The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-03-02


m. On other week days, AIS y. m. All
are cordially invited.
A valuable stallion owned by Howard
Hawley, of Calvert, died last week, and
Edward troIhers of the same neisnbor-
hood, lost a fine brood mare from spinal
meningitis.
Rev. w. H. Briggs, at the Fourth
Quarterly Conference held in Zion M. e.
church last Friday. was unanimously in
vited to continue as pastor for the Cir
cult.
terryville VI. E. Sunday School will
hold its missionary entertainment tomor-
row evening with a special program.
The summit Bridge Social Club social
held in Carnagy Halt on Saturday even
ing, was In every way successful, the
proceeds reaching $40.
Young ladies' of Summit Bridge will
hold a pie social this Saturday even
ing in Carnagy Hall for Church pur-
poses. Everyt ody Is invited to attend.
Cecilton NJ. e. Sunday School held it's
MISSIONARY anniversary on Sunday even
ing. The school raised $10S OF the $125
apportioned to the church.
Ladies OF st. Johns congregation, Hav-
re de Grace, cleared $3.50 from their re-
cent supper served in the Parish House.
Delaware fishermen look for an early
run of snad, provided the coming two
weeks are marked by mild weather.
The North East base ball club has been
reorganized with NJ. e. Rose, president;
E. j. Campbell, secretary-treasurer; r.
Z. Shippers, manager, and R. X. Wells,
official scorer Finn and Irwin Reynolds
are available for pitchers, and w. Co.'S
lett, Otis Reynolds and Sweet will hold
their old positions, enabling the team to
make a good showing next season.
Delaware College and the Pennsyl-
vapia Military Academy team, of Chester
met at basket ball on the latter's floor
on Saturday night and Delaware was de-
feated by score of 26 to 16.
Mrs. David Devore is i'll with paraly-
sis, with which she was stricken on
Monday at her home on West High street.
The wind and rain of February u wash
ed out a section of the dam on the White
Clay Creek near Newark, and the rain of
Monday night did further damage to the
structure. f. w. Maloney will repair
the dam, which is owned by the Chester
County Electric Company. The new con-
crete bridge at Rosedale was not dam
aged
Mayor David R. Armstrong. and Messrs
John G. Vannort, z. T. Stephenson, ".
II. Campbell, /. W. Burlin, b. f. Durgin
and B. F. Kelly were chosen Commission
ers of Fort Deposit on Monday, receiving
50 per cent II the vote cast, despite their
announcement that they did not seek re-
election, and would not qualify if chosen.
Mrs. Anna Byron, wife of John l.. By
ron, died at her home in Middletown. on
sunday after a prolonged illness, aged 43
years Her funeral was held on Wednes-
day with interment in Forest Cemetery.
The p, B. & w. R. R. is constructing
automatic signals at North East.
At reception to the Ladies' Mission
airy Society, of West Nottingham Pres
byterian Church, given by Mrs. Polk,
wife of the retiring pastor, Mrs. Ellen
Tosh on behalf of the ladies of the con-
gregation, presented Mrs. Polk barrel
of fine china, dinner set and tea sci.
Young people of Elk Neck will give
The Rag Social in Riverview Council
Hall, next Wednesday evening, for the
benefit of Hart's NJ E. Church. Ice
cream and cake will be sold at the close
OF the entertainment. Adm ssion, Is
cents.
Joseph H.nchliffe, one of the owners of
the Elkton gas works, has given up tax
ing meter statements after forty-three
years service. John Denver who has
had some experience In the work, Will
perform it hereafter
Checks for teachers salaries were
mailed to them on Tuesday by the Treas
urer of the School Board.
COMPANY ", FIRST Regiment, NJ. N. G.,
mustered nearly full ranks and made a
hne showing in all respects at its in
spection last Friday evening by Major
Alexander, U. S. A.
Calvert High School and Public School
were closed indefinitely this week by
County Health Officer DR.. H. A. Mitchell.
owing to the prevalence of scarlet fever
in the neighborhood.
An all day meeting with speaking and
singing, will be held in Summit VI. E.
Clurch tomorrow.
The Alumni Association of Delaware
College held its annual banquet on Sat-
urday night at the Wilmington Country
Club. Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis pre-
sided. There was quite a large attend
ance OF members President Harter
Judge Victor B. Wooley, Joseph II. Per-
kins, formerly of Elkton, and others
made addresses.
Medford Emerson, of Elkton, has pur-
chased the Howard Mullen property, east
OF town for $500, which he will shortly
occupy.
Oxford Spring Fair will be held June
3, 6, and 7, and the Fall exhibition Sep
tember IS, 10 and 20.
The Choral Glass of the Elkton Music
Club will hold bake in the building re-
Gently vacated by A. b. Lake, this (Sat-
urday )afternoon. All members are re-
Irrsted to contribute.
There will be preaching at Jones
Chapel tomorrow afternoon, at 2 O'Clock.
Public invited.
The remains of Levi Wilmer HILL a son
of William Hill, of Providence, WHO died
in Piedmont, w. Va, this week, were in
TERED in Sharp's Cemetery, near Fair
Hill, yesterday.
I he members of West Amwell Sunday
School were entertained at the home of
Mr., and Mrs William H. Deibert, Friday
evening. February %. The evening was
much enjoyed by both young and old
A musical and literary entertainment,
by the choir of the Havre de Grace NJ
p. Church will be held in Mechanics
Hall, Perryvile, on Friday evening, April
II, at o'clock, for the 5eneft of the
Perryv!lle Presbyterian Church. Tickets
cents Reserved seats, 35 cents.
Shawnah Tribe, No 105, /. o. X. NJ, OF
North East, will soon begin preparation
'or big time on July 4, in that town.
Mrs G. p. Smiths Bible class cleared
s43 from their entertainment, bake and
musicale held at LeNisville, last Friday
evening.
Port Deposit Chapter of the Epworth
League cleared $50 from is Colonial Sup
Der, served last week.
st. Andre vs. tGolds5orough MemoriaD
Church. And0ra. Service tomorrow (Sun-