The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-10-11

III. d. VI. l''lllllS, II Wen KNOW II vet
crinary surgeon of PrgTyyille. is con-
fined to his home 10y illness.
The Free Methodist Quarterly Meet
ing convened at Pleasant Hill, last even
ing, Friday. and will continue over Sun
day.
--EX-School Commissioner Jesse \.
Kirk. who has hcCu seriously i'll at his
home. near Rising sun. is somewhat i'm
proved.
Oak Grove school house, located in
the Sixth district. near Rising Sun, has
hcrn closed owing to the epidemic of
dphthrria.
-Rcv. L. =. Perry. Of Leeds NJ. 7.
Church. will have for his subject to-mor-
row, Sunday. "Tcmpcrancc." All are
cordially invited.
Howell Kidd, Of Port Deposit. has
accepted the position of head of the COM
mercial department of Danville, Va.
Military Institute.
A horse belonging to Cecil McNamce
of near Rising Sun, met with peculiar
death last week. While exercising in the
yard. it reared, fell backward, and broke
its neck.
The members of the Daughters of
America, ut Chesapeake City. will hold
Il BOX Social in the Mechanics Hall,
of that town, tonight. Saturday. to
which the public is invited.
Many Civil War veterans from the
county attended the National Encamp-
mrnt of the &. \. r., held in Washing
ton, ID. c., this week. Wingatc Post
from North East sent fifteen members.
Company L, NJ. y. c.. of Elkton
commenced its weekly drills last night
Friday. At this meeting Il fine sword
and belt was presented to First Lieutcn-
ant John \. Morgan. by the members of
the company.
The residence of Frank L. Price, on
West Main street, Elkton. was rcpanted
this week. The double dwelling in the
same part of the town. known as the
Rcalcy property. recently purchased by
John Frazer is also being rcpaintcd.
"A second waShout occurred ut prin-
cipio early Sunday morning. after the
heavy rains of Saturday night. A force
of men We're soon ut the spot. and the
damage was quickly repaired A stone
arch bridge il is stated. will be built
over Furnace Creek.
A "Sociablc" will be held al the re-
sidcncc of Mrs. William X. Witworth
on West High street, Elkton, on We'd
ncsday evening, October 18th. at 80
O'Clock. Ice cream. cake and candy will
be for sale. Proceeds for the benefit Of
the Epworh League Of the Elkton NJ
f. Church.
Samuel 4. Shippers. of North East,
went to Baltimore, on Tuesday. and
identified goods found in the possession
of John DAILY and Charles Mountney. as
those stolen from his store about two
weeks ago. Goods were also found in
their possession which had been stolen
from Il store in Perlyvillc.
Il. 5. Waller has opened Il studio for
high grade photography on North street
Elkton, near the post office, and is pre-
pared 10 give his patrons all the latest
styles and finish in photos, views of
houses. animals, or any work in the pho
tosrapher's line. Call and examine his
samples. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Sheriff McAllister on Monday, took
away five prisoners sentenced by the
Court-Harry Seaman. ; years in the
Penitentiary for larceny of horse and
buggy; Frederick Grogan. Joseph CAT
tincy and Frank Bradley. II months in
the House of Correction for larceny of
goods from Andrew G. jackson: and Jos
Peters, colored, years in the House of
Correction for assault Oh James Hill.
colored.
Bishop Leighton Coleman. of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Della
ware, who is well known in Cecil county.
returned home on Monday. after ten
day pedestrian tour through Southern
states Annually the Bishop has made
IL custom of taking Il long tramp during
his vacation. He donS rough clothing, a
soft widc-brimmcd hat, long linen dus-
ter, and carries Il heavy staff. He al
ways travels incognito lodging at the
most convenient places that present
classes of people. This year the Bishop
walked about 200 miles through Virginia.
Tennessee and North Carolina, country
that he had not visited before on his
tramping tours, He says he had de-
lightful time ard feels greatly refreshed
by his trip.
Who will he Presiding Elder? This
is the question which is now agita1ing
Methodist circles Oh this Peninsula. Two
Presiding Elders. DR.. Martindalc. of
Salisbury district and DR.. Corkran. Of
Easton district, will step into the ranks
of the itineracy the coming conference.
Several successful pastors in these dis
tricts are being mentioned as possible ap-
pcintees for the vacant cldcrships. They
are Revs. Il. ii. Adams. Of Wilmington:
w. L.. s. Murray, +. X. Creed, of Cen
treviiie; A. $. Mowbray. of Port De
post; j. w. Easlcy. V. $. Collins, of
Smyrna, and c. T. Wyatt. of Middle
town. DR.. Corkran may take a transfer
to another conference, or if not will fill
one of the best DulpitS in this conference