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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Local Jotings

"A number OF Ceclton and neigh
borhood residents will have telephones
placed in their homes or places Of
hsaslnt,ss.
Alfred Kirk, Jr.. has purchased
several building lots at Sylmar, from
W. r. Morrison. which he will even-
tually improve with store and other
buildings.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Stewart. OF Pro-
videncc, mourn the loss OF their only
child. Albert. aged 7 years, who died
on Sunday. after seemingly successful
treatment at a city hospital His fun
eral was held on Wednesday with in
terment in Cherry Hill NJ. f. Gene
terry.
Morris Dougherty, OF Lewisvile,
has sold his fine p;l,k OF foHtldunds to
Wilmington parties.
Foster Nickle with force OF
helpers is clearing the road from Canal
Station to Port Deposit, of ice wash
ed ashore during the recent flood
The Glec Club of Tome School for
Boys will give an entertainment in
Memorial Hall, next Saturday, Feb
ruary Io
Failing from load OF straw at his
home, near town. one day last week,
William H. Booth was severely Jared.
--Drs. Carrico and Bratton have
hopes of the early recovery OF Ernest
Bilcs, OF TIE Fourth district. whose
serious injury was reported last week.
He is reported, however, as yet but lit
lie improved
w. s. Gracey, OF Oxford lately of
lew:sviIle, has a two year old filly, a
daughter OF ]. McGrcgor, with a re-
cord OF 2o7 IL She is entered for
stakes totaliug $4,000 during the com
ing season.
Ernest l.ammy, a son OF Mrs Al
fred Magaw. formerly of Oxford, who
was acting as llagman for a halted
freight at Media. on the Central r. R.,
last Friday. stepped in front OF an ex-
ira from Oxford and was struck and
instantly killed
-fencadcr. the famed race horse,
oWred by James Armour. oil Green
hurst, ran nail in its foot, oneday
recently and lost much blood.
The Rising Sun Band will hold a
festival on the evenings OF February
25-26.
The Ladies Aid Society OF NJ
Pleasant NJ f. Church, near Cobra,
cleared $I2.35 from their recent pic
social
The remains of William S. Spr,n-
ger. formerly of Hickory Hill, who
died in West Grove, on Sunday, aged
% years, we're inferred in St. John :
Cemetery, Lewisvlle, on Thursday. y
daughter, Mrs. Amanda Keith, of West
Grove, survives him.
The Eli Coulson property, house.
store, stable and an acre of ground
near West Nottingham. was sold at
public sale on Saturday. to Mrs. Z
A. Reynolds, for $1,000. Hindmar
auctioneer.
DIR. J. H. Frazer, of Baltimore,
formerly Of Elkton, sold all his real
estate in South Oxford, except two
frame houses on South street, to D
F. and ]. T. Brown
AT live bird shoot held at R. C.
Anderson's, near Lombard, last week,
Harry Anderson made high score al
live birds and Willett Ewing at blue
rocks.
Victor R. Bennett, the well-known
and popular Elkton merchant, and
member of Town Council, has beer
nominated bv Governor Crothers al
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Oxford Fair Officers

The Oxford Fair Stockholders at
their recent meeting reelected the old
Board of Directors. with one change,
| Wayne Reynolds, of Rising Sun, TAX
ing the place of R. B. Russell. The
officers and directors are as follows
Henry Cope, President; Milton Wal
ker, A. J Michener and S. E. Niven,
Vice Presidents; F. G. Andrews, Treas
urer; Elwood Webster, Corresponding
and R. L. Patterson and T. F. Grier,
Recording Secretaries; A. H. Ingram,
R. M. Coulter, Treat Hogg, Clilrord
Cook, DR.. M. f. Conard l. R. John
son, Thomas E. Gillingham and l.
Wayne Reynolds, Directors. For the
year 1909 the Treasurer's report show
ed 5000 deficit, due to rain during the
fall exhibition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

The Board of School Commissioners
met Tuesday at their Office in Elkton.
Present-Messrs. Blake, Carey and
lenness, the new Superintendent. w.
D. Bratton, taking his seat.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved, and the memorial
to the late Superintendent George
Biddle was signed by the Board.
A number of bills were passed and
ordered paid.
Quarterly accounts OF teachers were
examined by. the Board and the re-
mainder Of the salary for the term or
dered paid.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
DR.. RiieS To Sell Fine Horses

DR. Charles r. BiIcs has been en-
gagged to sell. at nubiic auction, on
February 10 and %, at the Cochran
Grange Farm near MiddletoNn. the
large stable OF Mr. Malcolm Cochran,
the well-known horseman, who is
going out OF business. Mr.. Cochran
advertiscs p head of horses and colts,
for the first sale, many of them stand
ard bred and REGISTERED. Among them
is Price March, Prince March, Jr.,
Onward March, Queen Torino March,
Rosalie March. and other great ones.
Mr.. Cochran will sell about so head of
cattle and all farming implements at
the same time.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Poor And Insane Officials

The Board of Trustees of the Poor
and Insane at special meeting held
at the aims house Yesterday made the
following appointments: Ovcrseer at
the AIMS House. James Hartuett;
Matron. Mrs. Hartnett; Overseer at
the Insane Asylum. E. Kirk Cameron
MatTon, Mrs Cameron. Phvsic; ans,
DIR, P. B. Housekeeper, OF North East,
and DIR. w. 7. Morrison, OF Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
BURGLARS Work At Baldwin

Baldwin Station, on the B. & o. R.
r. eek Mills) was entered on We'd
nesday night by unknown jarties, who
got $26o in cashE number OF tickets
and quantity OF merchandise freight.
B. & O. detectives on Thursday ar
rested Arthur Reed, Charles Johnson,
Charles Stewart, Louis Dixon and
Bernard Williams, coolred. on suspi-
cion, and landed them in Elkton jail
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
WEDDINGS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Mr.. Albert w. Walthers. Of Viii
mington, and Miss Lola M. Pleasan-
ton, were married on Saturday after
noon, at the home OF the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pleasan-
ton. near Middletown, by Rev. E. G..
Kliese, OF Wilmington. The bride
fore French embroidery gown, trim
med with lace, and pearl necklace,
with bridal veil and her bouquet was Of
white roses and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Anna p Vernon, OF Wilmington,
was maid of honor, gowned in pink
lowered French chiffon and carried
pink roses. An elaborate breakfast
was sedved to the guests. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walthers, upon their return from
Warrington, d. c., will reside in Will
mington.
CAMPBELL MILLER.
Miss Harriet V. Miller, daughter Of
Judge OF the Orphans Court T. S.
Miller, Of Union. and Mr.. holland M.
Campbell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Campbell, OF Woodlawn, were quietly
married at the Zion M. E. Parsonage.
on "Wednesday February 9th, by the
Rev. J. II. Mitchell. The young cou-
pie were attended by the brides bro
ther and sister. They are now on a
wedding trip North Upon their re-
turn reception will be given them at
the groom's home.
MAXWELL-THOMPSON.
Mr.. Alexander Maxwell. well known
on the Peninsula as hotel man, a
brother of the late Charles w. Max
well, of Elkton, and Miss Elizabeth
Thompson, OF Middetown, were mar
ried there on Monday evening, at St.
Anne's Rectory, by Rev. Percy L.
Donahy They will reside in Middle
town. The marriage attracted extra
notice from the fact that the groom is
10 and the bride 40 yeaIs of age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12

ORPHANS COURT,

The Orphans Court was ID session
Tuesday and Wednesday, Present--
H. Simcoe, Chief Judge; r. B. Mer.'
ritt and T. S. Miller, Associate Judges,
Sundry claims against the estates 81
deceased persons were examined and
passed
Bonds .Approved--Bond Of Sarah E.
Dennisor, administrators OF Hannal,
Morgan; bond Of Isaac F. Lort, ad-
ninistr. tor Of Eliza Curry; bond of
Anna M Slicer, executrix Of Martha
]. Slicer; bond Of William Z. Penn, ad-
ministrator of A. Estelle Bouic; bond
OF Mamie G. Paul guardian Of Mary
M. Paul.
Accounts Passed-First and final ac-
count of John c. Howard, administra-
tor of Ann Howard, and distribution
struck on same; first and final account
OF Mary l.. Mackie, administrators Of
Amos K Mackie; first account
OF John w. Logan. surviving executor
Of William T. Richardson.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session March next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Church Services
METHODIST

#Elkton NJ. E. Church, Rev. H. A..
G. Westerfeld, Pastor. Sabbath
School at West End Chapel, o.3o a. m. !;
preaching at the Church, 1890 a. M,
subject, "The Work OF Life" Sabbath
School, p. M; Epworth League De-
votional service, GAS p. M. service Of
Inspiring Sacred Song, 7.3o p. M;
preaching, followed by an evangelistic
service, 8 p. m. Subject. THE Law Of
Retribution."
*St Johns M. E. Church, Lewisville,
Rev. l. G. Fosnpcht, Pastor. Subject
for 1890 a. M, "The Legacy OF Jesus"
followed by Holy Communion Young
Peoples meeting and preaching at 7
p M. subject, Gods Hand"
*Hopewell M. E. Church, Woodlawn,
Rev. ]. Howard Gray Pastor. Sab
bath services, February 10: Sunday
School, at 10 a. M; preaching at II a.
m; Epworth League and preaching at
7.3o p. m. Preaching at Asbury at 5
n m All welcome
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
North East Bank ThriVinS

The statement OF the National Bank
OF North East, made under the call OF
January 81, shows an increase in the
volume OF business since November 70,
OF $8,ooS.24, Deposits increased 3d.
$500, and 81 900 has been added to the
surplus fund. The report is gratifying
to stockholders, patrons and the COM
munity in general. showing the banks
steady growth and increasing useful
ness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Run Down On The Rails

William Morris, lincman on the
p. b. & w. r. r. was struck by a
northbound freight near North East
tower, yesterday morning. One OF his
legs was severed, his head was hurt.
and he was injured internally. He
was removed to Delaware Hospital,
Wilmington, where he resides.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Episcopal

*Thc Rt Rev. Frederick J. Kins-
man, ID. D., Bishop Of Delaware, will
preach in 1--;n;ty Church on Tuesday
evening, February IS. Hour OF SER
vice, 7.3o. This will be the first visit
OF Bishop Kinsman to Elkton in any
official capacity. The annual Lenten
visit of mis- predecessor, the late Bishop
Coleman, will be we'll remembered. A
cordial invitation is extended TO all,
ard more especially to the men in our
community to the service above named.
Services to which al are welcome, will
be held daily until further notice, on
Tuesdays and Fridays at 7.3o p. nj. On
other days at AIS p. m.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The County Commissioners Of Cecil
County met in regular session Tues
day. Present-John F. Pierce Presi-
dent; Irwin G. Griffith and William H.
Deshane.
Minutes Of previous meeting read
and approved, and sundry bills were
examined, passed and ordered paid.
Petitions were received endorsing
w. II. Abrams and Stephen ]. Crouch
as Constable for the Fifth district.
February 28 and March were select
ed as the days for the revision Of the
assessment
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12

successor to William A. Cameron, Re-
publican member OF the Cecil Board Of
Election Supervisors, who recently re-
moved fronss the Ninth district TO Ok
ford.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12

Goals from feld-Goodnow and
Smith 2 each; goals from foul-Jones,
Neal, Zergrist. Hudson and T. Gar
rett, each I. Referee-Morton. Timer
Harvey. Time of halves-2o min
utes each.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12

bands home on the Frenchtown pike.
on Wednesday night, of complica-
ton OF diseases. Her husband and a
daughter survive her. Her funeral will
be held on Monday, with services at
her home at p. m, and interment in
Bethel Cemetery, Pivot.
MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAMS.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Will
liams, wife of Arthur Williams, OF
Port Deposit, was held on Monday
with interment in Hopewell Gene
terry. She died at her home on the
previous Thursday after four months
illness. Her husband, SON, Charles
Williams, and daughter, Mrs. Alice
Creswell, survive her.
MISS CAROLINE P. MAHAN.
The funeral OF Miss Caroline Paxon
A.ahan. who died at the home of her
niece, Mrs Frank Guthrie, near Bay
View, on February 2, of neuritis, aged
II years, was held on Saturday, with
interment m Union Cemetery, FIRE.
mont, Pa.
MRS. THOMAS HAZEL.
Mrs. Clara Hazel, wife OF Thomas
Hazel. formerly OF Chesapeake City,
died in Germantown philadelphia last
Thursday. Her remains were brought
here on Monday and taken to Bethel
Cemetery, Piv> t, on Monday, for in
terment
JOHN KAISER.
The remains OF John Kaiser, who
died at his home POI Rodney street
Wilmington, on Sunday, were brought
here on Wednesday morning and taken
to Bethel Cemetery, Pivot, for inter
mcnt
WILLIAM BOWEN.
William Bowen died at the home OF
his brotherin-law, Scott Green, of
Elkton, on Tuesday morning, aged 81
years His funeral WAS held on Thurs
day, with interment at Delaware CITY.
GEORGE I. SENDERLING.
George C. Senderling, a brother OF
Gabriel M. Senderling. OF Blake, died
at his home in Philadelphia on Satur-
day aged so years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12
Old SWedeS Beats Company E

Company L, First Maryland Regi-
ment OF Elkton, met its first defeat this
season, on Tuesday evening at the
Company's Armory. when Old Swedes
basketball team OF Wilmington, IN
hard and interesting game, defeated
the town boys by a score OF 10 to IL.
The lineup:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-12

Mrs. John T. Ward, formerly Miss
Kitchens, OF Elkton, died at her hus-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-25

sacrifices comfort 60 prids. shor. cont.
of lSathsr. soft and pliabls n cloth ara
lined with fleece or fur. arc made I'm fo-
some winter sportswomsn and arc sxe.l.
lsns protection against storm and cold,
Ersnch women sometimes wear ea,i,.
costumes Of knitted wool for wilma
sports and one sces such outfits at Dsvc.
Sc. Moritz and tho other Swiss win,ar
resorts. The coat is much on the ordar
OF the knitted sweaters. and there i, n
plain short skirt To match which looks
very well ut first. but has horrible prn.
pcnsity to lose it's shapeliness with wear
This winter ski costumes OF this sort have
been made with narrow bordering hanis
OF fur. and caps to match are also trimmed
with fur.
Another French idea il the swaats,
knitted from heavy chenille. soft. velve,y
thick and lovely In colorings. Toaues ana
big NUTS to match are made OF the chen.
lille. with touch OF fur for finish.
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matter Of course. such problem does
not exist but on this side of the water
save in exceedingly smart society. the
decoliet'' dinner frock has until within
very r''cepf times been the exception
rather than IN. rule and only for formal
dinner or an evening function dd the
average woman bare her throat and
shoulders. The Dutch neck fad has pro-
vided II golden mean for this same avera ge
woman and an exceedingly pretty frock
leaving the throat bare but not attaining
to real d"colIetag- may often b. made to
do duty very satisfactorily for both the
unpretentious dinner and the evening
social function.
II one il gong among scc.ptedly smart
folks one will need both the full evening
frock and the dinner frock and an assert
ment Of both usually goes into the house
party trunk.
Something chic and modsh for ev ening
and dinner wear does not necessarily
mean something costly and extravagant
this season. though n large percentage Of
the frocks for evening wear are Of extreme
elegance and are appallingly expensive.
thanks TO the exquisite materials used
and the beautiful ernbroideries so lavishly
set upon diaphanols tulles and chiffons,
&c. Provided one achieves tho correct
lines in an evening frock and is knowing
In the matter OF color one may eliminate
all elaboration and go in for most pro-
no,inced simplicity.
The Empire lines have gained general
acceptance for evening toilet-are in
fact dominating evening dress in Paris
and this opens the way for delightfully."-
chic and youthful effects. though IL opens
the way also for eStrnvagpnces truly
First Empire in audacity. within the past
week We have =esD a surprising number
Of delectabls little Empire evening frocLs
intended for wear at the holiday social
functions. and. the most superb OF them
were no nore admirable than some OF
the dainty little creations in chiffon OF
mousaeline or tulle or crepe with only
the slightest Of trimming notes.
The frock Of crepe or Of sheer stuff
With straight or slightly dEaped skirt
weighted down to clinging lines despite
its slight gulness and with Some simple
shoulder and sleeve drapery forming the
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CAV house party whether Of the sumptu-
ous OF the simple sort and with those
things for foundation she may elaborate
a. much a. taste counses or purse per
mits.
The type Of evening or dinner gown
provided depends upon the kind Of
social reunions one may expect At
many "a house party an extremely st@o-
ming toilet for full evening dress would
be unnecessary and indeed in bad taste
A good looking dinner frock il absolutely
essential and the question Of decolleta 9e
need no longer present a puzzling prob
lem when the guest il not ~ all sure Of the
degree Of formality or fe-tivIty she will
encounter.
In England where any and every woman
with even the slightest social pretensions
gets into decollete evening frock as
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here being n case in point. though "a n
rule the casaquin opens in the back and
is cut with round neck line. an arrange
ment more quantity effective than tho
surpiics front opening Of our tea gown
casaquin.
This short tea gown is departure from
the traditional flowing tea gown lines, and
there is no denying its piquancy. though
the artistic grace of the long trailing fold
and draperies Is more generally becom-
ing The chic tea gown ~ usually an item
in the house party wardrobe. but in it's
place many women wear the loose and
picturesque house gowns Of satin. crepe
or velvet; loose. comfortable. usually
short wasted: usually aiso Dutch neckcd
and kimono sleeved.
Some Of the best Of these frocks are
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though &c may be difficult To- tear oneself
away. even for a week or week end
from the destinations ~ New York
season. there are few things more pleas
ant than winter house party in y big
country house. provided that home and
hostess are charming and the company
well chosen.
The clothes which the well dressed
woman takes with her 20 one Of these
country house PARTIES IN mihwintsr must.
OF course. be "hOs.n with reference to
what she knOwS 81 Conditions at the place
for which she II bound and Of the party
shs expects tO Join bat there are certain
ahinss she Is fairly sure TO need at any
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The Outfit for a Holiday Visit
In the Country.
EMPIRE EVENING FROCKS
And Warm Costumes for Win ter
Sports Outdoors.

A New Department % Dress Made Nece~-
sary ny inc l.eaS thcninE ef the Season
or Country Lifeline Dinneq Gown
One sf the Requisites Many Chic and,
Nedish Models THIS winter Quaint
Little Empire Casalulns for wear
with Empire Evening frocks-
Gowns short Instead eS Trailing
Fashions of the Morning Frock.
The house party has become q very inn
portant feature of American social life.
fen popularity keeping pace with the rapid
development Of the feeling for country
life. Wealthy folk have built and are
building huge country houses designed
for entertainment on lavish scale and
even where the income does not warrant
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years merely a summer proposition.
Gradually the summer season has length
ened. the autumn return to town has been
postponed. and lately the joys Of coun-
try winter are receiving recognition.
Here A in England one now hears
much about holiday house parties. and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-07-14
Nothing in a Name.

did you ever hear the story about
the Irishman who was caught In a
crap game raid with some Chinese,
said Capt. Carroll, of the local de-
tective bureau. 1T happened not SO
very long ago in the First precinct.
"The plain-clothes men had been
sent out to investigate crap game
somewhere in Market street. They
brought in four Chinese and Mike
Kelly, an Irishman. Of course, they
were all lined up in court the next
morning in front of a roomful OF
spectators.
"'What's your name?' asked the
judge of the first of the prisoners.
"'One Lung said the man.
Zone Lung, you're fined $40. And
your name?'
Zone Foo
'The others gave their names as
Sing Ho, Wah He and Foo Gee. Each
was fined $40. Then it came the
Irishman's turn. He did not wait,
but stepped up to the desk.
"-'Your name?'
"'Oh, -! Here's your $40. Never
mind the name Newark Star.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-07-14
Rock Hill is Swept by Storm.

Rock Hill, July 9.-The most ter
rife and destructive storm expert
enced here in many years STRUCK
Rock Hill yesterday. evening, lasting
about an hour. The electrical displa!
was fearful, carrying with it deatf
and destruction to property.
The only fatality so far reported
occurred on the plantation Of A. =
Willis, a short distance from this cit!
A negro, John Seagle, was struck b!
a bolt and instantly killed.
A barn on the plantation of Johr
A. Black was struck and went w
in flames, killing a mule at the same
time. Loss, $500 with little insur
ance.
The residence Of Leroy Wilkerso1
on Saluda street was struck, but NJ
serious damage done.
The residence of Clark Starnes OF
East Moore street was struck fivt
times, tearing holes in the structure
knocking down the plaster in severa
rooms. That no one was killed seem
ed miraculous.