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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
WILLIAM s. BAILEY

William S. Bailey, 81 years old,
we'll known engineer on the Pen
nsylvania Railroad, died May 9, at
Eudowood Sanitorium where he had
been a patient for three months.
Mr.. Bailey was born at Lapidum,
Hartford county, the SON of the late
John Barnes and Mary TOllenger
Bailey. He was in the employ of the
Pennsylvania Railroad for 81 years,
the last 80 years as an engineer and
regular engine man from Washing
ton to New York.
A widow, Mrs. Estella Riley Bail
ey, survives, with six children, Mes
srs. George, Stanley, John and
Everett Bailey, Mrs. William Cal
vert, and Miss Audrey Bailey, of
Perryville. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon from his late resi-
dence on Akin avenue, Perryville.
Interment in Asbury Cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Washington, D. c., averaged sui
eide day from April 9th to 29th.
Methods used included gas, shoot
ing, carbon monoxide gas, jumping
from bridges, and the other ways
popular with persans who quit this
world by their own choice.
The wave of suncides is unexplain-
ed, but it has been suggested that
the high speed life lived by most
Americans today is the underlying
cause. The modern tempo may be
too fast for a large number OF the
people, and causes many OF them to
crack up so they are not responsible
for their actions. Many believe that
the increased suicide rate Is but one
of the many manifestations that
Americans are travelling too fast a
pace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
OF
VALUABLE WAREHOUSE
PROPERTY
In Fee Simple In The Town
Of Rising Sun, Cecil
County, MARYLAND

Under and by virtue of the power
and authority contained in GER
tain mortgage from Scott Wilson,
Kathryn e. Wilson, his wife, and
John S. Wilson to Walter B. Cooney,
dated July Z, 1928, and recorded
County in Liber H. w. l.. No. 8,
Folio ATS ETC., default having occur
red hereunder, the undersigned, as
signee, by mesne conveyances, Of
said mortgage, as will appear by as
signment duly recorded, will sell at
public auction on the premises in
Rising Sun, Maryland,
ON FRIDAY, MAY "A, 1910
at IL o'clock A. M.
all the property described in said
mortgage, to wit:
ALL THOSE SIX LOTS, or par
cells of land, situate, lying and being
in the town of Rising Sun, in the
Sixth Election District of Cecil Coun-
First thereof being located where
the Hotel Center House" once
stood, the second on N. Queen St.,
the third on Is foot alley from e.
King st. to N Queen St., the fourth
fronting on a Is foot alley, the
fifth ON N. Queen St., and the sixth
where part of the hotel stable
stood. For description see Deed
Record Book, Liber II. w. L. No. 10,
folio 2O2. These lots will be sold
as whole.
TOGETHER WITH the improve
ments thereon and the rights and
appurtenances thereto belonging or
in anywise appertaining.
THE IMPROVEMENTS consist OF
- Two story frame warehouse to
.n.eh - a.t.ched one story frame
building.
1nr.nS OF SALE: One-half OF
-Ae purchase price in cash at the
line and place of the sale and the
other halt at the time the sale is
..rlhed, credit payments to bear
.nterest from day or sale and to be
.eculed to the satisfaction OF the
Undersigned assignee. Taxes, assess
.nents and all other expenses to be
adjusted to the day OF sale. Cost
II deed and revenue stamps to be
laid by the purchaser.
Allen A. Davis, Jr-,
Assignee of Mortgage
w. D Ewing, Auct
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscriber of Cecil County has
obtained from the Orphans Court
of this county, letters of admins
tration on the personal estate of
WILMER K. BIRD
late of Cecil County, Maryland,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased, are here
by, warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof duly authentic
lted on or before the 18th day of
October 1910, they will otherwise
J Law be excluded from all benefit
II said estate. All indebted to
state are requested to make i'm
.iediate payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal
his 10th day of April, 1910.
Malva Bird Wier,
Administrative
frue Copy-Test:
Jesse Il. Pierson. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
WANTED!

Wanted June 1st, or before,
white married man, as working fore
man with small, or medium sized
family; allowed to occupy part of
main residence modernly equipped.
Bring written references showing
you are honest, sober, steady, hard
worker, thoroughly familiar with
machinery. Permanent place for real
man. Wife with knowledge of chick
ems. Good wages for good man. APP
ply in writing to Guy Whiteford,
Southern Building, Washington, D..
c., before May II, or in person at
Joe Whiteford Farm, Whiteford,
Maryland, near Delta, Pennsylvania,
between A. M. and / P. M. Sun
Sunday, May 18th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
DEDICATION ON MAY 10 OF
RITCHIE MEMORIAL

The long-deferred formal dedica-
ton of the Albert C. Richie Memoir
ial, on the Annapolis dual highway
overlooking the Severn River, will
take place Sunday afternoon, May
1S. Governor Herbert r. O'COnor
will deliver the dedicatory address.
These newest formal exercises to
be participated in by the Governor
are reminder that the present adj
ministration probably will go down
in history as one in which the great.
est number of road and bridge inn
movements were inaugurated and
completed. Already the Richie
Highway itself has been formally
opened; the Potomac River Bridge,
near Hancock, was put into use
some months ago; and within the
next few months the new Susque-
hanna Bridge at Havre de Grace will
be formally opened, again with the
assistance of the Governor and
other officials.
With the sub-structure of the Pos
tomac River Bridge at Ludlow's
Ferry, Charles County, about com.
plete, and most of the steel for the
super-structure fabricated and stor.
ed, State Roads officials are looking
forward to prompt completion Of
this structure, which will afford a
convenient route through Southern
Maryland to the South. Because of
the unusual difficulties which were
encountered, and aggravated by the
severe winter, work ON this bridge
has been seriously delayed, but it
unquestionably will be furnished not
later than 1941, and before the pres
emit administration is completed.
With plans about ready to begin
work on the Sandy Hook Bridge
across the Potomac, in Western
Maryland, and the Ocean City Bridge
across Sinepuxent Bay, it is certain
that the record of this administra-
ton will include the greatest ad,
vance in bridge construction ever at.
tempted in the history of the State
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
CHARLES L. HARKINs

Charles L. Harkins, 81 years
of age, husband of Mrs. Anne Nc
Lhinney Harkins, died at his home
in Perry Point, early Friday morn
ing, of heart trouble.
Mr.. Harkins, who recently retir-
ed from the fire department on the
reservation, was, one of the best
known characters in amateur theat-
ricals, taking part in numerous min
istrel shows and producing many
entertainments. He was native OF
Providence, Rhode Island, but had
lived in this county. for many years.
The funeral was held from MS
late residence Monday morning and
interment made in Mt. Erin ceme-
terry, Havre de Grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
MRS. CLARA 1. GORRELL

Mrs. Clara l. Gorrell, So, wife Of
Joseph H. Gorrell, of Akin, Nd,
died Sunday, May S, following a
heart attack.
The deceased is survived by her
husband and four sons: John and
Melvin, of Elkton; Howard, OF Per-
ryville; and Harry, of North East.
She was an active member of AS
bury Church and numerous CIVIC
organizations.
The funeral was held on Thursday
and interment made in Asbury
Cemetery, Blythedale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
GEORGE b. BENNETT

George B. Bennett died May 4, at
his home in Havre de Grace. Mr..
Bennett was born in Charlestown,
the son of the late Joshua and Mary
Elizabeth Alexander Bennett. He
had spent the greater part of his life
in Havre de Grace. He leaves one
brother, Mr.. Abner ]. Bennett, OF
Havre de Grace, and his sister, Mrs.
Horner. He was also brother OF the
late Elmer E. Bennett. Interment
was made in the Methodist ceme-
terry, at Charlestown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
ULYSSES DEIBERT

The funeral Of Ulysses Deibert, 70
years old, was held from Pippin's
Funeral Home, Elkton, Monday at
ternoon. Interment was In Elkton
Cemetery He was a son of the
late Henry Deibert, who for num-
Der of years conducted a large barge
building plant at Elk Landing, where
the deceased worked until the bus
mess was dissolved. He was unmar-
ried and is survived by three broth
ers and one sister.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
FRED ID. RACINE

Fred d. Racine, 81, farmer of
Gilpin Manor Farm, near Elkton.
died in Union Hospital in Elkton,
Friday after a brief illness.
A native of Cecil County, Mr..
Racine had farmed on Gilpin Manor
for many years. He Is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Helen B. Racine, his
mother, and six children.
Funeral services were held from
his late residence Wednesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock, with interment in
Bethel Cemetery, near Chesapeake
City, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
HERBERT C. HANNIGAN

Herbert C. Hannigan, 40 died May
6 in the Perry Point Hospital after
a short illness. He has been employ
ed for some years in the Chesa-
peake and Delaware Canal store
room. The deceased was former Com
mander of Cecil Post, No. 10, Amer
lean Legion.
Mr.. Hannigan is survived by MS
mother and half-brother. The tuner
al was held from the Pippin funeral
home, Elkton, Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
JOHN 8. VANDERBILT

John S. Vandegrift, son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Vande-
grift, died at his home on Satur-
day. Mr.. Vandegrift was resident
of Chesapeake City for several years
where he conducted barbering
business. He then returned to Ches-
tertown where he continued the
business until his health failed.
For the last few years he served
newspaper route and had street
stand for the sale Of novelties. He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vande-
grift.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
THE JAMES METHODIST CHURCH
Rising Sun. Md.

The services at the James Metho-
dist Church Sunday, May 18th, will
be morning worship at II a. m. This
is Annual Conference Sunday. Rev.
Paul Mccoy will be the preacher.
The Young Peoples service will
be at $50 p. m.
The Epworth League will con-
duct the Evening Service, MIR. E. l..
Haines will assist the young people
in preparing the service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
DEATHS
MRS. JOSEPH McMULLEN

Following a stroke of paralysis
Mrs. Susan McMullen, wife of Joseph
McMullen of lakewood, passed away
May 1. The deceased was the daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wilges and spent most of her life
in lakewood section. Her husband,
four brothers and three sisters sur
ViVe
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
1e-INcH GUN FALLS INTO RIVER

A serious freight train wreck oc-
CURED early Friday morning on the
Columbia Harrisburg division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad when three
fiat cars loaded with a 16-inch gun
were wrecked naer Shenk's Ferry.
The gun toppled from the cars and
fell into the SusQuehanna river
where it partly submerged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Sunday, May 10, has been design
ated as Il am an American Day. by
President Roosevelt, who urges that
it be observed as public occasion
in recognition of our citizens who
have attained their majority, or who
have been naturalized within the
past year."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors for their aid and
sympathy during the illness, and at
the death, of our son, Stanley Nc
Cummings. Also for the beautiful
flowers, and for the use of cars at
the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur McCummings
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Pennsylvania produces about 250
pounds of rottenstone every minute
its o cleansing substance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

The U. s. imports imitation stones
for cheap jewelry and spends about
SIS minute to do it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Hilbert nuts come from Turkey
which ships 100 pounds to other ma
tions-every minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

The U. S. Poultry Plan, adopted
in "A states, is resulting in chick
production in the hatcheries of 800
chicks a minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

The U. S. imports chalk at the
astounding speed of $50 pounds
every time just one minute goes
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

In the U. S., in one minute, people
spend $4,000 on travelling by train,
bus and auto.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Fighters are not permitted to go
out OF their class, yet heavyweight
women seem to delight in making
matches with lightweight men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Siam exports Sso worth Of rica
every minute Of every heag.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

1t takes more than nine men to
make q fashionable tailor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Some strenuous hunters make a
speciality of hunting easy jobs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

The Public Printer in the u S.
runs of 5000 copies minute of
Government notices.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

Many of the well-laid plans Of q
hen are Matched out by an incubator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17

They make 80 boxes of matches
a minute in small Syria.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-05-17
Hail Means
Lost Dollars
To Farmers

You never know when HAIL
may damage your crops.
Buy Hail Insurance at least
equal to crop production costs,
and Buy it Now.
CHAS. 8. PYLE
Insurance
Rising Sun, Maryland
Telephones 1 and SO
Evening star., 1940-06-28
the large quantities of stufrs sought

the large quantities of stuffs sought
by Germany.
Germany is so inadequately sup
piled with fats that the Berlin gov
ernment sent, in the name of the
Norwegian government, coded mes
sage to the Morse whaling fleet last
April, ordering it home from the
Antarctic whaling fields at once.
However, when the whaling cap
tains, their boats loaded with oil,
learned of the invasion of Norway.
they disregarded the order and
headed for American ports, where
they have been tied up for more
than two months.
Official German data indicate
that the 1887 diet of the working
family was at least Is per cent below
the 1927 (and pre-war) level" the
Agriculture Department says in an
article on the German food problem.
Wheat Crop Inadequate.
The chief source of concern over
the general European food problem
Tor the coming months arises from
decline in the wheat crop, notice.
able in France, Spain, Rumania,
Hungary and other centers. This
decline today is not so marked as it
was thought it would be few weeks
ago, but it is still inadequate. The
wheat shortage in Spain has
brought a reduction in the bread
ration to 8.8 ounces a person every
other day
France. although agriculturally it
has been the most nearly self -suf-
ficient of the belligerent countries in
Western Europe, even in normal
times had to rely on it's empire and
the outside world for a substantial
portion Of its foodstuffs and agricul-
tural raw material requirements.
Normally, the country was almost
self-suffcient with respect to wheat,
wines, sugar and meats. But France
imported all its rice and coffee and
large portion of its needs in fats
and oils, fruits and vegetables and
secondary cereals.
In 1899 the United States sold to
France farm goods worth $30818,O 900.
The outstanding item in this trade
in normal times is cotton, followed by
fresh apples and pears, prunes, leaf
tobacco. citrus fruit and raisins.
Farm Land Was Battlefield.
The part of France which pro-
vided the fields for the fiercest of
the battles represented one of the
most important agricultural sections
OF the country, according TO the
Office of Foreign Agricultural Rela-
tions OF the Agriculture Department.
The Netherlands and Denmark
are surplus-producing butter and
bacon countries. This is a fact
pleasing to Germany, controlling
those two countries, which normally
do most of their business with Eng
land, because it means a greater
source of fats for Germany.
Evening star., 1940-06-28
Refugees
Continued From First Page }

complicated by four factors: The
past winter was so long and severe
that ordinary crop production was
seriously reduced; some crop dam
age, but not a great deal, resulted
from the passage of the German
armies through the Netherlands,
Belgium and Northern France; the
large number of peasants in uni
FORM at the front reduced greatly
the ordinary number of tillers of the
fields for next years crops; the in
vading armies have been living off
the land and will continue to eat
food from the land surrounding
their posts of occupation.
Germany Lacks Food.
Germany'S problem is aggravated
by the fact that Germans them
selves for months have lacked ade-
quate food supplies. Persons in the
know here understand that Berlin
is grievously disappointed by the
small trickle of stuffs that has come
in from Russia Russia has the
goods, but transportation facilities
have been inadequate for shipping
Evening star., 1940-06-28
Losers
Continued From First Page. }

bossed convention has chosen its
standard-bearer and this is the time
when the whole country must rally
behind him. The future of America
will depend on the outcome of the
election in November. I am con-
fident Mr.. Willkie will wage vigor-
Gus and successful fight"
Mr.. Dewey telephoned his wife at
their Pawling IN. " home after
the release of his delegates and held
a post-midnight press conference at
which he declared he had mo re-
grets" about the campaign. Asked
about his future plans, he said he
had mo political thoughts in mind
Tears in Some Headquarters.
When the first word reached work.
ers in Mr.. Dewey's headquarters
that his delegates had been re-
leased, realization of what it i'm
piled brought tears to the eyes of
more than one of them.
Some of Senator Taft's workers
wept openly, but both the Senator
and his wife met all comers with
smiles and hearty greetings. Sem
ator Taft said he probably would
remain in Philadelphia for an Ohio
delegation meeting tonight, then re-
turn to Washington.
Mr. Dewey said he expected to go
back to his duties as New York
district attorney this afternoon OF
tonight.
Looking back on his battle to hold
ground against the swelling Willkie
tide, Senator Taft told newspaper
men that the decision of Senator
Vandenberg's Michigan delegation
to toss big bloc of votes to Mr.
Willkie during the sixth ballot set
tied all doubt of the outcome.
'It was entirely uncertain" he
said, until the vote cast by the
Michigan de1epation "
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Snow, Rain
Retard Trade

NEW YORK - Snow and rain
held retail trade last week 10 .
less than seasonal improvement,
Dun a Bradstreet. Inc. reported
today.
Sales totals probably averaged
not less than l per cent or more
than 8 per cent higher than In the
corresponding 1899 week" Dun
a Bradstreet said Last weeks
volume showed year-to-year gam
of 8 to 10 per cent.
Percentage gains In retail vol
ume for the latest week compared
with a year ago by regions follow:
New England. off 3 TO 3: Pacific
coast off / to 3. east up . TO 4.
south up to T. middle vest up
8 to 0. southwest up ) TO 9. and
northwest up TO 7.
'Listlesaness In wholesale mark.
cts WAS partly Of a season ma
ture." the authority asserted.
with spring buying barely start
ed at retail, there MAS as yet no
heavy flow of recorders on new
lines.'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

lowed the retail trend and moved
TO Pacific avenue. A reoresniza-
ton eliminated branch stores and
the efforts of the firm were con-
centrated in Tacoma.
The next move was to the corner
of Broadway and Eleventh st.
The new building was a five-story
structure. a part of the present
home of the company.
With the passing of George H.
Stone the Fisher family obtained
a controlling interest and the firm
name was changed to the present
Fisher company.
As the years went by other
changes took place. In June, 1881.
Charles L. Hufford. an experienced
merchandiser, took charge of the
business.
With the changes In per-
bonnti htft tnift fNfot"
ton In merchandising meth
DDS. This has been partieu-
larly true since the Hufford
regime.
Since the first store was estab-
lished on Tacoma avenue the
Fisher company has:
Given employment to more than
$4,000 persons.
Spent over $1,000 900 in news
paper advertising in Tacoma.
Purchased more than $1,000
900 worth of northwest merchan-
disc.
Paid more than $4,000. 900 In
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27
Fisher Firm
Here so Years
Much Hos Occurred
Since Founding

Just before that period 70
which for some unaccount-
able reason We refer rs the
gay nineties.' when the well
dressed lady wore high top
shoes. bustles and basques
and 16-button gloves. \ clerk
In New York dry goods store
read about Tacoma. a boom
town on Puget Sound.
The clerk was A. II. Sanford
with ambitions to get ahead. He
had married Helen Hall. daugh-
ter of = New York hymn writer
and music publisher who had found
that business profitable and had
quite bit Of ready money" He
was ambitious for his daughter.
and after investigating the reports
about Tacoma decided TO set San
ford up in the general drygoods
business In the most talked 81
town in the United States.
In November. 1899, the store Of
A. II. Sanford 4 Co. opened in a
frame building on the east side of
Tacoma avenue near 18th street.
Father Hall was the company
The money he invested In the
business came back with interest.
That was the beginning Of
what was to become one of
the important establishments
In Northwest retail trade, Tho
Fisher company. Naturally. In
30 years there would be
changes In personnel. Most
of those who grew up with
the enterprise have retired,
and the business Is now In the
control of father and son,
Charles L. Hufford, president.
and Charles r. Hufford, vice
president.
The story of this pioneer mer-
camille venture is interesting. A
couple of years after Sanford
came here, George H. Stone. ex-
perienced in the drygoods bust
ness joined the firm and 1t be-
came Sanford & Stone. The bust
ness outgrew the first quarters
and the Parker block, opposite the
public library on Tacoma avenue
was built. The opening of the
new store was one of the big
events in Tacomas early history.
A sidelight In the story Of
the Fisher company concerns
one of the clerks In the San
ford store, blue-eyed Irish
girl. She married young
fellow named Crosby. One
Of their sons il .Bing" Crosby.
Another development took place
when w. J. and Garrett Fisher
joined the firm and the Fisher
name became identified with the
institution and the firm was San
ford, Stone and Fisher.
About this time the firm fol-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

Lonsters are real blue hoods. "
Their blood pigment " not hss.
mogiobln. but hssmoeysnln. . blus
copper compound.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

salaries.
Paid over one and half millio
dollars In taxes.
y
More than so per cent Of
the Fisher employees own
their homes. Many have been
employed by the Fisher conn
pany over IS years.