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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
OPERATED ON COW

W. X. Bird, proprietor of the
Meadowrock Dairy, near town, MOTTO
ed one of his prize cows was not up
to par last week and called veterin-
arian Corenzwit, of Rising Sun. who
diagnosed the case and determined
on an operation, in which he remov-
ed from the animals stomach sever
al pieces of metal, stone about the
size of walnut, and two pieces of
wire which when Strengthened out
measured fully five inches each in
length.
1t is sNsupposed the animal got this
foreign substance into her stomach
from some alfalfa hay that Mr.. Bird
had purchased recently.
The COW seems to be progressing
favorable. much to the satisfaction
of Mr.. Bird as well as to the veterin-
arian, to whose skill the animal
owes her life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
APPOINTED TO PAsToRATE

j. B. Deaver Cooke, of Oxford,
has been appointed pastor of Burho-
line M. E. Church, North Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. Cooke was member of the
North East High School faculty last
year, from which he resigned to ac-
cept like position at the Oxford
High School. He was recently re-
appointed by the Oxford Board OF
Education for three-year term.
After the present school term, Mr.
and Mrs. Cooke will move to Phila-
delphia and, occupy the Church par
sonage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
j. HOWELL CUMMINGS

| ]. Howell Cummings, of Philadel
phia, president of the John b. Stet
son Company, hat manufacturers
died Saturday at 2:15 P. M, after al
illness of five weeks. He was 81
years old.
Mr.. Cummings entered the employ
of the Stetson Company as an office
boy. He was made secretary, later
advanced to treasurer and second
vice president, and upon the death
of John B. Stetson, founder of the
company. was chosen to succeed him
February Is, 1906.
He was director of several finan.
cial institutions, president of the
Stetsoh Hospital and member OF
the Union League, Poor Richard
Club, Manufacturers Club, Philadel-
phia Country Club and the Five
O'clock Club.
Funeral services were held, Tues
day afternoon at $3.50 at No. 1920
Chestnut street.
James Howell Cummings was
born August z, 1867. at Goshen.
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, the
son of John and Elmira (Thompson)
Cummings. His father was for
many years prominent in the manu-.
featuring activities of Bridgeport.
Conn.
Mr.. Cummings received his edu-
cation in the public schools and the
Central High School of Philadelphia.
In 1882 he entered the employ OF
the John B. Stetson & Co.. of Phila-
delphia. as an office boy, and worked
his way. by successive stages to the
presidency,
He was married February. 22,
1890, to Miss Annie C. Richards
daughter of H. M. Richards. of Phn-
adelphia.
They had four children; J. Howell
Jr., Mrs. VIM. S. Blakeley, Jr., Mrs.
Frederick w. Keith and Mrs. Geo.
j. Ourpacker.
Miss Carrie Cummings and broth
er, Cecil B. Cummings, of our town.
are cousins of the deceased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
FIRE CALLS
Chimney Fire-small Dwelling De-


Chimney Fire-Sniall Dwelling De-
stroyed--AutO Burned
The Community Fire Company, of
this town, has been kept on the jump
recently answering the calls. About
eight O'Clock Saturday morning. q
call came from the c. H. Cameron
farm, near town, where bad chin
ney fire was raging, endangering the
dwelling. The chemical truck was
sent to the scene and the firemen
soon quenched the blaze.
On Thursday night, between one
and two, O'Clock, the firemen were
called to a blaze near old Como
wingo, where a small one-story
frame structure, occupied by the
Waddelr family, was on fire. By
the time the firemen reached the
scene with the apparatus, the small
structure had been completely de-
stroyed. The origin Of the blaze is
a mystery, and had made such prog
ress when discovered, that the MEM
bers of the family were compelled to
fee in their night clothes, none of
their effects being saved.
Another mysterious blaze occur
red about 1880 Sunday night, when
a sedan auto, parked near the gar
age of j. H. Hawley, west OF town,
and reported to be the property of A..
L. Akers, was discovered to be on
fire by two passing autoists. They
drove to- the garage of Dinsmore
Brothers and gave the alarm. When
the firemen. arrived the auto was
doomed. Chemicals were used to
extinguish the blaze, but the ma
chine was complete wreck.
There is no clue as to the origin
of the fire, nor did the firemen find
anyone about the car, or garage
when they reached the scene.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE

High school principals and county
school superintendentsS of the uper
tier of Eastern Shore counties, COM
prising Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's
Caroline and Talbot, assembled at
Chestertown on Friday, for the an
nual regional conference of the five
county territory.
The meeting was under the direc-
tion of Prof. E. Clarke Fontaine,
State supervisor of high schools for
the Eastern Shore, and was similar
to the regional conference held in
Salisbury earlier in the week.
Problms affecting the conduct of
the schools in the territory repre-
sented as well as those affecting the
welfare of the pupils were discussed.
The meeting began with discussion
Of school attendance, led by w. X.
Cumming, principal of the Green's
boro High School.
Other principals who opened dis
cussions on other questions were j.
H. Caldwell, st. Michael's High
School; Marlin U. Zimmerman, Ris-
ing Sun; A. c. Norstedt, Easton;
Clyde Walls, Church Hill; j. Willard
Davis, Centreville; Mark Greasy,
Chestertown and Douglas. M. Bivins,
North East
The following county school su-
perintendents attended and took
part in the discussions: Howard T.
Ruhl, Cecil county; Louis &c. Robin
son, Kent: Thomas Gordon Bennett,
Queen Anne's Oscar M. Fogle, Tai
bot, and Edward M. Noble, Caroline.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
s TALLY-KRAUSS

The marriage of Miss Annie Suter
Krauss, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
posit, and Mr.. Oscar Tally, son OF
Mrs. Annie Tally of Wilmington
took place Saturday April 28th, at
two o'clock at the home of the bride.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. ]. Burton McCabe of Middle
town, Del, former pastor OF Tome
Memorial M. E. Church. The ma
tron of honor was Mrs. VIM. Street,
a sister of the bride. Mr.. Olonzo
Olcott, of Wilmington, cousin OF
the bride was best man. Mrs
James O'Hara of Baltimore played
the wedding march.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
FELL INTO WELL

Miss Jennie Mcdonald, who re-
sides with her brother, Clyde Nc
Donald, of Barnsley, Pa, while
working in the cellar of her home
stepped upon a decayed board COW
ering a well about forty feet deep,
which gave way, Miss Mcdonald go
ing to the bottom. Fortunately the
water only came to her waist, but
she was compelled to await the arrl-
val of her brother, who came home
about four hours later. With assis-
tance of a neighbor she was brough.
to safety. Her injuries were pr,nci-
paiiy bruises, But she is confined to
bed tr.m the shock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
SCHOOL GIRL AND FARM HAND
MISSING :.

The authorities are seeking infor-
nation regarding the whereabouts
of Miss Frances Brown, seventeen
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kirk Brown, Elk Township, Pa, who
left her home at midnight Friday
week, and has not been seen since.
Guy C. Redmond, aged "a years,
married and with two small child
rem, occupied the tenant house and
was employed on the Brown farm.
Although no one had ever seen the
pair together there seems scarcely a
doubt but that the couple eloped in
the Chevrolet coupe, which Red
mond had recently purchased.
The girl was junior in the Ok
ford High School. Redmond had
been highly regarded by everyone in
the vicinity, taking an active part in
the work of Olivet Church and being
a teacher in the Sunday School
there.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
JAMES s. MAFFITT

James S. Maffitt, formerly of near
Mechanics Valley but for the past
few years manager of the theatre at
Perry Point. died April % at Rich
ards Hospital, Port Deposit, after a
few hours illness. He was 20 years
of age and in early life was popu-
lar actor. He is survived by his
wife, a son, James s., Jr., and a
daughter, Miss Margaret Maffitt.
Interment was made in North East
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
ALBERT SMITH

While at breakfast Saturday
morning, with his wife, Albert
Smith, secretary of the Chamber Of
Commerce of Port Deposit, died sud-
denly Death, according to Coroner
Howard w. Green, was due to heart
disease. Mr.. Smith, who was also
superintendent of the Port Deposit
quarries, was At years old. He and
his wife had an apartment in the
dwelling of Mrs. Geo. H. Buck, Port
Deposit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
ELKToN ROTARY CLUB

The Elkton Rotary Club has elect
ed the following officers and direct
ors for the ensuing year: Daniel s.
Terrell, president; Albert D. Mackey,
Lynn B. Gillespie,
secretary-treasurer; John H. Terrell,
Irwin T. Kepler, John H. Minister,
Harry w. Pippin, Carroll Gardner
and S. r. Andrews, directors.
Daniel S. Terrell was also elected
delegate to the Rotary Internation-
al convention to be held in Minnea-
polls, in June.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
MISS ELIZABETH s. FORD

Miss Elizabeth S. Ford, formerly
of the First district of Cecil county,
'died April "a at Haddonfield, N. J.
Miss Ford was daughter of the
late Fred A. and Mary Oldham Ford.
She was skilled musician and was
Supervisor of Music in the New York
schools. One sister, Miss Ellen ".
Ford, and an aunt, Miss Laura Ford,
both Of Haddonfield, survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
FARM LAND TO BE RECLAIMED

Preliminary steps have been taken
by the County Commissioners OF
Queen Anne's and Caroline looking
to the dredging of Long Marsh ditch
and the eventual reclamation of APP
proximately $4,000 acres of farming
land, rendered useless in recent
years, because the big stream, orig
inally constructed by slave labor,
has filed up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN

Harry Heibeck, of near New
London, Pa, drove his team upon
the railroad tracks at Kelton, Pa,
on Wednesday morning last, failing
to see an approaching train, and was
struck and fatally injured. He was
caught upon the pilot of the engine
and so badly crushed that he died
within a short time. One of the
horses was killed., but the other es-
capped unhurt.
Mr.. Heiback was returning from
the creamery and started across the
tracks at a private crossing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
TOWN ELECTION

In our report of the town meeting,
in last weeks issue. the date for the
election was given as May A. This
was mistake, and should have read
May IA, the annual town election al
ways being held the second Monday
in May.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
pEN-MAR LEAGUE
woodlawn Gun Club wins The


Final Shoot
The Woodlawn Gun Club, Of Port
Deposit, won the final Pen-Mar
League shoot OF the 1928 program
held over the traps of their Club on
Saturday, April 2Sth, with a score
Of 448X50O. The Rising Sun and
Elkton Clubs were tied for second
place, with 429 each to their credit,
and Oxford finished fourth with 421.
BY winning this shoot the Wood
lawn Club finished first in the
League race with a margin of SO
targets, over the Rising Sun Club,
which finished second.
The final scores were Woodlawn,
35S9X4OO0' targets; Rising Sun,
1929; Oxford, 3471; Elkton, 340l.
The center of attraction at the
final shoot was the race for the high
individual average in the league.
w. B. Cochran, of the Woodlawn
Club, was in the lead with 237X250;
H. M. Duyckinck second with 236.
lawn Club, with 235.
Sylvester shooting first broke a
49X5O; Duyckinck 43, and Chocran
At, which made Sylvester and Coch-
ran tie with 2S4 each out of 500
targets. In the shootoff at 25 tar
gets, Sylvester broke "a, and Coch-
ran 23, which gave Sylvester the
high average OF the 1928 Pen-Mar :
program. M
A hard, binding rain storm kept
the attendance down to So shooters.
Stan Evans, of Elkton, and DR..
Wilkinson, of the Oxford Club, also
broke 49X5O in the Club race.
The shoot on Saturday closes one
of the most successful seasons of the
Pen-Mar League. Although the
weather conditions were far from
favorable all during the program of
the 1928 season, the average atten-
dance was 81 shooters at each shoot,
and around 10000 targets thrown.
The post season shoot will be held
over the traps of the Oxford Gun
Club, of Oxford, Pa, on Saturday,
May 18th, where the League tro-
phies will be distributed
Final Standing-4OOO Targets
Woodlawn 1889, Rising Sun 3528,
Oxford 3471. Elkton 3401.
WOODLAND
Geo. Sylvester 40, F. Rowland A.,
W. B. Cochran At, L. Abrahams As,
M. Hopkins AS, j. Charsha AZ, Rut- 4
ter 43, R. King AZ, r. Jackson Al.
Total 448.
RISING SUN
C. Taylor At, A. A. Armour AZ, II.
Grubb 46, T. H. Riale 45, Duyckinck
43, w. Taylor As, H. Ewing Al, ].
t. Richards 40, Cecil Taylor 40,
Chambers 81. Total 429.
OXFORD
Wilkinson 40, G. G. Armour As,
Anderson As. ]. Stoner 43, Twyford
Al, Batten. Al, G. E. Mason 40, y.
Williams 80, ]. Rogers SO, G. Frey
3S. Total 421.
ELKTON
S. Evans 49, H. Jackson As, w. s.
Evans As, ]. Lawrence A, p. jack
son "A, N. Heath AZ, Speakman Al,
Arrants 40, Holden 40, T. b. Rey-
nolds 80. Total 429.
INDIVIDUAL SCORES
E. Reynolds 40, j. J. Abrahams
80, w. w. Kirk 80, w. A. Cochran
3S, R. w. Atkinson 3S, ]. L. Taylor
81, Phillips 81, Griel 81, Rhodewalt
36, Fitzgerald SO, Swayne 36.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
GILLEspIE's MILLINERY

Is showing advance styles in Beau
large assortment you can be suited
at very reasonable prices. We carry
Hosiery, Dresses, Embroidered Pies
es. Payon and Crepe-de-chine UNDER
wear. Gillespies
Phohe 145 Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
MISS SARAH M. SHIPPERS

Miss Sarah M. Shippers died April
23, in Wilmington, at, the advanced
age of SO years. She was a daugh-
ter of the late John E. Shippers, OF
Cherry Hill, where most of her life
was spent.
Services were held April rs, with
interment in Union Cemeterya this
county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
CANDIDATES. WITHDRAW

All but four of the candidates for
delegates to the Democratic State
convention from Cecil county, have
withdrawn, which is the number the
county is entitled to send. There
being no contest. the names of can
didates for delegates will not appear
on the official ballots at the Primary
Elections to be held Monday, May
18th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04
DEATHS
MRS. GEORGIE CREswELL.

MRS. GEORGIE CRESWEIL
Mrs. George Creswell died April
Is, at the home of her son, Rowland
Creswell, near Port Deposit, from
heart trouble. The deceased is sur
vivid by two sons and five daughters.
Interment was made in Hopewell
Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-05-04

The Ladies Aid of James M. e.
Church, Rising Sun, viii hold
Bake on Pogue and Roberson's lot
on Saturday afternoon. May S, from
2 to o'clock
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
kellogg Sails for Home
With Guns Booming

Cherbourg. France. Sept. W.
To the booming salute of Is guns
and the strains OF the Star spangled
Banner played by the band OF the
L. 8. .. Detroit. Secretary OF state
Frank b. Kellogg and his party
embarked last night on the liner
Leviathan for their return to the
United States.
They were transferred from the
Detroit, which had brought them
from Ireland. In gaily decorated
tender at 1880. Mr.. and Mrs. KEEL
logg went Immediately to their suite
where they were served dinner. The
great liner, largest of the American
merchant marine, weighed anchor
and steamed out Of port at 1890.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05

to allow her to sse letters addressed
to her. He said they were writtsa
by men, and when she tried to wrost
them from him, he struck here 4s
said he merely pushed her away siad
defended himself when sho struck
him during the melee. 6ergsant
O'Mara testified that Mrs. Giomoo-
tt had slight cut on the lip and her
dress was torn. Giomonti was not on
the premises when the police arrived
Sunday about 8 o'clock but 4 war.
rant was issued for his arrest yes
terday.
Levine Case Continued
The case Of Michael Levine, aged
20. Of - Talcott street. charged with
breach of the peace and assaulting
his brother -in-law. Samuel Smith.
was continued until Saturday morn.
ing because of the absence Of Lee
vines wife. who IL said TO have been
injured at the time of tho alleged
assault. Attorney A. A. Greenberg
appeared for Levine.
Promises to Leave City
James O'Keefe, aged %. of l1s
Clark street, pleaded guilty to
charges OF drunkenness and breach
of the peace and was fined IS and
costs, execution Of the penalty sus-
pended. O'Keefe was arrested by
Officer Cornelius Keough on Main
street at 12:45 this morning. Mr..
Woods called him to the witness
stand and questioned him as to the
report that he manages to keep out
of trouble when away from New
Britain. O'Keefe said he will leave
the city tomorrow and stay away IL
given a chance. Judge Roche said
he would not concern himself with
the matter of O'Keefe's residence
but he wanted him to understand
that unless he behaved when in New
Britain he would be punished.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
Young Hill Win Not
Join Mounted Police

Del Monte, Cal, Sept. ~
Cortland T. Hill, -. son of Louis
w. Hill, chairman of the board OF
directors of the Great Northern
railway, will return to Yale for the
fall semester instead Of joining the
Northwest Mounted Police as was
reported few days ago.
Il admit that l thought about
joining the mounted police" said
young Hill. ut would be wonder
full training. but I haven't the time.
have to finish school. As for re-
linquishing my American citizenship,
that's the last thing Id do. Why,
It's a joke"
The statement was issued at the
Pebble Beach home of the Hill fam
lily to put an end TO reports that
young Hill intended to take out
British citizenship papers to serve
with the famous police organiza-
ton,
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
COTTON MAKERS IN
lengthy Meeting
Consider Means o. Ending New
Bedford Strike

New Bedford. Mass. Sept. 5 ~
A lengthy meeting Of the advisory
committee Of the New Bedford Cot
ton Manufacturers association was
held last evening to discuss = pro-
position to confer with textile labor
leaders on the possibility Of strike
settlement on the so-called extern
sion system.
John Sullivan. president of the
association, declined to make any
statement at the conclusion OF the
meeting which was attended among
others by william M. Butler. Pres
ident Sullivan's only comment was
that the committee would ask sew
eral further questions of the citi-
xens' mediation committee today.
The so-called extension plan con.
sidered by q committee Of the mill
organization was advanced by the
citizens' mediation committee. an
organization made up OF prominent
business men In an effort to break
the strike which Ii now entering on
its 2lst week.
Details of the plan have not been
divulged except to some OF the tex
tile union leaders and mill man.
ayers, but 1t is known to involve
consideration of an efficiency pro-
gram whereby production will be
increased 30 that wages will be al
higher level than they were before
the 10 per cent reduction.
Five textile council pickets were
arrested at the Whitman mill gates
last night when they refused to dis
perse. They were charged with
lettering.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
PLAN FLIERS' WELCOME
Rockford Mayor Means to Honor
Hassell and Cramcr When They
Come Home Again.

Rockford. ILL.,, Sept. S UP)-
Mayor Burt NJ. Allen of Rockford
met with members of the Chamber
of Commerce and the Greater
Rockford" flight committee today to
plan an elaborate welcome to Bert
Hassell and Parker Cramer when
the two return from Greenland.
1t will be day of Thanksgiving.
the mayor said, and an effort OF
Rockford citizens 10 make known
their appreciation of the two men
who endured severe hardships in the
icy wastes of Greenland while at
tempting to bring to this city the
honor Of blazing a new air trail to
Europe.
Members of the flight committee
indicated they did not believe the
!liers would attempt to continue on
the projected flight to Stockholm,
Sweden, although no definite word
had been received. Hassell and
Cramer were notified by hackers OF
the venture TO use their own judg-
ment as to their next move.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
'Ihoms and Lonergan Supporter.
In Control as Delegates Meet

livered. whereupon Mr.. Leeney said
that he was anxious to aid the local
candidate. but would remain stead.
fast In his advocacy of the nomina-
ton Of Thoms for governor and
Lonergan for senator.
Mr.. Farley. who had At first IA
vored q unit vote. withdrew and an
nounced that he would prefer to
vote ~ he saw At without being
bound. Mr.. McDonough expressed =
view that the unit vote would be =
mistake. Messrs. Farley and McDon-
ough are bushes associates of Mr..
Levitt, the candidate.
After Mayor Paonessa had spoken
in favor Of 'Gus' Lonergan and his
sentiments had been seconded by
others present, Mr.. Farley remarked
that 1t appeared to be / Lonergan
delegation and he proposed = vote
by ballot to determine II 1t was pos
sible to deliver a unit vote for the
Hartford man. One objector pre-
vented such a vote.
IL OF II Favor Thosns
On the next ballot the name OF
Thoms was proposed for endorse
ment, and by q Is to vote this was
rejected. Mr.. Dunn then proposed
the unit vote with caucuses at the
convention hall, but this failed OF
passage when three protested.
When 1t was found impossible TO
Ak q slate discussion turned to the
establishment Of headquarters and
1t was voted to empower Chairman
Mangan to make arrangements for
this feature.
Following the state delegation
meeting, those who will represent
New Britain at the congressional
convention were called to order. and
on motion OF Richard o. Schaefer,
former Mayor Joseph NJ. Halloran
was elected chairman Of the group.
Mr.. schaefer was elected secretary.
A motion to have this delegation
vote as a unit was proposed by John
J. Walsh and it was unanimously
approved.
speak for Moore
Edward o. Kilbourne, who at one
time was = member OF the school
board. spoke ut length on the quail
fications Of Jesse Moore OF Farm
inston for the first district nomina-
ton for congress. Kilbourne express
ed a conviction that Moore was the
strongest man In the district ana
eminently fitted for the post. He dld
not wish to propose endorsement so
far In advance of the convention,
however. Chairman Halloran ana
others spoke favorably OF Moores
qualifications for the office. no otnet
candidate appearing to have support.
Although no motion was put II
seemed assured that MIR. Moore
would have the entire II votes.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
RUNNING FOR CONGRESS

PaWtucket, r. T., Sept. 5 W
Thomas ID. Higgins, brother of for
mer Governor James H. Higgins, to-
day announced his candidacy for the
democratic nomination for congress-
man in opposition to jeremiah c.
O'Connell of Providence in the third
Rhode Island district. O'Connell
served two terms in congress, but
was defeated In 1926 by Louis Mon
asst of Providence.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-05

office. for . time at least. II not per-
manantly. and help the man who
was going to take his sons place for
q while. II find that my son will mot
be able to return to hts work for
q long time. and It will be doing me
= personal. a. well ~ business IA
vor. II you will retain your position.
Sincerely.
RALPH ARNITAGE. SR."
(TO BE CONTINUED)