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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
E. I'll. Collins,
Widely Known
Minister, Dies

The Rev. Edward II. Collins, OF
Marshallton, Del, rs years old, one
of the best known Methodist minis
tiers on the Eastern Shore, died Sum
day night at Wilmington in the Del
aware Hospital, where he was taken
that morning suffering from heart
attack.
AT the time of his death, Mr.. Col
Inns was not associated with any
church, but during his 80 years of
active ministry, he served several
Delaware churches and several years
ago was one of the outstanding
members of the evangelical group at
the Brandywine Summit Camp
meeting.
He had been i'll for two years and
six months.
A short service was held Wednes-
day at Harrington, Del, in the build
ing named for him, Collins Educa-
tional Building. The funeral service
was held Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock in the Marshallton Methodist
Church, followed by burial in St
Georges Cemetery.
Mr.. Collins was ordained minis
ter by the Wilmington M. e. Confer
ence in 1895 and assigned to what
was then the Claymont M. e. Church
as his first charge. The following
year he was assigned to TIE Stanton
church, and in 1898 he went to St
Georges Church.
Later he served in succession the
Methodist churches at Whitesville
Lewisville, Chesapeake City, Mary
del, Still Pond, Paramount, and Par
sonsburg.
In 1913 he began three years SER
vice at Madeley Church in Whining
ton followed by two years at East
lake church After year at North
East, Md, he returned to Whining
ton as pastor of Trinity Church for
three years.
In 1928 he was transferred to Har-
rington, where he continued as pas
tor uptil he was officially retired by
the conference in 1913.
Establishing his residence in Mar
shallton, Del, Mr.. Collins served for
some time as supply pastor at Della
ware City and Stanton.
He was widely known for his acti-
vities each summer at Brandywine
Summit Campmeeting, where he SER
we'd for rs years as director of the
young peoples services. He was un-
able to attend the campmeeting this
year.
Surviving Mr.. Collins are his wife
two sons and a grandson. The sons
are William Collins of Wilmington,
and Edward H. Collins, of Harring-
ton.
The grandson, Petty Officer Second
Glass Norwood B. Collins, has just
been transferred to Norfolk, Va.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
PORT DEPOSIT

Miss Mary Holm is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Carrier in Arlington,
Va
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bond have been
entertaining Pvt. Lewis Bond, who
has been home on furlough.
Mrs, Elmer Reese has her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Percy Duckworth, of Ar
lington, Va, as her guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Thomas, Mr..
and Mrs Albert Thomas and boys
enjoyed a recent visit to Atlantic
City, N. j.
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Schiller have
returned from visit in Patterson,
New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd were recent Wis
itors of Stanley Grant in New Lon
don, Conn.
Mrs. H. A. G. Westerfield and
daughter, Miss Jannette Westerfeld,
are spending the week at Rehoboth
Beach, Del.
Miss Marion Touchtone and a par
ty of friends enjoyed the weekend
at Ocean City, Maryland.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Water
Witch Fire Co., held their annual
covered dish luncheon on the lawn
of Ira Brannon, Thursday, Aug. 3rd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Earl, of
Succasunna, N. j., have been visiting
Rev. and Mrs. j. II. Link
Mrs. Lewis England, of Elkridge,
Md, and Mrs. Frances Taylor, of
Conowingo, were recent visitor sol
| friends here.
Miss Mary Blackburn spent the
week with her aunt, Mrs Lovejoy, in
Camden, N. j.
Mrs. Cecil A. Ewing left last week
for Longlake Lodge Camp, North
Bridgeton, Maine, where she Joined
| her husband.
Harvey Buck spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edwarsd, Sr., in
Homecoming, Md.
Mrs. Laurence Hetrick of Harris
burg, Pa, is the guest of her cousin
Mrs. Frank Clapp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
WOODLAND

The first quarterly conference for
the Hopewell-Asbury charge was
held at Hopwell Thursday evening,
the tenth. District Superintendent
Rev. j. oliver Collins, d. D., Mrs.
Collins and daughter were dinner
guests at the parsonage.
Miss Mary e. Rawlings of Balti-
more, is spending part of her vaca-
tion at her farm.
Mrs. Otis Jackson has returned
from weeks visit in Wilmington.
Mrs. Clarence Mahan of Perry
man, Md, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edmund Brown.
Miss Virginia R. Barnes spent
Monday in Baltimore.
Mrs. Clarence Keller, who had a
major operation at the Women s
Hospital, Baltimore, has returned
home.
Mrs. Amos Jackson of near Rising
Sun, is spending two weeks with her
son Willard and wife.
Misses Claire and Eleanor Giodor-
ma and brother Philip of Brooklyn,
N. Y, are spending two weeks at the
home of their aunt, Mrs. Thomas
BWrlin.
Misses Virginia, Cornelia and
Bruna Abrahams drove to Chester
town, Md, Wednesday of last week
to see Miss Maude " Kemp and Mrs.
Thomas Bordley. Mrs. holland Camp
bell accompanied them.
Miss Janet Keller who is training
for a nurse at the Union Memorial
Hospital, Baltimore, is spending her
vacation at home.
Master Bobbie Marshall was nine
years old, the 18th and his brother
Joseph was four the 14th. On Sun
day their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph ]. Devine, of Huntsville, were
their guests as was their aunt, Mrs
Thomas Ramsey.
Pvt. Claude Hacker and Mrs.
Hacker of Perryville, were dinner
guests Friday of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Jackson. After 80 day furlough
Pvt. Hacker is to go to Hot Springs,
Arkansas, to receive treatment for
arthritis, that developed while he
was in England.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
HARRY ID. BARNES
SOLICITOR

SOLICITOR
ELKTON, MARYLAND
Nola Phillips Dempsey, Plaintiff
William r. Dempsey, Defendant
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
Equity Number, 81S5
The object of this Bill is to secure
decree divorcing the Plaintiff a
vinculo matrimonii from the Defen-
dant
The Bill states that the Plaintiff
was married to the Defendant on the
both day of September, 1913, AID. at
Columbus, Ohio, by the Rev. August
w. Zell, and that the Plaintiff is a
resident of the Town of Elkton, and
the Defendant is a resident of the
City of Columbus, Ohio. 1t further
states that since the said marriage,
the Plaintiff has behaved herslf as
faithful, chase and affectionate
wife and that the Defendant on di-
vers days and times since the said
marriage has committed the act of
adultery in Cecil County, State of
Marylend, with divers, lewd and
abandoned women, and that the
Plaintiff has not condoned the adul-
teries of the Defendant which were
committed in Cecil County, State of
Maryland. The Bill further recites
that no children were born as re-
suit of the said marriage. The Bill
then asks for a decree divorcing the
Plaintiff from the Defendant vincu-
10 matrimonii, and for such other
and further relief as her case may
require
1T is THEREUPON, this 18th day
of August, 1914, by the CIRCUIT
COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY, IN
EQUITY, ORDERED that the Plain
tiff, NOLA PHILLIPS DEMPSEY,
by causing a copy of this Order to
be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Cecil County once in each
of four successive weeks on or be-
fore the 18th day of September, 1914
give notice to the said absent Defen-
dant of the object and substance of
this suit, and warn him to be and ap-
pear in this Honorable Court, either
in person or by solicitor on or be-
fore the End day of October, 1914,
and SHOW cause, if any there be why
the relief hereinbefore mentioned
should not be granted as prayed.
Ralph r. Crothers,
Clerk
True Copy-Teste-
Ralph r. Crothers,
Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
HARRY ID. BARNES
SOLICITOR

ELKTON, MARYLAND
Lucille Chase Shelley, Complainant
VS.,
Francis Paul Shelley, Defendant
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
Equity Number 6182
The object of this Bill is to secure
a decree divorcing the Plaintiff vim
:ulo matrimonii from the Defendant.
The Bill recites that the parties
were married on the 18th day of
March, 1881, in Kingston, New York,
and resided in New York, New York,
until the 18th day of March, 1895,
1T which time the said parties volun-
.arily separated and took up resi-
dence elsewhere. 1t further recites
tEat the parties to the cause had liv-
ed separately and apart without CO.
nabitation for more than five consec-
Bill of Complaint, that the separa-
ton is beyond any expectation of
reconciliation; that twin boys were
born as result of the marriage: to-
wit, Robert Frank Shelley and Rich
ard Paul Shelley, now aged eleven,
wko are supported and maintained by
the Plaintiff, and that the Plaintiff
has resided in Cecil County, state of
Maryland for the past year and a
half, and that the Defendant is a
nonresident of the State of Mary
land, residing in New York City, New
York. The Bill then asks for a decree
divorcing TIE Plaintiff from the De-
PENDANT vinculo matrimonii and the
custody and guardianship of the said
Robert Frank Shelley and Richard
Paul Shelley, and for such other and
further relief as her case may re-
quire.
1T is THEREUPON, this 7tE day
of August, 1914, by the CIRCUIT
COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY, IN
EQUITY, ORDERED that the Com
plainant cause a copy of this Order,
with the object and substance of this
Bill, to be inserted in some newspa-
per published in Cecil County once
week for four successive weeks, be-
for the Sth day of September, 1914,
giving notice to TIE Defendant, who
is a nonresident of the State of
Maryland, to appear in this Court,
either in person or by solicitor, on or
before the 25th day of September, to
answer the premises and to abide by
and perform such decree as may be
passed therein.
RALPH r. CROTHERS,
Clerk.
True Copy-Teste-,
Ralph r, CrotEers.
Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
E. KIRK BROWN, SOLICITOR
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

f. KIRK BROWN, SOLICITOR
= ORDER OF PUBLICATION
SudAe Ann Moore, complainant
VS..
Claude B. Moore, Defendant
In the Circuit Court tor cecil county
EQUITY No. 6l74
The object OF this Bill is to secure
a decree divorcing the Complainant
d ylnculo maLrimunii from the De-
lendant.
Inc Bill stated that the Complain
ant was married to the defendant on
ene Una day OF april, 1921, in CAN
ney, S. Carolina, with whom she re-
sided until the 18th day OF March,
Iy4U; that though the conduct OIL the
Complainant towards the Defendant
mas always been kind, affectionate.
and above reproach, the said De1en-
uant has, without any just cause or
reason, abandoned ana deserted her
and has declared his lnUentlon 70
nve with her no longer, ana such
abandonment has continued unln-
terruptedly for at least eighteen
months, and is deliberate anu nnal,
and the separation beyond any rea-
sonabIe expectation OF a reconc1lla-
tlon; that seven children were born
TO SAID marriage, all OF whom are In
| the custody OF the complainant; that
| the Complainant has resided in Cecil
| County for more than one year past
before the filing of this Bill, and that
the Defendant resides IN Carney, 5.
Carolina, or elsewhere beyond the
jurisdiction of this Court. Ine Bill
| then prays for decree divorcins
the Complainant from the Defendant
vinculo matrimonii, ana for other
and further relief.
IT Is 4nEhHuPON, this 18th day
of July, 1914, by the Circuit Cour.
Tor Cecil County, In Equity, ordereo
that the Complainant cause copy
OF this order, with the object anu
substance of the Bill, to be IhserLe
in some newspaper published in Cecll
County once week for TOUR success
sive weeks, before the 10th day OF
August, 1914, giving notice to the
Defendant, Claude B. Moore, who Is
a nonresident of the State of Mary
land, to be and appear in this Courl
either in person or by solicitor, on or
before the 5th day of September
next, to answer the premises and
abide by and perform such decree
as may be passed therein.
| Ralph r. Crothers,
| True Copy-Test- Clerk.
Ralph r. Crothers,
Clerk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
APPRECIATION

The families of William M. Pogue
and Mrs. William R. Pogue CRATE
fully appreciate the many express
sions of sympathy rendered and the
kindly assistance given at the time OF
their sad bereavement in the passing
on of their beloved son, brother, hus-
band, father. Their thanks are also
rendered for TIE many beautiful for
al pieces that gave silent tribute of
the high. esteem held for the depart
ed member of their families. TIE use
of autos at the funeral and the
many other thoughtful kindnesses
extended are also deeply appreciated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
Rising Sun Sports
mems Club

The Rising Sun Sportsmens Club
met last last Tuesday evening in the
Fire House, President Poist presid-
ing. After regular business meeting
the possibilities of holding Ladies
Night this year was discussed. AS
this has been an annual event, the
members voted in favor of it's con
tinuance.
President Poist appointed the fol-
lowing committee to make the neces-
sary arrangements: Ralph Reed,
chairman; Fred Burkins and Mr.. Nc
Dowell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
MRS. KATHRYN ARRANTs

Mrs. Kathryn Arrants, aged IA,
years, widow of the late Charles F.
Arrants, of Elk Neck and Elkton,
died at her home, August 4. Before
her marriage she was Miss Dicker-
son. Two sons and one daughter, Ra-
mond Arrants and Glenn Arrants,
and Mrs. Charles Keithley, survive
her. TIL funeral was held from Pip
pins Funeral Home, East Main street
in Elkton, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday af-
ternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
PUBLIC SALE
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

On the premises of the late Hanna
r. Bryde, Tuesday, August 20, at l
p. M, at Colora, Maryland.
Bed stead, mattress, wash stands,
and stands of various kinds, 2 daven-
ports and chairs to match, 2 wash
bowl SETS kitchen chairs, lamps, set
of china dishes, disEes of different
kinds, kitchen utensils, 2 large rugs,
small rugs, rolls of carpet, 8 coal
stoves, l small perfection heater,
Duo Therm fluid oil heater, wash
tub, ice cream freezer, curtains,
glass jars, carpet sweepers, stools
porch chairs, wooden bench, fernery
drop leaf table, and other miscellan-
eous articles.
TERMS: Cash
Randolph, Auct.
r. B. BECHTEL
Also at same time and place will
be sold the following:
2 mirrors, basket of jars, old desk
6 cane bottom chairs, eft. extension
table, dish wash table. dresser and
wash stand, old bureau, davenport
table, small stand, 2 rockers, bed and
spring, marble top side board, end
table, rag carpet, rug, big iron skill
let, cake griddle, small rooster, odd
dishes, garden rakes, shovels, stone
fork, striking hammer and 4 steel
wedges, 25 TT. chicken wire fit high
lawn mower, 2 picks, radio, wire
fence staples.
TERMS: Cash.
ELLA G.. BURKINS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
REINFORCED CATTLE SHOW

Several hundred persons attended
the annual Kent-Cecil District Dairy
Field which was Eeld at Galena,
Kent County, on August A. Officials
report that despite the fact that few
er cattle were shown than in some of
the previous shows, the quality of the
exhibits was of extremely high order.
Richard N. Willis, of McDonough
School, came in for much praise for
his judging of cattle in all classes
and breeds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
Gasoline Rationing

Regardless of the coup n
book you hold, we will insure
your car for standard limits,
Liability and Property DAM
age, including business and
pleasure, no restrictions, Finan-
cially sound company.
Cecil County SEAS
Farmers 1858
Funeral Hearses 1896
Local hauling trucks 1850
Allowance of 1910 Safe Driver
Reward.
For further information call
w. l.. ELY
Real Estate, Mortgages, Insur-
ance. Phone 1868 Kissing Sun
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
DEATHS
w. EDWARD DAVIS

w. Edward Davis died Saturday
night at his home at New Valley, af-
ter an illness of but few days. He
was 81 years of age. His wife, Rosa
Caldwell Davis, died in 1910.
The funeral of w. Edward Davis
was held on Tuesday afternoon. with
services at the Tyson Funeral Home
in Rising Sun, at 2:30 o'clock, and
interment in Harmon Chapel ceme-
terry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
MRS. MARY BIDDLE LOGAN

The funeral of Mrs Mary Biddle
Logan was held Friday, with inter-
ment at Vineland, New Jersey. She
was 70 years of age. Her death oc-
Cured August in Vineland, where
years. Mrs. Logan was a former res
ident of Elkton, widow of the late
Lewis T. Logan. She was daughter
of Thomas N. and Julia A. Biddle.
One son and a daughter survive
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18

Monday August 7, Yanks and Car
dinals, rain; Aug. s, Indians "a, Dod-
gers 6; Aug. 10, Yanks s, Dodgers
2; Aug. IL, Indians Is, Cardinals z;
Aug. IA. game called on account OF
darkness in fourth inning; Aug. Is,
Indians 8. Dodgers 6.
Schedule-Aug. 16, Double header
Postponed game and tie game to be
played off. Thursday. Aug. II, Car
dinals VS.. Dodgers. Friday, Aug. IS,
Second All Star base ball game. The
first All Star base ball game went
to the team managed by Taylor r..
Biles, which defeated Lewis T. Gar
wins team ~ to S.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Board of Town Commissioners
made a new ruling regarding the col
lection of garbage, at their regular
meeting held July 8, as follows;
No garbage but table refuse to be
collected, except in the case of mer-
chants. No ashes to be collected after
August 1st until further notice.
Board of Commissioners
of Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
SOFT BALL LEAGUE

The second half of the Soft Ball
League is well under way, having
started with the game on July 81.
So far in this half, one game has
been rained out, one resulted in a
tie score, and one was called on ac-
count of darkness before five innings
had been completed. But six games
show in the standing, with the Yam
KEGS out in front, and the Cardinals,
winners in the first half, now in the
cellar, with two games lost
Standing OF The Climbs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
State All Encamp-
ment At West Not
tingham Academy

Seventy boys with their supervis-
ors, including Mylo S. Downey. Asst
State Boys Club Agent; Harry w
Dengler, State Extension Forester;
Daddy jerks, Camp Director; and
E. Lee LeCompte, State Game Com
missioner, are having their second
annual encampment at West Noting
ham Academy this week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18

Tie executive committee of the
Maryland State Firemen's Associa-
ton, has selected Hagerstown as the
next place of meeting ON Wednesday
and Thursday, June % and 23, 1s46.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
81 MOTOR VEHICLE CASES
BEFORE MAGISTRATE

Records show that during the past
months. Magistrate James Weinroth
of Elkton, heard 80 motor vehicle
cases. Fines were imposed and paid
amounting to $l,ls6, which amount
has been turned over TO the Depart,
ment Of Motor Vehicles Of the state,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18

Rufus M. McCraw of Elkton, was
found guilty by Magistrate Weinroth
of driving a vehicle after license had
been revoked, and was fined $100.75.
Don r. Ramsey, of Newark, Del,
Cummings w. Fletcher of North
East, Herman v. Hutchinson of Elk
ton, and William Hunt, of Elkton,
were fined $100.75 each for driving
wkile under the influence of alcohol.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
FOR SALE

Dwelling, 6 rooms, shed kitchen,
electric, miles from cambridge.
Good condition. $4,000.
Also-a 55 acre farm with 21a
story stone and frame, electric, water
by electric pump and good spring,
barn, acres wood land, gravel pit.
2 miles north Perryville. $500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18

Rev. j. r. Bicking preached Sun
day morning from the text, 1.-The Son
of Man is come to seek and to save
that which is lost" At the evening
service, the pastor preached from the
text, Follow me and l will make
you fishers of men,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
FOR SALE

Used steam radiators. Also steam
boiler Apply to
J. ]. Hanna,
Colora, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
BABY CHICKS

BABY CHICKS
Top grade. Fast growth. Worth
raising. N. H. Reds, Rock Red x or
Barred Rocks. $3.50 per hundred;
payment with order; transportation
prepaid.
WORTHWHILE HATCHERIES,
1O1 w. North Avenue,
Baltimore-1, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18

Washington reports there's now
S1e4 per person In circulation. That's
Just the trouble, it keeps circulating.
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CECIL co. DAIRY FARM SOLD

Patrick Shannon of near Bel Air
has purchased from the Abel J.
Mearns Estate, the fine large dairy
farm and former Mearns home in the
Ninth District of Cecil County, on u
s. Route 272, at Zion, with posses
sion March rs, 1916. After making
extensive improvements on the build
ings on this farm, Mr.. Shannon will
make it his future home. This sale
was negotiated by Wheeler & Grier
Realtors, of Oxford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18

William Ross has been appointed
mail carrier over the star route be-
tween Earleville and Middletown,
Del, succeeding the late Williom Lol-
Ter.
While employed at the canning
factory of Cameron Bros, here, Miss
Lillian Goodie had one Of her fingers
caught in a husker and so badly la
cerated that it was necessary to am
putate the member.
Among the marriage licenses is
sued at Elkton last week were the
following:
Oscar X. Conner, 80, Rising Fun,
and Nellie M. Workman, "a, WEIGH,
Virginia.
Homer G. Yates, IS, and Annabelle
Blakely, 10, Colora.
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W. l.. ELY

Real Estate & Insurance
Rising Sun, Md. Phone 1868
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-08-18
When The Flame
Flares Up

Fires fine when it's friendly.
But when it gets out of control
it's one OF Americas greatest
enemies.
We suggest that you make
sure that your buildings and
contents are protected ade-
quately against loss by fire.
And remember this too: pro-
lection against other hazards
such as windstorm, explosion,
damage by motor vehicles, air.
draft, smoke, hail, and riot
can be obtained at surprising
ly low cost with your fire insur-
ance.
ARE YOU PROTECTED? If
not, see this agency.