The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-04-27
Deaths
HENRY II. EVANS,

Henry HOllingswOrth Evans, father
OF Postmaster George NJ Evans, OF
Elkton. died at the home OF his son, at
$50 yesterday. Friday morning, from
general debility, aged 81 years. Mr..
Evans had been in feeble health for
several years and his death was not
unexpected The deceased was the
son OF the late John and Isabella
(Work) Evans and was born near
Cowantown, May !, 1923. He mar
ried Miss Sarah A. Davidson OF this
county, who died 81 years ago. Mr..
Evans was a first cousin OF the late
Alexander and General Andrew Wal
lace Evans, OF Elkton, and an own
nephew OF the late Levi II. Evans, OF
Perryvilie, who married Rachel Stump,
sister OF the late John Stump, OF
Perry Point Mr. Evans retired from
active business some IS years ago. and
has made his home ever since with his
son, George NJ. Evans. in Elkton. He
is survived by four children-MisS Har-
riet, George NJ, William H. Evans
and Mrs. Carrie X. Death, all of whom
have made their home together in Elk
ton, with the exception OF William Fl.
Evans. who is agent for the Philadel-
phia Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road Company at Newark Station.
Mrs. James NJ. Casho. Of Banks
dale, is a sister OF Mr.. Evans and he
also has brother, Amos F. Evans.
living near Kennett Square.
The funeral will be held on Monday,
the Goth inst, at 80 p. M. from his
late home on West High street. Elk
ton. lnterment at Cherry Hill Gene
terry.
PETER \. SUMMERS.
Peter \. Summers. of Havre de
Grace, died at his home in that city
last Sunday from Brights disease.
aged IS years. His funeral took place
on Tuesday from his home with Rev.
Walter Rue Murray. of the Presbv-
terrain Church. officiating. He is SUR
vived by his widow, Mrs. Alice P.
Summers. and two daughters, Misses
Daisy and Helen Summers. Mr.. Sum
mcrs was well known on this side OF
the river. having worked for the rail
road company at the Perryvilc Station
Tor years.
MRS. JAMES rooney.
Mrs Lucy Roncy. wife oi James
Roncy. OF North East, a very highly
respected lady. died at her home in
that town on Tuesday. the 23d, after
long illness Mrs. Roncy was daugh-
ter oi the late Ephraim Lowe, and
sister Il Emory G.. Lowe. OF North
East. She leaves husband and two
SONS, William F., and ] Albert Rooney.
Ter funeral was held on Thursday
afternoon, with services at the house.
md ;ntcrmcnt IN the NJ F. Cemetery.
Services were IN charge OF Rev J. T.
Iicl>ard.on
MISS JENNIE OWENS.
Miss Jennie Owens. who ha, been
N Invalid Mt the home OF her sister.
Mrs Charles Griffith. near Ceciton,
far scvcral wears. died on Tuesday
Miss Owens has suffered with rheu-
matiSm for wears and about a year ago
fractured hip bone by fall and was
he'd ridden from its effects until she
died. Ticr funeral took place Thurs
day pitc"nOon, with services at the
house ana burial at Middetown
MRS. CHARLES COOKE.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooke, wife of
Charles Cooke, died at her home at
Fix Mills. Monday afternoon, after
long illness from consumption. Mrs.
Cooke was the daughter of William A.
Jackson. OF Elk Mills. formerly of
North East, and was 22 years of age.
She leaves no children Her funeral
was held on Thursday afternoon with
ntcrrucnt at Cherry Hill.