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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-08-05
BROTHERS MEET,
How Family Unknown to Each Other
For Years is United.

How Family Unknown to Each Other
For Years is United.
Elkton is the scene of bright page
in the life of Arthur NJ. Lewis, who long
aud who his relations were, should they
be living, came to Elkton on Tuesday
and made inquiry with the qualification
of discovering a brother and sister.
His brother is Mr.. Frederick S. Lewis,
of Cherry Hill, whom he closely
resembles. Both were affected and over
ioyed at the meeting and Mr.. Lewis is
now enjoying a stay with his new found
brother at his cozy home in Cherry
Hill.
Mr.. Lewis was a son of the late DR..
Edward &. Lewis, aformer school eacher
OF Elkt0n. His mother was Elmira
Martindale daughter of the late DR..
Samuel Martindale, who with her hus
band formerly resided at Back Creek
Mills and aftcrward removed to Chesa.
peake City. Both are now deceased.
In 1869 when lie was five years of age
Mr.. Lewis was sent from Chesapeake
City to the Home for the Friendless in
Philadelphia. The boy lost sight of his
family and when released from the iusti
tuition he possessed no fond recollections
of home ror OF friends, aud alone retain
ell scrap OF paper Oh which was written
his mothers name aud the date of his
birth, CheEsp eake City July 90, 1862
Upon being released from the Home, he
WAS appreuticed to boiler maker in
Philadelphia, ard which occup alton he
now pursues there. Mr. L wis has often
desired information respecting his
parents and family aud oa Tuesday, hav
leisure time at his disposal he acted upon
the clue OF the scrap Of pHper, aud took
the train for Elkton, intending to go to
Chesapeake City from here. While i'll
Elktou he happily deiuquiry with the
above narrated pleasant result. Mr..
Lewis is also a relative Of the late
Charles Z. Lewis, whose family now
resides here. The sister resides in New
ak Del
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a Safe Cracked,

The office of Mr.. Joseph II. Steele the
well known grain and commission mer,
chant OF Chesapeake City in this county
was entered by burglars on Monday night
the safe therein bang cracked, and its
contents consisting Of insurance policies
and private papers being carried off.
With heavy sledge hammer stolen from
an adjacent blacksmith shop, the combi
nation knob OF the safe was knocked off,
when with long chizel, the lock was
driven in. The small strong box inside
the safe was then cut from it's place and
distracted As the box contained no
money, but papers only valuable to Mr..
Steele, it is to be hoped that twinge OF
conscience will induce their return.
Beyond strewing the office floor with
negotiable notes found in the safe, no
other damage was done. The burglary
was evidently the work OF expert cracks
men.
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WON'T Shut Down.

The report that has been current IN
Elkton respecting the shutting down OF
the Elkton pulp works is without foun-
datiou, ard there is no probability OF
stoppage, nor has it been considered.
Superintendent George B. Kerfoot stated
to a WING reporter that he did not
anticipate stoppage at the pulp works,
aud was surprised at the rumor's having
gained credence without any foundation
whatever. At the Providence paper mill
100 men are lille, the machines manufac-
turing paper for the Philadelphia Record
alone running The pulp works do not
supply newspaper stock and accordingly
the stoppGEe of Providence mill has so
much lessened the consumption OF the
output of the Etkton works, and there
is also somewhat of a slack in orders fol
pulp from the firms regular customers
Mir. Kerfoot stated however that the
mill will run as usual manufacturing fol
stock which can be disposed of IN {
short time. One more machine viii
probably start at Providence next week
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by three men. The safe was already
opened but contained only 81 so worth
OF stamps which We're taken. John I.
Mearns who was watching his store
he ard a racket over at the off % and
called the attention of Alfred Cham
bers and Buck Boyer to it when they
went home and each procured q shot
gun. When near the office the burg lars
three in number started to run. The
men fired several shots in the air when
after getting out of range of the guns
the robbers returned the shots with their
pistols. Several tramps in this vicinity
were suspected. Two nights before the
store OF John Mearns was entered by
forcing the door and several dollars
worth of goods stolen.
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TOWN IMPROVEMENTS.
a Draw Bridge at the Foot OF Bridge Street
The Council, Han Fire Bell


The Council, Han Fire Bell
The Board OF Town Commissioners
was III session on Tuesday night.
The Bailiff reported that the terra
Gotta pipe for Church street and Wells
hill sewer had arrived d that he with
a force of men is at work on the sewer.
In the matter of the fire bell for
Council Hall it was decided to strength
en- the building By An additional iron
rod before placing the bell in position.
The bell will be purchased when this
work is done
wilbur Wilson, surveyor, of Newark,
was present aud submitted profile
map b. which the grading ON West
High street will b. done. Same sub
mitted to A. II. Strickland for estimates
of cost Of grading, lilling, etc.
Messrs Strickland and Drennen were
appointed d committee to wait upon
the County commissioners at their
next meeting i'll regard to y d!a" bridge
at the foot of Bridge street; also FOR
additional appropriation from the county
for Elkton streets and tor permission
to put the above mentioned rod through
the Regis er's ctfi1e wall.
Various bills we're ordered to be paid.
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that he had joined the Presbyterian
church and was study lag for the ministry
A short lime afterwards he came home
and when his father learned the course
he had adopted he was very much
displeased and told him he would have
to lock ont for himself.
Tue young mAn returned 10 Phila-
delphia and very little more was heard
of him until his death. He was cut OF
work without an income and tits thought
be committed the rash act while suffer
ing from ii. OF dcspundeLcy. The last
time he was seen alive 10y any OF the
dodgers Was Oh Saturday morriug.
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County NeaUS.
NORTH EAST NEWS.

PERSONAL MS-RESIGNATIoN OF MIR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NUMEROUS HERE
ABOUTS-MR. BARNES FISH STORY
DEATH OF 7. X BLAKE-AN ENCOUNTER
BETWEEN CITIZENS AND BURGLARS
Friday August 4tb, 1898.
There is a great deal of sickness about
our town now.
Mrs. Theodore Black we'll OF Baltimore
is visiting her sisters here.
Mrs. Joseph Mahoney, OF Wilmington,
is visiting Mrs. T. w Gilbert.
Miss Lola aud Ruth McCracken are
visiting in Delaware City, Dal.
Miss Z nina Bacon, OF Philadelphia, Is
visiting her brother J. Il. Bacon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Murray, of Penn
sylyania, are visiting George Murray.
Misses Es.elle aid Bessie Hansell, of
Wilmington, are visiting friends here.
Miss Minnie Rattauberry, of Kansas,
Pa, is visiting her sister, Miss Ella
Rattenbury.
Mrs. E. j. Muhlhausen, and son Lole,
are spending this week 10 Philadelphia
aud WILMINGTON.
E. L. Reynolds and SISTER Aunie, spent
the early part of the week visiting rela
tlves in the Eighth district.
Rev. John T. White has returned home
to Baltimore after spending several weeks
visiting Rev. Giles b. Cooke.
The colored people held festival in
Housekeeper's hall on Wednesday for
the benefit of their drum corps.
This vicinity is over run with tranps
and every one is keeping their eyes
| open. 1t is thought the attempted
robberies last week were doas by them.
The story taken up and promulgated
over the country that Perry X. Barnes
caught nine ton of rock fish. We are
told by Mr.. Barnes himself is untrue.
1t is not generally believed here that
Prof George S. Mattipgly has resigned
as Phi. cipal of our public schools, as he
has not yet notified the Trustees. If 1t is
so, every one regrets to hear it.
The bush meeting OF Reeds A. U. NJ
p. Church which was carried on las
Sunday will be continued over next Sur
day the meeting last Sunday was largely
attended and held on Bry sons grove nea
the iron bridge.
Ga Wednesday night two men WERE
about forcing al entrance into the rea
of Samuel Scotten's house near Shis to wp
the family being absent; when the bark
ing of the dogs attracted Richard ant
cracXsmea dec .mped.
, Mr.. Theodore Ii Blake we'll know
; here and member of Wingate Post G
A. X. OF this town and who was con
stable here several years died at hi
home in South Chester, Pa, whore h
has lived s cars The remains wer
brought here for interment on Tuesda
morning. Service was held at II a. N
at the NJ. Z. Church, Rev. DIR. Kelly {
Chester, Rev. Z. X. Miller of Newport
Del, aud Rev. w. G. Rooms conductin
the service. An eloquent and touchin
, discourse WAS delivered by DR.. Kelly
The remains were in charge of Wingat
Post G, a. r. and were Inferred in til
, NJ. f. cemetery with military houors.
The office of Armstrong & Co., WI
n broken into on Monday night la
about IL o'clock, the door being force
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Bay View Items.
BAY VIEW, August 8, 1898.

BAY VIEW, August 5, 1898.
Miss Rittenhouse of Baltimore is
guest at the parsonage.
The boat seemed more attraction than
usual Oh Saturday evening last.
Miss Efis Stirling of Marion Md, IS a
guest of Hiss Mabel Tyson
Rev. H. w. D. Johnson and wife of
Mariners are visiting their parents at
this place.
A young man OF this vicinity seems
determined to go West. AS the attra ction
is great, we do not wonder at his per-
severance but wish him success.
In answer to why all the girls of this
place prefer the same trade we refer to
to the old adage, The carpenters all are
blest with the assurance of place to
rest"
Pears seemed very scarce here until
one evening recently some youag ladies
who went for walk came home laden
with the delicious fruit. The question
is where did they get them. Tip,
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Tne faif advertisement appears in
another column. The contracts for the
special ADJUSTMENTS have all been closed
and everything promised will be shown.
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A bicycle race will be held on the third
day. The contest will be limited to
Cecil county riders. Two prizes OF gold
metals will be awarded. Entries close
August Both.
80
The trained oxen are the most highly
recommended special attraction that the
Society has ever engaged. Their feats
and tricks are a revelation OF what the
brute creation can be made to do.
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The at eution OF farmers is called to
the premium On mules. These useful
animals have never been properly repre-
sented at our exhibitions.
~
4 flock Of binodcd carrier pigeons on
exhibition will he liberated in front Of
the grand stand on Friday Afternoon.
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Under additional special premiums
mounted lambrequin should read mantel
iambrequin.
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The Secretary reports thatithe entries
for the races are extremely encouraging.
Some rare sport is expected from the
record breakers scheduled 30 appear.
~
The carpenters and painters are still
busy repairing aud identifying the build
ings The managers have taken time by
the fore lock ard will have everything
in readiness for the great Cecil County
Fair of 1898
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Willie Gilmore. aged fourteen years,
son of William 0. Gilmore, of Baltimore
who is visiting the family Of George
Wells in Elkton, met with serious
accident on Monday afternoon. He was
riding on a wagon hauling bran from the
railroad to Vinsinger's Touring mill
and when nearing the mill the
wagon j0lted in descending the slight
hill. The bag upon which the boy was
sitting slipped. and losing his hold he
fell with the bag under the wheels of the
heavily loaded vehicle. Before the
wagon could be brought to stand still
one wheel had passed over his leg above
the knee. making a simple fracture
Drs. lamar and Bratton were called in
attendance and report their patient as
doing nicely.
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Notice..

Is it necessary for you to go to the cities
for your dental work when you can get it
done for the same price at home?
Times are particularly hard, and cash
very scarce ~ present and each and every
one OF Us wants to save all we can, so to
Increase the income and at the same time
save to the individual patient about fifty
''per cent" We will reduce our prices for
a short time to the following:
Good filings 81 90, and up according to
size.
Silver filings zoe, and up according to
size.
White enamel Filings SOC, and up accord
ing to size.
Gntta Percha fl.ing4 soc, and up accord
ing to siZa.
ArtitiC,l teeth per set, good 81 90
Artificial teeth per set, better $500.
Artificial teeth per set, best Sl2 90.
Fresh Nitrous Oxide Gas, Ether, Chloro
form and Columbia extracting fluid always
on hand for the painless extraction OF
teeth
Our Columbia extracting fluid is meeting
with wonderful success. Hundreds of teeth
extracted painlessly by its aid, no bad
results from its use. It. is a private formula,
and only used by the Elkton Dental Parlors.
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Death of Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Mary J. Jones, a very estimable
lady, aad wife of William Jones, died at
the residence of her husband in the
Second district on Sunday evening after
a week of illness. She was about fifty
nine years of age, and beside her hus'
band leaves a family Of seven children
all grown. Mrs. jones was a native OF
Kent county.
The funeral services were held from
her late home on Wednesday afternoon
at half past two o'clock the Rev. John
Milburn Of Westminster cfficiAting, The
bearers were: Joha j. Williams, Irwin
Griffith, DR.. j. V. Wallace, w. j. Smith
James Clark, w. Clayton. lnterment il
Bethel.
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A Surprise Party i'll the Eighth
District.

\ pleasant surprise party was rendered
Mr.. john T. ConIson, of Rock Springs,
ca Monday tast. A. 10 a. m. a party
numbering 60 moved up on the lawn of
that veteran farmer who had just arrived
at the eye o! II years. The company
was pleasantly entertained by Mr.. Conl-
son and family till the small hours of the
night, refreshments of every description
being served during the day. Among
those present were: Ira Reynolds. the
veteran farmer of the 7Cb, who is past So
years.
The day vas pleasantly passed with
merry making aud feasting, while the
old folks talked OF Old times and crops,
the young folks talked of love. Those
from distance were Eli Coulson and
sister Lizzie Ct Colora, Mr. Harvey
Tome and wife, Mr.. Cornelius Tome
and wife, Mr.. aud Mrs. Jacob Tome, OF
Port Deposit, and E E Reynolds and
sister Annie B. Reynolds. Of North Etst,
and Mr. Marshall, of Philadelphia.
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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE.

Notice is hereby given that the following ordt,
nance was duly passed by the President and
Commissioners of Elkton on the 18th of July, 1893
Be it enacted. That il any person shall inJure'
detace, break destroy any electric light globe.
any wire, or any part OF t he electrical system
used for lighting the streets of Elkton, or shall
inlure, deface, break or destroy any public water
hydrant IN said town, he shall be fined sum
not exceeding ten dollars and costs Tor each
oense.
GEORGE A. BLAKE, President.
Attest: VIM. ]. SMITH, Secretary. a5,2t
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Liouor L,cense Granted.

A liquor license was gran ted Frank lin
Smedley on August list, for hotel in
Rising Sun. The bondsmen are franklin
Smedley, David w. Burlin, Frank Gun
nuiughsm. Endorsers: S b Nssbi.t,
w. B. Gillespie, NJ. T. Coale, lanes
johnson, G. S. Morris, Martin C4vender,
Emanuel Lamm, Joseph L. Krauss,
David W. Bradford, Edward Bradford
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AND TOWN PROPERTY

Fine, Modern Style Dwelling, Eight Rooms, very
desirable village property.
Four Acres Land, right in village, Large House,
also Barn and other outbuildings,
Good Double House, Five Rooms in each, conve-
nent to mills, &c.
Blacksmith Shop, Dwelling, One Acre OF Excel
lent Land very good location.
:" store House, one of the best stands in the
Storehouse and Dwelling, new, III good location.
storehouse and Dwelling, nearly new, in good
location.
Small House, IA Acres Good Land, good location
Four Room House, Acre Land, near Providence
Large Warehouse and Coal Yard, very good
location
Seven Room Very Fine, Modern Style Dwelling,
good location.
Several very desirable Building Lots at Pleasant
Hill.
Terms reasonable on all. Very easy on many
OF the above. For prices and full particulars,
call on or address
]. HAYES GALLAHER,
jy22tf Childs, Md.
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When BABY was sick, We gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
Wher she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When he had Children, she gave them Castorie
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FIRE TAX NOTICE.

AS Secretary and Treasurer of the Farmers and
Mechanics Mutual Insurance Association OF Cecil
County. l hereby give notice that under date Of
July /, 1898, assessment OF Fifteen Gents on
the SOCIAL higher rates in proportion-was
ordered by the Board of Directors of said Associa
ton to meet losses OF Elwood Balderston and
VIM. G Pyle n Co., to be due and payable Oh or
before the 18th Of September next. Amount of
levy $500. If any person shall refuse or neglect
to pay his or her fire tax by that date. his or her
insurance shall be suspended. and his or her
property shall not be protected by the Association
until said tax is paid.
SAMUEL q. BYE.
Jy22 st Secretary and Treasurer.
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AYERS
Sars apariIla

don't be induced to purchase any of
the worthless substitutes, which are
mostly mixtures of the cheapest in
gradients, contain no sarsaparilla,
have no uniform standard of APP
pearance, flavor, or effect, are blood
purifiers in name only, and are Of
fered to you because there is more
profit in selling them. Take
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CANNING NOTICE.

Men. boys and women who expect work at the
Canning Factory are requested to call there on
Wednesday next the 9th inst
a5lt MCGAW * SMITH.
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AUDITORS NOTICE.
No. 1903 Equity.

Notice is hereby given to the lien creditors o.
Theodore !. Vanneman to file their claims, duly
authenticated, with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court Tor Cecil County, within sixty days from
the date OF this notice.
CLINTON MCCULLOUGH,
Aug. 9Th, 1898. a5,3t ldltor
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The bids were considered excessive and
were rejected On motion of MIR. Shallcross
of the Kent board.
On motion OF Mr.. Shallcross it was
ordered that proposal be advertised for
the building of a Is foot stone arch to
take the place of the bridge for which
proposals were just made, proposals to
be submitted in Chestertown, Tuesday,
August IS, 1898.
In the afternoon the Commissioners
visited the County Aims House and
Insane Asylum, near Clerry Hill.
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AYERS
SarsapariIIa

during the past so years, truthfully
applies to-day. 1t is, in every sense,
The Superior Medicine. Its cura-
tive properties, strength, effect, and
flavor are always the same; and for
whatever blood diseases AYERS
Sarsaparilla is taken, they yield to
this treatment. When you ask for
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-08-05

With Eiy's Cream Balm child eau be
treated without pain and with perfect
safety. 1t cures catarrh hay lever and
colds in the head, 1t is easil applied
into the nostriIs and gives Immediate
relief, Price so cents.
NV catarrh was very bId. For thirty
wears I have been troubled with it have
tried a number of remedies without
relief A druggist advised Ely's Cream
Rain. | have used only one bottle and
7 can saw feel like new man. | make
this voluntary statement that others
NAV know of the Balm. w. Math-
ewsoe Olwyer) Pawtucket, r. !.
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For the week ending Monday, July
81.
WEATHER.
The rainfall has been much below the
normal in all sections and has fallen in
few and badly distributed showers. The
temperature has averaged very close to
the normal and there has been about the
usual amount OF sunshine. The weather
has been favorable for general farm
work but rains are much needed by all
growing crops.
CROPS.
Western Mar, land: Corn injured by
drought but still looks well in some
localities. Some potatoes dug, and
average yield reported; crop shortened
by dry weatheI Vegetation generally
suffering for waa of rain. Some pillow
ing for fall .adiug.
Northern Central Mary land: Salts
factory yield OF wheat, generally; light
in some places. Some corn iajured by
dry weather, and the damage will be
come general unless the drought be
broken soon. Pasture also requires
rain
Southern Maryland Unless rain
soon comes Jield OF corn aud tobacco
will De short. Crops however are not
suffering much as yet, except in few
localities Gardens wonld be much bene
fitted by .ins.
East I'm Maryland: Average yield of
wheat. The drought, with cold nights
and hot days has injured early corn and
vines; also grass, potatoes, vegetables,
and peaches. Haavy yields of peaches
reported from some orchards Prospect
for apples, good. Ground too hard to
piow.
CROP NOTES.
Chesapeake City,-Corn needing ram
badly. Thresbing in progress-wheat
average yield. Gardens aud pasture
suffering for want of rain. Prospect for
apples good. J. W. HARRIETT.
Milliugtcn.-Eirly clover reported
ipjuied by dry weather, while the late
sown is doing well, Peaches good size
and selling from 80 to 90 cents per
| basket. JNo. {. TURNER, NJ. L.
Baglew-Rain greatly needed.
G. G. CURTIss.
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Special train leaves Elkton, Aug, 10th,
with the Jr. o. U. A. VI. excursion to Lin
coin Park, Elktou $40 a. m. Newark,
s 81 a. m. Fare round trip from Elkton
S1.25; Newark, 81 90, Children half fare.
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PROPOSALS EXCESSIVE.


The kent and Cecil County Commissioners
Receive Bridge Proposals in Eikton.
The County Commissioners of Cecil
aud Kent counties met in joint session in
Elkton on Thursday to receive proposals
for the erection of bridge over the
Sassafras river at Ksnnedy's mill. The
Commissioners present from Kent county
were Thomas J. Shallcross. George w.
Rodenheissr, John A. Groves, Horace A.
Wilson. Cecil, A. Anderson, j. c
Price, Jr., a. j. II. Cameron.
At one o'clock proposals were received
as follows:
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The excursion to Lincoln Park gives you
seven hours on the be ich. Come and go
with us August 10.
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FOR SALE
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons who nave
a lave-wash upon their premises, that they Will
in sprinkling the street be allowed only 10
sprinkle in front of their property and TO the
middle of the street. This rule will be strictly
enforced in all cases, and any person violating
the same will be charged double rates for water
or the water will be shut off from the premises In
the discretion OF the Company.
W. I, WARBURTON,
II G. LEWIS President.
Secretary. AIT
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BROWNS IRON BITTERS
cures Dyspepsia, In
digestion G Debility.
BALTIMORE MARKETS.


REPORTED W \. SONS, GRAIN PROUD
COMMISSION MERCHANTS. 81 noEioERRY's wharf.
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This excursion is one entirely new 10 the
people of Elkton and combines delightful
interchange of Railroad and steamboat
travel, Lincoln Park is beautiful riverside
resort on the Delaware. Fare round trip
Sl.25. Children half fare -