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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

Mr.. Harding viii Vc'r tho bonus bill IL is
stated. That is 10 say. he will turn over TO
Congress the mind changing stunt for a spell.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

Henry Ford has closed his plants rather
than buy coat at prices asked When
Henry announces in January that he has al
lowed his HON" fwrnac" cool for the same
reason. his example may begin to mean some
thing to tho average consumer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

lust 10 show that their cnrontcry iS no
halfway affair tn" Republicans arc going
right ahead and defend TN" tariff monstrosity
they have created Washinuicn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

II! tho United states determines there shall
he n" more war. thor" viii be no more war"
Secretary Hughes was informed the other a, y
Icy the Stmpi" ana optimistic Brazilians Rat,
under present conditions. II the United STATES
d"t"rmincd anything lot az us would di,
"i the shock -CrccnSh"ro News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

The results ia Maine Indicate "a conviction
that Republican steps toward stable ConIi-
lions have been mis- steps-Ashcvllle Citizen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

Tho Presidents answer TO IN. bouue
legislation is expected by congressional
leaders early this week. A, any rate. he
prooahy VIII handle the matter rs promptly
as Congress has handled it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

The desperate and dramatic effort TO ci.
feet an entrance into the Argonaut mine
were f0rty-sevcn men were buried three
weeks ago, continues without Abatement
and, which is more remarkable, without
loss of hope for the lives of The cutomhcd
miners Ninoty-thrcc feet Of solid rock
Yesterday stood between the rescue work
ers and their objective Within the next
tw"mty-fouT hours. perhaps. the anxious
questioning OF a multitude will be answered
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

The SCANDINAVIAN countries with Swi,zer-
land, Holland and Spain, probably will not
g"i mixed up in the war which is now he
ing so skilfuly developed by old World
diplomatic engineers For the rest. il
seems thor" would be no choice bu, 20 ion
IN" mad rush And. singularly enough.
th"r" Is little apparent desire to make any
other choice possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

senator simmons, according 10 rcport
IRON. ""S"'h*'"n' mas hc"n selected 10 head
the I'cmoc:aiic Senatorial Campaign Commit
t"" for IN" coming campaign. We can honest
~ say ,nat "a" h"ticv" the Democrats mad.
no nisiak" ln doing So. The Senator shines
Whch h" is conducting political CAMPAIGN.
qua W" nav" wondered why his party has
not called upon him before now-Dnrh,r,
Herald,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

correspondent wants TO know why there
Is no dealing in steel futures as there is in
cotton futures making the price unstable Tho
reason rs that the steel makers control thoir
output Tho cotton farmers do NOT central
th"ir output, though by adopting cooperative
marketing they ar" trying to get where ,hcv
can control it Raleigh News and ohservnr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-17

ADDRESS ALL COMMT-
NICATIONS 20 The
Times Dispatch and
not 10 individuals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
CLEARING HILLSIDE FOR NEW
DAM,

George w. Bagley, who has the
contract to clear the timber from
the hillside along the Susquehanna
river, above Conowingo, for the new
dam to be erected, is installing a
new saw-mill This will be able to
handle the timber as fast as 1t can
be cut and hauled.
Mr., Bagley is having built several
shacks to house about SO men who
are to work on the job. These
buildings are being built on sleds,
so they can be moved along as the
work progresses, enabling the work
men to live close to their work, 1t
having been found necessary 20 go
outside towns to secure the help,
thus the necessity of housing them.
The tract to be cleared is about
200 feet wide, on the southern end
and about half mile at the northern
end, extending about mile along
the river.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
STRUCK ny AUTO.

An auto being driven at rapid
rate along the street in Port De-
posit, hurrying to catch train on
Monday morning, ran upon the
pavement opposite the store of R.
p. Stebbings, and upset. The oecu-
pants, Mr.. Foster, who recently
purchased-tfe Steele property near
Port Deposit, and two ladies', were
thrown out but fortunately escaped
with nothing more serious than
slight cuts and bruises. Milton
Johnston, resident Of the town,
who~ was walking along the pave
ment, was struck by the machine
and suffered serious injuries. His
collar bone was fractured and he
sustained internal injuries,
The street at the point where the
accident occurred, Is very narrow
and was congested with traffic, the
accident being caused by Mr.. Foster
turning OUT sharply to avoid an
other machine, and losing control
of his car.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
i ORPHANS COURT.

The following bonds have been
approved and accounts passed by
the Orphans" Court for Cecil County:
Bond Approved-Hannah r. Fow-
ler, executrix of William H. Fowler.
Accounts Passed-First and final
account of John S. Lee, executor of
George R. Howard, and distribution
struck on same; first and final ac-
count of the Elkton Banking and
Trust Company, executor of Frank
P. Price, and distribution struck on
same; first and final account of
Martha A. Yonkef, executrix of Will
liam Yonker; first and final account
of Samuel H. Buckworth, adminis-
traitor of Walter Buckworth, and
distribution struck on same; first
account of Laura Belle Bartlett and
Henry M. Mccullough, administra-
tors of Florence v. Shelton; first
account of BERTHE Stryker, guardian
of William B. Stryker; first account
of Stella M. Jackson, guardian of
Elizabeth/O. Jackson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
FINE PAID. IN COINS.

Sheriff John r. Pechin, of Ches-
ter county, made a deposit in bank
Of $2500 in coins of all denomina-
tions recently asa result of wordy
argument with Attorney Truman D.
Wade, who had represented Thos.
Ray, Phoenixville, sentenced to pay
fine of $2500 for selling intoxi-
eating liquor at the Washington
House, that place.
Following the sentence of his
client Wade went to the Office of the
Sheriff and presented a check for
the amount Of the fine, but this was
refused and cash demanded. Wade
then went to a bank and returned
with a huge bag Of small coin,
which he dumped on the desk of the
Sheriff. The Sheriff retaliated by
refusing receipt until the cash had
been counted, requiring an hour Of
his time.-Ex.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
RISING SUN AGRICULTURAL
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Mr.. Mowlds, Vocational Agricul-
ture teacher, has just received re-
turns from the dairy cattle Judging
contest held at Bel Air, Oct 13,
and although none Of the local boys
placed in the prize money he is very
well pleased with the results. All
of the first 10 places went to Har-
ford county, the eleventh place be-
ing taken by Harry Fox, local boy.
There were So entries. Some of
the scores are:
1st ace-Harford county, Ma
son Wilson, 832.
10th place-Harford county, 67U.
18th place-Cecil county, Harry
Fox, 635.
18th place-Cecil county, Richard
Hanna, $40.
Fox and Hanna led Cecil county.
The results of the Calvert Fair
We're still better, as Theodore Brown
and James, Jenness placed 5th and
7th. In this contest there were 81
participants from Cecil and Hartford
counties. Wheat, corn, potatoes
and apples were judged.
In the contest of best booths be-
tween the local and Calvert High
Schools, the latter won out by a
slight majority. thus securing the
$500 prize, leaving Rising Sun
$3.50. To say the least both booths
looked fine.
Foot ball has been abandoned for
the year as there have not been
enough boys showing up to COM
plete team.
In its place cross country team
is being organized and will start
training this week. One date has
already been fixed, Nov. II, at Jar
rettsville High School.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
MEETINGS IN INTEREST OF
BOND ISSUE.

Meetings In the interest of the
proposed bond issue for the Cecil
County schools are being held
throughout the county, as follows.
Chesapeake City, M. e.. Church,
Monday, Oct. %, 7.3O P. M.
Cecilton, Community House, Tues
day, Oct. "a, 2.30 p. M.
North East, High School Build
ing, Tuesday, Oct "a, 7.30 P. M.
Rising Sun, High School Building.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7.30 P. M.
Oakwood, School House, Wednes-
day, Oct. 25, 2.30 p. M.
Fair Hill, Rock Church, Monday,
Oct. 80, 7.30 p. M.
Calvert, High School = Building,
Tuesday: Oct. 81, 2,30 p. M.
Elkton, Court House, Wednesday,
Nov. l, 7.30 P. M.
Perryville. High School Building.
Friday, Nov. 3. $50 P. NJ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
HALLOWE'EN FESTIVAL.

A Halloween Festival will be
held in the beautiful grove at West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church on
Monday evening, October 80.
The elegantly lighted grove
makes an ideal place for this play
night.
The Mems Chorus will sing some
old songs. There will be for sale
good things to eat. Halloween
games will be led by Miss Rachel
Mckee. Fires for. toasting marsh
mallows, etc. will be IN operation.
Guessing contests will take place,
Come eestumed and win the prize,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
SUICIDE BY HANGING.


Glenn Barnes, who lived in a
shanty in the woods near North
East, and was employed at Rutter's
saw mill, committed suicide on
Thursday of last week, by hanging
himself with rope from tree.
Ill health is ascribed for the rash
act. He was about 35 years of age
and unmarried.
Coroner M. F. Magraw, Of Elkton,
held an inquest Thursday evening,
the jury rendering a verdict Of
death by suicide. The deceased is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Meek,
of near Blythedale, and two brothr
ers, one residing in Wilmington,
Del, and the other living near Bet
terton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
ALARM OF FIRE.
Dwelling Near sylmar Threatened,

Dwelling Near Sylmar Threatened
Timely arrival of the engine OF
the Community Fire Co., of this
town at the home Of Howard Brown,
near Sylmar Monday morning, un-
doubtedly saved the dwelling from
destruction by fire.
The blaze was discovered by Mr..
Brown from the outside, eating its
way through the sheathing and
weather-boarding on the first floor,
and call telephoned to Rising SUM-,
and alarm sounded, a few minutes
before seven o'clock. A quick run
of the two and half miles was
made by the auto apparatus and
stream from the chemical tank soon
had the, blaze under control. 1t was
necessary to cut away the weather.
boarding from the ground to the
second floor and cut through the
floor to get at the fire, that had
crept up the side of the house be-
tween the wall and /sheathing, the
studding and boards being charred
and burned half way through, the
fact that air could not get to it
it from spreading rapidly.
There had been a fire In the fire.
place on the first floor. on Sunday
and sparks getting through the de-
fective chimney to the woodwork,
set it on fire. 1t is evident the fire
was smouldering for hours before
discovered.
The damage done was not great,
but the fortunate discovery of the
fire in its early stage saved the
as there was no water
supply on the farm with which to
fight the flames bad they gotten
headway,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY:
Port Deposit Methodists To Cele-

Eort OepOSlC MeCnOOlSCS 10 Cele-
brate Dedication OF Church.
Tome Memorial Church, Port De-
posit, plans to celebrate the fiftieth
anniversary Of the dedication of its
present church building Oct. 1890.
This building was gift of the late
Hon. Jacob Tome who during his
life time.was a prominent layman of
the Methodist Church and mem
Der of the Official Board of this
congregation, built under the don
or's own personal supervision dur
ing the pastorate of the late T. E.
Martindale, D. D. 1t was com.
pleted and dedicated Oct. 30th,
1872. On this occasion the noted
Bishop Matthew Simpson preached
the dedicatory sermon.
An interesting anniversary pro-
gram has been arrenged covering
the services for Sunday and Mon
day, at which time three of the
former pastors of the congregation
will be present and make addresses.
The Rev. Harvey w. Ewing, d. d,
of Union Church, Wilmington, Del,
will make the principal address
Sunday morning, Oct. 29th, and In
the evening the sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. Vaughan s. Collins,
D. D., Superintendent of the Sails
bury District. On Monday church
supper will be served in Nesbitt
Hall by the w. H. M. s. This will
be followed by reception to former
members of the congregation fifty
years ago. The celebration will
culminate in a mass meeting in the
auditorium of Church Monday eve
nings where the principal address
will be delivered by another former
pastor, the Rev. A. s. Mowbray, d.
D., of Washington, d. c.
1t is hoped that the occasion will
be Home Coming for large num-
Der of former members, who are
now living outside the community.
Invitations have been sent to the
eight living former ministers, who
have held pastorates here, most Of
whom will be present.
Previous to the dedication of
Tome Memorial, the congregation
worshipped in the building now
known as Nesbitt Hall built in 1886,
recently fitted as "a community
house through the generosity of
Mrs. E. S. France, the wife of u. s..
Senator Joseph l., France. asa
memorial to her father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clay Nesbitt.
This building took the place OF the
old Paw Paw" building erected IN
1921 which is still standing and has
the enviable history Of 1O1 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
COMMUNITY SHOWS.
West Nottingham and Calvert Have
Fine Displays .

Fine displays.
The Community Shows held al
West Nottingham on Wednesday
last and at Calvert on Saturday,
were bigger and better than pre-
vious affairs of this description held
at these places. Both West Not
tingham and Calvert can justly feel
proud, the exhibits being varied ana
"a credit to any community, covering
all sorts Of choice products of the
farm, orchard and garden, livestock,
needle and other fancy work, can
ned goods, preserves, bread, cake,
flowers, etc., etc., making it impos-
sible to enumerate.
The exhibit at West Nottingham
was held in the Academy building,
that at Calvert i'm the Agricultural
High School. Both were nicely ar
ranged snd called forth favorable
comment from all who inspected
them
:. At Calvert the Rising Sun and
calvert High Schools had diversified
and nicely arranged exhibits. The
Calvert School was awarded first
prize and Rising Sun second OH
these displays.
The exhibit of corn at Calvert was
fine. One Of the ears
pointed up as being nearly perfect,
and was selected to be sent to the
National Corn Show at Chicago.
The promoters Of these shows,
and their helpers, as well as the
communities at large, should feel
much gratified at being able to
bring together SUCH varied and rep
resentatNe exhibits, which showed
this neck o. woods capable of pro-
ducing the best "they is,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
sIxTH prsTRIcr AuxrL1ARY.

An interesting meeting Of the
Sixth District Auxiliary of Union
Hospital Of Cecil County, was held
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Miss Virginia Abrahams, Wood
lawn. 1t was decided to hold the
annual Donation Day, and also a
Tag Day, on dates to be announced
later, when contributions Of grocer
les, preserves, etc.. will be asked
for. In previous years the re-
sponse to this call has always been
more than generous and 1t is ex-
cected this year win prove no excep-
tion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

Mrs. John Traynor, of near Co
lora. has left at the MIDLAND
JOURNAL Office two ears or yellow
corn that are samples of the sort
farmers grow in her neighborhood.
Both ears are almost perfect speci-
mems, One measures, thirteen in
ches in length and has sixteen rows
Of grain, the other twelve inches In
length, and has twenty rows of
grain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
MooNsHINER JAnED.

George Williams, who resided
along the Nottingham road about
two miles west of Elkton, and de-
voted his. time to the illegal trafhc
of manufacturing and peddling
moonshine whisky, has finally run
up against the law and been given a
well-deserved sentence of sixty days
in Elkton Jail. There are others in
this locality engaged in the same
dirty business who deserve similar
dose of medicine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
MRS. REUBEN HA1NEs.

Mrs. Amanda M. Haines, widow
of Reuben Haines, Esq, a promin-
ent member of the Elkton Bar who
died In 1911, passed away suddenly
Friday 13, at her home Son East
Main street, Elkton. She had been
an invalid for years.
Mrs. Haines was a daughter of
Edmund and Martha Kennard
Brown, of Elkton, and her entire
life was spent in that town or i'm
mediate vicinity. She was talent
ed musician. Two daughters sur
vive: Misses Mary Cornelia and Es-
telle Haines, who resided with her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE New
CHURCH.

The Official Board of James M. E.
Church earnestly requests the con-
tributors to the new church to make
IS large payment ON their sub
scriptions as possible by Nov. 10.
A very important payment will be
iue on the church by that date.
Solicitors will call in the next few
laws. Subscriptions may be paid
to them or sent to Jesse r. Cam
eron. treasurer of the building COM
mittee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

The Democrats of Preston, Md,
plan big celebration on Thursday.
Nov. 2, beginning with street parade
at IL. There will be an OK roast,
oyster roast and street dance in the
evening. Everything will be free.
Congressman Goldsborough, OF
Maryland, Congressman Tom Con-
nelly, of Texas, and other speakers
will be present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
DEATHS.
MRS. THOMAS w1DDoEs.

Mrs, Eliza Jane widdoes, of Elk
Mills, ywifeN of Thomas Widdoes, died
from apoplexy Oct. 13, aged Sc
years. Her husband, five sons and
four daughters survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
JOHN WILKINSON.

John Wilkinson died Oct. II at
his home in Philadelphia, at an ad-
vanced age. He was former bus
mess man of Elkton, but for years
had been in the insurance business
in Philada. He is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Annie Rhoades,
of Elkton, a son and three married
daughters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

Pernock w. Davis. of Chatham.
md Pearl E. Cole. of Avondale, and
David T. Clayton and Mary L. Nor
lis, of Coatesville, were refused
marriage licenses at Elkton last
week because the bride-elects were
under age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
MRS. RACHEL NJ. BENNETT.

Mrs. Rachel Marrett Bennett, a
native and former resident Of Elk
ton, died Oct. 16 in Springfield,
Ohio. She was the widow of Henry
H. Bennett and was 81 years of age.
Three daughters and one son sur
vive. The body was brought to
Elkton for interment in Elkton
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

Harry P. Casey, Of Marcus Hook,
a linotype operator on the Kennett
Tribune. was married at Elkton ON
Oct. 16, to Miss Christine Cameron,
Of Bridgeport, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

The Hotel Bayou, Havre de Grace.
closed it's first years operation in
September with satisfactory profit.
September was the banner month OF
the year with net profits exceeding
$1,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

The warehouse property Of s. K.
Chambers & Bro, at Elkview,4 Pa,
has been purchased by F. Brown, OF
Boothwyn, Pa, who conducts q
similar business at Chester Heights.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
TROLLEY LINE CHANGES HANDS

The West Chester. Kennett !. &
Wilmington Electric Railway has
been leased by Philadelphia parties.
They will take over the entire OPP
Grafton and contemplate improve
ment in equipment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27

The feldspar mill at Toughken-
anon, Pa. has been purchased by
Mrs. Isbabel Jacobs, OF Avondale. ],
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-10-27
MISSIONARY soCIETY-REPORT
OF TREASURER.

A very interesting meeting Of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety was held with Mrs. N. c.
Brown on Wednesday, Oct. 1S. As
it was the first meeting of the year,
reports were given for the past
year. The treasurer reported total
amount of receipts $161.25, which
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-12
FIGHT AGAINST HOG CHOLERA
Department Of Agriculture Cooper.
ated With "a States In Cam
paion to Stop Disease.

The United States Department of
Agriculture during the last fiscal year
co-operated with 81 states In investi-
eating reported outbreaks of hog chol-
era, administering treatment, prevent
ing the disease from spreading, and
stamping out the contagion by APP
proved methods OF cleaning and dis
injecting premises, pens, and yards,
where cholera-sick hogs had been
held.
In addition, bureau of animal indus
try veterinarians conducted demon
STATIONS, assisted veterinary practi-
toners in improving their technique,
and conducted general educational
work. During the greater part of the
year. 40 veterinarians devoted their
time to the control of hog cholera, but
in the last quarter, when 1t became
evident that such activities would be
curtailed during the fiscal year 1921,
owing to lack of funds, the number
of veterinarians was reduced. For
the same reason it became necessary
to reduce the educational part of the
work.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-12
HONORS DEAD WIFE
WITH MERCY WORK
W. s. C. Man, Left WidOwer,
Enlists for PerilOus Re-
lief Service y

Consecrating to the memory of his
deceased bride of less than a year, a
perilous service to humanity in
the cholera-infected famine zone of
Armenia, Alfred D. Merritt, a young
Washington State College man, former
ly Of Montana, but lately of Tacoma,
has entered the overseas service of the
Near East Relief.
Nearly all 1920 students of the w.
s. G. in Pullman remember the pretty
campus romance of Merritt and Miss
Miriam Edey, also of Tacoma, which
eliminated in their marriage at Mos
COW, Idaho, in November, 1920.
Merritt is the son of G. M Merritt,
a veteran railroad man of the West
who 20 years back was with the Butte
Anaconda & Pacific, who a few years
ago was chief clerk to Former Super
intendent Rapelje of the Northern