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Newspaper
The Midland Journal
Location
Rising Sun, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
Town and county news review the heat wave with a 92 and 98 degree spike, harvest starts in the region, cherry crops boom, and new town appointments. Reports include postmistress change at Cecilton, teacher appointment for Oxford High, and road speed limits in Elkton.
Monday fire at Taylor Brown's Kembleville area farm destroyed a corn crib wagon shed and other outbuildings while the dwelling was saved with difficulty. Tenant Hess lost most of his machinery and hay. a horse perished in the flames. origin unknown.
A noon Sunday explosion of leaking gasoline in the J. R. Richardson Auto Company garage in Wilmington hurled an engine through a door but caused no injuries. Firemen saved the building and several automobiles. Richardson, a longtime local auto dealer, was unhurt.
Miss Lizzie Briscoe, a long time resident near town, fell last week and fractured her hip. At age 88 she faces possible permanent incapacity due to the injury.
An inventory of the personal estate of the late J Harvey Rowland of Port Deposit has been filed in the Orphans Court at Elkton. The summary lists the valued items and amounts of the estate as presented to the court.
The old McCullough Iron Mill at North East, recently purchased by John F. Johnson, will be converted into a machine shop. He will manufacture an iron fence under a newly secured patent. The property features a water power, with dam breast and water wheel being repaired. The granite office building is being used as Johnsons residence.
Fine weather and a large crowd attended the 167th commencement exercises held Thursday afternoon August 18. Miss Anna Dunlap was salutatorian and class historian, Harry T. Slicer gave the mantle oration and presentation, while Miss Carrie M. Woodrow delivered the prophecy and valedictory. Rev. Thomas R. McDowell of Elkview gave the address. Alumni met in the morning, a noon banquet followed, with a Ladies Aid Society prepared feast. W. T. Warburton of Elkton was toastmaster. Toats by Dr. Eckles of Philadelphia, Rev. McDowell, and Edward Coale of Delaware City. Alumni officers re-elected for another year.
The notice touts Buffington's as the place for lowest prices on all items carried in its general retail store. It presents a broad sales claim without listing specific products or dates.
In Millsboro Delaware a crowd attacked a cider shop on Monday night using bricks and clubs. Former Assembly member Henry O Bennum Jr filed warrants for Robert B Houston and Joseph Donaway on breaking and entering charges after the riot. A secret band formed Sunday to drive the shop out of town. Bennum said he arrived after the crowd and claimed to recognize the two men.
Bargains in Ladies and Children's Oxfords and Ladies High Shoes promote Buffington's footwear sale with emphasis on affordable styles.
Dover Methodists pledge support for Rev. Dr. A. W. Lightbourne of Wesley Methodist Church after rumors of charges. The church backs him despite possible suspension and intends he continue preaching, citing past vindication by the Wilmington Conference and General Conference committees.
Under orders from Kent county State's Attorney William W. Beck the body of Captain J. E. Walmsley was exhumed at Morgnec after burning of his home. Officials cited Major Robinson's confession alleging Horace Hynson killed Walmsley with a baseball bat and set the fire. Dr Simpers found a deep skull fracture as the immediate death cause.
Otto Lutz aged 76 committed suicide by hanging Saturday night at his home near Benson Harford County He had tuberculosis and Brights disease and was said to be despondent He tied a rope to a wall pail and sat in a chair then strangled himself in a shed his body found Monday morning He is survived by a widow and one son.
The Radnor Pulp Mill workers in Elkton formed a Relief Association with sixty five members. Elected officers are President William H. Smith Vice President W A Crawford Treasurer Harry D Garrett Financial Secretary C Gilburg Recording Secretary Fred B Hayter and trustees W A Crawford Z Powell and John Gallagher.
The North East Star reports that all boats in the North East River now use gasoline engines except a few small row boats. Sail powering by wind may become a lost art in the locality within a few years.
A brief ad notes produce including lemons oranges pineapples and bananas available at Buffington's.
The 88 acre farm in the Ninth district formerly owned by the late R Lamotte Anderson was sold at an attorney's sale on Wednesday to Daniel L Krauss for $2 625.
Crex grass rugs and art squares come in eight sizes at Burlington's. The store advertises a wide selection for homes and decor, highlighting durable woven grass patterns and decorative square designs.
A series of June weddings across Maryland and nearby areas includes Elmer A. Jackson and Grace O'Brien in Charlestown, Charles P. Sharpless and Katherine Gordon in Atlantic City, Herbert McF. Myers and Rachel D. Lloyd in Wilmington, Thressa E. McCarthy and Phineas D. Chambers in North East, Elsie Kenney and Charles Edward Day in North East, Mary J. Anderson and Samuel T. Moffett at a private residence, and Ursula Juliet Morgan marrying Rev. William Fitz Simon in Tuxedo New York.
Miss Georgia Asher and her sister Mildred eloped with John E. Gary and W. S. McFadden on June 2. A Philadelphia attempt failed due to consent issues, but Camden Justice H. F. Redding wed them. The couples returned home and kept the ceremonies secret until Tuesday as parents forgave the brides.
The Oxford duck farm houses over 25 000 ducks of all sizes and ranks among the state’s largest poultry operations. Seven to ten barrels of ducks are shipped weekly with seven pickers kept busy to fill orders. Three tons of feed are consumed daily.
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