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Evening star., 1936-03-25

pretty brisk In Elkton all the year
round. Little slow since the Lenten
season, but 1t will pick up. The big
gest month we ever had was Novem.
Der of last year-804 marriages. There
were more than 500 in January of
this year. In 1885 there was . total
Of $500. That's q lot Of marrying"
The town of Elkton recently cam
paigned against the street-sign adver-
tising of Elkton's marrying ministers.
Some Of these signs have been re-
moved. Others are still there to greet
elopers as they come down from the
North. How about that. Mr.. Crothers?
"It's all right" he said, ff the
signs are fiat against the houses.
These ministers, Of course, perform
ceremonies, but they can't issue IL
censes. They can give information.
They have contact men who hustle
couples over to the court house. There
Is no fixed fee for Q ceremony-not
that know of. The ministers take
what they're given. Yes, they do
solicit business-some Of the road
side ministers. But not those who
have pulpits. There are four churches
in Elkton. The pastors of these
churches marry only those who look
them up.
Several of the marrying ministers
have left this district. One was re-
Gently unfrocked. He was q Baptist.
To get married in Elkton only takes
a few minutes. No standing around,
no waiting. Two dollars for the IL
cense. then the minister, and it's all
done. The 81 goes to the State. 1t
does add up to quite lot during the
course of a year."
Mr.. Crothers-his uncle was Austin
L. Crothers, once Governor of Mary
land-strolled with me from the hotel
lobby to the curb. A great express
Evening star., 1936-03-25

bus. Richmond bound and trembling
with power, had just pulled up. A
young woman and young man got out.
They approached the trafnc cop-I
think his name is Dave-arid he
needed only one look. He knew the
type. Before they could speak he
YEARLY indicated q side door Of the
court house and they skipped across
the street. The cop waved the bus
southwark.
And there" commented Deputy
Clerk Crothers, "goes two more dollars
into the treasury Of the great State
Of Maryland"
tcopyrisht. 1895, by North American
Newspaper Alliance. Incl
Evening star., 1936-03-25
CONNECTICUT SOCIETY
TO HONOR CUMMINGS

Attorney General and Mrs. Cum
mings viii be guests Of honor at q
dinner to be given by the Connecticut
State Society Thursday evening, April
2, at the Kennedy Warren.
Charles Z. Morganston, former pres
ident Of the society, will act as toast
master. Among the guests will be
Senator and Mrs. Lonergan, Senator
and Mrs. Maloney, Representative and
Mrs. Kopplemann, Representative and
Mrs. Higgins. Representative and Mrs.
Stanley, Representative and Mrs.
Merritt, Representative and Mrs.
Smith and Representative Citron.
Present officers Of the society are
Evening star., 1936-03-25
BY WARD MOREHOUSE.

from time to time tn the Star.
BY WARD MOREHOUSE.
~ LKTON, Md. March 25.-on
l. route 40. midway between New
Castle and Havre de Grace,
IL you find the elopement para
| disc of America.
If you gaze down on Elkton from
the hills to the east, it gives the ap-
pearance of being ablaze-a town OF
fire. For Elkton, more than any
place I can think Of. Is a place of
glare and blare. Its short and spec
tacular Main street, which is on a
hill, is one of the busiest in the
world-busy, noisy and gay.
Something of the Coney Island
spirit pervades this north-south high
way. The Neon lights are forever
blinking, the radios are braying. and
of evenings the strangely festive
townsfolk seem to string themselves
out along the curb. I've just asked
the traffic cop 1t it were fete or
something.
Nav" he said gently, 'it's like
this all the time"
So l wandered around, looking on
with wonder, fully expecting any in
slant to see a dazzling float round
the corner with Miss Maryland. 1885,
perched coyly on the knee of the
mayor.
Marriage Made Easy.
oil 1f
round carnival atmosphere has moth
ing at all to do with the fact Elkton
is marrying town. It's right here
that you can get married with prob
ably less fuss and more dispatch than
in any other spot on this continent.
Any time, day or night, Sand you're
doomed. The elopers come from all
directions and by all means-cars,
bus, train, itch-hike-and as they
are suddenly enveloped by the blind
ing brilliance of Main street they must
feel that Elkton. in its own simple
way, Is celebrating in their honor.
The truth, however, reveals Elkton's
materialistic, rather than its roman
tic, side.
Some f1ve years ago Neon sales
man, a bland fellow who had a way
with him, descended on the New Cen
trail Hotel. Object, trade, not matri-
mony. He coaxed the owner into buying
and installing Neon sign. That started
the epidemic. All the tradesmen on
the street began trying to out-Neon
and out-daZzle each other and what
what with everybody also installing a
radio, the thoroughfare became fear
full place. This street. running parallel
with the Elk River, is hard on the
eyes and harder on the ears, and
there's no street in any other town of
5000 people just like it. Down in
New Orleans they have a Mardi Gras
once year; Elkton tries every night.
Elkton is handy for people who want
to marry. and in hurry. There is
no waiting in Maryland. Elkton is 49
Evening star., 1936-03-25

Senator Maloney. president; c. o.
buckingham. Mrs. M. Eva woodward,
Mrs. George Maynard Minor, vice
presidents; DR.. r. g. Pendexter, treas
urer; Miss Margaret A. Koran, flnan-
cial secretary: Miss Kathleen 3. Burke.
secretary. and Walter A. Schmidt,
sergeant at arms.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
POLICEMEN CONVICTED

Dismissal of Three Recommended
to Commissioners.
Three policemen were convicted on
intoxication charges by the Police
Trial Board yesterday, and their
dismissal was recommended to the
District Commissioners.
Those convicted were c. A. Dodson
and j. p. Hoffman, both of the second
precinct, and Otis T. Clatterbuck, sixth
precinct.
Evening star., 1936-03-25

English Use Grows.
English Il replacing French as the
leading foreign language in the public
and secondary schools Of Germany.
Evening star., 1936-03-25
Elkton Is Perbetually Gay
Busy, Noisy, Glaring Main Street Wei
comes Elopers of a Nation.

Maryland's Gretna Green and its
unique air OF testtuity come under
the scrutiny here OF an Grant
New York newspaper columnist
,Dho is seeing America and its peo-
pie on cross-country trip. Mr..
Warehouses; dispatches ,Dill appear
from time to time In The Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
ROWLAND WATTS

Rowland Watts, aged 70 years,
-4ative of Cecil county, at one time
can of Western Maryland College,
md former associate superintendent
ii the Baltimore public schools, died
1T his home, 1915 PowhaLan avenue,
baltimore, Jan. 20. In addition to
ais long educational career, he had
1lso been prominent in the work Oh
The Methodist Protestant Church.
Mr.. Watts was graduate OF
Washington College, and took gradu-
4te courses at a number of universe
lies. After teaching at Washington
college, he joined the Western
.Iaryland faculty and still later head
I'd the mathematics department a.
he Polytechnic Institute in Baltl-
more. From 1910 until 1880 he
vas associate superintendent of the
,chools. He was engaged in the re-
all drug business from 1920 to 1880.
He first married the former Miss
Anna Hubbard, who died in 1904,
md later the former Miss Norma
Watts, who survives him.
In addition, Mr.. Watts is survived
oy two sons, Rowland Watts, Jr.,
md Frank Wilmer Watts, and three
daughters, Mrs. William Somerville
5londheim, Miss Mary Rowland
Watts and Miss Nora Elizabeth
Watts. Also by tive brothers, Philip
and Harry, and three sisters, Mrs.
Blanche Kirk, Mrs. Jerry Atkinson
and Miss Gertrude Watts, all of Cecil
county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
WORLDS GREATEST WOMAN
BILLIARD PLAYER

Ruth McGinnis, of Honesdale,
Pa, the worlds greatest woman
pocket billiard player, will appear at
Brown &c Cunningham Port De-
post, on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 700
p. M, and at Thos. S. Riale's, Rising
Sun, the same evening, at 800
comes under the auspices of the Ma
tional Billiard Association of Amer
lea. Billiard fans will be given an
opportunity to improve their game
by taking advantage of the free in
structions to be given by Miss Nc
Ginnis during her two hour exhi-
bitions.
Miss McGinnis, who holds the
world women's professional pocket
billiards championship, is the lone
feminine expert of the 81 cue aces
who are now touring the country from
one end to another on the N. B. A. S
third annual national Better Bill
liards" program.
The feminine cue artist started
playing billiards when mere infan.
and has also become adept at many
other sports, beng just under the
expert class in fencing, swimming,
track, golf, and baseball.
One of the oddities of her sports
makeup is the fact that she is a
southpaw-a rarity in billiards.
Only four other left-handers have
ever held billiard champ onships,
namely: Augie Kieckhefer, Alfredo
De Orc, Charles Ellis and Edouard
l1oremans.
Miss McGinnis is very attractive
and possesses a pleasing personality.
Highly educated, having recently
taken a teachers course at Pennsyl-
vania State Teachers College, she
mas a legion of friends among the
billiard fans in the United States.
| She was a distinct chit" on last
years Better Billiards" program.
During the two hour exhibition,
| Miss McGinnis will meet all corners,
display some fancy shots and offer
free billiard instructions to both
! women and men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
WORK For YOUTHS

Boys and girls between the ages
of 16 and rs desiring work on Ma
lional Youth Administration projects
should apply to the National Re-Em-
ployment Office as soon as possible
There is ample work for youths on
relief if they will avail themselves
Of the opportunity.
This work will in no way affect the
relief or pension status of their par
ents or grandparents. 1t should be
clearly understood that these youths
work on a part time basis for the
purpose of earning as we'll as learn
ing.
Subscribers reading this article
and knowing of any young people
needing work can assist all young
people by directing them to the Re-
employment Office or to the Welfare
Secretary in the county seat. Some
excellent opportunities will be offer
ed young people in the very near
future.
The representative of the National!
Re Employment Service will be at
The following places for the purpose
Of registering youths:
Monday-Kent County, Chester
town, Court House 10 to 4. Somer-
set County, Princess Anne A. NJ,
Crisfield P. M.
Tuesday-Queen Anne's County,
Centreville, Court House 10 to 4.
Wednesday, Caroline County, Den
ON, Court House 10 to A.
Thursday-Talbot County, Easton,
Court House 10 to 4.
Friday-Dorcheste County, Cam
bridge, Chamber of Commerce
Rooms, 10 to 4. Worcester County,
Snow Hill A. M, Berlin P. M.
Wicomico Everyday, Salisbury,
Post Office 10 to 4.
Cecil County-Please call Welfare
Secretary, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
JAMES H. ROBLEY

James H. Robley died Friday, Feb.
Z, at Princeton, N. j.. in his 10th
year. He is survived by a brother,
Fred S. Robley, of Fremont, N. VI;
three daughters, Mrs. Jos. S. Vanne-
man, of Princeton, N. j.; Mrs. N. r..
H. Moor, of Pittsburgh, Pa, and
Mrs. E. L. Haines, of Rising Sun;
five granddaughters and four grand
sons.
Mr.. Robley was engaged in the real
estate business in New York city for
number of years, but on account
of failing health had made his home
with his daughter in Princeton dur
ing the past two years.
Funeral services were held at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. e. l..
Haines, in this town, on Sunday, at
200 o'clock, and interment made in
Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
ELWOOD NJ. JANNEY

Elwood M. Janney, rs, died Mon
lay at the home of his son, Ray b.
anney, Cherry Hill, after an illness
If heart trouble lasting several years.
lis wife, Mrs. Margaret Janney died
January 5. He is survived by the
Glowing children: Mrs. Meta h.
.ailler, of Brack-Ex, Del; Mrs. Ru-
.oiph Mackey, of Andora; Mrs. VIM.
.4olland, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Ralph
ones, and Ray b., of Cherry Hill,
nd Albert B. Janney, of Lewisvllle,
,ennsylvania.
The funeral took place from the
.ors home Thursday afternoon at z
clock. Interment was made In
cherry Hill cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
REV. F. b. SHORT

Rev. Francis Burgette Short, DID,,
aged 6S years, retired minister OF
the Wilmington M. E. Conference,
whose first charge was at Mt. Pleas
ant M. E. church, near Colora, in this
county, died at his home in Milford,
Del, on Feb. 4, from a paralytic
stroke. He is survived by his widow
the former Miss Mabel Hart of
Wilmington; son, /. Dolphus Short,
q Georgetown attorney; a sister, Mrs,
Edwin D. Steele, of Philadelphia, and
two brothers, former State Senator
/. Dolphus Short, and Robert Short,
both of Milford. DR.. Short was born
near Georgetown, December 20.
1858. He graduated from the Wilm-
ington Conference Academy in 1889
and the University of Delaware in
1891 and studied at Drew Theological
Seminary. He was ordained in 1892
and served many charges in the
Wilmington Conference and ON the
Pacific coast. The funeral was held
Friday afternoon, with interment at
BarrAtt's Chapel, Frederick.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
INCOME TAX RETURNS
Baltimore, Nd.

January 81, 1886
70 Whom 1t May Concern:
For the information and guidance
Of all taxpayers, and in accord win
Internal Revenue regulations, tax
payers are advised that the Comm.s-
5ioner of Internal Revenue desire.
all income tax returns to be filed on
or before the due date, March Is,
1886.
Extensions for the filing of returns
can ard will be granted only in ex-
tremely meritoricus cases. The rea-
ions for extensions must be definitely
lated and supported by the affidavit
Of the taxpayer before Notary Pub
ic. Illness of such signature as tC
make the return in time impossible
for the taxpayer, and unavoidable
absence from the State, will warrant
extension.
Corporations are advised that if an
extension is desired the request for
he same must be made by some
Jfficer of the corporation, suppor.eu
~ an affidavit before a Notary
public.
Accountants are advised that any
equest for extension must be in fact
he request of the taxpayer, and not
he request of the accountant; and
his request must be over the sigma
ure of the applicant and unde-
ffidavit, un.ess such signature for
satisfactory reasons cannot be OBJ
aimed. in which event, such request
must be signed by duly authorised
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
DEATHS
J. EDGAR MANLOVE

]. Edgar Manlove, of near Earle
Vile, Cecil county, died Feb. a, In
South Baltimore Hospital, where he
had been receiving treatment tor
heart trouble. The deceased was III :
son of Howard Manlove, OF Cecilton,
and was 3S years of age. He follow
ed farming. His wife, who was MISS
Isabelle Clark, four daughters and
one son survive. The funeral was
held Friday, with interment IN Cecil
ton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
ALVIN Il. LYNCH

The funeral of Alvin e. Lynch was
held Jan. %, and interment made in
Rosebank cemetery, Calvert. In his
young manhood he attended the
Friends Select School, at Brick Meet
ing House, Calvert. He afterwaru
attended two colleges, at one OF
which in Dayton, Ohio, he was a
student in the Cash Register Depart
ment, from which he was appointed
representative for the sales of then
registers and which he followed for
some years.
He was also representative for En-
cyclopedia Brittania, and for this pur-
pose travelled extensively in the
Southern States.
OF late he was employed as cashier
by the John R. Thompson Co., o.
Washington, D. c., in one of their
chain of restaurants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
WOODLAND

Miss Mary Rawlings, of Balti-
more, spent the weekend with the
howard G. Barnes family.
Miss Virginia r. Barnes was at
home from Towson, Md, Friday to
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Leila R. Thompson attended
The funeral services of her FRIEND,
Mrs. Charles w. Maydwell, of Chi
cago, ILL.,, Friday afternoon at the
Chapel in Baltimore Cemetery,
where the interment was made. She
accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. William
L. Hewes, of Wilmington, in their
car to Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
MRS. LAURA JOHNSON

Mrs. Laura Johnson, widow OF the
late Thomas Johnson, of near Ere
mont, Pa, died Wednesday alter
noon, Feb. 5, at the home OF hel
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Preston, Ill
Perryville, aged "A. She had been
In poor health for some months.
Funeral services were held SatuI-
day afternoon, at two O'Clock, III
Union M. E. church, Fremont, Pa,
and interment made in adJolnlns
cemetery.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Pres
ton. two sons survive: Roy Johnson,
of Honey Brook, Pa, and Earl john
son, of Chester, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
SEAL SALES IN COUNTIES

The Christmas Seal returns in the
counties Of the state for the months
# December and January have been
Completed. Although slightly be-
lind the quota set for them at this
line, it is felt that this deficiency
will be made up shortly by the Feb
ua1y returns. 1t is felt that some
Jeople have either mislaid their
Seals or have postponed payments
or them, and after being rem .nded
will mail in their contributions.
The record of the Seal Sale by
ounties through the month of Janu-
ry is as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
DEPUTY COLLECTOR IN CECIL
COUNTY

Notice has been received from the
Internal Revenue Department that
arrangements have been made to
assign Deputy Collectors of Internal
Revenue to various sections and COM
munities throughout the District OF
Maryland for the purpose of assist
ing taxpayers in filing income tax
returns for the calendar year 1885.
A Deputy Collector will be in Ceci
county on the following dates: Elk
.on, Feb. 1928; Rising Sun, Feb.
20; Perry Point. U. S. V. H., March
3; Port Deposit, March ..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
OATS DIE

SO do mice. reaches and beetles, once
they eat RAT-SNAP. Don't take our
word for it-try "a package. They eat
1t without any bait. Doesn't matter
how much other kinds of food is
around. Apply il list, 4th and 7th day
and cut each cake in so pieces, place it
where the vermin is seen to run.
25c size-1 cake-enough for Pantry,
Kitchen or Cellar.
35c size-2 cakes-for Chicken House,
coops, 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
Il sold to one farmer and he said the
rats We're 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 it sure kills
chem DEAD"
Sold by
JOS. s. POgue. Sons G. Co.
Ashby's Drug Store
Rising Sun. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
MRS. WALTER ROBINSON

Mrs. Walter Robinson, Of Porters
.5rldge, died at Union Hospital, Elk
on, on Wednesday night, Feb. D,
-ollowing an operation Tor stomach
.rouble. The deceased was "A years
ii age and is survived by her nus
and, one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Nc
zee, and one son Hayford Robinson
$50 by her mother, Mrs. Rachei
lakes, two brothers and two sisters.
The body was shipped 10 her form
r home in Floyd, Virginia, on Thurs
lay, where services were held ON
,unday and interment made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
GEORGE w. MINKER

George w. Minker, formerly OF
North East, Cecil county, ana the
last member OF large fanny, dleu
last week at his home IN Coatesvllle,
Pa, at the age OF SO years. hls
brothers were Robert, William, Sam
uel, Jacob, John, Adam ana Henry,
all workers at the Mccullough iron
Companys plant in North Last IN the
Eighties. one daughter, Mrs. Mattle
Lamar, and three sons, residing III
Coatesville, survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
MRS. RosIA b. GUTHRIE

Mrs. Rosia B. Guthrie, aged "a
years, died at her home east of Ris-
ing Sun, Saturday morning, about
six o'clock, after an illness OF more
than year. One son and one
survive.
Services were held Tuesday after
noon at two o'clock, at the Funeral
nome of j. Earl Tyson, in this town,
and interment made in Brookview
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
RUTH DORIS JOHNSON

Ruth Doris Johnson, aged 20 and
one-half months, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. e. Howell Johnson, of 122
maffit St., Elkton, died IN Union Hos
otal, that town, on Jan. "a, at,er an
operation nine days previous, follow
.ng an attack of pneumonia. she is
,urvived by her pal ems, one sister,
-.gnes, and one brother, Arthur.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Sunday, Jan. 26, at zoo
}. m, and interment made in North
LAST cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14

Seven counties have at this time
zone ahead of their 1884 total.
'hese are: Cecil, Anne Arundel, Bal
more, Calvert, Garrett, Queen
mes and Washington. Several of
he remaining counties are about
vel with their 1884 records, while
me still have short distances to go
afore lettering their former marks.
ny gain that any county makes in
cal Sale returns will pay that
ounty extra dividends in tubercu-
sis control.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-14
CHARLES Nj. JONES

Charles M. Jones, aged rs years,
died Feb. at the home OF his sob,
in Elkton. The deceased was SOL
of the William 7. Jones, OF uppe.
Elk Neck, and lifelong resident o.
that section. Surviving are the foA-
lowing sons and daugnLers: Mrs.
John w. McCool, Grason Jones, Rob
ert Jones, Rawson Jones, Winnele
Jones, of Elkton; Mrs. Thomas NC
Kinney, of North East, and MRS. JONI
Mentzer, of Havre de Grace.
Funeral services were held SundaJ
afternoon, at Pippln's funeral parlor~
and interment made in Elktoh
cemetery.