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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Laid at Rest.

\ large number "l >urruWing relatives
friends and ncighh"rS. paid their last
tribute of respect To the late George
Ricketts,. ST.. III dcrorous attendance at
his funeral services on Monday last His
body was laid at rest in the Elkton Gem
ctcry, the religions services being con-
Quoted at his late home. The choir of
the Elkton NJ T.. Church sang rs the last
rcuuim over him. that beautiful hymn,
Jesus Lover of My Soul" The Rev.
X. *. Stephenson. pastor of the church
who led the service. made II feeling adj
dress. He commended the long and CON
SiStent religious life, the high Christian
character. and the tender family reta-
'tionS of the deceased. He spoke Of his
recently expressed wish. that God would
spare his life Il few days longer, to en-
able him to celebrate with his devoted
wife the Golden Anniversary of their
wedding. He recalled his inmate modeSty
of dcmcanor his habit of industry, and
his ambition to be always employed in
some useful work. For tifty-thrre years
the deceased had been Il useful and OK
cmplary member of the NJ. T.. Church.
having with his wife profr$Srh CONVEX
sion in 1919 under the paStoratc of Rev.
William II. Elder. and Joined The Eiktou
membership ut the sam" time Is rhr
| late Francis y. Ellis. William II. Elder
and others. of that generation. following
| his father the lat" Thomas Ricketts,. - I;
member of its official board, and az thr
time of his death President Of thr IuarG
of Trustees. All of Mr.. Ricketts, i'm
me li!;r f.,:nily were ut his burial, hi'
SONS Thomas II. Ricketts,. and Robert
Ricketts,. who reside III II distance. htins
present. At the conclusion Of Mr
Stcphcnsons address. Mr.. Ricketts, bod,
was borne to the cemetery. MpSsrs. thas
b. Finley John Gilpin. George A. Blake
| William j. Davis. Henry Il. Torbrrt
! and John w. Anthony acting as bearers
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

The regular monthly meeting of thn
Board of School commissioners was held
n their office in Elkton. on Tuesday.
presrnt-AlcsSrS. George y. Blake and
George o. Carey. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were ordered to bc
paid ::
Edward !. Jackson. wood Sundry
Schools. S333. 10.
\. Il. Cameron. Bay View. repairs.
No. >. District O. 500.
j. Frank Frazer. supplies. Manual
Training School. S13O
J. II. Sloan. supplies. Manual Train
ing School. sos.
j. Y. Roberts. stoves. No. g. District /
$3.50.
w. j. G. Dulancy. books, S45O.12
w. J. &. Dulancy, stationery, S273S.
+. y. Sutcr. Elkton High School. SGT.
II. ID. Rowland. coal. Elkton High
School, S5I.75.
George Schrader. repairs. Nos. and
:, District >. $500
William Iolpcr, Elkton High School,
$3.50.
II. II. Boulder. stoves. Nos. 5 and 4,
District 3. $40.
Keys x Miller Lumber Co.. coal, etc,
District |, S14G.1l.
Keys X Miller Lumber Co.. coal. Dis
trict t. So. II.
J. W. Quinn. wood No. ., District 4,
$3.50.
John Boyer, wood. No. /. District s,
5000.
X. W. Rose, cleaning. etc, No. II,
| District ). $5.S1.
Job England, repairs. No. ,. District
| .. $3.50.
Geo. O. Carey. printing, $50.
Il. NJ. Wells, Manual Training School,
20 cents.
Tn" matter of repairing the Rock
Springs School was laid over. The Ma
tional Chart was adopted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Twentieth Century Club.

The Twentieth Century Young Poo
pies Club of the Elkton Presbyterian
Church held its closing meeting ut eight
o'clock. last night, in the Chapel of the
church. The meeting was of social
and literary character. Refreshments
were served. The following program
was rendered devotional Exercises;
Music; Business, including the election
of officers; Recitation, Mr.. Henry War
burton: Brief account of the Venezuelan
Trouble, Mr.. David Scott: What is the
Monroe Doctrine ? Mr.. Charles Blake;
Who was its real Author : Miss Emile
McElmoyle; Should it be applied to the
present trouble John s. Strahorn, Esq. :;
Music: Junior Debate. Should the law
prohibit the decoration of hats and bon
nets with birds Affirmative, Mr.. Frank
Evans and Miss Ethel Hopkins: nega-
tive. Mr.. Il. b. Frazer, Jr., and Miss
Edith Scott; five-minutc talk on the
events Of the week; Senior Debate,
Should Congress Admit to Statehood.
New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma :?
Affirmative, Messrs. Charles Warburtom
and Sterling Evans: negative. Mr.. Henry
Warburton and John s. Strahorn, Esq. !:
Exercises under the direction of the
"porridgc Committee"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Locomotive Topples Over Near Red Mill
Crossing and Engineer Mooney Pinned
to the Ground.

Freight Engine No l33. of the 'hiIa-
dclphia. Baltimore and Washington Rail
road. jumped the track near Red Mill
crossing. just below Elkton. on Satur-
day morning, 1T 1870 o'clock. and rolled
over in Il ditch beside the track. impriS-
oning Engineer John Mooney beneath for
over II half hour.
The cause of the accident is attributed
To the fact that the frog or approach TO
Il switch was filled with ice. even with
the tracks and when the engine ran upon
il. the wheels were lifted from the track.
the ice preventing the iangcS from talk
ing grip upon the rails and tumhlcd
over the embarrassment into the ditch be
side the track. the engine wheels rcVolv-
ing all the time.
Fireman Carl Wood. who was on the
high side, jumped. escaping injury, but
Engineer Mooney was less fortunate. he
being caught beneath the engine, where
he suffered terribly for more than Il half
hour until several of his fellow trainmen
were able to tunnel him ont. The unfor-
tunate was almost frozen in addition to
having severe injury to his side. 1t is
also feared he suffered internal injuries.
He was taken to his home as soon as
possible at No. 500 East Eight street,
Wilmington. The work of replacing the
engine on the track was completed on
Sunday. The cabin was badly damaged
and the locomotive was taken to Will
mngton for repairs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
.ELKTON OPERA HOUSE
The Latest MelOdramatic Success "a
Break for Liberty" Tonight, Satur-
day, December Is.

The Elkton theatre gocrS will have the
pleasure of witnessing the latest melo-
dramatic success. "A Break for Liberty
by Mr.. II. p. Taylor. mt the Elkton
Opera House. Tonight, Saturday, De-
Crmbrr 18th.
All. or most of the thrratrc going pub
lie are familiar with III" incidents sur
rounding the arrest. trial and death of
the celebrated Biddlc brothers in Pitts
burg. and will be anxious to see what
sort of pcrSonag"S they will b" when
shown in play.
While the author has followed ;S near
rs practicable the facts of the case. he
has of course elaborated and added until
he has evolved Il story OF intense heart
interest that cannot fail to entertain and
please all lovers of the drama.
Special scenery is carried for every act.
Prices -. - and - cents. Box seats
- cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
DEATHS
MRS. ELIZABETH GREGG.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gregg. widow of the
lat" John Gregg, died at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Charles $. Pyle. in lis-
ing sun. nj in early hour. last Saturday
morning. after Il weeks illness. from
paralysis. Mrs. Gregg was born near
llockcSsim. Del. on November 18th.
lS:"'. and was II daughter of the late
James and Elizabeth McndcnhaIl. For
many years Mrs. Grryg was an active
member of the Presbyterian Church.
She is survived 10y one daughter. Mrs.
Charles 5. Pyle. with whom she had
made her home the past twelve years.
The funeral services were held Monday
afternoon. and the remains taken TO New
London Cemetery on Tuesday. for inter
mrnt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Stockholders Meeting In Elkton.

The Stockholders Of the Elktou. New
al!; and Eastern Shore Railroad Com
pany. held Il meeting at tn" office of
Joshua Clayton. Esq. Elkton. on Thurs
day afternoon. and elected the following
Directors Joseph IL. Steele, Charles
Ellia,on. Albert Constable .Ir.. John G..
Williams and Joshua Clayton. Al Il
subsequent meeting Mr.. Clayton was
elected President: Mr.. Williams. Vice
President. and Mr.. Constable. Secretary
and Treasurer. The company proposes
to build Il trolley road from Newark to
Elkton, thence down the Eastern Shore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
MISSIONARY RALLY.
A Sub-DiStrict Convention Held In the
ElktOn Methodist Episcopal Church
Under the Auspices of Epworth League

\ missionary rally of the Epworth
Chapters III EIIiton. Port Deposit RiS-
ing SUN. North East. P"rryvilc. Charles
town. Colora. IIop"wrll. Chesapeake City
81. Johns. Bethel and Newark. was held
in the Elkton Methodist Episcopal
Church on Wednesday afternoon and
evening under the auspices of the Elk
tom Epworth League Both the after
noon and evening sessions We're well at
tended. The address made by Mrs. T.
-. Gamrwcli ON Her Experience Dur
ing the Siege AT prkin. China, at the
Boxers Rebellion in 1900" was highly
appreciated. Pledges were made by
several of the Epworth League Chapters
to support II missionary in China at Il
cost of S3O per year. The program rcnd-
cred was rs follows
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2.uu- Song Service.
Organizations Words of Wei
come. Miss Mollc Mccoy. Response.
Rev. \. $. Mowhray.
10 Symposium How Best to Pro-
mote Missionary Work in our Churches
| "Iluw to Inspire the Missionary
Spirit" Rev. W. l.. Greenfield. 2-"IIow
to Disseminate Missionary Information,
Rev. J. l.. Otis. :I-"llow to Take the
Collection" Rev. J.. +. Poole.
3.l1-Paprr 10y Miss Nrrnn Leonard
3.3O Address by Mrs. T.. ID. Game
well.
400 Review Of the Cleveland tonvrn
ton. Rev. T. \. II. O'Bricn.
EVENING SESSION.
| 10 Song Service.
| 1.45-Quartct. Misses Alice Pcrkin,
and Agnes Stephenson; MrSSrS. DAME
:. Terrell and John Porter.
| 500 Address 10y Mrs. +. ID. Game
well
| SID Quartet MrSSrS. Carol Edgar
John IL. Terrell. Dani" :. Terrell anC
John Porter.
| Slo--AdrlrcSS by Rev Robert Watt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
MRS. AUGUSTA BELL.

Mrs. Augusta Bell. widow of the late
William II. Bell. of Philadelphia was
found dead in bed nj the home of her
sister. Mrs. Virginia Perkins. on West
High street. Elkton. about seven O'Clock
Thursday morning. Recently Mrs. Bell
came To Elkt"n to spend the winter. and
when she retired "Wednesday night. was
in her usual good health. Death resulted
from heart trouble. She was Il daughter
Of the late William Roberts. for many
years Il conductor on the T.. W. 4 Il.
Railroad. and was SiNty-tw" years of
age. The funeral will take place from
the home of Mrs. Perkins. this. Saturday
afternoon. ut 2.3O O'Clock; intrrmrnt in
Elkton Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
COUNTY AFFAIRS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners of Cecil
county were i'll session on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Presently. w. McGui-
KAN. President: W. i. Davis and james
{. Crothcrs.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Henry NJ. Mccullough. Esq, one of the
Executors of tn" late ii. IL. Mitchell
estate, appeared before the Board in
reference to the water III the Mitchell
mill. The matter will be taken up AT IL
special meeting ON Thursday.
The Board mad" III" following appoint
m"ntS e ounScl To the County Commits
Si"n"rs. Hester Hess. .Tanitor. 4. A..
Brown: Keeper of SaSsafras River
Bridge. Philamon Lloyd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
INDICTMENTS FOUND.

The following indictments We're found
by the Grand Jury =
Walter Berry, for larceny.
Louis Bertelott, for larceny.
Charles Saunders. for larceny.
Frederick Wilson. two charges for lar
ceny and carrying concealed deadly
weapons.
William aud Charles j. FoHrd, for as
sault.
BOY CONVICTED FOR ROBBING
CAR.
Walter Berry, aged about fifteen years,
was tried before II jury on the charge of
breaking into and robbing a freight car
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at
Baldwins, this county. A verdict of
guilty was rendered. The jury was com
posed Of the following gentlemen II.
Taylor Reynolds. John T. Manlove, An
drew W. Holt. John NJ Dunbar, Viii,
liam n. Trimble. Elias e. Marsh, Robt
X. Rawlings, j. Morgan Heverin, Sam
Tyson, Thomas Fl. Morrison, d. Warren
Wilson and Harry NJ. Biddle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
GRAND Jury REPORT.

T." the Honorable Judges of the Circuit
Court for Cecil county
The Grand Jury having finished the
business brought before it, bcgS leave To
state that we have examined seven Com
stables and thirteen witnesses. made /
prcScntmcuts. and found seven true bills,
and ignored seven cases.
\ committee visited the Aims House
and Insane Asylum. and report they
found everything in II satisfactory condi-
ton and were particularly impressed
with the cleanliness of the institutions.
Inmates We're us follows White males,
-: white females. {; colorcd females, g.;
total - in the Aims House. In the In
sane Asylum. white males. l3; colorcd
males. /; whit" females. 10: colorrd
females. ;: total 30. The stock on the
place was found in fin" condition: the
barn and @IInHry well filled with feed.
We visited the Jail in II body. and
found everything in unusually good
order. W" not" the addition of Il bath
tub of an inexpensive character which
commcudS itself rs II iuStitable expense
rs Il sanitary measure. We are also
coal in the cellar. The Sheriff reports
seventeen inmHtcS.-tcn white and seven
col0rrd
Respectfully submitted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
A Pastor Resigns.

Rev. Frank f. Williams. pastor Of
Boundary Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Baltimore, who is well known in Cecil
county. has rendered his resignation to
the official board of that church. on ac-
count of i'll health. Mr.. Williams whose
wifi" was Miss Laura Wallace, daughter
of DIR. Joseph v Wallace. of Chesapeake
City, some time ago purchased the David
Taylor homestead farm. located midway
between that town and Elkton. where his
family has spent the summer months
Mr.. Williams, who is Il talented and
popular preacher has many friends. and
an extensive acquaintance in this section
OF Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Fair and Festival Instead of Carnival at
North East.

The Calendar Club Carnival announced
to be held by the ladies of the North
East NJ. T.. Church in the new church
building, next week. has been called off
and instead fair and supper will be held
in the G. \. X. Hall, on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday evenings. of next
week. December 18th. 10Th, and 10th.
This change was made necessary by the
|incomplctcd condition of the new church
building.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Visiting MasOnS In ElktOn.

At the regular meeting of Cecil Royal
Arch Chapter No. "a. of Elkton, on
"Wednesday night. the following visitors
were present james J. Foblc. of Cam
bridge. Grand High Priest of the Grand
Chapter: Graham Dukchart. of Balti-
more, Grand Lecturer of Maryland: DIR.
Abram W. Harris. of Port Deposit. and
Mr.. George w. CoSdcn. of North East.
After the adjournment of the meeting,
the members and their visitors proceeded
to Giles restaurant. where they partook
of Il hountifu spread.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
ISRAEL GTNkEI..

Israel Gunilrl. we'll known citizen of
the First district died nj his home. on
Wednesday, after Il long illness. aged
SiNty-four years. Mr.. Gunicl was ma
tive of Pennsylvania. and came to this
county many years ago. For nearly II
quarter of il century he WAS engaged in
the mercantile business ut Warwick. He
was Il prominent member Of the Mctho-
dist Protestant Church and for number
of years was Superintendent of the Sab
bath School. \ widow and two dHugh-
tiers survive him. The funeral will take
place from his late residence. this Satur-
day morning. ut 1890 o'clock: intcrmrnt
in Forest Cemetery. Middlctuwn. Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Repairing a Big Steamer.

The Erricson Line steamship, "Anth-
ony Groves" has put into the ship yards
of the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany at Wilmington, Del. for repairs
The steamer will be given Il general over,
hauling The "Groves" runs between
Baltimore and Philadelphia, by way OF
the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
YOUNG MAN KILLED.
Fell From a Freight Train Near ElktOn.
Inquest Held by Coroner Nelson On
Saturday.

George X. Henry. aged twcnty-onc
years. of Drmar. Del, employed as Il
freight brakeman on the Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington Railroad fell
from his train near Elk Neck crossing
one mile south Of Elkton. Friday after
noon. last week, and was instantly killed.
When his body WAS found beside tn"
tracks horribly manglcd. his identity was
unknown. After his remains were re-
moved to NinSingcr's undertaking cStnh-
liShmcnt here by order of Coroner Rick
ctts Nelson. his identity was disclosed
He was on Il SOuthbound freight train
that passed Elkton mt 3 o'clock. While
walking over the cars il is thought the
Slcct caused him To slip. and he fell be
Meath the wheels. The train crew did
not miss him until Pcrryvillc was reach
ed An inquest was held Saturday morn
ing by Coroner Nelson. The jurors were
William II. Sprinkle. James IIarshaw.
Charles $. Boudcn. Gilmore Dcibort.
John Frazer. u. Warren Wilson. Will
liam H. Cole. Walter Nathan. Elmer +.
Unison. Henry II. plummrr. William
Stephens and William {. Brown.
y verdict of accidental death was rend-
cred by the jury. Mr.. W. $. Henry. of
| Dcmar. Del, came To ElktOn. on Satur-
| day. and had the body removed to his
home.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Respectfully submitted,
WILSON l.. COIDON.
Foreman
CONVICTED OF ROBBERY.

Louis Brrtcott. Charles Saunders and
Fred Wilson wrr" tried before Il jury on
"Wednesday. charged with breaking into
ami ruhhimg the store of William IL.
jackson. ut Principle. about three weeks
ago. They were each convicted. Wilson
was acquitted of the charge of carrying
concealed deadly weapons. The Court
sentenced each of the men to four years
in the Maryland Prnitcntiary. The jury
before whom they were tried was COM
posed of the following gentlemen -,
Peter T.. Abrams. Morris Dunbar. Harry
NJ. Biddr. Joseph +. Mckinney. Thomas
Ii. Morrison. Manly bremen. Il. Frank
Footc. -. Warren Wilson. William y.
Trimhlr. +. Taylor Reynolds. Elias +.
Marsh and William T. Giles.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
MRS. MARY DONAHOE.

Mrs. Mary Donahoc. eldest daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs John Morris. of Cccilton
died "n Sunday morning. at her home. in
Wilmington. Del. from neuralgia of the
heart The funeral took place on We'd
ncSday afternoon. at :. q clock. from his
fathers home. in Crcltun. the ntcrmcnt
being in the trcilton Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
December Strawberries.

Three Strawberries were left ii the
Cecil Wing" office on Tuesday. that
were grown in the garden of Mrs. Mary
Chick. on West High street, Elkton. and
which were picked on Monday. The
berries were not aided in their growth
by any artificial means or process. and
are certainly curiosity for this season
of the year. They are the second crop
of the usual spring variety. Who can
beat this
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
JAMES ALLEN.

James Allen. II Young man of ChcSa-
peak" City. son of Mr.. and Mrs James
Alien. died in Wilmington. Del. on Mon
day. from consumption. For the past
year Tia" deceased had been employed in
Wilmington. His remains were brought
10 his parents home. from where the flu
neral took place ON Thursday: int"rmrnt
lat Bethel Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
WILLIAM L. JOHNSON.

William 4. Johnson. Il prominent far
mcr. died on Thursday. ut his home.
near GrcrnhurSt aged - years. The
funeral will take place from his late
homc. on Monday. December 18th, ut
l23O o'clork. lntclmrni in Ehcnczcr
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
MRS. BENJAMIN HARTMAN.

Mrs benjamin Hartman recently died
1T her home, at Bald lIiar this county.
She is survived by II husband and several
children The remains were Inferred in
Pleasant Grave Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
CAPT. j. l.. EDMONDSON,

Captain J. l.. Edmondson. prominent
citizen Of Havrr de Grace. died ut his
home. i'll that town, on Monday evening,
from heart disease. He was - years of
age. aud is survived hy widow and two
sons.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
Mrs. ER.ANII OWENS.

Mrs. Edith Owens, wife of Frank
Owens. formerly of Elkton. died ut her
home. in Philadelphia last week. from
prrit"nitiS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
CASE REMOVED TO KENT
COUNTY.

The suit of Mrs. Emmons against the
President and Town Commissioners of
Chesapeake City. for $1,000 damages for
alleged injuries. was removed to Kent
county for trial
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
GRAND JURY. PETIT JURY.

GRAND JURY. PETIT JURY.
Wilson l.. Coudon. Z James j. Hall. L
Foreman. Elias Il. Marsh. 4
Edward II. Biddle. Il Enoch ). Short ~
Charles A. Kirk. - John I. Manl"vr.l
Thos. II. Howard VIM. T. Giles. -
VIM. ID. Bradford.2 John NJ. Dunbar. -
Geo. n. Bennett. y Harry VI. Biddlc.3
n. b. Warrington.3 ID. Warren WilSon.3
Robert b. FraZer.3 ]. Inter Mahoncy3
Oliver c. Giles. 3 Morris Dunbar. )
William Stephens y L. Tylor Reyn DIS =
Alfred Wetherill. > Ihos. IL. M0rriSon4
John II. Moore. - Isaac L. Rogers. -
w. Reese Mahan. / JOS. L. Mckinney.o
Charles l.. Carter 4 J. Frank Foote.. .
Isaac S. Strahorn 4 VIM. y. Trmble. >
Jos. NJ. HeiSler.. D J.. Morg II l"verln.o
Homard Terry. g ANDREW l.. Holt. -
Edw. II. Rowland,7 'ctcr f. Abrams
r. \. Stephenson. I Titus ii. Algard.. .
Robt. II. Stewart s Thomas Fields. >
Stephen f. Nickle.S ieo. &. Hopkins. 8
Joseph Yerkes.. 80 Edwin {. Gather
John n. Janney.. 9 samuel Tyson. -. Is
Robt. X. Rawlings.1
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
AN APPEAL CASE.

The second ease put on trial Monday,
was al appeal casc-that of Mrs. Emma
r. Colling. vs. Peter f.. Abrams, involv-
ing a difference of $40 claimed by Mr..
Abrams on horse deal. Tried before i
Jury aud concluded on Tuesday. when a
verdict FOR ST.S3 for Abrams was rcnd-
nrad
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-12-13
DECEMBER COURT
Shortest Fall Term For
Many Years.
Several Criminal Cases and One
Appeal Case Tried - Youthful
Prisoner Sent Home As Christ
mas PreSent--Grand Jury'S Re-
pOrt--Other News.

The December. or Fall term of Circuit
Court for Cecil county convened in Elk
ton ut $50 o'clock. Monday morning,
with Associate Judges Edwin IL. Brown
and William II. Martin on the bench.
The following other officials were also
present Clerk. John &. Williams: De-
putty Clerk, Henry $. Cameron: Cricr,
George A. Brown; Sheriff. William L.
McAllister; BailitfS. William ii. Cole,
George w. Denny and Andrew ID. Dean.
The Grand and Petit .Iurcs were
drawn as follows =: