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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-01-21
BETHEL ITEMS.

BETHEL, Jan. 90 1899.
The oyster supper to be held by the ladies
OF Bethel Nj. p. Church, has been indefinitely
postponed, on account of the revival services
ia the Bay View Church, but will take place
soon, when due notice will be given.
Mrs. S. b Gray is somewhat indisposed at
TINS time, as she is in poor health
The old Judge spent pleasant evening and
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross T.
McNey, on Tuesday last.
The funeral Of Mrs. Nancy Jones. at Bethel
Church, on Monday afternoon last, was large
ls attended by the friends and relatives Rev.
A. W. Mather preached one of the best ser
mons that it ha. been our lot to hear for some
time.
We noticed an old man going home the
other day bare-headed, having kindly loaned
his hat to young lady to wear, to keep her
haed-gear from getting wet with the rain that
was falling at the time. The Young lady
should give the old man vote of thanks for
his kindness.
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GRADE MeWs.


George Cosden, Of North East, is building
frame dwelling house on East High street
Elkton.
1t is understood that Daniel Slack will
reopen several of the iron ore mines at Iron
Hill, In the spring.
John Frank has purchased the store stock
of W. S. Harvey, in North East, and has
opened a confectionery store.
B. Holt and W. f. Shippers contractors,
will soon begin the erection Of dwelling
house near Bay View, for Charles Mearns.
Wm. 7. Zemeyer. of Wilmington, has
rented the Parker building on Main street,
aud will open bicycle store there after
March 25th
s T. Sinpers, OF North East, has remodel
ed the wrench factory building, aud turned it
into store room, with a glass front. The
boiler, etc. has been sold to the Day Basket
Factory.
Herman JefIers is making Il personal can
vass among the farmers OF this section con-
tracing for tomatoe growing for the cannery
to be located in Elkton by c. W. Baker, pro-
vided the required acreage to be planted can
be secured. Mr.. JeiTers is confident that the
acreage can be secured.
In accordance with the policy inaugurated
at tho commencement Of the year of assign
ing to executive duties, II. L. kenney, form
erly general superintendent Of the Phiadel-
phia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Com
pany, he was Tuesday elected president of
the Junction Railway Company, and vice
president of the Philadelphia & Baltimore
Central Railway Company. The former road
is separate corporation, with its own Off
GERS, but is run in connection with the Phila-
deIphia Wilmington & Baltimore Company,
to which the Philadelphia & Baltimore Cen
tral is leased.
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COLORA ITEMS.
CoLoRA, MD., Jan. 20, 1899.

CoLoRA. MD, Jan. 20, 1899
Mrs Lee, of Hartford county, is the guest Of
DR.. and Mrs. r. r. Crothcrs.
Miss Emma Woodrow is visiting friends at
Chester, Pa.
William Bechtel came home from Baltimore
on Thursday evening quite sick with the
grip.
Eli Coulson, Sr., purchased the property Of
the late John A. Reyburn last Saturday for
S4sl.
Rev. W. T.. Greenfield will preach at Por-
ter's Grove next Sunday afternoon at $50.
Mrs Maggie Crawford aud family are 60
ing to move to Trainor, Pa.
Norman Fryer had his face badly hurt one
evening last week, by falling on the ice while
skating.
An agent was being transferred from Port
Deposit to Colora, last Friday, in oneof Cum
ming's livery teams, when the wagon broke
down on the road between Liberty Grove and
Mt Pleasant. The horses got away with the
front wheels OF the carriage, leaving the bal.
ance of the wagon with the occupants in the
middle of the road. The horses were caught
near Colora by Edward Tosh.
The Colora Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, have
elected the following officers for the ensuing
term &C. c., Luther J. Richards V. c.: NJ.
+. Coale; PreIate. Andrew j. Aiken NJ. of
W, r. Woodrow NJ. of A., W. Felpel X. OF
r. and S., j. Frank Foster NJ, Ct F.. Frank
p Curry NJ. Of E., William Weaver; Repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge, r. L. Christie.
Curtis Ray, youngest son of Mr.. Edward
Ray, age years aud months, who died last
Saturday. was buried from his parents homo
near Pilot Town, on Tuesday, Roy. W. T..
Greenfield officiating: interment at West
Nottingham Cemetery.
Tho funeral Of AIr. Heath Watts, son of Mr..
V. H. Watts, of Oakwood, will take place
from Bethesda NJ. p. Church. Oakwood, on
Sunday, at - O'Clock The Council of the
Junior Order Of United American Mechanics
of that place, will turn out in a body.
Rev. j. d. G. Hanna will give an illustrated
lecture in Mt Pleasant NJ. Z. Church. on
Tuesday night January 3lst.
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FAIR HILL NEWS.

FAIR HILL, Jan. 20, 1899
Miss Helen Bowen has returned home after
"A short visit to relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Amanda Borland, who has been suf-
fering with the grip, is now much improved.
Fletcher Bennett has moved his family TO
Newark Del, where he has secured a posi-
tion at the Fibre Works.
Andrew Sentman, our watch and clock re-
pairer, who has had his shop here for some
time, is prepared to do all kinds of repair
ing in the way of watches. clocks and jewelry.
Henry Hess, ST., who has been i'll with a
bad cold, is now convalescing
The ladies Of st. Andrews Episcopal
Church will hold an oyster and poultry sup
per at the home of Henry Hess, on Saturday
evening, the 2Sth inst. Supper tickets, 35c.
Proceeds for the benefit of the church.
John Anderson, an industrious and pros-
porous farmer, died on Tuesday night the
17th inst, after an illness Of two weeks His
death was caused by an accident due to his
horses becoming frightened and running
away. He was injured severely, from which
effects he partly recovered, but contracted n
cold which finally developed into lockiaw.
The deceased was in his 35th. His funeral
will take place from his late residence on
Sunday at II o'clock. Services ut Moore's
Chapel; interment in the adjoining cemetery
This community shares its sympathy with
the grief stricken family in this their sad state
OF bereavement.
Don Strahorn gave Il graphophone enter
tainment at the public school on Friday
evening, the 18th inst. The entertainment
was very good but the attendance was small
owing to the inclement weather. Mr.
strahorn will give another exhibition in the
near future.
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JOHN KERR.

in this county, died on Friday, of last week
in the nth year of his age When young
man, Mr.. Kerr was engaged in store-keeping
in the upper part of this county, but later
moved TO Lewisville, where he was engaged
in the general merchandise business for many
years. A wife, one son, William Kerr, and a
at his late residence interment In st. Johns
Cemetery.
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FARMINGTON NEWS.

FARMINGroN, Jan. 20, 1899
Mr.. Harry Krauss and wife, are still with
their parents near this place.
Mrs. Moliie Brckley who has been quite
i'll is not much improved. She is in her 9th
year
Quite number have the grippe in this
section.
Mr.. Clinton Lakeland died on Sunday
night from pneumonia. His funeral took
place on Thursday at Ebenezer Church.
Mrs. Anna Thompson intends moving to
Rising sun in the spring. Several more
changes will be made in the near future.
Mr.. Abner Terry. of Chicago, is the guest
OF his brother, Goodwin Terry.
Lulu McVey is visiting her cousin, Libbie
Ewing, near Blake.
Mr.. George Hyland who has been visiting
relatives here, has returned to his home at
North East.
The Farmers Club met at the home of
Alfred Kirk, on Wednesday,
The Mizpah Club met at the home of Wm.
SINNERS
Benjamin W. McVey slaughtered hog on
Tuesday, that tipped the beam at 400 pounds.
Mr.. Arthur Watson spent few days in
Wilmington, visiting among his relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Samuel Crothers, of College Green,
had Il horse to die last week, which was
thirty-flve years old.
Mrs. Rachel Johnson, Of College Green, at.
tended the funeral of Mrs. Freedus Sturgeon
OF Newport. last week. She is also paving a
visit to her mother and sister in Philadelphia,
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MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.

MECHANICS VALLEY, Jan. 20, 1899.
The grip is still with US.
j. w. Shippers and j. b. Holt, who have
been confined to the house for some time
with the grip, are about again. Rev. VIM.
T. Miller and wife, Mrs. Kate Lort and Mrs,
Mary Bouchele are still suffering with it.
Report says that number of changes are
to take place in and around the Valley this
coming Spring.
Henry Price, the village blacksmith, is
about to try his fortune at some other busi-
ness which leaves the stand at this place
vacant for another mechanic.
Philip Bouchelle will move from Charles
Mearns' farm to Red Point farm in the Neck
Charles Miller is attending the Conference e
Academy at Dover Del.
Wm. Bowman, of Wilmington, a veteran of
the Civil War, is visiting his nephew, Edward
Seth.
Our young medical student has been un-
able to leave home this winter, owing to the
critical illness of his uncle. David Harris.
We are glad to see that the old iron booth
just south of the valley has been removed, as
it was an eyesore and terror to many
horses.
A small frame house belonging to Mrs.
Thomas Hicks about mile above Union
Church, was destroyed by fire last Monday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks were out visit
ing neighbor and returned too late to save
their furniture, which was burned, toget her
with about $50 in money. This house was
insured for $400.
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RISING SUN ITEMS.

RISING SUN. Jan. 20, 1899.
Charles H. Haines, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his sisters, Misses Emma and Ella
Haines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman DUB. Nettleton and
Miss Adele Nettleton. of Philadelphia, were
the guests of Mr. S. 7. Hindman and family
for few days this week.
John r. Sheppard of New York, is homo
for few days this week.
Mrs. j. G. Richards was the winner OF
$40 prize offered by W. A. Burper It Co., for
the naming of a new sweet pea which he had
raised. The name suggested by Mrs. Rich
ards was "Pink Friar.''
James F. Evans. Esq, trustee, sold on
Saturday morning in front of the Maryland
House, the property of the late J. A. Reburn,
situated at "Korner Ketch.' 1t wa pur-
chased by Eli Coulson for ffS1.
Clarence Broomall, of West Chester, Pa,
will deliver q lecture. entitled From Ocean
to Ocean," on next Monday evening" in the
Friends Normal Institute. An Admission Of
10 cents will be charged.
The Thimble Club met at the home of Miss
Gertrude S. Dare on Monday evening.
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the National Bank CT Rising Sun and election
of officers was held on Tuesday last. The
old Board was re- elected with the exception
of Chas. S. Pyle taking the place OF Timothy
Haines. The Board consists of II H. Haines,
j. A. Kirk, DR.. l.. h. Kirk, Reuben Haines,
ESQ, and Chas. s. Pyle.
James E Shea has purchased a house and
lot of Jesse A. Kirk, situated on the road
from Rising Sun to Pennington.
Mrs. Edward f. Brown, of Wlkesbarre
Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.
j. Sheppard.
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PRINCIPLE FURNACE ITEMS.

PRINCIPIo FURNACE, Jan. 20, 1899.
Mr. George Winchester is home from West
Virginia.
Miss Mabel Wright has returned home to
Baldwin. after visit with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. J. Wright
Mrs. Wallace Hill, of Cherry Hill, spent
one day last week with friends of this place
Mr.. George Harrison and sister, Mary,
spent few days with friends of North East.
Mrs. L. $. Sentman has returned home
from Wilmington Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Blackson spent Sunday
with Mr.. Wilmer Mahan, of Sngerly.
Miss Lulu jackson spent few days with
her uncle Of Conowingo.
Mr. John E. Jackson gave supper one
night this week in honor of his sons 2lst
birthday.
There are great many people of this
town suffering from la grippe.
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ZION ITEMS.
ZION, Nd, Jan. 20.

ZION, Nd, Jan. 20, 1899.
Rev. William Fitz Simon was in Washing
ton part Of last week.
Miss Barton visited friends at Kelton, Ches-
ter county, Pa, on Saturday and Sunday.
William Scarborough, of Brooklyn. N. Y,
spent Sunday with William Mearns.
Cecil Mackey, who has been visiting his
mother in Wilmington, has returned home.
On Thursday night of last week, the stu
dents of the Academy enjoyed straw ride to
Campbells ice pond. The skating was fine.
On last Sunday, a collection was taken up
in the Presbyterian Church to pay for the
new heater, which was recently put in. Suf,
tlcient money was received for the purpose.
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MRS. MARTHA H. WHITE.

Mrs. Martha H. White, widow of Milton
White, and mother of Webster White, an ex-
member of the Legislature from Cecil, died
on Sunday, at her home, in Calvert, aged 10
wears. Death resulted from inilrmities Incl
dental to old age. She was a sister OF John
Caldwell, a well-known citizen Of this county.
Three children survive her-Mrs. Edwin
Owens, of Bay View Miss Lena White, a
teacher OF this county and Webster White,
of Calvert. The funeral took place from her
late home on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev.
William Fitz Simon of Zion, officiating. The
interment was at Rosebank Cemetery. The
bearers were Edwin and Clayton Carhart,
Harry Pyle. L. G. LiShttoot, Alfred McNey
and James Clifford.
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DEATH FROM LOCKJAW.
A Farmer Receives Injuries In Driving
Accident That Result Fatally.

John W. Anderson, a prosperous farmer OF
the Fourth district, died at his home near
Fair Hill, on Wednesday morning from lock-
jaw. after having suffered intensely for more
than a week.
Several weeks ago he received an injury
on the side OF his face, being thrown against
a fence by pair OF his horses which becom-
ing frightened he was endeavoring to stop
having hold of the lines His condition was
not considered serious until the symptoms Of
lockjaw developed few days later. His
attending physician, DIR. Whitaker of Cherry
Hill, called DR.. G. NJ. Ellis, of Elkton, In
consultation. and all remedies known were
used without avail The deceased vast hirty-
five years of age and leaves 1t widow and
four children.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sun
day, morning at eleven o'clock, services in
Moores Chapel interment in adjoining
cemetery.
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THOMAS RILEY ABRAMS,

Thomas r. Abrams, an aged resident of
North East. died on Sunday, at the home of
his son, Rudolph t. Abrams, in that town.
from a complication of diseases, in his sixty
William Abrams, of Bay View Peter Z. Alb
rams, and Theodore Abrams, Of North East,
are broth ers of the deceased. The funeral
was held on Wednesday morning, the remains
being laid to rest In West Nottingham Come
terry.
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PERRYVILLE ITEMS.

PERRYvILLE. Jan. 90, 1889
Mrs. Porter i, the guest Of relatives at SIN
gerly, Nd.
Mrs. May Caldwell spent several days with
Mrs, Speare. of Columbia, Pa.
The Epworth League prayer meeting on
Sunday night, will be in charge of Miss Ameli;.
Gallon. Topic "Growth in Grace Psalms
20 9.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a poultry
supper in the Jr. o. L. A. NJ, hall, on Febrn-
airy 18th and 16th
Mr.. Sylvester Miller and Miss Johnson Of
Wilmington, Del, and Miss Pyle, OF Oxford
Pa were the guests of Mrs. Harry White, on
Wednesday last.
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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. Nd, Jan. 90 1899.
Miss Mayme L. Walton is visiting in Phila-
delphia.
MIR. Worley made trip to Washington,
Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walton visited Ridley
Park and Philadelphia, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Worley visited Phila-
delphia, Thursday last.
The race track buildings are being taken
down. Nearly all the stables, and the grand
stands Of No. l and 8 are down, and the
betting rings nearly down.
Mr. Edward Quicksell expects to build a
largo granary. John Warren. his tenant, has
contracted for the building.
Mr.. Daniel Slack will reopen the iron ore
mines here which have been closed for some
time. He has good vein and will try it in
thespring.
number from here attended the Guy
Brothers minstrels at Newark and Elkton.
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Cows With HydrOphObla.

On Friday Of last week two cows affected
with hydrophobia were killed by their owner,
Webster White, OF Calvert. About three
weeks ago dog, which acted in strange
manner, was seen by Mr.. White coming out
OF his barnyard, but at that time it WAS not
known that the cattle had been attacked
by the dog. After the dog lef: Mr.. Whites,
and while running around the village in an
excited manner, it was shot hy Elwood
Brown. On Thursday the cows that had
been bitten acted singularly, frothed at the
mouth, ran around aimlessy and bawled
often.
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Orphans Court.

The will of James H. Benson was admitted
to probate in the Office of the Register of
Willis on Tuesday afternoon. The real and
personal property is devised to his widow
Sarah E. Benson, and Julia A. Morris jointly
His widow and N. William Benson, are
named as execut r..
The will Of the late Amos S. Evans has
been admitted to probate. One third of the
estate ia left to the widow, Agnes G. Evans
the residue TO the two children. William s
Evans and Agnes Ct, Evans are named as
executors. Mr.. Evans has been appointed
guardian for the children.
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JAMES II. BENSON.

James H. Benson, a wellknown resident of
the First district, died at his home, at John
town, on Friday, January 18th, in the Gath
year of his age. He was stricken with paraIy-
sis on the Tuesday preceding his death. He
took place on Sunday morning, in st. Paul's
NJ. i. Church, interment .djoining cemetery.
The bearers were William II. Dushane, Will
liam Wooleyhand. Alfred r. Dushane, Benia-
4nin Price, James Morgan, Harry Duhamel.
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MRS. JULIA X. HARRISON.

Mrs. Julia X. Harrison. wife of Judge Thos.
w. Harrison, of the Twelfth judicial Circuit
Court OF Virginia, and daughter of the late
short illness OF pneumonia, aged forty years.
William NJ. Knight, Mrs. Duncan Veasey
Mrs. DIR. Julian F. Ward and Mrs. William
Ward are relatives. Mrs. Harrison owned
two of the largest farms in this county, in
hsrited from her father. She leaves four
children.
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CLINTON LAKELAND.

Clinton Lakeland, son OF John Lakeland,
died on Sunday night, at his home, at Prin-
cipio, from typhoid-pneumonla. He was held
in the highest esteem in that community. He
leaves widow and one child. The remains
were inferred in Ebenezer Cemetery on
Thursday the services being conducted at
his late home by the Rev. Mr.. Mowbray, of
Zion. Six cousins of the deceased acted rs
bearers-Edward Mccall, Harry Lakeland
George and Walton Campbell, James Lack
land and Cornelius Campbell.
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The funeral OF William p. Brown, a we'll
known farmer, who died at his home near
Chrome, on Thursday. January 18th. of pneu-
monia, was held on Monday. at Brick Meet
ing House, interment in the Friends grave
yard. where his wife had been laid four days
previously. Mr.. Brown was Y years OF age
and had been in poor health for some time
but was able to 20 about his farm work until
industrious and thoughtful man. and was
prominent in temperance and other work for
the advancement Of the community in which
he lived.
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SYL MAR ITEMS.

SYLMAR, Jan. 20, 1899.
Miss Sallie Speakman is visiting relatives
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Jane Robinson and son, of Oak Hill,
visited relatives here recently.
Mrs. Crothers, of Bay View, is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. H. H. Hambleton.
Mrs. Job sidwell is spending some time
with her daughter, Mrs. Luton, of Lombard.
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We are authorized to guarantee every bot
tie OF Caamb-rlan's Cough Remedy and if
not satisfactory to raruud the money to the
purchaser. There is no better medicine made
for la grippe, colds and whooping cough.
Price 25 and Soc per bottle. Tryit For sale
by II, b. Frazer, Druggist, Elkton, Nd.
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APPLETON ITEMS.

APPLETON. Nd, Jan. 20, 1899.
II. s. Gallaher, OF Cherry Hill, visited
relatives here on Tuesday.
Mrs. Stern is recovering from injuries re-
ceived by falling down stairs recently.
Mrs. A. r. Strahorn is the guest of friends
in Philadelphia.
Rev. Mr. Gilhllan, Of Mays Landing, NJ,
will preach at Head of Christiana Church,
next Sunday at 10 As a. m. and 7.3O p. m.
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WEDDINGS.
FEEHLN LONG.

Mr.. Daniel feehly, assistant paymaster o n
the Maryland Division of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. and
eldest son of Roger Feehly, Of Ekton was
married on Wednesday afternoon in St.
Peters Pro- Cathedral, in Wilmington. to Miss
Anna G. Long, eldest daughter OF P. J. Long.
The ceremony was performed by Vicar Cen
eral John A. Lyons, formerly of Ektop, in
the presence OF the Immediate relatives OF
the contracting parties.
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COLLEGE GREEN ITEMS.
COLLEGE GREEN. Ian %.

COLLEGE GREEN, Jan. 20, 1899.
Inc Happy Club met on Tuesday evening
with Mr.. Otis Brickley. fine program was
given and very enjoyable time spent.
Walter Jenness, marine at League Island.
spent Sunday and Monday with friends.
Mrs. VIM. Dawson and Mrs. Harriet r.
Lynch have the grip.
Miss Rhoda B. Armour spent the week with
Miss Blanche Lynch Of Principle.
Mr.. David Let's will occupy the vacant
house in our town this spring.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON.

William H. johnson, of near Glasgow, DEL,
well known in this county, died on Friday,
yesterday, morning, from pneumonia, aged
sixty y-six years. He leaves widow and five
children. The funeral will take place Mon
day morning at ten o'clock from his late
home
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The following have received their commits
sons as game wardens FOR Cecil county:
Robert Reynolds, Austin Death, Wm. II
Beck, VIM. White, John h. Coulson, Wm. J.
Summers, H. b. Haines. Isaac Hammond j.
B. Moore, EnOch Noyes. Jacob Smeltzer.
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ROBERT LONGFELLOW.

Robert Longfellow, son of Edward Long
fellow, formerly of Chesapeake City, died in
Philadelphia on Friday January 13. from
consumption, aged 20 years. The remains
We're inferred in Bethel Cemetery, this
county, on Tuesday.
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DWELLING BURNED.
Disastrous Fire at Pleasant Hill on Mon
day Night.

The frame dwelling house OF Thos. Weeks,
at Pleasant Hill, with its contents, was burn
ed at s o'clock on Monday Light. The
family was absent at the time visiting at a
neighbors home. 1t is supposed that the fire
originated from stove. The loss is about
81 900, partially insured in the Farmers and
Mechanics Mutual Association of Cecil
county.
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HARRY ANDERSON,

Harry, only son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Anderson, of near CeciIton, died on Sunday
afternoon, after an illness of several years.
from pulmonary trouble. The funeral was
held on Wednesday afternoon interment in
Cecton Cemetery.
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HEATH WATTS.

Heath Watts. son of V. H. Watts, of Oak
wood, died on Wednesday night. The funeral
will take place tomorrow, Sunday at IL
O'Clock, services in Bethesda NJ. P. Church.
The Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics, of Oakwood will attend in a body