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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
Beware Of 0lstments for Catarrh That Con
tain Mercury

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering 1t through the
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage they
VIII do Is ten fold to the good you can pos
sibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by r. j. Cheney 4 Co..
Toledo, Ohio, contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken informally, and
made In Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney 4
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists, price Toe per bottle.
Halls Family Pnls are the best.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

We sell the greatest OF blood purl-
ticrs, Acker's Blood Elixir, under IA
positive guarantees, 1t will cure all
chronic and other blood poisons. II
body, or are pale, weak or run down,
II Is just what You need, We refund
money IL you are not satisfied. ~
cents and S1,00.
lnman Bros, i. NJ. Latter and JOHN
LampaIter & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
p. IT,.
SChncidcrCO.
155-157 S. Howard st.

on Mr.. Arthur Rood, at Southwest
Sharon. Sunday.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Redman spent Sunday
at Mr.. Leandess Harter's.
Mr.. Aaron Leiby made trip to
Wadsworth, last week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

THE DRY GLOVE CLEANER-Be
preparation in the world for cleaning
Kid Gloves. For sale only by Dague
Bros. e. Co.. sole agents for famous
Maggione and exclusive kid gloves
All fully warranted.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

II you desire good complexion, use
Moki Tea, II pure herb drink. 1t acts
on the liver and makes the skin
smooth and clear. Cures sick head
aches 25c and soc. Money refunded
II 1t does not satisfy you. Write to
W. Il, Hooker Il Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
for free sample.
lnman Bros, J. NJ, LATER, and John
Lamparter & CO., druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
FINE RECITAL
Will Close the Star Course, This
~! Evening.

The violin and piano recital by Miss
Lottie Demuth and Mrs. Kennedy,
both eminent artists at the Grand
Opera house tonight, will close ,hc
Star entertainment course for this sea.
son. This number is an exceptionally
good one and the program will be a
treat to music lovers. The entire
course has been a success artistically
and financially, though the most ex,
pensive from the standpoint of tnc
management. ever offered in Akron
The Star course will be continued next
season.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay TAX
ing
]. NJ. LATER, ]. Lamparter & Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

The Ladies of the First Congrega.
tional church will serve Maple Syrup
ana hot biscuit supper from ) to I.
tomorrow night in the church parlors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

FOR SALE CHBAP-An A. b. Chase
piano, or will trade for a lot. Park
hill e. Sharp. 21S south main St
2aS-2B0
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
UNIQUE
Charges Made In Petition For
Divorce.

In petition for divorce, Mrs. Lucin-
Ola Martin, of Coventry township, ac-
cuses among other things that her
husband. Samuel Martin, furnished
their seven-year-old son, Bennie, to.
bacco and cigars, and encouraged him
to use them to such an extent tnat
the child Is now a confirmed smoker
and chewer She also alleges that
the father furnished the child liquor,
and told him to kill his mother. Mrs.
Martin further accuses that her hus
band threatened to Kill her. The suit
for divorce is based upon the grounds
of gross neglect and cruelty. Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin were married In May. 1880
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

FOR SALE-Surrey single and double
: harnesses, one second hand Estey or
gan; also nice Jersey COW; will sell
cheap. W. X. Randall, 118 Aqueduct
st. 299-304"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

aattr
ri To.cURs GRIP IN TWO DAYS
Laxative ,I3romo- Quinine removes th'
cause. E!W. Groves signature on cver.
box.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

WANTED-A man to run sewer pipe
press. Inquire at residence of AL
fred Akers, 1O15 e. Market st. after
$50 D. m. 29S-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
MARK YOU!

Ajax Of old was warrior bold,
Who defied both Gods and men,
Ajax Cold Cure Is a leader for sure
Aud dehes all the sQlas Of men.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

FOR RENT-A suite of rooms for light
housekeeping. Enquire Nelan Bros.
29S-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not cOnstipate like
nearly ali other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes.
j. NJ. LATER, J. Lamparter & Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

Our line of Ladies Hats are super
ior in quality and much lower in price.
BLACK BEAR STORE
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

Lemon pie for Saturday and Sun
day. See Tanners advertisement
Special.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

Lemon Day Special-Friday--Tan-
ner's.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

TO URE GRIP IN TW0DAYS
Laxativa Bromo-Qulnine removes tho
eause, h. w. Groves signature on averN
box.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
BALM OF ROSES
Tender Face After Shaving,
Leading druggists &SG
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Wall paper and frescoing cleaned.
Work done promptly. Prices reason.
able. Tel. j. .. Green, Bell phone,
Main 146. 2S7-29S*tl
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03

Opening of air the latest shapes in
Ladies' hats for spring and summer
BLACK. BEAR STORE.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
AJAX COLD CURE IS THE BEST

If it were not so, would not have tolc
you. PREVENTS PNEUMONIA, CURES
THE GRIP.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
WHAT NExT!!!

No special effect on the bowelg. Eo unpleasant
effect ANYWHERE. Prevents Pneumonia
cures the Grip.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-03
asc @ a on

be just
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
"STRANGE ADVENTURES OF AMOS
SKEETER."

The play that made all New York City
laugh-"Strange Adventures of Amos
Skeeter, is coming to the Elkton Opera
House, on Friday, September 10Th. and
patrons are assured il will be presented
on the same scale of magnificcncc as
characterized its production mt the fash
ionable Walack' : Theatre. on Broadway.
New York City. The play is from the
pen of that successful society comedy
dramatist, sydney Grundy. and contains
nothing but laughs from rise to fall of
curtain. II j. l"plrtr with witty dialo-
que. brilliant "riglams. ludicrorS Situa-
ti0ns, absurd complications and withal is
clean and refined. 1t is 4 play for ynur
mother. your wife. your sweetheart. your
daughter or your child. If it highly
amused fashionable audiences nightly ut
Wallack's Theatre. New York it will
cv:..@inly to The ,"!.-p here. Seats are
Seiling fast - icoplr are advised to
secure tickets now. The company is
first class and the costumes by Mons.
Worth of Paris ARE numerous and costly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
COUNTY AFFAIRS.
ORPHANS COURT.

The Orphans Court met in regular ses-
sion on Tuesday and Wednesday, of this
week. Presentation. Merritt s. Nc
Nance, Chief Judge; Hon. Charles II.
Beatty and Hon. $. Kcnnard Blake, As
sociate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates of de-
ceased persons were examined and passed
Bonds Approved.-Hannah j. Nickle,
eXecutriX of William Wesley Nickle;
Marie +. Lockwood, administrative Of
Mary \. Crawford; Omar ID. Crothers,
administrator d. b. H., of George Green;
Charles PuSchcll, executor of Elizabeth
c. Puschcll; Omar ID. Crothers, admin
istrator d. b. H., of Adaline j. Nickle;
Gcorgeanna j. Icblcy, administrative
ii. b. II. C. t. H.. of Joseph Wildman.
Accounts PasScd.-Frst and final ac-
count Of W. w. Hopkins, administra-
tor of Cora Brown; sixth and final ac-
count of Isaac III. England, trustee under
the will of Levi II. Mcarns for Mabel p.
Mcarns; distribution made on the sixth
account of John NJ. Thomas, executor
of Mary $. Bayard.
Court adjourned to meet in special
session on Tuesday next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
Trolley People Granted More Time.

The County Commissioners for Cecil
county. in session at Elkton, on Tues
day. extended the time of the Kent and
Cecil Light. Power and Railway Com
rany. one month in which to put up the
forfeit of $1,000 as Il guarantee that the
road from Elkton to Chesapeake City
will be completed within nine months.
The Tennis Construction Company of
Philadelphia. is backing the above named
company. Senator Henry NJ. McCul-
lough. Judge f.. II. Cochran and M. Il.
\. Tennis appeared before the Commits
sonerss and stated that they had been
unable to get right-of-way through
Newark, Del. After Il full explanation,
the Commissioners granted an extension
Of time in which to put up the $500
forfeit. The object of the company is to
get to Stanton. Del. and it is expected
that that point can be reached via
Christana.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
JR. @. U. A. M. FESTIVAL.
Was Held In The Auditorium of Their
New Hall On North Street Three Nights
This Week-AbOut $1OO Were Cleared.

The festival held Tuesday, Wednesday
ANA Thursday evenings, in the new
Junior Order United American Mech
anicS Hall. on North street, Ekton, by
members Of the order. assisted by their
friends, WaS Il most successful affair,
netting about 500. The proceeds will
be used in furnishing the new lodge
room on the third floor of the new build
Ing. The large auditorium on the second
floor, where the festival was held, had
been artistically decorated with flags,
bunting. etc. The Elkton Orchestra dis
r"urScd music each evening. The ice
cream, cake and candy tables were neat
Is decorated by the following ladies'
who were in chargc:-
Cake Table-Mrs. William J. Smith,
Mrs. Harry NJ. Larzalcre. Mrs. Herman
LETTERS and Mrs. Alfred Davis.
lc" Cream Table No. Mrs. Thos.
X. Frccman; aids. Misses Edna Lee.
Bessie Magraw, Margaret White, Mary
LETTERS. Grace Strickland.
Ice Cream Table No. Mrs. II. Il.
Wtwolth and Mrs. r. X. Stephenson;
aids. Misses Carrie Lewis, Carrie Rick
ettS. Harriet Wamslcy and Agnes
Stephenson.
Ice Cream Table No. 3.-AIrs. William
l.. Dean: aids. Misses Elizabeth Dean
and Minnie Mcknight.
Ice Cream Table No. Miss Alma
Dean; aids, Misses Mona Dean Alice
Dean. Maggie Biddlc and Myrtle Daven-
port.
lee Cream Table No. J.-Misscs Sarah
Dcibert and Gertrude Holt
Candy Tablc-AirS. G.. Elliott Brown
and Miss Flora Brown.
Peanuts and Banana Tablc-John f.
Sparklin.
The committee in charge OF the affair
was composed of ii. w. Lewis, John +.
Sparklin. William II. Sprinkle, Walter
RlackSon. Harry Pippm, II. Day Can't
well, Joshua Clayton. William Z. Dean
and Fred III. Letter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

only surprised his friends. but himself
also. and was so much encouraged by
the criticism he received, that he con-
tinued playing the character. and it is
safe to say that jefferson and the de-
lightful old play will be seen and admir-
ed for many years to come. 1t is not to
be wondered ut that Thomas jefferson
has scored such Il decided success. for in
his father he has had the teachings of
one of the greatest masters of the stage
His father said to him about playing the
palt:-"Tom. act it as nearly like | do
as you can, but if you find Il line or bit
of business that you cannot copy me in
with ease. do it your own way. Ny way
may be better or worse. but the best way
for man to act is the way that his in
ner consciousness Dictates" In Il letter
to his son. the wise old comedian SAYS:
Remember ability and early success
are of but little use without honest. earn
est and conscientious cndcavor. Actors
who merely act for their own amuSc-
ment, regardless of the public duty. have
but short reign"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners of Cecil
county were in session on Tuesday and
Wednesday. PRESENTLY. w. McGui-
gan, President; w. Il. Davis and James
G. Crothers.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Representatives, of the Kent and Cecil
Light. Power and Railway Company ap-
peared before the Board, and stated that
they were ready to post their forfeit Of
$500 as soon as they could obtain
franchise from the town of Newark,
Del, but that ut meeting of the Town
Council on Tuesday evening, the franch-
Use had been defeated by vote of 1 to 3.
y large delegation of citizens from
North East appeared before the Board
and pcttioncd for an iron bridge to re-
place the old covered wooden structure
over the Little North East Creek on the
Main street of the town.
The contract for building an iron
bridge over Rock Run near Port Deposit
was awarded to the York Bridge Com
pany, they being the lowest bidders, at
$40.
Andrew j. Jones was appointed Con-
stable for the Sixth district.
DR.. Wm ID. Cawley, of Elkton, was
appointed Coroncr's Physician.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
Elkt0n Presbyterian Church.

BY appointment of the General Assem-
bly,, tomorrow, (Sunday) is Education
Day, ito be observed as II day of PRAYER
for private and public schools. and for
preaching on the general subject of Etlu-
cation" Our services, accordingly. to-
morrow, will have special reference to
this most important subject. The topics
of the addresses Of the Pastor Rev. Jno
McElmoylc. will beat 1030 Il. m.
'The Model School and Scholar" and at
1.30 p. m, ''The Model Teacher" A
very cordial invitation to these services
is extended to the teachers and pupils
and patrons of our public schools. to
parents and the friends Of public educa-
ton generally.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
REJECTS THE TROLLEY.
Newark'S Town Council Refuse to Grant
Tennis Construction Company The
Privilege of Building a Line Through
That Town.

by vote of ! to > the members of
III" Town Council of Newark. Del, on
Monday night. refused to grant the re-
quest of the Newark and Elliton Electric
Company to build Il line through that
town. The company is allied with the
Tennis railway system in Pennsylvania,
which has "a miles of railway there,
and proposes building Il system in Cecil
county. and adjacent territory. Edyard
y. Tennis. of Philadelphia. President of
IT," Tennis Construction Company. is
President Of the Newark and EIk1on
Company. and Judge Edwin 4. Cochran
of Wilmington. is attorney for the COM
pany and one of its directors. .Tudg"
Cochran and Henry NJ. Mccullough. of
Elktun, represented the company at Il
joint meeting of touncimen and citi-
z"nS ut Newark. on Monday evening
They applied to the Newark Council
about three weeks ago. for franchise Civ
ing them the right to run Il line through
the town. along Main street. with loop
to the T.. W. Il Il. Railroad station.
The company made the town liberal
proposition. offering to Keep the streets
travrrScd in repair and to bear the cX-
p"nSc of repairing water mains under
the road bed; and in addition il would
he subject to taxation on its property
Originally il was intended to run only
to Newark, from Elkton. hut subse-
uu"ntly the company decided To build to
Stanton to connect with the Wilmington
City tompany's line to that point. Some
of rhc Newark people were of the opin-
ION. however. that the company should
pay the town 5000 or $500 year for
tn" franchise. and as the company had
not agreed to do this. the desired fran
chiSc was refused. The new company
offered to deposit Il forfeit with the town
of $1,000 to complete the road in IS
months.
Judge Cochran said that at last Mon
day night meeting. Il large majority of
the citizens favored granting the fran
chlSr, and there was much criticism of
the action of the Council.
This is final. 50 far as we are con-
crrncd. said Judge Cochran. in speak
ing of the matter aftcrward. IF we
cannot get permission TO 20 through the
town. we will not build the line. We
will build from Elkton to Oxford, Pa.
and connect with the Tennis system
there. We consider we have done our
full share toward providing the people
of Newark with trolley facilities, which
would mean connection with the Will
mington. Cecil county and Pennsylvania
systems, and we must allow the matter
to rest. We are too busy with our other
work to do any parleying.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
WANT A new BRIDGE.
A Large Delegation of Prominent Citi-
zenS From North East Appeared Before
the County Commissioners on Tuesday.

y large delegation of prominent citi-
zenS of North East, appeared before the
Board of County Commissioners, at their
meeting i'll Elkton, on Tuesday, and
made application for Il new and modern
iron bridge over North East Creek. in
that town. to replace the present old
dilapidated wooden structure McsSrs.
William ii. Simcoc, John l.. Moore and
DIR. i. B. l1ouSckeepcr acted aS SpokeS-
men for the committee. They impressed
upon the Commissioners the fact, that
not only was Il new bridge needed for the
safety of the public. but that it was also
needed in order to keep pac" with the
other town improvements. The COM
miSSioners took no action in the matter.
but is thought that they will soon do 50.
The present old modern bridge was built
about thirty years ago, and has become
very ancient looking. and it is claimed
by the citizens to be Il drawback to the
development and improvement of the
town. On several other occasions efforts
were made by certain progressive cit-
ZenS of North East. to get the County
commissioners TO erect new iron bridge
there.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
Church to Be Re-Opened.

The Methodist Episcopal Church at
Summit Bridge. along the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal. will be re-opened
tomorrow. Sunday. after undergoing ex-
trnSive improvements. The church has
hccn rcmodelcd. frcScord painted and
fitted with notices and new embcms at
Il cost of about SI0O. The services will
Ec held from 1890 in the morning until
evening. Among the preachers to take
part are +. ii. Collins. l.. W. Laytield.
l.. +. Poole. +. y. Given. G. Z. Wyatt.
M"SSrS. Ewing Workman and Gibbons
of the Methodist Churches and Messrs.
Potter. Moore and MilIigan of the Pres
hytcran Church. John Fletcher Kane
will deliver an interesting history of the
church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

The Board of School Commissioners
met at their office, in Elktou, on Tues
day. Prescnt-Mcssrs. Blake, Carey and
Jcnness.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Mr.. Carroll Edgar was directed to
make certain additions in the Manual
Training School.
Mr.. Ricketts, Nelson, on behalf of the
Elkton Council. Jr. o. L. A. NJ, offered
the new Hall for the Institute for $25.
Mr.. V VI. Torbert, on behalf of the Elk
ton Opera House, offered their Hall for
the same purpose free of charge for
the white three days, and for the colored
two days. Mr.. Nelson afterward offered
the use of the new Hall for SIS two
roomsl for white and colorcd at the same
time. On motion the new Hall was ac-
cepted, two votes for, one against.
The following designations were re-
ccivcd:-Miss Pearl Gorrell, No. 5,
Fifth district; Miss Nora r. Finley, No.
6, First district; Miss Helen NJ LARA
lcrc, No ., Second district.
The following appointments vera con-
iirmcd:-Aliss Eva Dean, No. >, Second
district; Miss Myrtle Templeman. No. 3,
Second district; Miss Myrtle Straday,
Assistant, No. 6, First district; Miss
Bculah W. Wilson. No. !, Fifth district;
Miss T. NJ. Secny. No. >, colored, Sixth
district; Miss Hattie Hopkins, No. 3,
color"d. Fifth district.
The following bills were ordered to be
paid
Indiana cotman, cleaning EI&ton
High School. $1,000.
Il. Harris. cleaning. No. 3, Third dis
trict, $1,000.
f.. Harris. cleaning, No. !. cJlorad,
Third district. $1,000.
Joseph Welsh. cleaning, No. to, Fifth
district. S4.15.
y. IL. Watson. cleaning, repairs, No.
I. Ninth district. $500
Elmer +. johnson, cleaning, NJ. 6,
Ninth district. $500.
Pcnnock Brown. cleaning, No. 4,
Fourth district. S4.00
Pennock Brown, cleaning, No. 5,
Fourth district. $500.
r. b. Frazer painting, No. / Third
district. S25.nD
II. R. Frazer. painting, No. I, Fourth
district, 5000
CHM X CO.. Books, S5T.4O.
Butter. Sh"i'Ipn " Co., Books, S2J.OS.
American Book Company. $232l.
Geo. :. Woollry, rent, No. ; Second
district. $4,000.
John Mckeown. repairs, 50 A..
w. 7. Patten. repairs. No. e, Seventh
district, SlS.6G
G. $. McNry, repairs. NJ. $, Ninth
district. S11.93.
John l.. Moore, painting. No .. Fifth
district. S21.6I.
II. NJ. West. painting, No. 0, Fifth
district. Sl1.0O.
f. Il. Focller, repairs, No. 3, Fifth
district, S1I.50.
Miss Dean having raised $40 for an
organ, the Treasurer was directed to add
$1,000 to the same. also to add $1,000 to
the library fund of Schools No 4, district
4; No. ; and High School, district 5.
These last as soon as the Treasurer has
the funds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
MRS. SARAH Il. NICHOLS.

Mrs. Sarah Il. Nichols. widow of Isaac
L. Nichols. died suddenly at the home of
her son. Blinton L. Nichols. at Rising
sun. this county. on Monday evening.
AGED 81 years. She had been complain
lng during til" day. and in the afternoon
went upstairs l." bed At the supper
h"nr her son went t" her room and found
her unconscious. y physician was hast
'ly summoned. but she died before his
arrival. She is survived by three sons
ANA two daughters Rrnton T.. John
H.. of West Chester. y. V. and Elwood
Nichols. Mrs. Annie Reynolds and Mrs.
Nary Jane Spencer. The funeral ser
vices wrr" held on Thursday. at > p. m.
at the residence of her son. Brnton. and
-" body was taken on the evening train
To l.rnni. Pa. for burial.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
RAIL AND REED BIRDS.
GunnerS Have Some of the Best Shoot
ing For Several Years On Elk River
Marshes DIR. Walter Boyd Killed the
Most Birds
Most Birds.

The biggest It'd" for several weeks in
just what the sportsmcn had been eager
y waiting for. Last Friday. the law
prohibiting the shooting of rail and reed
birds in this county expired. but previous
To Tuesday. few birds had been killed.
because the gunnrrS Were unable to get
their boats over the marshes. The strong
southern wind Monday night and Tues
day brought in Il tide which covered the
highest marshes along Elk river with
several feet of water. The gunnerS were
out i'll force and many birds were
slaughtered. SO far as the "Whig" re-
porter has been able to learn. the high
boat was DIR. Walter Boyd and Scott
Green, bagging 13l rail bird. The other
high boats We're Charles Evans and Ed
ward +. Taggart. 121 birds: John Nor
gan and Edward Morgan. 100 birds I:
Julian Smith and John Dunbar. 81 birds {:
Elmorc Deibert and friend. 81 birds :;
George Bcrmcndcr and Herbert Realcy.
% birds; Joshua Clayton and George
White. GO birds. John Lang and Ellis
Lang are said to have bagged POI birds
ON two tides during the day. The aver
age number of birds killed per boat. is
the largest for several years. Reed
birds are also reported to be plentiful
which is said to be because the wild
oats crop upon which these birds feed.
is unusually large upon the marshes
along Elk river.