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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
Christmas Eve Alliance
Made Two Hearts Happier

THE wind howled dismally, and Os-
car Higgins, looking ont at the
whirling snow, put up the shutters.
Put them up right, too as the little
grocery would he closed tomorrow.
Dimly, he wondered how to spend
Christmas.
He checked over his stock, nibbled
a bit Of cheese, and opened the back
door to throw out a rotting apple.
In the snow stood boy. The lad
dove for the apple, polishing and
handling it as something precious.
"Here!" said Oscar roughly. "What
are you doing?"
The boy looked startled. II thought
you threw 1t away" he answered, land
see, it's pretty good.'
"Humph," said Oscar. "All right,
keep it. But, mind, you've no business
lettering here. You should be home in
this weather, and on Christmas eve, of
all times" The lad shifted uneasily
but did not leave. "Well?" Oscar de-
monded.
Il was looking for work, SIR"
Oscar looked at him sharply. "Out
on your own, SOM"
"Yes, SIR"
"Where are your folks?"
His tale of bereavement, struggle and
and loneliness was brief but impress
sive.
How'd you like to spend Christmas
with me?' the grocer offered. Funny,
this life. A bit ago he had almost
wished he wasn't closing tomorrow
now it seemed jolly.
"Gee!" exclaimed his new friend.
"Swellw
They packed a market basket to
overlooking. But Oscar turned back.
swat a minute" He selected his
best candies and found bit of red
string.
IF / keep him to help in the store
he'll probably eat it anyway" he con-
soled, might as we'll show him a
Merry Christmas. Helen GaisfOrd.
@western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
Santa as He Appears in
the Different Countries

60 SANTA CLAUS wears red suit
~ and long white beard, and when
he isn't busy in the toy store, drives
a sleigh pulled by Bonner and Bitten?
Not if you live in Hawaii There, on
a moonlit December night, you might
see Santa come riding in from the
ocean on a surf-board. AS likely as
not there would be lei, or wreath of
flowers, about his neck, though he
wears the same red suit and water
proof boots he dons for boys and girls
of the United States, since Hawaii is
really American territory.
In the Philippines, though it, too, is
American, the white cap turns conical
like a Spanish clowns. He carries
red-and-white lantern whicl helps him
find the home of every good boy and
girl. and drives buffalo, which they
call carabao. The gifts are packed in
baskets slung across the backs OF
these creatures.
What would you think Of Santa in
rickshaw? But, after all, If you were
q Chinese child isn't that what you
would expect? And Santa never dis
appoints. In Japan he sits with his
feet tucked under him to take his tea
on wintry afternoon, and in the Afrt-
can tropics-well, you just wouldn't
recognize the red suit He has even
taken to using the airplane in our own
country. am sure that when he
leaves the reindeer in his barn, he pats
the nose of each one and urges the
ice elves to feed them plenty of reindeer
moss till he comes home again.-Fran-
ces Grinstead.
g Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
JOSEPH A. WORK

Joseph A.. Work, aged 70, one of
the few surviving blacksmiths of the
county, died at his home at Cherry
Hill Thursday afternoon about 8
o'clock from heart attack, before
a physician could reach his bedside.
The village smithy," who was
one of the sages of the community,
was active in both lodge and church
work until his death. He was
member of the trustees of Cherry
Hill M. E. Church, and also mem
Der of the Sr. o. U. A. M. He is
survived by two sons, Edward c., of
Wilmington, and John T., of Tampa,
Fla, and one daughter, Miss Mary
l.. Work of Baltimore, and two sis
tiers, Mrs. G. S. Grant of Cherry Hill,
and Mrs. Arthur Harvey of Childs.
The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at Cherry Hill M.
E. Church, with burial in the adjoin-
ing cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
1915

Father of Love, to Thee we pray,
Forgive Thy crazy earth.
Oh may the maddened people stay
Their course, and think, this Christmas
day,
The day of Jesus birth.
Men teach the little ones to hate
So they'll more gladly fight.
Deliberately choose the fate
OF hell on earth. Is it too late
To pause, and choose the sight?
Yet through the dismal, horrid scene
Clean nobleness and Love,
AS dewdrops sparkling on the green
Like diamonds 'gainst each leafiet
lean
Reflect the Light above.
So, Father, may we hope some day
In this life, or another,
That man will learn the greater way
To help himself is work, and pray
To help and save his brother?
UNA CLINGAN RANDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education met in
regular session on Tuesday, Deem
Der 10th. Those presen. were DR.
T. B. Moore. President; Mr.. Fred
Lewis, vice-President, and Mr.. ]. E.
Crothers.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing CT November 18th were read and
approved, and sundry bills ordered
paid.
Permission was given the State
Roads Commission to erect snow
fence in front of the grounds which
were purchased for the erection of a
new high school at Elkton.
Permission was also given to the
Epworth League at Principle Fur
mace to use the vacant room at the
school for one evening a week.
A delegation from Sassafras APP
peared before the Board in reference
TO transporting children from Sassa-
fras to Warwick. This request was
denied.
The County Commissioners appear
ed before the Board in regard to
change of route of bus from Nc
Keown's Corner to Elkton. Action
On this was deferred.
A check for $4,000 was authoriz-
ed to be sent to Miss Gertrude Man
love for land recently purchased at
Cecilton for the white school.
The Board accepted the estimate
of j. H. McCloskey, Inc, to furnish
and install radiator in the basement
of the George Biddle High School
Tor $4,000.
A letter was read from the Cham
Der of Commerce of North East in
reference to lights in the North East
High School. The Board decided
hat no money was available for this
purpose this year.
Letters were submitted to the
Board from the patrons of Perry
Poin. in reference to tuition at the
Perryville High School. The Board
decided that this tuition must be
paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
HI. M. CLEAVEs

Henry M. Cleaves, aged IS, life
long resident of Elkton section, died
at is home on Howard street, in that
town, Thursday, after a prolonged
illness. The deceased was a ma
chinist by trade, and for many years
was employed al the Enterprise Ma
chine Works in Elkton, and later at
the Elkton pulp works. His wife,
one son, Harry Cleaves, of Newark,
DEL; and four daughters, Mrs. Wal
ter G. Miller, of Elkton; Mrs. Nellie
Payne, of Rising Sun; and Misses
Frances and Mildred Cleaves, at
home, survive him. The funeral was
held from his home Saturday after
noon at 2 o'clock, with in:erment in
Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
QUEENSTOWN MAN HAS HIG-
COUGHING SIEGE

A pro.racted siege of hiecoughs
lasting three weeks had hardly been
cleared up before b, E. Cockey of
Queenstown was taken to the the
Easton Emergency Hospital for treat
ment for stomach disorder,
Mr.. Jockeys hieceugh attack is
one Of the longest reported in Queen
Anne's county in recent years and
was finally stopped by DR., Samuel ],
Price,
DR.. Price states that Mr.. Jockeys
present condition is favorable,-Rec-
ord, Centerville,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS
Evangelist JehR Moses Baker
Baltimore, Maryland

As the shifting lights and shadows
Play across the fields of life,
We must never be discouraged.
In the warfare and the strife.
In the shadows God is standing.
And will care for all His own.
His grace will be sufficient,
And His presence be made known
The faith that never falters
When the tempter would annoy;
Let your trust be all in Jesus,
God will fill your soul with Joy.
There is victory, only victory,
Over every sin and foe,
If We only trust in Jesus,
As the day they come and SO.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
MRS. MARY LEEDoM ELY

Mrs. Mary Leedom Ely, widow Of
the late Mark Ely, passed away at
the home of her son, Willis L. Ely,
in this town, on Thursday morning.
Dec. IL, after a long illness from
heart trouble and complications.
The deceased was 83 years of age.
She was a native of this section OF
Cecil county, daughter of the late
Samuel and Rebecca Leedom, and
was born near Upper Principle.
After her marriage to Mr.. Ely the
family lived for about twenty-five
years in Trenton, New Jersey, NOV
ing to Rising Sun in 1910. Mr.. Ely,
who was in the gents furnishing
business here, died in 1927.
One son survives, Willis L. Ely, Of
Rising Sun, and one granddaughter,
Mrs. Marie Taylor, of Croydon, Pa.
Mrs. Ely was a member Of West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church
and an active worker in her church
as long as her health permitted.
Funeral services were held at her
late home at $50 o'clock Sunday
morning, Rev. T. P. Mckee paying
tribute to the deceased. The body
was taken to Solebury, Bucks county,
Pa, Friends burying ground and laid
at rest beside that of her husband.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
CHRISTMAS TREES IN WATER
HOLD NEEDLES LONGER

If Christmas tree is set in water
when it first comes into the house
and is kept in water while it is part
of the Christmas decoration, /. will
remain fresh and green for at least
week longer. Water should be re-
placed as it evaporates.
If the base of Christmas tree Is
trimmed with sharp knife just be-
fore it is mounted, the pores will be
left open, allowing water to rise In
the stem to the living cells which are
still trying to provide the tree with
food and moisture.
Spruce and fir retain their needles
longer than most other Christmas
trees.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
% 9*CsHeE@ e.


Christmas was celebrated long be-
fore Santa Claus was ever thought Of.
His prototype was the Dutch boy bish-
op, st. Nicholas, who on December 5
used to go round Furnishing little chill
dren who did not say their prayers
and rewarding those who did. Grad
ually he was changed from boy into
. jovial old man, while the sledge and
reindeer are modern additions. Ac-
tually, Santa Claus was unknown in
England q hundred years ago. The
Dutch founders of New York intro
duced him to America, and England
borrowed him from the States,-Lon-
don Tit-Bits Magazine,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
OLIVER THOMAS FIRST

Oliver Thomas First, aged go
years, died suddenly from a heart
attack, on the morning of Dec. 8,
while working ON the street in Port
Deposit. Mr.. First was a stone cut
ter and worked at that trade at the
local quarries and later at distant
points; for the past few years he had
been unemployed. Monday morn
ing he had started working on a
town project and had been on the
job less than an hour when he was
stricken. He was a member of the
Modern Woodmen and also the
Stonecutters' organization.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Flor
ence First; three granddaughter,
the children of Mrs. Mary First, Ok
ford; one sister, Mrs. Sgd Tyson, and
two brothers, Oscar and Creswell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

A total of $50 forest fires was re-
ported in Maryland last spring as
compared with 663 fires for the
spring of 1884 and the high record
of S73 fires for the spring of 1882.
In addition, only S.225 acres of
woodland were fire damaged last
spring, compared with a total of 49,
116 acres damaged in the spring of
1894.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS


The annual Christmas program
will be presented by the Glee and
Dramatic Clubs of the High School
tonight Thursday, December 10th
at 8 O'Clock in the High School
Auditorium.
This program will be given as a
part of the Parent-Teachers Associa-
ton meeting for the month of De-
cember. All the members of the AS
ISOLATION patrons and friends of the
school are invited to attend this
annual program.
A silver offering will be taken al
this program for the high schools
annual Christmas fund. This fund
his year will be used to defray the
expenses of the program, part will
be contributed to the Lions Club
Christmas cheer fund" and part will
be used for the purchase of recre-
ational material for the noon hour
The teachers and pupils are con-
.ributing to this general fund.
The School News for the remainder
Of the year will be written and edited
by members of the High School
Journalism Club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
JOHN RANDS
Teacher, Lecturer, Counsellor
Astrological
COLORA MARYLAND
The Astrologer Forecasts

FOR you'll born between Dec.
20-26, incl, your year ahead can be
one of marked expansion and prof.
in your personal affairs. This should
be particularly the case after Sep
TENDER 20, 1885. There is some
danger in occupational matters and
contacts with your business public,
between Nov. 1-20, incl. Otherwise,
a splendid year during which you
should make the most of every op-
portunity to push your interests.
FOR EVERYBODY-The period
Dec. 1925, incl, this year, is one
during which to make wise changes,
adopt new methods and innovations.
Travel, develop along creative lines
in art, literature or mechanics. If
interested in invention, make the ut
most of this very favorable period
Shipping and matters of transporta-
ton and wide distribution favored
Also all interests located at a dis
lance.
Dec. 20: The evening hours make
for sudden departures in contractual
matrimonial and legal affairs.
Dec. 81 Risky all forenoon. Avoid
friction and all sources of danger.
Dec. %: Deal with men, superiors
and executives.
Dec. %: Avoid old matters; post
pone important decisions. Con-
gestive.
Dec. "a: Favors travel, advertis-
ing, publishing, interests at a dis
lance and creative efforts.
Dec. 25: A. NJ, Splendid for new
methods, innovations, changes, dur
ing A. M
Dec. 26 Emotional and affectional
interests o. K.
Weather Conditions: Seasonable
till 25th. Xmas day stormy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
DEATHS
MRS. CLARA L. ARMSTRONG

Mrs. Clara Lamm Armstrong, rs,
widow of David r. Armstrong, for
many years Mayor of Port Deposit,
died at her home there Dec. s, after
short illness from pneumonia. She
leaves one daughter, Miss Myrtle
Armstrong. Mrs. Armstrong was
the daughter of the late John and
Caroline Weaver Lamm and was
born and lived her entire life in
Por. Deposit.
Services were held Wednesday af-
ternoon at her residence, the Rev. ].
w. Atkinson, of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, officiating. Interment
was in West Nottingham Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
SANTA CLAUS

THERE is a Santa Claus. His
Il real name Is Spirit of Charity.
He is the symbol of benevolence,
compassion and altruism. He Is
the ideal of that small legion of
really human humans who pave
unselfishly numerous paths to hap
piness with kindness, sympathy
and charity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
' .ss'
Believe in YuIetide for Dead

Kitzbuhel, Austria, is one of the few
places in the world which believe that
the dead should share in the Yuletide
celebration. On Christmas eve. this
picturesque little village in the Tyrol
has, for many years, decorated each
grave in its cemetery with a tree
lighted by candles and other small
lights.-Co Golfers Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

The Board of License Commits
sioners for Cecil county. heard the
application Of ]. B. Croft for an on
sale generally beer and wine license
for Cecil Inn, Perryville, and there
being no objections, 1t was granted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

Buckwheat production In Mary
land is estimated to be $4,000
bushels this year as compared with
last years production Of 10000
bushels and the 5-year average
(192s-1932) of 10000 bushels.
The yield per acre of 81 bushels COM
pares with "a bushels a year ago and
the average Of 1873 bushels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
The United states


The emphasis on shipping, exports
and interests abroad that was so
prominent a factor of this astrological
forecast service for the period Novem-
Der 25-December "a, is continued with
even greater force and intensity dur
ing the period December 25-January
"a. However, during the last days of
December, 1885, there is likely to be a
cutting off" as 1t were, in connection
with these affairs. Shipping interests
may find serious difficulties arising
Our Interests Abroad will bring
serious problem to the Department of
State and the Administration. Presi-
dent Roosevelt faces a serious crisis,
menacing both to his Administrative
Policies and to himself He Is in some
personal danger. An important shift,
change or more affecting National
Policy appears likely. Trade, Com
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
Carols Add Beauty

Christmas carols will, Of course,
add beauty to the holiday season. Also
they win bring about an increase In
communal singing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
SsSS8IS6 SsBa9ha
SURE POP

81 have managed to convince my
wife that she doesn't know how to
pick out Christmas cigars"
SLOW did you do it?"
''By smoking 'em in the house."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

A brave man will bodily meet q
disagreeable situation; timid one
viii try to eluds it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

Best explanation a man can give
for being the head of the family q
that he supports i.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

Well-built toys which will provide
happy play throughout the year are
better than those which make a brave
showing on the Christmas tree but
which are soon broken or discarded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

1t is good to be children sometimes,
and never better than at Christmas,
when it's mighty Founder was child
himself.-Dickens
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

The coat may not make the man,
but the lawsuit makes the attorney.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
Let. Believe In SAINT. cIau.

To insure that Christmas shah be
merry and full of good cheer, may we
never cease to believe In Santa Claus !!
-Woman's Home Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
MONTHLY FoREcAsr-Astrolorical

Based upon the New Moon of Dec.
rs, 1885, and the Lunar Eclipse of
January 8, 1896.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20

THE AsTROLOGER OFFERS
A General Life Reading, giving
Tendencies and Prospects. -. .$2.0(
A Yearly Reading Zone full year
ahead) Day by Day Analysis. LOO
A Special Trial Reading (Three
Months Analysis) .............. OF
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-20
The Christmas Babe

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
CARROLL

Front Page Woman" one of the most realistic and exciting of any newspaper screen drama with Bette Davis and George Brent in the stellar roles, will be the fea- ture attraction at the Carroll The ater tomorrow and Monday.
 It is entirely different from any other newspaper play, dealing with the bitter rivalry of two star re- porters, a man and woman on opposition papers, who are really In love with each other, but do their best to "scoop" each other.
 The story starts in the press room Of state penitentiary, where the girl reporter faints be- fore she is able to file her story. To save her he files his own story to her office with note to have it rewritten. But the note is over looked and the same story ap- pears in the rival newspapers.
 Bette Davis plays the role or the newspaper woman and George Brent is the reporter who is in love with her but who scorns her ability until she eventually beats him at his own game.
 Others in the large and talented cast include Walter Walker, J. Carroll Naish, Dorothy Dare, June Martel, Joseph Crehan, J. Far rell Macdonald, Addison Richards, Joseph King, Se1mar Jackson. Mike Moiita and George Rena- vent.
 The companion feature IS "Champaigne For Breakfast" star ring Mary Garlic and Hardy AL bright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
CAPITOL

Fascinating insights into the de- tective work of the Department of Justice men and a tender love story are deftly combined in Par amounts "Men Without Names" which comes tomorrow to the Capitol Theater.
 Fred MacMurray, Madge Evans, David Holt, the new child prodigy, and Lynne Overman feature the cast of this new film on the ex- ploits of Uncle Sam's detectives.
 In the film, Fred MacMurray, one of the departments agentsj is sent to a small Kansas town where money stolen in an armored car hold-up is making it's appearance.
 Posing as an aviation promoter, he makes the acquaintance of key figures in the mystery, learns that the mob is somewhere in the vicin- ity, and is being shielded by the local banker.
 MacMurray sends out a call for aid. Lynne Overman answers the call and between them they pro- ceed to get the evidence and track down their prey.
 The companion feature IS Parls in Spring" ,co-starring Mary Ellis and Tullio Carminati
 Lewis Milestone directed the film which features brand new score by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel, the films leading compos- ing team. The hit songs of the film include Why Do They Call It Gay Paree?" and Bon Jour Nam 'selle."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-07
SHUBERT'S OFFERS
 PATHS OF GLORY
Arthur Hopkins Presents World Premier of Bril-
 liant Play

Arthur Hopkins will present the world premiere of Paths of Glory" adapted by Sidney Howard from the novel by Humphrey Cobb, as the first production of the New Ha- ven theater season. The new play, which has created exceptional an- ticipation because of the popular ity of the novel, will open at the Shubert theater, New Haven. on Wednesday evening, September 18th. >~'
 In the principal roles will be William Harrigan, Jack Roseleigh, Cyril Scott, Lee Baker, Myron Mo- Cormick, Jerome Cowan, George Tobias, Roland Drew, Harold Mof- fatt and Ann Dere. Others in the cast of sixty include Edgar Bar rier. Nicholas Harlow, Rahny Compton, Leonard Penn, Jack Daniels, Roger Quinlan, Hershel Chopper, David Leonard, Bernard Kisner, Norman Stuart, Carl Frank Jack Davis, Guy Repp, Edward J. Ballantine, Dick Purcell, Perry Twins, Jack Bonn, Milo Boulton, Bigelow Sayre, Ben Kranz, Arthur Marlowe, Wardell Jennings, Phil Robinson, Paul Stein, George Smith, John Seager, Sanford Bick- art, Clem Wilenchick, Jerry Sloan, George Ryan and Benedict Mo- Quarrie. .......
 = MT. Hopkins Is one of the thea ter's most eminent and established producers, renowned for his pro- ductions, and directions, of Poor Little Rich Girl" "On Trial" Good Gracious, Annabelle," "The Jest," Anna Christie" "The Hairy Ape" "The Old Soak" " What Price Glory" "Burlesque," "Machinal," "Paris Bound" "Holi- day." Torch Song," and 'The Channel Road" F}
 Among those MT. Hopkins has brought out in the theater are Pauline Lord, John Barrymore. Laurence Stallings, Maxwell Ander- son, Clare Hummer, Robert Ed mond Jones and Hope Williams.
 Sidney Howard is one of Amer jca's leading playwrights, with "They Knew What They Wanted%' "The Silver Cord" Lucky Sam McCarver," "Ned McCobb's Dough- ter" "Alien Corn" and Brief Mo- ment" among his successes. Re- gently MT. Howard adapted "The Late Christopher Bean" and "Ode To Liberty" from the French, and "Dodsworth" from Sinclair Lewis novel.
 MT. Hopkins has engaged Henry Dreyfuss to design the settings. Theater goers remember MT. Drey- fuss fine settings for "The Last Mile" and "The Cat and the Fid- dle."
 MT. Hopkins is directing Paths of Glory" himself, as is his custom with his productions. It will be seen in New York immediately fol- lowing its New Haven engagement,