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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-01-09
"Our JOnathAn.O

The Moore & Vivian Comedy Company
opened at Charley Shay's Academy of
Music last night in "Our Jonathan" to
a big house, and better pleased audi
ence was never seen in Wheeling from
the rise to the fall of the curtain. The
people roared with laughter, and Mana
ger Shay will be held responsible for the
loss of buttons, dslocation of jaws and
accidents caused by the inordinate ex-
preston of mrth provoked by the ire
sistable comicalities presented at the
Academy. and for crushed bonnets and
crinoIine and damage done to wearing
apparel, which was caused by the i'm
mense performance of the Company. MIR.
William Moore rs the Yankee, imper-
sonated the character to life, and with
MISS Bella Vivian, the dashing soubrette,
i'll songs, dance and comicalities. received
rounds of applause and screams of laugh
ter. The entire play is full of fun and a
sure cure for the blues. Crowded houses
will be seen as usual at every perform
ance at the Academy this week.-From
the Wheeling Daily Intelligence. This
excellent company will give a perform.
ance in Odd Fellows hall, Elkton, on
the evening of Jan. 18th.
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of the thieves proceeded with. The whole
thing occurred between the hours Of ono
o'clock A. NJ, and daylight, and no clues
to the guilty parties have been found. The
crowbar used was one belonging to the
freight station, and goes to show that the
parties, whatsoever they may be, are well
acquainted with the depot and its sur.
roundings. Mr.. Benjamin Wells at once
telegraphed the fact Of the attempted rob-
berry to the office of the company in Philad-
elphia, and expert detectives will he en-
ployed to discover the depredators, this
being the third attempt that has been made
to rob the depot safe.
The permanent organization was eff
fected on Saturday last of "The Talbot
County Institute" for the prosecution and
encouragement of studies in the various
branches of history and of natural science,
particularly as they relate to Talbot county.
Gen. f. l.. f. Hardcastle was the chair
man. The following officers were elected:
President, DR.. Samuel A. Harrison; first
vice-presdent, Hon. Ormond Hammond;
seCouu Vice pTeSlueuI, DT. JalueS .. Suap
lain; third vice-president, Mr.. James +.
Mcdaniel: fourth vice-president, Major
David c. Trimble; secretary and treasurer,
Mr.. Thomas II. Hardcastle; honorary
vice-presidents, Mrs. Mary H. p. Cox, Mrs.
Mary f. Dawson, Mrs. Eyelina Martin and
Mrs. George r. Goldsborough. The presi-
dent and vice-presidents constitute the
board Of directors. DR.. Harrison, upon
taking the chair, delivered an elaborate ad-
dress, in which he showed how rich Talbot
county is in materials for the investi cations
that will come within the scope of the in
stitute. Four stated meetings will be held
each year, Viz: On the first Saturdays in
January, April, July and October, but
special meetings may be called at any time
by the board of directors. The society al
ready numbers over one hundred mem bers.
At the next meeting Gen. Joseph b. Seth
will read biographical sketch of Mr..
Joseph Bruff, one of the Talbot worthless of
a past generation, and Mr.. Thomas II.
Hardcastle a paper on the courts of Talbot
county. There will also be other papers by
other members. The headquarters of the
society are at Easton, and most of its men.
bers are residents of that city and its Vi
cnity.
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of her children, and of all the precious
ties that bind families together i'll hap
Ply union, she always was the love and
admiration of those who knew her For
some time her suffering had left her in
an extremely weak condition, and, al
though her death was sudden, it was not
entirely unexpected. Mrs. Green was in
her 4lst year. She leaves husband and
three children, upon whom the burden
of her death falls as deep affection, all
having been tied to her closely through
the circumstances of her invalidism.
The funeral of Mrs Green took place on
Friday afternoon last, the services being
held at her late home, on Bow street,
Rev. p. J Otis officiating, and the re-
mains being inferred in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
Mss ADELIA BROWN.
The death of this estimable lady oc
CURED at the home OF her nephew, Wal
ter ). johnson, IN this town, on Sunday
morning last, resulting from hemorrhage.
Miss Brown was in her 9th wear. and
throughout her life has been a beloved
and highly esteemed woman. Though
she never married, yet her nature was
none the less full of love ard sympathy,
and warm friends were always drawn
about her by the influence of her char
actef. She was native of Elkton, and
for long while had been member of
the NJ. E. Church, in the choir of which
she once sang, having at the time voice
of much Sweetnes and being well
trained in the art of music. Her devo
ton to the Church, and her sincere rev.
erence for the creeds of Christianity
made her an exemplary woman in many
ways, and their are more than a few
who, while testifying to her fitness for
death and the Heavenly home, will at
the same time deeply mourn her loss.
She was a sister of Mrs E lmund Brown.
The inirmities consequent upon age
gradually lessened her strength and vigor
and for several years she has been physi-
cally disabled Her remains were in
tered in the new Elkton cemetery on
last Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock, the
Rev. J. p. Otis performing the funeral
service.
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THE LECTURE COURSE.
Week After Next to Inaugurate
the Series.

Five Pleasant Evenings With Notably
Pleasant Topics.
Although partially unsuccessful in o.
tanning the full number of subscribers
required to insure success in the Young
Mems Lecture Course, its managers have
nevertheless finally decided to open the
series, the first lecture occurring on Tues
day evening, January 10Th, probably, al
though it cannot now be announced de-
finitely. The first lecture will, it is now
reported, be delivered by the Rev. Waldo
Messaros, the famous Philadelphia d.
vine, who has for several years COM
pletelycharmed the largest congregations
that ever gathered in a church the size
of the one in which he breaches. A
great deal of scandal has been attached
to the name OF Waldo Messaros, but he
has always risen upon the stigmatism
cast upon him, and shown himself to be
perfect in honor and manhood. He is a
Greek by birth, and is accurately classed
in all the languages of the world. His
knowledge of history, his perception of
science and philosophy, and his appre-
citation of poetry and the beautiful in
nature, have endowed him with an elo-
quence that is thrilling and enchanting;
and one having listened to him talk for
an hour feels as if coming from pleas
ant bath, SO fully does he take possess
sion of the senses, and SO wonderfully is
he possessed of that enviable magnet
ism which wakens the chords that slum-
Der in mems bosoms. His lecture at
Elkton will be entitled "From Acorn to
Oak" and in it is embodied the most
subtle and complete analyzation of the
character of the American nation, min
gled with romance, anecdotes and poetry,
that has ever issued from the pen of one
of the greatest thinkers. Messaros has
no disagreeable eccentricties or manner.
isms; his voice is strong and musical, his
actions are impressive and graceful, and
when speaking his contenance assumes
that attractive, classical aspect derived
from his Grecian origon. Messaros will
be followed in the course by the Hon.
Alexander X. Mcclure, it is expected,
though such circumstances may occur
that will delay his lecture a week or so,
he being now unwell and unable to
travel The course will he concluded nv
the 18th of February, one lecture being
given every week up to that time. The
residents of Elkton and vicinity will at
once see the rare opportunity offered
them for five evenings of ''pure delig
at the slight expense of one dollar. Let
every encouragement be given the Young
Mems Lecture Course, thereby showing
the way in which Elkton appreciates
something truly advantageous to its in
tellect and culture.
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A SUNDAY MATINEE,
Dolly Warden Street the Scene of
Il Noisy Racket.

Dolly Warden street has long had The
reputation of being peaceful, quiet and
orderly, but on Sunday afternoon last
this record was sadly broken.by rough
and-tumble fight between James Cum
ming ham, boarder, and Herman Shroe-
der, keeper of a boarding house on tie
above street, assisted at intervals bv
Hugh Carson, another of Shroeder's
boarders. All three of the men are en-
ployed at VIM. NJ. Singerlys pulp mills,
and when sober are quiet and respecta-
BILE citizens. They happened to be any
thing else but sober on Sunday after
noon, however, and hence the confusion
that stirred the town from end to end
with excitement. The quarrel began
between Cunningham and Shredder, the
former being ordered by the latter mot
to break up the furniSure,' when he saw
him endeayor to wheel Carson over the
floor on a sofa. Cunningham became
offended at his landlords manner, and
the two repaired to the yard, stripped to
the waist in regular prize fighter fashion,
to ''see the thing ut 1t was not long
before a crowd was attracted, and they
We're parted, and then the excited con-
testants repaired again to the house,
where they barred the doors, locked the
wife of Shredder in an upper room and
commenced again their pugalstic en-
counter. At the instance of Justice A
J. Scott, Sheriff Mackey was sent for
and upon his arrival conducted Cunning
ham and Carson (the latter having sew
cral times attempted to interfere with
parties who sought to part the struggling
mem to the county Jail, where they re-
manned until Monday evening at ! o'clk.
when they were given a hearing before
Mr.. Scott. Cunningham was fined -
and costs, and Carson s. and costs: Shroe-
der only receiving a reprimand because
of the fact that he was the party attack
ed and had not sought the quarrel with
Cunningham. A wild scene of excite
ment was created III the neighborhood of
Shroeder's house while the fight was in
progress, and those who dwelt in the
vicinity were badly frightened. 1t was
in fact "a disgraceful occurrence, and were
it not that the men who were engaged
in it are generally sober and industrious,
they should have received heavier pun
ishment than was meted out to them.
The friendship between the men has not
been broken, and it is to be hoped they
will not indulge in such unmanly con-
duct again.
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THE CIRCUIT COURT.
The Week Among Judges and
Jurors

The December term of the Circuit
Court reconvened after its holiday recess
on Monday morning last, with judges
Stump and Wicks upon the bench. The
case of State VS.. Isaac Mackinson, for
selling whiskey in violation of the local
option law was taken up. d. Bratton,
Geo. A. Blake and r. G. Thackey for
State. VIM. S. Evans, G. c. Crothers
and a. Donsler, of Philadelphia, for ira
verser. The testimony was very con-
fiictlng. Verdict, not guilty. State VS..
same. Same officers, same counsel and
same verdict. State VS.. same. Indict-
ment for assault upon James Laird.
Bratton for State, VIM. S. Evans and c..
c. Crothers for defence. State VS..
Benz. Davenport, two cases. for giving
away whskey at Chesapeake City on the
last election day, in violation of the act
of 1860. Bratton for State, Crothers and
Writ for traverser.
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Have You Seen 1t?

Seen what? The New Davis. 1t is uni.
versally conceded to be the finest finish ed
best made, and handsomeest sewing mach
inc in the market. 1t is as much superior tc
the old fashioned sewing machine for do
ing all manner of work, as telephone is in
advance of the old tin speaking-tube All
declare it to be a model of beauty and work
manship. The New High-Arm Davis Sew
ing Machine eInbodies all the latest i'm
provements known to the trade. Frazer <
Bro, Agents, Elkton Md.
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On account of the changes that are to be
made in our business, we are offering great
bargains in shoes. Ladies button shoes at
3. 90 that have been selling for s. so, fine
cur kid marked down from $500 to s.. 80.
These goods are made by the best makes in
Philadelphia, and every pair will be war
ranted whether sold at cost or not. Exam
inc our stock and see for yourself what
great bargains we are offering.
WARD & DAVIS.
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Two Sad Deaths.
MRS. LIZZIE GREEN,

After several years of suffering from
that dread disease-consumpt iop-the
above lady died at her home in this town
on Tuesday morning last She was the
wife of Thomas Green, member of tie
Town Commissioners. In every sense of
the term Mrs. Green was refined and
excellent woman. Careful of her home
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ADVERTISERS, ATTENTION /!

Owing to the high class ofthe material
to be used in the columns of THE WIG
and its already established reputation
and large circulation in Cecil county, its
readers will number far up into the
thousands making it the best medium for
remunerative advertising i'll the county.
Its proprietor asks the attention of read
ers and advertisers to these facts, and
hopes that glance at the above Pros
peCtus will favorably convince them.
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p. J. McGready has opened store in
connection with his carpet weaving bust
ness at the corner of Main and Church
streets, in this town, where he will keep
good stock of tobacco. and segars, sta
tionery and all kinds of confectionery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-01-09

In addition to the above wonderful
feature of country journalism, the col
umns of The WHIG will be supplied
constantly with original Poems, ESSAYS,
Historical and Scientific Papers, all to be
written especially for its columns. Its
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-01-09
DIED.

BRYSON-HAMMOND.-On Thursday,
Dec. 3lst, 1885,, at, st. Mary's Rectory,
North East, by Rev. E. X. Miller, Wash
ington Bryson and Mary Ellen Ham
mOnu
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1886-01-09
General News Department

will be conducted in manner to cover
all the happenings of the day, and re-
view of this Department will reveal re-
cordings of incidents in every part of the
country, making it a veritable HeatSpaper
in every sense of the word
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Tt ESDAY.

On Tuesday the first case tried was
that of State VS.. VIM Lyle for violation of
act of 1860 relative to the giving away of
whiskey.0n election day. Indictment for
same offense. d. Bratton and Geo. A.
Blake for State. Crothers and Writ for
defence. Verdict not guilty in the three
preceding cases. State VS.. Geo. Carter.
Same offence; Bratton for State; Crothers
and Writ for defence. Verdict not
guilty. State VS.. Harry Crawford. Same
offence. Bratton for State. Constable
and Warburton for defence. Verdict not
guilty. State VS.. VIM. Biddle and State
VS.. Warren Meekiugs. Indicted for per-
jury committed at this term of court.
Bratton States attorney, Geo. A. Blake
and r. c. Thackery for State. Constable
and Warburton for defence.
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY.
Judge Wicks Joined Judge Stump on
the bench of the Cecil county court We'd
nesday morning. The trial before jury
of Warren Meekins and William Biddle,
both of North East, for perjury, resulted
i'll verdict of not guilty as to both
The civil docket was resumed, and the
case of John G. Williams VS.. Willis 4
Co.. was taken up. 1t was an action to
recover balance due on peach crop. On
Thursday the case of Williams VS.. Will
lifts was continued, most of the evil
dence being heard and Friday set for the
conclusion of it. The taking of evidence
in this case occupied the court all day to
the exclusion of other cases. On Friday
the arguments of the attorneys in the
above case were heard and the case given
to the jury, the court was occupied al
most throughout the day with hearing
the arguments, judges Stump and Wicks
being on the bench.
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ONE or "STRaYsTRaWS" "REMINISCENCES
An oxford Press Correspondent Relates
Cecil County. AneCdote.

An oxford Press" Correspondent Relates
Cecil County. Anecdote.
Recently enjoyed the privilege of
winding up the tall, handsome old clock
made by b. Chandlee, Nottingham
which stands in cosy TO I'm at Franklin
Langdon' residence at IIarrisville, near
Rising San, Cecil county. The clock,
/ together with Bible aud dictionary,
were the presents Robert Finley gave his
friend, James Maxwell, of Pennington,
when he married Elizabeth Patton, as the
18th century was waning. This brazen
faced time piece, the property of Mrs
Langdon, was in the Maxwell family for
10 years, four generations having wound
1t. If the clock could speak what tales
of JOY and sorrow it would tell of days
long ago. Years back it stood in a re-
cess of room with gaping fire place.
The roof which sheltered it is on the
frame and stone house at Pennington be-
meath which James Maxwell, his father
and Thomas Maxwell, son of the for
mer, representatives of three generations
| were born, resided and died. This old
structure is now owned by James Max
well and John Cameron, de scendants of
its original possessors.
Five years prior to the recorded discOv-
a of mold in California 1910 Ern l. lin
Langdon was postmaster at Rising Sun,
Cecil county. He had the office in his
tailor shop and as might be surmised was
not often rushed with business pertain
ing to mail matters. Mr.. Langdou, after
shutting up his shop at nights, would
cross the road to the village store and
of him if there was any mail for them
His good memory and the small amount
of mail received daily at once enabled
him to reply yes or no as the case might
be, but he always went over to the shop,
lighted candle and searched the post
office department to satisfy the patron.
Then the office paid $50 per annum; now
it brings $3.50 annually to the lucky fell
low who signs P. NJ. in the rear of his
name. In the days of "a the mail was
conveyed from Elkton to Rising Sun, on
to Oak Hill via Chestnut Level to Ian
caster, by a carrier on horseback. John
Ferguson was then one Of the carriers
who made this route in a day, remaining
at Lancaster through the night and re-
turning the following day. Mr.. Laugdon,
now gray haired, but hale aud hearty, is
candidate for the post-otfice at Rising
Sun. The lapse of IL years has converted
the village into bright and well ap-
pointed town. The mail is now carried
by steam and Uncle Sam does a brisk
business in stamps and postal cards.
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Farm of SO Acres For Sale

One nile from Calvert. Good Land md good
Buildings. For full particulars call on or address
NJ. j. SILL Calvert Z. o.
Nov. Ism Cecil county, Md,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
Note from John ii. Durham.

Mr.. Durham writes us from his present
location-Fort Smith, Ark.-to renew his
subscription to tho FREE PsEss. We take
the liberty of copying most of his letter, be-
lieving it will be found of interest to his
many friends, and also of general interest
The letter is dated March %:
Being away from home among strangers,
can't possibly do without tho FREE PRESS
I am with the W. U. Telegraph Co. here as
Manager. This is quite an important or
fec We work four operators besides my
self and book-keeper. Have six wires bo-
sides our st. Louis quadruplex ("quad. y.
Take report for two daily papers. In fact,
Fort Smith is IN onterprising place. She
claims Is, 600 Electric light, gas, water
works, street railroads. telephones, etc., all
are numbered among her convenicncos We
have two railroads tho L. IL. d IL. 3. Ky,
from Little Rock to Fort Smith; the st,
Louig. Gulf &c San Francisco, which also
terminates here at present, but work IS to
begin on the extension to Paris, Texas, on
this road on May LIST.
Tho weather here is wintry spring does
not open until about the middle OF April
Corn planting about May LIST.
The U. s. Court for the entire Indian
Territory is located hero. Court IN session
the year around Eight men arc to be hanged
here April 23d for murders committed IN
tho Indian country.
With hope for the FREE PRESSES pros
perity, l am Yours truly,
j. Ii, DURHAM.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
WlnberleT,
wmFnLry, TsH., Mar 80, 1880,

KIMBERLEY, TRN., Mar 30, 1850,
En-, Fam Pass The cold snap ia over,
and no serious damage is done by it, Some
of the gardens and corn are bitten n little by
the frost Grass Is very good, aud stock OF
all kinds is doing well.
We aro expecting very good price for
yoarlings this spring.
Tho cloud that has oyershadowed tho
academy building has drifted away, and we
learn with pleasure that tho large rock
house will be built at once. learn TINT the
house Is to DO 3OxGO, and that few OF our
our good people aro determined to build the
house NJ once.
Inotice that while our school is not being
taught, Prof. Saunders who il to teach
when II shall commence, Ia improving his
fino ranch some four miles from Wimboriey,
putting in large field.
Our clever and efficient constable, Mr..
Jep. Henson. Is making some considerable
improvement on his farm.
p. NJ. Rhemonne, Esq, OF Austin, has
moved to and is now citizen OF this COM
munity. wo aro glad to have him here, as
we believe him to be an excellent man.
Capt. Yantis has been selling some OF his
iino Jersey COWS in San Antonio, getting
good prices for them.
Mrs, J. A. A, Riley and Miss Bettio Drls-
kill, of Austin, have returned to their homo
after few weeks visit to their mother,
Mrs. Ferguson. More occasionally.
ii. O. ii.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08

Council Meeiing... Result OF Election.
The last meeting OF the old Board occur
red last night, when tho following proceed
ings were Ind
Arosoluton by Wood, that petitions OF
Jere Horn, ID. L. Hopkins, John Il. Me-
Gehco, 10 rotnin enclosed certain streets and
alleys, and petition of Johnson johnson
for permission TO erect nm outside stairway
ON Guadalupe street be granted, was adopt
ed by tho council with tho understanding
That said streets and alleys may bo ordered
opened whom deemed necessary by the coun'
ell.
Bill Of Reynolds & Daniel for stationery,
$3.50, allowed.
The returns of Tuesdays election were
then takon up and the following officers de-
clared duly elected Mayor, VIM. Giescn
Marshal, w. II. Lyell Assessor and Col
lcctor, d. p. Hopkins Treasurer, Il. p.
Reynolds; City Engineer, j. L, Pritchett
Secretary @. M. Hull, Aldermen LIST,
Ward W. d. Wood and d. A. Glover.
2nd. Ward Ed. J. L. Green and q. w.
Donaldson. Ord. Ward Dan Hofheinz and
Roger Byrne. 4th. Ward: j. II. William
son and p. j. @. Smith.
Below we give tabulated statement OF
tho vote cast for mayor and marshal omit
ting the vote cast for treasurer, secretary
and engineer, for which there was no oppo-
sition, also for aldermen in wards ! and 2,
where no contest was made.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-04-08
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