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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
Mrs. IL. l.. Wellrnan,

No. LINN street, GAINESVILLE, Wis,
under date of June 10, writes the fol-
lowing: Kenyon & Thomas. Sirs:
was confined to my bed four months
with Inflammation OF tho right ovary,
had good physician and tried almost
everything, but got very little help
until tried your DIR, Hales Household
Ointment about four months ago. 1t
has done wonders for me. can do
quite good days work. have every
reason to blieve that it will cure me. I
am also using your DIR. Hale's House.
hold Tea with good results. Sincerely
yours, Mrs. H. E. Wellman. This
great medicine is for sale at Massie e.
Martins drug store, corner Commerce
street and Salem avenue,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
THE MODERN JOURNALIST.

Boston Estimate of Newspapers and
Their Editors.
Whether it be for good or for evil, the
press to-day has the eur of the people
The influence of even the pulpit is, for
the time being at least, immensely in
ferior to that of the journal. Men may
not consciously take their opinions
from the newspapers, but they are
willing to accept the editorial phrasing
Of their belief, and when once you have
persuaded n man to let you shape his
ideas for him, you must be dull indeed
if you cannot modify them. The gen.
eral reader of newspapers does not so
much wish to be instructed as to be
saved the trouble of thinking He de-
lights in the journal which is so much
of his opinion that he can read with
the feeling that the editor is quite Of
his mind He rcsents any implication
of not having himself thought out all
that is presented to him, and the editor
who effects most is the man who while
keeping a little in advance of public
sentiment, contrives always to make
his readers feel that he is with or even
u little behind them.
1t also follows that a man of original
and strongly marked genius Is hardly
likely to succeed brilliantly in journal
ism. The keen imagination runs too far
ahead of the popular conception; 1t is
quickly out of sight of the average read
er of the newspaper and quite beyond his
comprehension The young man who
feels within his ardents soul the conscious
STRINGS of the divine afiiatus, the
swelling of the tide of poetic or imagina-
tive genius, had better turn it's impet-
uosity into other channels than those
the Newspaper Office affords. The
wheels of this machine must be turned
with the regularity of tread-mill, and
there is more call for the qualities of
the patient turn-spit than for those OF
the soul infamed with the fever Of
original genius
Journalism in these modern days de-
mands peculiar powers and 1t has devel-
oped them in accordance to that law of
supply and demand which works as
surely in the intellectual world us in
the physical. The journalist, like the
poet, must indeed be born, but once this
necessary ceremony is over the times
take hold of him and make of him some
thing the like whereof the world has
never seen before. He must have the
quickness of the electric spark, the
adaptability of water, the staying power
OF steel. He must be able alike TO re-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
OCTAVIA HODGES,
Tho Slayer of Cunningham, on Her Way to
the Penitentiary

Tho Slayer of Cunning CHAM, on Her Way to
the Penitentiary
Owen Henry Price, sheriff Of Frank
lin county, passed through the city yes
terday with couple of prisoners on
route to the State penitentiary at Rich
mond. One of the prisoners, Octavia
Hodges by name, and apparently about
25 years of age, was sentenced by tho
supreme court for six years for the kill
ing OF a man named Cunningham in May.
1890, under the following circumstances:
Cunningham, who was sewing 10 achine
agent, entered u house of questionable
character of which this woman was an
inhabitant, ond found a friend OF his
playing cards and somewhat under the
influence of whiskey. He tried to in
duce his friend to leave with him. The
woman then told him Cunningham to
leave her house, which he refused to do.
She then told him IL he did not leave
she would kill him. He again refused
and she went to a trunk, secured re-
volver and fred. The bullet en- .nred his
heart and death was almost instantane-
GUS. The otht r prisoner was youthful
looking mulatto who was "sent up two
years for breaking into the house OF H.
c Price and stealing a lot of meal, flour
ana meat.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10

1T WILL pay you to see 2. S. Miller Il
Co. before you buy your buggy. phaeton,
.urrey, market or grocer's wagon. The
lowest prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
FEMALE SEMINARY.

Reopens September /, 1892 Closes
June l, 1898. Efficient teachers for every
department. English, Languages, Art,
Elocution, Physical Culture and Music.
Special advantages in Music Teacher
of Vocal Music and Voice Culture, Mrs.
JAS. e. Porter, concert soprano, Roam
oke. Teacher OF Instrumental Music
and Hand Culture, Miss Havens Cherry,
Boston Conservatory OF Music. Terms
for day pupils: Primary Department.,
tuition in English for full nine months,
$40; Preparatory Department, $40; Col.
legiate Department, $40. For terms for
boarding pupils apply for catalogue to
MRS. ]. e. GUY, Principal, Salem, Va.
727 3W
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
A LLEGHANY INSTITUTE, ROANOKE.
IA VIRGINIA.

The seventh session begins Wednesday, Sep
fembcr IA, 1892. This is thorough training
school, for boys and young men preparing
for college or for business All educators realize
the Importance OF snch schools. At college many
unframed boys become vicious; discourae cment
leading to idleness. Well-planncd courses are
taught by men OF proven ability and success Tho
handsome brick building overooks the "Maoic
City'sn beautiful country. Situated in the sub
drainage, fresh mir, pnrc water and comfortable
rooms, the shealth OF the school has been remark
able. For further information send for catalogue
... WILMER o wHITEsCARvER,
2N6w Principal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
Opening aud Closing OF the Mails.
Are Youth ItY

If not, why not? Why don't you
always keep on hand bottle of DR..
Hale's Household Cough Cure to allay
the first irritation caused by sudden
cold? This is the finest remedy in the
world for every kind Of cough. You
feel the good effect of the first dose,
and by thorough using your cough is soon
cured. 25 and soc. bottles. Massie II
Martins drug store, corner Commerce
street and Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
Is Your Nervo sten.,v

OR DO you tremble and feel that you arc
breaking; that your nervous system is
giving wayP If.you have a weak nervous
system the very best hing you can do
Is to begin to-day using DR.. Hale's
Household Tea. 1t Is the finest Nerve
Tonic known and will restore YOU to
health and vigor. Don't delay. Get a
free sample to-day at Massie & Mar
s s,n s arag store corner commce street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10

MFRS. WHITEHURSTS SCHOOL
lx1 FOR GIRLS.
Fourth Season opens Wednesday,
Sept 7th. Small boys will be received.
Large, well-ventilated school room.
Able assistant For circular, full par
ticulars and terms apply to MRS.
WHITEHURST, 500 Campbell street,
Roanoke, Va. satSw I'm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
Roanoke Artificial Stone Works

Guaraatee all their pavements for Ave
years or longer. See pavements thai
passed through winter in front of Bell
Printing Co.'s office, front of Catogni's
grocery and elsewhere. Also dealers
in curb stone, stops, platforms, dimen.
zion stone, &c. Address,
WILLIAM McCARTY,
janl6-1v Roanoke. Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
Virginia Agricultural and mechanical
C0lle6A
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courses in Practical Agriculture aad Practical
Mechanic.
Total cost for session OF nine months, In.
Guiding fees, clio hing, text hooks. medical at
tendance, etc, about $l45. Next session begins
Sept. 2lst, 1892. For Catalogue apply to
3 I'm j. IL. Mci}RIDE Pros
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-10
F'snsr cabinets. 50 s,del,ngers 8, sol Jonoreon
Special Notice.

For safe and profitable investment
sec HoLLoMoN 81 DAUGHrREY, LOT Henry
St. TINES Building.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
Death of Mrs. Megargee.

Mrs. Annie Clayton Megargee, wife Of
Mr. Byron NJ Megargee, manager of the
Sp5iuglawn paper mills. died at bel
residence in Spriuglawn, Pa, on Sunday
night at 1OD'c after a short illness
in the 2S-n year OF her age. Mrs.
Mcgargee, was a member of large and
well known Cecil family, being a
daughter of Mr.. Charles E. Clayton, of
Philadelphia, former resident of this
county, and second cousin of Mr.. James
A. Lewis, O; Elktou. She was lady
whose kind and loving nature won her
many close friends, who sincerely mourn
her early death. She leaves one child a
daughter five years OF age. The funeral
services were held at her late home, on
"Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Interment in Laurel Hill cemetery
Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
North East Items.

NORTH EAST, May II, 1892.
Shad and herring have almost disap-
peared the past week. The fishermen
are talking of taking up their pounds.
Only few visited Red Point last week
but several went to Carpenters Point.
Bicy Giles are all the go here, large
number of our young men owning them.
Mr.. w. l.. Couden is talking of estab-
fishing an agency here for them.
Rev. Edwin Gardner of Elk Neck
preached in the NJ. E. Church OIL Sunday
last, morning and evening.
Five hundred thousand young sbad
was put in the North East river by the
L. S fish commissioner last week.
Dr.. T. A. NVorrell severely sprained
his ankle last week while in the act OF
mounting his bicycle.
The forty-second annual conference OF
the A. U. M. P. Church is being held
here in the G.. A r. hall, about fly
delegates being present. Sessions will
be held every day until Monday. There
will be. servicessevery evening at 100
The services on Sunday will be Love
Feast at o'clock, preaching at 10 m
and 1880 p m. The conference is pre-
sided over by the president, Rev. E. w
Scott and will adjourn on Monday.
The Rcd Men are holding meetings
Tuesday evenings preparatory to organ
! ling tribe Of that order. The last tw,
meeting nights were free when thu
| usages of the order were explained
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14

prices won't buy the genuine medicines.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
(lor the Liver, Blood and Lungs and
DR.. P.erces Favorite Prescription (for
woman's weakness and ailments), each
cost 81 90 per bottle, and his Pleasant
Pellets CHE original little Liver Pills.
% cents a vial, and no discount.
These genuine medicines are now sold
only through druggists, regularly autho-
rized IS agents, and at the above long
established prices. But if you get the
genuine, they're TIE cheapest medicines
you can buy at any price. They're sold
on peculiar plan-"value received or
pay" Ia every case they're guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the money is
refunded.
Unauthorized dealers may offer spu
rions limitations or substitutes at lower
prices than above.
Beware of all such.
A perfect remedy for scrofula. in al
it's orms-something that PurVeS she
blood, as we'll as claims to. That, if it's
taken iu time, will cure Consumption.
As strength restorer, blood cleanser,
and flesh builder, nothing equals Golden
Medical Discovery" For every form of
Scrofula, Bronchial, Throat, and LuEg
affections, Weak Lungs, Severe Coughs,
and kindred ailments, it's the only
remedy so sure that it can be guaranteed.
If it doesn't benefit or cure, in every
case, you have your money back.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
They Denounce Murder.

An indignation meeting OF the colored
citizens of Chestertown and of Millington
was held on Thursday night, May 9th,
at which resolutions of regret and lndlg-
nation were adopted respecting the recent
murder of DIR. Hill. William Perkins of
Chestertown was president and the Rev.
J. H. Accooe of MIllington vice president
Of the meeting. The resolutions were as
follows:
WHEREAS. On the 23i of April, while
DIR, Hill was on his way TO attend a
patient. he was waylaid and brutaily
murdered in cold blood, we. the colored
citizens of Milliugton and Chestefto"n,
hereby express our Indignation at the
foul crime. Therefore, be 1t
| ResoIued, That we denounce the action
! in the most positive terms, ana 90 earn
estly hope that the guilty parties may
suffer the full penalty of the law.
"ReSOlred, That we do most nearCliy
commend the action of the oihcers OF
the law in preventing the enragen whlte
citizens from taking the law IN theil
own hands.
Re,oIped. That we extended our condo
lence to the bereaved family OF Dr' MD
and pray that God will comfort them at
He alone can in their great sorrow.
"Resolped, That we further denounc'
the sale of liquors in this, local optlot
county, to citlzens and by citizens wh'
claim to be.law abiding and patr'olic
inaslnuch as the use OF such Intoxicating
liauor is damaging to as as community
and was a means to the END Oh %,
eommittaI OF the dreadful murder whlei
we deplore."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
Port DEPOSIT Items.
POET DEPOSIT. MAY L.

PORT DEPOSIT, May Il.
The river has been up FIR sOme days
and last Saturday two large b.rges
came down; few timber and spar RATS
have come since.
On last Thursday night tramp who
has been working for E. p. BricKley
while under tie iutluence of liquor went
to ar entertainment given by some
colored people i'll AbrabamS hall and
either fell or Was pushed down the stairs
and broke his leg. Friday he was sent
to Baltimore to Hospital.
Our Quarries are very busy at the
present time, having all the work they
can do. Messrs McClenahan & Bro. have
had to decline some business offered
them as they have all the work they can
do for some time.
The Barge George May, Capt Derrick
son arrived Monday from Suffolk Va,
loaded with $685. 900 # of Yellow pine
Lumber for the Row land Manufacturing
company, this is the next largest load
lumber ever brought to this place, on
former occasion the same company le
ceived over 400 000ft of lumber.
Nm. p. Husband of Hartford county
has purchased from Hon. Jacob Tome the
SuSquehanna Steamboat Co.'S wharf
warehouse and playhouse Mr.. Husband
intends to build Flint Mill on it as
soon as he can make his arrangements
to do so.
A company of home artists rendered
Pinafore, Tuesday and "Wednesday nights
for the benefit of the Water Witch Fire
Company to hall full each night. The
performance will continue also this
Thursday night. BY those who are
judges they say they never saw it better
performed.
All the fishing batteries cut out their
series this week as both herring and
shad are scarce. The season has been a
very successful one.
The Mccullough Iron Compauy's
yacht brought a party OF Wilmingtonians
here Thursday afternoon. They had
been visiting the fishing shores on the
bay and the government fish Matching
establishment and paid our town flying
visit. Among the number were Enoch Nc
CulIough, George w. Mccullough and
vile and DR.. and Mrs. ]. Y. Dobbn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
Death of Miss HollingswOrth

Miss Mary Hollingsworth a most
estimable lady of this town died at the
residence of her brother. law DR.. john
| Ii. lamar, about noon on Tuesday last,
| from a affection of the heart from which
she had been sufferer for some time.
! Although the precarous condition Of her
/ health had been a source OF intense
! anxiety 10 her family for some months
, u az. yet her demise was III a measure
unexpected by them, and to large
I circle OF irierds and acquaintances in
this community as unwelcome as it was
uue zpected.
Miss Hollingsworth was the descendant
of one of the oldest and most respected
families of this county, both her paternal
and maternal ancestors being citizens of
prominence and influence in their day
and generation. She was the second
daughter OF William Hollingsw worth who
resided at Elk Landing, man justly
distinguished Tor his high character and
christian philanthropy, his father
LSDulOn 1OllluSSNoIJh ueluS bo Iess
prominent and respected in this county.
Her mother whose memory is still cher
ished as pious and exemplary woman,
before her marriage to Mr.. Hollings-
worth, Miss Mary E. Evans, and who
survived her husband about thirty seven
years. Miss Mary Hollingsworth inner
itua the high personal qualities of her
pare. :, her amlable disposition, her
exceeding good sense, her womanly
sympathy, and her pious and devoted
life, conieIrlug upon her the full dignity
of true womauhood. Two sisters survive
her, an elder one Mrs. DR.. r. Covington
Mackall residing at the homestead at
Elk Landing, and "A younger sister the
wife Of DR.. John H. lamar with whom
she resided on East Main street.
Miss Hollingsworth's funeral took
place yesterday afternoon, her remains |
being buried in the family lot in the |
cemetery of the Elkton Presbyterian
Church, of which she was so many |
years faithful and consistent member.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were in
session this week full Board being
present.
The treasurer submitted his monthly
report showing the following; receipts
$500 &c. disbursements 81, 1851, cash
on hand SS,691 10.
The bond of 8. NJ. Crawford newly
elected county treasurer was approved,
with E. n. Crawford, Jeremiah c. Price
ST., Andrew Woodall VIM. R. Freeman,
John J. Williams, VIM. T. Clark, and
Amos Wilson as sureties.
Sundry claims were examined and
approved.
CoDstables bonds were examined and
approved as follows: Thomas Benson,
sureties, John S. Benson, Chas. w.
Clark. Thomas NJ. Eaton, sureties,
George w. Lockwood, E. E. Marsh.
George r. Carpenter, sureties, VIM. R.
Freeman, Tobias F. Carpenter. Thomas
f. Lee, sureties, d. c. Work, Geo. W.
McNeaI. George T. Murray, sureties,
John L. Moore, VIM I. Hammond. j.
A. Lambert, sureties, James Rouey, S.
ID. Mccullough. John A Ritchey,
sureties, Reuben Alexander, John Me.
Cullough.
john Mahan was appointed constable
for the 9Th district for one year from
May /. 1892.
James Hemphill was appointed bridge
tender at Chesapeake City for one year
from May L 1892, at $50 per year.
Robert Shelton was appointed bridge
tender at BOHEMIA and Schotcbman' S
Creek at S75 per year for the former and
$40 for the latter.
Claims OF Geo. E. Mckinney as sheriff,
amounting to s641.o4 we're examined
and orr der to be paid from the next levy.
Claims of c. c. Crothers and r. C.
Thackery for 500 each, counsel fees in
case of State VS. Stout were examined
and ordered paid from the next levy.
County Insurance expiring this mouth
was 0,dered to be placed with Mr.. Manly
DrouLen.
CLAIMS OF G. c. Crothers fees of SCI 90
i in suudry cases were passed.
Bids for lumber for Bohemia Bridge
were opened, and held for further action.
On petition of D. L. Clifford and others
au out pension of $50 per year was
granted to Mrs. Ann Packer of the 9th
district.
Petition of VIM. T. E'herington land
| GO others asking that road be opened
| in the First district beginning at point
at or near the new cut road leading from
| Cecilton to EArlville, and running
through the lands of Heister Jones,
Joseph B,ggs, Mrs. Sephens, Charles
| Hill and Mrs. Alfred Rowland, until it
intersects the Freeman's Mill road.
| Wesley Clayton, George Il. Howard and
J. SterritU Smith were appointed exam.
liners.
On petition of 7. VI. Tyson and %
others praying for new public road i'll
the Sd dist, beginning at point below
| r NJ. Mckay's house to point on the
road from Leeds road to Boulder s
| Chapel, through the lands of VIM. r.
Holt, John White, and Samuel Lindsey
was examined, and ,NVm. T. Miller,
Jonathan l.. Crothers and Samuel Scooter
appointed examiners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
A Sad Death.

Mrs. Hannah Finley, mother of the
late j. Zebulon Finley, an aged and
respected lady who resided with her
daughter-in. law, near Appleton in this
county, committed suicide by hanging
early on Wednesday morning. Mrs.
Finley had been afflicted for two years
past with painful cancer in her breast,
and had frequently expressed hope that
her life would soon terminate, but neither
her actions or conversation led the men,
bers of her family to suspect that she
bad ever contemplated self-destruction.
She was generally an early riser, and on
Thursday the family having breakfasted,
UPON inquiry made for her, she was
found in the attic of the house. The
roof being low, she had while seated
upon a trunk fastened a clothes line to a
rafter, and thrown herself forward on her
knees. Her body was warm when found
but life was extinct. Mrs. Finley was IN
her Seth year, and the agony of her
suffering had undoubtedly unbalanced
her mind. Her funeral services were
held at one o'clock yesterday, and her
remains buried beside those of her
husband in the Head of Christlana
cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14
Tuesday, May "A, 1892,


ALL THE REAL ESTATE OF THE GEORGE
z. WHITAKER COMPANY in Cecil County,
and near Baltimore Citv Nd, with improvements
thereon, and about $3.50 Acres of Land in Cecil
County, embracing Two Fine Farms OF 400 acres,
the balance well set in good chestnut and oak
timber.
The Improvements sre one new modern CHAR
COAL BLAST FURNACE, 10 by 60 feet with
all the necessary.attachmeuts and appurtenances
Also one HILLSIDE CHARCOAL BLAST
FURNACE of old style.
Also a New and Complete CHARCOAL
BLDDMARG of twelve fires, with all the neces-
Sary appliances and SppurtenanceS, in tlrSt-class
condition, and now in operation.
The property is on lines of both the Baltimore
anG Ohio and the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroads, with connection by switch
to the latter road and of easy to the former
II has first class ana complete plant known as
Principle Furnace. long the seat OF iron operations
and widely known for the superior qualify Of its
production.
Also 20 Acres of Land lying near the city
limits OF Baltimore, on line OF old Annapolis
road, uuderlaid with the celebrated Baltimore
Hone Ore, widely known for its superior quality
OF Charcoal Car Wheels.
There are no liens or membranes on the
property. Terms easy. The attention OF capitalists
is iAyited TO this sale.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN 5. WRIT,
Receiver OF The George 7. Whitaker Company,
Elkton, Maryland.
AT the same time and place and upon the same
terms will be sold 232% acres OF Iron Ore property
known as 'lron HIll,' situated in New Castle
County, Delaware, and near the village OF
Newark. Delaware and convenient 10 the railroad
station OF that name on the =. W. y b. Railroad.
This property has for many Yeas been worked as
an iron ore mine, and is uuderlaid with an almost
ineXhaustibie supply of good hematite iron ore.
my1+,2t JOHN $. WRIT, Trustee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-14

They have about fifty members to organ
ize with aud will meet in Mechanics hall
Several members of the Mccullough
Iron Company came here on Thursday
and took ride down the river on then
steam yacht Dione, in charge of Capt.
T. f. McCracken. Several ladies accom-
panied them.
Quite an eruction was caused IL the
Perkiusvile part of town on Monday by
citizen shooting a worthless cur which
had been running over his garden, de-
stroying his plants and annoying him
otherwise. Our friend made very
decided move which should be followed
by others to abolish this nuisance OF
dogs which destroy property and render
night hideous with their noise. We think
it is no wonder that IA stranger recently
wrote that our town was inhabited by
dogs, hogs and cattle. y move should be
made by our town fathers to abate this
great nuisance, and if we do live III soap
boxes we can be gentlemen