'Clock a. m, that lot or
parcel of ground and premises,
situate, lying and being in the town
of Rising Sun, aforesaid, on the
public road leading from Rising Sun
to West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church whereon William s. Nc
Keever now resides, and which is
particularly described in the said
mortgage, and also being the same
lot or parcel of land which was con-
veyed to the said William S. Nc
Keever by Williams. Evans and wlre
by deed dated the 3Oth day of July
1887, and is now of record in, Liber
]. A. D., No. 13, folio 57S &C., one
of the Land Record Books for Cecil
County aforesaid.
The improvements consist of a
Two and half story Frame
Dwelling House, Frame Barn,
and other necessary out buildings,
This is a desirable property for any
one wishing to secure comfortable
home and is conveniently located to
churches, markets, etc.
The terms of sale are that the
whole of the purchase money be
paid on the day of sale, but the
terms may be varied to suit the
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
s. Hooper Giles.

Samuel Hooper Giles, elder son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. oliver c. Giles of Elk
ton, died about midnight Saturday
light at Union Hospital. after a ten
days illness of typhoid fever.
Hooper was 18 years of age and
was member of the Sophmore Glass
of Delaware College. He was ap-
,parently perfect specimen of young
manhood, being over six feet tall and
we'll formed He is survived by his
parents and one. brother, Oliver G.
Giles, Jr. The funeral was held on
Wednesday, with inserment at Elk
ton cemetery.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20

Under the direction OF Coach Keyes of
the Delaware College Truck Team. day
of field and track contests between the
Sophomores and Freshmen. has been ar
ranged for October "a on Joe Frazer Field,
Newark.
An auto collision at the dangerous turn
in the State road at Glen Cove resulted in
the injury OF the occupants of the cars.
Robert Thomas. of Berkeley and Mrs.
Bond, OF Port Deposit. were in one of the
cars, Mrs. Bond suffering the fracture of
a rib.
One of the large freight carrying buses
belonging TO Biddison Bros. OF Bel Air.
and running between Forest Hill and
Baltimore. was, destroyed by fire last week
with heavy load of freight. The FIRE it
is believed was due to an explosion on
the truck.
The case of ]. T. Skinner & Son. of
Havre de Grace. against the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company.
brought to recover $3.50 for the death of a
horse, on trial in the Circuit Court for
Hartford County. resulted In verdict for
the plaintiff.
Andrew Downie. manager of La Tena's
Circus, with winter quarters in Havre de
Grace. last week shipped "a of his show
horses and harness to Miller Bros. IoI
Ranch Wild West Show. to be used dur
ing the remainder of the season. The
Miller Bros. Show was in railroad
wreck In Virginia last week and "a horses
were killed.
Our Sheriff was brought to book" last
Saturday under amusing circumstances.
Seeing speeding machine on the Havre
de Grace road he spurted after the Offend
er. whereupon the latter (who turned out
to be State Auto Commissioner Baugh
man out ION the job and of course
was speedine) slowed up and pinched the
Sheriff for fast driving. In this comedy
OF errors. each enjoyed the joke and let
he other off,-Rel Air Aegis.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20

Merchants aud business men of Balti-
more who are on an automobile trip to
the Eastern Shore. arrived in Elkton
shortly before noon Tuesday. They were
met by Mayor William H. Mackall and
many leading residents and 81 ven hearty
reception into the town.
Annoyed by petty thefts E. Bowen Mil.
burn. farmer near Barksdale. laid in
wait one night last week and captured
Edward Jamison. a lad 10 years of age,
who lived on a neighbOring farm.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
BETHEL.

Miss Pauline Craig entertained quite num-
ber of her young friends at her home on Sat
urday evening. in pleasant manner.
Mrs. ]. Frazier, of Philada., is visiting Mrs.
G. A. Reed.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs. <. A. Atkin-
son on Monday, leaving little baby girl.
The supper at Bethel M. E. church was
quite success. the sum of S5l.O0 being cleared
Mr.. A. G. Russell spent the weekend will
Churchville, Hartford county, relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Dennison visited frienqa
at Rock Run, Pa, on Saturday.
party of our young folks started on hu
auto trip to Elkton one evening last week hut
stalled on Bacon Hill and were obliged tc
push their car to Ferguson's garage, North
East, who sent them on their way rejoicing.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
George Terry.

George Terry died Oct. 13 from
stroke of paralysis, at the home of
his daughters Mrs. Howard Harlan,
Kemblesville, Pa. The deceased
was in his S0th year. He was born
and spent almost all his life in Hope
we'll, Pa, following the threshing
business for So years. Three daugh-
ters survive.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
Ebenezer Wesley Janney.

Ebenezer Wesley Janney, a former
resident Of this county, died Oct. 9,
In Baltimore.
Mr.. Janney was the son of John
and Caroline Nolan Janney and was
the last Of his generation. He came
of long lived family and died at
the age of 83. In his youth he was
prominent in the affairs of Cecil
county. The last position he held
under the United States Government
was in the office of the Collector OF
Internal Revenues in Baltimore.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
Frank p. Johnson.

Frank P. Johnson, son of the late
Nicholas Johnson, OF upper Elk Neck,
died at his home in Xansdowne, Pa,
ON Oct. 8, aged about 60 years.
The deceased had been located in
Philadelphia for number OF years.
He is survived by his wife.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
wesley w. Reynolds.

Wesley w. Reynolds, formerly a
resident of Havre de Grace, where
he conducted the Reynolds Bros. Can
Manufacturing plant for many years,
and later was the owner of the Havre
de Grace Electric Company, died at
the home OF his son. Winfield S. Rey-
nolds, in Jersey City, N. j., ON Oct.
IL. He leaves three sons-Winfield
s., of Jersey City, Louis and Harold
Reynolds, of Florida. and two daugh-
ters-Misses Mary and Maud Rey-
nolds. He was native of Cecil
county, having been born in Port
Deposit.
The remains were brought to
Perryyille Saturday and taken to
Hopewell cemetery for interment.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
DEATHS.
James sartin.

James Sartin, prominent farmer
of the Second district, died at his
home on the Watts farm, on Oct. 10,
after a long illness, aged 55 years.
He is survived by his wife and sew
eral children.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
Ellis M. Alexander.

Ellis M. Alexander former resi-
dent of East Nottingham, Pa, died
Oct. IL at Knoxville Tenn, of urae-
mic poisoning, aged 80 years. The
body was brought to Oxford on
Saturday. and taken to Little Elk
burying ground.
Mr.. Alexander was the son of Will
liam and Caroline (GrIer) Alexander.
born in East Nottingham, where
almost all his life was spent. His
wife, Miss Bye, died about two
years ago, leaving him one son,
Fred A. Alexander, who he accom-
panied to Knoxville -ast Spring.
william w. Alxander Of Oxford and
Mrs. John A. Leeke of East Noting
ham, are brother and sister OF the
deceased.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
WASHINGTON r. BorIahd.

Washington F. Borland died Oct.
10 at his home at Cherry Hill, after
an illness of years of cirrhosis Of the
liver. He was son of the late
Matthew Borland, of tn Fourth dis
trict, and was in his 51st year. Until
incapacitated by i'll health he held
position at the Kenmore Mills at
Providence. He is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Russell. and
one son.
The funeral was held Friday. with
interment at Cherry Hill M. e. Cme-
terry.
The midland journal., 1916-10-20
James A. Boulden.

James. A. Boulden died at his
home in Philadelphia on October IL,
in the 18th year OF his age. Mr..
Boulden belonged to the large and
prominent family OF that name in
this county, and was for many years
engaged in the mercantile business
in Chesapeake City, before removing
to Philadelphia.