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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Drank Poison By Mistake.

Thomas McMillin, of Steeleville,
Pa, aged A years, died on Saturday
night in great agony as the result of
drinking formaldehyde, which he
mistook for cider. McMillen mad
been helping thresh wheat on the
farm of John Hurley and at the close
of the day remarked that his throat
was filled with dust and was told
where he could get bottle of cider.
Instead, he picked up the formalde-
hyde and swallowed quantity of
the liquid before he realized its
nature,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Bill Provides For Road Loan.

The bill providing for a $3,-
100000 loan, the money to be used
to complete the state roads system
and for repairs, was introduced
Friday by Senator Sitter. A COM
panion bill names the roads TO be
improved. Following are the roads,
highways and bridges to be con-
structed in Cecil county, in addition
to those already built:
Bohemia River bridge; gravel
section of road between North East
and Elkton; bridge over Back Creek
at Chesapeake City; bridge over
Principle Greek at Principle; two
bridges over North East Creek at
North East; Calvert to Singerly, via
Fair Hill; repairs to Conowingo
bridge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Mrs. Sara G. Frank.

Mrs. Sara c. Frank, widow of
James R. Frank, formerly of Row
landville, died March 22 at her home
in Media, Pa, from cancer, aged 60
years. The deceased was the daugh-
ter of Lafayette and Nancy Bradley
and was born in Rowlandville. She
married James r. Frank, who for a
number OF years was enjoyed rs a
detective by the Pennsylvania rail-
road company. Four children sur
vive; also two sisters, Misses Ida and
Emma Bradley, of Liberty Grove.
The funeral was held on Tuesday,
the body being brought to West
Nottingham cemetery for interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Emmett v. Armour.

Emmett v. Armour, son of Will
liam H. Armour, died early Tuesday
morning, 26th inst. at the home of
his brother-in-law, James F. Mearns,
near Greenhurst, from tuberculosis,
in his 18th year. The young man
contracted measles last fall and
when apparently on the road to re-
covery caught a heavy cold which
he was unable to throw off in his
weakened state, tuberculosis de-
veloping and finally claiming it's
victim. His father, four brothers
and two sisters survive. The funeral
will be held Friday, March 29. Ser
vices at the house at 1880 p. m.
Interment Ebenezer cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Sun, CECIL COUNTY. Md, FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1918.
DEATHS.
Miss s. Lena Kimble.

Miss S. Lena Kimble, of this town
died on Sunday morning, March "a
at the home of Mrs. Wilhelmina Gill
in Barnsley, Pa, with whom she
boarded. Miss Kimble had been iii
with pneumonia but week, her
condition being serious from the
first.
She was the daughter of the late
Carolton and Catharine Kimble, born
near Rising Sun, and was AZ years of
age. Her home was on Cherry street
in this town, going back and forth to
Barnsley, where for the past thirteen
years she taught in the High School.
She was assistant principal of the
school, and was an efficient and
popular instructor, held in high re-
gard by her fellow teachers and
friends of the school, and greatly
beloved by the pupils, her death
being deeply mourneG.
Three sisters and one brother sur
vive: Mrs. James H. Evans, Mrs. B.
P. Nichols, Rising Sun; Mrs. Ross
Martindale, Sweet Briar, Va, and
John H. Kimble, Rising Sun.
The funeral, which was largely
was held Thursday after
noon, with services at her late home
in this town, and interment in West
Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery,
the deceased having long been a
consistent member of that church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Abe Buzzard Again In the Tolls.

Abe Buzzard, the notorious Welsh
Mountain chicken thief, has again
been caught plying his favorite
pastime Of raiding henroosts and
landed behind the bars. He was
captured near Londonderry with a
wagonload of stolen chickens. This
notorious criminal is 81 years Of age,
and has served 81 years of his life in
prison for various offenses. Some
years ago, posing as a reformer Abe
preached at Gray's campmeeting
near Oxford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Aged Man Commits Suicide b,
Hanging.

David M. Pitt, an aged resident OF
East Nottingham, Pa, committed
suicide early Wednesday mornfng
last, by hanging himself in his barn.
He was in his Saith year and poor
health doubtless led to the rash act.
Until recently Mr.. Pitt and his
daughter Miss Ida Pitt, had resided
near Hickory Hill. Lately he paf-
chased the small farm of William H.
Thompson, near Oxford, moving
thereto last week, Two daughters
and one son survive: Miss Ida, at
home; Mrs. j. G. Hebble, Newport
News, Va; Harry M. Pitt. near
Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Mrs. Mary Alice Grason

Mrs. Mary Alice Grason, widow of
Samuel Grason, died March 10 at
her home in Sylmar, after a linger
ing illness, aged 70 years. She is
survived by five children, Miss Sara,
Stephen and Mrs. Myrtle Jones at
home, Fred s. Grason, of West
Chester and David Grason Of Tennes-
see. The funeral was held on Sat
urday from her late home, with in
terment in Nottingham cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Sand Company Gets Big Contract.

Sand Company Gets Big Contract.
The Charlestown Sand and Stone
Co. plant has not been commander
ed by the Government, as reported,
and the company has been awarded
the contract for 36,500 tons. of sand
and gravel, and as much more as
may be needed, by F. T. Ley & Co.,
of New York, contractors for the big
munition plant for the Atlas Pow
der Company, at Perryville. Messrs.
S. Ralph Andrews and J. w. Rehill,
who compose the company, have had
an additional shovel installed at
their plant near Charlestown, and
are now installing an electric light
system so as to run day and night.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Mrs. j. B. Vincent.

Mrs. Ida Vincent, wife of ].
Bayard Vincent, died March 20 at
her home in Wilmington, of heart
trouble, aged about so years. She
was a daughter of the late William
T. Giles, of Elkton, where she lived
until her marriage. She is survived
by her husband, two married daugh-
ters and three sons. She is also sur
vived by one sister, and three
brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29

The blacksmith shop and barn ON
the property of Frank T. Mcguire in
Sadsburyville, Chester county, were
burned Friday night, the origin of
the fire being unknown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS.
MANAoIEftAAA AFFOAN1M1NA AO.
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference Closes With An
nouncement OF
Changes.

close on Monday with the announce
ment of the ministerial appoint
ments. The following are those for
the Wilmington District:
Rev. Robert Watt, district super
fntendent.
Bethel Circuit, J. H Wilson.
Charlestown, J. w. Gray. Y
Cherry Hill, ]. F. Anderson.
Chesapeake City, M. D. Nutter.
Chester-Bethel, l.. w. Layfeld.
Christiana, John White, supply.
Claymont, G. w. Townsend, supply.
Colora, o. e. James.
Delaware City, w. B. Horner, sup
ply.
Ebenezer, Del, w. H. Cummings.
Elk Mills, E. w. Henvis.
Elk Neck, John Dean, supply.
Elkton, G.. P. Jones.
Hockessin, F. J. Cochran.
Hopewell, ]. w. Sutton.
Kirkwood, o. S. Walton.
Marshallton, j. P. Otis.
Mount Lebanon, G.. E. Wood.
Mount Pleasant, Del, H. b. Kel3o.
Newark, Frank Herson.
New Castle, J. r. Bicking.
Newport, H. T. Quigg.
North East, J. H. Bickford.
Perryville, L. I. McDougal.
Port Deposit, F. K. Moore.
Red Lion, J. H. Thornton.
Rising Sun, H. e. Reed.
Stanton, to be supplied.
st. Georges and Summit, Ivanhoe
Willis.
St. Johns, T. N. Given.
Town Point, to be supplied.
Zion Circuit, J. G. Mccoy.
WILMINGTON.
Asbury, G.. w. Dawson.
Brandywine and Edgemoor, w. e.
Brack Extension. G. G. Clark.
Goodman, w. G. Harris.
Cedars, to be supplied.
Eastlake, E. H. Collins.
Epworth, R. P. Nichols.
Grace, H. F. Randolph.
Harrison Street, G. T. Anderson.
Hilcrest, to be supplied.
Italian Mission, J. A. Cignatiallo.
Kingswood, G.. G. Harris.
Madley, L. M. Broadway.
McCabe, ]. w. Jones.
Mount Salem, W. E. Habbart.
Richardson Park, G. w. Bounds.
st. Paul's, Carlisle Hubbard.
Scott, T. S. Sardee.
Silverbrook, E. w. Jones.
Trinity, R. H. Adams.
Union, to be supplied; ". E. Hills,
assistant pastor.
Wesley, 2. w. Wells.
j. R. Beauchamp, superintendent
of Wilmington City Missionary and
Church Extension Society; e. C.
Prettyman, assistant superintendent
of Maryland-Delaware Anti-saloon
League; E. H. Dashiell, correspond
ng secretary of Conference Claimant
Commission; R. T. Thawley, r. S.
Hodson, w. T. Mcguire, left without
to attend school;
George Edward Reed, president Ma
ional Society for Broader Education.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Philip Becker.

Philip Becker died at his home in
Walbrook. Md GA March II, after a
short illness of paralysis. Mr.. Beck
ier was the father o. Mrs. VIM. Camp
bell, of Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-29
Mrs. Jacob Tasker.

The body Of Mrs. Jacob Tasker,
formerly of North East who died in
Newark, Del, was taken to Principle
Furnace for. burial on Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-31
Nineteen Violators Of
Traffic Laws are Called
Before Police Judge

Nineteen violators of the traffic Or
dinances faced the judge in police
court Friday. The violators and Of
lenses with which they were charged
are:
Parking Ordinance-L. A. Osborne.
1872 South Thirty y-second avenue; J.
L. Weach Seventeenth and Farnam
Streets; Walter Dodd, 44l9 North
Twenty-hrst street; Morris Milder.
523 Park avenue; John c. Barrett,
1916 Harrison street; Northwest Roof
ing company. 1870 South Thirty-frst
street; Calvin Zeigler, 430l Leaven-
worth street; Grant A. Benson, 43l3
Dodge street; w. A. Martis, 1886
Huntington street.
Passing Street Car Unloading Pas
sengers-Joe Novecky, A. Landquest,
Twenty-ffth avenue; A. Landquest,
41S North Nineteenth street; Dave
Margot, 627 South Twenty-seventh
street.
Speeding-Fred Carlson, 2S39
Douglas street; A. Longstaff. 6602
Emmett street; w. S. Mallett, 6ls
South Fifty-frst avenue; Frank Pol
lack. 2906 Charles street; John Kel-
ker, 1ll4 Harvey street.
Obstructing Fire Hydrants-Charles
A. Reed, 403 South Sixteenth street.
Operating an Auto Under l6 Years
of Age-J. A. Anderson, Twenty
seventh and Reese streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-31
Alleged BootIegger Gives
Police Battle When Cauqht

A fast and furious battle between
all alleged bootlegger and an officer
was staged Friday morning when De-
tective Whalen arrested Billie Burke,
we'll known police character. who
runs soft drink parlor at Sixteenth
and Webster streets.
According to Detective Whalen,
Burke had a suspicious looking pack
age under his arm. and when asked
to explain its contents, threw the
package into the street. Broken glass
and strong odor of whisky betrayed
what the package had contained.
A scuffle ensued, during which
Burke is said to have pulled another
bottle from his pocket and struck
Whalen on the head, cutting a cash
that required the services of a police
surgeon. He was charged with illegal
possession of liquor and assault and
battery
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-31
NEBRASKA GIRLS
RANK HIGH WITH
UNITS OF NURSES
Robert CoWeII Brings Word of
Hospital Girls from Corn
husker State Who Have
Sailed Overseas.

"You should be proud of your Ne
braska girls. They compose the best
unit we have had"
These words of commentator
were uttered by the captain who had
charge of the daily drills of the nurse
units destined for overseas work. in
the armory at Twenty-fourth and
Madison streets, New York, to Rob-
ert Cowell of Omaha, who dropped
in one day before the departure of
the unit to see the daily drill.
The Nebraska women, l25 strong
were put through marching evolu-
tions and other drills every day by
regular army officers. They attained
a wonderful proficiency and marched
with the confidence and precision of
veterans.
The nurses were given orders to
hold themselves in readiness to go
abroad before they went aboard the
transports and their baggage was
loaded on vessels destined for France
ten days before their departure.
Inspiring Sight.
1T was an inspiring sight to see
these women at their drill" said Mr..
Cowell "All of them seemed in
spired' with the nobility of their serv-
ice and with sense of the new and
large responsibilities they had taken
upon themselves.
THE soldiers I saw in New York,
and there we're thousands of them,
reflected the crusader spirit. Each
one seemed to feel that he was the
embodiment and personifcation of the
high ideals and honor Of his country
and it was his duty, by his personal
demeanor and conduct, to keep it in
violate"
Mr.. Cowell was called upon by the
Nebraska girls to make them an ad
dress in the drill hall before their
departure and he responded in most
eloquent manner. He and Mrs.
Cowell took leave of their daughter,
Miss Mona, on one of the busiest cor \
ners of thronged Broadway, just
short time before she boarded her
vessel for her trip to France.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-31
American Danes Organize
to Aid in War Campa;gns

A local branch of "The Jacob A.
Riis League of Patriotic Service" was
organized by American citizens Of
Danish descent, representing II dif-
ferent Omaha organizations, at Odd
Fellows hall, Twenty-hfth and Leav-
enworth, streets Wednesday night.
This league is national organiza-
ton formed at the suggestion of the
government to aid it in its work
among Americans of Danish descent
in support Of the war. The first task
of the local committee will be in So
liciting for the fourth Liberty loan.
The officers of the local committee
are E. V. Clausen, president; Chris
Boyer, treasurer, and 0. c. Olsen.
secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-31
Harbine People Demand
Plymouth Talk EngIiSh

Lincoln, Aug. 2o.-Citizens of Har-
bine. Neb.. yesterday rode by automo.
bile Plymouth. neighboring town
and placarded the place with notices
demanding that the use of the Ger
man language in Plymouth be
stopped, according to report re-
ceived here today from Dewitt. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-31
W. H. McCord Critically III,
Still Has Fighting Chance

w. H. McCord was reported yes
terday to be in a critical condition,
although attending physicians still ex-
press hope for his recovery, accord
ing to .Iohn S. Brady of the McCord-
Brady Co.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
MILK MAY Be PUT DOWN .
ON FAIR PRICE LIST"
District Food Administrator At.
tention Called to Advance by
Dealer Following Conference.

Attention of the District food ad
ministration was called today to in
creased milk prices being charged by
local dairy. According to a printed
notice received by regular customers
of this dairy. raw milk was raised to
16 cents quart and cents a pint.
At the top of this notice it is al
legged that the raise was due to in
creased cost of labor. fuel and sup
plies. The new rates went into effect
August IL. just two days following
the conference held between milk
dealers and the local food administra-
tor regarding milk prices and other
conditions here.
Because of the steady increase in
milk prices the food administrator,
prior to this conference, had inti-
mated that he would place a check on
the increase and that he was con-
sidering establishing milk quotations
on the official weekly fair price list.
A number of food administrators in
other large cities have been quoting
milk prices on their respective price
lists. AS a result, milk prices in
Washington are on the average
higher.
The local administrator is consid-
ering >plan to establish a zoning
system for the delivery of milk In
Washington. which. il put into effect.
would greatly reduce the cost of labor
and operating expense. The abolition
of house to house delivery also
was proposed. 1t being suggested that
housekeepers obtain their daily milk
supplies at the corner grocery, as is
now done in the case in bread and
other food articles.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
j. S. AND ENGLAND JOIN
Protest Against the Oil and Land
DEGREES of the Mexican
Government.

The United States and Great Britain
have Joined in diplomatic representa-.
tions to the Mexican government
against the oil land DEGREES of Pres
ident Carranza. which. it is contend
ed, amount practically to tconfisca.
ton.
Meanwhile the American and Eng.
lish oil companies have united in ar
agreement to refuse to meet the terms
of the DEGREES, which they contend
would take the properties from
them. and have agreed among them
selves to depend upon their govern
ments for protection of their inter
ests.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
Enterprise Taxes Mankind.

During his address Sir Robert said
I'VE now are not only in the alli-
ance with the greatest partnership oil
nations, but we are engaged in the
greatest enterprise taking the en-
and all the great strain on our re-
sources can be met only by the COM
plete pooling of them.
Great Britain and America have
not suffered like some of the allies.
They have been spared the misery OF
invasion and the sight of their fair
est provinces trampled by the cruelty
of tyrannous enemies. That only
means that we must redouble our ef-
forts in the common cause. Every
one knows we have not spared our
blood, money. trade and shipping, ana
We are not going to spare them. All
these things we are bound to do in
the common cause. All these things
we will do.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
SEEN IN FOODPLAN
Lord Cecil Tells Revictualers
Their Commission Forms
Nucleus.
PRAISES U. S. IN WORK
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, August 16.-Lord Robert
Cecil. under secretary of state Tor
foreign affairs. speaking last night
at a government dinner in celebra-
ton Of the fourth anniversary of the
establishment of the international
commission on revictualling. said he
believed the commission formed the
nucleus of a league Of nations.
. He said he would not venture to
speak of all the United States has
done and is doing in the matter OF
supplies. but he was satisfied they
had thrown their whole heart and
soul into the contest.
R. B. Stevens Of the United States
Shipping Board, on behalf of the
United States, assured the ainers that
enough shipping would be available
to win the war. He paid tribute TO
Italy's splendid victory over the Aus
trianS.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES.
War Camp Community Service Pro
vides Series Of Entertainments.

Martin Richardson, operatic tenor,
of the 7. M. c. A. will contribute
numbers at the Central High School
War Camp Community Service sing
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Miss
Elizabeth Chalfont will be accom-
panist. '-
Tomorrow night there will be spe-
cial music at Camp Columbia and
motion pictures Of torpedo boats.
Sunday night, at Camp Columbia,
W. r. Moody OF the War Camp Com
munity Service will lecture on 1.-The
Literary Value Of the Old Testament"
There will be special music.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
CHARwoMEN TO HAVE UNION
Forty Meet to Consider Forming
Branch of Employee Federation.

Charwomen employed In the FEDERAL
departments are going to have a
union of their own. It will be a
branch Of the National Federation of
Federal Employees.
About forty charwomen met last
night to consider organization de-
tails and decided to start an active
campaign for members. A total mem
bershfp of about SEQ. is possible. AS
soon as the unit is well organized,
the federation will take up the
grievances of the women and en-
deavor to obtain higher pay for them
and better working. conditions.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
Marguerite Clark Weds Soldier.

has been received here Of the mar
riage in Greenwich, Conn, of Mar
guerite Clark. the moving picture ac-
tress. and Lieut.. II. P. Williams of
New Orleans, son of wealthy local
lumberman. Lieut.. Williams met Miss
Clark while she was here in the iA-
terest of the third liberty loan.
Evening star., 1918-08-16
TRY-oUT FOR CRACK SHOTS" /"
100 D. c. Rifemen 2on Glenburnie
Navy Range Today.

More than leo rifemen from the
District of Columbia will take part
in the tryouts for the national rife
shoot tomorrow at the Navy range at
Glenburnie. Md. Those who qualify
will be entitled TO represent the Dis
trict in the national match to be shot
at Camp Perry. Ohio. September to
FL.
Tomorrow's trials will be in charge
of Col. N. A. Winter. president of the
Washington Rifle Club
Evening star., 1918-08-16
In5 ROLL o. ilOH92 /.
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MISSING IN ACTION.

CORPORAL:
ANGELO, Steve, Pittsburgh, Pa.
MECHANIC:
AXE, Elmer c., Williamsneld, Ohio.
PRIvATES: "O...
ALCORN, John H., Harrisburg. Pa.
ANGELI0NI, James, Pottstown, Pa.
RATES, Ralph H., Youngsville. Pa.
BIGGS. Zollie. Marblevale, Ark.
DAVENPORT. David L., scranton. Pa.
DI PALMA, Luigi. Rochester, n. 7.
DYKE. 10y. Walter, Okla.
FAIRCH.LD. Charlie D., Longdalc, Okla.
GAsTR0Ck. Edward s.. Philadelphia, Pa.
GILGER, Elwood H, Dahville. Pa.
G0RMAN. Edward w. bridgeport. Pa.
CRANBERG. Edward, St. Louis. No
GREELEY, James r., Philadelphia. Pa.
HARRIS. Clovis G., Gu1town, Miss.
HYS0NG. Alvin j.. Galfitzin, Pa:
JENKINS. Ralph, Philadelphia, Pa.
kAs0NSkI. Frank. Old Forge. Pa.
kEILs Robert f.. Philadelphia. Pa.
LORETI, Valentino, Ithaca, N. Y.
LuGIN, Vasei. Woliest selo. Lswkowitz
MCCONNELL, Frederic. Omaha, Neb.
MAYWHORT. John A., Lancaster, Pa.
METZ. William. East Orange. n. J.
Evening star., 1918-08-16

Lieut.. James H. Dale of ST. Louis
and Kansas City jumped from an air
iplane travelling ninety miles an bour
lat an altitude of 5000 feet, with a
parachute. and landed without injury
before a large crowd of spectators at
iTaliafero Field. Fort Worth, SRtur-
lday evening
Evening star., 1918-08-16
TOTAL TEUTON Loss
IN WAR SIX MILLIONS
by the Associated Press.
PARIS, August I6-T

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, August 1.-the total
German losses from the be-
ginning Of the war to the end
Of July, 1918, are understood
to be 5000. 900, according to
the morning newspapers.
The figures include 1.400, 1000
killed up to the beginning OF
the German offensive last
March. From March n to
June IL the Germans are said
to have lost 10000 killed
alone.
Evening star., 1918-08-16

The inner Significance of America n
and japanese Intervention in Siberia
lis the subject Of much speculation by
/ the German papers, which conclude
that the motives of both powers can
not be anything but baseIy material
!istic