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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
ASSESSMENT OF CONOWINGO
PLANT BY HARTFORD COUNTY

1t is stated that the amount of
assessment of the land and buildings
al the Conowingo dam, by the Har-
ford County Commissioners mas been
6icided upon and is over twenty mil
lion dollars.
The machinery is taxed separately
by the State Tax Commission and
the stock of the company is also tax
ed after first deducting the assess
ment on lands and buildings.
The Commissioners have devoted
much time to this important assess
ment during the summer, have con-
suited two engineers and appraisal
experts, and thoroughly studied the
cost figures furnished them by the
Conowingo owners. The County
Commissioners of Cecil County plac-
ed only an assessment of $3,7OO,0OO
on the dam in this County and an
appeal from what is felt to be low
assessment has been taken by the
State to the State Tax Commission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
RISING sun sCHooL NEWS

The sixth annual school supper
held in the church basement on Fri
day, Sept. %, was decided success,
both to the school and the people
who attended. The receipts amount
ed to $50, of which little over
$100 will be cleared. We wish to
thank the many patrons and friends
Of the school for their many dona-
tiors, also the merchants of the
town, who also made donations.
We also want to thank Mac Laun-
dry, of Elkton, who kindly launder-
ed the table cloths free CT charge,
the Ladies Aid of the .hurch, who
grated us the privilege of using
their equipment, and the Official
Boat of the Church, who allowed
us to hold the supper in the base
ment of the church.
The first atheletic events of the
high school for the fall season were
played on Friday afternoon. In
these games our teams did very well.
Our girls playing field ball, a game
being played in Cecil County for the
first time this year, defeated the
Perryville girls by the score of 1910.
Our soccer team composed OF boys
who are beginners at the game, held
the strong Perryville team to one
goal. We lost the game by a score
of 20 but were in the game all the
time. Friday afternoon our teams
journey to Elkton and play the high
school teams there. This is the first
time we have been in the same
league with Elkton and we are look
ing forward to pleasant atheletic re-
lations with that school.
We appreciate the editorial on Wis
iting the schools by the editor of this
paper. At any occasion we are glad
to welcome patrons, who come to
see us at work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
REPUBLICAN CLUB FORMED

A er-Goldsborough Service
League has been formed in Cecil
county, composed chiefly OF ex-ser-
vice men, who served in the World
War.
The club was formed to assist the
regular Republican organization. 1t
is Statewide organization, with
Col, D. John l. Markey, Chairman
for the State. Col. Markey appoint
ed Wallace Williams chairman for
Cecil County.
County Chairman Williams ap-
pointed the following district chair
men: Second District, 2. Il. Love-
less; Third, first precinct, Karl Cur
rier; First. second precinct, Ed
mund w. Crothers; Fifth, first pre-
cinct, Rufus K. Wells; second pre-
cinct, Penrose Cooper: Sixth, DIR. R.
c. Dodson; Seventh, Chrales H.
Reckefus; and Ninth, Ralph Croth-
erS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
LAY BLAME FOR ANTHRAX
Farmers Claim Leather Refuse
POllutes Streams


The destruction of whole herds of
valuable cattle down-State, partic-
ularly near Leipsic, by anthrax, is
being laid at the door of the Wilm-
ington manufacturers of leather, ac-
cording to report made at the reg
ular meeting of the board OF direc-
tors of the Delaware Safety Council
at the duPont-Biltmore. The report
was made to the directors by George
A. Casey, chairman Of the special
plant hazards committee.
Mr. Casey stated that although the
subject did not rightfully come un-
der the jurisdiction of the council, he
thought that the members should
know that the farmers down-State
are charging that leather offaT'
dumped by local plants into tide
streams like the Christiana river,
was carrying the anthrax into the
smaller streams and flooding grazing
lands and injecting the cattle. Mr..
Casey stated that 10 farms near
Leipsic had their entire stocks of cat
tie wiped out by anthrax and that
there was movement on foot there
to prevent further pollution of tide
streams with the refuse from local
leather plants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
STORE ROBBED-THIEF LEAVES
NOTE

Some unknown person secreted
himself in the store of Alice &
Shepherd, in this town, on Friday
night, and after the closing hour
helped himself to what he wanted.
The proprietors have found it diff
ficult to check up accurately on what
was stolen, but the articles missing
include wearing apparel, pocket
knives, quantity of jewelry, flash
lights, and some other things. The
value OF the stolen property is plac-
ed at about $3.50.
The thief was not without sense
of humor and left note on coun-
ter, transcribed in well written back
hand, which read:
Hereafter lock your back door
before dark, as l slipped in early in
the evening and waited until you
closed before 1 done anything. So
long to you ALL"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
ORPHANS COURT

Bonds Approved-Mamie Tyson
Blake, executrix of Thomas Tyson;
William Roche and Harold e. CO.
bourn, administrators of David
Roche; William N. Warrington, ex-
ecutor of Nathan B. Warrington;
Edward Miles, administrator OF
Henry Miles; Carrie A. Creswell,
guardian of Della M. Creswell.
Accounts Passed-First and final
account of Carrie A. Creswcll, ex-
ecutrix of Campbell Creswell; first
and final account of Simon Lipman
and Joshua Clayton, executors Of
Michael Lipman; first and final ac-
count of John B. Slicer, administra-
tor of John Cameron: third account
of Blanche H. Brandhoff, guardian
of Cecil V. and Elizabeth Humphrey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
TO ENLARGE NURSES HOME

The DidectorS OF Union Hospital,
Elkton, have decided to erect an ad-
dition to the nurses home, to COM
ply with the requirements of the
Maryland State Board of Examiners
of Nurses. The addition is to con-
tain four bedrooms and large class
room, which will be used in connec-
ton with the Training School of the
Hospital. The probable cost will be
about $4,000, which it is hoped, will
be raised by public subscription and
those interested in the future OF the
Hospital.
An addition is made necessary be-
cause of the requirements or the
State Board of Examiners and the
increased number of nurses neces-
sary to look after properly, the ever
increasing number of patients.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
CECIL CIRCUIT COURT
September Term Disposes OF Mum.
erOuS Cases

The September term Of Cecil Cir.
cult Court, which convened at Elk.
ton on Sept. II, has been a lengthy
session and has disposed OF numer.
Gus cases. Since our report of last
week the following cases have been
tried:
Lloyd Alexander, colored, tried be-
fore the Court on charge Of larceny
of battery from Harry Cole. Yer
dict, not guilty.
James Hillard was found guilty on
charge of having liquor in his pos
session for purpose Of sale.
Roy Brown was acquitted on the
charge of having liquor in his pos
session for purpose Of sale.
Theodore Jones tried before the
Court on charge of obstructing pub
lie highway. Court held case under
consideration.
Frank Rowan found guilty of sell
ing intoxicating liquors.
James Vernon was acquitted on
charge of larceny and breaking and
entering freight cars.
Henry short placed on trial before
jury for larceny of a slot machine.
The jury returned a verdict of
guilty.
Trial of Palmar c. Rakes, for the
murder of Oscar Johnson, was re-
moved to Queen Annes County, and
Edmund Howery's, for the murder of
Costley R. Cox, will be removed to
Kent County.
The Court sentenced Stella Wes-
ley, colored, for violation of the local
option law, to two months in the
Elkton Jail.
Mrs. Margaret Meisinger was tried
before jury for violating local op-
tion law. Verdict was guilty.
Earl Suter, who had pleaded gull
ty to having liquor for sale, was SEN
fenced to three months in the House
of Correction.
Morris ILarue, Jr., colored, who
had pleaded guilty to larceny, was
committed to the House OF Reforma-
tion at Cheltenham.
Mrs. Rose Guthrie, indicted for
having liquor for sale, was put on
trial before jury. The verdict was
guilty. The Court suspended SEN
tence
The suit for damages for aliena-
ton, Dorothy Wolcott Flanagan
VS.. Edythe Morris Swoyer, set for
Wednesday, was removed to Queen
Anne's County, and at 4:45 p. m.
Court adjourned until December.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
CONTENTION OVER WATER
RIGHTS
Federal Government and State
At Odds

Contending that the Federal Gov
ernment has no legal right to claim
the waters of the Chesapeake Bay
and its tributaries adjacent to the
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Robert
H. Archer, Assistant Attorney-Gen-
eral, has written to Lieut.-Col. G.. M.
Wesson, commanding officer there,
that, in his opinion, Maryland should
have control of game enforcement in
the disputed area.
II have no desire to clash with
your authority" Mr.. Archer wrote,
land as l understand you claim ex-
elusive jurisdiction over the waters,
which claim is contrary to my under
standing of the law, I will request
that you submit your proposition to
your legal advisor and 1 would be
glad to take the matter up with him
promptly"
The controversy over jurisdiction
of the area, which extends from the
head of the bay to the Gunpowder
and Bush rivers, was started when
E. Lee LeCompte, State Game War
den, learned that the army officials
insisted upon sportsmen obtaining
permits from them rather than from
the State or counties which the water
adjoins.
The. situation has become more
acute recently because of the meas
regulating the ducking blinds
throughout the waters OF the State
beyond the low-water mark. Mr..
LeCompte asked Mr.. Archer to inves-
tigate the authority Of the army Of
fcers to demand permits for the con-
struction of duck blinds in the dis
puted area.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
MRS. JOHN ]. MIGroN

Mrs. Edna Astle Wigton, wife Of
John ]. Wigton, died Wednesday,
October 8, in the 36th year of her
age. She had been i'll at the home
of her father, John Astle, at Zion for
the past seven weeks from compli-
cation of diseases.
The deceased is survived by her
husband and two small children;
also by her father, three sisters and
three brothers: Miss Mabel Astle,
Zion; Mrs. VIM. Conrad, Colora;
Mrs. Harold Tyson, Woodlawn; John
Astle, Principle; Arthur and Ellis
Astle, Landenburg, Pa.
The funeral will be held on Satur-
day, October 6. Services at the
home of her father, John Astle, Zion,
at 400 p. M, and interment in West
Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
NEGRO, ON RAMPAGE, KILLED
BY OFFICER
Resisted Arrest and Shot Deputy
Sheriff In Wrist

Sheriff In Wrist
Deputy Sheriff Manlove Bouchell,
of Elkton, was shot in the arm Fri
day afternoon at Cokesbury, negro
settlement between Perryville and
Port Deposit, by James Turner,
colored, notorious character of
that place, who was then fatally
wounded by the officer. He died
while being taken to Elkton Hos
pital.
Turner had been on a drunken
rampage threatening to kill several
people at Cokesbury and Deputy
Bouchell, was sent there to arrest
him. At Perryville, State Patrol
man Clapproth Joined the deputy
AS soon as Turner saw the officers
he pulled his revolver and started
out the back door, Bouchell follow
ing him. The negro then whirled
around and fired, the ball striking
the officer in the left arm. He fired
four more shots at Bouchell, two of
them passing through his coat.
Bouchell then returned the fire, the
bullet taking effect in his assailant's
breast. The two officers and the
negro started for the Elkton Hos
pital, but Turner was dead when
North East was reached.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
VICTIM OF LOCKJAW

Benjamin Hewlett, aged IL years,
son Of James Hewlett of near Lewis
vile, Pa, died last week from lock-
jaw. The youth was injured when
the horses he was driving to a ma
nure spreader ran away, and he was
thrown from his seat. His head
struck upon prong of the reel and
another pierced his hand. He. was
taken to a Wilmington hospital, but
lockjaw developed and caused his
death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
LIQUOR NOT SAFE IN COURT
HOUSE

1t is reported that during a recent
trial of a whiskey case in this term
of court, a gallon Of alleged moon
shine, aged in wood, disappeared
mysteriously from the Court House.
The alleged whiskey was on display,
and was offered in evidence. One
gallon of the evidence got away, it
is reported, and it is said Sheriff
Logan is on the warpath, hunting
for the same with his nostrils ex-
tended.-Whig.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
sUsQUEHANNA BRIDGE FEE
Discontinuance OF Tolls Observed BY
Monster Celebration

|
The discontinuance of the collect
ing of tolls for traffic over the Perry
ville-Havre de Grace vehiculaI
bridge across the Susquehanna river,
was observed on Monday afternoon
and evening at Havre de Grace by a
monster parade, speech making, the
burning of toll house, and grand
display of fireworks.
The parade was participated in by
civic organizations, fire companies,
business houses, private citizens and
was the largest and best spectacular
demonstration ever held in Havre de
Grace. 1t was witnessed by a big
crowd of people. The beautifully
decorated floats and automobiles
brought forth applause all along the
line of march, which moved through
the streets of Havre de Grace, across
the upper deck of the bridge to
Perryville, where it countermarched
and recrossed the bridge over the
lower deck, disbanding in front OF
reviewing stand, near the western
end of the bridge, where the speech
making was held, the amplifyers
erected at the stand making it pos
sible for every word the speakers ut
tered to be easily heard by the as
semblage.
The invocation, which was offered
by the Rev. Francis F. Lynch, pastor
of st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
Church, Havre de Grace, was follow
ed by an address by Mayor George
T. Pennington, who predicted that
the bridge would mean much to the
development of Havre de Grace and
Perryville because of the increase OF
automobile traffic through these
places.
John N. Mackall, chairman of the
State Roads Commission, related
that 100000 persons and 2,000,-
900 automobiles had crossed the
structure and paid tolls since the
State took over it's operation from a
private corporation.
Because of cold, Governor Ritch-
lie was unable to attend the celebra-
ton. The Governor sent his regrets.
A plaque commemorating the eff
forts of Senator Tydfngs in having
the charges removed was presented
by Mayor Pennington.
Senator Tydings then made an
address, in which he reviewed the
struggle for the purchase of the
bridge by the State and removal of
the toll charge, which he referred to
as barrier to trade, social inter-
course and commerce and a ball and
chain around the activities OF
the people of both counties. He
thanked Governor Ritchie for sign
ing the bill which he introduced in
the Legislature.
AS the speaking ended, the toll
house was set afire. AS the roof and
the walls collapsed, the crowd cheer
ed. In the evening beautiful and
spectacular display of fireworks was
held from float anchored in the
river, and was witnessed by an i'm
mense crowd of people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
DECIDING GAME AT
PERRYVILLE

Rain prevented the playing OF the
deciding game between Elk Mills and
Rising Sun, on Saturday last, and
the game will be played Saturday,
October 6, at Perryville. Each club
has won a game and the one Satur-
day should be a battle royal, as 1t
will determine the Susquehanna
League championship.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING

A Democratic mass meeting will
be held at the New Theatre. Elkton.
on Monday evening, October 8, at
eight O'Clock. Governor Albert C.
Ritchie, U. S. Senator W. Cabell
Bruce, Congressman T. Alan Colds
borough and other speakers will dis
cuss the issues of the campaign.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
RISING SUN M. E. CHURCH

Rev. ]. c. Mccoy, Pastor
Services for Sunday, October, 7,
will be as follows:
Sunday school 9:45 a. m, preach
ing at IL o'clock by DR.. j. w. Colo
ma, District Superintendent.
Junior League $3.50 p. M, preach
ing by the pastor at 1880 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05

The regular meeting OF the w. e.
It. U. will be held at the home OF
Mrs. H. L. Shepherd on Thursday,
October IL, at 2:00 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-05
DUCo DEMONSTRATION

In our store, Saturday, Oct. 18th,
Come and bring your friends.
HAINES & KIRK
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-16

Tuesday from Milwaukee 10 spend
the week here.
T. A. Ault left Thursday on . v
eral days business trip to Corpus
Christi.
J. p. Phillips Of Alabama Is
spending n week here.
Mayor and Mrs. d. Z. Kirgar left
Wednesday morning for several days
vacation and business in San An
tonic.
Successful Sunday deer hunters
were George Mac Dougall and G. w.
Cook.
NJ. ard Mrs. II. Z. Williams have
recently come here from Wisconsin
and are stopping at the NJ. NJ. Nichol
home.
Lon Perkins and Monte Walker
attended the football game between
McAllen and Robstown at McAllen
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Il. Z. Stevens and children
spent Thursday in Mercedes with
her mother, Mrs. NJ. L. Iron.
Mrs. Jewell Beers of Clemscott,
Okla, arrived Wednesday to be with
her mother, Mrs. G. K. Holman, who
has been very i'll. Accompanying
Mrs. Beers were a sister and niece
Of Mrs. Holman's. Mrs. Susie Me-
Clerdon Of Wilson, Okla, and Mrs
Belle Williams Of Durcon, Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Henderson OF
Winfield, Kans., left Thursday aft
er visiting a few days at the w. r.
Powell home.
Mrs. Dan Coate, Mrs. Joe Mason
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and Mrs. Claude Livingston Of Msr-
cedcs spent the week In San Antonio
shopping. returning Friday.
Mrs. j. W. Francis returned to the
Valley from north Texas and will
spend the winter with her daughters.
Mrs. W. F. Powell and Mrs. John
Graves.
Mrs. Gus Kaufman and Mrs. II. A.
Harris made q business trip to Cor
pus Christi Thursday returning Fri
day evening.
Mrs. w. w. Carrothers spent
Thursday night in Harlingen with
her sister, Mrs. Claude Fullick.
Mrs. NJ. T. Coate and Mrs. H. +.
Coate and baby were McAllen shop
pers Thursday.
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he met his son, Rev. II. P. James and
wife from Philadelphia, and a daugh-
ter. Mrs. r. i. Moffett Of Center.
Texas. They will visit for several
days at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
James here.
Mr.. Scott Of Baxter. Kansas. is
visiting his daughter, Mr.. DR.. Mich
OILS here.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Goldsmith of
Olney, Texas, spent several days
here the past week, looking after
their interests. Mr.. Goldsmith owns
so acres Of land near here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley of McAllen,
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. $. Hirth Thursday.
w. 7. Motley returned the first
Of the weke from Chiekasha, Okla,
where he had gone to visit rela-
tives. He was accompanied home by
his father. who will spend the win
ter with them.
Mesdames U. ]. Boehnke, L. F.
kruse and +. E. Snowden attended
the Federation Of Women's clubs nj
La Feria Tuesday, being delegates
from the San Juan Music and Ora
matte club.
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. p. Cron have had
as their house guests the past two
weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cron of
Mulvane. Kansas. and Mr.. and Mrs.
W. X. Church of Augusta, Kas. Mrs.
church is a sister Of Mr.. Cron.
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Society
MISSION PERSONALS


Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Rossow
returned the last of the week from a
trip to South Dakota, where they
looked after their property.
! l.. v. Sprowl returned Monday from
business trip TO Houston.
? Geo. Speer left Saturday 10 spend
NE holidays with his wife and
/ daughter in Austin.
Miss Anna Savage. president Of the
Rebekah Assembly for the state of
Texas, was in the city Friday, for
the purpose Of inspecting the local
lodge, also OF the putting on OF the
degree work. A reception was staged
for her Friday afternoon after the
local meeting.
Geo. Baxter and s. NJ. Hargrove
were in San Antonio or business this
week.
Many Of the local women attended
the Valley Federation meeting AZ La
Feria Tusday. Mrs. X. T. Conway
was elected to head the drama de-
partment for the coming year.
Captain Rodwell and Alois Bond
linger and their wives made a COM
bination business and pleasure trip
to La Feria Tuesday.
Mrs. August Bertelsen n daugh-
ter. Elaine, came Thursday morning
from their home in Sioux City, Iowa,
to spend the holidays at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. E. /. Stewart, Mrs. Ber-
telsen and Mrs. Stewart being sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon b. Hill arc
leaving the last of this week for a
holiday vscation which they viii
spend in Austin at the home OF Mrs.
Hills parents, Mr.. and Mrs Loeb
ridge.
Mrs. 7. J. Wright returned Wednes-
day from Brownsville, where she has
been caring for her sister, Mrs. W. l..
Campbell, the psst week.
Mrs. l.. s. Morrell and daughter
came Sunday from Enid, Okla, to
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spending the winter IN La Feria
we're Sunday callers at the II. A.
Coultas home.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. o. Mcfarland and
family Of Pampa have ~recentIv ar
rived in Weslaco and will spend the
winter.
Miss Opal Pike and Earl Pike re-
turned home Sunday from Waco
where they have been attending
Baylor.
Mrs. Marion Curry of Donna Wis
tied Sunday with her mother. Mrs
Jess Mitchell.
Mrs. Jack McMshan and babv
daughter were shopping Monday in
McAllen.
b. +. Johnson Of San Antonio Is
here on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kulmert who
are here from Eagle River, Wis. are
spending this week in Corpus
Christi.
L. o. Cobbler arrived Tuesday
from Dallas.
Miss Gertie Solge OF Tynen was
the guest this week Of Miss AIyene
Ault.
Mrs. Francis returned Tuesday
from north Texas and will spend
the winter with her daughters, Mrs.
w. +. Powell and Mrs. John
Graves. 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Entinger of
Michign are stopping at the Cortez
hotel here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Roberts arrived