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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
MRS. SARAH A. GRIFFIN

Mrs. Sarah A. Griffin, 5S, wife of
Harry Griffin of Chesapeake City,
died at Union Hospital Elkton on
Wednesday. She had been ill only
a short time. She is survived by her
husband. The funeral was held from
her late home Friday morning, with
interment in Bethel Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

Business continues to look up in
many lines. Nothing comparable to
boom is in evidence, but the slow
and steady improvement that set in
some time back is continuing. GEN
eral forecast is that there will be O
substantial fall upturn. Important
factor Is a change in feeling on the
part Of some industrial leaders,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

pleasant day with their friends, DR..
and Mrs. Nevan Hendrix, in Mar
tinsburg, West Virginia, while there.
Mrs. Mary Cooney has returned
from a visit in Wilmington.
The John Burkins entertained re-
latives and friends over Labor Day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

No man ever realizes the power Of
woman's eloQuence until after he
gets married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

South Africa's Gold Coast i'm
ports an average Of five pounds of
TOBACCO every minute Of every hour.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

New Zealand exports 600 pounds
of butter every so seconds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

1t is the rolling tire that gathers
the most punctures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
FIRE PRIVATE'S
 TRIAL CONTINUED

The fire board yesterday con- tinued until December the trial of Private Daniel P. Tram charged with conduct unbecoming 8 fire- man. The continuance was granted on the ground that a complaint has been filed with the city court prose- cutor and the board fel 1t should not act until the case has been disposed of in the court.
 Private Tram will remain under suspension during the intervening period.
 A letter from Mayor Patrick M. Perriello was received withholding his approval of the previous action of the board in granting permission to the fire department to form a unit of the State Association of Po- licemen and Firemen.
 The mayor said he was withhold ing his approval in view of the fact that the police board had denied a request for forming a unit within the police department. He suggested that the board appoint a committee to investigate fire department con- ditions in other cities, as the police commission has done.
 Mayor Perriello also suggested that the board look into conditions in the Waterbury fire department, writing that there is room for improvement of certain conditions, and pointing to the fact that the firemen have no days of.
 The letter was referred to the committee on rules and eficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

Captains order were to admit no one, sir" the policemans tone was deferential. "Go ahead, ring the bell, and we'll see." In a moment the door opened, throwing a shaft of light on the tall, old man..
 Come right in, MT. Ashton" came the buffers voice. Mrs. Benthorne is in her rooms. She asked that you come up immedi- ately. It's all right, officer"
 The door closed. As the police- man returned to his post just in- side the garage doors, the piercing notes of police whistle split the night. The policeman ran toward the front of the house.
 Suddenly he stopped short, as a shot echoed above the rumbling thunder.
 Then he ran on.
 Joey Di Torio smoothed his coat over the automatic in his armpit holster, pulled his hat deeper over his face.
 Nov, Benthorne," he said softly to himself, "comes the payoff."
 He walked out the door, into the clamor and din of night club gaiety. An orchestra blared from across the dance floor, and a throaty-voiced contralto mourned an unfaithful lover. Guests spoke to him as he walked between the tables. A waiter came up at his nod.
 "oet Pete here," Joey ordered. He turned to noisy table.
 !" To Marge, To Dave." A wave ercompassed the others. "Getting off to late start. Past midnight, Dave, and you're still on your feet"
 Been here almost two hours - only six drinks, and still can see--" Dave laughed. "What'yu doing. Joey, cutting your whiskey now?"
 Takes champagne to get you going, Dave" And as Pete touched his elbow. Pete, champagne for Dawes crowd, on me-" They all CileeEeu hn0 WnOopeo atCer hlm aS he walked away. "r1l be back soon, stick around and we'll have another round before closing"
 They'd remember the cham- pagne, and the time, too. Joey wanted them to remember the time. They'd forget about the floor show, If they could see 1t.
 "Ill be back in an hour, Pete" he added in c lower tone. "It's after midnight now" Joey pulled his wrist in front of him, made sure Pete saw his watch. "Take over" He went out into the rain.
 In his car Q few minutes later, he stopped under street light, set the hands of his watch back, exactly one hour.
 (To Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
MUCH WORK ON
 STATE HIGHWAYS
Over Seven Millions in Construction Are Being
 Completed

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 16 = A total of $7,330 .660.e1 worth of construc- tion work Is in various stages of completion along Connecticut State roads, according to the November tabulation of the State Highway De- pertinent just made public. The tab- ulation also shows that a monthly average of 4.743 persons were em- ployed in all varieties of work con- nected with Highway construction and maintenance.
 The estimated construction is dl- vided between 109 separate contracts for Ill sections of road and 27 bridge and culvert projects. In carrying out these tasks the contractors had an average monthly payroll of 2,lo8 persons.
 The balance of the people, 2,635 in number, are members of the perma- nent appointive staff of the High way Department or temporary em- ployes. They are working in eleven maintenance districts, field engin- eering staff and the headquarters staff in this city. Including tempo rary as well as appointive employees the tabulation shows an increase of i03 persons over the same period last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

cap,
 Huddled in the corner was the girl. She was small, dark of hair, dark of complexion. It was her eyes that officer Flynn remem- bered best, later in the night. Smoky, they were. sir" he re- ported, "just like little live coals with a wisp of smoke coming from them"
 Cant you wait to be married in the morning, like decent folks?" Flynn growled at her, but his tone belied his anger.
 "It's his idea, not minel' the girl answered from her corner.
 Flynn turned back to the young man. "It's a surly wife you're picking, if may say so, lad. But then my own is no angel. Now what are your names7"
 DO you have to know that, officer?" the youth asked. "After all, we've committed no crime, just asking your help in finding a minister"
 Anyone that stops in front of Arnold Benthornes house tonight has to give his name. Captains orders. Come on, now tell me who you are"
 "1f you're going to write down our names, you'd better step into the cab sir" the youth suggested. Here, climb in. I'll stand out on the curb. I'll turn on the light for you"
 Flynn pulled his notebook out of a raincoat pocket, leaned. wet and dripping, into the cab. In the light the girl was even prettier. She pulled her slicker closer about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

i, her, turned her face co the dark ness. Nov your name, son."
 John Douglas" came the voice behind him.
 And yours," Flynn nodded to- ward the girl. Her answer was soft ly spoken, so softly Flynn hardly heard.
 Ara Johnson"
 And let's see your license" to the cab driver. The driver fum- bled in his pocket for @ moment, finally withdrew @ greasy card. "N-i-c-k- S-m-i-t-h," Flynn spelled out slowly. well, looks all right. Now you get going, you'll find a minister on Fist and Sayl Where did that young fellow go7'
 The cabs motor roared. Swiftly the girl reached across the seat, gave Flynn 6 shove and slammed the door. Before the patrolman could recover his balance and struggle to draw his revolver the cab had disappeared in the dark ness. Joan Douglas was nowhere in sight.
 Hymns whistle shrilled through the night.
 Hey, you, where do you think you're going?" The policeman, gun in hand, darted from the sha- dows of the garage, hurried to the figure that had just come up the walk.
 T beg your pardon" soft voice answered. T am William Aston. I've come to see my daughter, Mrs. Benthorne. She called for me. am sure she's ex- pecting me. May I ring?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
CHAPTER "

Huddled against the gatepoSt, Pa- trolman Flynn had not missed the silver of light that filtered through the rain as Arnold Benthrone peered out Into the storm. For hours he had watched that window, steadily, throughout the night. He knew Arr mold Benthorne was in that room - waiting.
 "Poor fool" Flynn said to him. self. Him and all his money-and afraid that someone's going to get him. Sitting up there waiting. Cold and wet as they are. I'd rather be In Dan Flynn's shoes to- night than Arnold Benthorne's."
 He jumped, involuntary, at the sudden flash of lightning and the clap of thunder that followed. He hunched his shoulders deeper into his raincoat, resumed his pacing back and forth before the gate.
 A taxicab slid to a stop at the curb. The door opened and a young mans head emerged. "Officer! Oh, oficerl" the young man called.
 Flynn turned. What do you want, at this time of the night? If you're drunk, you're disorderly and 1ll-"
 "It's not drunk I am. officer. We're looking for a minister. We want to get married"
 "what2"
 '"That's right, officer" the taxi driver put in. "There used to be . minister lived around here some place. These kids"
 "rhese idiotsl" Officer Flynn re- torted. Here, let's have a look at you" His fiashlight sent a beam through the darkness to show the laughing face of youth peering out the cab door. Rain drops fiecked the young mans red hair.
 You've an honest face" Officer Flynn conceded grudingly. And that wild look in your eyes ex- plains why you'd be getting your self married on a night like this. But where's the girl that'd be marrying the likes of you?" His f1aahlight swept the interior of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
CAST OF CHARACTERS

ARNOLD HAWTHORNE - Five persons wished him dead. HELEN BENTHoRNE = His charming young wife. WILLIAM AUSTIN = BenthOrne's father -in-law and business as- p0ciate.
 JOEY DY TORIO - Night club owner and gangster. ARA JOHNSON - The mystery girl
 JOHN DOUGLAS - A young mining engineer, in love with Ara.
 CAPTAIN DAWSON - A detec- tive who likes to listen.
 Yesterday: Arnold Benthorne names five persons who nate him as he waits for his murderer. His luck has run out. While he re- calls his phenomenal business suc- cess, the door opens, the killer en- ters. Benthorne recognizes his vis- itor, takes desperate chance.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-01-26
THE GREMJBMT BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Six teams of the Greenbelt Basketball League swung
into action last Friday night for the thi rd round of
copeti ton. Columbia and Eton did not play, but CO.
lumbia got credit for victory because of Eton's
forfeit, the second in many weeks,
Paced by Abrahirs and Cain, the former scoring
eight points and the latter fifteen Carnegie defeated
Juntata in the first game of the evening by the
of 80 to %. This Cernegie's 3rd straight
win, and gives them isputed possession of first
place in the standings Jniata, again wi tn Goldfad
den in the lineup, put up good fight but slowed
down in the last quarter and Carnegie forged ahead
win Goldfadden this time gathered IA points for
himself and leads the individual scorers by a
wi de margin.
In the second game, Brown and Bucnell fought nip
and tuck for a victory and when it all over
Starring for Brown their player, Dunbar, and
Peterson and Day. Noceab1y missing from the Buck
nell lineup Boote, high scoring all-around player
who makes a big difference in the when he is
in there shooting baskets.
In the final game. the consistent, steady Joliet
five ran roughshod Dartmouth, and SO to II.
After the third period it contest the
steady methodic play of the boys from VI" block
completely overpowered the boys green. outstand ing
players in this game Barker and Taylor, whose
fine defensive play kept Dartmouth's score at a
minimum, and pulled down scoring honors with 10
points each.
J.C.M.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08

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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08

participate in the pleasure of our
annual fall races. The Frederick
Codnty Cockey Glib declined
holding their annual races on ac-
count OF the prevalence of the
cholera.
Married: By Rev. w. R. Rine-
hart, Isaac S. Hershey. Hagers-
town, to Miss Emelene S. Lee. of
Cavetown.
Lost: Last evening. "a large
door key. The finder will confer
a favor by leaving it at this of
flee.
Notice: Thomas McCardle, near
Hagerstown, offers a reward of
500 for the apprehension of a
negro slave who ran away from
the employ of John V. Swearen.
gin, on the Manor. below Viii.
Transport. Three days after he
left the employ of Mr.. Swearengin
horse was taken from the stable
OF Joseph Van Lear, two miles
from Williamsport. 1t is be-
lieved he has used the horse tC
get across the State line into
Pennsylvania.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08
HORSE AND BUGGY
DAYS .
By the Old Lamp Lighter

The Hagerstown Free Press of
1882 contained many interesting
items, having reference to those
early days of our country. Stories
taken from an issue are as fol
lows:
Upwards of 1000 emigrants ar
lived in Baltimore during the
month of June, and 2,175 during
he month of July. Upwards of
900 arrived at New York on one
particular Sunday.
The White Mountains were COW
cred with snow on the 26th of
August as could be distinctly seen
rom the observatory in Portland,
Iaine. and from appearances the
now must have been several
inches deep.
A big meeting OF merchants
vas held in the Coffee House in
Philadelphia for the purpose of
adopting such measures as might
be most available in checking the
panic which has spread through
out the country. After deliberat-
ing. it was agreed that circular
should be addressed by and in the
name of the merchants, vouching
heir personal reputation for the
truth of the statement, and all
real danger is at an end among
US.
About Il o'clock, says the Bal
timore American, between the
nineht and tenth milestones, on
the York road, a waggoner who
vas returning home from Balti-
more, was stopped by two men
disguised with black handker-
chiefs over their eyes and robbed
of $95. One of them presented a
pistol and the other a large
knife. On reaching the tavern
ahead. the waggoner told of the
robbery and 20 volunteers started
in search of the robbers.
1t is stated in Cincinnati
paper that the merchants of that
city are offering to contract for
pork. to be delivered next winter
ut $3.50 per 100 if Mr.. Clay is
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08

elected President or $3.50 if Gen
eral Jackson is elected under
the idea that the reCnarter or the
winding up of the bank will make
this difference in the market
price Of the article.
At meeting of the commission
ers Getty COunciD of Hagerstown
committees were appointed for
the purpose Of examining into the
condition of the houses, lots, ETC.,
in the respective wards with au-
thority to cause the removal Of
all vegetable and other matter
that might be calculated to pro-
mote disease within the corpora
ton.
Notice: l.. G.. Willis has return
ed from Baltimore and is open
ing store with a general assert
ment of dry goods, groceries,
hardware, queensware, boots and
shoes, etc, in Smithsburg. The
store is in the large and COM
modious house erected by Freder-
ick E. Unger, Immediately oppo-
site the Union Inn. He also has
on hand a constant supply of
flour, meat and horse feed He
will also pay the highest price for
wheat, rye, corn, oats, flaxseed
feathers, bacon, butter. lard, hoop
poles, slaves, shingles and tan
ners' bark, in goods.
Notice: Sometime about the
last of jury, forwarded by the
stage from this place for Balti-
more, by way of the railroad from
Frederick, a small hair trunk con-
tanning servants and children's
clothing, was lost The suppose
ton is it must have been taken
off the stage at Frederick and
sent on to Washington City or
Georgetown. 1t was labeled to
Mrs. M. ]. English, care of Charles
Wilson and Co., Frederick, in care
of John Robinson, Baltimore.
This was a notice to bridge
builders: Sealed proposals will be
received at the clerks office, Ha-
gerstown, for the erection of a
substantial stone bridge over the
Antietam Greek upon the best
practical site or near the old
bridge, leading from Williamsport
to BoonsbOrOugh.
The Races: Our town has been
considerably enlivened by the
presence of a large number Of the
sporting gentry who came on to
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08
TENANT LOANS IN THE
STATE TOTAL $780,

CT the $3S,OOO,OOO made avail
able by the Farm Security Ad-
ministration for the 1939-40 pro-
gram to loans to tenants for the
purchase of farms under the
Bankhead-JOnes Farm Tenant Act
Maryland has been allocated $780,
307, according to E. l. Oswald.
Executive Secretary of the State
Farm Security Advisory Commit
tee.
The amount allocated to the
State of Maryland will be loaned
in the four counties of Calvert.
Caroline, Kent and Washington.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08

Let us watch we'll our begin
nings, sand results will manage
themselves. - Alex. Clark.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08

The best part of beauty is that
which no picture can express
Bacon.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-09-08
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Bruno

Bruno went over the top again ir
the Red Cross drive this year. The
workers took in over $74 which was
$21 over last years total.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid So
ciety will hold its annual bazaar al
the church annex Wednesday after
noon, Dec. 20. Mrs. w. M. Englund
will be hostess, assisted by Mrs. How
ard Shawl, Mrs. Francis Pearson,
Mrs. Grant Gault and Mrs. Floyd
Fairchild. All are welcome.
Mrs. Ed Domning and son, Billy,
were Saturday afternoon shoppers in
Duluth.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Faudskar of Fin
layson, were guests at the home of
Mrs. J. H. Lingren Sunday afternoon.
Cards have been received stating
that Mr.. and Mrs. Bob O'Day are
now in Miami, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom BoWe of Pine
City, were in Bruno Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Shawl and
sons were in Moose Lake Saturday
evening.
Fred Ball returned home from the
Great Lakes Sunday
Mrs. Geo. Ball, Mrs. Arne Leskinen
and son, Larry, went to ST. Paul Sat-
urday for a few days visit with
friends.
Mrs. Della Peterson was taken to
hospital in Minneapolis last week
suffering from injuries received in
fall about week before
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Billman were
in st. Paul Saturday.
Geo. 1. Glen of Askov, was in
Bruno Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Fox of Flint,
Mich, arrived Monday for visit with
Askov American., 1939-12-14
Norman Township

Mr.. and Mrs. Bud braves of Moose
Lake, spent Wednesday of last week
with Mr. and Mrs. Olof Nelson. They
also visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Tuttle
Mrs. S. Purull spent Wednesday
afternoon of last week with Mrs
Elmer Berg and Frank Purull.
Several of the neighbors spent
Tuesday evening of last week with
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berg, it being
Walters birthday.
Loretta Purull visited school in
Bruno Friday
Mrs. Elmer Berg and son spent last
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. S. Purull
Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Kruger spent
Saturday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
Steve Purull.
Mrs. Elmer Berg and son and Frank
Purull spent Friday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Purull and family
Elmer Berg came from Mime
apolis Friday night to spend a few
days with Mrs. Berg and son and
Frank Purull, returning to Mime
apolis Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Berg and son,
Frank Purull and Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Purull and Loretta and Phillis and
Mrs. R. c. Jensen were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Chicos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Berg spent
last Thursday evening at the Olof
Nelson home.
Askov American., 1939-12-14

Frank Rupp and Mr.. and Mrs. In
bal Bendson of Walters, visited at the
Fred, John and Ed Rupp homes from
Wednesday until Friday of last week
Paul Ridgley called at the Ed RupI
home one day last week.
Clayton and Kenneth Cahoon were
in Foxboro last week.
Mr.. Peter and son were supper
guests at the Osterkamp home We'd
nesday night of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gault and Mrs. Oster-
kamp were last Thursday callers al
the Ed Rupp home.
Carl Bade was a caller in this
neighborhood Monday.
Lenora Rupp went home one day
last week to visit her uncle and
cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Torell and
daughter visited at the Flick Torell
and AL Lund homes Sunday.
Mr.. Gage and daughter called al
the Ed Rupp home Saturday.
Mrs. Ed Rupp has been staying with
Mrs. Osterkamp the past week.
Mrs. John Johnson called on Mrs
Chas. Southerton Wednesday after
noon of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Southerton were
guests at the Chas. Southerton home
for supper Friday evening.
The Sewing club ladies had a
Christmas party and gift exchange
at the home of Mrs. Geo. Klein last
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Grace Southerton helped Mrs
Chas. Southerton Saturday forenoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Jones visited al
the Chas. Southerton home Friday
evening.
Mrs. Eldred Parker and Larene OF
Kerrick, Mrs. Reub. Sandeen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson OF
Minneapolis, called at the Chas
Southerton home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Olson are the
proud parents of a boy born Wed
nesday morning of last week. He
has been named David William.