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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
CHIMNEY FIRES

The Community Fire Company
chemical truck responded to call
rom the home of Harold Jones, east
Of town, about six O'Clock on Friday
evening last, when chimney fire
was raging. The fireman used xii
SCOT" ON this fire as an experiment,
and the engines will in future carry
packages of this chimney cleaner,
which does away with the use of the
liquid chemical.
Two calls, caused by chimney fires,
we're received Saturday afternoon,
)ne at about two o'clock to the home
If John Hall, near Porters bridge,
md the other to the home ofgjoseph
Durham, near town. The fires were
extinguished before any dahage was
done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
AMERICAN LEGION POSTERS


Posters depicting the progress OF
the American Legion during the first
decade of it's life will appear on the
bill boards of Cecil county for a
whole month beginning in February
Arrangements have been made for
the use of bill board space during
The month in order that the ideals
and aims of the Legion may be plac-
ed before the people of the county,
according to the commander.
The posters will depict the real
spirit of the Legion. They will be
symbolical of the Legion ideal of
service to country in peace time as
in war, which the Legion is carrying
out in it's community service, Ameri-
canism, political education, child
welfare and similar activities
The poster has been made up from
a sketch drawn especially for the
Legion by Chester A. Bratten, a
wellknown artist of Chicago. 1t has
a decorative background in which
the main figure is the Goddess of
Liberty standing with arms uplifted
in conservation of the sacrifices made
by the fighting men of America in
the World war. In the foreground
is panoramic scene depicting the
ity, agriculture and industry. AT
The top is the name "The American
Legion" and at the bottom the slo-
gan, "In Peace, AS In War-We
Serve"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
DWELLING NEAR EIKTON
BURNED

Upon returning from the funeral
IF his son, William Howell, held in
North East, this county, Sunday aft
ernoon, John Howell, who resides on
he Creswell farm, near Elkton,
earned that his home had been de-
stroyed by fire. Neighbors saved
the greater part of the furnishings,
When neighbors first noticed the
ire, it was around the chimney, and
he Elkton Fire Company was called.
out on account of lack OF water
could do little. The Volunteer Fire
company, of North East, arrived
ater, and the two companies Joined
heir hose and pumped water from
Big Elk creek. nearly a half-mile
distant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
AMERICAN LEGION AMBULANCE
SERVICE,

Week of January 18th to 22nd Inc.
Following the comparatively quiet
period of last week, the American
Legion driving crew during the last
seven days, struck period of in
creased activity and were called
upon to make six trips during that
time. Three of these trips were
made in the same day, which neces-
STATED almost continuous driving
from 2:3O P. M. till 10 P. M. Com
muninties served by these trips in
cluded Elkton, Black Bottom, and
Rising Sun.
STATISTICAL REPORT
Number of trips for week q, aver
age mileage per trip FL, total mile
age for week l26, total trips to date
423, average mileage pei. trip 32.6,
total mileage to date 1888,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
FATALLY STRICKEN

Harry Jones, of Avondale, aged
S5 years, retired section foreman of
-he Pomeroy G Newark Branch of
The Pennsylvania railroad, was fat
ally stricken with an attack of the
heart about 4:3O O'Clock Thursday
afternoon of last week, and died be-
fore medical aid could be summon
ed.
Mr.. Jones had come to Rising Sun
from Avondale on the one O'Clock
train, Thursday afternoon, and walk
ed out to the home of his friend sec
lion foreman James McKelvey, a
distance of about half a mile, for a
visit.
He walked up the track later in
the afternoon to take the 4:45 train
60 his home and had just stepped
Upon the platform, when he was no.
ticed sinking down on the steps in
front of the waiting room door.
He was carried into the waiting
room and physician summoned,
out died before medical aid reached
him,
Coroner Green was notified but
deemed an inquest unnecessary and
the body was taken in charge by
funeral director ]. Earl Tyson.
Funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon. The deceased
leaves wife, three daughters and
two sons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
CRUSHED I'M CLAY PIT

William Howell, of North East
was crushed to death early Friday
morning one half hour after start
ing work at the pit of the United
Clay Company in Elk Neck. The
unfortunate man was caught under
a fall of clay. His neck was brok-
en-, side crushed and one leg fractur-
ed. Death was instantaneous.
Howell who was thirty four years
old was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Howell, formerly of North East
who now reside near Chesapeake
City. The deceased leaves wife
and four daughters. His parents
and one brother, Jesse also survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
TAXI COMPANY WANTS INJUNC.
TION
Testimony In The Marriage Mill
Business

Business
i The Elkton Taxi Company, organ
lied primarily for the transportfn,
of prospective brides and grooms tt
Ithe marrying parson' in Elkton
4 offered testimony last week in sup
Iport of their plea for an injunction
against S. Ralph Andrews, Clerk o.
the Court, to prevent c. Ellis Deibert
deputy, from continuing what they
claim to be an interference with
their business. The testimony was
taken before James F. Evans, one OF
1.-THE standing examiners in Equity
Henry A. Warbuton was counsel for
the Taxi firm, and Mr.. Andrews was
represented by G. Reynolds Ash,
who took the place of Henry M. Nc
Cullough, his regular counsel, who
| is ill.
e. Leland OFT, James Short, Jr.,
Addison e. Atkinson, j. Alfred Tay-
the taxi firm, all testified that Mr..
ior and William Cam, members Of
Dseibert has SO interfered with their
trade that they are now losing
money, and will be put out of busi-
ness within six months il Mr.. Del
bert's interference continues. They
claim that Mr.. Deibert tells the
couples when he issues them the Ii
cense that there are two ministers
in town and directs the couples to
them by drawing diagrams OF the
streets. AS a result of this, it is
claimed the couples discharge the
drivers at the Clerks Office and they
are thus forced to accept very
small portion of their regular $500
fee.
Mr.. OFT stated that the Reverend
Mr.. Cope came to Elkton at the in
stance OF the Taxi Firm, that they
pay him a regular salary, and most
of the witnesses said that they take
all couples to Mr.. Cope unless other
wise requested, but always took
them to any minister desired. Mr..
Cam stated that he offered to pay
Mr.. Deibert salary of $500 a
week, but, after some consideration,
Mr.. Deibert refused the proposition.
After Mr.. Cam had finished his evil
Ience, the taking of testimony was
suspended in order that some addi-
tional witnesses be subpenaed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
BRIDGE FREE AFTER AUGUST /
Tolls Will Cease On Perryville-H Havre
de Grace Span

Motorists who cross the Susque
hanna river bridge between Perry
vile and Havre de Grace after Aug
ust l will not be charged SO cent'
and cents additional for each pas
senger, John N. Mackall, chairman
of the State Roads Commission, sale
on Friday. Mr.. Mackall explained
that the bridge would be paid for al
that time and the toll charges re
moved.
The bridge, dauble-deck span, Is
said to be the only one of its type in
the world. BY removing the toll
charges motorists for the first time
since it was changed from railroad
bridge to one for vehicular traffic,
will not be required to pay toll.
The State bought the bridge for
$5S5,OOO in February, 1928. Since
that time the State has received
about 100000 annually in tolls, ac-
cording to Mr.. Mackall.
The upper roadway of the bridge
W do COmplOCOu ACCCAtly dI d COSL VI
$45O,O0O. The lower roadway,
which is only thirteen feet wide, was
found inadequate.
Speaking of the State ownership
of the bridge, Mr.. Mackall said the
State was fortunate in being able
to purchase it in 1923 for S5S5, 900.
It could not be replaced today, even
with inferior materials, for less than
81, 100000, he asserted.
Trucks using the bridge pay as
much as $3.50. Although all the
bonds issued for the payment of the
span have not been retired. funds
are at hand to pay back the money
borrowed, Mr.. Mackall explained.
The Legislature, in passing the
act authorizing the purchase of the
bridge, provided that no more than
25 cents could be charged as a toll
after the bridge had paid for itself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
PEN-MAR LEAGUE SHOOT
Opening Shoot At Ellkton Won
BY Oxford

BY Oxford
The opening shoot Of Pen-Mar
League for 1928 was held over the
traps of the Elkton Md, Gun Club
Saturday, Jan. 21st.
Although strong, cold northwest
i gale was blowing, which kept the
scores far below average, " shoot
ers came out to face the traps.
The Oxford, Pa, club finished in
first place, with score of 413X50O;
hising Sun, Md, second with 406;
Woodlawn, Md, with 404 and Elk
lon, Md, with BIS.
w. B. Cochran, shooting with the
tWoodlawn Club, topped the list of
shooters with 47X50, which was a
remarkable score under such wealth
er conditions.
George Sylvester shooting with
che same club was runner up with
45X5O.
This season the Pen-Ma League
awards 16 Pen-Mar Spoons by the
Lewis Class system at each shoot,
and Special Pen-Mar spoon for
The second shoot OF the league
each perfect score.
will be held over the traps of the
Woodlawn Gun Club, of Port De-
posit, Md, on Saturday, Jan. 2S,
which will be one of the big shoots
of the season.
Prize winners in Glass A-W. b.
Cochran A., A. Sylvester As.
Class I-Shaeffer AZ, Hilaman
AZ. .4;
Class C9-Nyce 40, Silvers 40.
Glass D4-Hanna 3S, Langmire So.
Glass E-,Miller 36, Shoemaker
36.
Glass F-Charsha 35, Poplar 35.
Glass G-Jones 80, Phillys 80.
Glass H-Mason 29, DR.. w. w.
Kirk 29.
The team scores were:
ELKTON
Schaffer AZ, Wright Al, H. Jack
ser 36, P. Jackson SO, S. Evans "a,
son 40, N. Heath Al, Pryor 80, Mil
Mitchell 33, Vending 33. Total
375.
OXFORD
Robertson A, G. G. Armour AZ,
Anderson 43, Hiliman AZ, Winchest-
er AZ, Baton Al, Passmore Al, Myce
40, McVey 80, Hanna 3S. Total
Alb.
WOODLOWN
w. B. Cochran AT. G.. Sylvester
As, Falls IA, L. Abrahalms AZ, Rut-
ter 80, DR.. Kirk Sr. 3S, t., King SO,
Seal 81, R. Jackson 81, Shoemaker
3 Total 4O4.
RISING Sun
Grubb "A, Cox 43, Richards II y
Wilson Al, Ewing Al, Gilpin 40, Sill
vers 40, Bostwick 80, Griel SO,
Longmere 38. Total 400.
The individual scores: l.. John
son 36, j. Charsha 35, j. Bay So,
Rhillips 80, Gibson 81, Dye 81, Twy-
foNd 25, DR.. Gallon 33, Dilks 80, q.
w. Mason SO, Rhodewalt 35, Racine
II, yel Mackie "a, Alexander 20, p,
Myers 8S, Swayne "a, Reed. 81, DR..
w. w. Kirk 20, H, Heath ~, e.
Popular 35, E. Bfllinglea rs, Bodt
Sc, P. Jones 80, H. Ford ~, H.
nolds 80, ]. Abrahams "a, Watkins
Baldwin S3, Galloway rs, &. Rey-
32, L. Moore SO, H. Galloway 25.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
e. PUsEY PAssMoRE DIES
President Of Bank of North Americs
Trust Co.-Active In War
Loan Work

AOan WOFk ~ g
Ellis Pusey Passmore, president o.
the Bank of North America anc
4 Trust Company, Philadelphia, dice
at his home, 1915 Seminole av.
4 Chestnut Hill, Sunday.
4 Mr.. Passomre, who had been i'll
several weeks from heart disease
was fifty-nine. He not only was a
leader in financial affairs, but equal
ly well known for his interest in
civic affairs.
He was former governor of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadel-
phia, twice president OF the Union
League, and during the war served
as chairman of the Liberty Loan
Committee.
Mr.. Passmore was born on a farm
near Rising Sun, Cecil county, Md,
on February l, 1869, the son OF Ellis
Pusey and Mary e. Lincoln Pass
more. He attended the public
school and then the Friends School
in this town.
After graduating from school here
he entered the National Bank OF
Rising Sun, where he was employed
for three years. He then entered
Swarthmore College, graduating in
1898.
After leaving college he became
associated with the AvondaIe Ma
tional Bank, remaining there until
1901, when he was chosen cashier
of the Traders National Bank OF
Scranton. The following year he
was called to Philadelphia as assist
ant cashier of the Franklin National
Bank, thus beginning more than
quarter of century of service in
that city. Two years later he was
elected cashier, and, in 1907, direc-
tor of the Franklin National Bank,
and in 1910 vice-president and
cashier.
On February 8, 1918, he resigned
from the Franklin National to be-
come governor of the Federal Re
serve Bank of Philadelphia, in which
position, in 1920, he was succeeded
by George w. Norris, present COVER
nor of the bank.
His connection with the institu-
ton of which he was president at
the time of his death began on
March /, 1920, when he was elected
president of the Bank of North
America. When that bank merged
with the Commercial Trust Company
IN 1922 and assumed the title of the
Bank of North America and Trust
Company Mr.. Passmore was elect
ed to head the new institution.
During the war he took an active
part in the various Liberty loan
drives, acting as Chairman or the
Central and Executive Committee ~of
the Third Federal Reserve District
ior all Liberty Loans. He was also
active in Red Cross campaigns.
Mr.. Passmore was a member of
The board of managers OF Swarth-
more College and treasurer OF the
college.
In 1891 he married Miss Emily
+. Shelmire, of Avondale, by whom
he is survived. He is also survived
oy two daughters, Mary Lincoln and
elizabeth Pusey Passmore. Three
brothers and one sister also survive:
Lincoln K, of Philada.; Leroy G., of
Nottingham, Pa; Charles Passmore
and Mrs. John d. Haines, of Butte
City, Montana.
Mr.. Passmore was a member of
The Society of Friends. His funeral
was private.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27

Suit for absolute divorce has been
filed against Van Leer Black, Jr.,
son of the multi-millionaire Balti-
more banker by Mrs. Dorothy Rea-
don Black, with whom he eloped to
Elkton in August 1924. Mrs. Black
in her bill asserts she was deserted
in November, 1924, just three
months after her marriage. and does
not know where her husband is now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27

Judge Coleman, in the U. S. Court,
Baltimore, sentenced Earle Tharpe,
of Conowingo, to thirty days in jail
for violation of the Volstead Act,
and Howard Ash, of near Elkton, to
fifteen days in jail for a similar of
fense,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27

In celebration of its fort FIRST an
niversary, on February ~, the
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladker Com
pany of Newark. Del, will hold a
banquet in the New Century Club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-01-27
GILLEsPIE,s MnLINERY

Is showing the New Spring Hats.
The soft soiel felt combined with
straw or satin make very charming
hats, and are we'll liked.
GTLLESPIE'S MILLINERY
Rising Sun, Md.
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PAGE EIGHT
HIGH SEA RESCUE

Captain M. B. Scott of the big steam halibuter New England, wnioh arrived in Ketehikan recently from tie banks, has added to his namcr- ous experience another rescue on the high seas. He saved the haibut- CT Daily, owned by Captain Rolie, from sinking near Cape omaney with 25,oo0 pounds Of halibut on board Water was coming through a loose surfing box on the Daily faster than it could be pumped out. The cargo of fish covered the stuffing box and could not be removed fast enough by tae crew on board
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MORE IN GAME
tContinued from Page one

NN~CAASAA~A~N
 raid they killed 260 head of sheep at one time and 17 head of cattle. Since 1924, Abbart has lost 400 head of sheep and over 40 head of cattle.
 Hast year Ingwau Loe, homestead small flock of sevan sheep; John 'ar on Raspberry Island lost all of his Larson of Afognak lost nine; Tichon Sheratin of Afgnak, lost seven; w. Babcock lost seven; and I lost two head of cattle. The Kizhuyak Cattle Co.,, at Kizhuyak Bay lost 19 head of cattle in July of this year and were compelled to move the remnants of their herd of 46 out to small is- not been checked up because it is land. The recrd for this year has from now on the dirty work will begin.
 We realize it is a fight to finish. We can't figure out why the hunts men should complain. If the season on brown bear can be left open all the time they can come and do all the shooting they want to- If we can get a bounty it will be all the better. There are plenty of big bear on the mainland to supply the huntsmen for all time to come"
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals shall be received by the Town Of Seward, Seward, Alaska, not later than five o'clock p. n. 6. p. m) August 30th, 1928 for the construction of a school building at Seward, Alaska in accordance with plans and specifications, approved by the Common Council of the Town of Seward and on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk.
 Proposals shall be addressed to A. D. Balderston, Municipal ClerK, Sew ard, Alaska.
 The Town of Seward reserves the right to reject any, or, all bids. Dated: August 14, 1928, Seward, Alaska.
 A. D. BALDERSTON,
 Municnpal Clerk. Town or City of Seward, Alaska
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-16

DEVELOPING PRINTING AND ENLARGlNG FOR THE BEST RE- SUITS AT SchaIIerer's Alaska Shop,
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-16

Alvit Jacobsen and Ed Lang were fined $4OO each for unlawful fishing at Juneau.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-16
EASTMAN CINE KODAKS s10 AND UP. SchaIerer's Alaska Shop

Al meat anu nothing else in the Frye Bruhn Meat Market.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-16
AT THE H0TELS

WAN GLIDER N. $. Wilson, Jun eau; Victor Quintah. Anchorage; Mr. and Mrs C. Il. Heinhoeuser.
 SEWARD Esther V. Wright. Emil FradricHsan Philip Nearda5e. E. K. McGrim.
 SEXTON-J J. Marking, Kirkland; Wm Al Simpson, Quartz Creek.
 OyERLAND-T. A. Anderson, San Francisco A. D. Bells, Sam Salmon, Geo. E. Davis, Seattle
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-16
BASEBALL GAMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooklyn, $; Pittsburgh, 5. New York, 5 Chicago, 6. Philadelphia, 4 Cincinnati, Il. Boston, 3; St. Louis, 7.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit, 6; Philadelphia, 3. Cleveland. [; Boston, Q. Chicago, s; New York, 4. St. Louis, 3; Washington, 4.
 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Sacramento, 3; Seattle, 4. Hollywood, 6; Missions, l. San Francisco, IS; Los Angeles, Oakland, Q; Portland, 2.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-16

Frye-Bruhn's Baby 6eef is NeF- csHed.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-13

Ny son was 20 years old, served
three years of his third enlistment,
survived honorable service through
the World War against Germany, only
to be officially muroered in a dis
graceful war against this little ma
ton.
My father served through the Civil
War, my two grandfathers died in ac-
ton in the same war and l am proud
of their records, SO this is not from
the pen of red radical, but from one
who loves justice and fair play.
| have four sons and if necessity
arose l would be willing to sacri-
flee not only all four sons but my
own life as well in a war of defense,
but I am not willing to shed one drop
of blood in war of aggression, such
as this one is.
You have lost son and know the
sorrow, and we as a nation mourned
with you in your hour of grief. Sup
pose that son had fallen, as my son
has, victim to the greed of Wall
Street, would you feel that the finan-
cial gain was worth the cost?
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-13
Police Continue Raid
on Cabmen

Continued from Page One)
cabs in the industry. Such result
can be easily effected, it was pointed
out, by increasing the police pressure
on the drivers.
The policy of curtailing the num-
Der of cab drivers is known to work
directly in the interests of the yell
low Taxi Corporation, the Morgan
controlled, largest employer in the
industry.
Police Control, Greatest Evil.
Police control of the trade is given
as the most serious evil facing the
drivers. Until recently all elements
in the industry were united against
police control, among them H. A.
Innes Brown, editor of the Taxi Week.
ly. An editorial by Brown in the last
issue of his paper now makes his
stand doubtful.
The lack of union organization
among the $4,000 Greater New York
taxi drivers is given as the reason
that existing evils can continue with
out change.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-13
Rehearsal Sunday.

Sunday at 2 p. m. at Irving Plaza,
10Th st. and Irving Place, there win
be a mass rehearsal in preparation
for the Lenin memorial pageant. No
experience is required for taking part
in this pageant. The rehearsal will
be under the direction of Mr.. Massey
of the New Playwrights' Theatre.
Comrades who have Russian cos
tunes should get in touch immediate
ly with the district office. Costumes
are needed for the Lenin Memorial
pageant.
Revolutionary posters in all Ian
guages and costumes are needed i'm
mediately for decorating "the Gar
den" for the Lenin Memorial meet
ing.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-13
Brickla. ,ers Officials in
Union Breaking Deal
Continued from Page Ome)

Continued from Page One)
ers on the job would quit the next
day. He so instructed the shop stew
ard, it is said
COMFORT Immediately notified bust
ness agents L. d. Ferrari, of Local
116, and j. P. Pugliese, of Local TAG.
The two unions affected protested to
Comforti. Ferrari then complained to
Local "a, of the bricklayers. There
he met Gray and inquired why he had
given such an order.
Il am only carrying out the orders
of the bricklayers' executive commit
tee and of John J. Gill;" Gray is re-
ported to have answered.
Protest In Vain.
Although Ferrari and Pugliese con-
tinued their protests they have been
able to accomplish very little, owing
to the opposition of the bricklayers'
executive committee. ~
The Union Construction Co. was
finally forced to discharge it's union
workers, though the rank and file
bricklayers on the job were willing to
support and if necessary strike with
their union helpers. The job was
subsequently manned with members
of the dual union. 1t is learned from
reliable sources that the bricklayers'
executive committee in a new agree
ment with the bosses has repudiated
its agreement with the International
Hod Carriers, Building and Common
Laborers' Union.
Rank and File Wonders.
The existing troubles have been
carefully kept from the rank and file
of the bricklayers by the machine in
control of the executive committee.
Nevertheless, certain members of the
Bricklayers' Union have already be-
gun to inquire if the executive com
mittee had authorization for the
agreement it signed for the "inde-
pendent" United Building and Com
mon Laborers' Union.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-13
Trial Funds Needed

Calling attention to the pressing
need of funds to liquidate the debts
incurred by the united Greco Garlic
Defense Committee, 70 Fifth Ave.
Room 904, in which it participated
and helped to build, the In. irrational
Labor Defense, 80 East 18th St, New
York City, through National Secre
tary James p Cannon, issued re.
quest yesterday to all workers to con-
tribute money to the Defense Com
miotee to aid in the settling of all the
outstanding bills incurred during the
fight for the lives and freedom of the
two Italian anti-fascist workers.