The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-09-26
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CUE MEETING.-'rhc Republicans of the
Third District will meet this evening at o
clock, at the Hotel of J. p. Meals, III the lIol
low for the purpose OF organizin" Giant and
Colfax Club. Able speakers are expected to
address the meeting. Turn cut Republicans,
and enroll your names for Grant and Coliax.
We hope to hear favorable reports from all the
Districts in the county.
BIG PoTAToEs-Wc noticed in the Uhig Of
last week that DR.. r. II. Tuft had left at this
Office two large Potatoes, one weighing II or,
and the other l h. Bay View can beat that all
hollow; Mr.. f, w. Mahonev raised two on his
farm a few days ago, one weighing II OF. and
the other 90 OF. The Ninth District ahead in
big Potatoes.
FAIR AND FEsTIvAL.-The Ladies of the
NJ. +. Church, at Perryviile, will hold a
Fair and Fetival for the benefit of the
Church at that place, on the 18th of Octo-
Der.
NATIONAL COUNCIL, 0. u. A. M.-The Ma
tonal Council of the Order of United American
Mechanics met in Wilmington, Del. on Tuesday
last. There was Il large attendance of Repre-
sentativcs. There was 10 business of special
character transacted.
The State Council of Pennsylvania reported
100 Councils, with Is, 474 members; New Jer-
scy reported Is Councils, and ], 542 members !;
Delaware reported 6 Councils, and 4o6 men,
bers; Maryland reported 6 Councils and 4O3
members.
The reports conclude the Order to be in a
hourishins condition, and steadily increasing.
The following officers were duly elected and
installed by the retiring N. c., Joseph II.
shinn:-N. c., John Perkins, Jr., of Maryland;
N. V. c., James N. Galley, of Pennsylvania
N. Secretary, Amor S. Redstreake. of Pennsyl-
vana; N. Treasurer John Walker, Of Delaware:
n Marshal, E. I. James, of New Jersey; N.
Protector Francis Walker, of Delaware; N.
d, w. c. Hasson, of Maryland.
LOCAL MIsCELLANY.-A Grant and Colfax
Club was organized at Rising Sun, Septem,
Der 10th, with 60 members. Prcsident-G Geo.
| n. Gray; Vice President-E,. Haines, Jr;
| Secretary-B. II. Brown. The Club meets
every Thursday evening, in the school house
at Rising Sun, is in prosperous condition,
and its numbers are increasing nightly.
The Public School Board were in session OF
Tuesday last. We got no report of the proceed
ings, but understood that the session was prn
cipally devoted to discussing the book question
A series of meetings have been held in th'
Elkton NJ. L. Church the present week.
On Monday last, Mrs. John A. Wilson, O
Elk Neck, while standing on chair ricliin.
grapes, fell and broke her arm.
John C. Wells has secured the services o
VIM T. Giles, of Elkton. In a meat and provs
ion store, William is Just in his element, an,
combining dexterity with an accommodating spri
and poiteness, he will be greatly missed by on
citizens.
John kile residing near Stray horns Mills la,
a very valuable horse stolen from his stable, OIL
Thursday night week.
The first premium for three year CID stallion
SO, was awarded at the Agricultural Fair a
Wilmington, last week, to Charles A. MWphey
of this county, for his stallion Sir Cecil a sol
of Old Hamhlctonian and half brother of Dex
ter.
First premium to Jacob Casio, of Newark fV
Diamond State Thrasher and Cleaner
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ORPHANS COURT
The Orphans Court was in session o.
Tuesday and Wednesday last. All tn
Judges present, the following business wa
transacted:
Ordered, that the sale made and reporte
} by f. A. Ellis, Esq, executor of Isaac Lort
dec d, be ratified and confirmed. Sale mad
and reported by Hyland Marcus, admins
! conrrmeu. u ' - IL -
, Inventory of Peter Cleaver examined an
f passed, and Peter II. Cleaver ordered b
, consent of all the heirs to take the house
hold goods and carriage at appraisement.-
List of debts of same examined and passed
Final account of Elizabeth Mullen, ad
; ministratrix ofGeorge Mullen, decd PASS
ed, and dividend ordered thereon
The bond of VIM. and Francis B. Harvey
executors efAndrew Harvey, decd, exam
ined and approved.
List of debts of John A. johnson exam
ined.. List of sales of same passed. Lis
ofsales.of. Augustus Cam passed. List Q
debts of Washington Hyland passed Sun
dry claims passed.
Ordered, that DR.. W. B. Rowland act a
guardian of Rebecca NJ. Gillespie, by givin,
bond to the Court for $1,000
Inventory of Andrew Harvey passed, an,
his executors ordered to sell the grain ant
provender at private sale. Executors also
ordered to sell the real estate.
Bond Of NJ. A. N. Campbell and William
I. Brickley, executors of samuel Campbell
decd, approved. Bond of Thomas Burns
administrator Of Henry Burns, approved.