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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-04-28
Presiding Elder Murray In Cecil.

Rev. W. L. S. Murray wrote as follows
to the Peninsula Methodist of last week
concerning some Cecil county charges:
La the North East Quarterly Confer
ence, at the suggestion of the pastor.
Rev.. B. Quigg, committee of three
was appointed on ways and means, so
that the Conference Academy apportion-
ment might be raised as soon as possible.
| hope others on the district may do
likewise.
The Quarterly Conference on Elk Neck
charge held at Wesley was full of interest.
The PASTORS salary was advanced to $500,
Rev. E. Ii. Miller is not only very happy
in his work, but successful as well. The
revival spirit continues. At Harris, the
leader claims to have one of the best
classes on the district. The pastor, sur
rounded by farmers, excused the scarcity
of money with the remark, that at
present the greater part of the money i'll
this community is in the ground.
Elkton rejoices that Bishop Foss hon.
ored their request, and sent Rev. Charles
Hill to be their pastor. He reports one
hundred and seven pastoral visits, the
largest number yet reported during this
quarter. A beautiful and conveniently
located site has been purchased for a
parsonage at 5000, on which a brick
building will be erected in the near
future. The salary was advanced 500.
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Horse and Wagon Stolen,

Ga Thursday night of last week val
liable bay horse, no,top wagon, harness
and buffalo robe were stolen from the
stable OF Robert Cameron, near Blue
Ball, this county. Tue horse was taken
from the stable through back way, the
wagon from the house where it was kept,
and the team harnsssed behind the barn.
The robbery was not discovered until the
next morning when tracks toward Fair
Hill were seen. Mr.. Cameron is member
of the Cecil Detective Association, and
that organization was promptly called out
and thorough search made in all direo-
tions. The thieves had not been heard
of at our last information, and reward
of $3.50 is offered for the recovery of the
property and apprehension of the thieves,
The team is reported to have crossed
Conowingo bridge in possession of two
men at an early hour Friday morning.
The thieves it is thought took their team
to Baltimore.
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Bay View Items.

notwithstanding the backwardness of
the spring our farmers have the greater
part of their corn ground plowed and are
talking of planting as soon as the weather
gets little milder.
A diligeut application of lime and brush
have greatly improved the looks Of some of
the outbuildings and fences around our viii
lage.
Mr.. r. j. Rsed is pushing the work Of
digging a cellar and building foundation
for the erection of a dwelling thereon.
Haddock Bros, contractors, have the work
of constructing the dwelling in charge. We
learn that, when finished, it will be one of
the finest dwellings in our village. w care
glad to see the spirit OF improvement mani
| tested in our village.
The Ceft) hand lieutenant of our &C. c."
has left town on a vacation for week or so
to try his luck with the Jersey bellies and to
recupsrate his strength and energies so as
to carry the spring campaign to successful
issue. We wisely admonish all to avoid to
the path of Nero.
The roads having become in a fair condi-
ton for driving we notice our young men
| out driving with their sweethearts nesting
close by their sides and the reins drawn
over their trotters going through our streets
with the heetness of the wind. "Bell" still
takes the lead, distancing all that have at
tempted to contest the championship with
her. Bell has never been teaten IN her own
or any other neighborhood and we think
her owner is justly proud of her.
| About sixty-ive of the most intimate
| friends of Rev. HI. w. d. johnson met at
his home on Wednesday evening last for the
purpose of spending few hours in social
| intercourse and bidding farewell to our
| young friend who is shortly to leave US.
After laying aside their wraps the friends
dispersed through the spacious parlor en-
| gaging in a pleasant social chat for an hour
or two when charades became the order of
| the evening which were artistically devised
and performed and were highly enjoyed by
all present. When the clock chimed eleven
refreshments were partaken of. After the
collation. Mr.. H. S. johnson made few
| remarks in token of the company's esteem
for our friend, who in response, delivered a
parting address which moved all present.
Many regrets were expressed at parting
| with our friend and many expressions of
regard and friendship given, but we re-
| turned to our homes consoled with the re-
| Election that he was enlisted in good cause.
| FRANK
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Port Deposit Items.
PORT DEPOSIT. April 26. 1s

PORT DEPOSIT, April &c, 1885.
Rev. j. P. Otis, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church of this place, lectured for
the Oxford Literary Society of Havre de
Grace in the Methodist Episcopal Church
of that city Monday evening to an appre
cia tive audience.
Samuel c. Rowland has leased his plan
Ing mill to Messrs. Tunis & Co. for one year
from May 1st- Mr.. Rowland will continue
in charge of it for the present Tunis & Co.
have large planning mill near Norfolk with
which they supply their Philadelphia and
New York trade and desired Rowland's
mill to supply the demand on them for
flooring by cars.
Mrs. Georgia Shure mislaid a diamond
ring on Monday which fell into the hands
of q colored boy who, after trying to sell it
and failing hid it away, but otter supdry
threats and a few -, was prevailed upon
to 60 and get it. 1t is supposed that an
other larger co!ored boy had hand in it
and he was fearful of punishment.
Thos. H. Patton had a fine young heifer
to break her leg Monday afternoon. She
had got On into field of Mrs. r. E. Murphy
and commenced playing when she tread on
a shelving rock and slipped breaking her
hind leg. David Scott who was blowing
near said it made noise like the crack of a
pistol.
Between so and 60 timber and spar RATS
have come down the river this spring and
are being made into floats to be taken to
Philadelphia and New York. The high
winds made rafting difficult until the river
got too low to run or there would have been
a larger number down.
Herring have been very plentiful and
have found ready sale to wagons at 90 cents
per hundred. Mitchell 81 Williams, and
K. p. Brickley have bought and will
smoke $4,000 each, besides they intend
packing in barrels, halves aud quarters
100, 600 more. Lovers of good smoked her
ring can procure them by addressing the
former firm or E. P Brickley. Shad has
been in demand all season and although a
largo quantity have been caught are bring
ing from SIS to S22 per hundred.
A Young man who knows better purchased
something stronger than water and behaved
badly Saturday evening. He was arrested
and paid the fine promising 10 do better
in the future.
The Presbyterian Church Aid Society
met at Rev. James Conway's last Thursday
night. The attendance was not as large as
usual as some of the young friends had
other engagements 1t is the intention to
meet regularly hereafter and its May meet
ing will be held at the residence of j. Har-
vey Rowland the latter part of the month.
The Young Peoples Temperance Associa-
ton will hold their monthly meeting next
| Tuesday night, May LIST, in the Methodist
Episcopal Church. An attractive pro-
gramme has been prepared and the young
people are having rehearsals for the occa-
sion A cordial invitation is extended to
| the public to be present n.
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Zion Items.

ZION, April oath, 1888.
As moving day made many changes in
our midst it left our quiet little village with
three vacant houses.
Our village is small in Inhabitants, but
large in gossip. We can boast of having a
new minister every year. Rumor says the
reason the Rev. Van Burkalow was removed
at the end of his first year was because he
did not put on style enough. 1t does not
take style to be good man, and when we
reach the heavenly throne l don't think
there will be style there
Our new minister, Rev. Mr.. Hynson
delivered his first sermon Easter Sunday tc
a full house, which we hope will be kept up
and not dwindle down to a dozen or two.
have no doubt but the young men will be
very sociable with Mr. III.
Our Sunday School was organized Sunday
week with Mr.. Dexter Lee as superintendent
Our merchants Carhart & Co., are doing
. thriving business, and always seems tc
have a rush. Cameron is still closing out
at cost, and seems to have his share of the
trade.
Presiding Elder Murray will be with Us
on Sunday, as it is quarterly meeting.
There is still no news of Mr.. Il. L. Cam
eron's stolen horse. Better lock your stable
doors in time.
The roads are once more getting passable
ANDY.
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Death of a Promising Young Man

CECILToN, April 25th, 1883.
Charles Gathers, who was raised by his
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Megill, near Earlville, died on Saturday
last in Philadelphia, where he went to
take position in a telegraph Office in
August last. He had severe cold which
developed into pneumonia, but he recov-
cred. One evening as he was going into a
hotel he plucked twig off cedar bush
in the yard. Unfortunately he swallowed
it, and it lodged in one of his lungs,
giving him great pain. He was taken
to the Pennsylvania hospital, where he
had the greatest care of doctors and
nurses who were kind to him. He suf-
fered from severe hemorrhages. HIS
remains were brought to this county, and
inferred on Tuesday last. He was loved
by all who knew him.
Dear Charles you have left us,
To reach that happy shore;
Soon your friends will be with you,
Where we shall meet to part no more.
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The ReOrganIzed Cecil Hedge
and Wire Fence Company.

Mr.. A. A. Jones, who represents the
above named company, accompanied by
Ex.Sheriff E. w. Janney, has been can
vassing this week among the farmers and
land owners of this section of the county
Space will not permit us to give an
extended description of this admirable
fence, but We wish particularly to call
the attention Of our readers to the advan-
tageous terms upon which it is now
offered them.
To every purchaser of this fence at the
cost of 81. 564 per rod, stock equal to the
amount of the purchase will be issued.
By this liberal offer the purchaser not
only secures full value in the fence itself,
but when 100 miles have been sold, orders
for 67 of which have already been taken,
he will receive his share OF the profits
and dividends of all future sales of this
stock company just reorganized upon this
liberal and profitable basis. 1t is not
surprising in view of the merits OF the
fence itself, and the prospect of future
| realization from the stock of this COM
! pany that many of the prominent prop
erty owners of Cecil county are giving
orders for it. Mr.. Jones has just shown
us l)ng list of these names, which in.
clude Hon. Jacob Tome, John r. Bond,
DR.. R. R. Crothers, R. X. Rawlings, Jno.
S. Ewing, T. ]. Vanneman, R. ]. Row
land, NJ. C. Reeder. J. H. England, G. S.
McVey, Samuel Haddock, r. R. Smith,
S. J. B. Mearns, Alfred Wetherill, near
Elkton, and Al other we'll. known
citizens, all of whose orders have been
taken this spring by Mr.. Jones and his
associate with the company Mr.. S. J.
johnson. The latter, to be accompanied
by Elk Sheriff William J. Smith, will
next week also canvass the first five dis
tricts of the county. The gentlemen
named are the only authorized agents
for this company, and the success that
they are meeting with attests the reliable
character of their enterprise.
In this connection we deem it due this
W Iop6dG WudI VIC
have heard one of the most practical far
mers of Cecil county say in endorsement
of this fence. We refer to Mr.. H. Fl.
Duyckinck, of Calvert. He said in our
hearing that for SO years he had been
bearing the expense of post and rail fences
until he adopted the old style Of hedges
as substitute for them, and became so
disguised with the latter that he was
prejudiced against all kinds of hedge
fences. He investigated the method of
planting and construction of the Cecil
Hedge and Wire Fence Company, and
became convinced that it was the best
fence today before the public. He set
out section of it last spring. 1t is now
higher in some places than a four rail
fence, and will make when grown per-
feet hedge. He doesn't hesitate to recon-
mend it to anybody. This is valuable
endorsement of it.
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Entertainment at North East.

The Loyal Legion Of North East will
give musical and literary entertainment
in Wingate Post g. A. r. Hall Oh Tues
day evening, May Sth, at 7.30 o'clock.
The exercises will include vocal and
instrumental music and dialogues. One
of the features of the evenings enter
tainment will be fan drill. The chill
dren have been for some weeks past in
structed in their parts by Misses Grace
Quigg and Jennie Ford, and will doubt.
less acquit themselves we'll. The proceeds
will be devoted to the fund of the organ.
cation for the purchase of necessary
equipment. Admission, 25 cents; chill.
dren Is CENTS
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Northern COnvOcatiOn.

The next meeting of the Northern Con-
vocation of the Diocese of Easton will be
held in st. Mary's Church, North East,
on Tuesday, May Stb, and will continue
until Thursday the 10th, the closing ser
vice being held on Thursday evening.
The convocation embraces the parishes
of Cecil and Kent counties, and several
of the clergy are expected to be present
and participate. Subjects to be discussed
being of interest to the public at large.
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Hats and Bonnets of every
shape. We are not confined
to one grade of goods, but
have the plainest and least
expensive as we'll as more
elaborate.
We are favoured with in
creasing patronage, as our
prices are very low.
Will try and make your
money go far besides giving
you the best.
: Our effort is to improve our
goods and give our customers
the full benefit of every bar
gain.
Ribbons of every shade and
all new Millinery conceits.
Box of candy to each dol
lar purchaser.
Mrs. Nj. A. NELSON,
Elkton.
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More Pensions and Bounty,

A gentleman representing the Wash
ington office of Milo B. Stevens & Co.,
will be at Howard House, Elkton, Tues
day, May 10Th, to receive claims for pen
sion, increase of pension, bounty, etc.,
which interested parties may desire to
have prosecuted by said attorneys. sw
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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.
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Cigars to Consumers at Whole
sale Prices.

Joy a Mia all Havana, So per hundred;
Big 5, "a 80; La Creciente, No 1, $3.50;
1 rs mixed, $3.50; B. 6 W. So 80; Peer
less, % 20; La Creciente No. 2, $500; No
Veto, $3.50; Eureka-Eureka tobacco,
%. 80; special-Domestic, So 90; No
Match, $50; Our Mark, $170; Half
Holiday, $1.60; Legal Standard, $1.5e;
Ship Shape, s1.2O. 10 100, so. 25 boxes
at above rates. G. G. WELLS & Co.
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Still After Prof. Graham.

Another effort was made at the regular
monthly meeting of the Wilmington
Board of Education on Monday last to
expel Prof. T. L. Graham from his posi-
ton of principal of the High School. The
old charges of neglect of duty, &C., were
brought up against him. One member
moved that the position be declared
vacant. A motion to lay the whole
matter on the table Was defeated by a
vote of 8 to 10. After Superintendent
Harlin had been heard, motion TO lay
the matter over until the next meeting
night, and thus throw the responsibility
ON the now board, was carried by 10 to 9
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will be
~ made to the Board of County Commission
ers of Cecil County at their first regular meeting
in June next for a public road in the Fifth Eec-
ton District of Cecil County, beginning at a
point on the road leading from Charlestown to
Hagans Cross Roads, and running through the
lands of George p. Whitaker until it intersects
the public road leading from Principle Furnace
to Jenness' Mill. Apr7t5.
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that application by
IN petition will be made to the County Com
missioners of Cecil county at monthly
meeting on the second Tuesday of May next, for
the appointment of Examiners to view and deter
mine the propriety OF opening new Public Road
in the Fourth Election District, commencing at or
near the Jackson Schoolhouse and running thence
through lands OF William Gracey, Mrs. Ruth A.
Tuft William q. Henderson, and Patrick Mona
CHAN to the public road from Newark to Appleton
Apr1-4t
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married.

CLARK-GRANT.-Ont the 18th inst. by Rev. Chas.
Hill, WILLIAM J.. CLARK to ELENoRA l.. GRANT,
both of Elkton, Md.
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The A. o. U. w. Entertainment.

The entertainment given by Cecil
Lodge, No. SO, Ancient Order of United
Workmen, in the lodge room on Wednes-
day evening last was a very pleasing one.
Solos were rendered by Miss Bessie Ter.
rell, and Messrs. Henry Vinsinger and
Edwin V. Hinchliffe. Miss Elva Gilpin
recited, and Misses Lizzie Merritt and
Annie ]. Smith gave readings. Forcible
addresses were delivered by Daniel Brat.
ton, Rev. W. L. S. Murray, and John w.
Diefendorf explaining the features of the
order. The last two named came with
about dozen others from Wilmington.
The NJ. E. Church choir rendered several
ehoruses. Refreshments were served all
present.
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CATAR Ri
TRY THE CUR

A particle is applied into each nostril and is
agreeable. Price 30 cents at Druggists; by mail,
registered, 80 cts. ELY BROTH ERS, :235 Green
witch Street New York.
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AND SECTIONS will be sent on application
FTEE.
To those who want their advertising to pay we
can offer no better medium Tor thorough and eff
fecve work than the various sections our Select
Local List. GEO. p. ROWELL & CO.,
Newspaper Advertising Bureau,
Aprlit4. 10 Spruce street, New York.
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were relieving the farmer of the surplus
in his granary, the National Government
might wisely relieve it's treasury of its
unwisely accumulated surplus of cash
the soil by appropriating portion OF
this surplus to idennify American far
mers in general but particularly those OF
Cecil county, Maryland, for their losses
by this national pest. This sentiment
was finally embodied III a resolution
offered by Mr.. Henry S. Coudon as fol
lows, and which was adopted by the
club:
WHEREAS, The destruction to the grain
and fruit produced in the United States by
the English sparrow is enormous, and is
generally on the increase in consequence of
the rapid multiplication of the sparrows
and there is no possibility of destroying
them by individual effort, and there is a
large surplus in the United States treasury
for which the government has no need, and
WHEREAS, A large part of this money
has been drawn from the tillers of the SOIL
therefore
Resolced, That it is the opinion of this
club that part of this surplus should be
appropriated to the destruction of this pest
Mr.. Magraw as chairman of the Com
mittee on Examination of stock and
premises, reported favorably on the gen.
eral condition of their hosts farm and
stock.
Several minor questions of business
character being disposed of, as the shad-
ows were growing long over the lawn, the
motion for adjournment was made and
adopted. not however before the club had
accepted Mr.. Joseph Coudon's invitation
to meet at his residence, "Woodlands,"
on Wednesday, May %.
Soon there were heard echoing through
the grand old grove which surrounds Mr..
Coudon's handsome home, the parting
greeting of his gracious guests. They
parted with him and his amiable family
reluctantly. They had spent delightful
day, proitably socially and personally,
and they took away with them the recol-
lection of the kindly courtesy shown
them. They left behind them their good
will and good wishes for him and for mis-.
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FOR SALE.

A THOROUGHBRED JERSEY BULL
N Virginia stsck-CfOod color and DISPOSE
ton.
Ap2l-2t HOWARD BRATTON.
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REMOVAL OF BUSINESS.

:" A. BRAKE notifies his friends and the
III, public that he has removed from the Old
Exchange Hotel on Main Street to tine Leslie
House on Bow Street, where he will continue as
heretofore the MILK AND COAL OIL BUSI-
NESS. Both will be served at the door without
charge for service.
Apli-5t H. A. BRAKE.
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AGENTS WANTED

L 4 To canvass for one of the largest, oldest
esta blished, best known NURSERIES IN the
country. Most LIBERAL terms. Unequalled facili
ties GENEVA NURSERY. Established 1S+6.
w. st. SMITH, GENEVA, N. Y.
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FOR RENT.
tn ADVERTISERS!

1.-TWO DWELLING HOUSES on Main Street,
EIkton, at 800 year. Apply to
Fist CROTHEKS & BRATyON
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they were presented at beautifully
ladened table with the generous evil
dences of their hosts hospitality.
Upon re-assembling after dinner Mr..
Coudon resumed his presentation of the
| English sparrow question. Although
| favoring free trade upon general princi-
| pies he showed himself an uncompromis-
| ing protectionist on the English sparrow
| question. While the American farmer
might be willing to exchange American
grain without an export duty for English
wool made into serviceable clothing free
of an import duty, he was not willing to
exchange American grain for English
feathers shot off the backs of English
sparrows on American soil. This was
pushing free trade too far for either COM
ity, comfort or cash. AS there seemed to
be no available method of capturing alive
these English invaders of American soil,
various methods of effective extermina-
ton of them was discussed. Govern
ment bounties for the scalp of every
captured sparrow were suggested. Ohe
gentleman called attention to the fact
that the Crystal Palace in London hav-
ing been invaded by these piratical pests,
the Duke of Wellington, with that men,
tai profundity for which he was distln-
guished, had suggested the use of Scotch
bird-hawks, which birds were finally
brought in numbers from Scotland, and
being let loose in the building, break
tasted, dined and supped off their smaller
winged brethren until the nuisance of
their presence was abated. As the task
seemed hopeless one to undertake to
cage all English sparrows now spending
the season in America, the wise Duke
plan was not seriously considered. After
considerable discussion of the subject,
with that paternal confidence in the be.
neficence of his government which dis
tinguishes the American farmer, the sug-
question that, as the sparrows in question