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The midland journal., 1917-12-14
NINTH D1srnICT FARMERS CLUB
Meets With Mr.. and Mrs. w. #.
-Oficers Elected-Corn

Meets With Mr.. and Mrs. w. #.
Gibson-O -Oflcers Elected-Corn
Meeting To Be Held.
The Ninth District Farmers Club
met with Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Gibson,
at their new home, Wednesday, Dec.
8, 1917.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, H. R. Brown.
Members answering rolf call were:
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Crothers, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
L. Kirk, Mr.. and Mrs. e. F. Kirk,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Kirk, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. H. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
K. Mcdowell, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
SPOTS, Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Smith, Mr..
. and Mrs. H. r. Brown. Visitors,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Kirk and daugh-
ter, Miss Lucy Brickley.
Minutes Of the previous meeting
were read and approved. Next was
the election of officers for the coming
year, which resulted in the old
officers being reelected. Lunch be-
ing announced, H. l.. Kirk, G. H.
Morris, and s. G. Smith were ap-
pointed committee on premises. Adj
journed.
On reconvening, H. L. Kirk re-
ported: Fine new bungalow, fields
laid we'll, and grass seed sowed with
buckwheat looking good, 4 horses. 2
Guernsey cows, l heifer, pigs, crib
corn, about $50 chickens of all
kinds.
On motion it was decided that the
next meeting should be corn
meeting" Each member to take
six ears of corn to be Judged. Some
one from Md State College of Agri-
culture to do the judging.
The meeting will be with Mr.. and
Mrs j. E. Crothers, Wednesday, jan,
2, 1918.
Questions were given Mrs. E. D.
Kirk, Mr.. c. H. Morris, and Mr.. T.
K. Mcdowell for the January meet
ing. Adjourned.
e. R. BROWN,
Secretary.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
Miss Letitia Thomas.

Miss Letitia Thomas, formerly of
Elkton, died at the home of her
brother-in-law, Prof. John B.
Ritchie, in Wilmington, Dec. Z, aged
65 years. She was daughter OF
the late John S. and Matilda
Thomas of Elkton. The funeral was
held from the residence of her
sister, Miss Emily Thomas, in Elk
ton, Monday afternoon. Interment
in Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk of the
Court Charles S. Peacock since our
last issue:-
Joses w. SCARBOROUGH, OF Chester,
Pa, and Reba s. Ewing, of Lewis
vile, Pa.
Joseph Murphy and Pearl Worth
ington, both of Colora.
John B. Stryker, of Perryville, and
Landonia Mae Barnes, of Havre de
Grace.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
Mrs. j. White woodrow.

Mrs. Ida Blanche Woodrow, wife
OF ]. White Woodrow, died Dec. l at
her home at Pleasant Hill, of lung
trouble. aged 29 years. The inter
ment was made at Zion Presbyterian
cemetery.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
Harvey stebbing.

Harvey Stebbing died Dec. at his
home in Port Deposit after long
illness from stomach trouble. He
was about So years of age and fol-
lowed the trade Of stonecutter
until his health failed. He is sur
vived by his wife and one daughter,
Mrs. Warren Taylor, of Rising Sun.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
FARMER WANTED.

WANTED-A tenant to farm the
Shannon Farm (Rolling Mill FARM {,
North East, Maryland, on shares. "A
good lay to the right man. Call on
or address
Mrs. Joseph j. Summerill,
Woodbury., New Jersey.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
DEATHS.
Mrs. James f. Ward.

Mrs. Sarah e Ward, wife Of James
F. Ward, died Dec. A at her home
near Zion, of pneumonia, aged 65
years. She is survived by her hus-
band and ten children, all grown
The funeral was held Friday, with
interment at Rosebank cemetery
Calvert.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
NOTICE TO GUNNERS and TRES
PASSERG

NOTICE TO GUNNERS and TRES
PASSERS.
Notice is hereby given that tres
passing with dog or gun on the
premises of the undersigned Is DOS
lively forbidden, under penalty OF
law.
STEPHEN ]. REYNOLDS.
j. G. RICHARDS.
MRS. S. D. FRYER.
ELWOOD BALDERSTON.
JOHN LYNCH.
j. BURTON WILEY.
MRS. AGNES EVANS.
LAWSON C. TOSH.
]. HERBERT KIRK.
w. T. B. r. ROBERTSON. IN
West Nottingham Academy
Farm -
MRS. r. w. STEEL.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
December 12


Mrs Howard G. Barnes and Vir-
ginia spent Thursday and Friday of
last week in Baltimore shopping.
Mr.. VIM. Owens was drawn ON the
Grand Jury for the December term
Of Court.
Mrs. Frank Burns of Pnilada., is
the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
w. l.. Barnes.
Miss Minerva Rutter will have
charge of the Epworth League SER
vice, Sunday evening. The subject
is THE Plague of Discomfort"
The Y's held social in the hall
Friday evening the 9TH. with the
President, Miss Eva Charsha, in the
chair. After the devotional and
business meeting were held. the fol
lowing program was rendered:
Reading. Elizabeth Tyson; Solo, Car
roll Tyson; Reading, Leila Thomp-
son, Temperance Standard was read
by Mrs. H. Clayton Mcdowell after
which refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Havens of
Herbertsville, N. j., are visiting her
sister, Mrs. l. S. Whitaker.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
Holiday Gifts
For Men and Boys

Everything to wear and men
appreciate something they can
use and do not care to buy for
themselves.
House Coats, SIS to $15
Bath Robes, $3.50 TO SIS
Sweaters, So to $40
Mackinaws, SIS to $12
Raincoats, SIS to $25
Umbrellas, 81 to $40
Hand Bags, $3.50 to $25
Fancy Vests, $3.50 to Sc
Dress Vests, $3.50 to So
Overcoats, $40 to $50
Fur Lined, $50 to $125
Fur Gloves, SIS to SIS
Fur Caps, $3.50 to SIS
and everything else in Clothing,
Hats, Shoes and Furnishings.
Watch and chain given with
$40 cash sales of Boys Goods in
Short Pants sizes, 8 to 1S years
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
DO NOT PLACE ASHES

in wooden receptacles. Examine
carefully stove pipes. fues and
chimneys. 1t is easier to take
precautions than to put out a
fire.
Keep well insured.
CHAS. s. PYLE,
General Insurance
RISING SUN, MARYLAND.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th & Market
WILMINGTON
HATS REDUCED

We are now
Reducing All Hats
and offering really good values
at small prices. We also call
attention to our line of
XMAS NOVELTIES
GILLESPIE'S
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
WOODLAWN.
December s

December 5.
Mrs. Susanna Jackson is visiting
her brother in Wilmington.
Miss Virginia Abrahams is at
tending the National W. C. T., U
Convention held in Washington this
week and is the guest of Mrs. VIM
Clifford
Miss Olive E. Jackson was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hewes
of Wilmington, last week.
Mrs. W. H. Riley and Mary have
returned from visit to Reading and
Joanna, Pa, relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Marshall and
Master Robert returned Tuesday
from a weeks visit with Baltimore
relatives.
Misses Annie and M o. Jackson
were in Baltimore last week attend.
ing Teachers Institute.
Mr.. E. c. Williams has installed
a Zone Pipe Heater" in his home
and says it is very satisfactory
Mr.. Charles F. Bryde Of Philada.
spent thanksgiving with his mother
Mrs. Arthur Bryde. Mr.. F.. F
Bryde of Glenolden, Pa, spent the
weekend with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. SINNERS en-
tertained all their children and their
families, Thanksgiving Day.
Miss Cornelia Abrahams had
charge of the Epworth League
service Sunday evening.
Miss Leila Thompson returned
Sunday from a two weeks visit with
Mrs. w. L. Hewes, of Wilmington.
Miss Elizabeth Tyson spent last
week in Baltimore.
Rev. and Mrs. l. S. Whitaker
motored to her home in New Jerse,
this week.
Miss Hester Miller of Union, was 6
guest last week of her friend, Mrs
Otho Gibson.
The midland journal., 1917-12-14

Men are like wagons--they rattle
most when there Is nothing in them,
The midland journal., 1917-12-14
MEN WANTED.

MEN WANTED.
FOR SAW MILL, quarter mile
southeast of Rising Sun. Steady
work; $500 per day.
lad At B, r. SLATER, 1
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15

Notice our new ads.
j. Y. Bowers Of Elder is help
! ing out in the Denney garage.
Bert Patchen of Boston was 1
county-seat visitor Wednesday.
w. P. Bailey returned from
his Pueblo and Denver trip the
first of the week.
Miss Mabel Knnkel returned
Sunday from Denver where she
has been attending university.
Mrs. Martha Konkel Of Mer-
ino, Colo. and daughter Olive,
csme down on the 9TH for a visit
in Baca county.
Z, Roy Knight and R. B. Fields,
of the Freemont, Nebr., nursery
inform us that they have sold
about 81. COO worth of trees in
Baca county curing the spring.
Chas. Wiley and family. Bert
Glasgow ana family. Forest Nit
chell, and number Of others
from Richards have been in
Chautauqua or court attendance
during the week.
Among those from Boston TAX
ing in court and Chautauqua
were j. A. Huston and son John
ME, the Lepel family. Mrs. Aida
Konkel and family, Archie Kon-
KEEL and family and T. e. Konkel
and family.
Lyle Knox and Sam Terral left
Monday for Ft. Logan to join
the army, having enlisted in
company D. johnnie Huston
and Claude Hooker, also of COM
pany D, will leave for Fl. Logan
! next Monday.
The lawyers from Lamar at
tending court have been Judge
Hillyer, and Attorneys Todd and
Cole. Others attending from
outside are Attorney Bodle of
Meade, Breslin of Guyman, and
the district attorney.
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15
Locals

The old iron shed attachment
to the old Denney buildings was
torn down the first of the week
and-work commenced on the new
buildin & 25x40 #.
Rev. Guy Konkel, nov on tbs
Canon City circuit. came down
Tuesday for visit in Baca coun-
ty, where he did time from earlv
childhood TO early manhood
mostly on the ranch down in the
old Boston neighocrhood.
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15

1 want agents to sell Magic
Mo tor Gas. Oae quart (32 fluid
ounces) will treat l6J gallons of
gas, making gas cost less than l
cent Il gallon in actual mile SER
vice. Also l have an overnight
3-piece piston ring for worn CYL
inder that cuts cylinder down
one-third and increases power
and. saves fuel. Guaranteed.
Call or write q. j. Osteen
c34- Richards. Colo.
Ex-Assessor Campbell was a
connty-seat visitor Yesterday.
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15
Accomplishments of
The New Booze Law

Accomplishments of
The New Booze Law.
Extract from State Central
Com mmittee Letter.
"A large cell house at the
Canon City penitentiary to be
closed or turned to other uses.
F5wer inmates in the state re.
formatory at Buena Vista.
A statewide condition of emp
ty jails.
No drunks in the police courts
of the larger cities.
Increased bank dep,sits and
increased nun bers of depositors
Governor, attorney general,
secretary of state and district
attorneys declare state is nearer
bone dry than ever.
W. c. T. U. and temperance
advocates generally we'll satisfied.
Those are the results of Colo
RADIOS 1917 brand of prohibition
the emphatic, unanswerabie,
direct and indirect fruits Of
the prohibition amendment
adopted by the twenty.drst
general assembly. known as the
Horton bill. and signed BY Covse.
nor Julius G. Guntsr On April q.
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15
Cream Wanted

We get letters every week
wanting more cream. We pay
cash for cream why not. sell
cream instead Of butter at q bet
ter cash price
Stronds Cash Store.
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15

The call today is for service
and this is the store that can
give It You know how the pric,
es On all goods are advancing,
but here at Strouds Cash Store
YOU can still buy at the old pric-
es, because they always protect
their customers.
Here is your opportunity; we
want you to use it. y
Crackers-Crackers
. box soda crackers 81. .35
All package crackers and cakes
SC 10c Csc.
The same size package and the
same price, how can you afford to
pay more.
II lbs. Granulated sugar 81 90
Washington crisps per pkg. lie.
Large National oats 25c.
Bacon, per lb. SIC.
Dry salt meat per ID. 30c.
Large pals Snowdrift 1928.
Laundry soapi6 bars for Csc
Toilet soap 8 bars for 25c
Health club Soda 3 for 26c
All l0c smoking tobacco 8 for 25c
Star and Horse shoe tobacco per
lb. 5Oc
Matches per box 05c
Bulk pickles per doz. 10c
Good bulk coffee 6 lbs. s1.CO
The Springfield herald., 1917-06-15

CASH STORE.

Where it pays to pay cash
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
PROF. BROOKS AND PROF
HIGGINS DfLlvER MOST
INTERESTING TALKS
MCGOWAN PRESIDES
OVER TIE MEETING
Establishment % Produce g..
change Here Il Advocate Il
by the Speakers.

An interesting meeting Of The
towndcs County Produce Assoeia
ton was held at the Chamber Of
Commerce yesterday afternoon
Prominent among the features of
the program were addresses by Prof.
j. " Brooks marketing expert Of
The extension department Of the A.
and VI. College. and Prof. H. A. llig-
gins, dairy expert at the same insti-
tuition.
The A. q NJ experts were late m
arriving, and members Of the Pro
due Association held an informal
meet ng before they reached the
headquarters of the Civic Chamber
At this meeting various problems in
teresting to farmers and stock rails
ers were discussed, short addresses
having been delivered by DR.. John
Oliver, Mr.. James Mcconnell and
others.
Prof. Brooks was the first speaker
and made a very interesting talk,
having stressed the Importance of
the Farm Loan Banks, which are
soon to be established by the Fed
eral government, and the assistance
that all who are engaged in the agri-
cultural pursuits would derive from
these institutions. He also advocat-
ed the establishment of creamery,
having declared that such an under
taking would bring material benefit
to all owners of cattle.
Prof. Higgins is one of the best
known dairy experts in the state, and
his address was devoted almost en-
tirely to the advantages which local
farmers would gain from the estab-
lishment of creamery in this coun-
| ty. He declared that these advan-
tages could not be over estimated
and urged his hearers to lose no time
in taking steps to form creamery
association. Both speakers urgently
advocated the establishment of a
produce exchange in Columbus, de-
claring that this is the only way in
which truck farmers and dairymen
could hope to receive good prices for
their products.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
VILLA IS DEFEATED
WITH GREAT LOSSES
IN FIGHT AT JIMMINEZ l,5OO
REBELS KILLED, WOUND.
ED OR CAPTURED.

Chihuahua City, Mexico, Jan. g.
Villa was defeated at Jiminez yes
terday by Gen Francisco Murguia
with a loss of 1900 rebels dead
wounded and captured. The rebel
leader, Martin Lopez, and another
Villa general were among the slain,
according to AN official report from
the Carranza commander. Villa was
said to be fleeing toward FL Vale.
General Murguia stated that his
command pushed back Villas troops
five miles after coming in contact.
Machine guns are credited with play
ing an important part in the often
sive in which both cavalry and in
fantry were heavily engaged Villa
according to the report, personally
led repeated cavalry attacks against
Murguia's infantry, which were
checked with heavy losses
Besides Villas heavy losses in men
horses, ammunition, arms and other
war material, Gen. Murgua claims
the recovery Of many carloads of tn,
loot brought by the Villa troops from
Torreon. Government cavalry il
said to have killed about 80 member.
Of Villas bodyguard, which is pro
tecting him in his escape by auto
mobile
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
CIVIC CHAMBER |NDORSEs
ACTION OF CITY COUNCIL
ACTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLONs
ON WHITE WAY SCHEME
IS COMMENDED.

The directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce Of Columbus and Lowndes
County have given their official in.
dorscment to the action of the city
council in providing white way
system for Columbus, having at a
recent meeting adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved. That the Chamber OF
Commerce Of Columbus and Lownde.
County endorse and heartily com.
mend the honorable city council for
the satisfactory way in which they
have managed and now secured the
white way for Columbus, and We
hereby tender them our thanks ant
offer our services in any further
emergencies "
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
Passes Bar Examination.

Mr. Byron Loving, the eighteen
year-old son of Hon. and Mrs. j. W.
Loving, of this city, is soon to have
the distinction Of being the youngest
lawyer in Mississippi, having recent
ly passed the bar examination be-
fore Chancellor A. Y. Woodward, Of
Louisville. To stand the examina-
tion, Mr. Loving, who is not yet OF
age, had his disabilities removed. He
is to be congratulated not only upon
having passed the examination, but
upon the fine grade received on his
papers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
Mr.. j. r. Dismukes Dies.

Friends in Columbus Of Mr.. J r.
Dismukes were panied to hear of his
death which occurred a short time
ago at Bethel, Tenn. His remains
were taken to Starkville for inter
ment.
Among the surviving relatives are
a sister, Mrs. l.. ID. Cook, a sister-in-
law, Mrs. 4nnie GUnte., a daughter
Mrs. Fannie Walker, a niece, Mrs.
Ernest Locke, all of this city The
Commercial joins their many friends
in extending to them heartfelt sym
pathy
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
VIII DIMAaD INDEMNITY
AND EVACUATION OF
TERRITORY.
TERMS OF OFFER
ARE MADE PUBLIC
Attitude u President Wilson
Has Substantial support IN
Congress

London. Jan n vas reported
that concrete terms u the Allies
would embfacp Che following de-
mands
Restoration Of Beleium with in.
demnity
Restoration Of occupied portion Of
France with indemnity
Restoration Of Poland. Serbia and
Montenegro
Establishment Of protectorate
over Armenia By Russia.
Developments of the utmost inn
portance are nearing in the peace
situation and the position played by
the Central Empire is briefly stated,
they are;
1. Emperor Charles of Austria
has sent a special emissary to Rome,
requesting the pope to take steps for
peace, according to news received n
London from a Swiss source.
2. The emperor has sent Prince
Adelbort on a secret mission to Sofia
and Constantinople, says an Ex-
change Telegram message from Am
sterdam. 1t is believed the visit is
in connection with peace.
3. The presidents of parliaments
of the central powers have been sum-
moned for an important conference.
A. Dutch newspapers report that
rulers of the central powers are to
meet in Vienna.
3. A plenary session of the reich
stag is to be held in Berlin the mid
die Of this month if present plans are
carried out
1t is understood the Allies reply to
President wilson viii gg~ forward al
once and it is reported on what seems
to be high authority that Germany
may send a second note to the United
States.
Some persons go so far as to pre-
diet that the whole world will know
the peace terms of both sides before
another week shall have elapsed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
REPRfsGsfAttvf NooD
SAYS sTtRftARY fRo
fffrD ~ "tEhE
READS \ LETTER
SIGNED "a CURTIS
iumulty Denisa charge and
Demands az APOLOGY From
lloosicr Statesman.

Washington. fM 6 amBuam
umou of a "iguh" to Wall street .
advance uf President wilson n.
nose we're fefaTed i0 me li0u7e IlIr
committee yesterday by Repres.ula
tive Wood of lnIhna .n support
bis resolution fuf an inquiry lIr
prcialed ha testimony with th,
statement That h0 had nothing bu.
bcaray evidence 90 offer and .a.nb
protested against nu open session of
lho committee
Names and rumored "details of th,
alleged leak camo thick and fas'
when Nh Wood began DIS story le
mentioned Joseph r. rumulty, see
rotary to President Wilson, K "
Boiling, a brother-n-law Of the pres
ident; Bernard Baruch Of New YORK
and other brokerage houses, credit
ing most Of his information to a let
ter received from a Curtis" OF
New York, This letter, produced
later, was written on plain paper
without the writer's address, and ur
to a late hour Kenneth Romney, dep
uty sergeant-at arms Of the House
in New York searching for A. Cur
tbs, had been unable to find any
trace Of him.
Statements were issued after the
committee meeting by Mr., Tumulty
and BalIing flatly denying the re
ports regarding them and Mr.. Tum
ulty demanded that Representative
Wood publicly apologize for men
tioning his name Mr. Wood fol.
lowed with a statement pointing out
that he had desired to testify in pei.
vate. but that those whose names
were the subject of rumor should
court the fullest investigation.
Tomorrow the committee viii
probably hear Representative Gard.
ner, who declared on the floor OF
the House recently that he knew
there was a "leak." Monday Thomas
Lawson Of Boston is to appear, and
if he can be reached Bernard Baruct
will be subpoenaed.
Ii is understood that Secretary
Lansing and Mr. Tumulty will bc
asked to testify before the committe,
decides upon its report to the House
on whether the Wood resolution
providing for an investigation by .
special committee, should pass
The committee adopted resolu
tion asking the New York stock ex
change and local brokers to preserv,
their records Of transactions from
December 10 to date Whether any
of these records shall be brought al
evidence will be decided later
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
MRS. ". |. USSERY DIES
At HOME NEAR WAV[RLY
REMAINS WILL BE BROUGHT
HERE TO-DAY FOR
INTERMENT.

Mrs, Willie Ussery, the beloved
wife Of Capt. w. L. Ussery, died at
her hame in the Waverly ncighbor-
hood at 8 o'clock last Friday night,
her death having resulted from apo
plexy and having followed an Illness
lexy and having followed an illness
of short duration.
Mrs Ussery, who was 4S years of
age, was an exceedingly noble woman
and was loved and admired by all
who knew her. She was devoted
wife, a loving mother and kind
friend, while her devotion to Chris
tianity was only second to that be-
slowed upon her family No woman
in this section was more universally
admired on esteemed, and her death
has brought sorrow, not only to mem
bers of her family, but to countless
friends and acquaintance. Besides
her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Mrs Sid Gardner and
Miss Dollie Ussery, and two sons
Messrs. Griggs and w L. Ussery
Jr., all of whom have the heartfelt
sympathy of many friends.
Funeral services win be held thi.
afternoon at Friendship cemetery
upon the arrival Of the o'elocl
Southern train, and will be conduct
ed by Rev. ]. L. Vipperman.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-01-07
APPREC|ABlE ADVANCES ARE
MADE IN COTTON MARKET
ACTIVE DEMAND RESPONSIBLE
FOR HEALTHY GAINS FRI
DAY AND SATURDAY.

The cotton market has been ex.
ceedingly active during the past two
days, and appreciable gains were
made both Friday and Saturday. On
Friday the market advanced from
81 to AZ points, while on yesterday
the net gain was from 40 to AZ
points.
At the close of business yesterday
afternoon New York spots were quo
ted at 1885, March futures in New
York at 1897, New Orleans spots
at 17.3s and March futures in New
Orleans at 1898. In the local mar
ket good middling was quoted a
1890.