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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
The Closing of the Year.

A few more days and the year which
to some has brought happiness, to others
sadness, will be added to those that
have passed before it. Many will du-
ring the present month sit in RETROSPECT
tive thought over the events which have
marked the year IN their lives. To the
young the years speed not fast enough !;
to the old they are all too short. The
young employ the closing of one year
in ambitious planning for the next, the
aged muse over the events of the past
and contemplate the mysteries of the
future. In the lives of some the year
has proved memorable one, while in
those of others it is suggestive Of no
special events. The hopes of one have
reached fruition, the aspirations of a.
mother have fallen short of success, and
thus the last day of December brings
alike pleasant and sad memories. What
ever the year OF 1880 has brought to US,
there is valuable lesson to be learned.
If any undertaking upon which we en-
tered has proved unsuccessful, we can
now, on looking back over the ground,
see more clearly the cause of our failure.
No lesson is so forcibly learned as that
born of experience. A past failure oft
times points 10 future success, if we
but profit by the lesson. No year is
wasted which brings US to clear reali-
cation of our individual worth and its
best employment. The experiences OF
the old year will make our successes
during the new more assured, for we
will have learned what shoals to avoid
in the sea of life. If our bark has Just
ground over the rocky reefs with but
slight injury, let US feel thankful that we
were not entirely wrecked. To the
successful, the truth has been taught
that the best success is that which is
borne with modesty and a humble ex-
terror. 1t is a poor success that brings
with it an outward self consciousness OF
our talents or gifts. The most admired
and beloved men and women are those
who combine prosperity with modesty.
And thus to all, the year can be fruitful
of good results, if we but extract from
our individual experiences only that
which will be best and most profitable
for us to remember. Then we shall be
the better prepared to enter upon the
new year with wisdom, zeal and energy.
Home Journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
Among the bills affecting

Among the bills affecting the Civil
Service Commission is one introduced
by Senator Paddock, of Nebraska, which
provides that the Civil Service rule:
shall not apply to the railway mail ser.
vice. The Senator states that the
placing of that branch of the mail ser
vice under civil service rules is operating
greatly to the detriment of the service
in the West. 1t is practically impossi.
sible to secure the reinstatement of vet
eran clerks in the place of incompetents
and the public suffers when vacancies
do accur by the long delays necessary
to secure certlfcation of elegibles from
the rooms of the Commission in Wash
ington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

The American Sabbath Union, which
is celebrating its first anniversary in New
York has approved Memorial to Con.
gress recommending such a change in
the statutes as shall provide for the be-
ginning and ending of Presidents terms
on the first Wednesday OF March, In
stead of the fourth day of that month.
The object of this proposed change is
to prevent the dissertation of the Sab
bath incident to inaugurations on Sat-
urday or Monday. The Field Secretary
of the Union reported that half of the
States now have State organizations,
and he expressed the opinion that the
present Congress would take advanced
ground on the question of Sabbath OBJ
servance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

The Senate Judiciary Committee on
Monday had under consideration the
nomination of Judge Brewer to the Su-
preme Bench. After somewhat pro-
tracted discussion, the nomination was
held up for further investigation OF
charges affecting Judge Brewers alleged
bias upon the question of constitutional
prohibition. 1t is charged that Judge
Brewer has so committed himself upon
the subject as to disquality himself for
an impartial judgment when the matter
is brought up IN the court of the highest
resort, to which he has been nominated
as member.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

The municipal election in Boston was
held on Tuesday. 1t being the first 10.
cal election held under the Australian
system in that city, there was no way
of estimating" how the vote was going
while the polls remained open, and the
day was quiet one. Hart, Republi-
can, was elected Mayor by large ma
jority, and the Republicans secured both
branches of the city government.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

EYHE*WHIGSss

Pre-em,neafty vatudbie Tor ats Local as 1eH as Gen
eral Intelligence, Netos Communications respect
fully solicited from all sections of the County, in
addition to the weekly contributions OF ats regular
corps OF correspondents. Anonymous comnilSallca-
tions ,riH receive no attention, the name OF the
vriter being required in oil cases guarantee Of
good faith.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
ADVERTISING RATES:

Local matter Ten Cents line for a single insertion
Marriage and Death Notices. inserted grdtuitousiy
Obituaries iriH be charged halt the usual rate o.
transient local matter.
Transient rates-Eight cents line TOR one, ana
Four cents a line for every additional insertion.
One inch of space counted as Ttoetve lines. On,
column, Rpe Dollars per inch one year. Fou'
changes ao,oed to yearly advertisers loihout add
tional charge.
The circulation of The Wing being among the mos
Intelligent classes Of Cecil county and the adJOtnin.
counties Of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Deiatoare
its proprietor confidently recommends to Business
Men as most desirable medium for remunerat,p
advertising. To maintain its high standard as
family journal. no offensive Objectionable adper
easements ,oiu be admitted at any price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

We clothe more boys aud young men
than any other 3 houses i'll the trade
Why? Simply because we give best val
ues for bottom prices.
FOR THE LITTLE BOYS
knee Pants quits, Norfolks, Kniker
bockers and all other elegant styles.
Prices 50 so upward.
FOR YOUNG MEN
4 button Sack Suits, 3 button Cut
awaSs, Walking Suns. Prince Albert
or Prince Charles Sly les. Price $ sc
to $50.
You would hardly believe it possibl,
to gather such stock and styles as We
show Jules you behold our wonderful
assortment of Boys ClotuIpg. More
over, We clothe YOUR BOY from hat tc
hose at
OEHNJ,S ACME HAIL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

Per cent. better bargains than any others
are the elegant suits and overcoats we are
selling for $3.50 and S14.50. These two
prices represent at least $500 more value
than usual, and must be seen TO be appre
ciated. % per cent. saved to our patrons by
our inexpensive yet convenient location
Bell Clothing Co., Kash Klotbiers, Pratt
street, adjoining corner Hanover street.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
The Philadelphia Ledger very I

The Philadelphia Ledger very per.
tinently remarks that the quoting lnhu
ence of time on the passions of men l:
shown by the way in which the death
of Jefferson Davis has been received
Twenty-Five years ago, if it had ther
occurred, it would have been received
with exultant rejoiclngs by tens of thou.
sands who now have no emotions Of
any kind arising from it. Indifference
characterizes the feelings of those who
battled for the Union against him. They
do not excuse him or seek to pallIate
in any way his acts of ambitious treason.
nor do they feel that strong luminosity
against him that actuated them during
the war. He outlived the time when
his death could have excited national
interest.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

Although it is not probable that Con-
gress will get down to work until after
the Christmas holidays, yet Speaker
Reed deserves the thanks of the Coun-
try for getting his most important COM
mittees ready for action at this early
day in the session, instead OF consuming
five or six weeks at the same task, as
MIR. Carlisle did two years ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

There is probably not child in this
broad land, able to lisp the words, who
mas not heard the rhyme, "Mary had a
little lamb" and they will all be inter-
ested in learning that Mary Tyler, the
subject of the verses, died on Monday,
though they may be confused when
told that she died at the age of SO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

Fans. Old people look
into the cases and sigh and
think of the days when we
were young Younger peo-
pie look and think. What an
important thing in dress, in
courtship, in diplomacy, is a
fan. Eyes downcast and man
ner coy as she toys with the
tips of the ostrich plumes in
her fan. Was she ever so
charmingo
Here is a plain little Folding
Fan, IS cents; another, black
satin, with black sticks, 50
cents; again, painted satin, at
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

The New York correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Ledger reports that the
New York Presbyterians have taken the
"bull by the horns" and propose to set
tie the delicate question of a revision of
the creed as soon as every member of
the Presbytery has had an opportunity
for debating it. The advocates of re-
vision are evidently in majority. Some
time ago the Presbytery appointed a
committee to consider the question. On
Monday this committee reported strong
ly in favor of revision, recommending,
first, "That the third chapter after the
first section be so recast as to include
these things only: A sovereignty Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

Stacks of medium priced
Dress Goods are going a
plump third under the little
time-back price. Like these:
3o-inch Mixed Trlcots, brown and gray, IL
mixtures. DC
52-inch Mixed Suitings. SOC.
3s-inch SILK Stripes and Plads, 37M.
52-Inch CheviOts, soc.
4O-inch Striped Foule, 60c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
WBRIDGE
& CLoTHIER,
PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA.
OUR LONG DRESS GOODS COUNTERS

OUR LONG DRESS GOODS COUNTERS
are full of life and activity these De
cember days. How could it be other
wise with Winter just before US, and
such superb stock of Winter DGess
Goods-the products of two continents
displayed in apparently endless pro-
fusion on a thousand feet OF counters ?
The question is sometimes asked ::
Why carry SO large stock, represent,
ing almost everything that is produced
abroad or at homer Would not a
smaller line equally satisfy the demand,
taking less room and leaving space for
other lines of goods2 Our anS70er is
Dress Goods with US are the great spe
cialty of the business, and we prefer
to have not alone a sufficient, but an
ove1 fo7ging stock, not being co"teni
simply TO meet the demand but LeaaIng
it alaVayS, and giving our patrons the
choice OF the worls's products.
Devoting ourselves not to general
merchandise, but to the great Dry
Goods business cfcIuSi0eLy, VIC prefer
in that special business to lead the
country, devoting our whole time and
attention, with all the facilities OF our
great organic ltion, to the service of our
patrons in this line. And with ever.
added year as the business grows great
er and has become OF national repute.
with orders coming TO US from every
State and Territory of the Union-no
tably from New York, Boston and other
centres of commerce-we feel increas
ingly satisfied to continue and still fur
ther perfect the service to the great
public, in the special but comprehen
sive lines which belong to the business
of well ordered dry goods house.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
FURNISHINGS.

It's surprising what a little cash and
clearly expressed letter will do (if you
can't call in person. towards fitting you
wear, Shirts, Collars Cuffs and all the
requisite and neat things Of gentle man 5
smaller wardrobe Guarantee you IA
clear saving of one fourth at least
COME TO SEE Us when in the CITY.
whether to buy, to look or to rest Our
great esta bllshment with all its conve
nlences is at your service. And remem
Der, our Cloihing and Furnishings Stock
is the largest in the South, and we save
you ! to ! on every purchase you make.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
DENTAL NOTICE.

Having disposed of my practice and rented my
office to DIR. G.. Cleland JONES' OF Whining ton,
Del, who is IL graduate OF the Philadelphia Den
tai College, cheeruily recommend him to the
people OF Elkton and misunderstanding he will
give them entire satisfaction. With many thanks
Tor their patronage, asking a continuance OF the
same for my successor, | remain.
Very respectfully,
Nov.l6-1m. Dir. II. L. MORROW.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

Two of Priestley's Blacks
take a down dip toward your
pocketbook. Heavy weight
Camel Hair from $3.50 to 81;
Silk-warp Foule from $I.25
to 75c.
Plenty more black stuffs
with the prices warped. Here
are four qualities Granite Cloth
Just from the manufacturer:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

75c black All-wool Diagonals
and Serges go from 75c to
CSC; black Whip-cord Diago-
nails from 81 to 75c. Small
Armure Stripes from 81 to
75C.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
ID anamaker' s.

PHILADELFHIA, Monday, Dec. 3, 1859.
St. Nicholas, Santa Claus
Kris Kringle are scrambling all
over the store. The second
floor is theirs equally with the
first floor and Basement.
Special Fancy Goods on
second floor, Market street.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

We shall be pleased to furnish sam
Piles when desired, and assure or pa
irons that their orders will be given
immediate and careful attention in our
well organized Mail Order Department
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
FOR RENT.

The House formerly occupied by DIR. q. E. Nor
row on Main street Office room reserved VIII
take board with an acceptable tenant. Apply to
DIR. q. CLELAND JON Els,
NOvl6-tf On the Premises
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
S15 REV ARD.

Lost while travelling from Calvert to Perryvile
in November, a PLAIN CASEDGULD WATCH,
Key Winder, Detached Lever Movement, The
above reward will be paid for return OF the watch
to JOHN McdALE,
Decls-3w PerTyvihe, Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14


Purse, and all sorts Of
pocket money carriers. Little
Purses of scraps of alligator,
5 cents; black grained leather
rs cents, 10 more sorts at
Is cents. These humble ones
in company with aristocratic
decorated calfskln up to $3.50
and $3.50. All proper sorts
between. Two or three pocket
sets from Paris Exposition,
card-case and purse, $3.50
$3.50.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
BANK NOTICE..

Tie Second National Bank OF Elkton will be
be opened for business on Monday 10th inst. at {
O'Clock, A. IN. Discount day will be on Monday
OF each week.
The Bank will be open from o'clock A. NJ. t.
O'Clock p. NJ. daily, except Sundays and legal
holidays.
l. ID. DAVIS,
Decl4lw Cashier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
FOR SALE.

HNE YOKE GOOD WORK OXEN. EIGHT
Oycars OLD, weighing $500 pounds. Quiet and
gentle Price very reasonable.
SCOTT FERTILIZER co.
NOvl6-ti Elkton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
TURKEYS WANTED.

A. p. Shockley wants 1900 Prime Turkeys, de
Iivered at Elkton Warehouse, Monday, Decem
bet sd. Price Is cents per pound. Dec7-2w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

IS cents; painted white gauze,
$3.50. Ostrich Feather Fold.
ing Fans, black with natural
olive sticks, and gray with
silvered sticks, a bargain at
Sis; white ostrich with ivory
handle, at $3.50, and so on
upward through all sorts to the
prizes from the Paris EX.
position at $50, SIS, $I66
SIS, and $2S5-rare works
of art. The Fan Convention
is here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
BLACK
Dress Goods

The line of Black G,,",is we are
showing is much mere attractive
now than it ever has beuu. Ia point
of variety, cheapness and quality it
has no superior.
In some of the grades We have AN
overstock. In order to reduce the
quantity cut in prices has been
made equal to about one fourth and
in some lots one third less than the
regular rates.
A inch Black Cheviot Cancels
Hair at 81.
A inch Atwood Black Cancels
Hair at 81 .124.
46 inch AIl-Wool Black Cancels
Hair at $1.25.
46 itch All-Wool Black Cancels
Hair at 81 So
40 inch All Wool Black Spleil at
rs cents
40 inch All Wool Armure at 6Oc.
40 inch ALL Wool Black Striped
and Figured Armure at 75c.
40 inch Black Serges, All Wool at
50c., Co.,, and IS.
As inch ALL Wool Black Serges at
81 90.
40 inch All Wool Black Drap d'Al
ma at 75c.
AZ inch All-Wool Black Dlagonals
at 75c.
46 inch All Wool Black Henriettas
at 75c.
46 inch All-Wool Black H..nrettas
at 81.
AZ inch Black Tamise Mphlir at
IS cents.
81 inch Black Mohair Scilian at
$1.00.
60 inch Black Waterproof Serge
at $1.75.
Such bargains are but rarely seen
in Priestley's Dress F,brics.
C0lIRTI AN0'S FNGI ISH cREPES
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

The greatest Blanket tri-
umph yet! Sit and One-khira
b01md (o'' mo'c) Of bHrr, fne
fluffy a0ooI, and the price
FIVE DOLLARS the pair.
Nothing but Wool. Some
times nearly seven pounds OF
it. Put together with thorough
blanket skill. Generous in
size (75xS6 inches), scrimped
in nothing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
ORDER NiSI.
JACOB TOME,

JACOB TOME,
vs.,
JACOB +. REYNOLDS. CARRIE w. REY-
NOLDS, JESSE REYNOLDS, MABEL
REY NDLDS, BERTHA NJ. REY-
NOLDS. ROBERT M. REY-
NOLDS. AND JOSEPH
w. REYNOLDS, Jr
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County, in Equity,
No. 1887.
ORDERED this Goth day OF November 1889,
Othat The sale OF the property mentioned in
these proceedings and made ard reported by
William ]. Jones, trustee, be ratified and con-
trmed unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 18th day OF January next,
provided copy OF this order be inserted in.some
newspaper printed and published in Cecil coun-
ty, once week for one month before the 24th day
OF December next.
The report states the amount of sale to be S3 900
JAMES A. DAVIS,
True Copy. Clerk.
Test: JAMES A. DAVIS.
Nov23-5w CLERK.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
gSTAsLlsREDINIs4i,

SiA MOntnS. L w
single copies. 10
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
;ELKTON. DECEMBER IA, 1899.

The Baltimore Presbytery on Wed
nesday voted in favor of revising the
Confession of Faith.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
s STATEMENT
OF THE
Financial Condition Of Cecil Co,
AT THE
Close of Business December 1889.


Balance in the Treasury June 80, 1889. $l1 SOL rs
Received from Levy OF 1889. So OS3 90
Dog Tax Credited to sheep Fund 1890
Winner Nltw orth Kent OF Coping. - 90
James A. Lewis Ground Rent......... 200
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
ORDER NISE.

ANNA II. RAMSAY, EFT AL.
ALICIA GDI7IIER. 1T AL.
In the Circuit Court 'nr Cecil County, in Equity,
No. 1861.
HRnERED this 10Th day of November. 1889,
othat the sales OF the property mentioned in
these proceedings made and reported by l.. Marsh
all HaineS and Clinton Mccullough, trustees, be-
ratified aud confirmed unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day
OF January next, provided a copy OF this orde be
inserted in some newspaper printed and publish
ed in Cecil county once week Tor one month be-
fore the 2IIh day of December next.
The report states the amount Of sales to be So 10
JAMES A. DAVIS.
True Copy: Clerk
Test: JAMES a. DAVIS,
NOy235w Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

Due from the Levy and other sources to the fol
lowing accounts for the year ending
June Both 1890
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
FALL SPECIALS.

Mems Undershirts, good
weight, 25c.
Linen Towels, good size,
Ioc up.
Ladies full regular made
Hose II 4 C. per pair. Mems
white Shirts, linen bosom soc
Mems Percale Shirts, 2 collars
1pair cuffs soc. Guyot's sus-
penders 25c per pair. Heavy
twilled red Flannel 25c yard.
Mallalieus Kersey 75c yard.
Furniture Cretonne Ioc yard.
o-8 Sheeting Muslin Extra
Heavy 1oc yard. Mems Calf
Shoes So. per pair. Mems
Heavy Boots $500 per pair.
F. P. PRICE,
ELKTON. ND.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
IOHN WANAMAKER.
mew Advertisements.

Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets.
and City-haii SQUARE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
ORDER NISI.

nRDERED this 10Th day OF November, 1885,
Othat the sale of the property mentioned in
these proceedings and made and reported by
William J. Jones, trustee, be ratified and con-
shown en- or before the 18th day of January next.
provided Il copy OF this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Cecil county
once week for one month before the oath day o
December next.
- The report states the amount of sale to be 900.
JAMES A. DAVIS,
True Copy: Clerk.
Test JAMES A. DAVIS,
Nov23-5w Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14
S59,726.79
ReCapitulstiOn.

$50, 1919
Recapitulstion.
Total Disbursements. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50, 234. ~
Balance of Assets transferred to New
Board ................... 50. 726.79
l. ID. DAVIS,
Clerk to County Commissioners
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

In the Circuit Court for Cecil County, in Equity
No. 1881
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-04-11

The election last Saturday in this
district was clearly on the issue OF
building a new school house. and the
trustees elected are in favor of SO doing.
No time should be lost in taking the
preliminary steps if the building is to
be ready for the winter term. We
should have an eight or ten thousand
dollar school building, or none at all.
The present school grounds are very
satisfactory, and perhaps could not
he improved upon. A fine building
and good graded school would be a
valuable acquisition to the town, and
the time is ripe to begin the work.
The people have given their approval
now let the trustees act.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-04-11
WHY NOT,

Now that Benton is going to have a
Touring mill, why should not Lewis
town take some steps in the same
direction? Spring creek affords I'M
limited water power, and good hard
wheat can be raised every season
without fail in the Basin, which is
favored with numerous streams for
irrigation. We have the population
to consume all the -four that could be
manufactured. Thousands of dollars
90 out OF the county every year, for
flour, that should be circulated at
home. This question should be agi-
tated and the opportunities and adj
vantages placed before those seeking
an opening to invest i'm this kind OF
an enterprise.