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Newspaper
The Midland Journal
Location
Rising Sun, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
1
W J Simmers of Farmington sold 108 acres to H O Lynch. Elkton officials post parking signs on business streets. The canning house of W W Fryer at Colora sold for 1000. Various church events, marriages, thefts, and local notices across Cecil County and Elkton with multiple engagements and community updates.
Harvey Benjamin near Fre Mont was accidentally shot while gunning with Harold Curry near Birmingham school house. Curry fired at a rabbit, Benjamin hit by ground, about sixty grains of shot penetrated skin though clothing and boots offered protection. Injuries described as painful but not serious. he improves under medical care.
The Cecil Whig recalls the completion and opening of the Susquehanna railroad bridge at Perryville. Baltimore Philadelphia and Wilmington sent excursions to the opening event with a grand Perryville banquet. The bridge took four years to build, employing about a thousand men and described as a monumental scientific and artistic achievement.
In response to overflow class space the Havre de Grace Board contracted a 24 by 32 foot portable house from the American Portable House Company of Seattle to be set on the public school lot. Baltimore county has used similar buildings for overflow districts, including Highlandtown, with six more this year. The plan envisions a mobile schoolhouse that could serve various sections when Havre de Grace no longer needs the addition.
Tuesday evening at five Helen Herisel sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Herisel residing on the Samuel Gall property near Collins was accosted by a tall slim man with a black mustache. He choked her but fled when an automobile approached. Constable and her brother Ira search for the villain who was last seen heading toward Unicorn.
At Newark on November 27 the Delaware College trustees announced a fresh donation of 100000 from a single benefactor who has given over 1 million in just over a year. The donor’s name was not disclosed. Trustees approved the gift and a resolution of thanks, with funds slated for ongoing construction.
Suit against the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company for 40000 damages is docketed through attorney Omar D Crothers by Robert W Blackwell of Gedilton father of Roland Blackwell. The case arises from injuries and the death of Miss Martha Q Bailey at Elkton on the evening of September 20 1916 when a train struck, killing Miss Bailey and injuring Roland Blackwell.
Mrs A G Rippel field secretary of the Baltimore Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will give an address at Janes M E Church on Friday evening December 8.
Edwin H. Parker age about 65 was found dead alone at his Elkton area home on November 28. Sarah Spear widow of James Spear aged 85 died at her granddaughter’s home on Bohemia Manor Sunday night. Annie Rebecca Morgan wife of ex Sheriff John A. Morgan died suddenly at Elkton home November 26 at age 51. Survivors include family members and children.
Daughter of the late Michael and Julia Hartnett of near Elkton died November 27 at her Philadelphia home after three days of pneumonia. She was an expert dress maker and long time superintendent of the dress department at Strawbridge. Survived by brother Daniel Hartnett of Los Angeles and five sisters including Mrs. Clarence Garrett of Hilton and Mrs. George Biggs of Philadelphia.
John W. Cameron aged about 65 of 804 North Van Buren Wilmington Delaware day watch man at the old Diamond State Steel Co plant at Third and Church streets was found dead there Saturday afternoon. Death probably due to apoplexy. Survived by wife two sons and two daughters. Body found by youths William Dragorski and Ralph Smith on roof near skylight. Plant area had been scene of November 7 fire with old machinery stored there. Born near Zion Cecil county son of the late Hugh M and Martha Cameron and one of ten sons six living: Hugh Cameron Robert T Cameron Norris Cameron etc.
Mrs Mary E B McClenahan 48 wife of William McClenahan of Wilmington killed herself by turning on the gas in her bedroom on Tuesday November 28. Her lifeless body was found at dinner hour when her children returned from school. She was a daughter of Frank S Everist formerly of Port Deposit. Survived by husband and three children.
The body of William E. Gillespie who died some time ago and was buried in Youngstown Ohio was brought to Cecil county and buried in the family lot at West Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery. The burial was attended by Mrs. Gillespie and children Mary and John. He was a well known former resident of this section living near West Nottingham.
Joseph Greenhawk aged 35 was struck by a southbound express on the Pennsylvania Railroad about 200 yards from Havre de Grace station Friday at 1 PM. His skull was crushed and he was fatally injured. Greenhawk worked on the J. F. Towner farm near Perryman.
An appeal proposes subscribing to the Midland Journal and four good magazines. For 25 cents extra, a one year package could be a suitable Christmas gift.
Chief Judge Albert Constable has drawn jurors for the December term to convene at Elktor on Monday, December 11. Jurors listed by district include Frank Hessey, William Deshane, J. Albert Watts, and many others across nine districts.
Commissioner Baughman announces a public notice implementing new licensing rules for cars in Maryland. Licenses begin December 1 with owners responsible for filling blanks and providing cylinder bore data. Fees shift from per-car charges to per vehicle and weight based rates, with motorcycles at a fixed $3.
The Willys Overland Company schedules the Overland Dealers Convention in Toledo Ohio from December 4 to 23 attended by nearly all Overland and Willys dealers. The event marks their fourth consecutive honor at the New York and Chicago Auto Shows and features Pullman trains factory tours lectures concerts and a grand banquet. H M Duyekinek Rising Sun Garage owner will attend after traveling from Rising Sun to Toledo.
The West Nottingham Friends burying ground is being enclosed with a new iron fence, greatly improving the property's appearance and curb appeal.
The 1916 internal revenue report shows 120 Americans with net incomes of 1 000 000 or more, up from 60 in 1915, with Maryland listing 5 215 personal income tax filers and 3 501 married filers. The year ending June 30, 1916, tallied 67 943 594 in individual taxes and 56 972 720 in corporate taxes, amid extensive fraud crackdowns and war-driven earnings.
A 1826 inventory lists Elizabeth Steel's goods in Drumore township dated October 14 1826 including enslaved people Mahala and Hannah valued at 60 dollars each a black mare 5 dollars a cow 8 dollars twenty four sheep 17 dollars twelve bears 6 dollars a warfle iron 50 cents and carpets 3 50 the deceased owned United States Stock valued at 330 dollars.
Bruce F. McLaughlin was convicted in New Castle County Courts for tying Charles Hollingsworth to a fence and stealing a car southeast of Kennett. He received a $600 fine and two and a half years in prison, reportedly from a reputable Waynesboro, Pennsylvania family, claiming cocaine influence at the time.
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