The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-03-29

| Citv. WAS the guest OF her aunt, Miss Laura
Wallace, of Elkton, this week.
Rev l. w. Layfield will preach in the
EIktop NJ. E. Church to morrow Sunday
morning and evening.
| William Morgan, well-known resi-
| dent of this place, and a carpenter by trade,
il very ill and not expected to recover.
Miss Carrie Crowl, of Hickory Hill,
Chester county, Pa, is the guest of Miss
Lizzie Hughes, on North street extended.
The Crouch Chapel Sunday School will
meet next Sunday afternoon March Both,
at 80 O'Clock to reorganize. All are in
vited.
-Joseph Ray mond Sloan, only child of
Joseph H. and Cornelia +. Sloan, died at
the residence of its parents on Stockton
street on Thursday night aged aJout fifteen
months.
The Oratorio of Queen Esther was re-
heated at North East on Wednesday, the
upfayorahle weather during the perform
ance last week having prevented many
| from attending.
When YOU WISH DdlJiihOlc, supp bb bu6
Maltby House, where will be found first
| lass accommodations and exceedingly low
ates. Mch17tf
1t is reported that two hogs owned by
Jacob Kennard, who resides In the upper
part of the county, who, it is reported, We're
bitten by the rabid dog that bit young
Sharpless at Colora, have shown signs of
hydrophobia.
The new base ball groun DIS in Whining
ton are approaching completion. Tue open
ing game will be played by the Wilmington
and Athletic clubs on Thursday, April Sd,
The Wilmington and Baltimore clubs are
both in the Atlantic Association.
| William Gallaher, formerly of this town,
has been visiting friends in Elkton He is
| employed as head fireman on one of the
Ericsson line of steamers. Waiter Denny,
son of George W. Denny, has accepted a po-
| sitiop as fireman on the same boat.
| The bright light north of Elkton on
Monday night last was caused by the burn
ing of the barn OF Jacob Snyder, one mile
north of Kimbleville. Pa, and about three
mics from the Maryland line. The hay,
grain, agricultural implements, etc, in the
building were consumed. The live stock
| was saved.
The officers of the Salvation Army were
ordered out of business place in Elkton
last Saturday night where they had gone to
sell copies of 1.-THE War Cry" The prnpre-
tor did not object to the We mel coming into
his place of business TO sell the papers but
they persisted in remaining for long time
and sung hymns, etc, 20 the annoyance of
his patrous. Some of the members of the
Salvation Army are reported to be very in
dignant.
The friends of Mr.. Frank L Rowland
will be pleased to hear that he will open
and manage a department for mems fur
nishing goods for the popular c!othiers, A.
c. Yates & Co., 18th and Chestnut streets,
Philadelphia. Mr.. Nowland's ripe expert
ence and good taste are shown in the excel
lent selections made for the opening of tue
new department. The stock comprises un-
derwesr, hosiery, white and fancy shirts
and all the latest novelties in neck wear, col
lars and cuffs.
Francis Ellis Price, son of Frank 2.
and Ella Price, died at the home of his
parents on Sunday morning last eyed 3
years and IL months. He was first taken
Ill with the measles and caught cold caus-
ing Group. He was a particularly bright
and interesting child. His funeral took
place on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday
night Murrell Cantwell, only surviving
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Price, died They
have lost five children in all, four of whom
have died during the past twelve months
Prof. Isaac w. Coslett, our talented
musician, composer, ald teacher at North
East, announces to his friends in the county
that his latest composition for the piano
and organ, the "Mazie Waltz" has been
copyrighted and published by Sep Winner.
1t has been criticised very favorably by
competent musicians an excellent pro-
duction, and copies will be furnished by the
professor by addressing hrS at North + tst.
From what we have heard of it it ought to
prove popular piece of music. 1t contains
| oo.cf
music, and which has been highly com
mended by those who have heard it.
"A Wilmington daily of Thursday stated
that Rev. w. E Avery was unable to at
tend conference owing to the serious illness
of one of his children. An exchange con
tains the following sketch of Mr.. Avery
1.-The Rev. W. E. Avery was born in Fair
mount, Md, on October IS, 1851. Prepared
for college at the Paramount Academy and
entered Dickinson College in 1871; was
graduated in 1875 Graduated at Drew
Theological Seminary in 1877. Joined the
Wilmington Conference the same year and
has served the following named churches
In 1877 rs, Snow Hill; 1878 81, Mt. Lebanon
1881 SO, E'kton; 1888 ST, Asbury, Md
1868, Fairmount, Md. 1888 SO, Mt. Salem
Wilmington"
The attention of breeders and farmer
is illed TO the advertisement of Mr.. VIM
T. Harrott, ST. Augustine, Cecil County
who offers them the services this season o
Two remarkably fine horses, Garrett" ant
Hopp's Grey Morrell Garrett is a STANDARD
bred blood bay fifteen and a half hands high
q and is splendid specimen OF the Voluntee
! and Clay families both great speed produc
| ing families. As premium trotting stal
lion "Grey Morrell" is well known in thi
section. As a general utility horse will
great speed producing lines he is strikiugl.
handsome and of unusually fine action
For all particulars of these horses addres
Mr. Harriott at his postotfice, st. Angus
tine, Cecil County, Md.
! dwelling houses for rent or sale b.
John Wilkinson. Jan25tt
Death of Mrs Sarah A. Ash.
}. Mrs. Sarah A. Ash, a life long resident G
:, this community and very estimable lad
| lied a the esidel, of Lar sc,, law Nv no