The Cecil Whig., 1885-11-21
North East Siftings.

Jethro Mccullough, Esq, of Rising
Sun, was in town Nov. 18th.
Mrs. J. A Lambert of this place is
sojourning with relatives in Sassafras
Neck.
Miss Mary Stackhouse, of Elk Neck,
was the guest of Miss Rhoda Thomas
the past week.
Our city cousins are indulging to some
extent in the festive ducks the few day S
past.
Mr.. John Mercer, of Wilmington,
Del, paid North East friendly visit on
Thursday of last week.
Mr.. Harry L. Beck who is now resd-
ing in North East is spending a few days
with his relatives in Baltimore.
F. Sturgeon Esq, of New Port Del,
accompanied by friends went down on a
ducking expedition On Thursday last.
Mrs. John l. Foster, of this town, Wis
tied relatives in Port Deposit-their
visit was decidedly pleasant. She re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mr.. Jas. C. Davis and wife will return
from their bridel tour to Niagara Falls
this coming week. We extend them
our congratulations.
Miss Bulah West of North East is Wis
iting relatives in Baltimore city. Miss
Vests friends wish her pleasant
sojourn.
Hon. Murry Vandiver of Havre de
Grace, accompanied by NJ. Masses Esq,
of Baltimore city, stopped at the Con-
tinental Hotel on Saturday.
Mr.. Bromfield, of Turkey Point, Elk
Neck, recently shot one hundred and
seventy-two canvass back ducks on the
Susquehanna flats.
Messrs. Warfield & Dabler, artesian
well-dlggers, are doing excellent work
at the Mccullough Iron Company's car
bon works southwest of this town.
Mr.. VIM. Chapman and Mr.. William
Cochin, railroad contractors, stopped at
the City Hotel the past week; they for
merly completed a contract on the b. &
o. railroad near this town.
1t is rumored that Mr.. F. A. Reynolds
of North East shot a snowy owl recently
along the shore of the North East river
which measured 4 feet eight inches
across the wing from tip to tip.
Rev. DR.. Williams, pastor of the NJ.
Z. church of this town, preached an
able sermon to quite large and appre-
ciative congregation at the NJ. E. edifice
on Sunday last both morning and even
ing. The discourse was grandly illus
trated.
VIM. Ames Esq, resident of New
ark, N. j., who has completed con-
tract which was under progress in that
city also formerly on the B. e o. rail-
road near North East is stopping at the
residence of J. B. Anderson Esq, in
this town.
Wedlock will soon be fashionable in
North East,-quite number of our
pretty young bellies will soon depart to
married life. Madame Rumor is talking
again and she says we are to have sew
eral brilliant weddings before Christmas
rolls around.
James G. Davir, Esq, lumber dealer
of North East, has erected himself op-
posite St. Mary's parish in Perkinsville
a handsome cottage with all the modern
improvements and conveniences. 1t will
be handsomely furnished throughout,
and we think none will excel it for its
style and beauty in this town.
VIM. X. Stackhouse, Esq, of Elk
Neck, pays North East frequent visits.
Mr.. Stackhouse is real estate owner of
that vicinity, and gentleman of opu.
lance. He is an energetic citizen, and
has the finest orchard in this county
He was formerly celebrated lawyer OF
the Philadelphia bar. He has our sin.
cere wishes for his future welfare.
Mr.. Walter L. Alexander, a young
man residing in North East, native OF
Havre de Grace, Hartford county, who
has been in the employ of Mr..
George o. Gary, editor and proprietor of
the North East Star for nearly four
years who is now first class devil" OF
that office, paid flying visit to IIavre
de Grace on Sunday last where he was
met by a host of friends.
A new "centre house" is opened by
Messrs. Blake & Gardy in the building
recently occupied by A. w. Clark Esq
The Centre House WILDE conducted on the
European plan. All necessary arrange.
ments can be secured at short notice
In addition to their new enterprise fine
restaurant, also private room to enter
tain their guests which makes it very
convenient in every respect. Busses
pass the door to and from the p. w. &
B. railroad.
Mr.. George II. Dick, of Rehoboth,
Del, came over to North Fast on Wed
nesday morning and took away with him
| life companion in tn, person of Miss
Fannie 7. Lowe. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. T. S. Williams at the
residence of the brides uncle, Mr., L.
! w. Thomas on Main street. The pres
ents were numerous and elegant as wei
as useful. The couple left the sams
morning for Rehoboth Del, followed by
the best wishes of hosts of friends, but
Mr.. and Mrs. Dicks future home viii
be at Havre de Grace, Hartford county
Md. We wish the couple much happi
ness and prosperity in their future life
We can further say Mr.. Dick has got E;
fine wife and highly esteemed by hel
former associates of the social society o
| North East.