The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
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Miss Mabel Culleney has been appointed
exchange clerk in the Elkton telephone
office.
The trustees of Perryville Presbyterian
Church have given their church a thorough
renovation.
BY falling under n land roller few days
ago, David G. Brown. of Richardsmere, was
badly cut and bruised about the head
A big revival meeting is reported to be in
progress at Leeds. Over thirty have been
converted number of which have joined
church.
Rev. w. ]. Rowan, OF Baltimore, was in
stalled pastor of Newark Presbyterian
Church, on Wednesday evening with appro-
pirate ceremonies.
The pulpit OF the Elkton Presbyterian
Church was filled both morning and evening,
last Sunday, by Rev. W. W. Heberton, of
Philadelphia, formerly pastor OF this Church.
Miss Arrie Rowland, has resigned as
teacher of Oak Grove school in the Fifth dis
trict, to take effect November 18th. Miss
Hattie Mahoney has been appointed to fill the
vacancy.
The work of making extensive improve
ments to the National Bank building on East
Main street was begun this week by Con-
tractor Levi o. Cameron. 1t will be modern
banking house when finished.
AT a meeting of the examiners appointed
to inquire into and report upon the prac-
ticability of extending the new Elk Neck road
to Georges Wharf held il Elkton last Friday,
it was agreed to report favorably. The
County Commissioners will likely take
prompt action towards opening the road.
A young colored man employed Oh one
of the Bradford farms. near Cecilton, tenanted
by Walter Buckworth, complained to his en-
ployer that he was sick. Mr.. Buckworth
started with him to consult doctor, but the
man died before the physicians residence
was reached. His death is supposed to have
resulted from heart disease MIR. Buckwortn
left the body at tenant house and notified
DR.. ]. J. Black, Of Warwick
Cornelius J. Scott one Of the best-known
farmers of Kent county, died at his home
near Galcra, last Friday, aged ~ years. Mr..
Scott was Democrat in politics and held
several offices in Kent county, under that
party. Three children, DR.. Edward A. Scott
and two daughters, survive him. For many
years Mr.. Scott was an official in the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church at Galena. The
funeral was held on Monday
The Installation of Rev. Thomas c. Potter,
of Philadelphia. as pastor of Pencader Pres
byterian Church, at Glasgow, last Friday
night was largely attended. Rev. DR.. Val
landingham propounded the questions; Rev,
W. j. Rowan, Of Newark, preached the ser
mon; DIR. Moore, OF Forest Presbyterian
Church, Middletown, delivered the charge to
the people, and Rev. Mr.. Davidson. OF st.
GEORGES the charge to the pastor.
The annual inspection Of the Philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad was
made last Friday, by the officials OF the
system, who went over the road in special
train. Besides the judges there were a large
number of officials from different branches oil
the Pennsylvania system. The prize of :10O
in gold was awarded to Supervisor A. II
Tinges. OF Wilmington, for the best division
Of line and surface. This is the track between
Wilmington, Del, and the Susquehanna river
Track Foreman b. r. Fluharty OF Newport
received the prize of $50 in gold for the best
subdivision.