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The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17
A LoDGING-HoUsE CASE.
Mrs. May Johns Has Mrs. Maggie God
shall Arrested.

Mrs. May Johns Has Mrs. Maggie God
shall Arrested.
Mrs. Maggie Godshall, keeper OF the
Iodging-house 36H Geary street, was ar
rested yesterday on warrant charging her
with obtaining goods by false pretenses.
The complaining witness is Mrs. May
Johns, keeper of the lodging-house SOP
O'FarreIl street. Mrs. Godshall conducted
both lodging-houses, but about month
ago she sold out the O'FarreIl-street house
to Mrs. Johns.
Mrs. Johns in her complaint alleges that
Mrs. Godshail represented TO her that the
furniture in the clearinghouse was worth
$500, whereas it was not worth $500, and
that the income was falsely stated to her.
She paid Mrs. Godshall $3.50 cash and gave
her chattel mortgage for 1915.
Mrs Godshall denies that she overstated
the value of the furniture or the income
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17

from the roomers. Mrs. Johns thoroughly
examined the place before purchasing it,
and was shown the books, and knew ex-
actly the true position of matters. Ii she
was not able to run the lodging house to
make it pay it was her own fault Mrs
Godshall blames a former housekeeper Tor
instigating the proceedings against her.
She was released on bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17
OUT FOR A SPIN?

The weather is glorious, and really there is nothing
more inspiriting in the world than ones wheel
But you mustn't overdo it. you know. Moderation is
good in everything and you feel the least bit faint after
your it is sign of there being something trfe
wrong with your system This may be remeded though
by taking little of DR.. HENLEY'S Celery Beef and
Iron either during the after. Indeed, at both
times will do you good Every bicycst should take it
with him certainly he takes his wrench. 1t will
build nerves. strengthen your stomach and enrich
your blood. If you do not it get supply at
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17
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The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17

The Garratt Estate.
The decree of final distribution of the Will
liam T. Garratt estate was signed yesterday by
Judge Coffey.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
Northern CUnvOcatiOn.

The Northern ConvOcation Of the Diocest,
Of EastOn- including the Protestant Episco-
pal Churches in Cecil and Kent counties met
i'll Trinity Church on Wednesday evening
and continued in session until Friday evening.
The meetings Were presided over by Rev.
Giles B. Cooke, OF North East, Dean, in the
absence of Bishop W. T. Adams.
At the opening session on Wednesday even
lug Rev. DR.. Il. 5. Barrett, Of Washington.
ID. G.. addressed the Convocation on the sub
ject Of Missions Rev. c. I. Denroche. of
st. Piul's Parish, Kent county also spoke.
At the Thursday morning meeting the Holy
Communion was celebrated. A sermon was
delivered by the Rev. n II. Burnham. of
Chesapeake City. Bishop Coleman. of Della
ware, delivered an address in the evening
upon Temperance. Addresses were also
made by Rev. DR.. Duncan of Earleville, and
Rev. Samuel Edison, of Denton.
The Friday evening service was devoted to
the subject: he Brotherhood of st. Andrew
and Church Work Among Young Men," upon
which interesting addresses were made.
The clergymen in attendance were: Rev.
T. s. Ackford, of Port Deposit; Rev. n. H.
Burnham, Chesapeake City; Rev. Thomas
Duncan, Earlevile; Giles b. Cooke, North
East; Rev. J. L. Chambers, Shrewsbury
Parish; Rev. Samuel Edison, Denton
Among the laymen present were: II. G..
Turnbull, Jr.. of Baltimore; Fred II. Chase.
Philadelphia; Hon. George NJ. Russum, Den
ton: Charles NJ. Curtis, Of Wilmington; Rev.
IL. D. Speakman, of Wilmington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
New Years Party.

Miss Rosa Caldwell, daughter of c. G..
Caldwell, ESQ.,, who is home from Wilson
College for the holidays, gave very pleasant
party in honor Of her young classmates from
this section on New Years evening. at the
home of her parents near Liberty Grove.
The guests Were entertained until IA late
hour with various games and plays, includ-
ing delightful tableaux. The characters in
the tableaux were each representation of the
principal character in book of well known
merit. and the point was to guess the name
of the book after each tableau.
Miss Jo Saunders carried of the prize, she
having guessed correctly the highest number
Music recitations and readings were III
duged in. after which all present were
invited to the dining room to partake of the
good things incident to the season.
There We're present besides Miss Caldwell:
Miss Louie Caldwell, of Wilmington, Del, ,
Miss Mary Bechtel, Of West Nottingham; Miss
Nellie Shannon, of Woodlawn: Misses India
and Cassie Rowland and Miss 10 Saunders
and NJ. j. Saunders. of Liberty Grove: Harry
richards, of Rising sun: Chester Woodrow.
of Colora; Perry Mccullough, of Port Deposit:
Walter Patton. j. j. Hanna and DIR. Ernest
Rowland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
The Zion W. C. T. U. and the Blizzard.

On the morning of December 9th, despite
the wind and sleet and snow, members of the
Union We're busily engaged in preparation
for the evening, hoping the clouds would
part and bring the desired sunshine. This
hope being realized goodly number assem-
bled in the Academy to enjoy the appetizing
supper of oysters, chicken salad, coffee, &c.
The confectionery table, presided over by the
older members OF the Loyal Legion, was also
well patronized. Owing to the amount OF
provisions remaining evidence of lions well
known liberality, it was decided to continue
the supper on Friday evening, which was
done with fair success.
The net gain from the two evenings was
nearly sixteen dollars, Notwithstanding the
efforts of the blizzard to Illustrate the Unions
well laid plans.
Special thanks are due those gentlemen
who 50 faithfully aided the ladies in their
efforts to replenish their treasury.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
In THE CHURCHES.
Reports and Announcements of Religious
and Other Services.

The Zion W. c. T. L. will hold its regular
meeting this Saturday afternoon. in the NJ. L.
Church, at half past two. The l.. T. L. will
also meet at the same time in the Academy.
The Pastors Aid Society of the Elkton Pres
byterian Church will hold "A cake sale at the
residence of Mrs. c. b. Finley on Saturday
afternoon from four TO five O'Clock.
The Young People Association Of Leeds NJ.
?. Church will give an oyster supper on the
evening of saturday. January 18th in the old
church. If stormy. on the following Monday
evening.
Special revival services began in the Elkton
NJ. L. Church ON Tuesday evening. Consid-
erable religious interest is manifested. the
pastor of the church. Rev. l. l.. Wood, being
assisted by Mrs. Ida Kenney, who is an
earnest and effective evangelist. Communion
service will be held tomorrow at 1870 II. m.
Special services during the day conducted by
Mrs. kenney.
The Rev. George NJ. Bond Of Newark, Del,
has decided to accept the call extended to
him from Christ Church, Dover Mr.. Bond
has been the rector of st. Thomas's p. L.
Church at Newark for ten years. He is a
very effective and popular pulpit orator.
The vestry of st. Thomas's Church will hold
special meeting to consider the rector's
resignation and will probably accept it. Mr.
Bond wishes to begin work in his new parish
10y january 20.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
THE SKATING CARNIVAL.
The Pleasures and PeriiS of the Sport
on the Tributaries of the
Chesapeake.

Fer several days past all the juvenile popu-
lation of Elkton, and a large proportion of
the older folks, have been taking advantage
OF the rare winter sport which the frozen
surface Of the Elk river has afforded. From
the Bridge to Elk Landing has been the fav-
orite resort. although many skaters have
gone as far down the river as Frenchtown,
the skating between Elk Landing and White
Hall being better and not 80 much cut up as
between the Landing and Elkton. From all
sections of the State the reports confirm the
excellent skating to be had. The Potomac
river and the PatuNent being frozen from five
to six inches, that being the thickness now on
the Elk river, while in particularly exposed
places the greater thickness of six or seven
inches is attained.
While the enjoyment of the skating has
been general on the Elk river the pleasure
has not been marred by any serious accident
50 far as reported. a young man named
Harry Lloyd, of Chesapeake City, having
broken through the ice on Wednesday, was
fortunately rescued by his companions.
On the Susquehanna, the favorite place at
Havre de Grace is Just south OF the p W. &
b. Railroad, which the local correspondent ol
the Baltimore Sun says has its excitement of
danger us well as of pleasure.
Capt, Robert Green had out his iceboat
with eg-of-mutton SAIL attaining railroad
speed when going before the wind. The
pleasure was suddenly interrupted late in the
afternoon, three person narrowly escaped be-
ing drowned. Thos Wileman, half-grown
youth, broke throu III by venturing on some
thin ice. Those near went promptly to his
rescue, and Mr.. Henry Keif1ier in his haste to
reach him. misiudged the distance and before
he could stop himself was also immersed.
Some boards and boat Were gotten quickly.
Mr.. kelfier was helped out first, as he could
not swim. The youth seemed unconcerned
and swan around like duck while his re-
scurer was looked after. About the time the
young man was gotten out Mr.. jesse Price
who was on different part OF the river, went
through an air hole and narrowly escaped
being drowned. 1t was only by friends being
very near him that he was saved. He is a
young man of stout build and the ice repeat
edly broke under him in his attempts to get
out. James Todd and Ransom Myers, who
were near, took off their overcoats and tied
them together by the sleeves and threw the
rope thus made to him. They then laid
down ON the ice, one catching the other by
the feet, and after some difficulty got Price
out in very exhausted condition. In pull
ing him out the ice was broken for 30 or 40
feet. Including young Crawford, who was
taken out last Sunday in an unconscious
condition, this makes four who have gone
through the ice this freeze.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
Death of Harry Maxwell.

( Mr.. Harry b. Maxwell the second SOM and
youngest child of Mr.. Charles w. Maxwell, a
well known citizen of this town died at the
home of his parents on East High street at
half past two o'clock on Thursday morning
from inflammation of the bowels.
Mr.. Maxwell, who completed his nineteenth
year on the 18th OF September last, was taken
with severe chill on Monday but his CON
dition did not become serious until We1nes-
day aftei noon, when a pronounced case of
suppurative peritonitis-or popularity speak
ing. inflammation OF the bowes-was deyel-
oped. From that time his decline in vitality
was rapid until the end came on Thursday
morning. He was an amiabe and exemplary
young man, being universally esteemed by
all who knew him. He was engaged as a
clerk with his father at his store on the cor
ner of High and North streets and had, up to
Monday last. with the young men OF the town
been enjoying the skating on the river. His
funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon
at two O'Clock from the residence OF his
father.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
Reception to Mr.. and Mrs. SwiSher.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Childs gave Il reception
to Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Swisher of Davis,
West Virginia, on Friday afternoon, the 2sth
ult., at their home on East Main street.
Mr.. Swisher is IA brother of Mrs. Childs and
is manager of the Davis Hardware and
Furniture Company, of Davis, West Virginia.
He is Il son of the late Jeremiah Swisher. a
well known citizen of Rowlandville this
county. Mr.. and Mrs. Swsher were married
on the Wednesday previous at the home of
the bride near Harrisburg, Pa, making Elk
tona stopping place on their bridal tour.
Her maid' II name was Miss Maggie Alex
ander, of oxford, Pa. Among those present
ut the reception We're:
Mrs. Il. Il. Swisher, Mr. William Burroughs
Swisher, Miss Ella Stewart, MssLida Stewart
Of RowlandEille: Mr.. and Mrs. J.. NJ. Swisher
Miss Esther Swisher Master c. Arthur
Swish"r, Mr.. Stanley Grier of Oxford; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles X. Swisher. of Lancaster
county, Pa: Mrs. Theodore Taylor Miss
Gotta Taylor, Of Philadelphia; Miss Lille
Bye, of Baltimore. Mr.. George Brown and
MIR, John q. Williams. OF Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
DEATH in THE STORM.
Captain William Fears Drowned in the
Elk River,

Captain William Fears, proprietor of the
Elk River House at Port Hermann, was
drowned in the Elk River off Ford's Landing
near the mouth of the Bohemia river, during
the snow storm on Wednesday afternoon of
last week, his boat having capsized.
Fears and his uncle Henry Webb left home
that morning in separate skitfs to take up
the pound nets which they had in the river at
point known as Greenwood, on the Elk
Neck side two miles from Turkey Point
They reached there all right and securing the
nets they loaded them in the boats and started
home about three o'clock in the face OF the
snow storm. A stiff northwest wind was
blowing when the boats were just below the
mouth of the Bohemia river the wind in
creased To "A gale in which they We're sep
arated in the growing darkness of the storm
The gale increased in violence and it was
only by the greatest effort that Webb pre-
vented his skilf from capsizing, The main
sail was carried away and the strain
on the ruddcr caused 1t to break, leaving the
boat helpless, and which--from the quarter
Of the wind-was blown on shore in Cabin
Johns creek. Webb made his way to II cabin
ON the Bohemia river, which that night hap
pened to be occupied by several young men,
In the morning Fears boat was found float
ing bottom side up and anchored about $50
yards from the shore opposite Foard's land
ing. His hat has since been found. but the
heavy ice on the river will not allow of the
remains being recovered for some time.
Alter the finding Of the boat several men
who live nearby recalled that they had heard
several cries for help. Had the anchor not
dropped the caIsized boat would have drifted
ashore, but was held out in the stream by the
cable. 1t Is the theory that Fears held on to
the boat and cried for help until overcome
from exposure. when he was swept away.
Fears was popularity known along the river
and had been engaged with Webb IN fishing
this seusen. He conducted the Elk River
House as a summer resort. and during the
season ran naphtha launch for the accomo-
dation of his guests, and which has taken
many parties out of Elkton.
Mr. Fears was Il son of the late William
Fears, who died ut Port Hermann the past
fall. He also lost Il brother this year. He
was Il man while active yet of IL retiring dis
position and made many friends and patrons
He was 80 years of age, and leaves IA wife
and two boys, aged about five and seven
years, respectively.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
Death of Jacob LOtman.

/Mr. Jacob LOtman. a well known citizen
Of Elkton, and Union veteran of the late
war, died at his home in West Elkton on
Monday morning. after an illness of only a
few days from pneumonia. He was 65
wears of age.
Mr.. Lothian was son of the late Nicholas
LOTHIAN, of Elk Neck. He enlisted in the
Union army and had Il good record as IL
Union soldier. For some time past he has
been employed at the Pulp MILL where he
was engaged at the time of his death. He
had been suffering with cold, but had not
been seriously sick, until acute pneumonia
developed, which rapidly did its deadly work
His funeral took place on Thursday after
noon, his body being buried in the Elkton
cemetery,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
Rev. l. L. Wood Called to the M. E
Church of ChamberSburg. Pa.

AT Il meeting of the official board of the
Elkton N. Il. Church held on Thursday even
ing, Rev. |. l.. Wood, pastor of the church.
notified the Board that he had received and
had accepted II call to the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. of Chambersburg, Pa, to take
effect at the date of the meeting of the next
annual conference in March. This call which
is very complimentary to Mr.. Wood involves
his transfer from the Wilmington to the
Central Pennsylvania Conference, to which
the Chambersburg Church belongs, and which
transfer Bishop Newman. who will preside at
the next Central Pennsylvania Conference
has jurisdiction over.
The Chambersburg Church is one of the
most desirable appointments in that con-
ference. The town, one OF the handsomest
in that State, has population OF about
l2.OOO, and the entire strength OF Methodism
there is centcred in this one church. which
has large and influential membership
Mr.. Wood has every reason to be personally
gratili"d at receiving the call, since it is
deserved recognition Of his ability, zeal and
activity as II minister. 1t is promotion
honestly and justly earned. Not the least
agreeahi" fact in connection with Il Is that
Mrs. Woods family is resident in Chambers
burg
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05

The handsome residence of Mr.. and Mrs
ii. d. NJ. Howard near Elkton. was the scene
OF pretty dance on Friday evening of last
week given in compliment to Miss Della
Howard and her school friend Miss Mallard.
OF ARKANSAS who was home with Miss
Howard for the Christmas holidays.
The spacious and communicating parlors
were thrown open for dancing which was en-
joyed until one o'clock. The music was by
Oglesby'S orchestra.
Those present were:
Mr.. IL. ID. Howard, Miss Violet Haincs.
Mrs. Howard Rising sun;
Miss Della Howard, Miss Lucy Biddlc,
Miss Mullard Wihninytnp.
Miss Eva Howard, Frank Howard
Mr.. {. Montich Gilpin, Harry Howard,
Mr. Richard Reese, Chesapeake CITY:
Mrs. Reese james Small.
Mrs. Litzcnbcrg, Princeton.
Miss Laurinc Wilson, g. Davis Brown.
Miss Corinnc .Jamar, Smyrnu.
Miss Mamie lianes, Albert Constable.
Miss Berthe Wilson, W. IL. May, Jr,
Miss Estcu naincs, A. H. REYNOLDS
Miss Mary Jamar, II. ID. LltHcnberg,
Miss Florence Torbcrt, Il. j. Murray.
Miss Lucille LitZenbcrg, Guy Howard
MISS Belle JaInar, Henry l.. Constable
Miss Ethel howard James +. Evans,
Fred Gilpin, Clinton dunbar,
Fred L. Haines, John ID. Wilson,
Warren j. iaincs, N.M, Torbcrt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
SOCIAL CHAT.
PERSONAL MATTERS OF THE
WEEK.
Brief Notes and Gossip About People
and Happenings.

Charles Phillips is visiting his brother in
Harrisburg, Pa. -
Miss Mary lamar is visiting Miss Belle
Savage in Reading, Pa. -
Miss Susie Naudain, of Singerly, has been
visiting Miss Bessie +. Scott.
Editor Caleb Freeman, of Middletown, New
Era, was in Elkton on Monday
Miss Katharine Constable, is the guest of
Miss Ride Knight in Baltimore.
DIR. J. II. Frazer, of Baltimore, is spending
several days with relatives in Elkton.
Miss Lucy Biddle, of Wilmington, was the
guest Of Mrs. Richard Reese several days this
week.
Mrs. Joseph Wells and Mrs. J. W. Cooper
spent New Years Day with friends in Balti-
more.
Mr.. Leon Blunden, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing his uncle Edward Taylor, on West High
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph s. Terrell celebrated
the ity-lfth anniversary of their wedding on
Tuesday evening at their home ON North
street.
Mr.. Clinton Dunbar has accepted u position
as bookkeeper with the wholesale carpet
house OF lvins, Deitz Il Magre.. PHILADELPHIA,
and will leave for his new position on Monday.
y Miss Mollie Perkins entertained Il numbe
of her friends at her home on West High
stree. on Friday evening Of last week.
Among those present were: Misses Emma
Hughes, Henrietta Hague. Mary. Arich, Ada
Taylor, Mary Smith, Helen Hague Clarence
Perkins, John Tun George. McQuilkin. Jr..
Harry Alrirh, Fred c. G. Ludwig
I Miss Emma Hughes entertained a number
of her friends on Tuesday evening at her
home on North street. Among those present
were: Misses Mollie Perkins. Adelaide
Taylor, Henrietta liagua, Emma Lewis, Helen
Hague, W. c. Fcehly Howard T.. Ash, Harry
II. AIrich, II. W. Lewis. John H. Terrell
William Vinsinger. Leon Blunden, of Phila-
delphia. -
Miss Emma Lewis gave pleasant evening
company to II number of her friends on Mon
day evening at her home on West High street
Those present Were: Mrs. Charles b. Perkins,
Misses Berthe Graham, Carrie Lewis, Emma
Hughes, Helen Hague, Ada Taylor, Henrietta
Hague. Mcssrs. Howard f. Ash, j. II. Terrell
Clarence Perkins, c. L. Alexander, II. W.
Lewis, II. b. Alrich, Leon Blunden.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-01-05
Meeting of Trustees of Poor and Insane,

The Trustees of the Poor and Insane met
in regular session at the Aims House last
Saturday, DIR. L. N Crawford, VIM. L. Ham
mond and James H. Maxwell, present.
Minutes of the previous meeting read and
approved. The Secretary reported that
there was available from all sources the sum
of S575,01, from which there were warrants
to be drawn to the amount Of 5456.42.
The Overseer's monty report was examin-
ed and approved, and he was ordered to re-
ceive Fredus Price, VIM. Smith and Howard
Williams into the Aims House and provide
for them from the means at his command.
The superintendent of the Asylum's
monthly report was received and examined.
The Superintendent was ordered to receive
Caroline McCabe, (col) into the Asylum and
take charge and provide Tor her until further
ordered. The following persons being the
lowest bidders for supplies were awarded
the contract for furnishing the same for the
next ensuing month F. p. Price, dry
goods: G. II. Maxwell; groceries; Richard
stephens, bread McCauley u Bros. beef
Harvey and Blake, feed
The Secretary was requested TO ask parties
to consent to make bids cover months of
January, February, March and April.
The Secretary was ordered to procure a
stove for the pest mousse, also to procure one
dozen chairs for the use of the Aims House,
have the hot water tank removed and pro-
cure paint and brushes and have certain
painting done by VIM Smith one of the in
mates.
DR.. p. b. Housekeeper appeared before the
Board and stated that one John Gerry, now
an inmate Oft the Aims House who had no
relatives nor friends to look after him, and
being old and feeble, and deslrous of pac-
ing himself under the sheitering influence of
the Aims House and end his days therein,
and being possessed Of sum of money
amounting to $500, which he voluntarily
has given to The said Housekeeper with the
request that he deliver the same to the .rrus-
tees Of the Poor and Insane OF Cecil county
for the ustenaltce ana support OF the Aims
House and Insane Asylum, it was thereupon
ordered that the Secretary be required to re-
ceiye the same and turn 1t over to the Trea-
surer Of Cecil county for the purposes ndi-
Gated therein.
1t was ordered that hereafter Thursdays be
set apart as visiting day at the aims house
and insane asylum and that the matrons at
the aims house and asylum be requested to
notify the public thereof.
Samuel Davis, colored was employed as
a cook at the aims house for the year 1895,
commencing January lst at so per month.
at
reported that the treat that was prepared for
the inmates under their charge was very
much appreciated, and rs it seemed to make
the hearts of all so glad they desired upon
the part of all to extend thanks to those who
joined in furnishing the necessary means to
make this day one of enjoyment and pleasure.
W. L. HAMMOND, Secretary,