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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06

Plan Will Soon Be Put in Operation
Whereby the Telephone Exchanges
Will Be Kept Open All Night.

A plan Is now on foot by President Harry
Richardson of the Diamond State Telepbone
Company, which system also includes the
lines OF the Cecil Telephone and Telegraph
Company, to keep the exchange Offices open
all night as well as day. as soon as the differ
ent lines of the company can be connected
This will rid the Peninsula of the old custom
of being isolated at night In an interview
Mr.. Richardson said that his plan was to
keep open the exchanges of the company
either all night or at least for the greater
part Of the night. 1t will then not be impos-
sible to reach the Peninsula points after q
certain hour. "The plan will be so appre-
ciated, believe, by the people who use tele-
phones that it will pay" In few days the
central office of the company, which is at
Dover, will be put on a-night schedule. As
the new system which is now connecting all
the large towns on the Peninsula is COM
pIeted the same plan will be tried. When all
the connections are made one will be able to
talk to Newark Wilmington, Smyrna, Dover.
Clayton, Georgetown, Seaford, Lewes, Fell
ton, Hrrrington. Milton, Rehoboth, in Della
ware Cambridge, Easton, Oxford, Elkton.
PerryvilIe, and many other smaller towns in
both Maryland and Delaware. "Of course.n
said Mr.. Richardson, ait is the ultimate in
tention of the company to reach Baltimore
and Philadelphia. If possible an arrange
ment will be entered into by when connec-
ton can be made with one Of the Wilming-
ton telephone companies; if not other ar =
engagements will be made. new toll rate
will go into effect after everything is working
in first-class order. At present the subscri
ers OF the company are charged so much per
year and talk where they please. Under the
new plan they will pay so much additional
for talking ouside of their own town.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
WOODLAND NEWS.


"opDbhWN' ouHuhIy lJUU.
The "CecH Wing" is on sale each ,reeh in
Wjoodid'cn at c. s. Abrahan,'s store. Scents
copy.
The public schools are again open for the
balance of the school year.
The oyster supper held in Mr.. J. b. Tyson's
dwelling, near the mill, was quite n success.
Mr.. William Simcoe has returned home
after pleasant visit to Baltimore.
Messrs. j. T. Rutter and Harvey Rutter
spent a few days in Baltimore this week.
Miss Annie Williams visited her sister. Mrs.
Lucius Wells, of Philadelphia, during the
holidays.
elNliss Mary Rawlings has been housed dur
ing the vacation on account of scalded foot
Miss Grace Nickle, of Perryville, is the guest
OF Miss Lotte Poist.
Miss Leila Thompson is visiting Mr. and
Mrs. w. E. Linton, of Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. Edwin Barnes is transacting business
in Baltimore during the winter months.
The young people have been enjoying the
skating. Two wagon loads went to Furnace
Creek on Tuesday afternoon to enjoy the
skating on the river. The merry crowd had
a delightful time.
DR.. II. d. Barnes, of Harrisburg, Pa, visit
ed his parents last week.
Tuesday being the thirtieth wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. Bowman, Hopewell
members celebrated the occasion. A few
ladies OF the Aid Society spent the day at the
parsonage. In the evening quite number
came laden with tokens of regard for the
pastor and family, in the way of groceries
and provisions. After partaking of cake and
lemonade, the friends at a reasonable hour
bade adieu to the minister and his wife, wish
ing them many happy returns of the event.
Mr.. John b. Tyson, who was taken i'll last
week, is oonvalescing
Miss Ida Thompson is the guest of MIR. and
Mrs. Wilmer Jackson, of Aiken.
Messrs. Joseph SINNERS and Clinton jack
son filled their iee-houses this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Deaths.
MRS. MATILDA THOMAS.

Mrs Matilda Thomas. widow of the late
John L. Thomas, died at noon, yesterday,
Friday, ut her home on North street. Elkton,
from tn" lDilrmitirs OF Old age Mrs. Thomas
was eiShty-fou year OF age and resided with
her daughters Misses Emma and Mary
Thomas. She was IA native of Delaware and
the daughter Of George Jones. She leaves
eight children, two sons aud six daughters.
VIZ. Mrs. Anna II. BewIey and George
Thomas, of Butlervllle. Ind Harry Thomas,
OF Trainer, Pa; Mrs. John b. Richie and
Miss Letitia Thomas, of Wilmington, Del.
Mrs. George A Brown AMI Misses Emma al d
Mary Thomas, of Elkton. She was Il devoted
member OF the Elkton Presbyterian Church
and II lady oft true Christian character. Mrs.
Thomas has twenty-five grandchildren and
twenty-six great grandchildren. Her funeral
services will be held from her late home on
Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Inter
ment in Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS,

MECHANICS VALLEY, Jan. 5, 1900.
"Cecd Whig' is on safe at the store of
Bldke d Ficid
Mrs. Matte Simpers. of Philadelphia, is
the guest of her brother, Il. c. Larzalere.
Miss Victoria Shippers who has been visit
ing friends in Philadelphia, has returned
home.
Mr. and Mrs. EG0"ras, of Malaga, n. j.,
are the guests of Mrs. Rachel Mahoney.
Mr.. Thomas Warrington, of Philadelphia,
is at home visiting his parents.
Miss Draper, of Philadelphia, is the guest
of Miss Nellie Warrington.
About fifty persons attended the Epworth
League social at Mr.. William Warrington's
lest week, when about 5l3 were realized from
the sale of boxes.
Whooping- cough is prevalent in this vie
unity.
Mr.. William Warrington filled his ice-ho use
on Tuesday with fine lee of about eight inches
in thickness.
The firm Of Blake x Field have dissolved
partnership. the business hereafter will be
conducted by W. X. Blake alone.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Special Services.

Beginning with Sunday, special services
will be held in the Elkton Presbyterian
Church as follows:-
Sunday-Services and sermons by the Pas
tor, Rev. j. McElmoyle. At 1890 Il. m.-
"Hindrances to Revival 7.30 p. ma
Christless World" 945 a. m.-Prayer Ser
vice, led by Mr.. Geo. A. Blake.
Monday-"Chrst for the Individual
Tuesday-"C for the Home
Wednesday Christ and the Church"
Thursday Christ and Missions"
Friday" for the World.'
You and your friends are cordially invited
to these services.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
ICEMEN At WORK.
Ice Eight Inches Thick Was Harvested
This Week. Skaters Have Been En-
joying the Sport on the Creek

This has been a busy week for the local
weather for two weeks past has caused almost
everything to freeze up hard and fast. On
Monday, the ice on the different ponds and
creeks measured from four to seven inches in
thickness, and the ice dealers here began their
harvest that morning. A number of the houses
OF private citizens were also flied.
The ice also brought joy to the skaters and
every afternoon and evening this week, n
large number of young people could be seen
enjoying the sport on the Elk creek. The
snow of Sunday night spoiled the ice for
skating to some extent, but in many places
the white cry stal was blown away by the stiff
wind that followed Monday and Tuesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Frozen TO DEATH.
Henry Gordon, an Aged COlored Man of
ElktOn, Found Dead in His Shanty on
Water Street. A Victim Of the Cold
Weather.

Henry Gordon, coored, one of the oldest
OF his race in Cecil county. was found Sun
day afternoon, about TWO o'clock. by William
Brown, colored, frozen to death in his sha ty
along Water street. in this town. Brown had
been in the habit oil looking after the old man
to some extent, and saw htm most every day
He saw him on Saturday, but Sunday he
failed to notice any smoke coming from the
shanty or see thu old man all morning. so in
the afternoon went to the house and found
him lying on the floor frozen to death.
From every indication Gordon had gotten
up out of his bed some time during the night
to make fire. and becoming benumbed. was
unable to get back into bed again, and fell on
the floor and perished. Just how old he is,
is not positively known, but it is believed he
was nearly one hundred years OF age. He
claimed TO be over hundred. Coroner VIM.
P. Dean, of Elkton, was notified but deemed
an inquest unnecessary. The remains were
removed to the undertaking establishment Of
Henry Vinsnger. and later taken to the col
ored cemetery for interment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Resolutions of Respect.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
Directors of the Singerly Fire and Hook and
Ladder Co. held Monday evening the follow
ing resolutions of respect were passed:
WHEREAS, The Reaper of Death has re-
Gently entered the door of our organization,
and taken from us Director Fred G. Ludwig.
Resolved, That in the death of Mr.. Ludwig
the singerly Steam Fire Engine and Hook
and Ladder Company, of Elkton, has lost one
OF its most useful and active members.
Resolved, That he was member who was
always ready and willing to help in any work,
be it at fire or elsewhere, when this COM
pany called upon him to so do.
Resolved, That in his death vacancy
has been caused in the company, which will
be no easy task to fill.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to the papers; also to the mother of
the deceased.
F.J. DENSEY,
FRED I'll. LEFFLER,
G. G. STRICKLAND,
Committee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
VIII of Samuel L. Chamberlaine

The will of the late Samuel l.. Chamber
laine, who recently died at his residence.
"Brookland," near Perryville. was admitted
to probate by Register of Wills R. E. lamar
yesterday, Friday. The testator devises to
his sister, Mrs. s. R. Whittingham, $1,000,
and all monies due him at time Of death. All
the rest Of his personal property is devised
will bears date May 10, 1898, and is witnessed
by Susan r. Gale and A. L. Nottingham
No executor is named.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
LIBERTY GROVE ITEMS.
LIBERTY GROVE, January 5, 1.

LIBERTY GROVE, January 5, 1900.
Miss India Rowland, engaged in the
physical culture department of the Baltimore
public schools, spent the holiday week with
her sister, Miss Cassie Rowland and return
ed to the city on Sunday.
Hugh Caldwell, of the Chesapeake City
High School, spent the holiday vacation at
lis home here.
The Messrs. Strickland, of Washington,
were the guests of DIR. and Mrs. Ernest Row.
land last week.
The abutments for the new iron bridge
over Basin Run at this point are completed
ana await the arrival of the iron structure.
Ernest Gillespie, in the employ of the
Pusey Il Jones Co., of Wilmington, was home
during the holidays
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
MARYLAND
LEGISLATURE,
CECIL'SREPRESENTATIVES
AT ANNAPOLIS.
The County Gets Several ClerksnipS.-
A Question as 10 the Right Mr.
Williams That Brings The First and
and Fifth Districts Into Contest.

The Maryland Legislature met ut Annapolis
on Wednesday and organized by tho election
OF permanent officers. Hon. John Hu0ner
was elected President Of the Senate, and
Hon. Lloyd Wilkinson Speaker Of the House
of Delegates.
After the reading OF Governor Lowndes'
message, the Legislature adjourned until
Wednesday next, January 10, when Governor
elect Smith will be inaugurated.
In the naming OF the clerical and executive
force Cecil county received due recognition
William Holm, Of Port Deposit; George e.
Taylor, of Zion, and George " Williams
being appointed to clerkships.
BY Il coincidence there were two George
w. Williams from Crci. county royetinG Il
clerkship-Mr. Williams of the First and Mr.
Williams Of the Fifth and when the an
nouncement of the appointment was made it
became a question of which is which. Ia
Elkton one politician said it is this George
and another said it was that George, but at
last it was decided that Mr. Williams, of the
First, came in first.
Cecil's representatives were all present at
the opening OF the session. Senator Crothcrs
from his experience in the last Legislature
was well known to many of the law makers
and was at once prominent in the busir SIS
and organization OF the day.
In the House, DR.. +. Ii. Mackie was on the
Committee of organization. He served in
the Legislature of 9l. The other Cecil dele
gates, Messrs John II. Kimble, of Port De-
posit; and Samuel j. Keys, of Elkton, while
finding this a new experience, are well
versed in the methods of such proceedings.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
CECILT0N ITEMS.
CEclLToN. January ), 1900.

CEclLToN. January ), 1900.
III" "Ccca wing" is on sale eoch ,ceeh IN.
CectHon at S",iHtS store 3 cents com.
Mr.. S. r. Jones. of Philadelphia is the
guest OF friends in town.
Mrs. G. j. Osborn, of Frodercktown, is
spending the winter with her daughter in
Washington, d. C.
Miss Clara Spear has been visiting her
cousin. Miss Helen Spear.
Mr.. Luther Craig. of Newburgh, NJ Y, is
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Enoch Short.
Mr.. Thomas Carroll, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Mr. David P. Davis.
Misses Arrie Ida and Elsie Duhamel
spent the holidays with their father at Earle
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Benson spent part Of
last week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Pyle of Bohemia Manor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
JAMES R. PRICE.

Captain James r. Price, formerly of Cecil
county, died at his home in Baltimore on
Friday morning, last week, in the Glst year
OF his age, from heart failure. Captain Price
was son OF the late William Price, a farmer
o. this county. For the past thirty years
Mr.. Price mad been captain OF one of the
Ericsson Line Steamers, plying between Bal
timore and New York. Mrs. William r.
Whitworth, Of Elkton, is half sister OF the
deceased. A widow and four children sur
vive him-Misses Katie Price, Bertha Price,
Fl NJ. Price and Mrs. Harry Pierson, of North
East. His funeral was held in Baltimore on
Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
WEDDINGS.
Green-Jacquette.

Mr.. f. Elan Green, of Wilmington, DEL,
formerly of Elkton, and Miss l.. Jennie Jac-
quette, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Jacquette, of near Elkton, were married at
the Elkton Presbyterian Manse, Wednesday
afternoon, by Rev. John McElmoyle. Mr..
and Mrs. Green will make their future home
in Wilmington, Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Nickle-WilSOn.

On the third of January. 1900. at Hopewell
NJ. E. Parsonage Woodawl, Nd, by the
Rev. G. W. Bowman, Wilbur W. Nickle and
Margaret A. Wilson were united in marriage.
After the ceremony the newly married couple
took the So p. m. express at Perryville for
Chicago. On their return they will reside in
Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
PardOned From Elkt0n Jail.

Wednesday, Sheriff F. Ambrose Price re-
ceived notice of pardon for Wilson Biddle
and Vaughn Harvey from Governor Lowndes.
Biddle and Harvey were both convicted at
the September court and sentenced to nine
months each in the Elkton jail for assault
on John Rogers, of Oxford, Pa, at the Red
Point fishing shore last May Day. They were
given their liberty Wednesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
MISS C. +. FORD.

Miss Columbia F. Ford, highly respected
lady OF the Fifth district, died at her home
IN Elk Neck Saturday after a long illness.
Miss Ford was in the 55th year OF her age.
She was daughter of the late George W.
Ford and sister of Mr.. Charles II. Ford, OF
North East, and Mr.. William r. Ford, OF
Baltimore. Her funeral took place on Tues
day morning from her late home. The re-
mains were taken to Baltimore and inferred
in Greenmount Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Midnight Mass In ElktOn.

Midnight mass was celebrated in the Elk
ton Catholic Church, Sunday night, by
special permission granted by His Holiness,
Pope Leo XIII, of Rome. Rev. Father Camp
bell conducted the services and the new year
was ushered in with prayer and praise. Quite
a number were present, Notwithstanding the
severe cold weather.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Chopped the Ice Away.

Several men were put to work last Sunday
evening, under the direction of Bailif Biddle,
chopping the ice away in the sewer that
crosses Main street in front OF f. P. Prices
store. Last winter the waterway was
choked up this way and the cellars of the
stores in that part of the town were flooded.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Lecture Course,

The committee having in charge the col
lection of funds for the Elkton University Of
Extention lecture course this season will call
upon subscribers in a few days. The lee
lures will likely begin in a few weeks.
meeting Of the lecture class was held on
Wednesday evening at the home Of Mrs.
George Biddle. The next meeting, on We'd
nesday evening next will be at the home of
Mrs. l.. M. Haines.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Child'S Narrow Escape.

Virginia Stevens, a two-year old daughter
of Mrs. Rosa Stevens, Of East Elkton, mar
rowly escaped being seriously burned Tues
day morning. While the little one was pass
ing the stove, in some manner its clothing
became ignited. Mrs. Stevens succeeded in
extinguishing the flames, but not before she
had burned her hands severely.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Zimmerman-Harlan.

Mr.. Charles Zimmerman and Miss Belle
Harlan were married Sunday evening last, at
six-thirty O'Clock, by Rev. G. W. Dawson,
pastor Of the Perryville NJ. L. Church, at the
home of the brides father, Mr.. Joseph Har-
Ian, in Perryvie Only few friends were
present.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Interinent.

The remains of Mrs. Lizzie Howell, wife Of
George Howell, formerly of Cecil county,
who died at her home at York Haven, Pa,
on December 26, were brought to Cherry
Hill on Saturday and inferred in the M. E.
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
ClaytOn-McCOy.

Miss Clara Mccoy, Of near Cecilton, and
Mr.. Wesley Clayton, Jr., of the Second dis
trct. were married in Philadelphia, on Thurs
day, last week. After their marriage they
left for Eureka Springs Arkansas, where tn q
groom is engaged in business.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
CHARLES H. MAGRAW,

Charles Fl. Magraw, 13.year .old son Of
Millard F. Magraw, OF Cherry Hill, died at
his parents home in that town on Tues
day morning. His funeral was held Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock in the Cherry Hill
NJ. E. Church. Interment was in Cherry Hill
M. E. Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Entertained at Terrapin Supper.

Monday evening, Mr.. John T. Wilson Of
the Howard House, entertained a number of
his friends at terrapin supper. His guests
were also treated to Arizona venison. which
he received from a relative who killed it out
there on Christmas Day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Rutter-JOneS,

Mr.. George Rutter Of Perryville, and Miss
Margery Jones, of Port Deposit, were married
last Sunday evening, at the home of the
brides parents, in Port Deposit, by Rev. A.
S. Mowbray, pastor of Tome NJ. E. Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
HON. JOHN S. WRIT.

ION. JOHN s WRIT, of Elkton recognized as one of
Cecis Progressive People ever found ready to aid
all movements calculated advance town and COM
munity Identified with several the owner of va1
able real estate Mr. Ws influence is widely felt and his energies
today being directed i'll the way Greater Elkon He
leading member Of the Elkton Bar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Morgan Mccoy.

Mr.. Arthur NJ. Morgan and Miss Susie E.
Mccoy, both well-known young people OF
Chesapeake City, were married at the M. E.
Parsonage Elkton, on Tuesday evening, by
Rev. 7. E. Terry.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
Child Badly Burned.

While playing around a red hot stove
Tuesday morning, small child of Mr.. and
Mrs Stephen Ash, of Iron Hill, was badly
burned. Dr. Howard Bratton, Of Elkton,
rendered medical aid.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
BiggS-HuSfelt.

Mr.. Frank Biggs and Miss Matte Husfelt,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Husfelt, of
the First district, were married on Thursday,
last week, at the NJ. E. Parsonage, in Cecil
ton, by Rev. J. A. Arters.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06

Vouchers were authorized for the payment
of the following bills
Elkton Electric Light & Power Co.,
to January 1st Observation-Disclosures. 1927. so
Geo. G. Biddle, salary for December. II &c
VIM. r. Gilpin, salary for December. 20 SO
John Gilpin bill for bricks. ......... 175 rs
Keys & Miller Lumber Co., bill to date HIP
Samuel Fl. King, bill to date. e......... 10 80
Jas T. Powers Foundry Co., castings S04
Charles A. Heatzig, sand and gravel T.S0
d. Morgan & Son, bill to date. ....... 80
Henry Blddle, hauling. ............. $50
VIM. P. Dean, hauling. g.............. 1,50
VIM, Willin, l days work ............ 1925
Thos. Biddle ~ days work..... 2.1S
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
DR., w. F. KENNEDY.

DR.. W. F. Kennedy died at his home in
Middletown on Wednesday evening OF pneu-
monia aged forty-seven years. A wife and
two children survive him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
CORA McVEY.

Cora Mcvey, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mcvey, died at the home of her
parents near Rock Springs on Monday. from
consumption, aged 81 years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-01-06
ElktOn Town Council.

The Elkton Town Council met on Wednes-
day evening, Present, Messrs. King, Jei1ers,
Mackall, Bailiff Biddle and Treasurer Gilpin.
In the absence Of the President, Mr.. King
was made President pro. TEN. The minutes
OF the last meeting were read and approved.
The Treasurer reported -
Receipts 81, ,5G1 "a
Disbursements. ....... 1891 II