The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-05-06
NORTH EAST NEWS,

NORTH EAST. May 5. 1899
Walter Focht, OF Windsor, n. G, is the
guest of W. A. Blackwell.
Arthur Little engineer on the Red d. Line
Steamer, running from New York to South
America, is the guest of his father, John Little.
Miss Madge Haley spent a few days this
week with Miss Mabel Cutlery, at EIkton.
Tomorrow will be May Day" at the fish,
ing shores Red Point will be the center of
attraction. The North East and Leslie bands
and Meals merry go-ronnd will be there.
Boise & Howell, of Wilmington, gave Il
delightful graphophone entertainment at the
| residence OF the Misses Alexander last Sat
urday evening. A large number of invited
guests were present.
DR.. and Mrs. S. L. Ford and two childrr n
are spending few days at Chestertown.
Adam j.. Cooper, OF Elkton, spent few
days at North East this week.
Mrs John Davis spent this week with
friends in Newport.
| Harvey Rambo, formerly OF this town, but
now employed at the MalIeable Iron Works,
| Wilmington, Del, last Friday evening wis
seriously hurt, by large pile OF iron falling
on him. Fortunately no bones were broken
He is now rapidly improving at this writing
His fellow workman was instantly killed.
The Harmony Banjo and Mandolin Club of
| Wilmington, Del. gave musicale last Satur-
day evening, in the G.. A. Il. Hall 1t was Il.
very creditable entertainment and was highly
appreciated by all who were present. They
expect to visit our town soon again.
| Miss Beulah Wilson, of Elk Neck, spent
two days with Miss Reba McCracken this
week.
Harvey Reeder. of near Zion, foil last Fri.
day while trimming trees, breaking three
ribs. DR.. Rittenhouse set the broken bones.
Miss Theresa Bayard OF Elk Neck, Is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ Clark.
Gus Johnson, the twelve-yearold son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Johnson, while in the act
OF crossing the street, last Saturday evening,
was run over by passing team He was
picked up in an unconscious state. Fortuna.
tey he was not hurt seriously, only receiving
| several slight bruises.
On May 22nd, the High School will give an
entertainment in the G.. A. Il. Hall.
Why can't North East have u base ball club?
They have good material. Now boys wake
up and get together and organize, Tor you
know how easy it was to defeat any teams
we played in former years.
Miss Stella Hansel Of Wilmington, Del,
spent few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
| Harris.
The Epworth League will be led by Samuel
| Dunlap next Sunday evening, taking for his
| topic "Patience Continuance In Well-Doing."
Rom. - Ill.
Ira Wells has sold his hotel in Havre de
| Grace, and has moved to North East, occupy
ing the hotel "Cecil.' which was lately pur-
chased by him. He will open up on Tuesday
if the license should be granted him, which
is now pending the decision of the License
| Commissioners.
Miss Fannie Rambo, daughter of Asa
| Rambo. of this town, was quietly married
| last Tuesday evening. at o'clock, to Mr.. Eli
Coulsop, of Colora, n prominent farmer, at
the residence Of the brides brother, William
Rambo, 1914 Bennett street, Wilmington, Del
| 10y tn" Rev. +. y. Short. The bride was
attir"d in a travelling gown of blue. After Il
short wedding trip. they returned to North
East On Wednesday. Mr.. and Mrs Coulson
will reside at Coora.
The Democratic primaries will be held to-
morrow afternoon from TO 7.
S Z. Cannon occupied the house lately
purchased by him on Wednesday.
The work of repairing the culbert near the
station, on the p, W. & b. Railroad, under
the supervision Of j. L. Smith, commenced
last Thursday.
A sewer pipe will be laid from the residence
of j. W. Falls to the large sewer near Charles
Shippers store. The pipe has arrived and
work will be commenced at once.