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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
THE STATE DEBT.
Bonds To Be Floated To Obtain
Funds For the State.

At meeting of the Board of Pub
lie Works in Annapolis last week ar
rangements were made to float the
next issue of $1,5O0,O00 of States
stock authorized by the last legisla-
ture. 1t is proposed to divide the
issue into small lots, thus inviting
bids by investors with limited means,
instead of disposing of the whole
issue to a syndicate, as heretofore.
By this plan it is believed that small
investors will be encouraged to buy
stock directly from the state, thus
saving brokers' commissions. and at
the same time scattering the stock
as widely as possible in the State,
thereby stimulating among investors
a deeper and more direct interest in
the State Government.
The issue will be the second install
ment of the treasury relief and state
roads improvement loan. The in
terest is per cent. per annum.
With the issue of the coming loans
Maryland's state debt will jump to
$24,6S5,SS0.85. the largest figure
since those gloomy days in the 4Os,
when the debt exceeded $4,000, 900,
and when reputation was discussed,
a step from which the State was
saved by Governor Pratt, Geo. Pea
body and the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Co., whose credit in Lon
don. backed by Mr.. Peabody, was
timely, AS an Offset to the present
debt the state holds mortgage OF
$1,500,000 on the Northern Centra
Railway and has stocks and bonds
and cash to the credit of the sinking
funds amounting to over $6,00O,O 900,
making the net state debt after the
next loan about $17,0O0.oO0.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
PUBLIC BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
County Boards In Regular Session
At Elkton.
School Commissioners,

The November meeting of the
school Commissioners was held on
the 18th inst, at Elkton. Present
Messrs Pogue, Smithers and Falls.
The Board ordered that the
schools be closed on Thanksgiving
Day and the day following, and shall
close for the Christmas HOLIDAYS ON
Friday afternoon, December %. and
reopen on Tuesday morning, jan
uary 2, 1917.
Ihe Board decided: d:-(1)Tha the
school building and school grounds
must be in charge of a teacher dur
ing the entire noon hour. Principals
should arrange for the equal dis
trlbution of this work. (2)If Prin-
c1pals desire to close school at $40
on Fridays, school must be called
one-half hour earlier in the after
noon on that day. go P~tncirals
may permit primary teachers to dis
miss their children at 1880 in the
morning and at $3.50 in the after
noon. The primary teachers must.
however, remain in the school en-
gagged in school work until the regu-
ar hours for dismissal at 12 m. and
p. m.
petition was received from the
Parent-Teacher Association for one
session on stormy days. The Board
decided to take the matter under
consideration, but for thef present
ordered that one-sessions shall not
oe held without the consent of the
School Commissioner of the district
or the superintendent.
The Board decided to deduct 1880
OF years salary for each lost day,
and that teachers shall be allowed
annually for sickness one-half sal
ary for 20 days.
A committee of the Parent-Teach-
sr Association appeared before the
Board asking minor improvements
at the Elkton High School.
Th Board decided that substitute
teachers shall not be employed ex-
cept through the School Commits
sioner of the district or the Super
.ntendent.
Reports for term ending November
Is must be in the School Board Office
~ Friday, November IT.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
FATAL CUNNING ACCIDENT.
Youny Man Dies In Union Hospital
From Gunshot Wound.

Cecil Creswell, 30 years old, son
of William Creswell, of the Fourth
district, died at Union Hospital, Elk
ton, late Saturday night of gunshot
wounds accidentally inflicted by
Walter Marcus, of Elkton, while out
cunning in Scott's woods, near Cow
enton, Saturday afternoon. Marcus
started a rabbit from brush pile
and fired at it, but his aim was poor,
.whereupon he fired the second time.
Just at that moment Creswell step
ned out of a thicket. Marcus heard
a cry and a second later noticed the
young man stagger and fall.
He carried him nearly mile to
the main road, from where he was
taken to Union Hospital. Upon his
arrival there the wounded man was
unconscious and the physicians pro-
nounced his condition serious. An
examination disclosed that part OF
the shot had struck Creswelrs face
and several grains had entered his
brain.
The jury summoned by Coroner
Herbert D. Litzenberg on Monday
over the remains of J. Cecil Creswell,
rendered a verdict of death from
accidental shooting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County met in regular session on
Nov. and s. Present-Hon. James
j. McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Mil
ton S. Sentman, and Hon. Alexander
P. Jackson, Associate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates OF
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds Approved.-Bond Of DR..
Thomas j. Conrey, administrator C.
t. a. of James w. Sartin; bond of
Mary B. Cleaver and William s.
Evans, administrators of Peter H.
Clever.
Accounts Passed.-First and final
account of Curtis L. Janney, admin
istrator of Ella c. Parker, and dis
tribution struck on same; first and
final account of william S. Evans,
executor of John A. Hunter, and dis
tribution struck on same; first and
final account of Thomas R. Freeman.
administrator of Clara v. Freeman,
and distribution struck on sames
first account of Mary ]. Simcoe, exc
cutrix of j. Summerfield Simcoe, and
distribution struck ON same.
Court adjourned to meet in regu-
lar session on December IL next.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Special Election.

A special election will be held in
the town of Rising Sun on Saturday
afternoon November rs, on the
proposition to bond the town in
order that an electric lighting sys-
tenn may be installed, enabling the
Commissioners to do away with the
antiquated coal oil street lamps, with
their feeble light. and give the
citizens a brilliant, up-to-date sys-
tenn of lighting.
The election is open to all legally
qualified voters and taxpayers OF the
town, including women as we'll as
men. Polls will be open from three
to six o'clock.
1t is estimated the probable cost
of the plant would be $500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
miss Della selfridge Jenlins.

Miss Della Selfridge Jenkins
daughter of Mrs. Annie E. Jenkins
and the late Frank Jenkins, died at
the home OF her mother in this town
on Friday night, Nov. II, in the
2Sth year Of her age. She had been
afflicted with tuberculosis but was a
cheerful and patient sufferer, putting
up game fight against the disease,
which gradually undermined her
strength, finally claiming her in
death.
Miss Jenkins held a position with
the National Bank of Rising Sun for
years, failing health causing her to
resign some months ago. She was
a popular young lady and a general
favorite with all who knew her.
Her mother, three brothers and
two sisters mourn her loss, and have
the sympathy of this community in
their sorrow.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
afternoon. The services were con
Quoted by Rev. A. p. Prettyman, OF
Rising Sun M. E. church, assisted by
Rev. F. H. Huffman of West
Nottingham Presbyterian church
Eight young ladies acted as honor
ary bearers-M Marjorie Effing, Edna
Wilson, Sara Kirk, Verna Grason,
Mary Buck, Ethel Reynolds, Myrtle
Barrett Gillespie, Mary Campbell.
The active bearers were Leslie Pyle,
Gerald Effing, Malvin Grason, job
Kirk, Aaron Reynolds, Ambrose
Drennen. Interment was made in
West Nottingham Presbyterian ceme-
terry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
County Commissioners.

At the meeting of the County Com
missioners on November z. State
Agent G.. H. Afford and Frank B.
Evans, Esq, appeared before the
Board in refernece to the appoint
ment of County Agent to succeed
G. F. Marsh, resigned, and the pro-
vision of an Office and fixtures for
such agent. The Board appointed
David H. Kaufman as County Agent.
Joshua Clayton, Esq, appeared
before the Board in reference to
overhead bridges on the P. B. & W..
R. R., asking the County Commis
sioners to cooperate with the State
Roads Commission in an effort to
remedy the dangerous conditions on
The Elkton-Perryville road, and
stating that the Chairman of the
Commission would meet with the
Commissioners at any time. Action
deferred.
w. T. Warburton, Esq, appeared
before the Board asking permission
for the B. & o. r. r. Company to
raise the overhead bridge at Bel
vedere. The Commissioners agreed
to meet at that place on Monday,
Novmber 20, at a. m.
The Commissioners ordered that
all work on the roads be stopped
unless by special order Of the Com
missioner in charge of the district.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Mt. Pleasant M. Il. Church.

Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., will
preach at Mt. Pleasant M. e. church
next Sunday evening. at 1880 o'clock.
The third Quarterly Conference will
be held at the close of this service.
The revival services will begin at
Mt. Pleasant church next Sunday
and continue during the week.
Prayer lists are being circulated
through the community.
The Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., will
lecture at Mt. Pleasant church on
Monday evening, November 27th.
His subject will be 'The Mistakes of
Our Neighbors. Admission: Adults
20 cents; children 10 cents,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Mrs. Alice II. Bryant.

The funeral of Mrs. Alice H. Bry-
ant, 40 years old, wife of Howard
Bryant, member of the House OF
Delegates from Baltimore county and
well known attorney, who died
Saturday morning following ar
operation, took place Tuesday morn
ing from her residence, Norwood and
Thornton avenues, West Arlington
Burial was made in Druid Hill ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Bryant was daughter OF
Mrs. Meredith Harris and the late
Charles o. Harris, of GAINESVILLE
Ohio, and besides her husband and
mother is survived by two sons
(Charles H. and Allen M. Bryant)
two sisters and a brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
LACK OF FUNDS FOR STATE
ROADS.
Money in State Treasury Was Divert
ed Two Years Ago.

At meeting of the State Roads
Commission on Friday no action was
taken looking to the return of the
sum of 100000 which was diverted,
while Governor Harrington was
comptroller, from the roads funds to
other funds in order to meet, in part,
the urgent calls upon the treasury
for money appropriated to hospitals,
schools and other institutions and
for which no cash was available be-
cause of excess of appropriations by
the legislatures of 1912 and 1914
over the states revenues. After the
meeting Chairman zouck expressed
the hope that the Board of Public
Works would return the loan to the
roads fund at an early date in order
that the commission might be in posi-
tion to pay of its obligations, con-
tracts covering the 100000 having
been let.
The commission awarded the fol-
lowing contract:
Cecil County-Bridge over Little
Elk River, to L. G. Din1erman & Son,
Walkersville, Md, $14,182.40.
The question with the Board OF
Public Works is whether the sum of
100000 diverted from the roads
fund is deficit or whether it can be
made good by additional receipts
from the tax levy next year or an
increased basis due to the new as
sessment of real estate.-Baltimore
American
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
oxford Auto In Crash,

In a head-on collision on the road
from Lancaster to Lititz, Sunday
morning, the George Hoffman car
from Oxford, was badly wrecked and
the members of the Hoffman family
shaken up and bruised. but not SER
iously injured.
The driver of the eolliding car was
hurled through the windshield. Vic
tor Hollenger, who was on the front
seat Of the Hoffman car, had his
nose and leg badly cut. Both cars
were so badly demolished that they
had to be left along the roadside.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Entertainment Course.

The opening number of the enter
tainment course was given in the
public hall, Rising Sun, on Monday
evening, by Robert Parker Miles,
dramatic lecturer His subject was
"Tallow Dips" and the lecture was
filled with intense interest, the
vivid scenes, picturesque descrip-
tions, and amusing incidents pre-
sented holding the attraction Of his
audience for an hour and a half.
The next number Of the course
will be on December ~ by Harry c..
Ostrander, lecturer and entertainer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24

A passenger train on the Balti-
more Central road ran into the four
horse team driven by Harry Weir of
Avondale, on Tuesday morning, and
killed two of the horses. The ac-
cident occurred on crossing be-
tween Avondale and West Grove.
Weir, who was walking beside the
team, did not hear the train until he
was on the crossing, He was able
to escape by jumping, but could not
save the team.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Mrs. George Magraw.

Mrs. Martha Magraw, widow of the
late George Magraw, died Nov. Is
at her home near Mt. Olivet M. P
Church, after a weeks illness OF
pneumonia, aged 70 years. The fol.
lowing children survive-Mary A
Anderson and Henrietta Cox, OF
Lewisville; George Magaw, of Provi
dence, and Frances and James Ma
graw at home.
The funeral was held Saturday
morning with services at Mt. Olivet
Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
crushed Beneath wheels OF wago,

Crushed BeneaUn WAoOAS u "ASON
Falling beneath the wheels OF a
heavily loaded wagon of corn, on
Saturday afternoon last, Hayward ii.
Kent, of Pylesville, Hartford county
was so badly crushed that death
resulted in a few hours. Mr.. Kent,
with other neighbors, had been
assisting to husk and haul In the
corn crop of Jas. N. Richardson, who
was ill and unable to get his fall
work done.
The work had about been COM
pleted as night came on, and Mr..
Kent was on top of a wagonload OF
corn ready to start from the field to
the barn. He lost his balance and
fell to the ground under the wheels.
The horses became frightened and
started, two of the wheels passing
over Kent's chest and arms, crush
ing and injuring him internally. He
was picked up in an unconscious con-
dition and expired four hours later.
Mr.. Kent leaves his wife, who was
formerly Miss Maud Richardson,
and four small children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Awarded Damages For Non-Ship-
ment OF Ducks.

The suit of Harry Crawford,
against the Adams Express Company,
which was set for trial last week in
the Hartford County Circuit Court,
for loss of profits in his business,
when the Express Company refused
to ship ducks for him last winter,
was settled at trial table before trial,
and the damages fixed at $500 and
all costs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Crothers,-Holt.

Mrs. Maude Hague Holt, of Phila-
delphia, daughter of Mrs. Thomas
Hague, of Elkton, and Mr.. Emerson
r. Crothers, of that town, were mar
ried in Philadelphia at noon on Fri
day, Nov. II, They are spending
their honeymoon at Atlantic City,
and will make their future home in
Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Relation OF Schools To Community.

The West Nottingham Community
Club will meet Saturday Afternoon,
at $3.50 o'cleck in the chapel. "Fhe
Relation of Schools to the Com
munlty," will be the topic for dis
cussion. An interesting program
has been arranged by Prof. Lawsing
and everybody is cordially invited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Farm Decided By william Penn.

A farm which in 1882 was decided
to Elisha Baker by William Penn
and King Charles II, is now owned
by the mother of Elisha R. Baker,
near Doe Run, Master of Pomona
Grange. There has never been any
other name on the deed since the
original grant and Mrs. Baker re-
fused to have the deed recorded in
her name because she expects her
son to finally own 1t. The fifth
Elisha Baker is the small son Of e.
r. Baker. now ten months old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24

The Perry Gibson farm, near town..
containing las acres, has been pur-
chased by r. F. Bundy, TazewelR
county, Va. for $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24

Buy it at home this Christmas.
Just as good, just as cheap. and
makes you feel a lot better,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
DEATHS.
Miss Daisy M. Bender.

=, ~ e1AR'y 1VA' AOOIlUlCTs
Miss Daisy M. Bender, daughter
of John B. Bender, farmer living
near Warwick, died Nov. II, after
a long illness, aged 80 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24

station Agent Bealle, Of North
East, offers a reward of 500 to the
person who will clear up the mys-
terry of the recent removal of the
package containing $1,000 from the
express office in that town, The
package with contents intact was
esound two days later in the back
yard Of Mr, Bealle's residence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26

this a weekly expense of between two
and three hundred dollars for fuel,
powder, oil and other necessities to
operate the mine with a big dividend
declared, readily shows the mine to
be a good paying one. At present only
one shift is worked, but in the very
near future a night shift will be put
on requiring an additional force of
men and a larger weekly payroll.
The brewery is the leading Potosi
enterprise here. More than forty
men find employment, drawing a week
ly pay of over $780, From eight to
ten carloads of beer are shipped every
week besides the large amount re-
quired to supply the local trade by
wagons. The demand for POtosi beer
has become so great that the orders
can be scarcely filled Should this
continue the company will be COM
PEELED to erect more new buildings.
The bOttling house is the scene of
much activity. A large force Of men
are busily engaged with the various
kinds of machinery. First, the bottles
go through a process of washing, then
to a cold water rinsing machine, after
which the bottles are thoroughly eX-
amined. They are passed on to the
filling machine, thence to the cork
ing machine, thence to the pastueriz-
ing machine, and after remaining in
there for a period of time they are
brought to the labelling machine, then
dropped into cases and are ready for
shipment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
POTOSI.

Cap Schmitz and A. H. Grannis
mOtOred to Galena and returned, last
Tuesday.
Miss Maggie MCGEE of Dubuque, was
the guest of the Misses Mary and
Kate Lawler last week.
Mrs. Harry Brownlee is slowly, but
surely recovering from her recent
stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. E. NJ WiImott went to Chica
go Monday afternoon, called there by
the serious illness of a little grand
son.
Frank Button of Galena, bar tend
er Of many years experience, has TAX
en- a position with the Cap Schmitz
saloon.
G. A. Yearous, the missing man,
was located a few days ago, working
on a farm in the south part of the
township. He refuses to return TO his
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mechler of
st. Philips parish, Crawford county,
enjoyed several days visit among rel
atives and friends in Tennyson and
vicinity, last week.
Mrs. Peter Markus, who was how
ering between life and death for sew
eraI weeks, is able to sit on the porch
and breathe a little fresh air. Her
many friends are pleased to see the
marked Improvement in his condition.
Mr.. John Schafer of Giltner, Nebr.,
after spending five weeks with friends
and relatives in POtosi and Fenni-
more, left Monday morning for visit
with his daughter, Mrs. Tony Rupp
at Edgely, North Dakota.
Mrs. II. B. Uppena of Branch, No.
AZ, and Mr.. r. W GIennon, of Branch
No. 252, Catholic knights of Wiscon-
sin, left Monday morning for Osh-
kosh, Wis, as delegates to the state
convention of the order. Mr.. William
Neimer, delegate from Cassville,
went with them.
The Tiffany Zinc mine across the
ravine from the Wilson shows up good.
The company is now cross cutting at
a depth of about one hundred feet
and going through fine paying ground.
Plans are being drawn at headquarters
in Chicago for a concentrating mill
of a capicity of one hundred and fifty
tons. The company now employs II
men, but more will be added in the
near future They have an Office in
the Durley building in the village.
H. S. Kline and NJ. A. Mag of Mil
waukee, director, and A. L. UT of
Platteville, president of the Wilson
Mining company, were looking thru
the mines here last Wednesday. They
found everything in a satisfactory
shape. The mine is on a good divi-
dend-paying basis and the sharehold-
ers are we'll pleased with the results.
The mining operations are under the
supervision of Mr.. A. H. Grannis, an
experienced mine engineer, and is one
who knows how to work his men with
out using the iron rule. The COM
pany now employees about thirty men,
and the payroll amounts to more than
five hundred dollars weekly. Add to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
AUTO COLLISION MONDAY NIGHT.

An automobile driven by John Day
coming north, collided with a car oc-
cupied by Will and Ned Mccoy, Chas.
Hoffman and Wesley Cooley on Mon
day night about $50, several miles
south of town on the Potosi road. No
injuries were sustained by the occu-
pants of either car. The cars them
selves were badly shattered, wheel
being torn off the Day machine.
Word was sent to Lancaster and au-
tomobiles went after the passengers.
The cars were left to be hauled in
later.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
SELECT SCHOOL SITE.

At a deferred school meeting held
Monday evening, the committee to Sc
lect site for the new high school at
Platteville, made report. The site
selected is on Second street on the
road to the fair grounds and embraces
two blocks, or about five acres. $780,
900 has been allowed for the site and
not to exceed 500, 900 for the building.
The electors voted for an $4,000 bond
issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
W. C. LIVINGSTON HONORED.

w. G. Livingston received advice
Thursday morning that he had been
appointed to the vice presidency of
the Wisconsin Good Roads Association.
Mr.. Livingston has long been active in
good roads work and the honor is fit
tingly bestowed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26

ing station since the heavy rains of
June, will be covered again this week.
1t will be necessary to place heavy
rock under the pipe and then riprap
stone around it. The riprap will
catch the dirt and, in time, bury the
pipe from danger of frost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
HURT WHILE HAVING.

William Allen of near Livingston,
suffered broken right ankle last Sat
urday afternoon while unloading hay.
He was brought to Lancaster and
treated by DR.. Godfrey, returning
home the same day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
TRUITT CAR LOCATED.
Continued from Page One.)

Der "1S5193' had been filed away so
that only 1859" remained. The
glass on the right lamp was broken
and slight dent made in the bumper
and front spring on the same side.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
PIPE LINE TO BE COVERED.

The eight-inch pipe from the water
works to the standpipe which has been
uncovered in the ditch near the pump
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-Only July 10, a silver heart
shaped Chinese pin. Finder re-
turn to Leila GOble. 22p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26

LOST-On bottom east Of Potosi sta
ton on Sunday, July %, large
steamer rug. Three autos were
standing near where rug was left.
Please notify DR.. ]. A. Gault or Her
aid Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26

Anyway an ounce of prevention costs
much less than pound of cure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-07-26

FARM FOR SALE-32O acre dairy
farm, located miles from Lancas-
ter. Two sets of buildings and run
ming water in all pastures. Desire
to sell on account of poor health.
Edw. Mclean, Lancaster, Wis, RID
4. Farmers phone. 22tfc