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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-06-16
Eighth District News.


The prospect for large tomato crop
is good at this writing.
Children's Day exercises we're beld at
West Nottingham on Sunday 103h inst
Mr.. David {. Brown, of Eighth dis
srict, has the champion field of corn of
this section.
Mr.. VIM. T. Fryer, Colora's enterpris
ing merchant. is doing good business
in harvesting machinery.
The United Order of American Me.
chanics has recently established Lodge
at Oak W God, numbering about fifty mem
bars.
An ice cream and strawberry festival
was held by the ladies of West Noting
ham Presbyterian Church on Wednesday
evening.
The Young Peoples Society of Christ
ian Endsavor held a basket sociable at
the residence of MIR. S. j. Jenness, on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Washington c. Lake, of Cecrton,
accompanied by her daughter, spen'
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. M. D.
Saunders, at Liberty Grove.
Miss Mary Bechtel, is home from vii
son College. The college school veal
was brought to an abrupt close by the
sad death of President Edgar.
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society,
of West Nottingham, held their regular
monthly meeting on Friday, at the home
of Mrs. John P. Wilson, at Sylmar.
AS usual at this season of the year, The
taxpayers money is being wasted IN Tic
old time work of heaping the loose dir
into the middle Of the road. The mex
heavy storm takes it off. How long thu
senseless system is to continue is hard t.
|
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Third Party PrOhibitiOnISts
Meet

Pursuant to call issued by Messrs.
W. Y. Miller, George Balderston, w. Il.
Anderson, Joseph L. Scarborough, John
I. Roach aud w Iii m T. Weldon, Il coz
ference Of the Third Party Prohibition
leaders was held it, Elktou on Tuesday
moining il the rooms of the Cecil county
Agricultural Society. Mr.. George Bal
derston presided.
Those assembled were agreed that the
time had not arrived for Il general move
for temperance in the county, and it was
decided to adjourn subject to second
call.
As preliminary to any work it was
decided to make an effort to secure a
copy of the Liquor Law passed at the
last Assembly and under the provisions
Of which the license question will be sub
mitted to the voters in the fall, which
law has not as yet been published for
reasons unknown to the public.
The County Commissioners agreed tc
have the law published rs soon as a
correct copy could be- had.
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COnOwingO Items.

CoNoWINGo, June 10, 1891.
Mr.. Bells men are always foremost in
harvesting. They have one field of nice
hay nearly all in the barn.
The farmers and Gamers are looking
forward to big crop of tomatoes this
season, on account of the weather being
SO favorable.
Miss Eliza Lowe, of Pilot Town, and
E. Hughes Keilholtz, of Rising Sun.
were married on Wednesday evening at
the Rowlandville NJ. p. Church, the
ceremony being performed by the pastor
Rev. Mr.. Malloy.
One Monday evening, two young horse
Jockeys of Pilot Town, hitched strong
colt to dog cart, and in a short time
one was standing looking at the other
lying in the road, while the colt hung
the fellow eff one wheel on fence post,
the other whirl'ug down the road, and
when the colt was caught, about one
fourth mile from where it started, there
was little of the cart together, but luckily
no ons was hurt.
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County Commissioners.


The Board met on Monday, pursuant
to announcement and received and
opened proposals for the building Of the
specified bridges, and adjourned to
reconsider the proposals on Friday.
The Board was in regular monthly
session on Tuesday and Wednesday
Presenf Andiew Anderson, J. G Price,
Jr., s. L. Hiudman.
The Bonds of Horace NJ Eaton, Thos.
E. Lee, and j. H. Michigan, Costables
OF the First, Third and Eighth districts
espactiVely, were examined and approved
Ordered that Frank E. Barrett be and
is hereby appointed constable of the
Seventh district for the year ending
May LIST, 1895.
Claims aggregating s., 900 were exam
ined, rassed and ordered to be paid.
The Treasurer submitted his monthly
report showing the receipt aud expendi-
lures to be as follows.
Receipts. ....SI,i5o 90
DisburSements....... $50 80
Cash on hand. ..................Si,4I 5 Il
Mr.. Lambert d. Boulder appeared
before the Board and entered complaint
that Mr.. George Rhoads had placed an
emhankment along his hedge, thereby
stopping the water from taking its
original course, and that t e water over
flowed the public road aud backed on his
laGd.
Il was OF dered that th0 Clerk request
Mr.. Rhoads, to remove the said en-
bankment.
The commissioners were considering
the bridge proposals up to o'clock on
Friday.
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Port Deposit Items.

PORT DEPOSIT, June 10, 1894,
Mrs. Annie NJ. Miller, CT Norfolk, is
the guest of Mrs. Jacob Tome.
Mrs. DR.. Middleton, Of Steslton, Pa
is the guest OF Mrs. Anthony S. Davis.
Miss Caroline L. Mccullough, of Wash
ington, is the guest of Mrs. Theo. ]
Nanneman.
Bailiff Reuben Bond has put High
street in good condition, which was
terribly washed By the late heavy rains.
The timber RATS which came down on
the last high river were made into float
and towed to Chesapeake City, Wedues-
day.
klr. Samuel c. Row land is moving his
furniture out to the farm which he pur
chased from the heirs of the late Mrs. C.
c. Smithson. which he will use for his
summer residence, and will move with
his family this week.
John NJ. McClenahan is having tori
down the building opposite his residence
and intends building beautiful double
dwelling in its place, which will be al
ornament to the town and q comfort tc
live in, with all the modern improve
ments.
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hiss Airline Constable is visiting in Wasl
ington.
Miss Mary lamar is with friends il
Pottstown, Pa.
Miss Fanny Ward, of Perry Point, is viz
iting friends in Elkton.
Mr.. Harry Ricketts,, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents near town.
Miss Mary Logan, of Princess Anne, is
| the guest of Miss Corinne lamar.
Mr.. Elmer Sloan, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with his parents in EIkton.
Miss Elsie Black, of New Castle, is spend
ing several days with Elkton relatives.
Mr.. Warren j. Hanes is at home from
Princeton College for the summer vacation
Mrs. William McNamee is lying criti,
cally i'll at her residence on East Main
street.
Miss Mollie Dreunen has returned home
after spending several weeks with friends
in New York.
Miss Laura Coleman, of Chesapeake City
is visiting her friend Mrs. Harry Keely, AT
Paramount, Pa.
Mr.. Job Brown, of Sylmar, suffered =
stroke of paralysis last week from which
he is much Frustrated.
Mr.. Eugene H. Doble, of Milo, Maine, a
son OF Mrs. Lille Howard Doble, is visit
ing relatives in Elkton.
George McQhilkin, Jr., attended the com
mencemeut exercises Of the Drexel Inoti
tute, Philadelphia, on Tuesday.
Mr.. j. Ii. Il. lamar, of Chicago, son of
DR.. John IL. lamar, of Elkton, is expected
home on a visit the latter part of the month
Mr.. lamar assisted in several brave rescues
of the crews of vessels wrecked on the lake
front in Chicago during the recent disas-
trous storm.
Wash t. Bennett. the genial aud
popular representative of Fisher, B7uca
and Company, China merchants, of Phils-
dephia, arrived in E!kton from success
ful business trip on the Peninsula, on
Saturday, and remained here several days
at the Howard House. Mr.. Bennett is
great admirar of the Peninsula and espe-
cially Sussex county, Delaware. where
that great strawberry locality, Benefits
Bluff, was named in bis honor
Miss Edna Boulder, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Boulder of Chesapeake City,
and Mr.. Ausley l.. Wheaton, of Chincc-
tsague Island, Virginia, were united in
marriage on Tuesday at high noon at the
home of The brides parents, Rev. S. ".
Perry officiating. A reception followed the
ceremony, after which the happy couple
drove to E!kton and took d train or the-
bridal tour They received many ha.cd
some presents.
The Rev. John d, C. Hanna, formerly of
Port Deposit, met with painful accident
in Philadelphia on Wednesday. He had
gone there on business taking his bicycle
along, thinking he could travel in tie
city quicker By wheel. When h was
wheeling into Chestnut street he WAS run
down by a frightened horse which WAS
attached to a He-diC coach. He had an arm
aud hip cut and his bicycle was com
pletely wrecked He had recovered suttici
emily to accompany Union Sunday school
to Woodland Beach on Thursday morning.
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Resolutions OF Respect.

At special meeting of Harmony
lodge, No. SO, of Port Deposit, the fol
lowing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, it hath pleased Almighty God to
summons our beloved Brother Luclus A O.
Gerry, from this earthly lodge, to the Celestial
Lodge above, therefore he 1t
Ecsolrcd, That we humbly bow in submission
to the Divine will III removing our departed
Brother, knowing that our loss, is his gain.
ResOircd, That in the death of our Brother the
Church to which he was attached loses good
and useful member, the family a devoted hus
band and father, and the community good
citizen.
Resoired, That tho Lodge has lost one OF its
brightest, most faithful and devoted members,
that his untiring devotion to the best interests OF
the fraternity Tor quarter of Il century has
made Its impress upon our hearts and is well
worthy Of our emulation.
RESOLVED, That in his life he exemplifed in Il
high degree his adherence to the tenets of our
aith,an the principles OF ancient institution
by his upiightness of character, in 'squaring his
actions by the square of virtue, and ever rcmcm-
boring thatwe are travelling upon the level OF
time to that undiscovered country from whose
bourne no traveller returns"
ReSolrcd, That we tender to the family of our
departed brother our heartfelt sympathy and
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& Distressing Accident.

Arthur Kitchens, aged eighteen years
son of Mr.. Joseph Kitchens, who resides
on the West Amweli farm near EiktOn,
died on Tuesday morning from injuries
received III driving accident in Elktcn
on Sunday night. Young Kitchens had
spent Sunday evening calling on friends
at Elk Landing, his horse berg hitched
On the street. A team collided with
bis carriage which caused the swapping
OF the girth strap of mis- harness, with
which he drove, not using breechbaad.
He repaired the strap with light rope
and at eleven o'clock started to drive
home, through Elkton. AZ the horse
was gong down the bill on SIain street,
known as Partridge's hill the rope fray
ing ont broke, which allowed the shafts
to fly up over the hOrso's back, and the
buggy ran forward on him. This fright
viciouSly, striking the unfortunate boy in
the breast with great force, hurting him
from the carriage to the ground, be in
falling striking his face. Tho horse ran
home. Stunned and dazed young
Kitchens made hls way to the FELTON,
House, where Markee & Seth s livery
stable is located, in order 10 secure a
team. There be tainted anu Dr. Howard
Bratton was summoned and he was
removed TO his home. The nature Of his
injuries was at once serious, and
death resulted from conclusion of the
brain. He was boy Of good qualities
industrious and popular, and his un
timely death is deeply regretted b.
the entire community.
The faueral took place on Thursday
| afternoon at $50 o'clock from his
| parents homo aud was conducted by
Rev l. L. Wood. The bears were; Gin
ton Dunbar, Roy McNeal, William
Davis, Malvern JelIers, Elmer Diebert
Walter Merry. The inaerment was il
the ElGtol cemetery.
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the building by the commissioners, so
that today the Jail is in complete SAM
tary condition and is so maintained.
As 9 practical mechanic, Sheriff White
is eminently fitted as the custodian OF
this public institution, and bis connec-
tion with the office OF the Clerk OF the
Court for term OF years, renders HIM
conve,sant with, and efficient in the per,
Torrance of the legal duties incident
upon the office of sheriff.
Gin ton Johnsoa White was born in
Philadelphia, an August II, 1S41, his
father, after whom he was named, being
a contractor aud builder of that city. In
the following year the family removed to
Cecil county, his father having pur-
chased small property near Port
Deposit, in which town he subsequently
engaged in business as builder. Sheriff
White attended the Port Deposit
Academy aud later entered into business
with his father, under whom he served
his apprenticeship. At the outbreak OF
the war, his Republican principles firmly
allied him to the side OF the Union. and
he ioined the Bridge CONSTRUCTION Corps
and did efficient service in connection
with the armies OF the Potomac and
Cumberland At the close of the rebel
lion he returned to Port Deposit, aud
married his present wife, who was Miss
Martha Williams, daughter OF the late
George p. Williams of that town. They
are the parents OF six children, three
daughters and three sons, one whom Mr.
Emmett Waite, assists his father.
Mr. White early identified himself
with the Republican party in the county,
James A. Davis as Clerk of the Court,
received the appointment of Deputy
Clerk, which he retained twelve years,
until the election OF the present Clerk,
Mr. Graham, in 1891. He then re-engaged
in contracting and building. the new
Payne building on Main street being
erected by him.
At the Republican County Convention
OF 1893, Mr.. White was nominated for
Sheriff by flattering vote Of the dele
gates, and upon judicial recount of the
ballots was declared elected over Elk
Sheriff Boyd, the Democratic nominee.
Mr.. Whites popularity was we'll instanced
in the election. when he received ma
jority of "a votes in his home district the
Third, which is recognized as Demo
cratic by majority of several hundred.
He is member of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen of Elkton.
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Funeral of Capt. L. A. G. Gerry.

Funeral of Capt. l.. A. &. Gerry.
PORT DEPOSIT, June II, 1894.
The funeral of Captain Lucius A. c.
Gerry, on Monday, was one of the largest
ever held in Port Deposit. The church
services were IN charge of Rev. II. w.
Ewing pastor of Tome Memorial Method
list Episcopal Church assisted by Rev.
VIM. G. Rooms of North East. Rev. n.
NJ Brown, of Middletown, Delaware,
Rev. John D. Rigg OF Chester Pa,
and Rev. Adam Stengle of Smyrna, Del
The Masonic Services we're in Charge OF
the Grand Lodge OF A, F. \. NJ, of Mary
land, R.W. Deputy Grand Master Austin
II. Fetting and grand officers assisted
by Harmony Lodge No 90 aud members
of Union Lodge No. IS Elktou, Stepen-
son Lodge No 125 Lapidum and Susque-
hanna Lodge No. 1870 OF Havre de Grace.
Resolutions OF respect and coincidence OF
the Official Board and the Sunday
School Board vera read, the former by
Pav. II. w. Ewing and the latter by tho
O5CiGGdTy hl tuS Duuudy SSuOpl WI
Joseph E. RayuolGs./ The grave was
covered inside with beautiful flowers
and evergreens and after being filed was
covered by set pieces, palms aud flowers
sent by loving friends. The church and
, Sunday school has lost one of its best
friends and most active aud efficient
workers and the town good citizen.
The officers Of the Grand Lodge pres
| ent at the funeral were:
| x. ". Deputy Grand Master, A. Il. Fetting
| officiating.
K. W. Senior Grand Warden, c. G. Isaac,
II. W. Junior Grand Warden, W. l.. Christian
W. Senior Grand Deacon, p. L. Tome,
| W, Junior Grand Deacon, Charles Clark,
X. W. Grand Chaplain, Henry Branch, ID. ID.
| W. Grand Sword Bearer, JOHN Il. Edwards,
| X. W, Grand Marshall, Wm. DCchterman,
| Grand Tyler, w. II. Nicholson
| Past Masters Dr. J. II. lamar w. :. Evans, g. h
| Finley, X. G. Lewis, and Herman Ball. o
| Elkton Lodge, No IS:
/ Past Master W. w. Virdn, of Stevenson Lodge
of Lapidum.
The bearers were Thomas {. Bond, +
S. Everist, John II. Kimble, and j. J
Buck, representing Harmony Lodge, o
which he was a member Charles Carl
and G. L. Christian. GraEd Lodge, A f
A. NJ. IGterment III Hopewell cemetery
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Death of Il Former Cecil Coun-
tain.
NEWPORT, DEL =, June II, 1894,


George d. Worth, formerly of Cecil
county, dropped dead from heart failue,
Saturday oh inst about 8 o'clock, p. m.
He had been a member Of the firm of
Worth & Groome eight years. By strict
attention to business, kindness Of heart,
and obliging disposition he won the conf
dence and esteem Of everybody. lie fell
while waiting on a customer and never
regained consciousness. He leaves a
widow and two daughters. Isaac n.
Worth OF near North East, Cecil county,
Md, and John w. Worth of Custom
House, Baltimore, Nd, are his brothers.
His father was Joseph Worth. Mr..
Worth came to this place about IS years
ago. He clarkei for William Duff,
father of cur present postm aster, mum
Der of years. Al one time he was en-
aged in one of the banks of Whining
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ton, Del. Ho was 80 years of age. II
all the varied relations OF life he proves
to be the right man in the right place.
A most useful citizen of Newport is gone
but not forgotten. His remains were
inferred in st. James cemetery, Tues
day, 22sh inst, borne by six of his
nephews. Rev. A. s. Mobray of NJ. E.
Cnurch conducted the funeral service
assisted By Rev. E X, Miller of p. E.
Church, formerly of North East, Nd.
All the stores aud every place of bus
mess were closed the day OF the funeral.
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Mechanics Valley Items.

MECHANICS VALLEY, June II. 1894.
Samuel Biddle received slight wound
recently while cutting wood, the axe
slipping.
William Yonkers, much respected
farmer of Union, while Harvesting one OF
his young horses on last Tuesday morn
ing, was severely kicked III the stomach,
from which injury he is still suffering.
William A. Miller, of Union, has sold
his fine young driving horse TO Mr..
M9ffat, who came from the city to reside
on his fathers farm at this place. Mr..
Motfat is engaging in poultry raising, for
which he has been building and prepar-
ing.
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AZ JUNE ID 1Sv

q rust that an ever gracious Saviour will comfort
land support them in this, their great bereavc-
ment.
Resolred, That our lodge be draped in mourn
ing for the period Of thirty days.
ReSoIred, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family OF our deceased brother and
published in the county papers.
Signed, JAMES L. GRAHAM,
WILLIAM ). EVANS,
JOSEPH A. EVEREST,
Committee
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Matinee races will be held this after
noon at the Elkton Fair Grounds at one
O'Clock, Among the attractions will be
an exhibition by Col. S b. Foard's trot
ting dog Bird" with an record of 35
for The half mile Glasses:
No Mule Race.
No. 2.-Pony Race. Both are running races, the
winners to receive So.
No 3.-Three Minute Glass. Pace or Trot Purse
S25. To be divided into iour parts: so, -,
10 and 10 per cent. Five per cent to enter
and an additional five per cent to winners.
No. -245 Glass. Pace or trot.
No. 80 80 Glass. Pace or TTOt.
There Will also be a match race for
5000 between VIM. Bigg's mare, Lille
D' and d. II. Kelry's black stallion,
''Victcr B." The match race will, with
out doubt; be worth coming a long way
to sec, as there is great deal of feeling
between the owners. Admission, % cts
FRANK PHILLIPS, Secretary
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CLINTON y. WHITE.

SHERIFF or CECIL COUNTY, (REPUB-
LICAN).
Since his induction into Office, Sheriff
Clinton J. White has measured up to the
full requirements of his position, as con
servator of the public peace, aud the
management Of the office has been
marked by dignity and efficiency of
service. Under his Administrations, many
needed improvements have been made to
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DRIFT LOG NOTICE.

have from 800 to 500 drift logs on my two
islands in the Susquehanna river, in the Seventh
election district OF Cecil county, which are
secured and held for salvage. The owner or
owners are hereby notified to come forward, prove
property. pay charges and take them away, other
wise they will be disposed of according to law.
JAMES Z. HAINES,
jel6-3t Port Deposit, Md.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
4 scriber OF Cecil county has obtained from
the Orphans Court of said county letters tesla
mentary on the personal estate of
BENJAMIN WELLS,
late OF said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the LIST day of December, 1894,
they may otherwise, by law be excluded from
any benefit of said estate, All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the subscriber. Given under my
hand this list day OF June, 1894.
REBECCA JANE WELLS
Test: Executrix
X. L. JAMAR, Register. l6le6w
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EIKToN PosT-oTFICE, JUNE 8. 1894.
Mrs. Mary Wingrove Barton, Mr.. Nor
ris Rutter, Miss Mace Hasten. Mrs. Car
RE c. Brown, Rev. Milton McLinp, Mr..
Theodore Yonssn.
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ACCOUNTS PASSED.

ACCOUNTS pASSED.
The first and final account of Jacob
A, BerrIker, administrator of Hall Slack.
first and final account of James T. Kelly
administrator of Edward Kelly and
distribution struck on same; supplement
tary account of Stephen Reynolds and
Euoch X. Miller Executors of Margaret
II. Prichard and distribution struck on
same; first ana final account OF Matthew
c. McVey, administrator of Elizabeth
McVey and distribution struck Oh same !;
supplementary account of Imogene G ifford
administrators of Samuel Clifford and
distribution struck on same; fourth aud
final account OF Msithew G. McVey,
surviving executor of Thomas McVeY.
and distribution struck on same; sixth
account of Francis S. Everist, guardian
of Thomas Armstrong; sixth and final
account OF Francis S. Evarist, guardia II
of Robert Armstrong; seventh and final
account of John II Etherington, guardian
of William Burton Egherington. This
finally closes the estate of the state of
the late William G. Etherington, all
releases having been flied in this court.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session July 10th.
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ENGINE &c, FOR SALE,

One Six Horse Power Wood, Tabor and Morse
Boiler and Engine, in first class condition.
Also one Upright Two Horse Power Double
Cylinder Engine. Lot of q, Il and one inch
Galvanized Pipe.
THOS. p. DALE,
m12 Elkton, Md.
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NOTICE

The copartnership existing between John NJ.
McClenahan and Robert Emory McClenahan.
and trading as MCCLENAHAN & BROTHER
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
The affairs of the late firm will be settled oy
either member.
JOHN NJ. MCCLENAHAN,
ROBERT EMORY MoCLENAHAN
The Corporation of MCCLENAHAN & BRO
THEIR GRANITE COMPANY has been formed
for the purpose of continuing the business form
erly conducted by MCGlenahan * Brother.
X. f. MCCLENAHAN, President.
Port Deposit, May II, 1894. 1t
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OrDhans' Court.

The Orphans Court for Cecil county
was in session on Tuesday and Wednes.
day of this week. Presentation. James
McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David P
Davis and Hon. William K. Reckefus,
associate judges.
Sundry claims against deceased es-
tates were examined and proved.