The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-12-24
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs Of Events in the County
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED
Merry Christmas to all

The days are at their shortest.
Near-zero weather prevailed the
latter part of last week.
The mercury recorded six degrees
Saturday morning, and two degrees
Sunday morning.
The public schools closed Thurs
day afternoon of this week for the
Christmas holidays.
Winter began officially on Wednes-
day. 22nd inst, but had good
running start before that date
The Iler, farm of 40 acres. near
chesaneake City, has been pur-
chased for $4,000 by Stanley Stevens.
Inspector in Charge. l. K. Ather-
ton. reports hog cholera to exist on
the premises of l. T. Reynolds, near
Rock Springs.
clinic for diseases OF, the chest
will be conducted in The Healtn
Center. Elkton, Wednesday, Decem-
Der 29, at 1890 A. M.
Rising Suns new post office build
ing is rapidly nearing complexion,
and contractor Ryan promises II VIII
be ready for occupancy by Jan. lstr
The retail ice business in Elkton'
conducted for some years past py
the Newton Mitchell Company, mas
been bought by the Elkton supply
Company
The Bay View Gun Club will hoid
shoot on their home GROUNDS on
christmas and New Years day al
o'clock. Five hundred POUNDS ol
honey to be shot for. =
The recital that was to be given
by Miss Anna Ochs, OF OXFORD IN
lEising Sun M. E. Church, on MONDAY
might, December 9th, will be posi-
boned until further announcement
MRS NJ. Helen Mackie, widow OF
rthur A. Mackie, fell on the cellar
l4ps of her home in Elkton FRIDAY
morning and fractured hip IN tnree
nlaces. She was taken to Union
Hospital for treatment.
X j. T. G. Hopkins, president ol .ne
H6Acil National Bank, hasNbeen electeo
esident Of the Port Deposit BOARD
Trade, with Albert Smith, secre
ary. and George Atkinson, treas
rer. for the ensuing year.
Christmas eve, at 1880 O'Clock.
the choir OF st. Mary's T. Il
church, North East, will join the
1O.00O.OOO chorus by RADIO IN
singing Christmas carols. At mid
n;oht the Candlelight service.
For an assault on Charles scar
borough, Jr., at Singerly paper mills
Harty Anderson, John Anderson ane
Howard Anderson, all OF near Blake
this county, were each fined $40 ane
costs by Magistrate Scotten' o.
Elkton.
santa Claus was at the store OF
Eli T. Reynolds & Son, on TUESDAY
evening, and at POgue & Roperson
on wednesday evening. Thls won
darful friend of the little folks made
scores of them who greeted MN
banpy with gifts of candy, toys, etc.
and had a CHEEKY word for everyone
The Ford car owned by Leslle
Pippin. OF Elkton, which was stolei
ahont a month ago while parked
along a street in Philadelphia, mas
been located near New York. IL was
in possession of two young women
who alleged it was given to- them o.
two young men, probably the one'
who stole it.
In a raid at Conowingo Snerin
George Clinton Logan and Depulies
arrested William Grady and George
Kiinger. who were found with nve
gallons of liquor in their possession
and four slot machines in operation
The accused waived hearing before
police Justice Cove S. Scotten ana
posted cash bond for $500 for
appearance at Court.
James Reese Clark has been ap
pointed a Deputy Sheriff for Ceci
county. and w. C. Reynolds e
Deputy Sheriff for the Conowingo
section. AS Joseph Short cannon
enter upon his duties as Chief
Deputy until January l. Sheriff =
Clinton Logan appointed E. Leland
OFT as Deputy Sheriff for the
December term of Court.
The Junior Choir and the Semper
Fjdelis Club are rehearsing for a
hedy play. christmas at Goose
Glen" to be given In the
hall of this town on Thurs
vening, December 80. General
sion 10 cents. Children under
hrs 25 cents. No reserve seats
e sold.