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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
No Aim in Life

"Girls with no aim in life but
to walk up and down the streets.
satisfied if they can get enough
money to take them to picture
palaces and keep them supplied
with high. heeled shoes" This
was the indictment delivered by
Miss y. de Silva against the
modern girl of the middle class.
Miss de Silva is the wife Of
| Martin Harvey, English actor,
and she herself is high in the
play world. She vas speaking
on the subject of Women's Work
at a meeting of the Peoples
league and Housewives union
when she so strongly arraigned
the modern young girl. Other
points she made were: Nov as
lwomen are taking a larger share
in public life they must take care
that they do not lose, in their
emancipation and the knowledge
that they could organize, the
very thing which in the past had
been the backbone of England
their love of home. "These little
girls, the type of womanhood
known az the "flapper," half
children and half women, have
become almost a type of this
generation alone. lt is one of
the saddest types this country
has ever known. They do moth
ing and are of no use; on the
contrary, they do incalculable
harm. They do not qualify for
mothers or for wives and there
is nothing before them but dis
aster. "The streets Of our
towns are crowded with these
little girls, 10 and l6 years of
age, with no aim at all. For
the most part they do typing or
serve in shops and they Just en-.
dure these few hours of work in
order to be able to dress up and
walk about in the evenings. In
the wealthy classes we have
found exactly the same thing
there is no love for home and
very little respect for the parents.
Their idea Of life is teas and
lunches in hotels and smoking
cigarettes. What does it end in?
Misery and nothing else. Smok-
ing itself is not a harmful thing.
but when acquired as a female
habit IL is a sign Of general loose
ness. Why should a girl smoke?
/ have never been able to find
out. ! have had a pretty long
experience and | can count on
my fingers the women who
smoke because they really like il.
81 recognize that youth must
have enough recreation and
pleasure. said Miss de Silva.
in conclusion, but il is the deeper
things that matter Mothers.
fathers, home life and work."
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
Has Splendid Record

Judge Martin w. Hawkins,
who bv the way is a member of
the ST. Johns Community Club.
and who was appointed January
18th 10 fill the uneXpired term
/ OF Judge Arthur {. Dayton as
District Judge Of Department
No. 3. is seeking the nomination
for that office. That he is well
qualified for the position is fully
attested by his many friends.
He was born February 20. 1888.
and came 10 Oregon with his
parents in December 1897 and
with the exception Of one year
has resided in Portland since that
time. He was educated in the
public schools of Portland attend
ed the University of Oregon in
the fall of 1908 pursuing acade.
mic course: graduated from the
law department 1913. He was
admitted to the bar in June, 1913
and ever since that time has
been engaged in the general
practice OF law in the City of
Portland. except for a period of
time spent recently in the mill.
tary service. He attended the
first officers training camp at
the Presidio of San Francisco,
May 1917; was given a COM
mission as LIST 1t. of Coast Ar.
tilery; served with the Goth Ar
tillery in France for about 10
months: received a promotion
TO the grade of captain in Oct
ober. 1918. while at the front.
lie was recommended for promo
tion to the grade of major. and
was promoted a month after his
discharge.to the grade of major
in the Reserve Corps, April.
1919. Shortly after his dis
charge. he was engaged in re.
construction work with the Red
Cross of this city for about five
months. In September of this
year. he again resumed the
practice of law. becoming assoc
lated with Russell +. Sewell. He
was appointed. Jan. !, 1920 TO
fill the uneXpired term of Judge !
Arthur C.. Dayton, as District |
Judge of Dept. No. 8.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-05-14
From
A. A. Muck's Platform

81 favor 100 per cent Amer
icanism in all departments OF
county government; enforce
ment law and order; develop.
ment Of the budget system;
reduction of cost of govern
ment by consolidation Of con-
flicting activities; home labor
and home products.
81 shall keep my Office door
open, as l have in the past, so
that the public can transact
business without delay"
Ballot No. 1873
Paid Advt
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ssrtsemsnt the copy for such change
should reach tAls ofies not later than
W sdnssday, at 3 o'clock .. m.
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Bring in your job printing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Woman Didn't Know She Was
Married.

An Elkton, Md, special Of January
1st says-When Joshua Clayton,
states attorney for Cecil county,
opened his mail this morning, he
found a letter signed Myrtle e.
Grube," of Lancaster, Pa, in which
the writer says she would like to
know whether or not she is married.
She says that a Charles Isaac Irwin,
of Chadd's Ford, Pa, has been ask
ing her to live with him, claiming
that they were married; that the
ceremony was performed in Elkton
on May 20, 1917.
She alleges that she has not the
slightest recollection of having mar
ried Mr.. Irwin, but II it is true, she
has no objection to living with her
husband.
On looking up the records at the
Office of the clerk of the court here,
it was found that Charles Isaac Ir-
win, of Chadd's Ford, Pa, and Miss
Myrtle E. CRUDE, OF Tayloria, Pa, a
suburb of Lancaster, were granted q
marriage license here on the date
mentioned, and that they were mar
ried the same day by the Rev. DR.
John McElmoyle, pastor of iElkton
Presbyterian Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Officer Treats 'Em Rough.

The Cecil Whig, OF Elktop, says:
Allen Poole and Paul H. Cameron
were given severe drubbing on Fri
day night of last week by Sheriff
Lewis A. Seth. 1t seems that Cam
eron and Poole and several other
boon companions" had been drink
ing freely, and about 10 o'clock
Deputy Sheriff John Seth started to
run in Poole for disturbing the
peace Cameron undertook to inter-
'fere with the officer and a general
nix-up ensued. Some one hurried
to the Jail few yards away and
called the Sheriff, who lost no time
getting into some clothes and rush
ing TO his brothers. resuce. He had
to Hammer Poole and Cameron
severely before they would submit to
arrest, but finally landed them in
Jail, where they were bailed out in a
few minutes by Joshua Clayton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Attorneys Sale.

At the Attorneys and Receivers
sale Of real estate, store goods and
fixtures of Nathan Volk, held Satur-
day afternoon, on the premises in
this town, the store property was Of
fered, subject to four mortgages
amounting to $14,500, but was with
drawn on account Of there being no
bidder. The ice house at Hunters
mill was purchased by Jow W. Kirk
for $55.
w. B. Cooney was the purchaser
of the stock of groceries, ETC., at a
bid of $1,2S0. Mr.. Cooney also
purchased some of the fixtures,
other parties purchasing some Of the
fixtures also. The store had been
newly fitted up by Mr.. Volk few
months ago, with the most up-to-
date fixtures, making it one Of the
best equipped stores in our town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
MISSING MAN RETURNS.
Charles j. Pennock Returns After
Absence OF Six Years.

Charles J. Pennock, who disap-
peared from his home in Kennett
Square, Pa, six years ago, has re-
turned.
Mr.. Pennock, who is now GA years
Of age. was official orithologist for
the State of Delaware at the time OF
his disappearance. Mr.. Pennock had
delivered lecture on birds before
the Academy of Natural Sciences in
Philadelphia. in May, 1918, and was
last seen in Broad Street station.
where a handbag of his was later
found.
In explaining his disappearance,
DR.. Richard j. Phillips, Of Philadel-
phia, brother-in-law, said Mr.. PEN
mock was the victim of aphasia when
he left home. For six months he
could remember nothing of the past,
and can now recall nothing of what
happened at that time. However,
though virtually penniless. he made
his way to Florida, obsessed with the
delusion he could not return to his
home, the Doctor said. Later, when
he regained his normal condition, he
could not recall the details Of his
reason for leaving. He never lived
in hiding. DR.. Phillips explained. but
was haunted by the delusion which
he could not recall, and SO never
communicated with his friends or
relatives.
"The technical perfection of his
notes on bird life led to our finding
him. One Of his scientific friends
read these notes. and was convinced
no one but Mr.. Pennock could have
written them. An investigation re-
vealed his whereabouts.
He is a graduate Of Cornell, and
had been sent to Florida by Cornell
to study bird life. several years be-
fore his disappearance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
school Fund Distributed.

State Comptroller Hugh A. Nc
Mullen announced on Saturday the
first quarterly distribution for 1890
of the school funds for the public
schools of the counties and Balu-
more city. The total apportionment
amounts TO 100000 and includes
$350,000 OF the usual school tan,
$37,5O0 for books and S12.500 for
supplies. Cecil county will receive
$5,774.97 from the School Tax Fund.
$635.O3 from the Book Fund. and
$211.6s from the Supplies Fund.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
WEDDINGS.
McCommons.--NcC earns.

Miss Mildred Grace McCarns
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Alexander McCarns, of near Lewis
vile, and Mr.. Paul Lawson McCom-
mons, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Amor Nc
Commons, of Providence, were mar
ried Dec. "a, at Leeds M. P. parson-
age, by the pastor, Rev. v. A. Miller.
McKeever-Gerry.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Straw
bridge Gerry, Rowlandville, was the
scene of very pretty wedding on
Wednesday, Dec. "a, when their
granddaughter, Miss Eleanora Gerry,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Slater
McKeever, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
phen McKeever of Fremont, Pa, the
ceremony being performed by Rev.
H. H. Carroll. The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen McKeever, Fre-
mont; Mrs. John Fisher, Miss Ruth
Brown, Howard Kirk, Oakwood; /;
David Fisher, West Grove; Walter
Childs, Rowlandville. The newly
weds will reside with the parents OF
the groom until spring.
Stephens-BOyd.
The marriage Of Miss Cora May
Boyd, Nottingham, and Mr.. Cecil
Chester Stephens, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
was solemnized Saturday afternoon.
Jan. 8, at the home of the brides
father. Mr.. Samuel s. Boyd. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. c
B. Cross, of Oxford, in the presence
of about fifty friends and relatives.
The bride wore handsome gown of
white georgette crepe and carried
bride roses. Miss Margaret Boyd,
sister of the bride, acted as maid of
honor. She wore Nile green satin,
trimmed with georgette and carried
sweet peas. Lieutenant Norman Ste
phens of Swarthmore, acted as
groomsman Little David Stephens,
nephew of the groom, carried the
ring which was used in the cere-
mony. The wedding march was
played by Miss Mariebelle Wilmer OF
ring which was used in the cere-
mony Miss Angie Kilgore of Lancas.
ter, sang "Oh Promise Me-"
A reception followed the wedding.
On March 1st the newly-weds will
leave for Iowa, where Mr.. Stephens
is engaged in farming.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
The Pierce Players.

The third number of the enter
tainment course will be given in the
public hall, Rising Sun. on Friday
evening, Jan. 8, when the rierces
will appear. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
have had many return engagements
where they have appeared. Their
entertainment is spoken OF as the
easiest to enjoy, but hardest to de-
scribe Of any given by really great
artists. Tickets are on sale at Buff
fington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Securing Country For Slayers OF
Railroad Detective.

While apparently little is being
done to effect the capture of the two
negroes who recently shot and killed
Lawrence Beers, of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad detective force at
Swan Creek station, Hartford county,
it has been learned that drag net
has been laid in all parts of the
United States for the apprehension
of the murderers.
The men are belieyed by States
Attorney Walter r. McComas to be
William Taylor and Arthur Swift, Of
Orange, Va. At the request of the
captain of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad detective force in Philadel-
phia, States Attorney McComas has
issued warrants for the arrest of
Taylor and Swift and descriptions Of
the men have been sent broadcast.
It also was learned today that on the
day the murder was committed a
negro employe in the Baltimore and
Ohio yard at Wilmington, Del, saw
Taylor and Swift board freight
train in Wilmington which would
bring them to Hartford county at the
time Detective Beers was shot. The
man stated he knew Taylor and
Swift. The negroes are said to have
criminal records.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
DETECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting And Turkey Dinner
Held-Oficers Elected.

The annual meeting of Rising Sun
Detective Association was held on
Saturday morning, January 8, in
Woodmen's Hall, there being large
turnout. Ten new members were
added to the roll, the membership
now totalling one hundred.
At the election. of officers the old
board was chosen, as follows: Norris
Reynolds, president; VIM. r. Cam
eron, vice-president; DR.. T. b.
Moore, treasurer; Jos. T. Tyson,
secretary; Clarence T. Dare, assist
ant secretary.
At the conclusion of the business
meeting an adjournment was taken
to the Maryland House, where an ex-
cellent turkey. dinner had been pre-
pared by the proprietor, w. B.
Cooney, 81 members, and a number
of others, partaking of the repast.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Americas Greed Placed In State
House AT Annapolis.

In commemoration of Washing.
tons resignation as COMMANDMENT
Chief of the American Army, a fit
ting ceremony took place in the State
House rotunda, Annapolis, last week.
where there was unveiled tablet of
the Americans Creed" whose au-
thor, William Tyler Page. himself a
Marylander, has put together, taking
the highest type for his creed.-The
Apostles, the succinct truths upon
which this government is founded.
The tablet, inscribed with the
Americans Creed" is of bronze. 2s
by 20h inches, and is the personal
gift Of Mrs. Harry Kepler Gorsuch
of the Carter Braxton Chapter, d. A,
r.. and Mrs. Lily Tyson Elliott. State
Regent of the d. A. r.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Mrs. sydney W. Mahaffy.

Mrs. Sydney w. Mahaffy, wife Of
William G. Mahaffy, clerk OF the U
S. District Court, Wilmington, died
suddenly December 26, at her home
near Penny Hill, following an attack
of actue indigestion.
Mrs. Mahaffy was the daughter oi
the late James B. Wells, and 9
native of Port Deposit. She is sur
,vived by her husband and two child.
rem. A brother, Eugene d. Wells
and two sisters, Mrs. Clara e. Hill
and Miss Charlotte c. Wells, also
survive her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
John T. Williamson.

In feeble health for months past
John T. Williamson died Dec. 23, at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Harry G.. Kidd, Calvert, aged SS
years. He was twice married. his
first wife, Miss Sarah Jane Davis,
leaving him three daughters, Mrs.
Harriet Abrams, Of Leslie, and Mrs.
Margaret Richardson, Of Whining
ton, Del. The second wife, Miss
Sarah Hutton, is living in Newark.
Del, with two sons, Sankey and
Philip Williamson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Grange Meeting.

The West Nottingham Grange will
meet Friday evening, Jan. 9Th. at
1880 oilock. Every member is
urged to be present as your cooper
alton is desired to make plans for
the Farmers Institute to be held at
West Nottingham Jan. 23rd. On the
evening of the 2Srd Sthe newly elect
ed officers of the Grange will be in
stalled publicly. other important
business to be transacted. II you
are Granger" be present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Eighth District Community Sunday
School.

Wood has been scarce and the
weather has been cold. too cold for
outdoor service with no fire. Some
good members OF our Sunday School
came to the Peoples Church. Sun
day, Dec. 2sth, found no fire. the
house not open and no key. Some
quietly returned home. others re-
mained and had outdoor service.
Our new stove is now up. and we
hope to have the church open, the
room warm, and Sunday School at
the usual hour next Sunday morning.
and right after Sunday School
preaching by Rev. C. w. Stuart. A
good attendance including some will
ing workers Is desired. We hope to
then meet some OF our new neigh
bors. Proverbs 2S:l1.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Census Enumerators For Cecil
County.

The following census enumerators
for Cecil County have been appoint
ed:-Clinton Dunbar, Herbert ID.
Litzenberg, Walter C. Martindell,
w. w. johnson, H. D. Borem. H. A..
Walter, Alexander Kirkpatrick, Geo.
H. Janney, Mrs. Rose G. White. Wal
ter I. Smith, w. A. Bullock, John
Rowan and John Price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Mrs. Elmer c. Mayhem.

Mrs. Mary Elma Mayhem, aged 26
years, wife Of Elmer G. Mayhem.
died Dec. 27 at their home, Town
Point, after an illness of several
months. She was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. william e. Taylor. Of
Cecilton, and before her marriage
taught in the public schools Of the
county. Her husband and a little
daughter survive her, also her par
ents and one brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Wins Prize For Best Kept Section.

Wins Prize For Best Kept Section.
Section foreman James McKelvey,
of Rising Sun, has received $50 from
the Pennsylvania railroad company,
the award being for the best kept
section of track on the Octoraro
Division, between Octoraro and Phil
adelphia. Mr.. McKelvey's section
lies between Colora and Sylmar, and
anyone who has been over it will
appreciate just what the award
means to the foreman and his men,
as there are numerous swampy
stretches and springs to contend
with, making it especially difficult to
keep the roadbed in good condition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Robert NJ. Walmsley.

Robert NJ. Walmsley, a native OF
Cecil county, died Dec. 81 in New
Orleans, where he had resided for
years and was a prominent business
man.
Mr.. Walmsley was a son Of the
late Robert M. and Margaret Beard
Walmsley, and was born near Elk
ton in 1888. He is survived by two
sons and two daughters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Two Hurt By Exploding WaterbacIs

Two Hurt BY Exploding Waterback.
Two colored boys, named Valen-
tine and Bowser, were seriously in
jured, on Monday when the water
back in the large range used in the
domestic science room of Elkton
colored public school, exploded. The
boys were sent by the principal to
start the fire in the range and few
minutes after the fire had been
burning, the explosion occurred.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Proceedings For Possession OF ChIId.

Mrs. Beulah NJ. Pensell. Of Perry
vile, has instituted habeas corpus
proceedings in the Circuit Court for
Cecil County for the possession OF
her child. now in the custody OF the
father, George c. Pensell and his
sister, Mrs. Louisa Owens. both OF
Perryville. In her petition Mrs.
Pensell allege that she left her hus-
band last spring for Just cause. The
case will be heard before Judge
Wickes in Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Anto Thief Sentenced.

richard Boldly, of Porter's Bridge.
who was arrested some time ago for
the theft of an auto. has confessed to
stealing three machines, and was
sentenced on Monday in West Ches-
ter Court to five years imprisonment
in Huntington Reformatory
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Randolph Moore.

Randolph Moore died suddenly
while at work in Wilmington on Dec.
81, from heart trouble. He was So
years of age. The son of Charles
William and Myra Moore, and was
born in Elk Neck. For years he
was employed in the Deibert boat
yard at Chesapeake City. His wife,
two daughters and three sons sur
vive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
william Futty.

william Futty. a well known
farmer Of Elk Neck died December
27. of kidney trouble. aged "A years.
He is survived by three sons, Win
field, William and Timothy Futty,
and two daughters, Mrs. Elwcod
Heisler, of Elk Neck, and Mrs. Will
liam Swisher, OF Chester county. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
DEATHS.
Rev. Alfred Scarborough.

Rev. Alfred Scarborough, retired
clergyman of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Paul r. Griffith,
Bridgeport. Conn, Dec. 25. Three
sons and one daughter survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09

William @. Patton died Dec. 81 in
Oxford, after a lingering illness,
aged ~ years. He was a native OF
Little Britain township, the son Of
Robert and Tabitha Gyles Patton.
His wife and FIVE children survive.
Edward s. Patton, OF Sylmar, is
brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
in many ways, during the illness and
death of our mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds.
Jan. 6. 1890. Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Card or ThanIrs.

The family of Jesse w. Hambleton
wishes to thank their friends and
neighbors for the kindness and SYM
pathy shown in their late bereave-
ment, when death again visited their
home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09
Hotel Property Sold.

HOUCA AAOPCHg SOAut
The Octoraro Hotel. in Oxford, has
been sold by the Lancaster Trtst Co.
to w. r. Smith. who will extensively
remodel and improve the building.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09

The dwelling of Ex-Mayor Charles
T. Wilson, I'M Havre de Grace, \was
badly damaged by fire one day hast
week. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-01-09

Port Deposit membership equaled
last year. and West Nottingham
oversubscribed by 10 members.
Won't you join and help the Red
Cross.
MARJORY X. BENSON,
Chairman Red Cross Roll Call.
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USED THE WANT ADS
10ncsOmc Trout IN We'll Resorts ~
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Mate

NORTH STERLING. Conn, Dec.
once upon u time a poct sang
more or less forebodingly of the
superior powers of the female ot
the species in achieving her ends
Whether or not m" poet was IN
spircd the fact remains that Cleo
pntria' a female trout. tho pet of
"Rill" Fisher. has acquired mate
after much effort.
"Cieopatri." who, Ike the sire1
Of tho Nile In "A previous incarni-
don was undoubtedly "a hcarthrcak
cr, has rcigned alone IA Flshets =
well for two years Several times
she has displayed symptoms of lone
linoss. and twice this year has man
aged TO have herself hauled to the
surface IA t!.s bucket only TO be
hurled back again.
Apparently obaCssci with the
idea that ah. must acquire II mate
before the end of the leap year.
cleopatra wiRgled into the bucket
once again and was drawn To- the
top. She would again have been
consigned To- IN" depths except ,for