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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
ORGANIZED FOR WORK.
The Republican State Central Committee
Will Make vigorous Campaign.

The Republican state Central Committee
met in Baltimore on Thursday.
Congressman George l.. wellington. Of
Allegany county, was elected chairman of the
committee. and by virtue of that Office he
will have charge Of the campaign. The cleo
ton is Tor two years.
All Cf the counties Of the state were rep
resented.
Among those seconding the nomination of
Mr.. Wellington in Il short address was II. NJ.
Mccullough, ESD. Of Elkton.
Mr.. Wellington. in taking the chair, made
an address in which he expressed his thanks
for the unanimity with which he had been
selected, and then foreshadowed the plan of
the campaign. He said that while the pros
poets OF the party for success were exceed
ingly bright, there was, nevertheless, nee
cssity for hard work from now until Novem-
ber, as they had willy and. at times un-
scrupulous enemy. Mr. Wellington spoke of
the necessity for looking thoroughly after the
registration of voters and the necessity for
attention to details. He would do whatever
he could to bring about victory, but he
would require the aid of the other members
of the committee.
Mr. Clabaugh offered resolution, which
was adopted, recommending to the Gem
eral Assembly the passage of an enabling act
authorizing the Mayor and City Council of
Baltimore to appropriate S500000 for the
Centennial Exposition. and also recom-
mending that the Legislature further aid the
Exposition, so that the counties may be pro-
perly represented.
In the naming ofthe Executive Committee
WI. Smith was appointed from Cecil county.
A meeting Of the Committee will be held
very soon. when the plan of campaign will
be mapped out. Chairman Wellington is a
very energetic worker and intends to be ut
headquarters as often as his presence is re-
qured.
The members Of the State Central Com
mittee from Cecil county are William J.
Smith, Joseph L. Wells, II H. Haines. |. 4.
Dean.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
CROP REPORT.
Maryland State Weather Service-Week
Ending August 10.

Eastern Maryland and Delaware. The dry.
hot weather has seriously injured corn, toma-
toes and potatoes. In Dorchester county. on
the 10th, II considerable amount of corn was
broken by a high wind which accompanied
the thunderstorm of that date. Pastures are
drying up to the dctriment of stock. Toma-
to canning has commenced Melons and
peaches are abundant in some localities.
Very little following has been done.
Rising Sun.-Eleventh, thunder storm and
rain in night 18th, thunder storm and rain in
n. m; balance of week clear and hot Pasture
and wheat stubble showing effect Of continued
dry weather. Potatoes ready to be harvested
in some cases. So far as heard from the
crop will be good, but the grubs have eaten
great many. Corn not improving much
looks very badly withered, and lower blades
are turning yellow. JOHN II. ALLEN.
Chesapeake City.-The past week has been
extremely warm and dry. Rain came on the
night of the 18th. Saturday which was very
beneficial. Corn has suffered badly, and all
truck and fruit very plentiful.
JOHN W. HARRIorT.
Colora. Continued drouth here only
broken by light thunder shower on the
night Of the 18th. Too dry and hard for
plowing. Late corn will be poor crop.
Cloverseed looks fair Grapes are II heavy
crop and now ripening. A better crop of
apples we have not had in many years: more
wasting than hogs can eat.
Gro. BALDERSroN.
Rock Springs. The past few days have
been extremely warm, from so to "a degrees
Corn is suffering for want of rain. Good
many farmers are done plowing for wheat.
Pastures getting short. Corn looks fine for
present crop. Potatoes about average crop
that has been gathered. Apples are falling
off before matured Prospect for seed clover
is small. Roads in bad condition since heavy
rain in July. J. p. CUKAER.
Chestertown.-Th weather during the week
has been hot and sultry. No rain has fallen.
Grass is suffering very much. Late corn is
much injured by the dry weather. Peaches
are very fine and bringing good prices. The
tomato crop will be short. COLIN I. STAN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
PORT DEPOSIT NEWS.
PoRr DEPOSIT. August 90. 1895,

PoRT DEPOSIT. August %. 1895
Miss May Cameron, of Washington, d. c.,
was the guest of Mrs. Margaret vanneman,
on Saturday.
Wstar Heald who has been the guest of
his grand mother, Mrs. c. NJ. Head. has re-
turned to his home in Lynchburg, Va.
Mr.. Howard Abrahams and Miss Cornelia
Abrahams are enjoying the salt breczes at
Ocean Grove, n. J.
Mr.. Trimble of Baltimore. is the guest Of
Mr.. Thomas Williams.
Mrs. Samuel Beatty and children. of Col
umbia, Pcnna., are the guests of Mrs. Frank
Crcswel.
Mr.. Jacob Butchenhart spent Sunday with
his parents.
Miss Bertha Evans is the guest OF Mr.. Harry
Ross Cameron.
Mr.. and Mrs Smith, of Wilmington. Del,
are visiting Mrs John Berans.
Mrs John Rutter, Baltimore, is stayinc
with her mother Mrs Robert Fignor.
Mr.. John L. Alexander we'll and favorably
known in this community, died on Friday,
aged ninety years. Funeral services at his
late residence, intcrment in Nottingham
cemetery.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Barrett was buried from the residence Of
its grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. John Connor
| Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah Beatty. Of Baltimore, is the guest
of Mrs Robert Trynor
Misses Dora ami blanche Barr are visiting
in Wilmnrton Del.
Miss Auna Frist of Baltimore is the guest
of Mrs. Edward First.
Miss Virginia Abrahams is visiting Miss
Ella BASIL in Annapolis.
Mrs. Harvey W. Ewing and son Murray. left
on Tuesday, to enjoy an outing near Ocean
City, Md.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Jarrett, of Baltimore, died on Sunday, while
visiting near Woodawn, of cholera infantum
Funeral services were eld Tuesday.
Mr.. William Bromwell, of Baltimore ia
enjoying the cool breezes of the country
after the city heat.
MIR. John c. Carson, of Houston, Texas
visited relatives here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Falls are spending their
vacation in witnessing the many attractions
which may be found in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Alexander Wilson and child, of near
Cecilton, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben
Bond.
Mrs. Edward Rowland and children. also
Mrs. Shaw have returned from Sea Girt.
New Jersey.
Miss Mary Watts burned her hand quite
painfully by accidentally upsetting some
acid upon it.
Mr. Arthur Packer. of New York, visited
relatives in town Wednesday.
Miss Florence Levi, of Havre de Grace, is
the guest OF Mrs. Maurice Acker.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCIenahon ,,,,a -.
water melon party on Wedn, s1ay evening
those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs John NJ.
McClenahan, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gwinn Shure.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
ENTRIES OPEN TODAY.
NOW the Active Work for the Fair Has
Begun.

Entry books for exhibits at the Cecil County
falr will be opened to-day at the Office of the
Society in Odd Fellows Hall, Elkton. and
Nothing will be entered for competition after
that time. Entry blanks will be supplied,
and all competitors will please furnish as
complete lists as possible of their intended
EXHIBITS to the Secretary, by mail or other
WISE as soon after August oath as practicable
and in return numbered cards plainly marked
for such exhibits will be sent to them.
Persons from distance may ship articles
to the secretary. freight prepaid, who will
have same exhibited to best advantage at
owners risk
Entries will only be received for articles
mentioned in the catalogue.
Every article or animal upon the grounds
shall, during the fnir, be under the control
OF the superintendent of Divisions, and whilst
every precaution will be taken for the safe
Keeping of the same, the association will in
no ease be responsible for any loss or damage
that may occur.
All articles offered for premiums must be
f'''"'t' Si'"tii VI llluuulutluTt VI INC
exhibitors, except when otherwise designated
in the schedule, and all live stock must have
been owned 10y the party in whose name it is
exhibited thirty days prior to the exhibition
A violation OF this rule will cause forfeiture
OF all the premiums which may be awarded
to the persons so offending.
Exhibitors will not be permitted to place
their names upon articles in competition for
premiums until after examination by the
Judges. but must have their articles distinctly
labeled and numbered and must present n
list of the same to the secretary, with their
names and postotfir" address, at the time of
making their entries.
An entrance fee will be charged in the live
stock department only. Any person may
enter as many different articles as they may
own. in any other department. free of charge
Exhibitors paying an entrance fee OF 50 80
or upwards, will receive one exhibitors
ticket, good for admission each day. free.
Other exhibitors tickets. 51.25.
send for Il catalogue.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

Lizzie Hodge, Miss Emma Anderson, o,
North East, Miss Nnttie Sturgeon. of Balti-
more, +. II. Thompson, Newton Watmou-b
Walter I. Tyson.
party including Fred Garrett J NJ Post
Ricketts, Nelson, Ray Baldwin. DIR. +. H..
Mackie, DIR. Pearson and Capt. o. r. Cha,tor
spent Thursday and Friday sailing on the
Elk and Bohemia rivers.
The steam yacht Evadne, belonging to the
Gun and Rod Club, Of New York, which js
used as pleasure boat for the club between
Spesutia Island and Havrc de Grace. is being
overhauled ut Reeder's dry dock Baltimore,
The EvadRc is commanded bv Can't. John
Keen. and Mr.. James Poplar is rhipl
engineer.
The Coast and Gee .'etic Survey in its notice
to mariners for July, just issued. reports the
following chart correction in baltimore
harbor: new edition of the chart shows
important changes in Back Channel from
Fort McHenry to Winans Wharf and Spring
Garden, and some minor changes in hydrog.
raphy in the upper harbor. July 8. 1885
This affects Chart 1884.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
CHERRY HILL NEWS,
CHERRY HILL, August 90, 1895.

CHERRY HILL, August 90, 1895.
MIR. and Mrs Peach and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ward, of Baltimore, were the guests of Mrs.
A. E. r. Ward on Sunday last
Miss Mary Coverdale, of Wilmington ia
visiting Misses Ella and Maggie Ward.
Miss Lizzie Sebold is soiourning at Ocean
Grove.
Rev. G. P. Jones and wife are spending their
vacation at Ocean Grove.
The festival held in Porter's hall on Tburs-
day evening last under the auspices of the
Girls Juvenile Aid Society of this place was
success. The proceeds were presented to the
Woman's Aid Society of the NJ f. Church
The girls who take such an active part in this
work should be noticed and encouraged in
their undertaking of church work.
Thomas Holt, Of Mechanics Valley. occunied
the pulpit of the NJ. E. Church on Sunday
morning. Rev. Frank Harvey in the evening.
The Sunday school will hold their picnic in
Arbuckle's grove near Cherry Hill on Thurs
day Aug. Goth, Il festival will be held in the
evening. An interesting game of ball will be
played between two leading clubs of the
county.
VIM. Brown and wife, of Newark, visited
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Cantwel on Sunday.
Monday last was day worthy of note
among base ball enthusiasts. Several hundred
people gathered on the field where the O. L.
A. NJ Base Ball Club of our village was
prarticing while waiting for the arrival of the
Rising Sun club. At four o'clock the visiting
team failed to make its appearance. nine
players We're selected, five from Appleton,
four from Cherry Hill, to play the o. U. A.
NJ. The first two innings looked as though
the picked nine would be victorious. at the
begining of the third the home team went to
work and played ball. Contention was
sow"d broadcast between several of the
PLAYERS so much so that one Of the scrappers
from Appleton has on hand at present n con-
tract to whip five men As this all goes in
bal playing he may get Knocked out before
h" is through with the job. The Score was
l6 to IA in favor Of the home team, all innings
were played. umpire 7 i. Miller.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Mrs. Alice Ward.

Mrs. Alice Ward, wife of Charles w. Ward
OF Perryville, died at her home in that town
early Tuesday morning. Although she mad
been i'll several weeks no fatal result was ap-
pretended and it was not until late Monday
night that her case took an alarming turn.
Mrs. Ward was daughter of the late John
Fisher Her mother, Mrs. Sarah Fisher. and
several brothers and sisters survive her. She
was consistent member of the p. L. Church
and was lady held in the highest esteem by
all. Her husband and six children survive
her. the youngest being few weeks old.
Her funeral took place from her late home
on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter-
ment at St. Marks
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
EXCURSIONISTS DELAYED.
Engine Derailed While Pulling Off a
Siding at CharleStOwn.

The Colchester excursion train over the
p. W. Il b. railroad on Thursday was de-
layed several hours at Charlestown on the
return trip at night owing to the engine
being derailed while pulling off siding.
The train connected with the steamer Louise
at Perryville and left there on the return
trip at 7.i5 p. III. Orders were received at
Charlestown to switch and allow the evening
engine was replaced by the Perryville wreck
ing crew at half past eleven o'clock. One
hundred and twenty-five Elktonians were or
the trip.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
A BIG SHED.
The HippOdrOme AT The ElktOn Stock
Farm.

Farm.
Captain William G.. Purnel who will
superintend the building OF the hippodrome
at the Elkton Stock farm. of Col. William NJ
Singerly, began the preliminary work for the
erection Of the large structure this week.
The plans and specifications have been pre-
pared and the survey for the building made
so everything now awaits the arrival Of the
material. The building will enclose an
eighth of a mile track-and be an obong
shedding GG0 feet long and 30 feet wide. The
frame work will be of steel, and the roof of
corrugated iron, pitching outward. The
track will run around the outer side of the
shed and be 1G feet in width while the inner
side. IA feet in width will be built up in box
stalls and other needed quarters. The
structure will be supported by about 175
posts, which will rest upon about 200 piers.
Forty or fifty men will be employed in the
work which will be pushed to an early com.
pletion. This will be the largest structure
the county and will inaugurate new era in
in the history OF Cecil county horsemanship.
The track will be used for training the run
ming stock to which the farm is now exclu.-
lively devoted, and with this advantage. the
Elkton Stock Farm should be successful with
its thoroughbreds. This represents cross
section of the hippodrome:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Fairs and Festivals.

A lawn festival will be held at the residence
Of Samuel G.. Bye at Fair Hill on Thursday
evening. August 90 Proceeds for benefit OF
Rock Church fund. Ifstormythe next evening.
The Ladies' Mite Society of Wesley Chapel,
Elk Neck. will hold n festival on this (Satur-
day) evening in the school house on the
James Mccullough farm. The proceeds are
for the benefit of the mite society.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Notice to All Members of Cecil County
WOman's Christian Temperance Union.

DEAR SISTERS
Our conventions, both county and state,
will be held much earlier this year rs the
National Union is II month earlier.
Our county convention will be held in Elk
ton early in September; the state convention
at Easton oath, 25th and 26th of September.
The National Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will be entertained by the Mary
land W. C. T. U, in Baltimore October 10 %
inclusive. As the success of the national
depends on the local unions, will each officer
and superintendent of departments please
forward at once to county officers and super
intendents full report of all work done, that
Cecil may have full credit for the same at all
three conventions. CECIL w. G. T. U.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Miss Elizabeth veaSey.


Miss Elizabeth Veasey, aged 81. died on
Sunday morning last at the residence of DR..
ard Mrs. Housekeepcr. where she has resided
for many years. Mrs Neasey's death resulted
from the iniirmities incideAtal to old age,
aggravated by a fall she sustained on the Fri
day preceding her death. She was an aunt
of Mrs. Caleb Veasey She was also sister
of Mrs Mary Thomspson, Mrs Letitia Burke,
Of Philadelphia. and Mrs. Rachel Grant. of
Baltimore, and she had many other relatives
in this county. The funeral took place ON
Wednesday afternoon, services ut the house,
int"rment in the p. +. cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
John J, Alexander.

John j. Alexander an aged and well known
resident of the Seventh district, died on
Friday. Aug. 18th, at his home near Port
Deposit aged ninety years. He followed
fishing for many years and was for long
time in the employ of Andrew and John
Patton. His remains were inferred in West
Nottingham cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Mrs. Annie Blake.
North EAST, August %. 1s9,

NOKTH EAST, August y, 1870.
Mrs. Annie Blake, widow Of the late Theo-
doro Blake, and daughter of Ephriam Lowe.
deceased. died at her home in Chester, Pa.
on Monday, aged 45 years. Mrs. Blake resided
here until u years ago. She was the mother of
Miss Mollie Blake and sister to Mrs. James
Ron"y, |. b. Lowe. l.. G.. Love- of this town.
She leaves six children, five living in Chester.
The funeral took place on Thursday. from
the NJ. T.. Church and was largely attended,
intrrmcnt in the VI. L. cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

he took out party of Central Division rail
road officials and their families from Media,
Is in all, and they caught 16 bass and two
rock fish. Owing to tho water being cloudy
the rock are not biting freely now. There
are many young shad in the river yet.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Fishing.

+. W. Irwin, of
Rowlandville, is one
Of the best known
anglers and fisher
men on the river mt
Octoraro Junction.
and is always busy
taking fishing parties
out. Last Saturday
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Raymond C. Dunbar.

Raymond c., eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Dunbar died at the home OF his
parents in Elkton on Friday, August %, aged
four years and seven months. after an illness
from scarlet fever.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
JURORS DRAWN.
For September Term of Court.

Judge Stump came to Elkton yesterday,
friday, and drew the jurors for the Sept.
term Of court-convening on the 16. The list
is as folows:-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Letters Advertised.

ELKToN PosT-oFFIcE, Aug. 10, 1895.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, Mr.. Enoch Morris, (2D
Miss Jane Larler, Mr.. Louis Richerson
Mrs. Caddie Opperman, Mrs. Henrietta Harrad
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Tennis.
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were in session
on Tuesday, Sundry accounts were passed.
Commissioner Anderson was at the office on
Friday busy signing checks to pay the
accounts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

ough will be the battery for the home team.
The Boat Yard Base Ball Club, of Elkto.,
will play the Cecilton club in the latter town
to day.
The Elkton and Glasgow base ball clubs
will play on the Elkton Fair Grounds, this,
Saturday afternoon, at $50 o'clock Free
man and Green will be the home battery.
An interesting game of base ball was played
at Akin on Saturday afternoon, the club OF
that place defeating the Principle Furnace
club by the score of 10 to 2. Batteries: Will
son and NIinker for Principle Furnace: jack :
son and McKenney for Akin.
return game of base ball was played on
the Elkton Fair Grounds on Tuesday last
between the Star Green coored club Of
Elkton, and the Maryland Boys, IA colored
club from Havre de Grace. The Elkton
Stars outshone the Maryland Boys by the
score Of 90 to II. Winning battery, John
Hammond and Fred Holland. Exceptionally
good playing was done by Hinson. Green
aud Simpers, of Elkton.
The Rising sun base ball club after well
fought game was defeated at oxford on Sat
urday 10y the club of that town, the score be-
ing 10 to T. The Oxford club expected n
walk over but was much surprised by the
Sti r,,t, I,,.. .bn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

The town of Oxford, in Talbot county, Nd
on Third Haven river, will be two hundred
years old Wednesday, September %, and on
that day the citizens will celebrate the event.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

The Elkton and Glasgow base ball clubs
will play on the Elkton Fair Grounds, this
Saturday afternoon, at $50 o'clock Free
man and Green will be the home battery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

ant Hill this afternoon. Grier and Scarbor-
ough will be the battery for the home team.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Boating.

VIM. Parr, proprietc,
of the Charlton Works
at North East, gave q
sailing party down the
North East river to
White Point, on FRIDAY
OF last week. Those in
the party were: Mrs.
j. A Lambert, Miss
Laura Lambert, Miss
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24

The Boat Yard Base Ball Club, Of Elktog
will play the Cecilton club in the latter towr
to day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-08-24
Base Ball.

At Middletown on Sat-
urday the Elkton base
ball team was defeated
by the home club, score
. to 7. The Middletown
club outbatted Elkton
and in this way won the
game. Middletown bat
terry, Gilbert and $. Boil
ton; Elkton, Freeman
and Green.
The Bay View and
Pleasant Hill base ball
clubs will play at Pleas
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-06-27
Ringing Brothers, Circus.

The Ringing Bros circus is to be in this city July Sth This aggregation requires four trains to transport it. The exhibition is given in three rings, upon two elevated stages and upon a quarter mile track. The menagerie is a complete geological collection, while the circus performance is a constant succession of wonders. The acrobats, gymnasts, aerialists and riders number over one hundred of Europe and Ameri- ca's high salaried artists, including the DaComas, famous aerialists; the Eddy family of acrobats;the Landauer troupe of nine flexible models; Lowande and Marian Leslie, the celebrated bareback riders; the Ty-Bells, in their remarka ble breakaway ladder act; Wm. DeVan and Daniel Leon, the famous hurdle riders; the Miaco family of clowns and acrobats and scores of other notable features.