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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Needed Practice

Lord Darlington was instructing
the new colored servant in his du-
ties, adding: "Now, zeke, when ]
ring for you, you must answer me by
saying, My lord, what will you
have'?"
A few hours afterwards, having &C.
casion to summon the servant, his
lordship was astonished with the fol
lowing:
"My Gawd, what does you want
now?"
Misery loves company, but not any
more than happiness does.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25

Column

Tactful
"Ah wins"
"What yuh got"
"Three aces"
"No yuh don't. All wins"
"What yuh got?"
1.-TWO mines an a razor"
"Yuh shoh do. How come you so
lucky?"
Strange how a dependable man is
always found in dependable position.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Poor Kid

Auntie-"If Richard won't stop
crying send him down and I'll sing to
him."
Mother-"No, that won't work. I've
threatened him with that already"
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Well, He Asked for 1t

Darling, you would be a marvel
Gus dancer but for two things"
"What are they sweetheart"
"Your feet!"
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Green Is Right

He-"How are you going to vote,
my dear?"
She-"In my green velvet walking
suit with a hat to match"
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
DO YOU KNOW THAT:

Salt is a necessary and important
constituent of the blood and other
body fluids and has been found in the
diet of all people from the earliest
times?
Salt prevents the action Of bac-
terra, mold, and yeast and can for
that reason be used as preserva-
tive for MANY foods?
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Kind of a Mamma

"I'd face hell itself to marry that
girl Archibaldus.
"You will, Nicodemus, wait till you
meet her mother"
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Visit the Banks

While the most spend-thrifty of us
are looking ruefully at vacation-flat-
tened purses the thrifty ones among
us are smiling comfortably glad that
they had their vacation funds and now
have balances for emergencies.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25

The Red Lodge banks have long
list of savings systems with plans to
suit all incomes and will gladly ex-
plain how you may prepare for your
next vacation without too great a
strain financially.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
StopGo

st. Peter Ito spirit at gate)-Stop!
What was your worldly occupation?
Spirit was a traffic cop.
st. Peter-Go!
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25

Do your advertising in The News
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-08-25
Just As Easy

Professor ADO you know, | find
it difficult to remember the ages of
my children?
Professor B-I have no such trou-
Bile. | was born twenty-three hundred
years after Socrates, my wife
eighteen hundred years after the
death of Tiberius Caesar, our son
John two thousand years after the
entrance into Rome of Tiberius Sem
pronius Gracus for the re-enactment
of the lodges of Liciiae, and our
Amanda fifteen hundred years after
the beginning Of the Folk-wandering
that is perfectly simple, you see.
81 gave that man fifty cents for
saving my life"
"What did he do?"
"Gave me back twenty cents
change"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
SIXTH DISTRICT HOSPITAL

The October meeting of the Sixth
District Auxiliary of Union Hospital
was held in the M. E. Church parlor
Wednesday afternoon, October 26, at
2 O'Clock. In the absence of the
president, Miss Virginia Abrahams,
the vice-president, Mrs. James H
Maxwell, presided.
The scripture reading was given
by Mrs. Goodwin Terry, followed by
the Lords Prayer. Miss H.
Reynolds acted as Secretary, Mrs.
Lettie Reynolds being detained at
home by illness.
The treasurer's report was given
and showed $92 in the treasury.
The annual donation for the hos
pital will be second week in Novem
ber, and donations may be left with
Miss Mary Brumfield Liberal
donations are asked for. Money,
cereals. canned fruit, Jelly and
groceries from schools and all in
terested in this good cause. The
donations will be packed and sent
to the hospital ON November 10.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR
SCHOOL HEATING PLANTS

The Board of Education of Cecil
County has awarded to the Balti-
more Heating Corporation for So
073, the contract for repairs to the
heating plants of the Elkton Elemen-
tary Schools and Chesapeake City,
Rising Sun and Kenmore school.
The plants will be completely oven
hauled, and repairs made at once.
The cost of the repairs will be paid
from the fund of $11,919, Cecil
County's share of bonds recently
sold by the State. In the War of
1912 each State in the Union advanc-
ed to the Federal Government money
for defense. The Federal Govern
ment recently made distribution to
the various States and the bonds au-
thoriZed to be sold by the State Leg
islature which was done and distri-
button made to the counties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
RISING SUN SCHOOL NEWS

Rev. j. c. Mccoy, the president OF
our Parent-Teachers' Association,
has called meeting, which will be
the first meeting of the school year,
for Monday evening, November 7th,
tt 1880 o'clock. This meeting will
not be very lengthy and we would
like to see a good crowd of mem
bers out. The building will be open
for inspection and will give a good
opportunity for the patrons to see
the many improvements at our
school building. Please show your
interest and come to this first
meeting.
The school has accepted mag
azine sales campaign. The mag
azines to be sold are Of very high
grade such as the American, Golfers
and Women's Home Companion.
With the many new departments of
our school and the increased activ-
tiles, the need for funds is easily
seen. Our school is in good finan-
cial condition but every little helps.
Please patrOnlZe us.
The Junior Glass held very de-
lightful Halloween party at the
school building on Friday evening.
A great many of the pupils, teachers
and alumni of the High School
attended.
The Seventh Grade held their Hal
lowe'en party on Thursday evening
and had great time.
The last home soccer game of the
season will be played Friday after.
noon, at $3.50 O'Clock. The volley
ball game will be played first at the
school grounds, and then the soccer
game on the town athletic field
North East High will be our rivals
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
HALLOWEEN "CELEBRATED"

Halloween, the last night in Oct,
hobgoblins and all sorts of evil
spirits are supposed to roam at large
and that some of them must have
visited our town on Monday night.
was evidenced by the handiwork one
would suppose was theirs.
Center Square was chosen as a
resting place for Heterogeneous col
lection of articles gathered from
many quarters and piled high there,
such as old wagons, autos, gates,
barrels, boxes, corn fodder, etc. 1t
was a wonderful collection, and repi
resented lot of energy expended,
such as no one could have been hired
to perform, but under the guise of
sport, was an easy task.
On the whole there was no real
damage done, just lot OF wasted
energy.
Earlier in the evening mummers
were out in force, parading our
streets in all sorts of costumes, and
having "a merry time. The weather
was ideal, the night being a beautiful
one, and all had a good time, even
those who worked so hard to erect
the Halloween monument in Center
Square.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
CECH. COUNTY GOLDEN RULE
CHAIRMEN

Golden Rule Sunday chairmen for
Cecil County are announced. to date,
as follows by Potomac Division,
Near East Relief Chesapeake City,
Rev. c. d. Sharpless; Colora, Miss
Bertha M. Tyson, J. j. Hanna; Elk
ton, Irving I. Keplar, Howard
Heath; North East, F. Brinkley,
Mrs. Harry Touchton; Perryville,
Miss Harriet Magraw; Rising Sun,
Mrs, w. M. Pogue, Miss Iva McKin-
ney, Mrs. Mary Garvin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
REV. McVEY RESTORED TO GOOD
STANDING

Having retracted all he had said
in defense of the actions, and apollo
gized to DR.. j. E. Colona, District
Superintendent of the Wilmington
M. E. Conference, and also achnow-
lodged the constituted authority of
his superiors, Rev. Hiram MCVey,
suspended some time ago when he
engaged as a marrying parson" at
Elkton, has been restored to his
standing as deacon and elder ir, the
Greenwood, quarterly conference.
He has once more been vested with
the powers incident to this office
which include the right to perform
marriage ceremonies. This action
was taken at the quarterly confer
ence of the Greenwood M. E. Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
MUST PAY AUTO TAXES
100000 Blanks Sent To County
Treasurers In Maryland

In an attempt to prevent last
minute rush in December for 1928
auto license tags, T.. Austin Baugh-
man, Commissioner of Motor Vehic-
les has warned owners to pay all
taxes in arrears before the applica-
ton for the tags are sent from his
office November 26.
Without a certificate from county
and city authorities showing that
taxes on motor vehicles have been
paid, Mr.. Baughman pointed out, it
would be impossible to obtain tags.
Failure of owners to meet these re-
quirements may result in delays in
procuring the tags, he added.
The last Legislature passed a law,
Mr.. Baughman explained, which di-
rects him to refuse to issue license
tags until taxes on the vehicles have
been paid in full. Danger of difficult
ties toward the latter part of De-
cember in procuring the tags is in
dicated in reports from several Mary
land counties that few motor-vehicle
owners have paid their taxes.
The Treasurer of Queen Anne's
county reported to Mr.. Baughman
that few, if any, owners in that coun-
ty have paid taxes on their automo-
bile. Other counties show that a
small proportion of the owners have
settled the automobile tax.
Mr.. Baughman pointed out that
titling measure, provided by the Leg
islature in 1920, caused much delay
to motorists in getting their licenses,
despite the fact that they had had
six months to record the title to their
machines.
Approximately 100000 blanks for
the county treasurers to certify
taxes are paid on automo-
biles have been sent from Mr.. Baugh-
mans office. The blanks will be re-
turned, properly filled. out, and then
application for licenses will be mail
ed. The license tags will not be is
sued, however, Mr.. Baughman as
serted, unless the application is re-
turned with the certification of the
Treasurer that taxes on the
vehicle have been paid.
The measure, which has been in
effect in the City for the last three
years, was made Statewide by the
asst Legislature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
PHYSICIAN ENDS LIFE BY
SHOOTING

DR.. Thomas Jackson Conrey, aged
5S years, we'll known physician, end
ed his life at his home in Chesapeake
City early Sunday by shooting.
Members of his immediate family
gave despandeacy as the only reason!
He had been in poor health for some
time, it is said. The body of DR..
Conrey was found by his brother,
Frank P. Conrey. A pistol was lying
beside him.
DR.. Conrey was graduate of the
Jefferson Medical College, Philada.,
and was a former president of the
Cecil county Medical Society. Cor
oner Green, of Elkton, after investi-
cation deemed an inquest unneces-
sary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
BELIEVED SLAIN BY BOOTLEG
GERS

Believed to have been the victim
of bootlegger's feud, the body OF
Oscar Johnson. thirty-five, Short s
Corner, Cecil county, was found on
Wednesday of last week in the Whi-
taker Barrens, by Warren England
and his father-in-law, who noticed
buzzars lowering about the spot.
Coroner Howard Green, of Elk
ton, was notified, and from papers
found on the body it was shown the
unfortunate man was Oscar Johnson,
formerly of Shorts Corner, about
two miles west of Elkton. Johnson
is said to have parted from his wife
about the first of the year, and had
not been seen around for more than
a week. The body had been badly
torn and eaten by the buzzards.
Coroner Green believed the man
was murdered, and had an autopsy
made of the body after it had been
removed to the undertaking estab-
lishment of Joseph Grant, in North
East. 1t revealed three bullet
wounds in the head, another in the
shoulder, and the third one in his
abdomen.
1t is alleged that Johnson was well
acquainted with operators of moon
shine" plants in the "Barrens," and
the officers are working on the
theory that the murder was the out
Of fued or a diSa graament
among them.
The funeral Of Johnson was held
Friday from the undertaking par
lors of Joseph Grant, in North East
Interment was at Boulden's Chapel
Cemetery, near Shorts Corner
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The marriage of Miss Ruth Isabel
la Howes, and Mr.. Henry Linn
Worthington was solemnized on Sat
urday, Oct 29, at four O'Clock, in
the Episcopal Church of the Holy
Nativity, Baltimore, Rev. DR.. Powers
officiating.
Miss Emily Howes, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor The best
man was Mr.. Arthur Ford. The ush-
ers were DR.. Bay, Mr.. Lewis Moller,
Mr.. Buchanan Lehman and Mr..
Clarence Miller.
The brides dress wa sof silk crepe
crepe and velvet, with hat to match; ;
she carried yellow chrysanthemums.
The maid of honor wore georgette
crepe and carried lavender chrysan-
themums.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with white chrysanthemums
and autumn leaves.
Immediately following the cere-
mony a reception was held at the
home of the brides brother, Mr..
Clifton Howes and wife, 5007 Nor
wood Avenue.
Upon their return from trip
South Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington
will reside at $500 Copley Road,
Howard Park. Mr.. Worthington
has for years representated the
Winchester Arms Co.
The groom is a former resident of
Rising Sun, where he has many
friends who wish the newly-weds
much happiness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
WEST NOTTINGHAM CHURCH
Prepares For Greater Things In
Its Work

Its Work
The Session of the West Noting
ham Presbyterian Church met in
The National Bank of Rising Sun
this week, and discussed very earn
estly the problems of the church.
The members of the Session enter
tain most optimistic view of the
prosperity and growth of the work
under their care.
Eli T. Reynolds gave a glowing
report of the recent meeting of Pres
bytery, and expressed his joy in the
manifest interest in religion on the
historic Eastern Shore, especially
in connection with the Presbyterian
Church.
One matter of great Importance
which engaged the attention of this
body of spiritual leaders was the
Evangelistic Services which will be
held for two weeks in the beautiful
old church. These meetings will
begin next Sunday, when the pastor,
Rev. Thomas P. Mckee, will preach
morning and evening, and give the
keynote of the entire series of
meetings. The singing will be led
by a large choir, which is being as
sembled at this time. One attrac-
tive feature of all the services will
be the special music by outstanding
singers of the community, and ad-
joining towns.
Rev. Franklin w. Stevens, of
Delaware City, Del, will assist the
Pastor, and will preach every night
at 7:45 o'clock, except Saturday,
Monday, November Z.
He will be engaged in this work over
two Sundays. Mr.. Stevents is a
member of New Castle Presbytery,
and the beloved Pastor of Delaware
City Presbyterian Church.
A most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the people of the entire
to attend these helphful
services. Give your soul fair
chance by using these means of
and inspiration. En-
joy and improve by the fellowship
of those assembled for a common
and high purpose.
The Session also arranged for
Group Prayer Meetings on Thurs
day night of this week. The Elders
will lead these Group Gatherings,
and a deeper interest will be pro-
NOTED as the people gather at the
throne of grace in the church in the
home.
West Nottingham Church takes
this channel to extend greetings to
all of Gods people throughout this
section and earnestly asks for their
interest and paryers in behalf of the
success of Gods work in the place
of our habitation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
RECEIVED PRIZE FOR BEST
RAILROAD SECTION

W. T. Bevan, supervisor, and E.
M. Arndt, assistant supervisor on the
main line of the southern division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, with
headquarters at Perryville, have re-
ceived a cash prize of $500 for the
best line and surface on the division
for 1926-1927. Their track extends
from about a mile north of Perry
vile to Back River bridge, near Bal
timore. The award was made by
General Manager E. w. Smith, of
Philadelphia, who also forwarded a
letter of congratulation to Mr.. Bevan
and his assistant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
ORPHANS COURT

Bond Approved-Chester A. Har-
Ian, executor of Ida wiser Harlan.
Accounts Passed-First account of
William A. Grubb, Curtis c. Grubb
and The National Bank of Rising
Sun, executors of Charles A. Grub;
twelfth account of William j. Ster-
rett and Charles s. Pyle, guardians
of Deborah E. Sterrett; first and final
account of Oddly j. Rogers, executor
of Isaac Rogers; fifth account of
Alice Moore, guardian of Alice Belle
Clark,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
PARADE AT ELKTON

Sponsored by the American Leg
ion and number of young men of
Elkton, Halloween parade was
held in Elkton on Monday night.
The parade was headed by the
Legion Bugle and Drum Corps, of
Wilmington, and moved over the
principal streets of the town. 1t
was witnessed by a large number of
spectators who lined the streets, and
was enc of the best Halloween
parades ever held in Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
TO OPEN ROADWAY OVER COMO
WINGO DAM NOVEMBER Is

1t has been announced that the
roadway over the top of the Como
wingo Dam will be opened to traffic
on or about the fifteenth of this
month, and at the same time the old
Conowingo bridge will be closed.
The application of the Susquehan-
ma Power Company and the Philadel-
phia Electric Company for privilege
to dynamite the old bridge over the
River at Conowingo,
after the new structure is open to
traffic, has been approved by the War
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
SENTENCED FOR MAN
SLAUGHTER

Tried at Chestertown last week,
the case having been removed from
Cecil county to Kent county Court,
Oliver Haines, eo'ored, charged with
the murder of Jerome May, cclored,
of Port Deposit, was found guilty OF
manslaughter, and sentenced two
years in the House of Correction. y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
CHILD FATALLY BURNED PLAY
ING WITH MATCHES

Melvin, aged Is months, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lay, of Perryville,
was fatally burned at his home in
Perryville on Thursday. The child
was playing with box of matches,
when the matches ignited. setting
fire to the baby's clothing. Before
assistance could be rendered he was
horribly burned and died within a
few minutes,
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon, with interment in
Principle M. f. Church Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
SUIT AGAINST M. & p. RAILROAD

SUIT AGAINST Nj. & p. RAILROAD
Albert Blakley, administrator of
the estate of Edward Blakley, has
filed suit for $4,000 damages in the
Circuit Court at Towson against the
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Company for alleged negligence re-
sulting in the death of Edward Blak-
ley.
The declaration states that on
July 5th last Edward Blakley, who
was in the employ of the Railroad
Company as track hand, was riding
on a handcar with other workmen
when it collided with a motor can
operated by other employees of the
Company. Blakley received injuries
from which he died September End.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
HELD UNDER BOND FOR COURT

Mrs. Cordelia Helms, of Conowin-
go, who was arrested and lodged in
Elkton jail, on the charge OF firing
three shots at an automobile occupi-
ed by her husband and another wo-
men, and two shots at her husband.
has been held for trial at court on
the charge of assault with intent to
kill, by Magistrate George w. Owens,
of North East, under $500 bond.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04

The Public Service Commission
has granted permission to the North
American Water Works Corporation
to take over the holdings of the Bel
Air Water and Light Company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04

A card party and cake sale, for the
benefit of st. Theresa church, Port
Deposit, viii be held in. the Public
Hall, Rising Sun, on Thursday even
ing, Nov. 10,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04
GILLEsPIE's MILLINERY

Announces a general reduction in
Headwear for Women and Children.
Also that We clean and reblock felt
hats. Don't fail to see the Jersey
Dresses we carry,
GILLESPIE'S MILLINERY
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04

An oyster supper will be held in
the Community House at Ebenezer
on Friday evening, Nov. IS, by the
men of the church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-04

The oyster dredging season in
Maryland opened on Tuesday.
Evening star., 1927-09-24
S. |. SHANK, CHEAP
FOOD MAYOR, DEAD
Former Indianapolis Execu-
tive Won Fame Through
War on High Prices.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS. September "a
Samuel Lewis Shank, former mayor of
Indianapolis, died suddenly of heart
disease at 7:40 am. today. Mr.. Shank
had been active until the last few days,
having appeared recently as witness
at the trial of the present mayor, John
l.. Duvall, who was convicted Thurs.
day of violating the corrupt practices
act
Mr.. Shank held the office of mayor
of Indianapolis twice, one term ex-
tending from 1910 to 1913 and the
other from 1921 to 1925. He became
widely known throughout the country
during his first term by his efforts to
reduce the price of foodstuffs.
At one time he bought a quantity of
potatoes and sold them on the steps
of the City Hall. A drastic reduction
in prices followed this action.
Mr.. Shank was born in Indianapolis
January 20, 1872. His career included
activities as a politician, auctioneer
and actor. He made a vaudeville tour
of the country following his first term
as mayor.
Mr.. Shank's death occurred at his
home in Golden Hill. in North India
napolis. He suffered an attack of
acute indigestion early this morning.
This was followed by heart attack.
A physician who was summoned ar
rived shortly before the former mayor
passed away.
Evening star., 1927-09-24
FLOOD CONTROL
LEFT TO PROBERS
President Will Permit Committees
to Take Views Straight
to Congress.

By the Associated Press.
President Coolidge intends to leave
the Mississippi River flood control pro-
gram in the hands of the Mississippi
River Flood Commission and commit
tees of the devastated States.
These agencies are preparing a re-
port which is expected by November
Is, and he will permit them to go
straight to Congress with their views
for legislation.
Meanwhile, the President sees no ad-
vantage in the congressional commit.
tees opening hearings, although he
thinks it would be wise for them to be
ready to start work as soon as the
flood control reports are ready.
If the committees wait until then, it
Is his view that much time will be
saved. as we'll as expense of those who
might desire to give their views to
the committee.
He feels that the report Of the ex-
perts will perhaps represent the views
of many who might otherwise have
desired to have appeared before Con.
gresS.