The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-11-17

| during WHICH NlES OOhu SITuCi
Ann McCabe with her fist Justice Scot
on Thursday evening fined her 81 and cost
for this. Ann McCabe YVES fined the sam,
amount for dsorderly conduct and swearing
The trustees of the poor ut their LAS
monthly meeting ordered the telephones re
moved from the almshouse and from Mitch
ellis drug, store, Elkton, where they haC
been kept at the expense of the county. III,
trustees did not think telephone commuui
cation between the almshouse and drug store
necessary.
Miss Marie Davis, teacher of instru
mental music, whose card appears in another
column, has sufficient time to devote tc
several more pupils. Instructions on the
piano or organ will be given at home OF
pupil or at residence of Mrs. a. l.. WIlkin,
son. Miss Davis is an excellent performer
and capable instructor.
The Lancaster, Pa, Inquirer in its Gin
stitute supplement" gives list of Lancaster
County teachers "who have done tine deed
since last institute" The article is headed
Leap Year Knots" Among others Lille
NJ. Stevenson, Columbia, became Mrs. John
| NJ. Campbell when the June roses We're last
in bloom, and she lives with her Husband
at Rising Sun, Md.
-Au Italian, who, with a number of his
countrymen, has been employed by the Nc
Cullough Iron Company in cutting timber
in Elk Neck, near the Larzalere farm, drop
| ,,ajl aaI rr,lS Ia bod ha.,, -,
but few moments before and was not
known to be ill. His remains were brought
here on Wednesday morning and inferred
in the Catholic Cemetery.
Mr.. John T. Ward a well known resi-
dent of the Third district, died On Saturday
last at the home of his son, John L. Ward
Jr. On the Frenchtown turnpike, in the 73d
| year of his age. He was born in the Second
district and spent nearly all his life in Cecil
County. His funeral was held Monday,
| services and interment at Bethel NJ. E.
| Church. He leaves several sons and a
daughter.
An entertainment will be given at
Ebenezer NJ. E. Church, Cecil County, on
| Thanksgiving evening by the Sunday
| School. The exercises will begin at 7.3O
o'clock and an admission Of % cents, chill
dren under IL years Is cents. Proceeds
will be used for the benefit of the church
If Thursday evening should prove stormy
the entertainment will be held Tuesday
evening December 4th.
Straw rides are popular with Elkton
young people. On Monday night a party
of young people went to Newark, Del, via
Glasgow, and made the air ring with song
and mirth. The Young Peoples Social Club
of Elkton, took ride Tuesday night. They
also went to Newark, where the young
gentlemen treated the ladies to an oyster
supper. They reached home at one o'clock
Wednesday morning after having a jolly
time.
There will be Sunday School enter
tanment consisting of recitations, dialogues,
music, etc, held at Ebenezer NJ. E. Church
on Thursday thanksgiving evening, Nov.
18th. Proceeds for the benefit of the church.
Admission, % cents; children under II
years, 10 cents Exercises to commence at
half-past o'clock p. m. All are invited to
attend. If Thursday evening should prove
stormy entertainment will be held the fol-
lowing Tuesday evening, December 4th. By
order of committee. Nov10t3.
OFT Sunday School of which George A.
Blake, Esq, is superintendent closed for
the winter Sunday afternoon last. The
exercises were attended by large number
of people. Addresses were delivered by
Rev. DIR. Osmond, of Elkton, and Rev. s
2. Coles, of Baltimore. Messrs. Albert
Holton and Stephen Walton delivered ad-
dresses of welcome Miss Annie Miggett
sang solo and Miss Ella Kendall read
memorial on the death of Miss Lizzie Mig
gett There were also responsive readings.
There were several changes of residence
in Elkton this week. Mr. III. A. Brake who
is employed at the pulp works moved from
the house of Mr.. Frank Kerr on Bow street
to one owned by DIR. J. H. Jamar on the
"Green." Mr.. Thos. Biddle, the efficient mail
carrier, moved from the house adjoining
that from which Mr.. Brake moved to a
house on West High street owned by Mr..
T. Lee and occupied last by Mr.. John NJ.
Terrell. The house ON Bow street vacated
by Mr.. Bddle was taken by Mr.. Alfred
Smith who moved from house on Main
street nearly opposite the Bank owned by
Mr.. VIM. Elder.
Mr.. Joseph Z. Miller who for many
years followed the business of well-digging
and pump mending in this town and has
recently made his home with his daughter
Mrs. George w. Ash in Elkton, died on
Saturday night last at Chester, Pa, where
he was visiting his daughter, the wife OF
Captain Michael Realey formerly of Elkton
His death was due to the infirmitles incident
TO old age. Mr.. Miller had de survived
would have celebrated his S1st birthday the
oath of this month. His funeral took place
Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the
residence of Captain Realey. The interment
was made at Chester. Mr.. Miller's wife died
some years since.
The beautiful and solemn devotion of
the Forty Hours in memory of the forty
hours durii. which the Sacred Body of
Jesus was IN the sepulchre will be opened
in the Catholic Church, Elkton at 80
o'clock Sunday morning. 1t will continue
for three days closing on Tuesday evening.
Morning services at 6, 7 and 7.30 o'clock
Evening services at 7.30. Rev. j. j. Fierney
Vice president of Mount st. Mary's College,
Emmitsburg, will preach on Sunday even
ing, Rev. L. l.. Brady, of New Castle, Del.
on Monday, and Rev. w. j. Birmingham,
of Wilmington, on Tuesday evening. The
Rt. Rev. Bishop in .ompany with number
number Of his clergy will assist at the
closing exercises on Tuesday evening All
are invited.
Stuart Smith, the genial and obliging
young man vino assists Dr. III. G. Wells in
the management of Mitchell's drug store
was very enthusiastic believer in the sue
cess of Cleveland. He thought he would
have free ride up and down Main street
on the strength of it a1d arranged with Mr..
Victor Bennett, of John T. Bennett & Co.,
that in the event of Democratic success the
latter was to wheel him in barrow on
Main street, and in case of Harrison's cleo
ton Stuart was to treat VIC in the same
manner As we all know Harrison came
out ahead. Stuart underwent the penalty of
his rash wager on Monday at noon. A
wheebarrow gaily decorated with flags was
used and the route was down Main street
| from tho drno store I'm the EDiScODal Church