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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
SUIT OVER APPLES.
Over $4,000 Involved In Verdict

Over $4,000 Involved In Verdict.
The last case tried in Cecil Circuit
Court before final adjournment last
week, was that of H. B. Messenger
& Co., Gamers, against the Eastern
Shore Brokerage & Commission Co.,
with headquarters in fredericksburg.
The suit was brought in Caroline
county, removed to Queen Anne's
and thence to Cecil.
The suit arose over contract with
the defendants, made in August,
1919, to furnish 10000 dozen cans
Of standard apples at $5.62h cents
per dozen. The defendants accept
ed and paid for 1905 dozen cans
of the apples worth around $4,000,
but refused to take any more. The
plaintiffs claimed $13,735.13 as final
damages for breach of the contract.
The defendants sought to establish
that as the plaintiff could not supply
the rest of the apples when called
for in October, 1919, the contract
was cancelled by mutual consent.
Testimony closed on Wednesday
forenoon and the case was argued in
the afternoon and given to the jury
on Thursday morning. They found
for the plaintiffs, for the full amount
claimed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
MRS. MARY HANNAH KIMBLE.

Mrs. Mary Hannah Kimble, widow
of Anson B. Kimble, died Monday,
March 20, at her home in Noting
ham, Pa. She was "a years of age
and was born and spent her entire
life in the neighborhood of Noting
ham. The deceased was a daughter
of William Haines and Mary Brown
Kirk. Her husband died eleven
years ago. Surviving children are:
John H. Kimble, Port Deposit; Mrs.
Kirk Fulton, East Nottingham; Mrs.
Joseph M. Wilson, East Nottingham; !;
A. Bennett Kimble, Colora; w. Roy
Kimble, Nottingham; one brother,
Edwin Kirk of Philadelphia, and
one half sister. Miss Annie v. Kirk,
also survive. The funeral was held
on Thursday afternoon, with inter-
ment in Nottingham cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
CHURCH BRINGS SUIT.
Oil Company Sued For Destructive
Fire In This Town.

Oil Company Sued For Destructive
Fire In This Town.
AS a result of the disastrous fire
in this town on June 13 last, that de-
stroyed the garage and dwelling of
Scott Wilson and the Methodist
Episcopal church, suit has been in
stituted by the church, through At
torneys Joshua Clayton, of Elkton,
and William Pepper Constable, of
Baltimore, against Louis Blanstein,
trading as the American Oil Co.,
Baltimore, for 100000 for the de-
struction of the church.
The plaintiff alleges that while the
tank wagon Of the oil company was
supplying oil to the garage near the
church building through an automo-
bile tube, an explosion occurred
which set fire to the garage and
church, destroying both buildings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
MRS. JESSE J. McCRERY.

Mrs. Annie E. McCrery, wife OF
Jesse j. McCrery, died Tuesday
morning at the home of her son, j.
Leon McCrery, in Oxford. She was
81 years of age. In 1876 she mar
ried Mr.. McCrery, who survives her.
The greater part of their married
life was spent in Nottingham, Pa.
They moved to Oxford a few years
ago. The following children sur
vive: J. Leon and Lester McCrery OF
Oxford, Howard of Philadelphia, Es-
ten of South Dakota, and one daugh-
ter, Neva, of Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of her son, J. Leon Nc
Crery, Friday, March Gath. Inter
ment at Union M. e. Church, FIRE.
mont, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
INFANT KILLED IN AUTO ACCI-
DENT.

Drunken Driver Held Under Bail.
An infant was killed and the par
ents injured in an automobile acci-
dent about noon Monday near Berk-
ley ON the Conowingo State road,
Hartford county. The child, 13
months old, was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle A. Crayne, Camden, N. ].
Earl Green, of Bel Air, is in jail
charged with causing the death of
the child through, negligence in
operating his automobile. Accord
ing to Sergeant Phillips and officer
Coale of the State Police, who in
vestigated the accident, Green's car
and that of the Craynes were going
in the same direction and Green,
while attempting to pass the Crayne
car, forced the latter off the road,
causing it to crash into tree. Mrs.
Crayne and the baby were thrown to
the ground, the latter dying from its
injuries shortly afterward.
A coroner's jury, empaneled by
Justice Richardson of Bel Air,
placed the blame for the accident on
Green. Green is also charged with
operating a car while under the in
fluence of liquor and failing to give
the right of way. He is being held
in default of $500 bail on each
charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
MAKES BICYCLE RECORD TO
FLORIDA,

George McLauglin, of Atlantic
City, stopped in Rising Sun Monday
evening, enroute from Miami, Flor
ida to Atlantic City, NJ j., on a
bicycle. He claims the record, hav-
ing ridden distance of 1886 miles,
between Atlantic City. which point
he left Oct. 1, 1921, and Miami, IN
II days, reaching there Oct. 18.
He spent the winter in Florida,
leaving on March 10, and arriving in
Rising Sun March 20. He expected
to reach Atlantic City the following
day, where he will go on duty as
special officer. The total distance
of 3172 miles was made in 38 days.
At the age of 10 Mclaughlin was a
champion ice skater.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
CAVEAT FILED TO WILL.
Large Estate Involved In Litigation.

Large Estate Involved In Litigation.
Mrs. Annie Beatty Yeates, of
New York, formerly of. North East,
this county, through her counsel,
Omar D. Crothers, has filed caveat
in the Orphans Court for Cecil
county, to the will of the late James
Mauldin, who died at Los Angeles,
CAL, on February 28 last. The de-
ceased was a former resident of this
county. The caveat cites that the
relatives of the deceased are: Ellen
F. Rittenhouse, of North East,
sister; Martha Brown, of PhiladeI-
phia, daughter of a half sister;
James L. Mauldin, of Los Angeles,
"a son of John Mauldin, deceased, a
half brother; Mary H. Potter and
Ella H. Dilks, of Philadelphia,
daughters of half sister of the de-
ceased; Arthur M. Beatty, Laura M.
Law, D. H. Beatty, Margaret B. Ben
nett and Annie Beatty Yeates, chill
dren of Mrs. Laura M. Beatty, half
sister of the deceased; two children
of a brother, B. F. Mauldin, de-
ceased, residence unknown; also
several grandchildren.
The will, alleged to be the last
will and testament of the late James
Mauldin, was offered for probate in
the Cecil County Orphans Court by
Harry B. Burke, of Chicago. 1t bore
date of February %, 1922. The
petitioner charges that the said
paper was not the last will and testa-
ment of the late James Mauldin;
that said alleged will was not sign
ed by the said James Mauldin or by
any other person in his presence by
his express direction or in fact by
any person at all; that said alleged
will was not executed by the late
James Mauldin when he was of
sound and disposing mind and
capable of executing a valid deed
and contract; that the said James
Mauldin did not understand or know
the contents of said alleged will;
eAAe@e ShO OACS0t1OA VI O1lo dll0SCO
will was procured by undue influence
exercised and practiced upon the
said James Mauldin constraining his
will therein. The petitioner prays
that the said Harry Burke may be
required to answer the premises and
that said will may not be admitted
to probate.
Under the terms of the alleged
will filed for probate, the estate,
valued at about $150,000, the fol-
lowing bequests are made: To Hugh
Mauldin, a nephew, of Sacramento,
CAL, $1,000; to the Montana Chill
drens' Home Society, Helena, Mont,
$1,000; to his sister, Mrs. Ellen F.
Rittenhouse, of North East, Md,
$4,000 year during the remainder
of her natural life. The residue is
left to his nephew, James M. Ritten-
house, of North East; who is named
executor; further providing that
should he decline to act, Harry 3.
Burke, of Chicago, shall act. Most
of the estate is located in Montana
and California.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
NINTH DISTRICT FARMERS
CIJJR.

The March meeting of the Ninth
District Farmers Club was held the
second of the month at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Kirk. All but
four members were present. Visit
ors present we're Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Kirk, Mrs. Harry Logan, Miss
Rachel Kirk, Mrs. Armour and Miss
Annie Slicer.
After the reading of the minutes
of the previous meeting, letter
from the Inspector in charge of Hog
Cholera Work was read. The club
decided that individually and col
lectively they would do, all they
could to prevent the introduction,
harboring and spread of hog cholera
Suggested additions to the bylaws
regarding this subject were adopted.
Mr.. Radebaugh, County Agent,
presented a tentative program for
his work in the county this year,
asking for any suggestions or addi-
tions which the club cared to make.
He suggested that leaders be- ap-
pointed or chosen in each community
who would take up those lines OF
experimental and demonstration
work which were of special interest
to that particular group. He ex-
pressed his intention of conducting
the following demonstrations: Rails
ing Beef Cattle, Hogs, Dairying.
Corn, Wheat, Hay, Potatoes, Toma-
toes, Pastures, Orchards, Lime.
Farm Management and Soil FertiT-
ity.
After a splendid dinner the COM
mittee for inspecting premises made
their observations and reported to-
the club. The rest of the afternoon
was spent enjoying the motion pic
lures Hearts and Jerseys" which
Mr.. Radebaugh brought and showed.
1t was very interesting and instruc-
tive, and an incentive to raise pure
bred stock and carry on Agricultural
work efficiently. 1t was greatly en-
joyed by all.
The club then adjourned to meet
April at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
David B. Mcdowell.
ELIZABETH v. HODGSoN,
Corresponding Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
STRUCK BY AUTO.

While walking along the State
road near Sylmar Saturday night,
Hayes Grason, who is employed as a
section hand on the railroad, was
struck and seriously injured by a
passing auto. Two machines, travel
ing in opposite directions met as
they were passing Grason, who in
attempting to avoid one was struck,
knocked down and dragged by the
other machine. The driver stopped
and took the injured man to his
home, where he is slowly recovering
from the sundry cuts and bruises
sustained. Fortunately no bones
were broken.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
JOHN ALFRED FOX.

John Alfred Fox, respected res
ident of this section, died at his
home near Pennington on Thursday
March 16, in the S0th year of his
age. He had been in poor health
for months past. The deceased had
been almost life long resident oi
this section, where he followed
farming. His widow and the follow.
ing children survive: Mrs. Harry
Abrams, of Theodore; William, OF
Oxford; Joseph, of Norristown;
George, of West Chester; Charles
Fred and Miss Retta, at home. The
funeral was held on Monday, with
interment, in Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
AUTO sPEEDERs FINED.

Officer Chas. T. hubert, of the
State Roads force, stationed in Rls-
ing Sun, is proving terror to auto
speeders, who seem to think the
good roads are made to go the limit
on, and have no regard for others
A day seldom passes that some
reckless autoist with the speed bug
is not "pinched' and hailed before
the Magistrate. Fines aggregating
$326.70 were imposed by Magistrate
Jones for violations between March
s and IL. Mayhap, in time, reck-
less drivers will come to realize
there are road rules for the safety
Of travelling public that must be
observed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
ORPHANS COURT.

Bonds have been approved and
accounts passed as follows by the
Orphans Court for Cecil County:
Bonds Approved-Lawson S. Love
administrator of Lavinia N. Love;
Margaret M. English, executrix oi
Warren w. English; Benjamin R
Cameron, administrator of Robert M
Cameron; William B. Steel, admin
istrator C. t. a. of Anna w. Steel;
Hugh w. Caldwell, executor of Anna
B. Dunham.
Accounts Passed-First and final
of Jethro McCauley, administrator
Of Edward J. McCauley; first and
final of Reba Sullivan, administra-
trix of Michael A. Sullivan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
FARMERS ORGANIZE.

A branch of the Farmers Educa-
tional and Cooperative Union OF
America has been organized at Ris-
ing Sun with the following officers;
]. H. Kimble, president; Philip
Johnson. vice-president; H. L.
Glacken, secretary and treasurer;
c. w. Stuart, chaplain; Ross Stuart,
doorkeeper; William Reynolds, ex-
ecutive committee. A canvass is to
be made for members among our
farmers and efforts made to make
the organization live wire one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
CANVASS FOR CHURCH BUDGEz

v
The annual canvass for the budget
of James M. e. Church will be made
on next Sunday afternoon.
The Board of the church wishes to
express it's high appreciation to the
members and friends of the church
who contributed so literally last
year.
The coming year our opportunities
will be greater and our needs more
demanding. Therefore it is earnest.
ly hoped that many will increase
their pledges for the year when the
canvassers call and by so doing help
us to more fully measure up to our
obligations in fastening the kingdom
of God in the earth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
JAMES ID. ALEXANDER.

James D. Alexander a farmer OF
Elk Neck, died March 12, at the
home of his son, Jesse Alexander, at
McKinneytown, aged IS years. He
was veteran of the Civil War, and
lost a leg in the service, but was an
active worker until incapacitated by
a paralytic stroke several years ago
His wife died about year ago. He
is survived by three sons, Jesse,
David and James Alexander, and Il
daughter, Laura, wife of Henry
Lockard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
BRAKEMAN INJURED.

Brakeman Wood Ely, of Oxford,
had a narrow escape on Friday last
while assisting in shifting cars at
the warehouse siding of Stewart M.
Ward Co., in this town. While at
tempting to put the brake on car
that was being shifted he fell from
the car onto the track but in some
miraculous manner managed to get
out of the way in time, and save
himself from being crushed to death.
He was painfully injured by the fall
and so badly used up as not to be
able to be on duty since.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
WILL SEND CARLOAD OF FLOUR
TO RTISSTA

~ TO RUSSIA.
Carload of -four is to be contribu-
ted by Avondale, West Grove, Ken
nett Square, Toughkenamon and
community, for Russian Relief.
The flour when purchased will be
turned over to the American Friends
Service Committee, who will pay all
cost of transportation and distribu-
ton in the famine area.
The Quakers have been working
in Russia for a year and half; in
the famine area since last July
They find that the actual cost of the
food required to keep person alive
is four cents day. This provides
one meal consisting of bowl OF
soup and two slices of bread. Coca
is provided for children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
GAME BIRDS RELEASED.

Fifty pairs Of Texas partridges
were received here Friday by H. S.
White from the State Game Depart
ment. The birds are for restocking
purposes and were released in pairs
on different farms in this locality.
The weather has been pretty severe
since the birds were released and IL
is feared they may not survive this
climate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
DEATHS.
CLARENCE L. BENNETT.

Clarence L. Bennett died in Los.
Angeles, CAL, on March A.. He is
survived by his wife, who was Miss
Margaret Beatty, a daughter of the
late Judge Charles E. Beatty, of
North East, and one son.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
THREE ACT COMEDY.

The three act comedy that is being
rehearsed by local talent Of this
town will be presented in Rising Sun
public hall on Thursday evening,
April 6. Reserved seats will be
placed on sale at Buffington's Friday,
March 81.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
MRS. JOHN II. WOLFE.

Mrs Bessie Wolfe, wife of John
T. Wolfe, died March 13 from pneu-
monia. Mrs. Wolfe is survived by
her husband and five little children;
also by her mother, Mrs. Evelyn
Rhodes, two brothers and one sister.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
ERECTED LARGE SIGN.

Dunbar Bros. have erected large,
neatly lettered sign in front of their
lunch room. at the Maryland House.
The sign measures 1Sx4 it. and is
placed on top of substantially con-
structed iron frame work. The old
tree on the corner of Maryland
House property was cut down to
make room for the sign.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
ATTACKED BY BULL.

Thomas A. Faw, of near Rowland
vile, was attacked by an infuriated
bull in the barn yard one day last
week, and badly injured before the
beast was driven off with a hoe by
the daughter who was milking in the
stable nearby.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
BENJAMIN O. r. LEADLEY.

Benjamin o. R. Leadley, for years
foreman of Powers Foundry, in Elk
ton, died March IA at his home near
Marcus Hook, Pa, from pneumonia.
He had resided in Marcus Hook for
the past year. The deceased was 81
years of age. His wife survives him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24

West Nottingham Grange will
meet Friday evening, March "a, in
the Academy building. All Grangers
are urged to attend.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24
MISS MARGARET J. GREGsON.

MISS MARGARET j. ERICSSON.
Miss Margaret J. Gregson, daugh-
ter of William J. Gregson, Sr., died
at their home near Elk Mills March
13 from tuberculosis. She was AZ
years Of age and is survived by her
father and one sister, Mrs. Lewis A..
Seth, of Elk Mills.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-03-24

Sometimes it's better to forget
than to remember.
Evening star., 1922-10-03
NEGRO IS ARRESTED
AS DEATH CAR DRIVER
Accused Claims He Was Too
Nervous to Stop When Told He
Had Struck Man.

George Hubert Casey. colored,
thirty years old. 1774 T street, was
arrested this morning by Capt Riley,
Lieut.. Ready and Sergt Dent of the
eleventh precinct. it being alleged
that he was driver of the automobile
that struck and fatally injured
George Joseph Sweeney, eighteen
years old. 1905 Girard street, near
Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
southeast about o'clock Sunday
night.
Casey told the police he was re-
turning from Marlboro with several
passengers in his car and when on
Pennsylvania avenue one of the
passengers said he had struck a
pedestrian. He is said to have told
the police he was so nervous he
failed to stop.
Police say that the radiator and
fender of Casey's automobile showed
evidences of having come in con-
tact with some object the past few
days.
Funeral services for the victim of
the accident, son of Thomas and
Catherine Sweeney. will be held at
st. PauFs Church, 18th and V streets,
at o'clock tomorrow morning. In
terment will be in Mount Oliyet
cemetery.
Evening star., 1922-10-03
MOVE FOR HEARING
IN LIGHT RATE CASE
Public Utilities Commission
Asks Supreme Court to
Act Soon on Appeal.

In the United States Supreme Court
today the Public Utilities Commits
sion Of the District submitted mo-
tion to advance for an early hearing
the case of the Utilities Commission
against the Potomac Electric Power
Company. The motion was taken
under consideration by the court.
The case is on appeal from the
decision Of the Court of Appeals of
the District of Columbia reversing
the decision Of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. which
sustained the valuation found by the
Public Utilities Commission of the
property Of the appellee for rate-
making purpose.
After reviewing the history of the
case, the brief in support of mo-
tion to advance said:
'The principles involved in this
cass are identical and the facts in
volved are of the same general char
acter with those involved In all the
valuations made by the commission
for rate-making purposes of the
properties of all the street railway
companies in the District Of Colum-
bia, from which valuations similar
appeals have been taken to the Su-
preme Court of the District Of CO.
lumbia, where they are now pending
awaiting the decision of the instant
case, which must largely control the
decision Of those cases, and, pending
such decision by this court, the ap-
pellant. the Public Utilities Commis-
sion of the District Of Columbia, is
finding itself emba arrassed in exer-
cising its rate-making powers"
Evening star., 1922-10-03
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair tonight
and tomorrow; little change in tenn
perature; gentle northwest and north
winds.
tonight and tomorrow: little change
in temperature: moderate northwest
and north winds.
West Firginia-Fair tonight and to-
morrow; little change in temperature.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-4p pm, 81: pm, 65;
IL midnight. 81; am. 54; 8 am. SIS;
noon, II.
Barometer pm. 301e; pm,
30.11; 12 midnight. BOIL; 4 am, 30.0S;
8 am, 5000; IL noon. 3007
Highest temperature, 50, occurred
at $50 pm. yesterday. Lowest tenn
perature, So, occurred at Sis am
today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 81; lowest S.
Condition Oh the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great Falls-Tem-
perature, 6s; condition, muddy.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey.)
Today-Low tide, 1919 am. and
1888 p.m.; high tide, 6:12 am. and
6:32 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1903 am, and
F1:20 Pm; high tide. 6:56 am and
1912 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose sos am; sun sets
SAT pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises sos am.;, sun
sets, 5:46 pm.
Moon rises 4:43 pm: sets 3:47 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Weather I'm Various Cities.
Evening star., 1922-10-03
SOROPTIMISTS GREETED.
Club Given Cordial Welcome to
Civic Betterment Circle.

Hearty congratulations on it's rapid
growth. and a cordial welcome to the
field of civic-betterment clubdom were
extended the recently organized
Soroptimist Club by Mrs. j. E. Friz-
zell. president of the District Of CO.
lumbia Federation of Women's Clubs,
and Roe Fulkerson of the Kiwanis
Club. on behalf of their respective
organizations. at a meeting of the
Soroptimists in the New City Club
yesterday.
Both Mrs Frizzell and Mr. Fulker-
son extolled the work done by SINH
lar organizations for men, and refer
red to many public benefits that have
been fostered by such clubs as Rotary,
Kiwanis, Civitan. Lions and Cosmo-
politan. Mr.. Fulkerson gave the in
fant body many timely suggestions
for it's upbuilding, and both he and
Mrs. FriZZell were rendered a rising
vote of thanks.
Fifteen new members were intro
duced. They were: Miss Marguerite
L. sitgreaves, Mrs. Mary E. ElIeber-
ger, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Coleman, Mrs.
Agnes l. Rice, Miss Margaret E. Gill
lespie. Mrs. Ida P. Humphrey. Miss
Emily H. Ross, Miss Margaret c.
Grace, Mrs. Elizabeth Gillespie, Miss
Jessie Truman. Miss Charlotte c.
Everett. Mrs. Alice A. Allen, Miss
Agnes NJ Hagan, Mrs. Myrtle E. Beck
er and Mrs. D. B. Edmonston.