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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Death In the Snow.

Charles j. Summers, ST., the oldest letter
carrier in point OF service In Philadelphia.
brother of William d. Summers, of near Elk
ton, perished in the snow in Philadelphia on
Tuesday morning. He was found in an ur-
conscious condition in snow bank on
Market street, near Fifteenth and died while
being removed to Hahnemann Hospital. The
physicians there pronounced his death to be
due to heart affection, superinduced by ex-
posure to the cold.
Mr. Summers started out for the postofIlce
about hali-past 5 o'clock Tuesday morning.
and it's thought by the police that in endeay-
orlng to cross Market street he became i'm
prisoned in snow drift and lost conscious
ness before aid could reach him.
Mr.. Summers was G2 years of age. and wns
born in Philadelphia. He engaged in the
grocery business with his father when n
young man, and was appointed a collector in
the postolilce in 1868.
In speaking of Mr.. Summers career ms n
a letter carrier Postmaster Hicks said: "It ts
safe to say that for steadiness attention to
duty and conscientious work no man in the
service surpassed Mr.. Summers. During his
term of service of thirty-flve years he was
absent from duty only twenty-five days. and
his work was so well performed that his
record Is free from single complaint on the
part of the public or his official superiors. y
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
STEAMER ICE BOUND.
Anthony Groves Caught in Elk River.
Passengers Come to ElktOn on Their
Way to Baltimore.

The Steamer Anthony Groves of the Erics
son Line, passing through the canal at Ches
apeake City, was frozen fast in the ice of
Town Point, this county, in the Elk river. on
Friday. The passengers experienced con
siderable hardship. During the blizzard hci
coal supply ran out. and nearly all the pro.
visions we've gone.
Three sailors walked across the ice to Elk
ton in the raging storm and teiegraphed to
Baltimore Tor assistance The ccboat
LatrObe was sent to the rescue Tuesday
night. but she was also frozen up near the
Groves.
Starvation faced the imprisoned passengers
and Thursday morning it was decided to risk
escape over the ice. With the assistance OF
persons ashore the half frozen passengers
managed to reach land, and were temporarily
cared for by farmers living ON the banks of
the river.
The passengers were forwarded to Elkton,
and went to Baltimore on Thursday night.
The boat with the assistance of the iceboat
reached Che sapeake City Thursday and will
remain there until the ice breaks up suf1i-
cient to allow OF her making Baltimore The
Latrobe left for Baltimore. on Thursday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Deaths.
MRS. MARTHA A. 7. ELLIS.

Mrs Martha A. T. Ellis, widow of the late
Francis A. Ellis, died at her home on East
Main street, ElktoD, at 10 80 o'clock on Wed
nesday evening, aged n years. The primary
cause OF death was cardiac asthma. She had
recently suffered several apoplectic strokes,
the last one ten days before her death and
which deprived her of speech and rendered
her condition Helpless. The end came pence
fully and she passed away like into calm
slumber. Death thus closed a long and Use
full Christian life
Inc deceased was daughter of the Rev.
William Torbert, one of the pioneer Method
lists on the Peninsula, and who rs a member
OF the Philadelphia Conference presided over
what was then the Cecil Circuit Cincludinc
the Elkton churchl in the early days of this
century. Her mother was Martha Rudulph.
member Of the prominent Cecil county
family of that name. The late William
Iorbert, of Elkton, father of Henry r.
Torbert, was her half brother
Mrs. Ellis was born in Camden, Del on
February 5, 1929, where her father was then
stationed. His death occurred in 1s41, when
1Ht ldinlly remover TO EIktOu. In 1867 81
married Francis A. Ellis, who died in 1887.
His children by II former wife are-Dr. @. NJ.
Ellis, Frank G. Ellis, Mrs. Mary L. Tul, Miss
Annie Ellis, Of E!kton; Howard Ellis, of
New York, and 1t. Col. P. Ii. Ellis. U. s A.
She is survived by an only sister Miss Jane
Torbert. They resided together and to
her tue bereavement is crushing blow.
Mrs EIis' life was beautiful one and ey-
empIihed in its simplicity, charity and loving
kindness, the highest type of Christianity.
She is remembered as II lifelong and devoted
member OF the Elkton NJ Z. Church.
Sle and her sister, Miss Jane Torbert,
donated the ground on which the present
church stands. She was a supporter OF all
its works and charities-a teacher in the
sunday School-a tireless and loving aid and
counsellor in the family and social circle-a
woman whose example WAS but one con-
tinued incentive to good, and who passes
away only to leave the world better for her
having lived
The funeral services will take place from
hor late home today at ~ o'clock, interment
being at Bethel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
BETHEL ITEMS.
BETHEL, Feb. II, 1899,

BETHEL, Feb. II, 1899.
Miss Lottie Benjamin is on an extended
visit to friends in Chester and Philadelphia.
The Slicer farm has been leased for the
coming year to Wesley Taylor, (col) of Prin-
cipio Furnace.
Norman Hall has leased the farm of Robert
i. McVey, near Mechanics Valley, and will
remove there about March 25th.
Mr.. Keeney will vacate the Williams farm
and remove to Baltimore county in the
spring.
The Judge visited his sisters near Zion, at
the old homestead last week and reports that
he had very pleasant time. He says that
Mr.. John A. Fox, the tenant of his sisters
has been with them 26 years, and there is no
better farmer to be found in the whole of
Cecil county.
The heaviest snow storm for several years
fell here this week, being about three feet on
the level and is drited very badly. Some
of the roads are so bad that travel is almost
apostolic.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF last
week. We're the coolest days that have been
experienced in this locality for several years,
the thermometer registering IA degrees below
zero two mornings and ten degrees below the
other morning.
The Squire had a struggle to reach his
Bay View office on Wednesday last, but
reached there at last all right.
Quite number turned out to open up the
roads for travel. The road is now nearly
clear to North East.
The schools were not open until late in tho
week on account Of the storm-the teachers
not being able to reach their schools,
The poultry supper was a success at Bethel
on Saturday night last, quite sum being
realized
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
ASSAULT AT NORTH EAST.
A Negro Murderously Attacks a Hotel
Keeper.

0n last Saturday night, George Anderson,
coiored, attempted to murder Frank II.
Thompson. proprietor of the North East
| hotel. Anderson was arrested Mt North East.
on Wednesday morning, by Deputy Sheriff
| William McAister. and at a hearing before
Justice John F. Shippers, it was alleged that
plot had been pre-arranged to murder
Thompson.
Thompson had refused to furnish drinks to
Anderson and several white men at the hotel,
and ordered them to leave the premises. 1t
is claimed that they conspired to kill Thomp.
son at the earliest opportunity. They were
unable TO procure drinks Saturday afternoon,
and after leaving the bar room made threats
against the proprietor Late Saturday night
they asked to see Thompson, and when he
appeared, Anderson, who is powerful negro,
began slashing him with II razor, inlicting
dangerous wounds on the face, neck and
arms. One of the razor slashes narrowly
missed the jugular vein, and had 1t not been
Tor the wire in Thompson's derby hat, they
would have killed him. The wire caused the
razor to glance off.
Anderson was held in $4,000 bail for at
tempted murder and in 81 900 bail for carry
ing concealed weapons. In default of the
bail he was committed to the jail in Elktop.
Several warrants have been issued for other
persons supposed to have been connected
with the affair Thompson's condition is
somewhat improved, but is still considered
serious. He was formerly school teacher
in Cecil county, and is a brother Of Wilmer J.
Thompson, a member of the Maryland Legis-
lature.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
NORTH EAST NEWS.

Nohta EAST, Feb II, 1899,
Miss Marion hsedes OF Rising Sun, is the
guest OF Miss Emma Reeder.
Misses Mary and Miriam Cordner Of Ger,
mantown, Pa, are the guests of Mrs ]. r.
Foraker.
Presiding Elder Watt filled the pulpit of
the NJ E. Church last Sunday morning.
The Epworth League meeting will be led
by Mrs. Sweet, taking for her topic, "Joy in
Finding the Lost" Sunday evening.
Frank H. Thompson, who was 50 badly
sashed with razor last Saturday night, by
George Anderson, colored, is improving rap
Idly rs fortunately none of the cuts were
serious. Anderson was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff McAllister on Wednesday,, and given
a hearing before Squire Shippers, who held
him under 81 900 bail, for a second trial on
Monday. In default Of bail he was sent to
Jail.
Miss Rhoda Burns has been appointed
assistant teacher for the Charlestown school,
Spencer & Silver, of Hartford county, will
again operate the canning house OF b. F.
Thomas this year.
The snow is packed on the main thorough
fares that traffic has been stopped ever since
Monday until Wednesday, when few country
people reached town. Both Elk Neck and
Bay View mails reached here on Wednesday,
but the Calvert mail had not yet reached here
ut this writing. The longest delay on record.
One Of the most pleasing events in the
social circles of the season, was the marriage
OF Miss Nettie May Clark, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. w. j. CLARK, Of near town, to Mr..
Charles G. England, Of Calvert, last Wednes-
day afternoon. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev, W. A. Wise, pastor Of the North
East M. L. Church. The bride was attred
In white silk and carried a bible bound In
white. Promptly at o'clock they entered
the room under the sweet music played by
Miss Theresa Bayard, and the ceremony was
performed by lamp light. A wedding supper
was served after the marriage. The happy
couple were the recipient of many handsome
and useful presents. They took the A. 2 train
for parts North. The bride wore travelling
gown made of brown broadcloth, with hat
and gloves to match. Mr.. and Mrs England
will be at home, Calvert, after April 1st. The
wH1G correspondents best wishes are with
them. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
w. J. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Clark, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Wingate, Mrs. Alex. Rutter
Mrs Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bayard,
Miss ss Helen and Maggie Clark Emma and
Ida Reeder Marjorie and Emma Rutter,
Bessie Wingate. Theresa Bayard, Ella George,
Messrs. J. NJ. Clark Of Washington, d. c..
W. NJ. Rutter, Robert Reeder, Harry Shippers,
George Wingate, Andrew Anderson and
Harry R. Wilson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
WILLIAM F. TRIMBLE.

William F. Trimble died on Friday morn
ing At o clock at his home on Main street,
EIkton. from dropsy and affection of the
liver, aged j6 years. He had been in failing
health for year or more past He leaves a
wife and five young children. His wife is a
daughter of William II. Spratt, OF Andora,
this county. Upto Il year ago he held the
position OF manager and paymaster at the
Providence and Elkton mills of the Singerly
Pulp and Paper Company, which he resigned
to 90 into the grocery and provision business
on Main street and which he conducted up to
the time of his death. He was q native Ct
Philadelphia. brother and two sisters re-
siding in that city survive him. The de-
ceased was generous hearted man and had
many friends in this community. He was
member Of the Singery Fire Company and
also Of the Ekton Tribe of Red Men, which
organization will have charge OF the funeral.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
WEDDINGS.
England Clark,

ihS Show drifts were deep enough to sus.
pen" business of all kinds, but not to prevent
wedding IN Cecil. Mr.. Clifford C. England,
son OF Job England, of Calvert, was married
on wednesday afternoon, to Miss Nettie NJ.
Clark, daughter of William j. Clark, of Elk
Neck, at the brides home. The groom was
unable to get to Elkton to procure the license
and telephoned to Clerk of the Court John G.
Williams, who issued the license, but was
unable to get the paper to Mr.. England by
mail. The wedding, however, went on, the
ceremony being performed by Rev. w. A.
Wise, of the North East NJ. E. Church, who
was satisfied the license had been duly issued
MIR. England had to fight his way through
unbroken drifts to reach North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
ALARM AT PORT DEPOSIT
Fears of Another Ice Gorge and Flood
ing of the Town.

Port Deposit is already anticipating trouble
from freshet on the Susquehanna river.
Above tidewater in the river the ice is very
heavy and an enormous quantity of snow
covers all the country drained by the river.
1t would seem impossible for a breakup to
occur without being attended by the severe
experiences of past "ice gorges." Ice in the
river is from ten to twelve inches in thick
ness.
The rain Of Thursday only added to the
anxiety OF the people OF Port Deposit. A late
report from there states that the people are
already preparing themselves for freshet.
The first precautionary measure is to draw
the tacks from the carpets, SO they can be
lifted from the floors on moments notice.
Then, when the rise begins and danger is i'm
minent, all movables are taken into the upper
stories. 1t has frequently been the case dur
ing ice gorges that the water has risen in the
houses on the lower side of the main street of
Port Deposit nearly up to the second stories.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Mr.. Writ Doomed For Governor

Hon. John S. Writ. one OF Cecil county S
prominent citizens, and a leading Democrat
of Maryland, is now being complimented by
a boom for Governor, which started some
time by several State weeklies, was taken up
in Baltimore at recent banquet.
Hon. John P. Poe spoke in advocacy OF
Mr.. Wrts nomination and there are other
prominent Baltimore party men who favor
him. Dr. r. G. Mackall of Elkton, in a
letter IN the "Cecil Democrat" last week,
commented upon Mr.. Wirt's deslrability as Il
candidate.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special Letters From the Whig's Large
Staff of Correspondents Giving All
Local Happenings.
IRON HILL NEWS.
IRON HILL. MD,, Feb. II. 1899

IRON HILL. Nd, Feb. II, 1899.
|. X. Walton spent few days in Whining
ton, last week.
Inc betting ring of No. B. race track is a
total wreck. 1t is owned by Campbell and
Willis, Newark, who had all the supports
torn out from under the roof and the recent
snow was so heavy that the weight broke the
roof through, and in falling lot of the in
side timber was spoiled
Knight d Miller, OF Havre de Grace, want
TO start canary at Iron Hill, and a meeting
Will be held in W. B. Waltons store on Thurs
day afternoon, February 30, to get the far.
mers TO plant for them.
The roads here are completely filed with
snow, some places being 10 feet deep. The
fields are being used for travel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Church T1eWs.
Bishop Coleman at Trinity Church.

1t will be noted that Bishop Coleman is
announced rs the preacher at the Tuesday
night Lenten service in Trinity Church next
week. Tho Bishop has preached in Elkton n
regularly every Lent for many years past,
with the exception of one season, and is
always welcome visitor in our community.
Services may be expected in Trinity Church
tomorrow Sunday at the usual hours Also
daily during the coming week; on Tuesday
and Friday at p. m. On other days at 4.3O
p. IN. The Right Rev. Leighton Coleman.
d. d., Bishop of Delaware, will be the
preacher at the Tuesday night service The
public are cordially invited to the service s
whenever occurring.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
IntermentS.

The funeral of Walter Scott Price, which
was to have taken place on Monday. had to
be postponed until Wednesday afternoon on
account of the storm, and then 1t was with
considerable difficulty that the funeral party
was able to reach the cemetery from Mr..
Prices residence. Services were conducted
by the Rev. William Schouler. The bearers
were: DR.. Charles NJ. Ellis, Frank G. Ellis,
h. Il. lamar, John G. Williams, Henry H.
Gilpin and Henry C. Wells.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
MRS. MARTHA BLANCHFIELD,

Mrs. Martha Blanchdel4, widow of the late
benjamin BIanchneld, died at her home ir
'Ne:aina5u City on Friday, aged nty-ive
years. John BlanchtleId superintendent Mt Of
the EIkton Office of the Prudential Life In
surance Company, is son and Mrs. William
T. Giles, 1r.i OF Chesapeake City, daughter
OF the deceased, The funeral took place on
Thursday, the internent being at Bethel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
1897

The Board granted the use Of the old school
house. Elkton, No. 3, 3rd district, to the Uni
versity Extension Glass, on Monday night,
February Goth, for lecture on Shakespeare,
by the Hon. John S. Writ and on Monday
night, February 9th, for a lecture on the
same subject, by the Rev. A. S. Mowbray.
The Board adjourned to meet again when
ever Mr.. Abrahams is able to reach town to
close the accounts of the schools In districts
6. and 8. Adjourned.
GEORGE BIDDLE, Secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
JAmES LEE MCGOWAN.

James Lee McGowan died at his home il
North East, at noon on Sunday, aged thirty.
five years. He had resided in that town
only year, removing there from Baltimore.
widow and one son, u years of age, sur
vive him. The remains were taken to Bal
timore for interment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Stafford -Redgrave,

Miss Alissa Redgrave, of Cecil county. and
Elmer E. Stafford, of Queen Annes county,
were married at the residence Of the BRIDES
parents on Wednesday, February sth, by
Elder L. Rittenhouse.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Business Suspended.

The Debert Boatyards at Elkton as well
as the Elkton Pulp Works were compelled to
suspend operations several days this week
until the huge banks of snow could be clear
ed away.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Tramp Almost Frozen,

Michael Donovan, tramp, was taken
from box car at Elkton on Monday In an
almost frozen condition. He was given
prompt attention and soon revived.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
MRS. IDA LOVELESS.

Mrs. Ida Loveless, wife OF Capt Richard
Loveless, of Chesapeake City, died at her
home in that town on Thursday night, aged
so years. She leaves two children.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Hands Frozen,

Millard Taylor, employed on the section
gang on the P. W. & b. r. r. at Newark,
had both hands frozen, necessitating the
amputation Of the right hand.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18

The Holy Communion will be administered
at st. Mary's on the End, 4th and 9th Sundays
in Lent, end at st. Marks ON the 1st, 3rd and
9Th Sundays.
On Easter Day the usual service at st.
Mary's, the old Parish Church. beginning st
10. n. M, so that the parishioners from and
near perryvile can return on the 1874 p. m.
train.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
Lenten Services.

ST. MARY's CHURCH, NORTH EAST.
Ash Wednesday, 7.3O p. m.
Every Friday, 7.30 p. m. Good Friday, 8
and 7.30 p. IN.
ST. MARKS CHURCH. PERRYv1LLE,
Ash Wednesday, 1890 a. m.
Every Wednesday, p. m.
Good Friday. 1890 a. m,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
REA CAMPBELL,

Rea Campbell well known farmer of the
Seventh disteict, died on Friday at his home
near Port Deposit. He leaves wife and five
small children.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
JOHN MOORE,

John, aged years, son OF John 7. Moore,
OF Perryville, died on Wednesday OF last
week. The interment was at Havre de Grace
on Saturday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18

The Treasurer was ordered to pay to Miss
8, ten dollars for library, she having raised
that amount.
Messrs. Mackey, Strickland and Groves ar
peared before the Board, asking that the law
in regard to the opening OF schools, Section
8, page 49, requiring that the Bible shall be
read, shall be enforced.
The Board orders that all schools shall be
opened by reading from the Bible, and that it
may be followed by the Lords Prayer or a
hymn or both.
The quarterly accounts were examined and
ordered to he paid as follows -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-02-18
School Commissioners.

The Board of School Commissioners met
on Wednesday, 18th instant, the members not
being able to meet on the regular day, owing
to the storm.
Messrs. Blake and Carey being present,
Mr. Abrahams not being present owing to the
SLOW bio 5kade.
The minutes were read and approved
The following bills were ordered to be paid
as soon as funds can be had -
L. Il. Bristor, repairs, No. 2, ID districts 3. 80
Lewis T. Logan, No. l, Sth district. 49,. 100
I" No. /, col, 9Th district LOO
Alexander 4 Son, sundry school. ...... So 90
Wm. j. C. Duaney Il Co., books in
January. Observation-Disclosures. 25 55
VIM. j. G. Dulaney & Co., stationery in
January. Observation-Disclosures. 436
A. Churchman repairs, No. 5, 9th dist. $50
]. r. Kirk, repairs, No. 6, End district 7O1
$S7. .85
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13
THIRTY TONS OF COAL A DAY.
Consumption i'm the Big War, State
and Navy Building.

Chief Engineer Baird of the State War
and Navy Department building made an in
teresting statement today in regard to the
efforts made to keep the big building warm
and comfortable.
I'VE have the largest hot water warming
plant in the world" said he land to warm
the building and to form steam for run
ming our dynamos, elevators, etc, we are
now burning thirty tons of coal a day
twenty for warming and ten for steam
power. In ordinary winter weather We
burn about twenty tons. The warming
plant was designed and installed by Cen
7. Lincoln Casey, who once told me he fig
ured the boilers, coils, etc. to warm the
building in zero weather, and his caicula-
uons have proved to be accurate. At pres
ent we are forcing the fires to their ut
most, but the thermometer has been below
zero and the wind is forced into every
crevice. There are a few complaints from
cold - some are reasonable others not:
sometimes, on examining, our engineers
find furniture or books against the register
obstructing the ingress of the heated air
We are now burning five cords of hickory
per day and il taxes our contractor 10 keep
us supplied