The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-04

of influence and prominence in the
West through perseverance, and in
dustry He was born nj Walnut Sill, this
county, on january 22i. 1880. For several
years he attended West Nottingham Academy,
but was forced to leave college to earn a liv-
ing, ana drifting to st. Louis. became clerk
in the firm Of Cupples and MGrston, whole
sale woodeDware merchants, who were then
commencing in business in st. Louis i'll n
modes, way. His services rs clerk were soon
50 satisfactory chat he became one Of the
officials of The company and later partner
Much OF the firms enormous success is at
tributci 10 Brookiugs' business ability. Mr..
Brookings and his partner, Samuel s. Cupples,
are now miilionaircs, and recently transferred
property valued at -, 900 600 to Washington
University, Of that city, to he expended in
making that educational institution one of
the best equipped in the world in buildings
rs well as high class professors. Some years
ago Mr.. Brookings evolved the idea of a
terminal station in st. Louis, and he and Mr..
Cupples each subscribed for $4,000 shares of
stock. This stock is now valued at IS, 900, 900
and for the last year has paid in yearly
dividends over 100000. Mr.. Bookings
who has been receiving salary of $4,000
year as manager of the terminal association,
has volunteered to give up his salary and
serve in the same capacity for the University
for nothing.
Miss Rose Drennen is sojournng at
Rehoboth.
Miss Emma Lewis is visiting friends in
Wilmington.
Walter Denny, of Baltimore is visiting
Elkton relatives.
The Misses DeGoey are spending some time
at Mount Pocono.
Prof. L. b. Fockler, of North East, was in
Elkton on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Thackery are visiting
friends in Dover, Del
Miss Ada Lort, of Mechanics Valley is Wis
iting Mrs. H. w. Lewis.
Mrs Daniel S. Stanton, of Wilmington, is
visiting Miss Mary Cole.
Miss Annie Miller, of Cowantown, is visit
ing Mrs George A. Steele.
Miss Mary Matthews, of Childs, is the guest
of relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Reuben Smith is the guest of Mrs.
Joseph Reed. at Waterford.
Asher A. Scott, of Philadelphia, was an
Elkton visitor on Wednesday.
Mrs. Samuel Stewart, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mrs. Dunbar Morgan.
VIM. H. Elder spent part of last week with
friends in Montgomery county.
Rev. E. X. Miller, of Newport, Del, was
the guest of Elkton friends on Monday.
Miss Marion Clark, of Cecilton, was the
guest OF Miss Gertrude Smith this week.
Miss Rachel Strain, of Baltimore, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. George Boulder.
Miss Nellie Dilks, of indianapolis, is the
guest of the Misses Ford, on North street.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clark, of Whining
ton, spent Sunday with relatives in Elkton.
Rev. William Schouler and family are
spending some time at East Gloucester, Mass.
Miss Anna Hinchman, of Cowantown, has
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Tuft.
Miss Eva Lewis, of Iron Hill, was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. II. d. Lee, part of this
week.
Mrs. J. w. Porter and Miss virgie Porter,
of Church Hill, are visiting at the Hotel
Elkton.
Mrs Eleanora Hoffman, of Philadelphia is
spending Il short time with Mrs, Emma
Blackson.
Mrs. S. NJ. johnson and niece of Leslie,
are spending some time at Haddon Hall,
Atlantic City.
Miss Mary II. Smith has returned to her
home in Baltimore. after a pleasant visit
with friends in Elhton.
Mrs. George Denny and daughter OF Clay
mont, Del, are visiting her father, City
Treasurer william r. Gilpin.
Captain John Moore and grand. daughter
Miss Mary Grimmell, of Baltimore, are visit
ing at the homo OF P. ", Groves.
Misses Carrie and Stelin Crowl, of Hickory
| Hill. Pa. ana Mr.. Kusey, Of Oxford Pa, are
the guests of Mrs. Fl. F. Witworth.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Blundcn, Of PhiIadel.
phir, and Miss katharine Biles. Of Blue Ball.
| are the guests Of MIR. and Mrs. Edward Taylor.
. c. ". Boulder, Il member of the Reckless
! Yacht Club, OF Havre dc Grace, has been
! spending this week cruising on the Chesa-
peaka Bay.
Mrs. Elizabeth Huru and son. Frank, OF
/ Elkton, and Mr. and Mrs. John Mohrlein, OF
Port Deposit are enjoying the hreezes nj
Atlantic City.
Misses Matte and Halle Frost, of Virginia
have been spending a few days with Mrs.
William Schouler. They are now on d trip to
Boston and Gloucester, Mass.
Miss Bessie Ricards entertained Il few OF
her friends at her home, in Elk Neck. Friday
evening. last week. in honor Of her guest
Miss Bessie Bowerman, of Baltimore
country paper had this personal item.
"Those who know old Mr.. Wilson of this
place personally will regret to hear that he
was assaulted in brutal manner last week
but was not killed. Tit Bits.
Messrs. B. B. Dunbar, Geo. r. Ash, Oliver
G. Giles, Ricketts, Nelson, Charles G. Queck
| T Will Perkins and Henry c. Wells took n