The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-01-13
CECIL FARMERS CLUB.
Proceedings OF December Meeting
Resolutions OF Respect Passed.

Rising Sun, on the 2 list OF the month.
President John s. Cullen in the
chair, and the following members
present: Frank B. Evans, Reuben
Reynolds, Thomas B. Miller, Joseph
T. Grove, A. H. MendenhaM, Robt.
T. Cameron, Martin l.. Thompson, C.
Candy Balderston, Jas. H. Maxwell,
VIM. r. Cameron, Maurice G. Reed
err, Carroll Tyson, Norris ]. Reynolds
and County Agent A. D. Radebaugh.
Visitors present--Clarence Cullen.
VIM. Reynolds. and DR., Meade. OF
the University Of Maryland.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and passed The .ques-
ton of joining the Council OF the
Agricultural Society was not taken
up, none Of the representatives. to
whom the subject was referred at
last meeting, being present to re-
port.
The committee appointed at last
meeting to draft resolutions on the
death Of Elwood Balderston, for
many years Recording Secretary of
the Club, offered the following
which were unanimously adopted
The chairman in presenting the
resolutions prefaced the reading of
them with the statement that there
was so much to commend in his life
of service to the community, that
they were compelled to confine the
resolutions to his connection with
this Club:
Whereas, our fellow-member, Ell
wood Balderston departed this life
November 21st, 1921, and
Whereas, in his death this Club as
a whole suffers the loss Of useful,
earnest and dependable member ami
the members of this Club. as indi-
viduals, the lively interest and
whole-hearted hospitality of friend,
and
Whereas 1t is our desire that those
who follow after us know the esteem
in which we hold this man who for
years has given unstintingly in SER
vice to us the benefits of honest en-
deavor and wise counsel and who by
he blamelessness of his conduct and
answering devotion to agricultural
interests has exemplified the ideals
and purposes of this Club therefore,
be it
Resolved that we treasure his
memory and mourn his loss.
Resolved that we extend to the
members of his family our heartfelt
sympathy.
Resolved that copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of this meeting and copy
furnished the local press for publ
cation.
Henry M. Mccullough,
John H. Kimble,
Frank B. Evans.
The Treasurer was authorized to
reimburse the President to the
amount of a receipted bill held by
him for flowers sent to Elwood Bal
derston's funeral. A tax was levied
and collected to enable the Treasurer
to do this.
In answer to question by one of
the members, County Agent Rade-
baugh explained the intent and
working of the proposed federation
of farmers of the State for cooper
alton in buying, selling, and such
related items Of business as are con
nected Herewith. This excited much
discussion, and whereas we realize
that such cooperation would prob
ably be of much benefit, there was
much expression of the necessity Of
local dealers in neighborhoods, and
of a care on our part not to drive
them out.
The County Agent also gave an
interesting and encouraging talk on
the exhibit of corn at the Interna-
tional Grain and Hay Show, held in
Chicago the beginning of the month,
which he attended, and in which
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There were three classes of corn
exhibits, viz: 10-ear exhibits of yell
low dent, and white dent respective
ly. and single-ear exhibits, white or
yellow; and whereas the first prizes
in all the classes went to the three
great corn belt States. Indiana, I'LL
nois and Missouri. Maryland won
II out of the 1875 prizes awarded
these all In Cecil and Hartford coun-
ties, and three of them to the Cecil
Farmers Club. The good judgment
of Mr.. Radebaugh in the selection of
ears for exhibit had much to do with
the winning of the prizes.
In a discussion as to the best
spacing for corn rows and hills. the
weight of opinion or judgment was
that 3 " feet is right, allowing room
for light and sturdy growth, and
close. enough to Withstand storms to
best advantage.