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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-10-06
PerrYVilIe News.

PERRYvILLE, Oct. 1894
Boone Hewitt, of Wilmington, Del, was
in town on Sunday last.
Elmer Williams, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of Henry Boyd, on Tuesday last
This week will about close the canning
business in our town. The crop this season
is very poor in the line of tomatoes.
Misses May and Mamie Gallon, of Hal
ford county, were tie guests IF their uncle,
Henry Gallon, of this place on Sunday last
The new residence of John Dennis is near
completion. and adds greatly in appearance
10 the many fine residences on Main street.
Considerable sickness prevails in ouE
town at present, but We learn OF nothing
of a dangerous type. The principal all
ments are chil.s and fever of the ague form
Mrs. James Nichol, widow of the late
James Nichol, of Baltimore county, i for
mer resident of West Nottingham, this
county. is visiting her son, Frank Nichol,
hear this place.
Uriah Ward, our town bAiliH, was
stricken with paralysis on last Saturday
evening. this being The third attack in the
short space of six mouths. We are as much
surprised as pleased TO find Mr.. Ward out
on duty again.
The sick child of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Moore that we mentioned last eek, died
on Thursday. The funeral took place on
Saturday last. Services at tho house, con-
Quoted by Rsv. H. G. Budd. uterine MT at
Angel Hill cemetery, III .rford county, Md.
Eduie Boulder. sou of VIM. Boulder, on
Susquehanna avenue, while trying to get
some chestnuts from large tree one day
this week, unfortunately missed his footing
and was precipitated distance of eight or
nine feet and was 30 severely bruised that
il will require considerable time for his
recovery.
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Port Deposit Items.

FORT DEPOSIT, Oct. 1, 1871,
Capt. Thomas Perry, L. S. n, is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs r. Z. McCionahau
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. McCienahau
and DR.. Robert E. Bromwell were in
New York this week.
Mr. Thos. II. Wilson, Auditor of the
South tJersey Railroad is the guest OF
Mrs. Margaret E. Vannemap.
John Lamm is building an addition to
the house that he purchased from the
Kennedy heirs early in the year.
Mr., and Mrs. George V. Haggerty of
Baltimore, who have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. McClepahan, have
returned homo.
DR. Lyman has show every afternoon
and evening III a tent on Rineh arts
upper wharf, but what success has
attended him is not known.
The sale Of the livery horses, carriages
etc., and jewelry store of Joseph c. Cor
nish by Joshua McC>y, "Wednesday, was
largely attended and the articles sold
brought fair prices.
Frank Nickle has rented tho livery
stable formerly occupied by Jos. c Cor
nish and will put in a new stock of horses
and carriages and hopes to have fair
share of the public patronage.
Rev j. T. NJ. kuox has informed the
congregation of tie Presbyterian Churc b
that he intends to resign as pastor of the
church a future day aud would give
them ample notice. He also said that be
would inform the New Castle Ptesbvtery
OF which he is a member, of the intended
action and ask them 20 make arrange
ments for the dissolution OF the pastoral
relations.
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Ex-Treasurer Hopper Dead.

Ex-Couuty Treasurer Thomas b.
Hopper died at his home in Chesapeake
City on Sunday evening, after pre-
tracted illness from consumption. He
WAS 81 years of age, and native OF
Delaware.
Mr.. Hopper was a lifelong Republican
and in 1887 was appointed by that party
to the County Treasurership which
office he efficiently filled two years. He
WAS also q former post master at Chesa-
peake City in which town be conducted
a drug store Mr.. Hopper st the time
of bis death was "A director of the Second
National Bank OF Elkton. He leaves
widow who was Miss Anna Reed OF
Deaw are, aud three children: son,
James B. Hopper, engaged rs clerk
with the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal Company, and two daughters,
Helen and Addie, the latter being the
wife OF De- West, of Philadelphia. Mr..
Hopper was an influential citizen Of this
county, and his death will be felt in
Chesa peake City, waere he was uuIVers-
ally esteemed. He was an active mem
Der of the Presby terian Church, his
funeral services being conducted on
Wednesday by the Rev. Thomas Perry,
of that church, assisted by the Rev.
T. B. Hunter, of Bethel, in the cemetery
| of which his body was laid. Tho follow
| ing gentlemen acted as bearers: |. G..
Griffith James A Boulder, James
Houck, Samuel Powell, ]. j. Williams
and Wesley Clayton.
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Mr.. Tucker, Secretary 0t Tie Cecil
County Agricultural Society. mailed this
week checks for She payment of all
premiums awarded this year at the
Elk ton Fair, and all expenses OF this Fair
have been promptly paid. This is I
matter complimentary to the manage
ment and gratifying to all the friends OF
it. The dates of next years fair have
not yet been decided on, but they will
probably be week later in September,
and will be announced next week when
the managers meet. Taere will DO few
changes in the list of premiums. and the
women Of Cecil have ample notice to
prepare during the winter their fancy
work Tor next years competition. As
the society Is, By good management,
getting On it's financial feet, every year
must show an improvement III LEGAL
exhibits, and all should take au inter
est in our hons exhibition.
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VIM, Denver Dies Suddenly.

William Denver, farmer residing near
Iron Hill, two miles from EIkton, died
suddenly shortly after two o'clock at his
home on Thursday N morning, from heart
failure.
While working on his farm in the after
noon he had faiuting spell, from which
he apparently recovered and retired that
night in his usual health. About mid
night he became restless and few min
utes before his death he arose and sat on
the side of the bed calling for his pipe,
which he was smoking when the fatal
stroke came. He gave one CT two groans
and fell backward dead.
Mr.. Denver was was "A years OF age,
and leaves wife and two sons-William
and John The latter is employed in the
Elkton Pulp Works, and lives in this
town.
Mr.. Denver was q native of Ireland,
and coming TO this county secured EN-
ployment in the West Amwell Iron Mill,
this county. For a number of years he
had resided on his farm. He was a
mem Der of the Eikton Catholic Church,
where the services will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock, interment in the
church cemetery. The services at the
house will take place at 8 O'Clock.
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TOWn Council.

Council met on Wednesday evening, all
members present.
The report OF work by the bailif
showed that terra Gotta sewer pipe had
been put in on the hill leading to the
Scott Fertilizer Works; ON Stockton
street; Delaware Avenue and North
street, north of the railroad. The same
will be put in along Bridge street and in
front of Scott Fertilizer office, to be fur.
nished by the Elkton and Middletown
Railroad Company.
Messrs. Hainos and Crothers, counsel
for said railroad, together with Engineer
Prichett appeared before the Board and
asked to have an ordinance passed CIV
ing the above named railroad the right
to cross Bridge street, Main street, NJ Aft
street and High street. They submitted
a plan of the railroad and such an ordin-
ance as is desired, after explanations as
to crossings, etc., the ordinance was
passed. The matter of flagmen, ETC., is
regulated by the present town charter.
Mr.. Queck appeared before the Board
and asked to have the sewer bottom,
under his store, repaired. Referred to
Messrs. Smith aud Perkins
A proposition as to putting crushed
granite on the streets was held under
consideration.
The Board offered a reward of S. for
information leading to the arrest and
conviction of any persen violating the
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Wilmington three of EiktOns leading
players were ;n bad form owing to
injuries received IN practice. but the men
are Sgain IN good condition, ~ will be
demonstrated when the Wafrens oppose
them next week,
Eiktun has 10 small number Of foot
bali enthusiasts who will appreciate
such L game as That of Tuesday will be.
These games are arranged at con
siderable expense and the public should
give the club it's liberal patronage. So
let tie Elkton club see its friends out on
Tuesday, wien the ball is put ia play at
half past three O'Clock. Tho admis sien
will be twenty five cents
The clubs sche dale of lanes for the
season arranged by Manager ii. NJ.
Mccullough, is:
Tuesday, Oct. 9, Warren Athletic Club at Elkton
Saturday, Oct. l3, Delaware College at Elkton
Saturday, Oct. 20, y. NJ. &. A, at Wilmington
Saturday, Oct. 81, BALTIC Athletic Club at BALTIC
Saturday, Nov. 3, Upland at Chester,
Saturday, Nov 10, BALTIC Athletic Club at Elkton
Saturday, Nov. II, BALTIC City College at Elkton,
Saturday, Nov. "a, BALTIC Athletic Club at BALTIC
A number of midweek games to be
played at Elkton are to be arranged TO
take place heJween Sept. 10. Oct. 3 and
November g.
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Rising Sun News.

RISING SUN, Oct. i, 1894
Miss Mary Haines is visiting her aunt,
Mrs, Nauneman, a. Havre de Grace,
Mrs n. &. Brown left on Wednesday for
a short visit with friends in Cecilton, Nd.
Mrs. w. Z. Knowles, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her parents, Rev. j f Bryan and
wife.
Miss Name and Harvey Thompson, of
Lincoln, Pa, were the guests of Miss Grace
Wilson this week.
Miss Mary Hood, of Elwyn, Pa, and her
niece Grace Hood. are the guests of Henry
Cummings and family.
w. w. Bryan LETT Mondayion for Balti-
more, where he will prepare himself for
John Hopkins University.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Howell Cummings, Of
Ashbourne, Pa. were the guests of Henry
Cummings and family this week.
Mrs. Amy Reynolds Mrs. Nellie Wagner
and Miss FL. Jennie Reynolds left ON Mon
day TO attend the State convention of the
w. G. I. u at Centreville.
The Young Peoples Mission Circle held
its regular social on Frid ~ evening, Oct
), al the home of S p. Ryan. The young
men of the circle had entire charge of the
social. the genera! good time reflects great
credit on their mans cement.
The Chatauqua Literary and Scientific
Circle held its first regular meeting on We'd
nesday evening ar the home of Miss Anna
w. Bryan. 4 literary programme will be
rendered at each meeting, the remainder of
the time being gwen to discussion of impor
tiut subjects
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Harvest Home and Conyocation.

PERaYvILLE, Oct 18th, 1894
The sessions of the Northern Covoca-
ton OF tho Diocese OF Esst0a which
began at St. Marks Chapel, near PERI -
vile, On Tuesday, were very interesting
and largely attended. The ministers pre-
sent during the cauvocaton were: r..
Rev. ". F Adams, Bishop of the Dio
cese; RI Rev. { c. Penick formerly
Bishop of Cape Palmer, Africa; Reverend
Messrs. Cooke, ot North East; Schouler,
of Elkton; Ockford, of Port Deposit;
Durham, of Chesapeake CRY; Geo. Z.
Sutton OF Kent connt7; Rich of Caroii"
county; Ware, of Ks.;; aud several
others whD were present for 4 short
time. The fast service wag held on
Tuesday evening. Bishop Penick
preached an abba and Instructive sermoa
on the work among the Cglored people
At the "Wednesday morning service,
besides brief addresses by :he o!ergy
there was celebration of the Holy Com
muaion. At 20 p IN Mrs. A. l.,
Sioussat Of New York, spoke on we
man s Work in the Church"
HARVEST HOME,
The annual Harvest Home of the
church was Eeli on Thursday and III
spit5 of the threatening weather the
church Was crowded at both services.
TIN decorations displayed to a fine
degree the talents ii the ladies of
the church the decorations consisted OF
flowers, vines, corn and wheat in the
sheaf, and other plants, Miss Bella WHIT
tingham presided at the organ. the sing
ing by the choir was feature Of tho ssr-
vice Rev. George G. Sutton, OF Gslena,
Kent county, preached an able sermon
taking as his text St. johns, 6sh chapter
and 9th verse. After the beuedictioa the
entire company proceeded to Mr.. Whit
tinghan's lawn adjoining the church
where :. sumptious repast was spread fol
every one present, two OF three hundred
ia uuT Der. the congregation seeing that
no one went away hungry. Al The ring
ing of the bell the congregation re-assem
bled and listened to short addresses oy
Rev. DR.. Roberts. of Chestertown, and
others. The service was closed 5Y Bishop
Adams in briet and earnest address on
returning thanks Tor the return of seed
time and harvest. R5v. Giles B. Cooke
returned thanks 10 all present for their
help. There was a large number present
from Port Deposit, Havre de Grace aud
Baltimore
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Wanamaae1's.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. /, 1891.
MEDIUM
DRESS GOODS

The new conditions have
let US put a surprisingly great
variety of Dress Goods at or
below the soc mark.
More than I75 styles
are in the lot at
$50 5oG 57@G f5c and SOC.
Rich All-wool Stuffs at 25c
in solid colors and mixtures
and choice fancy Cheviots at
371ac.
Styles tor the house, the
street, for round-and-about
dress.
Some of the 25c grades sold
quickly at soc but a little
while ago.
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evening until further notice. Those who
spoke Tuesday evening were William T
Hammond, JohnW. Mccullough, Patrick
Reedy and Rev. ". G. Rooms, and they
were frequently interrupted by applause
A lively campaign will be waged from
now until election day, not only by the
Methodists but all temperance psople or
those who believe in and want to do
away with the license system. The
meeting should be held in G. A. II. Hall
where every one will feel free to attend.
The collections will no doubt be large
enough to pay the hall rent.
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mingtou on Saturday and played a tie
game with the Warren Club Of that city
Neither side scoring.
The match was one continuous round
of close and hard fl lighting the ground
being fought for inch by inch.
The return game with the Warren
club will be played on the Elkton Fair
grounds on Tuesday afternoon next, and
the admirers of the Etktcn club are
confident shat the home club will show
it's supremacy over the Wilmingtonians.
Elkton's team this year ID by all Odds the
best the town has ever put forth, and
Tuesdays game will prove great ex
hibition, and large attendance is
looked for. In Saturdays contest in
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Rev. John Reid, Jr. OF Great Falls. Mon,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to ne, l
can emphasize his statement. 81 is a
positive cure tor catarrh il used as directed.
Rev. Francis W, Poole. Pastor Central
Pres. Church, He!oua' M"a.
1t is the medicine abuye all others foI
catsrrh, aud is worth its weight III gold.
can use Ely's Cream Balm with safety and
il does all 10 claimed for Il. 3 W. Sperfy,
Hartford Conn.
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Glasgow Items.

TLAsEUW, DEL, :,
Miss Fannie E!iason has returned from
NJ ddletown.
Rev, II. q. G. Vincent attended Presty.
terry at New Castle this wesk.
The postal department has granted US
two mails day, but thus far it fails to give
satisfaction.
The children's mission band of the Pres
byterian church will hold fair on Thurs
day and Friday evenings of next week.
Last Saturday was registration day for
the lower part OF this hundred and although
the leaders of both parties were displaying
much interest in the matter, the registering
is progressing rather slowly.
The following named pupils of Glasgow
SC hool obtained an average of 80 per cent
for the month ending Sept. IS: Rhea Skin
ner, 81; Nan Skinner, 9614: Miriam Alrichs
9315; Nora Lindel, 9215; Boyd Thornton,
9Ol5
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COnoWingO Items.

CONOWlNGO, ocl, - loS4
The corn crop in this section is reported
to be very good.
Some of the C: ling houses are about
done for this season.
The Wall Paper Company are running
their printing mill at full blast now.
Mr.. Sanders Shank has moved from here
TO Perryville and Mr.. E. Graham will move
into Mr.. Shank's house
j. Mitchell Kinnard has returned home
from the hospital at Philadelphia very
much better than when he went there.
The Postal Telegraph Company are put
ting new poles at this end of the river
bridge in order to have their line good and
strong if there should be another flood next
spring
Jas. fuckers store and L. B MCDOWELL
| were broken into on last Monday night,
but the would-be burglars were frightened
away before they had time to get much
booty. A pair of shoes and a coat and a
pair of silver napkin rings were taken from
McDowell's House, which was about all
they got.
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Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed for
them, the following four remedies have
reached a phenomenal sale. Dr.. Kings
New Discovery, for consumption, Coughs
and Colds each Bottle guaranteed Electric
Bitters, the great remedy for Liver, stomach
and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica S.lve,
the best in the world, and DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which are a perfect pill. All
these remedies are guaranteed to do just
what is claimed for them and the dealer
whose name is attached herewith will be
glad To tell you more of them. Sold a,
FraZers Drug Store.
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town ordinance which forbids the defac-
ing or marking OF the front OF Council
Hall. and (by arrangement With Flee
tric Light Company = reward OF $50 fer
the information leading to the arrest and
conviction of any person who shall break
any of the alectrio light street globes OF
Elkton.
Complaint was made that the County
Commissioners by draiuInE the wash
water and filth from the jail into the
open ditch through the academy grounds,
had polluted tho same. Messrs. Perkins
and Dronuea were appointed to appear
before the County Commissioners In
regard to having the ditch severed.
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CRAVENNETTE-
THE RAIN PROOF

Grows in favor every sea-
son; so dressy, so utterly
unlike a Waterproot-and yet
so waterproof.
You'll hear that Cravenette
Garments land Mackintoshes,
too) are scarce. Look at those
long racks-any size or shape
or color you'll care for.
And the styles are as fresh
and bright as the new chrysan
themums.
A very special lot of Wo-
mems Mackintoshes at So and
upward-those at $3.50 and
So are very exceptional values
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BLANKETS

Take any of them, put them
beside the best bargains of
the same grade you ever had
up to this season.
See if these are not fully 20
per cent cheaper.
They were made when
times were dullest, the out
look most uncertain and wool
prices at the very lowest.
No matter what conditions
may arise in the near future
there's no likelihood that -. y
one anywhere will be able ~
lay in the equal of Ahese p1"n
kets for SO little mo- new. hel'
are a dozen of the v potion war
Just as interesting
and Scarlet. A, At,
1915 the balr. sOx7s
Strong warm Blankets,
60z7S in, Al lbs.
At $2.25 the pair.
Heavy, veil made,
Blankets cotton warp.
y Al lbs.
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CHEVIOTS FOR
GOLF CAPES

And Walking Jackets. Sin
gle twills, crepe twills, boucle
twills, two toned effects and
Oxford mikes with a special
line OF reds that are great fav-
orites.
We know Of no other colIec
ton in America that equals
this in variety or high quality
at the prlces-S1.75, S., 2.25,
S. rs, $3.50.
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State Sunday School Convention.
The MARYLAND State Sunday S,hool

Convention will be held in Frederick
City on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day, October 80, 81, and November l.
The indications are favorable to large
representation from the schools of the
State. An interesting program has been
arranged, az abstract OF which will bs
printed in this paper next week. Those
schools who have not seut in their
statistical reports for the present year
will please do 80 at once, SO we can send
them complete copies of the program {.
Send mans OF Superintendent with his
address, number of teachers, number of
scholars, average attendance, sc. Ad-
dress State Sup't, w. A. Baker, 2l6 n
Charles st. Baltimore Md.
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Road tax to be added-First district 10 cents:
Second district, cents Third district 10 cents;
Fourth district, l3 cents: Fifth district IS cents:
Sixth district, II cents; Seventh district cents;
Eighth district, 16 cents: Ninth district II cents:
Tenth district 10 cents; Eleventh district cents:
Twelfth district, cents; Thirteenth district, II
cents.
Tao highest county tax rate is in the
Third district OF Anne Arundel county,
S1.40. The lowest county tax rate is in
the Sacoud, Seventh, Eleventh and
Twelfth districts of Carroll county, so
cents on each on hundred.-Centrevilie
Observer.
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81 IN CORDUROY. ST

And there was never such 4
demand for Corduroys! Par
ticularly the tan shades for
sleeves.
But all the tints are in de-
mand and here they are:
II shades tan and brown
10 shades navy blue, green and gray
In heavy cords, of soft plush
pile, and with the same ex-
quisite finish that makes the
Velutinas so silky beautiful.
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Michael Goldenhead's Fate.

Michael Goldeuhead, q Bohemian en-
ployed at MoGaw 81 Smiths caouery,
met a tragic death on Thursday evening
Goldenhead was helping in the work of
loading cattle at the Eikton freight
station, and was standing on the open
framework of the car next the southbound
track, pulling on the rope by which the
cattle were drawn into the car, when the
southbound Congressional Limited, due
at half past six o'clock, thuudered along
Several of the men called to him to look
out and were startled to see him disap
pear as the train rushed past. His lite.
less body was then found living along the
track, the top of his head being torn off
and his brains scattered over the cross
ties. his back was broken as we'll as
almost every bone in his body. At the
inquest held by Coroner Litzenberg on
Friday morning it was not shown
whether the man jumped on the track or
was drawn under the train by the sue
ton. The engineer stated that he did
not see the man until his train Was an
engines length off, which was too late to
give an alarm. The man appeared to
him at his quick glance 10 DC pulling on
something (the rope), and he saw
marks on the cab as though his head
had struck il. Other testimony was
was given, several being of the opinion
that the man was drawn under the train.
The Jury, of which W. J. Smith was
foreman, returned verdict of accidental
death. The man was known to have
been drinking that day.
Mr.. McGa#, manager OF the canuery
stata6 that IT, WAS raunrted among the
other Bahemians at the canuery, Jhac
Goldenhead had remarked that he didn't
care to return to Baltimore alive. He
had a home at CARTS Bay, near
Baltimore, and had accumulated some
property and money. He was mar
ried but had no children, his wife having
left here only several days to go to BAlti-
more. He was thirty-five years of age.
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The Republican Campaign.

Hon. William B. Baker, The Republican
candidate for Congress, will open his cam
paigu in Cecil on Wednesday night, the
18th inst, at a meeting at Chesapeake City,
Meetings will be held at Eikton, North
East and Port Deposit at dates to be named
Besides Mr.. Baker, C. Heber Clark, of Phil
adeIphia, Charles l. Wilson, of Baltimore;
II. G. Thackery, II. NJ. Mccullough and
WIN. j. Smith, of EIkton, and others are
expected to speak at these meetings.