The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-05-10
LOCAL NOIEJ

The regular monthly meeting of the
Directors of the local fire company was
held on thursday, May /, with James s.
Hopper presiding. Those present were:
Messrs. Byron N. Bouchelle, William
Brown, Benjamin Carpenter, John Brown,
William Vaughn and Hugh w. Caldwell.
The committee on auxiliary fire alarm:
Messrs. Carpenter, Bouchelle, Caldwell
made a report The committee was in
structed to purchase a locomotive tire
for the purpose. The tire will weigh
about 800 lbs. and the alarm is made
by hitting the tire with hammer. The
noise is said to be deafening and it is
said can be heard for two miles. The
company at presnt has a siren whistle
on the boiler at the locks. The siren
whistle will be retained. Messrs. Brown
and Benjamin Carpenter reported that
the necessary repairs had been made to
boiler. The bill of Pusey & Jones for
repairs, SIS 80 was ordered paid, as was
also the bill of Mrs. Pryor 81 25 for board
of boiler repairer. The directors decid-
ed to call a special melting of the mem
bers of the company for Thursday, May
s, to appoint committees and make def
mite arrangements for the holding of
strawberry festival.
The regular municipal election was
held here on Monday, and resulted in the
election of William T. Harriott as Presi-
dent Noble Benson and Frank Buchanan
commits sioners for two years, and Chas.
Carly Commissioner for one year. The
new board takes charge of the towns
affairs June 5.
The lot owners of Bethel Cemetery held
meeting in Bethel Church on Tuesday
at p. m, and elected James S. Hopper,
Charles S Ellison, C. Ward Davidson, j.
X. Kirk and George Schrader directors
for the ensuing year. The directors or
gnaI.zed by elect.r3 James S. Hopper,
president, and Charles S. Ellison. secre-
tary and treasurer.
The customary Decoration Day dance
will be held on Friday May 80, in Ma
sonic Hall. The music will be furnished
by Jacobs Orchestra of Wilmington.
new floor has been placed in the hall,
which greatly improves it for dancing
purposes.
Howard Bishop, president; Ella Queck,
vice president, and Geneveve Byers sec
rotary, and treasurer of the Chesapeake
City High School Alumni Association are
making preparations for the annual re-
union on Wednesday, May 2S, at p. m.
Mr.. Emore Deibert and Mr.. j. Polk
Steele have ordered automobiles.
DR.. NJ. Bates stephens, State Superin-
tendent of Education and Mr.. Joseph NJ.
McVey, Superintendent of School, visited
the Chesapeake City High School Thurs
day afternoon.
Many entries are being made through
John Lupfer, secretary Tor the Registered
Tournament OF the Chesapeake City Gun
Club, which will be neld on Monday, May
IS. Fifty dollars mas been donated by
the Interstate Association, which will be
added to the Squier Money-Back System.
Rev. and Mrs. J. E Eggert were given
reception by the congregation of the
Presbyterian Church on Friday evening,
May 2.
Mrs William c. Karsner moved to the
house vacated by John w. Metz and Mr..
William Broadway moved to the house
vacated by William Metz this week.
Regular services will be neln ut the
Methodist and Presbyterian Churches on
Sunday morning and evening. Fhe even
ing service at the Presbyterian Church is
held at p. n now, instead of 1880 p, m.
The Episcopalians will hold a congre-
gational meeting in the church Monday
evening, May II, at p. m All interested
are urged to be presnt.