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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07
Lawn Tennis, Vice Croquet.

1t is about twenty years since the game
of croquet began to come in vogue, and
few years after that il had become the
great American outdoor game. 1t had
the advantage of affordng pleasant but
not violent exercise; of giving opportu-
nifty for manual skill ana intellectual i'll
tegrity; of being game at which ladies
could play as well as gentlemen; of being
easily comprehended and easily adapted
To any place; and last, but not least, of
being inexpensive. With such rec COM
mepdations i" is 10 wonder that its popu-
larity increased with years, and that il
has held its place for 4 longer time than
any other one outdoor game at which
both sexes could play.
For the last few years, however, it has
been on the wane. \ new and powerful
rival has gradually been usurpng its
place, and now it is left almost entirely
to children and to people in far-back
rural districts, where the fascinating
racket and the entangling net have not
yet penetrated. Everybody that is any,
body now plays lawn tennis. 1t is the
fashion; it has certain advantages of its
own, and it possesses the additional merit
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07
The Tribulations of Supervisors.

There seems to be common DISPOSE
ton on all hands to beratc the unfortu-
nate road supervisor. When the roads
are rough and rain washed, on his Shout
derS is laid the blame, few ever stopping
to inquire whether it is just or not So
that we, in the capacity Of journalist,
are sometimes led by complaints made 70
unfairly lay to their blame that which
they do not deserve. The supervisors
have tribulations as we'll As others, and
our intention in writing thi, is to tell Of
one instance.
A gentleman, in the FIRST district,
holds the contract for Il certain piece of
road. Some time ago, Il horse, while
being driven upon that road, stumbled,
Or his foot became entanglcd in Il break
in a small, one board bridge or cuivert
upon it, and, falling, broke some part Of
The vehicle. The owner applied to the
County Commissioners for payment Of
damages for the broken shalt, or what
ever it was, and the county fathers very
literally put the value of shafts high and
awarded him $50. Fifty dollars for a
shaft. Liberal indeed. But where did
the money come from. Why, they took
it from the pittance allowed the super
visor for attending to the road. Liber-
atty at another's expense. We state
this case as given by the supervisor,
knowing nothing of it ourselves, and he
claims that at the highest, three or four
dollars would have amply repaid for the
damage done. He also claims that the
Commissioners have no right TO aibitra-
rily appropriate the money due him,
which to us seems reasonable. Another
appropriation like this from his allow
ance and he will be in debt to the county
for the privilege of work ing Oh her roauS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07
Summer Prices at Oak Hall.
Lower nov than for years past.

To speak with rural friends through the out-of
town press is too slow tell daily story. We
only give general facts here and claim visit Oak Hall
for details. Of this be certain -Oa, Hall will always
give the best bargain The best service the least
is purpose, regardless of profit and loss.
To-day the popular bargains Mems 5000 True
Blue AllWool Flannel Suits, Mems $500 fancy CASH
mere Pantaloons, and Large Boys Ayrshire Cashmere
Suits at S425 Half prices only. They will be continued,
and only referred to here specimens of what will
do for you when you visit us
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07
Accident.

A horse belonging to Mr.. Charles Alex
ander, of this place, while being driven by
him on Wednesday took fright near Came
ron's Mill and ran away, throwing the
driver ont and bruiSing him considerably.
The horse then ran on to town. and when
he reached a point on Main street, near the
"Glass Front" store, the carriage struck n
post and capsized, breaking it up pretty
badly. Mr. Alexander walked home, and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

Yes, it is well; though fast the tears are
falling,
And sobs of anguish rend the breast
We know it was the Saviour gently calling,
Come to My bosom, little one, and rest.
SO it is well.
God loved our child, and took his infant
spirit
Up to His own all-glorious home,
To dwell with angels, and their bliss in
For Jesus said: ''Let little children
come
And it is well!
His love is stronger than our cold affection,
However well ace think we love:
And better far than ours, His sure protec-
Fairer than mansions here-IIis house
above.
Then, it is well.
In that safe fold no pain or want molesting,
Secure from childhood's wild alarms,
Forever bleSt-our precious lamb is resting
Sweetly i'll the good Shepherds loving
Yes, it is we'll,
Those little feet would here be often weary,
And led astray in paths of sin
soutIlOWeu lOO OH ny CLOUDS anu IelnpeStS
dreary,
Might fail at last the victor's crown to
win.
All, it is we'll.
Now early saved from life's stern care and
duty,
From times assail and deaths dark fear
Our darling lives to grow in angel beauty,
And taste fresh bliss with every added
year.
Yes, yes, it's WE'LL
Father, be pitiful-grant designations;
In this weak hour, be Thou our stay
Forgive our human grief, bring consolation
And give us strength and courage while
we say:
Lord, it is well!
Let us not murmer, though our heart strings
culver
With pangs of bitter spirit pain,
But meekly wait, till soon beyond the river
We fondiy clasp our angel child again,
And know tits well!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

PEACH CRATE MATERIAL.-Wc offer to
the trade and Peach Growers Large
Stock of Peach Crate material at lowest
rates (put up in shocks ready to nail to-
gethcrl, delivered to all points accessible
10y rail or water. Correspondence solicit
ed. Address G.. II. ToADvINE,
Successor to III. IIumphreys)
jun 9-2m Salisbury, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

;B-W We give our first excursion on the
steamer Pilot Boy this season, from Port
Deposit and Havre de Grace, July 10Th.
BRICKLEY & MCCULLOUGH.
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81 We will open next week full lin e
of Domestic Goods, and sell them at prices
that can't he grumbled at.
IL. q. REESE & Co.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

- Trade dollars taken at 100 cents, at
the Grand Central, either by the single one
or the bag full MANLY DEENNEN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

Is Country Produce bought and sold.
GILPIN.
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10 HLINDSIILLE ITEMS.

Thinking few lines from this end of
the county might possibly interest
some of the readers of your paper
prompts us to write. The farmers are
now busy cutting wheat and grass, and
from all accounts and appearance it will
yield we'll. Corn looks well.
The rain of last week caused the De-
toraro to rise higher than it has been for
some years. The flood undermined one
Of the wing walls Of the Mccullough
Iron Company's dam. Basin Run, which
empties into the Octoraro at Rowlands
vile was very high and flooded away
wheclwrisht shop. At Liberty Grove,
fences and everything in its way were
carrie off. 1t undermined the Balti-
more Central Railroad track a. Peoples
dam, which caused delay in the rum
ming of the trains for some time. The
water backed up into Davis & Christie's
mill and spoiled about two tons of bran
before it could be moved. The roads
are badly washed. About all the mend
ing the river road from Rowlandsville to
Port Deposit gets, is when there comes 4
rain and washes little dirt on it from
the hills. At one time, years ago this
used to be a good road, but for the last
SiA Years III HIS gone Ddck 10 us original
state, simply for the want OF mending.
Culverts filled up and caved in, side
bitches grown up full of weeds &C.,
through all the supervisor draws his pay
and the tax payers pay their taxes. The
Inspector would be a stranger if he was
seen in this locality. We have heard
some tax payers say they would do con-
siderable amount of hauling over the
read. If the County Commissioners
would settle yearly annuity on the sup
erviSor and then give some responsible
and good man, say five or ten dollars to
cut away the bushes and weeds and throw
out Il little dirt here and there along it,
ii would be comforting n favor on many
tax payers in this end of the county,
.hat are nccesSiiatel to travel over the
road. The good citizens of this end of
Cecil are living in the hope and expecta-
ton that under the next administration
of Cecil county, there will be less poll
ties and the wants of the people better
attended to. SCRIBEN DIE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07
Is 1t Well With the Child ?

:4g- Bargains in Dress Goods, Shoes and
Hats. REESE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

You can keep your hair abundant and
glossy, ard retain its youthful color, with
Parkcr's Hair Balsam.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

.+B- Families and individuals bringing
baskets on ERiCKLEY X MCCULIoUGHS
excursion, July 10Th, should be properly
tagged, then they will he cared for free.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

HIICKLEN X MCCuILOUGH' first eXCur-
sion OF ;hiS season is July 10Th, to TulcheS-
ter from Port Deposit and Iiavre de Grace,
ON steamer Pilot Boy. Fare, round trip,
10 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

at first did not show symptoms of much in
jury, but later in the day he suffered con-
siderable internal pain. He is, however,
about again and rapidly recovering.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

~ We don't want to give a spool of cot
ton and ninety-iive cents for Il trade dollar,
but in any fair transaction We'll not refuse
il. REESE.
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80 Come along and take n bath in old
Chesapeake with us, at TolchrStCr, Thurs
day, July 10Th a good time is promised
to all who participate.
BRICKLEY < MCCULLoUGH
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NHE uHRKEYS.
Elkton Markets.

REPORTED BY ID. SCOTT g BRO.
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Baltimore Markets.

Corrected Weekly by W. II. Michael d. Sons
Grain dnd Produce Commission Mcr-
chants, 81 NcEacrry'S Wharf.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-07-07

III. lotfli IN Eth ION
passed very quietly, scarcely Il person being
seen upon the streets. The majority of the
Junior portion Of the population had gone
either to North East or To sail upon the
river, and the remainder kept themselves
within doors To escape the heat. Towards
evening, as the atmosphere became cooler,
promeualeSS were to be occasionally seen,
but even then it was too warm 10 walk out
with comfort.
In the evening of the Fourih of July,
Mrs. Lucy Litzenberg ut her residence, on
Main street, gave very pretty display of
fireworks, for the amusement of the chill
dren. The front of the residence of Mr. J
I. Brown, east Main street, was brilliantly
illuminated with Chinese lanterns, etc,
making very attractive show. The resi-
dence of Mr.. y. w. Mitchell, a few doors
above, was also illuminated. Farther out
Main street, at the residence of Mrs. G.. s.
Oliver, a pretty display Of fireworks was
given, accompanied by a balloon ascension,
Mr.. ii. G. llurn pyro,ecnist AMI presumed
aeronaut.
In the sailing party on the Xantho on
Wednesday, there We're seven couples, of
ladies and gentlemen. On the down trip
they landed ut Plum Point, where they par.
took of picnic dinner. Afterwards they
sailed down as far aS Turkey Point, enjoy
ing the trip greatly. This was about rs sen
sibe a manner rs the warm day could he
passed. Elk river was dotted with sail and
row boats, filled with fishing parties, &r.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27
Death OF Mrs. Downing.

The news of the death OF Mrs. T. ID.
Downing, at her residence in Chase
county, is keenly felt by her numerous
friends here and elsewhere, and her hus.
band, and little babe, which is but about
six months old, will he objects of general
sympathy. MI. Downing Is a gentle
man we'll known throughout this part
OF the state and especially
among stock men, as he has always been
leading factor in that branch of bust
ness. He and his deceased wife have
boarded at the Park Place IN this city
at various intervals since their marriage,
and thus became quite extensively &C
q1ainted here. Mrs Downing Was la
tive of Ohio, and when she came hire
was apparently quite healthy and
a.lady OF very pleasat and winning man
ners, which greatly endeared her to all
with whom she became acquainted.
Within the past few months she had de
veloped symptoms Of consumption
ssd this pulmonary disease contin-
ued its inroads upon her cOnsti.
tuition despite all efforts
to arrest it, ami Friday afternoon last,
between s and O'Clock. abe past away
under the shadow Of this awful destroyer.
Der remains were brought to this city
Monday afternoon and inferred in Maple.
wood cemetery.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27
ITEMIzED INrELLIaENoE.
Facts and Figures About EmpOria aud
Iyon S.auntv

|
Facts and Figures About Emporia aud
Lyon County.
The school properly of Emporia, in
Gliding grounds and buIldin gs, is val
ued at SIS 900
The improvements in Emporia for the
past year aggregated $3.50, 900, as against
$2e6, 900 tor the year before The i'm
prOvements for the past four years have
aggregated $1,0O7, 900.
During the past year 81 persons were
naturalized in Lyon county, "a taking
out their first papers and ten their sec.
Ond papers.
1t is estimated that the receipts from
tuition at the normal this year will
| reach $4,000. The annual revenue from
interests on the endowment is $4,000.
EmpOria has sixteen church edifices
which were constructed at An aggregate
cost of $106, 200
Emporia has thirty-three lawyers,
and her bar is one OF the best IN the
state
Seventeen physicians maintain them
selves in Emporia, and the town isn't
| very sIckly, either.
There are about 225 colorcd voters in
| Emporia and 2i5 in Lyon county. The
race here are thrifty and well-to-dO.
1t is estimated that on an average OF
ten car loads of freight arrive at this
place daily.
| Raw lands In Lyon county range from
| $500 10 $1,000 per acre, and improved
| lands from $1,000 to $4,000.
! 1t estimated that twenty five thousand
| head OF cattle have been shipped out OF
Lyon county during the past year
The total taxable property of Lyon
county for 1889 is s., 4G3, 5f4g2.
From mortuary reports received by the
Lyon County Medical Society from 6
portion of the physicians, it Is estimat.
ed that the mortality of Lyon county fol
the year will fall within 100
During the year at least five miles oil
sidewalk have been laid in Emporia
and between $4,000 and 5000 have
been expended on streets and alleys.
The winter consumption of water IN
Emporia is reckoned at $4,000 gallons
| per day, In the summer time it will
not fall far short of30O,OOO gallons.
There is in Lyon county a Welsh pop
ulation of about 8, 900 and this national
ity have over 500 voters in the county.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27
raE nMroRlA oAs wonks.

The EHporia Eleestie and Gas Light
Company filed MS charter with The sec
RITA y Of state IN tie 2:J.h Of February,
1881. the t.,liawlpg geni.s,nes icing the
oTiginAlincorporstors Z. Is Cunning
ham J. NJ Griffith, ". ) ~. E.. p
Bruner and L l. Hslleck. % May I'd,
1881, an ordinance was passed by The
city council and approved 10y tire mayor
gFauting the lraachtse. 10 arect and
maintain gas works 10 itis cry The or
Igipal stock was $2j 600 shares of $25
each. bur Tins was subs, quentIy iacreas-
ed 20 $50 ESQ, and in SNORT time after
the books were opened ali The stock was
taken.
Ga the e4th Of sepler,,a 4 eontTac,
was entered INTO beiYeen The company
and j. 8 Bull, Of Catland,
New York, by the terms of which the
latter agreed u erect building 30x70
feet, construct.a tank ami holder and less
three miles Of pipe inr the cansid
Grafton of 1000. The work was com
menced on the 18th of October, 1881
and was completed January 90, 1882.
The works as originally constructed
contained q bench Of six tetoris
During the year an sidltiona
bench OF five retorts wal
built, ata cost Ofssl 400. The holder il
flfly feet in diameter and is sixteen fee
deep. and has capacity of $1,000 cubil
feet. The works are adequate to thl
mannfaetnrs of 10000 cubic feet pc
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27

c A. Wolf, the proprietor of the
EmPoria Undertaking House, is a gen.
tleman of large experience in his line,
having served for long time with
leading Chicago undertaken. He has
been at'tbe business in Emporia about
eight years and is acquainted with every
detail OF it. In addition to under
taking he enjoys a large patronage as
uph0lsterer and repairer of furniture.
From our own experience we are led to
believe that Mr.. Wolf can manufacture
any piece of furniture he Is called upon
to make. Hehas just completed for THE
NEws five handsome double cabinets Tor
type and cases.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27
soHooL STATISTICS.

The following school statistics for
1885 are compiled from the annual re- /
port of J. E Kiuck, county superin-
tendentot public instruction.
Population between the ages of . and
Fl years IN Lyon c0anty-inaies, 3 $50;
females, 5,.Is8 total, I'LL.
Number or different pupils enrolled
in sehools-males, 2ss0a, females, :, G;5S7 |
total 5.439
Average daily atiendance-males, l.
479; females, 1921; total, COO.
Number OF different teachers employ
ed during the year, 154
Average salary Of male teachers per
month, $50.
Average salary OF female teachers per
mouth, $34
Estimated value of school properly,
including buildings and ground, @l1s,-
63l
Bonded indebtedness. July i, 1888,
$43 055
Number ii scfla6l buildings. los
| Number oi schu"i rooms, l2S.
Number ct school houses bailI during
| the year,
Total school lsvies of county in mills.
$751;
| Average number of mills levied for
| all schuul purposes, 81;
Total number of weeks of school ses-
| sions, 3 6i4
Average length OF school year in
| weeks, 80
Number of persons examined during
the year. 1853
| Number of teachers required TO sap
ply schools reported, 1a6. ae-
Total salary paid male teachers. $40.
sos.
Total salary paid female teachers
$22, 03S 6S.
Number of first grade certificate:
granted during the year s; second grade
: "a; third grade AZ, total, 81
, Visits made by the County Superin
tendent for the six months ending Octo
? Der LIST, 1850 !.
/. Districts organized during the yea
ending July 81. 1888. /.
{ Districts that have sustained schoo
| for three months during the year, d
S RECEIPTS.
Balance In hands of district treasurer
August J, 1882, e. 225 .02.
t Amount received from county treas
urer from district taxes, $4l ,544 81.
2 State and county school funds, So 2l5
81.
y Sale of school bonds, 81, 500 Ga
v Receipts from all other sources, 81
1901
Total receipts, S67, 911 90.
EXPENDITURES.
Amount paid ont during the year II
j. teachers wages and supervision, $S2
II 646.SS
For rente, repairs, fuel and other il
/, cidentals, $7,S989T.
For district libraries and apparatus
% $4S775.
8 For sites, buildings and furniture. 81
F79.6G.
For all other purposes, $3,4fG.33.
&c Total amount paid out during tn
year for school purposes, $6l 200 80.
$, Total expenditures tor the year, $67
% 947.92.
Balance in hand of district treasurer
1t July 31st, 1888. $G, 13S 53.
-. INSTITUTE FUND.
Amount on hand at last report, T14 g.
i Amount of examination fees receives
$lGS.
u Registration fees received, $l05.
r State appropriation, $50.
County appropriation, S43
Is Total, $3.50 60. 4as
e. Amount paid ont for institute expen
>. es, $145.
1t Amount on hand, $50 60.
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the nieeli'lai''"l det's'Ti 'i'e's' u the rtnnd
he'lss a4o"f t3.s iiiias. l.ieiat 81 Alfred
t''Ei'tf' - tnti' +; "a ti'Es yaitt department,
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day. and ceuld supply the demands of d
city twice abe size Of Emporia There
are at present six miles OF pipe,
So street lamps and leo
consumers TIT city pa, the com
rany on an average # Sleeper month
Tire pipes n present extend from
Twelfth IL Second avenue and from
Rural 10 Excbaege fhe gas is Of the
very lbesi quality, and is furnished AT
the rate of 50 30 per thousand. white
The nTice at lawrence is 50 %; Fl Scott
Topeka. s. %; Kansas City,
I'd L-avcnwortb, 50 is
officers OF the company are: w
- en-. president; ]. 81 Griffith. vics
presis cBt. John Watson, secretary
ioasFd Dunlsr tn urvT The works
are located on Third avenue betweer
| MERCHANTS and Mechanic street and ar,
,inone the most c0miilete and we'll OF
icrtd in the stat.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-12-27
EMPORIA,s NEwsPAPERs.

We believe II Is not too much 70 say
that Emporia owes much of her pros
perity and commercial importance to
her newspapers. The public prints re-
isct the sentiment Of the community in
which they are published, and exercise
potent influence in advancing or re-
tArding the growth ola town. This CITY
Is fortunate in the possession of three
excellent papers-a morning and even
ing daily end three weeklies.
THE NEws
was the first paper in EmpoFia, having
been established In 1857 by Senator
Plumb. 1t is an evening daily and is
published by Jacob St0tier. Alex,
u ttts aud Frank p. MacLennan.
/, receives the Associated Press dis
patches The Weekly edition Is the
avgest paper in the county
IL has Just purchased 8 tine
new Cotterell press which is 20 be run by
ruerk water motor. has put in
| 1; xieP folder and has received new ma
liarial and fnrnitnEe, Il enjoys liberal
.pports for which il - gEnteful. Our
" machinery VIII be IN opsrafloa ID
Jew weeks.
TIE RERrBkfcAN,
a0fning daily wns e. fahed n J a.
N 1881. and Is puhlishea b. C Y