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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-05-15
First Governor of State, While a Young Boy,
Attacked by Bear; Used Club to Kill Beast
By Martha Edgerton Plassmann

By Martha Edgerton Passmann
My father, Sidney Edgerton, was
bern in 1878 at CazenOvia, New
York. His birth took place shortly
after his fathers death, and SO
sure were those in attendance on
his mother that he could not live,
preparations were made for his
burial, which did not take place
until 81 years later.
After her husbands death, m,
grandmother Edgerton found it diff
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
JUNKING PLAN HELPS HIGHWAY
SAFETY CAMPAIGNS

Thousands of old automobiles so
1ecrepit that they were potentially
danger to users of the highway have
been smashed up since January /
under the nationwide "junking"
plan instituted by Chevrolet Motor
Company in January and continued
in February, according to w. Il.
aoller, vice president and general
sales manager. Full reports for the
period to date have not been com
piled.
"The operation of the junking
plan is bound to reduce the hazards
If the highways" Mr. Holler pointed
out. Literally thousands of cars
whose further operation on the high
ways would be a menace to their
owners and to others will be retired
permanently, and the probabilities
Ire that the number will run even
higher.
THE removal of the cars already
strapped from the streets and high
ways will definitely reduce the traf-
fic hazard, for next to the driver
himself, the most important factor in
highway safety is the condition of
he vehicle"
Mr. Holler explained the plan I'M
Ter which Chevrolet and it's dealers
are carrying out the junking pro-
gram. The Chevrolet Motor Com
pany, he said, pays the dealer for
each old car, taken in trade on new
Chevrolet, that is strapped. The
actual junking is supervised by the
Chevrolet district manager, who GER
titles that the car was destroyed in
accordance with the terms of the
agreement.
1.-The announcement of the junk
ing program" said Mr.. Holler,
called forth enthusiastic public re-
spouse. Many newspapers and maya
zines commented upon the plan edi-
torially, calling 1t worthwhile step
in the direction of street and high
way safety
THAT it is sound from an economic
standpoint is shown by the latest
sales figures available. Both used
cars and new Chevrolet cars and
trucks have set all-time records for
this season."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
RoRERT ID. BROWN

Robert D. Brown, 20, retired
Elkton merchant, died Friday at
Union Hospital, Elkton. after short
illness from pneumonia. He was an
official of the Elkton Presbyterian
Church and was active in church
work. The deceased was born near
Glasgow, Del, being son of the
late John and Jane Campbell Brown.
He married Miss Mary Perkins, of
Elkton, who survives with two
daughters, Mrs. Virginia OFT and Mrs.
George McKeown. He also is sur
vived by several brothers and sisters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

Mrs. Walter o. McVey has return
ed from a visit with friends in Phila-
delphia and Media.
Mrs. Annie Aiken, West Noting
ham, is enjoying some time in
Florida
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Blesch, Of
Lafayette Inn, visited relatives in
Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. William G.. Reynolds,
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell Dinsmore,
Rising Sun, were recent callers at
the home of Grier Murray, Richard
son Park, Del.
Miss Catharine Cochran, of Rock
Springs, is with Mrs. James Aiken.
Mrs. Robert F. Pierce returned
home last Saturday evening after a
weeks visit with w. Grier Murray
and family, Richardson Park, Del.
Mrs. Henry Thompson visited Mrs.
Eva Fox in Baltimore, Wednesday
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Way, daugh-
ter Ethel, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Null
doom, motored to Wilmington last
Saturday.
Mrs. Lawson S. Love recently
called on friends in Kennett Square.
Lewis A. Coulson, Hockessin, Del,
was a caller here and at West Not
| tingham.
Mrs. w. N. Wilson and Mrs.
Ernest Rowland will entertain the
meeting of the Ladies Missionary
Society of West Nottingham Presby-
terrain Church this month.
Little Miss Mabel Conrad was quite
poorly during the past week.
Betty Murray, pupil of Richard
son Park, Del, School, was absent
all of last week owing to illness, il
being the first time she has missed
school in five years.
Lloyd Balderston has had his
tenant house in this town equipped
with a bathroom and other improve
ments. The house is occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard o. Klair.
Miss Ruth McCrabb was the guest
of relatives and friends in Oxford
Ransom r. Reese, of Norwood,
Pa, spent the past two weeks here
with his mother Mrs, Agnes Reese
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Coulson
of Wilmington, and Lewis A. Coul-
son, of Hockessin, Del, recently
called on their home folks at West
Nottingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Klair lately
motored to Harrisburg to visit Mrs
Klair's brother, Mr.. Curry, who is
quite i'll.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
WOODLAND

Miss Helen Fox, of Glenside, Pa,
spent Sunday, the 23rd, with her
friend, Mrs. Howard G. Barnes.
Frank Sherrard, who is student
at Washington College, spent the
weekend at his home. He has got
ten over an attack of measles. His
brother Cameron spent the previous
Weekend al home.
Mr.. Rufus q, Jackson, Robert,
Elizabeth and John went to Wilm-
ington, Saturday, to see his sister
Miss M. O. Jackson.
Mr.. Horace Cullen of near Oxford,
Pa, spent several days with his
father, Mr.. John S. Cullen, this week,
as his mother is quite i'll.
Miss Virginia Barnes has returned
to Teachers College, Towson, after
an absence of ten days.
Mrs. George W. Mccullough was
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. G. b.
Cullen of Wilmington, Friday to
Sunday. Mr. Mccullough and son
went up Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bell, of Glen
olden, Pa, Miss Elizabeth Tyson,
West Chester, Pa, and Mrs. Ellis
Astle, of Kemblesville, Pa, visited
their mother, who has been III, Sun
day.
Mr. Guy Kirk and young man who
works for him were thrown out his
two-horse road wagon, when the
horses ran away Monday afternoon
Mr.. Kinks head was cut and hurt
about his neck and shoulders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
MARYLAND GARDEN WEEK

One of the most interesting feat
ures of the Spring will be Maryland s
Garden Week, to be held May 4, 5, g.,
and Z, when many of the famous old
homes and gardens of the state,
many of them never opened to the
public before and correspondingly
little known, will be opened for the
Pilgrimage.
Sponsored by the Federated Gar
den Clubs of Maryland, the Pilgrim
age will benefit the Permanent
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" Fund
which Maryland is the first state to
establish and which will provide an
annual cash prize for the best i'm
provement by an individual, of a
specified number of front feet along
an annually designated State High
way.
This years Pilgrimage will include
Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Har-
ford County, Cecil County, Howard
County, Frederick County, Baltimore
and vicinity, many of the houses be-
ing opened for the first time to the
public. Maryland's old houses, while
they are, for the most part, less
known than those of Virginia, are
equally famous, and her Spring
Pilgrimage has come to be consider
ed as interesting and important as
that of her sister state, with Mary
land thronged with visitors from all
over the country.
Mrs. H. Rowland Clapp and Mrs
Hayward E. Boyce are Co-Chairmen
of the Pilgrimage Committee. Mrs.
Charles Rieman and Mrs. Duncan X.
Brent form the Advisory Committee,
while Mrs. Blanchard Randall, Jr., is
chairman for Southern Maryland;
Mrs. Robert Griswold, Baltimore
and vicinity; Mrs. John T. Bowers,
Annapolis; Miss Susan c. Hasker,
Anne Arundel County; and Mrs. c..
Irving Adams and Mrs. Mary Owings
Clark, Howard County. Miss Re-
becca Boyce is secretary of the Pill
grimage Committee, and any infor-
nation may be secured from her at
the headquarters at the Belvedere
Hotel, Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT AsBURY
NJ. f. CHURCH

At Asbury M. E. Church, Blythe
dale, Md, special program will be
given next Sunday evening, March
8th, the service beginning at 7.30
O'Clock.
The pastor, Rev. John r. Diehl,
will give an illustrated address in
the execution of crayon drawings.
In connection with the address en-
titled "Old Landmarks" several gos-
pei hymns will also be illustrated in
crayon sketches. The crayon draw
ings are made in full view of the
audience as the address is given and
the singing of the hymns illustrated.
This is unique service which you
cannot afford to miss. Plan to be
present and bring your friends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

This season of the year records of
floods in various regions are COM
mon.
Our legislatures are busy with
emergency relief measures.
Our courts are busy endeavoring
to handle the results of the crime
problem.
Speaking of floods. Washington
l. d. c. is showing the result of the
food OF alcoholic beverages which
was released as part of the New Deal.
At present 1874 windows in different
shops, stores, hotels, drug stores,
etc., display choice collections to
tempt the passing crowds. In 1917,
before prohibition closed them, there
were 267 licensed liquor dispensaries
in the same city. A new policy of
the Liquor Control Board has re-
Gently been made known, which is
that when a person has dependent
children to support that person Is en-
titled to a liquor license. The Dis
trict Committee of Congress has re-
fused to report out the Guyer Bill
which would change this situation,
If passed
| Cecil County has also been affected
by the same deluge and in 1884
granted SO licenses for the dispens-
ing of Alcoholic Beverages. In 1885
| 116 were granted of which number
los are now in force. A few en-
couraging reports come thru oc-
casionally such as-Refusal of Ii
cense in a section of Elkton largely
inhabited by colored people because
of opposition by the colored people
themselves. Refusal of liquor
license in Cecilton because of pro-
tests by citizens of that town which
we're accepted by the County License
Board. One license has been re-
voked in the county during the year
after a long drawn out struggle. The
few dry spots in the county are SO
small as to be almost unknown.
Meanwhile the vendors of liquor
themselves are busy planning for re-
vision of the state liquor law and
hoping to get it =. in as emergency
legislation. 1t is to be hoped that
they will recognize the Importance
of stopping the Sunday Traffic which
mas so demoralized the state, especi-
ally along it's borders.
For the next few weeks the work
of the March term of Court will be
recorded and when it is over and the
bills all paid how much richer will
the county be because of the revenue
from licenses? Also it will be of
interest to note just what proportion
of the cases which come before the
court are indirectly if not directly
the result of the influence of this
curse of mankind.
BERTHA BALDERSTON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
ORPHANS COURT

Bonds APPROX d-Charles c.
Vance, administrator of Anna Bond /;
Edith Zebley, Administrative of John
Elwood Zebley; Thomas Mitchell
Garrett, executor of Clarence Will
hanson Garrett.
Accounts Passed-First account
of Lawrence E. Sadler, executor of
Fri H. Mayberry; first and final ac-
count of Lidie J. Marvel, executrix Of
Emma Jane Sprout; first and final
account of Helen M. Scott, executrix
of Ruth Ann Major; tenth account Of
P. jerks Smith, guardian of Anna
Virginia Smith and Evalyn Smith,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
MRS. CARRIE A. PORTER

The remains of Mrs. Carrie A.
Porter, of Elkton and Wilmington,
who died at home in Upland, Pa,
Feb. rs, were taken to Elkton Gene
terry, for burial Friday afternoon.
The deceased, daughter of the late
Joshua A., and Carrie A. Ash, of Elk
ton, was twice married, her first
husband being the late Elmer Miller,
of this country, and her second,
Joseph Porter, of Wilmington, form
erly of Cherry HILL She is survived
by several grown children and one
sister, Mrs Charles Gorrell, of
Florida.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
Earth Currents

Wire communication brought to the
attention of scientists the fact that
electric currents are continually flow
ing in the earth's crust from natural
causes. This knowledge did not become
known until the middle of the last
century when these currents mani
Tested themselves as a source of inter-
ference in the grounded circuits of
telegraph lines.
The general characteristics of earth
currents have, since the existence of
telephone communication, interfered
with the operation of the lines and
more recently with radio transmission.
Earth potential differences were OBJ
served during electromagnetic storms
on various circuits of the Bell Tele-
phone System with the result that sci
entific studies of earth current condi-
tions as related to radio transmission
and magnetic storms were first under
taken by the Bell Telephone Labora-
tories soon after the Inauguration of
transocean telephone service in 1927.
These Investigations have estab-
lished a definite correlation between
abnormal earth currents, magnetic
storms and variations in transocean
radio telephone transmission. More
recently the scope of the work was
extended to include study of normal
variations as distinct from the dis
turbed conditions to which the previ-
GUS studies had been restricted.
Locations were chosen for these
further measurements at Wyanet, Hi
nois, which is situated in the Missis-
sippi Valley where the soil is believed
to be very deep and the geographical
formation homogeneous; at New
York, which is located at the northern
edge of a region known to have high
resistivity; and at Houlton, Maine,
which is much more northerly than
either of the other two places and is
in the region where auroras appear
frequently. At these locations continu-
GUS recording has been done over a
period of time. Measurements were
also made for short periods at vari-
Gus points along the Atlantic Coast.
The underlying causes of earth cur
rents are not completely understood,
but it has been definitely established
that they have daily and annual cycles,
which vary with geographical loca-
lions. When solar disturbances occur
and during auroral displays large
transient earth currents flow and
there is an accompanying disturbance
in short wave radio signals. Further
extension of the knowledge of these
currents and more complete coordina-
ton of the data with the associated
solar and magnetic phenomena and
with radio transmission are needed
because of their bearing on the en-
cheering Of radio circuits. That
knowledge the telephone laboratories
engineers hope to obtain by these tests.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
DEATHS
WILLIAM j. BROWN

William ]. Brown, aged 70 years,
retired farmer, of Lutton's Corner
section, Feb. %, in Union Hospital,
Elkton, as the result of a fall on the
ice, when he suffered fractured hip.
He is survived by daughter, Flor
ence, wife of Albert Molitor, and by
the following brothers and sisters:
Joseph A., of Iron Hill; Robert D.,
of Elkton; George G., of Glasgow,
Del; Mrs. Jennie Lynch, of Newark,
DEL; Mrs. Marian Neville, of Wilm-
lngton, Del; Thomas A. and Richard
M. Brown, of Glasgow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
DECISION ON CITIZENSHIP

If a resident of Maryland living IN
another State for number of years
does not declare himself a citizen OF
any other jurisdiction and has no in
tention of doing so, he retains his
citizenship in Maryland, according to
a ruling made public by Attorney
General Herbert r. O'Conor.
The opinion was sought by Stephen
C. Little. clerk of the Superior Court,
concerning a case Of declaration for
citizenship made in December. 1928.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
DIE

so do mice. reaches and beetles, once
they ent RAT-SNAP. Don't take our
word for it--try package. They eat
II without any bait. Doesn't matter
how much other kinds of food In
around. Apply IL list, 18th and 7th day
and cut each cake I'm so pieces, place 1T
where the vermin Is seen to run.
Csc size--1 cake-enough for Pantry,
Kitchen or Cellar.
35c size-2 cakes-for Chicken House,
eoops, or small buildings.
75c size-5 cakes-enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage build
ings, or factory buildings.
l.. r. Crumbling, Hallam, Pa, says
II sold to one farmer and he said the
rats were lying around the barn dead.
He bought the second pack" Geo. p.
Muller, of Highland, n Y, says Have
got to give you credit for 1t sure kills
them DEAD"
Sold by
Jos. s. POgue. Sons & Co.
Ashby's Drug Store
Rising Sun. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
RURAL REHABILITATION

1.-THE greatest number of Resettle-
ment loans have been advanced in
Maryland in the southern section Oh
the Eastern Shore region, where
tuck crops, canning crops and fresh
vegetables are extensively grown,
states E. I. Oswald of College Park,
State Director of Rural Rehabllita-
ton, in an analysis, just completed
of the types of loans which have been
made to farmers throughout the %
counties of the state.
Prices of crops grown along the
Eastern Shore have dropped lower
than most other crops and production
of such crops is largely speculative
owing to price fluctuations and the
possibility of failure or partial fail
ure due to weather conditions, Os-
valid points out in this analysis.
The second greatest number of
loans in the state have been made in
southern Maryland, where tobacco is
the principal crop. Farmers in the
tobacco section derive their income
almost entirely from tobacco. Os-
wald believes that the farmers in
this section can become more self
sustaining through the adoption OF
farm plans whereby they will be pro-
vided with cows, hogs and poultry,
and by growing vegetables for their
own use. They would then no longer
be dependent upon one-crop system.
The third greatest number of loans
are being made in the western
mountainous part of the state.
In all of these sections, many farm
ers were destitute or were facing
foreclosure and the loss of their
homes, until the receipt of Resettle-
ment loans. They are now working
thir way back to economic security,
and paying back their loans.
The case of a certain Eastern
Shore farmer is cited by Oswald as
an example of the type of farmer
who is being helped through Reset
tlemnt assistance. This farmer
bought his farm when real estate was
high. Then came year of low crop
prices, followed by another. His
wife became ill, and medical bills
piled high. To cap the climax, the
farmer himself had the ill fortune
to break his leg.
"In times of normal prosperity, :"
Oswald explains, these misfortunes
would have placed a great burden
on this farmer, but following long
period Of depressed farm prices, they
were too much for him to stand, SO
as a last resort he turned to the Re-
settlement Administration for
loan"
Now, according to Oswald, this
mans farm has been re-fnanced, his
debts scaled down, and through
Resettlement loan he has been able
to make new start on his farm. He
is good farmer, intelligent ana
capable, investigations show, and
there is every reason to believe that
with Resentment assistance and
guidance, and the raising of prices
for farm produce, he will be able to
put his farm upon a sound-paying
basis.
Those desiring information regard
ing the services offered by the Re-
settlement Administration should
communicate with E. 1. Oswald, State
Director of Rural Rehabilitation, Col
lege Park, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
MARCH RoTOGRAVURE
SECTION

The Midland Journal this
week is publishing more photo
graphs than the average biggest
big city paper.
This all comes through our
March State Farmer, all roto-
gravure section. Packed with
wide variety of photographs
scenes from foreign countries,
of world famous characters, and
from right in our own bailiwick
scores of pictures illustrating
good farming practices through
out this and nearby states-our
State Farmer Section is the pin
nacle in newspaper pictorial
presentation.
The Midland Journal hopes
that all of its readers will enjoy
the record-breaking number of
photographs and other enter
tanning and profitable features
as much as we enjoy present
ing them to them.
AS always, it is the constant
aim of The Midland Journal to
be of service to the advance
ment of agriculture in this sec
ton. In our March State Farm
er Section we believe we are
taking concerto step toward
that direction.
Your comment will be appre-
ciated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
RISING sun NJ. E. CHURCH
REV. A. b. FRYE. Pastor
Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ.
Morning Worship 1900 o'clock.
Evening Worship 1880 o'clock.

A report by the Farm Credit Ad-
ministration shows that the agricul-
tural cooperative marketing move
ment made substantial progress in
1935-as it has in almost every year
since its inception.
Almost 5000 associations engaged
in marketing farm commodities dur
ing the year. They had q total
memhership Of a,tao,ooo taxmags.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
NOTICE OF REMOVAL

J Notice is hereby given to my
. patrons and the public generally,
that l have moved my barber
> shop from the Curtis E. Irwin
] property to the Berkowitz store
!. building, on East Main Street,
. recently purchased by me, and
J newly fitted up, and where | am
. prepared to attend to every want
in the barbering line.
> My other barber shop has
. been moved from the Alice &
. Shepherd store building to the
, Curtis E. Irwin property, where
. Willard Jackson, who is in
|. charge, will give his usual cour-
teous attention to all patrons.
CLIFFORD f. MARKER.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

The special session of the General
Assembly of Maryland, called by Gov
srnor Nice, convened at Annapolis on
Wednesday. The principal work of
he Legislature will be the passage of
relief legislation-the present gross
sales tax law expiring this month.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
WANTED

Large Dogs, any breed As pounds
and over. Write; will call. State
where you are located ON r. F. d.
Route.
LESTER BROWN,
Freeland, Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

The man who gets compliment
airy notice ponders over the deeper
meaning of the adjectives more than
the writer did.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
Statesmen WANTED

MEN WANTED for Rawleigh Routes
of 500 families. Reliable hustler
should start earning s25 weekly and
increase rapidly. Write today. Raw
leigh, Dept. MDC-111-S, Chester, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06
PUBLIC SALE
of
REAL ESTATE
and

At Rowiandsville, Cecil County, Md.
SATURDAY, MARCH IA, 1886
Real Estate consists of 5-room
frame house with front and side
porches Good we'll of water, pipe
less heater; also electric. One-car
garage, wood-shed. This property is
close to school and church. within
IA mile of hard road and in first
class condition.
Personal Property
Personal Property as follows:
antique corner cupboards, antique
chairs, l antique cherry bureau, cook
stove, 3-burner oil stove, kitchen
chairs, couch, kitchen cabinet, Silver
tone radio, bedroom suites, enamel
bed, desk, clocks, 6 dining room
chairs, Morris chair, 8x10 rug, 9x12
rug, tables, dishes, linen, rocking
chairs, cooking utensils, porch rock
ers, sewing machine, lawn mower,
used one season; garden tools, axes
and bars. Numerous other articles
will be gathered up by day of sale.
Terms at sale by
WILLIAM r. HALL
Time One O'Clock.
w. E. Fisher. Auct.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

The criminal judge may be a man
of few words, but he is not always a
man of short sentences.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

Whatever notion you have, some
where. sometime, you will find the
statistics to support it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

Who worketh ill for another di-
videth with himself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-03-06

REV. A. HI. HIBSHMAN, Ph.D., Pastor
Sunday School. ..... .10:00 A. NJ.
Worship .11:O0 A. M.
The subject of DR.. Hibshman's
sermon for next Sunday will be 1.-THE
Elder Son."
You are cordially invited to these
services.