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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
NEW ro-DAY-cLorH1NG.

you Little Red Riding Hoods stocking Which is
hanging in Juvenile windo? It's filed with French Mtced
Candies You asked the number candies in It, II
guessing bzanb given Nth every purchase There's in
1t for you if you guess right e
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
I'd Extreme.

The second extreme is the &C.
trenoest lou price eUer quoted for
hiSh-czass Suits or OUerco0ts.
We bnoU U7eat 10e're talking
about and you kno1O 1C7oot zoe
utter is the truth; experience
has taught you that.
OUeYcoats in this range. They
nday, in our Mems Suit room
for DicE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06

SANTA claus and LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD are
second They're children
Bring EN- as often you like.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
$780,

They are the productions of
the master minds of tailoring.
Those dressy Black Clay Wors-
teds /; you k7oo1c 1Ohat clay Uors-
teds are held at In other stores?
$15. They're the very quiptes-
se1oce of style and correct dress
ing. These garments in single
breasted sacks and In double
breasted sacks, 1oheD zoe open
our doors Monday, at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-06
The Suits

Embrace all those De10 and
fashionable colors IN p1aids,
hiSh-cl0ss Worsted CheUiotS in
plaids, genteeI, SeptLena0zaJy
and dressy garments ; some OF
the vests are made fly fronts };
some of the pJ0ids are loud J;
some Of 'eD1 are very neat. Our
clothes are Generally chaste, GEN
t1eDoa7oJy clothes.
There's no end of pretty color
i71Ss to select from. We say they
are $15 Suits in other stores and
z0e bacc it up Nth facts. Mon
day morning 1c7oen 1Oe open our
doors these Suits 1cill be offered
to you at
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Resolutions of Respect,

The following resolutions of respect were
passed by U. S. Grant Post, No. 10, of Cherry
Hill, on March 25th, on the death of Mr..
Joseph L. Cantwell; Death-always an un-
welcome guest-has again invaded our ranks
and taken from our midst a comrade whom
we all cherished and esteemed: One who
with us stood firmly true to the Union in its
time of peril; and risked his life-al he had
to Sive-that freedom and republican insti-
tutions should not perish from the earth: one
who has been long associated with us in the
benign work OF our Post, and was ever ready
to extend the hand of friendship to those
whose ties with him were welded in the fire
OF battle, and who was quick in responding
to calls for aid from his Comrades or their
widows and orphans; therefore,
Resolred, That in the death of Comrade 7
7. Cantwell, U. S. Grant Post, No. 10. Grand
Army of the Republic, has lost n faithful
member, one who was wise in council.
generous to his fellows, and active and
visiaHt in upholding and extending the
principles of Fraternity Charity and Loyalty.
Resolred, That while his death will leave
vacant place in our ranks, we can only
bow to the will of Him who rules all urliyes.
and cherishing the memory of our com
rade, can only bid him farewell until at the
dawning OF eternitys morning we all shall
stand in ranks again before the Great Com
mander of us ALL
Resolced. That we tender to the family of
our late comrade our sincere sympathy and
condslence.
Resotoed, That these resolutions be entered
ON our minutes, and copy be handed to the
widow of our deceased friend and comrade.
and be published in some county paper.
G. r. SPENCE,
d. H. MCCAULEY,
Committee
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Architect Charles Balderston

The Philadelphia Inquirer of Monday con-
tanned portrait and the following sketch of
MIR. Charles Balderston son of our respected
fellow countain Lloyd Balderston, of Colora,
who is successful architect in that city
Charles Balderston, architect, was born in
Cecil county, Maryland, in 1852 He was
educated at u private school and received an
academic finish at Westtown, Chester county,
Pa. A thorough knowledge of the building
trades was gained by him as an apprentice to
the firm of Baderston & Albertson, of which
his uncle, Mark. was the senior member.
After serving his time he became a student in
architecture under Samuel Sloan and IVES
subsequently employed by Addison Halton us
clerk of the works in the construction of the
nut streets Afterwards Mr. Balderston was
associated in partnership with his old pre-
ccptor, Mr.. Sloan, and was assistant architect
for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
While associated with Mr.. Sloan the principal
work designed included the Insane Asylums
at Mor-isville, N. j.. and at Morganton, n
G and the rebuilding OF Swarthmoro College
after the fire. For the past dozen years Mr.
Ba;derston has been engaged in the practice
OF his profession alone. and among the notable
structures built from his designs are the grand
stand and hotel at Monmouth Park, N. j.,
the Pennsylvania Railroad station at Newark.
N. j.; residences of Mr.. Joseph Wharton
Branchtown; MIR. +. F. Bell, Bristol, and Mr.
stambach, Havsrford, Pa. He erected the
Parker Building, Home for Aged aud Inarm
Colored Persons, Phiiadelphia; Annex to tho
Howard Hospital, Philadelphia, and the Bay
ard Taylor Memorial Library, Kennett
square. Pa. Among tho more important
business buildings are the Croft Il Allen Co. 3
Building Warner Building, Haines Building,
Lasher Building, the Fidelity Storage and
Wasehouse Company's building, the Quaker
City Bank building, Dreer Building and many
others in Philadelphia and vicinity. Ho has a
lumber of Important works on hand. the
Horn Brannen Building and the Loder
Building being under contract.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
ELECTION CONTEST.
The Court Orders Recount of the Bal
lots Cast at the Last Election.

Chief Judge George NJ. Russum, of the
Circuit Court. passed an order in the con-
tested election cases of Clark, Rep vs. Steele,
DEM; Williams, Rep, vs. Lee. Dem.; McCul-
Tough, Rep, vs.. Evans, DEM; for the offices
OF two County Commissioners and States
Attorney respectively, directing that recount
be made of all the ballots cast.
The order is as follows
The Court having heretofore to wit. on the
24th day of January, 1896, passed an order
directing the Clerk Of this Court to produce
in open Court ut the hearing of the petitions
filed ia the above entitled cases before the
Judges of the Court the ballots cast at the
election held in Cecil county on the 9TH LAY
OF November, 1895. said order being merely
protormed and passed in view of an agree
nent which the Court understood had been
made between the counsel of the respective
parties, that should the Ceurt be of the opiI-
ion that the petitioners were entitled TO
nave the original ballots in Court to he used
in evidence at the hearing of said petitioners
the counsel for the respondents would then
| consent that recount of the ballots should
| be made before an examiner to be appointed
| by the Court, and it having since transpired
that counsel for the respondents declined to
consent to any order by the Court such as
| the Court had understood as aforesaid they
would consent to, and the Court being clearly
OF opinion that the petitioners are entitled to
| have the original ballots cast mt the election
held in Cecil county on the 5th day of Novem-
ber, 1895, produced before the Court, at the
| trial of this case, in open court, for the pur-
pose Of examination, inspection and the
counting Gf neces sary) of such of them by
the Court as the Court may deem legal
ballots.
1t is further directed that the Clerk of the
Circuit Court produce the fourteen ballot
boxes before Joshua P. McCay, the commits
sioner appointed to take testimony in the
case. That the ballots are to be counted by
George r. Ash and Samuel II. King: that the
talley is to be kept by Il. ID, Bowand and P.
NJ. Groves, and to be completed by April 27,
by which date a return OF all the testimony is
to be made to the Court.
The contestants are represented by Albert
Constable and Henry NJ. Mccullough, Esqs.
and the contestees by George A. Blake and
c. c. Crothers, Esqs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
THEY RUN TO-DAY.
Beginning of the Twenty-Six Day Race
Meet on the ElktOn Fair Grounds.

Horses and horsemen have been pouring
into Elkton. this week, to be in readiness for
the twentysix day race meet which begins
to-day on the Elkton Fair Grounds, which
promises to far eclipse the meeting here last
year. both in the attendance and number OF
horses.
There was scramble for quarters at once
and box stalls and boarding places were
quickly rated at a premium. Everyone had
an eye to business and stable owners went in
for proflt-realizing from 80 to So for their
stalls per week. And still there were horses
to accommodates. Carpenters were at once
secured and temporary buildings were put
up at every hand. 1t is harvest for the
stable owners, and the people with rooms to
let come in for their share.
Indeed the almighty dollar il powerful
agent and the way that many of those who
last season not only worked but prayed for
deliverance from the awful Race Men," are
graphing after the race mems tin, is a eau
tion, and brings forth smile. Lots of them
are taking boarders.
SO it would seem that the horsemen are not
half 50 bad us they We're painted. And the
business people are proiiting, for the race
men spend their money freely.
1t is expected that fully our hundred hors
will be here. Special trains will be run by
the Pennsylvania railroad, and a large atten-
dance is looked for daily. All this week
workmen have been engaged getting the
ground in order, and everything is in shape
for the opening race this afternoon. The
betting ring is in Mitchell hall, and from
which platform walk has been laid to the
grand stand.
Work on the new track on the McKane
farm, at Barksdale station. this county, will
be begun at once. where help is wanted now
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
A MalSter Republican Club Organized.

A large meeting of colored citizens was
held at ST. Augustine, Second District, Tues
day evening, April, 7th, for the purpose OF
organizing a permanent political club to be
known as tho Masters Republican Club OF
st. Augustine. The Rev. Mr.. Henderson was
chosen temporary president and Alfred A..
Price Secretary. After which the following
officers were elected. President, Ezekiel Bay
ard; Vice-President. Richard Brady; Secre
tary, James Brooks; Corresponding Secre-
tary, Harry Young; Treasurer, David
Nathaniel Griffin; Executive Committee, j.
Wesley Gross, James Warwick, James Savin,
Robert Brady and Alfred A. Price. The
Rev. Mr.. Henderson and Ii. d. Ruftin, enter
tanned the audience with stirring addresses
which created considerable enthusiasm
After music by the band the meeting ad-
journed to meet every Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Council Nominations.

A public meeting of the Citizens of the
town was held in Council Hall on Monday. for
the nomination of candidates for Town Com
missioner to succeed j. Will Perkins and
Justus G. Dunbar whose terms have expired.
as well as the selection Of Candidates for the
Presidency Of the Town Council to succeed
George A. Blake Esq.
The meeting was organized by calling VIM.
H. Eder to preside, VIM. c. Feehly being
selected as Secretary.
Nominations being in order, Messrs George
B. Kerfoet and VIM. D. Bratton were placed
in nomination for the presidency of the Town
Council, Mr.. j. viii Perkins was named for
reelection, and Amos E. Pierson, James f.
Powers, Herman Jeffers, Samuel H. King.
Frank P. Price, and VIM. H. Cole were nomi-
mated as commissioners.
The municipal election will be held at
Council Hall on Monday afternoon next, be-
tween the hours of 2 and o'clock. Mr.. Geo.
r. Ash has been appointed Judge, and B. r.
Drew clerk of the election. q.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
WEST NOTTINGHAM ITEMS,
WEST NOTTINGHAM. ApriI 10 1916

WEST NOTTINGHAM, April 10, 1896.
MIR. Orris Bechtel, Of Baltimore. and Miss
Mary Bechtel, of Wilson's College, were at
home for the Easter holidays.
Miss Ella Tosh accompanied by Miss Belle
Hindman, of Liberty Grove, visited relatives
IN Baltimore, during the holidays.
Miss Bertha Tyson, of Baltimore, was the
guest of her parents this week.
West Nottingham weekly PRAYER meeting
was held last week at Oak Grove school
house,
Rev. MIR. Hodge, of Lincoln. Pa, preached
an able sermon at West Nottingham Presbv.
terian Church on Easter morning, from the
text |, Corinthians. Is. 20.
A new order of the Heptasophs has been
organized at Colora, with membership of
twenty.
Prof. }. q. Conner teacher of West Not
tingham Academy has had a new piano
placed in his school,
Colora Lyceum closed on last Tuesday
evening to meet the fret Tuesday evening in
October.
AT meeting of the teachers and officers of
Colora Sunday School, on Sunday, April 5th,
the following officers were elected for the
easuing year: Supt, Philip Nesbitt; Asst,
Supt, Thomas Williams; Secretary, Frank P.
Curry; Librarian, Annie Nesbtt Asst.
Librarian, Maggie Eames; Organist, Carrie
Nesbltt; Asst. Organist, Clara Maloney.
Sunday School will be held every SUNDAY
afternoon at o'clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
LATE WILLIAM. B. WRIT.
Memorial Resolutions Passed by the
Maryland Society of the City
of Chica 70.

AT recent meeting Of the Maryland Society
OF the City of Chicago the following resolu-
tions were passed with reference to the late
William B. Writ.
WHEREAS the unwelcOmc hand of Death
has been laid upon our friend, William b.
Writ, and has taken him from amongst us in
the vlgor OF his manhood and in the midst of
an active and useful career: and
WHEREAS we desire in some measure TO
show our appreciation of the life he lived and
of the less which we have sustained by his
death that to our mortal vision can but
seem untimely, therefore be it
Resotced, That by his taking away, the
world is poorer by that "noblest work Of
God, an honest man,-a man who knew his
duty and did it,
Resotced, That the Federal Government
has lost an official, who, for many years,
filled an important office with great ability:
and in addition, 50 conducted himself therein
us to merit and win the respect and friend
ship OF all with whom his duties brought him
in contact.
ReSotCed, That our dear mother State has
lost son. who, far from her borders, kept
green her memory. cherished her traditions
aud 80 lived as TO reflect honor upon her and
to bring her children into esteem and ad-
mration. In him as Il true son of the State.
and the adage of the house of Baltimore was
eXempled: "Fatti maschii, parole femini.r
Resoiced, That we, us members of the
Maryland So ,iety, grieve for the good friend
whose quiet manliness and kindly courtesy
had won for him our warm friendship and
hearty liking; a friend on whom we looked
with pride as a brother Marylander, n fair
and excellent type of the honorable men our
common mother State has produced.
ReSOlced That us individuals and as n
Society. we tender to his brother and kindred
our sincere sympathy.
Resoiced, That these resolutions be spread
upon the Records Of the Society, and copy
of the same be forwarded to John s. Writ.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Mrs. Sarah E. Moore, Mrs. M. A. Owens,
James Barnes, Mrs. Jefferson Mcvey,
J. Mitchell Kinnard.
Mrs. Sarah E. Moore.

Mrs. Sarah E. Moore wife of Mr.. George
Moore repected citizen of North East, and
the mother of John L. Moore the well known
druggist of that town died at her home about
three o'clock on Friday the third inst. As
reported in ourlast issue, Mrs. Moore suffered
stroke OF paralysis on Thursday. and did
not rally from the attack. Mr. Moore cele-
brated her eighty-ilrst birth day on Saturday
the 2sth inst, the painful bereavement ex-
citing the sympathy of that entire community
Besides her venerable husband two children
survive Mrs. Moore. Mr.. John L. Moore and
daughter Mrs. E. Lynch. Mrs. Moore was
sincerely religious woman, her membership
of the Methodist Episcopal extending over
period of nearly halfa century. Her funeral
took place on Monday from her late residence
her body being laid in the cemetery of the
North East NJ. E. Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
WEDDING BELLS.
ThOmaS-Platt.

The Rev 7. Snowden Thomas, Editor of
the Peninsula Methodist, well and favorably
known in this county, and DR.. Susan F
Platt, of Ocean Grove. New Jersey, were
married ut noon on Tuesday in st. Pauls
Methodist Episcopal Church. Ocean Grove
Thomas is Il native OF this county, having
been born in North East, Of which town his
father the late Thomas S. Thomas, was a
leading citizen. He is graduate of Dick
inson College and q minister of recognized
ability. Mrs. Thomas is native Of Balti-
moro. and graduate of the Medical College
for Women OF New York. and has been a
successful practitioner of medicine in Auburn,
n. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Fire at Mechanics Valley,

The grist mill and creamery of Mr.. A. Kirk
at Mechanics Valley, in this county were
destroyed by fire on Saturday night last. the
fire being discovered about II o'clock D. m
Mr.. Kinks dwelling which is located about
seventy five feet from the mill, was saved
with difficulty, while his barn not over two
hundred feet from the burning mill, was
several times on fire, the wind driving the
burning shingles Immediately in its direction.
The buildings destroyed were insured for
300 with contents in the Farmers and
Mechanics Mutual of Cecil county. About
two months ago the dam and race of this
mill were carried away entailing a consider
able loss on Mr.. Kirk, rendering the burden
of this misfortune tho greater
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
EASTER DANCE.
A Pretty After Lenten Event in ElktOn.

"A ffetty Alter Lenten Event in Elkt0n.
A pretty after lenten event was the Easter
dance given in OddlFellows' Hall on Monday
evening by the young men )f Elkton. The
music was by Oglesby's Orchestra OF Chester,
and dancing continued until one o'clock.
The patronesses were Mrs. C. NJ. Ellis, Mrs.
l.. H. Litzenberg and Mrs. Manly Drennen,
Mrs. Mary L. Tull.
Among those attending were:-Mr. and
Mrs l.. M. Hanes, Mrs. William III. Gipin,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. NJ. Howard, Misses
Mamie Haines, Lucille Litzenberg, Laurine
Wilson, Florence Torbert, Mr.. and Mrs
Richard Reese, Misses Corinne lamar, Isabel
lamar, Catherine Constable Berthe Wilson,
Francis Schouler, Helen Gilpin, Carrie
Jamar, of Elkton, Miss Blanche Freeman,
Mr.. Alexander. of Philadelphia, Miss wilson
MIR. Cavendish Darrell. of Baltimore: Miss
Darlington. of West Chester Pa; William
Ncasey, Frank Couch, OF Delaware; Allen
Oliver. of Newark; John L. Wilson. of Centre
Vile; John q. Constable, Herbert ID. Litzen-
berg, William d. Bratton. Fred Gilpin, Fred
L. Haines, Warren Haiues, Ray Baldwin,
Charles Carter, Hester Hess, of Elktop.
Josiah Marvil, Of Wilmington; Miss Violelte
Haines, Miss Hallic Hanes. of Rising Sun
and William II. Neshitt, of Port Deposit.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Railroad Improvements.

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
moro Railroad Company is making number
Of improvements at the Elkton STATEN, which
are contributing very much to the appearance
OF that locality. The grounds and driveways
are being made very attractive, the fences
being removed and walks laid around The
grass pois. The driveway is being con
structed OF crushed granite. In the station a
number of changes have been made in the
telegraph office, adding to the conveniences
Of that Office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Lewis

MIR. Norris Lewis, of Singerly, this county,
and Mrs. Mary Whitelock Kessler, daughter
OF MIR. and Mrs. Thomas V. Kessler, OF Pensa-
cola. Florida. were married at eight o'clock,
on Wednesday evening, April eighth. in the
First Baptist Church, Pensacola, Florida.
Mr.. Lewis is member Of the milling firm
OF Lewis and Sons, at Sinserly, and is a
prominent young business man. Mrs Lewis
has been frequent visitor in Elkton, and
has relatives and many friends here. They
will reside near Singery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Railroad Wreck Narrowly Escaped.

AS a southbound freight train on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad was passing singerly
on Saturday, door fell from one OF the cars
and lodged on the northbound track in front
OF Royal Blue train. The pony trucks of
the engine were derailed but luckily the
driving wheels did not leap the rails. Tho
train was taken to Wilmington by freight
engine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
James Barnes.

James Barnes, a former resident of Wood
lawn, this county, died at his home in Balti-
moro on Thursday April Q, aged sixty-three
years. A widow and three children survive
him-William, Frank and Miss Sallie Barnes.
The remains were inferred in the Hopeweh
NJ L. Cemetery near Woodlawn on Saturday
afternoon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
j. Mitchell Kinnard.

The funeral of j. Mitchell Kinnard, who
died at his home near Pilottown Eighth
district, on Thursday of last week, took
place on Sunday, the interment being at
Penn Hill. The deceased was Il staunch
republican, and took an active part in
politics. widow and three children survive
him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Weather Crop Bulletin
WEEK ENDING MONDAY, April 6. 1896.
WEATHER.

WEEK ENDING MONDAY, April G, 1896.
WEATHER.
The weather of the week has been, for the
most part. Il continuation of the long cold
and. wet period, as yet unbroken since the
first of the year.
EASTERN MARYLAND AND DELAWARE.
much advance has been made with the spring
work. owing to the wet weather. Wheat is
looking tolerahly well in the southern coun-
ties, but poor in the north. Some potatoes
and peas have been planted, and the forward
peas are coming up. The prospects for fruit
are excellent. The development of the
peach buds has been delayed by the con-
tinued low temperature, so that injury from
spring frosts is not anticipates; the trees
will not be in full bloom before the 18th
instant.
RISING SUN.-Very little has been done in
way of farming. Considerable plowing was
done last fall, which will aid early planting.
The weather during March very unfavorable
for farming operations, having been unusally
cold and wet. Winter wheat is looking very
badly; in many cases can scarcely be seen in
the ground. J. r. ALLEN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Mrs. Jefferson McVey.

Mrs. Jefferson Mcvay; died at her home at
Liberty Grove. on Thursday, last week; after
an illness from pneumonia. husband, an d
four young children survive her. The
funeral took place on Monday from her late
home, the interment being in the West
Nottingham cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Mrs. Margaret A. Owens.

Mrs. Margaret A. Owens, widow of A. b.
Owens, died on Saturday at her home near
Sassafras. The remains were inferred at
Nliddletown, Delaware, on Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
Letters Advertised.

EI.KToN PosT-oFFIoE. April, 9Th
Miss Cora Roy, Messrs. LIE Compte. aud
Wright, Miss Dora Madison Mrs. William
Dickinson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-04-11
RACING ALL THE YEAR.
DANGER THAT NOW CONERONTS
MARYLAND.

Legislature Has Adjourned Without Pass
ing the Bill Prohibiting Racing Dur
ing the Winter MOnthS-PrOjectS
Already Under Way to EStab-
lish Thirth-Day Tracks
All Over the State,
Which Will be
Used in Sue
ceSSiOn.
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