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The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13

A man who has all the money he
wants for travel usually loses the
appetite for it.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13

An editor has to know, so facts
are his game whose pursuit he never
neglects.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13
Around Right End

"Have you got your horse paid for
yet?"
Almost. Two more payments and
he will belong to the chap that
bought it from the fellow l sold him
to."-Syracuse Post-Standard.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13

No human being, however great or
was ever so free as a fish.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13

Put your faith in the plodder rath-
er than in the plOtter.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13

just give them more liberal dose.
Castoria is SO pleasant-tasting; all
children love to take it.
Look for Chas. H. Fletcher's
signature and this name-plate:
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-03-13
B AVER
AS R n NJ
of

The Best Way
"DO you know of any way by
which young writer's like myself can
make money in literature?"
Editor-Um-ther is one.
81 am delighted to hear it. What
would you adviser
Keep a book shop"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
w. TAYLOR Wright

w. Taylor Wright, we'll
known writer and resident of
Oxford, Pa, died Friday night
at the home of his nephew,
Taylor w. Richards, at Con-
cordville, Pa, after an illness
of many months.
He was born near Oxford, a
son of the late Milton and
Lydia Wright. In his youth he
went into newspaper work,
first on the Oxford Press. Later
he held positions in Denver,
Salt Lake City, Philadelphia
and Boston.
Besides his wife, who before
marriage was Miss Eva Gilbert,
he leaves a brother, J. Wood
Wright, and sister, Mrs. E..
Earl Barry, of Alden, Pa.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, with burial in Ok
ford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
PLACED UNDER BOND

Alfred Sykes, of Baltimore,
came to Elkton on Monday
night with his lawyer and sur
rendered as the automobiles
who ran down and fatally in
jured John Lewis, age 68, a
farmer, on the Glasgow Road,
Saturday night, and left Union
Hospital, Elkton after he heard
the man was dead.
Sykes made no explanation
of his departure after he and
another man had taken Lewis
to the Hospital, other than to
say the accident was unavoid-
able. He was arraigned before
Justice Cove S. Scotch and re-
leased in $4,000 bail for his
appearance at the Coroner's
inquest next Tuesday night.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
COURT HOUSE IMPROVE
MENTS
Additional Rooms TO Be Pro-
yided-Joint Meeting

The Judges of the Circuit
Court, the Bar Association and
the County Commissioners will
meet in Elkton Tuesday, Jan.
6, in joint conference to con-
slider plans for charging the
Court House.
1t is understood the improve
ments will include a second
story over the present Clerks
and Registers offices and the
widening of these rooms by
building to the property line,
giving an additional first floor
space of sixteen feet.
The total cost of the Sec
ond story and widening the
first floor is estimated at about
$4,000. An appropriation was
made by the old Board of Com
1nissioners to provide an addi-
ton to the present building.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
RACE RETURNS REDUCED

Pari-mutuel wagering on
horse racing in Maryland fell
off nearly 100000 in 1880
under the year 1929, according
Ito the annual report submitted
1by the Maryland Racing Com
mission to Governor Richie.
In 1929 the total pool wager
ed at Pimlico, Bowie, Havre de
Grace and Laurel was 1884,
419,S67, as against $47,754,676
this year, a difference of &c.
$685.
The State also will receive
less money this year than in
1929, because the profits were
less. The State is entitled to a
$4,000 daily license fee and to
fifteen per cent of the profits of
each racing association. In
1929 the State received $727,-
649.S9 from both sources, while
this year it will get $685.
.228.711, a difference of 1884,
421.18, due chiefly to falling
off in profits. The fifteen per
cent last year totalled $780,
0969S, and in 1880 it fell to
$128,213.73, a difference of
$63,S83.25.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
FISH DYING in THE
STREAMS

The Chestertown, Md, En-
terprise reports the effects of
the drought are still being felt
IN that section, particularly in
the inlets of the Chesapeake
Bay and it's tributaries, which
are literally overlooking with
hsh, alive and dead, due to their
being forced into the narrow
streams because of the unus-
ually salty condition of the
rivers and the bay itself.
Several Kent county fisher
men last week picked dozens of
dead pike from the shore of
one OF the small inlets near
the Chester river, and hundreds
OF catfish and perch have found
their way upstream in search
OF tresher water. Fresh water
fish are finding the going rough
because of the salty condition
OF all the available streams.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
ANNUAL MEETING OF HOR.
TICULTURAL SOCIETY

The annual winter meeting
of the Maryland Horticultural
Society will be held at the Lord
Baltimore Hotel, in Baltimore,
on January 6 and Z. These
meetings are a part of the an
nual gathering of the Maryland
Agricultural Society and Mary
land Farm Bureau Federation.
Speakers from the u. s. De-
partment of Agriculture ap-
pearing on the program include
DR.. John r. Magness, senior
pomologist, who will discuss
the relation of moisture to the
yield and quality of fruit. Also
DR.. E. c. Auchter, principal
horticultural, who will de-
scribe the condition of Mary
land fruits on European mar
kets, as observed on a recent
visit to a numebr of foreign
countries. DR.. D. F. Fisher,
senior paLnOIOgISt, has Tor his
topic the Newer Develop
ments in Washing of Fruits. .
This practice, according TO Mr..
Vierheller. is arousing consid-
cradle interest among Mary
land fruit growers, due to the
fact that a number of them
found it is advisable to wash
some OF their fruit during the
dry season of last year.
In addition to those from
Maryland. speakers from Mich
1gan, Virginia, and New Jer-
sey will appear on the program
and fruit growers from all
parts of this State and also
from surrounding States will
be present and participate in
the discussions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
FUND STILL GROWING
Additional Contributions Re-
ceived BY The Community
Fire COmnany
Fire Company


Contributions to the Com
munity Fire Company are still
coming in, much to the gratifi-
cation of the members of the
company, who wish to thank
each contributor for the gener-
Gus response made to the
appeal.
The contributions received,
in addition to those published
last week are: Nathan I. Brit
ton $500, Denman Garrison
$1.00, w. Louis Ryan $500,
Robert Cameron $1.00, Clin-
ton Logan $500, George Cox
$1,000, Paul H. Mckee $500,
John S. Cullen $500, Emma
and Ella F. Hunt $500, Hanna
M. Boyle $500, Barclay Reyn-
Odds $500.
Amount previously reported,
$433.50; total to date, $485.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
ORPHANS COURT

Bonds Apprenticeship G..
Somers and VIM. Booth Settle,
executors of Laura Shellen
Somers; Oscar P. Humes, adj
ministrator of Margaret S.
Humes; Robert H. Hindman,
guardian of Louise w. Hind
man and Harvey E. Hindman.
Accounts Passed-First and
final account of The National
Bank of Rising Sun, executor
of Esther A. Ewing; first and
final account of Morris Acker,
executor of Title Acker; first
account of Catherine Lort, ex-
ecutrix of Isaac F. Lort.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
JERSEY CATTLE CLUB

The Cecil County Jersey Cat
tie Club held a meeting on Dec.
IL, at Greenacres Farm, near
Rising Sun. Among those pres
|ent were Mr.. Keller, fieldman
for the American Jersey Cattle
Club, and Prof. Barker, chief of
Advanced Registry work for
Maryland.
Mr.. Keller brought up sew
eral topics for discussion, in
Guiding some of the proposed
activities of the Maryland State
Club during 1881. Prof. Barker
offered his cooperation in fur
thering the work of the County
Club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
RANGE EXPLODES
Christmas Morning Accident
On Cherry Street

Members of the family at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
A. Lane, on Cherry street, in
this town, had a miraculous es-
cape on Christmas morning.
about ten o'clock, when the
range in the kitchen, shortly
after a wood fire had been kim
died, was blown to pieces by the
explosion of the hot water
back.
The pipes had been discon-
nected, and plugged, but it is
evident there was sufficient
moistue in the water-back to
generate steam and cause the
explosion, which completely
wrecked the range, blowing it
to bits.
Pieces of the stove were hurl-
ed about the kitchen with such
force as to crush in the doors
of a cupboard, break a chair to
pieces and tear a hole in the
ceiling above the stove.
Miss Angela Nichols was in
the kitchen, within three or
four feet of the stove at the
time of the explosion, but es-
capped with nothing more Sc
rious than a shower of SCOT and
ashes. Mrs. Lane had just left
the room as the explosion
occurred.
Following the explosion the
room was dense with smoke
and the Fire Company was
called to the scene, but there
was no fire any place, the
blazing embers in the stove
being scattered all about, but
evidently smothered out by the
force of the explosion.
The room was a sight, with
SCOT and ashes everywhere!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
FOR RISING SUN
Necessary Funds Are Provided
Contract To Be Awarded
On Tuesday, Jan. 20

After months of delay bids
are being advertised for the
lerection of a new High School
building at Rising Sun. This
delay in the advertising for
bids has been occasioned by the
fact that the required amount
had not all been provided for
by appropriation.
This obstacle has been over
come by the new Board of
Commissioners agreeing to ap-
propriate ST. 500 in making up
the levy for 1892, in addition
to the $4,000 appropriated by
the old Board for 193O-31. The
building and general equip
ment, it is understood, will cost
$62,5OO.
With the necessary funds as
sured the project will now BE-
carried through. The plans for
tile building have been prepar-
led for some time past.
The first floor plan calls for
three rooms for vocational
studies in addition to locker,
storage and boiler rooms. The
auditorium is located on the
first floor, and will seat about
three hundred persons. The
room is so arranged that it can
be used as a gym.
Plans of the second floor in
clude six class rooms, in addi-
ton to a library and principals
Office.
The new building will be of
brick construction and is to be
erected on the site recently
purchased, just west of and adj
Joining the present school
grounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
WATER WITCH FIRE co.

The Water Witch Fire Conn
pany, of Port Deposit, has
elected Paul A. Barrett, presi-
dent; ]. Walter Harvard, vice
president; G. w. Morrison. sec
Rotary; c. c. Mohrlein, treas
urer; Walter l.. Stout, chief.
Other members of the Board of
Directors are: Ernest Baker,
Wesley Paxton, Curtis Walker,
Rowland Creswell, Alfred Pyle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
Mrs. Amy Chambers

The funeral of Mrs. Amy
Chambers, aged "a years, was
held from her late home in
Elkton Tuesday afternoon, at
two o'clock, with interment in
Elkton cemetery. Mrs. Cham
bers died at her home Satur-
day afternoon, from the infirm-
tiles of age. She was a life
long resident of Elkton, and
was a daughter of the late
David Lockard.
Mrs. Chambers was twice
married, her first husband be-
ing the late John G. Lang, who
for a number of years conduct
ed a bakery in Elkton. Her
second husband was the late
James r. Chambers, also of
Elkton. Three sons survive
her by her first marriage: VIM.
A. Lang, John F. Lang and Ell
lis e. Lang, all of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
BIRTHDAY CARD SURPRISE

Wilbert Maxwell, who has
been housed for some time on
account of illness, was given a
birthday card surprise on the
occasion of the anniversary of
his birth, which occurred on
Dec. 21st. The surprise was a
complete one to Mr.. Maxwell,
who received a shower of
seventy cards, and was delight
ed with them. He wishes to
thank his many friends for
their thoughtfulness in remem-
bering him in this splendid
manner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
NEW CASTLE WORKHOUSE
REPAIR SHOP

A net profit of $4,999.91 on
429 automobiles, refinished and
repaired in the past % months
at the New Castle County, DEL,
Workhouse, was shown in the
answer of the Board of Trus-
tees of the institution to the re-
quest of the Automobile Rein
ishing and Repairing Associa-
ton of Wilmington and vicin-
ity. The association had asked
that this type of work be dis
continued at the institution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
Mrs. Edward Russell

Mrs. Anna Belle Russell,
wife of Edward Russell, died on
Dec. %, at her home at Cowen-
town, Cecil county, attire a long
illness. She was aged So years.
Mrs. Russell was the daugh-
ter of the late VIM. FL. and
Katherine Oracle, and is sur
vived by her husband and three
children: Edward, Jr.; Nellie,
wife of Albert J. Denver, and
Miss Lillian Russell, R. n, of
Elkton.
The funeral was held on Fri
day morning, with services at
Elkton Catholic church and in
terment in adjoining cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
GOLDEN NEEDING

Mr.. and Mrs. William Keil-
holtz, former residents of Ris-
ing Sun, celebrated their gol-
den wedding anniversary at
their home in Philadelphia, on
Tuesday, December 80.
Among the guests present to
offer congratulations and help
celebrate the happy occasion
were DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Moore,
of this town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
SUDDEN DEATH

While on a visit to the home
of his mother, Mrs. Mary J..
Armstrong, near Fair Hill,
VIM. j. Armstrong dropped
dead of acute dilation of the
heart, on Dec. "a. He had ap-
parently been in good health.
The dt ceased as IS ars f age
and is survived by his wife.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
ORGAN RECITAL

Those who attended the or
gan recital at the M. e.
church, on Tuesday evening,
given by Reginald w. Martin,
Professor of Music at Sweet
Brian College, Virginia, were
delighted with the program
rendred by this talented artist.
The audience was a small one,
the cold weather prevailing
making it conducive to most
people to keep the home fires
burning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02

Hamilton Watch Company,
OF Lancaster, Thursday an
nounced a wage dividend of
$4,000 to be paid employees
January Is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
OBITUARY
Mrs. Elizabeth Sturgeon

MISe ElIZdUCUH StuI COu
Mrs. Elizabeth Sturgeon, wild
ow of Samuel Sturgeon, died
Dec. 10, at her home in North
East, from pneumonia. The de-
ceased as 50 years of age. She
is survived by two sons, Cres-
ton and Samuel Sturgeon; also
by a brother and a sister, Stan
ley Ferguson, of New York,
and Mrs. John Shippers, of
Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
mushroom HOUSES BURN

Fire destroyed the residence
and two mushroom houses of
Antonio DiFilipi, at Avondale,
Pa, on Thursday last, with a
loss estimated at $4,000. Fire
men fought the blaze for more
than four hours, relaying water
for more than a mile.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02

The w. c. T. U. will meet on
Thursday evening, January s,
at 1880 O'Clock, with Mrs. H. L.
Shepherd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02
gNyN AND COUNTY
Short Paragraphs Of Recent Events of
Interest to Our Readers
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

The ElKJO0 Iulp WOl No no
closed down for an indefinite
period.
A thief evidently in search OF
. Christmas turkey visited the
farm Of School Commissioner
I 3. Crothers few days pre-
.ious to the day and carried OIL
a fine big gobbler.
John Wallis, son of Mrs.
Richard Wallis, of Chesapeake
City, has been notified OF his
appointment by Senator Hous-
ton of Delaware, as second al
ternate to the U. S. Naval Acad-
envy, at Annapolis.
The garage on the property
of Mrs. John Heath, near Elk
ton, was destroyed by fire on
Thursday night last. Two auto
mobiles were also destroyed,
ode belonging to Thos. Keith
hey and the other to Noble
Heath.
Edward McCloskey has been
elected Worshipful Master OF
Union Lodge A. F. & A. M, OF
Elkton, Thomas Kay, Senior
Warden; Leonard Brown, Jun
ior Warden; VIM. Vinsinger,
secretary; Robert J. McCauley,
treasurer.
Beautiful weather prevailed
on Christmas, with crisp air
and bright sunshine, adding
much to the enjoyment of the
day, which was observed quiet
ly in our community, with
home comings and family
gatherings.
Questioned concerning the
report that new hospital was
to be opened at Elkton by Drs.
Vernon H. Mcknight and
Jacob ]. Greenwald, of that
town, and DR.. r. C. Dodson, of
Rising Sun, the latter replied
"There is nothing to it"
The Cecil Democrat, publish
ed at Elkton, one of the Oldest
newspapers in the State, OBJ
served it's ninetieth aEniver-
sary by the publication OF a
special 16-page edition ON De-
cember 20, which was hand
somely gotten up and reflected
much credit to both the editor
ial and mechanical staff.
The pretty custom of having
outdoor Christmas trees, on
porch on lawn, beautifully
lighted, where their cheerful
glow can be enjoyed by all,
was observed by several of our
residents during the holiday
season. | We noted brilliantly
Illuminated out door trees at
the homes of Norris j. Reyn-
olds, HI. M. Wilson, Neiper Ed
wards, Miss Verna Grason, A.
M. McNamee, Curtis e. Irwin,
Claude C. Buck, r. M. Balder-
ston.
William Nickson, colored is
in Elkton Jail charged with
stabbing Charles Bell, also col
Ored, in the head and neck,
during an alteration that took
place in Powell's woods, Elk
Mex.
What is said to have been the
first Goldfish ever taken from
those waters was caught re-
Gently in the Bohemia river by
William Hall, of Georgetown,
The fish weighed four and one
half pounds.
The operators of the Cecil
Farmers Telephone Company
wish to thank all who so kindly
remembered them on Christ
mas, and extend to all a wish
for a Happy and Prosperous
New Year.
An unsuccessful attempt was
made to rob the Galena, Kent
county, Bank on Monday night
of last week. The attempted
robbery as discovered on Tues
day morning. The front door
had been pried open, and a hole
burned through the vault with
an acetylene torch. A secret
locking device prevented the
yeggmen FROM gaining access
to themoney compartment, and
nothing of value was missing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-01-02


phia, spent the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. B. H. Brown.
| Mrs. p. j. Hogan, of Terra
Haute, Indiana, was holiday
visitor of G. r. Grason and
family.
Mrs. Eli T. Reynolds spent
the week with her daughter,
Mrs. George C. Thompson, in
York, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldie Warren,
of Baltimore, were New Year
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
|B. Cooney.
! Mrs. Ada K. Burlington is en-
! joying a visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Donald Dudley, in
Washington.
Mrs. Sara H. Wagner has
been enjoying a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Melvin Thomp-
son, in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Wilson,
of Easton, Pa, were Christmas
guests of Ralph Wilson and
family, Mapel Lawn.
Miss Carrie Cummings, of
Swarthmore, spent Christmas
with her brother, Ceci. B. Cum
mings, in Rising Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. McNamee
and son William, were Christ
mas day visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Ringler, Oxford.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Kirk,
of Greenhurst, and Grover c.
Jones, of Coatesville, Pa, were
married in Oxford, on Dec. 13.
Mrs. George Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Smith, of Balti-
more, were holiday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha ID. Kirk,
near town.
| Miss Mary Maxwell, of Will
Ison College, Chambersburg, Pa.
is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
H. Maxwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. S. Pyle,
Mrs. Harrison Fehr, daughter
Marian and son Bobby, were
holiday visitors of Mrs. Harri-
son Fehr, ST., of Allentown.
Miss Gertrude S. Dare, of
Swarthmore, and Miss Jane
Maxwell, of Philadelphia, were
Christmas visitors of their
aunt, Miss Addie Moore, near
IColora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Rober-
son, of Freehold, N. j., spent
Christmas with Rising Sun rel
atives and left on Saturday for
an extended auto trip through
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis S. Reyn-
Odds entertained on Christmas
day Mr.. and Mrs. Roy McVey,
Howard and Miss Margaret;
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor McVey,
George, Doris and Betty.
Edwin Haines and family
entertained on Christmas day
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Stephens,
Miss Mary Haines, Mr.. N. C.
Brown, Rev. and Mrs. VIM. H.
Micheals and daughters, Betty
and Peggy.
The marriage of Miss Grace
Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of
DR. and Mrs. Hollis G. Kelly of
Oxford, Pa, to Mr.. Everett
Ferree Johnson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. F. Johnson, of this
town, will take place at two
O'Clock Saturday afternoon,
January 3rd, at the home of the
bride.
After a trip North they will
be at home to their friends, on
East Main street, Rising Sun.
Mr., and Mrs. George Pen
nington and DR.. and Mrs. H. A.
Cantwell, of North East, were
patrons and chaperons at
dance given on Monday even
ing. Dec. 20, at the North East
Boat Club, in honor of their
daughters, Misses Frances
Garrett and Nancy Cantwell.
Elkton Orchestra furnished
music for the occasion, about
Twenty couples participating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18

BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

to wait for the annual white goods"
sale Then buy. preferably, the re-
duced regular stock. There is rare op.
portunity to restock at low cost at
these sales The stores evidently like
to have homemakers buy at these sales,
for it is they who offer the bargains.
There are various season-sales such as
those In furniture, small wares, silks,
etc.
Another thrifty way to bargain
hunt" is to buy in advance of reccg-
nized needs. When footwear is found
at great reductions, then is the chance
to get dainty shoes and fine stockings
for song" Be sure the shoes fit as
perfectly as if you were buying at regular
prices, and that you get what you know
you will wear. and not what merely ap-
peals to your fancy.
The slogan for bargain buying should
be Buy to Save" Then it is thrifty
1t is often possible to crafty wish
for what would be an extravaganza at
regulation prices. If one finds an article
priced 50 low that it is within the reach
of ones purse The joy of having such
an article and not paying more than
one can afford for it is its reasonable
excuse.
In this bargain buying it is possible
to introduce exquisite things into
home or personal belongings. These
not only satisfy craving for beauty,
but they indicate a nomemaker's stand
ard of artistry.
(Copyrisht, 1879