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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-10-08
Deaths.
EVAN G. SEMINAR.

Evan g. Sentman, n we'll known Cecil
countian, died suddenly on Thursday even
ing, last week, at his home at Principle Fur
mace, aged sixty-sx years. He had been en-
gagged working upon his farm all that day,
and after supper had gone to the barn to look
afte' several matters. 1t was while return
ing to the house shortly after eight o'clock
that he fell dead from heart trouble. He
was a m mber of the knights OF the Golden
Eagle. His brother is ex County Commis-
sioner Eli y. Sentman.
In politics he was Il Democrat and served
his party faithfully Ia 1854 he married
Miss Gris3lla Rutter, who with four children
survive him Elizabeth A., wif- of George
and president of the Green Hill Fire Brick
Company, at North East; Hannah B. wife OF
VIM. Owens, a farmer living near Woodlawp,
in the Fifth district; Morrison N, who re-
sided at home with his father, and John E.,
who resides in Philadelphia. and Is employed
as a fireman on the Baltimore K Ohio rail-
road
His funeral was conducted by the Knigh 8
OF the Golden Eagle. OF which he was
member. and took place on Sunday at one
o'clock from his late residence; interment in
the Principle NJ. Z Cemetery. John T.
Rutter, Hihard Anderson, Edward CHER,
Vim. Bales, Edward Craig aud c.. Har-
tenstine acted rs pail bearers
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At the Elkton boat yards on Monday. Del
bert and Sons, launched barge 17G feet
long, 23l5 feet beam. aud l6 feet depth of
hold.
Shippers and Holt have the contract for the
carpenter work on the new Mechanics hall
at Bay View.
william Freeman has purchased the mill
property which he has been operating near
Ceciiton.
The drug store OF DR.. r. NJ. Black in
Cecilton has been pur ,hased by John H.
Black, of Lewes, Delaware, who will con-
duct the business.
The mining operations in the Eighth dis
trict are again attracting attention., and the
report is now current that mills will be
erected and other improvements made.
At Deiberts dry dock, Chesapeake City,
repairs are about completed to the tug "Kate
Voight'' which was recently injured by fire
at Philadelphia.
Andrews cannery at Conowingo has been
employing about seventy hands.
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WILLIAM CROMWELL.

William Bromwell, only son OF DR.. and
Mrs. r. Z. Bromwel, died on Friday morn
ing at the home Of his parents near Port
Deposit after an illness from typhoid fever
His death was one of particular sadness, he
being young man of promising attainments.
At the time OF his death he held the chair Of
chemistry in the Brooklyn College of Phar-
macy, and was also engaged in the Long
Island Hospital Labratory, which ranks as
one OF the finest in the country Mr. Brom-
well held the degrees of A. b. and Phi. d.
from Hopkins University Baltimore.
Mr.. Bromwell received his early education
at West Nottingham Academy, from there
going to the University. His first position
was in the naval service at Washington.
After securing the degree Of Phi. d. at Hop
kins he accepted the position of Analytical
Chemist for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railway Company.
His funeral took place on Monday at half
past ten o'clock, from his parents home, the
remains being inferred in the West Noting
ham cemetery.
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SHOWS BATTERY.
Veterans Hold a Re union at Perry
Vile, on Saturday.

The veterans OF Battery b. First MARYLAND
Light Artillery, known as Shows Maryland
Battery, held their eleventh annual reunion
on Saturday at Perryville. The morning,
session was devoted to business. William
II. Cook was elected president; Thomas r.
Kirk, vice president, and Hiram T. Brown,
secretary. Port Deposit was selected as the
place for the next reunion. In the afternoon
letters were read from members not able to
be present. The dead-roll was called, and.
after dirge by the band, number of the
members made appropriate remarks Of the
death of their old comrades, three of whom
have died during the past year. Rev. W. E
Greenfield was elected an honorary member.
Rev W. E. Greenfield, OF Liberty Grove
and Rev. Walter Z. Avery, of Perryville. made
addresses. With three cheers for the
old torn flag which was made and presentee
to the battery in 1861 by the ladies of Port
Deposit the association adjourned.
The members endorsed Theodore j. Vanne-
man for postmaster at Port Deposit and
voted that a copy of the resolution be otflci-
ally forwarded to President Mckinley Post
master General Smith and Congressman
Baker. vote of thanks was rendered the
Perryvile Council Jr. o. U. A. NJ. for the
use of their hail in which the meeting took
place, and the ladies of the town were cor
daily thanked for the lunch they had pro-
vided for the veterans Occupying a con-
spicuous place on the stage was the battle
flag that the ladies of Port Deposit had pre-
sented the battery as it marched away in
1861.
SHOWS Battery was organized in Por. De-
posit in September, 1861, by Aionzo Snow, its
captain. The battery marched to war on the
first Saturday in October 1861, and accord
inglv the annual celebration is held the first
Saturday in October of each year.
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COLORA ITEMS.
CoLoRA. Nd, Oct. Z

CoLoRA, Md, Oct. 7, 1893.
W. W. Nickel of near Colora and Miss
Hannah McCorkle, OF East Nottingham Pa,
were married on Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock at the home of the bride by Rev. d.
E. Shaw. of West Nottingham.
Miss Lima Shank, Of this town, and Mr..
Edward Burin, OF Port Deposit were mar
ried on Wednesday evening.
Willie Bechtel, of Baltimore, spent Sunday
with his mother Mrs. G. X. Bechtel.
Rev. W. E. Greenfield has been quite poorly
for several days.
Miss Ethel Mccullough is with friends in
Philadelphia.
william NJ .Cush lost IA valuable horse this
week.
The following is the program for Mt.
Pleasant NJ E. Church near Colora, begin
ming Tuesday evening oct. 11th. "a service
for the young people, by Rev. W. L. Green
Wednesday evening the Epworth League
rally. Special music and an address by
Rev. H. A. G. Wester1eld, President of the
Wilmington District, Epworth League.
Thursday evening, preaching by Rev.
Samuel McWllliams Of the Philadelphia Con-
ference.
Friday evening Oct 14th DR.. Watt Presid-
ing Elder of the Wilmington District will
deliver his popular and humorous lecture.
Some mistakes our neighbors make"
Special music both vocal and instrumental.
Admission 10 cents.
Sunday morning Oct. 10th a. 10 80 a. m.
Rev j. Earl MaIoy of the NJ p. Church will
preach.
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BETHEL ITEMS.
BETHEL, Oct. 7, 1885

BETHEL, Oct Z, 1888.
Miss Mary Tyson, of Newport, Delaware,
was the guest of Mrs. Benjamin Reed last
week.
Miss Irene White visited Miss Luba Reed
on Sunday last.
Mr.. F. N. Hall visited Clemence Reeder
of Zion on Sunday last.
MIR. William w. Benjami takes the lead In
this vicinity in seeding wheat. He already
having sown over forty acres and is not near
done yet.
A stranger arrived at an early hour one
morning last week in Maryville to brighten
up home and intends to make large visit
with Wess.
Farmers are about done cutting corn in
this vicinity.
Miss Lnba Reed is giving lessons in Latin
to a large number OF pupils.
1t is said that Mr.. Joseph T. Reed Of Bay
View will have this year an average OF about
100 bushels OF corn per acre, on the field,
known rs the old camp grounds tenanted by
W. w. Benjamin.
Three young men OF this vicinity were
registered in the Fifth district for the first
time all of whom will cast their votes for
William B. Baker
1t is rumored that wedding bells will ring
on the Port road in short time probably
about the 18th of this month.
1t is feared that II II certain employee of the
B. & o. r. R., does not mend his ways. he
will be victim of the Lynch" law ere long
Quite number OF the citizens, Of this
vicinity, went to Denton on Tuesday last as
witnesses in the Hargraves murder trial
Mr. Ellis Brown, of Appleton, aud Cecil
Biles, of Blue Ball, were visitors at the home
of the Judge, on Monday last.
Quite an interesting prayer meeting WAS
held on Tuesday night at the home OF Mrs.
Julia Shippers near Bay View.
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Tried to Drown Herself.

Mrs. NJ. A. Kennedy, widow, residing a
short distance above Newark, attempted to
drown herself in the Christiana Greek at
Spring Valley on Monday. She slipped away
from her residence in the morning and was
seen lying in the creek by Katie Moore,
neighbor. She at once gave the alarm, and
Leory and Harvey Scott, who were by it,
hastened to the creek and pulled Mrs. Ken
nedy out She had apparently been trying
to hold herself under water, but her head
would come to the surface.
After the men had dragged her out, Leroy
Scott went for more assistance and while he
was away the woman tried to get back into
the creek. She was prevented, however.
Dr. Columbus Henry administered restora
tives and she recovered from the effects OF
her experience in the water. No cause ia
known here for her attempt. She is reputed
to be well Off.
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Entertainment at Principle,

The Woodlawn Young Womans Christian
Temperance Union entertained their parents
and few friends on Saturday evening, at
the home OF the Misses Jackson, near Prin-
cipio. most delightful time was enjoyed
by all present. The programme consisted Of
reading by Miss May McDougall, solos by
Misses Corneia Abrahams and Eleanor Row
land, and the reading OF the paper, "The
Temperance Standard by the editor, Miss
Sara Tyson Excellent music was furnished
by the Bythedale Orchestra, with Miss Mar
garet Miller at the organ. At the conclusion
OF the programme ice cream and cake were
served in abundance by the young men, the
honorary members OF tho "Y" After more
music the company dispersed. all agreeing
that the meeting was decided success.
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BAY VIEW ITEMS.

BAY VIEW, oct..7. 1893.
Rev. F. H. Mullineaux, our former pastor,
and his wife visited their many friends on
this charge last week. While in our VILLAGE
they made their home at Mr. R. j. Reeds,
and from there made hurried calls on all the
people they could.
Our G. E. Society was we'll represented at
the County Convention at West Nottingham
last week. About twenty persons enjoyed
the services, and the hospitality of the good
people. Our pastor Rev. A. W. Mather, as
president. is to be congratulated on the sue
cess OF the convention.
The G. E. was led last Sunday evening by
Miss Mime Nowland The occasion being
the celebration OF Maryland Day, they took
collection for state work amounting to S., 20
Miss Stella Devine. of Philadelphia, is still
with her cousin Miss Maude LeedOm.
Mrs q. Nj. Cameron and daughter Victoria
visited at Childs this week.
Mrs. H. w. d. johnson, who has been
visiting her father, MIR. A. Tyson, returned
home last week.
Mrs VIM. Gamble who has been quite i'll
is recovering.
Miss Clara Burns is assistant teacher in
Charlestown school.
The johnson family held reunion at the
Factory" last week.
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temperance Workers.

The county committee appointed to carry
on the temperance campaign will meet in
Elkton, October l2. at II a. M, at the office
Of George A. Blake. Esq. The members of
the committee are as follows: Rev. ]. A.
Arters. Jmaes P. Mccoy, John W. Taylor
Rev. Fl. A. G. Westerfed, H. H. Brady. JAS
H. Hopper, j. j. McCauey, II. vinsinger
George A. Blake. Thomas b. Miller, s. G.
Bye, A. B. McVey, l. H. Ford, j. f. Roach
Nelson Black, Edwin Haines, A. Nj. Tosh, G.
s. Abrahams, Rev. w. p. Compton, L.
Nichols, W. b. Steele, DR.. s. L. Roman V.
H. Watts, W. l.. Mearns, John P. Wilson
George w. Clifford. Dinner will be provided.
d. L. SHAW, Chairman.
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Tome Institute.

Noticeable improvement in foot ball is the
result OF the past weeks hard practice at
Tome Institute. The team lines up regularly
each afternoon against the scrubs and goes
through the plays assigned for development.
The first eleven lined up last week as fol-
lows: Walker, Spreede, ends: Kirk. Kelly,
tackles; Wiley, Smith, guards; Falls, centre;
Crawford, quarter back; Ruehr, Kane, half
backs; Johnson, full-back.
The Interference is rounding into shape
and the men are showing themselves Of al
most "varsity" form.
The men appear each day on the scrub and
some are apt to make certain members Of the
first, work to hold their places Especially
of these, Conner '02, deserves mention. He
is however little light, but his work at
tackle or end plays havoc with the interfer-
ence.
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RALPH STEELE GALLAHER.

Ralph Steele, youngest child OF Robert s.
and Mary l.. Gallaher, died at the home Of
his parents near Cherry Hill. on Friday,
September 80, aged one year and four months.
On Thursday the child pulled from the table
cup of hot water, spiling the contents and
scaldng his face badly. 1t is also thought
that he swallowed some OF the hot liquid
Careful attention and soothing applications
were alike Intellectual, and at o'clock on
Friday morning the unfortunate accident
proved fatal. The funeral was held on Sum
day, October 2, services being conducted by
Rev. G.. p. Jones, pastor OF Cherry Hill NJ.
L. Church. Interment was made in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
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A Soldier Buried.

The funeral Of Private George 8. Moore, an
Elkton boy, Of Company E, First Maryland
Volunteers, who died Of typhoid fever at the
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, took
place on Saturday at $50 a. m, from St.
Patrick's Catholic Church, Havre de Grace,
when high requiem mass was said by Rev.
Father Fitzgerald. The interment was made
in Mount Erin Cemetery. The pail bearers
were John H. Terrell, William G. Feehly and
Frank y. Finnan, Of Elkton, and John J.
Fisher, Thomas Quirk and Thomas Healy,
Jr., Of Havre de Grace. The casket which
contained the remains was draped with the
national colors. As a mark Of respect to the
deceased the flag of Admiral John Rodgers
Post, G.. A. R., is at half mast.
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Church DeWs.


The autumn session Of the New Castle Pres
bytery took place in Newark this week with
Rev, K. A. Davidson as moderator. Rev. N.
ii. Miller was elected stated clerk for three
years. The pastoral relations of Rev. J. s.
Howk with the Pocomoke City and Pitts
Creek churches were dissolved. He will
change to East Palestine, o. Rev. d. ].
Shanks was dismissed to Philadelphia Pres.
bytery. memorial OF the late Rev. Lafayette
Marks, for many years pastor OF Hanover
Church, Wilmington. was read by Rev. DR..
j. R. Miligan. The session was attended bv
Rev. William Fitz Simon, OF Zion; Rev. W.
W. Shaw, Of Port Deposit, John G. Conner,
OF Colora; Rev. John McElmoyle and Charles
b. Finley, of Ekton. this county.
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First Going South.

1t has been officially announced that the
First Division, which embraces the First
Maryland, of which Company E. OF Elkton,
is n member, will be ordered South about
October 20, and several weeks later will be
Second Division will take the place of the
first at Anniston, Ala, and remain there
until the first is sent home from Cuba. when
the second will be transported. 1t is thought
the volunteers will see about years service.
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PERRYVILLE ITEMS.

PERRYvILLE. Aug. 7. 1S9S
Miss Laura Wells, is visiting Philadelphia
friends.
Miss Lille Patterson has returned from a
visit to friends in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank W. Jones was kicked by horse
last week. but fortunately no bones were
broken. Although confined to his home for
several days he is now able to go about with
the aid Of cane.
The eleventh annual reunion OF Shows
Battery held here on Saturday was attended
by thirty-flve of the ninety surviving members
OF the battery, and the event was one of
much enjoyment to those present. The re-
union was held in the Jr. o. U. A. NJ hail.
Officers were elected as follows: President
w. II. Cook, of Wilmington, Delaware; Vice
president, Thomas Kirk Secretary, H. r.
Brown. A full report appears in another
column Of this Issue Of the CECIL WHIa.
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APPLETON ITEMS.
APPLETON. Md, Oct. Z. 189s

APPLETON. Nd, Oct. 7, 1893
o lr farmers are busy seeding wheat.
Miss Eleanor Peterson has been entertain
ing Miss Mary Waid, of Philadelphia Pa
Miss Arrie Duhamel spent Sunday with
Miss Jennie Cavender. near Newark, Del.
Mrs. W. l.. Cam. of Fremont. Pa, was the
guest OF Mrs; y. 1. kimble one day last week.
Master John Blackson, of Elkton, spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives here.
Miss Mary Kimble has returned from a
delightful visit to friends near Oxford. Pa.
Miss Alice McCarns, OF Newark, and Miss
Laura Beers, of Cowentown, are visiting
Mis- Gertrude McCarns.
Mrs. Iocum and daughter, Of Philadel-
phla, assisted by some of our local talent
gave musical and literary entertainment at
Mr.. A. r. Strahorn's, on Friday night of last
week. The affair was quite a success. the
proceeds were for the benefit of Rock Pres-
byterian Church.
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Joseph L. Wells Promoted,

Joseph l.. Wells, OF Elkton, has been pro-
stamp deputy at Wilmington, to Deputy
Collector Internal Revenue. at Baltimore.
Mr.. Wells assumed the duties OF his new
office on Monday morning. His family will
continue to reside in Elkton, he making the
trip to and from the city daily. Mr.. Wells
promotion comes as Il fitting reward for his
efficiency as an internal revenue officer, the
management of his office at Wilmington
being most iavorably reported upon.
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RICHARDSMERE ITEMS.
RICHARDsMERE. Oct Z.

kIcHARDsMERE Oct. 7, 1898.
MIR. Parker Moore has gone to Wilmington
Where ne has secured employment in
foundry.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles W. Fox visited
friends in Port Deposit one day this week.
Rev. W. E. Greenfield preached to the
members OF the Susquehanna Council, No. 70
Jr. o. q. A. NJ, on Sunday last at Oakwood.
very pleasant surprise was given Mr..
Howard Woodrow on Tuesday last About
thirty enjoyed the event.
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HargraveS Murder Trial,

George P. Hargraves who will be tried for
the murder OF the aged man Joshua Miller.
near North East, was taken to Denton, Caro-
line county by Sheriff Conoly on Tuesday,
where the trial will take place. States At
torney William s. Evans, and A. L. Crothers
and Frank X. Finnan, the priaoners counsel,
together with the witnesses also went on
Tuesday.
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PRINCIPLE ITEMS.

PRINcIPTo, O;t. Z, 1898.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Sentman aud SON. Harry,
OF Wilmington, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. B ackson
Mrs. Frank And 'rson and daughters, of
Philadelphia, Pa, spent few days last week
with friends Of this place.
MIR. and Mrs Nelson Davis, OF Baldwin.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John |.
Wright
Mrs. Elizabeth Sentman and daughter, of
Philadelphia, spent few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. e. S. Sentman.
Harry Sentman. Of Wilmington, spent Sun
day with Mrs. V. l. Sentnan
Mrs. Ida Essender. of Baltimore, is spend
ing few days with Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Sent
man.
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MRS. WESLEY COOLING.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cooling wifs of Wesley
Cooling, of Philadelphia, and daughter of
the late John ]. Hager, of Chesapeake City,
this county, died on Sunday at her home in
Philadelphia. The remains we're taken to
the home Of her brother, II enry Hager, in
Chesapeake City, on Monday, where the fun
eral services were held on Tuesday afternoon.
Interment in Bethel cemetery.
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special Letters From the Whig's Large
Staff Of Correspondents Giving
All Local Happenings.
IRON HILL NEWS.

IRoN HILL. MD., Oct. 7, 1898,
e. o. Walton attended Trenton Fair one
da, last week.
John kruser and Mr.. Cornell, of White
Haven, Pa are visiting Mr.. Cnas. Walton.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McCu~key, of Glas-
gov, spent Sunday with Mr.. aud Mrs John
Barber.
Basil Holton and family, OF Landenburp,
Pa, spent Sunday with W J. Holton.
Mrs James Murray. Of this place died on
Friday night last. at the residence of her
husband Mr.. James Murray.
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CORA A. BUCHANAN.

Cora A., infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Buchanan, of Appleton, died on Sat
urday, October l, aged nine months. Fun
eral services were held on Tuesday, being
conducted by Rev. Thomas Holt, of the
Lewisville NJ. E. Church. Interment was
made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
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Circuit Court.

The closing case in the Circuit Court for
Cecil County last week, or the September
term was the suit Of the Dougherty Towing
Company against Charles Gring, for 1906
&C The jury rendered verdict in favor of
the defendant.
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OCTOBER WEDDINGS.
Nickel-McCOrkle.

Mr. W. W. Nickel, of Colora, and Miss
Hannah McCorkle, of East Nottingham, Pa,
were married on Wednesday afternoon, at
the home OF the bride by the Rev. d. E.
Shaw, OF West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church.
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Smiley-PierSOn,

Miss Caroline Pierson, OF Cherry Hill, and
Mr.. James C. Smiley, of LewisvilIe, we're
married on September 2S, by the Rev. 7. s.
Holt. at st. Johns Church, Lewisville.
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County Matters.

During August and September County
Treasurer Fryer collected s72 ,s66.2s Of State,
county and dog taxes. A discount Of % ,62s. 70
was allowed on this amount
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Latter Day Saints About.

Two apostles of Latter Day Saints are at
work with their tracts and arguments in
favor OF Mormonisn in the Eighth distct,
but no converts have been reported as yet.