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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
RECENT DEATHS
JAMES CLIFFORD.

James Clifford, we'll known and
highly esteemed farmer of the Sylma-
section, died suddenly on Saturday
afternoon while seated in a chair at
his home after returning from the
barn His death was due to heart
trouble. Mr.. Clifford who was 70
years old on November 3, was born
i'll Buck S county, Pa. He locate dfirst
near Perryville, but later went to the
Sylmar section where he resided for
forty years. He managed his fine farm
and also owned a store property at
Hickory Hill, near Lewisville, which
his son-in-lsw Miller Harkins, con
ducts. He married a daughter OF the
late Sutton Scarborough. who sur
wives him with two sons, Joseph, of
Sylmar, and Harry, of Philadelphia,
and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Har-
kins. Another daughter, Mrs. Eva
Janney, died twenty six years ago,
leaving a daughter, Eva, who also
survives her grandfather, with whom
she resided MIR Clifford was the
Youngest of his parents ten children,
all OF whom are now dead His fun
eral was held on Wednesday with in
:erment in Rosebank Cemetery, Cal
vert
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
Got Too Close To Quarry Blast

Superintendent Thomas Murray
and Azariah McCummings, one OF the
hands employed at the State Road
quarry, near Rising Sun, after eight
o, nine dynamite charges had been
fired. approached too near when the
last one exploded on Saturday They
were hurled backwards and McCum-
rings was for a time senseless. Muir
ray was severely bruised but both were
at work again in an hour. McCum-
mings quitting later.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
WEEKS WEDDINGS
GALLION-McVEY.

! The home OF Mr. ]. A. McVey, of
Perryvile, was the scene OF very
pretty wedding on Thanksgiving even
ing, when his only daughter, Eva
: Blanche, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Harry Webster Gallionl at S
O'Clock. by the Rev. E. c. Sunheld,
pastor OF the M. E. Church. The
bride and groom entered the parlor to
the strains OF Lohengrin's wedding
march played by Miss Grace Cochran,
personal friend OF the bride. The
bride was becomingly attired in blue
serge travelling suit, with hat and
gloves OF contrasting shade and car
ried bouquet OF white chrysanthemums
After thee CEREMONY congratulations
were rendered and all repaired to the
dining-room, where collation. was
served, the decorations being in pink
and white, after which bride and
groom left amid showers Of rice and
good wishes, on the o:I5 train Tor
Washington and other points. The
young couple are prominent in social
circles in their home town, the bride
possessing great musical talent. They
will be at home to their friends after
December 5.
KIRK-WELLS
Mr.. w. Clifford Kirk, a we'll known
farmer Of the Calvert section, and Miss
Helen H. Wells, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. B. M. Wells, of Elkton, were
married in Trinity Church, Elkton, on
Saturday at 5 O'Clock p. M, by the rec
tor, Rev. William Schouler. Miss
Edna Lee, the brides cousin, was maid
Of honor, and Mr.. Edward Grier, of
Philadelphia, was best man. Messrs.
Edward Gilmour, Of Baltimore, and
Frederick Grier. of Philadelphia, were
the ushers. Following the ceremony
a reception was held at the brides
home Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk took a trip
South and will reside on the formers
farm, near Calvert.
ARMOUR-McNUTT.
Mr.. Clifford G. Armour, OF Green
hurst, and Miss Mary E. McNutt,
daughter OF James McNutt, OF the
Sixth district, and for several years in
the employ OF Mr.. o. c. Giles, OF Elk
ton, were quietly married at the home
OF the groom's sister, Mrs. Catherine
Richardson, in Wilmington, on We'd
nesday evening at 5 o'clock. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J..
H. Mitchell A reception was held at
the home OF the groom's parents, at
Greenhurst on Thursday evening.
where Mr. and Mrs. Armour will reside
for the present, the groom being a
telegraph operator on the Central Di-
vision OF the P, B. & w. R. R.
ELLISON-BARWICK.
Mr. Charles S. Ellison, Jr., of the
Second district, and Miss Bessie Oak
ley Barwick, OF Chesapeake City, were
married on Wednesda yof this week
at St. Andrews Church, Philadelphia,
by the Rev. Henri M. G. Huff. After
q brief wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. FL
iison will make their home with the
formers parents on Bohemia Manor,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26


Rev. Z. H. Dahiell, of Federals-
burg, former pastor OF North East NJ
Z. Church, has claims pending for a
device to protect the crews of sub
marine crafts
Mrs. Thomas Burns eyes have
been giving her trouble OF late, caus-
ing dizziness and she will likely seek
treatment at city hospital.
E. Ward Brown, of the Seventh
district, contractor for the Kalmia
section OF the Conowingo-Bel Air
Air State road, is rushing work on
the Ferge Hill bridge. 1t is feared
that cold weather will interfere with
the concrete work and that labor done
on the bridge may be wasted.
James L. Moore, B. & o. R. R..
agent at Bradshaw, recently transfer
red to Leslie. will reside in North
East i'll the dwelling owned by S. r.
Shippers and recently vacated by H.
H. White. Mr.. Moore is quite we'll
known here, having married Miss
Alma Dean, oil Elkton.
Efforts were made TO hold tip the
payment of the $1,000 State Aid fund
to the Chester county and Oxford Fair
Associations on the ground that the
managers permitted or did not prevent
gambling during their exhibitions. 1t
is said though, that each of the asso-
Citations will be paid $500 as the Audi
tor General is satisfied that the man
ayers wereppposed to and not aware
of gambling on their grounds.
Rev John F. Clark, known as the
Railroad Evangelist, who has been at
work in North East NJ. Z. Church,
secured 10 conversions and, began
work in Cherry Hill Church, on Sun
day.
The quarterly dividend OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad payable No
vember 30. will go to 64,86o stockhold-
ers, of whom 1927 are women, The
foreign stockholders number o,3oo and
the total OF the coming dividend is
SO, $50, 100.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
DR.. Brown Killed Near Newark

DR.. Howard Brown, age IS years, a
physician at Blythedale, Cecil county,
while spending Thanksgiving Day at
Newark. Del, was struck by north
bound passenger train at Newark,
Del, about 7 O'Clock Thursday even
ing and instantly killed The body was
not discovered until two hours later.
Deputy Coroner Chandler, of Will
mington. was notified and has the case
under an investigation. No one could
be found who had seen the accident
Deceased leaves wire and three small
children
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
FEDERAL LAW SUPREME.

1t is understood that the Democratic
supervisors will claim that the State
law permitted them to arrange the
names as they did. This contention
will be combated by the federal attor-
ncy, who will produce the opinion Of
Attorney General Straus rendered at
the time the Republican counusel ap-
peared before him to protest against
the manipulation OF names. Mr..
Straus held it was clearly illegal to
give one party any advantage over an
other, an opinion which the Demo-
cratic supervisors in the Wilson law
counties have consistently ignored.
Again. even granting that the State
law permits such trickery, he will
claim that under the decision OF Judge
Morris in the Annapolis Grandfather
case, where the federal and State laws
conflict, the Federal law takes prece-
dence and must be obeyed
Much depends, OF course, upon the
construction placed by the United
States Court on the statutes on which
the District Attorney rests his cass
fthese apply the evidence is belieW
to be sufficient to prove violatif
AS matter OF TACT, the arrangemA
OF the names is not denied, and TN
ballots themselves will be entered az
testimony.
Should the Federal authoritic1
coed in convicitng, it is not likd
Democratic supervisor will
again undertake to impose an urifnr.
ballot on the voters The Republicans
in the Wilson law counties are deeply
interested in this case, and will anx-
iously await the outcome. A
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
More Bonds For County Roads

AT a special session OF the County
Commissioners and the Auxiliary Road
Commission, held here on Tuesday,
it was decided to issue $4,000 worth
OF 20 year road bonds for the improve
ment OF two sections of public road.
One section o. l I-2 miles will be built
from point at Fair Hill toward APP
pleton, in the Fourth district, and an
other OF two miles, in the Third dis
trict, beginning at Gilpin's bridge, near
Eikton, and running toward Miller S
Corner.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26

AT Chester. Pa, on November II,
1910, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Hiss, widow OF
the late Nicholas Hiss, in the S4th
year of her age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
TIMOTHY COTTER.
FRANK BRUCE.

Mr. Frank Bruce, an aged resident
II the Fifth district, died at the home
OF his son, George Bruce, OF Monday,
night aged so years, OF infirmities of
old age. He was a veteran OF the Civil
War. and served during the Civil War
and Indian Wars as a regular soldier.
His wife died in 1900 The funeral
took place this Friday with interment
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
J. WESLEY HAMILTON.

Mr.. ]. Wesley Hamilton, a we'll
known carpenter. died at his home
near Leslie, Friday morning, OF par
alysis, aged 70 years. He is survived
by his wife, six sons and two daugh-
tiers, all residing in the Fifth district.
The funeral was held on Sunday from
his home. with interment in the Bay
View M. p. Cemetery, and was largely
attended.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26

aro1 ,,oc boIJ ~, NE.J,aeJ,,, ,,,;.l, -,
.ermcnt in Rosebank Cemetery, Cal
vert.
u,r,1,,, mama
Nii-i-'- y NJ - NAME d.
William c. Rambo. a former we'll
known builder and hardware dealer of
Elkton, died last Thursday evening at
the home OF his daughter. Mrs. Homer
L. Litzenberg, at Steelton. Pa, aged
u years. He attended the funeral of
his brother-in-law, the late Jacob
Rambo, here. on November 3, and
caught a cold which terminated fatally.
After leaving Elkton, Mr.. Rambo
lived in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
He married Miss Mary Jane Johnson.
sister of Mrs. c. V. Howard. OF
Elkton, who died about fifteen months
ago. Three sons, Samuel B., Superin-
tendent OF the State buildings and
grounds at Harrisburg. Pa. William
~ ph;,,del,h;n amd - d" , a,J Ce ~. y'
Litzenberg survive him. His funeral
was held on Maondy with internent in
Cherry Hill NJ. f. Cemetery
,,,n, ,,,,,,.r,r
MAN a. VII 'iN EN-
Mrs. Mary a. Whitaker, one of the
most highly esteemed residents q,
Cecil county, died Tuesday evening at
her home at Calvert, after short i'll
ness. in her 67th year. Mrs. Whitaker
was twice married, her first husband
,i'"s 'me .ate En''les ,,ns ine,u'
RI. A. G. Westerheld, pastor OF the
Elkton M. f. Church, and Roy Wes-
ter6eld, of Port Deposit. By her sec
ond husband, John Whitaker She
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Helen Whit
aker Phillips, of Kelton, Pa. Her fun
era was held Friday afternoon from
her late home. Rev. +. F. Carpenter.
90 r rort nepoS pos D KEY; Wv w n l brigss;
Hopewel M. +. Church. conducted
the services. Interment was made at
lIopewcll Cemetery.
-.-.. ..
TIMOTHY COIIER.
T;mntbv Cottcr who had bee, Il, for
some wears mast with a comnl;cat;on
,f d;sc.crs d;nd a+ tho bnmn of b;s
daughter, Mrs. George Shuster, on
w ,,e,ri IT, w.. "" ,,;''a " 10y 49, %a
h., L"d ,ano Tu -; ", ,I,;, o;a,,han
h"od Where ba was nstanmed fnr HE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
MISS VIOLA McWHORTER.

Miss Viola McWhorter, daughter Of
J. Frank McWhortcr, died last Thurs
day at her home in Middetown, OF
cardiac asthma. She was an active and
earnest member of Bethesda M. E.
Church and had wide circle of friends
Her funeral was held on Monday, with
interment in St. Georges Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26


THE two Democratic members 81
the Board OF Elecrlcn Supervisors OF
Charles county against the protest 81
the Republican member, ] Wirt Viii
mer, by resolution adopted form 81
ballot for the congi essional election.
which Mr., Wilmer refused to author
ize. The ballot contained the names
Of ]. Enos Ray, Thomas Parran, Sam
ucl K. Neave and August Hartig. The
resolution provided that on the ballot
the name OF Ray, the Democratic can
didate, shauld always appear first and
that the name OF Parran, Republican,
should appear sometimes second,
sometimes in the first third and some
times in the fourth place, and it Vas
stated by the Democratic supervisors
that it was their purpose to give every
advantage to the vote for Ray.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-11-26
JAMES S. STEELE.

James s. Steele, a well known citi-
zen OF this county and lormer Super
ntendcnt OF the. Insane Asylum, died
Friday ct his home at Lutton's Cor
rcr, aged scventy-nine years. He is
survived by his wife. The funeral was
held Sunday, with intcrment at Onion
Cemetery.
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MISS BESSIE ABRAMS.

Miss BESSIE Abrams, daughter OF
James Abrams. OF Bay View, died on
Wednesday, November "a.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10

the western part of Texas, where the
cowboy still fingers, victory was won
by the Indian and with ease. The fiery
bronchos with records Of untamable
perversity and unwillingness to serve
as mounts were brought into subjec-
ton after brief struggle.
The red men got away with the
prizes under the suspicious scrutiny Of
the cowboys. 1t was not long after
the winners had put miles between
themselves and the tourney place be-
fore an investigation Of their quarters
showed that they had "A supply of
sleepy grass.
Out of this deceit came the curiosity
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10
SHERMAN'S SELF REPR00F.
7 1.-THE Chair Will Be In Order" He An
nounced After Sneezina Loudly,

1.-THE Chair Will Be In order," He An.
:" nounced After Sneezing Loudly.
For the first time that any member
Of the senate can remember the presi-
dent Of that body called himself to or
der the other day. Both 1.-The offense''
and 1.-The reproof' were received by the
ordinarily quiet statesmen with unre-
strained laughter, and Mr.. Sherman
made no effort to check the applause
that came from the galleries.
The routine business Of the morning
hour was dragging along monotonous-
" when the vice president, yielding to
an irresistible impulse, sneezed. It
was a tumultuous sneeze in three syl-
tables.
That started an uproar, and it had
lust subsidized when, with a grin, Mr..
Sherman raped with the little ivory
gavel.
The chair will be in order,' he said.
The applause started again.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10
SLEEPY GRASS
ANAESThETlc,
Experiments May Produce Re.
maEkah|e Anodyne.
TESTS MADE ON 1 RABBIT.

oistiIIate, Produced At Rockefeller IN
stitute In New York, Drunk, Not In.
hailed, Sent tho Animal Painlessly to
SIeep-No Nausea.
In the hope of discovering a new an
aesthetic, harmless, prompt and with
out after effects, a chemist of the
Rockefeller institute in New York city
is daily experimenting with the mys-
teries of ''sleeDy grass as it is known
on the high plateaus of the west, or
Stipa vaseyi. as it is known to science.
A distillation of sleepy grass when
given to a rabbit sent the little animal
painlessly to sleep. and when it awoke
it was as brisk as II reused from a
refreshing slumber. Its heart action
had remained normal throughout.
There was no nausea or other after
effects.
Results Not Far OF.
Sleepy grass therefore promises, in
the opinion Of the chemist who is ex-
perimenting with it, to produce an
anodyne which will not be inhaled,
but will be. drunk without any Of
those painful struggles against uncon-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10

that. ii l.. = ... =.
the !allt!S u. Il H.. . :..,>'uvtrv 80 the
Rockefeller institute.
Drowsy cattle have often been found
on the ranges where the cowboys
knew there was sleepy grass. AS this
condition never left the cattle in other
than good condition. no effort was ever
made to eradicate or avoid the wild
hay. This grass belongs to the same
family as the bearded mesquite, a val
liable fodder in southern Texas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10

Feature Of tho New National Museum.
The National museum now under
construction at Washington will be
one of the most wonderful in the
world. One of the novel features will
he the model Of the Hawaiian Islands
mon which Mr.. Miner is now at work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10
which accompany ether.

sciousness which accompany ether.
There is probably no place in the
world where analytical chemistry can
bring to it, aid more modern methods
than at the institute. From the prog
ress made so far by the chemist the
properties of Stipa vaseyi are expected
to be known in a comparatively short
time. Means of making the anaesthet-
ic available for surgeons will then be
taken, but not, Of course, until the
most exhaustive experiments have
been made to confirm it's usefulness.
10 KNEW About II.
At the broncho busting contests in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10

Candidates should purchase their
petition blanks at the Tribune. We
have the approved form.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-10
Both Ends
Are Folded
Alike

When we launder your turn-down
collars, both ends are folded exactly
alike.
When you put your collar on, and
.tton It in front one side does not
tick up an eighth or q quarter Of
an inch higher than the other.
We make the correct folding and
shaping of your collars possible by
dampening the seam exactly even, be-
fore we fold the collar.
OF course it takes more Tina and
care-but you will be better pleased
with the work, and that is our aim.
Phone 81 for our wagon to call.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-10-23

The La Deja club met Friday even
ing at the home of Miss Vera Weller
when the election of officers for III
year took place, resulting as follows
President. Miss Alice Spry; vice presi
dent. Miss GeOrgina Felt: treasurer
Miss Maud Tuckheld; reporter. Mis-
Vera Weller The next meeting vii
be held Thursday evening, Noyembe
8, at the home Of Miss Vera Mariger.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-10-23

been served, and as the furnishings of
the pleasant rooms include a piano,
musical selections have been enjoyed,
together with other pleasant features
in the way of social entertainment
Mrs. L. +. IYersOn and Mrs. ". L.
Spettigue gave a theatre party for the
members of the Merry Makers club
at the Garrick Wednesday afternoon,
and later enjoyed a supper at Flank
Inns. Those present were Mrs. Archie
r. Alkire, Mrs Ed NaylOT, Mrs. Angus
Aston. Mrs. Walter ROmney. Mrs
VIII Murdoch, Mrs. f. Thompson and
Miss Nettie Thompson.
x
A pleasant affair of Monday after
noon was a five hundred party given
by Mrs. Merle Z. Hartman. The rooms
were decorated with fall flowers Mrs
Allen McNitt sang group Of four In
dian lyrics. which showed her cOntral-
10 voice to good advantage.
In honor of Mrs. f. L. Egli. who
leaves soon for Los Angeles, Mrs. Flor
ence Atwood entertained Thursday
afternoon at a five hundred party. The
prizes were won by Mrs. Jack BOud
and Miss Edna Shepherd. Red roses
and autumn leaves decorated the
rooms. and the hostess was assisted by
Mrs. Arch Chamberlain.
X X X
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. j.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-10-23

latter in East First South street. As
sisting the hOstesses in receiving and
entertaining were Mrs. George ID. Key
ser and Mrs. A. J. GOrham. Bowls OF
pink and white cosmos effectively
graced the pariors, while yellow chrys-
anthemums were seen in the library
and hall. In the dining room color
scheme in pink was carried out. and
pink cosmos formed the centerpiece OF
the table, which was lighted by pink
shaded candles and candelabra.
Presiding at the tea and coffee urns
were Mrs. Charles s NadneB. Mrs.
Robert Campbell, Mrs. W r. Hutch
inson and Mrs. E, f. Alexander. The
following young girls also assisted in
the dining room. The Misses Elise
Yates, Edith Chapman. Ivy Evans and
Egarda WedgwOod
Punch was served during the after
noon by Miss Marian Hiskey.
Between the hours of and about
one hundred and twenty-five friends
We're present TO enjoy the hospitality
extended.
A card party was enjoyed last even
ing at the Country club. following the
table d'hOte dinner During the day
the splendid weather drew a large
number of interested spectators to
watch the finals played in the mixed
fOursomes on the golf links by Mrs.
Robert c. Gemmen and Fred A.
Hale. Mrs. George W Heintz and e.
b. Wicks. Next week will be the last
week of the Country club season,
which will wind up in blaze of glory
on the occasion of the Halloween
DANCE scheduled TO occur on the even
ing OF october 81.
An informal hop was given last
evening by the officers and ladies Of
Fort Douglas in the post hall. which
was attended BY friends from town.
Informal suppers followed al the quar-
tiers OF q number OF the officers.
x
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Witbeck enter
tanned over forty young people last
evening at their home in the south
eastern part OF the city. the occasion
teing the eighteenth birthday ami
Versary of their daughter. JOY. Roses
and chIysanthemums in all OF the rich
autumn shades were used in profusion
throughout the rooms where the game
OF the evening, fiye hundred. was
played.
The decorations in the dining room
were most effective and Appropriate.
The table. which was covered with
doiiies OF FlOrentine lace. held for the
central decoration a handsomely ofna-
mented birthday cake surrounded by
the typical eighteen candles Tall
crystal vases Of large white chrysan-
themums were placed at the corners
OF the table which. with the chande-
lief. was wreathed with smilax
Red-shaded candles and candelabra
lighting the room completed the beau
tiful effect
Mr. and Mrs Witbeek were assisted
in entertaining by their daughter.
AIeta. and this evening viii entertain
with a family dinner, also in eompli-
ment 10 their daughter. when covers
will be laid for twelve
Those present were Myrtle OlesOn,
IIinta Booth. Shirley Rose. frankie
Iseyson. Grace Wallace, Harriet Haw-
Iey. Kate Nelson. Billie Nelson, Aieta
Witbec<. Susie Hampton Iva Bowers,
Evalyn Waugh, Alice Spry, Meryl Tay-