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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17
COUNCIL FAv0RS CITY DISTRICT ON I'M p R vEMENTS
Proposal Is All Property Owners Pay in Propor-
 ton to Benefits

Organization of an improvement district to include all the area within the corporate limits of Ju- reau is contemplated by the City Council, as the members express eG themselves last night at their regular meeting in the Municipal Hall. They directed R, E. Rob- ertson, city attorney, to draft an ordinance putting this idea into effect, and the draft of the pro- posed law will be submitted to the officials at their next meet ing.
 Two Plans Discussed
 Two plans to care for payments for street, sidewalk and other inn provements were discussed last night. One plan was to organize several small improvement districts in every one of which property owners would be assessed for the respective improvements such ss street gcading, street paving and sidewalk laying. The other plan vas to organize one district com prising all the city, in which property owners would be assess ed in proportion to the benefits they derive from any particular improvement.
 Approval Is Unanimous
 The second plan met with the unanimous approval of the Coun- cilmen. They concluded that an improvement in any part of the city is | sed more or less by prop erty owners in other parts of the municipality and consequently IS of greater or smaller benefit to them. In levying assessments for improvements, regard will be had to the degree of benefit ac- cruing to every property holder the owner of abutting property being taxed more heavily, as a rule, than the owner of remote property.
 Aside from the discussion Of improvement district plans and the decision to adopt the all-city system, the councils business was confined to the payment of GUS tomary bllls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17
CHICAGO BEARS TO THROW
 270-POUNDER INTO LINE

CHICAGO, Sept. 17-The Chi cago Bears this Fall expect to dis play the biggest linesman in the National Professional Football League.
 They have signed Harold Ely, former University of Iowa tackle, who stands 6 feet 2 and weighs 270. He played with the Hawk eyes from 1929 to 1881.
 Even though Ely expects to trim off 10 pounds or so during the training season, he still is ex- pected to be the heftiest linesman in the League.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17
CAROLINA CHAMPION SEEN
 IN GAMECOCKS, MOLFPACK

RALEIGH, N. C., Sept. IT. - Preseason indications are that the 1882 football championship Of the two Carolinas may be decid- ed when the University of South Carolina meets North Carolina State here Thanksgiving day.
 The Gamecocks virtually have been conceded the South Caro- lima title, and reports are that Coach John Clipper" Smiths Wolfpack is going to have the stuff"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17
Spelling Traps Boy
 In Extortion Plot

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. IT.. The incorrect spelling of a word convinced a Juvenile Court Judge that the boy on trial for writing an extortion note was guilty.
 Russell Newgent, judge pro tenn, asked the lad to print several words and the boy set down "noti- fie"-the way it appeared in the note-for notify"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17

now in the demand by dealers in the States for mild-cured salmon. ,
 18,000 Pounds Received
 Eighteen thousand pounds of fish were received today in Ju- reau Twelve thousand pounds of salmon were unloaded from the Emma, Capt. Thomas Ness, and 6,000 pounds of halibut were brought by the Garland, Capt J. c. Bushes. Both trips were taken by the Cold Storage. Tht halibut was purchased for 3 cent! a pound first grade and 2 cent! a pound second grade, and vii be put into the freezers to awai demand of the late winter trad; in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17
WINNER WITH POOR CLUB

GALVESTON, Tex, Sept. IT, Hank Thormanoen, Galveston nurl- CT, won IS out of his first 21 games this season, while toiling for a second division club. Sports critics in the Texas circuit figure him good for 30 victories on a team.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-09-17
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Jack Livie is a patient in St. Ann's hospital having entered Thursday evening for medical treatment.
 Brice Brown was dismissed from St. Anns hospital yesterday. He had been patient in the insti- tuition since July ',
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
DAIRY BARN BURNED
FOrty-Tw0 Head OF Jersey Cat
tie Perish In Flames

The large double-deck barn,
with concrete stables, on the
farm at Greenhurst, south of
Rising Sun, occupied by Deacon
& Coleman, was totally destroy
ed by fire of undetermined or
igin on Tuesday night, together
with all crops, including hay,
grain, straw, etc., stored there
in. Forty-two head of cattle,
comprising the fine Jersey
show herd of Deacon & Cole
man, with which they captured
numerous prizes at fairs and
exhibitions throughout the
country last season, persisted in
the flames.
When the fire was discovered
shortly after midnight, the
flames had made such Roadway
chat it was impossible to re-
lease the cattle stabbed in the
barn, as the entire structure
was a seething mass at that
time.
In addition to the barn, live
stock and crops destroyed, the
garage, granary, 1000 bus. of
corn, two autos, complete dairy
equipment and farm machin-
cry were lost.
The Community Fire Com
pany of Rising Sun was called,
BUT the barn was doomed before
the arrival of the firemen. The
direction of the wind carried
flying sparks away from the
dwelling and other buildings.
The loss is between $4,000
and $4,000 on the registered
nerd and fine equipment, be-
sides $4,000 on the buildings,
with only a partial insurance.
MIR. Deacon is abroad at this
time. The property is what is
known as the Passmore farm,
and is owned by Frank Will
iiams, of Elkton.
This is the second large dairy
barn to be destroyed in this To-
callty within a week, the barn
on the Head farm, at Port De-
post, being burned on the night
OF Tuesday, March Is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
BAIL JUMPER IN JAIL

E. Leland OFT, of Elkton, a.
former constable and for a
short time a deputy sheriff for.
this county, has been lodged in
Elkton Jail, following his arrest
in Philadelphia, on charges
preferred by Cecil county offic-
ials, including contempt of
Court and absconding when
under bond for trial in Cecil
Circuit Court.
Some months ago, after the
Elkton Town Council passed an
ordinance forbidding soliciting
of wedding couples on the
streets of that town, OFT was
arrested, charged with violat-
ing the law. He waived a hear
ing before Magistrate Drennen,
and was held under bond for
trial at the September term of
Circuit Court. When his case
was called he failed to put In
his appearance, and his bonds
man, the Rev. VIM. r. Moon,
was called upon to pay the
amount of his bond, $125.
Previous to that his wife was
granted a divorce by the Court
at Elkton, he being ordered to
pay $50 per month for support
OF his two children. 1t is alleg-
ed that he has not complied
with the Courts orders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
BENJAMIN Davenport

Stricken with paralysis a few
days previous, Benjamin Day.
export died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Fred Camplin,
in Elkton, on Saturday morn
ing. He would have reached his
95th year on April End.
The deceased was a stone
mason by trade. He. came to
Cecil county from England in
his youth. For several years he
lived in Chesapeake City, but of
recent years had made his
home in Elkton.
Mr.. Davenport Is survived by
four daughters, Mrs. Camplin,
Mrs. Harry Pierce, Of Elkton;
Mrs. Della Harper, Of Philada.,
and Mrs. Kessler Burns, Maple
wood, N. j.
The funeral was held Tues
day afternoon, with burial in
Bethel cemetery, Chesapeake
City.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
Mrs. Ann M. Warburton

Funeral services for Mrs.
Ann Matilda Warburton, II,
widow of VIM. T. Warburton,
who died March 16 at a private
hospital in Baltimore, were
conducted at three o'clock Fri
day afternoon, at the home Of
her son, Henry A. Warburton,
in Elkton. Burial was made in
Elkton cemetery.
Mrs. Warburton was a
daughter of the late Richard
and Elizabeth Mcfarland, and
was born in Elkton. She had
been a member of the Elkton
Presbyterian. Church for many
years.
Two sons, Henry A. and
Charles E. Warburton, both
Of Elkton, survive; also two
brothers and three sisters,
Frank G. Mcfarland, of Phila-
delphia, and George McFar-
land, of Baltimore; Mrs. Emma
Lamdin, and Miss Florence Nc
Farland, of Baltimore, and Mrs.
Lenette MacBreath. of Philada.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
M. E. CONFERENCE WILL
MEET MARCH 20

Few pastoral changes are an
ticipated as a result Of the VIII
mington M. e. Conference,
which will open on Tuesday,
March 20, in Asbury M. e.
Church, Salisbury, Nd, with
Bishop William Mcdowell pre-
siding. Due to the present eco
nomic conditions, it is UNDER
stood that many of the pastors
are content with remaining in
their present charges.
Two pulpits will have to be
changed, due to deaths during
the past year. They are Asbury
M. E. Church, Wilmington,
where the late Rev. H. s. Du-
laney was the pastor, and at
Delmar M. e. Church, where
the late Rev. F. H. Dashiell was
pastor. The Asbury pulpit is
being filled by Rev. w. A.
Wise, while the Rev. G. w.
Bounds is at Delmar.
Other deaths which occurred
in the Conference during the
year were: Rev. F. M. Faulk-
ner, Rev. w. w. Sharp, Rev.
l.. p. Corkran and Rev. J. F.
Anderson, all retired, and Rev.
]. H. Beauchamp, superinten-
dent of the Goodwill Industries.
Four ministerial delegates
and four lay delegates are to be
selested for the General Confer
ence, the law making body
meeting quadrennially. The
General Conference will meet
in Atlantic City May z, this
year. The lay delegates will be
selected at the lay Electoral
Conference.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
MEETING AND BANQUET

The Cecil County Dairy Herd
Improvement Association will
hold its second annual meeting
and banquet on Thursday even
ing. March 31st, at 1880 o'clk..
at the Howard Hotel, in Elkton.
The speakers will include Mr..
j. A. Conover, Dairy Specialist,
of the University of Maryland;
Mr.. John Burton, Tester for
Cecil County Dairy Herd I'M
provement Association; Mr.. j.
q. Miller, County Agent, and
Mr.. S. A. Coleman, Secretary
Treasurer of the Association.
A report on the results of this
years testing will be given.
Advantages of continuous test
ing will be discussed. Plans for
the coming year will be an
nounced.
/. Cecil County dairymen and
their wives and others interest
ed in dairy Improvement are
invited to attend. Dinner will
be served promptly at 1880
and will be over by 1000. A
turkey or chicken dinner will
be served at $1.O0 per plate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
SENTENCED ON SIX DIFF.
FERENT CHARGES

Brought before Magistrate
George w. Owens, of North
East, on six different charges,
World Elmer, of the Fifth Elec-
ton district, was sentenced to
twelve months in the House of
Correction and fined $3.50.
He was charged with assault
ing George Tasker; unauthor-
lied use of a car owned by w.
A. Johnson, at North East;
driving a car while he was un-
der the influence of liquor;
driving a car after his license
had been suspended; stealing a
basket of bread, and reckless
driving.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25

Patrick Boyce, of Philada.s a
candidate for the Brotherhood
at the Oblate Fathers of St.
Francis de Sales School, near
Elkton, was killed, and Broth
er John Sullivan, of the same
school seriously injured when
their truck loaded with milk
skidded from the road near
Glasgow. DEL, and upset. Boyce
suffered broken neck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
LADIES MINSTRELS

The Parody Ladies Minstrels
presented in the High School
auditorium, on Thursday eve-
ming last, by ladies of the Par
ent-Teachers Association, was
thoroughly enjoyed by the
large audience present. Every
number on the program was
we'll presented, the songs,
jokes, wise cracks, etc., being
reeled off by the ladies like
troopers, and taking the audi
ence by storm. The net receipts
OF the entertainment were over
thirty-five dollars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
BILLY SUNDAY AT ELKTON

Rev. William A. Sunday.
Chilly Sunday will preach in
Elkton on Thursday morning,
March "a, at 1000 O'Clock. at
the invitation of Rev. w: w.
Thompson, of the Presbyterian
church, who is a personal
friend OF the noted base ball
evangelist. Mr.. Sunday is COM
ing from Baltimore, where he
is IN the midst of a campaign
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
HOME FROM SCHOOL

Miss SaraBrokaw, of Univer-
sity OF Maryland, College Park;
Miss Dorothy Cameron, of
Woman's College, New Bruins
wick, N. j.; Ross Cameron, of
Mercersburg Academy, Mer-
cersburg, Pa; Horace Whitman,
of st. Johns College, Apnapo-
lis; Benz. Pogue, of Va. Poly
technic Institute, Blacksburg.
are home for the Easter
holiday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
EASTER

A struggling bud;
Perhaps an early flower;
New life
-Pulsating through the world
With every hour.
New life,
New hope and new endeavor;I
Give us
Their thought
For Easter-ever.
Blanche Antisdel Mcclure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
OBITUARY
William T. Woodrow

The remains Of William T.
Woodrow, native Of this county
but for the past several years a
resident Of Chester, Pa, were
brought to West Nottingham
cemetry for interment March
IA. The deceased was "a years
of age, and died suddenly while
attending prayer service at the
Second Presbyterian church, in
Chester.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
NORH EAST VOTES DOWN
WATER SYSTEM

The citizens Of North East
at the annual town election on
Monday voted down the propo-
sition to install a water system
for the town by 343 against. to
70 for the proposal.
Sylvester Preston and Phin-
cas- Craig were elected mem
Ders OF the Board of Town
Commissioners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25

Joseph ]. Pickett, of Havre
de Grace. has been appointed
by the Public Service Commits
sion for Maryland, senior as
sistant utilities engineer, to fill
the vacancy created by the res
ignation of Luke Ellis, last
July.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
Mrs. Mary III. Price

Mrs. Mary III. Price, aged SO
years, widow Of the late John
H. Price, died at the home of
her grandson, Lewis D. Price,
in Cecilton, on March II. De-
spite her advanced years Mrs.
Price was quite active and re-
tanned her faculties up until a
short time of her death. One
son, John A. Price, Of Cecilton,
survives; also two grandsons
and a granddaughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25

Members of the American
Legion, assisted by several 9TH
er Elkton residents, are re-
hearsing a comedy entitled
Corporal Egan," to be present.
ed in the Armory at Elkton, on
March 81 and April l, for the
benefit of the ambulance fund.
books.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
CECIL CIRCUIT COURT
Sentences Imposed On Guilty
Criminals


In the Circuit Court at Elk
ton last week, Samuel M. Jones,
of Charlestown, w. Va, and
Corbett Kurkendell, Of near
Elkton, found guilty of being
participants in holding up and
robbing Andrew Bennett Wiki
inson, proprietor of a road
house near Elkton, were sem
fenced to five years in Mary
land Penitentiary. Ellsworth
Kurkendell, a brother of Cor
bett, who is also alleged to
have been implicated in the
hold-up, has not yet been
apprehended.
James Spencer and William
Murphy, two young white men,
arrested for larceny of an au-
tomobile in Elkton, were each
sentenced to two years impris-
onment. They were previously
accused of a similar offense.
Howard Moore, COL, pleaded
guilty of stealing a bag of coal.
Sentence was suspended.
James Arlington, COL, plead
ed guilty of breaking and enter
ing a freight car and was SEN
fenced to six months in the
Maryland House of Correction.
Archie Kirkendall, indicted
for larceny Of turkeys, pleaded
guilty, and drew a sentence of
six months in the House Of
Correction.
Don Wingler and Harley Ly-
all, who were arrested
month ago in North Carolina,
brought back to Cecil county,
and lodged in Elkton jail,
when a letter found on Wingler
led to- suspicion that. the two
young men, formerly of Colora
section, were implicated in the
hold-up and robbery of Albert
of Harrisville, Of the
sum Of $1,000, were tried at the
same time before the same
jury, and found guilty.
Almost Immediately after the
verdict was rendered, the Court
sentence of four years
each in Maryland Penitentiary.
Barrett was held up and rob-
bed on September % last, while
he was husking corn in a field
at Harrisville. The men ap-
preached Inn from behind, and
while one pinioned his arms the
other threw snuff in Barrett's
eyes and robbed him.
Barrett had no faith in banks
and had been in the habit of
carrying his life savings about
with him, and this became
known. Some of the bills were
and it was through
the Identification by Barrett of
several $40 notes found on the
men that they were convicted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
Mrs. Ruth A. Haddock

The funeral of Mrs. Ruth A.
Haddock, widow of Robert Had
dock, who died an Union Me-
mortal Hospital, Baltimore,
was held from her late home at
Bay View, on Wednesday after
noon, with interment in Bay
View cemetry.
Mrs. Haddock was a daughter
of the late Joseph Reed, of Bay
View, and was a teacher in the
schools of this county before
her marriage. She is survived
by one sister, Miss Poca Reed,
with whom she resided, and a
brother, Russell ]. Reed, Of Bay
View.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25
TOWN AND COUNTY
Short Paragraphs of Recent Events OF
Interest to Our Readers
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

LOoHG AIlAl III viz
Sunday next is Easter.
Good Friday, and also Mary
land Day.
Robin redbreast has made his
appearance.
Spring began officially on
Sunday last, March the 10th.
West Nottingham Academy
closed for the spring vacation
on Friday.
The bake held by the ladies
of Sylmar M. E. church, in
Pogue & Roberson's store, on
Saturday afteroon, netted over
thirty dollars.
The schools of the county
close on Thursday afternoon OF
this week for the Easter holi-
day, reopening on Tuesday
morning next.
Plans have been made for the
holding of a George Washing
ton bicentennial program in
Principle Furnace M. E. church
on Friday evening.
A business meeting and ban
auet will be held by the Cecil
County Chapter of the Amer
lean Red Cross at Masonic
Hall, Elkton, on Monday eve
ming, March rs, at $50 o'clock.
A. e. Darby, a farmer OF near
Earleville, was badly burned
while attempting to extinguish
a fire which broke out in his
meat house, doing considerable
damage and running his meat.
The sum of forty dollars was
cleared at the chicken and
waffle supper, held on Friday
evening last, in the basement
of the M. E. church, for benefit
of Rising Sun Troop OF Boy
Scouts.
Spring came in on Sunday
af cInoon, but winter would not
eve up, and much to the sur
I. Sc of nearly everyone, when
tAey awoke Monday morning
the ground was covered with
lesween TWO and three inches
Ct snow.
Surprised by the night watch
man, after they had gained en-
trance to the store OF An
drew Reynolds, in North East,
two thieves, by throwing can
ned goods at him compelled the
Waterman to retreat and made
their escape.
Samuel Shaw, of Port Depos-
it, died Wednesday at Quaker
town, Pa, Hospital, from burns
received a month ago, when a
blow torch he was using at
f,ockhill quarries exploded. His
clothes became saturated with
gasoline, which ignited.
Federal officers located a $50
Gallon still and 35 gallons OF
moonshine liquor in the woods
near Bohemia bridge, on the
premises occupied by Theodore
Carroll, who had abandoned
car in which ten gallons of
liquor was found by the officers.
Carroll was not apprehended.
William Weaver, aged IL
years, ofPer1'yville, while re-
turning home from school one
day last week, was struck by a
car driven by Mrs. Edward
Cooling, of that town, The lad
suffered a scalp wound, necessi-
Eating fourteen stitches. His
collar bone was broken and he
sustained decorations about the
shoulders.
Friday, March 25, is Good
Friday, a legal holiday. All
banks and other public offices
will be closed on that day, and
as Governor Richie has de-
clared the following day, Satur-
day, March 26, a holiday also,
the banks will be closed from
Thursday afternoon until Mon
day morning.
The annual bake and doll
exhibit of the Reynolds School
will be held Saturday afternoon
April End, in the basement of
the M. E. church. Cake, candy,
rolls, pies and lemonade for
sale. Proceeds for purchase Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25

If you don't get what you
want here's hoping you'll want
what you get.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-03-25

Miss Shirley Ewing and Miss
Virginia Biles are Baltimore
visitors.
Miss Eudora Sheridan is an
Easter visitor at her home in
Easton, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard l..
Brumfield, of West Chester,
visited Rising Sun relatives on
Friday.
Norman Anderson, of Phila-
delphia, was a recent visitor of
Misses Hannah and Mabel
Reynolds.
Miss M. Lidie Stewart is
spending the Easter holiday
with her sister, Mrs. Ella Reese,
in Philadelphia.
Misses Margaret Donache
and Dorothy Kellholtz, of Mt.
Holly, N. j., were weekend Wis
itors at their homes i ntwon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson K.
Patten and daughter Alice, OF
Baltimore, spent Sunday with
the formers mother, Mrs. H. B.
Patten.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. U. thinner
man and Sonny are spending
the Eastertide at the home of
the formers mother, in Pal
myra, Pa.
announcement is made of
the marriage of Charles E. Nc
Cauley, of Rowlandsville, and
Miss Frances r. Kelley, of Ro-
anoke, Va.
Miss Isabel Mccoy, of Forres-
dale, Pa, and Hubbard Mccoy,
of University of Maryland, Col
lege Park, are spending Easter
with their parents, Rev. and
Mrs. ]. c.. Mccoy.
Mrs. Mary w. Cherry and
Miss Louise M. Worthington
spent Wednesday in Doyles-
town, Pa, where they attended
the funeral of their cousin,
Miss Susie Worthington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield S.
Armstrong, OF Aberdeen, pass
ed their fiftieth wedding ami
versary On March 18th. Owing
to the illness of Mr.. Armstrong
plans for celebrating the an
niversary wer abandoned.
Miss Dorothy Armer, daugh-
ter of Walter Armer, of Quarry
vile, Pa, and William H.
Schneider, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Schneider, of the same
place, were married Wednes-
day at Elkton, by Rev. w.
Thompson.
Miss Hazel Kennedy, daugh-
ter of Mr.. apd Mrs. C. Arthur
Kennedy, of Calvert, and Julius
Jodlbauer, of Elkton, were mar
ried March IL in the Elkton
Catholic church, by Rev. P. P.
Arnd. The bride has been Il
teacher in the Leslie school.
Miss Florence L. McLane.
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Nc
Lane, and the late Lloyd l..
McLane, of Elkton, and Rich
ard Shannon, of Wilmington,
were married in Berlin, Md,
on Sunday, March IS, by Rev.
J. Richard Bicking, of the M. e.
church. The young couple will
make their home with the
brides mother.
Invitations have been issued
by Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Par
ker Mckee, of Georgetown,
Del, formerly of West Not
tingham, for the marriage of
their daughter, Lois Adella, to
Mr.. Herbert Livingston Laube,
OF Newark, N. j., on Saturday.
April End, at 800 O'Clock, in
West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church, Colora, Md.
William Chopper, an aged
resident of Port Deposit, who
has been in i'll health for some
time, wandered from his home
early one morning last week
and was found some time later
sitting along the river shore i'll
water up to his waist. He was
taken to his home, but seemed
to suffer no i'll effects from his
licV hath.