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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
SESQUICENTENNI CELEBRA.
TION

That the Nation is responding en-
Enthusiastically to the idea of celebrat-
ing in lavish and colorful form the
Sesquicentennial of the United States
Constitution is witnessed by the fact
that patriotic, fraternal and civic or
CARNATIONS all over the country have
unhesitatingly agreed to cooperate
to the fullest extent that our organ
ic law may, for the next two years,
occupy a conspicuous place in the
consciousness of America, old and
young. One hundred and sixteen or
CARNATIONS, including Grand Lodges
of Free and Accepted Masons, have
so far signified their intention of
celebrating-eith in their own in
dividual way or joining their efforts
with other bodies, state and munich
pal-the great instrument contain
ing the basic laws by which our Ma
ton is governed.
The women of America are de-
serving of great deal of praise for
the enthusiastic manner in which
they have signified their intention
of participating in the Sesquicenten-
NAL celebration. Women's organiza-
tions, societies, sororities, church
groups, ETC., many Of which are ma
tionally known, have pledged them
selves to observe in varied ways this
event. G
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
f" IN CLOVER At The
Maryland Theatre

"In Clover" a comedy by Allan
Scott, which reveals the indignities
suffered, the outrages endured, and
the perils braved by city folk who
are transplanted in the country, will
be at the Maryland, Baltimore, for
week starting Monday night. 1t is
presented by John and Jerrold Krim-
sky, and will be shown in Baltimore
Immediately prior to it's New York
premiere at the Vanderbilt Theatre
on October 5th. The play has been
staged by Bretaigne Windust, who
served Idiots Delight" and Am
phitryon"-the Lunt's current We
hicle-in similar fashion. The set
tings have been schemed by Norris
Houghton.
The Krimskys have assembled a
company whose members have fire.
quently been cited on Broadway for
their ability to do justice to comic
roles. The cast includes Claudia
Morgan, last season with the Theatre
Guild in And Stars Remain, MAS
que of Kings" and storms Over
Patsy, Myron Mccormick, lately
with Katharine Cornell in "The
Wingless Victory, Henrietta Cros-
man, veteran actress who returns to
the Broadway stage after seven years
of service in Hollywood, Dennie
Moore, recently of Swing Your
Lady," Louise Plat, Annapolis girl
who last year served in Spring
Dance" and Promise, Jose Ferrer,
Bertram Thorn, Joseph Sweeney,
John Guy SSamSpsel, Ruby Ely and
Robert Crane Leatherbee.
The plot of 'In Glover" concerns
the Freeman s-Jimmy and Harriet
workers in the city who have
bought an old Colonial house within
committing distance of New York so
they may bring up their potential
children in rustic quiet and sylvan
calm But the heralded calm of the
country proves a snare and delu-
sion.
| Playgoers who rejoiced IN Good
bye Again, an earlier Scott comedy
which fiourished on Broadway few
years back, will be familiar with his
method
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
Order OF Publication
Harold e. CobOurn, Solicitor
Ellen Beauchamp Wagstaff
VS..
VIM. Richard Wagstaff
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
In Equity, No. 1922

The object of this Bill of Com
plant is to procure a divorce vim
culo matrimonii by the Plaintiff,
Ellen Beauchamp Wagstaff from
, VIM. Richard Wagstaff.
The Bill recites that the parties
were married in the City of Philadel
phia, State of Pennsylvania, on the
10th day of April, 1922, and that
following said marriage they resided
in the city of Philadelphia for one
year, following which they moved to
Cecil County, State of Maryland.
That no children were born to them
as a result Of said marriage; that
though the conduct of the said Ellen
Beauchamp Wagstaff toward her
said husband, VIM. Richard Wagstag,
was kind, affectionate and above re-
proach, the said VIM. Richard Wag-
staff did, without any just cause or
reason, ON the End day of May, 1927,
desert and abandon her and declared
MS INTENTION u i've Will ueI NJ
longer; that said separation has been
continuous and uninterrupted since
the month of May, 1927, and there
is no hope of a reconciliation between
them, and that the whereabouts of
the Defendant are unknown.
1t is thereupon, Ordered by the
Circuit Court for Cecil County in
Equity, this 31st day of August,
1887 that the Plaintiff, by causing
copy of this Order to be inserted in
some newspaper published in Cecil
County once week for four success
sive weeks before the 4th day of
October, 1887, giving notice to the
said VIM. Richard Wagstaff of the
object and substance of this Bill of
Complaint warning him to be and
appear in this Court, either in person
or by solicitor, on or before the goth
day of October, 1887, to show cause,
If any he may have. why the relief
prayed for should not be granted.
WALTER E. BUCK,
Clerk.
True Copy: Test
WALTER E. BUCK,
Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
BAYARD G. JACKSON

Bayard c. Jackson, 80 years old
died Friday, at his home in Wilm-
ington, following a long illness.
He had worked for the Wilson
Line six years and was granted his
pilots license in July. He was born
in Charlestown, Cecil County, but
had lived in Wilmington for the past
rs years. He is survived by brother
and a sister who live in Perryville.
Funerals services were held Mon
day afternoon at the Smith Funeral
Home, Twenty-fifth and Market St.,
with the Rev. Oliver ]. Collins Offic-
iating. Interment was in Riverview
Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17

FIREMEN ATTEND TRAINING
SCHOOL

Approximately 125 men registered
last week for the eighth annual short
course in firefighting, conducted at
the University of Maryland. College
Park, for volunteer fighters.
They came from all parts Of the
State for a three-day course under
direction of Sherwood Brockwell, fire
marshal of North Carolina.
Brockwell at the opening session
introduced R. B. Criswell, new direc-
tor of the fire extension service for
the university.
Forty-six companies were repre-
scented by the firemen. who saw dem
constructions of firefighting by a Balti-
more company. Speakers included
Chief Traver, of Baltimore, and Wal
ter R. Haugh, former general chair
man of the Baltimore Salty Coun-
Gil.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
MRS. LYDIE JANE FUTTY

Mrs. Lydie Jane Fluffy, widow of
John Futty, died at her home in Elk
Neck, September 9Th, from heart
trouble. Mr.. Fluffy died in April of
this year. She is survived by three
children, Dorothy, Ann and John all
at home; also four sisters and three
brothers, Miss Cora Arrants of North
East; Mrs. Oscar Dill, of Newark,
Del; Mrs. Charles Cooling, OF Chesa-
peake City; Mrs. Harry Futty, of Elk
Neck; william Arrants, of Elkton.
and Walter Arrants, of Elk Neck.
Funeral services were held on Thurs
day afternoon at her late home with
lnterment in Harris n. 2. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
Gray Reunion

Rowlandsville Methodist Protest
ant Church was filled nearly to its
capacity Sunday, September 18th,
with relatives and friends of this
splendid family.
The morning service opened with
song led by Mr.. Arthur Wilson.
Rev. j. E. Layton, of Wilmington,
Del, preached the morning sermon,
taking as his scripture lesson the
18th chapter of st. John.
After the sermon the Communion
Service was administered by Rev. H.
M. Nickles, pastor of the church,
Revs. Layton and Gray assisting.
This was the largest communion
service they ever had at any of their
reunions.
The morning service was made
more beautiful with solos by Mrs.
Robert woodrow and Mr.. Albert Ray.
Duets were sung by Rev. and Mrs.
Howard Gray and Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Wilson.
After a picnic lunch in the base
ment of the church, the afternoon
service began with song, followed by
the sermon preached by Rev. Howard
Gray, taking as his text Hebrews
9-22 and 8 26. Mrs. Woodrow, Mr..
Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and Mr..
and Mrs. Gray all sang beautiful Sc
lections, as we'll as Rev. ]. E, Layton
A short business meeting was pre-
sided over by Aunt Lizzie" Calm
in her usual sweet and capable man.
ner. Reports were read, only two
deaths in the family the past year
A motion was made, quickly second
ed, that the old officers continue in
another year, not dissenting voice
was heard.
The roll call was given and only
about ten that were there last year
were absent. But many others were
there who were not present last year
Two guests of honor were present
this year, the oldest and youngest
Mrs. Jessie Tyson, of Wilmington
aged 92 who recited two hymns; Ann
Elizabeth Burton was the young
guest.
The day was perfect in every way
deeply spiritual, good fellowship as
we'll as perfect weather. After sing
ing "God be with you till we meet
again." we left for our homes feeling
it was good to have been there, hop.
ing all present would be able to meet
and greet each other next September
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
HUGH b. CALVERT

Hugh Boyd Calvert, aged SIS years,
of Perryville died Tuesday morning,
Sept. z, at Union Memorial Hospital,
Baltimore, following an abdominal
operation.
The deceased was the son of the
late William T. and Mary Ellen Cal
vert, and was born and reared in
Perryville. For a number of years
he was in the employ of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, and later accepted a
position in the Public Health Service
at the Veterans Administration Fac
ility at Perry Point. About year
ago he was retired because of i'll
health.
He was a member of the Masonic
Lodge at Port Deposit, and also a
Royal Arch Mason and member of
the Jr. o. U. A. Mechanics of Perry
vile.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Flor
ence Jackson Calvert, sister of Mayor
Howard w. Jackson, of Baltimore;
one sister, Mrs. Albert Winchester,
and three brothers, Howard and Will
liam E., Of Perryville, and Thomas
Calvert of Perry Point.
Funeral serices were held Friday
morning at his late home, in charge
of the Port Deposit lodge of Masons.
Interment was in Asbury Cemetery,
Cecil county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
PAROLE FOR SHORE PRISONERS

Goodman Boyd, Parole Commits
sioner, has recommended that Cover
nor Nice parole eight prisoners, five
of them from Eastern Shore counties
and rejected parole applications of
20 others, including four shore pris-
oners. Requests of nine were held for
further consideration.
Among the prisoners recommend
ed for parole was John D. Raine,
alias John D. Ring, sentenced March
10, 1887, in Cecil County to a year
for breaking with intent to steal.
William A. Simmons, sentenced
Dec. II, 1895, in Cecil County to five
years for robbery, was refused
parole.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
MRS. NOAH KELSEY

Mrs. Blanche Owens Keesey, aged
81 years, wife of Noah Keesey, died
at her home in Perryville, Sept. 3,
following a long illness. She was
an active worker in the Perryville
Methodist Church and was also in
terested in civic affairs of the COM
munity.
Besides her husband she is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold
Cooper, one son, Russell Keesey and
three brothers, Messrs. Arthur, Wal
lace and Elmer Owens, all CT Perry
vile. Burial was in Hopewell GEM
etery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Passed BY Gate City Lodge I.O.O.F.
Crawford. Nebraska

WHEREAS: 1t has been the will
of God, the Supreme Ruler of the
Universe, to remove from among us,
one of our true and faithful Mem
bers, Brother A. L. Akers.
Be it resolved: That the lodge ex-
press its Sympathy to the bereaved
family.
We know that no words can make
amends for the great loss you have
sustained, that expression of con-
dolence wholly fail to Restore the
loved one, yet we can not but hope
that the heartfelt sympathy Of sim
cere friendship will not be deemed
intrusion in your grief.
1t has been we'll said, that, we
weep for the loved and lost because
we know that our tears are in vain.
We would eose your sorrow, yet We
know not how. We can only ac-
knowledge that the affection is God $
will Over in the beautiful land to
which we trust your life companion
has gone. we may not doubt he is
free from pains that he so long en-
dured here. And when we gather at
the River, is it not a sweet consola-
ton to think that among the Lowell
and lost he may meet you on the
other side.
Commencing you to him who doeth
all things well, we remain in the
tenderest friendship.
Be it further resolved: That a copy
hereof be sent to the wife and family
OF Brother A. l.. Akers, and that a
copy be printed in the Crawford Trib-
une, and The Midland Journal, Ris-
ing Sun, Md.
That copy be spread on the lodge
records.
Be it further resolved: That this
lodge drape it's charter for period
of thirty days out of respect to
Brother A. L. Akers.
Done in the Hall of Gate City
Lodge No. 224, I.O.O.F., at Crawford,
Nebraska, this sixteenth day of Au-
gust, and in the year Nineteen Hun
dred and Thipty-seven.
Signed:
R. ANDERSON,
EDMUND ESTHER,
C. w. GLOSSBRENNER
Committee on condolance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
r. DAY CANTWEIL

Robert Day Cantwell, aged 6S
years, son of the late John w. Cant
well, of Elkton, died Sept. in Union
Hospital in that town, after about
two weeks illness. The deceased
learned the printing trade when a
young man and later was in the en-
ploy of the Jessup & Moore Paper
Company for a number of years. He
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. II.
w. Bouchelle, and one son, Robert
Cantwell, both of Elkton. The fun
eral was held from Pippins funeral
home, Friday afternoon, with inter-
ment in Elkton cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
DEATHS
MRS. JENNIE w. MORRIS

Mrs. Jennie w. Morris, wife OF
James Morris, died at her home in
Wilmington on Sept. 8, age 46 years.
Funeral services were held at the
McCreary Funeral Home, and inter-
ment was made in Bethel cemetery.
Mrs. Morris was the daughter of the
late william Whiteoak and Mrs.
Sarah Whiteoak, of Chesapeake City.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Sadie Biggs and Mrs. Anna May
LLOYD and by one brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
JOHN b. ELMER

John B. Elmer, aged rs years,
died September s, at the home OF his
son, John B. Elmer, Jr., in North
East. The deceased was retired
track foreman of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Surviving are has wife and six
children: Mrs. Edith Harvey and
John Elmer, Jr., of North East; Paul
Elmer of Cleveland, Ohio; Worrall
Elmer, of Elkton; Mrs. Margaret
Gallagher, Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Mary Davenport, of Pennsgrove, N. ].
The funeral was private, with in
terment in Union M. E. Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
COLORA

This Thursday afternoon the Lad
les Missionary Society of West Not
bingham Church will be entertained
at the home of Mrs. Frank Reynolds,
Harrisville. Leaders of the meeting
are: Devotional, Miss Louise Worth
ington; India, Mrs. Earl Tyson;
Alaska, Mrs. James Evans.
The Ladies Aid of Mt. Pleasant M.
E. Church, was entertained Wednes-
day evening this week, by Mrs. J. c.
Emrey and mother, Mrs. John Mont
gomery, at the home of Mrs Emrey.
Mrs. Annie Ewing, of this town,
enjoyed a visit with her brother j.
Otis Kennard and wife, Rising Sun.
Miss Lila Todd, graduate of Ris-
ing Sun High School, has entered a
school at Salisbury, Md.
Mrs. Samuel Keim, Rising Sun,
and daughter Mrs. Elwood Foster,
called on Mrs. Lawson S. Love, Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Webster, of
Barnsley, were callers at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o. McVey. Mrs.
McVey returned home with them for
a brief visit.
Mrs. Riley, who spent the summer
with her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Blesch, Lafay-
cite Inn, has returned to the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Gilner, in
Quarryville, Pa.
John Torbert and family and his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Torbert,
moved last week from Port Deposit
to a house near that town, recently
vacated by Russell Cadamus and wife
who moved to Oxford, where he is
employed.
The residence of w. Harvey Tome
is being painted, Elmer Johnson, of
Port Deposit, is the painter.
Joseph Mckee and family moved
last Saturday from his home near
Porters Bridge to Chester, Pa, where
he has a position with the Sun Oil
Company.
Emerson Tome, wife and little
daughter Shirley, of Glen Riddle,
Pa, spent Thursday Friday last weth
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Tome and Earl Tome.
Miss Esther Taylor returned home
last week after spending the summer
with her aunt Mrs. Martin Tyson.
Brady Mclaughlin, Robert Rey-
nolds and Don GRAPHICAL spent few
days in North Carolina. Mrs. Rey-
nolds and little daughter, Mrs. Nc
Laughlin and children, who had
spent two weeks visit, returned home
with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Jackson and
son Robert, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
Jackson and son James. Mrs. Willis
Taylor and daughter Esther, Floyd
Taylor and friend, Miss Olive Char
sha and son Roger, spent day at
Hershey, Pa, last week.
Quite a number from Colora Wo-
mans Club expect to join with other
Homemakers Clubs of the county on
their tour to Philadelphia, Thursday,
September 30th.
Ben Resell spent Sunday with his
home folks near Quarryviils.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
HARTFORD COUNTY'S OLDEST
WOMAN

Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Hawkins on
Wednesday, Sept. s, celebrated her
Tooth birthday at her home at
Churchville, Hartford county. She is
the widow of Philip G. Hawkins, who
was postmaster at Churchville under
President Grant and later under
President Mckinley. She has four
children living. There are fourteen
grandchildren and sixteen great
grandchildren.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
SENTENCED ON DRUNK DRIVING

D. j. Patrick, Colora, pleaded gull
ty in the Court of Chester county,
West Chester, to two charges of vio-
lating the State Motor Vehicle Code,
the more serious being his operating
an automobile on the Baltimore pike,
near Avondale, on August IS, while
he was drunk.
Judge Windle sentenced Patrick
to pay fine of $500 and costs, and
to serve fifteen days in the county
Jail, from the date Of his commit
ment.-Oxford Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
WEST NOTTINGHAM PRESBY.
TERRAIN CHURCH

Sunday Worship $40. 1000 A. n.
Services at 11:00 a. m.
Preaching by Rev. Donald Bulge.
Congregational meeting Sept. 26.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
CHOICE HEREFORD CATTLE
FOR SALE

487 choice Hereford steers and heif-
ers; weight 4O0-500 lbs. T. B. and
blood tested. Will sell any number
of either sex.
w. j. MONROE
Abba, Iowa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
FOR SALE

Desirable dwelling on Cherry st.,
Rising Sun. Renovated, new heating
system and oil burner. Immediate
possession.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Lane
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17

There were 100 people on the May
flower when it sailed from Plymouth,
England in September 1s20.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-09-17
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-07-29
Northwest Montana Fair
Entertainment Program

The officials of the Northwest
Montana Fair, to be held in Kalis.
pell August % to 9th, have com
pleted arrangements for four after.
moons and four evening grandstano
shows on a more elaborate and ex'
tensive scale than ever before at.
tempted in this section.
The afternoon shows will consist
of thrilling fast races, and acrobatit
and circus acts seen only at the
largest fairs.
The evening shows, in addition
to professional talent and vaude-
vile acts, will feature the first
Northwest Montana Amateur Con-
test, with every contestant accept
ed by the contest committee win
ming prize, and Helen Mckinley
Greene's Song and Dance Revue
of 1887"
The Kalispell city band and the
high school band will furnish mu-
sic at all performances
All programs will be announced
and amplified by the best sound
system obtainable.
Hilderbrand's United Shows, with
the greatest carnival attractions
ever seen in Montana, will open on
the Midway on Monday evening and
run through the entire week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-07-29
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Liberty
Metals Company will be held at the
Company's office at Troy, Montana,
on August IL, 1887, at 2:30 P. M.
GEO. M. SELLERS,
8-l0-3t Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-07-29
Descendant of Revolutionary
Soldier Dies i'm Libby

Mrs. Phoebe Maier passed away
in the Libby hospital on the night
of July II. She had been brought
to the hospital from Troy where
she had been living with a SON
Dennis Daley. Funeral services
were held in Troy ON July 81, with
the Rev. r. w. Orr of Libby Of
ficiating. Burial was in the Troy
cemetery.
Mrs. Maier was born in Fort
Wayne, Ind, on January Is, 1862
and was thus rs years old at her
last birthday. She had lived in
Montana since 1911. Mrs. Maier
came from good old American
Revolutionary stock, being a di-
rect descendant Of General Hugh
Mercer, who fought under General
Washington. His parents came to
Pennsylvania from Germany in 1894
Mrs. Maier is survived by three
sons, William G. Daley of Butte,
Ed. Daley, of klamath Falls, Ore,
and Dennis Daley Of Troy. Also
surviving are IA grandchildren and
80 great grandchildren