The Cecil Whig., 1883-09-15
CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.

The canning factory of T. b. Hopper
is now in full operation, which affords
employment to large number of men,
women and children of the City, but for
which would be unemployed.
The large quantity of shell lime under
The sheds Of j. II. Steele Il Co. has nearly
all been boated and carted away and dis
tributed to the various farms surround
ing the City, and to distant parts of the
country unknown to Postal Card.
]. II. Steele has improved his wharf
on Back creek, above the bridge, by hav-
ing put thereon a large house for the
storage of ali kinds OF phosphates and
fertilizers. lie has also made an addi-
ton to his office, fronting the Masonic
Hall, and it is one of the handsomest and
most convenient to be seen any where
in the country. The building and addi-
ton to the Office was done by Hague &
Barwicls, and the painting and papering
was put on by J. NJ. Broadway.
The water works of the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Company, look as if
no fire iiend had paid it visit. \ new
tin roof takes the place of the old slate
roof, which makes a great difference for
the better in its looks, and when finally
finished will look far superior to the old
building.
Frank p Conry has made quite an
Improvement in front of his dwelling on
Bohemia avenue by putting up large
windows in 'front.' the building of a large
porch and new fence, enclosing the
front yard, which looks very nicely in
deed. T. r. Griffin was the architect
thereof. He has also newly painted the
whole house and Philip f. Layman put
the paint thereon.
Henry Cook, one of the Oldest citizens
of the City, died very suddenly a few
days ago, of paralysis. He was known
here as very quiet, upright, honest and
Industrious man, and was considered one
Of the best stone maSons in the country.
lie and his wife, Ernistine, came to this
country several years ago, from Germany
and were very poor, but by their indus
try and economy, accumulated quite &
little fortune. He leaves IL widow tC
mourn his loss. itevs. G. p. Mallory, |.
l.. Cation and Mr.. Tomkinson ot1iciated
and conducted the funeral services at hi.
late residence, after which the body wa:
conveyed to Bethel Cemetary, accom-
panied by large concourse of sympa
thizing friends. The society of |. O. o
f., of which he was n member for m IN,
years, turned out and carried and place.
his body i'll its large resting place.
Willie Cooling, about Il years of age
son of Capt. Zachariah Cooling, of thi
CITY, met with Il sad and distressing dealt
few days a.o while on Il visit with hi
parents in Baltimore, by being run owe
by the cars. The parents of little Willie
have the entire sympathy of the who'll
community in their sad bereavement.
The North East brass band gave us
sudden surprise on last Saturday, by sud
denly landing at our wharf, in the steam
yacht Ella, fully equipped in gray uni
forms (and some thought the gray back
had come to take the town and took IL
their line of march direct up INTO tn
Masonic Hall, with large number O
baskets filled with various commoditie
for the benefit of the inner man. Afte
depositing their burdens in the hall tn
leader of the band, Isaac Coslett, cale
the band together with his footing horn
and formed and fell into line and ava
they went through the town, dispensin
their music to the citizens and small boy
and girls, who followed them all alon,
the march, and when they arrived oppo
site the residence of Postal Card, a hal
was ordered and the band stood still an,
played several pieces, as serenade t
that very extraordinary and Clistinguishe
; individual. They came to have day
recreation and sport, and they had it t
perfection. The members comprisin
the band were all young men, and con
Quoted themselves in such good order a
+ = b, ,r,rI nd nrt 1,
citizens. In the evening the hall wa
lighted and the lamps well trimmed b
Oakley Barwick, the ,janitor of the hall
and the invitation went forth for fre
! bali and dance by the band, and soon tn
hall was filed with ladies and gentleme
who availed themselves of the unexpect
= cd opportunity to have good time. Th
; music was started and the ball opened
and away they went waltzing, and tn
different kind of break and hoe down
were had, and it was kept up until mid
: night. All who attended it We're we
pleased and made happy, as nothing oc
Cured to mar the peace and harmony O
: the occasion. Sober men and Local Or
. tion is good thing at such times an
> places. 1t is hoped by many that thi
will not be the last surprise from TIL
= North East band. They have the goo
= will and best wishes of our City for the
visit.
>. The result of the ) days registration
reports that 81 names have been stricke
u Oft, and disqualified. % white and
|, colorcd men have been placed on the re:
| iStratiOn lists.
;, There is not much fire as yet desern
S bic under the political pots, as cann'
perceive any simmering. All is quiz
along the lines. L. c. F. c,