The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-02-01
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Wilkinson, Elkton, If
John Wilkinson's Bed Springs are a
good remedy for the grippe. Jan25-2w.
Mr.. James F. jackson has been spend
ing several days with friends in New York
City.
Judge Wickes has not sufficiently re-
covered from his illness to occupy his seat
on the bench.
MIR. A. G. Huss, is about to build new
house on his lot on the public road near
Pilottown, Eighth district.
Miss Maggie Strickland now fills the
cerkship in the Ekton postoffice formerly
held by Miss Annie j. Smith.
When you visit Baltimore, stop at the
Maltby House, where will be found first
lass accommodations and exceedingly low
rates. MchI7tf
MIR. NJ. +. Mcdowell has force of men
at work on the foundation for IA new hotel
building which he is about to erect at Couo-
wingo.
Samuel S. Boyer, of North East, and
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Hogg, widow of the late JAS
NJ, Hogg, Z. s. N, of Chesapeake City have
been granted pensions.
Mr. Diebert, the boat builder proposes
to double his force of workmen ard con-
struct two ca6al boats at the same time.
His force will then number about thirty
men.
Rev. Joseph Mason who died recently
at Ocean Grove aged Is years was stationed
at Port Deposit in 1913 Is and was Presd-
ing Elder of the Wilmington district in
1861 is.
Mrs. L. LitZenberg is making things
lively by giving personal attention to clos
ing out remnants. One month for remnants,
buy when you can get them lower than
wholesale rates.
Mr.. Harry Henry, of this town, has re-
ceived his second promotion in the Railway
Postal Service. He is now third man in
car. His salary was advanced from 5000 to
$1,000 per annuuN
Mrs. James ". Lynch, of Zion, who
went to Pittsburgh recently with her hus-
band was taken sick with ga grippe" while
in that city and was unable to return. She
is now convaleScent.
Frank P. Conrev, has sold his interest
in the Spring Lake Creamery of Chesapeake
City, to James A. Brown of Sassafras Neck,
and hereafter it will be conducted by the
firm of Pierce s. Brown.
Mr.. James B. Marrett, had a very valu-
able COW killed on the Baltimore Il Ohio
Railroad near his farm last week. We I'M
derstand that the Railroad Company will
recompense him for his loss.
Miss Ann Eliza Ross, was found dead
in bed on Friday morning of last week. She
was about 80 years old and made her home
with the family of C. C. Caldwell in the
Sixth district of this County.
AT a meeting of the Peninsula Horti-
cultural Society at Chestertown this week,
Dr. j. J. Black, of New Castle, was elected
President. Mr.. George Bddle was elected
Vice. President for Cecil County.
WIN. r. Nelson, our skillful furniture
maker, has piece of Irish oat meal bread
baked thirty four years ago in Ireland. 1t
looks as fresh now as it did then. Whether
It would taste so il another question.
No action was taken at the meeting of
the New Castle Presbytery in Wilmington,
on Monday on the call of the Rev. S. NJ
Perry to the Chesapeake City Church. 1t
will be taken up at the Spring meeting.
Henry McFadden connected with the
Providence Paper Mills has bought of JOS
eph Scarborough the property at Poplar
Hill, formerly owned by Alexander Nc
Padded, and will take possession about the
10Th Of March.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Chesa-
peake City, Rev. Jacob Miller, Rector. Ser
vices tomorrow, Sci tuagesima Sunday, at
IL a. IN. Evening Z, with sermon entitled,
''The woman who brought an alabaster box
of ointment to Jesus"
Rev. j. P. Otis, of Port Deposit, will
deliver missionary address at Mt Pleasant
NJ. E. Church, (Vineglr HID on Sunday
February End, at o'clock p. m, if fair, if
not fair on Sunday the meeting will be held
on the following, Wednesday at p. m.
The Elkton Cornet Band played num-
Der of pleasing airs on the street Tuesday
evening. They also rendered serenade to
DIR. Chas. NJ. Ellis in recognition of the free
use of Odd Fellows Hall given them on the
occasion of recent benefit. The band has
received three new horns.
-Goroner Perry Litzenberg and Mr.. Geo.
Wells are engaged in repainting and re-
papering the FELTON, House. Chalkley
Phillips of Chester County who has rented
the hotel will take possession about March
LIST. 1t is said that he will start livery in
connection with the hotel.
Edward Shivery, of this town, was ar
rested on Wednesday night by Baiiitf Geo.
Howard on the charge of being drunk and
disorderly. He was taken before Justice A.
J. Scott on the following morning and fined
81 and costs, in default of the payment of
which he was committed.
DIR. H. Fl Mitchell has rented his house
and lot on the east side of Delaware Avenue
to Vim. Travers, first class florist who has
been for several years in the employ of Hon.
J. A. j. Creswell. Mr.. Travers will move
to town in the Spring and engage in the
cultivation of flowers aud truck.
A grand supper will be given for the
benefit of the Board of Stewards of Wesley
Chapel, Elk Neck. on next Thursday even.
ing February 9th, at the house of Mr. WIN
Foster. If you want to enjoy yourself for
an evening, besides getting good supper
get there. You will be made welcome.
The funeral of Robert Alexander was
held last Saturday from his late residence
on East High street. The Rev. Charles Hill
officiated and the pall-bearers Were, Lewis
T. Buchanan, Chas. W. Maxwell, Dunbar
Morgan, John w. Anthony, Joseph Wells
and William Dunbar. The intermeut was
made at the Elkton Cemetery.
The County Commissioners were in SEES
sion on Tuesday last. The matter of the
Whitaker's Mill bridge over Principle
Creek was considered. The Commissioners
are undecided whether to repair the present
frame bridge or to erect an iron one Clerl
Smith was ordered to write General Latrob,
concerning the cost of a new bridge.
The following petition is in circulation
in Elkton and has numerous signatures
To The Honorable, The Members of TIL,
General Assembly of Maryland. The un
dersigned citizens and voters of Cecil Count
respectfully petition your Honorable Bod,
to pass law, resubmitting to the voters OF
said County, the question of the continuance
of the present prohibition law in force i:
said county or the adoption of a restricted
license law in lieu thereof.