The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-02-20

Local lettings

Rising sun and North East are
talking OF free Libraries
--Cccilton High School students
cleared S22 from their recent enter
tainmcnt
James Buchanan has purchased the
Scott Pierce place, near Mt. Pleasant.
for $22oo.
Charles + Ncsbitt, OF Theodore
fell through hay NOV in barn one
day this week, and broke two OF his
ribs.
Failing into an excavation at
Rising sun, Walter Gather, OF Wood
lawn, broke his thigh one day this
week
Morris lrwin's furniture was spoil
ed by the putting ont OF 4 chimney fire
at his home il the Lombard section,
one day las, week.
C. II. Robcy, OF Conowingo, a Pos.
tai Telegraph lincman, is suffering with
blood poisoning, caused by striking his
hip against a spite.
Mrs James Miller. OF Conowingo,
fired upon three chicken thieves who
stole ten OF her fowls one night last
week, and followed them for distance
but gave up the pursuit.
Company T.. National Guard Of
Delaware, OF Newark, has elected
Lieutenant l.. IT, Jacobs Captain, and
Sergeant John d. McKcon, lieutenant
in Captain Jacobs place.
There are but two weeks more
II the bargain sale OF Overcoats and
wintcrweight goods Money saved
fnr h,t4.rs Ia,
remains. JNO. FRAZER.
An oyster and poultry supper will
be served ior the benefit OF Home
Council o. L. \. NJ, OF Principle. next
Friday evening. Prizes. Morris
chair, rocking chair and lamp will
be offered.
Repairs are in progress on the
locks OF the canal at Delaware City
Ihey have been pumped dry and new
gates will be built Navigation it is
thought, will not be resumed for a
month, at least.
Rev. G.. +. Anderson, Pastor OF
Perryvillc Church, at Mondays meet
ing OF the Wilmington NJ +. Preachers
Association spoke on THE Tendencies
and Prophecies which aroused ami
mated discussion.
Thieves stole chewing gum box
attached to post in front OF w. b.
Cooneys store in Rising Sun, one night
this week They cut deeply into the
post and nearly brought down the
porch ROOF IT supported
Ii you want Facts" about the
Kelley Cure, you don't need to adj
dress the Kelley Institute Write to
w. G. Haskell. I'll North Capitol St,
Washington. ID. {. You'll get what
you ask for Write now.
SWANS 2nd swccthcarts who failed
10 mail valentines by Sunday had Mon.
day To- make good this year There
were all sorts and styles available from
which to select and there was, no doubt
the usual amount OF wrath displayed
or bottled up by people who got their
share OF the comic variety
The petition OF John p. McTntire
for the transfer OF the license OF the
Middletown Hotel from Alexander
Maxwell to the owner, the petition has
been granted by Judge Spruaucc. Mr.
Maxwell was given the license when
protest was made To its issue TO Mr.
hclntire, and held it until last week
john Milburn, prominent colorcd
resident OF Elkton, generally respected
for his industry, courtesy and pro
priety OF conduct, died AT his home on
Milburn street, on Tuesday morning
aged 6S years. His death is distinct
loss to the colorcd people oi the town
and is regretted by the community in
general.
The proceeds OF the sale OF house
hold goods OF Robert Goodyear, held
last month, were attached by Clinton
]. White to satisfy claim OF $27 for
goods furnished on account. Justice
Gilpin heard the suit on Monday and
found for Mr.. White for the full
amount OF the bill Joshua Clayton,
Esq, appeared for Mr.. White and
John S. Strahorn, Esq. for Mr.. Good
year.