The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hog cholera has made its appearance in
Kent county.
Herman Jetrers has started his cider
press in West Elkton.
Marley Mills have resumed operations
after undergoing extensive repairs.
The public schools of the county open on
Wednesday next, September /.
Henry Chase, a respected colored man of
Elkton, is Undergoing treatment at Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
The Elkton Academy will reopen Tues
day. Sept. T, under the principalship of Prof
Charles c. Holden.
Geo W. Poist, of Colora, had u yield of
1911 hu. of wheat from acres. George w.
Clifford, ofXion, threshed AZ bushels of wheat,
machine measure per acre from four acres of
sornstalk ground.
John Il. Dalrymple, the young boy who
was accidentiy shot at Port Deposit during
"bee hunt is recovering at the Delaware Hos
pita, Wilmington, where he was taken imme-
diately after the accident.
being generally renovated and improved and
after being newly furnished throughout will
be opened on the first of September, under
the management of Samuel B. Foard.
A golden rod tea will be held at Daniel
Harvey's woods Wednesday evening, Septem-
Der l, for the benefit of Chids Council. No.
SO, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. The tea will be in charge
OF the ladies' and supper and other refresh
ments will be served at moderate price. All
are invited.
S. J. Brown, Of Sylmar, was an EIkten
visitor on Wednesday. That section of the
county has been very successful in farming
this season. From - acres Mr.. Brown
threshcd 52S bushels Of Fultz wheat, machine
measure Eighty eight and one hall measured
bushels. when weighed nj Duyckinck's ware
house. measured 80 bushels and pound
The fourth annual picnic and festival Of
Bay View Council No. -, o. L. A. NJ. will be
held at GiIpns Falls on Saturday next, Sept.
4th, afternoon and evening. Rev. A. S. Now
bray of Elkton. and Rev. A. 2. Prettyman,
of Zion. will deliver addresses in the after
noon. The committee in charge are James
W. Abrahams, Jcthro johnson, W. +. Shippers,
John Clark, Frank Brickley.
Joseph Hinchine, of Elkton, received
the intelligence this week of the death of his
cousin Miss Ceina Hinchlile of New York,
which occurred in MARBLE. near Manchester,
England. Miss Hnchliile was SO years OF
age and was travelling abroad with her sister,
it having been their intention to return to
America last week. The deceased has upon
a number of occasions visited Mr.. HinchliiTe's
family in Elkton.
Allen Oliver, of Newark an extensive
breeder of fine poultry, who generally "X-
hibts at the Elkton Fair, took largo number
of his fowls Monday and started out to eX-
hibit at the different fairs. Mr.. Oliver has
been exceptionally successful. In thechirken
shows AT Ba!!imor" lie carried of several
first prizes and number of seconds. The
fowls he has with him are all premium
winners, and he will exhibit them at all the
fairs in this neighhurhood.
The users of the electric light in Newark
are protesting over the increased rate put
spon them. At present the plant is in good
decide to keep this increased rate on the
users there will be a big slump among the
patrons. The rate has been placed so high
that only the rich can afford to Use it. 1t is
further stated on an average 60 per cent. of
the merchants will return to coal oil if the
old rates are not continued.
Ernest r. +. Smith, aged 8 years and 9
months. son of William G.. Smith of Kent
county, met his death Tuesday in Il distress
ing manner. He was riding horse from
field when his foot caught in the bridal rein
and he was dragged across the field, the
horses knees ana feet striking him at every
leap. Finally the horses front hoof struck
him in the abdomen with such force us to
break the rein and release him from his fatal
position. He died from internal hemorrhage
before the doctor reached his bedside
Two negro sneak thieves made raid Oh
Friday afternoon, last week. upon the Italian
settlement at Iron iiill-the men being where
the railroad work is in progress. the Italians
ut the time being ut their work. Several
satchels we're taken 10y the plunderers from
the sheds wherein the Italians live. When
they discovered their loss there was great
excitement md 4 search was Instituted for
the thieves. Onn Of the negroes was found
lying asleep il The woods by the side of the
satchels which has seen gone through, and
he was viciously bounced upon by the men.
Fortunately for the fellow one of the gang
foremen hannnrrd near and succeeded in
rescuing him. The Italians were armed with
knives and had they gone unchecked the
negro would have Jared badly.