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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
FRANCES NOMINATION
SEEMS TO BE SURE

The France Campaign Committee,
of the State, express absolute conf
dence in the nomination of DR.. France
at the coming primary on May 1st. In
reviewing the situation they say:
Throughout Western Maryland,
which was the bulwark of the Pro-
gressive element in 1912, the senti-
ment for DR.. France has grown by
leaps and bounds. He is hailed in
the Sixth district as the man who
can best harmonic the two elements
of the Republican party, which split
in the last national campaign. This
point has been of distinct advantage
to DR.. France and has in many seq
tions prepared the way for his can
vases among the voters
The city France headquarters
these days are beehives of industry.
Because of the great rush of bust
ness the main local headquarters in
the Calvert Building will be open
every night beginning next Monday.
Former Collector William F. Stone
will be in the headquarters nightly
to meet the workers and he will he
assisted in the conference by Chair
man Padgett John j. Hanson and
Edmund C. Wachter.
The France headquarters cluo.
directed by Alfred A. Moreland and
a contingent of former Progressives
and by George W. Cameron and
Levi Thompson. former Goldsbor-
ough followers. are obtaining great
results, they report, in the interests
of the Cecil countian.
The Republican leaders in Carroll
say France will sweep the county and
the same report comes from Baltimore
county.
National Committeeman William P.
Jackson says DR.. France will carry
every county on the Eastern Shore,
except Dorchester. which is Goldsbor-
ough's home county and in which DR..
France refuses to make a fight,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
COUNTY BOARDS

The Orphans Court of Cecil county
met in regular session on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Presentation. James j.
McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Milton
S. Sentman, and Hon. Alexander P.
Jackson. Associate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates of
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds Approved.
Bond of Marian V. Cook. admins
tratrix of Clifford Cook; bond of Es-
ther E. Hall. executrix of Mary L.
Whitaker; bond of Annetta S. Crossan
Administrative of Clement Crossan:
bond of Marion v. Cook, administra-
trix d. b. n. of Helen E. Cook; bond of
Eliza Cole. administrator of William
F. Cole; bond of Harry Beers, admin
istrator of Richard Beers.
Accounts Passed.
First and final account of Abner W.
Gather, executor of Elisha R. Ewing.
and dividend among the legatees
struck on same; first and final account
OF Caroline B. Price, administrative of
T.. Henderson Cantwell, and distribu-
tion struck on same; first and final ac-
count of Irving Burke. administrator
of Allen E. Burke; first and final ac-
count of Benjamin H. Vansant. admin
istrator of Sarah M. Groves; first and
final account of Bessie M. Jenness,
Administrative c. t. a. of John H. Jen-
ness! second account of Lillian v.
Alexander, Harry T. Alexander and S.
Claude Sykes, executors of John E.
Alexander; first account of Murray J.
Ewing, guardian of Eugene M. Cook.
Court adjourned to meet in special
session on the 18th inst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15

Junior C. E.. Miss Ruth L. Gunby,
Salisbury.
Treasul er-Miss Louisa B. johnson,
Wilmington.
Synodical president-Mrs. M. V.
Richards, Washington, D. C.
Synodical committee-Mrs. William
X. Crosby, Boston; Miss Margaretta
Barr, Wilmington; Mrs. C. B. Finley.
Elkton; Mrs S. j. Reynolds, Smyrna.
Elkton and West Nottingham dele
gates reported Evergreen societies.
which neet every month and Chesa-
peake City. Perryville. West Noting
ham and Zion were listed among the
places having increased membership
IN auxiliaries.
;, On Wednesday evening meeting
devoted to home missions was held
ana the Chesapeake City H., Perry
vii F., Port Deposit H., Rock F.,
VT st Nottingham F., and West Not
tin,s cham w. G. F. were among the
societies placed on the honor roll for
injecting all conditions, namely that If
making an increase in their contribu-
lions. making regular quarterly pay
ments and contributing to all pledges.
THE following societies were among
those placed on the honor roll for hav-
ir& met two of the three conditions.
Chesapeake City F.. Elkton H., Mid
detown F.. Perryville H., Port De-
posNt F., West Nottingham W. G. H.,
WesH Nottingham H.. Zion H. and F.,
and skion Harvesters H and +.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
RECENT DEATHS
Mrs. Harlan Gallaher.

Mrs. Caroline Gallaher, wife of Har-
Ian Galaher, died Tuesday of last
week in New York City hospital. af-
ter undergoing an operation for ap-
pendicitis. Mrs. Gallaher lived in
daughter of the Rev. c. E. McCul-
lough, formerly stationed at Leeds.
She was student at the Cecil County
High School and it is with deep regret
that her host of friends in this COM
munity learn of her sad and untimaly
death. She is survived by her hus-
band, a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes
Gallaher, of Childs, baby boy one
year old, her father, one sister and one
brother, Kenneth Mccullough, who
have the sympathy of the entire
neighborhood.
The body was brought from New
York City where she had been living
to Leeds, on Friday of last week,
where services were held in the M. P.
Church at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. DR..
Sheridan. of Baltimore. officiating.
1nterment was made in the adjoining
cemetery.
Abel James Mearns.
Mr.. Abel James Mearns, a we'll
known and respected Ceci! countian,
died at his home in Zion on Thursday
morning, April -, after long illness
from Bright's disease, in the Gath
year Of his age. For years he was
engaged in the butchering business,
but of late years had conducted a gro
Gerry and provision store in Zion. HIS
widow, two daughters and son sur
vive: Mrs. Norwood Pratt, Spring.
field. H.; Mrs. Edgar Rem at home
Ernest Mearns. Asbury Park, N. J.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
Sunday. Services at his late resi-
dence at 1890 o'clock. Interment in
Rosebank cemetery. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend without
further notice.
Elmer l.. Marvel.
Mr.. Elmer L. Marvel son of Mr.. and
Mrs. U. G. Marvel, of Stanton, Del, a
nephew of Fred Marvel, of Elkton,
died on Tuesday of last week, aged p
years.
The funeral was held Friday after
noon of last week. with interment at
st. James Cemetery, Newport.
William T. Stradley.
Mr.. William Thomas Stradley died
suddenly on April 2, at Sassafras,
Kent county, from heart troubble,
aged 75 years. The deceased was a
native of this county. A widow, three
sons and three daughters survive.
Inhn TunninUh,p
Mr.. John Cunningham died at his
home at Port Deposit Friday after
noon of last week. after short illness
of pneumonia. Funeral services were
held from his late residence last Mon
day morning. with interment at Hope
well cemetery. He is survived by his
wife. two sons and a daughter, Mrs.
Charles Freeman, of Wilmington.
Mrs. Jacob NJ. Minker.
Mrs. Alice M. Minker, wife of Jacob
M. Minker. died Tuesday at her late
home in Wilmington, aged ~ years.
The deceased was formerly resident
of this county.
Funeral services were held at her
late residence. Alp East Sixth street,
Wilmington, at 8 o'clock yesterday
friday evening. Further services
will be held at North East NJ. f.
Church today Saturday at noon, and
interment will be made in North East
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
WEEKS WEDDINGS
Matthews-Blackway.

Miss Mary Atkins Blackway. only
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. K. w.
Blackway, of Cecilton. and Mr.. Jay
Connors Matthews, of Earleville. were
married at one o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon of last week, at Zion M. E..
Church. Cecilton. The bridal party
entered the church to the strains Of
Lohengrin, rendered by Miss Clara
Maniove. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. M. Mitchell. Messrs.
Willard Knock and Eben Frazer, of
Earleville, and Clifton Burke and c..
V. Harris, of Cecilton, acted as ushers.
The bride was attired in travelling
suit of Belgian blue wool poplin trim
med with white silk poplin collar and
cuffs with picature hat of Alice blue,
silk braid and chiffon. She carried a
shower boquet of Bride roses and or
chids. Immediately after the cere-
mony the young couple left for we'd
ding trip South. They will reside at
Cecilton.
Peach-Coslett.
Mr.. William Clinton Coslett, son of
Mr.. w. D. Coslett, of North East, and
Miss Fannie Evelyn Peach, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Peach. of
the same town. were married on We'd
nesday evening at North East par
sonage by the Rev. Asbury Burke. The
young couple came to Elkton by auto
mobile and took the 8:37 train for a
wedding trip North. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coslett are both very popular among
the younger set of North East and
their many friends wish them many
years Of success and happiness.
Creswell-Willis.
Miss Lily E. Creswell, of Cowen-
town, and Mr.. Daniel Willis, of New
ark. were married at Newark M. f.
parsonage by the Rev. E. P. Roberts,
Monday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
will reside in Newark.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Little Miss Leanore H. Perkins is
spending the week with her aunt, Mrs.
Ralph X. Levering, at Roxborough, Pa.
Little Miss Rose Dorsey, of Phila-
de phia. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. o.
c. Giles.
Miss Mary Budd has returned from
a trip to Atlantic City much benefited
in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Constable.
who have been staying temporarily at
the Howard House. moved to the house
recently vacated by Mr.. Reginald Con-
stable on Bow street Mr.. Reginald
Constable and family have occupied
the Ellis property on Main street, re-
Gently purchased and extensively i'm
proved by him.
Mrs. Arthur Denney, of Gloucester,
N. j., spent this week with Misses
Lizzie and Grace Wells. Mr.. Denney
spent Saturday and Sunday here.
Mrs. David L. Sloan, of Narberth,
Pa, has been visiting her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. j. Will Perkins.
Mrs. Mary McCrea recently enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. William Stocum
and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph King, of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. John McElmoyle, Mrs. Thomas
H. Harlan and Miss Carrie Witwort tn
spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Ber-
lin, having been elected delegates to
the annual meeting of the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Socie-
ties of New Castle Presbytery.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Mccullough is the
guest of Baltimore friends.
Mrs. Harlan johnson was the guest
of Philadelphia relatives last week.
Miss Frances NJ. Cleaves spent last
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Bes-
sic Wingate in Elk Neck.
Mrs. Warren J. Haines, of Barks-
dale. is entertaining her mother. Mrs.
John f. Wilson.
On Tuesday Mr.. Hooper Heath and
sister Elizabeth. Mrs. Wesley Bou!-
den and Miss Grace George motored
to Wilmington.
Mrs. Margaret J. Heath is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Kate Draper and daughter,
Mrs. Raymond Meredith, and grand
son, Millard Robinson, were Whining
ton visitors on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. McGonigal, of
Havre de Grace. have announced the
engagement of their daughter. Agnes,
to John L. Green, of Perryville.
Congressman David J. Lewis spent
Friday and Saturday of last week in
Cecil county.
Miss Mary Poole and Mr.. E. C. Will
lis. both of Newark, were married at
Newark M. E. parsonage by the Rev.
E. p. Roberts, Monday evening. They
will reside in Newark.
Miss Bertha White is spending some
time in Wilmington.
Mrs. H. w. Bell and daughter. Miss
Carrie. of Wilmington, visited Elkton
relatives Wednesday.
Misses Ella Anderson and Laura
Storey spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. l.. Anderson, at Cecilton.
Mrs. Dora Frigar entertained the
Elkton Embroidery Club on Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. A. D. Dean was the guest Gf
friends in Philadelphia several days
this week.
Miss Bessie Masemore spent last
Saturday and Sunday with her brother
Mr.. William Masemore. at Havre de
Grace.
Lieut.. j. D. Smith, U. S. Navy, who
has just returned from three months
cruise in Cuban waters, came to Elk
ton on Wednesday last to accompany
his wife and daughter to Boston,
Mass, for which place they left yes
terday morning.
Mrs. Paul Waltz and family and
Mrs. Mack and son left Elkton. Wed
nesday for Wildwood, N. j., where
theY will make their future home
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
Parent Teachers Association Meeting

The first regular meeting of the
Parent Teachers Association of Elk
ton. was held in the Court House, on
Wednesday, evening, beginning at 8
o'clock, About 100 parents, teachers
and others interested were in attend
ance. and that number of names have
been placed on the roll. After the
transaction of the regular business
there was a recitation by Mrs. Charles
Warburton and papers were read by
Misses Gertrude Smith and Katharine
Bratton, Mrs. Frederick Letter and
Rev. Henry Carr. The meeting in all
proved very instructive and interest
ing.
The next meeting of the Associa-
ton is set for Wednesday evening,
May 10, at the High School building.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
Primary Candidates Entered

MONDAY OF tnlS week was the last
day on which any names could be filed
as candidates for any Office in the
coming primary election, which falls
this year on Monday, May 1st. With
the lists closed the record shows as
follows:
For U. S. Senator.
Republican-Joseph Irwin France
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Democratic-W. Cabell Bruce
Blair Lee
David j. Lewis.
For Congress.
Republican-Robert F. Duer.
Republican-Josiah Leeds Kerr.
Democratic-Jesse D. Price.
For Delegates to State Convention.
republican For DR.. France) Jerome
E. Brumfield of Rising Sun; Ell
more Deibert, of Elkton; Robei t
C. Reeder, of North East; William
E. Taylor, of Cecilton.
(For Mr.. Goldsborough) Joseph
R. Hambleton. of Rising Sun; H.
M. Mccullough, of Elkton; Nor
ton E. Reeder. of North East, w.
T. Warburton, of Elkton.
Democratic William B. Davis, Robert
B. Foard, William H. Holm, Sam
uel j. Keys, Albert D. Mackey,
Jacob H. Reynolds, Walter l..
Smith.
Under the provisions of the primary
law the delegates to the State Con-
vention have to vote for the candidate
for Senator and for Congress who
receives the highest number of votes
cast in the county.
The delegates to the State Conven-
ton select, however, the delegates TO
the National Convention and can in
struct them for some particular
Presidential candidate or can send
them "uninstructed."
Mr.. Harlan johnson, of Elkton. on
Monday filed his bond with the Clerk
of the Court as political agent in
Cecil county for DR.. France.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15
"Lanky Lem" Again In The Tolls

Postoffice Inspector M. S. Plummer
went to Towson, Baltimore county,
last Sunday in response to a message
that Edward Carney, under arrest,
wanted to see him. Carney proved TO
be "Lanky Lem," who was sentenced
to Ia months Imprisonment in the
District Court, Wilmington, for at
tempting to rob the postoffice at Clay
ton and carrying explosives inter
state on June 13, 1913. Carney or
"Lem," was companion of Ed Hardy,
alias Higgins, who was killed in a run
ming duel with railroad detectives on
March %. while attempting to rob the
postoffice at Pikesville.
"Lem" gave Mr.. Plummer some val
liable information and requested him
to see the attorney who is in charge
of a small amount of money left him
by his father, who died two years ago.
The prisoner also told Mr.. Plummer
his family name. but this Mr.. Plum
mer refused to reveal.
According to Inspector Plummer he
has information that Lem. with
other yeggs, robbed several postof-
fees in Maryland and Pennsylvania,
during the past year, among which
were Elkton, Chesapeake City and
Aberdeen. Of the yeggs involved all
it is said have been apprehended or
are dead, with one exception.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-15

Samuel Short. who was shot by
Mrs. Annie Backoff, of near Elkton,
while attempting to assault her, was
sentenced to ten days in Elkton Jail on
Saturday. by Magistrate j. M. ASH.
The charge of shooting against the
woman was dismissed.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-28
Tempe News Notes
TEMPE PIONEER |S CALLED ID BEYOND

After weeks short illness, A. w. Cosner one of Tempe's oldest and most highly respected citizens. an swered the final call and passed to the great beyond, shortly before one o'clock yesterday morning. The end was not unexpected for at an early stage of his illness, conditions de- veloped which rendered his recovery very doubtful. The loss is sadly re- gretted by members of the family and the community at large, for the de- settlers in this vicinity and man we'll thought of by every one.
 Mir Cosner was born in West Vlr ginia in the year 1859. In 1878 he came to Tempe from Iowa and has since made this his permanent home, striving always with the best interests of Tempe and the Salt River valley at heart. The deceased was a mem Der of family of thirteen children and he is survived by his sister, Mrs. J. A. Dimes. of Tempe. this brother in Colorado, and of his own family, Mrs. Cosner, A. J. Cosner. Mrs. Mag gie Holmes, and Mrs. G. H. Brans- ford, all of whom are at home in Tempe.
 The funeral will take place tomor- = row afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Wilbur Fisk will read the sermon and the local Masonic lodge of which the deceased was an honored member will escort the body.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-28
RESOLUTION NO. 175

A resolution of the Commission of the City of Phoenix. declaring their intention to improve certain portions of Roosevelt Street in the City of Phoenix and determining that bonds shall be issued to represent the costs and expenses thereof. and declaring the work or improvement to be Of more than local or ordinary public benefit and that the costs and ex- penses of said work shall be assessed upon certain district ana provlolng that the proposed work or improve ment shall be done under the pro- visions of Title VII, Chapter XIII. Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, Civil Code, and amendments thereto
 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COM MISSION OF THE CITY OF PHOE- NIX.
 SECTION l.
 That the public interest and con- venience require, and that it is the intention of the Commission of the City of Phoenix to order the following work to be done to-wit:
 1. That tEe roadway of Roosevelt 1 Street from the east line of Central Avenue to the west line of Seventh Street (except that portion now oc- cupied by he tracks of the Phoema Street Railway Company and two CD | feet on the outside of each rail) and including the intersection of all al. leys, private drives wherever shown on the plans hereinafter referred to ard including also such portions of intcrsecting streets, alleys and private orlves aj is necessary to form an easy approach to the pavement here- | matter described be graded and paved
 with bitulithic with cement concrete
 l'ase, bitulithic with bituminous con-
 crete base, bitulithlc with no base, ce.
 ment concrete. Topeka" Asphalt con-
 crete with cement concrete base, Ma
 tional, 'Bitustone." Tarvia filled mac.
 adam, Asphalt concrete with bitumin-
 ous concrete base or Dolarway, al
 may be hereafter determined.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-28
LOCAL TALENT TONIGHT

The Chimes of Normandy, which has been arousing considerable inter- est locally will be presented tonight The final dress rehearsal was held last evening and Director Hanson was we'll pleased with the preparation made. and is able to assure the public that the opera will lose nothing of it's beauty by being in the hands of amatuers This is the heaviest piece of work ever attempted here by local talent and there is every indication of it's success.
 The following is the cast of char acters: Serpolette. Soprano-Lottie Noble. Germain. the lost marchioness, meg
 -soprano-Edith Trow. Henry, Marquis of Cornvihe-Wal- ter Heder Jean Gerncheux, fisherman, tenor John T. Reece. Gaspard. miser bass-T F. Pome- = roy.
 The .Bailli, bass-A C. Mortensen.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-28
Mesa News Notes
FREE OF DEBT--
 WILL C0NSECRATE

The St Marks Episcopal church building will be solemnly consecrated next Sunday afternoon at a four o'clock service. The conservation ser 'vice will be conducted by Dean Scarlett and Arch Deacon Jenkins and the sermon preached by Rev. F. w. Simonson of the Episcopal church at Douglas.
 This service will be attended by all the Episcopal ministers in Arizona, and possibly by Dean Dodges of Cam bridge Theological Seminary, who will be in Phoenix next Sunday. In addi tion to the hymn service. Mir. Ross Cox will sing.
 This church was erected in 1911 at a cost of $400O. Of this amount $500 was raised locally, and $1200 through the Bishop. The balance of 5000 has remained until few days ago when this amount was completed and the entire debt paid
 Rev. Bloy the present rector came here six months ago and the debt re- ferred to all has been lifted during his stay. $500 came from the con- gregation and the remainder through the Bishop. The Sunday school has doubled in membership during tho same time. The conservation service will be for the public and all are in. vited to attend.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-28
AJ0 EXCURSION
 TICKETS READY
Low Rate Has Been Fixed for Round Trip. Tickets Available at Chamber of Commerce Starting This Morning

From all indications manifested at the chamber of commerce there is go- ing to be a crowd the like of which for size and lite has seldom been seen in Phoenix, take the train for Ajo on the morning of May 1.
 Secretary Harry Welch has been working for all he is worth in round ing Up prospective excursionists He has been very successful. Many Phoe- nix business and professional men have signified their intention of making the trip. The extent and the newness of the mining camp al Aio are powerful factors in drawing a crowd to the train Then, tco, there is some of the most beautiful country in the southwest be- tWeer hero and the southern camp
 Few people thus far have been able to take advantage of the road just opened from Gila Bend to Ajo. The excursion
 planned by the chamber of commerce,
 with its low rate, will put the trip
 within the reach of everyone.
 It has been decided to divide the city into warGs, and appoint committee for each ward; in this manner have every one reached and solicited for the pur- chase of a ticket It is expected that the excursion will be larger and bet ter than tke trip to Ray and Hayden This morning the tickets will be placed on sale at the chamber of com merce The rate has been fixed at S6 for the round trip. It is not known now many cars will make up the spe
 cial train, but from the interest mani fested, it will probably be a life sized i caravan of uDto date passenger I coaches. A number Of women have decided to make the trip.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-28

(Continued from Page Five) delivered off the cars without feed and water.
 CATTLE: con foot. cross weight No. steers. weighing 900 to 1900 lbs. s7.5O@7 790: seconds, s100G 7.40; thia S4G0M450
 COWS AND REFERS: No. 1. sC60m7 20: seconds, s5.75@ $50; com mon thin, s45O@5.OO
 BULLS AND STAGS: Good. s5.25@ 56O: medium. si.50M4.7J.
 CALVES: Light weight s10.O0; me dirm to heavy. $S.50a9.50.
 SHEEP: per head) Desirable wool wethers. $6.5Om 100: ewes s6.5096.75: sucking lambs. s5.75Gt.Oo.
 HOGS: tHard grain fed) lao to 25o lbs. s8.5Od SG2la 250 to 900 lbs. ss.25 MS.S712: 300 lbs. up. S7.50m 1G212.
 POULTRY. Broiers 35c: flyers, 2Sc: roasters. 25o: old cocks. oc: light hens. 6c: heavy hens. l9c: light tur keys. 25c. heavy turkeys. 25c: old ducks lSc: young ducks, 2oc; young geese. 16c; squabs unquoted.
 BUTTER Receipts. 55.e70 pounds. extras. 26c: first 22c.
 EGGS: Receipts. S19 cases Selected 27c: Candled. 25c: case co1nt. 2Sc.
 ALFALFA HAY: s140c to stG0o
 SONORA WHEAT: No bid; s1.75 asked.
 BARLEY: Bright feed. no bid s1.S5 asked; dark barley. s1.33A.