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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09
CECILT0N ITEMS.
CEoILToN. December s, 1919.

CECILToN, December 8, 1850
The "CecH wing" is on sale each ,rcct in
CeciitOn at Smiths store. 8 cents copy.
Mrs. James Smith entertained Mis- Belle
Galbraith during the Thanksgiving holidays
Mr.. Thomas G. Cruickshank, Jr, was at
home for few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs james
I. Watts, Mrs. NJ. V. Walmsley spent several
days of last week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. George II. Baaston aud Miss O'Neal
spent Thursday afternoon with friends in
FredericktowG.
The friends OF the Mssrs Anderson rendered
them surprise party on Friday eve Li4e Of
lst week
Miss Eta Price bas returned home after Il
short stay with Mrs. Perkins in Middl~towr
Mr. and Mrs. George KuOtts. of Delaware.
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Du-
hameli, Of Earieville, on Monday.
Mrs. Emma V. Wills aad Miss Emma Lusby
returned to Philadelphia after spcniiu. Il
few days with Mrs. Porter Lu.hy.
Little Miss VI. Aiverda Ferguson is spend
ing Il few days with her grandmother in
town.
Miss Lizzie Price has returned to her home
in Middlotown after spending some timo with
her mother. Mrs, Mary A. Price near town.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09
Story of a Slave.

To be bound land and foot for years by the
chains OF disease is the worst form of slavery.
George d. Williams, OF Manchester, Mich.
tells how such Il slave was made free. He
says: "My wife has been so helpless for five
years that she could not turn over in bed
alone After useing two bottles of Electric
Bitters. she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work. This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly cures
nervousness. sleeplessness, melancholy, head
ache, backache, faintlng and dizzy spells
This mircle working medicine is a godssnd
to weak, sickly, run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold by
Il. b. Frazer, Druggist.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

In its advanced aud chronic form Ii cold in
the head is known as Nasal Catarrh and is
the recognized source Of other diseases
Having stood the test of continued successful
use, Ely's Cream Balm is recOg nized as Il
specific for membranal disease in the asal
passages, and you should resort to this treat.
ment in your own case, II is not drying
does not produce sueeHng. Price 80 cent
at druggists or by mail. Ely Brothers, 81
Warren Street, New York. Give up prejudice
and try it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09
Prevents A Tragedy.

Timely Information given Mrs George
Long, Of New Straitsviile. Ohio. prevented a
dreadful tragedy and saved two lives A
fri%htiul cough had long kept her awake
rv ~ might, She hal tried many remedies
and doctors bur steadily grew worse until
urged to try DR.. King New Discovery. Ouc
holti" cured her, and she writes this marvel
Gus medicine also cured Mr. Long Of Il severe
attack OF Pneumonia. such cuies are positive
proof Of the matches merit of this .r.ad
remedy for curing al throat, chest aud lung
troubles. Only so: and 90 Every hottie
guaranteed Trial bottle free at Il. Il. FraHcrs
Drug Store.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

Miss Gertrude G. Smith, Of George School,
Pa, i th guest al Mrs W T. BURLINGTON
Miss Mary F. GILLESPIE and pupils, will give
d, musicale at the home of Mrs. Nesbitt, Mt
COlora on December %.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson. Of Colora
visited his parents on Sunday last.
The euchre club will meet at the home of
Miss Ella Kirk, Calvert, Tonight, Friday.
The Thimhle Club will meet with the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09
Died From Being Sealded.

Last Saturday morning. the two-year old
daughter OF Nicoi Michele, an Italian rcsid-
Ing near Elkton, died from the injuries it re.
ceiy"d several days previous by falling into a
Tub of scaIding water watch the little one $
mother intended for washing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

Was the result of his splendid health.
lndomitablc will and tremendous energy are
not found where stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels are out of order. Il YOU want
these qualities aud the success they bring.
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power OF brain and body. Only 25o at
II b Frazers drug stoIe.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

A nnc box OF writing paper f,r 10 cent,
] W.. o' very choice lines. or bond paper with
100 envelopes for 30 cents lou viii wonder
WV Won get 90 much fnr so "mrll nu armour I
Of money The quality * tinc viii send
sample free if desired RoBr. b. FRAZER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

We have Bibles cnou-r 10 make II Christian
"i everyone in Cecil county: we have wall
paper enough to paper every house in Cecn
county. and We have Christmas presents,
enough to make glad the hearts Of ali. RoBr
B. FRAZER
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

"Texas Steer That is queer namo for
n po'ketbook. Never mind the name-i,'.
all right. Boys. it would help YOU on
NIGHTLY il you bny one for your lest girl.
Price - to IS. RoBT. b. FRAZER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

which Rev. W. T. Hammond is pastor, gave
supper on Thanksgiving evening. The net
proceeds were SOL 25.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
HIGHER COURTS.
First Court of Appeals.

Galveston, Texas. November 30.--Fo
lowing are today's proceedings In thu
court of civil appeals for the First district
Affirmed; san Antonio and Aransas
Pass Railway Company ys, Joseph a. De
Ham, from Harris; international anc
Great Northern Railroad Company vs.,
william Stephenson, from Anderson; Al
fred Cartwel ct al ys Louis Chambers
from Anderson Houston and Texas Cen
trail Railroad Company VS. J. c. ilaryIp,
from Harris; +. q. aud Laura ChsanoHeI
VS.. A. W. and Leila Massengale, from
Harris; ST. Louis Brewing Association
w. John Walker OF al. from Galveston
Pullman Palace Car Company w. a. a.
Nelson eli AL from Naeogdoches Mrs. y
Gibbs VS.. Thomas r. Sims, administrator
ct al from Walker.
Reversed and remandcd S. b Bork
ct al VS.. George NJ. Abbott from Calves
ton: Sam Robinson ct al VS.. John T. Gar
rett ct al, from Rusk
Motions for rehearing refused: In,orna-
tlonal and Great Northern Railroad Com
pany vs. C. 3. Gourley, from Anderson;
International and Great Northern Rail
road Company VS.. r. l.. HAYES, from An
derson Henry House vs. American Surety
Company. from Harris.
Motion to file amended appeal bond re-
fused because original bond held 10 be
sufficient: John $. Gregory VS.. Gull aud
Interstate Railway Company. from Gal
weston.
In the case OF Frank Matalo OF al VS.,
John Lane ct AL appellants brie.s were
ordered stricken from the files and re-
turned to attorney with permission TO file
proper briefs within twenty days.
Submitted: John $. Gregory VS.. Gull
and Interstate Railway Company. from
GaIveston Texas and New Orleans Rail
road Company ct al VS.. Gulf and Inter
state Railway Company, from Jefferson;
w. b. Turner VS.. Owen T. Sealoch, from
Harris; Kansas City. Piitsburg and Gulf
Railway Company VS.. Bremond Land
and Lumber Company. from Nacogdoches;
A. |. Hugely VS.. s. 8. Moore et al, from
Matagorda, International and Great
Northern Railway Company VS., VIM Ell
kiDs, from Anderson; international and
Great Northern Railway Company VS.. W.
ii. Brooks, from Anderson.
Set for submission December IA: l.. 8.
Williamson a. Co, vs.. l.. Ward. from jack
son: A. II Weller ct al Va. Otto Weller
et al. from Fnyette; C. II Bnrnes vs.. J,
III. Hodges CT al, from Harris; Clara J.
Bolts ct al VS.. w. J. Moore, from Burle-
son George Hnkel VS.. Galveston. Harris
burg and San Antonio Railway Company,
from Colorado; g. v. Lewis OF al vs.. w.
s. Borgess. ct al. from Jefferson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
ANOTHER TRAGIC DEATH
Mrs. James Mckinney wss Instantly Killed
Lest Night.
Mrs. Mckinney ANA Her sister-in-
Law Were Closing the Housc
when the Tragedy Occurred.

Mrs. Daisy Mckinney. wife OF James
Mckinney. was shot and instantly killed
last night about 1880 o'clock at her home
about 300 yards west OF Frye's store. In
the Fifth ward.
Immediately after the fatal shooting a
request was telephoncd to the police sta
tion for coroner Justice Hill responded,
arriving at tho Mckinney home about
1880.
The circumstances surrounding Mrs. Me-
Kinney's tragic death. as elected at tho
inquest. were as follows:
Miss Sophia Mckinney. the 1s-ycar-old
sister-in-law Of the dead woman, testified
that she and deceased went out on the
back porch 10 fastcn up the house bo-
tween and o'clock last night, and that
deceased had q pistol which she pointed
at the witness playfully. Deceased then
put the pistol down and witness picked
the weapon UP and pointed 1t at deceased.
when 1t was discharged. When asked II
she knew anything more she replied that
she did not know that the pistol was load
ed; that they had been playing with 1t for
some timo and she would like to know who
loaded It.
Fletcher S. Mason, who was visiting at
the house at tho time OF the shooting. tes-
tilted that Mrs. Mckinney and Miss Sophia
Mckinney Went out to fasten UP the house
and that just as she left him Mrs. McKin-
ney showed him pistol remsrking, This
will keep tho bugaboos away" shortly
after the ladies left the room Witness
heard a blind close aud Immediately after
ward pistol shot, Miss Sophia Mckinney
exclaimed My God. I've killed Dnisy!''
Mr.. Mason. Miss Sophia Mckinney and
Mrs James Mckinney were the only per-
sons on the promises when the tragedy oc-
CURED and no more witnesses were OK
amined
Mrs Mckinney fell to the floor when
the shot struck her and expired inlme-
diatoy, not speaking after she was shot
The bullet. which was from a 4l-caliber
self acting pistol, entered the left breast
~
The dead woman was 20 years OF age
and was married to Mr. James Mckinney
tive years ago Mr.. Mckinney clerks at
Fryes store. near his home. They have
no children.
MIR. Mckinney was at Tryes store when
the tragedy occurred. and the shock almost
crazed him with grief
Miss sophia Mckinney, who Is an at
tractiye young lady, was spending the
night with her sistcr-in-law. as was often
her custom.
Mrs. Mckinney was the daughter OF
James SNOWFALL. who lives in tho Fifth
ward and Is a we'll known citizen
Arrangements for the funeral had not
been made when The Post reportsr left
the residence,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
ildH OiuSio Stationery are
filled promptly and satisfactorily.
g. w. BALDWIN, ks ss. aa.'' 3
bearing rock was found that assays $40 to

bearing rock was found that assays $40 to
the ton.
wHARToN.---A Catholic mission Will he
established at Wharton and priest from
some part OF the diocese will make visits
here every two or three months.
DENISoN.--The oil mill. partially de-
stroyed by fire last year. has been restored
and started on the seasons run, II Is In
much better shape than before the fire.
SANDY POINT Clayton Colwell. =
darkey. was found dead in boat one mile
south OF this place II Is supposed he ac-
cidentally Killed himself. When he was
discovered he was In the boat with one
side OF his head shot on.
cALvERT.-~The Calvert Coal and Clay
company has resumed operations. We'd
nesday four cars OF coal were shipped
from the mines. being the first coal mar
keted since the last OF June. at which time
the mine was greatly damaged by the
flood
LAMPAsAs.--Mrs. ]. Il. Davis. living
about seven miles southeast from Lam-
pasas. was thrown from her horse and
fatally injured. dying coon after being carr
ried home The horse ran away and after
throwing her. ran against tree and killed
himself. F
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

undertaking parlors of Ross g. Wright,
where the body was being embalmed
There was bullet hole through the leit
hand, passins across the member from
the side OF the thumb to the side of the
palm there was bullet hole In the LETT
breast near the nipple, one higher up on
the right side, and one under the left arm
and one under the right arm. Sherih
Anderson look a surgeon TO the undertac
ing rooms late yesterday afternoon and
had the wounds examined aud probed.
and the opinion expressed was shat they
were made by but two bullets, that the
bullet which passed through the hand
passed in near the nipple and out under
the right arm; that this bullet passed out
in the clothing. That the bullet which
passed in under The left arm passed ont
higher up on the chest and either went OH,
through the glass window, or struck tho
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

P. & r. Moissses is intended for table
use. but also makes the beet candy W
earth.
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ty physician, was summoned to attend
her. Her condition is one OF extreme
illness. She is suffering from iuberoular
laryngitis and is subject 10 violent fits
of coughing which occur one after another.
She is unable to talk much, and when The
Post representative called at the jail IN
the afternoon. Dr. Larerdon acted as in
termedinry Tor the writer and the widow.
She was told that if she had any state
ment whatever 10. make. Tho Post wonid
publish 1t. but she sent word that she was
too weak TO talk had nothing 10 say,
but appreciated the offer To Sheriff An
derson she talked at intervals and tod
him story of the tragedy. He has not
told 1t all. but states that she said she
and her husband had agreed to Il scpera-
tion and that Thanksgiving dinner was TO
have been their last together,
The Post representative called at the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
sHORI TEXAS SPECIALS.

HEMPSTEAD.--At q special meeting Of
the Hampstead Light Infantry II was de-
cided to dIsband.
M'KINNEY.- AT a special session Of the
commissioners court thirtytbree addi-
tional Confederate pension claims were
approved.
BBYAN.--A telephone line Is to be built
from Bryan to Harvey, eight miles east.
The money has been raised and work will
begin at once.
SHERMAN,-Corn DooIy. a well
known negro democratic speaker, has been
admitted to practice law before the bar Of
Grayson county.
MINERAL WELLS. Parties here from
near Brszos switch say that al depth Of
thirty-hye feet IN dissinS . well Gold
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

for a day or two awaiting whatever
statement she desires to make, in accord
ance with the testimony she gave when
first sworn before the ex-ofiicio coroner.
The pistol was Al calibre Colt. There
was an empty chamber four discharged
shells and one cartrde. four shots in all
being fired from 1t.
The shooting caused sensation in
Houston. DR.. Landlord and his wife ARE
well known. and when the news got
started it found ready transportation. and
swift upon every lip. II was the sub
ject of every conversation, and many
Wild theories were started and many mo-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

tives were spoken of, all OF which were
without foundation. The Post has sought
by illustrations by the stan artist TO show
how the tragedy was enacted, showing
the interior OF the bedroom In which the
shooting occurred, the exterior view OF
the residence. and the view OF the hallawy
in which the body was found. together
with picture Of the deceased. Many
who knew Dr. Landlord viii remember
him as we wearing mustache. but he
has recently worn clean shaved face
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

parents OF the deceased In Baltimore ad-
yising them of the tragic ending OF their
son. and asking what disposition they
desired made OF the remains. No answer
had been received from this message last
night. .
~
Mrs. Landlord is being detained Mt
the Jail under a warrant issued by Justice
Milan She has engaged Fisher e Seara
as her attorneys ana unit! she has improv-
ed in health no action will 10 taken in
the matter of al examining trial. She
will receive every attention at the hands
of Sheriff Anderson and his deputies
that is necessary for one who is III. Until
an examination or waiver OF eNamina-
ton is had. the bond can not he fixed
Justice Milan will hold the nquest open
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

window casing. at one OF the points In
dictated in the illustration. sherin Ander-
son has become convinced. after this in
vestigaticn. that but four shots were
fired, two OF which took effect. and OF the
other two which did not take effect, one
was that which passed into the bedroom
occupied By Mr. Boyce.
54 ~
Mr.. Boyce called at the undertaking
rooms OF Ross g. Wright yesterday morn
ing as soon as be came to the city ani
gave orders for a handsome metallic
casket for the deceased and instructed
the undeTtakers TO embalm the body In
the meantime q message was sent TO the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
December First

marks the beginning of the end.
II will seem a little strange at
first to be in another century;
what wonderful improvements
the present century has wrought
lin fact most all the inventions
for the comfort of human beings
have been made in the last hum
dred years. Think of the I'M.
provement in travel and in a
thousand little things that add
to our comfort and luxury.
And in the important line Of
dress, think OF the luxury that
can now be bought at a COM
paratively small price. Rich and
handsomely finished K erseys
with silk velvet collars, and the
finest sort of striped Worsted
Suits for men at only $500.
Send for Fall Catalogues FREE.
ED. KAN,
MAMMOTH cLOTHlER.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

The testimony developed at the inquest
will show other facts. It was taken by
Justice r.. A. Milan Of precinct No. 2
who resides at Harrisburg. and is Is fol-
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-16
Marriage license has been

Marriage license has been issued to
the following: Pat S. Horton and
Essie Stone, John Jack and Ollie
Pate, William Gibson and Lone
Mitchell, Frank Hackney and Annie
Moree, David Gourley and Mollie
Blair, Milford M. Boyd and Mamie
Everett VIM. Anderson and Cornie
Henson, Marion F. Jones, and Mary
E. Mills.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-16
TOW ~ 7 ak.

Magill'sSailor Hats are the latest.
Bring usyour job work. Fest work
at low prices.
Miss Adah Hodsden has the ty-
phoid fever.
Thos. Mcguire was very sick the
first Of the week.
RIM. Magill tlasacted business i'll
Knoxville Monday.
Fannie Kirk, of Greenville, is here
visiting relatives.
Geo. L. Coy spent Sunday with
his family at this place.
Buy your clothing froa ,Msgill.
He cuts prices to suit YOU
Mrs. John Goddard is visiting in
Frlendsville thiG week.
James Henry has been assisting an
the Post Office this week.
Andrew McMurray of Knoxville,
was a.6unday visitor.
A new poarch has been placed in
1>T +l,a d oI-at Ctora
]. F. &ogers has handsome new
sign, which sets forth what he has
to SELL
Rev. Robt. B. Irwin and wife of
New Salem, Ohio, is here WISHING
friends and relatives.
J. R. Peden left Monday morning
dor Ohio, where he is thinking of
making his future home.
Major Hudgeons left recently for
ILL.,, where he will make his future
home. We wish him success.
We have been having some cool
weather since September set in, but 1t
is still dry and dusty.
Notice the card of Parkins and
Chapman, found elsewhere. They
solicit your work.
Joe Broadly has the typhoid fever.
His many friends hope that he will
soon be out again soon.
Pastors ]. I. Cash and 0. c. Pey-
ton will exchange pulpits, next Sun
day, Sept. 18TH, at 1890 A. M.
Among those of Knoxville, who
visited our City Sunday were, Wallace
Toole, Ben Rule, ALI Morton and
Will Hufstetler.
Col Montgomery and Sam George
have placed their daughters, Misses
May and Lula in the High School at
Knoxville.
Messrs Hatcher and Blnnings of
Montvale has the editors thanks for a
nice watermelon, which they present
ed to us last week.
John Montgomery aud family have
moved from the Post property in West
Maryville to the Stanley property in
East Maryville.
DIR. Alexander of Elizabethon,
Tenn, spent Tuesday night in our
city. His son Crawford Alexander is
in school here.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-09-16
EAST .MARYVILLE.


Rev. Robert Irwin and family have
been with relatives in this part of town
part of this week.
Carl Everett is down with fever.
Miss Maud Irwin will teach a pri-
ate school on North Hill.
Will Hufstetler moved Tuesday in
Mr., Hyden's property near City
Mills.
Isaac Whetsell has built small
store house near the Coffin factory.
Mrs. Rankin Mcconnell of Chatta-
nooga is spending few weeks with
her parents on East Street.
Mrs. William Phillips left Wednes-
day to join her husband in Cuba.
Mr.. Parkins the new barber has
moved his family from jacksonville
into the Delozier property in this part
OF town.
Ben Talent, is assistant station
agent in the K. & A. Depot.
DR.. Homer Bond, Of Texas, spent
this week with F. H. Lamon. He
will leave soon for Nashville, where
he will resume his studies in Wander
belt Dental College.
Mr.. ConeY of Brunswick Ga. is
spending week or so with his family
who have been at Mrs. Futons' for
some time.
Mrs. T. A. Hill spent Wednesday
with her uncle Robert Tedford, three
miles North of town.
Mrs. Webb mother of J. H. Webb
has retured from Jefferson Co. where
she spent several months. She will
remain here through the winter.
The family of Marshal Magill have
been visiting relatives in Monroe
County week or more.
A team of John Mook's became
frightened Wednesday on North Hill.
They succeeded in scattering the
wagon to which they were attached,
over the road for several hundred
yards. A colored boy who was in the
wagon was bruised, but not seriously.
Milford Boyd of Forest Hill, and
Miss Mamie Everett, were married
last Saturday night at the home
of the bride in this part of town.
Friends wish for them long, prosper
GUS life.
Ask John Brown and John Crawford
how to train common old hound
to successfully trace intruders of
watermelon patches. They are expert
trainers, as some boys who made a
raid on Mr.. Browns patch a few
nights ago can testify.
There will be a Stock Show in
Maryville on Friday, Sept. 2oth next.
All persons having stock they wish to
exhibit are requested to bring them in
as early on that day as they can. A
suitable lot has been secured in which
to exhibit the stock. Some special
premiums will be awarded for the
best stock exhibited.
The following committees have
been selected
On cattle and sheep.
E. Goddard, R. P. McReynolds,
VIM. Howard, Sam Rorex, Dave
Kerr, DR.. ]. H. Martin.
On Horses and Mules.
A list of special premiums will be
published in next weeks issue of the
TINES.