Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-19
ELKTON.


Special Correspondence of State Journal
ELKToN, August l2.-The recent trip of
Cecil countians to Atlantic City was so highly
pleasing to all who participated that another
has been arranged for the 23d instant The
excursionists will be allowed the privilege Of
remaining two days.
Two contractors were in town, yesterday
and took Il look at the channel of the river
with II view to bidding for the proposed I'M
proyement.
A good sized herring was caught at Bridge
street bridge few days since by u boy who
was fishing with a hook and line.
A quantity of meat was stolen from an out
building on Dennis Dryers farm, near Cherry
Hill, on Monday night. The thieves effected
an entrance by digging through the founda-
ton wall.
Early yesterday morning, Daniel Bratton
ESD, who resides on the suburbs, discovered
that two horses that had been grazing on the
mansion lawn were gone. They were tracked
toward Delaware, and hot pursuit was COM
menced at once. The animals We're found
near Christiana. where they had probably
been deserted by the party or parties who
rode them off
The Agricultural society is going right on
with the work of preparing the fair grounds
and erecting buildings. AT the meeting of the
directors, Tuesday over $4,000 was reported
subscribed,
Joseph Steele purchased the Lowery dwell
ing, on the corner of Stockton street. at
trustees sale, Tuesday, for 51,025. The ex-
collector of the Seventh district sold the
leasehold property of Thomas Fitzgibbons,
located in Port Deposit, on the same day. for
S2l0 John Il. Jackson purchaser.
A man driving across the railroad at the
plank road on Tuesday evening narrowly
escaped being struck by the through passenger
train south. The north-bound train had just
passed mp to the depot when the other came
laundering along unexpectedly. The meet
ing of these trains at this place is very dan
gerous and we may yet have to record a hor-
rible accident i'll consequence.
Fawcett 4 Co., manufactufers of table
cloths at Elk Mills, have secured the services
Of an expert dyer from Scotland
Bishop Wayman, OF the colored NJ. l..
Church. preached in the tent, near the little
tabernacle of that society," in this town. on
Monday evening. The meeting was inaugii.
rated on Sunday, the object being to increase
the membership of the church, and also to
raise funds for the erection of more suitable
place of worship, the foundation of which is
now being laid. The congregation OF the
colored NJ. p. Church took the tent on Tues
day, and, under their management, a great
revival is now i'll progress. A large crowd
witnessed magic lantern exhibition by the
pastor last night.
The County Commissioners, ut their meet
ing this week, had under consideration the
proposition to make the Bridge street bridge
II draw bridge, so that the wharf property
above it, now of little Use, might be made
valuable. The Commissioners instructed the
Clerk to ascertain the probable cost of such
an improvement.
ELKToN, August 13.-George Keller, who
says he il from Philadelphia, but who il sus-
pected of being connected with Wilmington
house, was arrested yesterday for selling
cheese, mackereel, and beef tongues, from u
wagon without license. He had sold a beef
tongue to u citizen, and offered to dispose of
goods to storekeepers. 1t is charged that he
has been travelling in the vicinity of Elkton
for some time. At the hearing he showed
what he called soldier license for trading
in Pennsylvania, and said that on his way
through Delaware he sold without molesta-
ton, though he had no license. He was fined
525, which, with costs, will make bill of
5000.
ELKToN, August 13,-Death has been
severe on venerable Cecil countialls this
week. We note the demise of Mrs. Sarah
Brown, GO years old, near Woodlawn, on
Monday ; of Mrs. Howard Rutter aged 10
years, in Elk Neck, on the same day, and of
benjamin Clifford prominent up-county
farmer, on Tuesday, who was also about 10
years old.
Policy holders of the Iycoming Fire lnsur-
ance Company, of Muncie Pa, in this county.
refuse to pay the heavy assessment made by
that company in consequence of large losses
during the past year.
Next Thursday the Changers of this town
and vicinity go on the steamer keypor to
Colchester and Annapolis. Newark Grange
il expected to join i'll the trip.
A thunder gust passed over this section,
yesterday afternoon. The lightning was
very vivid and several persons in town were
slightly shocked by it. No serious damage is
reported.
The will of Mrs Ann Boulden, venerable
widow lady who died last week, has been
admitted to probate i'll the Orphans Court.
1t devises all the deccascd's property to two
heirs, but is said to be defective and will be
contested. In all there are about 100 heirs.
ELKToN, August 1G.--A half dozen New
port rowdies got OH the train leaving Will
mington Mt 5.22 p. M, on Saturday evening,
and, as all the seats had been taken, they
were forced to stand. Assembling in the rear
of the last car they resolved "no seats no
tickets Conductor Jones sent brakeman
Campbell back to lift the tickets. The row.
dies refused to comply and loud tnlk followed.
The brakeman threatened to put them off and
pulled the bell rope; the train slowed up i:
Indies rushed to the front of the car and
crossed over to Tie next at the risk of falling
under the train brave men arose to their feet
to aid the brakeman. The conductor appear
ing on the scene took the situation III ut a
glance and politely asked the rOwdies for their
tickets. He also was refused. The few who
stood on the rear platform Welded to him
despite the protests OF the boisterous leaders,
The conductor dciied the latter and attempted
to close and lock the doors. lie was re-
sisted but overcame his assailants The
rowdics, nov famed down, followed the coz
ductor to the front of the car and sur
rendered their tickets. The action of the
train officials forbearing yot determined =
mcritcd the praise of the passengers. among
whom We're number of Elktorians.
The Elkton Yacht Club, Is strong, started
of on their weeks cruise down the bay this
morning. Their costume is white hats and
blue shirts with the letter "E" on the breast.
Thomas Lee Bond Brown: is captain, W. S.
johnson and W. W. Burnley caterers and
Cntler Wells physician. They are all good
fellows and from the preparations made must
anticipate u good time. The number of
mysterious medicine bottles suggested that
they expected the ''shakes."
The town was almost deserted yesterday by
persons attending Woodlawn camp The
only unfortunate occurrence of the day was
the sudden death in the road nom hemor-
rhage OF IL horse belonging to Crouch's
livery.
ELKToN, August 1.-THE town is in sorrow
over the sudden and serious illness of the
venerable Col. George Il. Howard, who was
stricken with paralysis on Sunday morning
while dressing, and has since been unable to
talk. The Colonel has been from his youthful
days resident of Elkton and until incapaci-
tated by old age took an active part IN county
affairs. beginning as u poor clerk, by an liz
dustrions and upright course he acquired
considerable property and what he valued
more highly, the esteem and confidence of his
fellow citizens. In years gone by he was
prominent as politician and held several i'm
portant trusts under State and National
Government. He was stanch Union man
and ut the earnest request Of Governor Brad
ford took command of Maryland regiment
ut the outbreak Of the war. But the manage
ment of affairs at Washington did not meet
his political views and he resigned. For
number of years he has held the office of
magistrate i'll this town.
We may be blessed with canning establish
ment. w. X. Young, II llavre de Grace man,
experienced in the canning business, was here
yesterday prospecting. He came from North
East, where he had also been looking around
for suitable grounds ON the rivers bank for
his buildings. He will doubtless locate here
or there, and his coming will mean work for
from 90 to 100 idle women girls and boys.
The Catholic congregations of Elkton and
Newark We're attended for the last time on
Sunday last by Rev. Peter Dunaghy, who has
been their pastor for nearly two years. He
goes to st. JOseph's Church, Brandywine,
with Rev. George Kelley, and will have imme-