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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03

Upon solicitation the Rev. r. W. Beers, a
former pastor of the Presbyterian Church of
this place, has undertaken the organization
Of party for varied. Instructive and de-
lightfu outing in Europe. which will enable
Christian workers to attend the Y. p. S. C. L.
Convention in London and the Passion Play
at Ober-Amergan, as well as the great Exposi-
ton in Paris. At the same time an oppor-
tunity will be afforded to visit Rome the
Eternal City, Florence the Great Art City,
Venice the City in the Sea. The Rhine with
its medieval Castles The Swiss Alps. The
Scottish Lakes, The Shakespeare Country in
England, and many other places no less in
teresting. The trip will be GA days, begin
ming July Bird, and will cost 5490. all expenses
included. Cheaper Exposition tours from
5000 upward can be arranged. For full par
ticulars, address, Rev. Il. w. Beers, Water
ford, Saratoga county, NY.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Bethel.
BETHEL, MD, March 2. 1900.

BETHEL, MD, March 2. 1900.
As last Thursday was holiday one of our
young men spent the day with his lady
friend near Port Deposit.
Miss Bessie Craig, Of Perryville, was the
guest of Miss Laura Craig a few days the
first Of the week.
Mr.. James A. Cameron has been confined
to the house for several weeks with an afflic-
tion Of the foot.
Phineas Craig spent from Saturday until
Tuesday with Master Lewis Sentman at
Jackson.
Our school was closed two days last week
the roads being drifted 50 bad it was i'm
possible for the teacher to get there.
The following officers have been elected
for Bethel Church, Sunday School superin-
tendent Samuel Jones; class leader, S. B..
Gray; steward, W. Fl. Abrams.
On account OF Sunday evening being so
cold there was not a very large turn out at
preaching.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
WENT TO GilRBOR.
Captain Thomas Stanley Reports Having
Had Very Rough Experience in
Chesapeake Bay, Returning Home
From Baltimore

After being icabound in the upper part Of
the Chesapeake Bay for nearly three weeks
Captain Thomas Stanley. Of Elk Neck.
reached Elkton on Monday. He reports that
he and his brother. captain Mahlon Stanley
left Baltimore, over three week ago, in their
sloop loaded with farm machinerS, etc
Everything went well until they reached the
upper part of the Chesapeake Bay when
masses of drift ice from the SusQuehauna
River. As they neared Specnetia Island,
they found the ice piled in every direction
and after considerable difficulty they sue
ceeded in getting their boat to a safe achot-
age near the island. For nearly three weeks
they found it unsafe to start for home and
consequently for that length of time were
Imprisoned in their boat. They were we'll
supplied with provisions and did not suffer
from hunger. Monday, Captain Thomas
Stanley succeeded in getting to Hayre de-
Grace ana came home on the cars He left
his brother, Captain Mahlon Stanley in
charge of the sloop. 1t is expected he will
be able to reach home in day or two.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Lenten Services at Trinity Church.

The Right Rev, DR.. Leighton Coleman,
Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware, will
preach in Trinity Church on Tuesday evening
Of next week, March 9th. Sermons by visit
ing cergJmen at the Tuesday night services
as announced. The order of services until
further notice will be as follows: On Mon
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 80 p. m. ;
on Wednesdays at $50 p. M; on Tuesdays
and Fridays at 7,3O p. m. The people of Elk
ton are cordially invited to the services when
ever occurring throughout the season.
WILLIAM ScHoULER, Rector.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Tome Institute Improvements.

A dispatch from Port Deposit states that
the Jacob Tome Institute has served notice
upon the residents OF South Main street and
Cedar avenue to vacate. All OF the buildings
on South Main street will be torn down and
cottages erected, and Cedar avenue will be
made a boulevard leading from Port De-
posit to the institute grounds on the heights
back of town. The building in which the
Port Deposit Press is published is one of the
recent purchases Of the institute.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Prevents A Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, prevented a
dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A
frightful cough had long kept her awake
every night. She had tried many remedies
and doctors but steadily grew worse until
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery. One
bottle wholly cured her, and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cures Mr.. Long OF a
severe attack of Pneumonia. Such cures are
positive proof of the matchless merit OF this
grand remedy for curing all throat, chest and
lung troubles. Only 80, and 81 90 Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at r. b
Frazer's Drug Store
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
I. l0Il.
ZION. Md, Mar. 2. 1899.


The "CecH WHg' Is on sale each ,ceek
IN lion at Ca,tGrt & Co.'S store. cents a
COPY.
Miss Bessie Lambert is visiting her brother
Austin Carhart.
Misses Isabel and Lucy Carhart have re-
turned after a short visit to their aunt, Mrs.
Timely, OF Wilmington.
\ telephone has been placed in Carhart's
store, which makes it convenient for those
who wish to talk with their friends In
neighhoring towns by the payment of 10 cents
Andy Cameron, who has been sick all
winter is able to he about again.
Miss May Barton is the guest of friends in
New London.
Ernest Mearns, who is employed by the
Swift Meat Company OF Chicago, has been
transferred from Morristown, n. j., to
Asbury Park.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
OF CECIL COUNTY.
By w. R. GROSH.
Written for the "Cecil Whig."


/ which will
The whole
S swelled out would maxi a volume.
The formation and qualities of soils under
valuable addition labe which will be
done Kalamazoo Mich the Dutch FIond
load. These lands
almost vaueess.
The farming lands of this considered
Especially
this
this condition.
be utilized power
ponds
Continued Page 2.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
CASE REMOVED.
The Suretics of the Fond of Richard J..
Thomas, Jr., Take 1he Case From the
Orphans Court to the Circuit Court.

William s. Evans, Ed. attorney for M".srs
William 7. Hammond, Andrew Anderson.
james Roney and John II. white. who ar,
suretes on the bond Of Richard L. Thomas.
Jr.. executor OF the last will and testamGr,
Of Richard l., Thomas, Sr has removed from
the Orphnus Court to th" Circuit Court the
suit brought against said suretits to recover
the amount of said EXECUTORS sbortng" in the
estate.
Letters trstamcntarv were rrautrd the said
executor on June %. 1888. and he cavn bond
for 50, eco. the gentIruen named hhuvr hr-
coming surety. Ia the executors first ne
count hn charges himself with asst, Of
$3.50 Il, and in II seco:.d acc0urt with
81 2iG n a-sets lu his first ace mt H."
states that he icok the store. lot AM bnil,-
ing under the terms Of viii ut - 900.
No distribution wa. ever made among the
heirs and at the death oi the executor in
1898, l"tt"rs Of administration j. i. /. e. I. II.
upon the estate OF Il. l. Thomas. Sr were
grant to Sarah L. II. Worrall. Il daughter
OF the deceased to-tatur On May %, 1899.
PhiIip \ Icarts took ont letters Of adminis-
tration upon the estate Of Richard L.
ThOaas. Jr.
On July 81, 1899. Ms Sarah Il II Worrall
through her attorney, William T. Waiburton,
presented petition To the Orphan, Court
stating that there was huiuuce uf 81 2O7 &C
III the hands OF the rXrcutor OF T. l.. Thomas,
Sr., and askin.; that an order he passed
directing the administrator OF Il l. Thomas,
DR., to deliver over to her the sH,l sum that
it may he distributed to the legal heirs of
the Deceased teStHtnr. The Court passed the
order as prayed, and as the said sum was not
paid over Mrs. WorraIl. the ADMINISTRATIVE OF
her father, asked tie Court to pass
further order directing her to bring suit
upon the bond OF Richard l.. Thomas. Jr., to
recover the amount named above The pas
sage Of this order was resented by the bonds
men named above. aud in their petition pre-
sented to the Court they claim that both of
the accounts passed by II. l.. Thomas, Jr.,
In the estate Of his father, are false and con-
tain improper charges which are not assets
and for which the bondsmen should not be
hold liable. All the parties concerned are
well-known residents Of North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Port Deposit Commissioners.

The annual election for town commissioners
of Port Deposit. was held on Monday, from
to p. M, and very large vote was polled.
The following persons were elected to serve
for the ensuing year Samuel A. Reynolds,
John G. Vannort, Edwin Boynton, Samuel
Harris, DR.. II. L. Clemson, Rev. P. P. Arnd
and George A. Atkinson. The board consists
OF three members of the late board and the
four last named as new members.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Sues For $4,000 Damages.

suit was entered In the Circuit Court for
Cecil county, this week, against the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company, by Miss Dora Anthony, for $40, 900
damages. On Saturday afternoon, February
10th, while Miss Dora Anthony and Miss
Mary Smith were returning to Elkton from
Bay View, their team was run into by hand
car as they were driving over the crossing at
North East. Both young ladies were thrown
out, and now Miss Anthony sues for damages
for alleged injuries.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Iron Hill.


4hoN Hill, MD, Marcl =. 1910.
William Rambo is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Kate Stephens, Of Wilmington, for
merry CT this place, is very W at her home.
George Carter, formerly of this place, has
been promoted from a staff reporter to editor
OF the New Jersey page of the New York
Press.
Lee Cotton and George Chester, aged two
years, found bottle of iodine, of which
they drank freely. The prompt attendance
of a doctor saved their lives.
Mrs. William B. Walton has returned from
visit to Baltimore.
Miss Mayme l.. Walton visited Wilmington
this week
Mrs. Dennis McGonigal visited in Will
mington this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Meeting Of Business Men.

A meeting of the business meE and capital
lists of Elkton is called for Monday evening
next at o'clock, in Council Hall to take
action upon the proposed location Of silk
mill here. Mr. Frank +. Scott will make a
report upon his visit to New York regarding
this project, and it is desired that all interest
ed in the advancement of EIk,on attend the
meeting
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
To RepleniSh Game Birds.

John C. Manlove, James H. Smith and
John III. Black, of the First district are re-
ceiving contributions from their friends to
buy three dozen Western partridges, through
the Maryland Protective Game and Fish
Association, to replenish the game destroyed
by last years blizzard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
GET Big BOOTY.
Burglars Rob the PoSt0ffice at Rising
sur, ans Get Over $500 in Money
and Stamps - Safe Blown Open BY
narlile.

and Stamps - Safe Blown Open By
d. Mantle.
At an early hour last Saturday morning.
the pcstoi1ice at Rising Sun was broken into
by burglars. and robbed. An entrance was
elfDc,el through Il front door. The large fire
proof safe was drilled and blown open with
dynamite. The force Of the explosion was
great and shattered nearly all tho windows
in the building. The thieves succeeded in
carry inc away about $500 worth of stamps
and $40 in money. number of persons
heard th" explosion and were soon upon the
scene, but the robbers had accomplished their
work and fed The money drawer was found
the next day in Il vacant lot belonging to DR..
Kirk.
The Posto1ice authorities were notified of
the affair rs soon as possible and before noon
on Saturday had detectives on the case. but
SO far they have been unsuccessful in captur-
ing the burglars. 1t is believed the men rode
away horseback, as tho same night a horse,
saddle and bride were stolen from the barn
Of Henry j. Briscoe. The horse came home
Saturday night much fatigued.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Remains Brought Home.

The remains OF j. Howard Love, a
Cecil county boy, who died in Santiago,
Cuba, on August 19th 1899, from internal in
iuries resulting from fall, arrived at the
home of his father, Robert Love, at Colora,
on Thursday morning. He was 81 years of
ace
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
COmpanY E to ReOrganize.

Company L, OF Elkton, First Md. Regiment,
will resume drill on Friday evening, March 8.
Enlisted men are being measured for new
clothing and the company has received par.
OF their quartermaster's stores, and will be
fully equipped in short time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Invited TO Return.

At the fourth Quarterly Conference OF the
Elkton M. E. Church held on Monday Rev.
T. E. Terry was invited to return for another
Conference year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03

NJ THE business men Of upper Cecil no one
" stands higher than J. M. C. Carhart, of the
firm of Carhart & Co., general merchants,
Of Zion He is interested in number of public
institutions and is always alive to the best interests
of his community and the county at large.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
Weddings.
KraStel-NOrriS.

At Trinity p. Z, Rectory of Elkton. on Mon
day evening, Mr.. Harry ]. Krastel and Miss
Rebecca Norris, both of Chesapeake City,
were married by Rev. William Schouler
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-03
VISITING
ODD FELLOWS,
HANDSOMELY ENTER TAIN
ED BY BLENHElM LODGE.
National Lodge, No. 81, l. o o. F, Of
Elkton Enjoy Wednesday Evening at
Aberdeen Degree Staff Confers Two
Degrees Banquet Follows the Lodge
Meeting.

About llfty Odd Fellows from Ekton in
No 81, of this town, paid a fraternal visit to
Blenh-im Lodge, at Aberdeen. on Wednesday
evening, and were royalty entertained. There
were also two or three other visiting lodges
present. Several of the Graud Officers were
present.
After the business mcrtinc was over, the
second and third degrees we're conferred upon
candidates. The work WAS done in very
efficient manner, and the speakers. including
the Grand Officers. highly compIimented
Elkton Lodge upon the slccess and interest
they have taken in their degree staff After
the meeting Of the lodge the visitors were IN
vited to the ole NJ. T.. Church structure
where they were received by the wives and
daughters of the horne lodge. who had pre-
pared an elaborate collation.. Among those
who attended from Ekton were:
Philip NJ. Groves. J. NJ Post
j. Frank Frazer. II. Edwin Vinsinrer,
c. Hal Johnson, William Queck
Fl. Frank Witworth. Harry Bouchele
Harry Pippiu, william T. Vinsine"r,
ID. winfield Lewis, William ii. Cole,
Barrett Campbell. Emore Debert
A. j. Abernather. Charles Jei1efs.
John NJ. Dunbar b. B. Dunbar,
C E. Finck, Clinton Dunbar.
George McQuilEin. J. Will Perkins.
II. NJ. Mccullough, william d. Bratton
Ricketts, Nelson, Henry j. Laws,
Andrew Hushebeck L. T. Mckinney.
James McCauley. Harry d. Lee,
William II. Realey, Palmer Boulden,
Theodore Smith, Andrew D. Dean,
Robert McCauley, A. NJ. Strickland,
j. j. Minister, Justus q. Dunbar.
Joshua Clayton, G. c. Strickland,
James Carson, Henry C. Wells
Joseph II. Sloan, Lloyd McLauc.
Malcolm Gilpin. Thomas B. Wifong.
George h. Ash, Charles G. Queck.
Elmer f. Hinsun, Oliver G. Giles.
Fred III Lct1ier.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-01

taste, bottle and store away In cooa
place. The longer 1t stands the richer
and smoother It will become. At the ex-
piration of six months Ia will be In good
condition, but like all other home-made
liquors, il is improved by age.
Mint Cordial-A very nice and rich cor
dial may be made by gathering mint DUR
ing any of the summer months. Pluck
generous bunch which is perfect In Leaf
and smell. Then pick II over carefully
and rinse lightly In cold water, cover u
well with pure spirits and let stand for
the whole of twenty-four hours. At the
end of that time squeeze the mint gently
with the hands into the spirits IN order to
extract all the flavor of the plant with
out breaking It. Strain this juice into .
bottle. and then store away so the cor
dial can be made when required. To make
this cordial, boil two cups of sugar with
is made In Vermont and is excellent I'm
case OF fever sickness or can be used as
n palatable beverage, cooled with ice. Put
fresh ripe .raspberies into a stone Jar
and pour over them good cider vinegar
in the proportion of one quart to two
quarts Of the fruit. Cover and stand In a
cool place for two days, then draw of the
liquid without washing the berries; pour 1t
over a second quantity OF fresh fruit and
again cover and stand aside. At the ex-
piration of a second two days repeat the
operation. and when 1t is stood for the
third time strain through muslin bag.
Then add one pound CT sugar to every
Pint OF the liquid. boil slowly for hve
minutes. skim thoroughly. and let stand
fifteen minutes 10 cool. Bottle, seal ana
store In dark place. When wanted add
ice water in quantity to suit the taste.
Mrs. Oliver Bell Buncs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-01

brooms, brushes, mops, soap. etc.; $50
Square feet, or less.
Two living rooms for janitor should be
provided for the entire building.
And a high school containing rooms as
follows:
(a) Eleven class rooms, containing about
$50 square feet each; Co one science room,
or two connecting rooms, containing
about 1000 square feet, with space for APP
paratus, laboratory tables, ETC.. (c) one
study hall for boys, containing about 1900
square feet, with free and conveuie Mt
exits to hallway and class rooms; Ia one
study hall for girls containing about $500
square feat with easy exits, ETC.; (e) one
principals office on first floor, containing
about 200 square feet. and located conven-
lent to main entrance; ~, one girls
library room On second floor, containing
about $50 square feet; 20 one boys libra
nv room on third floor, containing about
225 square feet : (h) two teachers toilet
rooms; % one small room for jsnitor's
supplies, $50 square feet or less; Cd enc
board room which win serve also for the
Superintendent general office; about 0
square feet; 0x) one superintendents pri-
vate Office, 80 square feet, conveniently
connected with the general office and ha |
way Both these rooms should be near
main entrance on first floor; ~ one
teachers library room about 600 square
feed on first floor
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-01

Washington, June eyes. can tell
something about the first real Fourth of
July celebration in the Philippines" said
Maj. William Wheeler, U. 8. A.. one Of
the latest arrivals from Manila's military
circles 1--WE were here In 1898 and Dew
ey's men had bit OF q hurrah time
but Old Glory hadn't been officially plant
ed to stay, so the day passed quietly with
the soldiers.
But for 1899 there is another story.
and one 20 interest the American public.
As for the day In the army lines, IL
wasn't at all what we wished 1t to be,
and I may say without disparaging the
dignity of che army now representing the
nations in foreign lands, that every Off
Ger and soldier longed for q real old
fashioned Fourth. We felt patriotic and
wanted to have good time on general
principles. AS 1t was, the main part Of
the troops were away in the interiors,
ssrung out on long lines in front of an
active enemy All our outposts were
close to the native camps. Not only
tn, men on post and in actual touch with
the enemy, but the reserves. as well, were
under strict orders to be ready at q
minutes notice to meet an attack. Fourth
or no Fourth, these orders were obeyed.
And, by the way, up at San Fernando
Gen, Youngs men were treated to a
Fourth of July salute from across the
lines The Filipinos opened fusilade
about shutdown and outclassed all the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-01

OF the building prepared, as they deemed
it best to have the floor plans agreed upon
before proceeding further In the matter.
On the day after the meeting OF the two
committees the plans were found on the
desk of the chairman of your committee
without one word OF explanation. Since
said meeting your committee has heard
nothing from the committee OF the Board
of Education or any member thereof. NOT
has any objection been made to the ade-
ouacy of the building for school purposes
nor has any complaint been made OF any
lack of proper and necessary provision
FOR the safety, G. mfcrt ard health of tescn-
crs and pupils or of proper facilities to
properly and quickly handle the pupils IN
the building or in discharging them there
from or receiving them into II.
The report is signed by Capt. Henry {.
Cunningham, MI George FFeelaa" a'O
Mr. w l.. Clay.
The following statement or the conul-
,;ons and specihca tons furnished to ar
chitects. was attached to the report:
,rhe Chatham Academy Of Savannah,
having been partially destroyed by IRE,
the trustees desire to replace the olo
bpilding by a new one, and desire plans
for A new building, to be erected on the
northern portion Of the lot, leaving tne
sou,h bern portion for play ground' Ihe
Iot is a narallelogram, 800 feet east ana
west. by 200 feet north and south, oounde1
on north by Oglethorpe avenue. l4o leet
vide east by Drayton street, 40 feet woe
south by HUI street, 40 feet wide, and
on west by Bull street, 70 feet wide. the
etreets run nearly north and south ana
cast and west. The western portion OF the
building being uninjured, It is proposed TO
erect at once enough OF new building 70
renIace the destroyed portion ana 10 UNI
mate;v replace the present unintured west
ern wing under the plan under whlcn re-
building will now be made For the pres
srt the Old western uninjured portion OF
The building will be utilized for schooI
n,,rnoses IN connection with the portion OF
he new building when erected. Provls-
ION sbould be made for heating apparatus
puiIdipg TO be of brick, simple, sate an'
economical construction desired
The attached are suggestions MADE py
~ school authorities OF the approximate
needs Of the new building when COM
pleted ..,.,,,.
ryo Grammar schools. each containing:
0ol Twelve class rooms ench apou' ~
az feet. (b) one principal once 80
tanning about 200 square feet, locnteu ~
the first floor. convenient 70 the nlsln ~.
trance. II this room could De co'lne '1's'
nv a door 20 the principals teacnins r SS,.'
A. would be still more convenient. inia'
however is not essential. Sc). One teae
er's toilet room. rms room slour1
large enough to contain lavatory, "-,,
c,oset. cloak hooks. etc. Cp' = s" ~
janitor's supply room on hrs' if0V' 'O'