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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Brief Local Notes.

The property of the Stevenson Wrench
Factory at North East will be sold at sherifT's
sale.
L. NJ. Haines, Of Elkton, has been ap-
pointed trustee OF the Female House of
Refuge.
"A marriage license was issued this week
to John +. Pierce and Annie b. Barrett, both
OF Cecil county.
-Elkton Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will eel
ebrate its seventh anniversary, on Wednesday
evening, February l6.
"A property owner near North East has
posted this sisn-"All persons natural or
artificial. are hereby notified to keep off this
property
H. G. Wells has taken the agency for the
Columbia Bicycles, which machines are now
on exhibition at Wells Drug Store, Main
street, Elkton.
Winter L. Wilson arrived home in Elkton
yesterday, from Guatemala, and will later as
sumo professorship in the civil engineering
department of Lehigh University.
Barclay Hammond. on Saturday night,
met with an accident 1t the College avenue
crossing of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad in
Newark. When he arrived there, train
blockaded the driveway and, after waiting
some time, he attempted to drive along the
railroad, for the purpose Of passing
around the cars, when his team fell down an
embankment distance of six feet The
vehicle which was loaded with oysters was
considerably damaged
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
JOHN ROBINSON.

The funeral OF John Robinson, former
resident OF Cecil county, took place in Ok
ford. Pa, on Wednesday,
He was born at Fordham Heath, England.
August 2S. 1911. He came to this country in
1926, and few years later engaged in the
hotel business in Philadelphia. Disposing OF
his property he engaged in farming near Elk
ton, Nd, and later purchased the Janney
farm, near Bay View. Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29

business man of Elkton, who enjoys the
distinction Of being the member of more fra
ternal organizations than any other resident
And in them all ne takes the greatest in
terest and occupies the highest positions
The CECIL WING today presents an excellent
likeness of Mr.. Keys. He is not only
Junior Mechanic but is a member of the
Heptasophs, Masons, Odd Fellows, Ancient
oder United Workmen and Red Men. Mr..
Keys is a member of the Keys & Miller Lum-
ber Company, of Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
EIGHTH DISTRICT NEWS.

CoNowINGo. Jan. 2S, 1898.
The Susquehanna river has been on the rise
all of this week.
Miss Cora Love, of Conowingo, has re-
turned to her home after a pleasant visit to
relatives and friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. James Bones assistant station agent at
Conowingo and bride, have begun the serious
business of housekeeping in James Cully's
house.
Mr. +. b. Mcdowell, merchant at Como
wingo has bought pair of fine bay horses.
Mr. Jackson Sprout, of near Pilot Town has
been xuite ill the past two weeks.
Revival meetings are still in progress at
Pilot Town Hall. The meetings have been
going on for five weeks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29

The Want, For Sale, For Rent, Lost and
Found, and such ads. are now special features
of the "CecH Whig," and This issue presents
a large number, sho,cing that the paper goes
in channels where its advertisements are read.
The people soon .fad ont the paper that paus
as an adrcrtising medium-dnd the numerous
advertisements IN the "CecH JJhig," show that
it meets the demand. # you hare anything
to sell, hare lost or found an article, hare
house for rent, or rant help, or employment,
advertise in the "CecH Whig." The cost is
mall only cent a arord per insertion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Fell Dead,

Marden Borst, who, with headquarters ut
Elkton, has been engaged in travelling on the
Peninsula selling patent medicines and
aavoring extracts, was found lying dead on
road near Chesterville, Kent county, on Sun.
day. Borst was in partnership with Frank
L. Burkins, who is now in Elkton, and who
received the news Of his friends death on
Monday. The men represented the United
States Medical Company of New York. whose
preparations they sold. At the time that
death came Borst was preparing to drive
back to Elkton. The remains were inferred
at Chestervile
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
NORTH EAST NEWS.


NORTH EAST, Jan. 2S, 1898.
Our fishermen have been shipping some
fine bass, pike and carp this week.
Rev. Giles B. Cooke, is attending the North
ern Conuocation OF the Diocese OF Easton, in
Kent county, this week.
Miss Annabel Reynolds is visiting in VIII
mington.
The work on the new line OF the P. W. &
B. R. r., is progressing rapidly and the new
culverts on the Charlestown road will soon be
completed.
Miss Alice Meers, Of Kent county, is visiting
relatives in this vicinity.
Wilbur Shippers, OF Chestertown is prepar-
ing to open dry goods and grocery store in
the Simcoe building, corner Bridge and Main
Streets
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Mrs. l.. MARSHALL HAINES,
Mrs. HENRY VINsINGER,
Mrs W. II. MACKALL,
MRS. II. ID. NJ. HOWARD.
PRINCIPIO FURNACE ITEMS.

PRINcIpIo FURNACE, Jan. 2S, 1898.
Mr.. Willard Dill is spending few days
with his mother, Of Delaware.
Mrs. Julia Russell and Mrs. Ellen Jackson
spent few days with Mr.. and Mrs. n. H.
Davis, of Baldwin.
Harry White, of Philadelphia, spent Satur
day with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
White.
Miss Ella Harlan, of Port Deposit, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Edith
Charsha.
Mrs. Myrtle Dill is spending few days
with her sister; Mrs. Wallace Dill. OF Cherry
Hill.
Mrs. T. L. White has returned home after
spending few days with her parents, o
Strickersvile.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Sales Advertised.

Tuesday, February 1, in Elkton, George A.
Blake, attorney for Mrs. Elizabeth A. Nc
Neal. will sell at public sale the farm owned
by the late Amos E McNeal, and situated
near Iron Hill. The property contains s5
acres OF land, two-story frame dwelling
and all necessary buildings.
Tuesday, February 15-The farm of Patrick
]. McNamee, "a acres of land in the
Seventh district, will he sold at trustees
sale in Elkton. r. c. Thackery, truster.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Deaths.
MISS KATHARINE HOUSER.

Miss Katharine Houser. sister OF Miss Mary
Houser. of Port Deposit died at her homo in
Cadiz, Ohio. on Thursday of last week. Miss
Mary Houser had been summoned and
reached her sisters Bedside few hours be-
fore the end came.
The deceased had frequently visited in
Port Deposit, and there won n large circle of
friends. She was a cultured young lady and
possessed OF endearing qualities. The an
nouncement Of her death was received with
profound regret. Mrs. Jacob Tome. of Port
Deposit, went to Ohio and attended the
funeral.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Gold Digging Continues.

Work at the gold diggings, in the Eighth
District, is still progressing and more men
have been given work. The pay. roll amounts
to S25 a day.
MIR. West who has charge OF the work, is
quoted as saying that all of the lands on
which his company has options will be taken
and paid for.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Transfers of Property Recorded This
Week.

Week.
Martha H. Stanton ct al. to Wm. III.
Cole, lot in Elkton. n............ 81
Samuel d. Mccullough and wife to
Samuel Il. Shippers. house and lot in
North East NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2,5
Joseph Coudon and wife to H. S.
Jones, lot in Perryville. ..........
John Partridge to VIM. T. Warburtop.
20 acres in Fifth district. ...... 8
John Partridge, executor. to VIM. T.
Warburton, 20 acres Of land ...... G
Margaret T. Gartside ct al to W.T..
Warburton, 2 acres in Fifth district. G
Geo. w. Lockwood and wife to Elias
E. Marsh, 452 acres. First district E.. 1870
Mary G. Rock and others to Henry
Henderson, l acre Of land, Third dis
lTlct ....................
Abner W. Gathers, ct. al. to Lydia
Jackson, 36 acres of land, Ninth dis
trlct. .................... lt
Abner W. Gathers and wife. to Anna NJ.
Gathers, ct. al.-36 acres OF land,
Ninth district. 1C
Ann NJ. Gathers, executrix, to Abner
W. Gathers, acres in Ninth district.
Harvey H. Mackey, sheriff. to Stephen
J. Caldwell, 200 acres in Eighth dis
trlct .....................
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Town Council.

The Board met on Thursday evening, pres
ent Messrs. Kerfoot, McQuilkin, Jetfers,
Mackall Bailiff Biddle and Treasurer King.
The minutes ofthe last meeting were read and
approved.
The treasurer reported receipts $5S9l. .0s
and disbursements S4621.06
Vouchers were authorized for the payment
of bills as follows:
VIM. Dunbar, arches for sewer ..... 80 90
W. II. Mackall, stationery, postage. 12 90
J. B. Dean, II days work. ............ 81
Jas. Nayler, l q days work ............ 81
Henderson Cantwell, gravel. .......... co
The East End Street Committee was in
structed to have an electric light put on the
south side of the street, in the square east Of
Delaware Avenue.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Bank Officers Elected.

The annual election of directors of the
National Bank, OF Rising Sun. was held on
Wednesday. The old board Of directors,
Jesse A. Kirk, L. Il. Kirk, NJ. D.. H. II.
Haines. Timothy Haines and Reuben Haines,
were reelected. The hoard organized by
electing officers as follows: President, II. H..
Haines; vice-president, Jesse A. Kirk secre-
tary; L. II. Kirk, NJ. D.; cashier, Charles S..
Pyle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Sent to the Insane ASYLUM.

David Allen, OF the First district, vas COM
mitted 20 the County Insane Asylum. at
Cherry Hill, on Wednesday. He had been
committed to the Jail but was transferred to
the asylum. at the direction Of DR.. John H.
lamar, the Jail physician. 1t is thought that
has wife and two children.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
A Coming Anniversary,

The coming anniversary celebration of
Elkton Council Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics, on February 16. is at
tracing attention, and the event will be one
of Importance.
One of the most prominent members Of
the Council is Mr.. Samuel J. Keys. leading
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Notwithstanding

Mr.. Harry Minker, of Principle Furnace,
and Miss Cora Hartenstine, OF Theodore. were
married on Wednesday evening.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Postmaster at North East.

Jesse West has been appointed postmaster
at North East, vice Samuel A. Sturgeon. Mr..
West was the only applicant for the position.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29

1t is likely that the Atlantic Refining Com
pany will locate large storage tanks for coal
oil and gasoline on land near the Elkton
depot.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
REAL ESTATE.

bed of copper is reported to have been
found on the farm of s. T. Reynolds. near
Rising Sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
Real Estate Sales.

Thomas Reed has purchased the Parker L.
George farm in Elk Neck for $4,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-01-29
CHURCH NEWS.
Interesting Items Concerning the vari-
Gus Churches.
NORTHERN CoNvoCATIoy.

NORTHERN CoNvoCATIoN.
n nEV. Giles B. Cooke, rector
AZ X of st. Mary's Protest.
NWMh ant Episcopal Church,
WTDy North East, the Dean of the
SP Diocese. presided at the
" sessions of the Northern
Conyooation ~ ba n;ooa,o
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23

pace with our present extensive COM
mercial relations with the world, as our
field IL by far more extensive a. 10 her
natural resources, IA we'll as the timber
OF her subjects, and above all, u con.
slituti0n and form OF government affords
an unlimited field for the whole world 10
J Invest with us and thereby share our fate
In the most favored. Independent, liberal
and progressive country on the surface
OF the earth, az clearly demonstrated in
the advancement OF our republic since
the declaration Of Independence.
Az the leading nation Ot the world IA far
AZ our form OF government, natural re-.
sources and possibilities IL concerned, no
nation car nationally question our stand
ing and capacities as such.
IL IL n fOregOne conclusion that the
United States OF America IL the land Of
the free thinking minded man Of the
ninteenth century and her subjects stand
above all others, as the most loyal TO her
colors and constitution.
As an illustration OF the foregoing, |
will simply mention that only a few days
ago, as we might say, our standing army
was composed OF $1,000 men and to-day
we have a most astounding parade OF
100000 men, enlisted and ready for the
field OF battle TO meet the enemy at a
moments warning.
Think for a moment OF the solid union
which consolidate and bind our subjects
under n single point and object: To
uphold our constitution and emancipate
! mankind from tyranny and oppression.
No matter OF what race or color her sub
jects may have originated, before our con
stituti0n and In unfolding our flag, we
are all OF the same race and color and
bred under n great governing power,
W~ashingtOn'B free constitution and Lin
coins declaration OF emancipation.
Under such ruling allow me to sub
scribe myself an American citizen and
a direct lineal descendant OF Alya Nunez
CabeZa de Baca, the first Spanish Amer
lean explorer who landed in Florida In
1923, three hundred and seventy
years ago, and whose generations
have ever since remained in America
10 share the destinies OF this great Amer
lean continent, under the most daring
and trying struggles against the differ
ent savage Indian tribes In America, and
continued ever since In aiding and up.
holding America In all the wars with the
European powers at different times, up
TO the present war with Spain.
Az a matter of fact, | descend from
Spanish origin by my father and moth.
eT's side, however, II becomes most ap.
prOpriaIe for me to repeat the words OF
Marcus Brutus in his address 20 his
Roman cOuntrymen; Not that | loved
Caesar less, but that | loved Rome
mOre;' and In the present instance, |
will state with equal emphasis, that
Spain IL Caesar and America is Rome
to me, as an American citizen
Respectfully,
VINCENTE NJ. BACA.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23
OFFICIALS MUST PURCHASE.
Compiled Laws Of 1897 Ready For Dis
t~TibutiOn-Law Mandatory.

AN@@I ~
t~ributiOn-Law Mandatory.
Section five OF chapter fOrty-three OF
the act providing for the compilation,
publication and distribution OF the lawt
Of the territory, passed by the thirty
second session OF the Legislative assembly
directs, that ''when the laws provided
for In this act shall have been delivered
10 the librarian, IL shall be his duty Il
notify the clerks OF the various boards OF
county commissioners OF the counties In
the territory that the laws are ready FOR
sale. = . , Upon receipt OF such notice
by the clerks from the librarian, the said
clerks shall forthwith notify the different
territorial, county and precinct officers
In their counties and mail or deliver
personally 10 each OF them a copy OF the
penalty clause OF this act. . . . The
following territorial and county officers
shall procure volumes OF the laws az
complied In conformity with this act.
All the territorial officers, each district
Judge, each district attorney, each dis.
trict clerk, each county clerk, probate
Judge, sheriff, treasurer, collector, asses
sOr and all county officers.
. . No territorial or county officer
shall be qualified 70 perform the duties
OF his Office, nor shall he receive any
compensation therefor or em0lumentt
therefrom, II, after having been notified
by the said clerk OF the board OF county
commissioners that he has the volumes
ready to deliver, such officer does moi
procure within 60 days from the date 0i
the clerks making service OF such no
tice, either by mailing or personally
delivering the said notice In writing L
such officer, a volume OF the said Com
piled Laws"
The compiled laws are ready for deliv.
cry and the territorial librarian informs
the New Mexican that up 10 this date
but a few Of the officers mentioned In tn,
act have complied with the law. II,
states that he sent out the notices 10 thu
clerks on the 18th day OF April, supply
ing them with a number OF printed no
tees sufficient to notify all the officers IL
their counties. Allowing the clerks tel
days to receive the notices and fOrwar,
them, the sixty days limit has now OK
pired and such officers A have not pro
yided themselves with copies OF the Com
piled Laws are holding their offices AM
receiving their salaries and emolument
In open violation Of the law and undeI
the law can be removed from office.
The price OF the volume has been axet
at $3.50, which sum must be paid TO tn,
territorial treasurer. Applications 4
purchase, addressed to the public printeI
or the territorial librarian, inclOsinI
purchase price, will receive prompt at
tentiOn.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23
The WHEAT CROP.
A Good Yield, Reduced Acreage anC
Remuneratiye Prices.

A Good Yield. Reduced Acreage and
Remunerative Prices.
Wheat harvest Ia now on in full blast
at the Orme ranch, where 1900 acres
await the onslaught OF the reapers. The
wheat yield throughout the valley this
year Is said TO be most excellent, the
cool weather proving favorable to the
full development Of the BERRY. Much
OF the acreage, however, has been cut
down and made into grain hay and
shipped 10 Southern California, where
the demand has been keen. As a result
the available acreage was materially re-
duced and the yield will not be- in excess
OF the requirements of the local trade.
The mills, which only a few months ago
almost refused 10 buy wheat at all and
paid only 81 per 100 pounds, are now Of
fering Sl.35 and buying everything Of
fered. The recent collapse In prices In
the market, which, on account OF high
freight rates, Is governed almost entirely
by local considerations, 90 Phoenix Ga.
zette.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23
Abuquerauean. At santa Fs.

From the New Mexican.
H. g. Erb came up from Albuquerque
last night and registered at the Claire.
Thomas Combs, OF Albuquerque, IL a
pleasure seeker who went 20 Colorado
Springs this morning.
Hon. Nj. S. OterO, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss ID. s. OtarO, Of Albuquer-
que, are guests at the Palace.
Mrs. c. z. Hubbell and daughter, Ali
Ella, OF Albuquerque, are sOjOurninR in
the city. They stop at the Palace.
II. W. Clancy, Esq, leading lawyer
and mayor Of the city OF Albuquerque, il
In Santa Fe on legal business.
The resignation OF Captain C., d.
Rogers OF the Albuquerque Guards has
been accepted.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23
Marrow l-csre.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
X. Hart, Of 6rOtOn, 3. ID: WAS taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set In hnd finally termin-
ated In Consumption. -Four doctors gave
me up, saying | could live but a short
time. gave myself up TO my Savior,
determined II | could not stay with my
friends on earth, | would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was advised 10
get Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. | gave IL a
trial, took in all eight bottles. IL has
cured me, and thank God | am saved and
now a well and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free at J. II. 0Rellly n Co., drug
gists. Regular size SOC and Sl.O0. Guar
Anteed or price refunded.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23

The marriage Of Miss Jennie Wiley and
Charles X. Outer took place last evening
at the parsonage OF the Presbyterian
church, Rev. I. G. Beattie officiating
Miss Nellie Quier was the maid OF honor
and Harry Russell acted az best man
Following the ceremony the happy quar-
tette repaired 10 the home Of the grOOm's
mother, Mrs. Peter Quier, where relatives
and friends had gathered. A wedding
supper was served, and the evening
passed very pleasantly 10 all, The young
couple were the recipients OF a number
Of presents and we'll wishes from numer-
Gus iriendA.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23

Santa Ne swelldom turned out en-
masse Monday evening 10 witness the
highly c%reditable presentation OF Mary
Anderson's iayOrite play OF "Pygmalion
and Galatea," given at the opera house
by local talent. The production was
held under the auspices of tho local
NOman's Board OF Trade, the proceeds OF
the entertainment going 20 swell the
fund which 10 used by the ladies OF that
organization In beautifying the plaza
and streets OF the ancient city. COnsid-
cradle histriOnie talent was discovered
among the disciples Of Thespis included
In the cast.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23

A. II. Potter, with G. X. Atkins Il Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind, writes: 81 have never
before given a testimonial. But | will
say that for three years we have never
been without ChambeTlain's Collie, Chol.
era and DiarrhOea Remedy in the house,
ana my wife would az Don think OF
doing without iOuT as a bottle OF this
remedy in the summer season. We have
used II with all three OF our children and
II has never failed TO cure-nOt simply
stop pain, but cure absolutely, II IL all
right, and anyone who tries IL will find
Il so" For sale by all druggists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-23
WIN Scale tho Fnchanted Mes,

An exploring expedition, composed Of
Dr.. David Starr Jordan and wife, of the
LELAND Stanford university; DR.. Theodore
II. Hlttell and daughter, OF San Francis
co; Charles +. Lummis and daughter, OF
Los Angeles, and Rev. and Mrs, c. II
Lukens, Of Laguna, under the charge OF
Major Pradt, Of Laguna, are now al
Ae0ma, out on the Santa Fe Pacific, and
will make the ascent 10 the top OF the
Enchanted Mesa. They are making the
trip 10 settle the dispute concerning the
accuracy OF the legend OF the mesa
which declares that at one time thai
isolated elevation was inhabited.