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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-26
n..rh.A Mnman Dad.

New York. Oct. 25-Mrs. william
Donovan. 81 years old. who Travelled
With a circus as the bearded lady" is
dead at her home In brooklyn. She
was born In virginia and had visited
every civilized country In the world.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-26
Rhhsp ysuEhan Dead.

London. Oct. 25-Rlght Rev. DR..
Vaughan. d. D.. bishop OF Plymouth,
died az Newton Abbey. Devonshire.
Or. Vaughan was an uncle OF Cardinal
Vaughan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-26
ven ks,.s Nss.ll., p..a.

San Francisco. Oct 25.-Frank Nor
ris, the novelist, died here a. a result
of an operation for appendicitis per
formed three days ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
ELKT0N STOCK FARM.
William NJ. Rogers Sells the Property to
Oscar W. Deppeler, of ST. Louis, For
$14,O0O-A HippOdrOme On the Farm.

Oscar w. Deppelcr, who is said to re-
present John j. Ryan, of ST. Louis. Mo-.
has purchased the Elkton Stock Farm
from William NJ Rogers. for S14.OOO.
This farm is situated about two miles
northwest of Elkton. and contains 1G4
acres of land. 1t is improved by IL fine
residence. large stables. II half-milc race
course and Il hppodromc. 1t rncloSc>;
an eighth of Il nile track. upon which
the horses are exercised, and is construct
cd of steel and iron framework and roof.
The track is located upon the outer side
of the circular building, on the inner
side being the box stalls. fol1y-fnur in
number. and twelve and IL half feet by
thirteen feet in dimensions. and also
quarters for the men. and bath rooms.
where even Turkish bath can lac enjoy
ed. Above the stalls and quarters are
the necessary places for the storage of
hay and straw and feed rooms. The
track is sixteen feet in width. and the
ease of its turns allows Il gait of two
minutes being attained. when desired.
Within the enclosure of the hippo
dromc is Il spacious court yard. which is
used for cooling out and walking horses
The track is well lighted by windows
from the outside. and is made of <nwtluSt
and loan, which take away all jar from
the horse, and prevent soreness and
amcmeSS. The stretches are $50 feet.
and the turns 100 feet.
The advantage of the hippodrome is
clearly to be seen. On it horses can he
kept in condition through the off season.
and thus protected from the severe
weather of winter and exercised at
times when it would b" impossible to use
the outside track.
Tn" horses can thus be trained up to
two weeks of the time of going to the
post. which makes the hippodiUmr II
great advantage for early spring rae
ing. Were it not for this track nearly
tire" NOTWITHSTANDING. February and
March-would be lost in training.
The original cost of the building was
Sl5,OOO and fully 5000 more was en-
pended in fitting il.
The new owner of the Stock Farm will
bring II large string of thoroughbred
running horses here from the West. to
he trained during tn" winter The farm
was formerly owned by the late Will
liam NJ. Sing"rly. of Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
Weddings.
plPPIN-LARIAIERE.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs Harry NJ.
La%alrrc. on West High street was the
scene of II very pretty wedding at seven
O'Clock. on "Wednesday evening. when
their only daughter Miss Helen Miller
LarZalere, became the bride of Mr.. Harry
W. pippn. Il popular young man of this
city. Tn" bride and groom entered the
parlor to the wedding march from
L"hrngrim. played by Miss Rcba Miller.
Il cousin of the bride. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. r. X Stephen
son, pastor of the Elkton Methodist EpiS-
c"pal Church; the bridal party standing
under IL design of double hearts. The
brides costume was of white crepe dc
rh"mc over cream tafcta with applique.
She carried white chrysanthcmumS. Lit
tie Miss Evelyn Enklc. of Baltimore. 4
cousin of tn" bride. was flower girl. and
was prrttily attirrl in pink She car
rl"d Il basket of SmilaX from which she
threw white chrySanthcmumS. Mr.. ChaS.
ltppin. of MarYdrl. brother of the groom
acted as best man. The uShcrS were
M"HSrs. Charles Iarzalcrr. Albert FaS-
slit. John FaSSitt and Milton Green.
The parlor decorations were white and
mony. The dining-ruom where the tables
W"r" spread. was decorated i'll pink and
presented Il charming scene. The tables
wrr" presided over 10y Mrs. Eaklr. of
Baltimore. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. lippn started on Il short wedding
trip to New York. On their return they
will reside on East Main street The
hrid" and groom were the recipients of
many handSom" presents. Among the
ont of town gurStr were Mr.. Charles Pip
pin and Miss Pippin. of Marydc Md:
Mr.. and Mrs. Widdcrmrn. Mr. and Mrs.
c. NJ. Rowe. of Wilmington. Del: Mr..
and Mrs. Bennett Emery. MeSSrs. ThoS.
aud Milton Green. of Philadelphia; Mr.
and Mrs. |. +. NamrSlalr and Col. r.
L. Miller of Washington. -. C.: Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Miller, of Wilmington. Del:
Mr. and Mrs George \. Lee, Mr. and
Mrs. G. NJ Eaklr and little Miss Evelyn
Eaklr. of Baltimore: Mr.. and Mrs. X. c.
Larzal"rr.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
SLOAN SE\TMA\.
communicated.

| Communicated.
| One of the prrtticSt home weddings of
| the season. was witnessed ON Thursday
evening. November 9th. ut the home of
| Mr. and Mrs. Clinton &. Seminar. at
Cooch'S Bridge. Del. when Miss Alice
Rachel. their youngest daughter was
united i'll marriage OF Howard Il. Sloan,
of oxford. Pa. the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. DIR. J. l.. Nallandighnm.
| of Newark. Del. Promptly al half-paSt
seven O'Clock. to tn" strains of the we'd
ding march. played by Miss Stella Sloan.
| sister of the groom. the bridal party en-
tered the parlor. The groom was ac-
| compani"d by his best man. DIR. Shaw
| alter. of Oxford. Pa. The uShcrs were
Mr. lie" Srntman. of Buffalo. y. V.
| brother of the bride and Mr.. james
Sloan. Of Oxford. Pa. brother of the
groom. The bridesmaids were Miss Han
| nah Howell of Philadelphia. and Miss
Carolin" Johnston, of Thompson. Del.
| The bride waS given away by her father.
| Sh" was attircd in Il handsome gown of
paint d"SpTit trimmed in duchess Lace
| and worn over whit" taitrta. and carried
la shower bouquet of brides roses The
bridesmaids wor" white dotted swiss and
carried pink ponp"n chrySHnthemumS.
| tied with pink satin ribbon. The parlor
WAS handsomely decorated with towering
palms and other pott"d plants. and cut
| flowers. the colorS being green and white.
Immediately after the ceremony the bride
| and groom standing beneath Il bower of
green. received the congratulations of
| their friends. following which the bridal
party and guests We're uShercd into the
dining room. where Il hountiful rppaSt
was served, the bridal table presenting Il
beautiful and tempting appearance. Mr.
and Mrs. Sloan left on the 1910 train
over the PENNSYLVANIA road for IA trip
north: ON their return they will reside in
Oxford, Pa. where the groom has Il posi-
| tion with the Pennsylvania Railroad
| Company. The bride was the recipient
| of numerous and handsome gifts, among
them bedroom suit. rockers. Statuary,
| cut glass and silvrrwarc, clocks. table
| linen. fine towels. blankets. bed spreads.
centre pieces. etc. There were eighty
guests present. some from Philadelphia
Wilmington. Buffalo. Oxford, Yorklyn,
| Elkton Newark. Fair Hill Thompson,
Appleton. and other points.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
.ELKTON OPERA HOUSE
Rnral Comedy Drama "One Night In
June" Monday, November IL.

conc Night in June an attraction Of
mnl|h merit, and one which comes her
aided with great praise from the cities
where ii has been produced. will be ut
the Elktom Opera House. Monday next.
November 18th for one night only.
''Gnr Night in June is beautiful
lhrcr-act comedy drama. written by the
veil and popularity known character
comedian. Mr.. William J. Holmes. The
story of the play is interesting as well rs
entertaining. and runs through Il series
of natural rural scenes. The characters
are til" plain. quaint and honest type of
New EnglandcrS. taken from the farm.
The scenes in the first and last acts are
laid III the littl" country village of Barre.
Vermont. 1t is Il play that gives II whole
some lesson and aruuSrS the SympathicS
"f the play-gurr who witnesses it, and
moves rs quickly to laughter. 1t has the
young "illag" parson. the village belle
the heroine. the william. the sweet little
villag" child with her light laughter and
prattlc. The play is handsomely set
with It's wealth of realistic scenery. The
company is headed by William J. Hol-
mes, who's" skill as Il character come
dian is well known. He is supported by
one of the best. most capable companies
ON tn" road. Many good SprcialticS are
introduced during the action of the play
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
RED MEMS SOCIAL.
Little Elk Tribe of Cherry Hill, Entertain
ed a Number of Their Friends Thursday
Evening.

\ social which cclipSrd anything of the
kind in the town of Cherry Hill. for Il
long time, was given Thursday evening
in the Red Mems Hall. of that town
under the auspices of Little Elk Tribe
No 30. |. o. II. NJ.
The business meeting of the lodge was
held at seven o'clock. and Il half houl
later the doors were thrown open to thc
invited guests. which numbered about
$50. The program was rs follows
Meeting called to order by Past Sachen
Miller +. Magraw. who welcomed the
visitors i'll Il short address. after which
he introduced Great Chief of Records,
DIR. j. G. Ittlcton. of Baltimore. who
explained the origin and objects of the
Order in an eloquent manner. He was
followed by "a Stranger From the For
est" Erred &. Wilson. of Mattahoon
Tribe who recited his trip To Washing
ton in II very laughablc manner. Mr..
Ad Smith. of Newark Tribe followed
with IL recitation. The Debating School,
in his usual gifted manner. Tn" Elktnn
Orchestra was present and rendered Il
number of selections. which added great
ly to the pleasure of the evening. At
the conclusion of the program. all pre-
sent were invited to the auditorium of
the hall, where bountiful repast was
spread. Members of sister Tribes We're
present from Elkton. North East and
Newark. All present enjoyed the even
ing very much. and departed for their
homes. wishing Little Elk Tribe many
more such pleasant occasions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
DEATHS.
DIR. K. Il. CROTHERS.

| DR.. Ransom II. CrOtherS. one of the
best known citizens of Upper Cecil
county, and Il leading physician of the
| Sixth district, died at his home. near
West Nottingham. Friday night. last
week For the past twenty-five years.
| DR.. CrothcrS had been numbered among
| tn" leading physicians of this part of
Maryland. Ability and energy won him
| high rank in his profession. and his gen
uinc personal worth gained him the rS-
TEEN of Il large circle of friends. He
was horn ut Rock Springs. this county.
| in 1919. and ON II farm was reared to
| manhood. He was Il son of the late
| AlphruS CrothrrS. and brother of EX-
Senator Austin l.. Crothcrs. of Elkton:
DR.. y. &. Crothcr$ of IIavrc dc Grace;
| John l.. trothcrS. of Baltimore: Gran
willie W. Crohcrs, of PENNSYLVANIA. and
William T. Crothcrs. of California.
II" attended the district schools. where
h" fnmiiarizrd himcf with elementary
branches of learning. after which he be-
came II student at West Nottingham
Academy. and then entered the Normal
School in MillcrSvillc Pa. where he WAS
graduated in 1873 Desiring to enter the
medical profession. he began his prcpara-
tory study in the office and under the
direction of Prof. y. X. Smith. of Balti-
more. and II year later entered the mrdi-
cal college, where he graduated in the
class of 1874. The following year he con
tinurd his medical studies in Bellevue
Hospital College of New York City.
DIR. CrothcrS began the practice of
medicine in RowlandSvillr. this county.
where he remained for three years. after
which he spent eleven years as Il success
full and able practitioner of Colora. He
remained at Vinegar Hill for one year.
and then purchased his farm on the road
leading from Colol4i to West Nottingham.
He met with gratifying success in his
practice of medicine.
In politics tn" deceased was II Demo
crat, and in 1880 was his palty'S can
didatr for Clerk of the Circuit Court.
running against the late James \. Davis.
Republican.
In 1883. he married Miss Fannie
Christie. who survives him with two
children. Roman X. CrothcrS and John
{. trothcrS. The deceased was II prom-
nrnt member of the Presbyterian Church
ais" belonged to Rising Sun Lodge. In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows. To the
Oxford Medical Society, and TO the Cecil
County Medical Society.
The funeral took place from his late
home. on Tuesday morning. and was
largely attended by people from the sur
rounding nrighborhood. Rev. David T..
Shaw. pastor of the West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church. conducted the ser
vices. assisted by DR.. $. \. Galley. of
WAYNE Pa The hearers were doctors
G.. w. Gillespie. Walter Kirk. \. Lee
Porter. Frank Gillespie. John ii. .Jrn-
ness and George :. Dare. Intcrmcnt
was made in the West Nottingham Gem
ctery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
Monthly Meeting EpwOrth League.

The regular monthly meeting of Elk
ton Chapter Epworth League. was held
on Wednesday evening. 4 short bust
ness session was held. and the cabinet
was instructed to make arrangements for
an afternoon and evening Missionary
Sub-Convention to be held ON December
10th, MT which delegates from neighbor-
ing Chapters of the county and Newark
will be present A returned Missionary
will occupy the pulpit.
The literary program rendered was as
follows:-Singing; prayer; singing: re-
port from Thirteenth Annual Convention
at Rising Sun, by Miss Mary Matthew's;
duet, Agnes Stephenson, Harriott Vain
sley; address, "Some Romances in Amer
lean History" Rev. w. G. Rooms, Of
New Castle; quartet, John Porter, G. f.
Finck, Carroll Edgar, Louis Springer;
Mandolin and Guitar duet, c. b. Finck
and Henry Terrell singing; benediction
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
ORPHANS COURT.

The Orphans Court met in regular SEES
sion on Tuesday and Wednesday, Of this
week. Presentation. Merritt s. Nc
Nance, Chief Judge; Hon. Charles E..
Beatty and Hon. s. Kennard Blake, AS
sociate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates of de-
ceased persons We're examined and passed
Bonds Approv"d.-Rond of George II g..
Cooper executor of James T.. Haines :;
bond of William II. Cameron, executor
of Margaret II. Cameron.
Accounts PaSSed.-F'irSt and final ac-
count " Agnes X. Fisher. administ ratrix
of Samuel ID. Fisher. and distribution
struck on same: first and final account
of Philip II. Bond. administrator of John
X. Bond, and distribution struck on
same: first and final preferred account of
Naltcr f. Riley. administrator of AlonZo
{. Brown: sixth account of Thomas G..
Lewis. guardian of John r., and Eva
q. Lewis.
Court adjourned to meet in regular scs-
sion on December 10th, next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
Short In His Accounts.

News reached Elkton this week. that
Marshall Brown. of Sylmar, employed in
the Rising Sun National Bank as book
keeper, had disappeared. and that an
examination of the accounts disclosed Il
shortage of 500. His bondsmcn immrIl-
lately made good the shortage. and it is
said that he will not be prosecuted.
Browns whereabouts are unknown. and
no reason can be assigned for the drfa!-
cation, as he was considered II very quiet
young man with good habits. The news
was Il great shock to his relatives and
many friends.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners of Cecil
county were in session on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Present-W. w. McGui-
gan. President; w. Il. Davis and James
{. Crothers.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Various bills We're examined passed
and ordered to be paid.
y petition was received from George
y. Blake and others. asking for an out
pension for Mrs. Agnes White colored.
The Commissioners decided to vacate
the road leading from the old store house
nj the head of Red Point lane to the col
oIrd church in Elk Neck. known as the
Bull Mountain road.
ii. NJ. Mccullough and w. Arthur
Mitchell. executors, appeared before the
Board in reference to better water facili-
ties at MitchelfS mill. Elkton.
The Commissioners decided to advcr-
tisc for bids for II new iron bridge over
the North East creek, at North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
WAGES INCREASED.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Increas-
ed the Wages Of All Its Employees Re-
ceiving Less Than 5000 Per Month 10
Per Cent.

The employees of the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company in Elkton. and other
towns in Cecil county. learned with much
pleasure on Thursday. that their wages
will be increased ten per cent. That day
the Pennsylvania Railroad announced
an increase of 10 per cent. in the wages
of all employees of the company east of
l'ittSburg and Erie and now earning less
than 5000 II month. The advance be-
came operative November list This in
crease, which was decided upon 1T IL
meeting of the directors of the company.
will. it is estimated. affect about $1,000
employees.
The various division >uprrintcnd,ntS
were notified of the directors action. and
notices announcing the advance were i'm
mcdiately posted
The cost of the increase To the com
pany will be heavy. Estimating the
nvrrag" wage rate per month 1T SiO Il
man. the annual expense to the company
300 a year.
First NiccPrcsident pugh said the adj
vance was due to the increased business
of the company. and also to the fact that
living is at present more expensive than
heretofore. He also said that many en-
ployccS of the company had not had their
wages adjusted for some time. and. as
they had worked faithfully for the inter
cstS of the company. it was considered
only just that they should receive some
substantial recognition of their services.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
Cecil County Boy HOnOred.

Evan r. Reiscr, son of Mrs. Susanna
Reisler OF Calvert. formerly trainmaster
of the Erie Railroad, with headquarters
in Jersey City. was recently promoted to
the office Of division superintendent with
headquarters in Rochester n. Y. to
which city he has removed. Soon after
Mr.. Reisler was graduated from Lehigh
University, he started in with the Erie
Railroad people as civil engineer. BY
his merits he rose and proved himself Il
desirable man. He was recognized and
is now filling most responsible position
ia :: great corporation. .
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

The machinery III the SuSuurhanna
paper mill, in the Eighth district. is be-
ing removed and shipped to another mill.
An additional dynamo is being placed
III the plant of the Elkton Electric Light
Company. Other improvements will also
be made. Last night. Friday. the cur
rent WAS not turned on because Of the
improvements in progress
On Monday evening. Il meeting WAS
held in the office of X. l.. Christie. AT
tolora to consider the feasibility of
starting II company for the manufacture
of fibre goods. The people showed their
desire t" have the factory locate in their
midst by subscribing 5000 Another
meeting was held last night.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
Col. Bonds Estate.

In the Orphans Court ut Elkton. on
Wednesday. the first and final account of
Philip X. Bond. administrator of Col.
John X. Bond was passed. The personal
estate was valued ut S49, $50. Out of
that amount a number of claims We're
paid. Mrs. Nellie NJ. Bond will get So
447.13: Mrs. Minnie Il. Thomas. Mrs.
Marian Il. MITCHELL daughters, Philip Il.
Bond and Ronald NJ. Bond. 81. 1881
each. The real estate of the deceased
has not been distributed. 1t is said to be
worth twice us much as the personal
property.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
COUNTY AFFAIRS.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS

| LII" School Commissioners for Cecil
county, held their regular monthly meet
lhE III Elkton, on Tuesday. Messrs.
| Blak" and Carey We're present, mr. Jen-
ness being absent on account Of attend
ing Il funeral.
The minutes of the last meeting. were
read and approved. The following. bills
were ordered to hr paid =
y. Jones. repairs. No. |. District 3,
800.
\. Jones. repairs, High School $14.95.
j. +. Shippers. repairs. No. /. District
l. S13.3O.
Enoch Harris, cleaning. No 3. District
1, $l25.
| ID. T. D"v"n. cleaning. No !. District
! 1. S4OO
y. Anderson. >unIry schools. stoves,
5000.
Robert Il. Frazer. rcpairS EIkton High
School, S19:A.
{. l.. Cole. coal. District I. 5000.
William Jones' cleaning. No {. District
IS. S4.0O.
Mrs. s. j. Philips. rent of house, No.
-. District 9. $1,000
Miss Biddlr. pension. $1,000.
Mrs. +. Reside cleaning. No. 4, Dis
trict 3. $4.OO.
Il. NJ Wells. Manual Training School,
60 cents.
C. J. Ycrkr$. fuel. No. !. District .,
S1.75.
tadmuS Price. repairs. Elkton High
School, S11IS.
Denton journal. manuals S34.1O.
j. j. Simpson, furniture. No. ). Dis
trict >. 5000.
Elmer Maybcrry. repairs. No. f. Dis
trict .. Sl46
II. VI. Piers"n. North East. repairs,
No. :. District ., Sl.G5.
III. +. FicrSon, North East repairs,
No. =. District. >. 81 10.
ii. W. ShallcrosS. North East. repairs,
No. ., District 3. $500
f. {. IeamanS. repairs, No. .. Dis
trict >. coorrd. 5000.
w. j. Duancy Company, books. ST.
1882.
w. j. DuInncy Company. stationery.
$11O.52.
Miss Libbr NJ. Hays. after more than
thrty-three years of continuous teaching.
twenty-Seven being in her last school.
rendered her resignation, which was az
ccpted with regret.
The following teachers having raised
lars each, the Treasurer was directed TO
add ten dollars i'll each case:-AIiss A. A.
Duhamell. School No. 10. District ::
Miss Blanche Ford. School No. 0, Dis
trict !: Miss Lizzie Anderson. School No.
|. District ,: Miss Cora u. Anderson.
School No. I. District >.
Miss Bertha Biddlr was appointed to
School No. 3, District /, in place of Miss
Hays. to take effect November 18th.
All teachers are directed to send to
William T. Bouldrn Elkton. all of tho.
old Mitchells Biographies, and to notify
the Examiner how many of each kind.
On motion, the Board adjourned to
meet on Saturday. November 22nd, to
pay the quarterly accounts of teachers.
whose reports are in the hands of the
commissioners on or before Thursday,
November 10Th.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15
New Banks In Cecil.

The work on the new banking building.
III Chesapeake City. is nearing compile
ton. 1t is expected that everything will
be in readiness for beginning business in
few weeks.
The application of M"SsrS. L. l.. Dir
ick>on. Jr.. of Berlin. and J. J. McDan-
tel John l.. Moore. William ii. Simcoc,
John III. Armstrong and DIR. X. G..
Underwood Ia organize the National
Bank of North East with Il capital of
so, 900. has been approved by the
Comptroller of the Currency.