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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

The general conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Northern branch)
has passed unanimously the provision
giving equal representation to the laity, a
question that has agitated the church for
many years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
THE Bamberg Herald
ESTABLISHED MAY lSt, 1891.
Il. ". KNIGHT, Editor.
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six months. Payable in advance.
ADVERTISEMENTS 90 per inch for
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insertion. Liberal contracts made for
three, six, or twelve months. Want No
tees one cent word each insertion. Local
Notices Sc. per line first week, SC. after
wards. Tributes of Respect, ETC., must
be paid for as regular advertising
CoMMUNIcATIoNS- letters or on
subjects of general interest will be gladly
welcomed. Those of personal nature
will not be published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
Thursday, May II, 1900.

County conventions all over the State
endorsed the present method of campaign
ing the State. We felt sure the people
wanted the meetings.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

"After suffering from severe dyspepsia
over twelve years and using many REM
edies without permanent good / finally
took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me-
so much good ] recommend it TO every
one.n writes J. E. Watkins, Clerk and Res,
corder. Chillicothe, Mo. II digests what
you eat. Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

l respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for Solicitor of the Second Cir
cult, subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic party.
CHAS. CARROLL SIMMS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

At the instigation of very uany people,
I take pleasure in announcing myself a
candidate for Auditor and Superintendent
of Education of Bamberg county, pledging
myself to faithfully perform all duties that
may come before me and to abide the result
of the Democratic primary.
w. W. LIGHTSEY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
FOR CORONER.

Thanking my many friends for their
past fayors in the last election, ask
continuance of the same. l hereby an
nounce myself for reelection to the office
of Coroner Of Bamberg county, subject
to the rules and regulations of the DEM
ocratic party. A. W. BESiNGER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
FOR CONGRESS.

will be a candidate for reelection to
Congress from the Second Congressional
District, subject to the rules and regula-
tions of the Democratic party. Respect
fully, w. JASPER TALBERT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

! hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Supervisor of Bam-
berg county. l will abide the result of
the Democratic primary, and support the
nominees of the party.
w. H. COLLINS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
FOR STATE SENATOR.

Il hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the State Senate,
subject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic primary.
: e.. MAYFIELD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

| hereby announce myself candidate
torepresent Bamberg county in the House
OF Representative, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic party.
Respectfully, JNO. w. CRUM.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

I respectfully announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Auditor and Super
intenlent of Education for Bamberg
county, subject to the rules and regula-
tions of the Democratic primary.
R. W. D. ROWELL.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
BLOOD Tells!

* Yes. it is the index to health. If you !
J have had bad blood you are likely to
3 learn that you have Rheumatism, !,
= one OF the most horrible diseases to )
) which mankind is heir. If this dis.
4 ease has just began its work, or if
* you have been afflicted for years,
s you should at once take the wonder
3 full new cure,
5 RHEUMACIDE
= Thousands have been cured. The
3 Spring season is the best time to take
< a rheumatic remedy. Nature will
$ then aid the medicine in effecting. a
3 permanent, constitutional cure. Pes
< pie with bad blood are subject to ca
) tarrh, indigestion, and many other
. diseases. To he healthy the blood
5 Must be pure. RHEUMACDE is
8 the prince of blood purifiers. Sold
2 by BamEerg Pharmacy; at Ehrhardt
y by Reynolds Drug Co. PRICE $1.OO.
Sa2 LLNAll-~la lalsSg
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

Bishop j. S. Key wrote: Teethina
(Teething Powders) was more satistacto'
ry than ANYTHING we ever used.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

hereby announce myself US candi-
date for Coroner of Bamberg county, sub
ject to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary election.
GEORGE WOLSEY SYMONDS. =
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
JUDGE OF PROBATE.

l respectfully announce. myself as a
candidate for reelection to the office of
Jucge of Probate for Bamberg county,
subject to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary. B. w. MILEY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

am a candidate for Coroner Of BAN
berg county, and will abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
7 G. RENTZ.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

take this method of announcing my
candidacy as a member of the House of
Representatives from Bamberg county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary election. E. r.. LAFITTE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

l respectfully announce. myself candi-
date for County Auditor and Superinten-
dent of Education of Bamberg county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. /. G. JENNINGS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

respectfully announce myself can
didate for election to the House of Rep
from Bamberg county, pledg-
ing myself to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary. JOHN F. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
FOR SOLICITOR.

l take this method of announcing my
self candidate for the position Of Solic.
itor of the Second Judicial Circuit, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party. JAMES E. DAVIS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

l respectfully announce myself as
candidate for Coroner of Bamberg coun-
ty, subject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic primary election.
JOE B. GILLIAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

Having served as foreman of Bamberg
county's chain gang for six months, and
as captain of same for fifteen months |
hereby announce to my friends my candi
dacy for County Supervisor, and am will
ing to abide their decision and the rules
of the Democratic primary.
P K. HUGHES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

| respectfully announce myself as Il
candidate for State Senator from Bam-
berg county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. ]. B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
AUDITOR 4 SUPT. EDUCATION.

1 announce myself a candidate for re-
election to the office of County Auditor
of Bamberg county, promising to abide
the result of the Democratic primary.
W. E. SEASE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

l announce myself as Il candidate TO
Coroner, and ask the support of m.
friends. l will abide the result OF th'
Democratic primary.
JAMES II. ZEIGLER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

The friends of w. T. Cave hereby an
nounce him as candidate for County
Supervisor of Bamberg county, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
Notions.

We have everything necessary to out
fit lady complete. Of course We
can't attempt to mention the thous-
and and one articles we have, but it
is sufficient to say our line is entirely
complete. The best kid glove for 81
in town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office of County Supervisor, sub
ject to the rules governing the Democratic
primary. GEO. II. hEAksE.
March 5, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

/ announce myself a candidate for Su
pervisor Of Bamberg county, before the
Democratic primary, and promise to abide
by the rules governing the same.
March 90, 1900, 4. G.. BRUCE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17

/ respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for Coroner of Bamber@ county,
subject to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary election.
G.. B. AVER, Olar, S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
LaCeS, etc.

Our stock is complete, and the prices
are beyond the whisper of competi-
ton. Beautiful line of alloVer en-
brOideries. .
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-05-17
White Goods.

A look through our white goods will
be interesting and profitable. Come
to see them. We will take pleasure
in exhibiting them, and you will not
be bored to buy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Wood|aWn.
WooDLAwN, April Goth, 1900.

The "CecH Whjg' is on sale each 'ceet in
WoOdld,cn at C. s. Abrahdm'S store. 8 cents
a copy.
Miss Annie Williams visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilmer Falls of North East, on Sunday and
Monday.
Miss Viola Keiholtz. of Baltimore, spent
Easter with her mother, Mrs. H. II. Keilholtz
George Bittner. of Philadelphia. is spend
ing this week with his mother. Mrs. Alice
Bittner.
DIR. and Mrs. n. F. Foote and Master
Leland, of Tupper Lake, n. Y. visited her
parents the first Of the week.
c. A. Terry, of Chicago, is at the home OF
his brother, r. G. Terry.
James Brickley, of Olin, Iowa, arrived in
Cecil last week.
Mrs. Susanna Jackson has a primrose
which now has % blooms on it.
The Aid Society met at the parsonage
Tuesday afternoon.
William Kerr, of Philadelphia is visiting
Il. X. Rawlings and family.
NJ l.. Thompson spent Monday and Tues
day in Wilmington, the guest of W. Z. Lin
ton.
Miss Hennie Smeltzer visited friends in
Perryville this week.
Misses Annie and Olivia Jackson expect to
attend the Paris Exposition in July.
Some small children were playing at Wood
lawn camp ground on Thursday on the
preachers stand, when one Of them pushed
little Roll Jackson, son of John Jackson, Off
breaking his leg.
The bazaar held at the parsonage Thurs
day and Friday evenings of last week was a
great success. Over :97 were received,
clearing SS5.
Thursday, the 18th was set apart by the
American Mechanics of Rising Sun for rails
ing flag over Chestnut Grove school, A
very interesting program had been prepared
by the teacher, Miss Annie Williams. The
hour came for commencing but only one of
the Mechanics, Mr.. Brscoe, appeared. As n
number of patrons and friends were there it
was decided to have the program, which was
we'll rendered. The music was in charge of
Miss Cornelia Abrahams. Speeches were
made by Rev. W. w. Shaw, of Port Deposit,
and Millard Charsha, of Principle Furnace,
and reading by one of the ex-teachers, Mrs.
r, G. Terry. The school house WAS trimmed
with American flags. flowers and evergreens.
1t is not known when the flag will be raised.
Mrs. George Thompson and Miss Seabold,
OF West Nottingham, spent Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs j. 7. Rutter.
Miss Caroline Burnite, of Port Deposit,
spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Gwfnn Shure.
Newell Abrahams visited his friend, Carroll
Tyson on Sunday.
Frank Walker spent his vacation with his
friend Martin Whiteford, at his home in
Pennsylvania.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
DEATHS.
JOSEPH H. BROOKS.

Joseph Fl. Brooks, one of the best known and
most respected citizens of the Second dis
trict, died at his home In Chesapeake City
last Sunday, aged seventy-three years.
About two years ago he suffered stroke OF
paralysis from which he never fully recover
ed. This together with the intlrmities OF
old age, resulted in his death. He was
born at Alexandria, Va His parents were
John and Sarah Furlong Brooks. In early
life he settled in Chesapeake City. For many
years Mr.. Brooks was an extensive dealer In
cross.ties, which he furnished for the various
electric roads and railroads. For over forty
years he was member of Bohemia Lodge Of
Odd Fellows, of Chesapeake City, and was
the Oldest surviving member of that org aniza -
tion. When young man he connected him.
self with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and up to the time of his death was always
interested in the work which the church
OF his choice was engaged in. Mr.. Brooks
was twice married. His first wife was Miss
Susanna Filingame. His second wife, who
survives him, was Miss Mary E. Reed. He
Is survived by six children-Charles and
Joseph Brooks, of Chicago, ILL.,; Harry
Broos, OF Wilmington, Da, ; Ms. Cordeli a
Allen, wife of John Allen, Mrs Alice Price,
wife of Thomas Price, and Miss Fannie
Brooks, of Chesapeake City. His funeral
was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock; interment
at Bethel Cemetery. Rev. L. E. Poole, as
sisted by Rev. Fl. A. G. Westerfleld conduct
ed the services.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
New Castle PreSbytery Meets.

The annual spring meeting Of the New
Castle Prrsbytery, was held ut Symrna, on
Wednesday. The Rev. David Shaw of West
Nottingham was elected moderator to sue
coed the Row. Wilfred W. Shaw, of Port
Deposit. Rev. j. r MilIigan, OF Wilmington,
was elected stated clerk, to succeed Rev.
Luther A. Oates. A resolution was offered
asking the General Assembly Of the Church
to adopt "a short. simple creed formulated
for expressing the fundamental truths Of our
holy faith" Several of the ministers made
vigorous attacks upon the resolution which
were responded to with equal force. Rev.
7. A. McCurdy. of Wilmington declared that
such attempts as this, aimed at the confession
of faith, were the products OF minds of young
men or those who had been received from
other churches.
The Rev. VIM. Fitz-Smon presented the
report on sunday schools. showing 6,G3S
scholars, 500 Off. and teachers. and tot al
contributions OF ?6.300,G5.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
North East.
NORTH EAST. April 20. 1900.

The "CecH Wing" is on sale each ,ceek in
North East at Reynolds Ne,os Stand 8
CENTS copy.
Miss Helen Reeder spent several days with
her sister, Mrs. Harry Touchstone, of Calvert
Miss jeanette Ricard, of Elk Neck, was
pleasantly entertained by her aunt this week,
Mrs 7. A. Worrall.
Miss Minnie Alexander spent the Easter
holidays with her parents at Ridley Park,
Miss Annie X Beatty spent last week with
her aunt in Philadelphia.
Rev John r. Matthews, a Missionary of
Oxford University, England, assisted in the
Easter services at st. Mary's Church. preach
ing three times on Easter Sunday and twice
on Easter Monday. Mr.. Matthews was the
guest of Rev. Giles B. Cooke during his stay
The Easter Offering at st. Mary's Church
on Sunday amounted to Sl06 TO-
T. 9. McCrHcken manager of the NJ. +.
Cemetery, is making a number of improve
ments. The new addition will be laid out in
lots.
Mrs. Catherine l.. Davis, wife of John T..
Davis, died suddenly at her home, early last
Sunday morning, aged about siXty-four years.
She had been suffering with the grip for sew
eral weeks. but during the last few days was
thought to Ge recovering. Heart failure was
the cause OF her death. She was "A devoted
church worker and for many years was Il
member of the North East NJ. E. Church.
She was beloved by all and always had a
smile for every one. She is survived by a
husband and five children. viz Mrs. Andrew
Barber, of Calvert Mrs. Cooper, of Cam
bridge Thomas Il. Davis, of Elk Neck Jno.
+. Davis and j. Edward Davis, of North East.
Her funeral took place on Wednesday, Ser
vices at the house, Rev George W. Town
send officiating. Interment in the NJ. L.
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Weddings.
McDOugal Cooper.

The Mt Pleasant Methodist Episcopal
Church was the scene of "A very pretty we'd
ding on Monday evening, when Miss Louie
G. Cooper, Of Colora, was married to Mr.
Granville McDougal, of Rising Sun. The
church had been beautifully trimmed and
decorated for the occasion with ferns and
Towering plants. Rev. W. e. Greenfield, OF
Elk Neck, formerly pastor of Mt. Pleasant
Church, performed the ceremony, at eight
bride, was maid Of honor. The bride was
becomingly attired in white silk, and carried
bridal roses. After the ceremony, a wedding
supper was served at the home of the brides
parents. They will reside in Rising Sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Runaway Boys Captured.

Sheriff Ambrose Price. of Elkton, had two
day afternoon. They were bright looking
white boys named Leslie Martin and John
Rourke aged ten and twelve years re-
spectively. They stated that their parents
lived in Wilmington, Delaware, and that
they left home several days ago and walked
all the way to Elkton. When questioned
about their destination, stated that they in
tended to see some of the country. Before
being arrested several citizens offered to
send them back home on the cars but they
would not so. The sheriff notified the child
rens parents Of their capture, and Mrs. Mar
tin came from Wilmington, Wednesday even
ing, and took her son back home.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
MRS. JOHN 7. DAVIS.

Mrs. Katherine Davis, a highly esteemed
lady of North East, and wife of John T.
Davis, died at her home in that town early
Sunday morning from heart failure. Mrs.
Davis had been i'll for some time with the
grippe, but was thought to be recovering
when the end came. She was about sixty
four years of age and daughter of the late
Thomas Lake, OF this county. Mrs. Davis
was a consistent member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and lady beloved by all
who knew her. A husband and five children
survive her-Mrs. Andrew Barber, of Calvert;
Mrs Cooper, OF Cambridge; T. r. Davis, of
Elk Neck; John 7. Davis and j. Edward
Davis, of North East Her funeral was held
from her late home on Tuesday, Rev. George
W. Townsend officiating; interment in North
East NJ. E. Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Laid TO Rest.

The remains of David P. Davis Chief
Judge of the Orphans Court for Cecil
County, who died at his home in the First
district, near Cecilton, Friday, last week,
were laid to rest in st. stephens Protestant
Episcopal Cemetery at Earleville on Monday.
The funeral was one of the largest held in
that part of Cecil county for several years
past, friends and relatives attending from all
parts of Cecil and Kent counties. The Rev.
William Cole, rector OF St. Stephens P. E.
Church, of which church the deceased was
member, conducted the funeral services.
The following gentlemen acted as bearers
School Examiner George Biddle, Z. Porter
Lusby, Joseph G. Calhoun, H. NJ. Black.
George w. Lockwood and Capt. John P.
Walmsley.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
DAVID HARRIS.

David Harris, bright and promising boy
of fourteen years, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Harris, who reside on farm near
Elkton, died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, on Wednesday. The little fellow
was taken to that institution on Tuesday for
treatment for appendicitis. An operation
was performed but his condition was beyond
the aid of medical assistance and he died on
Wednesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Medical Society Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Cecil County
Medical Society was held in Council Hall
Elkton, on Thursday morning. DR.. John
B. Roberts, OF Philadelphia, read an instruc-
tive paper upon "Hare-Lip and Other de-
formities OF the Mouth" DR.. ]. H. Hard
castle presided and DR.. Howard Bratton
acted as secretary. Those attending the
meeting were:-Drs. Kennedy, Of Aberdeen
Roman, of Conowingo, Fisher, of Port De-
posit, Hardeastle, of Middetown, lamar,
Ellis and Bratton of Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
ENDS HIS LIFE.
DR.. Charles E. Turner Hangs Himself
Had Been In Ill Health for Some
Tirne

adu bStn Ill Ill Htdlt0 IOT S0me
Time.
DR.. Charles E. TUNER a we'll known
physician OF the Sixth district, ended his
life at an early hour Tuesday morning by
hanging himself in a meat house at his home
near Rising Sun. He had been in poor
health for some time and his mind was
affected by the illness. He retired about his
usual hour Monday night apparently In no
worse health than during the past few weeks.
Shortly after midnight be arose from his bed
dressed himself and went to the place where
he was found and committed suicide His
body was found hanging from IA rope tied to
Il hook in the meat house shortly after five
O'Clock. He bad evidently been dead several
hours. Up to the time his health began to
fail he had large practice. He was son
of the late j. Armstrong Turner, of Chester
County, Pa where he was born fortytwo
years ago. He studied medicine under his
uncle. DR.. James L Turner of Calvert, and
afterwards graduated from Jefferson College
Philadelphia He is survived by widow,
who was formerly Miss Clara J. Evans, and
one daughter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Principle.

PRINc1P1o, Md, April 20, 1900.
Mr.. John Williams is quite sick with La
Grippe.
Auna McCauey OF Philadelphia was
entertained by the Misses Maxwell for the
Easter holidays.
Miss Sadie r. Brown. entertained few
friends at tea last Friday.
Mrs. Ii. r. Lynch accompanied by her
grandson, Alan Alexander, OF Philadelphia
has returned to her home.
Harry Lakeland spent Easter with his
parents.
Margaret Lockland was the guest of her
brother Nathan Lockland this week
Chester Jenness spent Sunday with his
parents at ''Stillnans Delight"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Linton, of Wilmington,
spent the Easter holidays with friends in
this village.
L. s. Jenness was a Philadelphia visitor
this week.
Laura Mccall was the guest of friends at
Crest View this week
Ola Keilholtz, Of Baltimore, visited hel
mother at Bloomingdale few days this
week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Farmington.
FARMINGToN, April Goth, 1900.

FAkMINGToN, April 2Oth, 1000.
Samuel r. Krauss, Of Wilmington, spent
Easter with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Krauss.
James Brickley of Iowa, is visiting Lidie
Brio kley and family.
Rev. A. s. Mowbray had charge OF the
Epworth League of Ebenzer last Sunday
evening.
Our boys played their first game OF ball
last week of the season and defeated the
West Nottingham nine by score Of 1S to 12.
Clifton Kirk OF Goldey Commercial College
spent his vacation with his parents.
A social party was held at the home Of
Georgia Clifford last Monday evening. The
evening was plea sanity spent in social games
and the evening passed away very pleasantly.
slang contest was played and Jessie Slicer
won the prize. Refreshments were served
and the merry company left for their homes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
MOOreS Chapel ReOpened.

Moore's Methodist Protestant Chapel near
ing extensive repairs during the last few
months was reopensd on Sunday with very
appropriate services. Rev. A. d. Melvin,
President Of the Maryland Annual Conference
Methodist Protestant Church, had charge
of the services. We was assisted by Rev.
b. +. Jester of Bay View. The program OF
exercises was interspersed by special music.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Fire on Red Hill.

At an early hour Monday morning, the
stables, etc., on the farm of Mrs Hannah r.
Wilson, on Red Hill, near Elkton, caught fire
and were burned to the ground together with
lot of feed, provender. harness, and mum
ber OF chickens. The origin of the fire is un-
known, The loss was about 5lOO, nearly
covered by insurance.