The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-04-23

Mrs. HOMecker, or wilmington, is
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. G. O.
Harris, at the parsonage.
Mrs. Eli T. Reynolds is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. George Thompson, in
Bel Air, and also spending some time
in Baltimore.
Miss Ella Johnson, of Rising Sun,
and Mr.. Ernest Preston, of Liberty
Grove. were married April 10, in
Elkton, by Rev. G. T. Anderson. of
the M. E. church.
Miss Anna Garvin spent few days
in Wilmington and attended the ban
uuet of the Woman's Association OF
the Maccabees held in Hotel DUPONT,
Wednesday evening.
John e. Bard, of Lancaster, and
Mary E. Jones, of Wrightsdale, Little
Britain Township, were united in
marriage April in Baltimore by the
pastor of St. Stephens Reformed
Church.
A w. C.. T. U. Social will be held
in the Sunday School room OF the M
E. church on Wednesday evening,
the 2Sth, at 8 o'clock. A short pro,
gram will be given, and refreshments
served. All are cordially invited.
George NJ Cobourn, cashier OF
Perryville National Bank, who sus-
tanned serious injuries last May in an
automobile accident, has returned to
his home in Havre de Grace from a
Baltimore Hospital much improved
after third operation.
Mrs. Gilbert c.. Meyer, of St.
Thomas, Virgin Islands, U. S. A., an
nounces the marriage of her sister,
Katharyn Elizabeth Thornton, to
Richard B. Jones, U. s. M g., OF
Peoria, ILL.,, on April 4. After re-
ceiving his discharge from the SER
vice Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will visit the
States, then return to St. Thomas,
where the groom will engage in busi-
ness. Mrs. Jones is the daughter OF
the late Mr.. and Mrs. James Thorn
ton, of Bethel, Cecil county.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles C. Harris
were rendered a reception on Thurs
day evening of last week, welcoming
the pastor and wife to his new
charge at Rising Sun M. E.. church.
The reception was in charge of the
Mems and Women's Bible Glasses and
was held in the Lecture Room of the
church. A goodly number attended
and the evening proved very en-
joyable one. A splendid literary and
musical program was rendered, and
refreshments consisting of cake and
ice cream served.
Rev. w. G.. Koons delivered the
address of welcome, Mrs. N. G.
Brown and Rev. A. B. Hallock also
making addresses, Rev. Mr.. Harris
responding to the warm greetings
given him.
Rev. Harvey Ewing, pastor OF
] Union M. E. Church, Wilmington
has accepted the invitation to deliver
/ the Commencement address at the
! North East High School. June 5.
A bake will be held by the teachers
and pupils of Rising Sun public
school on Saturday afternoon, April
"a. Bread, rolls, pies, cakes and
othor .x00d +htroc will ho IN cola al
public school building on the after
noon of the above date at 2:3C
O'Clock.
The Rev. F. X Moore, former
pastor of the Tome Memorial M. e
Church, assigned at the recent ses
sion of the Wilmington Conference
to the pastorate of the Milton, Del.
Church, has been appointed pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church a.
Newport, to succeed the late Rev
Howard T. Quigg.
All Cecil County graduates of tht
| Maryland State Normal School, WHIT
; are interested in forming a Ceci
r County Alumnae Association of tha
/ school are requested to meet at The
{ home of Miss Katharine M. BratLon
Elkton, Friday, April %, at p. m
? Those who have completed a si,
! weeks course at the Normal 0choo
are also invited to join the Associa
tion. Will you kindly notify Mis-
Bratton of your intention to attent
this meeting.
(. The last General Assembly re
fused to change the Maryland mar
: riage law, hence Elkton will remain
> Gretna Green for two more year.
l at least, where marriages can be per
: formed in record time. A bill rails
: ing the age limit of female applicant.
for marriage licenses, however, pas
4 sed both houses. Another bill rails
ing the cost of marriage licenses
a from S to 50 will take effect June l
and the high cost of marrying will b,
added to that of living and dying.