The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-02-29

A man OF nerve . he fought determinedy
against the advance OF the fatal disease, and
which he withstood. and was able to attend
to the duties of his office in Elkton, until five
months ago when he was forced to relinquish
his labors and await the end. Mr.. Graham
spent some time in Asheville, North Carolina,
and was under the care of several physicians
but his case was hopeless. He bore his infirmi-
tiee with brave spirit. and his amiable dis
position and kindly welcome at all times to
his friends continued to the end.
He was fraternal in every action, and was
n member OF high rank in the Masonic Order,
Odd Fellows, Knights Of Pythas. knights of
the Golden Eagle. and Junior Order of United
American Mechanics.
Mr. Graham worked his own way up from
early boyhood-step by step. When nine
years of age-a student in the public school.
his father Theodore Graham died and the
boy was thrown upon his own resources. He
applied himself with resolve and determine
ton, first in an humble role. Then a better
position came. and then few years later as
one of the incorporators OF the Eureka Ferti-
lzcr Company, at Perryville, he entered the
business field, where his abilities for integrity
and enterprise were tried and found true.
He was a native Cecil countain. having
been born at Liberty Grove, in 1868. his birth
day being st. Valentines Day, February IA.
His father, Theodore Graham. engaged ex-
tensively as IA dealer along the line Of the
Rnl n al i, bar -;tb
whom he resided was formerly Miss Eliza J.
Caldwell, member Of the Caldwell family.
well-known in this county.
His first business undertaking was with Mr..
C. G. Caldwell in the canning business at
Conowingo, Later as stated he was one Of
the organizers Of the Eureka Fertilizer Com
pany, which is one of the leading industries
OF the county. to-day Mr.. Graham was
director in the company and also acted as
general manager
He early entered politics and at once took
rank among the speakers Of the state-ilrst
coming to notice rs an able worker for
Grover Cleveland. the Democratic Presiden-
tial standard bearer in 1884. Later in the
Cleveland campaign of 1883 he spoke on the
party platform through Maryland and West
Virginia. In the Cecil County convention of
1889 Mr.. Graham aspired to the State Sena-
torial nomination and received highly CON-
plimcntary vote, but was defeated by Senator
John S Writ. He worked hard for the ticket
and saw Mr.. Writ elected by n large majority.
In 1891 he was nominated by bis party for
his late office and was elected over William
j. Smith, the Republican nominee.
Mr.. Graham was Interested in a number
Of other enterprises and took great interest
and an active part in the deyelopemement of
Perryville. being one of the incorporatOIs of
the Water Company in that town.
Considerate and loving to his family, his
business foresight has provided for their
wants, and he leaves them well provided for.
There was not u man in Cecil County who
was better known and more beloved than he
and everywhere the information of his de
mise was received with profound and heart
felt regret.
He leaves one brother Elliott Graham. of
Conowingo; and four sisters: Mrs. John s.
Green, of Liberty Grove; Mrs. Alice Burke,
of Philadelphia; Mrs. Lucius White. of Port
Deposit and Miss BERTHE Graham, of Liberty
Grove.
LAID TO REST.
The funeral services took place from his
late home at II O'Clock on Thursday morning,
and which more than four hundred people
attended. The remains encased in hand
some black cloth casket were laid out in the
parlor, whore they were viewed by his friends
who had assembled to pay their last tribute
of respect to tn. honored dead. The entire
county was represented by those present,
united in one common expression of sympathy.
The services were plain and impressive.
and were conducted by the Rev. d. E. Shaw,
pastor of the West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church. assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Mnlloy. OF
Rowlandville. Both spoke feelingly of the
deceased. Mr. Shaw in his remarks spoke
upon passage from the Scriptures which
had frequently been referred to by the de-
ceased and which was marked by him
James 4th chapter, l4th verse: "Whereas ye
know not what shall be on the morrow, For
what is your life? 1t is even II vapour. that
apppareth for n little time and that ynnishotb n