The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-06-30
*CeuNFY +NEWSs.
PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS.

On last Sabbath morning our citizens
were very much surprised and panied to
hear of the sudden death of Rev. DR.. l..
G. Matlack at Cambridge. The funeral
notice was read in the Methodist Epis-
copil and Presbyterian Churches in the
morning, and those who had not heard it
before service were very much affected.
DR.. Matlack had very many warm friends
in all of the churches, and there were
many expressions Of deep, heartfelt SYM
pathy for his widow and son.
His remains were brought from Cam
bridge to the residence Of Mrs. A. NJ.
Stephenson, in this town, Monday after
noon, and on Tuesday afternoon, at 2.20
p. NJ, conveyed to the NJ. +. Church,
where the funeral services were held.
The bell of the church commenced toll
ling as the funeral cortege left the house
and ceased when the remains, enclosed
in Il casket covered with black cloth and
velvet and ornamented with massive sill
yer handles. were deposited in front Of
the chancel. On a silver plate was in
scribed BLESSED are the dead who die in
the Lord. 'Lucius G. Matlack, born
April %, 1916; died June %, 1888
AS the casket was being carried up the
aisle the choir sang an appropriate piece.
Rev. II. q. Jones had charge of the SER
vices. Rev. X. III. Adams, of st. Paufs
Church, Wilmington. Del. read the 919th
hymn, which was sung by the choir.
Rev. Robert w. Todd, of North East.
offered prayer, invoking Gods blessing
on the family. the church and the con.
gregation. Rev. w. l.. 5. Murray. of
Asbury, Wilmington. then read the 18th
Psalm, and Rev. 7. II. Haynes, of New
ark, read: |. Corinthians, XIV. chapter.
Rev. Arthur w. Milby, presiding elder
of Dover district, announced the 991st
hymn.
The Rev. n. VI. Browne, of New Castle,
read a paper prepared 10y the Preachers
Meeting of Wilmington, and also one
prepared by himself, at the request of
the Association. 1t was very interesting
and gave brief biography of DR.. Mat
Lack, which was true TO nature, as many
present, who have known him for years,
testify.
The choir sang an appropriate selec-
ton. The Rev. w. J. Parker, of Zion
Church, Wilmington, then read Il paper
prepared by order of the Delaware NJ.
+. Conference, which treated largely of
DR.. Matlack's relation to the colored
race, and also made few appropriate re-
marks.
Rev. T. E. Martindale. presiding elder
of Easton District, made an address full
of sympathy and tender emotion He
and the deceased were very intimate, and
he said he could hardly trust himself to
make all effort to address the audience on
the occasion, as he felt the keen affection
SO deeply that language almost failed
him. Rev. T. Suowden Thomas, of the
Philadelphia Conference. also made
short address.
The casket was then-Opened, and many
took a last look at the noble man of God,
who worked almost to the last hour of
life for his Divine Master. he being taken
sick on his return from visit to the
Cambridge Jail to the prisoner who is
condemned To die on FRIDAY. Goth inst
The sermon for last Sabbath morning
was prepared and lying on his table in
his study, held i'll its place by his little
Bible
The remains were carried to the hearse
by the following gentlemen, who were
the pail bearers: l.. A. &. Gerry, j NJ
McClenahan, James A. Davis. ii. G.
Nesbtt. W. W. Nickle and W. w. Rey-
n"ldS and conveyed to llopewell Gene
terry Tor interment, in Il heavy rain; but,
fortunately, it ceased raining before the
funeral cortege arrived there.
The following ministers were present:
Revs. X. L. Jones, n. NJ. Brown, ]. ID.
Rigg. r. f. Martintlale. j. +. Smith, 4.
w. Mllbv, W. l.. S. Murray. II. II.
Adams; II X. Stephenson, -. Barrett,
K. w. Todd. J. w. llemmer>ley, T. II.
Haynes. II. Il. Creamer, &. F. Sheppard
and J. L. Bryan. of Wilmington Confer
ence; Revs. II. :. Thomas aud Solomon
Cooper, of the Philadelphia Conference;
Rev. Mr.. Baker, of Baltimore Confer
ence; Rev. VIM. J. Parker. OF Delaware
Conference; Rev. John Sqnier, Presbyte-
rian minister; Rev. MIR. Sentman, of tue
Conference Worker. Representatives from
the NJ. E. Church at Cambridge, Middle.
town. Wilmington, Newark, Elkton and
North East were also present.
Many were prevented by the storm
from going to the ground, and fingered
in the church talking over the great loss
our Conference has met, and expressing
deep sympathy for the bereaved family.
Mr.. Samuel Peace, who was reported,
last week, as having an attack of paraly-
sis, died at his residence, on "Wednesday
afternoon. He was in his S4th year and
was highly respected by his numerous
acquaintance.
Mr.. Robert X. Fanneman, the efficient
paying teller of the Cecil National Bank.
has been appointed cashier Of the llavre
de Grace National Bank. He has tell
dered his resignation of teller. to take
effect July 3lst, and will ent.'r upon his
duties as cashier August LIST. MIR. Van
neman will remove to IIavre de Grace in
the early fall.
1t is again lumored on our streets that
the old sash factory has been leased and
will be furnished with new machinery
and be speedily put in operation. We
will not mention the lessees for fear il
will turn ont a false rumor.
Hereafter, during the summer there
will be no service on Sunday evenings in
the Presbyterian Church.
There will be festival for the benefit
of our Fire Company, in Odd Fellows
Hall Wednesday and Thursday July 18th
and 18th. A cordial invitation is exten.
ded to all.
The heavy storm of Tuesday and Wed
nes,lay did IA large amount of damage to
the growing crops of wheat oats and
corn. The trains ON the Baltimore Cen
trail and Columbia and Port Deposit
roads were delayed several hours by the
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