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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-30
A Merry Lad

The physicians at the Jefferson Hospital,
Philadelphia, credit Ralph Woollcn>, 10 years
old. OF Rising Sun, in this county, with exhibit
ing more nerve than any other child ever treated
there. The boy. suffering from serious gun
shot wound on the lett foot. sat on the opcrat-
ing table yesterday and calmly watched the doc
tors sew up the wound and pick the shot from it,
Not whimpcr did he utter Amputation may
be necessary.
The accident was caused by the unexpected
discharge ON Tuesday, OF his brothers shotgun
Ralph had rested the barrel on his foot Start
ing suddenly to chase another boy. the gun was
discharged, the shot going into the instcp.
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Ford's Grand Opera House

The New Year will be celebrated bv charm
ing production OF George AIDES famous Ameri-
can football play founded on college life in this
country.
The idea of this play originated in the reading
OF some verses he had written for his college re-
union. entitled "The College Widow and it
was not until after he had become prominent as
playwright with lumber of long running
cesses to his account that the idea of The Col
lege Widow suggested itself
When MIR. Savage two years ago secured the
lease of the Garden Theatre. New York, he
called on Mr.. AIDE for a new play; he responded
by submitting a detailed scenario Of The Col
lege Widow
The freshness of its topic, the range in char
acter studies, and the opportunity for surround
ngs struck Mr. Savage as Just the thing he
most wanted, and Mr.. AIDE revived in merry
manuscript the impressions OF his student DAYS
on the campus at Lafayette.
The College Widow was first produced in
Washington before a distinguished audience.
including Admiral Dewey, Gen. Fred Grant and
Paul Morton, then Secretary OF the Navy. who
occupied box together and thoroughly enjoy
ed the Jolly musical farce.
The play score success in New York that
electric: it had a run of 90 weeks there and
not until the past summer did the outside coun-
try have chance to get acquainted with it.
Thee ompany is an excellent one. including
the stage favorites Frances Ring wv Traut-
man, Gertrude Quinan, Louise Forde, Mary
MEG, Thomas Meighan, George BRYANT Edwin
Holt, Dan Collyer, Stephen Maley, Fred Bur
ton. Morgan Conan +. V. Backus, Douglas
Wood, Stuart Tabor.
Matinees-New eYar's Day and Saturday.
Admission--25 and so cents.
Week January S-"You Never Can Tell"
Arnold DAILY and his famous New York Com
pany
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FARM FOR SALE
81 AC RE FAR NJ

situate IN Cecil County. convenient TO
churcheS schools. =. q. and Il. r. The land
Is OF good quality and in fair state of cul-
tivation'
ne buildings consist of 2 !, story, I2-room
d"elIlnG, furnished through in excellen
stSle' 2-story tenant house large barn
granary corn-crib and all other NECESSARY
0utbuildings.
This farm will be sold cheap and on easy
terms Apply to
GEO. NJ. EVANS
Dec'ou Elkton, Md.
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%iM Frame Dwelling House

OF seven rooms. and in good condition. The
town OF North East is rapidly improving
and this property is located in one of the ad-
vancing parts OF the town. 1t is deSra bic as
nome or property that will always rent
well.
TERMS or SALE:-One-third of the pur-
chase money fol each of said properties to
be paid in cash on the day of sale and the
remainder in six months therefrom or
sooner. at the purchasers option, the de-
ferred payments to be secured to the salts
faction of the trustee and to bear interest
from the day of sale. Cost of deed at the en-
pense of the purchasers.
GEORGE A. BLAKE,
/. s. Deford, auct. Trustee.
Dec SOFT
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Frame Dwelling House

IN good condition, containing four rooms, "A
small barn or stable, etc.
About one-haIl OF the land is titled and the
remainder is covered with timber. The
hclghborhood is heallhtul and the situation
inviting. The property is well worth the
attention OF any one desiring home or an
investment for idle money.
NO "A lot of land, situated on High
street. in the town of North East, in said
county, whereof Jacob W. Campbell, late of
SAID county. died seized and possessed and
winch was conveyed unto him by The Me
'ullough Iron Company. by It's deed dated
November the 9th in the year 1873 and re-
corded among said land records in Ltber u.
- NO. H. folio 81 elc The lot adioins lands
OF Edward J. Campbell and others and is
situated in one OF the most pleasant and
healthtuI sections of said town. with bcauti.
ful views and inviting surroundings
II i i'm proved by "A two and one hair story
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-30
NEWS IN BRIEF.

-Ex-Mayor Black, of Chester, Pa, will open
4 creamery at Warwick.
The Cecil Farmers Club met on Wcdnes-
day at the home OF J. II. Maxwell, near Prln-
cipio.
-Thirtv-onc wild geese have been killed dur
ing the week by the Messrs. Pyle OF Bohemia
Manor.
James Hickey OF Chcstcrtown. who was
bitten BY a supposed mad dog, has gone to the
Pasteur Institute. Baltimore, for treatment.
His long hair caught in belt, Harvey
Stewart OF Pleasant HILL was partially scalpcd
while at work in the Kenmore paper mill, Pro-
violence, Cecil county
The schooner Pioneer, owned bv Capt Jack
Nickcrson of Kent county, loaded with 5000
bushels of corn, sprung leak at the mouth OF
Southeast creek yesterday morning, and was
bcaChed.
The Willing Workers will have a New
Years Tea on January I, between the hours OF
/ and @ p. M in the Session House of Rock
Church. Tickets, 20 cents.
There will be an entertainment and bazaar
in Jackson Hall, CoWentown on Saturday even
ing. December 60 for the benefit OF the Sunday
School, Admission. ten cents; refreshments
Tree If stormy it will be held on Monday even
ing.
We are sorry to see good citizens leave
Cecil county, but such removals sometimes must
occur The latest on is that of Samuel J. Ar
buckle he contemplating leaving Andora, to
.\rtnOre, Montgomery county, Pa Mr.. Ar
buckle wos born in Lower Merton Township
and was married in Ardmore.
-Hughey Thompson, of the Bessie Brook
farm in Upper Elk Neck, sent to the WHlG
office this week fine sample of Buists Winter
Queen" celery which cannot be eXcelled His
lElkton customers should not forget to ask for
s,his kind. splendid stalks of which, crisp and
highly favored, Mr.. Thompson can supply them
Running anuck with razor and revolver
Nathaniel Henry, colored, created consterna-
ton in Newark. Del, on Christmas day. He
attempted to slash several negroes with his
razor, and cut one man slightly On Friday
last he figured in escapade on the New Lon
don road. when he entered the home OF Charles
King and chased the occupants out by threaten
ng them with his revolver and razor. Henry
was arrested by Policeman John Chalmers, of
Newark, and as Magistrate King out Of
town Constable Prick took Henry to Whining
ton. He was given hearing before Magistrate
Bradley charges OF carrying concealed wea-
pons and murdcrouS assault, and was held in
500 bail for county court. He was taken to
the worlhouse.
DIR. T. A. Worrall, of North East was Sc
verely injured one night last week by being
thrown from his carriage in collision with an
other team near Leslie.
Joseph Ford, colored, Familiarity known as
zoe Dam" died Thursday at his home in Elk
Neck, and was buried in ST. Marks coored
cemetery on Sunday. He was about sixty
years of age and much respected colored man.
The Circuit Court for Cecil county de-
cember term) will reconvene on Monday, jan
uary 8, when the principal business of the term
will be taken up.
-Elkton merchants report the Christmas
trade as the best for some years.
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Order NiSi
In Re- The mortgaged Real Estate of Rhoda
A. I.arue ct. al.

In Re: The mortgaged Real Estate of Rhoda
A. Larue ct. al.
In the Circuit Court TOR Cecil County. In
Equity, No. 26C5.
ordered, This LIST dav of December, 1905
mat the sale of property mentioned in these
proceedings, made aud reno ted by George
a. Rlake, attorney. aS therein set forth be
ratified and confirmed. unless cause to the
contrary thereof he shown on or before the
"iSt day of Jar uarv next; provided a copy of
inns order he inserted in s"me newSDap per
printed ard published in Cecil county once
week for on5 month before the lst day of
January next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
S2250O
MANLY DRENNEN, Clerk.
True Copv-TeSt:
Dec 2-5w
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Proposals For Wharf
ElktOn. Md. December Is |

Eikton, Md, December IS, 1905
The County Commissioners will receive
proposals for the construction of a wharf
on SaSSairas river, known as "Budd's Land
ing. in First Election district Bids will be
received January a, 1905 at u o clock noon.
the Commissioners reserving the right to re.
Ject any and all bids. plans and snecIfica-
lions now on file at {. mmissiouers offioe in
Elkton, Md.
q. q. HOPKINS,
Dee Ii Assistant Tr.osurer
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LOCAL NE WIS.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry ]. Krauss and lane a. McAIucn, both
OF Rising sun.
Herbert Lewis Bryson and Carrie Louise
Stanley. both OF IElkton
Thomas Jackson Huggns and Mary Mar
shall AIagraw. both OF Baltimore.
Michael Guemi of Philadelphia, and Mary
Gallo, OF ILkton.
Isaac A. Simmons, of Elk Neck, and Mollie
i. RothWell, of Elk Neck
Harry l.. Caples and Laura Frankenheld
both of Cockeysville, Baltimore county.
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REAL ESTATE SALES.

On Saturday George \. Blake, Trustee sold
>aiirpublic auction in North East. the house and
ma WpItthe corner OF Main and Beach streets, that
NINvf~to Mrs. Emma G.. Crouch for $50. |. ).
Detofu WaS auctlonccr
The proper " had been devised by the late
Joseph Roach to his niece Dora Blake. OF Chcs-
ter, Pa, now deceased, and was sold to close her
estate.
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Reward Offered

cape lost on road between Ford's Landine
ana Elkton: Blue military cape lined with
embroidered gilt stars and front Trim maJ
Win large military buttons and blue stra ps
SUSIE FORD,
On CEcrI u,.,, o, Earleville, Nd
Elkton, Md
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For Sale
Farm Products Wanted

Bayard, Son II Co. No. II East Camden
stree, Baltimore, want consignments of all
kinds of Farm and Dairy Products. Mr.
Geo. W. Taylor. of the Ninth district, rep
resents this firm, and guarantees prompt
return with highest prices, for any Cecil
County consignment
Oct 7-8mos
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WANTED-A good cook, and to assist in
general housework. Wages $500 per week.
Address with reference,
MRS. +. NJ. HOPES,
1903 Rodney street,
Wilmington, Del.
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Farewell 1905.

The greatest year of our
business. We take stock
next week and the mild
season leaves us with a
big stock of heavy Suits
and Overcoats. Bargains
in every department.
Mems, Boys and Little
Boys. Plenty of the long
50 inch Overcoats for
Young Men, SO to 1875.
Fancy Cheviots, Black and
Oxford Thibets. Boys 81
yes, IS to SIS. Little
Boys, $3.50 to SO. Black
Thibet and Double breasted
Suits for Young Men, IS
to 500. Boys, S. to $15.
Refers, Storm Coats and
Corduroy Suits for Men.
B Bssssst MULLINS Flashing Gssl
Best. Wilmington. Shoes
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Tuesday, January 8, 1906

at II 30 O'Clock a. IN at the Court House
door In the town of Elkton. CeciI Comfy
aforesaid, all that farm or tract of land sit
uate lying and being in the Ninth Election
District of Cecil County aforesaid, which
now contains
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-30

Physicians recommend "Pepsimint."
the new granular. effervescent remedy
Tor Indigestion. Dyspepsia. Headaches
and Mental Exhaustion. Guaranteed
harmless. Pleasant to take. 10 and
&c. 1,I % g.,
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-Four Acres, Three Foods
And 7 Perches Of Land

more or less, it being the same land which
was conveyed unto Cecii r. Lilly by John +.
Davis and wife, 10y their deed dated on the
lith day of September in the year 1857 and
recorded among the land record books of
said county in Llber J. A. d., No. 49, Folio
TOO, etc.
IhlS nrOnerlN is lmnrnA ID hN Il
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TRUSTEES SALE
or \ VERY
DESIRABLE FARM
In Cecil County, Md.

hF virtue OF a decree ofthe Circuit Court
Tor Cecil County, in Equity. the subscribers,
as trustees, Will sell al public auction on
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no Acres of Land

"' tue same more or less, and being the
same lahd whereof George W. Clifford. late
vi Iecll county aforesaid. deceased died
Sel"eu ana possessed, and which was con
we've" unto the said George w. Clifford bv
Johh 'arhart and wife by deed dated TN,
lS'h DAY OF March in the year 1877 and which
Is no" OF record in Liber \. W. NJ. No :, Fo-
no D etc, one of the Land Record Books for
Iecll County aforesaid, saving and except
ing therefrom five acres three roods and
'hlrtH-two perches more or less. which was
conveyed by the said George W Clifford and
Wlie TO Lew O Cameron, by deed dated the
2hh OF February, 1855, and is now of reco, d
In L1ber a W. NJ, No. 10. Folio 10. one ortbe
Lana Record Books aforesaid. The inn
proVementS consist of good substantial
two and a-half story
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Efkton, Dec. %. '05.

Z,
On account of the return privilege being
discontinued, the following Sunday newspa
pers VIII be three l3c) cents a copy instead of
two l2c) cents:-Record, Ledger and Baltit-
more Sun. The Baltimore Al erican viii be
four (4c)cents instead of three (3c) cents, on
al" "i'ei jan tp' lSOo. Dec30-lt
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WOOD FOR SA LE-Stove wood by the
cord or by the load. ~ Wv
n,. II. l.. HARVEY,
inohe NO II, North East Fishery,
MAY o-Slh North East Ne
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TRUSTEES SALE
Fifth District Property

nder and by virtue of decree of the cir.
cunt Court for Cecil County in equity. passed
In cause therein pending wherein A. Lin
coin Lyon, trustee, is plaintiff and Margaret
j. Campbell and others. are defendants, the
Undersigned the trustee named therein. Will
sell at public auction in front OF the store of
II. ii. White, on Main street in the town of
North East in CeciI county and state of
Maryland, on
uesday, January q, 1906
at O'Clock p. m, all OF the following de.
scrlbed Real Estate, in said cause decreed to
be sold:
No An of that lot or piece of land,
situated on the public road leading from
Iflncipib to CharleSlown, in the Finh Flee
ton district OF said county adjoining lands
otJ Il. Graham, W. II. Hanna and others.
containing
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-15
NOW OPEN.
RoBiNHOOO INN AT BAILEY u.s.
LAND READY FOR GUESTS.
Miss Massey expects a Busy Season.


Miss j. E. Massey. proprietor of the
Robinhood Inn the charming summer
hotel at the East end of the island,
arrived here from her winter home
in Philadelphia. Pa. Friday evening
last. II is the intention to have the
Robinhood Inn ready for the entertain
ing of the summer tourists by the
18th of the month and already nearly
everything is in readiness for their
reception. The policy of the Robin
hood is always to have everything
first class and one visiting here is
always assured of being associated
with the finest class of summer tour
lists. The house and guests have been
carefully looked after and in fact the
adjoining grounds and gardens never
looked more beautiful Bookings are
far in advance of any previous sea
son and from present indications the
Robinhood will will be crowded to its
full complement. Miss Massey has
issued a very neat booklet which con-
tains some very fine half tone news
of the surroundings in this vicinity
together with reading matter of inter-
est TO inquiries. Booklets and any
other information will be gladly fur
nished on application. The hotel will
be open from June 10 TO Sept. 10.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-15
THE EASY WAY.

Z have not boundIess wealth TO spend:
on modest wages depend.
My bank account Is OF the kind
That keen detectives could no. find.
Yet everything that's known 20 man
Il mine. no matter what I seek.
BY paying on the easy plan
One dollar down and one a week.
The modest garments that I wear.
The dress my wife selects with care.
The rugs and carpets I'm the hall.
The pictures that adorn the wall.
Ny shoes. the latest tint OF tan:
a parrot with a Roman beak.
Arc all mine on the easy plan
One dollar down and one a week.
OF books n wealth I have indeed
OF everything that one should read,
For when the agent comes along
And sings his little airy song
The list quite coreiessiy I scan.
The German. Latin. English. Greek.
And stock up on the easy plan
One dollar down and one a week.
have a mansion on the square.
A country homo for summer wear.
An auto that viii bring me In
And take me Sundays for a spin:
! surely get my moneys worth:
Each payment r. but one small leak.
Next week think I'll buy the earth
ope dollar down and one q week
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-15
entire summer.

entire summer.
The ball game between the Bailey
and Orr's Island mines, which was
scheduled to have been played here
on the home diamond Saturday after
noon last did not take place. the Orr's
aggregation failing to appear.
The fishing schooner Albert w.
Black, Capt. Harvey Black, came to
her anchorage here Saturday after
noon last after a two weeks fishing
trip for cod and hake. They secured
cargo of 1900 lbs. which was sold
to Perkins e. Co.. of Gloucester, Mass.
each member of the crew netting about
$1,000 each. Several repairs will be
made at once on the boat so that they
will get away by the middle of the
month for their first sword fishing trip
of the season.
The Sunday boat brought several
passengers here, several of which were
going over to Orr's Island for the
day. On account of the boat not land
ing there Sunday they are compelled
to leave at this landing and walk or
ride to the East end and at this place
are rowed over to- their destination
Mr.. and Mrs. Bibber are spending
the summer at Pott's Point, South
Harpswell, having rented the Daisy
cottage from Harmon Slower. Her
cottage here on the island which was
occupied last season by Mrs. Cram OF
Portland Is to let. and II being one of
the best on the island will no doubt
be rented easily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon York have
removed TO Mrs. York's mother, Mrs.
Stephen Doughty. where they will
spend the summer. They were unable
TO procure a rent here on the island
during the summer season.
Miss Ethel Orr presided at the piano
in her usual fine manner at the dane
Ing party given at Seaside hall, Orr's
Island. Friday evening.
The Eva and Mildred arrived here
at anchorage Saturday afternoon after
a weeks repairs at Central wharf.
Portland. prior to getting ready for
her sword fishing season.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-15
Reliable House.

The name of Ira r. Clark &c Co., Is
always recognized as where the resi-
dents OF Casco Bay are always sure to
get fair dealing and the latest styles
in fashions. For years the name OF Ira
r. Clark & Co. has been almost a house
hold one with the natives OF the Bay.
Each season their patrons from this
section are steadily increasing and IL
you should ask them why they trade
with them their reply would be, I'VE
can get more there for our money
than at any other store in
Portland. Perchance that you should
not be one OF our customers, come in
and see US and we will convince you
that our prices are lower than the
lowest. to say nothing of giving you
the best value in goods. Honest deal
ings count and you are assured that
at Ira r. Clark e Co.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-15
CASCO CASTLE.
BEAUTIFUL COAST RESORT
OPENED LAST SUNDAY.
Mr.. James A. Fuller in Charge Of the
House as Usual.

Rouse as Usual.
"Open again" at Casco Castle and.
though the showers interfered some
with travel both by electric and boat.
there were the usual opening crowd
on hand and during the afternoon
about 100 guests were served in the
dining room.
Mr.. James A. Fuller. who Is the we'll
known and hospitable proprietor of
the Castle, has been at South Free
port for about two weeks, since he and
Mrs. Fuller returned from the Hotel
Vaudeville. Jamaica, where Mr.. Fuller
runs a year round house
The Castle is in fine shape this sea-
son and large business is anticipated
for July and August. The orchestra
will arrive this week and will furnish
music at dinner and also for evening
hops through the summer. Mr.. Fuller
has engaged the Ridley Trio of Bos-
ton to furnish the music.
The new state fish hatchery, which
Is on the opposite side of the little
river fronting the Castle grounds, will
be point OF much interest IL was
built the past winter and will be i'm
active operation. A large dam will be
built at the mouth of the river which
will flood about 100 acres of low land
formerly covered only at high tide.
This will give an added beauty to the
scenery about the Castle and the
Bridge. Applications for rooms have
been unusually active this season and
many guests are already booked. Ap-
plications should be addressed to
James A. Fuller, Casco Castle, So
Freeport, Me.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-15
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
And the Hoosse Country and oeerfieId
Valley.

Massachusetts boasts OF a shore sec
ton which Is known not only through
out the United States but throughout
the civilized world. The North Shore
Of Massachusetts contains such IA
nous resorts as Marblehead, Swamp
scott, Salem. Beverly, Clifton. Deve-
reux, Neutrality-suspicious. Rockport.
Montserrat and Gloucester: but this is
not all. rather but a small portion of
the vacation grounds of the Bay State.
Central Massachusetts,. a delightful re-
gion. Is noted for its healthful climate.
In fact, such towns as Jefferson. Rut-
land, Barre, etc. are recognized by the
medical profession as among the most
healthful resorts In the country. es-
pecially for persons suffering with
any pulmonary affection. The. hotel
accommodations are excellent and be-
cause Of it's proximity to- the city, II
Is favorite region for business men
desiring summer homes.
The Deerheld Valley and that por.
ton of Western Massachusetts, among
the Hoosac Mountains are regions
where landscape beauty and delicious
atmosphere are the attributes. Per.
sons desiring full information concern
ing the resorts OF Massachusetts, should
send a two-cent stamp to the General
Passenger Department Boston Il Maine
Railroad. Boston. for the beautiful H.
Illustrated booklet entitled Central
Massachusetts" and two cents also for
the other booklet entitled THE Hoos
&C Country & Deerfeid Valley"
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START NOW.
Continued from first page.)

contest absolutely fair and even the
officers OF the company. who might
have the daily tally of passengers.
Though not eligible to guess) could
not estimate on what business would
be done after the closing date of the
guessing.
Save all the coupons you can and
guess as many times as you can in or
der to have as many chances as pos
sible. Ii costs little more to send so
coupons by mail than to send one. The
prizes are worth the effort.