The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-26

Treasurer, Mrs. Aaron l.. Duyckiuck; Sec
rotary, Miss Angie Egan. The next meet
ing will be held at the residence of Samue
| Jenness.
Mr.. S. Homer Calkins, a native of thi
district, who has resided in Wilmington 70
a number of years and was recently con
nected with the marble works of Thoma
Davidson, Wilmington, Del, has formed :
copartnership with Mr.. jesse X. Bayli
who was for many years the efficient ant
ubliging Manager of the Wilmington Oper'
House for the sale of tiles. There place o
| business is on Market street.
| The Groome Guards had rife shooting
| contest on Saturday last for silver medal
| This medal now adorns the person of Mr.
Stuart Smith, the junior drug clerk a
| Mitchell's Drug Store. Stuart scored II
| out of a possible % points. The medal has
| to he won three times in succession before
it becomes the property of the holder. The
| distance was 200 yards On the medal i:
engraved "Rtie Practice, LIST prize, Com
| pany A., Sd Battalion Nj. n. G. 1t is or
namented by two guns crossed.
Mr.. George b. Campbell, whollas made
| his home at the Howard House for number
of months past, has purchased of Mr.. ELF
| p. Passmore of the Sixth district the Pass
| more farm situated between Rising Sun and
| Bay View This farm is considered by many
] to be one of tine finest in the county. 1t
contains 295 acres all of which is clear but
| ten There is fine stone dwelling house
and excellent barns and out buildings. Mr..
Campbell will take possession March 25th.
Isaac Sidwell tenants the farm at present.
The price paid was Sl6,25O
STRAW BRIDGE&C LoTHIER'S MONTHLY
for January, 1889, is at hand from the pub
fishers. This periodical takes the place of
the Quarterly issued by this firm during the
past seven years. The new publication
differs from the old chiefly In its title; both
being magazines of fashion and literature
of interest to women. The first number
contains illustrated current fashions for
ladies', misses, and children; short stories;
kitchen news; home art matters; poems;
anu u pltC6 Vi uu5lC Lie -SOOlS piiSS
current for the month of January, that
supplements the magazine, will be a use
tul directory for subscribers who wish to
order by mail. The subscription price of
single specimen number is sent for ten
cents.
The Klffee Klatch held by the Elkton
w. c. T. U. on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings in the Frazer building was an en-
jjoyabe and successful affair. Flfty-four
dollars was the amounted Melted. Several
rooms were occupied. The dining room was
in charge of Mrs. l.. NJ. Haines, Mrs. John
Perkins, Mrs John f. Alexander, Mrs
Joseph Hinchliffe, Mrs. j. H Scott and
Miss Lizzie Walmsly. The aides were
Misses Emma Lewis, Mary Matthews,
Lizzie Rambo, Lulu Brown, Emma Hughes,
Carrie Smith, Viola Matthews, Etfie Smith,
Lille Bennett and Lille Alexander. At the
confectionery table were Mrs. B. b. Dunbar,
Misses Maggie Hill, Jennie Ricketts,, Idle
Alexander. Carrie Ricketts,, Denie Hill,
Grace Wells and Minnie Hall. The fancy
table Miss Mary H. Terrell, Hattie Alex
ander, Mrs. J. H Boone and Miss Mary
Biddle.
Judge Stump on Thursday before the adj
fournment of Court for the term, imposed
sentence on several persons convicted of
various officers. James Moore, colored, of
Elktou convicted of violating the prohibit
tory law by receiving orders for whiskey
was sentenced TO IL months in the House
of Correction and 5000 fine and costs.
James Cephas, of the First district was
gwen the same sentence for violating the
prohibitory law by selling whiskev. One
month the Judge stated was taken off from
the length of sentence he had intended to
impose in these cases owing to the accused
having heen in jail about that time since
conviction. John Carter a white lad who
came here from Philadelphia to attend the
Fair and stole $50 from the money drawer
of the provision store of Captain VIM.
Realey was sentenced to three months in
Jail. The light sentence was owing TO his
youth. George LAUDER who was con icted
of arson in firing the dwelling and stable
of Jesse Burbank near Churchville Hartford
county was sentenced to Is years in the
penitentlary. The law states the penalty
to be death or from 5 to 20 years in the
penitentiary in the discretion of the court.
The number of E!kton people who have
settled in Wilmington during the past few
years is large. This is called to mind by
the fact that Mr.. John Wilkinson contem-
plates entering in business in that city. Mr..
John S. Rossell, as stated in another column
has secured a responsible position there.
Elk Senator John NJ. Miller and Elk Dele
gate William Ward are engaged in the real
estate business in Wilmington. Mr.. George
Whiteman, former Elktonien has a livery
on Shipley street and Mr.. Jos. Lort another
on Eighth street. Mr.. j. VIM. Perkins has
an attractive harness store on Eighth street
near Shipley. Mr.. Harry A. Miller, son of
Mr. John NJ Miller is ticket agent for the
their Wilmington depot and his brother
Alexander holds position in the same
office. Mr. Harry Miller, son of Mr.. Samuel
II. Miller is in the plumbing business being
member of the firm OF Miller ~ Jenkins
Mr.. j. Hayes Gallaher, is men, Der of the
firm of Gallaher, Kitzleman & Co., shoe
manufacturers. Mr.. Joshua " itworth is
with the Kent Iron Company. His brother
George WItworth and Levin l.. Shockley
are EN- pluyed in car shops. Mr.. Daniel Feehly
holds position in the office of Superinten-
dent III. H. Carter of the p W. & B. Rail
road and Mr.. John Feehiy also has posi-
ton with the same company.