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Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
Public Sale

The undersigned will sell at public sale on the
w. q. Hill farm, on the road leading from Clay
ton to Blackstone four miles from Clayton ON
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
Walter E. George
A A..o4snnnnr

LEROY ROBERTS, AuctiOneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
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American designers are doing
their utmost to eliminate waste on
all apparel. This gown is one of
the most striking in that respect.
Navy serge with long black fringe
and sun rays of silk in black.
Copyright BY Underwood 4 Underwood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01

In the home of Mrs. Thomas F.
Walsh, on Massachusetts, avenue, the
entire lower floor has been turned into
a workshop for garments for soldiers
and refugees. Washington girls knit
ting sweaters and socks for soldiers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Farmers Institute.

The annual Farmers Institute,
held in Rising Sun on Tuesday, was
well attended, especially the after
noon session, and the talks given
proved of interest, many valuable
suggestions being obtained from the
speakers, who presented the subjects
to their hearers in concise manner,
the information impaired being OBJ
tanned through practical application.
The interest displayed was shown
by the numerous questions asked.
Dairying, pork production, stock
raising, wheat production, fertilizers,
tomatoes and potatoes were discus
sed. A representative from the
Federal Farm Bureau, Washing.o
was also present and talked on the
vexing farm labor question.
Institutes were held in Elktor on
Monday, and at Cecilton on Wednes-
day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Heavy Trucks Breaking Macadam
Road To Pieces.

Chairman Frank H. Zouck. of the
State Roads Commission, on Monday
made a tour of inspection of 3elair
road and the routs between E,kton
and Belair to learn to what extent
extra traffic, due to war activities,
had damaged the macadam. He had
previously intended inspecting the
road to Aberdeen, but changed his
mind because Of the mud.
In Is or 20 places Mr.. Zouck
found the macadam broken through
in such way to entail a large ex-
pense for repairs.
eat intervals, all the way out Of
Belair," he said, 1--WE found great
deep pits where the heavy army
trucks, supply trucks and other
vehicles running between New York
and Washington and to the Aberdeen
Proving Grounds had sunk through.
These pits make the road both dam
gerous and expensive, and there is no
cure for it except to have chem
braced by concrete shoulders, as
recommended in the commissions
last report to the Governor.
''The same thing is true of the
road up to Aberdeen, and, in fact,
all about that locality. The roads
were among the first to be graded
by our commission, which at that
time had no idea that eventualities
would lead to such abnormal traffic.
Each of those Army trucks weighs
at least 10 TONS"
Repairs, as Mr.. Zouck explained,
will cost quite large sum, and, as
he said, eff the roads are to be kept
in condition it is an expense that we
must be willing to put up"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Third Liberty Loan.

Patriotic Americans will be given
an opportunity to subscribe for the
third Liberty Loan beginning April
Sc and already the machinery to
make this offering successful is in
operation.
The amount of the latest Offering,
rate of interest and other details are
yet to be arranged, but the general
impression is that the loan will be
minimum of sS,6QO,OOO,OOO, and
the interest rate ~ per cent, or "
per cent. higher than the rate on the
second loan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
WANTS COOLIES FOR THE FARM
Hartford County Man Suggests Rem
edy For Scarcity OF Help.

The importation of Chinese labor
as means of solving the farm labor
problem of Hartford county has been
suggested by some leading citizens of
the county, who have gone so far as
to name suitable place near Belair
for them to be colonized.
The suggestion has been made by
]. Alexis Shriver, a leading resident
of the county. Mr.. Shriver encir-
cled the globe several years ago in
governmental capacity, seeking in
formation and data concerning the
intricacies of the canning industry,
and it was while in China that he
had occasion to note the remarkable
efficiency of the Chinaman as a farm
er. He is certain that no foreign
element or no local agency could do
more toward a solution of the farm
labor question in this country than
the importation of Chinese for that
purpose.
The war, munition plants, military
camps and other big works have
taken many of the farm hands and
has created a critical condition in
Hartford county, as well as elsewhere,
and unless something is done to in
crease farm labor, the food crop will
be sure to fall short next fall. Mr..
Shriver insists that the Chinese
would fit in this breach, temporarily
at least and suggests the use of the
old Belair Fair Grounds, near Belair,
as a place for their housing. He
also suggests that large motor trucks
be used to carry them to and from
their work in various parts of the
county to harvest hay, wheat, toma-
toes and corn, and during winter,
that they could be moved South or
West to help harvest the crops or
sent back to China as is the custom
in other countries where their help
is utilized.
Speaking of the possible objection
of organized labor throughout the
country to the proposition, he said
there should be no objection to the
temporary importation of Chinese
labor for farm work because it would
in no way interfere with general
labor which could make vastly more
in other lines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
DEATHS.
Landon Carroll.

Landon Carroll died of pneumonia
at his home at Pleasant Grove Feb.
81, after an illness of but three days.
Deceased was son OF the late
Alexander Carroll and was So years
of age. He was farmer.
Besides his wife he leaves nine
children. as follows: Norman and
Arnold, in Wilmington; Howard,
Glen Roy, Chester county; -EstoE and
Miller, at home; Milford, in camp
near Washington; Mrs. Mabel Hoff-
man, wife of Samuel Hoffman, of
near Kinks Mills; Mrs. Mabel Ade-
line Peters and Mrs. Elizabeth
Gibbs, both of Chester county.
His brothers and sisters are:
George, of Lancaster; Millard, Con-
shohocken; Mrs. Howard Bradley, of
Cecil county; Fred, of Pleasant
Grove.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Patriotic Rally.

There will be patriotic rally in
Jhnes Methodist Episcopal Church,
Rising Sun, on Sunday evening,
March 10th. Two flags will be pre-
sSnted to the church, silk United
States flag, and service flag with
five stars.
Miss Verna Grason, who with Miss
Louise Wagner has been very active
IN the arrangements for securing the
flags, will make the presentation
address. The pastor will receive the
flags and make the response ON be-
half of the church.
Ross Biles Cameron will represent
Uncle Sam and Anna Ryan Miss
Columbia. Ex-senator Williams of
Elkton, who has two sons in the
military service, will make the ad-
dress of the evening.
You are cordially invited to attend
the service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Council OF Defense Loans Tractors
To Farmers.

The Maryland Council of Defense
last spring bought four tractors and
did plowing for the farmers at cost
of operation. By reason of these
four machines SO tractors have been
purchased by farmers, and according
to DR.. Woods, president, there are
this year nearly 900 tractors Oh the
farms of Maryland, an increase of
practically 100, per cent. within a
year. The executive committee ap-
propriated $4,000 for five more
tractors, so that Maryland will nave
nine tractors at work this year, and
in addition will have expert
mechanics educating the farmers in
tractor machinery.
DR.. Woods states that farm ls.bor
of the permanent kind in Maryland
is practically equal to the demand;
that is, the farmer who can set a
house for his family the whole year
round is available. The scarcity is
in monthly help and here the short
age is from 5000 to 10000 and in
some sections this kind of help is al
most completely gone. Everything
is being done to insure large plant
iNss this spring and the executive
committee is spending money in
every county to aid the work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
NEW BRIDGE.

Mr.. Harry Pitt has sold his farm
and has leased the house belonging
to the Paper Mill Co.
Israel Reynolds purchased fine
pair Of horses at the sale in town on
Tuesday.
Clarence Alexander is critically i'll
at his home near here.
A surprise party was given Mrs.
Pitt by the members of the Ladies'
Aid Society one evening last week.
She was the recipient of many useful
gifts, presented to her as a token of
esteem.
John Terry has purchased the
farm of r. J. Crawford.
Ernest Todd has secured a position
as fireman with the r. r. Co.
Edna Alexander of Philada., is
spending few days at home this
week.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
home of George Green on Tuesday
afternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
speakeasy Raided.

The authorities raided a place at
Mt. Pleasant last week, long held
under suspicion of dispensing liquid
refreshment with an illegal amount
of kick in it, and in addition to
securing quantity OF the stuff as
evidence summoned about a dozen
witnesses, known to be frequenters
of the place.
The witnesses were before the
Grand Jury this week and the
proprietor of the speakeasy and his
wife were taken to Elkton by lthe
Sheriff ON Tuesday, for trial. They
were found guilty and fined 800
each and costs, amounting to total
of about $500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
BIG FUND NEEDED TO REPAIR
ROADS.
Bond Issue of $2,OOO,OOO or More
May Be Necessary.

Maryland faces bond issue OF
$2,OOO,OO0, and possibly more, to
repair the state roads, which have
disintegrated because of cold wealth
er and because of the injury bv
heavy trucks. While no conclusion
as to the amount necessary to repair
the roads was reached at confer
ence in Governor Harrington's Office
last week, the opinion was unani-
nous that the roads must be repair
ed at once to save them from COM
plete destruction or face an expendi-
ture of $5,OOO,OO0 in year or two
for repairs. The longer the roads
remain in bad condition the greater
the damage and greater the ultimate
cost of rehabilitation.
Mr.. Zouck and Chief Engineer
Shirley were requested to make an
estimate of the cost of repair and
maintenance. Mr.. Baughman was
requested to submit an estimate of
the receipts from automobile licenses
during the next year.
There was hint that If the re-
ceipts from these licenses are not
sufficient to meet in part the de-
mands of the maintenance fund, the
auto license fees will be increased.
One important conclusion was
reached. No more stone roads will
be built in Maryland. In future only
concrete roads will be constructed,
and of such thickness as to permit
their use, by the heaviest trucks.
1t was estimated that 1000 on an
average per mile for the 1900 miles
of roads, will be needed for repairs
and maintenance. This makes a
total of $1,20O,000, from which
should be deducted 100000 in sight
from automobile licenses. The re-
naming 100000, it is urged, will
have to be provided for by bond
issue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Loses Sight In Left Eye.

Wesley Riale, aged five years,
little son of Smith Rfale of this town,
met with a distressing accident on
Sunday evening, which resulted in
the loss of sight of his left eye.
The little fellow was in the act of
cutting string tied to his tricycle.,
pulling the pocket knife towards
him. The string parted suddenly,
the sharp blade Of the knife pene-
trating the lads left eye. Medical
aid was summoned and the little
fellow taken to Philadelphia hos
pital for treatment, in the hope that
the member might be saved, but the
sight had been completely destroyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
INVESTED in OIL.
None At Hand To Pour On Troubled
Waters.

The offices of John Herck C Co..
stock brokers, was raided in Balti-
more last week and the entire office
force placed under arrest, charged
with fraud in selling stock of the
Lost City Oil and Gas Co." The
holdings of the concern are purport-
ed to be located on an island in the
Neosha river, Kansas. There is a
river by that name in Kansas, but
the postal guide does not show any
Lost City" in the state.
Officials of the company who ere
captured in the raid, and who were
released on bail, declare that the
company has drilled five wells on its
property, which comprises 10000
acres and which is near the wells Of
two large oil companies.
The books of the company, CAPT
tured by the police, show the opera
tions of the Baltimore Office Of the
firm, whose headquarters are in
New York, extend all over the State
of Maryland, and revealed the names
of a number of Cecil county ihves-
tors, among them being a resident Of
our town for a large amount.
A prospectus of the Lost City Oil
and Gas Company, the stock of
which sells for about one-eighth of
a cent in New York and which the
firm of John Herck & Co. and its
agents sold for 25 cents share in
Baltimore, shows that the officers
are: President, Frederick w. Karsch
of Karsch & Sons, jewelers.; vice
president, G. B. Henderson of Par
sons State Bank of Parsons, Kan;
secretary, DR.. w. HI. Pomeroy of
Stamford, Conn.,, and treasurer and
field manager, F. E. Bishop, presi-
dent of the South Mound Oil and Gas
Company of Parsons, Kan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Mrs. w. H. Zimmerman.

Mrs. Jennie. Nelson Reed thinner
man, wife of Prof. William Fl. Zim-
norman, who half a century ago
taught at the Elkton Academy, died
Feb. 23 at the home of her daughter
in Baltimore, aged II years. She is
survived by her husband and two
daughters, Mrs. T. E. Longley and
Mrs. George E. E. Timanus, all of
Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Miss Elizabeth "A. Terrell.

Miss Elizabeth A. Terrell, daugh-
ter of the late Joseph s. and Lydia
A. Terrell, died at her home in Elk
ton Feb. 26, after several months
illness. The deceased was born at
Cherry Hill. She is survived by four
sisters: Mrs. Margaret Cantwell,
Misses Hattie and Mary H. Terrell,
of Elkton, and Mrs. Martha E..
Porter, of Wilmington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Th0 Mendelssohn sextette.

The Mendelssohn Sextette will ap-
pear in Rising Sun hall on Monday
evenig, March IL. Those who heard
this troupe last year will remember
their playing and singing was of a
high order, qnd will no doubt want
to hear second entertainment by
these accomplished young ladies'.
In addition to instrumental and
vocal work, the ladies have added
many! costume changes, their pro-
grams being especially pleasing.
Tickets are on sale at Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Mrs. Sarah Davidson Underwood.

Mrs, Sarah Davidson, wife Of Capt.
VIM. S. Underwood, died at her
residence in West Chester on Sun
day, March 3, 1918. Funeral SER
vices were held from her late home
3O6 N. Franklin St., on Tuesday,
March 5, at $3.50 o'clock. Interment
private.
Mrs. Underwood was Miss Sarah
Mccormick, daughter of Nevin w.
and Mary r. Mccormick, formerly
of Woodlawn, Cecil county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Rev. Samuel Polk Goes To France

Rev. Samuel Polk, of Lawrence
vile, N. j., who for. number of
years was pastor of West Nottingham
Presbyterian church, was rendered a
farewell reception on the evening of
February %, in the chapel OF Law
renceville, N. j., Presbyterian
church, by his congregation, pre-
paratory to his leaving for France to
take up Y. M. G. A. work in the u. s.
Army. Mr.. Polk preached his fare
well sermon to his congregation on
Sunday, February "a. He expects
to be absent from his flock one year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
James Cunningham.

James Cunningham, native of
this section, died in the hospital at
Chester, Pa, on Monday, from kid
ney trouble, aged about 60 years.
The deceased was unmarried. He is
survived by several brothers and
sisters.
The body was brought to Rising
Sun on Wednesday morning and SER
vices held in he M. E. church, inter
ment being made In Brookview
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Frank j. Kerr.

Frank ]. Kerr, formerly of Elk
ton, but recently of Philadelphia,
died suddenly of heart failure Feb.
"a at Red Bank, N. j., where ne was
in the employ of the Government as
an inspector of clothing. He was
40 years of age and the only son of
the late Frank Kerr, of Elkon. He
is survived by his wife, who was Miss
Sallie Bradley, of near Elkton, and
one daughter; also by his mother,
Mrs. Rebecca Kerr, of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Mrs. Elizabeth Money.

Mrs. Elizabeth Money, widow of
the late Mortimer Money, of the
First district, died Feb. 81 at the
home of her son-in-law, William
Cavender, at Appleton, aged SO
years. Before marriage she was a
Miss Newnom. She is survived by
three children-William T. Money,
of Elkton; George w. Money, of
Upper Elk Neck, and Elizabeth, wife
of, William Cavender, of Appleton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Albert Haddock.

After lingering illness Fl ON
spine trouble Albert Haddock died
Feb. 22, at his home near New York
city. He was son of Samuel and
Louisa Haddock and was born and
spent his boyhood near Zion, Cecil
county. He is survived by his wife,
two brothers and two sisters
Thomas Haddock, William Haddock
of Wilmington; Mrs. Austin Carhart
of Zion, and Miss Letitia Haddock
of Wilmington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Mrs. Louisa Wendell.

Mrs. Louisa Wendell, widow of
the late John Wendell, died Feb. 2S
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William Lang, in Elkton, after a
long illness. She was 76 years of
age and is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Lang and Mrs. Andrew
Russell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Fishermen along the headwaters
of the Chesapeake bay and it's
tributaries are looking forward to a
big season. Offers have already
come from city dealers offering extra
high prices for all shad that can be
supplied, also high prices for herring
and other fish.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Mrs. Luther M. Yeatman.

Mrs. Josephine r. Yeatman, wife
of Luther M. Yeatman, died Feb. 23
at their home near Singerly, after an
illness of chronic heart trouble. She
was "a years of age and is survived
by her husband and several grown
children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

While playing ball at Moses Pow
nails sale, Walter Brown of Kinks
Mills, was hit In the side with tha
ball. and had a rib fractured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-04
JUDGE H, B. STRANGE
ENDORSED
To the voters Of Georgia:

To the Voters Of Georgia;
We, the undersigned, members Of
the bar, county and city officials, and
other representative business and pro-
fessionaI men of Statesboro and Bull
Ioch county, hereby commend to your
consideration the candidacy of our
neighbor and friends, JUDGE HENRY
BAsCOM STRANGE, of Statesboro,
for Secretary of State.
He is at present filling the unex-
pired term of the lamented Philip
Cook, who for many years held this
office. He is a lawyer of marked abil-
ity, and recognized as one of the
abIest and best in the state.
He is in the prime of life, strong,
active. and capable, and will make the
state a worthy official, In his public
life, as mayor of Statesboro, as State
Senator, and as Judge, he has serv-
ed faithfully and worthily In his
private life he is a Christian gen
tleman and in every sense upright
and honorable
His appointment by the Governor
to fill the present uneXpired term was
a distinct recognition of his fitness.
He will get the solid support of Bull
loch and her neighboring counties in
this part of Georgia, where he has
practiced law and is best known;
and the other sections of Georgia,
from Dade to Camden and from Ra
bun to Decatur, are earnestly invited
to join with us and give him a big
Overwhelming vote in the primary
J. ]. BRANNEN, Lawyer
J. L. RENFROE, Lawyer
R LEE MOORE, Lawyer.
HINTON BOOTH, Lawyer.
d. B. TURNER. Editor Times.
DAN N. RIGGS, Clerk Superior
Court.
A. WOODEY, NJ. D.
j. E. RUSHING, County Surveyor.
w F. WHEATLEY, Dist, Agricul-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-04
1T LESLIE
BRINGS WITHDRAWAL
Of JONES FROM RACE
FOR COUNTY BOARD

The Times-Recorder received infOr-
nation today of the holding of an
elimination primary at Leslie day
or two ago in which ]. j. Wilson and
F. P. Jones, both candidates for mem
Der of the board of county commits
sioners participated, after an agree
ment had been reached to the effect
that the loser in the primary would
withdraw from the race, leaving che
other an open field.
According to the information of
this paper, an agreement to abide by
the result of the contest was entered
into by both gentlemen in the race,
in the presence of five friends, and all
of the voters of Leslie precinct were
invited to participate in the event
This paper was even informed that
Wilson permitted Jones to select the
precinct in which the preferential con-
test was to- be held, and that he chose
Leslie, of which town he is mayor.
In the election" there were sixty
votes cast, of which number Wilson
received thirty-five and his opponent
twenty-five. There was absolute good
humor throughout the polling, and so
far as The Times-Recorder is inform
ed no dissatisfaction has been ex-
pressed over the result.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-04

turned into the treasury of the as
ISOLATION shall be used for the pur-
chase of trophies and athletic goods
required by the squadrons and the
detachments concerned, and for the
promotion of such games and contests
as may be decided upon by the exc
cutive committee from time to time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-04
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
HAS LIBERAL BYLAWS.
Continued From Page l

shall be appointed by the Athletic
Officer of the field and said non-com-
missioned officer or private shall be
elected by the organization he is to
represent.
Article 3 Section l. Membership in
the association may be secured by
applicants signing their respective
names to an agreement providing for
the payment into the treasury of the
association of Ten Cents $40, a
month as dues and agreeing to abide
by the laws governing the organiza-
ton, as herein provided.
Section 2 Membership in the asso-
Ciation may be forfeited by any men,
Der by any act or acts which shall be
considered as making him ineligible
10y a majority vote of the members Of
the executive committee of the asso-
cation, and such expulsion shall ex-
dude such ex-members from all par
ticipation in any and all activities of
the organization.
Article 8. Section Members shall
he privileged to engage in any game
provided by the association, but no
member shall be permitted to com
pete in any contest on the official
schedule as a member of more than
Two teams.
Section g. Games shall be schedul-
ed on Wednesday and Saturday of
each week These days may be
changed from time to time in the dis
Cretion of the executive committee
Section g. Trophies may be prOvld-
ed for the winning teams, or indivi-
dual winners. Their cost and nature
shall be decided upon from time to
time by the executive committee.
Article 4. Section l. A publicity
campaign shall be inaugurated and
carried on by field representative.
He shall be assisted by one publicity
representative from each squadron
and detachment on the field. The
duties Of such assistants shall include
tne Leering of correct scores in all
contests in the official schedule, to-
gether with the making of such
notes on athletic activity as the field
representative may require.
Article ). Section /. All money