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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-04-20
THE ELKTON BAR
Adopts Resolutions Upon the Deaths of
Clinton Mccullough and Daniel
BrattOn ESuS

At Il meeting of the ElktOn Bar held Satur-
day last at the Office of John s. Writ to take
action upon the death of Mr. Mccullough,
Reuben Haines was called to the chair and W.
I. Warbuton was elected secretary The
following resolutions were presented by Mr.
Writ and adopted
The members of the Cecil Bar being pro-
foundly impressed with a sense of the loss to
the profession and to the community by the
sudden Geath of our esteemed brother
Clinton Mccullough, in the prime of his man
hood and in the midst of his useful career
desire to take appropriate action upon the
death of one who was an able and accomp-
lished lawyer, and whose life was full Of a
gentle manliness that won the respect and
love of his fellow men.
~. ReSoiced, that the members Of the
Bar attend his funeral in Il body.
"2. RcSoired, that a committee OF three
members of the Bar be appointed to draft
suitable resolutions to be presented to the
Circuit Court for Cecil county at the June
term.
49, RrsOircd, that we extend to the mem
bers Of the family of our deceased brother
our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavc-
ment
a. ReSoiced, that a copy of these rcsolu-
tions be furnished the local press for publica-
ton
A committee of three members were ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions in honor
of the memory of Mr.. Mccullough and
present them to the Circuit Court at its June
term. Charles c. Crothers, John $. Writ
and w. s. Evans were appointed as the
committee.
On motion it was resolved that the MEM
bers of the Bar meet on Monday at the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court ut half past
two O'Clock and attend the funeral in a BODY.
At II meeting held on Tuesday at
the office of John s. Writ, Esq, to take
action upon the death of Daniel Bratton
Reuben ITaines, ESQ, was called to preside
and w. T. Warburton, ESD, was chosen
Secretary.
The following resolutions were presented
by G. G. Crothers, Esq, and ON motion were
adopted
RcSoircd That the members Of this Bar
have been greatly shocked by the sudden
death of another member in the person Of
Daniel Bratton, in the prime of his life and
in the midst of his career.
ResotUed, That in his death this Bar
suffers the loss of careful, painstaking
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member, and this community of good citi-
zen whoss generosity and kindness of heart
endeared him to ALL
R"so'rcd, That the members of the Bar
attend his funeral in IA body.
RrSoirrd, That committee of three
members be appointed to draft suitable re-
solutions to the Circuit Court for Cecil County
at the June term.
RcSoircd, That we extend to the members
of the family of our deceased brother our
heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement.
RrSoirrd. That IA copy Of these resolutions
be furnished to the local press for publication
and to the family Of our deceased brother.
On motion II committee composed of c. c.
Crothers. George A. Blake and l.. J. Finnan
were appointed to prepare and present re-
solutions to the Circuit for Cecil Comfy at
its June Term in respect TO the memory of
Mr.. Bratton.
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Resolutions of RcSpact.

ElktOn COnclaye of Heptasophs, at its reg
ular meeting on Monday night, adopted the
following resolutions of respect to the men,
ory of brother Dennis NIaloney, deceased:
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased Almighty God, in
His infinite wisdom, to call home on April
4th our esteemed and beloved brother, Dennis
Maloney, and
WHEREAS, In his death we have lost II
warm-hearted and loyal member of our
order. BE it
RcSOired, That while we. the members of
the Elkton Concave No. 3l9, of Improved
order of Heptasophs. feel the extent of our
loss we bow in humble submission to the
dispensations of the Divine Ruler.
ReSoired, That, as an expression of our
sorrow. we extend to the bereaved family
our heartfelt sympathy in this, their a1iction
ReSoired, That copy Of these resolutions
be sent to the bereavcd family, that they be
inscribed iii the minutes of this meeting and
published in our local papers.
$. A. BUCHANAN, NJ. ID.
\. X. WARNER,
GEORGE MCQUMEIN.
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Thomas Cunningham.

Thomas Cunningham, an aged and respected
farmer oG the Fourth district, residing near
Appleton. died at MS home on Friday morn
ing last in MS elgnty-lIltn year Mr.. Cum
nlngham was Il wIdOwer without children
hls wlle,who was Miss Fulton,o ,ot that vicinity.
having died about ten years ago. Nr. Cum
nlngham mad been member OF the Head Of
Chrlstana Presbyterian Church tor over fifty
years, and at one time was an elder there
His remains were buried III the cemetery of
that churcn ON Monday last his funeral
services beng attended ny IL large concuurse
OF people, and which were conducted by the
pastor OF the cnurcn, the Rev. j. l.. Nallan-
bingham.
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N. E. Church Port Deposit.
MORNING,

MORNING.
Hymn 260 .....................pr PRAYER
Responsive Reading g...............Ps Psalm 80
Gloria Patri,
Lesson. ......... 10th chap. st; johns Gospel
LYNN. ......................24 249
Solo, Easter Morn ......... Miss f.. L. Stone
Text / Cor, l5: 70. But now is Christ risen
Prayer, from the dead"
Tenor solo, Palms" =. Mr.. Leltch, Baltimore
Hymn 99S. 99S..................... Benediction
EVENING SERVICE.
Anthem ,........" The Lord Is risen indeeur
LYNN al il........................ Prayer
Lesson. Cor, 10: l to 20 inclusive
GLORIA Iatrl rl...................... lynn 1850
SOLO, Angels Message Mrs L. j. Abrahams
Text, Con 10: II to l9............Hymn 1854
Quartette, "CUnslde- the lilies, Miss Pusey,
Mrs. ADrahans Dr. Boyle, Wm NesDitt
Closing with "Whcn the ron Is called up
yonder,' ana the DcneuIcuUn. The whole
day was one Of deIIgnt. Nature dld her best
to make 1t IL joyous season. Ine sermons
were fine and every one iistened with pleas
ure. The church was handsomely decorated.
The platform was Uanked wltG palms, lilies
and flowers or All kinds, and two bDuquets OF
exquisite cut IOwers were ON the pulpit. The
adornlnS was done by lne Department OF
Mercy ana Help Ol the Epwurtn League,
Misses Beulan Creswell Mary H. DAVIS and
Lena Il. Gerry. Inc feature OF the decortl-
tions was IA basket OF llowers that was placed
on stand i'll tne center OF the choir 1t
measured about TOUR feet around and was
filed with nyacGths lines, La France and
bridal roses, while some were gracefully hung
over the hlgn handle. The magnificent piece
was sent 10y Miss Poll II. Everlst, and was
much appreciated uy all.
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Episcopal Church, Port Deposit.

The usual Easter services were held with
the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The
choir sang The strife is DER and Ie Deum,
and while taking the oltertory they sang
Jesus victor over DEATH The text was
Acts II: Is, because He preached unto them
text was from l Corinthians, 10: 20, Now is
Christ risen" The Sunday School services
were held at $50 o'clock, when the children
sang ''All hail to thee, Day of Delight "The
far-olf bells are ringing. and "Over the hills
at break OF day. Inc altar and baptismal
font were beautifully decorated with flowers
and plants
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LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Ex-senator Clinton McCul-
lOugh.

The funeral of Ex-senator Clinton McCul-
Tough, took place on Monday afternoon at
three o'clock from his late home on West
Main street. The attendance was very large.
The services were conducted by Rev. William
Schouler rector of Trinity Church, Elkton.
Prayer was offered by Rev. John McElmoyle,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The
remains reposed in black cloth casket which
was profusely strewn with handsome floral
offerings
No addresses were made, the simple burial
service of the Episcopal Church being used.
Newport, Delaware, of1icated at the grave,
the interment being made in the family lot
in the Elkton cemetery. out OF respect to
the deceased as the funeral cortege passed
through the street all places of business were
closed. The public offices remained closed
all the afternoon. The members of the Cecil
Bar attended the funeral in body.
The pall-bearers were l.. Marshall Haines
Albert Constable, John s. Writ, Charles B.
Finley, W. II. May, J. +. NJ WoodaII. There
was an unusually large concourse attending
the funeral, very many persons living outside
of the county being present Among them
were: II. r. Mccullough, brother of the
deceased, General Freight Agent of the
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Com
pany, of Chicago; W. W. Mccullough, of
Mccullough; Allan Mccullough, of Norfolk.
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ST. Theresa Catholic Church Port De-
post.

High mass was sung by the pastor, Rev. p.
p. Arndt. The altar was beautifully decorated
with palms, plants ana flowers raised by Mrs.
Thomas Murray for, the Easter celebration.
Immacuation Conception, was effectively
rendered by the choir, composed Of Misses
Kerwin. Quinn, Barry, Morrison, Kelly, .Sice
and Gilarni. and Messrs. A. l.. Barry, Ford
Donavan, Kerwin and McLoraine. Ave Maria
soprano solo by Mozart, was sung at the
otfertory by Miss Marie Barry. The text was:
Psalms 117 "a, 'rhis is the day which the
Lord hath made let us be glad and rejoice
therein" At the evening service, Vespers
were followed by an interesting sermon from
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North East N. E. Church.

NORTH EAST. April Is, 1895.
Easter was appropriately celebrated in the
NJ L. Church. although not as eabortely asin
the past. The pulpit contained II magnificent
display Of flowers, consisting chiefly of Easter
lilies and potted plants, many OF them in
bloom. Rev. W. A. Wise preached two able
and eloquent sermons to large congregations,
both morning and evening, taking As his
subject chiefly, "The Resurrection of Christ.
1t was missionary day in the Sunday School
and quite neat sum was contributed for
missions.
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Va; Allan Mccullough, of Annapolis, son of
the late Passmore McCullough Mr.. and Mrs.
George Young, of New York; Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. NJ. Knight of Blltimore the Messrs.
Craycroft, of Philadelphia; Dir. and Mrs.
Andrew Mitchell, of Washington; Misses
Hebb, of Wilmington; DIR. and Mrs. Thomas
H. Gilpin, of Middletown DR.. and Mrs.
Joseph V. Wallace. J. Fletcher Price, H. H.
Brady, Miss Carrie Brady. Joseph II. Steele.
OF Chesapeake City; DIR George L. Dare. of
Rising sun; DR.. Nirdiu, of Hartford county;
Sir. and Mrs George w. Clifford and Mr. Il.
Waters, of Zion; John p Wilson, of Sylmar:
I. $. Everist, W. X. Reckelus, of Port De-
post: George Kerr, j. Lewis, of Newark; DR..
Taylor, Il. Porter Lusby, William II. Deshane.
Alfred Deshane. of CecIton; Jeremiah C.
Price, of Earcvile
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Runaway Engine Stopped.

A serious accident was narrowly averted at
Belair, on the narrow gauge railroad. Some
persons entered the cab Of one of the engines,
which remains there over night on the switch,
and opened the throttle. Henry Foreman,
the watchman, who sleeps in one OF the pas
senger COACHES felt the train moving, and
made the run of his life for the engine.
which had already crossed the closed switch,
fortunately, without being derailed. He sue
ceed"d in stopping the engine. If he had not
done so, the train would undoubtedly been
wrecked.
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season of the year when it was impossible for
Cutler to negotiate IA loan sufficient to pay of
the principal.
Franklin +. Markie. the mortgagee who
bought the property of 2l9 acres on January
:. 1895 for 3G3OO, makes the following reply
i'll effect that the price was not inadequate
that tn" sale was fairly made and that the
mortgage executed for - 800 on April 9th,
1887, was payable one year after date, and
that interest was payable scmi-annualIy, that
the principal was six years over date when
proceedings were instituted that the mort
gagor was behind in interest, and that the sale
was made in no way with d"ceit or oppression
TO the mOrtgagOr.
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High Mass was sung at 1920 by Rev. Father
Bradford. The singing by the members of
the choir was exceptionally fine. Millard's
Mass in q. receiving very excellent rendition.
At the close of the Mass Father Bradford
spoke briefly on the great mystery of the
Resurrection: he also referred to the change
about to take place as to pastors of the church
expressing in feeling language his regret at
leaving his present congregation from many
of whom he had received the utmost kindness
and marks of the greatest regard. Vespers
were sung at 7.30 p. IN.
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Easter Day at st. Mary'S.

NORTH EAST, April Is, 1895.
The Easter morning services ut st. Mary
p. T.. Church at North East. We're very inter
esting this year, the churcn being crowded
The congregation of st. Mary's Chapel, near
PerryviIle. was in attendance to worship in
the dear old church. the mother of the parish
which has witnessed so many Casters in the
years past Train No. 40 which reaches North
East about half past nine Il. m., was stopped
for the accommodation of the people, and
they returned on train No. AZ, leaving at
II A. The floral decorations of the church
were elaborate and beautiful, nine dozen
Easter lilly blooms, which were secured from
Bermuda, were especially beautiful. Two
white banners on either side of the creed in
the chancel edged with silver and trimmed
with English ivy with the words Christ is
particular mention Tor the artistic taste
which they displayed. Gala and Easter lilies
graced the steps Leading up to the chancc
The font was moved to the aisle in front Of
the south door, and was filed with Easter
lilies anl carnations. The predeIa was Il
gled with foliage plants, at the back of which
showed to great advantage white cross,
trimmed with smilaX. The altar yasps were
filed with carnations, groups of flowers stood
in and around the chancel, and the windows
were also filled with flowers. No end of
praise is due TO Mr.. and Mrs. William Ii.
Simcoc and Mrs. NJ. Virginia Housekeeper
for the beautiful and artistic arrangement of
the flowers. Services commenced at ten
o'clock with the morning prayer, followed
Immediately by the communion service. The
music throughout was rendered by choir of
eight the four members of st. Marks choir
being unavoidably absent, much to the dis
appointment OF all. The choir consisted OF the
following Members Sopranos, Mrs. George S.
Rttenhouse Misses Annie NJ. Grosh and
Bertha Haley; alto, Miss $. Katharine Grosh;
tcnors Allan II. Grosh and Herbert II White:
bassOs. William II. Simcoe and Aaron Gro-h.
Miss 5. Katherine Grosh presided at II e
organ. The program was rendered as follows:
Voluntary and Professional.
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Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, Divine Providence has taken
from among US our beloved Brother Past
Master, Daniel Bratton; therefore be it
RrSoired, That we tender to his bereaved
family our sincere sympathy in their great
hour of afilictiOn.
ReSOired That we place on record, in
perpetual remembrance, a minute OF the
alfectionate regard in which he has ever been
held by his Masonic Brethern
Rcsoiced, That "A copy of these resolutions
be presented to his family and furnished to
the local papers for publication.
l.. NJ. HAINEs,
G. b. FINLEY,
+. II. MACKIE,
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Exception Filed.

Joseph Z Cutler, through his attorney l..
NJ. lIaines has failed exceptions to the ratif-
cation Of the sale OF his farm in the Eighth
district, sold by Il. c. Thackery, attorney for
mortgacee, on the grounds that the price
realized was grossly inadequate, and that
said sale was made unfairly to Mr.. Cutler in
that the MORTGAGE had given the eXceptaut
to understand that he only wanted interest
and was willing to let the principal stand
and that the principal was demanded when
less than a years interest was due. and at II
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Elkton PRESBYTERIAN Church

The services in the Presbyterian Church
were not elaborate but impressive. An Easter
sermon was preached upon "Scpulchre
Sealed and Unsealed;" two special anthems
were sung by the choir, "Tis Easter Morn,n
and "Christ Has Risen.n The usual evening
services We're held much interest centering
in the sermon by the pastor, Rev. John
McElmoyle, The Lessons OF II sudden
Death"
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Mrs. Eliza A Curry.

Mrs. Eliza \. Curry wife of Richard Curry
died on Monday night at her home near
Harts Meeting House, in the 18th year OF her
age. She was the mother of Nicholas and
Evan Curry and Mrs. Edward kethley. Mrs
Winfield Bennett, Mrs. William Harris, OF
Wilmington, and Joseph Burroughs, of
Philadelphia, are cmldren OF the deceased
by former marriage.
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DEATHS Of A WEEK.
Miss Minnie Barrett.

Miss Minnie Barrett, daughter of Mr.. and
MIS-. Josph l.. Barrett died at her home at
Newport, Delaware, on Wednesday Of last
weeE, from consumption, aged % years.
Delaware. Tne Barrett 5 were lorLneriy Cecil
countalns and she was IL niece ol MIS-. Kate
Parker OF TINS town. Her funeral was held
Oh Saturday last and was largely attended.
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Attended Grand Lodge,

Past Grand Henry c. Wells attended the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of odd Follows
in Baltimore, on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday as representative from National
Lodge No. 81, of Elkton. Other delegates
from the county were John l.. Moore, of
North East Lodge, Hugh Thompson Mr.!
Metz. of Bohemia Lodge, Chesapeake City. I
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-04-20
He Attempted Suicide

Robert Hart, an aged resident of Liberty
Grove, driven to desperation by loss of eye
sight and inllrmity attempted suicide on
Wednesday by gashing his throat. DIR. Roman
is in attendance and it is thought Mr.. Hart
will recover.
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ElktOn Catholic Church,

Easter day is always specially observed Icy
THE Catholic Church which was prolusely
decorated with lilies. plants and flowers
Low Mass was said at a. m. at which large
congregation assisted, nearly every member
present likewise received Holy Communion.
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REV. A. S. MOWBRAY.
The New Pastor of the ElktOn Methodist
Episcopal Church.

The Rev. A. S. Mowbray begins his pastor
ate Of the Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church
with every assurance that his mission here
gregation has reason for congratulation upon
their choice of pastor.
MIR. Mowbray is an energetic worker, and
as secretary of the Conference, fills that
office most creditably His minutes of the
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Easter Day was bright and CHEEKY. and the
churches throughout the county celebrated
the joyous festival with appropriate and
attractive services, which were everywhere
larc civ attended
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ElktOn M. E. Church.

The evening services at the Elkton NJ. +.
Church Were especially interesting. The
singing was exceptionally fine. The pro-
gramme, which was in charge of the Epworth
League, was as follows:
Npuntnrv
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Singing. "Holy, Holy, Holy"
Prayer r..................R Rev. A. 5. Mowbray
Anthem ......... ."The Resurrection.
Scripture Reading. ............... Psalm xiv
Select Reading, "Myrrh Bearers John ruft
Solo ..................M Mrs Lydia Greenfield
Address. s.....................Re Rev. J. $. Willis
Solo and Quartette, The Wayside Cross"
Rev. A. S. Mowbray, J. W. Perkins,
Henry Ninsnger, james T. Colvin.
Singing "Bchold. the Lord is Risen To-day"
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the text Luke "a: 25, 80 foolish and slow of
heart to believe in all the prophets have
spoken by Rev. Father Arnd.
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last Conference, the twrnty-sevcnth
session heid at Smyrna, ARE already r
issued in handsome pamphlet form.
containing l54 pages of statistics,
matters of general interest pertain
ing to the church on the Penin-
sula and varied with engravings,
i'll all an unusually attractive work
and which he issued only thirteen
days after the adjournment of the
Conference.
Mr.. Mowbray was born in Caro-
line county on December 80 1855
His father is Mr. William II. Now
bray, now residing at Denton. He
united with the NJ. Il. Church when
fourteen years Of age, and at the
age of nineteen years was IA licensed |
preacher. He thus early began his
work for God and man, and has
every promise of many years yet of
ministerial work.
Mr.. MOwhrHE was educated at
the Conference Academy at Dover.
and graduated at Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pa. He joined the Whining l
ton Conference in 1888, his first
appointment being ut oxford, Talbot coun
lSS3-S4. He then was stationed at Nary
lSS5-s6, Pocomoke City, lSS7-90, NewpC
lS9l-94. from where he comes to Elkton, W
IA record of work well done and efforts ea
estIy made.
II" was elected secretary Of the Conferel
at the session held in Wilmington in Il
and was reelected at the last Conference.
Mr.. Mowhray was married in 1888, Ills "
beirg Miss Gcrtie Stevenson of Dover, !
aware. He has two brothers in the minist
Rev. W r. Mowhray. of Smyrna Circuit, Il
Rev. L. T. Mowbray. of the Baltimore G.
ference
The new pastor and his family were tel
cred n pleasant reception at the parsonage
Wednesday evening of last week, which '
largely attended by the members OF
church and other citizens of the town, "
extended them a hearty welcome to Elkt
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-28
Shot a Chinalnan.

On last Tuesday at about 4:2O
O'Clock p. m., O. G. Smith, owner of
the Hope townsitn, shot and killed a
Chinaman named Sing Wo, one Of his
tenants. 1t seems there had been a
dispute between Mr.. Smith and the
Chnaman about rents due the former
and that Mr.. Smith went to the cab.
in OF the Chinaman for settlement
by appointment. After his arrival
some hot words ensued and Sing WO
made a rush at Mr.. Smith with a
hatchet. At the same instant an
other Chinaman who had been Just
outside the cabin door came inside
and grabbed Mr.. Smith by the left
arm. The latter then drew gun
and fired two shots at his antagonist.
the second shot penetrating the Chin
mans brain and killing him instantly.
A cOroner's inquest was held over the
remains of the celestial and Mr..
Smith given preliminary hearing.
which resulted in his being held to
the grand jury without BAIL Mr..
Smith was brought to Rathdrnm
Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff
| Nickerson.
Mr.. Smith has always borne a good
reputation in the community where
he resided and is an honest, in
dustrious and hardworking man
and good citizen who COM
mands the respect OF all his ac-
Quaintances whose sympathies are
with him in this trouble.