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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Weather Crop Bulletin

Week ending Monday, May Goth, 1895.
Eastern Maryland and Delaware. Owing
to unfavorable weather conditions not much
was accomplished in the way of farm work.
Grain and grass made fair growth, and con-
tinue to look well. Scarlet clover, for hay
will be cut the coming week; the crop is re-
ported better than an average one. Young
corn looks sickIy, and in places it has been
injured slightly by outworms. The exact
condition Of the fruit crop is uncertain; some
reports are favorable while others are some
what Encouraging. Strawberries are in
market, but the crop has been injured by rust
Rock Springs. have had a cold week,
frost on the 18th. Wheat and rye are looking
well. Grass at a standstill during past week.
Corn all planted but not yet up. The cut
worm is working at it. Prospects of Il good
crop. Very cold and rain on the night of the
10Th. J. p. CUTLER.
Colora.-W Weather has been favorable for
all crops except corn. That early planted is
being cut by the black cutworm in many
fields. Curculio seem to be checked in their
work by cold. and spraying is now in order,
to save our plums from the later crop. We
are not yet troubled with Goblin moth on
apple trees. GEO. BALDERsToN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25

A. P. Shockley is improving his East
High street property.
VIM. Willin is having his residence on
High street painted
The Mccullough Iron Company is enlarg
ing its works at Wilmington.
John Reuland is painting the residence
of W. Don Price on Bow street.
w. Don Price opened his branch store in
the Hurn Block, Main street on Wednesday.
S. J. Keys left on Monday for New Haven
Connecticut, as National Representative of
the Improved order of Heptasophs.
C. b. Parker & Bros. nave the contract
Tor ptiA..As .Lc ICE iuence of Mr.. Bouchelle
at Chesapeake City.
Mrs. Anna Tuft and Miss Addie Ford will
open private school after the close of the
public school on June list.
Lewis and Valentine, the new Main street
merchant tailors, placed an attractive sign
on their store front this week.
The photographic entertainment in Odd
Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening for the
west Emu Cnallel reallHeu '-ot.0O.
George Wilson, n colored farmer living
near Elkton, cut of two of his fingers while
running Il cutting machine on Wednesday.
The Oldham farm, containing 90 acres,
at Zion, was sold at mortgagees sale in Elkton
on Tuesday by W. S. Evans, ESD, attorney.
for ?472O
RniIin ROnlan lnil n in
front of the bakery of Carroll and Brother
and the residence of William Eder on East
Main street this week.
The Neweg Brothers Chester County Ice
Creams are celebrated all along the line of
the B. 4 p. Central Railroad. Notice their
card in today's WING.
Richard T. Collins formerly of this county
now of Collingswood, n. j, has bought 400
acre farm near Dover, Del. The property
Is known rs the paris" farm.
The Odd Fellows celebration and dedica-
ton of their temple in Philadelphia on Tues
day attracted many Odd Fellows from Cecil
county As tickets were sold at the Elkton
station.
The cannery of McGaw and Smith, Elk
ton is being repanted and the machinery
overhauled for the coming season. Manager
McGaw was in town this week looking after
the work.
Jonathan r. Neville aged 80 years, a
resident of Kirkwood Del, was killed by a
freight train on the Delaware Railroad be-
tween Kirkwood and the canal bridge on
Wednesday morning.
Our readers will find on page2 of to-day S
WING, beautiful Decoration Day poem from
the pen of our gifted friend the Rev Robt. W..
Todd. 1t is a gem. If you keep scrap
book, preserve this poem.
The prospect for n strawberry crop in the
county is reported to be good, and they are
expected to be in the Ekton market next
week. Anne Arundel berries are now tie
kings and are selling at from ten to twelve
C nts a box.
Ulysses Gillespie. formerly of Rowland
vile. has been appointed station agent on the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad
at Conowingo, to succeed S. j. Caldwell,
resigned Mr. Caldwell has removed 10
Hagerstown where he has been appointe,.
manager of the Potomac Paper Company
Works.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25

leading up to it, as Advent and Lent
with Christmas and Easter The great
churches of st. Paul (CathedraD in
London, and the old Trinity in New York
are thronged at the morning service each
year. Festival music is rendered. there is
the hest of preaching and hundreds aid in
showing "forth the Lords death till He come
in the Holy Communion. This Is especially
fitting on the commemoration of the ascen-
sion, when the messenger announced: This
same Jesus, which is taken up from you into
Heaven shall so come in like manner us ye
have seen Him 20 into Heaven"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
In the Churches.

Rev. A. S. Mowbray will preach al
Crouch's chapel on Sunday afternoon.
Rev. r. Day Cantwell will preach in the
West End Chapel, Elktop tomorrow. Sun
day, afternoon at $50.
Children's Day will be observed by the
Union NJ Z. Sunday School on Sunday even
ing, June 9Th. at 7.30 O'Clock.
The Rev. George c. Carter of Page City,
North Dakota, will preach in the Elkton NJ. L
Church, tomorrow. Sunday, morning at
1920 O'Clock. He will preach in the evening
at Jones Chapel, at 7.30 o'clock.
A strawberry festival will be held on the
chapel grounds of Big Elk NJ L. Chapel, on
Thursday evening, June 9Th. Proceeds to in'
for the benefit of the chapel. If stormy the
festival will be held the first clear evening.
Leeds public school will hold an ice cream
festival in the grove adjoining the school
house ON Friday evening, May 3lst. Proceeds
to be applied to the school library. If stormy
on Friday the festival will be held Saturday
evening.
An ice cream and strawberry festival will
be held on the church grounds Of the Union
NJ. L. Church, on Wednesday evening" June
5th, proceeds for the benefit OF the sunday
the next lair evening.
Services in st. Andrews Memorial Church
Andora, tomorrow Sunday at 8 30 A. NJ.
when the Holy COMMUNION will be- celr-
brutnl md at u NJ Sunday S.hDnl nj
$50 z. NJ.
Childrens' Day will be observed in the
Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The mem
beers OF the Sunday School will take an active
part in the services both morning and even
ing The services will commence at 1920 II.
IN. and 7.30 p. N. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
The Elkton Chapter of the Epworth
League will hold festival ON the Lawn OF
the church, Wednesday,, May 20. A light
seven O'Clock. Every body most cordially
welcomed. Come young and old, and help
us enjoy Il pleasant time.
Children's Day services will be held at
CnarleStOWn the HrSt SUNDAY IN June, after
noon and evening. Afternoon service will
begin at $50 O'Clock; evening service at 8.
Every effort is being made to make the pro-
grammes as attractive and interesting as
possible. Everybody is invited to attend.
Ascension Day was fifty celebrated in the
Elkton Episcopal Church on Tuesday. The
day marks the apostles last sight of their
Master, when, after directing them during
the forty days since Easter, He assembled
into Heaven. After that, He was seen
only by individuals, as st. Stephen. The
day marks the end of His personal teaching
office; the beginning of His royal leadership
over the Church. His priestly interces-
sion, and, looking forward to Whitsuntide,
the beginning of the operations of the
Holy Spirit in the Church, through the gift of
Jesus. 1t also recalls the highest honor
which has been conferred upon humanity,
that it shall be taken to dwell with God. As
cension Day ranks with Christmas and Eas-
ter as festival of the very highest honor.
Its teachings are of the utmost value.
Like Christmas and Easter it has its days
OF preparation, three rogation days
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber of
Cecil county has obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county letters of administration
on the personal estate of
ELISHA BENTON ENGLAND,
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 Sth day of November, 1895,
they may otherwise 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 sth day of May 1895.
HENRY NJ. MCCULLOUGH,
Test: Administrator c. L. a.
X. E. LAMAR, Register. 1smy6t
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Two GOSlingS in an Egg.

large goose egg which was one of IA "set-
tin" on the farm of Charles Ulary, in Elk
when it was found that the egg contained two
goslings-both however being dead.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

1yNHIS is to give notice that the subscriber
i of Cecil county has obtained from the
Orphans Court of said county letters of ad-
ministration on the personal estate of
SAMUEL SLICER,
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 I'D day of October, 1885,
they may otherwise 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 I'D day of April, 1895.
ROSWELL SLlCER
Test: Administrator.
r. +. LAMAR, Register, lsmyGt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Freight Wreck at Baldwin.

The breaking of the axle of II freight car
caused wreck on the b. and o. railroad at
Baldwin station on Tuesday morning. Two
cars were smashed, and travel was delayed
from II a. IN. to 2 p. m.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
TUESDAY, JUNE Is, 1875,
Brick Dwelling House

OF TWELVE ROOMS besides pantrcS and
bath room, with all modern improvements
such rs Gas, Water, Hot Air Heaters, &c. Also
Stable. Altogether this is one of the best
residence properties in the town,
TERMS OF SALE prescribed by the decree
are: Onc-third of the purchase money shall
he paid in cash on day Of sale; balance In two
equal nstalmcntS at one and two years from
day of sale. Credit payments to bear Interest
from day OF sal lie, and be secured by notes or
proved by the trustee, Credit payments hay
be paid earlier at joint option of Trustee an,
purchaser
Purchaser to pay cost of conveyance,
l.. MARSHALL HAINBS, Trustee,
Shocklcy Il Smith, aucs. m25ts Elkton Nd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
VIM. B. SHARP
& 60,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON, DEL.

JaconatS-one OF the pref
test cottons Tor SUNNI er
dresses brought out this season.
At the greatly reduced prices
we are selling these goods we
have had an immense sale.
SC per yard here tor regular
IL &c goods. There's about
sixty styles in fine effects.
Percales in the best patterns
and colorlngs Of the season.
Seventy-hve styles in the best
goods we ever offered for the
money-I2 y c per yard.
Scotch Ginghams-Ander-
sons best goods, regular IS
and 4oc qualities, land now zoe
per yard. An early selection
secures the best.
Our White Goods Depart
ment has been enlarged by
many desirable things at bar
gain prices. English stripes
just landed, made to sell tor
35C-we took all there was
backward season, wet and
cold, gives them to you for 15c
per yard and the 25c ones for
10 &c per yard
Linon de Dacca,the best fni-
shed sheer white lawn in the
world. We've sold these
goods for years and can
recommend them as being the
best-I2 = c to soc.
A very choice lot OF Ladies
Silk Plated otockings-,black
with red, lavender and yellow
tips-ali black, navy, dark
brown, ecru and slate. These
elegant goods we have always
before retailed at 75c per par
We shall offer this lot for CSC
per pair, or 3 pair for 81.
Our tull lines OF SUNNI er
Underwear for children, ladies'
and gentlemen are now ready
at much reduced prices.
Children's India Gauze,
sizes 16 to IS, long or short
slt ewes, nc from $50.
Children's ribbed, low neck
and no sleeves-25 cents.
Ladies Ribbed Vests, low
neck and no sleeves-I2 Z {.
each.
Ladies Swiss and Richelieu
RibbedVests in cotton or Isle
thread-25c each; pure white
or ecru.
Ladies Gauze vests, with
high neck, long shortsleeves
regular 37&c goods and
splendid quality. A Sight
imperfection reduced the
price TO 25c.
Ladies Cream White Silk
Swiss Ribbed Vests, the finest
for the price we offered-5oc.
Mems Gauze Shirts, long or
short sleeves, fine grade-25.
Mems Summer Shifts
brown mixed, long or short
sleeves, with drawers to match
one of the most desirable
things in underwear for men
goo for the suit.
Mems Jean Drawers
pAnta'oon cut, the best you
ever bought for the money
soc.
All OF black Shawlettes are
reduced nearly one-ha!f TO
close. For light and nice
looking and good wearing
Summer wrap nothing is bet
ter for seashore, country or
mountain.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Trustees Sale
OF NALU ABLE
REAL ESTATE
In Elk Neck, Cecil County, Nd.

Under and by virtue of IL decree of the
Circuit Court for Cecil County, in Equity the
undersigned as Trustee, will offer at Public
Sale at tn" Court House door at ElktOn, Md, on
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Tuesday, June 18th, 1895,
AT II O'CLOCK, A. NJ,

ALL THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF LAND
in Elk Neck, in Cecil County and State of
Maryland. whereof Jefferson w. Purncr, late
of said county, died seized and possessed to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
No. 1896.
REPoR- OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
National Bank of ElktOn,
RESOU re Els {:

AT ELKTON, IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
At THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
MAY eth, 1885
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
No. "a Small Farm,
No. "A Tract of Woodland,

containing 35lg ACRES, more or less. situated
on the North side of the Fix River, known 10y
the name of "PINEY NECK"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
No. "A Tract of Woodland,

containing 81 ACRES, more or less. adjoining
lands of the late Thomas b. Ganor and others.
Timber is in good thrifty condition, 49,
was cut about 10 years ago and there ~!
IS considerable Chestnut on this tract. HI
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25

sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
) q
5 6 8 10 IL
II Is IA IS 10 II IS
10 20 81 D % "a IS
% u % % 80 81
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25

BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Cecil county In Equity passed in c.us,
No. 1899, the undersigned trustee will sell a
public auction NJ the Court House door -
Elktun, Nd, ON
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
PUBLIC SAIL.
House andlOt
in ROWLANDVILLE, MD.

The undersigned will sell al public auction
in front of the Store of Logan n Brother, in
ROwlandvlilc, on
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Wednesday, May %, 1895

AT II O'CLOCK, A. NJ,
ALL THAT LOT OF LAND WITH THE
improvements thereon, situate in said Row
landvillc, formerly belonging to John ;.
Gillespie, and conveyed to George w. Lodge
by David Craig, mortgagcc, by decd dated
March II, 1853, and recorded in the land records
of Cecil County, Md, in Libcr J. a. D., No. Is,
folio 22S
1t adioins lands of Thompson Brown j. =
Gatchcll and others, ana now occupied 10y
George W. Caldwell rs tenant.
The improvements consist of Il GOOD
SUBSTANTIAL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25

$50 ones for SlS.
$25 ones for SIG.
$40 ones for SIP.
$40 ones for 50
$1I ones for 81.
$40 ones for So
81 80 ones for So
81. so ones for $3.50.
$3.50 ones for $500.
81 80 ones for 1915.
$500 ones for Sl.95.
Some in embroidered from
the French Numbers and some
all plain. Only about thirty
in the lot.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-25
Frame Dwelling House, H!!|

about 1SX26 feet, two stories with attic and
good basement kitchen.
TERMS EASY, to be announced on day of
sale. This is chance for some one to get Il
good home cheapy.
HENRY NJ. LODGE, Owner.
l.. Marshall Haines, atty for owner,
mllts Ekton, Md.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bot
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting tho worlds best products TO
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is duo to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to tho taste, tho refreshing md truly
I beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; cilGctually cleansing the system,
lispclling colds, headaches and fcvcrs
aud permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of tho medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
cning them and il is perfectly FREQ from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Doc and 81 bottles, but 1t is man
nfacturcd by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also tho name, Syrup Of Fig,
and being vol informed, you will not
accept any substitute II offered. s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27

NEw YoRK, March o6.--Sybil Sander
aon, tho prima donna. ia, OH the ocean
on route for Paris. The fact became
known late to-day that she sailed by
tho steamship La Gascogne last Satur-
day. Another passenger on La Gas
cogne is Don Antonio Tory. Miss
Sanderson Is reported TO have said to
her close friends before her departure
that sho would never again return to
this country, her native land, whore sho
said she had boon terribly abused. She
was heartily sick OF America. 1t is also
stated that sho will retire from tho
stage,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27
Why They Smile.

CARSON, NV, March 26.--Tt is quite
evident something Is in tho air hero
with regard to tho mint robbers and it
il cXnuctcd something will drop in II
day or two. Tho present officials aud
employees are quietly smiling and their
bondsmcn arc indylging in haudshak-
ing among themselves, although when
approached they assume contenlod air
and say nothing. The superintendent
SAYS business has boon going OIL but can
say nothing yet. Tho general imprea.
sion hero il that tho blame has boon
shifted from the shoulders OF tho pres.
ont administration OF tho mint.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27
NULL rlGlir Eyr.,lI,lslAsr.


ehh''enscs u JndsS, "n .,,uol-tn Inter.
eating Incident. IA.
CRY OF MESIco, Men. March %. AT
Sundays bull fight juliet do Ia Elisaldo,
editor Of tho Corrio Espanolo, becamo
offended at the rulings OF Jesus Con.
trcrnV. Of tho members Of the city coun.
ell, who was tho pro,iding fudge at tho
function, aud challenged him to II duel.
Contrcras has mado reply that 1t ID N.
possible Tor him to Soriously considor
tho challenge ~ tho pllens0 10 tak1n rs
tho result Of his official aud not poraon-
al sections. Tho Incident Ia ono Of tho
most interesting which hns occurred
since tho ro.establiBllmenL oil bull fight.
Ing In tho federal diatrict, aud Is tho
ilrst time n spectator has allowed his
enthusiasm over tho famous Spanish
spor: to run away with his reason In tho
direction OF the judge, who Ia considered
by tho rules OF tho game 10 DO above
criticism in his rulings.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27

GbAsGowi March 26.-rhe British
steamer lielfaIt which as beforo report
ed, went ashore on loka Island, oil tho
coast Of Scotland, whilo on n voyage
from Daricn to l'clfast. will provo Il
total wreck. Eighteen Of the crew who
wcro reported bp tho steamer Durinm
City M mjspinv have boon landed Ut
Colonsay Island, south Of Iona Island.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27

Ono cup butter; ono tablespoonful
white sugar; white OF one egg; three
tablespoonful cold water; -four to mako
stiff paste. Bake in tart pans, or cut
with round cutter, using smaller one
to make ring. Wet the edges with
milk; press together.
Grape fruit is good for digestion. Eat
only tho juicy part, by itself and before
q meal.
ICopyrich!tdi
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27
3 Grand Army Accom- III o,iatloms.

LOUISVILLE, March 2G.-Tho Louisville
school board, by vote OF II to ., last
night granted tho uso OF about forty
public school buildings for the G. A. r..
encampment next September. The
buildings will DO controlled by the local
committee on accommodations and will
DO available from the 7th to the 10th Of
September.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27

NEW You1. March 24.-Polico Captain
Adam A. Cross and his former ward.
man George Smith, woro to-day roin.
stated by tho police board and tho super.
in.ondent was ordered to assign thcm
10 duty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27

The Pan. Handle Dyeing establish.
men., owned by John Heilmoier. at No.
1881 Market street, Is the best equipped
house Of its kind in Wheeling. In addi-
ton to the dyoing and cleaning depart.
mcnts corps Of tirst.class tailots arc
employed, who can do repairing as neat
as it is possible. Clothes and ladies'
garments, cleaned or dyed. can be made
TO look like new. Satisfaction guaran.
feed 81
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27
A FORGOTTEN HERO.
A Wheeling Nun Who Figured in
tho Battle Of Lake Eric IN 1918.
LIEUTENANT JOHN j. YARuNLL.

Who Was Commodore rcrry's First
lieutenant In That Bloody Naval
Eigagenont--iils Heroic Conduct.
Nailed tho Flag on tho Lawrence.
Manned Ills Own Guns Aiter Every
Man In His Command Was ISiliol
Though tho blood Flnwod Froln
lila Many Wounds-Story OF u Ia.
NOUS Sword-A Neglected Grave.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-03-27

De WlTr's WlrcN HAZEL SALvE cured
J. G. Gorrell OF tho worst cases Of ccze.
ma ovor known in tho state OF Indiana.
1t cures scalds, burns, indolent sores
and never fails to cure piles. Logan Drug
Co., Wheeling, W. Va, B. i. Peabody,
Bonwood, and Bowie & Co.. Bridge.
port, 0. w