The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-03-23
LOCAL NEWS

The Wing Is ON sale each week at
Alexander 8; price 3 cents.
In the death OF Waitman Smfthers,
which occurred March 10, this county,
and especially this community, has suf-
tered a great loss. No man had deeper
lold upon the hearts of those with whom
ne came in contact than he. When he
lay stricken upon his bed, prayers were
uttered by lips unused to prayer, that
God in His ininite mercy might restore
aim to health. Mr. Smithers was ths
most lovable of men. He was great,
big, honest, jovial man who spread sun
SHINE wherever he Went. He was the
soul of hospitality; and vas as gentle as
child and as tender as a woman. He
was a devoted husband, loving father,
and an affectionate brother. 1t is diff
cult for mortal man to understand the
wisdom of mysterious Providence
which causes 10 be removed from earth
those who are dong SO much for the
Detterment of the world. Although born
in Delaware, Mr.. Smithers loved this, his
adopted State, and was beloved by 1t.
Few men of Chesapeake City have been
held in such ai1ectionate regard HI had
cordial greeting and a hearty hand
clasp for all. He lived in the open; he
had a place reserved in his heart for all
who sought his hospitality; he had a
charming personality and heart as big
as his great body. May we try to emu
late his noble example!
Chesapeake City was visited by very
heavy rain on Friday. All of the waste
gates on the canal and the wickets at
| the locks were opened TO keep the canal
from breaking. Despite these precautions
| water three inches deep poured over the
lock at st. Georges, into the lower level.
Inc rain stopped in time to prevent dam
age.
MIR. James s. Hopper, who has been in
the employ of the Chesapeake & Delaware
Canal Company for thIrty-two years, has
| been elected Superintendent to succeed
the late Waitman Smithers. Mr. Harry
sherman, who has been in the employ Of
the company for the past seven years,
| succeeds Mr.. Hopper as Collector, and
DR.. Delmar Smithers succeeds Mr.. Sher-
man as Assistant Collector.
Hugh W. Caldwell has Deen elected
| manager, Howard Brown, assistant man
ager, Floyd Brown, captain, Charles
otapp, secretary, and Howard Bishop,
| treasurer of the High School base ball
club.
| The Glass of 1912 of the High School
| has elected Howard Bishop president.
Mrs. H. A. G. Westerfie.d, of Denton,
and Mrs, Clara Knight, of Port Deposit,
attended the funeral of Waitman Smithers
on March 49,
DR.. Edwin Gardner. who has been pas
tor of the NJ E. Church here for several
years, will be stationed at Chester-Bethel
| in BOothwyn, Pa, for the coming year,
while Rev. W. H. Kenny will become
pastor of the church here.
Mr.. J. H. Steele has purchased the l.
where Mr.. Clayton Ellison now resides.
A store and house on theisland owned
by Mrs. E. H. Banks, have been torn down
Mr. Thomas Rees and Captain James
Jefferson were delegates to the NJ. E.
Conference, held in Wilmington.
Mrs. Washington Lake will have a sale
of personal property on Saturday, Marrh
% II p. m. Mr.. Charles Banks is the
| auctioneer.
| Mr. William pepper, i'll with typhoid
| fever, was removed to the Union Hospi-
| tai on Wednesday.
Mr. Allen Payne, of Rising Sun, has
| rented Masonic Hall for an entertainment
Wednesday evening. March 81
sociable will be held at the home of
Mrs. Joyce, March g. Refreshments will
| be for sale. Proceeds for the benefit OF