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Newspaper
The Midland Journal
Location
Rising Sun, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
Weekly county brief with diverse items from Elkton and nearby towns. Elections, court actions, appointments, community events, accidents, farm work, entertainment, and local incidents reported for Cecil and adjacent counties. Notable items include a May 4 town election, a divorce in Elkton, a State Veterinary Board appointment, Founders Day address, and multiple public gatherings.
A roundup of social calls and visits from Baltimore Philadelphia Concordville Swarthmore Scranton and nearby towns. Highlights include anniversaries birthdays and a charity social plus a note on Miss Edna Wilson injuring her ankle while playing tennis. A court case reports Hugh I Armour convicted of oleomargarine law violations with multiple factory sites and $50 000 tax loss cited.
Miss Mary E. Clark of Wilmington formerly of Hilkten wed Dr. Walter W. Ellis of Delaware City in Wilmington on April 22.
Miss Kathryn E. Rolph formerly of Earleville and Mr. Harry A. Cramer of New Castle were married in Wilmington on April 22 by Rev. S. N. Pilchard. Mr. William W. Wilson and Miss Hanna E. Henry, both of Port Deposit, wed Wednesday evening April 22 at Tome Memorial Parsonage by Rev. Y. S. Collins.
Miss Beulah V Crawford daughter of Mrs Louise P Crawford of Warwick and Mr Albert Pedrick of New Castle Del wed at St Annes Church Middletown on April 23 by Rev P L Donaghy. Miss Helen Marsh Eaton daughter of Horace M Eaton of Warwick and Mr Bayard S Jordan of Marhgallton Del wed quietly at the bride’s parents home in Warwick. Mr Allen H Grosh formerly of Bacon Hill now of Washington and Miss Victoria Tadlock of Washington were married Wednesday at the residence of Rev H B Hatcher in Baltimore ceremony by Dr Hatcher assisted by Rev Giles B Quake of Mathews Va.
Miss Jennie Martin aged about 17, daughter of Abraham Martin, near Bird-in-Hand in Lancaster County, was struck by lightning last Saturday. The bolt tore her clothing and shoes from her body, burned hair on one side of her head, and scorched her right side as part of the barn was demolished. She escaped death and is rapidly improving.
Rag carpet stock continues to run low as Buffington's reports ongoing demand and plans for fresh shipments to replenish shelves.
A lamp topple from an ironing board in the kitchen of Dr G A Dave and family started a fire Tuesday around nine. Oil splashed the floor and ignited. neighbors were alerted only by a frightened cry as water and a chemical extinguisher quenched the flames. Damage included a burnt table cloth ironing board rug and charred walls and ceiling.
Lilian McDugall, 25, dies after lingering injuries from April 16 accident at Kiamensi railroad station. Her companion Harry Welch was killed instantly when his horse bolted, throwing him beneath a train. McDugall, from Marshalltop, died at Delaware Hospital in Wilmington.
Miss Mollie Steiner of Washington D C was visiting P D Blair in Havre de Grace when a cartridge ignited a large curtain. Attempts to extinguish the blaze set her dress on fire and she was badly burned as her clothing was nearly consumed.
A box social benefits the library funds and is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 11 at the New Valley school house near Rock Springs. If weather prevents, the event will be held the following evening and all are invited.
Governor Crothers appoints a Maryland State Road Commission with the authority to spend 5 million dollars on improved highways under the Shoemaker act. Members include Cecil county’s John M. Tucker as chairman, Samuel M. Shoemaker of Baltimore county, and Frank Hutton of Montgomery county. Remsen and Clark of Johns Hopkins and Maryland Geological Survey serve without pay. Tucker to receive 2500 dollars annually, Shoemaker and Hutton 2000 dollars each.
James Andrews, about 70, an inmate at Elkton Jail for 35 years, was discovered dead in his room at Cecil County Almshouse near Cherry Hill Sunday morning. He had previously escaped the jail three times including attempts near Annapolis and Washington while seeking a Civil War pension he did not finally prove.
Company E M N G of Elkton has received Springfield army rifles for the regular army and militia. The rifles are latest improved patterns, shoot five times without reloading and will kill four miles. Bayonet longer, resembles a sword. The rifle is not as heavy as the old one.
J Harvey Whiteman Esq of Wilmington will give the commencement address in June. Rev Harvey Ewing of Boston formerly of this county will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday evening June 14.
At a meeting of the Rawlinsville Camp Meeting Association last week J W Gardner was elected president George A Miller vice president J C Stevenson secretary J H Bair treasurer Rev David Lord corresponding secretary The camp dates are fixed from August 4 to August 13 inclusive.
New invoice of ginghams muslin wash dress fabrics and domestic fabrics arrives at Buffingtons with a large selection all priced very low.
Twelve new coaches arrive alongside more attractive sideboards now on offer at Baffington's, providing shoppers with fresh seating and storage options.
John T. Bennett longtime Elkton citizen and Civil War veteran died at home from paralysis aged 64. He founded Bennett's Market House in 1887 and in 1900 it passed to Victor R. Bennett. He leaves four children from his first wife Mary D. Bennett, plus a brother Alexander Bennett and sister Mrs. Thomas A. Sharp. Funeral Friday at 3 PM with Elkton Cemetery interment.
Letitia Hilaman nee Cherry died Tuesday at home near Chrome at 89 after age related ailments. Survived by seven children Amanda Lewis Wilmington Annie England Joseph Phillips John T Ross Marion Hilaman. Also 36 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Funeral Friday at 10:30 am at daughter Joseph Phillips home with interment Rosebank cemetery.
Mrs. Mary L. Brown wife of S. James Brown died at her home near Sylmar on Saturday April 15 in her 77th year. She was the daughter of William and Anna Cameron born near Zion. Survived by husband one son N C Brown of Rising Sun two daughters Mrs Ida Oldham of Earleville and Mrs Anna Slicer of Philadelphia. Four sisters also survive Robin Cameron Baltimore Levi O Norton W Wallace Chicago and Alfred B Read Baltimore. Funeral from the residence Wednesday with interment at Rose Bank Cemetery Calvert.
Capt Tholman Clay died Sunday at home near Elkton from heart trouble after a long rheumatic illness. He was 58 or 59, son of the late Capt Jacob Clay, a waterman by trade. His widow Miss Kate Wright survives with one daughter. Three brothers and one sister survive. Funeral held Wednesday with burial in Elkton cemetery.
Mrs Mary Gregg widow of John Gregg died at her son Robert Gregg's home near Lewisville after a long illness. She was 78 and lifelong resident of Elk township. Survived by son Robt Gregg and daughter Mrs Albert Hilaman. Funeral held Monday with burial at Sharps cemetery.
Mrs Isabella Gittings wife of Samuel Gittings and sister of the late Albert Constable Esq of Elkdied died Wednesday morning at her Washington home of pneumonia aged 78 She is survived by her husband and three children Julian a New York broker John Constable a Washington lawyer and Miss Alice who lives at home
Amos Lewis, a well known farmer from the Second Election district, died at his Frenchtown home Sunday after a brief illness from t's disease. He was 58 and survived by his widow, one son, and one daughter.
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