The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. McCabe and daughter,
Mr. James McCabes' four sons and two
daughters, Mr.. Theodore Knight. of Balti-
more, and Mrs. Cora Kennedy, of Ohio, were
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Hopkins visitors Thurs
day.
Miss Bessie Wright of the Bryn Mawr Pre-
paratory School of Baltimore, was enter.
tanned by Miss Barnard, from Friday until
Monday.
Mr.. Riley Of Rock Springs, Pa, moved his
family from that place to the house next to
Mr.. VIM. Thompson on North Main street.
Miss May Holm, of Baltimore, is visiting
her sister Miss Bessie Holm.
Mrs. J. A. Gerry has returned from Shamo-
kin, Pa and PENIS Grove, N. j., whore she
had a delightful time and is much improved
in health.
Mr.. Ewing, of Wilmington, visited NJ.
Samuel Barr Saturday.
The game OF foot ball played Saturday be-
tween West Nottingham and J. I. l., resulted
in Il victory for the latter. Score being 40.
Mrs II. c. Nesbitt and Mrs. Jacob Tome
left Wednesday for Philadelphia, to have the
home of the daughter and sister Mrs. B. b
Lathbury in readiness for her on her arrival
the last of the week. Mrs. Nesbitt will stay
sometime but Mrs. Tome will return hon e
after she has welcomed the bride and groom
to their new home.
Mrs Frank Everist was in Havre de Grace.
"a nod VI uJo,- wit n har,r nd
daughter Geneva.
Rev. W. W. Shaw and son were in Phiadel
phia Wednesday to visit Mrs. Shaw who is
under treatment there.
Two dogs and cats, reported mad, were
shot on North Min street this week.
A young lady oculist will soon come to the
Jacob Tome Institute and examine, treat the
eyes. and provide glasses for the pupils at the
very low rate of So each 1t is to be hoped
she will not conne this offer to the institute
as it would be great benefit to outsiders.
She comes highly recommended by the emf
nent oculst DR.. Barton, of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Ranck, OF Shamokin,
Pa, are visiting Mrs. J. A. Gerry.
Mrs. S. S. Snoigrass, who visited Mrs.
Head last week, left for Sykesville, Nd. on
Saturday.
The birthday party given by the NJ. E. SUI
day School Friday night was success in
every respect. The Sunday School room was
crowded and the collection amounted to
s42 60 which far exceeded the expectations
# bn inf Mr. NnSbitt
The program consisted OF chorus by the
Kindergarten, reading by Miss Tomkinson,
and then the WAX works. Miss Mann acting
as Mrs. farley. Those who took part We're
Mrs. c. NJ. Knight, Misses Raynor. Edith
Eag"c. Maude Stebbngs. Martha Jones, Mary
Durgin, Margaret vanneman Bessie Taylor,
Florence McFarane Gas little NrlD. Essie
Butchenhart, Messr-. Hugh Caldwell, George
Compton, Melville Arthur. Frank Cooke;
attendants. George Stengle and Geo. Hines.
After these were exhibited lemonade and cake
were given to all who wished it. Committee,
Mrs. C. NJ Knight, Mrs. j. b. Abrahams,
Messrs. John Creswell, w. McClenahan and
Edwin Boynton.
The Aid Society and Trustees of the NJ. T..
Church are putting "A range and bathroom in
the NJ f. Parsonage. The minister, Rev. w.
p. Compton will assist in paying the ex-
penss.
Saturday night a party of young men be-
came intoxicated and began fighting on the
corner shortly alter 10 o'clock. This nuisance
has heen put up with for some time. But
fortunately Mr. Boynton was just going in
home and had them arrested They were
each fined $3.50 1t is to be hoped they will
behave better and that other disturbers Of the
peace will learn lesson.
Saturday afternoon AS Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stump were driving down the lower hollow
gun was fired by some one on the bill. They
called for the man to desist, but as he did not
hear he fired again frightening the horse
which turned, throwing them out and ran
back rs far as Mr.. Everist's o.d home. Their
new harness was all broken, and they were
considerably bruised but fortunately not
seriously hurt