The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-03-23
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
NORTH EAST NEWS.
NORTH EAST, March %, 1895.

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E. j. Warner is greatly improved after a
long attack of sickness.
Monday is moving day. and there will be
numerous changes here.
Manager Mallen has a force Of men at work
cleaning up the iron works.
The'local brethren will conduct the services
at the NJ L. Church on Sunday.
Miss Laura Clayton, of Newport, Del,
spent Sunday with Mrs. L. G. Lowe.
John H. Mearns will discontinue his con-
fectionery and tobacco store after this week
Miss Ella Hildebrand, of Wilmington, Del,
spent the early part of the week visiting Mis-,
Ida Lambert.
Rev. W. &. Koons is attending conference
and he probably will not return here for
another Sunday.
There will be mid Lent celebration of the
Holy Communion at st. Mary's p. L. Church
on Sunday morning.
George G. Kitchen has secured a position
rs street conductor in PHILADELPHIA.
and his family is there now.
\ w. ID. Coslette is contemplating discontinA
uing his bakery and confectionery business
here and moving to Wilmington. -
Rev. l.. w. Laytield, of Wilmington, was in
town this week, and it is thought he will be
the next pastor Of the NJ. Il. Church.
Business is improving slowly, but as yet
there are large number of men here who
would no doubt appreciate any offer of work
of any kind at which they could make a
living.
While cutting wood at his home on Thurs
day last. George Birgen cut the great toe Off
of his right foot. DIR. Rittenhouse was sum-
moned and amputated the toe at the Joint.
1t is now rapidly healing
Albert Mckinney, of McKinneytown, cut q
very severe cash in his left arm on TUESDAY
last with an axe while chopping wood He
came to North East where Dr. Housekeeper
dressed the cut. but not before he had lost
considerable blood ~
7 surprise party was rendered Mrs lydia
Parks, of Cambridge. Nd. on Friday evening
last prior to her departure for home after a
visit to her parents. MIR. and Mrs H. NJ
Pierson. Although the very stormy evening
kept many nome, those who braved the
storm had a very pleasant time. I
As yet the fishing has not been very profit
able on account of the lowness of price and
the scarcity of fish. Herring are coming on
very slowly and in consequence the pound
and hauling seine fishermen are slow in be-
ginning operations.
Abrams Camp, Sons of Veterans, gave an
entertainment in G. A. II. Hall on Thursday
evening. which was a success in every way,
Besides recitations and songs, three farces
were given, which brought down the house
Bouchelle's orchestra was present and fur
nished excellent music, and the large audience
went home much pleased
Rev. w. q. koons preached his farewell
sermon on Sunday evening last, the church
being crowded. After the sermon the uues
ton was put to the congregation whether
they desired the return OF Mr. Rooms or not
and they voted unanimously for his retention
as their pastor, but, notwithstanding this, he
will in all probability go to Wilmington.
After singing the hymn 'God be with you
till we meet again. he took leave of the
congregation. Mr.. Koons' ministry here ha,
been one of the best in the history of tho
church, and has added largely to the mem-
bership.
The annual election of members of the
Town Council was held on Monday afternoon
and in spite OF the seeming lack of interes.
good vote was polled and resulted in the
defeat of the old board and the election OF
the following five gentlemen, instead of three
as heretofore: james Roney, 1l2; b. f.
Thomas, lOi; John L. Davis 80; John Dunlap
"a; L. c. McCracken, 92. The opposition
ticket on which E. T. b. Days name was placed
without his consent, received merely a COM
plmentary vote: j. l.. Moore, 81; S. d
Mccullough 49, DR.. T. A. Worrell SO: John
Leighman, 80; L. I. b. Day, "a; scattering,
IL. The new board will organize as soon as
possible and try to straighten out the affairs
of the town which are in bad condition.
The W. c. 7. U. held meeting at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Lambert, on High
street, on Tuesday evening, which the men,
bers of the Union and invited guests attended
to the number of fifty or more, in honor OF
their efficient secretary, Mrs. Il. C. Lambert,
who is preparing to move to Easton, Md
The meeting was opened with prayer by J.
W. Mccullough. The program consisted OF
solos. readings and recitatlons by Misses
Nora Campbell Ethel Mccullough, Reba
Carey, also Irish selections by J. w. McCul-
Tough and instrumental music by j. A. Lam
bert and daughter, Laura. The remainder
of the evening was spent in playing games
and partaking of refreshments. Mrs. Lam
bert has been a most earnest and efficient
membe of the W. G.. r. u and last yea-
represented the Union here in the State Con-
vention. and they part with her with deep
regret.
Va very pleasant surprise party was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. f. 7. Leedom on Friday even
ing, prior to their moving to Bay View, where
they will reside. The large number of friends
had most pleasant time. The Coslette