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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-09-05
Convention of the Cecil County
Christian EndeaVOr Union.

The third quarterly convention of the
Cecil county Christian Endeavor Union,
was held at Rock Presbyterian Church,
on Wednesday,, August Goth, afternoon
and evening. Delegates from Noting
ham, Bay View, and Zion were present.
The afternoon session was conducted as
a Christian Endeavor prayer meeting,
and in hearing reports. Short addresses
were made by Revs. J. B. Jones and j.
r. Milligau, and Messrs F. johnson, the
president, and John w. Mccullough.
After a bountiful supper, given by the
ladies of the church, the evening session
was called. The meeting was addressed
by the president, then followed IA brief
service of prayer and praise after which
Mr.. Anderson. of Baltimore, addressed
the meeting very acceptably, closing
with the gospel hymn, Throw Out the
Life Line"
Mr.. Deeve, of Baltimore, was next in
troduced and made an earnest appeal to
Christian workers, followed by a solo by
Mr. Anderson, ''Ouly Remem oer."
Mr.. Potts, of Baltimore, OK secretary
of the State Endeavor, gave stirring
address on the power and usefulness of
the Endeavor Societies, followed by a
solo by Mr.. Anderson, "Have You
Sought for the Sheep"
1t was moved and seconded that the
next convention be held at Bay View.
This is subject to she approval of the ex-
ecutive committee. Votes OF thanks were
given to the gentlemen for their enter
tanning and instructive addresses, and to
the congregation for their hospitality.
Closed by singing, eve Shall Meet Be-
yond the River By and By" and the
benediction.
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RECORD OF PUBLIC DRUNK
ENNESS.

FRIDAY.
A man drunk and down on Main street.
Taken home ty friends.
SATURDAY.
Many drunk during the day.
At night "A man crazy drunk at the
depot. Taken away by friends.
At m;dught-A farmer, who claims to
bs one OF the heaviest tax payers in Cecil
count, dead drunk on the street. Was left
on hotel porch with old Conservation"
who was in a like condition.
SUNDAY.
In morning, same couple drunk and
stagger ing along the streets.
Afteruoon-A man very much intoxi-
Gated on East High street. Caused row
among the colored people. and warrant was
issued for him. Left town.
MONDAY.
A farmer driving in to town hitched his
team along Main St., and soou got drunk.
Having forgotten where he had left the
team, he accused several persons of stealing
it. Disorderly on street, but escaped arrest
bv leaving town.
Late at night, a we'll known man, help
lessly drunk on Main ST., led home by q
friend.
A man drunk and disorderly near depot,
escaped before arrival of officer.
WEDNESDAY.
drunken street row on East High st.
Warrants issued.
THURSDAY.
An old crippled man drunk and noisy
on streets Arrested but released through
sympathy for his condition, and sent away
on train.
man very much intoxicated, arrested.
Two ladies on Bow street, escaped arrest
Late at night well known farmer drunk
and disorderly on streets. Escaped W hilt
officer was putting out lights.
FRIDAY.
A man dead drunk on Main street.
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TOURNAMENT IN ELKTON.

To be Followed by Dance In Mitchell
Hail.
A grand tournament will he held on
the Elkton Fair Grounds on Tuesday
October 18th, 1891.
First prise.-A finely finished and
well made buggy.
Second prise, of single harness.
Third prise.-Saddle and bride.
A special prise OF a handsome carriage
robe will be given to the Cecil countain
making the best record.
Cornatiou ceremonies, with addresses
by eloquent speakers will be a feature
of the occasion.
A programme of athletic contests open
to Cecil CONTAINS will be arranged, and
the prises for the winners announced in
a short time.
A grand hop will be given in the even
ing in Mitchells Hall for which invita-
tions will be issued
The rules aud regulations controlling
the tournament will be published in our
next issue.
G. S. Wooley, G. r. Ash, Daniel
Bratton, Manly Dreunep, and II. NJ.
Mccullough have the affair in charge.
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Criminal Cases.

JUSTICE SCOTT:
Monday William Freeman, was ar
ranged on a peace warrant sworn by his
sister Cora Freeman. Was held in 500
bail for appearance for court, and in
default of bond was committed to Jail.
Tuesday-John 5 Deford, of North
East swore out peace warrant against
|. S. Deford, OF the same town. He
was released on $500 bond for appearance
AZ the September court.
JUSTICE PARTRIDGE:
Saturday-Cora Freeman, colored,
arrested on charge Of assaulting Emily
Freeman, committed to Jail for a hear
ing on Monday. Released at trial.
Sunday-Lee Carter, residing neal
Iron Hill, arrested for assault, on com
plant of neighbors Was dismissed
Thursday, as witnesses did not appear
against him.
Monday-William Freeman, colored,
arrested for disorderly conduct. Repre-
manded and dismissed same day.
Thurs1ay-Au old man who had beer
noisy 10 the street, arrested or
charge Of djsorIerly conduct, and FOL
being vagrant. At the hearing he
gave his name as Edward Chapman, ant
his home as Philadelphia.
lie had several dollars in his pocket
and accordingly the sheriff was INSTRUCTED
! to put him on train for Philadelphia
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BRIDGE PROPOSALS..

PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED BY
II the County Commissioners OF Cecil County
to be directed TO them their office in Elkton up
to 10 o'clock a. m, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEM-
Der Sth, 1891, for the building of BRIDGE
over Dawson's Run, on the Blue Ball road, near
Leeds in the Third election district; abutDents Of
large, sound, one and two man stone, sixteen feet
long, two feet in thickness, five feet high above
the bed of the stream and faced on one side the
wing walls on each side to be built OF the same
class of stone, twelve feet long, measuring from
the back OF the abutments two feet thick where
they lntersect the abutments and eighteen inches
at the outer end to be seven feet high at the
abutment with a fall of one inch to the foot, the
abutments to be sixteen feet between the face
walls and to be covered on top with two inch
whiteoak plank to receive the seepers. Founda-
ton to be carried down to firm gravel far enough
below the stream to be secure from scour, to be
level and to be subject 10 the inspection of the
commissioners or their agent before the masonry
is commenced, the mortar to be made of any
approved brand Of American hydraulic cement,
equal parts Of good clean cowss and and cement
to be used. The sleepers to be six in number
OF whiteoak or chestnut. 20 feet in length,
and to dress not less than six inches az
the small end; the flooring to be II feet long and
two inches thick whiteoak plank clear of sap and
to have a substantial railing on each side OF
white oak material. The Commissioners reserve
right to reject any or all bids,
G. H. SMITH,
a22,tf Clerk to the County Commissioners.
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Cemeteries Kept for Pro fit.

70 THE EDITOR OF THE WING.
| have more than once noticed in the
laws referring to taxation, a distinction
drawn between Cemeteries devoted to the
memory of the loved and lost, and "Ceme-
teries kept for profit" This oft-recurring
distinction is an evidence that even in the
matter of graveyards the people are all
pref much alike Everywhere there are
persons whose s0ul-nspiration it is to keep
green the memories of those who have gone
before, and who recognize the fitness of the
emblem of eternal beatitude in the care
with which the evergreen bough tlourishes
over the gray and the green sward springs
as if in annual recognition ofthe Resurganl.
And So also, it would appear that in every
community there are those who would
profit by the griefs of their neighbors and
scruple not to take fee for a brothers
resting place, with no purpose to make it
heart SCOT hing shrine for the disconsolate.
| do not know that it is right to charge the
"Corporators" or stockholde rs of Elkton
Cemetery with SHINING above their fellows
in other localities in this respect. But,
surely no grief stricken relict..of a partner
in the land of the hereafter, no weeping
mother visiting the little mound where her
babe nestles awaiting in unconscious faith
the coming of the morning. no faithful
daughter making her pilgrimage of flial
devotion to those who were called to leave
her in world of roughness, nobody who
goes to the graveyard as if in reverend
| pilgrim ge to his most precious Mecca, can
fail TO be impressed with the narrowing
| conviction, as he enters the snake-infested,
weed rank ling, dog-desecrated, fisherman
revellng spot where should appear at least
decent regard for loves Borrowings, that
| the Elkton Cemetery must be kept for
profit AS a sorrowing visitor to that
spot which of all others ought to be kept
| comedy, al one who braves the rank her
bage, the consequent vermin, the dews that
cannot dry for want of sunshine, as the
| widow of one whose remains are moulder
| ing there, as one who tondly hopes to be
| laid by his side when the summons comes,
| pray you call attention to the condition
of Elkton's Getty of the dead" and beg
those who sell lots there to make the grave
less repugnant by making the graveyard
less repulsive. ONE WHO WAITS.
| ELKroS, August 81, 1891.
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are engaged repairing North

-Workmen are engaged repairing Nortl
| street.
DIR. George Stump, of Psrryviile, fel
from a ladder and broke his nose, Tuesday
The key of the engine house il now
kept hanging III the window of M'tehell'
drug store
- The concert of next Tuesday night
| promises to be one of the best ever given
/ in the hail.
A public exhibition OF the "Miller Fire
Extin guisher," is announced in our bust
ness columns.
The theatrical company billed to appear
in Elkton, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights failed to arrive.
Mrs. James Davis died at her home at
Hopewell, Saturday morning last. Mrs.
Davis was 50 years of age
A special meeting of the Elkton
Council No %, Will be held in the council
room Monday evening at o'clock.
Rev. W. N. Lanning, of Philadelphia,
will preach in the Free Methodist Church
TO morrow Sunday evening at 7.45.
The public schools of the county opened
Tuesday with large attendance. The
Elkton Academy, Prof. George A. Steele
principal began its session Wednesday
The officers of the State Council, Jr. O.
L. A. NJ, will pay Elkton Council, No. y,
a friendly visit next Thursday evening, and
a full attendance of members is desired.
Quite number of our Democratic poll
Jlcians emulating the example of leader
Brown, turned farmers this week, and
attended the Farmers Institute, regularly.
Mr.. Woodrow OF Havre de Grace who
delighted the audience last year with
solo, will sing the popular song "rhe New
foundland Dog next Tuesday night. Don't
fail TO hear him.
&C G. Crothers, Esq, as trustee, on
Tuesday morning sold at public auction the
north end of the frame dwelling on Mathtt
street, owned by the heirs of john Long.
1t was bought by Mrs. Long for $3.50.
MIR. Rufus Burnett, Of the Baltimore
Fire Insurance Company, and MIR. Newer,
of the Fire Association of Philadelphia,
were in Elkton Wednesday, adjusting the
insurance losses by the fire of Sunday.
The Elktou base ball club will cross bats
with the Farmington's to day at p. M,
sharp. Hawke will do the bowling for the
Elkton s, and Kim ball for the Pennington $.
a close and exciting game is anticipated.
We wish to acknowledge the receipt,
and thank Mr.. and Mrs. William Zolper,
for the fine wedding cake sent us. The
WING tenders its compliments and wishes
them a most happy and prosperous married
life
George Sterling, a colored man of
Elkton, received bad cut in his head last
week. One report says that Sterling was
black acked in Wilmington, while another
states that he fell from a train at Newport,
Del.
Henry w. Archer, Esq, attorney
named in mortgage, last Tuesday, sold the
homestead OF Thomas 2. Jones, adjoining
the town of Cecilton, to z Porter Lusby
for ST, 600 The farm contains two hundred
acres.
"A sorrel colt, driven to a light wagon
by Mr.. Harry Clemson, ran away on the
Newark road, Friday afternoon. The
horse was being led around a traction
ell CINE by a boy, when he took fright,
Harry out, with out any injury.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-09-05
A Tennis Tournament.

A tournament was held at the courts
OF the Elkton tennis club on Wednesday
afternoon between the Elkton and Ris
ing Sun clubs. The players of the Elk
ton club, were Jack Constable in singles;
and Richard Reese and Charles Tull, in
doubles, as against Barclay Reynolds, Jr.
in singl IS; and Reynolds and Walter
Burlington, in doubles.
The singles were won by Constable, in
two out of three sets, score: 6-3, 81.
60 Reynolds and Burlington secured
the doubles by winning one set Ga.
The game could not be continued because
of darkn ess.
Albert Constable, Jr., aud W. H..
May, Jr acted as umpire and scorer
respectively.
A number of persons were present on
the grounds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-09-05
ElktOn Public Schools.

The public schools of Elkton opened on
Tuesday last, under auspices that must
prove peculiarly gratifying to Professor
Steele, the enthusiastic principal, aad his
corps of accomplished assistants, every one
of whom has the Commendable distinction
of being a "hold over As everybody
knows hereabouts, the academy aud the
public school are now under one direction.
Mr.. Steele, Il ST. Johns graduate, had for
several years been in charge of the public"
school, in all its grades. The academy
had been year after year changing master
and it came TO be an accepted belief that
the less pretentious institution Outclassed it.
In this emergency, it was resolved 10 unite
them, and Sir. Steele was put in charge of
both. Since then, the results have been
peculiarly gratifying. The exhibition of
proficiency made in every department last
year has born is legitimate fruits. At the
opening, the attendance in all was greater
than ever before and, in the Academy, not
"A seat was left vacant. The promise of the
year is even in excess of its predecessor,
The course of study pursued prepares for
! College, for business, or for teaching The
/ discipline is exact without being rigorous.
and even the little "tots" are ruled by
| kindness. Professor Steele, in addition to
his duties as Principal, teaches the classes
in Languages, Ancient and Modern, Higher
| English, Advanced Mathematics, Chart
drawing and Book keeping. Miss Thorpe,
| Principal of the Grammar School, teaches
French, Physiology, History and Arithme-
tic; Miss Mcfarland, -English, calisthen-
les aud business ill;-Miss Mccoy, Prin'
cipal of Primary School Elem ents OF
Drawing and Vocal Music; Mrs. Tuft; -
Primary devices, OBJECT Lessons, Word
Methods. Miss EvaDs,-Assistant at tn,
Academy ,-Algebra, History and Natura
Philosophy. In addition there are lessons
on the Piano by Miss Scott, Pupil of Der
meister and in sight singing and Voice
Culture by Miss Magill, Pupil of Guigan
IL is our pride IS well as our pleasure t
refer to the opportunities tor education
afforded to our children and to comment
he splendid success achieved and furthe
| promised.
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DR.. Peter Cooper, of Wilmington, visited
Elkton on Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Frazer spent Sunday with his
parents near Earleville.
Miss Matte McCauley, of Ellicott City,
is visiting Mrs. DR.. Sykes.
Miss Addie Brown, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Miss Minnie Hall.
Miss Ellin Hollingsworth is the guest of
the Misses Kirk in Baltimore county.
Mr.. Fred T. Haines returned home on
Tuesday from visit to West Chester, Pa.
Miss Sue Ferris, principal of the ladies'
Seminary ct Frederick, is visiting Mrs. K.
b. Frazer.
Misses Bertha Price and Eva Reync DIS of
Baltimore, are the guests of Mrs. William
Witworth.
Miss Florence Hall left Elkton, Wednes-
day, for trip TO Boston, by way of the
Fall River line
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schilling and
son, of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. w. B..
Heatzig, on Howard st.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Garrett and Mr..
Oscar Williams, of Philadelphia spent
Sunday last with Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Enos,
West High st.
Mr. T. Allie Price left Elkton on Wednes-
day afternoon for New York City. Mr..
Price will spend few days in trav cling
through New York State and then return
to Chicago.
Miss Mary Biddle, and Mrs. Ella Clark
start Tuesday morning, for Cam bridge,
Mass, where they will spend d few days
with the Rev c. w. Bidde and then pro
coed to Milo, Maine, they will be the guests
of Mrs. K. L. Doble.
| Mr.. II. K. Torbert, is expected home
Sunday or Monday. The steamer on which
he sailed the state of Nevada" is due in
| New York Tomorrow. MIR. Torbert accci-
| IDENTIFY III ct Col Evans in Paris, and also
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Brady, of Chesapeake a
! City on the streets of London.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-09-05
A Reply from Chief Robinson of
Wilmington Fire Department.

On Monday last Mr.. George A Blake
wrote to Chief Engineer E. A. Robinson
conveying to him, on.behslt of our citizens,
hearty thanks to the firemen of Wilmington
for their Efforts on Sunday morning aud
inquiring what was the amount due for
same. Mr.. Blake has received the following
letter in reply thereto:
OFFICE CHIEF ENGINEER FIRE DEPT,
WILMINGTON, DEL, Sept. !, 81.
Mr.. GEORGE A. BLAKE,
Pres. of Town Council of Elktop, Md,
Dear Sir-Yours at hand and contents
noted. l would say that your citizens are
indebted to the Weccacoe Engine Co., Nd.
8, and Phoenix Engine Co, No. 4, and
whatever your body feels disposed to send
will be thankfully received. OF course
they could not have left the city without
my order. We thank everybody for their
kindness shown US while we were with you.
At any other time that your town is in
need of assistance from our fire department
we will come All you will have to do is
to send me word and away We will come.
| remain Yours,
E A. ROBINSON,
Chief of w. +. d.
p. S.-Please thank the ladies that gave
the captain the flowers.
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A Quiet Wedding.

Miss Laura Hea zig. d daughter of Mr
William b. Heatzig, one of the Oldest
and most respected residents of ElkIon,
was married TO Mr.. William IDlper, OF
| WILMINGTON, Tuesday, September list,
at p. m. at the residence of her father.
one owing to the great fire of SUNDAY
| last which entirely destroyed Mr.. Heat.
| gigs place of business and cast a gloom
| over the family Only the Immediate
family were present at the ceremony,
which was performed by the Rev. DIR.
Aesensmlth, of Wilmington, Del, &C
cording to the marriage rites OF the
German Lutheran Church.
The bride was attired in fine white.
Supper was served at seven o'clock,
after which the bride changed her toilet
to travelling dress of gray cloth, III
time to take the $50 train for her future
home in Wilmington.
She was the recipient of many hand
some presents. Among them were: a
handsome Decker upright piano, from
the groom; numerous pieces of handsome
furniture, from her father; Silver knives
and forks, Mrs. Heatzig. Miss Emma
Heatzig, handsome parlor lamp; Mr..
G. Heatzlg, complete dinner and tea
set; Mr.. A. Z;lpur marble clock; Mr..
and Mrs. w, G. Shilling, of Baltimore,
silver fruit stand; Miss Won Sprickelson,
silver tea set; Miss NJ. Davis, toilet
chair; Miss A. Smith, brio a. brac; Mr..
and Mrs. Stoeckle, of Wilmington, Del,
two bedspreads; Mr. aud Mrs. H. Stoeckle,
table linen; Mrs G. Baur, of New York,
a silver cake basket; Mr.. G. Baur, New
York, pickle stand; Miss B. Baur, Of
New York, silver card stand; bedroom
toilet from, p. E. Elmer aud wife; steel
engraving, from A. NJ. Lackens, of Phila-
delphia; fruit dish, from Mrs. Rosa Mon
sheiner; silver card receiver, from Mr..
and Mrs. DR.. Sykes; silver soup ladle,
from DR.. Herti; silver wine tray, from
Master Carl Schilliug; from Mrs. G.
Wells, linen towels; Mrs. j. G. Qneck,
towels; Miss A. Queck, a cut glass water
pitcher; stove and kitchen ware from Mr..
Hugo Lohmann; Mr. HESS, parlor
lamp; Mr.. and Mrs. Schareff, handsome
silver breakfast castor.
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A Positive Guarantee.

l. We guarantee under forfeiture OF the
bill that our SURE GROWTH SUPER
PHOSPHATE, prepared for the fall trade,
contains 1900 pounds per ton of Pure
Dissolved Animal Bone and Animal
Matter.
9 We guarantee it TO be a perfectly dry
mixture free from sickness, thatiwill
drill freely without trouble.
s. We guarantee that all our goods will be
delivered in strong new bags, which
will remain in good condition through
the seeding season.
TIE above positive guarantee, which is
made in good faith, is supplemented by
the uniform high tests credited to our
goods this year in Delaware, Maryland
and Pennsylvania, the samples analyzed
in every case being drawn by State officials
from goods exposed for sale, required by
law. THE SCOTT FERTILIZER GO
Aug 81, 1891. EiBton. Md.
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Susie Smith also takes charge of the
Burns school again this season.
Quite number from this place attended
the convention of the Cecil county Y. 7. S.
c. Il held at Rock Presbyterian Church
last week.
We understand the ladies of the chnIch
are negotiating for = new carpet ~ be
purchased at an early date.
Miss Fannie Rust, who has been spend
ing seve a weeks at the NJ. = parsonage,
has returned 10 her home near Milton, Del
Mr.. Fred Jones and his sister Ala, will
leave the first of next week f. r Western
Maryland College. Fred will enter the
senior class this year.
A meeting of the w. G. T. U. is called
for Friday night for the purpose of reorgan-
iZatiOn. x.
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A FIERCE FIRE.
THE TOWN OF ELKTON In
DANGER.
Five Buildings, Fronting About
I4S Feet on Nam Street
DESTROYED.

Early Sunday morning last, fire broke
out in the Heatzig building on Main
street, which proved to be the most seri-
Gus ever experienced in EIkton.
The building where the fire originated,
was frame structure, the west side and
entire top story Of which W. b. Heatzlg
occupies as a furniture store, and the
balance of the building was occupied by
Michael Powell a shoemaker, and his
family.
AS to the origin of the fire, there are
many conflicting accounts, but the most
reliable one, no doubt, is that the fire
was incendiary, and that it started in
Heatzig's store, on the street floor, and
commu nicated to the top floor between
the plaster and Notwithstanding III the
front of the building.
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Orphans Court.

A special session of the Orphans Court
was held Thursday. Arguments were heard
concerning the distribution of the estate of
Charles Gamble, deceased, but the estate
was not adjusted.
The court adjourned until Tuesday next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-09-05
Accidents at the Ship Yard.

Mr. Elmer Miller, an employee of the
ship yard, received bad injury this week.
He was engaged hewing with an sdze,
when it slipped and striking him on the
leg inflicted an ugly wound.
On Wednesday, while Mr. William Ed
wards was driving bolt, the hammer III
rsbouHdirg struck him a heavy blow on
the head. The injury was not serious.
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FOR RENT.
A Very Desirable COUNTRY HOME,
One mile and half west OF Elkton.
Apply to CAPT j. r JoNES,,
Notice to Stockholders of the Wood
lawn Camp Meeting Association,

The Animal Meatiug OF the Association will be
held in the VI L. Church at PORT DEPOSIT,
on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, at p. III.
Let all be present.
a2q,2t G. =. ABRhHAMS, Secy.
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CARD OF THANKS

We as family, are indebted to our many
friends and neighbOrS for their Kindness and
their many words of comfort to us in our sorrow
and bereavement and desire TO take this
means of extending to them all our heartfelt
appreciation for all services in any manner rem
de ed us. Yours.
1t CHAS. KERSEY AND FAMILY.