The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-08-12


William D. Bradford, candidate for County
Commissioner, short term. has for the past
twenty five years resided in the Second dis.
trict, where ne Owls extensive farm lands.
he Is man OF progressive but at the same
time conservative ideas and his energy has
been felt in the development of the lower
section OF the county. Possessed of ample
means. he offers his services to the county
simply for the county's good Ho is a citizen
of ability and sterling integrity, and as a
County Commissioner would meet the appro-
val OF the tax payers. He is member of the
Episcopal Church. Mr.. Bradford is Is Years
OF age and the son of the late Judge Edward
Bradford, of Delaware.
PHILIP VI. GROVES
Philip NJ. Groves, the nominee for Sheriff.
is now acceptably filling the office of Justice
OF the Peace in Elkton, and the impartialitv
and efficiency with which he performs the
duties of this office are his hest recommpn.
dation as to his qualifications to carry ont
the important duties devolving upon the
Office OF sheriff. Mr.. Groves is recognized AS
an official of sound judgment and GOODNESS,
and never he's magistrate given better sat
isfaction both to the State and public than
has he. He is Il man of popular manners and
is already receiving many letters OF oongrat-
ulation and assurances of suUpOrt from
throughout the county. Mr. Groves is 81
years OF age and has resided in Cecil county
since 1872.
ROBERT A. DUHAMELL.
Robert A. Duhame, candidate for Judge
of the Orphans Court il Il citizen Of the First
district, where he is identified with that sec
tions best interests. He has engaged in
merchandising at Earevile for many years,
and by his fair dealing, has earned a reputa-
ton for honesty and good judgment He is
member OF prominent family in the district,
His years OF experience prompted his noml-
nation for an office which he could most
capably fill.
ALFRED KIRK.
Alfred Kirk, candidate for Judge Of the
Orphans Court, can ask for his election on
the record he has already made in that Office.
MIR. Kirk was appointed Judge on oruary
18th, 1898, by Governor Lowndes, to succeed
the late william X. Reckefus. Since qualify
ing, MIR. Kirk has given the strictest attention
to his office, and all with whom he has been
thrown In contact speak in unqualified terms
OF his efficiency and courtesy. He has re-
flected credit both upon himself and the
Republican party, and his nomination was
but deserved recognition of his good work.
Judge Kirk is engaged in farming in the
Sixth district, and is one OF Cecil county's
leading and most substantial citizens. He
has always evinced a keen interest in all
| and its interests.
JAMES CLIFFORD.
James Clifford, candidate for Judge OF the
| Orphans Court, Is a successful farmer OF the
| Ninth district, who stands high in the respect
| Of his fellow men. He has for long years
contributed to the material prosperity of the
district. He is a man Of sound judgment and
enjoys the public confidence. After his mar
riage he was resident of the Seventh dis.
trict, but removed to the Ninth in 1865 when
he bought the farm on which he now resides
GABRIEL N. sENDERLISG.
Gabriel M. Sendering, legislative candi-
date, is man Of experience, and no one Is
better posted as to the needs Of Cecil county
than is he. He has always been interested In
public and party affairs, and would be use
ful delegate at Annapolis. Intelligent and