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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15
ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE
OF SOCIAL WORK

All roads will lead to Salisbury
for social workers next week, octo-
Der IS, 10 and 20, when the State
Conference of Social work will meet
there. Maryland plans to put itself
on the map by having no less per-
son than the President Of the
National Conference of Social Work,
DR.. John A. Lapp, of Chicago, as
the principal speaker. Other no.
tables will be present. DR.. John B..
Andrews, New York, Secretary of
the American Association for Labor
Legislation, will talk ON old age
dependency; and DR.. Jesse F..
Steiner, of the University OF North
Carolina, will present study of
crime. Miss Elizabeth Dexter, De-
partment of Child Guidance, New
ark, NJ j., Public Schools, and Miss
Ethel Taylor, Child Welfare League
of America, will discuss the case of
workers attitude and problems.
The child comes in for fair share
of consideration. A session on Child
Welfare will consider Making the
Child Safe for the Community" with
DR.. Ralp Truitt, National Committee
for Mental Hygiene. New York, as
speaker. DR.. Stanley H. Matchell,
Director of State Wide Mental
Hygiene Clinics, will present the
report of survey of school children
in Hagerstown. The care of de-
pendent and problem children will
be taken up at round table con-
Quoted by Representatives of the
Baltimore Family Welfare Assecia-
ton, the Hebrew Benevolent Society,
and the Bureau of Catholic Charities.
Many LEGAL problems will receive
attention. Workers dealing with the
species hobo will consider What
Are We Doing with the Transient"
under the leadership of Miss Marie
Judge, Travellers Aid Society. Miss
Ethel Monroe, State Department of
Health, will lead a group discussing
the public health nurse and social
work in an unorganized community.
Miss Emil Randall, Baltimore Oily
Hospitals. will report ON Almhouses
in Maryland, and Mr.. Howard G.
Hill, Prisoners Aid Society, will
present study of Maryland County
Jails. Mr.. William @. Coleman,
Chairman, Committee an Social Wei
fare Legislation, will tell of some of
the Social Needs OF Maryland.
The address of the President of
the Social Service Club, Miss Dorothy
Kahn, will deal with Social Work
and Public Understanding.
For the lighter mements, there
will be dinner arranged by the
Salisbury Committee ON Monday
night, the annual Conference dinner
on Tuesday night and on the same
evening the " Conference Follies."
MRS. RAYMOND P. HEWES,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15
Matthew Thornton, Signer

A surgeon, colonel, justice of the
peace and first president of the
Provincial Convention, were some OF
the Offices filled by that. versatile
signer of the Declaration of In
dependence, Matthew Thornton, of
New Hampshire. The Sesqui-
tennial International Exposition in
Philadelphia is commemorative the
one hundred and fiftieth anniversary
of the signing of the document.
Thorton was a native of Ireland,
but he received his academic educa-
ton in the schools of Worcester,
Massachusetts. He studied surgery
under Doctor Groat and practised his
profession at Londonderry, New
Hampshire.
In the expedition against Cape
Breton in 1745, he served as surgeon
among the wounded. Thornton's
name was affixed to the address to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

the people of the colony which
urged resistance to the Crown in
June, 1775.
The New Hampshire signer's op-
portunities for service to his coun-
try followed one another with
rapidity. He was elected speaker
of the General Assembly in January,
1776. He was appointed in Septem-
er of the same year by the House of
Representatives for one year as
Delegate in Congress and took his
seat in November of that year.
Thornton was appointed Chief
Justice of the Court Of Common
Pleas in 1776, and on January 10 OF
the same year he was appointed
judge of the Superior Court OF New
Hampshire. He was elected to Con-
gross in December, 1875. In 1880
he retired to a farm on the banks OF
the Merrimac.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

first set foot on the Del-Mar-Va
Peninsula in 1908. He was received
and kindly treated. A fascinating
place of interest is the Wise Mansion
which was erected in 1896 by John
G. Wise, descendant of one of
Del-Mar-Va's first settlers. Presi-
dent Cleveland and many other
prominent persons have been enter
tanned at the Wise home.
Smiths Island, Somerset county,
Maryland, is named in honor Of
Captain John Smith. It was the
scene of Del-Mar-Va's first manu-
factory. AS early as 1914 salt was
obtained by evaporating the ocean
water by the heat of the sun. In
1886 ]. Neale received the first
grant for the island. The island is
now a private estate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES KID COMIC
IN COLORED FULL PAGE IN
NEW YORK SUNDAY
AEERTNAN
AMERICAN

Skippy, the inimitable pen creation
of Percy l.. Crosby, is a new adj
dition to the famous section of
fifteen comics in the New York
American.
Skippy was first introduced to the
public in the pages of Life" two
years ago. Since then he has en-
deared himself in the hearts of a
million readers with his quaint,
innocently waggish ways. Many
consider him to be the greatest boy
character creation since Huck Finn.
Percy Crosby, his originator, con-
ceived of Skiddy when he was but a
small boy himself. The character
grew, evolved, and finally took shape
in ink and paper. Crosby, loving
Skippy as part of himself, took his
drawings to magazines and news
papers all over New York. Every
where he went. Skippy passed un-
needed, but nothing could shake the
deep faith of the artist in his
creation.
The war interrupted Crosby's
career and was not resumed until
some months after the armistice.
Skippy was accepted by the Pear
sons Magazine" in England. Then
Life" awoke to the boyish, SYM
pathetic appeal of Skippy.
The acceptance Of Skippy by the
New York American marks the
realization of Crosby's long cherish
ed dream to have his lovable
creation in the colored comic section
of great paper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15
TO SUPPLY EASTERN SHORE
WITH EAECTRIC CURRENT

In statement made at Salisbury,
on Monday, F. N. Lawton, General
Manager of the Eastern Shore Gas
and Electric Company, gave definite
assurance that the proposed new
$l,500.000 power plant to be erected
by his company will be sufficiently
large to supply power in practically
any quantity to all points on the
IDelmarva Peninsula.
This statement is. meeting with
Widespread qualification as certain
disappointment was expressed rec
ntly when it became known that
Conowing plant being con
ted by the. Philadelphia Electric
bany would probably divert its
output into Philadelphia, and
blpply the Eastern Shore direct.
icials of the Eastern Shore Gas
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15
HERE AND THERE
On The Del-Mar-va Peninsula

On The Del-Mar-Va Peninsula
Items of Interest Prepared by Del
Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association.
The expectation of apples to
foreign countries is on the increase
in the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula. 1t is
reported that more than 100 carloads
have been contracted for from the
State of Delaware to be consigned
for shipment to foreign countries.
This is the largest quantity of apples
shipped out of this country from
Delaware in the history of the
apple industry. Up to date the
Harrison's Nurseries, at Berlin,
Maryland, have shipped 27 carloads
to England and three carloads to
Germany; and the w. F. Allen
Company, near Salisbury, Maryland,
has consigned Is carloads for over
seas consumption.
According to the Conservation
Department of Maryland, Dorchester
county paid tax on 545,4S7 bushels
of oysters last season.
Less than thirty-six hours after
concluding the first "Del-Mar-Va
Hour" broadcast from station WIZ,
New York. from $3.50 to $3.50
O'Clock, October 4, nearly one hun
Idred inquiries asking information re-
garding the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore, were received at the Del-Mar-
Va Eastern Shore Associations office,
Salisbury, and at the offices of WIZ,
Aeolian Hall, New York.
This impressive response, is ac-
cepted by officials of the Association
as being evidence of the unquestion-
able value in using the air as an ad-
vertising medium. The inquiries re-
ceived were largely from points
within twenty-four hour mailing
radius. Further inquiries from more
distant points are coming in. y
Fred P. Adkins, President of the
Association, said that the number
and tone of inquiries give indication
of worth while interest. He is
optimistic regarding this plan OF
telling the story of the Eastern
Shore to the outside world and feels
that results from the successive
programs which are to follow each
Monday night at the same hour will
be material.
Washington College, at Chester
town, Maryland, opened this session
with 215 students, am increase of
POO over last year, The freshman
class numbered SO with few yet to
register. The growing popularity of
Washington College is an indication
of the interest of the people of the
Del Mar-Va Peninsula in local higher
education,
Kiptopeke, Northampton county,
Virginia, claims the honor of being
the place where Captain John Smith
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

When a small building located
near the new Susquehanna Hotel at
Shure's Landing, the site of the
proposed dam across the Susque-
hanna river, was burned to the
ground recently, Peter Miller, who
was employed by Stone and Webster,
contractors, building the western
half of the dam, is supposed to have
been burned to death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

& Electric Company have recently
been questioned by representatives
from various sections of the PENN
sula as to the extent of the power
supply from their proposed new
plant. General assurance has been
given to the effect that il will be able
to furnish all points south Of Will
mingten and that practically no limit
on the power supply would be fixed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn
sylvania.
Dignified service given all
calls, night or day.
Cor. N. Queen & Walnut SITS.
Phone 122 Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

Oxford Fire Department received
its new chemical apparatus on
Monday. The new truck is equipped
with four 40-gallon chemical tanks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

The great trouble with people who
think the world owes them a living
is that they try to beat the world
out of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

Yea will fiAd ii easy to get along
II you knew how to spread soft
soap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

Proper feeding is
essential. Therefore
I shall always pro-
vide a carefully
balanced ration
to my herd. as
we'll as a plentiful
supply of pure.
clean water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-15

Then when my
milk is bottled !
shall know I am
re2aid for my
efforts. I shall
get moro milk
and more money
for my milk and
the G o s p Q l Of
clean and better
milk shall spread
throughout the
land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Inc BOarQ OF EQucaLlOn met In
regular session on Tuesday, June
Sth. Those present were Mrs
Eleanor ]. Moore, President; Fred
Lewis, Vice-President, and j. E.
Crothers.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing of May 18th were read and
approved, and sundry bills were ex-
amined and ordered paid
Bids for stationery and supplies
for the school year 1926-1927 were
as follows:
Lucas Bros, Inc, Baltimore,
$4,000 (Not Complete); James
Baily & Son, Baltimore, $9O9.S6;
The Dulany-Vernay Company, Balti-
more, S734.1O; Milton Bradley
Company Philadelphia, $719.55;
Meyer & Thalheimer, Baltimore,
S711.00.
The bid was awarded to Meyer
& Thalheimer, the lowest bidder at
$711.OO.
Miss Mary Criswell was appointed
to the scholarship at St. Mary's
Female Seminary.
The following designations were
received and accepted:
Miss Lera White, Assistant, Cal
vert Elementary School; Miss Eliza
beth G. Maloney, Principal, Elk
Mills School; Miss Charlotte Hos
letter, Assistant, Ceciltpn Elemen.
tary School.
The Board adopted the following
books for use in the high schools:
American Problems, Morehouse
and Graham-Grinn & Company;
Plane : Geometry, Seymour-Amer
lean Book Company,
The Board authorized the Super
intendent to hold competitive ex-
animation, it necessary, in the School
Board Office, Elkton, on Wednesday,
June 29rd, beginning at $3.50 A. M,
to fill the State scholarship, includ
ing board, room, laundry and
tuition, for one male student at
Western Maryland College. Writ
ten application should be filed with
the Board by June 18th. APP
plicants must be graduates of an
accredited high school or the
equivalent.
w. c. Kohler was appointed
Trustee of the Jackson Hall School,
Fourth District, vice M. F. Richie,
who moved to Delaware.
A petition was received from the
teachers of the Chesapeake City
School requesting repairs to the
heating plant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
NOTICE TO CRERIFQRs

This is 10 give Notice that the
subscriber, OF Cecil County has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court OF
said county, letters OF administra-
ton on the personal estate OF
MAGGIE 3. BAsHAM
late Of said county, deceased. Al
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, duly authenticated,
on or before the 2Sth day of
November, 1929
they may otherwise by law. be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said
estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal
this 18th day of May, 1926.
j. OTIS KENNARD,
Administrator
Test: Robert j. McCauley. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

it very difficult to find satisfactory
formula for the reduction of arm
aments. Many individuals have
studied these questions; but they
have never before been discussed in
an. international conference. They
form the subjects of discussion be-
fore the Preliminary Conference
on the Reduction of Armaments.
Agreement on these subjects will
prepare for conference to reduce
The reduction of arm
aments is what the taxpayers and
the parents of the world are
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
TO GAMERS AND GROWERS
OF CANNING CROPS

OF MIMI CROfS
/. To the end that ignorance of the
law may not be pleaded as an excuse
by those who may be apprehended in
it's violation, the State Department
of Health deems it important to ad-
dress the Gamers and the growers
of canning crops of Maryland, call
ing their attention to the Acts of the
Legislature of 1890, 1910, 1914 and
1920. These acts" said Mr.. A. l..
Sullivan, Chief of the State Bureau
of Food and Drugs.
Prohibit the sale of decomposed
and unwholesome or otherwise
adulterated food products, require
good sanitary conditions in food
producing establishments, such as
canneries, and prohibit the adul-
teration of canned tomatoes with
water, skin and core juice, pulp or
other substitutes.
"Canneries are subject to regular
inspection and are required to
comply with the law Gamers are
urged to improve sanitary conditions
where necessary, and to provide a
pure water supply for canning
processes and for their employees.
Where living quarters for employees
are provided it is required that
such living quarters shall be in a
dry well-drained location.
Sanitary toilets, cleaned regularly |
Va q
regular garbage disposal system.
Cannery waste must be disposed of
in such a manner as not to create
nuiSances nor pollute streams.
"The laws of Maryland prohibit
the sale of fresh fruits and vege-
tables which are decomposed, mouldy
Or tainted or otherwise unwhole-
some. Anyone selling such fruits or
which are rotten, mouldy,
worm infested. or otherwise unfit
for human consumption, in whole or
N part, violates the State Food
Laws and subjects himself to
"The inspectors of the Depart
ment are now preparing for the
work they are to do in the canneries
and among the growers of canning
crops of Maryland during the COM
ing season. The Department asks
for them the attention which, as
officers of the law, they are entitled
TO receive. 1t expects each Inspector
10 be courteous and frank in calling
to the attention of either Gamers or
growers any Objectionable conditions
found.
LAS to the State food laws, the
is without choice,
solemnly pledged to their enforce
ment. 1t must and will enforce
them. Gamers may greatly add to
the usefulness and efficiency of the
Department by cooperation with its
constructive purposes and by making
known such Illicit and unfair prac-'
tees as may come to their attention
so that they may be investigated and
removed.
THE Department urges that
spirit of cooperation be maintained
between growers and Gamers to the
end that the reputation of Maryland
canned foods will be greatly in
creased, and the industry made
Many thinking persons
connected with the canning industry
believe that Maryland Gamers must
take step forward and establish
,tot 70 tu hn nd, OF
is to grow and maintain it's markets
Every year brings increasing COM
petition from progressive States
which are enlarging their canning
industry:
ut is hoped that Gamers will
comply fully with the laws and take
steps for the betterment
of the industry
-O--
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF
CHILDREN

DR.. ]. H. M Knox; Jr., Chief
Bureau of Child Hygiene, State De-
partment of HEALTH, has arranged
with the Cecil County Board of
Education to make a physical ex-
animation OF all children who will
enter school for the first time in
September, during the week of
June 21st to the 26th. The local
doctors, teachers and parents are
asked to cooperate in every way
possible in getting the children to
the centers scheduled fer the ex'
animation and in rendening any
possible assistance to the Depart
ment of Health. No treatment will
be given by the Health Department.
Prospective pupils in need of medical
treatment will be referred to their
family physicians.
Nearly four hundred children in
Cecil county will enter school for the
first time in September. UAaeF a
ruling of the Board, new pupils are
admitted at the beginning of the
school year only ii they will be six
years Of age by December S1st, of
the current year.
The schedule arranged for the
examination ef pfs7school children is
as follows:
Perryyille June "a, $3.50 A. NJ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
TO BROADCAST PEACE CROSS
SERVICE

The open air serVice at the Peace
Cross of Washington Cathedral fol-
the third sunday after Trinity will
be broadcast at 400 P. M, June
20, by WCAP. The service will be
preached by Canon Henry Lubbock,
while the music will be under the
direction of Edgar Priest, organist
and choir master.
The morning service of the
Rteas Island Avenue M, P, Church,
Washlings!tt9s, BY r; Y: Nicholson,
pastor, will also be w lie air at IL
o'clock. The subject OF the issfmqn
will be Jesus, a Man OF the
BesSle." The music will be under
the directie4 OF Henry Gilligan and
will include a sole w Mrs. Joseph
Simpson and Rock OF Ages.8 an
anthem, by the junior and senior
choirs combined.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
MRS. 4ksNiE TAYEnE

Licensed Funeral nir,rjAT
Gentleman Embalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn.
sylvaniH. f
Dignffied service given all
calls. night or day.
Cor. N. Queen & Walnut SITS.
Phone 122 Rising Sun. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

Representative Willard Il. Tyd-
ings, of Havre de Grace. on June 3,
filed in the Office of the Secretary
of State at Annapolis, his certificate
of candidacy for the Democratic
nomination for United Stat g S
Senator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

The possession and sale OF ia
maica ginger has been made unlaw-
full under ruling of the Federal
Treasury Department which took ef-
feet on June 2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

II heavens streets are paved with
gold, what scramble there will be
for jobs in the highway department.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18
HUSKY BABY CHICKS

Pure bred Sheppard strain
S. G. Ancons and S. g. White
Lagb9rn baby chicks $13.75
per hundred delivered. Safe
delivery and liye arrival guar-
anteed.
H. D. GAINES SEED CO.
Oxford Maryland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

The Chesapeake Bay has AS tribu-
taries flowing into it and they have
Lee branches.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

1t some times happens that the
things we get for nothing really
cost us more than the things we buy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

Rain seldom Genes when you
want il but you get the benefit just
the same.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

Style is the most impoF tant thing
in the world to some people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

The way some CHILDREN are reared
make US wonder how the world can
get better.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-18

Some people stay mad over little
things.
Evening star., 1926-11-28
Thompson-Wagner
Marriage Charming
Event of Yesterday

Continued from Fifth Page.)
Mildred Corby and Miss Frances du
POnt. Their cOstumeS We're of cham
payne -colored fiat crepe trimmed with
brown velvet ribbon, and were made
like that of the maid of honor. They
wore hats of brown velvet and car
ried arm bouquets of bronze chrysan-
themums.
Miss Betsy Ross Thompson Hemp
stone, niece Of the bridegroom. was
flower girl wearing a frock Of pink
chiffon, a hat to match and carrying
q. basket of Autumn flowers to CORE
spond with the costumes Of the other
attendants.
Mrs. Wagner. mother Of the bride.
wore a gown of gold lace with black
velvet picture hat, and Mrs. Thomp-
son, mother Of the Bridegroom, was in
light tan crepe with hat to CORE
spond.
Mr.. John Thompson was best man
for his brother, and the ushers Sc
lected We're Mr.. Donald Thompson,
Mr.. Ashmead Fuller, Mr.. McCo0k Dun
lop, Mr. Jasper du Bose, Air. Thomas
Hopkins and Mr.. Chester Lockwood.
Following the reception Mr.. Thomp-
Evening star., 1926-11-28

planned by her. She will have receiv-
ing with her Miss Lesley Jackson,
who has recently returned from
Europe.
Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. Russell
Snow Hitchcock will give an informal
tea Sunday afternoon. December i.
from . 10 : o'clock, in their apart
ment. at 1885 Phelps place and vii,
have receiving with them Mrs. Hitch.
cocks mother. Mrs. Albert Morgau
Gilbert.
Mrs. Henry Wells Of Washington.
who Is staying at the Mayfiower. vii
entertain n party of . at tea Tues
day in the palm court.
Miss Mildred Gates was hostess n
a bridge and tea Yesterday Afternoon
in honor of Miss Evelyn Orr of Mash
vile. Tenn, who is her house guest.
Miss Catharine Berry. daughter a.
Mrs. Georgia Knox Berry. and
student at National Cathedral School
was hostess yesterday at bridge tea
III honor Of Miss Florence Sawrie CF
Nashville, Tenn. who Is attending
Holton Arms School this Winter. Tn.
guest list included about 80 Of tn,
schoolgirl friends of the young hostess
Evening star., 1926-11-28
Republican Women Plan
Card Party December

The card party OF the League ~
Republican Women. to be held De
cember at 2:SO o'clock pm. In the
New Willard Hotel. will be I'm charge
of Mrs. Thomas VI. G. Reed, chair
man. Attractive prizes have been ar
ranged for by Miss Lillian Z. r. v
Guiton, and there Will be one for each
table.
\ partial list Of patronesses who
are giving the party their co-opera
ton include Mrs. Kellogg. Mrs
Everett Sanders. Mrs. II. w. Watson
Mrs. f. NJ. Sackett. Mrs. w. II. Nc
Master. Mrs. f. w. MOndell. Mrs
Hamilton Fish. Mrs. l.. II. Hadley
Mrs. c. c. Hammond. Mrs. X. il
Cameron. Mrs. l.. c. Dyer. Mrs. X
3 Aldrich, Mrs. Virginia White Speel
and Mrs. l.. w. Greene.