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The midland journal., 1916-02-18
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
oxford Press Celebrates Its Golden
jubilee.

Saturday, February IL, was red letter
day for the Oxford Press. which cele-
brated the iftieth anniversary of its found
ing in a fitting manner.
This widely known weekly journal was
founded fifty years ago by Henry L
Brinton. and today is under the capable
management of his sons Douglas E.
and William G. Brinton.
The Press celebrated the attainment of
its fiftieth year by gathering together its
staff. correspondents and number of
other guests at banquet in the after
noon, held in the Oxford M. E. church,
where royal feast was served, following
which the banqueters listened to praises
of the Press sounded by number of
its steadfast friends, for its long years
of usefulness and the high moral tone it
has ever maintained.
Douglas E. Brintcn acted as toast
master. and among those who gave short
talks were: Rev. Turner. pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church; Emerson Pitt
and Frank E. Brown, Oxford merchants;
Joshua Menough and J. A. Watt, of Ok
ford, who have been subscribers to the
Press ever since it was founded; George
Anderson, publisher of the Avondale
Herald, who read an original poem; Mrs.
McGuirk, Of New London, and Mrs.
Pearce, of ColorA. regular correspondents
of the Press.
The principal address of the afternoon
was made by Robert Vale, assistant editor
Of the North American of Philada.
AT the conclusion Of the speechmaking
the guests were entertained at the Gem
Theatre by moving pictures.
The Press last week issued four page
pictorial section in addition to the regular
edition. The front page of the pictorial
section was fac-simile of the first copy of
the paper printed. The illustrations were
of business places and structures in Ok
ford fifty years ago.
The regular edition was replete with
interesting matter of the time the publi-
cation was launched on the journalistic
sea.
Tne upper floor of the Press building is
fitted up at this time with many things of
interest. including the first copy of the
Oxford Press and FIRST sale bill printed
old subscription books, receipts and other
samples OF early printing. other news
papers and deeds. postal rulings and the
like of fifty or more years ago, and besides
large collection of photos of persons and
families of days gone by.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Charged With Desertion.

Oscar G. Sharpe, formerly of Lib
erty Grove, has been arrested in Will
mington, charged with deserting his
wife and young child. Sharpe has
been twice married, being divorced
from his first wife. On December
81, 1914, Sharpe eloped to Hagers-
town and married Miss Helen Bond.
Sharpe has been sought by detec-
tives for long time, and was want
ed on the charge Of violating his pa
role and his promise to pay his first
wife, Ada Thumbert, SIS a week
alimony. A child by his first mar
riage is now with sharpe's parents
at Liberty Grove, this county. He
is charged by his present wife with
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Meeting OF stockholders.

The stockholders of the Home
Manufacturing, Light and Power
Company held their annual meeting
in Elkton and elected the following
directors: s. Evans, ]. B.
Jackson, Edward Deibert. Elmore
Deibert, Reuben A. Deibert, James
F. Powers, Frank T. Whitney and
VIM. Sterling Evans. The directors
organized by electing VIM. s. Evans,
President; ]. B. Jackson, vice-presi-
dent; w. Sterling Evans, secretary;
Reuben A. Deibert, treasurer; FL
more Deibert, temporary manager.
The reports for the past year were
very satisfactory and showed a
healthy growth of business.
At meeting of the Elkton Gene
terry Company the following mana
gers were elected: DIR. John H. ia
mar, William H. Mackall, Frank P.
Price, William S. Evans, o. G. Giles
and DR.. Howard Bratton. The
managers organized by re-electing
DR.. lamar, president, Mr.. Mackall
secretary, Mr.. Price treasurer and
w. T. Boulden, superintendent.
An addition o. $3.50 was made
to the sinking fund for the care OF
the property after all lots are sold,
the fund now being about $1,000
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Jail Breakers Caught.

Harry Smith and Rodney Hart,
two of the quartette OF Jail breakers,
who escaped from Lancaster County
jail Saturday morning, were arrested
in Oxford by Chief of Police Ringler,
on Sunday evening. They were
taken to Lancaster Monday morning
Smith practically gave himself up,
telling Ringler that the other men
had threatened to kill him unless he
remained with them. Hart was ap-
pretended in the Oxford railroad
station and made no resistance when
placed under arrest. Harry L.
Smith and Albert Wall the other two
who escaped went in another direc-
tion and as yet have not been appre-
hended.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
oxford Band Disabands. y

The Oxford Concert Band is no
more. At the regular meeting Mon
day evening, this move was decided
upon, the sole reason being lack of
funds. 1t has always been strug-
gle to keep band together and this
one has kept its organization for
nearly ten years. 1t. is practically
impossible however to keep a musi-
cal organization of this sort going,
unless there is definite source of
revenue and in this the Oxford band
was entirely lacking. 1t is possible
that a reorganization may be effected
some time later but not until the
financial scheme is arranged on a
satisfactory basis.-O Oxford News.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Jones.

Mrs. Elizabeth j. Jones, widow of
the late Edward w. Jones, of Elk
ton, died at her home in Philadel-
phia, Feb 10, of heart disease. aged
58 years. Mrs. Jones was daugh-
ter of the late Captain and Mrs. Alli-
son Wright, of Dorchester county.
She is survived by six children, all
of Philadelphia; also by two sisters
and one brother. The body was
taken to Elkton for interment.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Mrs. Mary Ann Sidwell.

Mrs. Mary Ann Sidwell, widow of
Isaac T. Sidwell, died Feb. 16 at the
nome of her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Guthrie, of Calvert. Mrs. Sidwell
was one of the Oldest residents in
this locality, being in her Goth year.
Tier daughter is the only surviving
member of the family. The funera4
will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Ser
vices at the house at II a. m. In
terment Rosebank cemetery.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Joseph Landers.

After an illness of three weeks
from pneumonia. Joseph Landers
died February 6, at his home in
Hancock, Md, aged 7S years. He
was native of England, coming to
America in 1843, locating near Ris-
ing Sun, where he farmed. He
was operated on four years ago
in the Allegheny Hospital, Cumber-
land, and while he was confined in
that institution his wife died very
suddenly.
The following children survive:
William G., of Rising Sun; Carrie ",
Oxford, Pa; Clifford, Joseph, May,
Arthur and Maud, wife of Cramer
Branhardt, of Hancock and Ange-
line, wife of Harvey Mellott of
Pleasant Ridge, Pa.
desertion and non-support.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Commissioner Make AppOIntments.

The County Commissioners of Cecil
county in special session Monday after
noon made the following appointments;
Health officer. DR.. H. Arthur Mitchell,
Elkton; trustee of the poor and insane.
Joseph T. Tyson. Rising Sun, and bridge
tender at Chesapeake City, Captain Love.
less; county agricultural agent. G. F.
Marsh. The salary of the county agent
was increased to 81. 500 per year.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
killed By B. and O. Trail

Frederick Schoen, 21 years old,
son of Gotlieb -Schoen, was struck
and killed Friday morning by west
bound freight train on 1.-The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad near Lumbrook.
one mile from Newark. Schoen,
who works on the night shift at the
plant of the American Vulcanized
Fibre Company, was also trapper.
He was walking along the railroad
track on his way to his traps when
he was struck by the train.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
CECIL COUNTY LIST.
Nominations Made by the Demo-
cratic Committee.

Nominations Made by the Demo-
cratic Committee.
The Democratic state central COM
mittee for Cecil county sent in the
Cecil county list for appointments to
Government Harrington Tuesday, as
Aollows:
First District Magistrates, p. s.
Johns, Warwick; G. S. Morgan,
Cecilton; Thomas Dickinson. Earl
vile.
Second District-Harry C. Nor
gan, Chesapeake City; notaries, DR..
c. C. Laws and William Berger.
Third District Magistrates, VIM.
Berkley, C. H. Barrley; notaries,
William H. Cole, Fred H. Letter;
coroner, Herbert D. Litzenberger.
Fourth District Magistrate, A.
Nv. Gather.
Fifth District-Magistrat Isiah
Biddle; notaries, Walter Blackwell,
Emery G. Lowe.
Sixth District-Notaries. H. B.
Patten and Mrs. Annie Jenkins.
Seventh District Magistrate, A.
L. Barry; notaries, James Touch
stone and Roland Atkinson.
Eighth Magistrate, Her
bert Cummings.
Election Supervisors-John H.
Black, Caleb B. Brokaw,. z. T. Col
Inns, Jr., J. Frank Frazer.
School Commissioners-Dr. Del
mar Smithers, Chesapeake City;
DR.. Howard Bratton, Elkton.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Found Dead In shanty.

Charles. Bibleheiser, a timer, un-
til recently employed by Charles E.
Enrich, of North East, was found
dead in a shanty on the river shore
near Charlestown Thursday evening
of last week. DR.. Cantwell decided
death was caused by heart trouble,
and a coroner's jury gave a verdict
accordingly. He has a wife and
daughter in Baltimore.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
BrInton-WrISht,

Miss Sidney Susan Wright. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen H. Wright. Little
Britain township, Lancaster county. and
Bradford Hickman Brinton, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Douglas E. Brinton. of Oxford,
we're married Saturday morning at the
home of the brides parents. Rev. George
H. Shea, near friend of the groom,
oficiated Only immediate members of
the two families were present.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Charles Hayes.

Charles Hayes, aged " years, died
Feb. 9. at his home, Barkesdale,
Cecil county, after suffering for
several months with cancer. Mr..
Hayes had undergone one successful
operation, but succumbed after a
second and more serious one. The
deceased was a veteran of the Civil
War. A brother, William Hayes,
and a sister, Miss Elizabeth, of
Barksdale, survive.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Mrs. Mary s. Abrams.

Mrs. Mary S. Abrams died Feb 5
at the home of her son, William
Thompson, near Bay View, aged sS
years. The deceased was twice mar
ried, her first husband being Benz.
Thompson. She is survived
by three children, William Thomp-
son, Of Bay View; Annie G. Nc
Nance, Of Rising Sun, and H. Jane
Mahoney, of Chester; ten grand
children, twenty-eight great grand
children and six great, great grand
children.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Snyder-couIter.

Miss Mary Imogene Coulter. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Coulter OF Liberty
Grove. and William ]. Snyder, of Harris
vile. well known to the base ball fans of
this county as player on the local teams.
we're married on Wednesday, Feb I6. at
Mt. Pleasant M. E. parsonage, by Rev.
o. H. Connolly.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
Chester L. Dralmmond.

Mr.. Chester l.. Drummond, son of
James L. and Matte Drummond, of
Wilmington, formerly of this county.
died Feb 10, aged 81 years. Inter-
ment was made Saturday at Cherry
Hill.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18

E. A. Brown. of near Woodlawn. adver-
tses in this issue a carload of Franklin
county horses that may be seen at his
stable near Woodlawn. Give him a call
and inspect the stock before purchasing
else where.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18

Another large line of Art Squares aud
Rugs. embracing many sizes and color
ings. A complete up 10 date line 10
arrive this week. Go TO Bufington's.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18

Bargains in ladies and children's
Hats. A call at McCoy's will prove
this. Rising Sun. Nd
The midland journal., 1916-02-18
DEATHS.

Mrs. Mary j. Armstrong.
Mrs. Mary ]. Armstrong, age 81
years widow of William Armstrong,
of the Fourth district, died Monday
at her home at Fair Hill.
The midland journal., 1916-02-18

You should see the. new Iron and
Brass Beds to arrive this week. Go to
Bufiington's.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
PLACE EMBARGO ON
 LUMBER COMPANY
Railroad Company Accused of Arbi- trary Action in Case of Old
 Consumer.

What officials of the New Britain Lumber and Coal company term m arbitrary and unwarranted action was taken last night by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad company, when specific embargo was registered against the company. The New Britain Lumber and Coal company has been organized over forty years and this, it is declared is the first time in the history of the concern that an embargo has been placed against it.
 In speaking about the matter this afternoon, Superintendent George K. Macauley characterized it as a piece of petty spite for which he believed the local office of the company to be largely to blame. Since the begin ming of June, according to MT. Macau- ley, the company has handled eighty five cars, which, he says, is more than any similar concern in the city in any similar period. At the present
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
City Nen1s

Moose field day, Bridgeport, Sat- advt.
 The health department has quar- antined case of diphtheria on Law Tor street.
 Give the boy graduating one really nice silk shirt, $3.50 to 7.50 at Will son's.-advt.
 Mrs. James Tevlin of New London is visiting with friends in this city.
 At the meeting of New Britain Council, O. U. A. M, this evening of- ticers for the coming term will be nominated.
 Attractive Booths and attractive ar ticles at the Elk's Carnival.-<<dvt.
 The First Second and Sixth ward democrat clubs will meet tonight in Bismarck bill, Bardeck's block, Arch street, to make final arrangements for a joint outing and field day. All interested are urged to attend.
 An important meeting of the Ladies Aid society of Trinity M. E. church will be held tomorrow after noon at o'clock in the church par lors.
 Look over your athletic underwear all sorts at Wilson's.-advt.
 The New Britain Nest of Owls will meet this evening at o'clock Tn G. A. R. hall.
 At the meeting of Phoenix Temple of Honor, No. 19, tomorrow evening the delegates to the Grand Temple will report the doings of the session which was held at Portland Me, this week.
 All those who assisted at the recent fair of Court Beethoven, F. of A, are invited to attend the entertainment and banquet at Turner Hall dining room this evening. An interesting program has been arranged The af- fair will commence at o'clock
 George Olney Lewis of New York will deliver an illustrated lecture on "The Wayward Boy" at the Swedish Lutheran church this evening, under the auspices of the Luther League.
 Dr. Kenneth E. Kellog is ill with pneumonia at Roosevelt hospital, New York City.
 MT and Mrs. D. B. Warwick and Mrs. c. l.. Barnes attended the Allied Bazaar in the Grand Central Palace New York, yesterday. Last evening" MT. Warwick left for Hamilton, On- tario Canda, where he will superin- tend the branch factory of the Stan ley Works.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15

the people to pay the great war debt"
 The president had acted quickly, the senator said when there was an invasion of American territory, and the punitive expedition now was doing all that this country could do With honor in Mexico.
 Wilson's Problems.
 "No president during the life of this republic" said the senator, "has ever had to deal with so many deli cate and dangerous problems as those which have confronted President Will son. With more than half of the world in arms in Europe, with Mexico in revolution at our border, these difficult and complicating prob lems have confronted him almost daily, and he has handled them as becomes a patriot and a statesman. When the Lusitania was sunk the militant voice of Theodore Roosevelt cried out for war, and if he had been president of the United States at that time, today 5OO,0OO brave Ameri- can sons would be contending around the forts of Verdun in this mighty maelstrOm of blood-thousands would have been buried in ditches Our president, patient, patriotic, far sighted, the real statesman, handled this question with the greatest ability, and won for America it's greatest diplomatic victory. There are happily two kinds of courage, the courage of the man who is willing to undertake the dangers himself and the courage of the man that sends others to the conflict. Woodrow Wilson has both kinds of coura ge-- the courage of conflict and the cour- age to act coolIy and sensibly when he is dealing with the lives of others the fate of a nation"
 -Four years ago we sneeringly called Woodrew Wilson the school teacher. Today he is the world teacher His subject is the protec- ton of American life and American rights under international law. And without orphaning a single Ameri- l can child, without widowing a single American mother without firing a single gun, he wrung from the most militant spirit that ever brooded | above a battlefield, an acknow- ledgement of American rights and an l a agreement to American demands. He | has elevated himself to that lofty but l loWly eminence, occupied by George l Washington, Abraham Lincoln and l Woodrow Wilson, the three worst 1 a abused and best loved Americans the | I republic ever grew 1
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY.
Lady Wallace Lodge Celebrates at
 St. Jean de Baptiste Hall.

Lady Wallace lodge, No. 24, Daugh- ters of Scotia, celebrated their eighth anniversary last evening in St Jean de Raptiste hall. About twenty-five members from Ellen Douglas lodge of Hartford were present as we'll as rep rescntatives of Clan Douglas, 0. of s. C., of this city
 Opening remarks were made by Mrs Brucie Goodrich, chief daughter. Others who spoke were Sisters Giles pie and Middlemass Grand Deputy Sister Green and Chief John Patti son of Clan Douglas. Rev. pr. John stone of Hartford gave an address and there were solos by Clansman John Thomson Miss Ival Grant, Miss Brown of Hartford and a reading by Mrs Mary Gordon. Refreshments were served at the close.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
NEW CASE OF TYPHOID.
Health Department Has Ordered Ty-
 phOid Vaccine.

A new case of typhoid fever, mak- ing round dozen during the past week, was reported to the health de- partment last evening. The latest case is from Webster Hill The ty- phoid specialist expected from New York had not arrived up to this af- ternoon.
 In connection with preventative measures, Health Superintendent Reeks has ordered typhoid vaccine, which will be administered without charge to those unable to play. The usual charge is $2 for treatment.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
MILK STATION EXHIBIT.

The milk station officials announcce that beginning next week moving pie lures will be shown at Fox's and keeney's theaters in the save the baby campaign The pictures are of an educative character and are designed to show the methods and results ob- tained in other cities where disease preventative efforts have been in augurated in the nation wide move ment to eliminate infant mortality.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
kENNEDY-WALSH

Matthew l.. Kennedy of this city and Miss Margaret Esther Walsh of Rockville, were married in that place this morning. Rev. Micha el May tied the nuptial knot. The couple were attended by Joseph F. Kennedy, a brother of the groom. and Miss Nellie Robinson, both of this city. A reception was held at the home of the brides parents, after which the couple left on honev- moon trip. They will reside in this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
SCANNING PACIFIC
 FOR SURVIVORS OF
 WRECKED STEAMER
(Continued from First Page.)

day reported that Captain L. N. Nop- ander, master of the Bear, had or dered the ship abandoned about mid night and that all life-boats had got safely away from the ship and were waiting in smooth water the arrival of the rescue boats, which, in addi- ton to the battleship Oregon, the Eu- reka life-boat and the tug Relief, in- cluded the steamer Grace Dollar.
 The Bear has a cargo of 2,700 tons.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
NEW PARK POLICEMAN.
of T. c. Dolan Will
 Make New Job for Someone.

The appointment of Supernumerary Officer Thomas c. Dolan as a regular Eatrolman, to take effect on July 1, will mean a vacancy for a park po- Hceman The park policeman is always a supernumerary, detailed for this duty. It is possible, however, that acting on the recommendation of the safety board to detail Dennis O'Keefe for regular duty, Chief Raw linss may detail him for park duty this summer.
 Officer Dolan has held down the lob of park policeman during the past two summers
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
SHARP-LANDON

Harry Sharp of Maple Hill and Miss Emma Belle Landon of 72 Hart street were united in marriage this afterno oon at the First church parson- age, Rev. Henry w. Maier officiating Edward Sharp, a brother of the groom. and Miss Ruth Landon, sister of the bride, were the attend ants. Following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, the couple will make their home in this oity.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
Important ViIlista Captured.

Field Headquarters, June IA, via radio to Columbus, N. M., June 15.- Col. Pedro Lujan, one of the most prominent Villa chieftains remaining alive, was captured yesterday by Capt. F. G. Turner, commanding Troop M, 18th Cavalry, at Hacienda Tepehak- ens Lujan was one of the leaders in the raid on Columbus, N. M, March g. His capture nearly completes the extepAaination of the Villa leaders in the raid across the border.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
MORE MAILS TAKEN

Berlin, June 15, By Wireless to Sayville.-A Copenhagen despatch quotes the Danish postmaster general as stating that the British authorities removed all the first class mail from the Danish Liner United States from Copenhagen June 1 for New York and all first class mail and parcels from the Danish liner Frederick VIII from New York, May 31 for Copen- hagen.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15

time there are about fifteen cars on the siding between Park and Whiting streets and in a few cases demurrago has been charged, but MT. Macauley declares no good reason exists for the arbitrary action taken by the railroad company. The company is held Up on the arrival of thirty-fve cars ot lumber and coal as result of the embargo
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
PUPILS VISIT MUSEUM

By invitation of Birmingham Schurr curator of the museum of natural his tory of the New Britain Institute, seventy pupils of St. Joseph's paro- chial school accompanied by several Sisters of Mercy, visited the museum yesterday morning. Much interest was shown by the pupils. Edward Avis. the noted bird mimic, accom- panied by w. c. French, principal of the Prevocational Grammar school visited the museum yesterday after noon and spoke in the highest terms of the collections.
 Hillside Creamery 31c Russell Bros
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
BOMB WRECKS MAIL CAR.
Package Said to Have Been For Gov
 ernor of Utah.

Butte, Mont, June 15.-A bomb in a package in one of the mail pouches being transferred from a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train to the Oregon Short Line here today explod- ed and wrecked the Oregon Short Line mail car.
 The package, 1t was reported was addressed to the governor of Utah.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15

Seventeen boys and girls of St. Joseph's parochial school will re- ceive diplomas next Sunday morning at the 10:30 o'clock mass, when their active connection with the school will end The exercises pertain ing to the graduation while simple, will be impressive. Rev. J. Leo Sul- livan, who has followed the educa- tional and spiritual destines of the
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15

Standing in front of West Points famous battle monument, on which Pointers who have died gloriously for their country, and within few yards of Washington's statue. President Wilson delivered to the graduates of
New Britain herald., 1916-06-15
Rescues Sixty-two Passengers.

San Francisco, June 15.-The naval radio station on Goat Island reported today that the steamer Grace Dollar was taking to Eureka sixty-two passengers rescued from the steamer Bear.