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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
New Road For Eastern Shore

The State Roads Commission has
awarded a contract for building a road
northward from Berlin to the Della
ware line, where connection will be
made with the DUPONT boulevard now
under construction through Delaware.
When completed the road will be a
new outlet for the Eastern section of
the Eastern Shore. The dupont bou-
levard is being rapidly pushed. About
IA miles have been completed. The
boulevard will be a trunk line, pass
ing through the heart of Delaware,
connecting with the roads already
built in Kent and New Castle counties,
and thence to Wilmington and Phila-
Gelphia. The Maryland end will ex-
tend from the Delaware line to the
Virginia line. Of this section the link
between Berlin and Pocomoke City
has been improved for two or three
years. The unimproved links are be-
tween Berlin and the Delaware line,
for which the contract has been given
and between Pocomoke City and the
Virginia line for which the contract
has also been awarded. In Virginia
there are improved sand roads.
Inc uul ont boulevard Is d pnlldn-
thropic enterprise, the gift of Coleman
dupont. Because of opposition and
legal obstacles the construction of the
road has been delayed for five or six
years. SO strenuous was the opposi-
ton to the project in Sussex county,
Del, that the case was carried to the
United States Supreme Court. Mr..
dupont being the winner. The appro-
priation ythe Maryland Legislature
has been available for four yegrs,
awaiting construction of the Delaware
road
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mrs. William T. Vinsinger is visit
ing in Middletown, Del.
Miss Evelyn Ayerst acted as one of
the bridesmaids at the wedding of her
cousin. Miss Ruby Mary Lucretia
Ayerst. and Mr.. Frederick Lester
Wyatt, both of Wilmington, at st.
Andrews Episcopal Church, in that
city, last Saturday evening.
Miss Roberta Tull entertained a
number of friends last Saturday MORN
ing in honor of her guests, Mrs. Rus
sell and Miss Burt, of Washington,
and Miss Elizabeth Reese, of Will
mington.
Miss Marion H. Smith and Miss
Carrie E. Lebengood. of Cressona, Pa,
are visiting at the home of the latter's
sister. Mrs. c. Ellis Deibert.
Mr.. Frank Gore. of Philadelphia,
was week end visitor at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Ellis Deibert on
North street.
Miss Mary Ford is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Miss Henrietta Booth has been en-
tertaining Miss Amelia Beard, of
Brooklyn. N. Y.
Mr.. w. Avery Morgan, of Laurel,
Del, was the recent guest of Elkton
relatives.
Edward M. Jones, son of the Rev.
and Mrs. George P. Jones, has entered
Wesleyan University.
Mrs. George Karl has returned
from visit to her daughter in Will
mignton.
Mrs. Dora Frigar has returned from
visit with her mother, in Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Lena L. Wilson and Miss Ida
Davis spent Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Tice, of South
Amboy, N. j.. spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington
Lusby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd enter
tained a number of friends at their
home near Elkton last Saturday even
ing in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred At
wood. of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Martin. of
Annapolis. have been visiting her
mother. Mrs. Kate A. Parker.
Mr.. Hugh T. Stephenson. of the P,
E. e. w Railroad has been transferred
to Baltimore, and moved his family
there this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert D. Brown en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. James w.
Davis and sister, of Hartford county,
and Mr.. William C. Roberts and
daughter. of Baltimore. last Sunday.
Mrs. Richard Reese and son. Rich
ard of Wilmington, were recent
guests of her mother, Mrs. NJ. E. Tull.
Miss Helen Garrett has been spend
ing some time in Philadelphia and
Atlantic City
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Racine and
Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong Jackson are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Strick-
land near Cochranville. Pa.
Miss Elizabeth Potts, of Whining
ton. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Viii
liam B Mercy.
Mr.. J. Herbert Kirk. son of Mrs.
Sarah Kirk, of near Rising Sun, and
Miss Adeline Bradley, of the same
section. We're married at Elkton last
Saturday The bride was one of Cecil
county's school teachers.
Miss Cornelia Cooper will leave next
week for Philadelphia. where she will
train for nurse at the Hahnneman
Hospital.
Miss Esther A. Parks. of Whining
ton, formerly of North East, and Mr..
Harry L. Bushman, of Penn's Grove,
n. j., were married at Chestertown,
on Sept. 16, by Rev. ]. L. Ward.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
Special Services AT Zion

Union Evangelistic meetings will be
held in Zion Presbyterian Church, at
Zion. Sunday evening, October /, at
7:45 p. m. Meetings held every night.
lnspirational music. song and Gospel
Message. The singing will be led by
Prof. Watkin Davis, of Philadelphia,
using book "New Songs of Pentecost
No. l." the messages will be on vital
gospel themes. Come and join US in
song and prayer
"And the hour shall be filled with
music;
With songs, and praise and prayer,
And the burdens of life be lifted
For all who enter there"
b. A. MATZEN,
Pastor Zion Presbyterian Church
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
Brakeman Killed By His Own Train

Arthur J. Morris, aged "a years, a
freight brakeman of the P, B. & w.
Railroad Company, whose home was at
Perryvi!le, died at the Delaware Hos
pital, Wilmington, Tuesday, as the
result of injuries sustained on Mon
day when he fell from his train, which
PARTLY passed over his body, at the
Edge Moor freight yards.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
Cecil Students AT Delaware

Delaware College opened last We'd
nesday, with large enrollme>t of
new students, among whom are the
following from Cecil county:-Chemi-
cal Engineering. Hasson T. Terrell, of
Elkton. Electrical Engineering-John
+. Work, of Cherry Hill. Mechanical
Engineering, Toward N. Lorraine. Jr.,
and John c. Lorraine, of Chesapeake
City. Engineering Not Specified,
Russell X. Keesey, of Perryville.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30

died September 10 at his home. neal
Marlton, N. j., from paralysis, aged
II years. A widow, formerly Miss
Mary b. Pierce. daughter of the late
Joseph and Prudence PierIe, Of near
Rising Sun, survives.
The funeral took place on Friday
Sept. %. interment being made in
Cropwell Friends, burying ground.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
RECENT DEATHS



home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Jackson, Principle Furnace, Saturday
morning. September 1G, in the 83d
year of her age The deceased leaves
five daughters-Mrs. Edward jackson,
Gilmore Murphy. Charlestown; Mrs
Harvey Stebbings. Port Deposit;
j Mrs. L. l.. Jackson, Theodore. The
funeral services We're held Thursday,
Sept. 10, with interment at Principle
Cemetery.
Mrs. Israel Steele.
Mrs. Israel Steele. West Noting
ham, died Thursday morning of last
week at the General Hospital, Lancas-
ter, where she had been for twelve
weeks. Peritonitis following an oper-
alton for appendicitis, caused her
death. She was AZ years old, and was
born at Rock Springs being the
daughter of Jonathan hrauss. who is
still living. Mr.. Steele and six child
ren-Mary. Addie, Annie, Horace and
Ralph at home and Celia Of Oxford,
mourn her death. Samuel krauss, of
Baltimore, and William krauss, Of
Oakwood, are brothers.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at
Pleasant Grove NJ f. Church at two
O'clock, with burial in adjoining GENE,
terry.
Mrs. Clarence Short
Mrs. Minnie Edna Short, wife of
Clarence Short. of Elkton. died Tues
day of last week from illness follow
ing the birth of an infant She was
before marriage a Miss Bradford, of
Chester, Pa, and was nineteen years
!, of age. She is survived by her hus-
band and the infant son whose birth
cost her her life.
The funeral was held last Saturday.
/ with interment at Chester Royal
Cemetery.
James Gibson.
James Gibson. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Gibson, of Charlestown, died
SSeptember 10. of tuberculosis. aged
item years.
The funeral was held riday of last
week with irtermen. at Charestown
Cemetery.
James X. Chambers.
Mr.. James R Chambers. a respect
\ ed resident of Elkton, died Sunday at
Union Hospital. after long illness of
gangrene. aged 81 years. Mr.. Cham
bers was twice married and is sur
g~viyed by his second wife, formerly
Mrs. Amy Lang. and several children
by his first wife, two of whom are
RS. William Warren and James f.
1ambers. of Elkton.
lThe funeral was held Wednesday
ternoon with services at his late
3me in West Elkton and interment
Elkton Cemetery.
Phineas Roberts kirkbride.
Phineas R. Kirkbride, a former
int of the Rising Sun section
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
CALGARY

The first council meeting Of the
town Of Calgary, Alberta, was held
thirty-two years ago today. The
municipality which has since become
one of the wonder cities Of the Cana
dian West had then just been inccr-
porated as a town. It had a popula-
ton Of less than half a thousand, a
fort Of the Northwest Mounted Police,
q Hudson's Bay store and a few other
commercial enterprises. The redskins
and f-breeds Of that section were
then far from peaceful, and, in 1885
Calgary was compelled to ask for
arms. for the protection Of the citizens.
In the first twenty years Of its NUM-
cipal existence Calgary's growth was
slow, and in 1904 its population was
scarcely more than 10000. Since then
it has forged ahead rapidly, and now
boasts of a population approaching
the 100000 mark. In the race for
supremacy as the commercial metro
polls of the rich region of Alberta and
Saskatchewan, Calgary has close rivals
In Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and
other magic cities" which have
sprung up almost overnight in those
two provinces Of the Dominion. CAL
garys site is near that Of the old
French fort of La Jonquiere, estab-
1ished in 1852. Fur traders, buffalo
hunters, missionaries and mounted
police comprised the larger part of
the towns population of 500 when it
began its municipal existence thirty
two years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
ELECTRICAL WEEK.

Commencing today there will be a
special demonstration Of electrical
appliances at the ground floor show
room Of the United Illuminating Co.,
corner Broad and Cannon streets.
From 2 to O'Clock the demonstra-
ton will be a practical one given by
Mrs. Anna Thackmeyer, who repre-
sents the General Chemical Co., of
New York city. The demonstration
will consist of the making Of delicious
hot tea biscuits and cakes and cook
les Of all kinds and Mrs. Thack-
meyer will at the same time give
a very interesting and entertaining
lecture to the ladies. At these daily
demonstrations every opportunity
will be given to examine the meany
beautiful and useful electric house
cooking utensils, including the cleo
trio stove, grill, percolators, samo-
vars. irons, coasters. hot plates, etc.
The larger articles such as refrigera-
tors, vacuum. cleansers. washing ma
chimes, etc., will also be shown.
After today the demonstration will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
U. s. MAINTAINS
WILD CREATURES
IN 5 PRESERVES
Sixty Seven Reservations
Primarily for Birds Are
Protected.

Washington, D. c., Dec. Alive
big game preserves and 81 bird reser-
vations are maintained by the BioIo-
gical Survey, U. 8. Department Of
Agriculture. The mammal reserva-
lions include the Montana Bison
Range, the Wind Cave Game Preserve
in South Dakota, the Niobrara Reser-
walton in Nebraska, the Elk Refuge
In Wyoming, and the Sullys Hill Game
Preserve in North Dakota. The
Ntobrara Reservation was intended
as bird reserve, but has been stock
ed with big game and is at present
maintained chiefly for buffalo and elk,
according to the annual report Of the
chief Of the Biological Survey, just
issued. In the first three reservations
mentioned the herds Of buffalo have
shown a notable increase since their
establishment a few years ago. says
the report, and now include 207
head, or more than third of all the
buffalo which now belong to the gov
eminent. The elk number about 100
and the antelope 40, making a total
Of about 400 head Of big game.
The number of bird reservations
was increased during the year by the
addition of the Big Lake Reservation
in Arkansas. Sixty-seven reserva-
tons are now maintained primarily
for birds. The report urges the i'm
portance and necessity of retaining as
breeding grounds for water fowl and
other birds, tracts of land which are
not especially valuable for agricul-
tural purposes. The area of marsh
land necessary for breeding grounds
is Insignificant, it is said, in COMPARE
son with the benefits which will ac-
crue to the public through the in
crease in our supply Of game BIRDS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
EPIDEMIC OF
TYPHuS RACES
IN Turks ARMY
Cholera Stalks Through
Syria And Thousands
Perish Daily.

New York, Dec. A typhus cpl
demic is raging in the Turkish army,
claiming a thousand lives a day, &C
cording to a dispatch from Syria
through Port Said which has just
reached the American Committee for
Armenian and Syrian Relief, No. 70
Fifth avenue.
The dispatch comes from sources
which several times have transmit
ted authentic news from Turkey
which official channels have not car
ried until much later. 1t says:
1.-TWO epidemics are stalking
throughout Syria-cholera and ty-
phus fever. The type of cholera is
mild but the typhus is sudden, fatal
kind which spreads SO rapidly that
many houses swiftly are depopulated
by it. It's havoc among the troops Is
indescribable, as many as a thousand
dying in day. It is not confined to
any one region, but extends from
Aleppo Con the northern border of
the Arabian desert) to the Arish Ga
river on the Egyptian border). The
doctors have not attempted to COM
bat it as there are no drugs nor
remedies in the country"
Inasmuch as it is known that all
the drugs in the country were taken
into the service of the army months
ago, the despatch denotes an equal
if not greater degree of mortality
than 1000 deaths a day among the
civilian population which probably
has been without remedies for a.
longer time than the troops.
Further cable dispatches just re-
ceived by the committee report prac-
teal starvation conditions through
out Syria. Bread in Beirut sells at
IS cents pound, and prices Of other
food stuffs are equally prohibitive.
The dispatches report that almost all
the wheat, barley, millet, figs and
pomegranates produced during the
summer have been confiscated for
military use, and that no flour what
ever is to be had.
Upon receipt of the first cable the
committee at once increased it's or
ders for drugs and medical supplies
to be carried on Americas 1915
Christmas Ship, the Navy collier
Caesar, which leaves New York for
Beirut early in December. It already
had arranged to include some such
medical supplies in the Christmas
cargo of foodstuffs and new clothing,
but the plight of the typhus- har-
ried civilian victims of the war
makes imperative the speedy sending
of more adequate material with
which to fight the epidemics. The
cargo is being assembled at the Bush
Terminal, Brooklyn.
The gifts Of America carried on
the Christmas ship for the relief Of
Syria, Armenia and Palestine will be
distributed to civilians by co-operat-
ing commissions of the American
Red Cross and the Red Crescent un-
der the supervision of United States
consular agents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
TILE CZAR'S BROTHER

The Grand Duke Michael Alexan-
drovitch, only brother of the Russian
Cxar. was born thirty-eight years ago
today. Dec. 4, 1873, being ten years
tho Junior OF his imperial brother. His
career has been most romantic, as he
fled Russia in order that he might
marry, the woman he loved. Until
the birth Of the Czarevitch, Michael
AlexRndrovitch was the heir to the
Russian throne. Later he was APP
pointed to act aus regent Of the empire
in case the Gar should die while the
Cxarevitch was in his. minority. He
was deprived Of these and rother hon
ors about four years ago, following
his morgantic marriage with Coun-
tess Natalie Scheremeterslxy In V1en-
ma His bride was the divorced wife
Of Capt. Won Woulfert, a Russian army
officer, but the two children born
during the duration Of this marriage
were claimed by the Grand Duke as
his own. In fact, the Countess had
married the officer merely as a cloak
& for her relations with her imperial
lover. Capt. con Woulfert entered in
to the arrangement with his eyes
open, and with the understanding that
he should be a husband in name only,
but the resulting public scandal caused
him to sue for divorce. Although
commanded by the Gar to abandon
his mistress and the mother Of his
children, Grand Duke Michael refused
to do 50, and they were legally mar
ried in 1911. The following year, all
persuasions having failed, the Car
practically disinherited his brother,
and Michael went with his wife and
children to England. On the outbreak
Of the war he returned to Russia and
soon became the idol of the people
through the dash and courage he dis
played as an officer of cavalry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
Separate Peace Talk
Is Ended BY Speech

Paris, Dec. 1.-The statement of
Premier Trepoff before the Duma
Sunday is regarded here as the most
outspoken and powerful utterance
pronounced in Petrograd since the
outbreak of the war and a complete
and crushing answer to German
peace intrigues.
I'm his last Speech" says. the
Matin, chancellor Bethmann-Holl-
veg was careful not to say anything
against Russia. In a semi official
statement he fatty limited that, con-
trary to all appearances, there might
be an honorable understanding in the
East. Premier Trepoff's speech ef-
fectually disposed Of the Chancellor's
Illusions"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04

Of 43 Burr road, were married We'd
nesday evening in the parsonage of
the Kings Highway church by the pas
tor, Rev. Pearl E. Matthias. The
couple were attended by Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Foreman. brother and sis
ter-in-law of the bride, with whom
she has made her home since she was
a child. Mr.. and Mrs. Beaumont are
spending their honeymoon in New
York. When the return they will
reside at the home of the groomss
parents. Mr.. Beaumont is a clerk al
the Union Metallic Cartridge Co...
where the bride was also formerly
employed. H
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
BEGINNING OF THE
ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR

Yesterday was observed by Roman
Catholics as the first Sunday of Adj
vent and the first day of the ecclesi-
astical year. Beginning at midnight
Saturday marriages cannot be entered
into with the nuptta1 mass and its
benedictions. The advent season will
end at midnight Sunday, Dec. < "a.
Marriages Will not be performed UNI
til Jan. Z.
Friday is the feast Of the Immacu-
late Conception and is holy day OF
obligation and special services will
be held in Catholic churches all over,
the world. AS the feast of the Inn
maculate Conception falls on Friday,
Catholics are allowed to eat flesh
meat on that day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04

be twice daily at 10 to 13 and to 4.
Owing to the great advance in the
uses Of electricity in the home this
will no doubt be very interesting
and pleasing entertainment for the
ladies of this city who will be given
every opportunity to acquaint them
selves with the various uses Of the
many appliances. Ladies having a
little time to spare this week should
accept the cordial invitation to at
tend these lectures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
PROBATE NOTICE.

BY order of the Honorable Court
Of Probate, for the district of Fair
cid. Notice is hereby given that the
tenth day Of March next is the time
limit for the creditors to the estate of
Gideon MorehouSe late of Weston, de-
ceased, to exhibit their claims against
said estate. Those creditors who do
not exhibit their claims on or before
that time to the administrator on said
estate will. by law, be debarred of
legal recovery. Jesse Morehouse, Jr.,
admir-, Weston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
DANIEL GRIFFIN.

The funeral Of Daniel Griffin of
Newtown was held at 2 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon from the undertak-
ing parlors of Michael J. Cannon,
1851 Broad street. The body was
taken to Newtown by automobile
cortege, and burial was in St.. Roses
cemetery where Rev. George T. Sin
mott read the committal services. A
requiem mass had been sung at St.
Roses church at 8 o'clock Saturday
morning by Father Sinnott. The
bearers: John Ryan. Michael F. Fin
nell, John p. ~Finnell and William A.
HOnan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
sPRAINED KNEE.

About 2 this afternoon Walter
Church, 16-year-old boy, while at
tempting to jump on an Adams ex-
press wagon in Warren street, slip
ped and fell. His right knee was bad
ly sprained. He was taken to the
emergency where he was attended by
Dr. Hair, after which he went to his
home at Is Union street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
MAUD G. VIENNA.

The funeral of Maud Gertrude Be-
hen, wife Of Eugene L. Vezina, was
held from the home Of her mother,
Mrs. Belle Behen, 81 Clinton avenue
at 2:3O yesterday afternoon and at 8
o'clock from St. Patrick's church
where Rev. John G. Lynch read a
committal service. Burial was in st.
MichaeTs cemetery. The bearers:
Fred Weiner, Jack Neary, Eugene
Dumas, Clarence Vezina, Harold
Downing and Albert Lesh. A requiem
mass was sung this morning in St.
Patrick's church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
TO BE SOLD.

On the first day Of March next, If
not previously sold, farm in the
town Of Redding, containing so acres
of excellent land, well proportioned for
wood. plough, pasture and meadow,
with a good dwelling house and barn,
cider mill, with an orchard suffi-
cient to make sixty barrels of cider
yearly, lying on the main road from
Danbury to Fairfield. Inquire of
Joseph Burr, living on the premises
who will give an. indisputable title to
the same.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
OBITUARY,
ARTHUR O. JENNINGS.

The funeral of Arthur o. Jennings
were held at o'clock Saturday after
noon from his late home in Willow
street, Southport. Rev. Richard D.
Hatch of Trinity Episcopal church,
Southport, conducted the services
which were largely attended. Burial
was in Oaklawn cemetery. Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
Greece to Protect
Entente Nationals

London, Dec. 1.-The Greek gov
eminent has announced that the full
est protection will be given to the
Nationals OF the entente, according to
an Athens despatch to Reuters. The
government also guarantees that all
rights of the arrested Venizelists will
be respected. In palace circles it was
said that normal relations with the
allies are re-established.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
GIVE AWAY TURKEYS.

Among those in this city who gave
turkey to each of their married
workmen for Thanksgiving were
Messrs. Hubbell & Curtis, the furni-
ture manufacturers. There were ID
with families and the result among
them, no doubt, was a good time, gen
orally. The bosses we venture to af-
firm performed the ceremonies at
their own tables that day with an unc-
ton that must have greatly heighten-
ed the enjoyment of all who shared
in the feast of fat things before them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
ELKS TO BANQUET.

Members of Bridgeport lodge, No.
SO, B. P. O. E., will observe the 31st
anniversary Of the lodge with an ban
quet at the Stratfield hotel at 1890
Wednesday, December 10. John F.
McDonough is chairman Of the COM
mittee of arrangements and Lawrence
J. Finklestone is secretary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04
FOOLED FRIENDS

The announcement Of the marriage
Of William Nichols, stenographer at
Ashcrofts factory to Miss Florence
Parks, which occurred a few months
ago has just been made. The news
is quite a. surprise to the young
couples friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-04

The gift assortment is complete. All
goods for Christmas are here and
sure to come later.
THIS MAKES AN OPPORTUNE
TIME NOW FOR YOU TO
TRADE ADVANTAGEOUS
Everything that's good in diamonds,
watches, jewelry, toilet and manicur-
ing sets, shaving sets, silverware, cut
glass, clocks, umbrellas, silver novel;
ties, ETC., you will find here at prices
that will meet with your approval.
A small deposit will reserve any ar
ticle for future delivery.