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The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Mrs. Richard T. Ceilings.

Mrs. Mary Catherine Ceilings, wife
of Richard T. Ceilings, died Aug. 8,
at her home in Collingswood, N. j.,
following a paralytic stroke. She
had been in poor health for year
past.
Mrs. Ceilings was before marriage
Miss Rutter, and was born on the
old Rutter homestead near North
East, on October 13, 1S41. For
several years she taught in the Cecil
County schools, and on February 6,
1866, was married at her home to
Mr.. Ceilings, by Rev. Henry Shippers,
of the North East M. e. Church.
She is survived by her husband and
two children-Isaac z. Ceilings and
Mrs. May Byam, all Of Collingswood,
also by two sisters, Mrs. Sallie
Young, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Julia
Greenwood, of Collingswood.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Black Barren Fair.

This year the Pleasant Grove Fair
Association will hold the annual
meeting and farmers institute al
Black Barren Springs Thursday and
Friday, September and 7.
A number of prominent speakers
have been secured to deliver address
ses and discuss important topics OF
interest to the farming population
of that section.
Thursday afternoon a patriotic
address will be delivered by H
Frank Eshleman, the well-known
and popular speaker and lawyer, OF
Lancaster.
There will be special effort made
to have a large display of poultry
fruit, vegetables, field products
fancy work, machinery and live
stock.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
WOODLAWN.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Cullen, Mrs.
Clarence Cullen, Misses Helen Cullen
and Elizabeth Tyson motored to
Glenolden, Pa, Thursday and re-
NAMED until Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. T. Bryde.
The Girls Embroidery Club held
a picnic on the lawn of Mrs. James
Archibald Wednesday, the 22nd.
Mr.. Clinton Jackson spent last
week at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Tracy and Miss BERTHE Tracy,
of Baltimore, spent last week with
Mrs. R. K. Rawlings.
Misses Mary Rawlings and BERTHE
Tracy are spending this week with
Mrs. Joe Hewitt in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Tyson in
company with Mr.. Joe Tyson and
Miss Ethel Hall motored to Glen
olden, Pa, Saturday for the week
end with the formers sister.
Mrs. I. S. Whitaker has been
spending the past ten days at her
home near Ocean Grove, N. J.
Miss Olive Jackson spent the
weekend with the Misses McCul-
Tough of Clora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Abrahams,
of Brooklyn, N. Y, were over Sun
day guests of his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Kirk, returned to Baltimore, Sunday.
The Ladies Aid Society cleared
$142 at the dinner held OF the Tome
Inn Farmers Day.
Mr.. w. L. Hewes, of Wilmington,
was Friday to Sunday visitor with
his family at the home of M. L.
Thompson.
Mrs. Mary Tomlison and friend
Miss Martha Farran were Saturday
to Monday guests of friends in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. H. D. Barnes and children
are visiting DR.. Barnes in Indiana,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus G.. Jackson
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of son born Sunday.
The Woodlawn Y will hold a
social in the Hall, Friday evening.
Mr.. James Archibald motored to
Pittsburg, Pa, last week.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

William Warren Rensel died of a
complication of diseases Sunday
morning, at his home in Lancaster,
in the S7th year of his age. Mr..
Hensel resided at Spring Hill,. Little
Britain township, until % years ago
where he worked at his trade OF
wagonmaking. He was born at
Darlington, Hartford county, Md, a
son of William Hensel, contractor
and builder. In April, 1894, be be-
came storekeeper and gauger in the
United States Revenue Service, fill
ing the position until year ago,
retiring on account of failing health.
Three daughters survive. The inter
ment was made on Thursday at
Little Britain cemetery.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
CORRESPONDENCE.
Newsy Nearby Notes Caught BY
Correspondents.
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. o. Bechtel. who
spent some time with relatives ana
friends here, left on Monday for
their home in Galesburg, Ill. They
made the trip to and from here i'll
| their touring car, and while in our
| section made good use of their car,
their numerous friends enjoying
several delightful rides with them,
being happiest when making others
happy.
Grandmother Jenness is on the
sick list at this writing.
Robert Aiken, who has been on
the sick list, is able to be about
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Wiley have
returned to their home in New
Jersey, after spending some time
with home folks.
Miss Elizabeth Mearns, of Asbury
Park, has been spending some time
with her aunt, Mrs. Rhoda Bechtel
and enjoying visits with her girl
friends in the neighborhood.
Miss Florence Gather is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Orr.
Mrs. Jane Mccullough, of Balti-
more, is spending some time with
Mrs. Mary Sill, who is not in the best
of health.
A delegation from Port Deposit
attended the meeting here in the
Presbyterian church on Tuesday
night.
]. j. Hanna entertained an M. D.
from Baltimore over Sunday.
Miss Ella Lynch, who formerly
taught the public school near Syl-
mar, has been appointed principal of
Monroe school.
Prof. Lawsing and family left on
Monday for his field of labor In
Pennsylvania.
The annual picnic of West Not
tingham Presbyterian Sunday school
was held in the grove on Thursday
of this week. The damp, threaten
ing weather marred the celebration
to some extent.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
BETHEL.

Mrs. James Roberts and daughter
Marie, of Elk Mills, spent the week.
end with Mrs. William Phillips.
Mrs. John Counden, of Whining
ton, Del, is spending some time with
Mrs. E. X. Davis.
Misses Foracre and Brady, of
Chester, Pa, are visiting Mrs. W. A.
Dennison.
Mrs. Amanda De Haven spent
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
Elisha Atkinson.
The stork visited the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. Alridge Craig leaving q
baby girl.
We have band of gypsies in our
section.
Mr.. John Russell met with quite
a loss ON Sunday as three of his
horses were killed.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
SHOT DOWN WITHOUT PROVO
CATION.
Murder and Suicide At Calvert--NO
Cause Ascribed For Terrible
Deed.

A terrible tragedy occurred al
Calvert, four miles east of here, on
Thursday evening of last week, about
six o'clock, when Wolford Griffith
shot and killed R. C. Ankrim, a
neighbor, and then inflicted injuries
upon himself which resulted in his
death some hours later.
Mr.. Ankrim was driving past the
Griffith house on a manure SpreadeT
when Griffith appeared with shot
gun and going up behind him fired,
the charge tearing the entire left
side of Ankrim's head away, killing
him instantly. Griffith then went
into the house and locking the door
turned the weapon upon himself,
inflicting a wound in his side. In
addition he cut cash in his throat
with razor and hacked himself in
the forehead with an axe, death ell
suing later.
Griffith was a person OF not alto
gether sound mind, but had al
ways been Industrious, lately being
employed on the State road. No
cause can be ascribed for his terrible
deed, except that it is thought he had
been worrying about the war draft
and became suddenly insane. He
was about 40 years of age, unmar-
ried, and was a son of Mrs. Mary
Ellen Griffith.
Mr.. Ankrim moved to Calvert
from Chestnut Level, Lancaster
county, about six years ago, and
purchased the farm of the late DR..
Richardson at Calvert. He was an
industrious farmer and was respec:-
ed and well-liked by all who knew
him. He was about 60 years Of age
and unmarried, his sister keeping
house for him.
The authorities at Elkton were
summoned to the scene and Coroner
Litzenberg held an inquest, with
John B. Fassitt as foreman of the
jury The verdict rendered, was to
the effect that Robert Ankr;m came
to his death by being shot Dy VOL
ford Griffith.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
SUN, CECIL COUNTY. MD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 81. 1917.
BERGE SISTERS TO SING.
Revival Meetings at james NJ. E.
Church In This Town.

Special meetings will begin in
James M. E. Church, Rising Sun, next
Sunday morning, Sept. End,
The pastor will be assisted by the
Berge Sisters, Singing Evangelists.
These ladies are very successful
workers and a most helpful meeting
is assured. All are cordially invited
to attend these services and help
make them a real blessing to the
community.
On Sunday morning and evening
and also on Monday evening, the
Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., District
superintendent, will be the preacher
DR.. Watt will preach at Sylmar M
E. Church on Sunday at 23O p. M.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Cecil County Draft Quota Probably
COmDIeted.

The County Draft Exemption
Board thinks that, subject to rulings
by the District Board on appeals of
registrants, the county's quota ufor
the first draft army has been obtain
ed. From the last 40 called Frank
lin N. Jenkins, Clarence c. Abrams,
Harry R. England, Jr., all of Rising
Sun, Merriam D. Craig and ]. G..
Blaine Fisher, both of Perryville,
Eugene Hevelow, of Chesapeake
City, David e. Nesbitt, of Port De-
posit, Albertus Quinn, of Iron Hill,
Russell w. Pierce, of Rowlandville,
Fletcher 1. Hall, Chaf;es H. Duns-
more and Charles E. Conoway, all OF
Elkton, were certified for acceptance,
several of whom filed claims for
exemption.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Arrested For Theft OF Auto Tools.

Sherman Boyer and Richard
Boldly, both colored, of near Porter S
Bridge, were arrested last week on
warrants sworn out by Luther
Richards, charged with the theft of
tools, ETC., from his automobile. One
of the negroes confessed, the other
denied the charge but was proven
guilty at a hearing before Magis-
trate Nichols, of Rising Sun. Both
were committed to Elkton jail.
There have been numerous thefts
of auto parts, etc., in this locality
recently and it is believed the two
young negroes now in the tolls are
the guilty parties.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Buzzell-White.

Miss Rhoda Helen White, daugn-
ter of Mrs. John White OF near North
East, was married on Monday after
noon, Aug. 27, at four o'clock to
Lieutenant Philip Burnham Buzzell,
of Wilmington, Massachusetts. The
ceremony was performed at the home
of the bride by Rev. F. III. Huffman
of West Nottingham Presbyterian
church. Mrs. A. H. Cantwell and
DR.. Cantwell were the attendants.
Lieutenant Buzzell is graduate
of Plattsburg Training Camp and
entered the service of the U. S. Army
on Wednesday.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Squirrel Shooting Season.

Numerous inquiries are coming to
us relative to the squirrel shooting
season. The new law, which appears
to be a masterpiece of some one who
knew nothing about game, permits
the shooting of squirrels from
August 25, before the young ones
are yet ready to rustic for them
selves, until October 1, when the
season is closed until November 10,
reopening with the rabbit and
partridge shooting season, closing
December "a.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Fire Destroys Farm Buildings.

The large double-decker barn,
carriage house and granary on the
farm of William G. Brogan, near
Cherry Hill, were destroyed by fire
at an early hour on Tuesday morn
ing, together with the contents, in
Guiding 600 bushels of wheat, 500
bushels of oats, and large quantity
of hay, farming implements and two
horses,
The arrival of Singerly Fire Com
pany, from Elkton, saved the dwell
ling, which also caught on fire.
The blaze is thought to have
originated from a threshing engine,
which had been in operation at the
barn that day.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Miss Agnes Ostrom.

Miss Agnes Ostrom, second daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ostrom, OF
Cecilton, died at the Presbyterian
Hospital, Philadelphia, Aug. 8. Miss
Ostrom was graduate of the George
Biddle High School and at the time
Of her death was pursuing course
of study at the Presbyterian Hospital
in connection with the training
school for nurses Of the Howard
Hospital.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Property Transfers.

Edward w. Taylor and wife to
Julia Carroll, wife of Elbert Carroll,
property on Milburn street, Elkton,
$3.50.
Mary E. Davis and Arthur NJ.
Davis, her husband, of Delaware, TO
Holden S. Ireland and George w.
Ireland, farm partly in Cecil County
and partly in Delaware, $4,000.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
Evangelistic Meetings To Close Sun
day Evening.

The Union Evangelistic meetings
will come to a close at West Noting
ham Presbyterian church on Sunday
evening. The meetings this week
have all been well attended. The
open-air service held Saturday eve
ming in the Square at Rising Sun
brought out so many people and SO
much interest was manifested that a
similar short service will be held at
the same place on Saturday evening
of this week.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

Rising Sun Boy Wins Promotion.
Lynn B. Gillespie, of Rising Sun,
for several years with the Franklin
National Bank of Philadelphia, has
been selected to succeed Clarence S.
Diggs as assistant secretary and
treasurer of the Elkton Banking and
Trust Company. Mr.. Diggs rendered
his resignation some time ago, to
take effect Sept. L.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
DEATHS.
Mrs. Sophia Stryker.

Mrs. Sophia Stryker died August
10 at the home of her son, C. w.
Stryker, Perryville. She was 81
years of age and is survived by two
children Mrs. H. Watson and C.
w. Stryker, also by six grandchild-
rem.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31

A festival will be held in the field
of Howard Brown, Sylmar, Friday
evening, Aug. 31st, by the ladies of
the M. e. Church. Music by Rising
Sun Cornet Band.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
DEMOCRATIC.

DEMOCRATIC.
For State Senator:
Omar D. Crothers, Esq, Elkton.
John H. Kimble, Port Deposit.
For House of Delegates:
John Anderson, Cecilton.
George A. Atkinson, Port Deposit.
Frederick H. Letter, Elkton.
Cecil Clyde Squier, Port DEPOSIT.
For Sheriff:
Andrew j. Jones, Sr., Rising Sun
j. Wesley McAllister, Elkton.
Taylor w. McKenney, Elkton.
Zebley F. Powell, Elkton.
Jacob H. Reynolds, Elkton.
For Long Term Commissioner:
Irwin G. Griffith, Second district.
Theodore B. Holden, Fifth district.
For Short Term Commissioner:
William H. Brown, Cecilton.
George R. Ewing, Fourth district.
Charles c. Ulary, Fifth district.
For County Treasurer:
George Benson, Second district.
Joseph F. Holt, Third district.
For Assistant Treasurer:
Alexander P Jackson, Seventh dis
trict.
Harvey Elmer McCardell, Sixth
district.
For State Central Committee:
Caleb G. Brokaw, Fourth district
e. Kirk Brown, Esq, Elkton.
Robert Ferguson, First district.
Samuel j. Keys, Elkton.
Charles A. Morrison, Port Deposit.
George w. Williams, Port Deposit.
For Delegates To State Convention:
Edward Carter, Elkton.
VILLAIN H. Holm, Port Deposit.
r. Harry Logan, Ninth district.
William w. Schaefer, Chesapeake
City
REPUBLICAN,.
For State Senator:
William T. Warburton, Esq, Elk
ton.
For House of Delegates:
Tullard Buckworth, Second dis
trict.
George c. Thompson, Sixth dis
trict.
For Sheriff:
Lewis r. Martindale, Sixth district.
For Long Term Commissioner:
John M. Clayton, Ninth district.
For Short Term Commissioner:
None filed.
For County Treasurer:
Benz Bladen Craycroft. Jr., Elk
ton.
For Assistant Treasurer:
Philip M. Groves, Elkton.
For State Central Committee:
Jerome E. Brumfleld, Rising Sun.
Lewis T. Logan, Liberty Grove.
Henry M. Mccullough, Esq, Elk
ton.
Floyd S. White, North East.
For Delegates to State Convention:
Joseph r. Hambleton, Rising Sun.
Walter c. Miller, Elkton.
Morton r. Reeder, North East.
A. N. Vannort, Port Deposit.
For Comptroller, the only State
office to be filed this fall, there are
but two candidates-Hon. Hugh A.
Democrat, and Hon. Will
liam o. Atwood, Republican. There
will therefore be no contest at the
primary for this office, nor will there
be any local Republican contest, as
only one candidate has filed for any
position to be filled.
The midland journal., 1917-08-31
CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD
List OF Those Seeking Nomination All
September Primary-No Re.
publican Contests.

The candidates who seek nom
ination at the primary on September
IL, filed their papers last week. On
the Democratic ticket there will be
contests for every local office, while
on the Republican ticket there will
be no contests. The candidates are
as follows:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-22
SOUTH BOISE

Mrs. Mayme G. Davis and her little
daughter, Thelma, left for Portland
Monday evening.
The following item in the marriage
license records of the Portland Ore
gonian Of April II will be an interest
Ing surprise to the people of this COM
munity: John A. Ehealy of Vancouver
barracks and Mrs. Maymc g. Davis of
Boise, Idaho"
Thursday afternoon the Thursday
Social club met with Mrs. Thode at her
home in Ivywild. She was assisted by
Mrs. Kreoger. The ladies' spent a most
enjoyable afternoon playing cards af-
ter which delightful refreshments were
strved. Fourteen members were pre-
sent. The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Smelzel who lives on
Bruce avenue.
The Christian Endeavor society met
at the home of Gladys Jones Friday
night. The newly elected officers took
up their duties at this meeting. After
the business meeting the members en-
joyed themselves in social way. Be-
fore the young people went home de-
iicious refreshments were beautifully
served.
The Whitney family have moved
from their home on the bench to a
house which is located on Garfield and
Michigan streets.
The Women's Missionary society win
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

F. j. Carver Co., ct al by sheriff tt
Annie Parker, $125S. lot 10, Capital
View subdivision.
F. j. Carver ct al by sheriff to ]. H
Oakley $2176, lot 8, block 10, McCarty's
addition to Boise.
F. j. Carver Co., ct al, by sheriff to
Anna McMonigle, $1272, east half lot 9
and west half lot 8, block s; Wilson
subdivision.
F. j. Carver, ct al, by sheriff to Paul
Cullen, $4977, lots and 9, block / Mil
lers' addition and lot 4, Syringa Park
subdivision and lot ~ block 2, West
Side addition to Boise.
B. E. Cobb ct ux to Boise Co. Opera
tive Creamery company, $1,000, lot 4
east half lot and west half lot s.,
block 5, Carpenters addition to Eagle.
G. G. Withers ct ux to Martha john
son, lots 9 and 10, block 4s, Londoner
First subdivision.
G. G. Withers ct ux to Burnett john
son, lots and 8, block 48, Londoner
First subdivision.
Charles c. White ct ux to George ].
ct TX $3.50. lots Is and Is
block 20, Brumback addition to Boise.
Edward Stein Co., to w. H. Scruby.
lots Z, 8. 9. 10, south half lot II, block
2, STEMS First addition.
Frank Martin ct ux to L. C. Bowers.
$500, lot A Ash Park subdivision,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-22
STIPULATION FOB.
THE PROTECTION OF
PROPERTY rs SIGNED

Relief in the overflow Of Sand Creek
was ordered in the district court Sat
urday evening by Judge Mccarthy, who
met In session With the parties who
had been sued by Clara e. Fisher,
whose land is being flooded. A stipu-
lation was signed by the defendants
and the plaintiff in which it was agreed
that the county commissioners, acting
as an agent for all parties concerned,
should Immediately clear the obstruc-
ton of sand. and that the expense Of
such action should be borne by the
party or parties who should hereafter
be fixed during the trial as the respon-
sible ones. but that the stipulation
should not in any manner change the
present status Of responsibility for such
stream and it's flow.
Where Sand creek meets the paved
road leading to the Soldiers home the
sand has washed down in such Quanti-
ties that sand bags and other obstruc-
lions are placed around the culvert to
force the water through the culvert and
save the road. The plaintiff in this ac-
ton argues that this damming has
caused her land to be flooded, and she
asks relief by permitting the water to
take it's natural course.
1t was agreed in the conference that
the stream should be diverted into it's
old channel about one thirR of the way
up on Whites land, which would per-
init the cleaning of two-thirds of the
bed at once and the remainder at leis-
ure. Mr.. White was present and agreed
to the flooding of his land at this point,
Mrs. Frank Davis, who owns land adj
joining, has consented to permit her
land to be flooded for one day for such
action.
The defendants in this action are
Boise City. the commissioners of Ada
county, the Boise Valley Traction COM
pany, Gus Carlson, Gus Anderson, A. II. |
Cruzen, Mrs. Frank Davis and w. A. |
White.
The court ordered the steps desig-
mated in this stipulation to be carried |
out, until further order of the court. |
in which permanent responsibility will
be determined.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-22

meet next wednesday afternoon ct the
church for q business meeting
From Monday till Wednesday Rev.
BaFnum ana s. r. Brown were In
Caldwell attending the meeting Of the
Presbytery which was held in that
city during those days.
Mrs. c. l. Truett who lives near the
Holcomb school returned from q local
hospital where she has been confined
during the last two weeks. Her con-
dition is much Improved.
Roy Thompson who has been sick
for thi last few weeks was moved to
the Burtch ranch near Middleton last
week.
The infant son Of Mrs. Charles
Thompson died last "Wednesday after
an Illness of four days. The funeral
was held Friday afternoon, Rev. Bar
mum officiating.
Louis Edgar Sterner has moved his
family from Manitou and Bruce streets
to house on the corner of Hale and
Broadway.
Mrs. Bolger entertained the Junior
Christian Endeavor at a party Sat
urday afternoon which was held at her
home. The guests had a fine time play
ing games and later ate heartily Of de-
licious refreshments.
The williams family have moved
from their house on Broadway avenue
to one on Manitou.
Arthur Maus who lives on Garfield
and Manitou returned from Meridian
Saturday night where he has been
during the week.
Miss Lucy Harvey is visiting her
brother. Earl Harvey, who is in q local
hospital. The condition Of her brother
which was considered serious some
weeks ago is much improved and he
hopes to be able to leave the hospital
soon.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-22

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FOR SALE
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
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