The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-07-18


which is very poisonous and must not
be used where poultry or pets will get
it: "One pound paris green, so pounds
middlings, mix well and add sufficient
water to moisten thoroughly. Then
add one gallon of molasses. Take
parts of this material and place it
around the lawn where the worms are
affecting it. 1t is best to scatter the
poison bait toward nightfall, as these
insects feed at night"
The Wilmington racing, advertised
in another column, will interest many
of our local people who are fond of
the light-harness sport. The Associa-
ton assures US that it has the best
card this year which it has ever put
out.
James G. McIntire, who has been
conducting one of Oxford's leading
restaurants, announced an assignment
for the benefit of his creditors last
week. w. D. Bunting was made assig-
nee. While no definite statement of
assets and liabilities have yet been
made public, it is understood that the
former will be approximately one
thousand dollars and the latter bet
ween two and three thousand. An APP
praisement of the property was made
by William Sloan and John T. Kimble.
Arrangements are now being made for
a sale of the business and fixtures,
which will be held on July 25.
The unusual amount of rainy and
murky weather since wheat cutting
has put farmers and threshing-m men
"up in the air" Very little threshing
has been possible and great many
farmers are stacking, fearing to let
the wheat remain longer in the field.
What little threshing has been done
indicates a big wheat crop in this
county, reports running from % to
35 bushels per acre.
Rev. B. ]. Brinkema, for seven
years past the pastor of Rock and
Zion Presbyterian Churches, this
county, has accepted call to the
First Presbyterian Church of Milton,
Pa. The church has a membership of
about 400 and pays salary of $4,000
per year with manse. Mr.. Brinkema's
parishioners in this county give him
up with great regret, but are ready to
congratulate him on his call to the
Milton Church.
The Missionary Society of Head of
Christiana Church met with Miss An
ma Mary Scott, Thursday afternoon of
last week. Miss Van Covering, of
New Haven, Conn.,, entertained the
Society most of the afternoon, giving
an outline of her work and many incl
dents in connection with it in Connec-
ticut.
The severe electrical storm in this
section early Monday morning, ac-
companied by high winds and heavy
downpour of rain, did much damage
to corn fields, blowing the corn down
and in some places breaking it off.
Lewisville ball team went to Strick-
ersville last Saturday and was defeat
ed by the score of 6 to 5.
Mr.. A. C. Monahan, specialist in
Rural Education of the U. S. Depart
ment, will address the Farmers Day
meeting to be held in Memorial Hall
Port Deposit, August 8. DR.. H. J.
Patterson, president of the Maryland
Agricultural College, will also be
present at that meeting and address
the farmers on Rural Education in re-
lation to the Agricultural College.
Farmers are complaining that late
planted corn is being seriously dam
aged by small worm that attacks
the roots of the plant. The insect does
not seem to be the ordinary wire worn,
but is probably of a similar character
Specimens brought to Elkton by Sam
uel T. Arbuckle have been sent to the
Experiment Station for classification
and remedy requested.
Postal Inspector Plummer has re.
commended new Rural Route from
Elkton to Lewisville, Pa, which wouic
eliminate the post-offices at Cherry
Hill and Providence. The route has
been surveyed and will, in all probab,
ility be established.
George w. Merritt, of near War.
wick, while loading coal at Middle.
town, Del, on Wednesday sustained g
broken leg when the horses became
frightened by train and knocked him
under the wagon, one of the wheels
passing over his leg.
From some of the Philadelphia pap.
ers comes the story of the robbery OF
John B. Wilson, of the First district
of Cecil county in that city, last week
He is reported to have been stripped
of diamond scarf pin, valued at $15C
gold watch and chain; pendant OF
diamonds and sapphines, valued al
S175; and $50 in cash. A diamond
ring, which is valued at $3.50, was moi
disturbed. Some personal jewelry ir
this list
The North East Board of Trade
through its secretary, DR.. R. G. I'm.
derwood, has extended an invitation
to the Wilmington Chamber of Com.
merce to be its guests at some date il
the near future. The North East PEG.
pie plan to entertain their visitors al
luncheon and with an outing or
launches down the North East river
to the Bay.