The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-03-24
THE DEATH ROLL.
deaths in Elkton aud vicinity during the
early pant of the week.

There were an unusual number of
deaths in Elkton aud vicinity during the
early pant of the week.
MRS. JULIA MICHAEL.
Mrs. Julia Michael, died on Sunday
night last at the residences 81 her son iii,
law David l.. Sloan, on Stockton street,
Elkton. Her death was caused by the
infirmites of old age, she being N her
SSth year. She spent her early life III
Marietta, Pa. where she was bonn. She
was for six years assistant MatrCn of the
Insane Asylum at Harrisburg, Pa. aud
subsequently removed to Philadelphia.
She had resided with Mr.. Sloan for
number of years. For several years past
she had been blind. She was az estima-
bic lady, and bad been for over 20 years
uevout member of III; Methodist Epis-
Gopal Church. She had been greatly af-
tiicted for several years and was tenGerly
cared for by Mrs. Sloan and an unmar-
ried daughter who also resided with AIr.
Sloan. Her funeral was held on Wed.
nesday aiterGoon at o'clock. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. j. P. OILS.
Intermeut at the E,kton cemetery.
MRS. ANN CLAY.
Mrs. Ann Clay, wife OF Captain Jacob
Cias, died at her residence Eear Elk river
and not far from Johnson's schoolhouse
on Sunday morning. Tier death was
suffered for many months. She had been
for many years a consistent member of
the Elkton nj. Z. Church aud was highly
esteemed bv all who knew her. She
leaves a husband and five grown children.
Her funeral took place on Tuesday after
noon from her late residence, Rev. j. p.
Otis officiating. The internent WAS at
the Eikton cemetery.
MRS FANNIE CANNON.
Mrs. Fannie Cannon, wife of Mark
Cannon OF this town, died on Saturday
morning last at her home after linger-
ing illness of consumption. She was
abount 81 years old and leaves husband
and four children. The funeral services
were held on Monday afternoon in the
Elkton NJ. E Church and were conducted
by the Rev. j. P. Otis.
SUE FRAZER.
SUE, the bright and attractive four
year-old daughter OF DR.. j. II. Frazer,
of the Cecil Nears, died at an early hour
on Sunday morning after few days ill
ness of diphtheria. She was greatly be
loved by all who knew her. The parents
have the sympathy of this community.in
their great affection. Rev. j. P. Otis
officiated at the grave, the interment
being at the Elkton cemetery.
MRS. ABIGAIL HARVEY.
Mrs. Abigail Harvey, idow OF the late
John Harvey, died on Sunday last from
old age at the residence of her son in-law.
Joseph Shippers, near Union Church.
She was in the 18th year of her age. Her
funeral took place Wednesday morning
from the residence of hsr sou, William
Harvey, near Chld's station. Interment
at New Leeds cemetery.
DANIEL f. JEWELL.
Daniel Emor Jewell, the year-old
son of Samuel R. Jewell, died at the
residence Of his father, on Stockton
street, E!kton, on S tturday morning last
after an illness of many months of
Bright's disease. His funeral took place
on Monday afternoon, Rev. J. 2. Otis
officiating. Interment at Elktol ceme-
terry.
MRS. HARRIET SEMINAR.
Mrs. Harriet Seminar, widow of the
late Michael Seutman, died at the resi-
dence of her SOP, Andrew j. Seminar,
near Big Elk Chapel Fourth district,
on Sunday evening last. Her funeral
took place Thursday at noon from the
house. Iuterment at Sharp's cemetery.
MRS. JANE JEWELL.
Mrs. Jane Jewell, mother of Rev. Isaac
Jewsll, of the Rising Sun NJ. E. Church,
died on Monday at the residence of Mr..
w. W. Carter in Rising Sun. Mrs. Jewell
was visiting the family of Mr.. Carter
while Mr.. Jewell and wife We're attending
conference. when she was taken i'll with
pneumonia, which caused her death. She
resided in Milboro. Sussex county, Del,
until the death of her husband severa!
months since when she went to the home
of Nj. Jewell, who was the only one OF
her children residing in this country. She
was 60 years old, and leaves G son and
daughter in England. Her remains were
taken,to Milbrro for inteyment.