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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
MARRYING PARsON FINED
Found Guilty OF Illegally Perform.
ing Ceremonies But They Are
Binding


Richard T. Westren, one of Elk
toms marrying parsons" who was
found guilty in Cecil Circuit Court of
Illegally performing marriage cere-
monies, after his District Conference
had deposed him from the ministry;
was last week fined $500 and the
costs of prosecution by Judge
Wickes.
The decision of the Court was that
the District Conference had full au-
thority to depose Westren, and that
he had no further standing as a
minister.
The Court also set forth that un-
der ruling of the U. S. Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Maryland
district, not only the single marriage
on which the suit was brought, but
the thousand or more the former
Methodist clergyman has performed
since last January are to be recog-
nized as legal and binding.
That ruling was to the general eff
feet that where both parties to
marriage have every reason to be-
lieve the person officiating is duly
qualified by law to perform the mar
riage rite, and do so believe, the fact
that he may be found not to be so
legally qualified shall not be taken,
to invalidate the marriage. AS
there is no doubt the thousand cou-
Piles married by Western this year
believed him to be duly qualified,-
the standing of their marriages will
not be affected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
THE CECIL FARMERS CLUB
or September Meeting
Held At Home or Geo. B.
McKeoWn

The Cecil Farmers Club met on
Sept. 21, at the home of Geo. S. Nc
Keown. Owing to the absence of
the President and Vice-President, A.
fl. Mendenhall was appointed Presi-
dent for the day.
The following members responded
to roll call: A. H. Mendenhall,
Reuben Reynolds, Martin l.. Thomp-
son, E. Wilmer Jackson, James H.
Maxwell, Clarence d. Cullen, How
ard S. Barnes, John E. Lippincott,
Maurice C. Reeder, John S. Cullen,
Geo. B. McKeown, Lloyd Balderston
and our County Agent, Thomas
Bartilson.
The minutes of our last meeting
were read and approved. John S.
Cullen, John E. Lippincott and Lloyd
Balderston III were appointed
committee to write memorial reso-
luton in behalf of our departed
member, VIM. r. Cameron.
Our President then called for ex-
periments. John Lippincott report
ed fair crop of apples in prospect
and said his corn planted on alfalfa
sod was especially good.
A very general discussion about
raising potatoes followed, and among
other things some growers felt that
late seeded "spuds' made a better
crop than those started in early
spring. After considerable COM
ment members apparently agreed
that carefully sprayed potatoes
should have long season and be
early planted, but if unsprayed the
later crop often outyields an un-
sprayed early planted crop.
Howard Barnes reported good
yield of corn. G. Cullen said his
new alfalfa had taken much better
on wheat stubble than on an alfalfa
sod, which he endeavored to reseed.
James H. Maxwell reported good
harvest and good prospects for corn.
The hostess then invited us to,
dinner and our President appointed
Clarence Cullen, j. E. Lippincott and
Reuben Reynolds a committee Of in
spection.
Upon recovering Clarence Cullen
reported for the committee. We all
enjoyed fine dinner which was very
nicely served. On the farm he re-
ported Is tons of hay, 1900 bu. of
wheat, horses, cow, 1 SOW, 200
leghorn chickens, 20 ducks and a
full equipment of power farm equip
ment, including a 1928 Twin City
Tractor. His crop acreages includ-
ed 8 " acres of blackberries, acres
potatoes, 1S acres of tomatoes, 20
acres of soybeans for seed, 20 acres
of asparagus, and 85 acres plowed
for wheat. He harvested this sea-
son 10000 punches of asparagus and
1900 qts. of blackberries.
Maurice Reeder reported a, very
heavy soybean hay crop on z acres.
He also had much better clover
where manure was put on for the
wheat than where it was applied for
the corn. ~ a~,J
Thos. H. Bartilson told US of the
alfalfa dryer near Glasgow and hop
ed to plan a trip there.
Then adjourned to meet at the call
of the President.
LLOYD BALDERSTON III
Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
ORPHANS COURT

Accounts Passed-First and final
account of George X. Houck, guard
ian of Albert Gordon; first and final
account of Mary E. Alexander, ad-
ministratrix of Melvin S. Janney.
Bonds Approved Sylvester Cor
nish, administrator d. b. n. of Will
liam H. Cornish; Emily Campbell
Steele, executrix of Anna r. Camp
bell.
Account Passed-Charles X.
Wharton, administrator of Clara
Wharton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
ANNUAL PRAISE MEETING

The annual Praise Meeting OF the
Women's, Missionary Societies of
West Nottingham Presbyterian
church, has been postponed from
their regular day to Saturday, No
vember 5th, at p. m, in order to
have their missionary, Miss Mary
Johnson of Saharunpur, India. who
is home on furlough. address them.
Miss johnson has been to West Not
tingham on two occasions before,
and fs an interesting speaker. The
Westminster Guild Chapter will join
the ladies in this meeting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Rowlandville M. P. Church on
Oct. 2Srd., extends an invitation, to
all our friends and neighbors, to be
with us. A good place, and time,
to renew old acquaintance; and get
acquainted with your neighbor. =
Come. Services begin with Sunday
School 9:45 a. M, Preaching, IL a.
m. Subject, Lowest Thou Me?'
Evening Service: G. E. 1880. Ser
monette 8. Special music at all
services.
REV. CLARK s. MARSHALL,
Pastor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
JOHN r. FRAZER

John E. Frazer, former resident
of Iron Hill, where he operated the
Campbell farm for a number of years
died Oct. IL, at his home in Newark,
Del, aged So years. The deceased
was twice married, his first wife be-
ing Miss Annie Smith. who died
many years ago. His second wife,
who was Mrs. Foraker, of Philadel-
phia, survives him.
Services were held at his late home
in Newark, Thursday afternoon. In
terment at Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
POULTRY ASSOCIATION TO HOLD
CARNIVAL

One of the greatest Carnivals of
the season will be held in Newark
Armory, starting Saturday night,
Oct. a2nd, to Oct. 29th inclusive, for
benefit of Tri-State Poultry Associa-
ton. There will be embodied in
this Carnival all the new and latest
Carnival features. with a New Model
Ford as the big prize for the closing
night. There will also be several
other prizes awarded
The proceeds are to be used for
the sole purpose of purchasing equip
ment and cases for the annual Poul-
try Show, which has been very sue
cessful each year,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
DEATHS
MRS. PETER f.. ABRAMS

Mrs. Harriet Jane Abrams, wife OF
Peter E. Abrams, died Oct. at her
home at Leslie, from heart trouble.
The deceased was sc years OF age.
Her husband and four children sur
vive: Mrs. Effie Haus, of Philada.; !;
Mrs. Alden Harvey, of near Zion;
Mrs. Roy Scarborough, of Niagara
Falls, and Mrs. Earl Hall. of Zion.
Interment was made at Bay View
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
ROAD CONTRACTS AWARDED

Contracts tOtale.g 1854, 4,S67.20
for the construction of concrete
roads were awarded Thursday to
various contractors of the State and
District of Columbia by the State
Roads Commission.
One of the contracts awarded was
for 1.02 miles of concrete road in
Cecil county, from Earleville toward
Pearce Neck, to John K Flick, Of
Sudlersville, for $25.6S2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21

John Allen, aged so, of Havre de
Grace. employed on the Hayre de
Grace Perryville State Highway
bridge work, was caught in some
machinery Monday and had his left
arm torn off at the shoulder. He
was removed to the Havre de Grace
Hospital,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21

The regular meeting of the W. G.
T. U. was held Thursday, Oct, 1S,
with Mrs. w. B. Ceoney. Fifteen
members were present. Mrs. O. 8.
Pyle, vice-president, was in the
chair, and also had charge of the de-
votions. After the business meet
ing, Mrs. Scott Wilson gave report
of the State Convention. which was
held in Frederick, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21
JUST RECEIVED

A new assortment of Wool Jersey
Dresses; some are one-piece, some
two-piece. All popular shades, and
all excellent values. We have Hats
to match dresses or coats, at reason
able prices.
GILLESPIE'S MILLINERY,
Phone las Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21

The ladies Aid of Ebenezer n. e.
CAHFeh will hold Roast Beef Sup
per in the Community House on
"Wednesday evening, Oct. 26. Tick
cts soc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-10-21

An oyster supper will be served
by the ladies' of West Nottingham
Church ON Thursday
evening, Oct. 2z, from S to 9 o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
MEN WAR
ON FOOD COSTS

"A drive on the high cost Of
living was begun today BY the
National Association OF Retail Meat
Dealers during the second days
sessions Of their forty.second annual
convention when reports Of State as.
sociatiors almost unanimously urged
standa rdization Of prices and selling
of meats by grade.
Il Farmers are getting wartime
prices for live stock and whole
salers are profiteering, some of
the reports indicated. All credited
the retailers with having sidetracked
profits In order to stimulate bust.
ness in the meat Industry. The
convention ID being held at the
Raleigh and will continue through
tomorrow. winding up Thursday
with sightseeing trips.
State associations which reported
this morning were: New York, by
Charles Glotz, Of Rochester; Con.
necticut by Seymour Eastman, Of
Hartford; Massachu by James
Tobin, of Boston California, by Fred
Berg, OF Los Angeles; Utah by
Harry Vetter, of Salt Lake City;
Washington, by I. w Wringer. of
Seattle; Minnesota, by Val Ness, OF
Minneapolis; Wisconsin, BY Jaco5
Herman, of Milwaukee, and Illinois,
by Al. j. 5 Kaiser, Of Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
BUREAU SILENT
ON OIL PACT
Times san photos

The Bureau OF, Standards failed to
get excited today about reports from
New York that. the STANDARD Oil
Company Of New Jersey had closed
with the German dye trust for pro-
duction OF synthetic gasoline from
coal screenings at 10 cents gallon.
Walter G. Teagle, president Of the
oil company, sent out a statement
concerning the proposition, decIar-
ing that the cost OF production Of
the new gasoline would be SO low
that the 10-cent rate would be feas-
ible.
The story created considerable
comment throughout washington,
but the Bureua Of Standards auto
motive research experts found little
new In the idea.
Experiments in, the pulgerization
OF lpw-grade coal for tire i1anufac.
ture of gasoline have been going on
In Europe for some years past. II
was said. and the day Of Decent gaso.
line Is still far distant.
However, the bureau was inclined
to look into the German process and
probably viii report upon its useful
ness to the American pubic when
the method Is formally brought to
the attention OF Uncle Sans scien-
lists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
100000 At
WORK IN
FIELDS
D. WILLIAM 8. NEAL

After period oE strenuous ac-
tivify by the Federal Employment
Service, Secretary OF Labor Davis
today informed President Coolidge
that an ample supply Of 1HbCr IS
assured for harvesting one 0E the
greatest grain crops In the history
Of the Northwest.
Warned personally by Mr.. Cool.
idge, sulnrnering on the edge 81 the
great wheat belt that lack 81 har.
vest hands might occasion q loss Of
millions Of dollars 10 producers, the
employment service has opened
temporary offices throughout thu
entire territory.
More than 100, 900 short.time
workers have found employment IN
the suIi.backed fields Of the Great
Plains area, extending from north
Texas and Oklahoma 70 the Cana
dian border. ii was egtimated Nv
Richard 4. Jones, director of the
employment service.
Thus far all reasonable demands
have been met and We are confident
that there win be enough workers
on hand to harvest the grain crop
il the northern tier Of States. !" said
Jones.
With the South Dakota harvest
now well under way, the giant army
Of migratory workers win soon move
into North Dakota, Montana, and
northern Minnesota. Estimates
called for $4,000 outside Iaborers IN.
South Dakota and from $4,000 to-
$4,000 IN North Dakota.
Harvest hands have been re.
cruited from the coal fields Of Kan.
sas, colleges, industrial centers and
farms east Of the Mississippi, Jones
said.
The Jazz era. has not cut down
the quota Of college youths who.
seek the harvest fields to store up
funds To pay their education bills
next winter, according to Jones.
Wages, which range from $3.50 q
day upward with board. give the
college youths a chance to come
out OF the harvest with full
pocketbooIx. he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
JOT TINGS From.
ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Aug. s.
The committee in charge Of the
firemen's convention here August
"a to rs has completed it's program
and all Is in readiness for the
1900 volunteer firemen and many
more guests who are expected here.
The program opens with a> band
concert Tuesday night.
w. G. Carr. Of Vienna, 4 Fairfax
county traffic officer. IL in. the
Alexandria Hospital suffering from
injuries received yesterday after
noon when his motorcycle hit q
bun1p In the road and threw him
while he was racing to the scene
Of an accident on the Fairfax Road.
Kemp Ri Bush. World war vet.
era1. was last night nominated by
the Republicans OF the city to, OPP
pose =, Fred Birrel, Democratic
nominee for the House Of Dele
gates. Delegates were chosen to
the Republican district convention
to be held at the George Mason
Hotel today as follows: w. II. Nor
ford. G.. Strauss, r. G. knight,
=. p. English. Mrs. e. F.. Baldwin,
II. ] Wallenstedt. John b. Phillips.
p. j. Wolford and Mrs. G. Al.
Strauss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
JAIL FOR CLOTH
assault ANT

Harold G. Craig, or Washington,
charged with assauIting Common
weaith's Attorney william &, Cloth.
OF Arlington county. in front Of
the courthouse yesterday. was fined
$40 today, and costs totaling $Is.2s.
and given ten DAYS in jail.
Acting Judge w. Thomas French
in passing sentence said thar AZ.
sauIt upon q public official Is more
serious than upon = private citizen.
Mr.. Cloth at the opening Of court
arose and said to Craig: Il am
willing to forget this affair IL YOU
are willing to behave yourself and
leave me alone Sheriff Howard
b. Fields demanded that Craig be
prosecuted, az he was liable to
repeat the assault
II. w. Dudley was appointed by
the court aa acting prosecuting at.
toFney. with Walter u. Varney a.
attorney for Craig. Varneg lii his
statement TO the court said that
Craig was willing to plead guilty to
simple assault and was sorry for
the affair.
Craig. asked to apologize to the
court refused, and Varney with
drew from the ease and left the
court room. Attorney Dudley then
asked the man be fined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
KICK MADE 1T
EREEDNAN's

Because meals are served at IN.
convenient hours ana for the reason
they are charged with meals they
do not eat, the clerical force at
F'reedTnan's Hospital have filed com,
plant with DIR. William A. Warfield
If this condition Is not remedied,
the clerks say. they win not take
their meals at the hospital.
Meal hours at Freedman's Hospi.
tai are: Breakfast at Z q. m. and
dinner at p. M. Clerks living in
the suburbs complain the breakfast
hour causes them an unnecessary
hardship, especially in the winter,
Others Of the clerical force, attend.
ing evening classes at Howard Uni.
versity. point out their classes begin
at 5 p. M, which causes them ia
be late for their classes or attend
without meals.
Doctor WarfieId said today that
the condition complained OF must
remain as it Is until the close of
the fiscal year. when d new appro.
prtatiOn becomes available.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
st. Anthony's Fete Is
Set for August 22-27

George Yocum was elected per.
n1anent chairman of the executive
committee OF st. Anthony'a Church
last night at . meeting in the parish
hail. Twelfth and Monroe SITS. M. q.
a carnival, to clear the church
debt. viii be held on the church
lawn the week of August % to 81,
inclusive In addition to dancing
there win be added attractions with
special features.
The carnival will afford an oppor.
tunity for the new pastor to become
acquainted with his parishoners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Fell Down as Angel,
Now Must Quit Town

The failure of Albert r. Zust. SIC
j st. N. f., to live M to his
promise to be an angel" caused
Judge Robert e. Mattinglv in
police court today TO sentence him
to leave WASHINGTON or serve 80
DAYS in Jail.
zust was arrested on COMPLAINT
OF his wife. who testified he
threatened her life. She agreed Ia
advance him $40 to expedite his
departure after the court advised
him to leave the city.
Mrs. Zust stated she and her
husband had been separated before
and she took him back upon his
promise TO be an angel there.
after. Did you notice any wings
sproutinR, the Judge asked.
Upon receiving d negative reply
he ordered the defendant to leave
town within two days or 20 to TAIL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
ENDS LONG
FIGHT FOR
MORE

Americas supply Of medicinal
Whisky Is adequate to meet legiti-
mate needs ana resumption Of dis
tilIlng win not be permitted for
several years.
This announcement was made to.
DAY BY Seymour Lowman, Assist.
ant Secretary Of the Treasury, thus
snding : long drawn out fight over
the question 81 liquor for the sick
room and physicians use.
The Treasury, win not make an
effort at the next session of Con-
gress to bring about passage Of
the whisky bill.
Andrews Plan Tabled
After Andrews had announced
that 3. whisky emer0encya
doomed, with stocks getting low, 4
number OF digtiIIers filed formal
applications for the business. With
the failure Of the whisky bill
ANDREWS sought to get an agree.
nnent among distillers to concen.
trate production in few plants.
The plan still was under discussion
when Andrews resigned.
The entire Andrews program now
mas been tabled until the Treasure
considers whisky stocks exhausted.
The country's official con.
sumption Of medicinal whisky for
the year ending June 80 was con-
siderably below the 1855, 600 gal.
Ions estimated to have been used
~ the preceding year, according to
officials. Further consumption de.
clines were predicted. III.
Supply Not Known
Wet interests, however, insist
that the public is turning to the
bootlegger for portion OF its
medicinal whislSey because OF high
prices and the questionable quality
81 the real product,
The exact supply OF whisky in
warehouses Is not known. The
estimate was about 10000, 600 gal
Ions or q five-year's supply. with
drawals and evaporation account
TOR shrinkage Of about 1000. 900
salons year.
Bureau of Internal Revenue fig.
ures show about 10000. 900 gallons
Of whisky with total 81 so 900,
600 gallons Of distilled spirits IN
cludirg rum, sin brandy and aIco-
hol In warehouses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Runaway D. C. Boy Held
BY Cumberland Police

orville Travers, n, who ran away
from his home at 2137 G st. N. w,
yesterday. was arrested today by.
Cumberland, Md. police and held
for his parents.
A companion, Alfred Finch, 10,
622h twenty st. N. W., was
not held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Says Wife Didn Love
Him, Asks Marriage
Be AnnuIIed

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.Charg-
ing that his wife, Constance
Campbell Conrey, 81 Los An.
geles, deceived him BY falsely
representing that she loved him,
David w Conrey, of this city,
filed 1 suit Tor annuIment Of
the marriage in the supreme
court.
Ccnrey's complaint says that
his wife admitted. she. did not,
love him q few hours after the
marriage, which took place in
Los Angeles, Jul III, 1926.
The bride said, according to
the husband. that she had not
repeated after the minister the
words required in the marriage
cursrony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Stolen Auto Changed
Hands 9 Times IN Year

a. diligent search extending over
more than a year by Detective
Sergt. Henry Jett resulted yester.
day in the recovery Of stolen
automobile which has changed
hands nine times.
The machine was located in For
restville, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Two Husbands Cited
For Court Contempt

Two husbands today were ordered
to show cause to the District Su.
preme Court why they should mt
be held In contempt for failure 60.
pay their wives alimony. under the
terms Of two orders signed by Chief
Justice Walter /. Mccoy.
Peter L. Mclaughlin, husband Of
Esther r. Mclaughlin. and George
w. Jones, husband Of Emma b.
Jones, are the two. Mclaughlin -
ordered to appear IN court on Au.
gust II and Jones on August IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Junkers Flight Won
Take OFF On Date
OF Aug. Is

DESSAU, Germany, Aug. B..
Because Saturday is the thir-
teenth day Of the month, it is
probable that the hop-off Of the
junkers flight from Germany to
America win be deferred until
Monday.
Trial flights were taken today.
Floods Of gift packages for
the fIiers are coming in.
Correspondents were barred
from the flying field today in
order not To interfere with the
light preparations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Memorial Church to
Select Popular BABY

The most popular colored baby in
Washington will be determined at
the Turner Memorial church. Fifth
and r Streets. n. w. toniRht at 10
o'clock when the Popular Baby con-
test which started August 3, will
end. All votes must be with Of.
ficiaIs before, 9 D. m.
Ten handmade baby garments
win be awarded as first prize. IA
silver. cup win be given az second
prize and $3.50 in gold win be given
the third choice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Housewife Burned
In Gasoline Explosion

Exploding gasoline fumes resulted
in ST 900 fire at the home Of Mrs.
French 3. Ransdeli, 2726 Conn. Ave.
last night. n
Mrs. Ransdell was cleaning some
clothes. She was burned on the
right side.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
CHURCH 10 GIVE DINNER

There win be dinner given BY
st. Mary's Church. Newport
Charles County, Nd. at 6 O'Clock
this evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09
Employer Beaten BY
Discounted Workman

"A dispute over wages. police say.
was responsible for an assault on
John II. Dunn. 3s. 1910 S st. N. W..
last night BY an unidentified cols
ored man who beat Dunn ON the
head with = pick handle.
Police say the assaiIart had been
hired to do some hauling for Dunn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09

All the Iatest news Of sports and
the rest Of the activities Of the
world ID the NIGHT SPORTS edi-
ton Of The Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-09

Taps Sounded For
General Wood
ImpressiDe Military Spec
toeIe AT Funerol Of
Famous Soldier