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Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

after performing this duty, report
that they have made an investigation
of same and found that there were
two inmates confined therein. They
were well fed and kindly treated by
Mr. E. +. Gilbert, lessee of the Poor
House. We found the buildings in
a very bad condition, the roof broken
and rotting, and consequently the
floor rotting. This body recommends
that the County Court have the
building repaired promptly.
This Jury in a body visited and
inspected the County Jail We found
the Jail in a splendid condition, clean
and sanitary. The prisoners confined
therein were found to be well cared
for, well fed and clothed, according
to their reports to us. Two of .he
prisoners, however, were sick, but
were receiving necessary medical at
tention.
THE Committee from our body ap-
pointed by our worthy Foreman to
visit hnd inspect the City Jails at
Hope andk Fulton find the same m a
sanitary condition, being well kept as
is possible under the circumstances.
eve desire here to tender our
thanks to our most worthy prosecu-
ting Attorney, Hon. Tilman B. Parks,
for his kind and courteous treatment
and his valuable services rendered
us during the Investigations made by
our body. and to the other officers of
the Court we wish to tender and cx-
press our thanks for the services rem
dered and the courteous .tfsatment
shown and extended td us during our
labors.
"And. ng having disposed of all
our labors we respectfully ask that
this report be received and this jury
discharged. from further labors upon
this Court"
u C).JONES, Foreman
rNCExO CDLET Tlo.-l,
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11
COSTLY FIRE
VISITS OZAN
POSTOFFICE AND STORE
ARE
DESTROYED SUNDAY NIGHT
Property Only Partially CoUer.
cd bg IHSurdRce-Origin
a Mystery.

Fire at Ozan, originating in
the postoffice building, destroy.
ed the postofiice and the store
OF the Ozan Mercantile Co. at
about 1870 o'clock Sunday
night. All mail in the post
office and practically all the
S9,mO.O0 stock of goods of the
Oza1 Mercantile Co. was a total
loss.
The flames threatened the
stole of j. M. Hyatt and the j.
e City blacksmith shop caught
in several places, and only the
heroic work of volunteers saved
this property and a further
spread of the flames.
The origin of the fire is a
mystery. The flames were first
seen by A. j. Robins, who was
IN his way to his gin to look
ifter some machinery repair
work, and he stated that the
ire appeared to have originated
pear the delivery window in the
postoffice. w. H. City, the
postmaster, kept his matches in
a covered tin box and it is not
that there were any
matches in the building expos
ed to rats, which is a common
cause of conflagrations.
Very few stamps were de-
stroyed in the postoffice, as Mr..
City had taken the precaution
to deposit them in the bank, but
among other valuables in the
postoffice was a $4,000 Liberty
bond owned by Postmaster Cit
ty and $1,000 IN War Sav.
ings stamps belonging to E. M.
Campbell. A number of Ques-
5ionnaires mailed out by the
Local Board and the telephone
lirectories ferrthe Ozan ex-
,hange, which had been mailed
,ut from the local telephone
,ffice were also destroyed, as
we'll as some other mail, the
value of which is not known.
Very little of the stock of
goods of the Ozan Mercantile
Co., which included a carload
Of -four, was saved.
'the stockholders of the Ozan
Mercantile Co., which is in
,orporated, are j. f. and 0. R.
Green and F. P. City, and their
goods and building was very
lightly insured. The postoffice
was owned by F. p.
5itty individually and very lit
lie insurance was carried on
his also.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11
666 cures by removing the cause.

Attorneys o. A. Graves. Steve Car
riran, Jas. II. McCollum. T. c. Jobe,
". S. Atkins, U. A. Gentry, Harvey
Lemley and Jno. II. Arnold, of Hope;
w. +. Reagan of Fulton; r. E. Wiley
and Dan W. Jones of Little Rock; j.
ID. Cook and Harvey Moore Jr. of
Texarkana; w. V. Thompkins and
Duncan McRae Of PreseottJ d. B..
Sain of Nashville and Wilson of Can
ada have been attending Circuit
Court this week.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

kansas boys here. Sgt. Sinclair Ell
kins and Prt David r. Marburg, "A
boy from Arkadelphia All we wish
to know is whether you are from
Arkansas or not when we meet a
boy.
With best regards to all my friends,
| remain,
Very respectfully yours,
Pvt. Ernest L. Wade.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mrs. Susie Smith of Laneburg, Ne
vada county, arrived Wednesday for
a visit TO her parents, Mr.. and Mrs L.
c. Aylett, Of near town.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

A Rcd Cross meeting is called to
meet at the sewing rooms in the w.
O. W. Hall Monday afternoon at A
o'clock. The meeting is called by
Mrs. T. Y. Williams, president of the
local auxiliary and all members are
urged to attend, as the election of Off
GERS will be made for the ensuing
year.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Clifford Byers returned to Ouachi-
ia college Tuesday, after spending a
day or so with his parents, Judge and
Mrs. Robt. l.. Byers; he recently had
an attack Of Spanish influenza.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Capt. Jno. j. Thomas of Fulton was
a visitor to Washington Wednesday.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Miss Mary Arnold of Hope was here.
Monday and Tuesday looking after
business for her father. Mr.. John
II. Arnold. -
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mrs. Chas. j. Barnett returned
home Sunday from Texarkana, where
she underwent an operation for tolci-
litis.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

See our new line of Waists now
on display. W. J. JOHNSON &
co.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Good Durham COW for sale. See p.
q. LOvelis.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Phone any news you may know to
this office. Call phone z.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Pinegar and
daughter, Miss Mable, formerly of
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mr.. H. f. Cunningham of Little
Rock attended Circuit Court here this
week.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Plant some rye. Seed for sale
now w. J. JOHNSON & co.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mrs. j. o. Gold visited Ozan We'd
nesday.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

j. f. Stephens, one of our good
,-icnds and subscribers of Red Land
township, called at this office Monday
and left his yearly donation with
and left his annual donation" with
the management.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mrs. J. p. Shuts came over from
Fulton Wednesday with Mr.. SHUTS,
who was attending court, and spent
the day with old friends.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Captain d. M. Goodlett, Hon. Jas.
W. Ellis and d. NJ. City, Of Ozan,
attended court Monday and Tuesday.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Fresh mackerel at Ellis.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

666 contains no alcohol. arsenic,
nor other poisonous drugs.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Shipment of Sayman's Soap just re-
ceived at Colds.
Mr.. Randolph Handy of Prescott
is here as court stenographer of the
district.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mr. Jno. Wade, one of our good
Bolton friends, called and renewed
subscription for the Telegraph Mon
day. Mr.. Wade is enjoying his US
ual good health and looks prosper
Gus and happy.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mr.. Clarence Haworth motorcd over
from Texarkana Monday and spent
the day with his brother, Mr. r. b.
Haworth.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mrs. J. E. Gold returned yesterday
from a brief visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Stewart, at Co
lumbus. Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart, who
are among the first settlers in
Columbus, will sell their farm prop
erty there soon and move to Tex
arkana.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mrs. 7. G. Haynes returned the lat
ter part of last week from Oklahoma.
where she visited relatives and at
tended the Confederate reunion
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Mr. Chas. f. Clingan, mail carrier
at Bingen and one of our old reli-
ables, called in Monday and had us
advance his subscription Mr.. Clin-
gan's government "job" appears to
agree with him and he looks "as fit
as a fiddle"
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Squire VIM. A. Sevedge of Red
Land township was here at court
Wednesday.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11
Fresh mackerel at Ellis.

666 cures Malarial Fever.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Buy your School Shoes from W
J. JOHNSON e. co.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11
Fresh mackerel at Ellis.

Merchant w. r. Parsons and fami-
ly made an automobile trip to Miner
al Springs last Sunday to see Mr..
Parsons sister.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Full line Of Hand Bags, Suit Cases
and Trunks, priced right. w. J..
JOHNSON G. co.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Roy Shields arrived home from
Hope Monday. Roy is resting up af-
ter an attack of the Spanish "floo."
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

Col Dan W. Jones, ex-governor of
Arkansas and former Washington
citizen, came down from Little Rock
and spent Monday and Tuesday look
ing after the interest of clients in
Circuit Court. Col Jones' old friends
will be glad to know that he is look
ing well, i'm spite Of his advanced age.
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11

FOR SALE:-TwO male Durham
calves, about ten months old. A. n.
STROUD, II. f. ID. l. 37p3
Washington telegraph., 1918-10-11
PERSONAL MENTION

personal
Fresh mackerel at Ellis.
666 cures Malarial Fever.
Mrs. j. o. Gold visited Ozan We'd
nesday.
Capt. Jno. J. Thomas of Fulton was
a visitor to Washington Wednesday.
See our new line of Waists now
on display. w. J. JOHNSON &
co.
Mr.. II. f. Cunningham of Little
Roc k attended Circuit Court here this
week.
Shipment of Sayman's Soap Just re-
ceived at Colds.
Mr.. Randolph Handy of Prescott
is here as court stenographer of the
district
Captain d. M. Goodlett, Hon. Jas.
W. Ellis and d. NJ. City, Of Ozan,
attended court Monday and Tuesday.
666 contains no alcohol, arsenic,
nor other poisonous drugs.
Squire VIM A. Sevedge of Red
Land township was here at court
Wednesday.
Buy your School Shoes from W.
J. JOHNSON & co.
Mrs. 7. G. Haynes returned the lat
ter part of last week from Oklahoma.
where she visited relatives and at
tended the Confederate reunion
Fresh mackerel at Ellis.
Merchant w r. Parsons and fami-
ly made an automobile trip to Miner
al Springs last Sunday to see Mr.
Parsons sister.
Roy Shields arrived home from
Hope Monday. Roy is resting up af-
ter an attack of the Spanish "floo."
Full line of Hand Bags, Suit Cases
and Trunks, priced right w. j..
JOHNSON G. co.
Mr.. Clarence Haworth motorcd over
from Texarkana Monday and spent
the day with his brother, Mr.. r. b.
Haworth.
Mrs. ] y. Shuts came over from
Fulton Wednesday with Mr.. Shuts,
who was attending court, and spent
the day with old friends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Historic Card Index.

In virtue of the special act of the
legislature passed during the Janu.
ary session of 1918, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hodges, of Belair, have turn
ed over to the Commission of the
Land Office the cards of index of 20
600 references to Maryland mar
riages during the Colonial period
from 1884 to 1777. The case con-
tanning the cards will be divided in
to two compartments, the one refer
ring to the Colonial, the other TO the
state. The case will be duly in
scribed and afterwards unveiled ON
March 25, 1919, Maryland Day, and
will be dedicated as a memorial to
John Lewger Gent, who came into
the provice in 1887.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Meeting OF Mems Glass.
The Mems Glass met on Sunda

The Mems Glass met on Sunday
morning, Dec. 15, at the home of the
President, VIM. M. Pogue, 27 mem
bers and visitors present.
A communication from the Presi-
dent of Rising Sun Red Cross, rela-
tive to membership drive, was read,
and twenty-five enrolled and paid
the $1.00 membership fee.
A collection for coal for an attic
ted family in our town was taken
and the amount realized, $500,
placed in the hands of the treasurer
The matter of conducting an active
anti-swearing campaign was placed
in. the hands of the Welfare Com
mittee, which is composed of Albert
L. Burlington, ]. M. Sterrett, w. E..
Patten, w. K. Alice and w. Calvin
Reynolds.
Lesson topic for the morning was
"The Christian Law of Forgiveness,
and concerned Joseph and his broth
ers. The leader, w. G. Koons, re-
ferred to lesson of last Sunday,
which left Joseph ruler of Egypt,
where he was the real guiding hand.
Today he is presented in stronger
light. Sold into bondage 21 years
previous to this, his fame now ex-
tends throughout Egypt and other
lands, due to his wise provision for
the famine which has been visited
upon the land.
His brothers, who were not aware
of his identity, had been sent to him
for food, which was supplied them,
Joseph first testing them to prove
their sincerity, before making him
self known to them as their brother
whom they had sold into bondage.
Joseph wanted to know what kind
of men his brothers were, hence the
tests, which proved them worthy.
Often in life we do not know of the
tests to which we are put but which
are for our good. The heart and
kernel of the lesson is the spirit OF
forgiveness, and Gods hand is
shown in the softening of the heart,
which led to Joseph fully forgiving
his brothers.
The lesson drawn in closing was
the parallel in the peace conference
in Egypt and the present peace con-
ference in Europe, where if the spirit
of Joseph be not shown the talk of
permanent peace will be for naught.
There must be the forgiving spirit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
CECIL CIRCUIT COURT.
Johnson On Trial For Murder OF
Major King.

After consuming all Monday after
noon, the selection of jury for the
King murder trial before the Circuit
Court was completed just five min
utes before time for adjournment.
The jury to decide the fate OF
Johnson is made up of Isaac W..
Strahorn, foreman; Milton Watson.
William P. Dean, e. Kurtz Taylor,
Robert E. Russell, Henry Sdiotield,
Warren Y. Daniels, Alfred T. Kay.
Harvey Hill, George K. Lusby, r. B.
Marshall, Frank Bennett.
The prisoner, Charles Halwardt
Johnson, was not arraigned because
he had already pleaded not guilty
when the case was called for trial
the first time at Bel Air. The State
summoned 19 witnesses and the de
fense 80. Johnson was brought tc
Elkton Monday morning in an auto
mobile from Bel Air by Sheriff Cole
man, of Hartford county. Mrs. John
son and niece, Miss Esther Osborn,
around both of whom testimony in
the case may centre, came with
them. Mrs. King, widow of Major
William r. King, and his daughter,
Miss Lizzie King, of New York,
reached Elkton early in the morning.
Self-defense is the aim of the
counsel for Johnson, and the State
asks for a verdict of murder in the
first degree. The States case was
outlined at a session Monday night
by Walter r. McComas, States at
torney.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to all!
H. L. Glacken has returned from
ten day visit to Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Etter expect to leave
in few days for a visit to their old
home in Virginia Mrs. Etter is en-
tertaining her uncle from Washing
ton, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Hindman,
Mrs. H. D. Keen and daughter, Miss
Abbie Keen enjoyed recent motor
trip to Wilmington, where they visit
ed Milton Keen.
James Calls horses got tired watt
ing for him while he was saving
wood on the Bundy farm, and walk
ed off. Mr.. Call gave chase, but
found the team safe at home with
no other damage than some broken
harness.
Cecil Kirk had a butchering on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. H. Thompson, who has
been indisposed for some time, ID
again able to be about.
Mrs. ELAN Krauss was taken sud-
denly ill after church on Sunday
from an attack of the heart, but Il
now much improved.
Mrs. John Moulton is ill at Unio
Hospital, Elkton, from the effects
influenza.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Christmas Entertainment.

An entertainment will be given In
Rising Sun Grammar School build
ing on Friday evening, Dec. 20, at
1880 o'clock. A feature will be the
Community Christmas Sing, in addi-
tion to the special program of music
and recitations by the school. This
program will include many familiar
Christmas Carols.
Superintendent of Schools, Hugh
w. Caldwell, is expected to be pres
ent and make a brief address. The
patrons and friends of the school ale
cordially invited to be present and
join in the singing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Port Deposit and Elkton Have Big
Fire Losses.


The town of Port Deposit was
visited by the most destructive fire
on Friday that it has experienced for
years. The blaze started in the
hardware store of Stephenson &
Reynolds, and was caused by tur-
pentine catching fire from lighted
cigar, while being drawn from
receptacle. The flames spread rapid
ly, soon enveloping the entire build
ing and spreading to adjoining prop
critics, the Krauss barber shop being
destroyed and also double dwelling
occupied by the families of VIM.
Cain and VIM. Eberhart. The fire
company of the town finally got the
blaze under control and prevented
further spread, although surrounds
ing nearby properties were endan-
gered and were set on fire by flying
embers, several being slightly dam
aged.
The large plant of the Scott Fer
tilizer Company along Elk river, in
Elkton, was destroyed by fire early
Sunday morning. The acid plant
owned by the same company was
badly damaged, the acid chamber,
in the high tower, which was nearest
to the fertilizer plant, being burned.
The fire broke out in the boiler room
of the fertilizer plant, and before it
was discovered by the watchman had
gained headway.
The Elkton fire company called to
it's assistance the fire companies
from Newark and Chesapeake City
as the flames threatened to spread to
the large pulp mills and other prop
erty. The wind changed, sending
the flying embers out over the river
and marsh, and this probably saved
the town from a confagration.
The Scott Fertilizer Company's
plant was one of Elkton's oldest in
dustries, having been established
nearly half century ago. The COM
pany had just completed rebuilding
its acid chamber at cost of about
$4,000. About 100 employees will be
thrown out of employment by the
destruction of the plant. Plans will
be made, however, at once to re-
build. The loss is estimated at
about $150,000. Mayor William Fl.
Mackall is president of the company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Mrs. Hannah T. Crothers.
Mrs. Hannah T. Crothers, W

Mrs. Hannah T. Crothers, widow
of the late Jas. G. Crothers, died
Thursday, Dec. 10, at her home at
Greenhurst, aged II years. She is
survived by the following children
Mrs. Rebecca Cameron, Zion; Mrs.
Elizabeth Mearns, Philada.; VIM. j.
Crothers, Frederick; John E. Croth
ers, Zion; Alfred T. Crothers, Green
hurst; Curtis Crothers, Philada.;
Lawrence Crothers, Zion; Miss Anna
Mary Crothers, at home. The
funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 23.
Services at the house at 1880 p. m
Interment Rosebank cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Advance In Wage Scale.

The Tyler Tube and Pipe Com
pany has recently made an advance
of 1919 in the wage scale at their
plant at Principle Furnace, in this
county. This increase was made
after the close of war last month,
and makes a total advance in the
wage scale granted its employees at
the Principle Furnace plant since
October, 1915, of 1927 for skilled
labor and 1907 to unskilled labor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
David Nj. TAYLOR.

David Mccormick Taylor of OK
ford, died Dec. 8, in the Pennsyl-
vania Hospital, Philadelphia, after a
long illness. He was 76 years old,
born in Oxford, son of John and
Nancy Taylor. Deceased was for
years an engineer on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. He is survived by
his wife and one son. Charles Tay-
lor and Mrs. Sue Kimble of Philadel-
phia, are brother and sister.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Booze Carrier Fined.

Charged with violating the gallon
a-month law, A. B. Beck, Pennsyl-
vania Railroad baggage master on
the train running between Columbia,
Po., and Perryville, was fined $50
and costs by Justice Lewis. He was
arrested by Detective Lehman,
charged with bringing into Cecil
county, dry district, six quarts OF
liquor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Blue Rlazes Rawden.

VIM. S. Hart is the special attrac
ton at Rising Sun public hall Satur-
day evening, Dec. 21, in Blue Blazes
Rawden which is a western film pro-
duction, full of thrills, or Hart
would not be in it. The attraction
is a five reel production and the ad-
mission will be 22 cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20

After completing contracts at the
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, esti-
mated at $12, 100000, the Maryland
Dredging and Contracting Company
ceased it's construction operations on
Sunday. The company has employ
ed $500 men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Drowned In susauehanna.

John ]. Overly, aged SO years, of
Port Deposit, was drowned in Sus-
quehanna river on Friday of last
week. He had been ill for. some
time, and it is thought he drowned
himself while delirious.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Purchased Store Property At Mt
Pleasant.

Benjamin Garvin and daughters,
Rock Springs, have purchased the
property of Mr.. Oettell at Mt. Pleas
ant, where the Misses Garvin will
conduct store. Mr.. Oettell who
has been engaged in the mercantile
business at the stand for some time
past, will move to Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20

Henry Forster, aged sc, farmer
of Hartford county, despondent be-
cause of i'll health, hanged himself
in his barn on Thursday of last
week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20

You will find many pretty and in
expensive Christmas Gifts at the
Millinery Store, Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20

Don't count your chickens until
they are old enough to bluff cat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
RED CROSS ADDS
TO TREASURY m
SUPPLYING FLAG

Tie drill room Of the Rock Is
land Plow company is now deco
rated by q large Red Cross flag; at
the same time the local Red Cross
treasury is richer because Of the
fact
Some time ago employees in the
drill room took up q collection for
an American flag; then they made a
collection for another flag which
they decided was to be that of the
Red Cross "A representative
brought ro local headquarters the
SUN Of S7Z5 and asked that the
drill room be furnished a flag ana
that the chapter retain the entire
sum
! fine. large banner was accord
ingiy secured and turned over to
drill room employees while the chap
Ter found that-it had nearly five dol
lars remaining out Of the sum Civ
en- 70 il.
Chapter officers express them
selves as mos grateful both for the
contribution and for the spirit OF
the men who have chosen to fly the
Red Cross flag.