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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
RAILROAD PROJECTED.
A Line From Oxford, Pa, to the PrOvi-
dence Paper Mills, Cecil
County Agitated.

y number of the citizens of Oxford Pa,
and that section of Pennsylvania are again
agitating he building of line of rail-
road OF eight or nine miles from Oxford
TO the Providence Paper Mills. this county.
to there join the recently constructed
Cecil, Lancaster and Southern tracks, and
over this line to Childs station to there
connect with the Philadelphia Division of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Oxford and
that section of Chester county, Pa. and the
northern end of Cecil county would thus gain
new and advantageous outlet to the large
cities and markets.
The "OXford Press in agitating the matter
this week speaks as follows under the head
ing "A Home Investment":
Everybody is looking for an investment in
which to place his money in order that it
may bring fair return. The wise and ex-
periepced cast around for such an investment
near home, while the moro venturesomc will
be lured by big rate of interest and cast his
lot in distant parts and with persons only
known through printed circulars and letters
There is an opportunity right at the very
threshold of Oxford, if developed, that will
bring great returns to our borough III build
ing up her industries and population. That
investment lies in building the 8 or miles of
railroad from oxford to the paper mills near
Rock Presbyterian Church. Cecil county, in
order to connect with the main line of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. This would give
Oxford and that portion of Chester county
and the northern end of Cecil county new
and easier outlet to the larger cities and
markets. If the citizens want to see Oxford
grow this is the best and most effective oppor-
tunity in the estimation Of 1.-The Press" 1t
will come some day. Why not now?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Meeting of Northern Convocation.

The Northern COnvocation of the Diocese
OF Easton met in the Chapel of the Holy
Cross AIillngton, Kent county, on Tuesday
evening Of this week. There We're present
during its sessions besides the dean, Rev.
Giles b. Cooke, Of North East, and the rector.
Rev. Albert Ware. the Rev. DR.. Duncan, of
Earlevlle. Rev. DR.. Roberts, of Chestertown.
and the Rev. Messrs. Edison, of Shrewsbury
Parish, Schouler, of Elkton. Rich of Port De-
posit and Denrochc, Of st. Paurs Kent
county. together with the Rev. Mr.. KimbalI.
Of Church Hill, member of the Middle Con-
vocation. The Rev. Mr.. Rich was the preacher
at the Tuesday evening service. On Wednes
day morning the Holy Communion was cole
brated in st. Clements Church, Massey; and
a sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Roberts.
Addresses were made in the evening at Mil
lington, on the Three Miracles of Resurrec-
ton, recorded in the Gospels, the speakers
being the Rev. Messrs. Edison, Roberts and
Kimball. On Thursday morning the Convo-
cation met at Masseys, the preacher at the
appointed service being the Rev. Mr.. Edison.
The closing service was held at Millington,
on Thursday night, when the subject of "Our
Church's Attitude Toward Other Christian
Bodies" was discussed by the Rev. Messrs.
Schouler and Denroche, with the Rev. DR..
Dean. The Rev. Giles b. Cooke was re-
nominated to the Bishop fer Dean for the
ensuing year. The Rev. S. NJ. Rich was
chosen Vice-President, and the Rev. VIM.
Schouer was reelected Secretary and
Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Entertainments.

The Junior Epworth League of the Elkton
NJ. L. Church will hold strawberry festival
in Armory Hall, corner High and North
streets, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
May 1S and 10.
The Rev. DR.. Moore, of Middletown, Del,
will deliver II lecture in the Academy at Zion
on Tuesday, May 18th. at s p. m. Subject
"Russia." The lecturer is distinguished
traveller, and those who hear him are sure to
be interested and edited. Proceeds for the
parish library of Zion Presbyterian Church.
The ladies of Moore's Chapel NJ. P. Church
will hold a festival on Joseph S. Scar
borough's lawn, Thursday evening. May 20,
1897. All kinds of refreshments will be sold
Proceeds for the benefit of the Church EXten-
sion Fund. The North East X. OF P. brass
band will furnish music. All are invited. If
stormy Friday evening.
The Rev. Lewis Storm and brother will
give their unique exhibition of Down in the
Coal Mines" at Zion NJ. L. Church this (Sat-
urday) evening under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society of that church. The
panoramic views are given on a screen illu-
minated by powerful oxy-hydrogen lights.
Entertainment begins at 8 p. m.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
TEMPERANCE.
Maryland State League-JudgeS Endorse
the Local Option Law.

The twenty fourth Annual Convention of
the Maryland State Temperance League
opened Oh Wednesday morning at st. Johns
Independent NJ f. Church Baltimore
There were 29l delegates present, as follows:
Baltimore city, 22i Anne Arundel, 6: Balti-
more county, l3; Carroll, 5; Howard -: Har-
ford, II; Montgomery, Is; Queen Annnes, 3;
Washington, .. The most interesting feature
OF the day was the report of the secretary,
which contained letters from several of the
judges of the circuit courts throughout the
state, who were asked to give their views on
local option. The fact that the judges whose
opinions were asked live in counties where
local option laws prevail is of special import
ance since, instead OF dealing in theory. it
gives practical view of the case.
The opinions Of the several judges follow:
Judge Henry Page, of Somerset county-In
my opinion, the local option law has worked
well. When it was first adopted. some diff
Guilty was experienced in obtaining convic-
tions in proper cases. There are no violations
of it, except in small ways, by stealth. The
sohriety of our people is marked. A drunken
l'.A''N'i
are things of the past. While order has been
improved, trade has not suffered. The cry
was once that local option would destroy
business. That experience has proven to be
false.
Judge Russum, OF Caroline county-As a
general thing. the benefits of prohibition are
unquestionabe The proof Of this lies in the
| ~, 81,
mitted to our people, and carried the last
| time by a greater majority than at the first
submission, so that nobody would ask to have
| the question resubmitted. | think this fair
statement of the situation, especially as at
first election | voted for license, believing
that the people would send off and get liquor,
and there would be more drunkenness than
with license. Two years of experience con-
vinced me that my reasons were all bosh. |
saw its benefits, and then voted against
| license: and | would not vote for any man
who would again open these rum shops at
my door upon any consideration.
Judge |. Thomas Jones, of Howard county
I can only say, in general terms, that, as
far as | can Judge, the law has been an ad-
vantage in our community, and has grown in
public favor since its adoption here.
Judge James Revell, of Anne Arundel
am convinced, from my experience on the
BENCH that in those districts of Anne AruB-
del county where the local option law yet
prevails that there has been a lessening OF
crime. and better conditien of affairs.
Judge John A. Lynch. of Frederick County
Speaking generally, l can truthfully say
local option has done great deal of good in
this and Montgomery counties. l have al
ways voted in favor OF it whenever l have
had an opportunity to do so.
Judge Henry Lloyd. of Dorchester County
My views incline me to regard the general
effect of the law rs largely beneficial.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Rcga.....r
Correspondents.
PERRYVILLE ITEMS.
PERRYvILLE, Nav 10, 1897.

Ehh1N LILLE, MAY 10, l0Ji.
Henry Boyd is having his house repainted.
The warehouse of the Armstrong stove
Company is being improved by the addition
of another story.
4 new crusher is being placed in at the
Perryvlle Stone Quarry.
George WentH. telegraph operator here,
left on Thursday on IL ten days trip to Peoria.
H., as a delegate to the Railway Telegraph
Association convention which meets there.
stirring temperance address was made
in fhc Presbyterian Church on Monday night
by Mr.. Frank w. Gowen, of Wnteville, Maine.
The Americus Cornet Band, of Perryvlle,
will hold a strawberry and ice cream festival
on Wednesday and Thursday, June 1G and IT,
Mrs. Lambert Of Columbia, Pa. is visiting
Mrs G. II. Howard.
Mrs. Alwllder White and children, of
Wilmington. are visiting Mrs. John S. Dono-
hoe.
Miss Elsie Railing has returned from a
visit 70 Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
James R. Simmons, an Elkt0n Boy,
Meets His Death in Philadelphia.

james r. simmons. aged twcnty-threc
years, an Elkton boy who for the past year
has been in the employ of construction
company in Philadelphia, was killed by Il
Grain on the PhadeIp phia Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad ut the South Street station
Philadelphia on Thursday evening, last week
receiving in juries from which he died at the
University Hospital few hours later.
Simmons was in charge of a stationary
engine used by the company in hauling and
lifting stone in the building of the new abut-
ment at the South street bridge, and being
on the night turn, was on his way to work,
crossing the track. when he was struck by
the train.
The remains were brought to Elkton on
Sunday evening and were taken to the resid-
ence of his brother. in-aw Benjamin White
man, from whore the funeral took place on
Tuesday afternoon. The intcrment was in
the Elkton cemetery.
The deceased was Il hard working and
reliable young man and was respected by all
who knew him here. He was Il son of the
late Samuel J. Simmons, of Elkton and has
several brothers and sisters living here. His
wife who survives him was Miss Virginia
Still. of Elkton.
The bearers were: John Rambo. Howard
Lewis, Harry Owens, VIM. Workman. ODE
Clark, Edward Clark.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
INCENDIARY FIRE.
Three Bulldogs Destroyed at Rock
Springs on Saturday Night.

An incendiary fire occurred ut Rock Springs.
at Il late hour saturday night, three frame
buildings being destroyed-a store building
and residence both occupied by Whitman
Brothers. furniture dealers; and blacksmith
shop occupied by 5. j. Lowe. The buildings
We're owned by Mrs. NJ, c. Mullen. and upon
which there was insurance for II, 100 in the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cecil
county. The buildings were valued at about
$4,000.
The fire started in the store of Whitman
Brothers and was discovered by one of them
upon his return from II lodge meeting at Oak
wood. He gave the alarm TO which the citi-
zens responded promptly and succeeded in
saving a quantity of goods from the building
which was rapidly being consumed. The
frame residence which was close to the burn
ing structure was soon ailre and was levced
to the ground quickly. as was the blacksmith
shop Of S. j. Lowe.
Whitman Brothers loss is reported to be
considerable, they having carried Il large stock
for II country store. They have been in the
furniture and undertaking business at Rock
Springs Tor the last few years.
The origin of the fire is Il mystery, although
the supposition is that it was incendiary
The report is current that II man was seen
running away from the building about the
time that the fire broke out
The case is being investigated by Mr.. Bar
clay Reynolds. of Rising Sun, II representa-
tive Of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of Cecil county, in which policy is held by
the owner Mrs. Mullen
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
DEATHS OF A WEEK.
Alfred Charles Cole.

Mr.. Alfred c. Cole an aged and respected
citizen Of this town, died mt his home on East
High street at an early hour on Thursday
morning from Brght's disease in his seventy
ninth year.
On the Gubernatorial election day in 1895.
Mr.. Cole contracted n severe cold which was
followed the next day by a severe chill, since
which time he has been confined to his ROOM
being compelled to sit in his chair and never
lying down during that time, until very
recently, paralysis of his right side having
intervened.
Mr.. Cole was a son of Abraham Cole OF the
Head of Sassafras Ksnt county, Nd, where
he was born on July 5, 1918. When young
man he went to NTiddletown, Delaware, to
learn the tailoring business with Mr.. Riley.
Upon the completion of his apprenticeship.
he located in Elkton in the fall of 1912 start
ing business in n frame house which stood
on the lot now occupied by the residence of
Mrs. Elizabeth b. Groome. afterwards remov-
ing to the store house on Main street, next to
the store of Mr.. r. G. Lewis, where for yea"e
he did llourishing business, the late Jo, Ii
Rossell. Alex. p Barwick, and others learn
ing their trade with him. His first wife was
Miss Ann Kirby, of Middletown, and who
| lived but a short time. In March 1S41 he
| married again, his wife being Miss Margaret
Smith, n daughter of Robert Smith, of
New Castle county. Delaware. and who
died in March 1860, leaving four children to
survive their parents Miss Mary L. Cole,
Mr. Wm. II. Cole. Mrs. Martha H. Stanton,
wife of Daniel Stanton. of Wilmington, DEL,
and Miss Ella Cole.
Mr. Cole was genial kindly man, courte-
Gus and friendly with every one and died
without an enemy in the world, having been
for many months past patient sufferer.
He was one of the land marks of Elkton
there being but two older men in the town
who are not natives Oft. The writer of this
sketch remembers him we'll when he came to
Elkton, and how rapidly he became popular
in the town, always having a kind word and
| pleasant smile for every one.
His funeral will take place today. Saturday,
at o'clock p. m. from his late residence,
and will he conducted by the Rev. A. s.
Mowbray pastor of the Elkton NJ. +. Church.
Mr.. Coles body will be laid beside that of
his wife in the Elkton cemetery The follow
ing gentlemen will act as bearers r. C.
Lewis, John L. Alexander Dunbar Morgan,
VIM. j. Smith, VIM. c. Grow, j. NJ Ash.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Laid to Rest.

resident of the Fourth district, who died at
his home near Fair Hill on Wednesday night
last week, took place from the Rock Presby-
teriau Church on Sunday, the attendance at
which was unusually large, there being fully
a thousand persons present. The services
were conducted by the Rev. william Fitz-
Simon, pastor Of the church, who was assisted
by the Rev. J. r. Milligan of Wilmington.
and Rev. G. P. Jones, pastor of the Cherry
Hill NJ. L. Church. The Order Of Red Men.
of Cherry Hill of which the deceased was
member attended In body. The remains
were entered at Sharps Burying Ground.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
COlOred Man In Trouble.

Elias Brown, OF Pilottown, this county, is
in the meshes of the law, being held in Balti-
more for the action Of the Federal Court ON
the charge Of taking pension check from
the Port Deposit post office under false rep.
reservations. In April, Brown is said to have
called at the post office at Port Deposit and
representing himself as son OF William E.
Larue, colored, is said TO have secured
letter containing pension check for S18.
PostoiIlce Inspector Maxwell swore out
missioner Rogers, and after considerable
search Deputy Marshal Hinkand succeeded in
locating the prisoner at Piottown Cecil
county, where he was at work ON farm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
HEAVY BLOW.
The Wind Storm of Monday Afternoon
Damaged Church, Destroyed
Barn and Frightened a Num-
Der of People.

In several sections of the county the wind
storm of Monday afternoon took on the form
OF Il little cyclone, and timid people became
apprehensive that something serious was nigh
at hand At the Elkton race track several
women in the grand stand sighting the omin-
Gus looking cloud bearing down upon them
at once thought that the structure was about
to go to pieces and made grand scramble
for the open field to keep out Of the way of
flying timber. But their fears were not real
lied. although the wind stifrened up consid-
erably.
The blow continued about half hour in
Elkton, lasting from about three to half past
three o'clock.
The Goldsborough Memorial Episcopal
Church at Andora was damaged by the
chimney being blown over by the wind. The
edillce vas damaged to the amount of about
S75.
At Bay View the wind was particularly
strong and caused some damage. 4 barn
owned by Joseph T. Reed about mile from
the town, was completely demolished, and
the timber scattered to the four winds
Strange to say two horses which were in the
building escaped injury although the sections
OF the roof and planks were falling all around
them. Several planks when found several
hundred feet away We're driven into the
ground two or three feet. A barn near by
was moved from its foundation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
temperance Meeting.

A very interesting temperance meeting
under the auspices of Endeavor Lodge, |. o.
G.. T., was held in the Presbyterian Church.
Perryville, on last Monday evening The
meeting was called to order by Ellwood
Nichols. After singing hymn entitled yield
Not to Temptation prayer was offered by
Rev. r.. II. Hoover, after which Mr.. Nichols
introduced Frank w. Gowen Of Watervile.
Me-. who delivered one of the best temper
ance addresses ever given in this place. In
the course Of his remarks Mr.. Gowen said
that prohibition is II success in Maine, and
also urged the people Of Cecil to stand by
the prohibition law now in force. Mr. Gowen
is the international supreme lecturer of the
|. o. G. L. After singing hymn entitled
Where are the Reapers" the meeting was
closed with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Budd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Pigeon Flying.

The Elk View Homing Club of Elkton had
one of its longest and most successful ilyings
on Sunday when seven birds were sent 10
Manassas Junction, Va, distance of hun
drei miles, air line. The pigeons were liber-
sred there at o'clock Sunday morning, and
the first bird reached the loft in Elkton at 10
o'clock, making the distance in three hours,
while the second bird followed two minutes
later The club will send number of car
riers to Covesville, Va, tomorrow, distance
Of two hundred miles.
W. J. Armstrong. of Oxford, takes much
interest in homing pigeons and now has
fifteen wel-bred birds. He will establish a
homing club in Oxford.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Seriously Hurt.

On Friday morning about 10 o'clock George
Sheppard, son of Charles Sheppard, of
Baldwin, who is in the employ of Mr.. John
Meredith on the Gilpin farm, was found un-
conscious on North street extended, near the
Fair Ground gate. He was engaged in haul
ing baled hay to Mr.. Charles r. Foard at the
Elkton station, and either fell from tho hay
wagon or was run over by it, it is not known
which, as no one witnessed the accident. the
team coming on into town without driver.
Young Sheppard was taken into Dr. Bratton's
office apparently paralyzed, and afterwards
attended by the doctor, was taken home.
His case looks like serious one,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
Port Deposit Asks That It's Appropriation
From the County be Increased.

At the regular meeting o. the County Com
missioners in Elktor, on Tuesday, several of
the members Of the Board OF Town Commits
soners OF Port Deposit, appeared before the
Board and asked that the annual apprOpra-
ton of 5'iOO made by the county to Port
Deposit, be increased on the ground that the
town was entitled to greater recognition in
consideration Of the amount of taxes levied
there, and that the present appropriation was
not sufficient to meet the demands.
The County commissioners are holding the
matter under consideration.
The Board passed a number of claims and
transacted regular routine business-of no
public Importance at the meeting on Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
George W. Harvey.

George W. Harvey, "A respected citizen of
North East. died yesterday, Friday, morning
after a long illness Of rheumatism. aged 50
years. He was veteran OF the late war, in
which he served as a member Of Company A,
9Th Maryland Volunteers He leaves u wife
and seven sons. The funeral will take place
from the North East NJ. T.. Church at two
o'clock on Monday next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
FUND IN DISPUTE.
Point Of Contention Between the School
Board and County Commissioners.

An important special session of the School
morning, when by tho request of the
County Commissioners. the question of
fund of 81 1,3S9.71 which is in dispute between
the two Boards was considered. From the
estate of the late Bridget Mckay, of Elkton,
that amount reverted to the commonwealth,
and which by an order of the Orphans Court
was paid over to the School Board by John
5. Writ, ESD, administrator Of the estate.
The County Commissioners claim that said
fund is due them by virtue of an agreement
which they allege was made with the School
Board. Austin L. Crothers. in behalf of Il
client, had filed II claim to said fund but con-
sented to the award of the Orphans Court
under the impression that the money would
be paid to the County Commissioners. and
there by Il special arrangement his claim
would he satisfied. The School Board denied
the existence of any agreement by which they
We're to turn the fund in question over to the
County Commissioners and declined to do
80. Mr.. Crothers then instructed the County
Commissioners to retain Il sum equal to the
Mckay fund from the amount levied for
school purposes and now due the School
Board. Mr.. Blake President of the School
Board. officially notified j. p. Steele Presi-
dent of the County Commissioners, that the
School Board would require the full amount
levied for school purposes to be paid over to
the treasurer of the School Board.
REGULAR MEETING,
The School Board was in regular session
on Tuesday. Owing to sickness Commits
soner Kirk was unable to be present. Be
cause Of his absence the Board did not ap-
point Trustees but which will be done on
Tuesday next.
The Secretary made Il report in regard to
enlarging the colored school at Port Deposit.
The following bills were ordered to be
paid
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Base Ball.

The juniors of Farm
ington have organized u
base ball team. ages 13
to II years. as follows:
Slicer and Hawke, catch
ers; Williams and Brick
ley, pitchers; Al. Kirk,
1st base; Reeder, I'd base;
G. Kirk, Sd base; Krauss,
short stop; Riale, left
field; Phillips, centre field;
Lynch, right field. Would
like 10 hear from all
teams OF the same age.
Send all challenges to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Caught In the Betting.

Lewis Kirk, the thirteen-year-old son OF
Josiah Kirk. of Liberty Grove. Cecil county,
was caught in the betting in his fathers grist
mill on Monday and had rib broken and
was otherwise injured. Heis improving.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15
Miss SalIie M. Reyburn.

Miss Salie NJ. Reyburn, daughter of John
Reyburn, died on Friday, last week, at her
home near West Nottingham, after an illness
of several months. The fnneral took place
on Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-15

First account of W. P. Reynolds, admins
traitor of Harriet NJ. Reynolds; Third account
of Ella Ct. Gillespie, guardian Of Ellen Ross
Dixon First account of Maurice C. Reeder,
guardian OF Eta J. Mccullough: Second ac-
count of Robert NJ. Cameron, guardian of
Robert G. Cameron; First account OF Eliza
A. and Mabel L. Brickley, executrices Of
Theodore Brickley.
Court adjourned to meet in special session
on Tuesday next