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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
COURT TAKES
HOLIDAY RECESS

Trial of Lewis & Richards vs. the
Charles A. Sims Co. resumed from Har-
ford county, lasted in the Circuit Court
throughout Fridays and Saturdays ses-
sions and was resumed on Monday, when
Chief Judge James A. Pearce joined his
colleagues on the bench. The title of
the suit was amended on Wednesday,
leaving Mrs. Mary Lewis Richards sole
plaintiff, after the Court had refused to
admit as evidence a power of attorney
to A. Nelson Lewis from Mrs. Richards
Plaintiffs testimony closed at noon on
Wednesday, and counsel for defendants
offered motions to strike out all OF II
bearing on the fire, which destroyed the
Bloomsbury mansion, alleged to have
been caused by a crack in the wall near
q chimney, which 1t was claimed was due
to the effects of blasts of dynamite made
near the house by defendants agents, and
leave only the testimony covering the en-
plosions, the damages resulting there
from to the building and the estimates
of the cost of putting 1t in its former
condition. Defendants counsel also
prayed the Court to instruct the jury to
find for the defendants on the ground
Tnat IneTe was no cNluencc
their liability under the plaintif's de-
claration or any Of its counts. Argument
was heard at length on the motion and
prayers and on Thursday morning the
Court announced that it would limit the
issue before the jury to determining the
cost of restoring the building to its for
mer condition, provided the jury should
find that the damages done to the struc-
ture were caused by the explosions. TAX
ing of testimony for the defendants was
then begun and lasted throughout the
day Court adjourning for the holidays
until Tuesday, January 2.
The Court at a short equity session on
Monday night heard argument by HES
ter Hess, Esq, in the case of David Hen
derson vs.. John F. Henderson, involving
the validity of a deed to the latter, one
of the parties making which, Dovina
Henderson, was a lunatic. Argument by
George A. Blake, Esq, for the other side
was to be submitted later in the week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Thrown Out OF Team On Road

Albert Donovan and James Carpenter,
well known farmers, were thrown out OF
buggy on Tuesday, while driving be-
low Middletown, when their horse was
frightened at sight of road scraper The
formers wrist was broken, and his face
was scraped severely, and the latter was
more or less bruised, and. it is feared,
may be injured internally. They freed
the horse from the buggy, which was
overturned and broken, and tying him
to telephone pole walked to a house
nearby. DR.. Ritchie attended Mr. Dono-
van and DR.. Vaughan Mr.. Carpenter, who
became very i'll after eating his supper.
horse which Joseph Shriver, living
on Miss Ada l.. Lockwood's farm, near
Warwick, was currying on Saturday,
pushed him against the side wall of the
stable and his wrist was broken DR.. E.
NJ. Vaughan, of Middletown, set the
bones.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Mrs. Roche In Elkton Jail

Former Sheriff ]. Wesley McAllister
brought Mrs Clara Gaunt Roche to Elk
ton Jail, on the 3.15 p. m. train last Fri
day, from Camden, n. j., where she was
arrested on November 10, and held, pend
ing extradition, on the charge of bigamy,
preferred by her husband, John Roche,
of Baltimore, who alleged that she had
four living spouses when she married
him. She and Roche were married in
Elkton, in September, 1910, by Rev. Will
liam Schouler and lived here for a short
time. The Grand Jury last week indict-
ed her for bigamy, and she will, likely be
aried on the charge after the holidays.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Found Horses Tongue Cut Out

Frank Sterling. going to his barn, near
Bear Station, on Saturday night, found
his favorite horse with its tongue cut
out. He had the animal killed to end its
suffering. He judged that the mutilation
was prompted by spite or revenge on the
part Of the perpetrator. 1t Is said he
suspects a party for whom the authori-
ties are searching.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Four Double Teams Run Away

While six double teams loaded with
corn were backed up along re siding at
Middletown railroad station on Wednes-
day morning, the sudden blast of a
freight engines whistle frightened the
horses of four of them. The animals ran
off down the road, the wagons striking
fences and spilling their contents One
horse fell into a hole, near the Shep-
herd coal yard, and was gotten out with
the help of men working in the creamery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Suspected Barn Burners Caught

State Detective Mccoy on Monday ar
rested in Wilmington, James Butler, John
Gibbs and Fred Chambers, three negroes
on the charge of burning the barn of Ir-
win J. Hollingsworth, near Prices Cor
ner, on April 25, last. The loss reached
nearly $4,000, including a horse, two
cows and two calves. One of the trio
arrested is said to be working for the
authorities and may have obtained dis
closures from the others. Another barn
on the same farm was burned on April
49, last.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Scott Fertilizer Company Election

stockholders of the Scott Fertilizer
Company, Of Elkton, at their annual
meeting reelected its directors and Of
ficers as follows: Drectors-Jesse Hill
les. of Baltimore, ]. H. Steele, of Chesa-
peake City, Frank r. Scott, w. H.
Mackall and Charles B. Finley, Sr., of
Elkton. President, Frank r. Scott; Vice.
President and Secretary. w. H. Mackall.
The company's business for the year was
reported satisfactory.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
Christmas Day Fox Chase

"Vic" Willis will loose a fine, red fox
in field in the rear of the Washington
House, Newark, on Christmas Day, and
lively hunt is looked for. The start will
be made about 10 a. m, and hunters from
Kembleville, Lewisville Glasgow, Cecil
and other points in a wide radius, will
likely be on the ground, numbering pos
sibly rs riders, with more han 100
hounds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
MRS. JOHN FEEHLY.

Mrs. Mary A. Feehly, widow of the late
John Feehly, of Leeds, died at her home
6114 Westminster avenue, Philadelphia.
on wednesday morning, after lingering
illness, OF Bright's disease, aged 70
years. Mrs. Feehly was a native of Ire.
land, but spent most Of her life in Cecil
county. She was devout Catholic and
for half century was a member of the
Elkton Catholic Church. Deceased leaves
six children. Funeral service will be
held this morning in Holy Rosary Church
Philadelphia. The body will be brought
to Elkton on the 1918 p m. train today;
interment in the Catholic Cemetery here.
ISAAC T. REDGRAvEs.
Isaac T. Redgraves died, after several
months illness, of lung trouble. at the
home Of his son, John Redgraves, ON the
Wheatland farm, near Mt. Pleasant, DEL,
on Wednesday, aged IA years. Three
sons, John, Rowe and James, merchants
Of Middletown, and four daughters, Mrs.
Elmer Stafford, Mrs. billiard Buckworth,
OF Middletown, Mrs. Abner Burris. Of
Perryville, and an unmarried daughter,
living in Philadelphia, survive him. His
funeral was held yesterday with inter-
ment in Forest Cemetery, Middletown.
MRS. MARY A. MORRIS.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Morris.
widow of Edwin S, Morris, a former
judge of the Orphans Court of Kent
county, was held last Friday, from the
home Of her son, Elwood Morris, near
Cerilt0n whore 40 dipd ha
Tuesday, of paralysis, aged 81 years. Two
sons, Elwood and William S. Morris, OF
Sassafras, and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha
Morris Singleton, of Wilmington, Del,
survive her, Interment was made in
Galena Cemetery.
ROBERT E. ROGERS.
Robert Fri Roberts, a son of Smith H.
Rogers died on Monday, at his fathers
home near Pleasant Hill, aged 80 years.
He had suffered from pulmonary trouble
since June last. He was life long resi-
dent of the neighborhood and was high
ly esteemed. His father, brother, Ad-
dey j. Rogers, of Lombard, and a sister,
Miss Louise Rogers, survive him. His
funeral was held yesterday with inter-
ment in Rosebank Cemetery, Calvert.
HORACE NJ SCOTT.
Horace NJ. Scott, son of William l.
Scott, died suddenly of heart trouble
last Friday night at his fathers home at
Hickory Hill, aged % years. His par
ents and two brothers, Cecil NJ and H.
Blair Scott, survive him. His funeral
was held on Tuesday with interment in
Oxford Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
EMORY cox.

Emory Cox died at the home CT his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cox,
In Elk Neck, last Friday, of uraemia,
aged 15 years. He was seized with his
illness on the previous Wednesday, which
became acute ON the following day and
terminated fatally on the third day. He
was the eldest child of his parents,
bright and manly. and was well liked in
his home neighborhood, where his sudden
death is sincerely regretted. His par.
ents, three sisters and brother mourn
his loss. His funeral was held on Mon
day, with services in Hart's NJ E. Church
and intsrment in the adjoining cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
CHARLES t. wEscoTr.

Charles T. Wescott, former State Sen.
ator from Kent county, died at his home,
sO6 st. Paul street, Baltimore, last FRI
day of heart trouble. aged So years. He
was a son of the late George B. wescott,
banker and wealthy landowner OF Kent
county He was an active Republican
and was elected State Senator In 1895.
He later located in Baltimore, where he
practiced law and was engaged with other
capitalists, in developing agricultural
interests Cuba. His wife, who was
Miss Mary Guion. of New Berne. j. c.,
survives him with three daughters, and
two sons, Capt. Charles T. Wescott, Jr.,
and John G. Wescott. His funeral was
held on Monday with interment at Ches-
tertown.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1911-12-23
RECENT DEATHS
MISS ETTA N. MCKNIGHT.

Miss Eta n. Mcknight died last Fri.
day, at the home OF her father, "A. Frank
Mcknight, on Bow st.eet, Elkton. Of
consumption, aged 20 years. Miss Nc
Knight was graduated with honors from
the Cecil County High School with the
class Of 1907, and later from GoIdsy
College. Wilmington. where she filled
position in one Of the leading banks Tor
about year. when her health began 10
fail. She sought special treatment for
her ailment at Eudowood and Sabillas-
VILE. but to no avail, and returning to
her home calmly and bravely awaited the
Inevitable end. She was talented ana
popular young lady, and her many
friends deeply regret her untimely death.
Her father, two brothers. DR.. H. Vernon
Mcknight, Of the Springfield Hospital.
Sykesville. staff, and Cecil McKnight.
and sister, Bessie Mcknight, Of Elk
ton, and her aged grandmother, Mrs.
Alexander Mcknight, mourn her loss.
Her funeral was held on Monday with
interment in Cherry Hill NJ E. Gene.
terry.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
Local News

Hon. H. B. Mckenzie is in Lit tie Rock today.
 Fine alfalfa hay 60c per bale. Buchanan & Go. 35
 Sam Mum is assisting as clerk at Kershaw's store this week.
 J. R. B. Moore returned to Little Rock this morning.
 Bayard Witt, of Texarkana, was in Prescott today on busi- ness.
 Try a sack of White Wonder flour. None better. For sale by Buchanan & Go. 35
 Walter Firth and family, of Emmet, were in this city a short while Monday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. JnO. A. Davis have returned from a tri D through the northern states.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a decretal order made and rendered by the Ne vada Chancery Court at it's June term A. D. 1911, in a certain case therein pending wherein A, M Denman, plaintiff will on Thursday, Oc- tober IS, l9ll,at the Court House door in Pres colt, Nevada County, Arkansas, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder on credit of Three months, the following described lands in Nevada County, Arkansas. to-wlt;
 The West half of the Southeast quarter and the South-half of the South.east quarter of the Southeast quarter in Section Twenty four, Township Eleven South. Range Twenty. one West containing one hundred acres. more or less
 The West half of the North east quarter. and the South half of the Southeast quarter of section 24, township II. range 21 west.
 The purchaser at said sale will be required to give bond with approved security for the purchase price provided. that he may at his option. pay his bid in cash and thereby avoid the payment of interest
 Said lands belonging to Isaac Chesterfield, are sold for the purpose of paying the pur- chase money of said lands
 This the 22d dly of August 1911.
 w. F. Denman, Commissioner.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
Free Delivery Phone 73

Roy Hale has returned to Lit. tie Rock, after spending a few days in Prescott. The rich are known by their dollars. but the humble onion is known by it's scent.
 Dr. H. A. Hale has returned to his home in Ashdown, after spending a few days here.
 Four corrugated iron culverts have been received for use on the roads of the county near this city.
 Miss Sue Haltom returned to Philadelphia Monday evening, where she is attending Ouachita College.
 Rev. W. c. Felts was in Cur don yesterday, where he con. ducted the funeral services of Mrs. Culp.
 Fifteen boys of the high school have organized a football team and will piay this fall. Practice will commence soon.
 The weather man is predicting showers for tonight and tomor. row and it is to he hoped that he is right in his prophecy. On account of the continued hot weather, the day service of the electrit lighting plant will be continued until the end of the present month.
 B. L. Ansley departed thi S morning for Texarkana, where he will remain few days before returning to his home at Ben Wheeler, Texas. He has been visiting his daughter. Mrs. Nat Martin in this city.
 One of the biggest cro gds in Prescott for many day was in town to see the circus today. Crowds lined t h e sidewalks when the parade passed and everyone seemed to be pleased with it.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
FAIR NOTES

The ribbons of award for the fair are being printed today.
 There will be great competi- tion for prizes in bread making at the fair this week. Nearly all of the stores of the city selling flour are offering special prizes in addition to those offered by the fair association.
 Tents have been secured which will be used for the horse and mule exhibit and for the display of chickens. The poultry exhibit promises to be very complete one.
 The Southwest Arkansas Tele- phone Company has installed a telephone at the park pavilion for use during the fair. The num- Der is 3l5.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
". Allen DrasHeId,

Doctor Optomery and Drugless Healer. A w While, National Tlmb Presbyterian minister gladly 
 have pracsed for the thirty
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
BootIeeeer Arrested

Sheriff billiard yesterday ar. rested William Haywood, color ed, on charge of selling liquor illegally. It is alleged that he sold wine spiked with alcohol. The arrest was made at the negro's home 2 niles southwest of town. It is probable h a Haywood will plead guilty and if such is the case will be tried in justice court here.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
0r. W. Allen BFaSfeId
 MEMPHIS @:ye ano Nerve Specialist and DrueEess
 Healer

1 location Miller Hotel Room Prescott Office
 m. Consultation examination free
 yes scientifically eced and glasses made all of rees of use only the best Tense that can be had either Toc and are perfectly and admit all the of light giving exercises aghten all of the well sonabe all work
 Asking and all who need work line give trial and Banker Lawyer Doctor Minister Merchant Ridge Ark my ability reliability. Respectfully
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
NEWS IN BRIEF

Contradictory reports from the seat of the Italian-Turkish war shroud the happenings in the east, but it is almost certain that Tripoli has not been bom barded.
 Some violence has marked tbe strike of railroad employees, but no serious damage has been done.
 Admiral w. s. Schley of Span ish American war fame dropped dead on street in New York Monday.
 Francisco 1. Madero, late in. surgent leader in Mexico, has been elected president of the re. public.
 President Taft was entertain ed in Lincoln, Neb.. yester day, and William J. Bryan proposed toast in his honor at a banquet in honor of the president
 Itis reported that the death list of the Austin, Pa., disaster may not reach POO.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03

Don't forget to have that ex- hiblt ready for the fair next week. Call at the News office for premium list
 For Rent-4 room cottage apply to Junius Kershaw at J. H.. Kershaw's store.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
REDUCED RATES

Arkansas State Fair October 9th to 14th. Tickets on sale Oct. Eth to 18th inclusive. Good for returning to reach original start ing point prior to midnight of October 16th. $3.12 for round trip.
 A B. Oliphint,
 Agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
cAMPHoR FOR A COLD.

In its early stages an acute cold may be avoided by use of camphor. If the chest seems "tight" rub it thoroughly with equal parts of sweet oil and camphor, and wear com- press during the night of flannel sat- urated with the mixture, heated and covered with dry flannel. Three or four drops of camphor in a glass of hot water, taken at night, is excel- lent. If the throat is little sore use gargle of ten drops of cam phor to tablespoonful of water, be- ing careful not to swallow this. Rub ping the nose with sweet oil and camphor and inhaling the fumes of the latter will help matters when the head has a sensation of fullness.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03

Hay Fever, Asthma and Summer Colds Must be relieved quickly, and Foley's Honey and Tor Compound will do it. E. M. Stweart. l034 Wolfram St., Chi cago, Ill, writes: ''I have been great ly troubled during the hot summer months with Hay Fever and find that by using Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound get relief" Many others who suffer similarly will be glad to benefit by MT. Stewards experience. Sold by Hestorly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

Good heavens, John, how did you come to send such an ugly woman from the intelligence office. She's scared the baby into fits"
 My dear, did exactly as you old lae, and informed the office we wanted a plain cook"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
AN EXCEPTION.

"I hat ths,t expression, Drop me q line 7"
 'Still, it's permissible if you hap. pen to be drowning"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03
EVEN TO MARRY.

T hear tley were married in the nrofes sor's laboratory"
 "l's; the professor could only spare helf au bour'
The Prescott daily news., 1911-10-03

Prof. w. J. Stone, of Gurdon, was in this city today.
 Judge ]. J. Hirst, of Weaver, was in the city today.
 M. w. Greeson is in Little Rock today on business. Walter Murrah was in Little Rock today on business. Born-To Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Lancaster yesterday, boy.
 For Rent-One 5 room house, W est Front St. See H. A. Ham, ilton. Lost-Saturday, Waterman 16 size fountain pen. Return to this office. Reward. 34
 The Self Culture Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. H. K. Doris. Neil Ross, of.Rosboro, who has been in this city on business, re- turned to his home this morn ing.
 Phone % for fYeS D Bread. Bailey G Chris t0pher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-10-25
NARROWLY ESCAPED
DEATH MONDAY
Head on Collision Happens Near
0wensboro..Two Engines
Badly Damaged Ridgeway
And Sawyer Engineers.
FIREMAN NOBLE INJURED.

The alleged disregard of orders aud
failure to respect train schedules is as.
signed as the cause for the wreck of
fast train No. loo and Extra No. 4,
near the western limits OF the CITY,
when the two trains came together in a
head-on collision at 7.US Monday morn.
ing. The two engines were so badly
damaged that they will have to be
wholly reb1ilt, while both of the tend
ers were completely wrecked, as was al
so a car of cotton seed meal that was
consigned to the American Milling
Company, of this city. The only per-
son injured was fireman Noble, of the
fast freight, who sustained several cuts
on hts face, when he jumped to the
ground, after seeing that a collision
was inevitable.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-10-25

A part of this capital is listed
under the head of good will''-$l4S,
000,0 Whose good will" is not
stated, but certainly not that of tobac-
co growers or tobacco users.
In 1855 one part of the trust, the Duke
Sons company, was worth the modest
sum of $3.50, 900. BY the mere process
of joining the trust it swelled to 81. 800.
600 and later, was treated to a further
dose of S22, 900, OOOin securities" Yes,
and learns" 10 per ceut on that.
Now. what profits do you think this
little measley Duke proposition of $780,
600 has earned" in % years? Oh, a
matter of $50, 100000 or Is, 500 per
cent
Really, gentlemen of high finance,
how long do YOU expect the American
public to stand this game of watered
stock, industrial monopoly. rising cost
of living, and commercialized politics?
Don't you imagine the worm will turn
Wichita (Kan. Bacon.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-10-25
c. H. S. NOTES
Prof. Mccoy Trying To Danish
Chewing Gum From High
School Students-.-Wa Get
ting To Be A Nuisance

The exercises Thursday morning,
(Oct. 49, at the High School were very
interesting, At the beginning of the
exercises hymn was sung, after which
Mary Benton favored the teachers and
pupils with piano solo-"Thoughts of
Thee. " Prof. Tanner made some
splendid remarks about the need of be-
ing at school every day.
Prof McCoy,who is trying manfully
to Danish chewing gum, made a mice
little speech" with some impressing
points on this question.
No visitors were present. Prof.
Tanner cordially invites the parents and
friends of the children to be present
on Tuesday and Thursday of each week
which are exercise mornings. C. H.
S. student.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-10-25

Louis Mann, the well-known harac
ter comedian, will present his latest sue
cessful play, "Elevating Husband,
at Macauley's Theatre, Louisville. all
this week, beginning Monday night
The play is by Clara Lyman and Sam
uel Shipman. Miss Lipman is Mrs
Mann in private life aud has won dis
tinction both as playwright and as an
actress. One of her notable plays is
Julie Bon Bon, in which she and Mr..
Mann jointly starred. The theIue of
that play was temperamently French.
"Elevating a Husband" is an Ameri.
can story, with its scenes laid in New
York. In many of his successes, notab-
ly THE Man Who Stood Still" and
THE Cheater", Mr.. Mann utilized a
German dialect, of which ne is master.
In his new play, he eliminates the pro-
nounced dialect and gives an entirely
new Characterization. The role he
plays is that of young New Yorker,
with 10 conception of the worth of
books or paintings beyond their counter
value, but gifted with keen business
acumen that makes him successful in
trade, who marries young woman of
culture" and social ambitions.