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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-11-27
\ Rare Treat.

the second entertainment III the Gruug
Peoples Cburs; VIII b. given a week
from next Tuesday. December 1rh. 1t
will consist of Il select coucelt bv the
Schubert Z iartette, OF PaIlAdelphia.
The company consist" of Mrs. Chas. ID.
Wevin, s"prano; Mrs. Adele BiSbet,
contTaitu; Mr.. Cuas. ID. Brown, tenor
Mr.. George Ford. b $50. They will he
assisted 10y Miss ln"gene Chandler, elo-
culioni,t, and Miss Annie Flerent e
Schmidt, solo pianist aud accompanies
The music will he of very high order.
the people of Etkton have not hal
the pleasure of hearing il their own
town for many years TIE fuil pro
gramme will appear in our next issue
Tickets 30 cents. with reserved seat.
Children under - years p c = Ticket
for this entertainment ami the remainder
OF the course, 81 30.
Concerning Mrs. Wevill, the soprano
of she Schubert Qnartette, which will
appear in Odd Fellows Hall. December
18th, Clarkson Clothier of Philadelphia,
sa 5: Mes. Ne,ill has appeared twice
Oh the Strawbrldge and CloUnicr Course.
at the Academy of MuSic, gu the Secrnd
occasion taking the place Of Miss Clara
Louise Kellogg, who was taken i'll Just
before the entertainment aud was unable
to sing. Mrs. Ncvill accepted the call
on very short notice, and sang to the full
satisfaction of a crowded house. can
recommend her TO all managers as a tai
euted and conscientious artist
Concerning Miss lmogene Chandler,
the elocutiouist, who will accompany the
Schubert q lartette, December ..h, the
Mt. Holly On j. Mrror says: Miss
Imngene Chandler. OF Philadelphia, re al
before d Burlington county au lleuce. IN
the Lyceum Hail. Sac has clear. rich.
ringing voice, SO well trainet. that she
can suit it to any selection. She raised
ner audience to the height of enthuSj-
assn. and held them there during the
evening"
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County Commissioners.

The board met on Wednesday. Present,
Mes>rs. Griffith (presid-n) Cooley aud
Drshane. Mr.. Cooley was present for the
first time since September, having just re-
turned from his western trip, much i'm
proved III health.
Contract was made with VIM II. : ,ratt
for additional repairs to Bohemia briugt. at
cost of $40
Petition OF John Watson and others ask
ing that the Pennsylvania railroad com
panv he required to place "A tlagman at the
Bone Mill crossing, on the road from Per-
ryville to Port Deposit, was filed aud the re-
quired thirty days notice ordered to be given
to tho company.
1t was decided, aS II rule, not to allow
more than - per head for sheep killed by
dogs. a number of awards were passed at
this rate.
In the matter of the appeal of a large
number of road supervisors from the re-
ports If general insp, ctions, III whicn their
roads were not passed, the board decided
not to go behind the reports, having bee /
we'll understood by the supervisors when
making contracts, that they We're 10 submit
their roads to inspection aud abide by the
result.
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Cooper & ConarQ'S
F ashton
Monthly.

That Dorothy" who tells how she table for Thirty
Dollars Month is with another explanation COOPER
CONARDS MONTHLY for December The of with
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detail
"Chstmas Shadow page picture.
"a Jews Christmas original we'll told and pathetic stk
ngly illustrated.
Fashion plentiful practical handsome covering
all requirements Ladies' and Chidrens
The Fashion Editors talk the Paris Letter chaty and
the Notes on Fashion comprehensive.
Miss S. S. Morton original story, "Katy Dd-katy
Didn't"
Stcher gives in Needlework" with Illustrations
Mrs. NJ P Handy shows with diagrams how make useful and
pretty Christmas Gifts al a small
The Socabe Corner envened talks among subscribers
Emma Lee touches Chldrens hearts through Moys Life Work
Edith relates the Love Match of Queen"
The Story of Sappho is rehearsed.
The Exchange Club have Making Christmas
Emily North contributes Knitting Patterns.
Mr. L. Dupont Lyle episodes Elephant, Tiger
Crocodile Hunting india and his article helped by graphic
illustrations.
nstament of How Kept My Table Thirty Dollars
Month"
An Original Funny Story by Robert Budete entitled elder
Hadorams Courtship!
Vacaon-An original SKETCH by Florence alowe
Talks About Flowers by Eben E. Rexford
Advice Grls-A Queer Tree-Braziian Girls.
peace and Good Wll"-An original story by Leigh North
Tommys Christmas-A comedy in four
The Color of the Eyes.
Dicks Gold Dolar-A Christmas story.
And complete compendium of Ladies Wear.
Monthly has already reached
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published quarto
filled with choice and interesting reading and number complete
in itself.
For COOPER COWARD and all newsdeaers PRICE
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any part the United Fifty year,
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The Strike Enleii.

1t gives us great pleasure to publish the
fact that the long strike At the M.CIiIoush
Iron Cuup.ny's WORKS III North + lSI has at
last been declared of. President Harvey
and other officials Of the company visited
North East on Tuesday last, and after u
short conference with Il committee uf the
striking operatives Il settlement OF the trou-
BILE WAS made The company agreed to give
Wilmington wages and to employ all tie
old hands that apply tor work regardless ct
their being Knights OF Labor. Th- works
will be started on Monday next. Many of
the workmen have obtained employment at
other iron works, buc it is thought that
many of them will return to North Z asst to
work. Tie strike had been i'll operation
ANnl tnf4n "a
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Wedding Bells.

| Mr.. Mount +. Kirk, a memb T of the
well-known and enterpriSing firm of bard
ware merchants, the Messrs. VI. L X G..
i. link, at Rising sun and North East
was married on the 18Th inst, at the Con
tinental Hotel, in Philadelphia, t. Miss
Mary RebeccA Evans, Oldest dau2 inter- ut
MIR. William J. Evans, "a pr"minent resi-
dent OF the 9th district Alter their mar
riage Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk took ae,idug
trip to New York and Boston AID reached
their home at Rising san on ", ducStlay
last. They will set up an establishment
Of their own in the lesid.ucc u"N urcu
Kirk, Esq, our = pdlar Sch""I & 'm'nIS-
slouer, and VIII" Will reside "iIh them.
w tender the new ly married cu.pie our
hearty congrtCulAt ~. sinn uppe the iu-
ture may have many tt.,5,>,n,S Isl StoIe
for them.
aGHNSGN-SALLADE.
Mr.. Frank T. .Iuhuaon. son of the late
Nicholas F. johnson, and nephew ot Mrs.
Caroline Hail. the popular mllHnrr, OF
Elkton, was III ,rrieG nu Wednesday ,ven
ing last to Miss Mary SAlt"dr, ONLY
daughter OF VIM. Sy,la,e. "A vel known
Philadelphia Eartwar" mtruuauL. TIE
ceremony took place at e. lez + j. L.
church the Rev. Mr.. Irving i.icint'ug,
Miss Wilcox and Burcnard johnson act
ing as bridesmaid anu gronmsman. After
the ceremony reception was held at the
residence of the brides father, y $40
Wharton, which was attended by a Large
number of the friends of the happy
couple. Quite number of Mr.. Johnson's
friends from E kton witnessed the cere-
mony, among them being Mrs. n. p.
Johnson, NJ. Joseph Johuston, Mrs.
Caroline Hall, and Misses Florence,
Edith and Carrie Hal aud Mss BERTHE
Miller. The bride, who is pretty bru-
nette, was beautifully dressed in white
surah silk with lace aud pearls, looped
with orange blossoms with long VEIL and
was the recipient of many handsome
bridal presents. Mr. johnson is a mem
Der of the firm OF O'Neili & Johnson,
real estate brokers, and has made many
friends since he located i'll Philadelphia.
We wish him and his bride many long
years Of marital happiness.
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Northern COnyOcatiOn.

A meeting OF the Northern Convection
Cincudng the parishes of Cecil and Kent
counties) of the Diocese of Easton, will be
held III the Church Of the Good Shepherd,
Chesapeake City, ON the evening of Tues
day, Dec. 7th, to continue for two days
thereafter the closing service being on
Thursday evening Services will be held
both morning and evening on Wednesday
and Thursday. AT the evening services
subjects pertaining to missionary work and
to christian life and duty will be presented.
The morning services will be followed by a
sermon from one Of the visiting clergy. lC
il hoped that full attendance on the part
of the citizens of Chesapeake City and OF
others living in the neighborhood, may add
to the interest of the services, to which all
will be cordially welcome.
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Resolutions of Respect.

The late John Moke was an active aud
useful member of the Board of Town
Commissioners OF North East At their
last meeting the following reSo utiOns
were past as IA tribute of resps ct to his
memory and as an expression of the es
teen in which he was held personally:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God i'll his
all-wlse providence to remove by death
our fellow commissioner aud beloved
friend, John Moke, it is our desire To
testify to our appreciation of his worth
as y man, ard to our severe loss at hi
taking awav therefore, be it
ReS0lred, That in him we ever found Il
citizen eager for the advancement OF
all the best interes of this town ever
ready and open handed III helping his
fellow r'en, '.rd above ali a true friend.
Resolced That this Board in losing o..
death It's oldest member. aud its presi-
dent has lost its most ent rgetic and use
iul member.
Resolred, That our sympathies ale
hereby rendered to his family III he
reavement which has fallen like heavy
blow upon the community
ResOlced That copy of these resolu
tions be sent TO the family OF the de.
ceased. and also to the press of The
county for publication.
(Sigued,)
A. ANDERSON,
JAMES G. DAVIS
JNo. L. MOORE. Treaa
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JNo. L. MOORE. Treas.
HARRY ii. SHIPPERS, Sec y.
Record of Public School.


From the Sixth Grade, taught by tt e
principal, the following attained an aver
age of 8 out of possible 10 i'll all the
studies of the year, as tested bv the re-
cent examinations: Lille Alexander,
Mary Matthew'S, Josie THUS, Emma
Lewis, Carrie Smith, Henry Brown Vic
tor Torbert, William Vingiugel*, Eddie
Vlnsinger, Warren Haiues, F. Halnes,
Eddie Perk ms.
From the Fifth Grade, taught by the
first assistant, Miss Bertha Thorpe, tn,
following, having finished the work of
the grade as laid down in the bylaws and
attained an average of i'll all Studies,
tina Dunbar, Mary Hartnett, Etfie Smith*,
Bertha Witwortn, Joseph Marrett, RALPH
Hughes, James Smith Others who have
not completed the grade, and made the
average on the studies as far as persu ID,
are: Emma Hughes, Ora Brown. Lizzie
Rambo*, jennie Gilmour, Addle Realey,
i$Oha ShiSn' IA NV" ipCi Uua NUM-
Gertie Lodore, Walter Maxwell Ain.
Smith, Charlie Tull. Geo. Brown, Nj 81
shall smith, Fred Garrett, Thomas Nc
d ,niel.
From the Fourth Grade, taught by the
second assistant, Miss Florence McFar-
land. twelve finished the grade attained
an average of 6 and were promoted t,
the Fifth. They are Hannah Hartnetl*,
Katie Brake, Therese Meyer, Harry Max
we'll. Roger Feehly, Harry Wright, Vic.
tor Weaver, Ward George, Elmer Sloan,
Carl Larzalere, Wade Parker and Rich.
McClay. The promotions for the lower
grades were made by the teachers, Misses
Mccoy and Nscols, upon the basis OF
daily recitations instead of examinations
The roll for The term numbered two hun
dred and twenty names, ard the average
Was one hundred and seventy five Pu-
pills marked attain. an average of 9
in all studies GEO A. STEELE A B.
PIluciual.
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Il sianGS and otherwise assisting in its
erection, IA which place religious services
were held Tor a Time. Rsvs. ". l.. 5.
Murray,C. F. Sheppard aud others, while
stationed at North East, preached TO the
people AT stated Intervals. But nually
the chapel was closed and the barrens
went back to idolItry and the fiddle.
And Guw as the third great season OF
refreshing is about closed let us hope
that 1t will be more enduring than those
"hlch have preceded it.
Duril Z the progress of this meeting a
young gent from the country brought
hlS very best 9lri from the classic Row
and landed her safe at the church door,
when hls horse took fright and ran away.
The y"ung gent went i'll pursuit but was
soon dI>tauced. The horse and buggy
Was innmd by other parties anchored
among rocks and trees near South Mil
ford. As luck would have it Arch was
AZ the meeting and brought the Young
Lady back to the Row safe and sound.
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Newspaper Mail Service,

The Philadelphia, Wilmington & Balti-
more Railroad Company have arranged to
establish an early train service for the de-
livery of Baltimore newspapers to all poin Is
between Baltimore and Wilmington. Tue
train will leave President Street Station at
4 A. NJ, and connect at Wilmington at $50
a. NJ. with "A train arriving III Philadelphia
at 40 NJ. This train will be run solely
for the distribution of newspapers and will
not carry passengers. The mercantile,
manufacturing and all other business inter
ests of Baltimore city will doubtless appre-
ciate the enterprising spirit shown by the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Company in meeting this popular demand.
The train began running on Monday last
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-11-27

CASTLE HALL, }
FELLOWSHIP LODGE. No. ~, X. OF p. :
North East Nd, Nov. - 1886.
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased the Great Chancellor
Commander of the Universe to remove by death
from among us our beloved Brother Knight John
Nuke. and recognizing an over-ruling Providence
i'll thus depriving us of the companionship. the
counsel, and the example Of one whose great
heart, kindly word. upright dealing, energy and
induSty has become almost proverbial.
RcrOircd. That we humbly bow in submission.
feeling that the hand that atcts is TOO wise to
err. and too good to he unkind.' and though We
deeply feel our brotlxrs loss, yet the memory OF
him will long he kept green" and will ever be
an incentive to us. to greater zeal to make our
watchwords F., c. and b. known and felt around
us
R"S0irca, That we tender the venerable father
and other members Of the family of deceased
Brother Knight our sincere and hearty sympathy
III their great sorrow, and that cause our Char
Ter and Lodge Jewels to be draped in mournip 9
Tor thirty days.
R"SOircd, That a certified copy Of these resOlu-
tiouS be sent to the family of our deceased Bro.
Knight. ard also spread upon Lodge Record
Book, and publish in our county press.
(CHARLES f. BEATTY,
Committee }KINSEY MATTHEW'S
+. REEDI.
I A. ABRAMS. G. G..
). W. DAY. X. of X. X ). Nov.27-1t
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A Barn Burned.

On Monday last about noon the barn on
the farm of j. Alexander Rutter, in Elk
Neck, about two miles from North East,
was discovered to be on fire. The members
of the family We're at dinuer at the time.
The building was consumed with its con-
tents, including 800 bushels of oats and 80
tons of hay. The 1--we stock excepting a hog
and a cow was saved. Mr.. Eutter's loss is
about $500, insurance in the Farmers and
Mechanics of Cecil county $500. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-11-27
BARGAINS IN MISSES NEWMAN
KETS

We have just received from manu-
facturer most surprising bargain i'll
MISSES BOUCLE NEWMARkETS.
Sizes, H. IA and IS years, which we
shall sell at Sc each, considerably less
than their actual cost.
Not that we lose any money on them.
We make a little The loss is the man.
ufacturer's, and our customers shall reap
the benefit.
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ORDER NISl,

In re: the Trust Estate of Enoch d. Howell
In the Circuit Court TOR Cecii County No 1892
Equity.
nRDERED, this cath dav of Nnvem
" Der. 1855. that the sales made and reported
by Robert C. Thackery. Trustee. for the sale of
til" real estate AMI personal property mentioned
IN lhe above entitled cause, be ratified and CON
hrnei. unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 2Sth day Of January next;
provided a copy OF this order he inserted in some
newspaper. printed in Cecil county, once a week
for one month before the 18th day of December
next The report states the amount of sales to be
S4.92%40. JAMES A. DAVIS.
True copy-TeSt: Clerk.
Nov. lot JAMES A, DAVIS CLERK
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

'SNtllS is to give notice that the subscri-
a hers. of Cecil county, have obtained from the
Orphans Court OF said county letters testament
tary on the personal estate Of
JOHN MOkE,
late of said county. deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with tine vouchers
thereof duly authenticated.
on or before the LIST day of May, 1857:
they may otherwise. by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the subscribers. Given under our hand
this 18th day of Nov. 1856.
J. WESLEY FALLS
ANDREW ANDERSON,
Executors
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Chaplain McCabe's Lecture.

1t is seldom that lecturer draws A
foil house in Elktop, This rare occur
re, ce bapuered, raueyer at the Oid Eel
Chaplain &. c. MeC4bs secretary of the
Methodist Episcopal board OF Foreign
Missions delivered To an Elktou audience
;.,,,..,,, ,,.,,., s.,,,,,
nearly ali ,Jft>glU llI tile lIlpaS-
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P, W. & B. Branch Penna. Railroad.
TIME TABLE,.

Mr. HENRY W. ID. JOHNSON, whose
,ostonice ia Raw View, Cecil County, Md.
is the authorized Agent of THE WING. to
receive and receipt for subscriptions and
bills due this office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-11-27

PEENON AL.-Acme Hall cordially invites
every Reader oi TINS paper, both male aud
female, 10 visit the handSOnest Clothing
;>iit>ru"rn III Baltimore. All visitors will
lie agreea bly, and probably eutert .ined ty
the l">I ect on of he most COMPLETE variety
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Men :, Youths and Boys wear, ever exhib-
ltrd. Inc acme of beautiful finish and ele-
CAN'T style coupled with truly moderate
prices, is ind, ed To be had at 2Og West Bati-
more street, near Charles
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NOTICE

As it iSpropascd to have the members measured
for new uniforms, young men dcs ring to Join the
company will apply to Lieutenants Sloan or Ash
or my self. on or before Friday. December Sd.
". G PURNELL,
Nov, Fit Capt. Co. E. First Reg l.
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The Vhic's Premium for 1887.

Note: The "Whiq" for County Netcs, and
the Philadelphia Weekly press for General
Ne,rs The latter an Eight Page newspaper
and one Of the leading papers Of the country.
Note: The price, for both for one gear, 81.
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Rheumatism

1t is an established fact that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy
III many severe cases of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity of the blood, which
is the cause of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
1t as certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
will do for you. Therefore, if you suffer
the pains and aches of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-11-27

The happy combination. Comfort and
economy cin be touni AZ the "Naltby
H"n>e' Baltimore lLis conducted Oh both
American and European plans, WITH un-
SURPASSED facilities in ea H.
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MARRIED..

.SHlN (-SlMPSON.-Nov 18th, by
Rev. j. p. Otis, George W. Shivery to
Anne Simpson both of Cecil county
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MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS.

The Bargain Tables in our Muslin IN
derware Room are full Been clearing
out the samples and dusty goods again
and reducing the prices on all such.
Corset Covers at 29c., SOC, 75C. and
Sc. each-High and Low Necks and
nicely trimmed.
Chemise in twelve styles, 75c each.
White Skirts, with ruffles, insertion
and lace 75c and csc, all greatly below
value.
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GOLD JEWELRY by Mail

Official Badges and Emhems of X. of L. X. of
p. 10. q. F.. Masonic and Temperance orders;
also all kinds of lcwelry for ladies and gentlemen
pins, rings. ear drops. chains etc. Finely fin
ishci in gold and gold plate. Prices by mail 25c.
to 81. Less than half store prices We want
agents in every town. Liberal discounts. As to
reliability. reference given in nearly every state
OF actual purchasers. G. +. STREErER,
Attehoro, Mass.
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A Positive Cure.

81 was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists.
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed a good deal of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla,
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
/ cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one of the best blood purifiers in the
world" w. f. WooD, Bloomington, Ill.
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THE So rs COAT FOR GIRLS.

Those S275 Coats for Girls are the
cheapest yet. They are just the thing
for school-good, warm cloths, and we'll
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BARGAINS.

made. Those with the Astracan Trim
ming are the most tasty looking, and
cost only twenty five cents more-noth-
ing like their real value.
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T"st:-R. f. LAMAR, Register.
Noy 1--5w
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For Twenty Years


have been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 found no relief, but grew worse. then
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine l
ever had" II. I. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
Il suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. l took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and am entirely cured" j. v. A.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, ILL.,
We shall be glad to send, free of charge
to all who may desire, book containing many
additional statements of cures by
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Made
only by c. 1. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
700 Doses One Dollar,