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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
Phillips-Dupre

Charles Jordon Smith the William Vaughan wedding 4, at the home of he
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-02-23
TOP DRESS SMALL GRAIN.

Clemson College, Feb. 21.-Far-
mers who desire to get the best re-
suits from their oats and wheat
should make preparations to apply
a top dressing Of nitrate of soda to
them at the proper time, advises
Clemson College. Nitrate of soda is
recommended as top-dresser be-
cause Of its ready availability.
On poor land that has not been
well fertiliZed, oats should receive
part of the nitrate Of soda applica-
ton early in March and the remain
der Of it just as the oats begin to
boot or joint. On good land, where
fertilization is ample, the entire ap-
plication may be made when the oats
arc beginning to joint. Wheat should
receive the same treatment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam A. Hutchison
have moved to Anderson, to the re-
gret Of many friends here. After
getting his family settled in Ander-
son will take q trip West with a
view of locating later.
We are informed that the Pub
lie Works Commission anticipates
the inauguration Of 24-hour SER
vice for local lights and power, this
service to be inaugurated March 1st.
Get ready to utilize some Of the
power
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-02-23
Call Meeting Ebenezer Union.

There will be q call meeting Of Eh-
enezer Local Union, No. 76, on Feb
ruary 26th Saturday night, at z
O'Clock. All members are urgently
requested to be on hand. Very I'M
portant business to attend to.
r. NJ. Holland.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-02-23

A Special Communication OF
s.sz7x.uA Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 90,
lRN \ A. T.. NJ, will be held next
sazsS Friday night, February 25,
1916, at 8 O'Clock. Work in second
degree. JOHN A. ANSIIL. w. NJ.
w. o. WHITE, Secretary. (adv.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-02-23
SHOE CLEARANCE.

lot Of Ladies' and Misses Shoes
: y to 4's-$2.50 to $3.50 values,
choice $3.50.
lot Mems 81 and $5 Shoes or O.
your choice only 1928.
Mems heavy Work Shoes, Boys
and all other shoes to be closed out at
reduced prices.
OF
Overcoats, Rain Coats and C1otf
One lot Mems
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Abel James Mearns.

Abel James Mearns, well known
and respected resident of this Sec
ton of Cecil county. died at his
home in Zion on Thursday morning.
April IS, after q long Illness from
Bright's disease. The deceased was
in the >s4th year of his age. For
years he was engaged in the butch
ering business. but OF late years had
conducted grocery and provision
store in Zion. His widow, two
daughters and SON survive: Mrs.
Norwood Pratt. Springfield. ILL.,:
Mrs. Edgar Renns at home; Ernest
Mearns. Asbury Park, N. ].
The funeral will be held Sunday,
April 1s. Services at his late resi-
dence at 1890 O'Clock. Interment
Rosebank cemetery. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend without
further notice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14

wrong. He referred to an article
In the North American in which
peace-loving people, now called
pacifcsts were designated as imbeci-
les, degenerates, etc., and then called
to our attention a bill which is be-
fore Congress to compel all male
children in our schools between the
ages OF IL and % to take military
training from a trained officer. in
figuring out the number of children
within the age limit and the number
OF officers required he stated it would
require 100000 and said for his
part he preferred to be classed with
the pacificsts as an imbecile to being
classed with such giant mind as
had the instigator of such a ridden
ious bill as this.
Miss Anna Martindale sang "a
Little Bit Of Heaven" which was
much enjoyed. After which Mr..
Hanna read an article by Rev. ].
Ross Stevenson, Of Princeton.
strongly opposing preparedness and
deploring the fact that even some
ministers were speaking in favor Of
see how they could etaoi nshrdln
preparedness which he could not see
how they could reconcile to the
teachings Of Christ, which are SO
strongly in opposition to war.
MT. Fulton then spoke Of his
appreciation of the meeting and
asked If we were not aware of the
wonderful organization of the pre-
paredness forces and suggested that
we take some action and so advise
our representative Mr.. Jesse d.
Price. Bertha M. Tyson stated that
MIR. Price had published in the Balti-
more Sun some time ago that he had
written personal letters to his con-
stltuents and that s out Of 10 re-
Piled they were in favor of prepared
ness; those present stated such let
tiers had not been received by them
lisor to the statement made by Mr..
Price but it was learned that some
mad been received the past few days.
Upon motion by Alice Balderston a
resolution was passed to have the
secretary write letter to the MEM
bers of the Club signing same.
stating that the West Nottingham
Community Club in a unanimous
vote declared themselves strenuously
opposed to any preparedness.
Closing hymn was Jesus Savior.
Pilot Me-" Meeting then adjourned
to meet again on May 9Th. Students
OF West Nottingham Academy to
furnish the program.
BERTHA M. TYSON, Sec.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Community Club Meets.
Question Of Preparedness Discussed-C1ub Goes On
Record As Opposed To Plan By Passing
Strong Resolution.

The West Nottingham Community
Club met in Academy building,
April LIST. 1916, Chairman, J. J..
Hanna, presiding. Hymn, Peace,
Perfect Peace" was sung. Minutes
of previous meeting were read by
ne secretary and approved.
The Current Events paper was
read by Miss Maud Reynolds and
was excellent.
Mr.. Hanna then spoke briefly on
the subject Of "Anti-Preparedness"
which was the subject of this meet
ing, after which Miss Grace Reynolds
read DR.. Finney's poem "Put-up Thy
Sword"
Mr.. Hanna then read clipping
from the Baltimore Sun relative to
an Oratorical Contest given in
Mccoy Hall. Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, Baltimore, in which students
from a number of nearby Univer-
stiles, Colleges and other schools
argued for peace.
Joseph T. Tyson then read paper
showing that only year ago those
who are in authority gave out the
evidence that our navy was superior
to any with the exception of Great
Britain, that our coast defenses were
considered adequate for anything
likely to attack them, and brought
out the fact that our Navy League
is composed Of the men who manu-
aeture munitions and that it is for
mercenary purposes that the press
has been ruled over by these jingoes
to declare we are in such urgent
need of preparedness. The paper
was strongly opposed to preparing
for war believing that this is the way
to insure war.
Candy c. Balderston then spoke
on the subject and told of visit
to a point near the Boundary line
between United States and Canada
where no defense had been main
tanned and where many years Of
pleasant relations had existed be-
tween these two countries. He
pointed out the difference between
militarism and police protection by
stating that the formers main idea
is to take the life OF the enemy
whereas the police force to maintain
order to save and protect human life
and If at any time human life is
taken. trial must be had to ascer-
tain If it was necessary, whereas in
the taking of life by
scores is considered as a matter of
warfare for which no one is account
able, which In itself must be entirely
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
KIDNAPPED SCHOOLGIRL.
Eleanor James Taken From Eastland
School Not to Return.


Eleanor James, a pupil at East
land School, Little Britain town
ship, has been missing from that
section since Monday, April 3. That
day woman came to the school
house door and asked~sthe teacher,
Miss Harriet Whitman, to see this
girl. After a short conversation
the girl was induced to go to the
buggy in which was man and the
three soon drove away together.
Who the kidnappers were has not
yet been learned.
The girl was daughter of George
James, who Of late has been living
at Wilmington. Her mother, Ida
White James, who has been dead a
number of years, was a resident of
Oakwod, Md, a daughtre of John
and the late Eleanor White.
Since the girls mother died she
made her home with Henry r.
Peoples at Eastland until his death,
since which time she was taken care
of by Mrs. James A. Peoples residing
nearby, and from whose home she
was attending school.
It is not known positively, but it
is believed she is in the hands Of
relatives. -Quarryville Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Tome Student Hunts Job.

Charles Peabody, of Seattle,
Wash, a student at Tome School,
Port Deposit, ran away from the
school ON. March 1, went to Whining
ION, where he secured employment
n an auto repair shop. On March
10 he was sent to the workhouse to
await trial on the charge of driving
away Dr. ]. R. Kuhn's auto, charge
which he denied, and remained there
until March 81, when he was taken
before the City Court in order that
he might be released on bail. A
representative Of the school went to
Wilmington, secured bondsman
for the youth, and took him back to
school.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Sunday School Convention.

A Sunday School Institute or Dis
trict Convention, under the direction
of Cecil County School Association
will be held in the M. E. Church at
Mount Pleasant, near Colora, Md,
on Tuesday, April 20, afternoon and
evening, beginning at $3.50 o'clock.
two sessions. The Schools In the
North West Section consisting of
the 9Th, 7th and 9Th election Dis
tricts are earnestly invited to send
Delegates to this Convention. Sun
day School Methods, Problems, and
questions that may be asked will be
treated at this meeting. The public
invited to attend.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Tolls To Be Reduced On Perryville's
High Priced Bridge.


The Havre de Grace-Perryville
Bridge bill passed the Senate by a
vote of % to /, and will become a
law as soon as Governor Harrington
signs it. This bill reduces the ex-
orbitant bridge toll charged, and
permits the counties Of Hartford and
Cecil to tax 1t for county and State
purposes. 1t has been exempt here
tofore and has enjoyed immunity
from taxation. The bridge Is about q
mile long and is said to be the high
est priced piece Of road way in the
world, and has been bonanza to
the close corporation, whose presi-
dent is Murray vandiver, that ac-
cepted it as a gift from the Penney
lvania Railroad.
The bill fixes the toll rates for
automobiles crossing the bridge at
SO cents for pleasure cars and 81
for trucks until the Public Service
Commission can determine the
reasonableness of the charges. The
bridge company maintained strong
lobby to prevent the passage Of the
bill but the, lobby fell down on its
job.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Mrs. Mary L. Whitaker.

Mrs. Mary L. Whitaker, widow of
the late George r. Whitaker, died
Sunday, April 3. at her home at
Principle Furnace, after a long ILL
ness. of general debility. aged SO
years. The deceased was twice mar
ried. her first husband being Amos
Evans. and her second husband Geo.
p, Whitaker, the founder and man
ager Of the iron works at Principle
Furnace, who died about twenty-five
years ego. A sister, Mise Essie Hall,
survives,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Workman Killed BY Freight Train

Jury Makes Recommendation.
Cecil Brown. colored, a workman
at the Providence Paper Mill, and q
resident of Cedar Hill, was struck
and killed by a train on the Provi-
dence Branch of the B. G o. r. r.
one morning last week. Coroner
Dean summoned a jury Of inquest
which reported as follows:
The Coroner's jury in the case Of
Cecil Brown, colored, who was killed
by cars OF freight train on Wednes-
day, while trespassing on the Childs-
Providence branch of the B. & O. r.
r., at Carter's Mill learned that such
trespassing is quite frequent, owing
to lack of footway over the creek
near the mill, and deemed It pro-
per to suggest that footway be
provided. The jury also felt i'm
PEELED to urge that engine whistles
pc sounded regularly at the Carter
and other sidings along the Childs
branch line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
win Filed For Probate,

The will of Mrs. Mary z, Whita-
ker, widow of George P. Whitaker.
iron manufacturer, was fled for pro-
bate in the Cecil County Orphans
Court on Monday. Mrs, Whitaker,
who had been left a fortune by her
husband. disposed Of most of It
during her lifetime. Her estate.
both real and personal, valued at
$4,000. was left to her sister. Miss
Esther G. Hall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
RrFLED PARCEL POST PACK.
AGES.
Two Media Division Trainmen
Arrested For Thefts.


Two Media Division trainmer
have been arrested for stealing
parcel post packages. The mer
accused are Herbert Good, of Phila.
delphia, a baggagemaster," and Ollie
Hastings, q brakeman. They were
placed under arrest by United States
Postal Inspectors on Friday, charged
with robbing parcel post sacks which
were shipped from Philadelphia to
West Chester, The men denied the
charge at first, but later it is said,
confessed and were held in one
thousand dollars bail for court.
Good and Hastings had run on the
train which left Philadelphia for
West Chester at $3.50 in the morn
ing. A number of parcels post sacks
are carried on this train and many
articles were reported missing at
various times during the past few
months.
Detectives were detailed on the
case and discovered a number Of ties
in a garage, the owner OF which
stated that he purchased them from
Good. These neckties proved to be
some that were missing from the
parcel post and search was made
Of Goods garage and home and mum.
erous other articles were discovered.
Good claimed that he had purchased
them from Hastings, but when the
latter was arrested and more stolen
articles were found in his home. he
denied having sold them. 1t is
claimed that both men finally con-
fessed to robbing the mails Of arti-
cles worth about $4,000.
Good had been on the railroad
fourteen years and had numerous
devices and patents accepted by the
railroad company. He had been
publicly commended by the company
upon several occasions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Having purchased the barbering
business conducted for a number
of years past in this town by Harry
Efiing. l desire to announce that ]
will take charge Of the shop ON
April So. operating four ohaira. In
addition / will continue to conduct
business at my old stand on Pearl
street, giving all patrons careful and
courteous attention.
SAMUEL T. LITTLE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK.
HaVre de Grace Bridge Company
Puts it at $4,000.


Puts it at 100000.
Articles of Amendment of the
certificate OF Incorporation Of the
Havre de Grace and Pennsylvania
Bridge Company have been filed for
record in the Office of the clerk Of
the court, Belair. The certificate
recites that at a meeting Of the
stockholders, held in Havre de Grace
IN February last, the corporation
decided to increase the capital stock
OF the comapny from $5O,6OO to
100000, divided into 5000 shares
at the par value of 500. The COM
pany was incorporated in February.
1908, by Clarence G. Pusey, Murray
Vandiver, Thomas H. Robinson,
Michael H. Fahey. Richard Dallam,
samuel G. Rowland and Omar D.
Crothers. Mr.. Vandiver is president.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Cecil County Fair-Deflcit From
Last Exhibition.


At the recent meeting of the
Cecil County Fair Association the
treasurer submitted his report of re-
ceipts and disbursements of the ex-
hibition held last fall, showing a
deficit of $68.S4, but the Association
has on hand material for the next
Fair that exceeds in value the
amount of the deficit.
1t was decided to hold another
exhibition this fall, and Messrs. Jos.
NJ McVey, Frank T. Whitney and
John H. Terrell were appointed a
committee to see if the Armory
could be obtained for the purpose.
This committee has secured the use
of the Armory, and an exhibition in
1916 is thus assured.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Auto Catches Fire and Burns.

A large touring car belonging to
a New York Attorney named Abel.
was set on fire by back explosion.
one day last week on the road near
Newark and completely destroyed.
The occupants of the car were not
able to save the robes even. so
rapidly did the flames spread. The
loss was $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Road superyisors Named.

The County Commissioners of
Cecil county have appointed the
following road supervisors:
First district, James T. Watts;
Second district, w. Harry Jones;
Fourth dictrict, John w. Quien;
Fifth district, G. w. Purner; Seventh
district. George e. Tyson. and
Eighth district, William M. Fulton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Seventh District Asks For Im-
proved Road.

proved Road.
A large delegation of citizens Of
Port Deposit and vicinity appeared
before the County Commissioners at
Elkton on Tuesday and presented
the demand for an improved road
from Port Deposit to Liberty Grove.
This year the county will receive
10000 for State aid road purposes
and the Seventh district wants a
slice of it. The proposed road be-
tween Port Deposit and Liberty
Grove would give an improved high
way in that section leading to the
free bridge at Conowingo and take
some of the travel away from the
private. high priced toll bridge at
Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
DEATHS.
Cecil Lyon.

Cecil Lyon. nephew of Mrs. VIM.
Reckefus OF Port Deposit, and prom
inent in political circles in his State,
died April in Sherman, Texas, after
a short illness. He is survived by
his wife and daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Mrs. John N. d. THOMPSON.

Mrs. Margaret j. Thompson, wife
of John M. D. Thompson, died on
March 80 at Chester. Pa, aged So
years. Mrs. Thompson was former
ly Miss Martha ]. McNamee, of Cecil
county. She is survived by her hus-
band and one daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14
Must Hold Another Town Election
In North East.

Another town election is necessi-
tated for President Of the Board of
Town Commissioners, because of the
inability of M. q. Rose to serve, by
reason of his connection with the
postal service. Two candidates are
reported to be in the field-W. ].
Cameron and e. L. Janney. The
date of the election has not been
decided.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14

If in need Of sewing machine look
up the New Royal, ball bearing.
auto lift. STATS and better. Sold
by Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14

For dinner. toilet, or kitchen ware
visit Bufington's Queensware De-
partment, basement or main build
ing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14

Visit the "Styleplus" store for
mems and young mems clothing.
Sold in Rising Sun only by Bufing-
toms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14

s. A. Taylor & Son, funeral direc-
tors. give prompt and eficisnt
service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-04-14

Read Bumngton's adv. on page
four.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
HEARS HOW He GOT s.
FOR 15-CENT LANDS
Sales Going Well in Panama
Until United States Stepped
In, Lyman Says.

NEW YORK. April i.-How John
Grant Lyman. a Get Rich Walling-
ford" Of real life, bought land In n0n-
anna for 10 cents an acre and sold It
through the mail for IS an acre was re-
vcaled in his examination in bankruptcy
proceedings before Alexander Grch nSC
United States commissioner Lyman.
who has had skyrocket financial ca
reer. Is in the Tombs awaiting trial On
a charge of using the mails to defraud.
The former member Of the New York
Stock Exchange said that Imprisonment
in the Tombs was not conducive to con-
tmuity OF thought, and he gave that as
an excuse for failing to remember many
incidents in his career that the court
was anxious to have brought out. He
could not even remember what special
incident occurred on November last
until his wife, who was in court, laugh
cd aloud. Then he remembered IL was
the day lie was married. and apologized
to Mrs LYMAN.
noting many imam ial enterprises in
this city, London. and California. He
said he made three ana -. ,tG }
Europe each year. but he could not re-
b en- SC marked with adventures. Con.
corning his Panama activities. Lyman
said the 15-cent land was going we'll
when he got into trouble witl ... n q I
authorities and his concern was put IN
the hands OF receiver. while he was
lodged i'm Jail. sui scnucntly jumping his
bail and later returning to the United
States.
For several years afterward TYman's
activities were distributed over the
eastern United States. England. ard
Switzerland. where hc posed under many
aliases. Whenever Lyman worked he
sDent money Nishlv bolo 80 tn, I
tho hunting scts, and moved in the best
society. Millions Of money passed
through his hnnds and what became
o. the cash re received In his recent
New YORK operations the authorities arc
or doavorinr to find cut
The hearing Will be continued Tues
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Chief Wagner Has
Dual Celebration
Congratulated on Seventy-third
Birthday and Anniversary of
Fire Department Service.

Officials and employees of the Dis
trict Government from the Commits
Aioners down, Joined today in offering
double congratulations to Chief En-
gineer Frank j. Wagner the occasion
being his seventy-third birthday an
niversary and the thirty-seventh an
niVersary of his entrance into the
Fire Department.
Chief Wagner entered the District
fire-fighting ranks on his twenty first
birthday, April l, 1879. on September
20. 1884, he was promoted to fore
man of No. Z Engine Company. lie
was made assistant chief engineer
July !, 1901. and on July l.. 1901, was
promoted TO deputy chief engineer
On December II, 1908. he was APP
pointed chief engineer, succeeding the
late Chief William T. Belt
Firemen say the chief bears a
charmed life. Although entering the
thirty eighth year of his service. he
Is In active command at every fire of
importance.
Never" said an official of the de-
hesitated to go where any member of
was ordered"
In recognition OF his services. a rub-
lie reception was given by the citizens
OF Washington to Chief Wagner and
Mrs. Wagner in the District building
June IL, 1912, their golden wedding
anniversary.
purse containing over Sl1OO in
gold was presented to the couple
Among the hundreds of conRra tIiIa
tory messages received then was one
from President Taft.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-01
Debating Is Lauded in
Talk to q. w. u. Students

Debating was described as one of the
most important and beneficial student
activities. when it's advantages in the
way of mental training are cons dered,
by Dean Everett Fraser, of George
Washington University, in an informal
address before the Columbian Debating
Society OF the university last night
The soCicty. which Is thirty-nine years
old, and has membership OF thirty
FIVE. held its annual banquet at the
Dewey. other speakers were Profs.
Schneider and Parks. of the law school.
and the officers OF the society. The
latter are q. ThaXter Smith. president;
l.. T.. Pendell. vice president; b. NJ.
Stovall. secretary; Max Rhoade. pub
licity chairman; q. v. Weikert. treas
urer. and Il. G. Morchouse. critic.
NJ II. Francis was chairman Of the
committee on arrangements.
Ihe university debating team, all the
members OF which belong TO the Co
lumbar Society. consists of q. V. Wet
kert, L. u. willy, and 3. NJ. Stovall.
They will debate the university's En-
sonlan Society on April 20.