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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15
! Y. p. b. Elects Officers.

Sheppard Y. P. B. met with their
president, Bertha M. Tyson, Tuesday
evening, Sept. 5, when fine program
was rendered by the committe in
charge. Being the close of the fiscal
year election of officers resulted in
the reelection Of the old board, ex-
cept treasurer, as follows: President
Miss Bertha M. Tyson; yice-president,
Miss Verna Grason; Treasurer, Ed
win L. Haines; Cor. Secretary, Miss
Ruth Collier; Rec. Secretary. VIM.
Ryan; superintendents to be ap-
pointed and announced at next meet
ing.
The Y decided to contribute $40
to the W. C. T. U. campaign fund, as
they are doing everything they can
to dry out the wet places in our
State at our next election in Novem-
ber. Also decided to subscribe for
five copies of ''The Young Crusader" /"
a temperance journal, to be sent to
five teachers in and around Rising
Sun, these papers to be used by the
teachers when reading to the children
and in telling stories to them. Miss
Bertha M. Tyson and Miss Maggie
Harrison were chosen as delegates to
the County Convention held in Cal
vert M. e. Church Sept Z, and Misses
Verna Grason and Clara Robertson
delegates to the State Convention to
be held in Baltimore Oct. 8. and
5th in Mt. Vernon NJ. q, Church.
Next meeting will be neld on second
Wednesday evening in october, as
the State Convention will be in ses-
sion the regular meeting night, first
Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15
Searching For .'Lord" stanley's First
Wife.

Our readers will remember the
sensation worked up a few years
ago by the Philadelphia Italics over
the marriage of Lord" Stanley to
Miss Irene Clayton, of Calvert, Cecil
County. According to a New York
attorney who visited Rising Sun on
wednesday, it develops that second
wife of this bogus Lord" resided
near West Grove for some time, and
that she has recently fallen heir to
$1,000 by the death of relative. 1t
was in quest of this Mrs. Stanley that
the attorney visited this section on
Wednesday. The only knowledge
gained was that Mrs. Stanley left
the peighborhood of West Grove
some years age to join a medicine
show.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15
Dwellings Destroyed.

Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 5, the
dwelling of Harry Northamer, two
miles north OF Delta, was burned to
the ground, with mucn of its con-
tents. Mr.. and Mrs. Northamer were
in Delta at the time. Smoke was
observed in the house by the child
dren, but on examination they failed
to discover the location of the fire.
However they alarmed the neigh
bors, but the fire had gained too
much headway, though some of the
contents were saved. The origin of
the fire is not known.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15
Property Transfers.

Emerson R. Crothers to John M.
l.. Williams, of Baltimore. S6 acre
farm in Eighth district, $4,000.
Nathan B. Karl and wife to Will
liam H. Rector, lot of iand on Clin-
ton street, Elkton, $100.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15

Display of Pattern Hats beginning
Sept. 80. New ideas shown each week
during the season. McCoy's, Rising
Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15
WEDDINGS.
sentman-McCauley.

Mr.. Howard McCauley and Miss
Elsie e. Sentman, both of Principle,
were quietly married Wednesday,
Sept. 6, at the Charlestown M. e.
parsonage, by the Rev. w. B. Horner.
A reception was given the same
evening by the groom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. G. McCauley. The newly
weds will make their future home in
Chester, Pa.
WilIiams-Simmers
Taylor Williams son of James
Williams, West Nottingham, and
Miss Ella SINNERS, Greenhurst, were
married by Rev. F. H. Huffman at
the Presbyterian parsonage, Rising
Sun, Saturday evening, Sept. g..
They were attended by Glenn Way
and Miss Mary Williams, sister of the
groom. The couple will reside at
West Nottingham.
PiersOn-Wade.
Miss Florence Wade, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wade, of Whining
ton, and Mr.. Saul Pierson, of Elkton,
were married at the home of the
brides parents Friday evening. Sept.
9Th. by the Rev. J. Howard Gray,
pastor of Epworth M. e. Church.
The bride. who was given In mar
riage by her father, was attended by
Miss Elsie Burkens as bridesmaid,
while Mr. Alfred Wade, brother of
the bride, was the groom's best man.
Smith-Egee.
The Church of the Good Shepherd
at Chesapeake City was the scene of
a beautiful wedding Saturday eve
ming, Sept. 2, at $50 o'clock, when
Miss Augusta B. Egee, daugher of
Mrs. Annie Egee, became the bride of
Mr.. Artisan Smith, of City Point, Va,
son of Chaplain Samuel ]. Smith.
U. S. A., of Fort Barrancas, Pensa-
cola, Fla. The ceremony was per-
formed by the groom's father, as
sisted by Rev. Percy DOnaghy, of
Middletown, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15

s. A., Taylor & Son. funeral direc-
tors. give prompt and shaeisnt
ssrvise,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15

Go to Hindman's ''Proft Sharing
store; get your kitchen utensils free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15
LOSS BY FIRE.
Barn Struck BY Lightning and
Burned.


The large double-decker barn on
the farm of DIR. Cam, about four
miles east of Elkton, was struck by
lightning during an electrical storm
which swept over this county Friday
afternoon. The building was fred
and the blaze soon gained such head
way that other buildings were in
danger. Assistance was asked from
the Elkton and Newark fire COM
panies, and the firemen Immediately
responded with their auto chemical
truck, reaching the scene in time to
prevent the residence and other
buildings from being destroyed.
Two horses and a large amount of
hay and farm implements were con-
sumed. The loss is about $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15

Fire on Friday afternoon last,
caused by lightning, destroyed the
barn of Martin Johnson, on the
Pickering farm, near Oxford. Men
were threshing in the barn when a
bolt struck the straw stack and set
1t afire. They were able to save the
horses and get out some Of the i'm
plements but the contents of the
building, including small quantities
of oats. hay end straw and the seed
wheat were destroyed. 1t was par
TALLY covered by insurance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-09-15

The large barn on the Rudolph
Eshleman farm, at Drumore Centre,
Lancaster county, was burned Mon
day morning, Sept. 4.
Besides the loss of the building
100 bushels of wheat, all the hay
and straw except very small por-
tion, two big wagons, binder, two
moving machines and practically all
the farm machinery were burned.
No live stock was burned. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The loss will amount to at least
$4,000 and only partially insured.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
NAYLOR Goes With
ALLENTOWN ATLANTICS

Johnny Naylor. the New Castle speed
boy. who worked on the Milford Club
during their great baseball war with
Dol Richardson's Dover club. has been
ordered to report for practice by Man
ager Jim Mcclellan, OF the Allentown
club. OF the Atlantic League. Nay
lor will leave on April Q. The SYRIA
cuse club of the New York State
League Will train with McGeehan's
boys. It may be said that Jim MCGEE
han has already won pennant for
Allentown in the old Atlantic League.
lie comes from family OF ball play
ers. One brother is Danny. who for
several years was the cream of the
Tri-State League infielders and whom
the local fans always wanted to come
10 Chicktown.
Another brother is Charles McGee-
ham, head coach at villa Nova College.
There are four younger brothers OF
this family scattered around the
country demonstrating their ability on
the old bail field Naylor has the max
ings of good ball player and under
the coaching of one OF the Great Nc
Geehans. he should be developed into
a wonder. Naylor is a demon for
speed, and he never gets too much
work. He is plugger from the word
90
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
Wins
The COATESVILLE SHOOT

Philadelphia marksmen carried off
the honors for high guns in the all
day tournament registered shoot be-
fore the traps, under the auspices OF
the Coatesville Gun Club, in Coates
Vile yesterday. William B. Severn of
Philadelphia. was high, having 14i out
OF possible $50 blue rocks. Worth
ington. of Baltimore. and Oliver. of
Philadelphia. were next. with 143;
JosIyn. OF Wilmington, broke 63
straight, Severn. GO; Oliver. sc; Hon-
man. 55 and Worthington. 81
Fifty-five marksmen participated
and prizes valued at 500 were award
ed to the winners
The high men follow Severn 144,
Worthington li3. Oliver 143. Barlet
1876. DicSey 1874. Gil 1873, McPhall 12S.
Jones 100. Swayne 1877. Andrews 1877,
Alexander 129. Connor 1874. Marshall
1876. Fisher 1874. Ford l3l. Morris 1874,
Snyder 1876. Apgar 1873, Hammond 142,
Newcomb 141, King 1877, Joslyn 1873,
Hoffman 14l, Oliver 143. Sherer 115
McGarth 1856. Bartin 14O. Pritchard
12O Shafer 12S. Hoop 1877. Hoffman
125. S. NJ. Carothers 124. Ewing 122,
Dixon 12O. Fell 1877, McFarlan 1856
Dolby il5. Elliott 1872. Jebb 1874. Fon-
tainc 127, Johnson III. Paul 119
Stockton 12S. Pratt 1872. Matson 1874.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
BASEBALL
GET BILLS DOPE
delaware TRACK men
ON FIRST WORK OUT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Del, April G.--Delaware
College relay candidates were given
good workout on Joe Frazer field
yesterday afternoon by Assistant
Coach Keyes. Mr.. Keyes is much
pleased with what the candidates
nave shown so far and thinks the
prospects are bright for an cNcep-
.ionaily fast team TO send to the an
nual meet at the University Of Penn
sylyania the last of this=month.
Most Of the candidates were sent
$50 yards on trials and made fair
time for so early. This work will be
kept up each afternoon and about
next week the quarter mile trials will
start following which the team will
be selected Fitzpatrick. a freshman
who made an end position on the
" rsity football team last iall is one
Of the most promising OF the new
men. Fitzpatrick Is hard worker
and with more training should make
4 fast quarter OF mile man.
Clttlit MnOrE ihAlAAAr III AnA A'tef
at Franklin Field last season was a
sensation. looks to be in good shape
already and no DOUBT will be faster
his year with the additional expert
snce.
Marshall. who was member OF the
1915 relay team and holds the Della
ware College record Cor 220 yards is
a. other man who will probably even
BE- faster than last season. Marshall
has been working faithfully for some
limc and is i'm good condition.
Crockett. the third member Of the
19l5 relay team who is still in col
lpge is dividing his team between
training for the relay and practicing
fhe hurdles Crockett holds both the
how aud high hurdle records for Della
ware In order TO have ,Wo men for
Both the high and low hurdles Coach
Keycs is working with Marston, for
lnor Wilmington High boy for the low
hurdles and Smart for the high
jumps
Others who were cut training for
H. relay team yesterday were: G.
Wilson. II. Alexander, Hamilton, Hol-
1ahd and Mackey.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
IS BOYS TRY FOR
HIGH School nine

Thirty-fve candidates for the Will
mlngton High School baseball team
were at Rockford Tower yesterday af-
j tcrnoon for their first real workout
of the season. Old Sol was good to
the boys. The practice went along
/. smoothly. and "Don" Snyder captain,
went diligently to work 10 round ont
a team from the green material that
, Is on hand
Two teams we're picked and the
boys We're sent through some stin
irilling.
pete" Blair showed IN well at first
base At second base Pierson and
O'Keefc fought il out. Freeman and
Hump Campbell both put up a
classy game at the third sack. Manuel
and Rodger Minker played good
short garden game In the outfield
were O'Neil. Crawford and Johnson
During the afternoons session six
pitchers were on the mound They
were: Toliin. McGuigan tifleman.
Ream. B. Carter and Captain Snyder
None OF these men we're allowed to
let out. but they showed fielding abil-
ity and knowledge Of the game that
looked promising
The backstop position. which Is
still a problem. was taken care OF by
McCaffcrty. c. Carter and Anderson.
Because Of the unfavorable change
in weather IL is not likeiv that Cap
1nin Snyder and Coach Winters will
-hafc their proteges out this after
1cOn
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

general demand for kitchen ranges.
e. Il. Calvin is responsible for this.
According to one gent who knows
the funniest thing in c. Chaplin's
bundle Of comedy is his imitation Of
Dutch schacfer's take-off Of Chaplin.
Tal-enders in baseball pennant-rac-
ing have at least one consolation.
They don't have to hike back and lay
torpedoes on the track
Barring a few unforeseen setbacks,
the bowling season ought TO close
July a.
Northwestern has gone in for spring
football training. Once upon a time
Northwestern played football in the
fall. but the custom was abolished in
the dark ages.
Patience will be rewarded accord
ing 10 philosophers. There's the pc
culiar case of Freddie Gilmore, who
finally won a fight. even though he
had to go to Australia to put IL over.
Joe Tinker ascribes two reasons to
the soreness OF his Cubs. The sandy
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
CUSHION HAS CHIP ON.

Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL:
saw in THE JOURNAL on Satur-
day, April 1, that Joe Mclaughlin
could knock me out in five rounds.
would like to meet Joe in a contest.
no matter how many rounds and If
don't knock him cut in one round !
will take my hat off to him. Although
have not had a glove on for two.
years | am always in good shape II
Joe means what he says. let his man
ager get in touch with my manager,
Johnnie Smith. Phone 6263-J, D. & A.
John Smith, Knockout Cushion"
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
ANGLERS TO MEET.

The Delaware Anglers and Gun
ners Association will hold its semi
monthly meeting tomorrow evening.
A large attendance IS expected as
there arc several very important
matters 10 be brought before tho as
sociation.
One important matter 10 be brought
up and OF interest to all gunners is
the proposed change Of the Federal
law in relation to wild ducks. wood
cock. and other water fowls. Mr..
Blocksom. Of this Federal district,
has asked II the law should be chang
cd and what is wanted.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
Umpire, 81 Years in Harness, Keeps
Eyes Clear in Winter, frapshoofing
Home Life of UmpFes--No 6
by HAROLD JOHNSON.

How long have you been umpir-
ingT | asked the veteran Bob l1mslie
one day last summer lie was stand
ing in the lobby Of Philadelphia ho-
tel. New York had played Philadol-
phia that afternoon, and Emslie had
been up against an unusually tough
day Of IL on the bases Every decision
was close. no matter how he ruled.
and he was in hot water Some rabld
fans We're standing near by eager to
get line on our conversation.
"Thirty-one years." he replied. in a
low tone. figured II was record TO
be proud OF. II seemed to me that
any human being who could umpire
81 years and look as healthy and happy
as Emslio must have always been
la pretty good umpire. Later a friend
OF mine who had overheard the con-
versation. insisted that the Carnegie
Hero Fund committee should place
Emslie on their list Of awards
Emslie lives at ST. Thomas. Canada
also made famous as the birthplace Of
Jack Graney Cleveland outfielder
Emslie stands out as one man who
has refused to allow the automobile 10
replace the affection he has always
held for good horse flesh, Bob al
ways has fast stopper for driving
purposes. and is ever ready fer a
brush with any other "Canuck" His
other favorite pastime in the winter
is shooting at clay pigeons No tour
nament in his section Of Canada is
considered complete, unless Emslie is
one Of the entrants.
Although some National League
managers for years have been insist
ing that Emslie is blind. 1T is not an
unusual thing for him to break 100
straight targets. He seldom drops be-
low 90 and when he does. he begins
TO think his eyes are failing.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
TRAP SHOOTING
GENERAL SPORT
Inside Atlantic League Dope
By Bill McGOuUan

League for the Chester champions, is
"a probable selection for garden
berth. Erickson is a good hitter and
a very fast man.
In addition to Miller, Nealon and
Erickson, number of other players
who come highly recommended will
be given trials in the pasture. Mil
Ter and Nealon had some little Expert
ence and are expected to be stationed
as regulars.
DR.. Van Horn. OF Philadelphia,
owner OF the Wilmington club, is
confident that Manager Greenwell will
have the local team up there fighting
for the pennant. The doctor knows
his business, and before selecting
Greenell looked the managerial field
over well. In fact, Ernies popularity
here has won him the hearts OF the
fans before the gates open.
What is home without a mothert
Or what is regular city without a
ball club?
Doc Van Eorn thinks well of Harry
Fritz and will offer him contract.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
"TEx" MEYERS LEAVES TOWN.

Harry "TeX' Meyers the hard-hit.
ting first sacker CT ye ole days at
Union Street Park. left Warrington
last night for Charlotte, n c.. where
he will play ball tho corning season.
William Lutz, president OF the Fame
Hose Fire Company with whom Tex
lived during the winter MONTHS Jack
McGOwan. Ernie Greenwell. Sam
Weaver and Clarence Lutz accompa
MED the old Lacquer to the station.
Tex signed with the Charlotte club in
preference to the Norfolk club of the
Virginia League. He was being
sought by every club in the Virginia
circuit
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
Matinee season Will
Open DECORATION DAY

The Gentlemen's Driving Park AS
sociation will hold its first matinee
this year at Wawaset Park on Decor
alton Day. The prospects are bright
for an excellent season. as most of
the old matinee performers will be
out again, and there are also a num-
ber OF new horses in the city that will
be entered in the matinees. A large
number of horses are already at the
track stables being trained for the
coming season.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

In this connection recall a passage
at arms between McGraw and Emslie
a few years ago. Emslie had rendered
a decision that displeased McGraw
Most of the New York players, and a
good many OF the visitors we're taking
part in the argument that followed
In a most sarcastic vein McGraw re-
marked. "I'll wager a hundred bucks
that if a baseball and a pumpkin were
placed side by side at second base
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
cREENWELL WANTS DONOHUE.

Mat Donohuo. who has been en-
ploycd By the dupont Powder Com
pany al City Point. Va was sent a
contract yesterday by Manager Green
we'll o. the Wilmington Atlantic
League club. Donahue is well known
20 local fandom. having proved him
sclf an ali-arOund athlete. Mat was
q versatile athlete al Wilmington High
School for several years. Last year.
almost single handed ne won the
championship for the Chesrook foot
lsll team. He broke into the All
Wilmington League as member OF
he Pioneers. and fairly burned things
M. lie is left hand hitter and peg
ger. lie is a first baseman and will
make somebody go. He was recon-
ncnded by Bill MCGOWAN.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

and Emslie stood at the plate, he
wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Possible" was Emslie's quiet re-
ply, "but why not subject your entire
team to that test before picking on
me- That broke up the argument
Emslie is so popular in st. Thomas
that any time he goes out for a stroll
down the main thoroughfare. he
blocks traffic. greeting his friends.
That is going some for an umpire.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

lantic League with a fusilade Of base
hits.
Local fans are hungry for baseball
and figure it a hard proposition to
wait for the opening of the Atlantic
League. Wilmington now has the op-
portunity of regaining its rightful
place on the map. Therefore, dear
fans, we cannot expect to be recog-
nized unless the turnstiles get plenty
of work.
A better leader than Ernie Green
well could not have been selected for
the team. AS we have said before,
give the boy a chance, he'll make
good.
Among the players who have been
offered contracts are Howard Nor
gan, who held down the hot corner
for the Tri-State Chicks in 1914 Nor
gan had bad year with the stick,
but he was easily the best infielder
in the Tri-State League. Morgan was
recommend here by Gus Gleichman.
and he should fit in nicely at third
base.
Manager Greenwell has signed Jake
, Miller, the Baltimore boy. who played
on the Easton, Md, club last year
with J. Franklin Baker Miller played
/ center Aeld for Easton and captained
: the club. He is a hitter OF the first
9 water, a fast. all-round man, knows
how to field, and for a youngster looks
good for advancement. He is consid-
cred the best of Baltimores semi
: professional ball tossers. While with
the Easton club he hit .342 and banged
out ten home runs.
Greenwell is anxious to land Out
fielder Bill ~Nealon. of New London,
Conn. Nealon came to the Chicks in
1914 in trade for Tony Marheflka. He
/ got five hits and stole five bases in
his first game at Union Street Park
and then, unfortunately. wrenched his
knee. Nealons played with the Hart
ford club, of the Eastern Association,
and writes that he would like to re-
turn to Wilmington He has many
friends here who would give him a
warm welcome.
Jock" Stieneader. OF Vineland. n.
J.. who displayed such wonderful abil-
ity for the Seaford club when the
Greirs and Richardson's OF lower Della
ware were baseball mad. has already
been signed. "Jock" is the double of
Harry Pierce, the former Chick short
stop. He is fixture at that position
in fielding. Will he hit? is the ques-
.1Nrn I.r.. /.
and takes a nice cut at the apple He
hit around the .260 mark for Seaford,
and should he come across with that
average for the Powder Makers" he
will make good with a rush.
Erickson. Vineland. n. j.. boy,
who played with Seaford and per-
formed well in the Delaware County
Evening journal., 1916-04-06
HERE'S A COMING
AD. TOPPERWEIN.

~ UT ~ w Elm
Jack Andrews, well known Balti.
more lad has shown such wonderful
form in his work as a fancy shot art.
list, that he is being touted as a Sec
ond Ad. Topperwein. In a recent ex.
hibitiOn on the outskirts of Washing.
ton before the National photo players
Andrews created a sensation with his
skillful stunts.
Andrews is somewhat of a clay
pigeon breaker also. having a record
Of 9S out OF 100. He juggles a base.
ball with twelve shots while IN the
air, beside- numerous other daring
feats. Although but % years of age,
Mr.. Andrews has been receiving much
attention, because of his great work
with the rife. He is preparing to
make his debut in vaudeville, and af-
ter completing his engagement in.
tends coming to Wilmington to visit
the DUPONT Gun Club. He is a brother
of Jimmy Andrews. the we'll known
minor league baseball player.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

diamond at Tampa started il and
seven defeats by the Phillies com
pleted the job.
Frank Gotch, worlds champion
catch-as-catch-can wrestler. has just
one more chance to meet Joe Stecher,
the Nebraska whirlwind. "Gotch has
got to agree to meet Stecher on or be-
fore Labor Day. or he doesn't get a
match" said Stecher's manager.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL:
Did Jim Coffey. tho Dublin Giant, 4"
ever fight Fred Fulton? Also allow
me 10 congratulate you on your OK
ccllent sporting page. r. p. y.
They have never met. C0fley met
Nick Muller In his first public match
in 1912 and won. Thank you.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

Ernie Greenwell and his powder
makers" intend TO blow up the At
lantic League with a fusilade Of base
hits.
Evening journal., 1916-04-06

Minstrel show at Pythian Castle to-