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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28
A BALMY CHRISTMAS.
The Festive Holiday Passes off With
Lots of Good Cheer in Elkton

As it always has, Christmas day passed Off
with lots of good cheer in Elkton NIirth
and turkey abounded. and the small boy with
his horn and knife awoke the household and
neighbors early and whitfield over the parlor
lloor to his own content and entire satisfac-
tion. The people of Elkton always go in for
good time Christmas. and even those strict
housewives AID mothers who all the year
keep their children under restraint. for once
relax their severity. and when Santa Claus
arrives in town he finds everybody ready to
welcome him in the proper holiday spirit.
The two assistants of the Jolly old fellow,
who for a week ahead had surveyed the field
and mapped out their work, from the store
tops of VIM. 7. Giles, on North Street. and A.
E. Sewers. on Main Street, worked hard and
well, and when they and Santa Claus COM
pared notes on Christmas day it was found
that every boy and girl in Elkton had been
remembered. Lots Of toys and candies were
needed in this grand distribution. and had
not there been three workers on hand it is
very likely that the worthy Krss would
nave been unable to get around. SO il was
'''' ''4''' ''' N'A''H anu mr. E>bNtTS IuI on
krlsS at their stores
The weather was baImy and mild. every
thing looked springGkc. and the day was n
great one for outside recreation. ONLY twice
since 1871 has Christmas Day been warmer.
In 1889 which holds the record for the twenty
iiv" years til" excess above the normal was
twenty degrees the maximum being G7. the
minimum A and the mean 81. II 1893 the
excess was II degrees. the maximum being
81. the minimum % and the mean "a. In
1891 the excess was II degrees as it was
Wednesday.
y lady o; this town happened to be walk
ing in the country when she found Il bunch
ot arhutuS. green and fresh. Our climate is
approaching that of Florida surely.
Special morning services were held in
Trinity Church. Eev. William Schouler. rec
tor. Mt half past ten o'clock. The church was
handsomely decorated and Il special program
~ music was rendered. Mr.. Schouler in his
discourse spoke upon the benefits of the OBJ
servance of the Christmas festival A ser
vice OF prayer was held at p. m. The
Christmas services in the Methodist and
Presbyterian Churches were held on Sunday
lnst
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WEDDING BELLS.
WOOdrOW-BrOwn.

pretty wedding was solcmnzed at the
home OF Mr.. Tobias Brown. near Rowland
vile, on Wednesday evening, Dee. 18th, when
his daughter Miss Bertha May was united in
marriage to Walter 7. Woodrow. Rev. W.
G. koons, pastor of Rising Sun NJ f. Church
performed the ceremony in the presence of n
large company of friends and relatives. A
wedding supper followed. The young couple
proceeded to Baltimore, for short visit
Upon their return they will be rendered IA
reception at the home of Mr. JOS Woodrow
the father of the groom near Pennington.
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Christmas at Leeds.

Ihe children of the Leeds NJ p. Sunday
school We're given Christmas treat on
Christmas night. The little folks returned
home laden with candies and fruit and highly
pleased with the visit of Santa Claus. An
entertainment of music and rctitations was
given for the benefit Of the children. by
Misses MolIic Harlan, GeorSie Harlan. Mary
Settle, Alice Settle, Sa'ah Settle. Elsie r.
MrCauley, and Mr.. Herman Hayes, and Mr..
John S. Settle
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COLLEGE GREEN ITEMS.

COLLEGE GREEN. Dec. 2G, 1895.
The ladies OF the aid society mt Ebenezer,
are making preparations for the sociable to
be held at Mrs. Rachel Brckley's.
Mr.. Haines Crothers, OF Upland, student
at the University oi Penn. spent part of his
vacation here with Mr.. John i. Crothers.
Mr.. Abraham Kirk purchased two large
traps and soon will have a shooting match
here.
James Fl. Nevil'- new house is nearing CON-
pletion Benjamin Holt Of Mechanics Valley,
Is the carpenter in charge.
Miss Ella Johnson, oi Chester, is HON
during the holidays.
Miss Katie CLIFFORD spent last week visiting
school friends in Rising sun.
Miss Matte Kirk, OF Philadelphia, is visit
ing Mr.. Cassius Kirk, of Theodore.
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NORTH EAST NEWS.
NORTH EAST, Dec. u. 1895.

NORTH EAST, Dec. u. 1895.
Misses Willie, Lucy and Mr.. Stanley Fer
guson, of Chester, spent Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Sturgeon
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Wildsmith OF
Washington, spent Christmas, with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles J. Bayard.
Miss Mollie Ford, of Chesapeake City, is
visiting Mrs. j. L. Peach
James Gorrell who lives on the Irishtown
road, while cutting wood on Monday, acci-
dentally split his foot. Dr. Housekeeper
attended him. He is Improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Little, spent the
week in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. I. Abrams are visiting in
Philadelphia.
The dancing class held an informal dance
in Cordes' hall, last Friday evening, sixteen
couples being present; DR.. Rittenhouse,
director. They expect to hold several dances
this winter, these being but preparatory.
There was Il large number o! visitors here
for Christmas and but few went away to
eat their Christmas dinners.
Mr. and Mrs. John l.. Moore pleasantly
entertained their friends on Thursday even
ing at Il dance at their home on Cecil avenue
Dancing was induIged in and the evening
was one thoroughly enjoyed. Among those
present We're: Misses Ruth cCrarken. Lille
McCrarkcn, Blanche Matthews. Jennie Me-
CullouGh, Dollie Wilson. Bertha Wilson,
Stella Blackwell, Miss Alexander, Emma
Rutter, Margaret Rutter; Messrs. HalJOhnson,
John II. Armstrong. George Simcoe, Walter
Wilson. William Rutter. Russell Mccullough.
The Christmas festival of st. Mary's p. L.
Sunday School was held on Christmas We'd
nesday night. The Christmas services Of tho
church were held first and then the children's
service began with the following program:
Carol 40, by the school: recitation, by Miss
Bessie Wingate; selection by choir, Christmas
Palms; reading by Miss Ida Cameron; carol
1874; chorus, by choir and school; duet, by
Miss Annie Grosh and Bertha Haley: solo,
ton of gifts to the children, the choir sang
my Ain Countrie y The service closed by
singing the 2l5th hymn.
The Christmas entertainment of the NJ. T..
Sunday School was held Christmas night and
was very entertaining and profitable, the
receipts being 362.23. The program began with
the Lords Prayer, led by Rev. W. A. Wise,
chorus Hearty Welcome" by the school;
opening address by Miss Ethel Mccullough;
chorus, christmas Greeting" Reba Nc
Cracken, Irene Foster, Reba Hyland, Laura
Beatty, Leona Foster, Ruth Furgeson. Reba
Carey, Ethel Mccullough, Reba Grant,
Blanche Reynolds, Mary Thompson AMI
Continued on Payr 81
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PORT DEPOSIT NEWS.

PoRT Deposit December ~. 1895.
Miss Short is spending few days in
Baltimore
Mr.. EbeneZer MrClenahan is visiting his
sons. Messrs J. NJ. and r. Z. McClenahan.
Newell Abrahams visited his brother, Chas.
X. Abrahams, in Baltimore from Saturday
until Tuesday.
Hiss Slicer visited Miss Fannie Wilson the
first of the week.
Walter McClenahan is home from Princeton
for the holidays.
Vance Thomas, of Wilmington, was the
guest of Mr.. and lIrs. Samuel Reynolds from
Saturday until Monday.
Herbert n. Gerry spent Christmas with his
mother, Mrs. J. A. Gerry.
Mr.. Leach, of Baltimore, visited friends in
town from Tuesday until Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. Harry Westerleld were the
guests OF Mrs. j. A. Gerry all this week.
Mr. Lewis Pusey, who is employed in Phil
adelphia, visited his family here this week.
Messrs. Royston, Mrs. Campbell Royston, of
Havre de Grace, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Il. ). EVerist this week.
Mr.. Latchburg, of Philadelphia, was the
guest of Mr.. H. c. Nesbitt this week.
Mrs. Hettie A. Cox, of Wilmington, is visit
ing her nephew James Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. George Haggerty, of Balti-
more. enjoyed the Christmas festivities at her
fathers, Mr.. John NJ. McClenahan's.
Perry Mccullough, of Wilmington, was the
guest of his parents on Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spottswood. of Nor
folk, Va, visited Mrs. Ransom this week.
Mr. Tgnor is out after ten weeks suffering
from II fall, but will be on crutches for some
time to come.
The colored people had Il dance in Abra-
hams hall Tuesday night and kept it up
until seven o'clock Christmas morning.
Evans Hindman, of Baltimore, visited his
parents here from Tuesday until Thursday.
Mrs. Miriam Mitchell. of Wilmington. is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Bond.
Mrs. Fred GerhauZer visited her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyon. in Wilmington this
week
Squire Ewing and wife are spending the
holidays in Wilmington.
Miss Fannie and Ralph Fisher are visiting
friends in Darby. Pa.
Owing to the strike in Philadelphia n large
number of our townspeoplr did their shop
ping in Baltimore.
Miss Elsie Bond is visiting friends in Mid
dletown. Delaware.
A song service will be held in the Methodist
Church Sunday evening. All are invited and
will hc made welcome.
Mrs. william Johnson. of Wilmington. Del.
is the guest of her parents, Nlr. and Mrs
Patrick kerwin.
MIR. james II. Campbell left for New York
Thursday morning.
Joseph the one year old son of Mr. and
Mrs Welsh. of Wilmington. Del. died We'd
nesday at the home of his grandparents. Mr.
and Mrs. Nelson b. Weir.
Mrs. c. NJ. Heald was called to Baltimore
Christmas morning to the bedside of Mrs.
J. II. Heald. who is dangerously ILL.,
Landau Nannort and German Lawrence
visited friends near York, Pa. this week.
Our storekeepers were kept pretty busy
this Christmas.
Mr.. Griffith Hall, of Canal Station, was
taken TO hospital in Baltimore Saturday
He died Wednesday after an operation for
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28
Child Seriously Burned.

Mabel Reed, a colored girl aged six years,
daughter of Adam Reed. living in Elk Neck,
was seriously burned on Tuesday The child
had gone to play with some children in
neighbors house, and while there her cloth
ing caught fire from the stove With her
dress abla2e she started for home and when
she reached there almost every stitch was
burned from her Dr. Housekeeper, Of North
East, is attending the child. whose condition
is critical
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28
Results of the Storm,

The heavy rain and wind storm of Thurs
day night did considerable damage to the
electric light wires in Elkton. which were
knocked down by falling limbs of trees in
several places. This cut off the street and
house currents and the town was in darkness
until the repairs were made about half past
ten O'Clock. The storm did no serious dam
age, as far us reported. throughout the
county. The telephone wires were knocked
down in Eikton and the service throughout
the county interrupted.
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Laid to Rest.

The funeral Of Mrs. Emily Frazer took
place from her late home on East Main
street on Monday afternoon at , o'clock. the
services being private. Rev. John McElmoye.
pastor of the Elkton Presbyterian Church,
of which the deceased was an honored MEM
Der, of1lciatcd. The interment was in the
Elkton cemetery. The pail bearers were her
six grandsOns: Lee Frazer Frank Frazer,
james T. Evans, Evans Frazer. Fred b.
Frazer. John =. Evans
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28
Grange Officers.

AT a meeting of Elkton Grange. No. 145. on
Saturday the old officers were reelected for
officers are as follows: Master, n. p. Manly;
Ovcrseer, l.. I. II. Ward; Lecturer J. +.
Roach; Steward, &. d. Racine; Assistant
Steward, A. H.Grosh; Chaplain, w. G. Mercy;
Treasurer, 7. T. Grosh; Secretary, w. II.
Grosh. Gate-keeper, George W. Roberts;
Pomona, Mrs. l.. J. Manly; Flora, Mrs. P. II.
Grosh; Ceres, Mrs. A. B. r. Ward Lady
Assistant Steward, Miss Annie NJ. Grosb.
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DEATHS OF A WEEK.
John COulSOn,

John Couison, an aged resident of the
Eighth district. died on Saturday evening at
his home near Rock Springs, from the iniirm-
tiles of old age. He leaves II widow and
several sons and daughters all grown. The
funeral services took place on Thursday, the
interment being at Friends burying ground,
West Nottingham.
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Children'S Jubilee,

\ chidren's jubilee was held on Christmas
night at the Salvation Army Hall on West
Main street. The exercises began at eight
o'clock, and We're as follows:
Opening Song, "All Hail the Power
of Jesus Name" Congregation
Chorus. Welcome, Beautiful Christmas Day
Children.
Recitation, Christmas Wish .... Elsie Garrett
Recitation, Love My Teacher Florence Clark
Recitation, Little Boys ........ Willie Spttle
Song, Happy Christmas. ..... Mamie Spttle
Recitation. Christmas Carols. Alice Jewel
Recitation, Dolly's Photo ........ Irene CLAY
Recitation, Lucy's Christmas Lucy Spittle
Recitation, A Surprising Secret Eva King
Motion Song ................E Evening Prayer
BY seven little ones.
Recitation, Christmas Joy. So. Maggie Biddle
Recitation, kriss Kingle. ...... Mamie Spittle
Dialogue. -. The World is What we Make 1t,
Lizzie Barber and Edna Marcus.
Chorus, Christmas Tree ........B By four girls
Recitation, Star of Bethlehem BERTHE Spittle
Recitation. Stars at Bedtime Ward Campbell
Reading. Little Miss Mischief Bertha Ernest
Chorus .................... Merry Christmas
BY seven children.
Recitation ..,......... Mistress Santa Claus
Minnie Mcknight.
Recitation. ...... Christmas Bells are Ringing
Rachel Strain.
Recitation ........A Surprise for Santa Claus
Edna Marcus.
Chorus, Awake, Awake, .......... Children
Recitation. wish you Il Merry Christmas
Lizzie Barber.
Recitation, Make Believe. ........H Helen CLAW
Dialogue .,..............T The Rival Holidays
BY five girls and four boys.
Recitation ........ The Stockings Christmas
Howard Green.
Recitation, Merry Christmas from
Santa Claus Eunice Reed
Recitation Old Santa Claus. Ella Walters
Chorus. WHAT'S the Meaning? . Children
Recitation. ..........A Guess for the Children
Minnie Mcknight
Mr.. Edward Morgan impersonatcd Old
kriss. Mrs. Edward Morgan presided ut the
organ. Mrs. A l.. Taylor, assisted by Miss
Matte Walters, had charge of the entertain
ment.
Christmas Service at the Catholic Church
The services ut the Church of the Immac-
ulate Conception ON Christmas morning were
of aI,n "a, l.,n. H.. 4.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28

Court adjourned on Monday for the holt
days to re-conyene on Tuesday, January 7.
The ease OF Windolph vs.. Ely and Sappington
was continued.
On Saturday. Joseph Veasey, of North East,
who was convicted of violating the prohibit
tory law. was sentenced by Judge Stump to
nine months in the House OF Correction and
to pay fine Of 500 and costs
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HardeSty-POrter.

Miss Mamie Porter daughter OF Mr.. Frank
Porter of Burrsville, Caroline County, and
niece OF Mr.. Richard Porter, of Cherry Hill
This county, was married on Monday evening
at seven o'clock to Mr.. William Hardcsty the
ceremony being performed in the Burrsvie
M. E. Church Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Porter
attended the wedding
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The funeral services of Miss Sadie Lake
who died at the home of her father William
C. Lake. in the Second district on Thursday
of last week, took place on Sunday morning
at II O'Clock, the interment being in Bethel
cemetery. The bearers were: Charles Free
man. Julius Clayton. Palmer Boulden. Edgar
Eliason, DIR. W. II. C. Teal, Eli Ford.
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Christmas at The Aims House,

The Trustees of the Poor aAd Insane as
was done last year, made preparations for
the enjoyment of the holiday season hy the
unfortunate inmates Of the Insane Asylum
and Poor House at Cherry Hill. ContriDu-
tiens were made by the public and acts of
Kindness ON the part of Supcrintendents
steele and Lynch and the trustees made
Christmas day there bright and enjoyable by
the inmates.
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Miss Annie E. Gregg.

resident of Perryvile, died at her home in
that town on Friday of last week of consump-
tion. For many years she had been a con
sistent member of the NJ. T. Church at Prin-
cipio Furnace. She leaves one sister. Miss
Emma Gregg. The funeral services took
place on Monday morning.
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Santa Claus at Jones' Charel

Christmas Eve was a gala time for the
little folks at Jones Chapel, who received
presents Of candy and nuts and took part in
program especially arranged for their
enjoyment. Samuel J. Keys and Captain
William b. Eeacy made short addresses.
The following program was carried out:
Hymn. Father All Holy" "..........,S School
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RAILROAD WORK.
Strengthening the Tracks at iron Hill
A Survey Being Made
at Bacon Hill.

Drake Y Stratton, th" contractors who
have in charge the work OF Strengthening the
tracks Of the p, W. ~ L. Railroad over Iron
Hill, ar" now about ready IL hcgiu grading
the line. This work. it is stated, will be
commenced not later than Tuesday \ force
of about twenty-five men have up to t..is
time been engaged in cutting the trees and
bushes down and otherwise clearing the way,
which is now about open. 4 large eating
and lodging shanty has been built, and the
other buildings about the place give it the
appearance OF Il small settlement When the
grading is begun large force OF men will be
put on. 4 side track is now being construct
od to be used in tn" work of grading. a pile
driver being used for the trestle work. The
contractors now have at the Elkton station
two larg" full guage engines and about
thirty cars which will lie used in the work.
BY the conditions Of the contract the track
must be completed and ready for use by
May 81. As previously stated the line extends
from the iron bridge east of Elkton to within
half Il mile of Iron Hill station, IL distance of
about two and a half miles The heavy
reverse curves of the hill are thus taken out.
Drake Il Stratton are the contractors who
constructed the new track on this line at
CharlestOWn'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28
SURVEY AT BACON HILL.

The engineer corps is now engaged in
making survey at Bacon Hill looking to-
ward the strengthening of the tracks there as
at Iron Hill. There is a heavy reverse curve
on the North East side OF the hill, which it is
the intention of the company to straghten.
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Christmas Service at the Catholic Church

The services ut the Church Of the Immac-
ulate Conception on Christmas morning were
of a character belitting the day commemora-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-28

children's jubilee was held on Christmas
night at the Salvation Army Hall on West
Main street. The exercises began at eight
o'clock and were as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-13
THEY'LL ALL BE THERE.
Veterans Will Attend Opening Of chickamauga
military Park.

Washington, April ~. - Secretary
Lamont has decided upon the main fea-
lures of tho official exercises authorized
by Congress in the dedication of the
Chickamauga and Chattanooga national
military park. The ceremonies will be
gin on the battlefield of Chickamauga,
sept. 10, and will comprise the formal
announcement of the opening of the park
by the ward department, representing the
government, two orations by speakers of
national prominence, and a proper mill
tary. display.
On the following day exercises in con-
tinuation of the dedication, relating to
the battles of Lookout Mountain and
Missionary Ridge, will be held at Chatta-
nooga, with somewhat similar pro
gramme. In case of rain all the exercises
will take place at Chattanooga.
The secretary will arrange to have all
the armies represented in the battles par
ticipated in the dedication by setting apart
the night of Sept. 10 to the Union and
Confederate armies of Tennessee. and the
night of the Goth to the armies of the Poto-
mac and Northern Virginia. The regular
army will be represented by the lieutenant
general and detachment of troops
The Society of the Army of the Cumber-
land will hold its annual reunion at
Chattanooga on the evening of Sept. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-13
Base Ball Notes.

Manager Burnham HIS the lines out for
several old players Of known ability, and
will do his best to secure their signatures
to contracts during the next few days.
If old Pete Browning plays ut Augusta
tbere'H be leather bunting. He is trifl.,
hard of hearing, is Peter, but he can cuff
the leather frightfully .-Lewist5n Jour
nal.
II have no use for a boozer,' says
Manager Burnham. tYou never know
when yon can depend upon them. shall
endeavor above all things to secure tenn
perate players.
There is little probability that Brown
ing will be seen in the New England
League. The suggestion was made in
sport by the Boston Globe, and taken seri-
ousIy by the Herald. We should be glad
to have the old gladiator, but are not
banking on him to any great extent.
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NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from the North, East,
South and West.

The Society of Air Brakemcn, at St.
Louis, Friday, selected Boston as the
place for the convention in 1896. Presi-
dent S. ID. Hutchins was reelected
The coroner's jury at Covington, KY,
Friday, cleared Senator Goeble of the
shooting of Cashier Sanford, Thursday
The jury found that Goebcl fired in self
defence.
The Strathmorc, the largest summer
hotel at Crescent Beach, Revere, was
burned, Friday night The adjoining
buildings were also destroyed. Loss esti-
mated at $40, 900.
The ordering of two United States men
ofwar to the Syrian coast, has caused
much comment and some uneasiness at
Constantinople. Minister Terrell, when
questioned as to the object of tho or der,
said that the Washington government S
sole intention was TO protect American
citizens in case of need
John Quigley, the Astoria criminal
who, with Oliver Curtis Perry and three
others escaped from the Mattewan, n. Y,
asylum, Wednesday night, was recapturcd,
Friday, at New Hamburg. eight miles
north of Fishkill, Landing. Quigley
made a statement to Supt. Allison which
shows that the escape of the five men was
due to the negligence of the attendants,
and the plan of escape was devised by
Mcguire.