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New Britain herald., 1923-08-23
SPe a king
of Sports

John McGraw says he is not worry
ing about the National league cham
pionship. He believes in letting the
Reds and Pirates do the worrying.
Explainin the recent disastrous
series with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh,
McGraw says: Il do not believe that
those on the outside appreciate how
badly thingsebroke for the Giants and
| how nicely they drifted the way of
the opponents" This is poor excuse.
McGraw has been in the business long
enough to know that the breaks" fire.
quently decide championships
According to Daniel in the New
York Herald, the Giants held a
meeting yesterday and decided to
tear both the Cards and Cubs to
pieces" in the coming series. Perhaps
the Cards and Cubs will object to be-
ing torn to pieces. Perhaps the
breaks" will drift the way of the
opponents"
Tom Gully, a former University OF
Mississippi outfelder who was farmed
out to the Lakeland club of the Flori-
da state league, has been recalled by
the Cleveland club.
The Giants have bought Red"
Stoner leading pitcher of the Appal-
achian league. Nothing has been said
about the price paid.
Firpo met a woman yesterday who
wanted to read his palm. He replied
that his fortune was in his fist, not
his palm. Well, Luis Angel, that may
be so. But IL your fist is your for
tune, that's tough. Don't forget that
one Jawn Dempsey also has something
on the end of his wrists.
Charlie Pilkington of Meriden is
eager to swap punches with Jack
Bernstein, junior lightweight cham
pion. whatever that is. 1t is said that
the bout will be arranged in the near
future.
The final game of the New Britain
City League will be played Saturday
afternoon at o'clock at Walnut Hill
between the Pirates and Fafnir.
Neither team has been defeated in the
City League this season.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23

New York, Aug. ,23.-Pancho Villa,
worlds flyweight champion, knocked
out Jackie Fedman of New York, in
the third round of 10-round match
at the Velodrome last night The
weights were Villa 1o9A, Feldman
III.
Feldman substituted for Charley
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23

John McGraw says he is not worry
ing about the National league cham
pionship. He believes in letting the
Reds and Pirates do the worrying.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23
Standing of the Clubs
Games Today

Games Today
Albany at Springfield.
Waterbury at Pittsield.
Bridgeport at Hartford.
New Haven at Worcester.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23

Continued on Following Page).
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23

The final game of the New Britain
City League will be played Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at Walnut Hill
between the Pirates and Fafnir.
Neither team has been defeated in the
City League this season.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23

Tom Gully, former University Of
Mississippi outfielder, who was farmed
out to the Lakeland club of the Flori-
da state league, has been recalled by
the Cleveland club.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-23

The Giants have bought Red"
Stoner. leading pitcher of the Appal-
achian league. Nothing has been said
about the price paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
) DEATHS.
MRS. HARVEY H. MACKEY

Mrs. Harvey H. Mackey died JULY
a2. in the.paivate hospital of DR.. C. H.
Richards, Port Deposit. Mrs. Mackey
had recently undergone an operation in
Philadelphia and returning to her home
was taken i'll. She was hurried to the
hospital at Port Deposit, where she
died.
Mrs. Mackey was the eldest daughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Nc
Coy, of Cecilton, and was in her 5sth
year. AS young woman she taught in
the public schools of the county. She
is survived by her husband and STEP
son, Robert c. Mackey, of Blake;
also by.a brother, James P. Mccoy, of
Cecilton, and three sisters-Leila, wife
William McMullin, of Port Penn, Del, ,
Edna, wife of James H. Smith, of Balti-
more, and Arrie, wife of Howard B.
Manlove, of the First district Inter
ment was made at Rosebank cemetery,
Calvert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
MooNsHINE CAPTURED

Martin H. Fritz, of Quarryville, las,
week recovered In Lancaster his auto
truck that had been stolen by bootleg.
gers. 1t was captured by Pennsylvania
State Police. near Rock Springs, Md,
loaded with moonshine and a still.
The driver of the truck escaped in the
darkness. firing at the officers as he ran.
The officers returned the fire and it be-
lieved one of the shots slightly wounded
she fugitive.
The next day there appeared at the
home OF Samuel Sprout, near Rock
Springs, H. A. Call. of Mechanic Grove,
who had bullet in his leg, it having en-
tered the heel and travelled several inches
upwards.
Later the wounded man received surgi.
cal treatment in Port Deposit.
Call formerly resided at Rock Strings,
previous to- which he lived in Virginia.
The store at Mechanic Grove. Pa, which
he bought from the D. E. Helm estate
burned this spring.
Federal agents visited Havre de Grace
on Friday last and raided the Columbia
Hotel, the store of Sam Milo and Louis
Natalie. AT each place samples of gin.
home-brew and colored corn whiskey
were obtained as evidence.
The officers also visited Perryville and
raided a place where 1t is alleged intox-
icating liquor was sold.
The raids were brought about by the
authorities at the U. S. Veterans Bureau,
Federal Park, who claim that the ex-
service patients have been crazed by the
stuff they have been sold. both in Havre
de Grace and Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
WIN A MEDAL

In order to encourage further the eff
forts being made by several counties to
increase their corn yields, the Maryland
Crop Improvement Association at its
last annual meeting voted to offer medals
to all members who attained meritorious
yields. The member who grows o5
bushels per acre or more. as an average
for five acre plot, will be given a gold
medal. Member securing from S. to
9s bushels per acre will be eligible for a
silver medal. and those producing yields
of rs to s. bushels bronze medal. In
each of these contests the plot size is s
acres.
1t is not expected that any contestant
will practice cultural or fertility meas
ures that might be Improbable. A
large yield produced at loss would not
aid production. The chief value secur-
ed from these contests in the past has
been the increased acre income and the
information given to others an how they
were obtained.
All contestants should register their
plots with the County Agent not later
than August 18th.
A. d. RApEBAUGH.
County Agent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
CARNIVAL
Rain Upsets Calculations-To
Be Held Next Week

The Carnival OF the Community Fire
Co.. of this town. got away with good
start Friday evening, when ideal weather
brought out big first night" crowd tc
listen to the band. look things over, and
patronize the numerous booths and at.
fractions. Blankets. dolls, fancy artic es
novelties. fruit. groceries. cake. lemon.
ade. hot dogs. etc all sold well, and the
merry!go-round and swings were kept on
the move throughout the evening, Oxford
band entertaining the crowd with some
excellent musice The receipts were 1878
which was pretty good for starter.
There Is a different tale to tell about
Saturday night. as rain gave the carnival
a knockout blow. Things were moved to
the public hall building and considerable
business done. and Mondry night was
repetition of Saturday. although it was
not quite so wet.
Tuesday night the carnival was held
out of doors. despite the dismal weather.
Asgood sized crowd attended. and the
Havre de Grace Fire Co.. with their big
Stutz engine was on hand. but the band
failed to'put in an appearance.
Owing to the bad weather 1t has been
decided to continue the carnival on Mon.
day. Tuesday and Wednesday night of
next week
Owing to the carnival being continued
over Wednesday evening next, there will
be no motion picture, in the public hall
that evening, as previously advertised.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
FARM PROPERTIES pURcHAsEp

At the third sale, of farms of James
G Harris. of Kent county. in bank.
ruptcy proceedings, held at Chester
town, Arthur B. Harris. of Betterton,
bought the Rock Point farm for So, 900
l. Bates Russell. ofChestertown, bought
the Wright Howard farm for S.. 400 and
the Harris Home farm was sold to Will
liam G. Smythe. Of Chestertown. 70,
$II. 500. total Of &as. 400 for the three
properties.
Tho Park Farm of $50 acres lying
along Bush River. opposite the property
of the Hartford Boat Club. has been sold
to the Cityco Realty Company of Balti-
more by its owner, Mrs. Ethel H. Hollo-
way, for the reported price of $50, 900.
The greater portion of the tract lies be-
tween Perryman station and Bush River,
with long stretch of water front,
upon which number Of bungalows
have been erected, The new owner
viii develop the property.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
Doprtment Store Opning

The opening of the Berkowitz Depart
ment Store was attended by large mum.
bes- of our citizens Friday evening. who
were all loud in praise Of the extensive
improvements made by the progressive
proprietor, and the well arranged stock,
and pleased with the musical program
rendered by the Barnes Children
Orchestra.
A. L. Burlington. of the retiring firm,
welcomed the assemblage in few words,
thanking them for the liberal patronage
of past years and asking Its continuance
for the new Berkowitz firm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
WHO RAISED BEST WHEAT

The Cecil County State Fair and Agri.
culture Society of Maryland are offering
very liberal premiums for live stock,
farm crops, poultry and household ex-
hibits. Wheat is one of Cecirs lead
ing crops SO prize of IS. 90 is offered
for the best peck of wheat exhibited,
50. 90 for end. prize and s.. 90 for third.
Save a peck of your best wheat and
exhibit at the Fair in September. Let S
see who raised the best wheat in Cecil
County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
GEORGE W. MCCULLOUGH

George w. Mccullough, of Whining
ton; died July 2o, at his summer resi-
dence in Rehoboth Beach. aged IS years
He was son of the late Jethro McCul.
Tough and was born in Rowlandville.
Cecil County. His father was at the
head of Mccullough Iron Co.. which years
ago had rolling mills at Rowlandvilie
and North East, and did an immense
business in sheet iron. The deceased is
survived by his wife; also by one brother
John w. Mccullough. of Nebraska.
Interment was made Aug. in Brandy.
wine cemetery, Wilmington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
STATE GASOLINE TAX

Maryland's revenue from the tax OF
one cent gallon on gasoline used in
potor vehicles totaled $632, 2,I43.6 63
during the first year of its collection.
Purchasers of the fluid for motor boats,
farm tractors stationary engines and
other uses are entitled to refunds.
During the year ending May 81. o.
4I2. 65S gallons were used in the State.
The one cent tax will continue until
January next.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
Delaware State Fair Entries

Entries In all departments of the Della
ware State Fair will close on Saturday,
August II. at II a. m, Standard Time.
After that hour the books will be closed
against any new entries in all classes and
cannot be inspected by any one except
proper officers, until awards shall have
been announced. Every one who is an
tipating entering the hundreds of contests
in any of the departments of the Fair
should see that their entries are in the
hands of the Fair officials by August II.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
HELD FOR COURT

Police Justice Scotch. of Elkton, has
place Robert T. Williams. of Bay View.
and Chester Russell, of North East under
bail for appearance at September term of
Court. Williams is charged with receiv.
ing fence wire from Russell. that is alleg.
ed to have been stolen by him from
premises of the P. B, & w. r. R.
The wire was found by officers on
Williams property.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
FINAL PAYMENT ON TROLLEY

The final payment on the West Ches.
ter. Kennett Square & Wilmington Elec.
trio Railroad has been made. The pur.
chase price was paid to Philadelphia
Trust Company by Richard W. Crooks,
on behalf of himself and hundreds ol
residents who have subscribed to the fund
to buy the line and put it again ia
operation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
THIRTY DAYS IN JAIL

Given hearing before Magistrate
Grove S. Scotten. Frank Sewers, the
soldier from Camp Hancock. N. j., who
ran the automobile when it upset along
the Elkton- Newark. road about month
ago. when Ralph Cameron was killed,
has been sentenced to thirty days in
Elkton jail. He was charged with oper.
ating an automobile while intoxicated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
COURT RULES MUST PAY NOTE

In the United States Court of Appeals
at Richmond, Va. reargument was refus-
ed in the case of the Federal Reserve
Bank VS.. Omar D. Crothers. ESQ.,, the
maker OF one of the accommodation
notes held by the Second National Bank
of Elkton when it failed last year, and
which was taken as test case. The
decision of the Court was that the note
must be paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
RAIN MAKING EXPERIMENTS

DIR. L. Francis Warren and his
associate. Prof. Wilber d Bancroft, fol-
lowing their experimental work in ''rain
making and fog dispelling at McCook
Field, Dayton, Ohio, have moved their
work to the Aberdeen Proving Ground,
where with the Governments aid and
tender of aeroplanes and dirigible. the
successful work done at Dayton is being
extended.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
ELK RIVER CLAY COMPANY

Herbert Bergtaur6t. of Camden. N.
J.. has purchased the 90 acre farm of
John Futty in Elk Neck for SIG, goo.
The farm contains clay deposits which
will be worked at plant conducted by
the Elk River Clay Company. it is
stated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
HARL HUFFMAN. Jr.

Word was received here on Tuesday oi
the death in Delaware, Ohio. of Har
Huffman, Jr., aged 10 years. son of Rev
and Mrs. F.. H. Huffman. formerly oi
West Nottingham. Rev. Huffman and
family were visiting at the home oi
Mrs. Huffman's parents when the death
occurred. Interment was made on Aug.
at Delaware, Ohio.
Rev Mr.. Huffman is at present pastor
of Babcock Memorial Presbyterian
church. Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
NO PARKING ON STATE ROADS

Parking of vehicles of all description
on the improved section of any Pennsyl.
vania Highway is forbidden in rule
just promulgated by Paul d. Wrigh,
secretary of Highways.
The Highway Secretary also directs
that hereafter no vehicle may be stop
ped at the foot Of hill. on the crest Of
hill, or on any portion of curve.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
Mrs. George Hakes

Mrs. Meta M. Hakes. wife of Geo.
Hakes. died July 80, in New York. The
decreased was daughter of the late
Rev. L. B. and Rebecca Hoffman. her
mother being native of Cherry Hill
The body was brought to Cherry Hill for
interment on Aug. 2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
PEOPLES MEETING

There wilIsbe peoples meeting at the
Peopel's Church Friday. August srd.
8 o'clock p. m. Some weeks ago COM
mittee was chosen from members repre-
senting five different denominations to
build up an effectual organization. Any
contribution to help make these services
success will Pc appreciated.
R. ]. S. BULpoCx
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03
ORPHANS COURT.

Bond Approved-Mrs. Viola M. Ma
honey, gardan of Samuel R.. Clara
C.. Mary E. and Amy v. Crothers.
Account Passed-First and final ac-
count of Henry S. Duryea and Samuel
II. Buckworth. administrators of Simon
H. Duryea, and distribution struck on
same.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-08-03

Even when she feels that she
hasn't friend in the world woman
can always find someone to tell Q
secret, to.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25
REINCARNA-
TONS

Adonis posing for garter. adVer-
tisements.
Little Eva giving an ice-skatins
exhibition.
Hamlet as secretary to Sir Conan
Doyle.
Ajax performing as a strong
man in a circus.
Mephistopheles as the furnace
man.
Robert Fulton as a member of
the Shipping Board.
Samson getting a permanent
wave.
Abraham Lincoln proclaiming
freedom for all married men.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25
;. A Strip From Real Life.

Geraldine understand that it
IL rather hard for a girl to be-
come an artists model just now
because there are so many girls
on the job.
GeraId-Yes. TO get a position
you must outstrip all your com.
potltors.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

~ GENEROSITY is a wonderful
thing and this country
N would have thousands of
more philanthropists today if it
didn't cost them anything.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

The dumbbeH who is taking
physical culture" and persists
in shaking hands on the slightest
excuse so he can crunch defense
less bones.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Jeff Spriggins reports that after
the village band gifts through fight
in one another Intends to go
on harmonious.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

The girl who accepts your invi-
tation to a party, takes at your
expense. then flirts with a strang-
er all the time the party is on.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Lot o. these here white collar
fellers is all right. I've seen 'em
git their shirts off and hustle.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Polly Pilkins has got a new pair
o. earrings. Must of bought 'em
by the pound.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

One guy was SO reticent about
having his generous donations
made public that whenever he gave
q check to charity he signed it
with an anonymous name.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

He wanted to do something for
humanity, so he shipped a lot Of
ice cream up to Alaska last winter
and sold it to the Esltimos at cost
price.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Half of the, men in the United
States still have the first dollar
they ever made and the chances
are they have yours, too.
tCopyrikht, 1928, King Features
syndicate, Incl
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Hank Spriggs pulled away a
chair 1 was list about to set down
in. Numbskulls round here say
he's got sense of humor. Ldon't
think he's got no. sense at all.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25
EZRA OBSERVES

Spring seems bout ready to
bust out on us round here. and
the young fellers is acting fool
Usher than ever.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

OF course he knows; that bald
headIed men haven't got any hair.
but that doesn't matter, because
Ike cosahG he's going to give away
haven't any teeth.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Feller down to the village wears
his hat down over one eve. Hope
he amt got no sinner to hide. Jest
thinks it's smart.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Some people imagine they're big.
hearted when they give you some
thing they're unable to use and
can't sell.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Some folks declares that the
world is gittin' better an better.
but keep locks on my henhouse.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25
Making the Eagle Scream.

BIink-Do you think that Mr..
Hodges is stingy?
Ffnk--Stingy! Why, he's so
ettngy he puts dime on the col
lection plate and takes a nickel
back in change.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

II | had wife an she had a
hat like that of Jeb Diggins, wife.
I'd set right down an try to talk
some common sense into her.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Sally Sophrony Gabb goes round
boastin' that her gran father never
took cent that didn't belong to
him. Nobody amt said he did. an
her Excitement over the matter is
mystifyin'.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Thcy'd lend you fifty cents any
time. provided you put up . dollar
for security.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

And he's planning now to distrib-
butte combs to every bald-headed
man in his neighborhood.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Some people believe in giving I'M
Oil it hurts, but they take ether so
that they won't feel the pain.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

don't see no reason for calm
a feller a nut because he feeds the
squir1s.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

A man win give five cents to
Salvation Army drive and then ex.
pect quarters worth Of badges
to show that he donated nickel.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

. On July 10, 1880, a Cincinnati
baseball player was excused frpn
playing in a league game so that
he could finish writing some ar
ticles for a newspaper syndicate.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Then when you went to get your
dollar back they'd charge you fifty
cents for storage on it.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

After hearin' bout them there
lipstieks, can't for the life O. me
understand how them city gals
eats san'wiches without gettfn'
paint all over EN-.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

He's got heart rs big as q flake
u dandruffs on microbes head.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Then as soon as he gets home he
gives the badge to the baby and
takes five pennies out of the kids
bank.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

The guy who accepts your invi-
tation for a Sunday motor ride
and makes a funeral procession
out of it by wondering just when
you'll get your first .puncture
and if you have all the neces-
sary repair tools along.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Ippie Green's little boy has been
sentenced to learn how to play on
the pianner Too bad how some
young uns is treated nowadays.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

He's not exactly a niser. but
he's so afraid that a dollar might
get away from him that he puts a
straight jacket on it.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Not only that, but he squeezes it
20 hard that cider comes out of the
Indians Adams apple.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

He hangs on to . nickel so tight
fIath rubs all the fur off the buff
falO's back.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

On December Is. 1891, the New
York boxing commission announc-s
ed that the price of his ticket
would be refunded TO any spec
tator who did not agree with the
Judges decision at prize fight.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

Spivins' tomcat seems to be in
nightly trainin' for grand op'ra-
providin' he lives that long.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

The boss who tells you what ),
fine guy you are. what a nice
future is in store for you and
how well he hopes the firm will
soon be doing, yet never makes
his so-caIled appreciation felt in
the pay envelope.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

On September 81. 1922. a SYRIA
euse woman refused to buy a
new davenport on the installment
plan because she didn't believe in
getting better furniture than the
neighbors had.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

On February 80, 1929, a fIapper
asked TO be taken home from a
dance because the chaperone in
sisted on playing bridge. in the
next room instead of keeping An
eye on the couples on the ball
room floor.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

On November 81, 1921. mem
Der Of a foreign embassy at Wash
fngton asked il he could be allow
ed TO join the Anti.Saloon League.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

This mess in Europe reminds
me of a dog fight on'y 1t amt
quite so orderly.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25
BELIEVE 1T?

On June 81, 1921, a woman
went to a Detroit department
store and bought the first pair
Of shoes that she tried on.
The Washington times., 1923-04-25

On February 20, 1923, the owner
Of a Boston apartment house fired
the janitor for not putting enough
coal in the furnace.