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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-25
Racing Matinee at D, & G. Par1
Monday, July S

A racing matinee will be given at d.
q G park Monday, July 5. There will
be three harness events, two running
races and motorcycle race. Class A
harness event will be for purse of $780,
either mile or half mile heats. as the
contestants desire. Class B will be half
mile heats for purse Of $25. Class G
will be half. mile heats for a purse of $l5.
Best three in FIVE heats will govern in
Classes-A and B and best two in three
In Class G.
One running race will be So mile
dash for $35 purse. The motorcycle
race will be five mile open handicap
event for $15 purse. A race between
two,14i hand ponies to be ridden by
ladies', will be q feature. The program
will be run off beginning at l:30 p. m.
and the band will play all the after
noon.
The fret footing for the walls of the
new armory was put in Wednesday
afternoon. The contractors are still
busy excavating to lind . good bottom
on the south side.
The Congregational church and So
clety will meet on Monday evening to
fs]kssaction upon the resignation of
kev,C. H. Hanks as pastor-the meet
ing Of the church being at 7:30 and the
aociety at 8 o'clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
Bumper Potato Crop

While Germany is taking every
possible means to conserve the supply
of potatoes in that country even to
the extent Of killing off the hogs, if
reports are to be believed, it is graft
fylng that in this country We have one
OF the largest potato crops we ever
have had
Unusually large stocks of pota-
toes were held in January | in the
large potato producing States. The
crop in the Northern States last wear
was greater than for the past five
years. The Department of Agricul-
ture estimated short time ago. | be-
lleVe, that more than half the total
marketable supply of potatoes of the
1914 crop remained in the hands of
producers on the first of this wear,
which is a larger amount than that
held on the first of last year. This
would indicate that the potato grow
ers are looking forward, as are the
growers of all other staple crops. to
the possible big demand abroad and
higher prices for their product. 1t is
estimated that the production of pota-
toes last year exceeded that of the
bushels.
"Ordinari'y there are few potatoes
sent abroad, but, with the European
nations at war, it is more than prob
able hundreds of thousands of bushels
OF American potatoes will find their
way there this wear, particularly if the
war should end"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
FIRES TOLL IN COUNTY
MANSION DESTROYED

The big brick mansion house on the
historic old "Mt. Harmon" farm on
the Sassafras River. in the First dis
trict, owned by Sidney G. Fisher, of
Philadelphia, and tenanted by John
Nicholson, was destroyed by fire Mon
day afternoon. The fire originated in
the kitchen, and farm hands and
neighboors assisted Mr.. Nicholson in
saving the furniture from the other
parts of the hoouse, including some
fine antique furniture Mr.. Fisher had
stored there. The kitchen furniture
and lot of clothing were consumed.
Just how the fire originated is not
known, as Mrs. Nicholson was away
from home and no one was in the kit
chen at the time.
BARN BURNED
The large barn, hay and straw ricks,
and farming implements on the Harry
Lungren farm near Lewisville, were
burned to the ground Saturday after
noon. The fire was caused by flying
spark from a pile of old newspapers
which Mrs. Lungren was burning in
the back yard which ignited the straw
ricks fifty yards away
FOREST FIRE
Saturday forest fire swept several
hundred acres of woodland in Elk
Neck. and much valuable timber was
destroyed. The fire started near the
old Thomas Mckinney place and burn
ed over wood tracts on that place and
adjoining farms. Buildings in the
path of the flames were saved by back
firing. and the fire was well under
control by night. -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03

Church on Easter Monday at 11:3O a
M. Election for yestrymen at Il
o'clock m.
The Rev. George P. Jones, the new
pastor of the Elkton M. E. Church
will occupy the pulpit tomorrow, Sun.
day, both morning and evening.
Service will be held in st. Andrews
(Goldsborough Memorial) Church
Andora, tomorrow. Easter Sunday. al
|3 p. M, to be followed by Sunday
school festival and Carol service. All
are cordially invited.
Edward Bonsall, of Oxford, bag
gagemaster on the Media (Central)
Division, was so seriously injured on
Tuesday, that no hopes are entertain
ed for his recovery. Lying on the
f1oor with his head outside the door
Mr.. Bonsall was adjusting a part OF
the air system under the coach, when
the train carried him to the fence be-
tween the tracks, at Primos, and he
was struck on the head with great
force. The injured man was taken to
Philadelphia hospital for treatment
E. Bowen Milburn. of Barksdale
has purchased new Ford touring car
Rock Sunday school will be reor-
ganized tomorrow Sunday after
noon, at 2 o'clock. Everybody is ex-
pected to be present Come out
Preaching services will be at 3 O'Clock
by Rev. Mr.. Pugh.
The schools of the county closed on
Wednesday evening on account of the
funeral of DR.. John H. Jenness or
Thursday, and will not reopen until
after Easter Monday.
Rachel Brown. daughter of Philir
Brown, colored, died at her home in
Elkton, last Saturday.
The Elkton cannery will be run this
season and contracts for tomatoes are
being made at So per ton.
The Aid Society of Wesley Chapel
Elk Neck, will meet at the home of
Mr.. anG Mrs. |. L. Holt, next FRIDAY
evening. All are welcome.
Easter will be observed as follows
IN the Elkton Presbyterian Church. AT
1880 a. m. the Pastor will preach a
special Easter sermon. The music at
TINS service, consisting of Anthem by
tull choir and two solos, will be of an
attractive character Evening worship
at 7:30. No sermon. The Easter Mes
sage will be played and sung. In ad-
ditlon to organ selections the follow
ing will be sung:-Anthems, "Why
Seek le the Living Among the Dead
by r. NJ. Stults. and "Ha!leluiahl
Christ is Risen!" by Caleb Simper;
solos. W, E. Neidlinger's death is
Sanqushed", sung by Mrs. C. B. Fin
ley, Jr., and c. Whitney Coomb's "The
Ming of Glory. by Mr.. Charles Blake.
All are cordially invited.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
State To Give Trees

Arbor and Highway Day-by pro-
clamation of Governor Goldsborough
Friday, April g. has this year
special significance, because it is the
first anniversary of the passage of
the Roadside Tree law by the Legisla-
ture of 1914. This law places all
trees now growing beside the road
ways or along the streets of incorpor-
ated towns under the supervision of
the State. In addition to the care and
protection of existing trees the law
provides for the planting of new ones.
Inc State has spent approximately
Sl5,0O0,0OO in constructing improved
roads winch compare favorably with
any IN the country. The next step in
their improvement is to beautify them
and make them more attractive by the
planting of shade trees.
The State Board of oFrestry, which
Is charged with the administration of
the Roadside Tree law, Is prepared to
cooperate with towns, associations and
individuals in the work of planting
trees along the streets and highways.
suitable trees can be purchased and
planted along Maryland's highways at
a cost of 81 to So each. Trees that
grow to large size should be spaced
not less than 80 feet apart, while
those that do not reach as great size
should be spaced from 3 Otto 40 feet
apart. In the first case it would take
about 200 trees to the mile and in
the second 300 to $50 to the mile.
In order to assist in this movement
and furnish demonstrations of we'll
shaded highways the State Board of
Forestry will furnish free either To-
Gust or tulip poplar trees for mile
OF planting in each county of the State
also supplying a competent man to
sunervise the work under the follow
ing conditions: The mile to be plant
ed must be along an improved road
outside of the corporate limits of any
town and the abutting property own
ers must all have given their appro-
val of the planting; the trees will be
planted within the right of way of the
road; where tulip poplar is used they
shall be not less than so feet apart;
where locust is used not less than 30
feet. The applications will be con-
siderred in the order in which they are
received, but the State Board of For
estry reserves the right to accept the
proposition that offers the best oppor-
tunity for demonstration in each
county.
This offer is open to County Com
missioners, associations or individuals
tn t may be interested. With Arbor
Day and the planting time at hand, it
1T important that quick action be
taken
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Finley are spend
ing few weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs. j. M. Hinckley, of Philadel-
phia, is spending some time at the
home of Mr.. Samuel Keys.
Miss Roberta Tull. of Washington,
d. c., has been the guest of Elkton
relatives.
Mr.. Harold Garrett, of Washington
College, Chestertown, is the guest of
his mother Mrs. Lucy Garrett.
Misses Marie Taggart and Miriam
Alexander, of Washington, D. c., are
spending their Easter vacation with
their parents in Elkton.
Misses Jessie Walter and Margery
Marshbank are spending several days
in Washington, d. C.
Mrs. Howard B. Clark and son. of
Wilmington, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Biddle.
Miss Jean McElmoyle entertained
at tea Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Whitney are on
a ten days trip to New York.
Mrs. Hugh 7. Stephenson and son
have been visiting relatives in Port
Deposit.
Mr.. William R. Worth was the re-
cent guest of relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Elmer Dorsey, of Philadelphia,
has returned home after spending
some time with her sister. Mrs. O. C.
Giles.
Miss Hester Lewis, OF Swarthmore
college, is spending the Easter holi-
days with her mother, Mrs. R. c..
Lewis.
Mr.. Arthur Denney, of Gloucester.
N. D., is spending some time with Elk
ton relatives.
Mrs. A. d. McConachie, of Balti-
more, is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Thomas Drennen.
Mrs. Murray Bunce and Mrs. Kate
Draper spent Monday in Wilmington.
Mrs. w. Sterling Evans was a re-
cent Wilmington visitor
Levin L. Shockley, of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
A. (. Shockley.
Mrs: K. f. lamar, of Philadelphia.
was. the recent guest of Mrs. R. C.
Lewis.
Miss Sarah Jackson entertained Mr.
and Mrs. Benoni Cooling and daugh-
ter of E.smere, Del. last Sunday.
Mrs. Frank R. Scott and Mrs. Omar
y. Crothers have been visiting Mrs.
3. Mccullough Walmsley, in New
York.
Miss Helen Ash spent Monday in
Wilmington.
Miss Grace Wells is spending the
Easter holidays with friends in Balti-
more
Miss Henrietta Booth, of Goucher
College. is spending few days with
her mother, Mrs. William Booth,
Mr.. Damian Alagia. of Baltimore,
IS visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Alagia.
Mrs. David L. Sloan, of Narberth.
Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Will Perkins.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
In Re County Demonstration

College Park, Nd, Feb. 27, 1915.
Dear Mr.. Editor
MI. u. +. Marsh has been appointed
County Agricultural Agent for Cecil
county and will have his Headquarters
at Elkton. Mr.. Marsh graduated at
the Gulph Ontario Agricultural Col
lege in 1892. After graduation he
was editor of the Farmers Advocate"
for two years. he then farmed for 8
years, specializing in dairying and
general farm crops. He made a big
success on his farm and for this rea-
son was employed by two of the larg-
est corporations in this country to do
agricultural work until January, 1915,
Now Mr.. Editor the officials in
charge OF this work believe that the
County Agricultural Agents of Mary
land nave the greatest opportunity for
agricultural development, social up-
lift ard greatness that exists. Their
work Is to assist the farmers in work.
ing out their own problems in their
own tie.ds and obtaining the answer
IN the crib. We all realize that there
Is nothing that teaches the farmer so
much as actually doing the work with
ms own hands on his own farm. Mr..
MARSH will gladly cooperate with the
farmers of your county in teaching
the best me thods of securing the lar
gest yields of field crops with the
greatest economy.
1t is important at the outset that
the people of your county realize the
fact that Mr.. Marsh does not pose as
an expert or even as specialist. He
Is in real sense your County Agri-
cultural Representative, Secretary or
Commissioner of Agriculture. He re-
presents the agricultural interests of
the county promarily though not as
separate from its other economic acti-
vities. He realized fully that his
function is not merely to give infor-
nation to the farmers but also to re-
celve information from them and the
stimulus to greater activity that
comes from being in close touch with
the many difficult problems of sue
cessful farming.
Mr.. Marsh is your hired man, your
servant and at all times at your com
mand. but it is not to be expected that
he will be subjected to the call of
every individual. for no matter what
or how trivial the service. Any such
conception of his duty will result in
the mere frittering away of his time
without rendering much permanent
benefit to Cecil county.
| feel that Mr.. March is well quail
fed for the position of County Agent
but his success will depend mainly
upon the hearty cooperation given
him by the people of your county. He
will need friendly advice and sugges-
tions from your county commissioners,
the members of Cecil County Farmers
Club and other organizations and in
dividuals. The Maryland Agricultu-
raj College and the U. S. Department
of Agriculture will g.adly assist Mr..
Marsh in his work. There are num-
erous specialists that will respond to
Mr.. Marsh's call for assistance. sim
cerely hope that all the people of Cecil
county will cooperate with Mr.. Marsh
in agricultural work.
Yours very truly,
G. H. AFFORD,
State Agent in charge of Demon
stration Work.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
Explosion AT Pulp Mill

What might have been a disastrous
explosion occurred Sunday evening
about $50 o'clock. at the Radnor Pulp
Mill. The mill is installing a new
fuel system, whereby oil instead of
coal will be the fuel used. One of the
large tanks from which crude oil is
supplied to the furnaces, being nearly
empty, considerable quantity of gas
had formed, and when Andrew Burns,
an employe, in making an inspection
tour, brought a lighted torch too near
the tank, the gas ignited and an ex-
n!osion resulted. which quite alarmed
the people of the town and which
hurled Burns several feet away into
coal pile. His face and head were
quite severely burned and he was
taken for treatment to the Union Hos
pital
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
The Woman's S Club

The Woman's Club of Ekton met
in Mechanics Hall lodge room Tues
day afternoon, March 80. The Presi-
dent, Mrs. Henry M. Mccullough, pre-
siding. The program was in charge
CT the Art Committee, Miss S. Corinne
lamar. Chairman.
Miss Anna M. Wilson, of Washing
ton, d. c., chairman of Art Commit
tee, Maryland State Federation of
Women's Clubs, gave an address upon
Color, which was most graphic, in
teresting and entertaining.
Miss Lydia l.. Groves, pianist, gave
a most dainty and charming interpre-
tation of Grieg's Butterfly.
The next meeting will be held on
April 6, 1915.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
CONFERENCEAD

The annual session of the Whining
ton M. E. Conference, which opened in
Centenary Church, Laurel, Del, on
Wednesday morning of last week,
came to a close on Monday last at
noon with the reading Of the Confer
ence appointments.
Thursdays session was taken up
with hearing reports of the District
Superintendents, all of which showed
abundant evidences of a great reli-
gious awakening throughout the Pen
insula. The report of Superintendent
E. l.. Hoffecker of this (the Whining
tom District, showed Mt. Pleasant
Church, Colora, improved at a cost of
1854, Cayot'o or Bohemia Manor at a
cost of 5000, Big Elk CHERRY Hill
charge) at $210. The Benevolences
show some decline in collections. ow-
ing to the industrial depression; Sun
day schools show an astonishing in
crease in attendance; the total con-
versions reported in the district are
more than 1000.
At Thursdays session the Confer
ence decided to raise 100000 Jubi-
lee Fund for Conference Claimants.
In the afternoon the Church Temper
ance Work was the special order, with
remarkable address by DR.. L. |.
Wilson, of Omaha, son of the late
Rev. DR.. John A. B. Wilson, who was
for many years member of this
Conference. Friday and Saturday
We're occupied with general and eXecu-
tive business, an item of interest un-
der the former head being the decision
to launch campaign in December,
1915, to raise 100000 as an endow-
ment fund for the Conference Acad-
emy at Dover, Del.
Sunday was great day in Laurel,
the little Delaware town being unable
to accommodate the throng of visi-
tors to the Conference. In Centenary
Church Bishop Cooke preached pow
erfu! sermon in the morning and the
Rev DR.. l.. L. Barrett on Christ NJ. f.
Church. Anniversary services were
held at night.
Monday morning brought the clos
ing exercises and the reading of the
list Of conference appointments. Few
changes are made in the pastorates
of this county. Rev. DR.. O'Brien goes
from Port Deposit to the Superinten-
dency of the Salisbury District, and is
succeeded by the Rev. f. X. Moore.
Rev. q. P. Jones comes to Elkton
from the Superintendencv of the Sal
isbury District, Rev. H. T. Quigg go
ing from Elkton to Greensboro
Continued on second page)
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
Woman's Suffrage In Pennsylvania

Woman suffrage is up to the people
of Pennsylvania. By vote of 81 to
II the State Senate has given approx
al to the resolution proposing the
equal suffrage amendments to the
constitution, completing the legisla-
tive action necessary to put the ques-
ton before the people at the Novem-
Der election.
The state campaign for the adoption
of the "votes-for- women" amendment
to the constitution by the people will
be inaugurated without delay.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
Woodlawn

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur SINNERS have
returned from few days visit in Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Terry visited
friends at Kelton. Fa., from Friday
to Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Lakeland, of Rising Sun,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Clin-
ton Jackson, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Linton and Miss
Annetta Phillips. of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. M.
L. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Creswell have
moved into Mr.. Gilbert SINNERS
house and he will board with them.
Mr.. Charles Churchman spent sew
eral days in Wilmington last week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
RECENT DEATHS

DR.. John II. Jenness, well known
physician and member of the Board
of Cecil County School Commission
ers, died Monday afternoon, at his
home at Rising Sun, after ten DAYS
illness of pneumonia aged 50 years.
The deceased was a son of the late
Samuel Jenness, of the Sixth district,
and was educated at West Noting
ham Academy, st. Johns College and
the University of Maryland. He has
successfully practiced his profession
at Rising Sun, since 1877, when he
received his medical degree He was
appointed School Commissioner for
Cecil county by Governor Warfeld,
and was re-appointed by Governor
Goldsborough. He was also an active
member of Cecil County Medical So
ciety. In early manhood Dr. Jenness
taught in the schools of Cecil county.
and was, at one time, assistant to the
late Governor Crothers. at the Oak
wood school
The deceased is survived by his
widow. formerly Miss Bessie Marshall
of Philadelphia, and one son, Richard
II. Jenness.
The funeral was held Thursday af-
ternoon with services at his late resi-
dence and interment at West Noting
ham Cemetery. the services being
conducted by the Rev Samuel Polk.
of Lawrenceville. n. j., and the Rev
Mr. tait. of the Episcopal Church, of
Chester, Pa.
Mrs Emma f. Lewis.
Mrs. Emma +. Lewis, widow of the
late James A. Lewis, died early We'd
nesday morning at the home of her
son, Fred Lewis, on Delaware avenue,
Elkton, after weeks illness of pneu-
monla, aged S3 years. Mrs. Lewis was
a daughter of the late Thomas f.
Clayton, of Bohemia Manor, where
she lived until 1877, when she moved
to Elkton. In 1858 she was married
to Mr.. Lewis. who died in 1898. She
was Il niece of the Rev. Laurence
Laurenson, one of the pioneers of the
NJ. h. Church in this country, and was
Il woman of fine character. The de-
ceased is survived by one son, Fred
Lewis, of the firm of Brown & Lewis.
The funeral was held yesterday
(Frlday) afternoon, with services at
her late home and interment at Bethel
cemetery
Mrs. II. Cecilia Fulton.
Mrs. II. Cecilia Fulton died Monday
at the home Of her son, William near
Oakwood, after long illness, aged
Sc years. Mrs. Fulton was formerly
a Miss Osborne, of Hartford county,
and was the last of her fathers fam
lily. The deceased is survived by four
sons;-John, Edgar, William and JOS
eph Fulton.
The funeral was held Thursday with
services in Penn Hill Meeting house,
Lancaster county and nterment in
adjoining cemetery.
Clinton Love.
Mr.. Clinton Love, formerly of Con-
owingo, died Monday at his late home
in Oxford, Pa, after a prolonged i'll
ness of tuberculosis, aged 81 years.
The deceased is survived by widow,
formerly Miss Neff, and eight child
ren, Mary, James, Isadora, Sylvia,
Ada, Elsie, Esther and Joshua Love.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
Marriage Licenses
LOCAL.

Howard C. Reed and Elva M. Rich
ards, both of Rising Sun.
Street E. Riley and Mrs. Elizabeth
A. REYNOLDS both of Colora.
William ]. Mitchell, of Havre de
Grace, and Mabel Preston, of Elk
Mills.
COLORED.
Edward l.. Brown and Elsie Viola
Van, both of Leslie.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
Clinton Love.

Mr.. Clinton Love, formerly of Con-
owingo, died Monday at his late home
in Oxford, Pa, after a prolonged i'll
ness of tuberculosis, aged 81 years.
The deceased is survived by widow,
formerly Miss Nef, and eight child
rem, Mary, James, Isadora, Sylvia,
Ada, Elsie, Esther and Joshua Love,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03

Mrs. Georgianna Worth, widow of
the late William Worth of this county,
died Tuesday at her late home at COB
East Sixth street, Wilmington, Del,
aged rs years. The deceased is sur
vived by several children. She was
an aunt of William, John and Andrew
Worth. and Mrs. e. w. Gainor, all
of Cecil county.
The funeral was held yesterday
friday afternoon, with services at
her late home and interment at River
view Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-04-03
John J. McCrery.

Mr. John J. McCrery, former resi-
dent of the Rising Sun section, died
last Saturday at his home at Lancas-
ter, Pa, from an attack of pneumonia,
aged 81 years The deceased is sur
y!ved by his widow, one son, jackson
McCrery, and one daughter, Mrs.
Mary Zimmerman
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
Left-Overs.

Preaching every first Sunday
at Hargus Chapel by Rev. W. 5.
GaSkilI.
Singing ut HarguS Chapel
every Saturday night by Chas.
Amick.
Adrian ROggos and Miss Edna
Deckard We're united in mar.
riage Sunday, January 10, at
the home of Rec. Kinnim0re.
Both have many friends. in the
neighhorhoOd who wish them a
very happy and prosperous mar.
ried life.
Miss LORNA Kirkpatrick and
George Rlankenship We're callers
at the G.. W. Mackey home
Thursday evening.
Russell Walters and wife were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. r..
Nelson Sunday.
Mrs. McClelland visited Mrs.
Hall Tuesday.
Miss Aleth Borders and Fal.
Howard called on Miss Nerbie
Hoffman Sunday evening.
PEGGY SHORT.