The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-03-02
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On Tuesday night. about 10 o clock,
the wood shed and meat-house on the
farm OF Mrs. Harriet de Figaniere were
destroyed by fire. On Sunday pre-
viouS some wood ashes had been
thrown in the she'd and it is supposed
that the fire was smoldcring since then.
Fortunately, at the time OF the fire,
there was no wind. or else the dwelling
house which was close by might have
shared the same fate.
Quite number OF changes will be
made in this ncighborhood on the 25th
OF March Ernest Reedcr will move to
Hickory Hill, Harry Johnson who
for the past two wears has operated
the Rutherford farm. has given up
farming and will move to DR.. D. l..
Gifford's house, formerly occupied by
Edwin Carhart, William Smith will
have charge OF the Rutherford farm.
Mrs. Mary Palmer will move into the
house that she recently purchased from
the heirs of the late Amy Mcarns.
John Lynch will 60 to the Fasstt farm
at Sylmar, and Anthony Hammond
will operate the de Figancrc farm.
Dorie Moore moves to the Dewitt
farm at Providence.
Rev Mr.. Mitchell, pastor OF Zion NJ.
T.. Circuit expects to be sent to a
new field OF labor at the coming Con
ference.
\ very successful supper was given
by the members OF Zion NJ. L. Church
on WaShington's Birthday The sup
per rooms were very tasteiully decorat-
ed with red, white and blue bunting,
flags and crepe paper. The booth at
which cake, candy, nuts and iavors
were on sale, and presided over by
George and Martha Washington (Mr.
Ralph Clifford and Miss Lillian Cam
eron) in their beautiful costumes, call
ed forth many complimentary remarks,
The fair walters who were in charge
OF the supper tables were kept busy
during the entire evening, serving
chicken and watlies and the many other
good things that were on the bill OF
fare. Over $40 was realized from the
supper. which will be used for various
church purposes.
Miss Lillian Cameron is visiting her
uncle, Dr. George Cameron, German
town.
\ number OF the school children are
confined to their homes with mumps.
McSsrs. Ralph Clifford, jerks Smith,
Tome Institute, Misses Ada Perry,
Beacon College, Ruth Clifford, Elkton
High School, were home for Washing
tons Birthday.
Miss Deborah Warner has returned
from an extended visit with Rowland
vile relatives.
w. a. Cameron was a Pcrryville visi-
tor last week
The Harvester Mission Band have
elected the following officers for the
coming year:-President Miss Mar
ietta Mearns; Vice President, Miss
Isabel Carhart; Secretary, Miss Rachel
Rittenhousc; Treasurer, Miss Lorraine
Fassitt.
Miss Josephine Carhart, of Chester
Hospital, spent Wednesday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Car
hart.
Mr.. Nelson Warner and son, Henry,
OF Wilmington, were on Sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs Henry Warner.
Miss Bessie Wiley spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home near Pleasant
Grove, Pa.
Mrs. Matilda Carhart entertained at
dinner on Saturday.
Miss Foster, of Calvert, spent few
days last week with her friend, Miss
Mearns Carhart
Mrs. John Crothcrs has been a recent
guest of her sister, Mrs. Aquilla Rose,
of North East
Mr.. Edward Clifford and Mrs. Gal
lagher and daughter, of Wilmington,
were over Sunday guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Carhart
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Grove had as
their guest on Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Nc
Cally.
Mr.. Clayton Carhart was given
surprise Saturday in honor of his birth
day. Mr. and Mrs Charles Mitchell,