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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1919-05-24
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WAS THERE TO WELCOME HIM
cenvIvsal Gentleman He'd owsssssassd
Possibility Of His WIfs's Having
Missed the Train.

sWhat's the matter. old manf' hs
said. as they met the next morning.
"You look blue"
II feel blue"
"But last night you were the 5o'li.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1919-05-24
Between the Acts.

Bink-Well. II leather goes up any
higher we'll all have to be wearing
wooden shoes.
sThere's a law Of compensation In
It, anyway; they'll come in handy to
throw at the cats on the back yard
fence. :
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1919-05-24
The One Exception.

The One Exception.
"Bliggins says he doesn't care for
nnyhody's opinion"
(which MEANS" commented Miss
Cayenne. "that he doesn't care for any
body's opinion except his own"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1919-05-24
Accurate cla..Ine.tlo,

Accurate Classification.
Teacher-Now, Willie, are you
mammal or an invertehratef
Willie-Please. ma'am, I'm . Meth.
odist.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1919-05-24

Il knew your late husband very
WELL" Mr.. Peever's tones were fu-
nereal.
Eyes" She leaned forward. breath
less with suspense.
Mr.. Peever inhaled deeply, prepared
for the plunge. lost courage and flop
ped broadside. "He was good man. /"
$50 he was. Ifr. Peever. 80 he was, !"
Mrs. Rollins shifted mournfully In
memory of the long-departed.
There was a deep silence. Suddenly
Mr.. Peever flung his arms despairlngly
In the dir and commenced frantically
to pace the room.
"Airs. Rollinsw he doomed, striving
to pluck courage from the sturdy vlgOr
Of his own voice. II am trying to tell
you that want to marry you-but you
don't seem to understand"
Back few the color into Mrs. Rol-
Inns cheeks. "Why-why-Mr. Peev.
err" she twlttered In pretty fiuttez
Of relieved confusion. II thought
why-I thought-somebody was dead I"
do you mean yes7" persisted Mr.
Peever. courage towering joyously
within him.
The widow dropped her head q bill
and nodded, just n he reached hez
side.
There h always something to b
thankful for" quoth Mr.. Peever. with
beamins countenance, but-he did noi
say II aloud.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Aviator Falls.

Lieut. A. w. Schofeld, of Aber-
deem Proving Grounds, who some
weeks ago did thrilling stunts over
Rising Sun in an aeroplane on two
successive days, met with a serious
accident on May 8 during fight
over Middletown, Del. Lieut. Scho-
field was giving an exhibition fight
in the interest of the Victory Loan
and was carrying passenger, when
his machine. fell more than 1000
feet, in full view of a large crowd of
persons who were watching the
stunts.
Lieutenant Schofield, whose home
is in San Antonio, Texas, sustained a
broken collar bone and several
broken ribs. His tongue was almost
cut in twain. His passenger, Ed
ward Bringhurst, of WilmiL gton,
sustained broken shoulder, a
broken arm, and internal injuries.
Both men were taken to Delaware
Hospital.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
DEATHS.
Joseph S. Pogue.

The death of Joseph s. Pogue, a
prominent citizen and successful
business man of this town, occurred
on Friday morning, May 8, at his
home here. Mr.. Pogue was in The
S0th year of his age, and was man
of. unusual yigor despite his years.
His last illness was OF but about six
weeks duration. Lapsing into un-
consciousness on Thursday night he
gradually grew weaker, passing
quietly away about seven O'Clock
Friday morning, surrounded by his
entire family.
A native of Wilmington, Del, Mr..
Pogue located in Rising Sun As
years ago, coming here from near
Barnsley, Pa, where he had lived on
a farm for some years. He estab-
lished a carriage making business in
the building now used as a stable,
on the DR.. ]. H. Jenness property on
Cherry street, and resided in the
dwelling at present occupied by M.
Ely and family. From a small be-
ginning, by his industry and thrift,
he saw the business grow and pros
per until the present commodious
quarters occupied by the firm of Jos.
S. Pogue, Sons & Co., were necessary
for it's requirements, Mr.. Pogue re-
firing from active business little
over one year ago, his son VIM. M.
Pogue assuming entire charge.
On March 20, 1865, Mr.. Pogue
was united in marriage with Miss
Isabella Muirhead, in Washington,
d. G. They celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary of their wedding in
March, 1915. Mrs. Pogue survives
her husband, with two sons and two
daughters: VIM. M. Pogue, John A.
Pogue. Mrs. Nellie Wagner, of Ris-
ing Sun, and Mrs. Jessie L. Harten-
slime, wife of ]. A. Hartenstine, OF
Principle Furnace. There are four
grandchildren and one great-grand
child. He is also survived by one
brother, Robert Pogue, of Philada.
The funeral was held at his late
home on Monday afternoon, being
conducted by Rev. W. G. Rooms. e.
f. Burlington AFRO paid tribute to
the deceased, a friend of many years
standing. The interment, which
was private, was made in Brookview
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
directors OF Union Hosnital.

The annual meeting of Union Hos
pital, Elkton, was held May s, when
the following directors and officers
were elected:-Frank B. Evans,
President; DIR. Howard Bratton,
Secretary; John H. Terrell, Treas
urer; Frank P. Price, DR.. George s.
Dare, John H. Kimble, Thomas J..
Murray James S. Hopper, Thomas
B. Miller, George w. Cosden. Will
liam H. Anderson and Joseph
Coudon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Race Track Money.

The report of the treasurer of the
Racing Commission shows the total
gate receipts from the spring meet
ing at Havre de Grace race track,
April 16 to 80, inclusive, TO have
been $66,413. Hartford county re-
ceives S per cent of this sum, $3,-
320.65, for the privilege of permit
ting this gambling industry within
her borders, the money to be ap-
piled to the public roads.
During the fifteen days of racing
1929 women each paid $1.00, and
41.256 men each paid $1.5O, total
of 45,7S5 paid admissions during
tht meeting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

Total $2,514,100 $3,189,300
Percentage of quota subscribed
1868.
The following from the county
chairman ought to make every resi-
dent of our county feel proud of the
substantial way in which Cecil has
expressed her patriotism:
Port Deposit, Maryland.
May 14th, 1919.
Midland Journal,
Rising Sun, Md.
Gentlemen:-
We enclose herewith final sum-
mary of Victory Loan subscription,
in this County, also the County's
record in each Liberty Loan.
In the First Loan Cecil was sec
ond on the Eastern Shore and sixth
in the State.
In the Second Loan first on the
Eastern Shore and sixth in the State.
In the Third Loan the quota was
doubled and we stood fifth in the
State.
In the Fourth Loan we led the
Counties of the State both in num-
ber Of subscribers to population and
in percentage of excess quota.
In the Fifth Loan we led not only
in percentage of excess quota but
also in amount of excess.
This fine showing is a splendid
expression of the patriotic spirit of
our peoples of which we all should
be proud.
We wish to express our thanks fol
the efficient and untiring efforts of
the District and Women's Liberty
Loan Committees and to the hearty
cooperation and advertising by the
County Press to whom we attribute
a large part of the Loans success.
Yours very truly,
j. T. C. HOPKINS, JR.,
Chairman of Liberty Loan Com.
mittee of Cecil County
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Summer Courses.

The Summer session of the Johns
Hopkins University offers, under the
approval of the State Superintendent
of Schools, DR.. M. Bates Stephens,
courses of instruction in education
and other subjects which will en-
able persons to meet the require
ments of the various certificates
specified in the education law.
The session will also provide in
struction for persons, who have
never been employed as teachers, to
secure the six weeks of professional
preparation specified in the law. A
Demonstration School will be con.
Quoted
The courses of instruction include
Americanization, American Diplom-
acy, Applied Arts and Handlcraft,
Biology, Chemistry, Economics,
Education, English, Fine Arts.
French, German, History, Latin
Literature, Manual Training, Mathe-
matics. Philosophy, Politics, Psych-
ology, Red Cross Home Nursing,
Social Ethics, and Spanish.
The courses planned to meet the
above requirements will be credited
towards the Master of Arts, Bach
elor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science
degrees, respectively.
The tuition fee for public school
teachers Of Maryland is $3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Road To BE Completed.

The State Roads Commission in
this issue of the Midland Journal
advertises for proposals for COM
pletion of Rising Sun-Porters Bridge
State road, from end of concrete
road near Harrisville to eastern
limits OF town of Rising Sun, dis
tance of 2.S8 miles. Bids to be
opened May 81 This will be good
news to residents of this section, as
it will mean the elimination OF the
wet weather tobogan slide on Pigeon
Hill and the laying of a concrete
roadway through our town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Church Base Ball League.

The opening games scheduled for
last Saturday, May 10, in the Cecil
County Church League were post
poned on account of the bad wealth
er. therefore, the games scheduled
for this Saturday, May 18th, will be
the opening ones. Rising Sun will
be the attraction at North East;
Perryville at Elkton, and Chesa-
pcake City at Elk Mills. AS this is
new feature in connection with
Church Work in Cecil County we
ask and urge that the public give
same their utmost support. Come
out and help the home club to vic
tory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Contract For Supplies Awarded
Schools To Close june s.

The Board Of Education met in
regular session on Tuesday, May 1S.
Those present were DR.. Delmar.
Smithers, Vice-President, and Mr..
Wilmer j.. Falls, Commissioner.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of April Sth and the special
meeting of April 29th were read and
approved, and sundry bills were ex-
amined and ordered to be paid.
DR.. ]. G.. Wilson and Lieutenant
Hutton of Perry Point appeared be-
fore the Board relative to the
schools at Perry Point.
Trustees whose terms expired were
re-appointed. Mr., W. H. s. Bou-
chelle was appointed Trustee of the
Leeds school.
Bids for stationery and supplies
for the school Year 1919-1920 were
as follows:
Lucas Brothers $720.93
Meyer & Thalheimer $554.41
Dulany-Vernay Co. $548.95
The contract was awarded to Du-
lany-vernay Copany the lowest bid
der.
Rev. p. E. Robinson, William
Startling, Mrs. Marguerite Anderson,
Miss Maize Moore, and Mrs. Mamie
Braywood petitioned the Board to
consolidate the Industrial School
and the Colored School at Elkton by
building an addition to the present
colored school building. They
pledged the sum of $3.50 towards
the expense of the proposed addi-
lion. The matter was held by the
Board for further consideration.
School Exhibit and Rally Day is
to be held Tuesday, May 9th. The
Colored Rally is to be held Monday,
May 26th. On Decoration Day,
May Goth, school is to be held as
usual. School closes Thursday,
June 5th. s
The meeting was then adjourned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Joel Kincaid.

Joel Kincaid, formerly of Chcsa-
peake City, died at his home in
Philadelphia, May Z of Bright's
disease. He is survived by his wife,
one daughter, Mrs. Charles Jensen,
and two sons, Earl and John, of
Philadelphia, two sisters and two
brothers, Mrs. VIM. Lum, Elkton;
Mrs. Lille Clarkson, Andrew and
Edward Kincaid, Wilmington, Del.
The body was taken to Chesapeake
City for interment in Bethel ceme-
terry on Sunday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
BOYS CLUB CERTIFICATES.
Awards Made To Cecil County Boys
For Farm Club Work.

j. H. Knode, County Agent, has
presented to 29 boys in Cecil County
Certificates of Award in the Boys
Pig, Boys Poultry, Boys Potato Or
Boys Corn Club Work, under the
supervision of the Extension Service
of the Maryland State College of
Agriculture and the United States
Department Of Agriculture, in CO.
operation with the Cecil County
Board of Education. The Certifi-
Gates were signed by Thomas B.
Simmons, Director of Extension Ser
vice, A. S. Woods, President of the
Maryland State College OF Agricul-
ture, r. M. McHenry, in charge of
Club Work, and Hugh w. Caldwell,
County superintendent of Schools.
The following received a Certificate:
Fred Burkins, Luther Jefferson,
Thomas Biackison, G. Warren Ken
nard, Manlorie Bouchelle, Arthur
Lindamood, Aaron Blackison, James
M. Mackey, Roe r. Buckworth,
Morton McGuirk, Paul e. crouch,
S. M. Nickerson, Edgar Fulton, John
Nettleton, Eugene G. Hite, Robert
Reynolds, Richard Hanna, Russell
Ragan, Jennings Hanna, Herman
Ragan, George E. Clifford, William
T. Saunders, Lewis Hunter, Arthur
NJ. Saunders, John Hyrnick, Richard
G.. Todd, Robert Blackison, Francis.
Wilson, Iran Alexander.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

At the annual convention of Mary
land State League of Postmasters,
held in Baltimore on May z, r. l..
Westerfield, of Port Deposit, was
elected president; R. G.. Williams,
Funkstown, vice president, and Mrs.
A. C. Klinger, Riverdale, secretary
treasurer. The president and secre-
tary were elected delegates to at
tend the National Convention in De
troit, Mich, next September.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

The Percheron Stallion Annington
King, owned by company of farm
ers of this locality and advertised to
have been sold at public auction on
Saturday, May 10, at Calvert, be
cause of dissatisfaction of some of
the stockholders, was not disposed
of but two and half shares of stock
were sold and the company reorgan-
lied by electing the old officers:
A. H. Mendenhall, President, and
Norris j. Reynolds. Secretary and
Treasurer. -
Arlington King will be managed
for the next ~ months by Harvey j.
Townsend, of near Sylmar. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
BENJAMIN M. Wells.

Benjamin M. Wells died Thurs
day, May 8, at his home near CAL
vert. aged GA years. Mr.. Wells was
for many years the Adams Express
agent at Elkton. He is survived by
his wife and one daughter, Mrs.
Helen M. Wright. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock, with services at the Elkton
P. E. Church and the burial at Elk
ton Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
DIR. Stanley Steele.

Dr. Stanley Steele, son of the late
Joseph H. Steele of Chesapeake
City, died May at his home in Will
mington, aged AZ years. He was a
graduate in Dentistry, and for
several years practiced that pro-
fession in Elkton, but fourteen
years ago accepted position with
the DUPONT Company
His wife and two sons survive;
also his mother, sister, Mrs. Harry
Sherman, and three brothers, Ben
nett, ]. Groome and Harold Steele,
of Chesapeake City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
The Ocean City Bridge Completed.


Senator Orlando Harrison drove
in his car on April 80 over the
newly completed bridge at Ocean
City, Md.
This bridge spanning the Synepux-
ent Bay and connecting the main
land with Ocean City, is built of con-
crete, up-to-date in every, respect
and is a credit to Ocean City, to the
State Roads Commission, to Worces-
ter county and the State of Mary
land; it will add more to the con-
venience and safety of the public in
reaching Ocean City, Maryiand's
only seashore resort, than any per-
manent improvement which has
been made for forty years.
A committee from Ocean City and
the Eastern Shore counties of Mary
land, together with the State Roads
Commission, will arrange a program
for the formal opening and celebra-
ton on July 4th, and the Governor,
the Mayor of Baltimore, all OF the
members of the General Assembly
of Maryland and the County Com
missioners, Mayors and Councllmen
of all the towns and counties in
Maryland will he asked to take part.
All of the citizens Of Maryland,
Delaware and Eastern Shore of Vir-
ginia will be invited.
1t will be remembered that Sena-
tor Harrison, during the Session or
1916 made strong appeal for the
appropriation which made the con-
struction of the bridge possible and
it is the Senator's especial desire to
have present the men who were
loyal in supporting him In obtaining
this needed public improvement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

Among the ten army hospitals,
including equipment, buildings and
land, that have been transferred by
the War Department to the Treasury
Department for the use of the Pub
lie Health Service, is the Nitrate
Plant, at Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Town Election.

At the annual election for five
Commissioners of the town of Rising
Sun, held on Monday afternoon
there were AZ votes cast and the
Board of Commissioners reelected.
]. M. Sterrett received At votes, N.
c. Brown At, w. l.. Ryan At, Chas.
S. Pyle 46 and Eli T. Reynolds 46.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Frank p. johnson.

Frank p Johnson, a former resi-
dent of Elkton, died at his home. in
Newark, Del, May 2. The deceased
was AZ years of age and was a vic
tim of tuberculosis. He was born
and reared in Elkton, where he
learned the trade of a carpenter
under his father. His wife and
seven children survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

Miss Edith May Goodnow and Mr..
Irwin Reynolds of North East were
married at the M. e. parsonage in
that town by Rev. E. H. Collins, on
Monday afternoon, May 5. They
will make their home in North East
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to tender our sincere
thanks to the many kind friends and
neighbors who assisted US during
our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Jos. s. Pogue and family.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
Mrs. J. Frank Kirk.

Mrs. Laura Lillian Kirk, wife of
j. Frank Kirk, of Fredericktown,
died at the Delaware Hospital, Will
mington, Del, on April 80, after a
short illness, aged 40 years. Be-
sides her husband she is survived by
one son, Thaddeus F. Kirk. The
body was inferred at Galena ceme-
terry on May 8.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN.
Cecil County Goes Over Top and
Leads State.

In the Victory Liberty Loan,
which closed on May 10, Cecil coun-
ty not only went over the top with
her subscriptions but led the entire
State in the percentage of excess
quota and also in amount of excess
The appended table shows what oul
county did by Districts:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16
William T. Rothwell.

William r. Rothwell died May z
at his home in the Fourth district,
aged 81 years. He followed farm
ing for years. His wife, two sons
and daughter survive. The
funeral was held Saturday, with
interment in Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

Fish are scarce and high. Try q
can OF our appetizlng Fresh Herring.
We pay 43c for eggs. in trade. this
week. IRWIN'i. !
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-16

9Th District largest excess quo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-04-28

FOR SALE-Prairie hay. Phone
IS. 28-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-04-28
DOES DEEP SEA PLUMBING
Diver Expert Works in 80 Feet Of
Water to Repair a Dis
charge Pipe.

Nevada City, Gala deep-sea diver
of San Francisco has just completed
job of plumbing at the inner base
Of the great concrete dam of the Pa
cific Gas and Electric company of Lake
Spaulding, near the summit of the
Sierras. One of the discharge pipes,
extending through the dam, became
clogged and the diver descended into
90 feet Of icy water to remedy the
difficulty. Although he had expected
to be able to remain in the water up
to four hours at time, the diver
found that the cold, rarefied air of the
mountains made it impossible for him
to remain on the floor of the lake
longer than fifteen minutes.
Before the location of the outlet
pipe could be ascertained it was nee
essary to bring the original blueprint
maps from the company's Office at
San Francisco. To enable the diver to
stay down sufficient length of time
to clear away an accumulation of de
bris, which was obstructing the flow
of the water, the air which was
pumped down to him by attendants at
the surface was first heated in a large
cylinder.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-04-28
PRINCETON GETS TRUCE FLAG
Graduate Will Give Banner Under
Which the Yanks First
Crossed Rhine.

Princeton, N. J.-Princeton univer-
sity is to receive as part of its war rel
les collection the actual flag of truce
under which the American staff Off
GERS first entered German territory be-
yOnd the Rhine.
Lieut.. Alex L. Schlesinger, member
of the class Of 1912, now serving with
the army Of occupation, and who acted
as interpreter In an armistice parley
between German and American off,
GERS, has offered the historic souvenir
to his alma mater.
With the gift of the flag, there is to
be included a map showing the exact
locality were the conference between
the German and United States officers
took place. This "white flag of truce"
was carried across the Rhine and into
the neutral zone at the Coblenz bridge
head, which was held by the Third
United States Army corps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-04-28
1872 SURGEONS DEAD
Total Casualties of American
Medical Service 442.
Discharges From Army Air Service
Total 1oe,247 Officers and
Enlisted Men.

Washing & gton.-Casualties among
American medical officers in France
from the time of the arrival Of the
first units to March 13 numbered 442.
war department statement showed
46 killed in action, % died of wounds,
II died Of accident and other causes,
lOl died of disease, lost at sea, z
missing In action, 3S taken prisoner
and 212 wounded in action.
Discharges from the army air service
to March 13 totaled 109247 officers,
cadets and enlisted men. The total
strength Of the service at the end of
hostilities was 190527.
Chambers of commerce Of the coun-
try We're requested, in letters sent by
Chairman Arthur Woods of the emer-
gency employment committee for sol
diers and sailors, to urge returning
men to go to their own homes and take
their former jobs, if unable to obtain
better positions Immediately.
Tendency of the discharged soldiers
and sailors to linger in large cities,
Chairman Woods letter said, is a diff
Guilty of the employment organizations
enterprise.
MANY soldiers feel that they are
qualified to have better positions than
before the war. In this they are right,
for the war has made them better
men," Mr.. Woods wrote. "Unfortunate-
ly this is hard time in which to make
Improvement, for industry is in a peri
cd of transition.
'The soldier should be urged to go
back to his home town and, unless a
better position can be obtained for
him, take his old job. He should work
for a better position from his old
one, and not from a state of unem-
ployment."
The chambers of commerce were
urged to have all soldiers and sailors
employment societies cooperate with
the federal bureau, and, also, to pro-
vide for transportation of men strand |
ed away from home.