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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Horse Thieves at Work.

On Saturday night last a son of Mr..
George Ewing, residing near Fairview,
this county, on arriving home about II. 30
o'clock saw man in the yard with
horse. He informed other members of
the family, and an effort was about to be
made to capture the thief when he was
frightened away by the barking of dog.
He had taken the horse from the stable,
and set of harness was found near by.
The stable of Mr.. William D. Haddock.
the welI-known contractor and builder
of Zion, was entered on Friday night of
last week, and his horse stolen. The loss
was discovered the next morning, and
Constable P. D. Scull and others started
to attempt to track the thieves. The
animal was afterward found in the yard
of Mrs. Oldham in the same village. 1t
had on the harness which was stolen at
the same time. The animal had the
appearance of being hard driven during
the night.
Mr.. Cameron has not yet recovered his
horse which was stolen about two weeks
since. 1t was traced to Lancaster City,
where it was shipped with others to
Philadelphia. Nothing could be learned
of the horse after reaching that place.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Glasgow Items.
GLASGOW, May l, 1883.

GLASGOW, May 1, 1888.
An entertainment was held in the Pres
byterian Church last Friday evening the
9th by the Glasgow Literary Circle for the
benefit of Foreign Missions. The house
though not full contained large and appre-
ciative audience. The platform was taste
fully trimmed by the skillful hands of our
lady members. The entertainment was
opened with prayer by the pastor, Rev. L.
E. Anderson who occupied the platform
with our worthy president Mr.. G. I. Cam.
Mrs. Milligan of Zion, was present and sang
several solos in charming manner. The
hit of the evening was reading by Miss
Smith entitled "katrinas Visit to New
York" readings, recitations, essays, solos
and ehoruses followed in quick succession.
ga pen picture of the G. L. c. an able and
witty composition written by one of our
lady members, was read by one of the
society and much enjoyed. The society re-
ceived congratulations from all sides and
many kind wishes were expressed that it
would favor the public soon again with
another enjoyable evening.
A union temperance meeting was held in
the Presbyterian Church last Sunday even
ing. Addresses were made by the Rev.
Asbury Burke of the NJ. f. Church. Rev.
Alfred Scott of Wilmington, and Rev. T. L.
Anderson. God grant that the time may
speedily come when we shall have no
licensed liquor house in our pretty little vii
lage, no intoxicated men on our streets, and
no sad hearted wives and children in our
homes.
The past few warm days have brought
the buds and blossoms out and our town
where ever you look is beautiful mass of
pink and white intermingled with green.
Mr.. William Guthrie is lying ill at the
hotel with complication of diseases.
DR.. w. T. Skinner has been going back
and forth to Dover to visit his brother, Pro-
lessor Skinner who is i'll at that place.
Mr.. Ellsworth Higgins of Chester is
spending few days with his parents on
Main street.
DIR. Cooper and J. f. Gonce of Elkton,
spent Sunday week in town at the home of
the latter. q. a. NJ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
In Her Tooth Year.

Rev. w. L. s. Murray writes as follows
concerning an aged Cecil county lady:
Connected with Cherry Hill Church
is sister Rebecca Seth, who was born,
Oct. 9, 1888, in Delaware county, Pa, a
Presbyterian, but because there was no
church of her persuasion in the commu-
nifty, and having the love of God in her
heart, she Joined the Methodists in 1S49.
From that time to the present she has
been earnestly contending for the faith
once delivered unto the saints. Rebecca
Seth belongs to long lived and patriotic
family. Her sons and daughters, thir-
teen in number, take great delight in the
fact that their grandfather on their
mothers side, Geo. Hyzer, was a drum
mer in General Washington's army and,
the canteen he used in the revolutionary
war is now in possession of a grand
daughter. Had George hyzer lived from
June, the month he died until February he
would have been one hundred years old.
His daughter, Rebecca Seth, at present
blind, but otherwise remarkably well
preserved, beloved by all who know her
and tenderly cared for by her sons and
daughters, the Lord willing, will reach
her one hundredth anniversary, the 9th
of next October. Her mother died one
hundred and fur years old
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
A Large Forest Fire.

Fire prevailed again for several days
this week in the "B.rrens." 1t is said
to have started below North East from
the burning of a shanty, which is said to
have been fired by boys. The fire spread
Plum Point, Oh the Elk river, to the P.
w. & B. railroad, including many thous.
and acres. The injured woodland be-
longed principally to the Mccullough
Iron Company. The small timber was
destroyed, and some of the larger injured.
Several years growth of pine was de-
stroyed. But little fencing was destroyed
The progress of the flames was stayed
by back firing.
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Perrryyille Items.

PERRYvILLE, May 3, 1888.
We noticed letter in THE WING of
April 21st, from Havre de Grace and signed
+. A. II. From the tone of this letter one
would suppose that there was but the one
church in Perryville and that of very recent
date. We are happy to say that there are
two churches in our town. The NJ. E.
Church was built here in 1866 or 1867 and
has been in a fiourishing condition ever
since. 1t is true that the Presbyterans
have been holding their meetings in the
schoolhouse and such places as could be got
for number of years, and although John
and James Shaw were good old church men
and did good deal towards having their
minister come here to preach occasionally,
we do not, by any means, give them or
their worthy sister (who is now sick) the
credit of being the founders of the new Pres
by terrain Church. We believe that honor
should be given to whom honor is due, and
whilst we would not dare take a star from
the brig hit crown of the deceased brothers
and their worthy sister, we would say that
to Ms. John Stump should all honor and
credit be given for the new church. We
know that Mrs. Stump has labored for a
number of years and has spent time and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Cherry Hill Items.
CHERRY HILL, Nav Sd. 1888.

CHERRY HILL, May Sd, 1888.
As l am a resident of the aforesaid place
take the responsibility of telling the people
of our district through the columns of your
paper that L am proud live in Cherry Hill.
Although the population is not as large as
some of our neighboring towns, but we who
do populate it are very we'll pleased; but as
we are human and not at all selfish, we are
always glad when we hear we are to have
new neighbors who move from neighboring
towns. Cherry Hill is pleasant and quiet
place. Wehave within a mile and quarter
splendid depot which was erected for the
accommodation of passengers on the B. &
o. railroad; and more, we have conveyanees
which meet every train from seven in the
morning till one at night; and in our village
you can hear the ring of the blacksmiths
hammer ON the anvil from early morn till
dewy eve.
On Tuesday night Mr.. James Smith lost
by death valuable horse. 1t ate its supper
as heartily as usual. and at ten O'Clock was
dead. 1t was horse that Mr. Smith cannot
replace. Mr.. Smith used him for driving
to his large depot hack. We who knew
'Jack'' join in sending Mr.. Smith our
sympathy; although we know it will not
buy him another horse.
Our Insane Asylum is pleasant place to
spend an hour or two on Thursday after
Moons. The overseer, Mr.. Racine. will an
swer any question, and invite you to call
again.
Our harness-makers are still pulling the
cords of misery, and our barber is generally
at his post with his shears or lather brush.
Our stores are pleasing to 60 in, as the pro.
prietors and clerks are always ready and
willing to supply the customers wants.
We have Also, and what is most needed, a
Methodist Church, where on Sundays
preaching can be heard twice day with a
Sunday School in the aftern Don. Also on
Monday night the young peoples prayer
meeting IS held; on Tuesday night class; on
Thursday night general prayer meeting
and on Sunday morning also class. For the
past week or so our pastor has been visiting
his members. He has also our warmest
sympathy and heartfelt thanks, and hope
his labors will be crowned with success.
Our public school was visited this week,
and the visitor was warmly welcomed by
the principal, Miss Martha Biddle, who is
assisted by Miss Carrie Nansant. Miss
Biddle certainly knows how to conduct a
school. Her school consists of over seventy
scholars, and they are as a rule studious
and obedient pupils. Miss Biddle in her
harsh ones.
Our shoemakers are always ready and
willing to take yonr measure either for a
coarse or fine pair of shoes. Hoping YOU
will give this space in your columns, and
your readers will not overlook it, | am
yours, NEIGHBoR.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
On motion adjourned.
MIR. Singerly's Stock Farm.

Mr.. VIM. M. Singerly on Monday pur-
chased of Shockley 81 Smith, real estate
agents, the farm of Fred. H. Racine
containing 10S acres improved by a dwell
ing house and buildings. situated on the
Little Elk Creek about two miles from
Elktou, for 81 900. On the same day he
purchased of the same parties 60 acres
of pasture land adjoining the other prop.
erty for $1,000. Mr.. Singerly proposes
building a dwelling on the Mitchell
property for the use of Mr.. r. T. G.
Crouch, superintendent of the stock, and
suitable buildings for the horses. Some
of Mr.. Singerly'e horses are on the Cecil
County Fair grounds and the rest at
Lexington, Kentucky. Among those
here is the celebrated blooded stallion
'Star Duroc," which he recently pur-
chased at the Kellogg sale. Star Duroc
has a record of 1859.
The Holly Hall property was too small
for the purpose and it is now offered for
sale
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
The Success Of the Cecil Hedge
and Wire Fence COMPANY,

anu wire renee company.
Porte Crayon, whose recent death re-
calls the delightful illustrated articles
which his pen contributed years ago to
Hd1per's Hagazine, once said that he
knew of no business which required so
much tact, patience and politeness as
country store keeping. With all due
respect to the deceased artists opinion,
We believe there are many occupations
which require more. For instance a
general cauvasser, for any article we care
not how meritorious, to be successful,
must needs possess an unusual combina-
say this by meeting Mr.. S. j. Johnston,
of Leesburg, Va, who for the past week
has been canyassing this section of the
county IN company with Elk. Sheriff VIM.
J. Smith in the interest of the Cecil
Hedge and Wire Fence Company. S. j.
Johnston has enough persuasive elo.
quence to sell an Indifferent fence to an
unwilling customer. But when he has
the merits of good article to descant
upon, the wonder is the less that he takes
an order for hedge from almost every
farmer he approaches. But excellent
talker that he is, he proves his superiority
as salesman by his familiarity with his
business. He talks and says something.
Many solicitors and agents talk and say
nothing. He came into this county but
few weeks ago at an Indictment season,
and taking up the work in the upper
sections of Cecil, has in short time
assisted by Mr.. A. A. Jones taken orders
up to date for about 81 miles of this
hedge. 1t hasn't been talked upon pur-
chasers against their will, but its merits
as fence having been intelligently pre-
sented and explained, have been recog-
nized by intelligent farmers and property
owners, who have given their orders for
it, believing it to be the best hedge, and
because it is the best hedge, the best
business investment in the fence line.
We congratulate the company upon their
good fortune IN having secured SO compe-
tent business representative, and it is
equally matter of congratulation that
the property owners in this county have
a responsible and reliable "home" com.
pany to deal with in as important bust
ness matter as fences. The amount spent
in them is enormous in this country, and
the Cecil Hedge and Wire Fence Com
pany meet the popular demand for an
inexpensive, durable and ornamental
structure, which experience has shown
is the best of it's kind,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
A Chesapeake City Boys Pocket.

The great capacity of boys pocket
is proverbial. Very many stories are pub
lished in this line, however, that are not
authentic. Our attention was called this
week to case which is vouched for by
welLknown and reliable bushes man of
Chesapeake. After his slx-year-old boy
had gone to bed the following articles
were found in his pocket: l base ball, l
tooth powder box (empty), 1 6-inch
spike, 1 carriage bolt, l yarn glove, l
willow whistle, 2-inch screw, 1 toy
boat, 3 large buttons, piece Irvine
string, l gum garter, l marble, 2 white
potatoes, handkerchief, l pin, l dog
chain, weighing fully l pound; SPUR.
rel's tail
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Sale of North East Real Estate.

The public sale of properties belonging to
the estate of the late Delaplaine Mcdaniel
was held on Saturday last in Wingate Posi-
Hall, North East. The sale was conducted
by Mr.. Jos. Mcdaniel and about 100 persons
were present. Theodore Blackwell acted as
auctioneer. The large farms and tracts of
land were offered and withdrawn. A mum
Der of properties in the town were sold
Charles j. Bayard purchased a LOT for $500
and John w. Dunlap a lot $3.50. John w.
Shippers bought number of lots from $40
up. A lot near the depot was purchased by
Andrew Anderson for S65. Levi Reynolds
and Charles j. Bayard each purchased a
lot and James Hanshaw two at $50 each.
j. b. johnson obtained lot for $50, a lot
improved by livery stable, was offered, bid
to 5000 and withdrawn. Another, bakery
with ground attached was Withdrawn at
81, 100. A lot SO feet front, adjoining the
bakery, was withdrawn at $500.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
School Commissioners.

The Board met April 9th agreeable to
adjournment. All the members present.
The trustees appointed for school No. l,
Ninth district, organized. Geo. A. Barnes
secretary.
Miss Candle NJ. Welsh resigned her
position as assistant of school No. 10,
Ninth district, which was accepted.
The appointment of Miss Harriet F.
johnson as teacher was confirmed.
Several teachers having asked concern
ing the subject of vaccination of the chill
dren in the public schools, the board
could only refer them to the law of Mary
land on this subject, which requires all
children in schools to be vaccinated un-
der severe penalties.
The quarterly accounts were examined
and passed as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
A Former ElktOnian Shot.


The graphic account given below of
the killing of John P. Reardon, son of the
late John Reardon, who for years con-
Quoted the carriage manufacturing bust
ness in this town will be read with inter-
est. Young Reardon was born in this
town but went to Philadelphia with his
parents when young. After reaching his
majority he returned to this county and
conducted the business of trader, hav-
ing horse and wagon, and selling
peaches and other fruits, fish, ETC., Oh the
streets of Elkton and other towns. He
is charged with taking goods from the
county to which he had no right. The
grand jury at the last September term
indicted him for removing from the State
two horses and wagon, without the con-
sent of John Milburn, the owner of a
mortgage or bill of sale on the property,
with intent to defraud and contrary to
the act of assembly in such cases made
and provided.
The following is special to the Phil
adelphia Press of Tuesday, from Olathe,
Kansas, dated Monday:
John P. Reardon, whose mother lives
at 1914 North Garnett street, Philadel-
phia, was shot and killed last night at
Round Prairie Schoolhouse, twelve miles
north of here by deputy sheriff and a
yUhn mi him fo, 70
criminal who they were after. Reardon
was armed with Winchester rifle, a
Colts revolver and bowie knife, and was
apparently on his way to the West. He
had 300 rounds of ammunition, big dog,
pony and S161 in cash, and bankboo
showing that he had $155 on deposit at
the Bank of Commerce in Kansas City.
His pony getting tired, he stopped at
the schoolhouse last Wednesday night
and told those whom he met that he was
bad man who had killed several men in
the Indian Territory. The people around
there believed the story, and as he went
constantly armed to the teeth they were
afraid of him. Upon the report of his
being at the school-house coming to this
city yesterday the sheriff concluded that
he was John Rodgers, who was des-
perate criminal for whom he had war
rant, and sent his deputy after him. The
officer got two more men to accompany
him aud entered the school-house, where
he told Reardon that he had a warrant
for his arrest, and ordered him to throw
up his hands. He refused, and grabbed
a shotgun IN the hands of one of the
posse when the deputy fred, striking
Reardon in the arm. Just then the man
with the shotgun fired one load, striking
Reardon in the right breast and the second
in the heart. He died instantly.
A Coroner's jury today exonerated the
officers, saying that the killing was not
felonious. On Reardon's person were
two letters from his mother, also letter
from his brother Charley, written on
letter-head of the Philadelphia, Reading
and Pottsville Telegraph Company, dated
March 6, 1883. His effects were taken
for his relatives by the Coroner, and his
body was buried this evening in the
Monticello cemetery.
Reardon was undoubtedly no desperate,
but was filled with the idea of being
thought 'bad man" in the Wild West.
Public opinion here is against the officers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Barn and Contents Burned.

The barn on the farm of James A.
Davis, Clerk of the Court for this county,
situated near Bay View, was burned on
Sunday afternoon last. Jno. w. Mahoney
the tenant was absent from the farm
during the burning of the barn which is
said to have caught from a bon fire made
by his children near the building. Mrs.
Mary Terry the only grown person about
the place succeeded in liberating the
horses and cattle from the burning build
ing. A large quantity of baled hay, all
the farming implements and pen of
hogs were destroyed. The latter were
under the barn. The loss amounts to
about 81 900, half of which is to Mr..
Mahony. The building was partly in
sured.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Spring Clothing

The popular notion that good clothes be bought
in the city exploded, for right your doors you
find at Balls Oak Hall, opposite the Court House. in
the town of Elkton full, complete and att,actl0e
stock of Clothing for Men, Boys and Children any
city retail displays. Besides he shows the largest
and best selected stock of Hats Caps and Furnishing
Goods in mems and youths Sizes To attract special
attention to this line. he will give with every suit OF
Boys Clothing handsome zvatch chain With every
Mans suit of clothes he gives valuable present He
asks you before purchasing to look for yourself and be
assured that you do better by buying of him than
elsewhere. If money is any object, he can help you
it in the price OF your Clothing, and the
time you the best
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Chesapeake City Items.

CHESAPEAKE CITY, May 3, 1888.
Mrs. l.. A. Hughes went on to New York
last Saturday 2Sth ulto. to attend the we'd
ding of her neiee, Miss Emma b. VapDuzen.
only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Alonga Van.
Duzen, to Mr.. Frank A. Cornell, all of New
York City.
Rev. Irwin L. Cation preached in the
Presbyterian Church morning and evening
last Sabbath, and by order of the Presby-
terry of New Castle declared he pulpit vacant.
The session of the church have engaged Mr..
f. f. Williams a candidate for the ministry
under the care OF the presbytery, to supply
the church for the summer. Rev. Mr. Cation
will preach next Sabbath at Lewes, Del.
His address for the present is Chesapeake
City.
Mr.. r. o. Hayes, the popular proprietor
of our Park Hotel, is very much better
again, and the last few days of warm SPRING
like weather has brought him down stairs
and out upon the porches again. a pleasant
summer and success to him.
The Edgar Allen Poe Social and Literary
Club held its usual semi-monthly meeting
on last Monday evening at the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin G. Griffith.
Quite large attendance of the members
graced the occasion. After the usual bust
ness and recess for social enjoyment, the
executive committee presented to all the
members cards tied with dainty bows of
bright ribbons, npon which was written
motto selections from Longfelow's poems.
These mottos were read in regular order,
and the cards were worn as badges during
the evening Then followed the usual lit
erary programme, which upon this occasion
was composed of selections from Longfel-
lows works.
PROGRAMME.
heramos. .......................Mr Mrs. +. Boulden
Vocal olo-''Rainy Day .... Miss M. E. Wallace
Haunted Houses. Mrs. l. q. Griffith.
Vocal Solo-"The Bridge. ...A Miss Ada Hopper
The Skeleton in Armour. -. Miss Emma Liggett
Instrumental Solo-'Amazon March,"
Miss Ella Conrey
The Jewish Cemetery at Newport
Mrs. E. H. Nelson.
The Ladder of st. Augustine. -. Miss Sadie May
Vocal SOlO-"Daybreak'. -. Miss Edith Jenness
Inc Legend OF Rabbi Ben Levi,
Miss Alice Boulder.
After the programme business was re-
sumed, and the names of several persons
were proposed for membership and acted
upon favorably. The resignation of Rev.
Irwin l.. Cation from active membership
was accepted, and on motion ne was elected
an honorary member-without dues The
meeting was very delightful, and possessed
features of enjoyment which will make it
long to be remembered. The cordial well
come of the genial host and his charming
wife was joy to every guest, and makes
their house favorite gathering place. We
can express no higher wish, than, that their
enjoyment was equal to that of their assem-
bled friends. The Poe Literary has been
one of the most delightful social assem- blies
OF our city during the past season, and has
proven the most successful
We sincerely trust there is broad. bright
future awaiting its further progress. This
is the cordial and sincere hope of every
member. Long wave its beautiful banner.
y
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05
Seed Potatoes.

Mr.. George Senderling, one mile east
of Lombard, Cecil county, Md, has a
large lot of superior seed potatoes for
sale. Address him at Elk Mills postoffice,
Chester county, Pa. 2-wks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-05-05

By the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla,
elasticity OF step, buoyancy of spirits, and
the bloom of health, may be restored to
the system which has become enfeebled
with disease. The best vitalizer and
blood purifier is Ayers Ssrsaparilla. Sold
by all druggists. Price 81.
Lamps cheap for the cash at Boulden's.