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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
SInitll-Craig.
Stephens Family Reunion.

The Stephens family reunion and
dinner was held on Christmas day at
the home of Mr. and Mrs C. M
Reisler, near Calvert.
Those to enjoy this annual coming
together of the family were: Mr. and
Mrs. c. M. Reisler, John Reisler,
Calvert; Herbert Reisler, Lakewood
N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis ]. Brown.
Sylmar; Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Vanne-
man, Chas. Vanneman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Vanneman, Baltimore; r"
land Vanneman, New Haven, Conn. !;
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Stephens
Misses Anna and Virginia Stephens,
Mr.. Edwin Haines, Edwin L. Haines
Miss E. R. Stephens, Miss Emma
Brown, Chas. Brown, Rising Sun;
Rev. and Mrs. VIM H. Micheals and
daughter Elizabeth, Phila, Pa; Hop
kins Stubbs, Miss Elma Stubbs, Ok
ford;, DR.. Evan Stubbs, Media.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Lad Burned At Christmas Entertain-

The Christmas entertainment and
treat Of Rising Sun M. e. Sunday
school was held in the church on
Friday evening of last week. Old
Santa made his appearance and pre-
sented every member of the school
with a box of candy and an orange.
During the exercises one of the
boys taking part in play being
given by a large number of children,
set fire with a lighted candle to the
long false whiskers of his makeup.
In an instant the flimsy material was
ablaze all about the lads face and
head, and he was painfully burned
before the blazing mask could be
torn off. Fortunately the mask
protected his face, but he received
severe burns on the ears and hands.
The lad is Richard, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. D. D. Hanna, of near town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Mrs, w. Herbert Baker.

After an illness of several month
from tuberculosis, Mrs. Reba
Baker, wife of w. Herbert Baker OF
near Bethel. Cecil county, died. Dec
Is at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. O. B. Curtis, Media, Pa
After her marriage Mrs. Baker and
her husband resided in the Second
district until her health became
poor, when she went to her parents
home. Besides her husband she is
survived by one child. The body
was taken to Bethel cemetery for
interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court met in special
session on Dee. al, all Judges being
present, The will of Samuel j, Ar
buckle was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary issued to Catha-
rine M. Arbuckle, executrix therein
named. The testator devised all his
estate to his widow The bonds ap-
poved were Altha M. Summerill, ad-
ministratrix of Charles w. Shippers;
Jennie W. Taylor, executrix of Saml.
A. Taylor; Catharine M. Arbuckle,
executrix of Samuel ]. Arbuckle.
The first and final account of. Henry
A. Lewis and Edward F. Lewis, ex-
ecutors of Henry A., Lewis, was pas
sed and distribution struck on same.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
EASTERN SHORE DAIRYMEN
MEET.
Favor Interstate Milk Association.

Favor Interstate Milk Association.
On Monday, Dec. 18, meeting
composed of delegates from the
Eastern Shore of Maryland and Della
ware counties was held at Chester
town. The delegates from a few
counties were unable to get there
because of condition of the roads.
Mr.. Cory from Chestertown, a
member of the executive board of
the Inter State Milk Producers AS
sociation, outlined the object of this
organization. The association COM
prises about five thousand members,
which is only a small percentage of
the milk producers supplying Phila-
delphia and nearby markets and too
small to get any recognition. He
therefore urged that the Eastern
Shore and Delaware counties unite
with the Inter State milk producers
association and form a strong or
ganization instead of numerous
weak ones.
Prof. G. W. Afford of the Mary
land Agricultural College says the
farmer should not only get what it
costs to produce but should be able
to sell at fair profit. The dele
gates took part in a general discus
sion and moved that the meeting go
on record as: Favoring organization
through out regions on the Peninsu-
la, sending milk to Philadelphia OF
nearby markets, for the purpose of
affiliating with the Inter State Milk
Producers Association.
Mr.. e. w. Dawson, Palmer Nc
Fadden, Carroll Tyson and Chas. r.
Gibson were the representatives
from Cecil county in attendance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Government Needs Marines For New
Battleships.

The Government needs twenty
three thousand men for new battle
ships land an extensive recruiting
plan has been mapped out by the
Navy Department, consists of a
travelling publicity and recruiting
party which will tour the entire
state, visiting Havre de Grace, Bel
Air, Perryville, Port Deposit, and
other towns of the state, where they
will bring to the attention of the
public the advantages offered to
young men in the Navy. and that
conditions for rapid advancement
more favorable now than they
nave ever been.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Cost of Pennsylvania Guardsmen's
Vote,

It cost the State of Pennsylvania
$7,456.6O for the expenses Of sixteen
commissioners to take the vote of
the National Guardsmen at the cleo
ton last month. One commissioner
has not filed his account. The COM
missioners we're allowed ten cents a
mile for their trips to Harrisburg
for instructions and supplies and for
the trip to and from Ell Paso, The
expenses do not include the cost OF
printing and other expenses,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

A woman civic worker was max
ing a tour of bakeries in Chambers
burg recently. She found little to
criticize, but overlooked nothing.
The labels attached to loaves OF
bread attracted her, and she asked a
busy workman how he put the labels
on. Without raising his eyes the
workman said; 'If I put them on
as you think l do, 1 wouldn't have
any spit left" The investigator
went away satisfied. 81
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Little Britain Resident Commits
Suicide,

John n. Reed, respected resident
of Little Britain township, Lancaster
county, committed suicide on Satur-
day by hanging himself in his barn.
No cause can be assribed for the
rash act,
Mr.. Reed was respected farmer,
member and an official of the Little
Britain Presbyterian church many
years, and had many friends. He
was &C years of age, and is survived
by his wife and five children. Three
sisters also survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
William T., Kelly.

William T. Kelly, aged about SO
years, son of Capt. Richard Kelly, o.
Havre de Grace, was found dead IL
his room at Hotel Wilmington, Will
mington, Del, Friday morning. He
leaves a widow, Mrs. Margaret Kelly.
nee Trower, and one son. He also
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Frank Stair
ker, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. AL
fred Coslett, of North East, and two
brothers, James and John Kelly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

w. e. Robinson & Co., we'll known
canned goods brokers of Bel Air, are
offering cash prizes aggregating $50,
to Hartford county boys and girls,
under the age of 81 years, who will
write the best essay on the subject
of growing tomatoes"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Mrs. Catherine Maloney.

Mrs. Catharine Maloney, widow OF
the late Dennis Maloney, died Dec
II, at her home near Elkton, after
a brief illness of pneumonia. Mrs.
Maloney was about 60 years of age
and before marriage was a Mis-
Brake, of Philadelphia. She is sur
vived by two sons, Joseph F. and
John P Maloney.
The funeral was held Dec. 20,
with interment at the Elkton
Catholic Cemetery,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Miss Cornelia McNamee.

Miss Cornelia McNamee died Dec
20, in Wilmington, aged SO years
The deceased was daughter of the
late Frederick McNemee, and was
born near Rock Springs, Cecil -coun-
ty. She was the last mmber of her
family. The body was brought to
Rising Sun on Tuesday, and inter
ment made in West Nottingham
Friends burying ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Directors OF Fertilizer Company

At the annual meeting of the Scott
Fertilizer Company, Elkton, the old
Directors were reelected, as follows:
Frank r. Scott, Charles B. Finley,
Charles B. Finley, Jr., ]. Groome
Steele, Thomas B. Miller, Delaney
Scott and w. H. Mackall.
The reports for the year showed
a satisfactory business, and a divi-
dend of 8 per cent. was declared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

Mrs. Virginia D. lee, daughter Of
the late Charles Broadway, Rouss,
millionaire philanthropist of New
York city, has been granted by Har-
ford County Circuit Court a divorce
frem her husband. Mr.. David Lee, a
prominent resident of Bel Air.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Redner Richards.

Redner Richards died Dec. 20 at
the home of his mother in Elkton,
after brief illness of pneumonia,
aged 38 years. The deceased was
unmarried. He formerly farmed,
but for the past year had resided in
Elkton, being in the employ of the
Standard Oil Company. The funera
was held Saturday afternoon, with
interment in Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
PENINSULA HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
Program Arranged Embraces SpIen.
did Array Of Talent.

l
did Array OF Talent.
Inc program for the meeting of
tne PENINSULA Horticultural Society
ana the Delaware Corn Growers AS
soclatlon to be held in Dover. Della
ware, January to 12, is now com
plete.
1t is within bounds to say that no
petter meeting has ever been held
on the Peninsula than this one
promises to be and the fruit. veget-
aole and grain exhibit will be worth
going a long journey to see,
DR.. j. c. Whitten of the Univer-
slty OF Missouri, one of the most
entertaining speakers in the country.
as well as a fine scientific Horticul-
tur1st, will give several talks on the
Rest Period of Fruit Trees and its
relation to fruitfulness, resistance to
low temperature and other practical
phases of the subject.
DR.. j. p. Stewart, of the Pennsyl-
vania State College will give two
lectures on orchard management
taking up the fertilization and culti-
vatiQn of orchards.
Samuel Fraser, of New York. a
successful orchardist will also give
Two or three lectures.
H. P Gould, of the United States
Department of Agriculture will also
discuss orchard management and H.
y. Hetzel, an expert, will explain the
real meaning of the standad grades
of apples.
Prof. Norton, of Maryland. and
DR.. Manns, of Delaware College, will
Jointly discuss the subject of plant
diseases. Prof. Norton will give a
very valuable paper on the preven-
Ion of tomato blight.
Prof. McCue, of Delaware College.
will discuss one or two important
subjects.
Professors Cory, Temple and Shaw
of the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege, will discuss various phases of
fruit and vegetable growing and in
sect control. Among the fruit grow
ers of Delaware and Maryland who
will read papers on particular sub
jects are A. w. Slaymaker, of Wyom-
'ng, W. M. Dickson, of Woodside, J.
Leonard Sopher, of Magnolia, w. T.
Massey, of Smyrna, w. F. Allen,
Salisbury, E. R. Anthony, Chester
town, j. w. Killen, FELTON,, Frank
3. Matthews, of Worton, O.. A. New
:on, of Bridgeville, and a number of
others.
Gov. Miller of Delaware and Gov.
of Maryland, are both
to be present and make ad-
dresses on the opening day, Tuesday,
January 8.
The Program of the Corn Grow
ers' Association will begin Thursday
afternoon and continue through Fri
day when practical questions rela-
i've to soil management, soil fertility
and everything pertaining to the
growing of grain and forage plants
will be discussed by experts. A num-
Der of lantern slide lectures will be
given during the meeting, including
.alks on Horticulture by Richard Vim
cent, of White Marsh, Md. There
will be vocal and instrumental music
1T the evening sessions. Nearly
$4,000 in cash premiums have. been
offered for the fruit, vegetable and
grain shows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

A charter was filed at Dover, Del,
last week. for the Consolidated
Mineral Company of North East,
Cecil county, to manufacture and
deal in, and with, clay products and
kindred minerals. G. K. Hack, James
B. Russell, Frank L. Russell and
Edwin T. Russell, all of North East,
are the incorporators; the capital is
100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
James White.

James White died at the home or
Mrs. Fannie Torbert, near Rowland
vile, on December II, from the
effects of a stroke of paralysis, aged
II years. He was son of the late
Ira and Mary B. White, and is sur
vivid by one son, Richard White, of
Liberty Grove.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert T. Cameron
South Queen street, entertained at
family dinner on Sunday, Carroll
Cameron and family, Colora; Walter
Cameron and family. Principle; Mr..
and Mrs. Bright A. zimmerman,
Philada.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
Horses and Cattle Perish In Flames

Fire Sunday night destroyed the
barn on the Sproul farm at Andrews
Bridge, Pa, with its valuable con-
tents, 13 cows, horses, many i'm
plements and a large quantity of
provender.
The cause of the fire is not known.
There was only a partial insurance
on the property. The loss will
amount to $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

AT the meeting Of the Maryland
State Grange at Easton recently, the
following resolution was UNANIMOUSLY
adopted, 'In view of the increased
cost of growing tomatoes. and the
advance in the price Of canned goods
the committee recommends that tn
farmers should receive at least S
a ton for tomatoes,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
George WeibIe.

George Weible died at his home
in Port Deposit, Dec: IT, after long
illness of kidney trouble. The
funeral was held Dec. 20, with inter
ment in West Nottingham cemetery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
DEATHS.
Miss Sarah e. Smith.

Miss Sarah E. Smith, aged "A
years, died Dec. II, after long ill
ness, at the home of her nephew,
Arthur M. Scott, Cowentown, Cecil
county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29

Mrs. Katherine r. Brice has been
nostmistress at Betterton
by 6Rssdent Wilson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-29
WEDDINGS.
Paxson--Ellison.


Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton L. Ellison
of Chesapeake City, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Georgia
Rees, to Mr.. Eugene E. Paxson. on
Saturday, December 10th.
Rhodes-Gillespie.
Miss Nellie Gillespie and Mr.. Her.
man Rhodes, both of Earleville, were
married Wednesday evening, Dec.
27, in St. Paul's M. E. church, Earle
ville
Mendenhall-Ande
Miss Helen Anderson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Anderson o.
Lombard, and Mr.. Howard Roy Men
denhall, of Blue Ball. were married
at the brides home Wednesday evc-
ming, Dec. 20.
Smith-Craig.
Mr.. Ralph Smith and Miss May
Craig both of Earleville, were quiet
ly married at Cecilton, Wednesday
evening, Dec. 20. A reception was
held at the home Of the groom's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
Interest in Kahn's Plan

Alabama, and especially Birming- ham, is interested in the proposal of Representative Kahn of California to extend the civilian training camps which have been so successful in the training of business men in the ways of a soldier into system of federal volunteers. If he could propose a practicable plan to this end he would be doing the country large service.
 One of the great needs of the Uni ted States along the lines of prepared ness is a system by which men who have served in any branch of the mili- tary establishment may be kept track of. This is point upon which Presi- dent Wilson in his minded and sane speeches in the middle west laid great stress.
 The statement is made, pointed out the President, that there are in this country over eight million men who have had some sort of military train ing and who might, in an emergency, be useful to this nation. But, con- tinued the President, there is no way of registering these men, no way of finding out who they are or where they are, and finally, no way to obli- gate them to fight when found. It is this condition which Repre- sentative Kahn proposes to remedy and if he is successful it will mean the great extension of the civilian camp work. Birmingham is inter- ested in the proposal, because next summer at Chattanooga will be held camp of instruction similar to that at Plattsburg and some of the most prominent men in the city are in- tending to take part.
 Should there be some system by which men with training could be reg istered, the situation of this country in a military sense would be improved at least 25 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21

mixed beliefs of the Industrial Work CTS of the World would stop at whole sale poisoning in their assaults on so- oiety? Is it because many innocent men and women would be endansered2 Again and again efforts have been made to blow up churches in this city. to kill the preists and worshipers in them without regard to anything ex- cept the hateful fact that they were law abiding citizens. Does it require more vicious disposition to scatter poison over food than to fabricate a bomb and explode it in the sanctuary of a crowded cathedral? Is the delib- crate indictment of riot for purposes of incendiarism less brutal than the mixture of a deadly draughts for un- suspecting diners? Was not the re- luctance of the general public to give credit to the theory of the Chicago police due, not to the malevolence it revealed, but to the novelty of the means selected to accomplish a pur- pose, to which it may be fairly said the energies of every red in the world are devoted2
 The administration of poison in wholesale quantities to guests in public houses has been advocated in this town. The definite effort to carry the doctrine into effect has been made in Chicago. The fomenters of murder here escaped adequate punishment. Will the creatures who attempted murder m Chicago likewise escape?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
PouLRor ANn nzoznr

Perhaps no cartoonist in Europe has depicted war from the same standpoint as Poulbot of Paris. It has remained for him to interpret the great adven- tures through the minds of children, and he, himself. according to writer in Cartoons Magazine, is a ''big. awk- ward boy"
 His mother kept municipal kinder garten, and 1t Is the little 'parigaats"- the children of the poor-whom the artist has taken for his models. Poor little dolly, does the guns scare you?'' is the question put by one of his lit- tie gamins who has sought refuge from the big guns, and all alone in a dark cellar, tries to console her paper doll
 'The Poulbot home," continues the writer, "has a tyrant, an idol, pet in 'Zozo, an adopted child of the tene- ments. It was because the little orphan used to open her mouth like a baby bird when it was time to be fed, that they named her 'Zozo, a diminutive form of 'oiseau.' or bird.
 ''Zozo thrived marvelously in her new home. Prosperity, however, rather spoiled her Able to eat at any time as much as she wanted, she rounded out, and became quite bouncer Also she became the law. She broke the heads of Poulbots famous dolls-like Caran d'Asche, he likes to model clay puppets-tore up the sketches, and oth- erwise asserted her authority, while the artist only laughed at her. It is not unlikely that you will find pie ture of Zozo tucked away in the cor ner of almost any of his drawings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
THE CITY OF THE FUTURE

Mayo Fesler Secretary of the Civic
 League of Cleveland, O., in the New
 York Independent.
 A city, sanitary, convenient, substan- tial: where the houses of the rich and the poor are alike comfortable and beau tiful; where the streets are clean and the sky line is clear as country air; where the architectural excellence of it's buildings adds beauty and dignity to it's streets; where parks and playgrounds are within the reach of every child; where living is pleasant; where capital is re- spected but not worshiped; where com merce in goods is great but not greater than the interchange of ideas; where in- dustry thrives and brings prosperity alike to employer and employed; where education and art have place in every home; where worth and not wealth give standing to men; where the power of character lifts men to leadership; where interest in public affairs is test of citizenship and devotion to the public veal is q badge of honor where gov ernment Is always honest and efficient. and the principles of democracy find their fullest and truest expression; where the people of all the earth can come and be blended into one community life; and where each generation will vie with the past to transmit to the next city great CT, better and more beautiful than the last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
Grand Duke Nicholas

It was said at the time that political reasons caused Czar Nicholas to SUD- plant Grand Duke Nicholas as the titular head of the Russian armies, although the Grand Duke was mili- tary idol and considered one of the most able and picturesque leaders taking part in the European war. It IS true that the Grand Duke had suf- fered some serious reverses, and what was at first tremendous drive carried out with astonishing success, was turned into a retreat, but army graft and consequent lack of muni- tions and guns were believed to have been more responsible for the Teuton victories in the eastern theatre of war than any lack of ability on the part of Grand Duke Nicholas.
 However, when the Grand Duke was sent to the Caucasus, it was thought that he had suffered a per manent eclipse. Now he looms up with one of the most striking victories to his credit that the allies have yet gained-the capture of Erzerum and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
Preparations for the Reunion

l atAOltS AeCuAuOM | The Chamber of Commerce com mittees appointed to arrange for the Confederate reunion will organize this week and begin active work with as little delay as possible. While each committee will have important duties to perform, upon the finance committee will depend primarily the greatest responsibility.
 Several important conventions will be held here this year, but the re- union will be by far the largest and the one that will include more gala features than any of the others. The finance committee should have no diff ficulty in raising the money to pro- vide suitable entertainment. Bir- mingham has had two Confederate re- unions-one in 1894 and one in 1908. Despite the fact that both were held when business depression prevailed throughout the country, the required funds were promptly subscribed and both affairs were notably brilliant. And in this time of prosperity the matter of finances will be easy.
 Birmingham's last reunion was att tended by 10000 or 12,O00 veterans and countless thousands of other visitors, including Sons and Daugh- ters of the Confectionery. While the ranks of those valiant men who wore the gray are fast thinning out, fully 10000 still survive, and of this total it is estimated that 5000 or 5000 will answer the roll call here in May; and as for the crowd of men and women that will come to witness what will probably be the last great parade of the veterans and participate in the re- union festivities, it will exceed in numbers any throng ever gathered in Alabama.
 The reunion committees have less than three months in which to make all necessary arrangements, but that they will meet expectations should go without saying.