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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
Mushroom Growers Ex-
ernpt From Social
Security

The U. S. Internal Revenue De-
partment played the role OF Santa
Claus to mushroom growers In Ches-
ter County, western Delaware and
northern Maryland last week by de-
Gliding that Social Security would not
have to be paid by the growers the
decision becoming public on Tuesday,
with the added promise that refunds
may be made to those who have been
paying into the social security fund.
This action means saving Of thous-
ands of dollarH- to the mushroom
growers.
More than 1000 people are engag-
ed In rasiing mushrooms in this area
the business value being estimated
conservatively at $1O,OO0.00O annual
" and at this time, the peak of the
season. more than 10000 pounds of
mushrooms are shipped nightly to
the New York, Philadelphia, and
Washington markets.
The Social Security Board had de-
cided that mushroom growing was
not an agricultural enterprise. How
ever, after many hearings, of which
Walter Maule, secretary of the Mush'
room Growers Association presented
considerable evidence to the con
trary, and after inspectors had sur
veyed the territory for the board
the decision was first made known
by telephone, and Tuesday was con
hrmed in the printed report of thu
board.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
ORDER NIsI
IN RE- WILLIAM e. WHITE of
UNSOUND MIND
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
In Equity. No. 1922

In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
In Equity, No. 1922
ORDERED, By the Circuit Court
for Cecil County in Equity, this 18th
day of November 1887, that the sale
of the Real Estate mentioned in
these proceedings, made and report
ed by Harold E. Cobourn, Committee
of William E. White, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before
the 9Th day of February, 1888, pro-
vided copy Of this order be insert
ed in some newspaper printed and
published in Cecil County, in the
State of Maryland, once week for
one month before the 9Th day of jan
uary next.
The report states the amount of
sale to be $4,000.
WALTER E. BUCK.
Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
WALTER e. BUCK.
Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
MRS. BERTHA NIELDs

Mrs. Bertha Nields, widow of the
late Charles S. Nields, died Tuesday
morning from heart attack, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde
C. England, in Wilmington.
Mrs. Nields was SO years of age.
She was a daughter of the late
Joseph and Rachael Touchton, of
the Zion section. Most of her life
was spent in this section. Follow
ing the death of her husband in De-
cember, 1884, she moved from Ris-
ing Sun to Wilmington, making her
home with her daughter, who sur
wives her. One grandson also sur
wives.
Services will be held at the Fun
eral Home of j. Earl Tyson, in this
town, on Friday afternoon, Dec. "a,
at 200 O'Clock. and internment
made in Rosebank cemetery, Calvert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
COLORA

Merry Christmas and prosperous
New Year to all
B. F. Caldwell, and family are
now occupying their new home near
Port Deposit, having moved on Mon
day.
Colora Post Office will close at 10
A. NJ. Christmas day.
The Young people of Mt. Pleasant
M. E. Sunday School held their
Christmas entertainment Sunday
evening.
Teachers and pupils of our school
here have Christmas entertainment
in the school building Thursday
afternoon.
Harold Virgins is enjoying new
bicycle.
Miss Ethel Way entertained sew
eral girl friends at dinner Sunday in
honor of her birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck left few days
ago for Geniseo, New York, to spend
| the Mondays. MI. DUCK lS d lSdCnOi
at West Nottingham Academy. He
and Mrs. Buck have an apartment
here at the home of Mrs. w. N.
Wilson.
Miss Hazel Ewing had as her
guests over the weekend Miss Helen
Logan and Miss Josephine Raglan, of
Rising Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Coulson,
Wilmington, were callers here Sat
urday afternoon
Charles Murphy week-ended here
with his home folks.
Ellis Virgins and Philip Foster,
Jr., were shoppers in Baltimore Tues
day.
A telephone has been installed at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o.
; McVey.
Mrs. Emma Matthews is now able
to be about her home since her
recent illness.
Mrs. Mary Shelor was a shopper in
Wilmington Monday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber of Cecil County, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court Of said
County, Letters of Administration on
the Personal Estate of
MAGGIE E. BOYD
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, on or be-
fore the Bird day of June, 1888
they may otherwise, by law be ex-
Guided from all benefits of said estate.
All indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to the subscriber.
Given under hand and seal this
23rd day of November, 1887.
NATIONAL BANK OF RISING SUN,
Executor,
True Copy--Test:-
JESSE PIERSON. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
PUBLIC SALE
o.
Real Estate and House.
hold Goods

Thursday, December 80, 1887
Residence of Mrs Sarah ]. Armour
Greenhurst, Cecil Co., Maryland.
One lot of ground consisting of
about one acre adjoining Ebenezei'
Community House property.
One-half interest in woodlot con-
tanning about IA acres. Situate at
Theodore.
Household goods consisting in
part of bedroom suite, rocking
chairs, stands, chairs, new Alton
Cook stove, new two burner oil stove,
oil heater, lamps, clock, mirror, side
board, table, dishes, pictures, books,
tablelinen, canned fruit, bed cloth
ing, horse blankets, carpet, rugs mat
ting, and household utensils.
SALE AT 100 P. M.
TERMS CASH
The National Bank of Rising Sun
Exector of Estate of
Maggie E. Boyd, deceased.
w. D. Ewing, Auctioneer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
WOODLAND

The Woodlawn w. C. T. U. held a
covered dish luncheon at the home
of the President, Mrs. Milton Fetch
er, Friday the 18th. The invited
guests were Mrs. Peter N. Hansen,
Mrs. Mary Carroll Ewing, Mrs. E. G..
Williams. Mrs. G. w. Poist and Mrs.
Fred Fox.
Mr.. Howard G. Barnes spent Sat
urday in Baltic, with his daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Miller and
son, and Mrs. Joseph Sweeney of
New Brunswick, N. j., spent the
weekend with his sisters.
Miss Leila Thompson went to Bal
timore, Friday, to see her aunt, Mrs.
Sarah E. Seager, who was in Union
Memorial Hospital but was to leave
for her home in Louisville, KY, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert X. Rawlings.
Mrs. Rufus Jackson, Mrs. Howard G.
Barnes spent Sunday with their
sisters, Misses Mary and Grace Rawl-
ings, of Baltimore.
Mrs. and Mrs. Harold Tyson, Miss
Naomi have returned from visit
with Mr.. Tyson's sister, Mrs. ]. c.
Bell and Mr.. Bell of Glenolden, Pa
Mrs. Tysons father and sister
Mr.. John Astle and Miss Mabel Of
Zion, kept house for them.
Mrs. Amos Burlin was shopping
in Philada., Monday.
Those from here who were in Will
mington, Monday, were Mrs. Howard
Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Benja
min, Amos Burlin and Norman
Barnes.
Mrs. George Peters, of Baltimore
spent the weekend at Bloomingdal
with her sister, Miss Florry Keil
holtz of Baltimore, came up with he
to remain until after New Years will
her sister, Miss Olivia Keilholtz.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
MRS. GEORGE CALVERT

Mrs. Amelia Fisher Calvert, widow
of George Calvert of Woodlawn, died
at the home of her granddaughter,
Mrs. Ada Howery, of Oxford, Pa,
Thursday 18th, in her Saith year,
from general debility. Mr.. Calvert
died in March but she never knew
Of his death.
They had always resided at the
home, near the old Chestnut Grove
School, that she inherited from her
father, Samuel Fisher.
Three sons, John and Orion of De-
yer, N. j., and Emory of Oxford,
two sisters, Miss Ann Fisher of
Woodlawn, and Mrs. Oliver Camp
bell, of Akin, survive; also good
many grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in
Hopewell M. E. Church at / o'clock,
Sunday, with internment in same
cemetery. Six grandsons were pail
bearers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
PERRYVILLE M. e. CHURCH
B. Balderston
Rev. Otis Il. Jefferson, Pastor

Sunday. Dec. $3.50 a. m
Church School in all departments, E
II. Owens, supt. A recognition SER
vice for Mr.. E. H. Owens, superior
dent, and Mrs. w. L. Taylor, secre-
tary, for their many years of faithful
service, will assemble in the sane
tuary for this service. Public cord
tally invited.
10:45-Morning worship, with
sermon appropriate for season by the
pastor. The junior choir will appear
In their new robes. The choir, how
ever, will make their initial appear
ance in the new robes on Christmas
Day, at the 500 a. m. service.
$50 D. m-Senior and Junior Ep-
worth League.
1880 O'Clock Evening services.
Music directed by E. H. Owens. Don't
miss this half-hour OF music, Sermon
by the pastor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
MOON OVER MULBERRY STREET
At The Maryland Theatre, Baltimore,
Holiday Week

At The Maryland Theatre, Baltimore,
Holiday Week
Moon Over Mulberry Street" the
Nicholas Cosentino play which chalk
ed up run of 366 performances on
Broadway, will be presented by
Standish O'Neill at the holiday week
attraction at the Maryland Theatre
beginning Monday evening, Decem-
Der 9th, with matinees Wednesday
and Saturday.
William Edmunds, creator of the
principal role of the father of the
Morello household, will be seen in
the part which won him featured
billing shortly after the plays open
ing in New York. His surrounding
company, most of whom also appear
ed in it on Broadway, includes Olgo
bruce, Adelina Roattina, Minda
Gorky, Lily Dellas, Mischa Ference,
George Rathbone, Gary Mohr, Beat
rice Elliott and others.
1t is inevitable to describe Moon
Over Mulberry Street" as the "Abie's
Irish Rose" of the Italo-America.
Nothing could describe the play more
aptly. The same sort of family af
lection and turmoil, romantic mis-
mating, wholesome fun of not the
subtlest or most delicate order, brok-
en- English in abundance and other
such elements are present in each
comedy, and the spectator reaction
practically the same, from all
reports.
The scene this time in Moon Over
Mulberry Street." is the basement
home of the Morellos in Manhattan's
famous downtown Italian section.
The action revolves around the scion
of the voluble clan, Fillipo, a clever,
outstanding youth about to pass his
bar examinations. He's loved by
sweet neighborhood lass, but gives
his heart to a Park avenue debutant.
He is won in the end by the Italian
girl, his wealthy charmer going back
on him.
Despite the apparent simplicity of
the plot, the plays appeal is found
In the myriad incidents enveloping
the story, elemental incidents as
present-day stage farces go, but full
of boisterous and not too finely
drawn sentiments. The play gets
dramatic for a time, but not for long.
It's fiesta of fun, with one laugh fol-
lowing on another.
A feature of the play is its inclu-
sion of the song, moon Over Null
berry Street" which was written
especially for it by Harry Tierney,
renowned for his musical compost
lions for Creme, Rio Rita and
kid Boots" 1t is sung by Beatrice
Elliott, known in Broadway night
club circles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
ORPHANS COURT

At the regular meeting of the Or
phans' Court of Cecil County bonds
were approved and accounts passed
as follows:
Bond of Florence E. Calvert, ad-
ministratrix Of Hugh B. Calvert,
bond of Wallace Newcomb, admins
tratrix of Mary E. Newcomb. bond
of Clara A. Castle, administrative of
Mary Simmons. first and final ac-
count of Edith zebley, administra-
trix of John Elwood zebley, final
account of Ida N. Lay, guardian of
Hazel e. Fay, first and final account
OF William A. Hill. administrator
of Thomas Smith.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
NOTED TEMPERANCE SPEAKER
In ELKTON

DR.. D. Leigh Colvin held the Pro-
hibition Rally as sceduled in the
Presbyterian Church in Elkton, on
Wednesday eve, December 10. AS
local editors were conspicuous by
their absence. it falls upon the w. G..
II. u. Press reporter to let the county
know that those who attended were
we'll repaid and confirmed in their
belief that the only solution to the
liquor problem is Prohibition.
DR.. Colvin read from Isaiah % the
account of the drunkards of Ephraim
who were drunk with wine and beer,
the only alcoholic beverages known
in those times, and who were stamp
ed out in less than a century later
because of drunkenness. Other ma
lions have likewise persisted which
resorted to debauchery.
Where is the United States headed,
with the liquor business relegalizeo,
protected and promoted by the gov
eminent? The conditions under pro-
hibition were not all that was hoped
for because the government, part wet
part dry, did not Adequately attempt
to enforce the laws. Now 1t not only
does not enforce regulation, but
openly and deliberately encourages
the people, through a campaign OF
advertising, appealing to, young and
old, men and women, to drink. 1t
offers Government House Rum, made
by your money and mine in the Vir-
gin Islands, and many other brands
OF Beer, Wine and Liquors all of
which, once it is tasted, is it's own
salesman because of its habit-form-
ing nature.
We cannot be too thankful that
there are people in this country de-
termined not to be made alcoholics
and to pass on to their children's
children this age old curse. A goodly
number of such, from all over the
county, took time out of a busy week
to honor DR.. Colvin by their presence
and show him that there are still
friend Of Prohibition.
B. Balderston
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
DEATHS
BENJAMIN P. sIMCOE

BENJAMIN P Simcoe, lifelong
resident of the 5th district, died at
his home in North East December
IA, in his SSth year. Mr.. Simcoe was
the oldest member of the Union
Lodge No. As. of Master Masons of
Elkton.
He is survived by one son, William
of near Port Deposit, and two sisters.
Miss Annie Simcoe of North East and
Mrs. Louisa Gillespie of Swarth-
more, Pa.
Funeral services were held at his
late home on Friday afternoon, with
interment in the North East M. E.
Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
TOO MANY WIVES

Claude H. Roberts, Of Florida, waf
tried in the Circuit Court at Elkton
on the charge of bigamy. He pleaded
guilty. acknowledging he had been
married four different times. had
been divorced from his first and Sec
ond wives, but had not been legally
separated from his third wife, who
was from Lancaster County, Pa,
when he married No. 4. The court
sentenced Roberts to IS months in
Maryland Peniteptiary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
BE INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
notice.!

The annual meeting of the men,
bers of The Farmers & Mechanics
Mutual Insurance Association of &C.
Gil County, Incorporated, will be
held in the Office of the association,
Zicn, Maryland, on Saturday, Janu-
airy 8, 1898, at 200 P. M.
Leonard G. Wilson, Secretary
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

Allegany county ranks second
among the counties of Maryland with
total population of $3.50, accord
.ngto the census of 1895. The num-
Of farms in this county totals 1852
an increase of 332 farms since
1880.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

Some men are like telescopes: you
draw them out. see through them
and then shut them W.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

The great pleasure in life is doing
what people say you cannot do
Walter Bagehot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

Perhaps a pertty girl is called a
peach because she has a heart Of
stone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

If your new or old oil
burner should fail TO
work properly it may
send out a heavy black
soot. Protect your home
and furnishings with OIL
BURNER INSURANCE.
CHAS. s. PYLE
Insurance
Rising Sun, Maryland
Telephone: 1 or 80
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

1t is easier to recover lost money
than lost time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24
LOST

Several months ago a person
borrowed an old minute book OF
West Nottingham Academy in
order to obtain some desired in
formation. To the best of my
knowledge the book has never
been returned. II any person
who reads this advertisement
knows Of the book, please adj
wise me.
CHAS. 8. PYLE,
RISING SUN, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-12-24

Every time a girl gets interested
in a novel the heroine reminds her
of herself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-12-01

Every thread pure wool. Rose,
blue, gold, orchid, cedar, peach,
or green. Matching rayon bind
ing.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-02-05
CONTINENT ToFTnE DAMNED"
=" by EXW MASON

unfamiliar intonation!
While the wounded cannibal jabber-
ed on Struthers groped frantically
for the identifying language; he must
learn the fate of Liette Lincoln
then with startling suddenness he
realized that the witch doctor was
speaking an almost unrecognizable
dialect of French patois.
Filled with a fleeting hope, he
raised an imperative hand and spoke
very slowly and distinctly "Ecoutez,
aidez moi, help me and 1 will try to
save your life." The black stared,
blinked and signed to Struthers to re-
peat. The pilot obeyed, speaking
slowly, articulating each word with
great care, then oddly enough it ap-
peared that the stricken creature un-
derstood. His head in it's horrible
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-02-05

Tarascon.
Instantly he was on the alert,
seething with desire to kill at least
one of those weird monsters which
had robbed him of his companions.
Step by step up the warped, molder-
ing planking he crept, lodging fallen
booms and spars by kind of sixth
sense, his hollow eyes riveted on a
strangely outlined black shadow, for
it seemed to his fevered gaze that
behind the deckhouse crouched an
other of those minotaur-like beings.
In the fading light he could distin-
guish the outline of it's curving horns
very distinctly.
His heart hammered like a franti-
cally rung tocsin as foot by foot he
drew nearer, then gathering himself,
he leaped around the corner, pistol
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-02-05

ed from broken spar, he applied
pressure above an arterial wound in
the black mans left upper arm.
"And now, my charming FRIEND"
he said, "I'm going to ask some ques-
tions. ''The instant you refuse to
answer, am going to loosen this
tourniquet-" he touched the blood
soaked tourniquet significantly-"and
you'll very promptly go to the hell
you came from. Alors, where have
they taken the white lady?"
Speaking in thick, barely intelli-
gible French, the witch doctor gasped
something about the long ship with
six fingers.
Struthers did not interrupt, for his
practiced eye told him that far too
much blood had escaped before the
tourniquet had been applied. Accord
ingly he engraved each Ineligible
word in his memory, hoping against
hope to have enough time to later re-
turn for further explanation of OBJ
scure points.
"How far is this ship?"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-02-05
"She-lie on-almost island
there"
island

"She-lie on-almost island
there"
'Is white lady dead?"
A savage smile twisted the black
features. "Non-pazencore."
Struthers breathed again-in the
corrupt accents he heard words of
hope-"no, not yet."
"Why did they take her away?"
"She will be hornless goat, whis-
pered the witch doctor with a male
VIOLENT grin that contorted his hideous
features into a really diabolical ex-
preston. Tomorrow night mama-loi
will make great juju-great feasting"
Struthers could not control shudder
"a feast.
"Long since she white goat come
for sacrifice. All our people tomor-
row moonrise. Dance will be great
sacrifice -and-and-" Struthers in
an agony Of suspense beheld the black
mans eyelids clising sleepingly and
frightened the tourniquet at the same
time beating back the despair filling
his heart. He must learn more about
these strange inhabitants Of the
wreck pack-Liette's only chance for
life depended on it.
"Whence came your people?" he de-
manded.
The witch doctor was breathing
with difficulty and his voice had fall
en- to faint whisper. eve came
many, many moons ago from-from
the land of Ait-ie-blackmen, very un
happy there-slave, one day kill and
kill-every peoples; then took great
long boat-ran away many moon
came here-worship ju-ju-
Struthers strained every nerve lis
tening to the dying witch doctors
broken, disjointed phrases. By lib
eral use of his imagination he fancied
to understand perhaps three words in
five, and found himself sadly handi-
capped to understand the true i'm
port Of this curious drama of the hu-
man race. "This dance of sacrifice"
he urged, fixing the negro with a
harassed gaze, <when will it take
place?"
He felt the others jaw become
limp, then a visible quivering gripped
the stalwart black body, which ended
as the witch doctor seemed to find
new energy. For, with his glowing
necklaces swaying and Gathering on
his chest, he gathered himself so sud-
denly that Struthers feared a ruse;
his hand shot to the automatic and,
springing back, he leveled it at the
blood-staned breat before him.
Continued Next Week