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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05

The German-Swiss frontier will be closed today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05
WILL TAKE NEW PUPILS.

New pupils will be accepted for the second lesson in the class for begin ners at Quilty's school of dancing in the Colonial ball room, Fairfield ave- nue, next Wednesday evening. This will be absolutely the last opportunity to join a class this season. Extra in- Structton will be given to make up for the loss of the first lesson. All of the popular dances are taught in eight lessons. Call or telephone for infor-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05
WEST END

'Jack and the Beanstalk." a Will Ham Fox special production in 10 reels featuring Francis Carpenter and Virginia Lee Corbin, youngest film stars in the world is the big feature attraction at the West End theatre on State street near Clinton avenue, today, with matinee at 2:30. This picture which cost over $5OO,OOO to appeal to all ages from to 90 years Old
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05
NEW BRITAIN HAS
 MUMPS AND MEASLES

New Britain, April Fifty cases of humps and measles are reported daily to the department of health. It is said that there are between 200 and 800 cases among school children in the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05

readiness with which he adjusted himself to the role.
 Sunday night the usual photoplay concert will be given with winsome Mary Pickford as the feature in that popular picture, Less Than Dust D Besides this the usual comedy fea- lures will be shown in addition to the Hearst-Pathe weekly news and Mutt and Jeff moving cartoons. The fea- ture picture alone is well worth the price of admission but the other reels are given as an added premium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05
MOTHERS, DO TH|S-
When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on Threats
 and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have jar of Mus terole at hand to give prompt, sure re- lief. It does not blister.
 As first aid and a certain remedy: Musterole is excellent. Thousands ot mothers know it. You should keep a far in the house, ready for instant use:
 It Is the remedy for adults, too. Re Iieyes sore throat, bronchitis, tonsllitis. croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head ache. congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, iumbago, pains and aches of back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains frosted feet and colds of the chest (Ti often prevents pneumonial.
 3Oc and 6Oc jars; hospital size $2.5O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05

Under the provisions of a bill passed by the New York Assembly, Guards men who served at the Mexican bor- der will be paid the differences in sal arv between Federal and State pay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-05

The Goodrich Steamship Lines, op- erating on the Great Lakes, asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for increases ranging from 25 cents to $I on one-way fares.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
LAX MARRIAGE LAWS
Resolutions Adopted by New Castle
Presbytery.

At the sixty-ninth stated meeting
of the New Castle, Presbytery, COM
prising all the Presbyterian churches
in Delaware and in the IL counties
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland,
held at FELTON,, Del, April Is, after
the routine work had been transact
ed; H. M. Mccullough, an elder in
the Presbyterian church of Elkton,
presented the following preamble
and resolutions which were adopted
unanimously, although when first
offered one of the ministers moved
that they be laid on the table:
Whereas, the Presbyterian Church
in the United States of America has,
in it's directory of worship, chapter
12, section 6, made the following
declaration in reference to mar
riages: Marriage is of public ma
ture; the welfare of civil society,
the happiness of families and the
credit of religion are deeply inter-
ested in it; therefore, the purpose of
marriage ought to be sufficiently
published a proper time previously
to the solemnization of it. 1t is en-
joined on all ministers TO be careful
that in this matter they neither
transgress the law of God nor the
laws of the community, and that
they may not destroy the power and
comfort of families they must be
properly certified with respect to the
parties applying to them, that no
just objection lies against their mar
riage, and,
Whereas, Under the Maryland
law relating to marriage non-resi-
dents may obtain marriage licenses
and Immediately have the ceremo ony
performed, while in states adjoining
Maryland non-residents are required
to procure licenses certain number
of hours before the marriage cere-
mony; and,
Whereas, The same abuses pre-
vail in Elkton which prevailed in
Wilmington, Del, previous to the
amendment of Delaware's marriage
laws; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the New Castle
Presbytery that we deplore the fail
ure of the Maryland legislature at
two successive sessions to give the
people Of Cecil county and Mary
land relief from condition that has
scandalized religion and brought the
Christian ministry into ridicule and
disrepute.
Resolved, That the ministry of
our church endeavor to arouse pub
lie sentiment against the evils re-
sulting from Maryland's lax mar
riage laws with a view to securing a
remedy in the near future"
Mr.. Mccullough is one of the
trustees of the Elkton Presbyterian
Church who sought to have Rev.
DR.. John McElmoyle, pastor of the
church, to resign, resulting in the
calling of congregational meeting.
The action of the trustees was voted
down by SO to IS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
School Garden Army.

Emerson G. Harrington, Governor
of the State of Maryland and Charles
P. Coady, Representative at Large,
have enthusiastically endorsed the
work of the United States School
Garden Army and have asked the
children of their State to become
members of this organization, which
is following out the plans laid out
by President Wilson and Secretary
of the Interior, Franklin K. Lane, to
raise more food and so win this
worldwide war. Governor Harring-
ton in calling upon the school child
rem to do their important bit in the
war trenches at home, said:
'"The opportunity which is now
yours to be of great service to your
country during this Worlds Crisis
should not be neglected. Patriotism
means service and you can do your
bit by becoming a member of the
United States School Garden Army
and by cultivating every available
spot of ground that you may be in
position to cultivate without
neglecting your school duties. ITO
do our utmost" should be everyone's
motto" 10 s,ts-@SE
Representative Coady has offered
to cooperate with the United States
School Garden Army in fulfilling its
program which will result in the pro-
duction of half billion dollars
worth of food.
II feel very certain" said Repre-
sentative Coady, that the United
States School Garden Army is doing
an excellent piece of work in en-
couraging children to devote their
spare time to Home Gardening under
supervision. I know that this in
struction is of great benefit to them,
physically and mentally
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Prizes offered BY Peninsula Horti.
cultural Society.

The Executive Committee of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society met
at the Office of the Secretary in
Dover, Del, Monday morning, April
%, to fix the place for the next
meeting and to revise the rules and
premium list of the next annual ex-
hibition. Those present were War
rem c. Newton, President of the So
ciety, of Bridgeville; Walter B. Har-
ris, Worton; F. J. Dukes, Girdle-
tree; j. L. Sopher, Magnolia, and
Hon. Samuel L. Bryn, of Cambridge.
The premiums to be offered
amount to more than $4,000 includ-
ing three prizes, amounting to $3.50
for the best general display of all
fruits; $50 for the best single box
of apples competition open to the
world); three prizes amounting in
all to $50 for single boxes; prizes
for the best three boxes; the best
five boxes and the best ten boxes,
also prizes for the best single boxes
of all the leading commercial varie-
ties. There are also prizes for
hampers and barrels of apples and
pears. Prizes are offered for plates
of all the leading varieties of
apples. Prizes for Delicious, Para
gon, Stayman and Winesap are
higher than for the others, namely
$40 for the first, $500 for second
and $500 for third, for five plates
of each variety.
The next meeting of the Society
will be held in Bridgeville, January
IA, 1919, when arrangements will
be made for the best and biggest
fruit and vegetable show that was
ever held on the Peninsula.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Almost 5000 Boys Ready For Club
Work

With the completion of organiza-
tion of Boys Agricultural Clubs for
this year, State Agent McHenry and
his four assistants have a total of
III clubs ready for the spring work.
The total membership at present
numbers 2,829 boys, who are enter
ing either the pig, corn or potato
growing contests. Last year with
only 502 boys finishing, club activi-
ties resulted in the production OF
over $4,000 worth of products.
From these figures it is expected
that Maryland Boys Will make far
better account of their. work and
hang up an enviable record for those
of other States during the coming
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Struck By Auto.

Charles T. Waltrings, resident of
Louisville, KY, who, in charge of his
stable of race horses has been at
tending the present Havre de Grace
meet, was probably fatally injured
Thursday afternoon Of last week
while hurrying from the race track
to the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot,
having been struck and knocked
down by passing automobile.
The injured man was at once re-
moved to the Havre de Grace Hos
pital, where upon examination 1t was
found that his condition was so criti-
cal that the attending physicians did
not believe he would live.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Government Aid For Hartford County
Highway

AAASSfhntsys
The true saying that seeing is
believing" is the big point scored by
the Hartford County Commissioners
in their fight for Government aid in
repairing one Of the important coun-
ty highways. An official inspection
of the road has been made, and after
noting the damage done by heavy
army trucks. the report has been
made that Uncle Sam should al
least help to repair and maintain the
road. The highway in question is
that section of the Philadelphia road
which extends from Aberdeen to the
Baltimore county line at Bradshaw.
The local Commissioners have
vigorously commended, and justly so,
that as the Government is daily
using this road for military pur-
poses, it should share the expense of
it's upkeep. The Board put this de-
mand squarely up to Acting Secre-
tary of War Crowell at conference
held in Washington a few days ago.
AS result of the conference, Secre-
tary Crowell detailed Major Kane
and Captain Grimes of the General
Staff to make report of the
Philadelphia road and to estimate
the damage done by the heavy trucks
which are used by the War Depart
ment.
This inspection was made last
week and both officers were very
much impressed with the damage
done the road by the cumbersome
trucks and were convinced of the
necessity of Government aid in re-
pairing and maintaining the road
The matter Is now in the hands OF
the Quartermaster's Department
which it is thought will take action
based on the report of the two army
officers.
The local Commissioners state the
length of the Hartford county section
of the road is about 12 miles and
that if it is repaired, it will provide
a more convenient and direct route
to Baltimore, and is a shorter dis
tance by z miles than by way of Bel
Air. The Commissioners further
feel that as the Government is con-
tinually using the road with Its
trucks, it should bear the expense OF
the repairing and not saddle it on
the county tax payers, and we agree
with. this view. In selecting the
Aberdeen Proving Ground, the Gov
ernment took some 10000 acres of
our taxable basis, and therefore the
Commissioners and taxpayers fee
that the county Is certainly deserv-
ing of all and every relief possible
Bel Air Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
CECIL FARMERS TELEPHONE
COMPANY.
Annual Meeting OF Stockholders
Company In Flourishing
Condition.

The annual meeting of stockhold-
ers of the Cecil Farmers Telephone
Co. was held Saturday afternoon
April 20, James H. Maxwell, E. l.
Duyckinck and Evans e. Ewing were
reelected directors.
The treasurer's report showed the
company to be in good financial con-
dition, and the general manager re-
ported 395 phones on the Rising Sun
switchboard.
After adjournment of the stock
holders meeting the directors or
ganized by electing VIM. M. Pogue
president, Elwood Balderston and
Evans E. Ewing vice presidents; ].
T. c. Hopkins secretary and treas
urer.
. The matter of declaring divi-
dend was deferred until meeting
of the directors to be held the third
Saturday in July.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
SUNDAY, APRIL 2S, COUNTIES
DAY.
"Over There"-Maryland's Great
Liberty Loan Cantonment.


Sunday, April 2Sth, has been set
aside as Counties Day." and the
Committee cordially invites every
man, woman and child IN the twenty
three counties of Maryland to see
this wonderful exhibition. 1t will
close shortly, and if you do not come
now the opportunity will be lost to
you.
This exhibition brings home to
each and every one of us real facts
historic facts-such as an exact re-
production of "No Mans Land"
with trenches through which the
visitors are permitted to walk; an
exhibition of aeroplanes, one of
which belonged to the celebrated
Capt. Guynemeyer and with which
he brought down many German
planes; French and German field
guns, some of them shattered and
torn by shell fire; an interesting
panorama of naval review, showing
ships in motion from the beginning
of our Navy to the present day; a
miniature town in France guarded
by troops and aeroplanes in motion.
Besides these things, there are many
hundreds of interesting war trophies,
posters from all over the world and
plenty of music.
The Automobile Club of Maryland
is cooperation with us on Counties
Day." and they will have a corps of
competent watchmen in uniform.
These men will be at the entrance
of the Fifth Regiment Armory and
will assist in parking and watching
the cars while the visitors are in the
exhibition.
Be sure to make this trip, and tell
your neighbors if they should not
have received a notice from the Com
mittee. We would suggest that you
make it picnic day and bring
luncheon, as our facilities for giving
meal are not adequate to handle
the crowd we expect.
Remember Fifth Regiment Arm
ory, corner Bolton and Hoffman SITS.
GET TICKETS AT YOUR LOCAL
BANK. Rest rooms set aside for
your use.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
COLORA.

Mt. Pleasant Methodist Episcopal
Sunday School, Colora, has re-or-
ganized, with Mr.. Edward Gibson
superintendent; treasurer, Mr.. Fos-
ter Nickle; secretary, Miss Catharine
Brown; organist, Miss Hazel Ken
nard; assistant organist, Miss Mar
garet Reese.
A Birthday Social will be given in
Mt. Pleasant M. E. church, Colora,
on Thursday evening, May 9th,
under auspices of the Epworth
League. A musical and literary en-
entertainment will be rendered in
connection with the Social.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Mt.
Pleasant M. E. Church held very
pleasant and interesting business
and social meeting last Wednesday
evening, the 18th, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Aiken, Colora.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Route. 1s1 To Be Completed.

Paul Souder of the Souder Con-
struction Company, was in Oxford
last week and brought the glad It'd
ings that there was a strong pos
sibility that Route i31 would be
pushed through this year. There is
reason to believe that the Federal
Government is anxious that this
road be made ready for service, as it
is really an important artery of de-
fense and that to that end they have
consented to allow sufficient mater
ials to be hauled to finish it. The
exact time for beginning work on
the road has not as yet been deter
mined.-Oxford News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Rev. w. HI. Kenny.

Rev. w. H. Kenny, formerly pas
tor of the M. e. Church at Chesa-
peake City, died. on April 16 at the
home of his daughter in Selbyville,
Del, after several months illness.
He was member of the Whining
ton Conference since 1901 and was
serving Churchill charge when taken
i'll last fall. He is survived by his
widow and one daughter, Mrs. H. e.
Evans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Government Pays $225,OOO For
Properties.

Capt. Edw. V. Stockham has sold
his farms, Chelsea" and Eagle
Swamp" containing seven hundred
and fifty-six acres and embraced in
the Proving Ground tract to the
Government for $225,000.0O. Capt.
Stockham is removing the machinery
from the canning establishments on
these farms to Havre de Grace,
where he will continue the business
on large scale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
School Improvement Association.

School Improvement Association.
A meeting was held at the Andora
School on Wednesday night, april
II, for the purpose of organizing a
School Improvement Association.
After the pupils Of the school had
rendered an attractive program, ad-
dresses were made by Professor H.
w. Hickey, of the State College of
Agriculture; J. H. Knode, County
Agent; Hugh w. Caldwell, Superin-
tendent of Schools; and Miss Alice
e. Miller, Primary Supervisor.
The Community Club elected
temporary officers as follows:-
Miss Emily Scott, President; Mrs
Nivin Stewart, Vice-President; Miss
Charlotte McAllister, Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Fire At Catsup Factory.

Fire on Tuesday morning of last
week broke out in the Ritter catsup
factory, at Newark, Del. The flames
rapidly spread through the wooden
homes of the employees and soon de-
stroyed them. The total loss can
not be estimated, as large amount
of personal effects of the people was
burned in the fire. Work has been
resumed at the factory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

A stereopticon lecture on the Re-
construction of Devastated France,
Commissioner of the American
Friends Service Commission to
France and a member of the Ameri-
can Red Cross Commission, will be
held in Rising Sun hall Friday, May
10, p. M, for benefit of Red Cross.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

U. S. Government agents appear
ed in Newark, Del, last week and
commandeered- Fader's Garage, the
Delaware College, and the Deer Park
Hotel. They will take possession
very shortly and purpose establish
ing there school for the instruction
of motor truck drivers for the army.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Mrs. r. Frank Blackburn.

Mrs. Annie Blackburn, wife of b.
Frank Blackburn, died at her home
in Wilmington on April S, aged 70
years. She was native of Cecil
County and half sister of Mrs.
Malcolm R. Gilpin, of Elkton. Her
husband and one daughter, Miss
Clara Blackburn, survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

The Ninth district was the first
"over the top" with subscriptions of
more than $4,000, against quota
of 800. This good showing was
due to the we'll planned efforts of
Mr.. John B. Fassitt and his active
committee.
]. T. c. HOPKINS, Jr.,
Chairman,
Liberty Loan Committee Cecil Co.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
DEATHS.
Mrs. George M. Stump.

Mrs. Anne Chambers Stump, wife
of DR.. George M. Stump, died at
their home in Perryville April 8.
She is survived by her husband and
one daughter, Miss Eleanor Stump.
The funeral was held Thursday,
with interment at West Nottingham
Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
The Community Social held in

The Community Social held in
Oakwood Hall last Friday evening
netted the Junior Red Gross $3.50
and all those who attended had a
good time. The spirit of patriotism
was active and several hundred dol
lars were subscribed to the third
Liberty Loan and some War stamps
sold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

Miss Dorothy McSparran, daugh-
ter of w. F. McSparran, of Furniss,
Chester county, has been awarded a
graduate scholarship in English In
Yale University.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

Cecil COunty's Liberty Loan Quota.
The quota of Cecil County in the
Third Liberty Loan is $S30,400.
The quota of the various election
districts on a population basis is
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

as fOlIOWs:-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
East Sumner.

No public Christmas festivities in the
vicinity. Not even the usual dance.
The conservation idea seems to be
observed, yet without parsimony or any
great sslf-deuials.
Mrs. Lucy Benson returned home from
the Central Maine General Hospital,
Lewiston, last week. Mrs. Edith Tucker
went to the same hospital on Thursday
for treatment.
Both churches are now without pas.
tor, and can "conserve In fuel" II they
choose to.
Mrs. Jennie Bonney has been In the
place soliciting members for the Red
Cross, and met with good success. Loyal
ty intuitively springs up when appealed
to, and Is the one great essential element
that is going to save US from the base,
iguoble designs OF German or any other
sutocracy.
While We are not aware OF any distinct
Red Cross society in town, yet many are
acting In conjunction with the society at
Buckfield. and their help 10 valuable and
will be appreciated by all loyal people,
and many sad, weary soldier will arise
and call them blessed.
II any reader Of these lines has . son
or relative serving in the army or navy,
let me kindly urge them to write cheer
full, loving letters to them often. l per-
sonally know of the great pleasure and
comfort a soldier feels at receiving a
CHEEKY "letter from home" The "boys''
are making great sacrifices to save our
republic, go let US at homo encourage
than, In ovorv laudahla wav
Let oil invest in loyalty and await the
dividends sure to come, for 1t never
''scales down" nor repudiates. It lie
better than four per cent.
Thirty below zero Thursday morning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Hebron.

There was Christmas tree and enter
tainment by the children In the church
Monday evening, and Tuesday Christ
mas tree and dinner with entertainment
10 Grange Hall.
Mrs. Mariner and Miss Evelyn Mar
riner Of Watertown, Mass, are visiting
her son, Professor e. c. Mariner, at j.
D. Long Cottage.
Professor j. r. Moody has been In
Auburn few days this week.
Norman Richardson came home Sat-
urday, and returned to Portland Tuesday
evening.
Miss Myrtle Soothorus and Miss Ida
Merrill have been at r. e. Gurney's for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Onsville Moulton OF
Groveland, Mass., aud baby Evelyn are
with Mru. Moulton's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. #. Glover. Miss Frances Glover
In slso NJ home for the holidays.
Mt. and Mrs. Il. L. Meloher spent last
week in Portland.
Helene Bearce has been visiting Ut
Henry Merrill's for few days.
sons Christmas day.
Albert Richardson and Charles Glover
left Friday forenoon for Norfolk, Va,
TO work on tho United States Geological
Survey, with Mr.. Munroe, who 10 station
cd In Norfolk for the winter. 1t seems
q good opening for the young men, who
are two Of our best "boys." They will
be greatly missed here by the DOM.
muuity aa we'll as by their families.
Farmers are busy getting In their Ice,
which 10 of good quality. Eight hum
drsd 2O0-pound cakes have been put In
for use Ut the Home.