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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
BETHEL ITEMS.


BETHEL, Sept. 20, 1898.
The celebration held by the Bethel Sum-
day School, on Saturday last, was we'll at
tended by the public in genaral.
W. w. Benjamin is extensively engaged
in farming. He not only works his own farm
but he also farms the old Russell place.
now owned by Isaac England, OF Zion, also
lands Of Joseph s. Reed, Of Bay View, and
the farm Of his father. He has about forty
acres under cultivation in corn and will
seed about so acres in wheat. He is as
sisted by his own children.
The Bethel Sunday School netted about
fifteen dollars at their festival on SATURDAY.
evening last.
The bachelor OF Bay View attended the
festival and bought very lavishingly of cakes
and candies to treat his lady friends. He
seemed to be very much interested in some
OF the ladies present, and it might be pos
sible that he will leave the bachelors rank
before long.
Our public school opened on the first of
the month with Miss Hannah McCauley,
OF Leeds, as teacher. She seems to be liked
by all the patrons Of the school and has .
good attendance.
w. B. Reed, Of Perryville, called on the
Squire one day last week on business.
DR.. j. B. Sloer called at his farm on
Friday last and informed his tenant that
he intended to locate single mill on his
farm. He intends to make number Of
improvements to the buildings on his farm
soon.
Messrs. Lynch and Tyson have about
finished their threshing engagements for
the present year.
good many persons from this vicinity
are attending court this week as witnesses
in the Hardgraves murder trial.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
CAVEAT FILED.
Litigation Over the Will of Mrs. Caro-
line Naudain, of Perryville.

In Elkton, on Monday, J c. Naudain,
OF Perry through his attorneys, w. S.
Evans and Albert Constable, flied a caveat
to the will of his wife, Mrs Caroline Nau-
dain. The will, dated June II, 1895, was
admitted In the Orphans Court, August
10, 1898, Joseph Coudon being named as
executor. The estate, which is comuosed
OF personal property, is valued at about
s4o'oo0, and large number of requests
are made to relatives and one to st. Mary's
Z. Z. Church at North East.
The caveat alleges that the will was not
executed when the testatrix was Of sound
mind, and was procured by undue in
fiuence exercised and practiced upon her
by Mary Whitaker.
Under the will the husband receives only
the income from 100 shares of the capital
stock OF the Whitaker Iron Company, h. Id
in trust If at any time there is division
OF the surplus profits Of any property or
shares OF stock in other corporations among
the stockholders Of the Whitaker Iron
Company, pro rata, then, in such event,
under the will, such additional stock sur
plus profits, property or stock in other
corporations shall not be the property of
the husband, but shall become part of the
residuary estate, The executor is also
given the power and authority to vote the
100 shares OF stock at all meetings of the
stockholders OF the Whitaker Iron Com.
pany.
Mrs. Naudain was daughter of George
Z. Whitaker. She was twice married.
her fist husband being Joseph Coudon. By
this union one son was born, Joseph Cou-
don, who is named as executor under his
mothers will. Her second marriage was
to Joseph c. Naudain. By this marriage
no children were born. The will was wit
messed by Peter Hartenstein, of Principle,
and Nelson Whitaker, President of the
Whitaker Iron Company, of Wheeling,
West Virginia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
How to Look Good.

Good looks arc really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy con-
dition Of all the vital organs. If the liver
is inactive, you have bilious look; il your
stomach is disordered, you have dyspep-
tic look; il your kidneys are affected, you
have pinched look. Secure good health,
and you will surely have good looks.
electric Btters'' is good Alternative and
Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach, liver
and kidneys, purifes the blood, cures PIN
pies, blotches and boils, and gives good
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold at X. B. Frazer's Drug Store. so
cents per bottle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24

Upland, West Chester, Camden, N. j.,
Riverton and Baltimore teams, and to ar
range schedule Of games to be played for
the championship.
An effort will be made to have a meet
ing Of the managers OF the several teams
some time next week, when the matter
will be discussed and arrangements for q
series of games will probably be made.
If the league is formed, as all Of the
teams are exceedingly strong and each has
a reputation for good work, the sport will
be exciting throughout the season.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
The Sunday School Convention,

The Cecil County Sunday School Conven-
tion will be held today, Saturday and to-
morrow, Sunday, at Charlestown, begin
ming today at 2.3O p. m. There will be
two sessions on Saturday and three services
on Sunday. The convention sermon will
be delivered by Rev. VIM. c. Stoudenmire,
chaplain Of the Maryland Penitentary. He
will also deliver an address on Saturday
night on ''The Childhood OF Criminals"
He is good speaker Prof. Hine, the
noted oornetist, will be at all the meetings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
CannerieS Busy,

The Peninsula canneries are now busy
canning tomatoes. The crop is short this
season, but the quality is good and the
goods are expected to bring good prices.
The crop this year appeared to come on at
one time and the Gamers have been oom-
PEELED to work at night to meet the rush.
Last year the crop was larger, but the
Gamers say that the tomatoes were not go
firm. Some OF the vegetables this year are
the finest ever seen in the State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
Sudden Death.

Nose Childress, colored, aged thirty
years, who came to ElktoD with the races
several months ago, fell dead at the Elkton
passenger station at o'clock Sunday morn
ing. He had been visiting friends at New
ark, Del, and was returning home on the
midnight train, and just as he stepped from
the cars he suddenly fell forward and died
Immediately.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
Maryland State Sunday School Conven-
ton.

The Maryland State Sunday School Con-
vention will be held in Baltimore city o.
tober 1914, in the Third Reformed Church
on Saratoga and Paca streets. A splendid
program has been arranged and able speak
ers engaged. The Sunday Schools Of the
State will be entitled to two delegates each,
who will be entertained for the two DAYS
in the hospitable homes Of Baltimore. Ex-
cursion rates will be secured from the rail-
road and steamboat companies. Pastors
and superintendent are delegates by vir-
tue OF their office. Superintendent
throughout the state are requested to send
their name, address, the name OF school
and denomination, to State Supt. Geo. H.
Nook, so that illustrated programs can be
mailed to them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
Arc YOu WeaIs

Weakness manifests itself in the loss of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
The Curtis Publishing Company, PhiIade phia
Valuable to Women.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this Won
dertul remedy is taken. For sickly children
or overworked men it has no equal. No home
should be without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is co. by all dealers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
LEEDS ITEMS.

LEEDS, Nd, Sept. "a, 1898.
John Peterman has moved into his new
residence here.
James Cronin is now engaged in barber
ing in Philadelphia.
The Wickes farm here is to be sold and
already several prospective purchasers have
looked over the property.
The farmers here are preparing for wheat
sowing. The corn crop was a good one.
Potatoes harvested short crop.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24

WHEN YOU ARE OUT Of sorts, feel
Salsaparilla. 1t will brace you up and
give you strength and energy, vigor and
vitality.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
Foot Ball.

One Of the Cecil
county foot ball teams
should look into the
desirability Of joining
the league which is
now talked Of be-
tween the Warren
club, OF Wilmington,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24

HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable,
sure.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24

WING OFFICE TELEPHONE, No. 20.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
In Mary E. Wilkins

Capital new story metropolitan woman
does some very funny things, and in
trying to elevate the villagers she learns
a thing or two.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
Much i'm Little

Is especially true of Hoods tllls Tor no meLi
cine ever contained so great curative power in
so small space. They are whole medicine
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24

/ 90 q :
chest, always ready, al sDssn uu
ways efficient, always sat I'D aRH@
isfactory; prevent a cold
or fever, cure all liver ills,
sick headache, jaundice constipation, etc. 25c.
The only Pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparla.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
Josiah Aliens Wife

Has written another story for the JOURNAL
readers. She tells in it about sickly
society girl, and what brought her to her
senses and good health.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-09-24
in THE SATURDAY EVENING POST

best serial and short stories the world can
omest illustrated weekly published.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
Letter. to Island Pond People.

DR.. E. r. Norcross. Island Pond. Ia.
Dear Sir: You. doubtless. have put
filings into teeth that lasted wears, and
naturally. take a pride in the durability
OF your work. We feel much the same
pride in the great durability Of f. W. lie
voc & Co.'S Pure Lead and Zinc Paint.
Mr.. +. T. Dana. OF Wiscasset, Me, has
sold our paint Tor % years, and nevel
has had a single complaint. Twelve
years ago the Dana homestead wat
painted with them. and today the hous'
is in good condition and docs not require
a new coat.
Mr.. Young. who is the oldest merchant
in Wiscasset, used our paint on his stor'
l ) years ago. The side toward the har
Dor needs repainting now. but the othel
three sides of the building are still in {
fair condition.
Our concern has been in the paint manu-
featuring business for IA years. Thai
long experience is at the bottom of thu
great durability OF our product.
John w. Thurstou is the agent in Isl
aud Pond for our paints. He is author
lied to guarantee every gallon to b'
strictly pure in every sense of the word.
Yours truly,
F.W. DEvoE & Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
I.lIiIenDurg.

The Cuban flag now waves with the
Stars and Stripes at the Brown store.
Rev. Mr.. Jefferson of Whitefeld \. H.,
will give the address here Decoration
Dav. The day will be observed with the
usual exercises, which are as sacred, or
should be, as chose of the Sabbath Day.
Roswell Bowker, former resident OF
this town, died in Whteheld, y. H., at
the home OF his son Mitchell Bowker last
Friday. The remains were brought here
for burial on Monday of this week. He
was an uncle of NJ. b. and Frank Bowker
of this town.
Miss Clcona Silsby sprained her ankle
quite severely while riding her wheel in
Littleton last week 1t will I've necessary
for her to be absent from school for some
time which she very much regrets.
Miss Jennie Silsby and her mother who
have spent the winter in Lyndonyille re-
turned home last week.
Mrs. Emma Frost OF Lyndonvile spent
few days in town last week.
We understand the Baptist Church on
Baptist Hill is being made over into a
dwelling house.
The Memorial Sunday Sermon will he
given by Rev. Mr.. Blackmer at the Con-
gregational Church.
Charles and Thomas Downer expect to
open their meat market soon.
MIR. Frizzel moved his family to their
new house several days ago. Clinton
Hartshorn and wife will occupy the tenc,
ment vacated by Frizzell.
Mr. Dawson is having pzza put on
his house which will be great improve
| ment
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christ Church.
Rev. DR.. Harris, the Diocesan mission
airy, will conduct the services at Christ
Church next Sunday, as follows:
Sunday School at 10.
Morning Prayer, Celebration OF the
Holy Communion and sermon at IL;
Evening Prayer and sermon at I,
Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday services will be conducted as fol
lows:
II am. Morning worship with sermon
by the pastor. Subject, The Forgiveness
of Sins"
p. m. Christian Endeavor prayer
meeting.
! Up. M. Evening service with sermon
Subject, THE desert into Egypt"
All are most cordially invited to attenC
these services.
{. O. GRIEsHABER, Pastor.
Baby carriages at Vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

A farewell reception was rendered Rev.
and Mrs. A. +. Atwater i'll the NJ. E.
Church vestry Wednesday evening, May
4. The service also took the form OF a
greeting to Rev. +. ]. Gale, the new pas.
tor, who arrived that evening. In be-
half of the company Prof. E. K. Davis adj
dressed the departing pastor and his wife
presenting them with beautiful rug and
a we'll filled envelope. after which George
5. Robinson presented souvenir spoon
from the Junior League. Mr.. Atwater
ieelingly responded, dwelling on the JOY
of the work. especially among the little
ones. Rev. Z. O. Cirieshaber spoke the
goodwill and greetings OF the Congrega-
tional Church, to which Rev. +. Gale
responded in happy manner. The ladies
served refreshments and a social hour
was enjoyed. The occasion was sgnti-
cant not alone in showing the affection
of the members OF the Church to the de-
parting pastor and his wife, but also in
the promise of cooperation with him
who has taken up the work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Clarke went to
Portland, Me-, on the Pullman last Sun.
day morning, called there by the illness
of their son Harry G. His Illness was
thought to be typhoid fever, but happily
this has been avoided and friends will re-
joice to learn that he is now quite COM
Portable. His father returned to Island
Pond Monday but Mrs. Clarke will re-
main in Portland for some time vet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The occasion finds the man. The man
to write the war song of '9S was Charles
Fonteyn Manney, a young New York
composer now residing in Boston. The
name of it is. "OLD GLORY is WAVING. "
1t is published by Oliver Ditson Company
BOstOu
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
Bncklen's ArnIca Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satistac
ton, or money refunded. Price % cent:
a box. For sale bv W. Thurstou.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
LOC4L BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions OF said Court win be held a
Brighton the second Tuesday Of October aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday oi No
vemhrr and Nav. West Concord the second
Tuesday of December and June. Lunenburg
the second Tuesday of January and July.
special sessions will be held al any place in
the District 10y agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The third degree will be conferred by
Essex Lodge, |. o. o. F., this Thursday
evening. Speaking of this order reminds
us that one of the large table cloths from
the banquet hall is missing, supposed to
have been taken by mistake and forgot
ten. The lodge would appreciate its re-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Vim. M. Buck, for two years past clerk
at the Stewart House, has given up his
position and is succeeded by Gus Stevens,
formerly employed in a similar capacity
at this hotel. We understand that Mr..
Buck is soon to engage in the hotel busl-
ness for himself
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The members OF the Penrosc Club are
requested to meet at Mrs. Causebrook's
Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Business
meeting aud distribution of books.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

DR.. Humphreys Specific Manual, 100
pages. tells all about the treatment of
diseases with Humphreys Specifics.
Free at drug stores, or sent on request.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William
& John SITS, \. y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

W. A. Bramhall of West Wickham, p
O.. and G. II. Bramhal of Hyde Park,
Mass, were called here last week by the
death of their mother, Mrs. Saloma d,
Bramhall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Our amusement loving patrons will be
pleased to hear that the ever popular II
Price Weber and his no less popular
wife, with strong dramatic company
will occupy the opera hall Friday and
Saturday, MAY 81 and %.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The Canadian Jubilee Singers are COM
ing. Watch for posters and Autographs
of the Company next week. Reserved
seat tickets will be on sale at ThurstOn's
drug store after May 16.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Miss Nellie Foley of Poland Springs,
Me-, and Miss Kate Foley of Portland
Me-, were summoned home last week by
the death of their sister Miss Della Foley.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The Republican State Convention will
be held at Montpelier Wednesday, June
%. Island Pond has been honored IN
that one of her citizens, Col. Porter II.
Dale, has been selected to preside.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Miss Bertha Bigelow is again teaching
school in Newark, indicating that previ-
Gus terms taught by her there have been
profitable and successful.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The Right Rev. DR.. Hall, Bishop OF
Vermont, will make his annual visitation
to Christ Church Parish next Wednesday
May 10. Particulars as to time of serv-
ice will be announced next Sunday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

". w. Lombard has been appointed by
the Grand Trunk authorities agent to
keep the watches Of the employees in
good con dition and properly regulated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

w. H. Bennett, in the Essex House
block, has recently added to his fruit and
confectionery business line of choice
family groceries, which he sells for cash
only at the lowest market rates.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

E. F. Hobson and family have moved
back to East Brighton and will occupy
the premises vacated by {. ]. Bailey. The
latter and family have moved on to the
Steele farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Ernest Emery went to Concord, n. H.,
last Saturday to enjoy few weeks rest
and recreation. We hope he may return
with health and strength fully recovered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The officers of Island Pond Lodge, +,
& A. NJ, for the year ensuing, the ma
jority of whom were installed last Mon
day evening by {. E. Coruth, ID. d. e,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Future prosperity" is the name of a
cigar kept in stock by John w. Thurston,
and is quite popular brand among the
newly made benedicts and all who smoke
at their expense.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The dead deposited in the vault during
the winter months were removed last
week and inferred in the cemetery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
TOWN TOPICS.
Baby carriages at vallee Brothers.

Mrs. A. A. Pomeroy is visiting friends
in Coaticook, z. O., expecting to remain
there two or three weeks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13
Baby earusges at yaller Brothers.

Russet and canvas shoes are cool for
warm weather. We have them.-POme
roy & Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The customary May devotions to the
Blessed Virgin are being held each even
ing during this month at the Church of
ST. lanes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The war news absorbs all other news,
which perhaps partly accounts for the
lack of local news this week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Tuesday, June 81, the day before the
State Convention, has been selected for
the second district republicanconvention.
1t will be held at Montpelier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

II. E. Fitzgerald and son Pete" OF
Boston were in town over Sunday, and
their many friends were glad to see them,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

The ladies of the Congregational
Church are planning strawberry short
cake supper. to begiyemin the near future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Stern Brothers offer some splendid val
ues in millinery. Your attention is d.
rected to their new advertisement in this
iSSue
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-05-13

Rev. f. S. Stone, late Rector of Christ
Church, has so far recovered from his re-
cent long and severe illness as to be able
to leave his home in Swanton and go to
the Adrondacks. His brother Rev. Geo.
Stone of Baltimore, Md, accompanied
him and the two will remain there some
weeks. The HERALD voices the senti-
ments of our whole community in cx-
pressing the hope that the soiourn there
will result in restoring him to full health
and vigor. His illness has given tender
solicitude to many here and the improve
ment i'll his condition gives them great
pleasure.