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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
PERSONAL And SOCIAL EVENTS

I Miss Mabel Morton, OF Philadelphia,
is visiting Miss Mollie Davis.
Miss Eliza Hance, OF Baltimore, is
the guest OF Mrs. John w. Scott.
Guy Johnson, OF Warwick, spent the
holidays last week with Elkton friends.
The Misses Alexander entertained
Miss Minnie Hall, OF Baltimore this
week.
Prof. George A. Steele, OF Balti-
more, spent Thanksgiving with Fourth
district friends.
Miss Mollie Mccoy spent Thanks
giving with her mother, Mrs. J. p.
Mccoy, at Cecilton.
Miss Mary B. McIntire and Mrs.
II. ]. r. Creswell are visiting friends
in New Jersey and New York.
Mrs. James Ralston, OF Philadelphia.
and Mrs. Jacob Rambo. OF Wilhing-
ton, were recent guests at Mrs. L. H.
Benefits.
Mrs. Edwin w. Purnell. formerly OF
Elkton, is critically III at the home Of
her niece. Mrs. r. T. Gault. in Wash
inoton. d. c.
Ecclcston Marsh. oi ST. Johns Col
lepe. Annapolis. spent Thanksgiving
with his father. r. u. Marsh. OF War
wick. who with his family left on Mon
day for their new home in Colorado
- the regret of their many Cecil
friends.
AZ luncheon at the home oi the
bridc-,o-lc. the engagement was re-
Gently arnnn ed of Miss Marguerite
J.. Rsthbnne. daughter uf Colonel and
Mrs. J. V. Raihbone. oi Parkersburg.
w. Va, to Mr.. George McQuilkin, Jr,
OF Elkton.
Mr.. John Bennett Cleayer, OF Mid
dlctown. aud Miss Emily Bamiorth, OF
2oIo North Twelfth street, Philadel-
phia, were married in ST. Smeon's P.
L. Church, Philadelphia, last evening
They will be at home in Middletown
after January l.
After surprising her friends by an
nouncing her marriage to MIR + Evans
oi Delta, Pa. ON November 20, Miss
Mollic Singleton, OF Castlcton. rcceiv-
ed word that her sister, Miss Florence.
was married 10 Mr. Andrew Lee, OF
Jennersvillc, Pa, Thanksgiving Day.
The Rising Sun Euchre Club met on
Wednesday at DIR. c. s. Dare's. The
Club was reorRanized at Mrs. A. l..
BuihngtonS on November ~. with
Miss Gertrude $ Dare as President
and Cecil f. Ewing as Secretary At
the first meeting five tables. six hands
| each. were in use.
Little Miss Pauline NJ. Bennett ccle-
bratcd her fifth birthday Monday night
November ~, with about thrtf seven
oi her little friends. At nine o'clock
they were invited To the dining
where lots Of good things awaited
them After a 'oly good time. they
departed for their home wishing Miss
Pauline many more happy birthdays
a vcrv much enjoyed birthday party
was given Miss Ladella Jones. Of
Philadelphia. on Wednesday evening
December 2 bv some oi her little
friends n, the home oi her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Craig.
oi North East. il being her sth birth
day The happy little ones crovcd
themselves having little paipcs OF play
from I to : o'clock. when ethcv we're
treated to cake and candy lemonade
etc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Two Burred BY Coal Oil

Mrs. Clarence Pyle. OF West Grove.
on Tuesday night. at the close OF a
finch party, at her home. lifted a
bracket lamp to cxtinguish IT, and is
said to have blown down the chimney.
An explosion followed, ard the fluid
soon set her clothing in flames Her
husband Strovc To- beat ont the flames
and his hands and arms were burned to
crisp. On Wednesday morning she
was taken on Stretcher by train to
Philadelphia, but died when within
two squares Of the German Hospital,
Her husband and n 2-year-old daugh-
ter survive her. She was daughter
OF Alfred Phillips OF Lancaster county,
was about 2s years old and for several
years was employed in the West Grove
poStoiiicc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Call For Two Was Close

Mrs Kate Dccmcr, wife Of Sheldon
s Dcemcr, OF New Castle. and Eric
CrnSsc,t, her father, Ut Biupham,on.
n v. were thrown ont oi carriage
ur Saturday evening. opposite the
Dccmcr residence. Mr. CrossCtt was
thrown against a gate post and was
for a time thought 10 he suffering from
carcussiou Of the brain. tut is report
ed recovering. Mrs. Dccmcr was
badly cut and bruised and suffered
from shock The horse whirlcd around
after the occupants oi the vehicle were
thrown out and colliding with troll
ley car i was smashed The horse was
not injured.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Delaware COLLEGE EIeUen

The Delaware College eleven after
a fairly successful season on the grid
iron, has gone out OF trsining. The
team lost to Haveriord. Bucknell and
Western Maryland, won over WASH
ington Johns Hopkins and Franklin
and Marshall and tied with Rutgers.
Edwards. II viii succeed Pappe IN,
90. as captain Adkins .Fass.. Roth
rock ard Josephs 81 this years team
will also leave in June MacSorley.
co, is the manager OF the team and his
successor viii he selected at meeting
~ the Athlct'c Association called for
next Wednesday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Welded so Years

Wednesday, November as. being the
iitticth anniversary OF the marriage OF
MIR. and Mrs. James Clifford, of near
Sylmar. they gave a reception TO cele
bratc the happy event Although the
honorcd silver locks adorn the brow
Of the bride and groom OF fifty years,
yet they are young at heart. ard with
their relatives and friends had most
delightful reunion
The spacious home was beautifully
decorated with yellow chrysanthemums
carnations. holly and gold ard white
crepe paper Sweet strains of music
by Stringcd orchestra gave q joyous
touch 81 melody while bride and
groom received congratulations. and
friend met friend
\ beautiful collation. was served by
Engler and Murdaugh to over one
hundred quests from Philadelphia.
Norris,own. Oxford. Rising Sun. North
East. Zion, Calvert, Hickory Hill and
G-cenhurst.
As the evening shadows came on the
guests departed wishing their host and
hostess many more years of happy
welded life. The bride and groom re-
ccivcd many beautiful presents in sill
yer. cut glass. china and household
articles.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford arc natives Of
Bucks county. Pa. having came to
MARYLAND when young After Mr.. Gif-
iord's marriage 10 his wife. who was
Miss Rhoda Scarborough, they en-
capcd in farming which has proven to
them great success They have a
family ~ three children living Mr.
Joseph Clifford. Of Svlmar. Mr.. Harry
Clifford Of Philadclph'a, and Mrs Mil
lrri Harkirs. oi Hickory Hill \
daughter, Mrs Samuel Denny. died
quite n numtcr ~ wears AGO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Passing Trains Mt PerryUilie

Trains Using the great Pennsylvania
Railroad bridge over the Susquchanna
between Perryville aud Havrc dc
Grace can be handled each way in three
minutes, allowing ore 10 enter upon
the bridge either way every ninety sec
onds From November 8 TO -. 1924
trains passed over the bridge OF
these 6i7 were p. B. & w. r. r. and
.iSa b. & o r, r. trains. The oper
ators had to make 6.Ss7 switches and
signal movements But double the
number OF trains could have been han
died owing to the completion OF the
double track connection between Ai-
ken and Pcrryvil'c
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Rrfdge Partly Burned

Fire last Friday afternoon burned the
westerly end oi the high bridge on the
lan.icr farm near New Castle. span
ming the tracks OF the Delaware Rail
roads cutoff. Railroad employees
and iircmcu from New Castle saved
the remainder oi the structure, the
burned portion oi which viii be
promptly rebuilt BOYS are thought
go have fired tall grass close 20 the
bridge to which the flames were com
t1uncatcd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Home Missions Nequ Head

Bishop Cyrus ID. Foss. OF Philadel.
phia, has resigned after twenty years
service as President OF the Methodist
Episcopal Board OF Home Missions
and Church Extension on the ground
Of i'll health. Bishop Luther B VIII
son succeeds Bishop Foss. who be-
comes First Vice President. Rev. a.
G. Kynett Is Secretary. The Boards
Offices are at io2o Arch street, Philadcl-
phia. 1t was decided to dispense with
the services OF field agents whose
bonds will end at the session OF the
next annual Conference.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Western MARYLAND Wen

The WHIG, along with many other
papers, got the wires twisted in re-
porting the Dclaware-Wesiern Mary
land Thanksgiving football game. The
anne was won by Western Maryland
by Is to 4, and all the honors were with
that team. In other words, in our re-
port. the names OF the contestants
were exactly reversed and we have fr-
ccved some protests from Western
Maryland at the mistaken report, We
checriully correct
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Nose Cut With Axe

An axe which his five year old bro
thcr dropped while handing it to him
struck Winfield, the II year old son OF
Andrew Singleton. OF Aberdeen. on
the forehead and nose. sevcring the
bridge oi the latter. on Saturday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Steamer City Belle Burns

Tac little steamboat City Belle. %
owned by Capt Emil II Holm. and
long in service on the Port Deposit
Lapidum ferry, across the Su,qur-
hanna. caught fire. from some unknown
cause, late on Saturday night, and
burned to tie waters edge She was
usually laid up with the approach Of
winter. rcSumiug trips in the Spring
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Finger In Lamp Held Fast

Mrs George Foracrc, oi Middle
town, put her finger inside a lamp,
one night last week. 20 find whether it
was filed. bu, when shc tried to- with
draw it. she could not do so. \ ply
sician was called and filed away the
metal ring releasing the finger which
was not At all injured.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
FaH off ladder Nearly Fatal

William p. Mcconnell fell from
ladder while examining a tree in the
pear orchard on his farm near Dela-
ware City, one day this week He
struck head downward, and il was at
first feared the spinal cord was injured
as he could not keep his head upright.
The trouble is reported disappearing.
and Il is thought no serious conse
quenccs will resul, from the mishap 4
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
Price Paid For Howard Hoy

The Orphans Court at a specially
sion on Wednesday at which Hcif
Mccullough and w. Arthur Nc
executors OF DR.. III. II. Mitcs
ported the sale OF the Howa,
and Mitchell Building adjG II
SiI,2so to George r. Ash
transfer the property TO u
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
MARY c. PUGH.

The funeral OF Mary C. Pugh. the
unfortunate young woman whose sad
death AT Chester Pa was noted last
week. was held at +. i. Whites un-
dertaking establishment in that city.
lrterment was made in St Martins
Cemetery, Marcus Hook.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-12-05
SAMUEL. MAILMAN.

Miss Florence Biddle, aged " years,
died on Tuesday evening a, the home
Of her father, Thomas d. Biddle. on
West Main street. OF an illness OF con
sumption. beginning early last Spring
Her father. four sisters and br,,,her
survive her
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
DELINQUENT NOTICE.

Vin Mining Company, principal
place Of business Provo City, Utah.
Notice-There are delinquent
upon the following described stock,
on account Of assessment Of Ia
cent per share, levied on the 18th
day of Sept, 1908, the several
amounts set opposite the names o.
the respective shareholders as fol.
lows;
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
Notice to Contra c'ors

TIE city council OF Provo ciry here
by gives notice that said council will
receive sesled proposals for tho con-
structing Of approximately eighty
eight hundred $500 feet ~ sewer IL
Provo City, being Sewer District No.
=, as created and established by an or
dlnasce heretofore duly passed, APP
proved and published. Thesaid sewer
shall Re constructed of vitihed pipe
Of the sizes designated in the speclhca-
tons and in accordance Herewith,
which specifications are ON fle In the
office Of the city engineer OF Provo CITY.
Work OF said construction shall he
complete not later than the 18th day o.
April, 1909, under the specifications,
contract, bond and penalties provided
by the city council for that purpose.
Full payment for all Of the ahuttors
proportion OF the said work shall be
made IN special tax warrants Of the
city, payable In Ave or ten annual in
staliments, nj the option OF the city,
issued under the provisions Of Chapter
IS, Title II, compiled laws Of Utah,
1907, which the contractor shall accept
NJ not less than there par or face value
a certified check for two hundred and
ATTY H250D dollars ms an evidence OF
pood faith, must accompany each bid
which win be returned 10 the bidder
upon signing Of contract or refusal Of
bid.
All proposals musi he filed with The
city recorder Of Provo City, Utah. moi
later than ~ O'Clock noon, Of Monday
The Both day Of November, 1908, nj III,
hour Of ! pm. The city council here
by reserves the right TO reject any ant
all bids.
Further information and copies O
specifications, contract and bond may
be had upon application 10 tina city
engineer, Provo CITY, Utah.
BY order OF theclty council.
DAVID JOHNSON,
City Recorder.
Dated Oct, 8, 1908.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
NOTICE TO TREEPLANTERS

i wish to announce TO these OF
Utah county who intend to plant
fruit trees, berries, ETC., this coming
spring that G. A. Zabriskie OF LAX,
View will be in the field to TAX,
your orders. ] have been il
this business for several years in III,
famous Palisade district of GRAM
Valley, Colorado, and represent th,
best nurseries Of the u. S. NJ,
peach and apple stock are from the
Star Nurseries Of Ottawa, Kansas
and my cherry, berry, and Other
shrubs are from the Erancher CreeL
Nurseries Of California. Drop me
a card or phone me for quotations,
eic.-J, w. CANHAM, Sprinnyilie,
Utah. Bell phone l53-K,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
Probate Notice.

In the District Court Of the Fourth
judicial District, Utah County, Utah.
Probate Division
Estate Of Louis CART, deceased.
Notice;
The petition Of William NJ. Brom-
ley praying for the issuance to himself
OF letter. Of administration of said es-
tate has been set for hearing at 10
o'clock a. m, Saturday the 3lst day Of
October, 1908, nj the court house in
Provo City, Utah county, State of
Utah.
ELIAS A. GEE, Clerk.
BY NINA Houston,
Deputy Clerk.
GRANT G.. BAGLEY,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Dated al Provo, Utah, Oct. 20, 1908.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Ely Duck Creek Lead and Copper
Mining Company, principal place
az business, Provo, Utah.
Z Notice is hereby given that al q
meeting Of the board Of directors of
the Ely Duck Creek Lead and Copper
Mining Company, held ON the
9TH day Of Nov, 1868, an asSessment
of one-tenth Of one cent (.l el per
share was levied on the oufsiA ding
capital stock Of the corporation paw
able Immediately to David Westwood
Secretary, Postoilicc Block, Provo,
Utah. =,
Any stock upon which this assess
ment may remain unpaid on Satur-
day, Dec. 18th, 1905, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auc-
ton, and unless payment N made be-
fore, VIII belgold ons Wednesday, Dec
.emher 30, 1905, at the hour of 2 D. m.
OF said day TO pay the delinquent as
sesSment, together with the costs OF
advertising and expense of sale.
DAVID WEsTwoOD,
Secretary.
Postaiilee Block, Provo, Utah.
Finst publication, Nov. 10, 1905,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Lilly Mining Company, principal
place of business, Provo city,
Utah, r.. 80.
Notice Is hereby given that at a
meeting OF the board Of directors Of
the Lilly Mining Company, held on
the Goth day 'of' October, 1903, an
assessment. number I, Of one-half
cent per .~;slnre was levied on
the capital stock OF the corporation
payable before the LIST day Of De-
cember, 1908, to the secretary,
Grant G. Bagley, at his Office. M.
81 North Academy Avenue, Provo
city, Utah.
Any stock upon which this rs
sessmept 'may remain unpaid ou
the lst day Of December, 1908
viii be delinquent AMI advertise
for sale at public auction, and M
less payment is made before, will
be sold on the ~ 'lhy OF Dec, 1908,
at 2 p. M, to pay the Delinquent
assessment, together with the COST
of advertising and expense Of ale
!, r5ln7 GRANT q. RAGLEY,
-. s.l Secretary.
! No. 81 n. Academy Ave
Provo, Utah.
Dated October 81, 1908,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
EN0vIRER'S BAD
BLVNDER.

ENQvRERS BAD In the Y u published last satu
BLUNDER days Enquirer the following appears: "prof
n. L. Nelson will give Interpretation Of Peer
Gyn the famous play by the Danish author Henry Gibson" Csn
he that the learned writer of these has
Henrik bsen the Norwegian damast and lyric poet9 How
that the bny proof reader the Enquirer staff would allow
bnnder appear? VIII the innocent ypeeers blamed THU
unnecessary One would think that coming from the hear
of institution Of learning would he carefully edited
In this issue the Enquirer speaking the library
"he furniture aud fixtures the way When that article wa
written the furniture and fixtures FIR the library library
building and had been for three days. We mention this to show
he enterprise Of the Enquirer's reporting staff
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

FARMERS ARE The trouble with the farmers up' intention OF the
ALRIGHT President Il tha, the farmers already "way up
In fact 'out OF sght They do not to be up
lifted presidents commission reach them The first
y get them down Of their perch The crops have exceeded
peaoD The trolley lines feeling their to the farms
telephones rural mail have put them in touch with The world
The farmer oppressed he the oppresor and he has pie for
breakfast How be Isolated with trolley lines and automobiles
aud comfortable surplus in the bank But the president
with the intention Of convincing farmers that
CHS uplift business is Just what they need
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
Palace Drug Co.

Carries the choicest wines, liquors
and brandies. Thanksgiving day
u not complete without them. Call
up BY phone; we will deliver any
11a AZ Quantities to any part Of
wy s''y' Price and qualify al.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

And In accordance with law and
IN order oi the bnard IL directors
made on the llthdsy If Sept, 90S
40 many shares Of each parcel OF
stock as may be necessary will be
sold at public auction at the Office
u the secretary at the Palace Drug
Co. Provo. Utah, on November 20
1908, at the hour of 2 p, m. Of said
day to pay the delinquent assess
ment together with the cost Of ad,
vertising and the expense Of sale.
PosTPoNEMENT OF SALE
BY order of the board of directors
the above delinquent sale has beer
postponed until the 10th day OF
February, 1909.
f. j. HEpQUIsT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
First publication Nov. 3, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
zIRKLE & MOORE 21 Dexter Ave. rnone 44S

and barn, that We can sell for ss.eoV. This property can be plated. and one can double his money in few year time by investing In this now.
 Beyond the L. & N. shops on North Court street. we have one and a quar- ter acres of land that we can sell at a bargain, on easy terms. Investigate this. if you are in the market Tor such an investment.
 For the next few days we are of fering ten lots In College Park-that beautiful southern suburb-at a bar gain. Within a year the Methodist College will be completed, and the lots will be worth twice the price we are now asking for them. Nice shade trees city water. and paved sfdewalks make this an Ideal section to build one's home in. z s--S
 We write fire And tornado insurance in several of the best companies and solicit a part Of 9yotr business es Why go without lnsurance and carry the risk of losing heavily by fire. when for a small premium. company Will carry your risk for you. Think about this. and place your insurance. for ire or cyclone, with us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

We have moved to Number l6 Commerce Street. next door to the Alabama Bank and Trust Company. where we will be glad to have our friends call on us.
 We have every facility for conduct ing a first class Real Estate. Insurance, and Stock and Bond business.
 We have more room than we need. and will rent desk room to desirable people. z.
 We have organized our business on such basis that each department has a competent and reliable head. .+ Our Rental and Insurance depart ment is so arranged as the best and most prompt attention will be given to every detail.
 Our Casualty department and our Stock and Bond department is second to none in the South.
 In our Investment and Loan depart ment we have recently made such arrangements as to command all the money necessary for carrying local bank stocks. and bonds for our customers at reasonable rates. and an abundant sup ply of money for real estate loans.
 In our Real Estate department. we beieve<t that we are prepared to handle to our customers satisfaction all classes of property, from a cheap lot to fash ionabIe home-from a store to farm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
q Dexter Ave.

Wa have a modern sIx-room house with large corner lot, only two blocks from Capitol. which we are auth orized to sell for S2,75o. This is nice home, or a fine investment. and would De cheap at $3.500.
 For sale. a new and modern home on Forest avenue, near Oak Park that can he bought for s3,500: loan of S2. 900 can be secured on this at l-2 per cent. interest. Let us show you this Monday.
 We have for sale two good houses in southwestern part of city that can be bought cheap if sold at once. They are rented to good tenants. and pay fine interest on the money asked for them
 In Fifth Ward there Is a nice seven room cottage that can be bought for $3,75o It is close in. and on one or the best residence streets and will make. nice home or good investment. Especially convenient for railroad man
 Highland Park is delightful place to live. and ont there. within three blocks of the car line. and close to city water and public school. we have six acres of land. with good house
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

Handsome Home sff We have for sale one of the pree desirable hcmes Mont oome situated on facing of the most beautiful apna Souevards the South You cannot ind more dena6 hone m Mongome for less than $600000 but authorized to sell hs place within the next few days for $5oo0oo only part cash required
 Corner Lot We also have for sale three elegant lots Hull s fronting aop feet on Hull and 76 feet Claaton St. ~1h o 'oot snsy @ M . an ideal spot for handsome home build four houses on and handsome income on your investment we VIII m a special price for this week
 A Bargain s, v ,.> .s We also have new seven dwelling the prees part ot I S, rented desirable tenant for $42000a We can sell vo b place SO as make bring eleven cent on your invest menL Only small cash payment required te...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

Another good thing is a railroad warehouse proposition on Court Street. three blocks from Commerce Street. that you can pick up for $l5.000.O0. There is $IO.000.00 more money in this.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

Vacant lot on Mildred street: Sz rect front, near in, with street car Tn iFon,' ,I s1 aso will purchase 1t. One of the few vacant lots down town that are left and can be bought cheap. Terms can he made to suit.
 The Dickson property has been placed in our hands for exclusive sale' Located on Northeast corner or South Hull street and Jcn Davis avenue; fronting I'll feet on Hull by 2SS rect on Jef Davis, with a rental income or S55 per month. with room to a1d ssV- ersi additional houses. Will say this is an opportunity to secure one of the finest pieces of investment property in the rapidly growing southern part of the city, Terms. part cash; balance on time.
 Eight beautiful lots in clitheral