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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13

HULL ctcdIII I1GdG. i COI l KNOW.
There must be some deep,
L underlying reason for the cpl
demic of playfulness which raw
ages the adult population of the United
States in the dead of Winter.
Whatever the cause may be, its re-
suits are deplorable. The beginnings
are innocent enough. A stout, middle
aged person walking to his Office in
the morning sees a little glare of ice
on the sidewalk ahead Of him. 1t
brings back memories of his childhood.
CHANGING over his shoulder cautiously
to see if he is observed, he takes a
few ducklike steps, and slides across
the ice.
As he slides one of two things hap
pens to him: (a) he falls down, or (b)
he doesn't fall down. II he falls down,
well and good; he is through for the
Winter. If he doesn't fall down land,
comic supplements to the contrary not
w~ithstanding, the chances are 8 to 5
that he does not), he Immediately be-
comes inoculated with the germ Of
boyishness.
Gradually he degenerates into a great
big overgrown kiddie, seeking elderly
acquaintance in the back Of the neck
with snowballs and behaving generally
like a case of arrested Development
arrested, but not convicted. What is
worse, his behavior is contagious.
One pair Of rompers can aisorganize
an entire community. What they usu-
ally do is to instigate skating parties
and sleigh rides. Now, old-fashioned
skating parties weren't SO bad, as I re-
member them. The skates had straps
and clamps which were always getting
loose, and an unenthusiastic skater
could spend most Of his time fussing
with buckles and bolts.
But these modern skates, that are
shoes as well, offer nc opportunities fol
relaxation and meditation. Once you
lace them on your feet they are there
to stay-until the ambulance surgeon
removes them.
The old harness-type skates were tn;
best. Personally, / always liked then
loose enough TO jump out CT in case o.
an emergency. But there is nc getting
away from a skate that is riveted *
the sole of your shoe; it Is like a malig'
nant growth or a constitutional amend
ment.
X X X \
COMPARED to skating, sleigh ridinl
is simple. All you have to do is t.
sit. In the mind of every man Their
fingers the memory of a sleigh rid
that was jolly, Perhaps it never hap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13
Midwinter Madness Becomes Epidemic When First Snow Flies

I would never ride in that sleigh again.
Indeed, according to the law OF aver.
ages, I am safe in assuming that ! Wall
not ride in any sleigh again this season.
It will be at least IL months before the
germ of boyishness can infect me-. I
have had my fling. AS the philosopher
Bromidius so aptly observed, 1--WE are
only young once" Once every Winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13

DR.. Mendes, who for 20 years was
president of the Union OF Orthodox
CONGREGATIONS of America, says the time
has come to reconvene the Jewish SUI
nreme Court. the Sanhedrin, to decide
on religious questions brought UP BY
modern conditions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13
BY WEARE HOLBROOK.

ERHAPS it is the effect of too
- much steam heat. I don't know.
There must be some deep,
L underlying reason for the cpl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13

COMPARED to skating, sleigh riding
~ is simple. All you have to do is to
sit. In the mind of every man there
fingers the memory of a sleigh ride
that was jolly, Perhaps it never hap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST TOWN
OF ELKTON

n ]. Goodman Boyd, lawyer and formel
president of the Baltimore City Parl
Board, has filed a suit for SIS. .ooc
against the President and Commissioner.
If Elkton and the County Commits
sloner of Cecil county for damages
sustained in an automobile accident
sbme months ago. At the intersection
of Delaware avenue and Howard street,
Elkton. Boyd's auto. enroute to Atlantic
City, left the street and plunged into
the Mitchell Ice Cream plant breaking
some ammonia pipes and putting both
the plant and the auto out of comis-
sion.
Mr.. Boyd alleges in his suit that the
accident was the result of an excavation
along the side Of the street. In June.
Toz5, jurisdiction over Delaware ave-
nue., passed from the Town of Elkton to
the State Roads Commission of Mary
land. and that will probably be the
defense to the suit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
RISING SUN SCHOOL NEWS

School will be closed Friday to
Egive the teachers an opportunity to
attend the meeting of the State
Teachers Association, in Baltimore.
All the teachers of our High and Ell
ementary School will attend this
meeting.
Mr.. Perkins delivered a splendid
illustrated lecture to the High
School on Tuesday morning, on the
subject of Birds"
Our Crowell Publishing Company
Magazine Campaign ended on Nom
day and netted $71.00 for the Atk-
letic Association. The patronage of
the friends and patrons of the school
is very much appreciated.
On Friday afternoon our girls
Field Ball team practically won the
championship of the league compos-
ed of larger high schools, by defeat
ing the Elkton girls on our home
grounds by the score of 6 to 1. Our
boys went down to defeat iii a great
game by the score of 2 to o. The
boys outplayed Elkton all the way,
but lucky shot in the last few min
utes of play won for Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
STILLS BLOWN UP

Federal officers, Sheriff Logan and
Deputies last week put two more
stills out of commission by the dyna-
mite route. One of the moonshine
whiskey plants was located near
the colored school house. on the
Rowlandville-Port Bridge creek
road" 1t was new outfit The
still was of 25Ogallon capacity, with
five Jorge mash boxes. Fire was in
the boiler and 1900 gallons OF mash
were in the boxes. Needless to say
that was one batch of renegade stun
that did not materialize, as charges
of dynamic blew the outfit to bits.
Another still was found near
Pleasant Hill and destroyed. 1t also
was of 250-gallon capacity. Six
large boxes were full of mash, and
two empty, evidently having just
been run. The officers soon put the
plant out of commission.
On Monday afternoon Sheriff Lo-
gan and Deputy Burkins located a
still near Carpenters Point, in full
operation, but no one in sight. It
was given the usual dynamite treat
ment, putting it out of commission
in short order.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
SIXTY EIGHTH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. James Craig, of near
Charlestown, celebrated their sixty
eighth wedding anniversary on We'd
nesday, October 16. More than fifty
relatives and friends were present to
help the venerable couple enjoy the
notable occasion. Dinner was serv-
ed at noon, after which instrumental
and vocal music were enjoyed. An
address was made by Mr.. Joseph
Weolfel.
Four generations were present and
Mr.. Jane Gras, of Philadelphia, now
in her 92nd year, was among the
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Craig were
born in Cecil county and have lived
in the neighborhood of Charlestown
all their lives. Mr. Craig is in his
Goth year, and Mrs. Craig in her
S7th. They have lived in their pres
ent home for sixty years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
DRUNK AND DIsoRDERLY

At late hour Saturday night
Norville Broomall, of Fremont. Pa
and two companions, in a drunkeI'
state, visited the restaurant OF 80
-E,aas =. i,,stshis-t 20 -
disposing Of an order Of VichS,
left. Later the drunken trf Eeturn-
ed to the front Of the buildi$g and
out of pure cussedness deliberately
broke the large plate glass window
of the restaurant, and then drove
away in an auto. The license NUM-
Der was learned, and on Monday,
when the machine was seen in front
of road house near town it was at
tached and Broomall arrested and
laken before a Magistrate. He was
held under $500 bond for the 6am-
ages, etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
CECIL COUNTY WELFARE AssO.
CITATION

The regular quarterly meeting of the
Board Of Managers of the Cecil Count,
Welfare Association was held Frida,
evening, October IL, at the office in the
George building. Elkton. Eight mem.
bers were present.
Mrs. Yerger. County Nurse, reported
that during the quarter four crippled
children received hospital care recon-
mended for them by DR.. Lenhart,
orthopedic specialist, who had pre-
Yiously examined them at the clinic
held Julyo.
Miss Beadsell, director of the We'll
fare Association, gave a report of the
social service work. There have been
Fifty cases active during the quarter.
Fourteen children have been unde,
Supervision in foster homes or in the
homes of relatives. Of these, two
have been discharged from care, one
being transferred to foster home in
another county. and one. feebleminde d
child. being placed in the Rosewood
State Training School. During the
past three months, the society has been
successful in having support orders
placed on two parents for the supper,
Iof their children who are in boarding
homes. Both were required to give
bond. In this way, one hnndred-thirty
dollars has been refunded. which other
wise would have been expended from
the society's fund.
1t was decided to ask Miss Kath-
arine T. Kirwan, Executive Secretary,
|of the Maryland Children's Aid Soci-
Aety, to assist in organizing volunteer
groups in each district
These fall days are very busy for
housewives who are housecleaning,
and also bringing out last. years winter
clothing. Perhaps your boy has out.
grown his last years clothing and there
is no younger brother to whom they
can be handed down. The Cecil
County Welfare Association has many
calls, asking for help with clothing SC
that, the unfortunate children of our
county can be entered in school and be
warmly clothed during the winter. II
you have clothing which you can nc
longer use, the society will be glad tc
receive it. You may send card to
Miss Nellie ]. Beardsell who will be
glad to call for it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
SUPPERS

The ladies of West Nottingham
Presbyterian church will hold an
oyster supper in the chapel on Fri
day evening, Nov. /. Price rs cents,
including oysters, chicken salad, ice
cream and cake and other good
things.
The auunal poultry supper OF the
Liberty Grove Community Club will
be held n Thursday evening, New. z,
in the Community House at Liberty
Grove.
The members of the Ladies Aid
Society will hold their annual oyseI
supper in the basement of the M. E
church of this town on Thursday
evening, November IA.
The teachers and pupils OF Wash
ington School will hold festival on
Wednesday evening, October 80.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
REAL ESTATE SALES

The Dimalo property of two acre:
near Rowlandville, was sold at the
Court House door last week by Harold
r Cobourn, Esq, Attorney, to Geo
G. Logan, for s725. 1t is improv-
ed by a store and dwelling.
The property of the late Milton A.
Caldwell on North street extended, in
Elkton. was sold last week at the Court
House door, Elkton to Henry Caldwell,
Mrs. Alberta Morgan and Edward J.
Caldwell. for $1,000.
The executor of the estate of the late
Daniel L. Krauss sold at the Cour
House door, in Elkton, on Oct. IS, the
following properties: Acre of ground
and dwelling at Union Church. to Caleb
Scarborough. for $500.
Double frame dwelling and barn ir
rear Of ago East High Street, Elkton. te
Fred H. Letter, for $6a5.
Double frame dwelling on Church
Street Elkton. to Fred H. Letter, fol
saas$.
sHue Dwelling On EhuychrStreet L
IL. Letter, for sI475
Frame dwelling on East High Street.
70 Fred H. Ldffler. for $675.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
JOHN #. HOLT

The death of John F. Holt occur
red on October IA, at his home near
Union Church. Mr.. Holt was strick-
en- with paralysis while milking his
cows. He was a, well-known farmer
of his locality, an, active member Of
Union M. E. churAh, and member
Of Childs Cou Jr. O. U. A. M.
The deceased U r. years OF age,
! Z son of tha lal VII Jam Z. and
Lydia Holt, and was born and spent
almost his entire life in this county.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
one daughter, Miss Ellen Holt. The
funeral was held on Thursday after
noon, with interment in Union
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
MRS. CATHERINE sCHUMAN

Mrs. Catherine Schuman, widow
of the late Jacob Schuman, died
Oct, H., at her home near Rising
Sun, in the 6Sth year of her age.
She is survived by three sons: Char
les, of Philada.; Frank and Harry,
at home. One brother, Frank
Stress, of Michigan, and one sister,
living in Lancaster, also survive.
There are also four grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Monday
morning, with services at st. Agnes
Chapel, Rising Sun, and interment
in Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY
SOCIETY

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Rising Sun Methodist
Episcopal Church has elected the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. w. B. Cooney: Isl
vice president, Mrs. j. c., Mccoy;
End vice president. Miss e. r. Ste.
phens; recording secretary, Mrs. j
M. Holden; corresponding secretary,
Miss H. ]. Reynolds; supt. OF Easter
offering, Mrs. Mary Garvin; supt. q
Mite Boxes, Mrs. Clara B. Keen
supt. of extension work and devd
tions. Mrs. Ethel r. Briscoe; sup
of threefold stewardship, Miss
Mabel Reynolds; supt. of Lift
Light Bearers, Mrs. E. L. Hahn
supt. of Kings Heralds, Mrs. Bo
Etter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
GEORGE w. FITZGERALD

The death of George w. Fitzger-
aid occurred on Oct. IL, at his home
near Calvert. The deceased was ~
years of age. He was son OF the
late William Fitzgerald, of Barns
ley, Pa, and is survived by his wife
who was Elizabeth Reed, and one
son, William; also by one brother,
Charles Fitzgerald, of Calvert. :.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
MISS JENNIE PARKER

Miss Jennie Parker died Oct. 13,
in Philadelphia, aged 80 years. She
was native of Cecil county. Miss
Parker for years was engaged in
dress-making, and had gained a
wide reputation in her calling. She
is survived by two brothers, stephen
E. Parker and w. Lewis Parker, of
Wilmington. Her remains were
brought to Zion, this county, Tor
interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
OBITUARY
HAROLD Il, RHODES

Harold e. Rhodes died Oct. II at
his home near Cecilton, aged 81
years. He followed farming for a
livelihood. His wife, who was Miss
Clara Lyman, of Delaware, and one
daughter, Miss Mary Rhodes. a
teacher at Cecilton, survive; also a
sister, Mrs. Annie Wetherill, Phila.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
MRS. EMERSON R. CRoTHERs

MRS. EMERSON r. CROTHERS
Mrs. Maude Hague Crothers, wife
of Emerson r. Crothers of Elkton,
died Monday, Oct. 21, at the home of
her sister, Mrs. C. w. Willie, in
Cleveland, Ohio, following stroke
of paralysis. Mrs. Crothers had
been a sufferer from heart trouble
and had been spending some time
with her sister and receiving treat
ment. She was 46 years of age. and
is survived by her husband and one
son, Emerson Lane Crothers; also
by two daughters by former mar
riage, Helen and Catherine Holt;
three sisters and one brother: Mrs.
Willie, of Cleveland; Miss Henrietta
Hague, Mrs. Henry Mitchell and
Delbert Hague, of Elkton.
The body was brought to Elkton
and the funeral held at her late
home at 100 p. m, Thursday. II
terment was made in Arlington cem-
etery, Drexel Hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
RETIRED MINISTER APPOINTED
TO CHARGE

Rev. r. X. Stephenson, OF Reho-
both, Del, well known in Cecil coun-
ty, having filled charges at Port De-
posit and Elkton, has been appoint-
ed pastor of Asbury M. E. church,
Wilmington, to fill out the appoint
ment of the late Rev. George T. Al
derson. Rev. Mr.. Stephenson was
retired at the last session OF the
Wilmington Conference, after fifty
two years of service as an ordained
minister of the gospel. Since his
retirement he has lived at Rehoboth,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
OFFICERS OF LOCAL w. c. t.

OFFICERo OF LOCAL W. o. Il.
At the last regular meeting OF
w. C. T. U. the following offic,
were elected for the ensuing yei
President, Mrs. M. Gertrude Pogi
1st vice-pres., Mrs. Charles S. P(
End vice-pres., Mrs. Ethel wills,
recording sec., Mrs. Clara B. Ke1
corresponding sec., Mrs. Nellie w
ner; treas, Mrs. Kathryn Wild
organinst, Mrs. Mary Boyle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
ESTHER ELIZABETH EWING

Miss Esther Elizabeth Ewing died
Monday, October FL, at Narbeth, Pa,
aged "a years. Funeral services
were held at West Nottingham Pres
byterian church, of which the de-
ceased had long been member, on
Thursday, Oct. "a, at 200 p. M,
interment being made in adjoining
cemetery. e
Esther Elizabeth Ewing was a
daughter of Amos and Mary (SteeD
Ewing, and was born on the family
homestead at West Nottingham,
where she spent almost her entire
life. She was the last of family of
fourchildren: Ambrose, Esther Eliz-
abeth, John S., and Mary r.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
PIGS is PIGS

Glen H. Graybeal, near Rising Sui
has a Poland China sow which prs-
sentd him with litter of Is piss
this week, and not runt in the
bunch. At last accounts 16 weIt
living.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25

Thousands Of ducks are repors4d
on the Susquehanha flats. The sea-
son for duck shooting opens on Fri
ady, Nov. 1, at sunrise.
The rabbit, partridge and squirrel
season opens on Monday, November
IL, and will close on December 81.
The storm of Monday night and
Tuesday was a severe one, with high
wind and driving rain. Considerable
damage was done in this locality to
telephone and electric service,
as we'll as trees blown down, etc.
The barn on the farm Of Harvey
Townsend, near Sylmar, was parti-
ally unroofed by the high wind.
Fire on Sunday, Oct. IS, destroy
ed the large barn. chicken house and
hog pen on the farm of Samuel
Wiley, in Fulton Township, Lancas-
ter county, Pa. The seasons crops
OF wheat, hay. straw and soy beans
were destroyed. Eeven hogs and
two Beagle dogs perished in the
flames. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.
The Armory at Elkton is to be
improved by the laying OF concrete
walk on the approach to the build
ing, lights at the entrance, and tie
front door renewed. Two new flag
poles will be placed on the roof OF
the building, the ladies' rest room,
mems lounge, lieutenants' office and
non-commissioned officers room will
be furnished with new furniture.
The second trial of Lambert Hines,
who killed Calvin Cox at the home
of the latter's estranged wife, Mil
dred Cox, near Earleville, i'll July,
will be held in the Queen Anne
County Court, at Centreville, when
the Court convenes on Monday,
November 4.
The jury disagreed in the trial of
Hines at the September term OF
Cecil Circuit Court.
H. B. Abbott, of Pilot, showed us
a prize ear of corn the other day
ttat was a fine specimen of variety
he has been raising. The ear was 2
inches in length and was the "Hy-
brid $780," the seed for which he
procured from an Illinois firm. This
particular corn is bred from four
different varieties under the super
vision of the Department of Agricul-
ture. The advantages claimed for it
are that it roots deeply, ears are
close to the ground, and it can be
planted early.
The newly completed overhead
bridge, carrying the State road over
the Pennsylvania tracks at Red Mill
crossing, near Elkton, is being
damned with faint praise. The Cecil
County News says of tie structure:
The approach at the east end OF the
bridge, with it's steep grade and
sharp curve, looks like a monument
to the mistakes Of an engineer"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25

Hard work beats bluff. ="
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-10-25
TOWN AND COUNTY
Short Paragraphs of Recent Events of
Interest to Our Readers
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

Thursday evening next, the 31st,
is Halloween.
The restaurant conducted in con-
nection with the Maryland House,
in this town, has been closed
The residence property of the late
Mrs. George B. Woolley, in Chesa-
peake City, has been purchased by
Mallory Toy, of tt at town, for $4,000.
Oficeers raided the premises of
Lewis Marion, near Port Deposit,
and contiscated four gallons OF
liquor. Marion was taken to Balti-
more for hearing.
Thieves seem to have an especial
liking for the Forwood Garage, in
Havre de Grace. 1t was entered and
robbed last week for the eighth time
within the past few years.
Captain jeremiah Baker Chpter,
Daughters of the American Reevolu
ton, have offered a medal to stu
dent in Cecil County Higk School.
Elkton, for excellence in American
History.
Calvert School improvement AS
sociation has elected the following
officers: President, John S. Reisler;
vice-president, Mrs. Miller Hall; Sec
retary, Miss Alice Parker; treasurer,
William Little.
Charged with violations of the
Volstead Act Richard Washington,
of North East; Linwood Tillson and
William S. Douglass, of Cecilton, all
colored, have each been sentenced
by the Federal Court in Baltimore,
ho ninety days in jail.
~ The State Roads Commission has
karded the contract for new Ches-
Agiver bridge at Chestertown, to
e the present wooden struc-
The contract was awarded to
Ace, White & Prentis Co., OF
a. hid of S247.745.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-20
MOWERS FITTING
 SUMMER RESIDENTS
Mai. Barnett Also Has Parties
 in Washington

Washington. July 70 (Pl-The President and Mrs. Hoover arc al most the only midsummer residents of Washington who continuously entertain house parties and give dinners and lunchcons, the tenn p,raturc having nothing whatever to do with tho extent of their hos pitality.
 Even for them, however, and their invitations are equal 10 commands as official etiquette GOcs-CNpccta- tons cannot always be fulfilled. Short notice invitations were cNtend- ed this week to the federal farm board mmbcrs and their wives to attend dinnr al the White House, but it was found that all of the ap- pointed members. hurrying to the capitol to meet al the White Hous2. had left their wives at home or ip summer resorts.
 HOW tN tl. .AIIHul h- I1N ut', S'N l''- tary of agriculture. cN-officio mcm- hcr Of the board. Mrs. Arthur Mac Arthur and her three sons, the two elder. Bowman MCCalla Macarthur and Douglas Macarthur 2nd, being respectively Harvard and Yale men; with former Representative and Mrs Cleveland A. Newton Of St Louis. house guests and Mr. Her bert Hoover, Jr.. and Mr. Allan Hoover, sons of the host. rounded out the party.
 Later in the week. Robert A. Taft, elder son Of the chief Justice and Mrs. Taft. and his wife, who was Miss Martha W. Bowers ot Washington. We're entertained. Mr, and Mrs. Taft were cnroutr to Mur- ray Bay, Canada. where the entire Taft family have had summer homes for many years.
 Maj. Gen. and Mrs. George Bar nctt the former conmandaut of the marine corps during the world war,