The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-11-03
THE NEWS In BRIEF.
POINTS FROM HERE AND THERE
Various Local Items of Interest Collected
in this Vicinity.

on Monday.
The pavements of the town are now
receiving an overhauling and several decided
improvements have been made.
Michael Sapp died at his home in Chesa-
peake City on Friday, Oct. 26, aged 7G years.
His funeral took place on Tuesday.
Democratic mass meetings were held on
tuesday night ut Chesapeake City, Wednesday
night at Rising Sun. and Friday night at
Elkton.
Tuesday next being election day and a
STATE holiday, the banks of the county will he
closed. Paper maturing on that day must be
met on Monday.
The property on the "Green," Main and
Bridge streets is being torn down to clear the
route for the new Elkton and AIiddletown
Railroad. Geo. McQuilkln is the contractor.
The Rev. Alexander Herberton, father of
hev. W. W. Heberton, formerly pastor of the
Eikton Presbyterian Church, died in Philadel-
phia on Friday OF last week. Mr.. Herberton
was in the 92nd year of his age.
Albert Constable, Esq, of Elkton. counsel
for Mrs. Cannon in her $4,000 damage suit
against Jeremiah Peacock. of Galena. has
docketed a new suit, in the Kent County
Court. The plaintiff had been awarded
$500.
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Litzcnberg. mother of
Coroner Perry LitHenherg. of Elkton, died at
her home in Chester. Pa, on Thursday of
last week i'll the S5th year of her age. Her
funeral took place on Sunday. interment at
Union cemetery. near that city.
Alexander Moore and John Stevenson,
colored. ot Elkton, were arrested and given
hearing before Squire Cleaver on Wedncs-
day, on the charge of the larceny of clothes.
tobacco, POWDER etc. from William Irving,
also colored. Stevenson was acuuitted. bur
Moore was held under $50 bond for his ap
pearancc mt court
A Jack the lluggcr" has made his an
pearance in Elkton and several ladies and
children have been the victims Of his insults the
past week. From the descriptions given by
those approached by him, the hugging indi-
vldual has been spotted and is now under the
surveillance Of the police who are awaiting
further proof to justify his arrest.
A number of oyster tongcrs have been
sufferers lately from oyster depredators in
Kent county. The tongers had worked hard
for the oysters. and finding the market dull
were keeping them until prices got better.
The oysters We're allowed to remain in the
boats of the owners and the thieves made n
raid on them all along the line.
Miss Belle Kearney Of Miss. Il fluent and
forcible speaker addressed a large ,nti-
license meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on
Thursday evening. Mss Kearnry speaks
under the auspices OF the w. c. T. L, and
was Introduced by Mrs. Samuel J. Keys and
Mrs. John E. Alexander. The choir of the
Eliton NJ. F. Church led by Mr.. Vinsinger
rendered excellent music. The meeting was
a good one.
christopher J. Dugan, well known
citizen OF Havre de Grace. died on Monday
afternoon Of consumption. He had been
failing for two years past, but had kept up
and was out in the yard II few minutes be-
fore he died. He was attacked suddenly
with hemmorrhage and expired in few
moments. He was in his forty seventh wear
and was married, leaving a widow but no
children. He was appointed Justice of the
peace four years ago, and still retained the
office
The small boy did little mischief in Elk
ton on Halloween, and the custom of stealing
signs. gates, barricadng store doors with
lrN. goods hnyac rim
relegated to the past. Elkton has witnessed
several typical Hallowe'e ems when the property
owners and merchants viewed a considerable
topsy-turvincss the next morning. but these
demonstrations of rowdyism and destruction
are no longer part of the festival. Several
special policemen We're appointed for that
night. but no disorder was reported
-Adjutant-General Douglas is getting
ready to issue commissions to state reserve
militia. He is also paying off some of the
claims arising under the strike which have
not been settled. He will issue reduisitions
ON the United States government for articles
needed. The Adjutant General is also pre-
pairing his account for the fiscal wear ended
October l. General Douglas has received
numerous applications from almost every
county in the State since the strike. in which
many newly formed companies of infantry,
cavalry and artillery have requested to be
attached to the Maryland militia He has
replied to all that it was impossible now. for
want of funds, to add "A new company of anv
description to the service of the State Guard.
A number of the county health officers
of Maryland met in Baltimore on Thursday
and discussed matters partainingto to the pub
lie health. 1t was stated at the conference
that the county commissioners, town councils
and other local authorities in some counties
don't take much interest in health or sanitary
questions. DR.. Steuart said he had entleayor
ed to arouse every county to sense of the
importance of these subjects, and vet Charles
st. Mary's, Dorchester, Worcester and
Wicomico counties have no health boards
or officers. Unexpectedly case of small
pox developed in Charles county few days
ago. DR.. Steuart read some correspondence
about the case showing that an appeal was
made to the State board of health immedi
ately to send physician and nurse to
Charles county. This case was cited as an
illustration OF the danger to which MANY
sections Of the State are exposed. They pro-
pose to remain together in permanent organic