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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-02-10
C. Wells, F. J. D5nney, W. II. Booth,
and T. J. Murray. A. reserve corps
will be organized.
Town Council,

Council met on Tuesday night, pre-
sent, Messrs. Blake, President anc
Strickland, Drennen, Witworth ano
Smith, Commissioners; Witworth, Trea'
surer and Boulder, B.lliff.
David Sloan, chairman Of a committee
from the Singerly Fire Company was pres
ent and reported a system of fire signals
on the alarm bell. On motion adopted.
W. s Evans was elected attorney for
another year to prosecute violations OF
town ordinances. Mr.. Evans RENTED
one half of the salary for the past year
and will serve two years for the salary of
one.
Clarence Cameron sent in an offer to
sell, haul and spread gravel at 20 cents
per cart load, a reduction of 10 cents.
The balhff was instructed to have him
gravel the north end of west side Matfit
street, side walk
1t was ordered that as soon as the
weather will permit, the bailiti shou Id
raise the side walk along the Howard
House yard and newly pave same, one
half at expense of town and one half at
expense OF DIR. H. H. Mitchell.
All bills for the year were passed.
The treasurer's report shows the finances
to be in excellent shape. OmittiDg the
$500 Council Hall bond, paid during the
year, (and for which, under the charter
an additional levy might have been made)
the condition of the finances will be
about the same as at the end of last year
By the end of the year all bills for bail
if, treasurer, water, light, labor, mater
ials, etc, will be paid.
Adjourned to meet on call.
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ElktOn PoStOHce.

Representative Talbot who is much
interested in the postoffice at Elkton, for
which position he has recomu ended
Frank r. Scott. called upon the Pres-
dent some days ago to ascertain the cause
of the delay in making the appointment,
and was informed by Mr.. Cleveland that
he did not have time at his disposal just
now to consider Maryland postoffices.
Mr.. Scott has also been endorsed by
Senator German.
Emmitsburg is the only presidential
postoffice in Maryland which has been
filled by the appointment of a Democrat
to succeed a Republican upon the ezpira.
sion of his term. Those postoffices
where the postmasters are holding over
are at Baltimore, where Mr.. Johnson's
term expired January 10th; Chestertown,
where Mr.. Browns term expired Janu-
airy 21st; Elkton, where Mr.. Wells term
expired December 21st; Oakland, where
Mr.. Thayer's term expired August 18th,
aed Homecoming, where Mr.. David
Dixon's term expired June 18th.
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State LEGISLATURE.

bill Was introduced by Senator
Crotbers on Friday to provide that after
the first Monday in May the Treasurer of
Cecil county shall act as Clerk of the
County Commissioners.
. Other bills by Senator Crothers we're:
To provide for an election of a treasurer
for Cecil county in 1895 and thereafter;
also, to make the orier of the circuit
Court the janitor of the courthouse at a
salary of $3.50 per annum; to prohibit
the shooting of wild water fowl from
from sink boxes, &c, on the waters of
the Elk and Bohemia rivers in Cecil
county.
Senator Crothers on Thursday intro
iucsd bill to repeal the general law
passed in 1892 extending the terms of
office of county school commissioners
from two to six years, and to re-snact it
so as to make the term of such COM
missioners two years, as under the old
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-02-10
Harmony Council Instituted.

Harmony Council, No. 81, Junior
Order United American Mechanics was
instituted at Cecilton or Friday evening
of last week.
The ceremonies were conducted by
National representatives s. j. Keys;
Deputy State Councillor r, d. Rowland,
Representative to State Council A. NJ.
Strickland and Junior Past Council P.
NJ. Groves, of Elkton Council, No. %.
The officers installed were: Councillor
"A. ]. Cannan; Recording Secretary
Wash c. Lake, Assistant Recording
Secretary. NJ. Lake; Financial
Secre:ary-Harry Price; Treasurer
Robert r. Blackway; Conductor
George NJ. Miller; Warden-Charles
Hague: Inside Sentiuel-E. S. Vande-
grit; Outside Sentinel-Samuel E.
Hague; Junior Past Councilor-E. r.
Pearce; Trustees-R. W. Blackway and
E. r. Pearoe-
Juniors from Middletown and VIM
ington were also present and the visitors
we're entertained most Hospitality hand
some collation. being served. The new
Council has encouraging prospects and
its institution is chiefly due to the efforts
of Mr.. James Smith prominent
| merchant OF Cecilton.
The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. is noble organic
alton true to American principles and
there are now six Councils IN the county,
viz: Perryyille No. 8; Cecil. No. Is, at
Port Deposit; Elkton No %; Co!ora, Nc
Ga; Susquehanna, No, 50. at Oakwood
| The next Annual meeting of the State
| Council of Maryland will be held IL
Ektou in April,
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Resolutions of Respect to the
Memory of William j. Jones.

The committee appointed by the Elk
ton Bar to draft resolutions of respect to
the memory of Mr.. Jones reported the
following at meeting held in the office
c. Mccullough, Esq, on Monday morn
ing last at / O'Clock, which were unani-
mously adopted.
WHEREAS, death has removed from
our midst William j. Jones, for many
years a loved and honored member Of
the Cecil County Bar, and we, his
brothers who survive him, desire to ex.
press our respect for his character and
ability as lawyer, our appreciation of
his service as citizen to the community,
and our sympathy with his family in
their sad bereavement.
ResoEued, That the long and honorable
career of our bro cher at the bar justly
entitled him to the respect and affection
of his associates, and gained for him
such character for integrity that those
who knew him best freely entrusted to
his professional care their most vital
interests. That, as senior member of
this Bar in years and length of service,
he was a shining example to his brethern
of intelligent and unremitting industry
and of faithfulness in the discharge of
every trust both great and small COM
mi,ted to him. That as a citizen he
cheerfully performed with painstaking
fidelity the many aud varied duties with
which the confidence and esteem of his
fellow citizens honored him. That we
cherish kind remembrance of him not
only as an upright lawyer and useful
citizen but as one who gave to all of US
many tokens of his courtesy and kind
| ness of heart.
ResoEusd, That we tender to the
bereaved family of our brother. our
warm and sincere sympathy in their loss
SO great that only they fully can appre-
ciate it.
RUs0lued, That the chairman be re-
| quested to present these resolutions tc
the Court for appropriate action thereon,
| and that the secretary send copy to the
family and to the county papers fol-
publication.
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After the match was over there were
several sweep stake matches shot and
were taken part in by shooters from
Wilmington, Del, Havre de Grace,
Jackson, Theodore, Charlestown and
Frenchtown, at which some expert
shooting was done by some of those par
ticipatiug in the events.
After the shooting was over the River
Side Club invited the reliance to fall in
line with them aud accompanied by the
members of Principle Furnace band,
dispensing enlivening music they
marched to toe Willow Grove Clue
House, which had been kindly rendered
by the mem bers of that club from VIII
mington, who were present at the con-
test, where lunch and other refresh
ments had been provided for the occa-
sion. Everything passed off pleasantly
with a three cheers for the victors and
the varquished. During the progress OF
the contest the band marched through
our town playing some of its select pieces
which were highly appreciated by our
citizens, and were invited iuto the hos
pitable home of Mr.. J. B. Graham &c
partake of refreshments. 1t is expected
that the club will have a return comics
in a short time. RIVER SIDE,
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CharlestOwn News.

CHARLEsTowN, Feb. s, 1894.
Fish are very scarce this wiuter.
There is good deal of Group in the town
now.
The grip has had full sweep in our town
this winter.
Ex-Sheriff B. Cooling Is in about the
same condition of health.
Miss Grace Bruce, of Wilmington, is
visiting her uncle j. J. Graham.
David Clayton's youngest child has had
the scarlet ash but is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mulin, of Philadelphia,
are visiting her father, Jas. Whitelock.
Oar young men are Kept pretty busy
playing checkers and talking about fishing
for shad the coming spring.
Mr.. James c. Crothers is having a large
seine boat built at j. B. Graham's boat
yard. Mr.. Graham has plenty of work this
winter at his yard.
The Riverside Gun Club, of Charlestown,
held its second tournament on Saturday,
and defeated the Reliance Gun Club, of
Principle Furnace. After this match the
Principle Furnace Cornet Band with the
Victorious team in the lead and the defe lted
team in the rear marched through the town
thence to the Willow Grove Club House to
partake of a collation. which was prepared
for them About 500 9ople witnessed the
match.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-02-10
In the Churches.

Communion services will be admins
tered in the Elkton NJ. E. Church on Sun
day morning.
Father Birmingham of the Eikton
Catholic Church. will lecture in Oid
Fellows Hall on Washiugtons birthday,
Feb %, his subject being -Valor of the
American Soldier
Rev. E Barrett will deliver his famous
lecture On adams Rib" at Principle
Furnace NJ, E Church on Thursday night,
February 18th, at 7.3O o'clock. In the
event of bad weather, the lecture will be
postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Services are held daily during each week
in Trinity Church; on Tuesdays and
FRIDAYS at p. N, on other days at 4.3O p
m. The Right Rev. Bishop Coleman OF
Delaware, will preach at the Tuesday night
service Eext week. The hour OF evening
service will, it is hoped meet the con-
yeniepce of those whose business engage
ments would prevent attendance at an
earlier hour.
The Methodist and Presbyterian Churches
of ELktOD, Will uOiu
services in the Salvation Army Barracks,
| beginning on Sunday evening. Rev. John
McElmoyie, of tae Presbyterian Church, will
preach on that evening. At the same hour
| Joint service will be held in the Presby'
terrain Church, the Rev. l. L, Wood preach
ing. The services at the Salvation Army
Barracks will continue every night OF the
week. Come bring your friends with you.
A musical and literary entertainment
| will be given in Bay View M. Church
on Saturday evening, February 18th
1894, comm sncing at 7.3O o'clock. Pfofs
G, w. Walker of Montgomery county, Md
P. M Surayer of Baltimore College; Il. n
Brewing of Bryant and STATIONS College
Baltimore and Miss Sadie Knsler also {
Baltimore will entertain the audience will
delightful songs and recitations. Let every
body come and enjoy it. Proceeds for par
sonage. Admission 25cts, children locts.
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Firemen Elect Officers

The annual election of Board of
Directors of the Singerly Fire Company
took place on Monday night, the Board
as elected being W. A. Wright, W. H.
Booth, George R. Ash, Herman letters,
J. NJ. Tucker, D. L. Sloan, s. H. King,
Adam Meisel VIC Queck, F. L. Denney
H. G. Wells, and o. G. Giles. The
Board organized by electing: W. II.
Booth, president; Adam Mesel, vice
president; Fl. G. Wells. second vice
president; o. G. Giles, third vice-presd.
ent, Ricketts, Nelson, secretary; r. D
Rowland. assistant secretary; G. c.
Strickland, treasurer; George A. Blake
solicitor. John NJ. Tucker was elected
Chief; George r. Ash, first assistant, anG
8. II. King, second assistant; Engineer
Herman LETTERS; Assistants, o. r ebay
tor, E. Hinson and w. Denney; FiremeI
! W. ]. Naylor, c. Pavord, Geo. Booth
j. Fl. McClay; Chief Pipeman, W. Meise
Assistants, J. r Hogg, Harry BiddIe
P. ]. McGready, H. D. Lac, J. Morgan
A. Rambo, A. E. Sewers, A. D. Dean
| o. G. Giles, II. McCrea, w. Queck, II
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Now Is the time.

The benefit to be derived from good
medicine in early spring is undoubted, but
many people neglect taking any until the
approach of warmer weather, when they
wilt like tender flower in hot sun
Something must be done to purify the
blood, overcome that tired feeling and give
necessary strength. Vacation is earnestly
longed for, but many weeks, perhaps
months, must elapse b fore rest can be
INDUCED in. To impart strength and t.
give a feeling of health and vigor through
out the system. there is nothing equal &c
Hoods Sarsaparilla. IL seems perfectly
adapted to overcome that prostration
caused by change of season, climate or life,
and while it tones and sustains the system
it purities and renovates the blood.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-02-10
Peoples Column,
Sabbath Corn HuSkcr.

The United States of America should
guarantee TO every man, wo and child
the bro .dest religious liberty, and the senti
ment of her people should prescribe no
person for differences of creed aud denomi
national doctrine. Ia tie broad light of
divine love we should he bumbla depend
ents on the power of truth so ~ never to
resist him that is evil, but overcome evil
with good. The Christian will not judge
nor Condemn his fellow mortal. Bear in
mind that the Christ ian must keep every
day holy. Jesus of Nazareth was prosecuted
and murdered by 5he jews for healing the
afflicted on the Sabbath and calling GOD
his father [ would say to John W. jude
find that his prosecutors were Of the same
ella racter as we're the prosecutors of Jesus,
who thought thsy were doing good in muir
"Father forgive them, for they know not
what they de- j. w. Judefind might say
truly the same thing of his prosecutors. 1
hope that he will find it his duty to obey
the light of divine truth, and reject the
theories, creeds and doctrines of men or
sectarian societies, that lead to bewilder,
and dazzle TO blind. Mind the light.
WILLIAM WAY.
RISING sun, Nd, 3-6-2-lS94, evening.
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Personal and Social.

Mr.. William p. Chick, of Phiiadelphia
is visiting relatives in Elktoa.
Miss Blanche Bolton, of Baltimore, Is
visiting Mrs. John NJ. Tucker.
Mrs. Howard Titus, is visiting her
mother Mrs. William McNamee.
Mr., Thomas c. Crouch is ill with pneu-
monia at his hone near Elktou.
Miss Henrietta B. lamar is the guest OF
Miss Sue Patterson in Wilmington.
Mrs. j. P. Scott is the guest of her sister
Mrs. Robert B Gibson at Charlestown.
Miss Rose Gibson, of Havre de Grace, Is
the guest of Miss Eva Boyd on West MAN
street.
DIR. Harry f. Clemson, of the University
of Maryland, Baltimore, was in Elkton on
Wednesday.
Rev. r. Day Cantwell will preach at
Crouch Chapel to morrow (Sunday,) after
noon at 3 o'clock.
Miss Bessie Manly has accepted
position as stenographer in the law ONCE Vi
L. Marshall Haines, ESQ.
A marriage license was issued on Mon
day to John w. Yocum and Miss Mollle
Taylor, both of Providence.
Miss Mary lamar is spending a week IN
Baltimore. Miss Airline Constable Is also
the guest of friends in that city.
Mr.. Austin NJ Ewing, of RowlandVllie
and Miss Maggie S. Mccormick, OF Cherry
Hill, were married in Elkton on Saturday
Our venerable fellow citizen Mr.. John A
Rankin. celebrated his Gath birthday on
Wed uesday and the event was one OF much
pleasure.
Mr.. Richard Reese represented TRINITY
Chapter of the Brotherhood of ST. Andrew,
at a convention of the Brotherhood held in
B lltimore on Tuesday night
MI Joseph E Bradbury, of Wilmington,
was in town for few hours on Thursday.
His son Robert c. Bradbury, who is
bright young school boy, we'll known here
has recently been promoted to the VIII
mington High School.
Prof j. Bernstein was very successful IN
organ izing his dancing class in Elkton, and
his list of scholars is being constantly
augmented. The classes are held at present
in Maxwell hall on Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons and evenings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram 7. Gillespie cele-
brated the twenty fifth anniversary OF their
wedding on Friday evening of last week
at their home at Liberty Grove. A large |
number of friends were present and most
delightful evening was spent. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gillespie received handsome presents. |
Mrs. A. C. Shippers read pleasing original |
poem written for the occasion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-02-10

At meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Jacob Tome Institute held in Port
Deposit on Monday, the following reso-
lutions of respect to the memory of the
late William J Jones-a member of the
Board-were adopted:
WHEREAS, In the dispensatlon of an
all wise Providence. our friend and &C
trustee William ]. Jones, has been re-
moved from our midst, be it
ResolDed, That although we submiss-
lively bow to the will of our Creator. yet,
we have heard of the death of our col
league with profound sorrow and regret;
That in his death our State, and espec-
tally this county, has sustained the loss
of distinguished and useful citizen, a
pure and conscientious lawyer, ourselves
worthy friend and an efficient and
trusted counsellor, and his family a
grievous and lrreparable bereavement.
ReSolUed. That as tribute of respect
| to his memory that these resolutions
be spread upon our minutes and that q
copy thereof be sent to his family.
Signed, p. E. TOME,
| S. G. ROWLAND,
THOMAS G. BOND.
PORT DEPOSIT. Feb. 5, 1894.
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Strictly Moral and Refined,

are the entertainments given by the
Kickapoo Medicine Company in the Odd
Fellows Hall, and suitable foc any lady to
attend. DIR. G. E Mathews, the manager
of the company has brought to our town a
grand company of star Versatile Performers
capable of giving the people of Eikton and
vicinity series of first class shows also
grand ladies aud childrens matinee on
Saturday afternoon. They give four free
shows week, and on Wednesday and
Saturday charge the small admission OF
ten cents, ten cents extra for reserve Seats
which can be obtained at the Doctors Office
in the hall, Also in regard to their remedies
their reputation is second to none. The
Saswa, the main remedy, is great
Blood Purifier and is positive cure Tor all
diseases arising from impure blood. 10
and see he Doctor at his office, every day
from a. IN. to 3 p, IN. Consultation and
advice free to every body until Feb. Il
VIII ich is the closing night.
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Literary Note.

February Book News Philadelphia)
comes promptly with the latest word of
the months doipgs IN the literary world.
An article on the output of books in
England during 1898 gives the number
of volumes at 63S2-less than $50 in
excess of the preceding year. The usual
features of Book NEws-descrlptive
price list. the reviews and illustrations
notes, Biographical sketches and cores
pondents letters-cover all the points
that book lovers aud literary workers
need to know. The frontispiece portrait
is of Judge Thomas Hughes, author of
the famous Thomas Brown"
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COUNTY NEWS.
North East News.

NORTH EAST February 9, 1894.
Business is improving.
John Davis of Marshallton, Dsl., il
visiting his father A. Davis.
Miss Ella Curlett, of Wilmington
has been visiting at the NJ. E. Parson-
age.
The trustees of the G. A r hall are
preparing to put new aud better lights
in the hall.
A pleasant evening social was held at
the residences of Mr. E. G. Yeamans on
Friday evening last.
The W. c. T. U. met st the Residence
of Mrs. VIM. Lamar on Cecil avenue on
Thursday afternoon.
John Lsighman represented Indepen-
dent Council, NJ. IA, o. q. A. NJ, at
the State Councilat Baltimore this week
Albert Mallen, 6 years old, SOB of
James Mallen, injured himself severely
while jumping from the hay NOV of his
fathers barn or Friday Lass.
Lsnten services began III ST. Mary's
p. E. Church on last Or Ash Wednesday
and will be held each day at 10 80 a. m
Holy communion will be administered
every other Sunday morniug during
Lent.
The revival is still in progress at the
NJ. E. Church. The church is crowded
every evening. Thus far about forty
have professed conversion and a good
work is being done.
There will be several changes here in
farming. Frank KeItley, of Bay View,
will farm the Charlton farm and Crispiau
Taylor will move back to Rock Springs,
from the Mccullough Iron Company's
farm.
Mrs. Susie E. Little, wife of VIM.
Little, died at her home on Bridge St.
on Monday last, aged thirty-one years,
after short illness. She leaves a nus
band and three small children. The
funeral took place on Wednesday from
the NJ. E. Church, int ermsnt in the NJ Il.
cemetery, Rev. W. G. Rooms officiating.
Mrs. Mary Galloway died at her home
in Perkinsville on Sunday morning last,
age Al years, from hemorhage. She leaves
a husband and seven children. The
funeral took place on Wednesday after
noon from St. Mary's P E. Church. aud
was largely attended. Interment in the
church cemetery, Rev. Giles B. Cooke
officiating.
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A Winter Vacation IN Florida.

Ga February 18th and 9th and March
18th and 9th the Pennsy lvania Railroad
Company will run personally conducted
tours to Florida. The special trains
in charge of experienced tourist agent
and chaperou will leave New York 9 80,
Trenton II 0S A. NJ, Philadelphia -. 10,
Wilmington 1850, and Baltimore 2.36
P. M. These trains will be composed
of the finest Pullman sleeping and dining
cars fitted with modern appointments
and conveniences of the most sumptuous
type.
$50 from New York, $4S from Phila
delphia and Baltimore, and proportion
ately low from other points on the
system, will cover all expenses while on
the special trains-traDsportat Pull
man accommodation, and meals, with
the exception of the last tour, the ticket
for which covers Pullman facilities south
bound only, the limit however, being
May 31st, thus allowing much longe
visit.
A stay OF two weeks in the glorioul
health inspiring peninsula may be eltoy1
on the first three, and that time ma
well be spent in following outs RI
numberless side trips available
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Guv Brothers. high class Minstrels will
be at Odd Fellows Hall in this town on
Wednesday evening next the l4th inst.
Thew were here about two years ago and
gave An excellent bill. The company con-
tains 90 members headed by George Guy,
Sr,. and his six sons, who in their line OF
minstrelsy ale regarded as the most versa
tile family on the road. The following
extracts from the press will show how they
are considered.
The Guy Brothers are one OF the pes''
they are sure of big house II they come
again.-Peterboro (Ont.) Iutelligencer.
They gave a good moral entertainment
New York Times.
The show is one of the finest; feature Of
the evening was large number OF ladies'
present. Montgomery, Ala.
They sent large audience home wei
pleased last night; they are always wei
come here. -Belevile (Oat) Iutell1gencer
They gave satisfaction to all.-koahok
| (Va.) Times.
Always welcome Guy Brothers. -AsI
Vile On. Co. Journal.
Best Minstrels of the season. -Ghampef'
burg (Pa Repository
| Come again Guy Brothers. -Johnso
| City (Tenn.) Citizen.
| Our readers need not hesitate to tat
] their wives. Shines, Norfolk, Va.)
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I,aftars Advertised.

Miss Edith Brooks, Mrs. Margaret Hor-
ner, Miss LIZZIE Hill, Mrs. Emma Hitler,
Abraham johnson, Mr., New Jane Manfat,
Miss Emm Mckay, Mrs. Lovery Marry,
Mr.. Thomas Riley, Mr.. J. A. Sullivan,
Mrs. C. A. Stewart, Miss Ella Sewell, Mr..
John Comfy, Mr.. James A. Smith, Miss
Annie Williams, Mrs. James Warfield, Mr.
Alf Dufield