The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-04-11
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED


will begin on Wednesday, April 16th.
The Asbury Wilson property, in
North East, has been purchased by
H. w. Shallcross for $3.50.
Inspector Atherton reports hog
cholera existing on the premises OF
Tullard Buckworth, near Bohemia
Mills.
Elkton Town Council and Elkton
Chamber of Commerce have desig-
mated the week of May 7th, as
"Clean-Up Week" in Elkton.
The Elk Mills. Athletic Association
will hold bazaar in Carter's Hall of
that town, ON the evenings of April
11th,s 18th, 18th, 18th, 18th and
19ths, i.
Rev. Raymond Meredith was re-
appointed to the Fremont, Pa,
charge at the recent Philadelphia M.
E. Conferene, in session in Lam
caster.
Petition for divorce from his wife,
Emily Holcombe, has been filed by
DIR. Guy T. Holcombe, of Oxford, Pa,
on the grounds of incompatability OF
temperament.
Poultry thieves have been active
in the neighborhood of Conowingo
recently. Edward Stevens, Edward
Herman and Charles Love have had a
number Of chickens stolen.
G, ting his hand caught in ar
elevator in one OF public health
buildings at Perry Point, Morton
Reeder, of North East, had the index
finger OF his right hand severed.
DIR. VI III Mcknight has sold his
drug store and residence in the town
cfsNorth East, to Paul Sweet former
" clerk Of the late DR.. Housekeeper.
DR. Mcknight will move to Eikton.
AS a memorial to their son, the
late Walter Clifford, DR.. and Mrs. D,
G. Clifford, of Zion, have pre-
sented to Rosebank Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Calvert. a Delco cleo
trio lighting system.
The State tax rate revised to take
care Of changes from the bond issues
originally proposed at the beginning
Oh the legislative session, will be fo~
1925, 27 1-5 cents; for 1926, 27 IL
cents; for 1927, IA cents.
Mrs. Gertrude G. Uishafer, of
Chariestown, this county, has doe'-
eted suit in the Circuit Court at Elk
ton. for absolute divorce from her
husband. william T. Ulshafer, on the
grounds OF desertion and abandon
ment.
Rural mail carrier Samuel J..
Terry reports seeing almost daily
the two deers that have been in the
neighborhood of Rock Springs all
winter. The animals are frequently
seen pasturing la the wheat field on
the Dawson farm, at Rock Springs.
The Arundel Company, of Balti
more, last week dredged the channel
leading to the pumping station at
Federal Park. 1t is said that the
work was ordered done about year
ago. but because of Government red
tame. the order just came through.
The North East Fire Brick Co. has
elected the following directors: Geo
w. Craig. e. ]. Campbell, Phineas
Craig, Murray Cameron. and A. G
Cameron, who elected the following
Officers: President, Geo. w. Craig:
Secretary, d. J. Campbell; Treasurer
and Manager. a. g. caHeFoR.
The Pogue & Robertson furnitura
store property, in this town, is being
improved by puttiHg~in a glass front,
which will be lowered to nearly the
street level. An addition is also to
be erected in the rear Of fhe building
The growing business Of the firn de-
mands Increased space for the large
line carried,
The Community Fire Company
was called to the residence OF n. u
WorthiAgtoR, near eeiora. on Sun
day, about one o'clock. by chimney
Are. A large number OF men with
the apparatus, responded In the
driving rain. The chemical tank
was used to extinguish the burning
SCOT, and no damage to the dwelling
was done,
The comedy, Uncle Bphraim's sum-
sner Boarders," was repeated on FRI
day night last, and again drew a
epawded house, the audience showinf
their appreciation by the applause
given. The play was presented nV
home talent. the characters beine
we'll portrayed by every member Of
the cast. The receipts were Ss7.oO'
which were shared by the M. IL
choir and the Community Fire Co.