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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-03-02
Iron Hill News.

IRON HILL, March |. 1895.
Mrs J. J. Rose is visiting relatives in Baltl-
more this week.
Miss Mayme Walton is visiting friends in
Baltimore this week.
Mr.. Joseph Kitchens. who lives on theWest
AmwelI farm. will soon move to a farm near
Stanton. Del.
Mr.. George NJ. Evans will in short time
move to Kennel Square, where he will engage
in the -four business
Elias Lumm, Il colored farmer, had one OF
his hrag cows to drown in an old spring on
his farm this week. where the cattle usually
go for water
William Is. Walton, our merchant has had
another car of coal placed on his treste thi.
week. and is now ready to furnish his rusto.
mers in this vicinity with coal.
Mr.. Arthur McCluskey,a well known farmer
living near Iron liill has exchanged his farm
for property in Win ngton, Del. 1t is said
that Mr.. MrCluskey will move to Wilmington
and keep shoe store.
Mrs. and Mrs. John Hoifeckcr celebrated
the fifteenth anniversary Of their wedding
on Saturday evening last. There were many
Iron Hill friends present. and great many
from Wilmington and Philadelphia.
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Mechanics Valley Items.

MECHANICS VALLEY. Feb. %. 1894
Mrs. D. NJ. Hanna has been visiting Elkton
friends the past week.
Mr. J. Hunter Mahoney has been unfor-
tunate in losing two horses this winter
Mr. John T. Biddle sold his stock and
farming implements on Friday OF last week.
Mr. Biddle is well satisfied with the price
received for his entire outfit.
Winter still holds the fort. Some people
blame the ground hog for this condition. we
don't know much about the ground-hog. The
accused is rare beast around here.
Quite a number Of our county roads are
still closed by snow banks. SO ne parties are
,trtting up their fences which have been torn
down for quite awhile to accommodate the
public. As our commissioners refuse to
render assistance in this direction we would
suggest this road matter be g.Yen in charge of
the ways and means committee.
On Tuesday of last week our esteemed
friend and neighbor Mr.. Archie Fitzpatrick
departed this life at the advanced age of
eighty-four years. The Rev. VIM. T. Ham
mond of North East, conducted the services
at the house. interment at Union cemetery
The pall-bearers We're: J. L. Gamble, Joseph
W. Shippers. Henry Booth ID. NJ. Hanna.
Nathan Marble and J. Hunter Mahoney.
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Zion Matters.
not hurt.

ZION. March /. 1894.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Stewart spent tn,
week in Philadelphia, visiting their relatives
On sunday next, Rev. William Mcfarland,
Of Wilmington, will preach in the Presbyte-
rian Church.
Mrs William Gregson, of Blue Ball. who
was greatly respected there, died on Tuesday
after lingering illness.
The Rev. W. j. Fitz 81 non spent part of the
week in Middetown, Del. assisting the Rev.
Dr. Moore in his services.
Mr.. L. l.. Duyckinck. of Calvert. who has
been quite sick for some time past. is much
improved and is recovering his strength.
Mr.. Edwin Carharl's sale took place on
Thursday, February 2lst. He has sold of all
his outside effects and intends making his
future home in Camden, n. J. The people
o the neighborhood regret his leaving very
much.
A reception was given by Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W. Hambleton on Saturday evening. The
occasion was the homecoming of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Hambleton from their bridal tour.
1t was very largely attended and very
enjoyable
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Fair Hill News.

FAIR HILL. March /, 1895.
Mr.. Horace Spear is on visit to New York
Miss Anna De Witt has been visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mr., Charles Biles owing to sickness, was
unable to return to school.
Miss Eta Mahan has returned home from
an extended visit to friends in Philadelphia
Mr.. Thomas Spear and wife Of CHM,
Ohio, are visiting his parents at Providence
Md.
Miss Estela Haines, Of Elkton, was the
guest Of Mrs. Joseph K Lewis on Sunday
last
Miss Emily Biles has returned to school
at Baltimore, after spending IL few days at
home.
Mr.. Walter Booth. of Louisville recently
moved here to Mr.. Henry Hesse's tenant
house.
Miss Jennie Anderson, teacher of Andora,
owing to sickness, was unable to teach for
several days.
Mr.. James Tyson died on Monday last.
from heart failure. Services We're held in
Rock Presbyterian Chuch, interment at
Sharp's cemetery.
At the fair held at st. Andrews Church,
there was Il good turn out both nights. Had it
not been for the bad roads there would have
been many more present They did very
well, clearing about so, which will aid a
great deal in the construction of the church
which is about completed.
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The Lenten Season AT Atlantic City,

The City-by-the Sea with its balmy climate.
exhilarating saline atmosphere, moderated
and softened by the proximity OF the Gulf
stream. making out-of-door exercise a delight
in its fresh and bracing air on the board
walk, which is a distinctive feature of the
place-with hotels comparing favorably with
any in the country-offers most attractive
place to spend portion ofthe Lenten Season.
The Pennsylvania Railroad with its double
lines to the sea. presents the quickest and
most desirable route to this popular resort by
their trains leaving Union Station Baltimore
IL .05 A. NJ and 1905 Noon week days, with
parlor and dining cars, making close connec-
ton at Philadelphia with Express trains with
parlor cars, reaching Atlantic City at $3.50
and $50 p. m. respectively Excursion
tickets are now being sold by the company
from Baltimore to Atlantic City at u mod
erately low rate.
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Rising Sun Items.

Rising sun, March |, ISIS.
Measles are in town.
Rev. Mr.. Bryan, pastor of the NJ. T.. Church
has been quite i'll. He is reported conva-
descent.
The Home Mission sociabe will be held at
the home OF Miss Anna W. Bryan on Friday
evening
Miss Gertrude s. Dare returned home on
Wednesday from Camden, accompanied by
her friend Miss Linda W. Brown.
The cottage prayer meetings of West Not
tingham have been discontinued for few
weeks on account of the bad roads.
A number of our young people attended
the postponed dance at Russelville last Thurs
day night. They report good time with all
the bad roads.
Shooting matches seem to be all the 20
around here. Messrs. Hunt and Bair have
had quite number, while other sports are
having them at intervals
Some one it is reported, attempted to steal
one Of MIR. H. C. Cumming s livery horses one
night last week. One of Mr.. Cummings
sons, who stays in the building heard Il noise.
ana going Ill lOunu one OF tine horses loose
with bride lying near.
The snow is going away slowly. Most OF
the roads are open to travel now having been
shoveled out by the farmers. The Cecil
County County Commissioners should profit
by the xample of the Kent County Commits
missioner5 in this matter.
DR.. j. H. Jenness came near having a
serious accident the other day. He was
passing large four horse team in narrow
place where the snow had been only par
TALLY shoveled out, when his horse started to
back, the wagon striking his buggy, breaking
10Th hind wheels. The doctor, however. was
not hurt
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CeciltOn News.

CECILroN, March |, 1895.
Miss Gertie Colvin is quite sick in Whining
ton.
Mrs. james Smith is sick with the grip.
james Smith is visiting friends in Pennsyl-
vania.
Mrs. George Milligan is quite sick of La
Grippe.
Patrick Anderson has opened his new store
on the corner.
Doctor Duncan sold his pony last week for
the sum of S3l
Mrs. Milly Lusby has been quite sick, but
is now couvaescent.
Johnny Price has moved his family from
Elkton to Fredercktown
The friends Of Edgar J Davis will he glad
to hear that he is convalescent
Miss Willie Moffit, of Millinglon, is the
Island
Mr.. Samuel McGill. of Mount Harmon, is
visiting his neice. Mrs George W. Humphrey,
in Florida.
Mr.. Buchanan, after making IL short visit
to friends here. has returned to his home in
The dance given by Harry Clark. of Ponds
Neck on Thursday evening. was well attended
considering the bad roads.
Mr.. Alfred Smith and Miss Emma Temple
ton were married on Thursday evening Rev.
ID. II. Corkran performed the ceremony.
A missionary meeting will be held on sun
day evening in the NJ. f. Church, the exercises
beginning at half past seven O'Clock All are
cordially invited.
Mr.. John Davis, of Illinois, has been max
ing II short visit to his brothers. David p
and George Naylor. 1t has been fifteen years
since Mr.. Davis visited this neighborhood.
George d. Lohand. formerly Ct this place.
but now OF Chestertown. and Miss George
Jones' OF Bohemia Manor, We're married ut
the home of the bride on Tuesday evening at
six O'Clock 10y the Rev. Mr. Hunter.
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
North East News.

NORTH EAST, March lst 1895.
The Green Hill Fire Brick Company are
building an Office and mould room.
The revival is still in progress every night
at the NJ F. Church. Several have been
converted.
Fellowship Lodge, X. of F., will attend SER
vice at the NJ. T.. Church on Sunday morn
ing, March 10TH
Abrams Camp Sons of Veterans, are pre-
pairing an entertainment to be given in Port
ser's Hall, Cherry Hill, March 18th.
The infant son Of james Mcdowell. died
on Sunday last, aged months. The funeral
took place on Tuesday, interment at Bethel.
The missionary anniversary of the NJ. +.
Sunday School will be held Sunday evening,
March 10th. A full account will be given
next week.
Appropriate service was held on Ash We'd
nesday in ST. Mary's p. T.. Church, and during
Lent a lecture will be given in the church
every Wednesday evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
The only new development in the receiver
ship at the Iron Works took place on last
Saturday, when all the inmates of the COM
pany's houses were warned out, and then
ra. rented them from the receivers.
James A. Dean, eldest brother Of Israel Il.
Dean,-a member of the police force of Frank
ford Pa, died ON Monday last, aged 81 years.
During the years Of 1859. 60 and 81, he was
employed as a forgenan in the Mccullough
Iron Works. and was instrumental i'll bring
ing mis- brother Israel here. The funeral will
take place Saturday afternoon, from his late
home in Frankford. interment in that city.
Mrs. Jacob Cline. died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. ". c. Graves, in Chester, Pa.
on Friday last. aged about 70 years. She
lived here for many years with her hus-
band who is at his sons home in ConshO-
hocken. But OF late years he has been resd-
ing with her children. The nterment took
place on Monday. in the NJ. Il. Cemetery. of
this town.
~ The lecture on Bulgaria which was given in
the M Z. Church. Thursday evening illus
.trated with magic lantern views Of that coun-
try by S. j. ShoomkoT, native OF Bulgaria
and student at the University OF Pennsyl
vania, was highly appreciated by the large
audience and those present felt themselves
more than repaid for the muddy walk. A
generous Offering WAS given the young
man, who in conclusion sang two of his
native hymns.
Andrew Biddle was arrested Oh Saturday
evening for maiciously abusing H. g. Alex
ander and the warrant was served by Bailiil
Lambert and given II hearing before Magis-
trate Deford and fined IS and costs. In max
to use his club and since then he has been
severely abused. But if our officers are COM
PEELED to struggle all over the streets with a
man who resists arrest then it is time for an
extra policeman or two.'.i..
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Chesapeake City Items.

CHESAPEAKE CITY, March /, 1894
The grippe still has the grip on the people.
Henry NJ. Mccullough ESD. of Elkton,
was in town Tuesday.
The Presbyterian Church will hold II
Butterfly Tea, this evening, in Jones hall on
George street.
There will be lecture in the NJ. L. Church
by the Rev l.. Z. Barrett, Thursday evening,
March T. Subject, 1.-The Four Boxes. Doors
open at O'Clock. Admission, rs cents;
children, 10 cents.
Mr. william b. Coleman and daughter,
Miss Laura, of Chesapeake City, attended the
annual meeting of the Wilmington Sunday
Union, held in the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church, of Wilmington, Del, on Thursday.
The Ericsson line OF steamers started to
run Wednesday. The Richard Willing left
Baltimore ut 3 Il. m, arriving here at p. III.
The Ice boat Latrobe broke the ice up to
Town Point, and the tug Enterprise from
there to the locks.
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Bay View Items.
BAY VIEW, March LIST, Is!

BAY VIEW, March lst. 1895.
Mrs Isabella Reed who has been sick is
recovering.
Miss Mabel Hambleton of Wilmington. is
visiting Miss Ida Churchman.
Miss Edith White was severely bitten on
Monday, on the ankle by Il dog. The dog
was afterward killed.
Mr. +. S. Jerers of Chester. former resid-
ent of Bay View, visited his friends here the
latter part of last week.
The Christian Endeavor Society unchanged
the night of meeting from Wednesday to
Sunday. The Society reorganizes on March 3.
Mr. Elias Renno, lumber merchant, moved
the saw mill and engine which he purchased
from Isaac England. to the woods of james
Crothers. near Zion.
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Perryville Matters.
PEKRYvILLE, Mar. |. 1879

PEkRYvILLE, Mar l. 1893.
The river is ON the rise.
The ice houses are all filled with good
quality of ice.
Mrs Sarah E. Fisher, OF West Philadelphia
was visiting rela lives of this place on Satur-
day of last week
The Martha Washington Tea, which was
held in the old hall on Friday night, was a
success. 1892 were cleared.
Mr.. John Crawford. died at the home OF
his son Gardner Crawford, on Saturday. His
funeral took place on Wednesday morning
from Mount Nebo Church
The Art Circle will hold an entertainment
in the hall on March l4th. Admission rs
cents Proceeds for the benefit OF the new NJ.
L. Church.
Tramps are becoming more of u nuisance
than ever in this place. One Of these indi-
vduals recently threatened the life OF Fred
Howard, son of Conductor Charles Howard.
The Perryville Athletic Club will give per
Torrance of their feats in the gymnastic exer-
cises, in the town hall on Monday evening,
March 18th. The proceeds are to be handed
oTer to the Church Building Fund.
The story of Il pet owl, goes like this
Earnest Owens. son Of Leslie Owens, cap
tured large owl about six weeks ago, the
bird had become quite tame and on last Sun
day paid visit to the chicken roost Of Mr..
Henry j. Boyd, and to all appearance inten-
ded to remain for the night He was perche'
upon the roost in a sober contended mood as
though he We're one of the feathery tribe into
which he had strayed Mr.. Boyd not know
ing the owl was II pet bird OF his neighbor
at once secured piece of board, and imme-
diately called his owlship down.
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Alrichs, 95; Rhea Skinner. %; Nan skinner,
921.
A. +. Smith, near here. has disposed Of his
stock and farming implements ut public sale.
He will discontinue farming this spring.
Mrs. NJ. f. Boulder and Mrs. A. L. Smith
attended thetwenty-fifth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, of st. Georges,
on Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Cam, of this place,
celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their
marriage on Sunday. only the children and
grandchildren of the aged couple being
present.
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Cherry Hill Items.
CHERRY HILL, Feb.

CHERRY HILL, Feb. ~. 1879.
Lloyd McLane, son of Allen McLane. has
accepted position at CARROTS paper mill.
There will be several families of our village
occupy new homes on aud after the 18th day
OF March
Elmer Miller son of John W. Miller, is con-
fined to his bed at his home in Wilmington,
from IA recent attack of heart trouble.
Mrs. VIM. Alexander, after visiting her
parents of this place, Mr.. and Mrs Lee, re-
turned to her home in Wilmington, on Mon
day evening.
Rev. Robert Todd occupied the pulpit in
the NJ. f. Church of this place. on Sunday
morning and evening. Mr. Todd is agent for
the American Bible Society Of Baltimore A
contribution was collected here.
Rev. E. Hynson, of Smyrna, Del, preached
an eloquent sermon on Thursday evening of
last week. Subject, ''Yc Must be Born
Again" He very beautifully illustrated the
necessity of spiritual birth, in order that
we should be able to live in the beautiful
home on high
NJ. f. Magraw who represented Little Elk
Council at the Great Council of MARYLAND
which met at Hagerstown, returned home on
Friday. His trip was "A pleasant one. Mr..
Magraw was honored as the guest of the Great
Sachem of Maryland on Tuesday evening at
the Pearl hotel, Baltimore.
The supper which was held at Andora. in
the new st. Andrews edifce, was success,
as the amount of money received denotes the
untiring efforts Of the ladies who took an
active part in the work, and also the success
OF their work The net proceeds were $500
eighty dollars, which will be contributed in
aid OF the church.
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SPRING COTTON STUFFS

After each other sharp-the
manufacturers on both sides
the ocean Pasttriumphs are
but steps +" new achievements.
They are pushing Cotton Dress
Stuffs into fields of beauty and
richness heretofore undream-
ed of.
Best of everybody's best is
at our communicate yours.
And prices are down as much
as styles are up.
At Ioc the yard
Black Ground Sateens, chintz colored
figures every pattern new for 1895.
Last seasons price l2!!.
At Ioc the yard.
American Dimities, stripes and figures
of the daintiest colorings. Look
very much like the foreign at 25c.
At 21ac the yard.
American Zephyr Ginghams, almost as
fine as madras; checks, stripes and
plain colOrs.
At I5c the yard
Cotton Crepes, plain and satin stripes
made to look like the Wool Crepes
at s.
At 70 the yard.
Fancy woven Cotton Duck for outing
dresses; new cloth for 1895.
AT IS the yard.
Rag Bag Crepe, all cotton, and just
from the looms; color tints as perfect
as in Silk Crepe d'Chine.
At I9c the yard.
American Madras, for dresses and shirt
ing, plaids, stripes and delicate col
orings More than 30 styles.
At zoe the yard.
Scotch Ginghams, made by one of the
best mills in Glasgow. Mostly stripes
in fancy corded effects First time
this quality was imported so sell at
less than 25c.
Az 25C the yarQ.
Scotch and American Ginghams. AL
most every color known in Bingham
land is worked out in these goods.
At 25c the yard.
Japonette, real cotton novelty with
out the high cost.
At 3oc the yard.
Oxford Cheviots and Novelty Cling
hams, from Whytlaws. Every yard
is fresh from the steamer; new
patterns.
At 35c the yard.
David and John Anderson Ginghams,
fine weaves and silky finish.
At 81 Z c the yard.
French Organizes, rich designs color
tints like natural flowers.
At 45c the yard.
Scotch Gauze Madras, cool and lovely
for the hot days of July and August
At soc the yard.
Silk Ginghams, plaids, stripes dots
and self color figures. The cream of
American productions.
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NM, Observation-Disclosures
It; analnuker's.
Philadelphia, Feb. %, 1894.
IN THE SILK STORE.

Philadelphia, Feb %, 1894.
IN THE SILK STORE.
Each day new patterns, new
weaves, new beauties-just as
flowers burst into view over
night in a June garden.
All the Silk world sends
them. You can stand under
the clear soft light of the Tran
sept and tell what the silk
weavers ofLyons and of Zu-
rich-of the Orient and Of
American are turning out
better than if you were along
side their looms.
Some of the latest corners.
India Silks at CSC.
Suited to hundred Silk uses-for
wear, for decoration. :iG in. wide.
:ipinks , blues
:, reds = old rose
golden green
| nile green
Taffet, Plaid Silks at S1.25.
For Rlouses. Inch square shaded
checks, four combinations. Swiss.
French Novelty Silks, So
a web of black on grounds Of
corn hyacinth
old gold rose
eminence pale blue
Irregular lines and dots
Shadow Ia feta at ST. IS.
A triumph of warp printing of
loom work Many color effects.
Diagonal Tatfetas at $I.25.
wavy Stripes with dots between.
Barre Taffcta at ST. IS.
Shadow Printed Warp. Black satin
stripes inch apart. Beige, green,
blue.
Fancy Gros dSuez at ST
A play OF hair line figures on IL close
sieve Of golden threads.
Pekin Satin at Sl.35.
On gros grain, inch stripes.
black and yellow
black and pink
black and blue
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Glasgow Items.

GLASGOW, DEL, March |, 1875
Miss Vincent has returned from visit to
Wilmington.
Last Friday being Washington's Birthday,
the public school had very pleasing exercises
suitable to the occasion.
There was a fox liberated here at noon on
Tuesday. large number of riders and dogs
were on hand for the sport.
The following named pupils of the public
school made an average Of 80 per cent. for
the month ending February %: Miriam
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Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Frazer's
Drug Store, Elkton, Md.
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any where. Bright c"Ior>,
quiet colors = just the sort,
women are wanting tor waists.
IS styles at soc.
The recent 15c grade.
IS styles at 81.
The recent Sl.25 grade.
Other prices between 1t
took long look abe I'd to h I'VE
Plaids plenty now.
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PLUET T {

PlUETTE
Makers insist tnat nothing
but artificial heat w II destr "
The rain prootnes ) OF tn & ut !
Water proof Serges are be-
coming more and more favor
ties for dresses. Gp riding,
az rowing, 20 travelling or
tramplnE- no ClIl to w'r'N
Tor a splash OF water or a dash
IF rain so far as the dress
counts. And there's nothing
about the stuff to hint to the
casual eye that it. is peculiar in
my way N IVY blue and
black; So il.
81 IS the ward
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REPe BRl LAWS

REPe BRI tIkETS
Near enough like the Crepes
to be in that swim. But with
a beauty of their own. No
other weaves seems to get so
much of hrilIiancy from the
same colors-just as dia-
mond fl ,shes brighter with
the right cutting. Sixty styles
all silk mixed.
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DRESS GOODS CHECKS

URtSS GUUUS CHECKS
Checks are more popular
than tor many years; else
there wouldn't b,- more tran
one hundr d styles OF them
here. From home makers
from foreign makers-irrm
anyone any where VINO led IN
novelty or neatneSs.
All-wool Checks.
5Oc, zoe, 81. Sl.25.
Silk and Wool I, ecks.
75c, 81, Sl25, Sl.5O