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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
Settlement

Evan Davis, 56, decorator and
painter of Rushmore, is critically i'll
at Lima Memorial hospital follow
ing an operation last week and little
hope is entertained for his recovery.
His wife will be remembered here
as the former Miss Mary Gerber,
daughter of David Gerber.
Lorain Badertscher who has been
operating the farm for Wilbur
Steiner the past year has recently
been employed by Kissels of Colum-
bus Grove. He is driving an egg
and poultry truck for the company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben BURY and
daughter of Applecreek, Ohio spent
the week end with his home folks.
Ben has been employed as head of
township school for quite a num-
Der of years.
Rev. d. j. Unruh received tele-
gram from his parental home last
week that his mother was seriously
ill. He and his family left on We'd
nesday afternoon for Lancaster, Pa.
to be at his mothers bedside. Be-
fore returning home however, he1
condition improved a great deal. The
pastor and his family returned home
on Saturday evening.
The Pandora Women's Christian
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25

Temperance Union sponsored a
mother-daughter tea on Tuesday
evening at the local high school.
Over one hundred were in attend
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldine Kohl visited
in Fremont on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Decker of
Carey were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah
Basinger and family.
The steer feeders banquet at
Pandora is to be largely attended by
cattle feeders from Putnam county
on Wednesday night.
Field work is not making much
progress due to heavy rainfall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Meyer celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary
last Sunday. A large number OF
their friends called at the Meyer
home in the afternoon to congratu-
late them. Mr.. Meyer held public
sale in March and is discontinuing
farm work although they are re-
naming at their farm home. Avery,
their son, is operating the farm.
Woodrow Steiner of North Balti-
more, o., was in the vicinity last
week dehorning cattle.
| Arvilla Geiger, Lenna Augsburger
4 and Landolene Amstutz, students at
| Moody Bible Institute, spent several
| days at their parental homes last
| week.
i June BurlSholder, daughter OF Mr.
4 and Mrs. William Burkholder and
Miss Martha Gerber, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Names Gerber, both
students at Wheaton college are
spending their spring vacation with
their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bowers
were visitors at the home of Mrs.
Ellen Amstutz on Sunday.
Frederick Soldner had the misfor-
tune of severely cutting the palm of
his right hand when a glass of a
door was broken.
Noah Bixel of Pandora who is
making an extended tour of the
west writes from Shafter, Calf,
saying that that district, one of the
large potato raising centers, is
shipping around 100 cars of early
potatoes daily. He also writes that
Rev, Langenwalter, formerly of
Bluffton, who has been pastor of
the Mennonite church at Reedley,
| Calf, has gone to Arizona for the
| benefit of his health. Rev. Edgar
Toews, formerly pastor at the St
John church here is filing the pulpit
at the Reedley church and expects to
move to that place soon.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
Woman Injured In
Automobile Crash

Mrs. Edward Agner, %, of Con-
tinental was a patient in the Bluff
ton hospital from last Wednesday
night until Friday as result of
injuries received in an automobile
accident here.
The accident occurred early in
the evening when cars driven by the
husband of the injured woman and
George Schumacher of North Lawn
avenue collided near the Grove street
bridge over Little Riley creek.
The accident is said to have oc-
Cured as Agner attempted to avoid
a third car parked at the side of the
road. Mrs. Agner, the only one in
jured, suffered decorations anc
bruises.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25

stop it after the capture of Corn
wallis.
Wedgwood also contributed heavi-
ly to a fund which was raised in
England to make easier the unhappy
lot of Americans imprisoned there
during the war and in a short time
this amounted to nearly $500 per
prisoner. We should also remember
him gratefully because his portrait
medallions of hundreds of impor-
tant personages of his time (similar
to the one illustrating this article)
give US an idea, which we would
not otherwise have, of the appear
ance of those notables.
Such were the services of this
man who, despite the handicap of
illness and a lack of education, not
only "placed the hitherto undevel-
oped pottery industry of England
on the pinnacle upon which it now
stands" but was also very great
artist who belongs to all mankind.
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.l
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25

Another feature of the evening
will be presentation of a one-act
play, "The Last Page, by group
of Bluffton High students. P. w.
Stauffer is directing the production.
Discussion sessions will be held in
the afternoon, following the opening
general meeting. Among those who
will take leading roles in the clinic
period are John L. Stipp, Lima, a
former Bluffton college student; Carl
Weaver, Fremont, former Blufton
college student; Lucille Niswander,
instructor at Alger, whose home is
in Bluffton; Julia Culp, Bluffton
college student, and Delvin Kirch-
ofer, Bluffton, teacher in Arlington
schools.
A speech banquet for visiting dele
gates will be held in the high school
cafeteria at 6 p. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
Lima Woman Struck
By BluftOn Auto

Mrs. Ina Harter of Lima suffered
left leg and scalp decorations when
she was struck by car driven by
Homer Gratz, Jr., of Bluffton last
Wednesday night in Lima, according
to reports made to the accident bu-
reau of the Lima police department.
Her injuries were not reported to be
serious.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25

who died at birth, Thursday morn
ing.
Services were conducted by DIilers
Funeral home followed by intermnt
in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Survivors include the parents; two
sisters, Mae and Edna; and bro
ther, Edgar.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
Defeat Arlington

Bluffton women bowlers defeated
an Arlington women's team by a
score of 2453 to 2275, Monday night
at the Basement Bowling Alleys, on
South Main street.
Another match between the two
teams is set for next Monday night
at Arlington. 1t will be the fourth
in a tournament started early this
month.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25

only sympathized
with the Ameri-
can colonies DUR
ing the Revolu-
ton but did more
than that. He dis
tr b u t e d pro-
American litera-
ture among his
countrymen and
helped build up
such a strong SEN
tirnent against the
war that the king
and his ministers
were willing to
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
RoyaI Visit Gift

.il Mayor D. l.. MacLaren has pre-
sented to the city of St. John, N. b.,
an, autographed photograph of the
king and queen, given him when
their majesties were in St. John. It
will hang permanently in city hall.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25

Funeral services were held last
Thursday afternoon for Infant HUI
ber, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Huber, four miles south of Bluffton,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
The Nam c
Is Fon1ilior.=
Wedgwood Ware
FELIX q. STREYcKMANs
and ELMO SCOTT WATSON

IF YOU are the owner of priced
L piece of Wedgwood ware, you
probably know that it's named for
Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), the fa-
nous English pottery maker. But
do you know that, as an American,
you have an even better reason for
holding his name in grateful remem-
brance? For Wedgwood was lead
er among the Englishmen who not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Frampton Service Fine
Established seven years ago, Jol

Established seven years ago, John
v. Frampton,, 5th and Hodgson
Srs., Oxford, Pa, offers the commun-
ity expert hauling and complete
garage service. Mr.. Frampton was
formerly located on the highway
about one mile out of town. About
a year ago he took over the Red
Star Garage, which he now occupies.
Mr.. Frampton operates five trucks,
and buys and sells hay, straw and
manure over five state radius.
During his Interstate operations
Mr.. Frampton has gained many
friends due to his complete relia-
bility and the fine way in which he
conducts his business. At his garage
Mr.. Frampton offers complete auto
service facilities, such as general re-
pairing, electric welding, storage
for IS cars, gas and oils, etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Mrs. Taylor Directs Local
Funerals

Bereavement often distorts bal
anced Judgment and thinking. Mrs.
Jennie w. Tailor, Funeral Directress
of Rising Sun, Md, renders sympa-
thetic and dignified service, relieving
unnecessary burdens at critical
times. IF II
Mrs. Taylor's funeral parlor seats
rs people for services. The funeral
parlor was originally established
about 80 years ago by Mrs. Taylor's
father-in-law, Mr.. Isaac R. Taylor
In 1900 Mrs. Taylor and her hus-
band bought the business. Mrs. Tay-
lor has been directing the business
since 1912, when her husband be-
came an invalid. He passed away in
1915, and Mrs. Taylor has since then
capably and efficiently taken COM
plete charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

Delving into the Headmaster's
career, we find that DR.. Trentwell
Mason White started teaching in
1922 at Hotchkiss School in Lake.
vile, Conn.,, after completing cours-
es at Norwich University, Boston
University and Harvard University,
successfully. DR.. White was head
master at the Curry School, in Bos-
ton for years previously to assum-
ing his present executive post at
Tome School, two years ago.
Always progressive, plans are now
being made to open a Junior College
of Administration, which will afford
a three year College Course based on
the cooperative education plan and
will enable students to earn While
They Learn"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Oxford Laundry Al

Rendering distinctive service to
the community, the Oxford Steam
Laundry, Oxford, Pa, has for many
years relieved local women of ted
ious hours of washing. The laundry
is housed in modern plant and fea-
lures all types of laundering service,
including odorless cleaning and rug
cleaning. Two trucks call for and
deliver over an IS mile radius.
Now operated by Robert F. Nc
Fadien, the laundry was originally
established in 1900 by his father, r..
Hayes McFadien, who passed away
in 1881. The business was then
taken over by Mrs. Mary McFadien,
mother of the present owner. Mrs.
McFadien died in the spring of 1910,
at which time the son, Robert F..
McFadien, became sole owner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Tome School, Famed Educational Center

A famed educational center, Tome
School, at Port Deposit, has brought
Unreasonable prestige to this area
in the period since it was established
40 years ago, and continues to- COM
pile enviable records of scholastic
achievements.
The Upper School carries students
through the 9th to 18th grades, in
elusive, while the Lower School
unit is devoted to the 4th to 9Th
garde work. Students are given edu-
cational advantages and training at
Tome School, which enable them to
successfully accomplish courses of
study at leading colleges and uni
versities throughout the world, and
have distinguished themselves in
professions and business careers to a
commendable degree.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Baker Meats Fresh

This December will mark the
21st anniversary Of the modern, san
itary meat market operated by the
brothers j. G. and Ernest Baker Of
Port Deposit, Md. The market was
established on December LIST, 1919,
and has since then continuously serv-
ed the community with full line Of
the finest grade Of meats.
The Baker brothers slaughter
their own beef, calf and lamb, there
by insuring only the best meats for
their customers. Local housewives
are indebted to J. G. and Ernest
Baker for the fine service they are
rendering in supplying the commun-
ity with the finest quality meats for
the table.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
DR.. Nicol Scientific
Chiropractor

Chiropractic continues to gain in
recognition as genuine means Of
retaining robust health, and this
area finds DR.. William M. Nicol, of
Havre de Grace, with offices in the
old post Office building at Union and
Franklin Ave-, there, a splendid
representative of the profession.
DR.. Nicol graduated the Lincoln
Chiropractic College, at Indianapolis,
about IA years ago, coming to Havre
de Grace to start a practise which
has benefited men, women and child
rem of this entire area. Hours are
10 A. M. to IL M; 1880 to 5; 6 to
8 P. M, with DR.. Nicol deeming it a
privilege to aid his patients in OBJ
tanning the best his field has to offer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

In the Sales Department, out
standing values are offered in Ford.
Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr motor
cars. The business has been built on
the platform Of quality service and
honest dealing, and has thereby at
tanned it's present position of high
esteem in the community. All sales
and service at this agency are back
ed by the guarantee of 20 years Of
reliable dealing, and the purchaser
is therefore assured of more than
his moneys worth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Ewing Car Expert

H. W. Ewing, proprietor of the
Ford Sales and Service agency at
Rising Sun, Md, offers a complete
auto repair service, specializing in
body and fender Strengthening and
expert auto painting. Mr.. Ewing,
who has had II years experience in
the automobile industry, established
his present business in 1929. The
agency offers sales and service on
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr
cars and Ford trucks and tractors.
Mr.. Ewing is assisted by two en-
ployees who are experts in the field
of automobile repair. For the advan-
tage of motorists, genuine Ford parts
are stocked at this up-to-the minute
agency, which also features a 100
ESQ Service Station.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

Abbott Bros, Inc. look back on
80 years of successful business. and
look forward to building up an even
greater enterprise in the years to
come.
Joseph Abbott is president, while
Russell Abbott is secretary-treasurer
OF this complete firm. which is To-
Gated at Havre de Grace and serves
a rs mile radius.
Special coal service is maintain
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Mitchell Funerals Fine

When the hour of bereavement is
at hand, the selection of funeral
director is of paramount Importance
and R. Madison Mitchell is cogni-
zant of this fact in offering digni-
fed and sympathetic funeral service
to residents throughout Hartford and
Cecil counties.
This Havre de Grace Funeral
Home, at 1913 S. Washington St., was
founded more than 16 years ago by
r. Madison Mitchell, who conducts
a funeral home which is complet-
ely equipped to accommodate Is per-
sons, has a casket display and pri-
vate room for the family, and in
every way is prepared to render
thorough service, regardless of the
cost, which rests with the discretion
of the family.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Reliable Auto Service At Clark's

Established for 20 years, the Will
son H. Clark Ford Agency of Perry
vile, Md, offers reliable values in
sales and service on the Ford, Mer-
curry and Lincoln Zephyr motorcars.
Mr.. Clark employs II capable men
who are specialists in all types of
automobile repair work. This pro-
gressive agency is supplied with the
most modern repair equipment, and
it's service includes body and fender
STRENGTHENING and painting. Any
types of automobile service is pro-
durable at Clark's Ford Agency.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Atkinson Industrial Leader

George A. Atkinson, Main St.,
Port Deposit, Md, has been a leader
in the sand and gravel business for
the past IL years. For 40 years pre-
viously Mr.. Atkinson operated a road
building and construction company,
still doing some private road cons
truction work. Mr.. Atkinson's COM
pany produces all sizes Of the best
quality sand and gravel for every
type OF construction work. At present
this outstanding firm is supplying
sand and gravel for the two new
buildings now under construction for
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
r. F. Leslie Heads Ford Agency

Established in Port Deposit as a
Ford Agency for 16 years, R. F.
Leslie offers sale and service on the
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr
motorcars and Ford trucks and trac-
tors. Formerly, Mr.. Leslie operated
a Chevrolet and Buick Agency for
six years in Middletown. This agency
also sells used cars, which are guar
anteed to the purchaser.
In the repair department, Mr.. Les
lie offers bumper to bumper repair
service on all makes of cars. Any
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

thing that has to do with an auto.
mobile, from a gallon of gas to a
new car may be procured at this fine
Ford Agency. For the discriminating
motorists, Mr.. Leslie stocks genuine
Ford parts and accessories, thereby
exactly duplicating missing parts
and assuring the motorist of sat-
isfactory job. Twenty-four employ
ees assist Mr.. Leslie in his work,
all of whom are experienced crafts
men in the field of automobile sales
and repairs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

milk number one in our daily diet.
Nutritious cheese and wholesome
ice cream are other products, which
are winning wide preference from
discriminating patrons.
Coverage is made of the western
end of Cecil county and also parts
of Hartford County, with courtesy to
the patron definite policy in the
Service scope. Inspection of the
dairy farm is always possible and
viewers have praised the manage
ment for giving Cecil county an
establishment in which all citizens
may take just pride.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

In operation for over 80 years,
the Rowlandsville Flour Mill, Row.
landsville, Md, have established
themselves as credit to their par
ticular field. The mill was taken over
Dy j. W. Moore over 20 years ago,
ana has been operated by his SON,
Dean moore Tor the past ~ years.
The Rowlandsville Flour Mills are
the manufacturers of the famous
Red Rose Flour. They also distri-
Dute meal and offer for sale a COM
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
PARADE OFPROGRESS
Mount Ararat, Model Dairy Farm
Valued AS Asset To Entire Cecil County

efficient methods and the sincere CO.
operation of the rs employees, has
operated Mount Ararat farm in a
manner which assures the ultimate
consumer of the finest dairy pro-
ducts obtainable.
Mount Ararat Farm has herd Of
$50 Guernsey cattle all tested and
approved by Health authorities, for
their ability to produce high-grade
milk. Golden Guernsey milk has be-
come famous, and justly so, since the
modern machinery and immaculate
atmosphere at Mount Ararat Farm,
ensures it's retention of the natural
vitamins and properties which make
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

A pioneer Oxford firm, Kirk &
Fred, at 80 S. 3rd St., in the Penn
sylvania community, have continued
w LEAD as Il Farmers Supply store
tor customers over a 20 mile radius
Al the adjoining Penna. and Mary
land areas.
Kirk Il Fred are the outgrowth of
q business about rs years old, with
the present partnership form in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Frank S. Poist Auto Specialist

For the past twenty years, the
auto mart OF Frank S. Poist, Main
St., Port Deposit, has been dedicated
to the proposition of superior SER
vice for particular motorists. This
agency has long been recognized as a
center in this area for sales and SER
vice on Pontiac and Buick cars and
General Motors trucks. Mr.. Poist
employs five capable men, among
whom are experts in the field OF
bumper to bumper repair work. The
service station of this progressive
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
Coca Cola By Hebditch

Adhering to the fine principles of
production which make Coca Cola
the nations outstanding drink, the
Coca Cola Bottling works has grown
rapidly under the management of j.
c. Hebditch, who established the
plant IL years ago. It is located in
Havre de Grace, on Juniata st.
The modern plant sterilizes every
bottle and distributes its products
throughout Hartford and Cecil coun-
ties, keeping service above par at all
times. A call for a case Of coca cola
receives prompt attention, with gas
and soda orders also filed on prompt
schedule.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01

Believing in Cecil County and
proud of it's ability to cooperate in
the advancement of worthwhile pro-
jects, which benefit citizens of the
entire county, the Mount Ararat
Farm at Port Deposit, is an out
standing representative of the Dairy
Field.
Mr.. Donaldson Brown is owner Of
the farm for the past years, during
which time many modern innova-
tions have been introduced in keep
ing with major strides in the dairy
industry.
We're S. Culver has been mana
ger for the past six months and by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-01
WILL SET UP FLOWER SEED
FUND

Thousands of Maryland school
children would be given the op-
portunity to cultivate and appreciate
flowers during the next 20 years, as
the result of an unusual bequest In
will filed for probate in the Cecil
County Orphans Court.
A fund Of $4,000 established un-
der the will of William Steel Of Port
Deposit, would be used to buy how-
err seed for the school children OF
Cecil and Baltimore counties and
also the city of Baltimore, over a
period of two decades.
Stipulating the $4,000 sum be in
vested for a Flower Seed Fund, In
memory of his wife, and the interest
be used for the purchase and distri-
button of flower seed, the Steel will
appoints as executors the Rev. DR..
s. j. Venable of West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church, the Rev. R. H.
Hoover of the Perryville Presby-
terrain Church, the Rev. Kenneth E.
Walter of Port Deposit, Prof. ].
Paul Slaybaugh, headmaster of West
Nottingham Academy, and Pierre N.
LeBrun, vice-president of the Cecil
National Bank of Port Deposit.
The estate, valued at about $4O,-
900 is to be incorporated as 1.-The
Hugh and Hannah Steel Founda-
tom, in memory of his parents.
Twelve minutes after the will is
probated, the executors are en-
powered to have incorporated a
charitable, beneficial, and educa-
tional corporation, under Maryland
laws, with perpetual existence"
The Foundation, which Is charged
with investing the funds and man
aging the requests, is to operate for
a period of SO years. If, at that time,
the will states, the foundation is
found impracticable or unnecessary
it shall cease and the estate be divid-
ed between Lafayette College, West
Nottingham Academy, and Johns
Hopkins University.
OIu6I OC4uOot6, " NC AeSA0AS0 ~
the Foundation provide that his sis
ter, Margaret Steel and his nephew,
S. Hrsmon, both of Gilroy, Calf,
be paid the sum of $500 each. The
will also provides that should his
sister contest the will, her beQuest
shall cease.
The Foundation is to pay annually
to the Port Deposit Presbyterian
Church an amount equal to his year.
ly contribution to said church. Mr..
Steel directed that Rockland Farm,
near Port Deposit, his most valued
real estate, shall not be sold for a
period of five years.
Compensation OF the Foundation
managers shall not be less than three
per cent annually of the income and
equally divided, and in the event OF
a vacancy among the managers, such
places shall be filled by persons
holding the same positions in the
same institutions they now repre-
sent.
Officers of the Foundation are to
be: President, Kenneth e. Walters;
vice-president, DR.. Venable; treas
urer, Mr.. LIE Brun.