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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-28
The Cecil County Agricultural
S0ciefy.

The newly el0osed board of managers
of the Cecil CDuGsy Agricultural Soelet )
II &c on Tuesday and organized hy elect
ing Adam r. Magtaw president; Daniel
secretary and George \. Blake treasurer.
The salary o! the secretary was fixed
at s40O and that OF the treasurer at $3.50.
The matter of obtaining legislation in
regard to police on fair grounds was re.
ferred to Messrs Blake and Bratton.
The master of elec.ing a delegate 30 the
National Trotting Association was laid
over.
The petition of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union of Cecil county and
citizens asking the managers 10 exclude
all gambling devices from The grounds
was discussed. A motion to lay on the
table was defeated.
VIM. J. Jones, Esq., introduced the
following resolution which was passed
with two dissenting votes:
ResOlced, That the Executive Commit.
tee i'll disposing of privileges are hereby
iusti ucted to sell 10 privilege FOR carry.
ing on any thing which III their Judge
ment Shall come under the name or title
of gambling device.
No action was taken on the petition of
the same parties to the managers to ex-
clude wines and branded fruits from the
premium list.
The following resolutions were received
and read out 10 action taken sherson:
WHEREAS, We believe that Yepresen
tative BODY such as the stockholders and
tural Society should aim 10 advance the
pleasure as well DIS the profit of the
community, and
WHEREAS, The tin. horns and other
Internal devices that are permitted on
our fair grounds, are we believe pro,!uc-
tive OF no pleasure to any visitors other
than the children themselves, but are on
the contrary {; source of great annoyance
and yexation to all persons except tho
parents of the little vixens, who are al
lowed to make all the noise possible, and
WHEREAS, We believe that unless
everything in the nature of tin horn,
wind instrument, miniature balloon, or
ether Objectionable and trivial device,
devised and gotten up for the sole pur-
pose of amusing children be rigjdly ex-
Guided, that our fair will soon materially
decrease in interest TO those of mature
years. and that the whole management
will ultimately devolve upon the children
and their mothers, and
WHEREAS, We believe further that
the granting of license to these children
to carry this species OF recreation to the
extreme lengths they do is inconsistent
with the principle OF true temperance,
which implies moderation in all things;
therefore,
Resotced, That the members of the P.
and o. L. (which being interpreted
means the Peace and Order Loving Union
as well as all other citizens who have
coma to the years Of discretion do respect
fully urge the managers OF the lair to
do the fair and square thing, and exclude
from the grounds all infants found with
any of the above named torrnentiug de-
vices in his az her possession.
Pesoleed, Farther, that we request said
managers to exclude from tie premium
list the names OF all mothers or guardians
who will insist upon introducing these
noisy bratg upon the grounds
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Nising Sun News.
RISING Sun, Jan. 26;h.

RISING Sun, Jan. 26;h. 1888
Mr.. Walter c. Passmore, of this place, son
of Mr. Ellis Passmore, was married on Jan.
18th, at TWO O'Clock TO Miss Lille F. Haines,
daughter OF Mr.. e. +. Haines, of Highland
township, Chester county, Pa. The cere-
mony was performed al the home of the
bride by Rev. J, L. Polk, Phi. D., of Fagg's
Manor Presbyterian Church, in the presence
of about twenty-five guests. Mr.. T. Pusey
Passmore, brother of the groom, was groo,ns-
man and Miss Alice A. Haines, sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid. Mr.. and Mrs. Pass
more Went to Ohio for their honeymoon.
Rev Isaac Jewell and family were sur
prised by one hundred and thirteen of the
members of the Nj. Il. Church entering the
parsonage on Monday evening. Many val
liable and useful articles were presented to
them. The probationary members OF the
church presented the pastor with a eonsid-
cradle sum of money.
Ali that wished To, have harvested ice in
plenty.
The farmers are taking advantage of the
good roads aud hauling their corn To the
warehouses in large qnar;ities.
Ninety one persons have professed con-
version during the protracted meetings in
the NJ. Z. Church and they still continue.
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The Bethel Literary Society.

The first meeting of the Bethel Liter
Church on Thursday evening, Jan. 10Th,
1883, Rev. A. Burke in the chair, opened
by singing Come Thou Fount of Every
Blessing" prayer and reading of the 9th
Psalm by the pastor; opening address by
w. G. Lake, subject "Education;" rec
itation, by Jennie Padley-"The Stolen
Ride" singing, Glide Thou Me-" recits,
ton, by Miss Myra Clay.on-"Old Blu,
Good" singing, Satisfied" reading by
Mr.. George Donaldson-''Why Kill My
Baby" reading, by Mr.. Bolie Kirk
''Quries;' singing, rs My Name Writ
ten There;' reading, by Miss Maggie
Donaldson-"The New Church Organ
reading. by Miss Mile Burke-"Pat auo
the Pig;" singing. ''We are Marching t,
Zion" recitation, by Miss Minnie Padley
Ringing of Curfew;" singing, ''Churci
Rallying Song"
Although the greater part of those
who took part in the exercises were
young in years and not much used Il
such public work yet all did we'll and tli
large audience showed their appreciation
by the hearty rounds of applause which
greeted every one at the close OF eaci
reading or recitation, and every body wen
| home feeling that they had spent an even
ing that vas both pleasant and prof table
| There will be anosher meeting of til,
association on Thursday evening, Febru
AIRY %. EVERYBODY is invited to be pres
ent. No admit,anee fse is charged.
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Memorial Resolutions.

At a joint meeting of the elders and mem
hers of The board of trustees of the Preshy-
terrain Church held on Wednesday night
the following prca mblc and resolutions were
passed
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God in his I'M.
erring wisdom TO remove from us our es
teemed and beloved brother Jas Z. McCul.
Tough, who for many years was a ruling
elder in the church and president of the
board of trustees, therefore,
Resolved, That while we bow in humble
submission to the will of oar Heavenly
Father, We deem it fitting TO express and
place upon record that we desire TO express
our heartfelt sorrow at tha loss which W.
and the church have sustained: to bear ties.
timony to aud record our appreciation OF
his personal worth and christian character
and to his fidelity to duty in the cause o!
the Master.
ResOlred, That we tender TO the beraavel
and afflicted family our warmeSt syiupatbie,
i'll this dark hour of their sorrow and com.
mend them to the loving care aud gudauci
of cur covenant keeping God who alone cay
Tighten and help them TO be !r the burden
that presses so heavily upon them.
ReSOiced, That these resolutions be spraat
upon the record Of the proceedings of til
board and that a copy he sent to the fanil,
by The secretary of the board
JOHN II. JAMAR, Secretary.
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Public Installation of Grange
Officers.

Elkton Grange, No. IL, Patrons of Hus
baudry, held a public installation o.
officers in their room il Odd Fellows Hal
on Saturday afternoon. Ii. NJ Murray
Master Of State Grange, James Chestou
of Anne Arundel count, ex-lecturer O
State Grange were present as well as i
number of Invited guests. Mr.. Chester
delivered an address. A fine dinner wa:
partaken OF by all present. The officer,
installed were as follows: Master, n. P
Manly; Overseer. Il. P. Fowler: Lecturer
L. I. II. Ward; Steward, II. II. Davis
Assistant Steward, John Abel; Chaplain
William 6. Mercy; Treasurer, L. T
Roberts; Secretary, w. Il. Grosh; Gate
Keeper, George w. Roberts; Pomona
Mrs. L. J. Manly; Flora, Mrs. Nj. w
Fowler; Ceres, Miss NJ. \. Gilpin; Lad!
Assistant Steward, Mrs. z. H. Grosh.
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Presiding Elder Murray IN Cecil.

t>FeSiulnS Elder Murray III cecil.
Presiding E!der w L. s Murray con,
tinuing his letters on the churches of his
district, had the following in the last is,
sue of the Peninsula .Reth0diSt: "0ur
Quarterly Conference at Port Deposit
was OF especial interest in that written
reports were read by the proper persons
on almost everything requiring reports.
1t was 20 be regretted that the wholo
mem bership was not present to hear
them. So far as possible, | would like all
our brethren on the Wilmington District
to irvite all the members to be present at
the Fourth Quarterly Conference 50 hat
the reports may be means of iutnrma-
ton to the whole church. Rev. J Jones
preached in my stead at Port Oh sunday
morning, while held forth at Hnpewell.
l. A. G. Gerry and Thus c. BOND were
elected delegate and alternate. Compl
meptary resolutions we're adopted con-
corning the pastor Rev. i Z. Barrett
who is closing his third year,
At Hopewell. Rev. j. jones is eucour-
aged. Oh the earnest support giteii him
by his efficient members, who u:,eui-
mously requested his return. c. S Abra-
hams aud Ii. III. Kirk were elected dele
gate and alternate.
At Charlestown, Rev. T. E. Hunter is
greatly encouraged in his work. During
the year 5000 have been put on the par
sonage at Charlestown and fo.ty-nine
conversions in three protracted meetings
OF twelve weeks. w. II. Cole and VIM.
McMullen were chosen delegate and alter
nate. The reports from the above tanned
charges will show earnest AMI efficient
Wprk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-28
Gander-pullIng.

We cut from one of our exchanges the
following description OF a popular sport
in Florida, which we respectfully c,n-
mend to the managers of all Maryland
agricultural fairs as 4. welcome substitute
for the modern tournament:
There was a gauder. pulling here ON
"Wednesday last Perhaps some vi ) oul
readers do not know what a gander-pull-
ing means. Well, will try and describe
it. A large gander is procured and a
grain-sack drawn over it's body, neck
and wings let loose. MIR. Gauder is bur <.
head down, to d pole, which is placed
across fence, So that IL man on horse
back can reach and take hold of the gan
der's neck. Now comes the laugh. Amy
person Wishing to get the gander paJ g
twenty-five cents for three rides. He
starts his horse few ross away at hig b
speed. and when he passes the gander he
catches him by the neck, and pulls his
head off, i. e., if he can. Some FREUD OF
the gander has creased his neck we'll with
lard and it seems that no one can hold
on to it. We had extra scenes at tins
show. First, the horse that John Davis
rode stumbled, threw Davis over his lead,
and turned somersault. This created a
great deal of sport. The second scene
was c. B. Pelton riding "a mule. When
he passed the gander he caught him by
the neck with both hands, but he could
not pull his head off. He hung on for
dear lille. His mule left him, and be
found himself sitting on the ground. |
think every body laughed until they cried.
The poor old gander was taken down
and sopt home as we'll as usual, from all
apprenticeship Mtnd (Fiu) Ne,cs.
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Fire in EIktOn.

Fire was discovered issuing from the
roof of the double dwelling and store
house, on South side of Main street, be-
longing to Miss Mary NcIutlre, about II
o'clock on Wednesday, morning. The
building is occupied by Mrs. M. A. Mel
son, with millinery store and residence,
and Samuel Shippers, who Keeps u confeo
tionery store and resides in the building.
The fire originated from MIR. Shippers
side of the houss but it showed first from
the roof of that occupied by Mrs. Nelson.
A large crowd soon collected aud ladders
being thrown against the building, with
the use of buckets, considerable water
was thrown Oh the flames, which, at one
time, leaped six or eight feet above the
roof. DIR. II. G. Wells was early on hand
with his Babcock extinguisher, which
performed good service as on previous
emergencies of the kind. 1t WAS many
minutes before the towns rude fire en-.
CINE, which was housed but few hun.
bred feet away, was at hand and in work
ing order. When the fire was at its
height, a member of the board of town
commissioners, rushed to the office OF
the president of the board and il
was decided that if the fire gained
Roadway telegram was to be sent to
Wilmington for assistance. The telegram
was written but the commissioners find
ing that the fire was under control did
not send it.
There was, fortunately, very little wind
at the time. Ii the wind had been high
or the fire had broken out at night when
but few were around instead of at mid
day, very serious contlagration would
have resulted. This fire was the third
comparatively recently that has threat
ened the business section of the town.
The principal loss was to the roof of the
building which was considerably dam
aged. The building was Insured in tue
Farmers Mutual of Wilmington, Del.
There was also considerable loss to furni
ture by water. The fire is supposed IL
have been CAUSED by defective flue. The
matter of obtaining water supply and a
steam engine are now being discussed by
our citizens. We are very much afraid
however, that it will all end in wind.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-28
Methodist Matters.

The Wilmington Erery Ereaing of
Tuesday contained the following in re-
| gard to Methodist matters:
| The Wilmington NJ. F Coniert nee will
convene in Uuiou NJ. E. Church six
weeks from tomorrow and continue in
session aoout week. Since lay delegates
will be present, they attending confer
ence once in four years, the attendance
at the coming session will be much larger
than that of the last three sessions. The
total number of delegates in attendance
will be between $50 aud $40
Conference will be asked TO either abol-
ish or enlarge the Virginia district, which
was created a year ago and which has
but eight appointments. The district is
a subject of much dissatisfaction because
it is dependent on missionary contribu-
tions, while, it is contended, it should be
sslfsupporting.
Conference will also elect five delegates,
three clerical and two lay to the General
Conference. Presiding Elder Wilson, the
Rev. Jacob Todd, d. D., and the Rev. R.
w. Todd will probably be selected as
clerical delegates, and Joseph Pyle lay
delegate. 1t is not known who will be
the other lay delegate, but he will come
from the southern part of the conference.
The Rev. l.. L. Barrett's acceptance
of call from st. Paul's Church, this
al ,fk hny ,onaptoI n,1l
St. Pauls Church, Odessa, has created
a stir in Methodistic circles. the action
of Bishop Foss regarding the two calls
will be awaited with interest. Mr.. Bar
rett insists that the Odessians misu1der-
stood his reply to their invitation when
they interpreted it is an acceptance, but
he has asked them to release him and
they have refused to do so. preferring to
lay his letter before conference and let
the bishop decide the contention.
Bishop Warren, who presided at the
last conference, is in Japan.
1t is said that Presiding Elder Wilson
has not been asked to GO to Bulgaria, but
it is possible that the board of bishops
will offer him the superintendency of that
mission.
The quadreunial session of the General
Conference will be held in New York next
May. In this body the ratio of clerical
delegates from the subordinate confer
ence is one for every 40 ministers. Large
conferences also elect two lay deleg ates
and small conferences one lay delegate.
The General Conference will probably
elect several bishops and the Rev. Jacob
Todd, D. D., will be one of the nominees.
The Rev. Mir. Ridgway, who will also
be uumlLee, is not the Rev. d. G. Ridg-
way. formerly of Elkton. The episco
pacy of the Methodist Episcopal church
is a unit and when there is q vacancy in
the board of bishops it is not flied unless
the creation of another bishop is abso-
lutely necessary. 1t differs from that Of
the Protestant Episcopal and the CAtho-
lie Church in that the Methodist Episco-
copal bishops are not sent to district to
remaia permanently. They meet aDnu-
ally aud then map out their work for the
year. The Methodist Episcopal episco-
pacy is liie-tenure and the lowest sal
airy is "a 600 per annrm, besides house
rent and travelling expenses.
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Funeral of JAS. I. Mccullough.

The funeral of James 7. Mccullough
was held on Monday afternoon at half
past one O'Clock from his late residence
III this town. Rev. w. W. Heberton, of
Philadelphia, trea surer of the board of
ministerial relief, and formerly pastor OF
the Eikton Presbyterian Chlrch, con-
duc:e,i the services, assisted by Revs. ].
P. Osis and john Squire. The interment
was made at the Elkton Presbyterian
cemetery. The pail bearers were DR.. ].
II. lamar. r G. Lewis, p. Fl. Cleaver,
William Evans, John Wilkinson. John
Gilpin, Thomas Drenuen and G. B Fin
ley, all of whom are members of the
board of trustees of the church. of which
the deceased was president, except the
present at the funeral we're Rev. G. P.
Mallory, OF New York, formerly of Ches
apeake City; Rev. George F. Porter, of
Newark; Rev. T Snowden Thomas and
J. Miller Thomas, editor and associate
editor respectfully OF the Peninsula
Methodist; Rev. William Schouler, Chas.
Heber Clark C'Max Adler'O editor of
the Tertae Record. Philadelphia, and
Hon. J. A. J. Creswell. The members of
the Cecil bar attended in body.
At a meeting of the members of the
bar held on Saturday afternoon, William
J. Jones presided and Daniel Bratton
acted as secretary. Messrs. r. c. Thack
cry, Charles c. Crothers and William T.
Warburton were appointed committee
to frame resolutions. They reported the
following which were adopted:
WHEREAS. The members of the Cecil
bar have heard with deep regret of the
death of their brother, James L. McCui-
Tough. who was at the time of his death
its oldest member, therefore,
Resoloed. That we deem it eminently
proper to bear testimony to his long and
honorable service of more than forty
years as member of the Cecil bar, to
his learning, his great kindness of heart,
his frankness and his many estimable
qualities as a citizen:
| Resolced, That we attend his funeral
in body aud that these resolutions be
presented to the Circuit Court for Cecil
county at its March session by the chair.
man of this meeting, with the request
that the same be entered upon its records
ResOlced, That copy of these resolu
lions be transmitted to the family of nul
deceased brother.
W. J. JONES, Chairman,
| DAN'L. BRATToN, Secrecy.
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The Peoples Column.
The Proposed Elkton, Denton and Cape
Charles Railroad,

FORT DEPOSIT, AiD Jan. %, 1885.
| EdttoF Hhtg:
see an effort is to be IN ade to have a rail
road constructed commencing at point
near Elkton and passing through the First
and Second Districts, and thence through
Kent, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset and
| Worcester counties, and | suppose neces-
sarily through Queen AuAe's and Talbot
counties, although the paper does not SO
| state. IL is stated Il mass meeting was held
! at Denton few days since to further the
| project, the opinion being that \ road
| through the section named was a necessity.
| II is also stated in the same paper that it
| was thought each of the counties named
| would subscribe sou, eco.
| Now, the query is, wherein would our
county be justified in making such subscrip-
| tion? We have three railroads passing
| through the county and communicating
with the principal markets north and south,
| ali within easy reach and atfording reason
| able facilities, except perhaps TO the Two
| districts Il med, and these two are CONT gu
Gus to good water fronts by which transport
tation can be had almost all seasons of the
year, and a large part of the districts are
| not more than from five to ten miles from
| the Delaware Railroad, thereby making il
| accessible. 1t is, therefore, apparent that
the benefits that would inure to our county
from the proposed road would in no sense
be commensurate with the amount OF the
subscription asked, and the only advantage
to be derived would be that received by the
citizens of the First and Second Districts
who might wish to make shipment either 10
PhiadelE hia aud Baltimore at such times as
shipments could not be made by water.
" will therefore lie we'll for the county TO
consider its own needs and the weighty
obligations to be discharged before engaging
il phllanJhropic enterprises. We. perhaps,
have as much as we can provide for, in
years to come, without assuming other and
ueedless responsibilities.
CATION
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-28

Ayers Slrsaparilia ls prescribed and
recommended by emine ut ply sicians, and
is taken with perfect sltety by Old and
young. Its cleansing aud vitalizing fleets
are sure and speedy, and il is universally
conceded to To the most effective of all
blood purifiers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-28

The prolonged mild wealth
er has left us with too many
goods. Now for the conse-
quence. We to lose and you
to gain.
Pleaseread, reflect and profit
by the following quotations
which are from ten to thirty
per cent. below value.
This is a determined effort
on our part to reduce our over
loaded shelves at once.
Lot No. 1
Is French Dress Goods, par
ticularly desirable, but we have
too many; reduced from 8Sc.
to ooc. a yard. In ten shades
all good.
Lot No. 2
Fifty pieces OF Fancy
Weaves in new and staple
shades; were 81 a c, new price,
25c. a yard. s yards for So
instead of So.
Lot Nos
Thirty-one pieces Scotch
Plaids, Ioc. yard; ought to
be 15c. Will make nice
school or knock-about dress.
Lot NJ. 4
1 lot of 621sc. all-wool
CamePs Hair Good, good
shades, 3S in. wide, to 60 for
81 4 C. yard; a big cut.
Lot No. 5
100 pieces of Stripe or Plaid
Velvets, very fine quality, to
be cut for ST. yard.
We are selling loads of Coats,
Wraps and Plush Goods for La
dies and Children at unusually
low prices.
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fHarried.
CAUTION.

II AMAoND-tfovELNow.-- Thursday. Dec -
1857, by Rev. Z. X. Miller, JAMES HAMMoN1
and Miss MARY L. GovELNow.
REYNOLDS Walton January %, 1855, by Rev
L. X Miller, at the residence of William T.
Reynolds, GEORGE OSCAR REYNOLDS and Miss
Sarah E. Vail.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-28

The local weather prophets who pre-
dicted winter so mild that the ICE
dealers would not obtain their annual
supplies, are not now to be iouud. and
have joined the company OF the Il told
you So"
The cold weather made bountiful
supply of good ice, and the dealers as
we'll as all others in this eighborhood
having ice houses, have filed them with
good quality of ice. The ice on the
Elk river has been this week thick and
suita bio for skating, which pastime the
young people of the town have been
heartily indulging iii day and night for
over week past. Many skated down to
Frenchtown wharf, while several are said
TO have gone as far As Port Herman, and
one to Chesapeake City. Most skaters,
however, confined their movements to
the ice between the bridge in Elkton
and the Club House.
Sunday morning last is believed to
have been the coolest of the winter, the
thermometer then registering two degrees
above zero.
Ayers Pills are constantly advancing
in the estimation Of those wno uss them
They improve tho appetite. promote di-
gesticn, restore healthy .ctiou, and regu-
late every function. They are pleasant
to take, gentle in their operation, and
powerful in subduipg disease.