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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
ATTORNEYS SALE
OF "a
VALUABLE FARM
In Cecil County, Maryland.

By virtue of the power contained
in a mortgage from Marian H. Poist
and husband, dated the 9th day of
April, in the year 1914, and record
ed in Liber c. K, No. Z, folio $50,
one of the Mortgage Record Books
for Cecil County aforesaid, the sub
scriber, as attorney named in said
mortgage, will sell at public auction
at the Court House door in the town
of Elkton, Cecil County aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, 1917,
at 1880 o'clock A. M,
all that farm or tract of land situate
in the Sixth Election District of
Cecil County aforesaid, at Gathers
Corner" on the public road leading
from Port Deposit to Calvert, con-
tanning
IA Acres and 16 and 49, Tooth Perch
es of Land,
be the same more or less, and being
more particularly described in said
mortgage.
The improvements consist of a
good two and half story frame
dwelling house, frame barn on stone
foundation walls with straw house
attached, and good stabling under
meath; a good frame wagon house.
corn crib and other necessary out
buildings. There is also a good
spring house on the property sup
piled with water from never fail
ing spring.
This is an excellent farm with
little or no rough land thereon, of
excellent quality and in high state
of cultivation, and is we'll watered
and we'll fenced. There is also a
thriving young apple orchard and
other fruit trees on the premises.
This desirable farm is located
within 3 " miles of Rising Sun, and
within 5 miles of the town of Port
Deposit, two stations on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, rendering easy and
convenient access to market, and is
favorably located as to mills,
churches, etc.
The terms of sale are that all the
purchase money shall be paid in
cash on the day of sale. The cost of
deed is to be paid by the purchaser.
WILLIAM S. EVANS,
Atty named in Mortgage.
John c. Hindman,
Auctioneev,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
ORDER NISI.
In Re

In Re
The Mortgaged Real Estate
of
Harry C. Todd and wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
In Equity, No. 1855.
Ordered, this twenty-sixth day of
February, 1917, that the sale of
property mentioned in these proceed
ings, made and reported by Albert
D. Mackey, Assignee, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before
the second day of May next, provided
copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and publish
ed in Cecil County once a week for
one month before the second day of
April next.
The report states the amount of
sale to be $525.00.
C. 8. Peacock.
True Copy-Test: Clerk.
c. 8. Peacock, Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

II
ice cold storage. These storage
houses were built above ground
double lined and ventilated, and at
night when the air is cool the outer
air was TANNED or pumped into the
storage house, then the ventilators
all closed tight, thus the air was
kept at a uniform temperature all
the time, frequently only re-6lling
with fresh, cool air at intervals of
several days. This fruit it is claim
ed comes out in better condition
than cold storage. .E@
The meeting then adjourned to
meet with J. H. Kimble, Wednesday
March 81, next.
ELWOOD BALDERSTON,
Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
WOODLAND.

Mr.. Isaac Hammond, Of near Fort
Deposit, and Mrs. Cook, of Laurel,
Md, were married at Hopewell M. E.
Parsonage, Thursday evening, March
1, at 1880 o'clock, by Rev. l, s..
Whitaker.
Mr. L. C. Ewing was in Baltimore
one day last week.
Mr.. Carroll E. Tyson is in Elkton
attending Court this week.
Mrs. J. D. SINNERS returned Mon
day from visit with her children
in Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Agricultural Advisory Board.

At the recent county meeting held
in Elkton, an Advisory Board to the
County Agent was named, the pur-
pose being to outline the work of the
latter so that it may be most effec-
tive in the various districts of the
county. The board is as follows:
First district-Alexander Wilson
Second-Irvin G.. Griffith.
Third-Frank B. Evans.
Fourth-A. H. Mendenhall.
Fifth-B. B. Derrick.
Sixth---C. G. Balderston.
Seventh-C. E. Tyson.
Eighth. L. Lindamood.
Ninth-M. J. Ewing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
ORDER NISI.
In. Re.
The Mortgaged Real Estate

The Mortgaged Real Estate
of
Grant Pierce and wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
In Equity, No. 3.S12.
Ordered, this Fifth day of Febru-
airy, 1917, that the sale of property
mentioned in these proceedings,
made and reported by James F,
Evans, Assignee. be ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the
twelfth day of April next, provided
copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and publish
ed in Cecil County once a week for
one month before the thirteenth day
of March next.
The report states the amount of
sale to be $775.OO.
G. S. Peacock,
True Copy-Test: Clerk.
C. S. Peacock. Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
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Increases the sound wonderful
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Agents wanted everywhere;
good terms.
S. & s. MANUFACTURING co.
503 Hartford Bldg. Chicago, Ill
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
John H. RIansfield.

John Fl. Blansfield, son of the late
Hugh Blansfield, Of Cecil county
died Feb. "a in Westburg, L. l., o.
tuberculosis, aged 21 years. His
wife, who was Miss Ida Louise Can
non, of Elkton, and an infant child
survive; also his mother and three
brothers, of Elkton. The body was
brought to Elkton cemetery for in
terment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Diplomacy In The Home.

Every now and then wife urges hus-
band to buy some new clothes for him
self, but If he is a pretty good talker
he can get out Of it without making
her mad.-Fcrt Worth Star-Telegram.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

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Notice To Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber, OF
Cecil County, has obtained from the orphans'
Court OF said county, letters of administration on
the personal estate of
RACHEL A. TOUCaTON
late OF said county, deceased. All persons hay-
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the 10th day of August, 1917,
they may otherwise, by law. be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. ALI indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to the
subscriber. Given under my hand this 3Ist day
of January, 1917
BERTHA J. NIELDG,
Admrx. of Rachel A. Touchton, decd,
Test: R. d. ROWLAND, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

Honorable industry always travels
the same road with enjoyment and
duty, and progress is altogether i'm
possible without it-Samuel Smiles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Very Active.

Bing-He's very active in financial
matters, isn't he? Bang-You bet! He
owes me $40. and every time he sees
me he lodges me.-Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
ORDER NISI.
Slater b. Tosh

Julia Peace.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
In EQuits,, No. 33342.
Ordered, this twenty-sixth day OF
February, 1917, that the report OF
ROBERT C. TIIACKERY, Auditor,
mentioned in those proceedings, be
ratified and confirmed, unless to the
contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the twentyfourth day of March
next, provided a copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper print
ed and published in Cecil Count!
once in each OF two successive weeks
before the seventeenth day of March
next.
c. 8. Peacock,
True Copy-Test: Clerk.
c. S. Peacock, Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
For Rent

syIx ROOM DWELLING ON Mount, A
- Street. Apply 10 Jos. ). Pogue, III
sons Il Co., Rising sun, or Mrs. j. A.
Hartenstine, Principle Furnace, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

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0tser.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
PIANOS.

USED sTIEFF PIANOS FOR
y sale. For information write to
CHAS M. STIEFF.
1910 800 Market ST., Wilmington, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
BetWixt and Between

New Spring Goods rolling in
and crowding for room. Many
of them in stock and ready now.
New Suits, SO to $50.
Spring Overcoats, $40 to $50.
Custom Tailoring, $40 to $45.
New Hats, $3.50 to SIS.
New Shoes, SO. to $3.50.
New Shirts, 81 to SIS.
New Ties, 25c to $3.50.
Everything else in Clothing,
Hats, Shoes and all Furnishings.
Our Cleanup Sale
Not many left, but some good
among them.
Heavy suits, $3.50 to $22.50.
Overcoats, Sc to $50.
Heavy Trousers, $3.50 to S5.25.
Special Sale of Shirts, Under
wear and. lots of other good
things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Money To Loan

MONEY TO LOAN ON FIRST MoRI
IXH gage or growing crops, in sums to sui
JOS. 3. POGUE,
Rising sun Md
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
For Rent
Wanted

A CAPABLE FARMER TO SUCCEED
N Mr.. o. Fox jackson, who has farmed on
shares our Choice Farm for ~ years
WHITAKER IRON CO,
Principle Furnace, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

For Rent
NHREE-ROOM BUNGALOW, NEWLY
Il painted and in good repair. Water In
kitchen. Apply to JOS. ). POGUE,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
For Rent.

EsARM OF OVER 200 ACRES IN SIXTH
It District, near Rising Sun. Apply 10
d22 WA. ). EVANS, ElktoR, Nd,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24
First Anniversary

Island Rebekah Lodge No. 277,
|. O. o. e., held the first ami
versary at odd Fellows hall at
Center, on Tuesday evening.
After the regular meeting, cards
were played, and first prizes
were awarded Mrs. Annie F..
Fault and Mr.. c. f. vanOlinda;
consolation prizes went to Mrs.
Lois +. Fuller and Mr.. David
Gammell. After the social hour,
a very fine talk was given by the
past president of the Rebelkah
Assembly of Washington, Cora
A. Coffin. Later, all adjourned
to the dining room where an
elaborate lunch was served.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24

The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeppe Hansen, at Center, on
Wednesday afternoon from two
to five was the scene of a happy
gathering of Island people, the
occasion being the Golden We'd
ding Anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hansen.
The house was a bower of bios
SONS, green and gold everywhere
predominating. Old friends and
pioneers of the Island were re-
ceived by Miss Sena Hansen
and Mrs. T. Hansen, and all the
afternoon they were coming and
going, showering well wishes on
the bride and groom. The guest
book, which was presented to
each one, revealed 65 names.
A number of beautiful and use.
ful presents were noted, among
them being a fine clock, a gift
from the immediate neighbors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen.
Generous slices of delicious
wedding cakes and fruit punch
We're passed to each guest on be
ing seated in the dining room.
Misses Mae Turner, Veola Han
sen and Eva Hansen presided at
this function, while Mrs. II. S.
Hansen, Mrs. N. S. Hansen and
Mrs. c. Petersen looked after
the serving. Misses Helen and
Marjorie Hansen were in charge
the victrola.
A pleasant feature of the af-
ternoon was the reading of a
poem by Mrs. ]. G. Gorsuch, en-
titled Fifty Years" which was
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24
read at her golden wedding an
niversary several years ago.

read at her golden wedding an,
niversary several years ago.
Fifty years ago, on May 23rd,
1867, Miss Helene Therkelsen
and Mr.. Jeppe Hansen We're
united in marriage in the form
er's native town, Skodborg, North
Schleswig. Germany "a province
acquired from Denmark only a
short time previous to their mar
riage). Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen
are both natives of Denmark.
Eight children came to bless
the union, two of whom, a son
and daughter, died in Denmark,
and two daug hters have been
laid to rest since the family came
to the Island. The eldest sons,
H. S. Hansen, and 7. Hansen,
came to this country in 1885.
the remaining four children and
the father and mother came a
year later.
They first located in Iowa,
where the family resided four
and a half years. From there
they moved to Seattle. In No
yember, 1891, they came to Va
shon Island, locating on the tract
of land which is still their home,
and which was then a forest.
But with the courage, industry
and frugality Characteristic of
their race, the family set them
selves to the work of clearing
the land, a task that only pio-
neers of the Island can properly
estimate; and having given their
attention solely to agricultural
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24

Celebrate Fiiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Large Circle Of Friends and Relatives Extend Congratulations

and horticultural pursuits, Mr..
and Mrs. Hansen have prosper
ed and have been a great help
in building up the Island ter
ritory.
OF the four surviving children,
two sons, HI. S. and n S. Hansen,
reside in Seattle; T. Hansen and
Miss Sena Hansen are residents
of the Island. There are six
grandchildren, all of whom were
present except Howard, who was
unable to come on account of
being in the government service
for the summer in Alaska.
A family gathering was held
at the home in the evening, at
which time Rev. Eyer of the
Lutheran church gave an adj
dress appropriate to the occasion.
Twenty four friends and rela-
tives enjoyed the bountifpl din
ner which fittingly closed a very
pleasant and memorable ocea-
sion.
1t was certainly a pleasing co
incident that this date was the
twenty third wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Hansen.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24
Ellisport News

u. w. Collins OF Montosana was n
recent visitor in Ellisport.
Mrs. S. Pearson is spending = few
days ~ her summer cottage.
Harry Leo came over from Seattlc
Tuesday for brief visit
Mr. schoiI Of l,dmonds was in Ellis
port on business last week.
Mrs. Il. Minis visited her new grand
daughter In Seattle on Monday.
MIR. and Mrs johnson of Tacoma
we're Weekend guests AT Hotel Ellis
port.
Mr. and Mrs Costello aud two child.
rcn from Kent were visiting here last
week.
Mir, Franklin and son OF Seattle were
guests one day last week ut the Me.
Clnnahan home.
Mrs. y. o. Free and Mrs. Arthur d.
Marker Of Seattle spcnu Friday with
Mrs A. w. knighton
Or. and Mrs Causen, their three
daughters and Miss Cook were Sunday
guests nj Hotel Ellisport.
Mrs. Mary Tucker Of Seattle is q
guest at Hotel Ellisport. She expects
TO remain for some time.
The ferry is doing n great business
now days There we're 50 many visit
ors on Sunday that an extra trip had
to be made.
Miss Georgia Scofeld, who has been
teaching in Rochester, will spend her
vacation here with her mother, Mrs.
z. NJ. Scoheld
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. A. Collins and
two little sons have gone on n motor
trip TO the olympics. They expect to
be gone about a week.
Miss Genevieye Lee arrived from
Michigan on "Wednesday last and ex-
poets to remain with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs Pyle, for some time.
A ceremony will lie performed Sat
urday at high noon at the home of
Mrs. Fisher uniting in marriage Miss
Flora Gordon and MIR. Arthur Furbush.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis motored up from
Los Angeles 10 visit the atter's sister,
Mrs. Newcom. They report good roads
except thro Oregon.
Mrs. X. A. Minis and son, Mir. and
Mrs Thos Ferguson, and Mr.. r. w.
Banks, all Of Seattle, visited Sunday
with Mrs. II. Minis, who motorcd back
with her guests 70 the city.
Mrs. ]. L. Crab and daughter of Sc
attic were visitors here last week end.
They expect TO occupy the Pomeroy
property as soon az repairs are com
pleted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson spent sun
day here at their cottage.
The Get Together Club met at Mrs
Livesly's last Thursday. A pre-nuptial
shower was given for Miss Flora Cor
don, who is soon to become bride
She was the recipient OF many useful
presents from her most of friends. An
elaborate luncheon was served and all
enjoyed the meeting very much. On
Thursday, May u. the members of
the Cub will be guests Of Mrs. Selby
ut a beach party al Des Moines.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24
Vashon Heights

SIR. Albert Pinkham visited in Sc.
allc Oh Monday.
Andy Mathlason Is building fne
roomy barn on his property.
Miss Dorothy Cowau Is visiting with
relatives in Seattle this week
Mrs. chas. Taylor OF vashon has
been visiting at Fcrnclii the past ten
days
NJ. Anderson has built 9 new house
On his place adjoining Mrs. Morqan's
property
Mrs j. a. corbin Is visiting for d
few days with the silas Hewitt family
in Brcmcrton.
Mrs. Morgan has bad an up-to-datc
bungalow built ON her property north
Of Mr.. Erickson's place,
a trail is being made around Dol
phin Point connecting Cowley's Land
ing with vashon Heights dock.
/ The poultrymen ID this section are
sending a great mony chickens to mar.
kel The high price Of feed has done
Us work
The county rond is in splendid condi-
ton now, but MIR. Field hasn't "ncw
4 jitney." He seems to do the work all
right without it.
Mrs. Margaret McMullcn and grand
daughter Hazel McMullen Of Seattle
were guests Saturday and Sunday Of
Miss Elizabeth Campbell.
We regret exceedingly that Geo \,
Thompson doesn't like the word Par
adise.n 1t never occurred tons to ask
him what be does like; and, come to
think about it, we don't care.
Elmer Harmeling has five acres OF
rutabeggas planted which experts say
are the finest in Western Washington.
They are certainly beautiful sight
The latest bulletin from Geo T.
Thompson, Portage, says he is resting
easier. Visitors are requested to not
say ferry, paradise, bless your heart,
beautiful Vashon Heights because it
produces violent brain storms and win
greatly rctard his getting well.
We learn that the Commissioners
will visit the island on June to decide
the questions as to road leading to the
proposed south end ferry and the moy-
ing OF "our' ferry from Portage to the
north end. Geo. Z. Thompson, Port
age, will have chance to take Fred
Kingsbury's new jitneyn out on dress
parade.
News has just reached us of the
death of Mr. Cowboys father in Seattle
on Sunday. Mr.. Cowley senior had
reached the advanced aye of 81. He
recently suffered paralytic stroke and
his death was not altogether unexpect-
ed.
Evidence of the brick yard at Cow
Iley's Landing has entirely disappear
ed. Considerable money was spent in
trying TO develop a brickmaking in
dustry here, but the slides were too
severe. which put them out Of bust
ness.
The argument concerning the ferry
is all in. Geo. I. Thompson of Port
age has moved the previous question.
His article in last week 5 Record is un-
answerable through the medium of
newspaper of course he will permit
US to say beautiful yashon Heights"
4 Duke Allen Of London, England, and
Frederick Nicholson OF Edinburgh,
Scotland are visiting with A. D. Cow
ans family They expect to visit on
the Island about two weeks, and will
stay in the Puget Sound country for
several months, great deal OF the
time in the mountains OF course
they had heard OF Beautiful Vashon
Heights before they came.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24

The Vashon Island Woman's
Club held the last meeting of the
season at the home of Mrs. Il. w.
f. Martin at Portage on Tues
day afternoon. Twenty of the
members were present and all
had delightful time.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24

DR.. Mabelle Tark of Seattle
was Sunday guest of Mrs. R.
w. F. Martin. DR. Tark has
property near Portage ferry ter
minal, and is planning to have it
improved at once.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24

The King County Grange Fair
will be held in Renton, Sept. IA,
- and IS.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24
FOR SALE

Mrs. Prices Canning Com
pound, Save high cost of living
by canning your own vegetables.
Prices Is pkgs, 20; 7pkgs,
60c; 3 pks, 2sc; 1 pkg, 10c.
All orders must be accompanied
by cash. Address Mrs. E. H. Cur
tbs, Ellisport, Wash. 30-13
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-24

Extensive Improvements are
being made on the picnic grounds
at Redondo beach.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-01-04
In the Social Realm
Honor Guest.

Mrs. c. A. Strickland of Portland
was honor guest Saturday afternoon
at a five hundred party given by Mrs.
J. F. Rocho and Mrs. Henry Easter
ly, at the home of the former on
Granite street. Mrs. j. B. Winner,
Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. A. L. Lamb
tied for highest honors. Mrs. Lamb
winning when they cut cards for the
decision. Mrs. ]. X. Choate, Jr., re-
ceiyed the consolation. The first
award and gift to the guest Of
honor we're linen towels, while the
consolation was fine big tea towel.
\ delicious two-course luncheon was
served at the end of the game. The
guest list included the following be-
sides those mentioned above: Mes
danes j. R. Casey, c. H. Veghte,
Harris Dean, w. A. Wiltshire, D. a.
Applegate, c. W. BGnta, NJ. F. Swi-
gart. C. II. Hargadine, A. L. Strick-
land and Miss Pearl Wiltshire.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-01-04
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday schol at 9:4j a. m. Preach
ing service at II and 1880 p. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Prayer cervice Wednesday at 1880 p.
m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at
1880 p. m. Quarterly communion
service will be observed next Sunday
morning at II o'clock.
We are observing in Ashland this
week the week of prayer. Meeting
at the different churches.
Next Sunday evening will be held
in the M M4thodist church union serv-
ice in the interests of the Red Cross
Society. The "NVorld Peace Move
ment" will be presented in a sermon
upon that theme by Rev. Paul Bandy
of Central Point Oregon.