The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-16
NEWS In BRIEF.
Local Matters BCiled Down for HaSty
PeruSal by Busy Rea erS.


Perusal by Busy Rea erS.
H. W. Bell has purchased new ice
wagon.
Capt, Jack Davidson has sold his scow,
the "Shedrake.'
-Arbor Day was observed by the schools
of the county yesterday.
- Capt Seiekin left here with his boat for
his home at Annapolis last week.
Jacob Rambo. contractor, is building a
stab" for Robert Frisby, on NIiIburn street.
A pension of s12 per month has been re-
issued by the Government to Lizzie S. Ben
iamin. Of Leslie.
The workmcn's train that has been in
service carrying the workmcn from Whining
ton to the Perryville bridge. has been dis
continued.
Milton Heilelbaugh who will cut timber
for the Dvihert boat yards, Elkton, has
bought the woodrght OF nifty acres Of land in
Delaware from Manly Drennen OF Elkton.
F J. Henry removed his family to Balti-
more, on Monday, where they will reside at
1913 North Calvert street. MIR. Henry has
secured position as travelling salesman for
the tobOcco mousse of Parett and Brother.
The Americas Band, of Perryville, has
re-orgnni2ci with the following officers:
Frank Harlan, leader: Isaac Eaby, president;
Harry 4. Foreman, vice president; Clyde
Carver secretary; T. Morgan Owens. trea-
surer: b. B. Hornbergcr, property holder.
The citizens of Warwick, will give an
entertainment and supper in the town hall,
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evenings,
April 20. u and odd. The proceeds will be
will be used in erecting an iron fence around
the graveyard. Admission to the entertain
ment 10 cents; supper % cents.
Governor Lowndes. in discussing the
war question. stated, as for himself, he
thought that the proven destruction of the
Maine by Spanish mine was Il cause for
war, and be thought that the murder Of her
crew should be avenged and quickly. The
Governor said the entire National Guard of
this State was ready for an immediate call,
and would maintain the honor of Maryland
and the nation.
k Kat & Sons, successors to katz &
Sackerman, the Baltimore clothiers, who
have such large custom in this county, are
making great preparations for the spring and
summer trade and extend an invitation to
their friends here to call aHd look over their
store. The firm is making Il speciality OF
$50 suits to order in all colors. Their new
advertisement will appear in the CECIL WING
next week.
AS Robert McCauley was driving up East
High street on Monday evening his horse got
frightened mt Il bicycle. and turning up
Ceilings avenue, got beyond the control OF
the driver and ran to the railroad where Mr.
Mr.. McCauley and little boy was thrown
out. The horse broke loose from the
wagon and ran down the railroad until il
reached the COW hole at the Jail crossing and
there took IA tumble. Luckily neither Mr.
McCauIey or the horse was hurt. The wagon
was badly town up.
Thomas Price, colored. aged eighty-one
years. committed suicide Sunday by jumping
from Gales wharf into Worton creek, Kent
county. He was seen to approach the wharf
by Lewis Hudson, and in a few minutes was
missed, and an investigation disclosed the
fact that his hat was floating on the water
near the wharf. The body was recovered by
means Of . boat hook. Price was known to
be man of many wives, and the only assign
able reason for his act is embarrassment
resulting from richness in wives.
AS George Il. Ash, Editor of the Cecil
Democrat, was driving his pair of roadsters
down North street on Wednesday evening
early, when opposite the Second National
Bank. one Of the front wheels Of the light
spindle wagon flew or. When the axle
struck the ground the horses became
excited and started off. Mr. Ash ms
long as he could retain his seat held them in
check. but when opposite the Opera House
he was thrown out. A few yards further or
the horses ran against a small tree along the
Howard House yard, and one of them was
thrown, stopping the other horse. A small
boy who occupied the carriage with Mr.. Ash
was here thrown out, but neither he nor Mr.
Ash were injured to any extent. One of the
horses was considerably Jared up and the
wagon partly demolished.
When asked concerning the possibility o
war and the encampment of the Maryland
National Guard, Adjutant General Wilmer
said: mo arrangements have been made
for an encampment of the Maryland Natona
Guard at Pimlico. at Arlington or elsewhere
The only steps so far taken have been in the
way Of equipment, and nothing further car
or will be done until or unless we hear some
thing from President Mckinley or the Wal
Department which may make mobilization o
our troops necessary. If the government ha!
decided upon any policy with reference tc
the possible or probable use OF the Natona
Guard of the state it has not been announced
at these headquarters, and if such policy hac
been announced | would not divulse it. Oul
business is, as military men, to obey order!
and hold our tongue"
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