The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
LOCAL JOTTINGS OF THE WEEK

Wesley McAllister, on a charge of
striking Mrs. Mary Reed, neighbor,
over the head with a club. Chickens,
belonging to Mrs. Reed, had gotten
into Smiths yard and he was killing
them when the owner came out on her
porch and interfered. Smith, who is
said to have been drinking, walked
over and struck hcr over the head
with cord-wood stick, inf1icting SER
ious injuries. Smith is very large
man, and the fact that the stick broke
is probably the only thing that saved
Mrs. Reeds life.
A box social will be held at the
Bethel schoolhouse Friday evening,
October 6. If stormy next evening.
All are invited.
AS Andrew Ivory, colored, employ
ed at Edward Taylor's livery, was
walking on the street Monday even
ing with his wife, the woman sudden
ly became enraged and slashed him
clear down the back, infiicting a cash
Is inches long. The cutting occurred
in front of DR.. w. D. Cawley's office
and the wound was dressed by him
and Andrew taken to Union Hospital.
The woman gave bond for her ap-
pearance at hearing to be held later.
Jealousy is supposed to have prompt
ed the act.
w. H. Bennett, of the Fifth district,
has been appointed deputy game war
den for Cecil county.
"Rally Day" will be observed at
Rock Presbyterian Church tomorrow
Sunday at 2:30 p. m. Public invited
Services at the Elkton M. E. Church
will be held in the lecture room while
the work of improving the building is
in progress.
A broken engine on northbound
freight just east of Elkton delayed
traffic on the P, B. q w. R. R. about
two hours last Sunday morning.
Donation days at Union Hospital
this year will be October 13 and IA.
Those desiring empty jars or jelly
glasses may obtain them at the hos
pital.
Misses Pauline Frederick, of Bacon
Hill. and Mary L. Davis, of Cecilton,
are listed in the Freshmen class at the
Women's College of Delaware at
Newark.
|. Wayne Reynolds, of Rising Sun,
has been appointed by Governor Har-
rlngton, a delegate to the Farmers
National Congress 1t indianapolis, on
October Z to 20.
Bessie E., infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Murphy. of near
Eikton, died Thursday of last week,
aged one month and ii days. The
funeral was held Saturday with in
terment at CharlesJown.
Mary Jane, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Luke f. Stewart, of Fair
Hill. died Friday of last week. aged IA
days. lnterment was made Saturday
at Sharp's Cemetery.
Tomorrow Sunday will be observ-
ed as 'Rally Day" at Elkton Presby-
terian Sunday school. when special
services will be he'd, beginning at the
noon hour. All former or present
members of the church or Sunday
school are invited
Willard Reed, of Warwick, was re-
Gently arrested and fined at Middle
town. Del, fo- reckless driving of his
automobile, which ran into and dam
aged the car of John w. Guessford
of Townsend, Del. Magistrate Cox
also heard damage suit of Guessforo
against Reed, and assessed the dam
ages at $96.35. Reeds counsel took
an appeal to Court.
The newly frescoed Catholic church
at Elkton was presented to the con-
gregation last Sunday morning. the
improvements being personal gift
from the pastor. Rev. Father P. P
Arnd. The special sermon and music
was greatly enjoyed by many non.
Catholics as well as Catholics.
The ODD stated meeting of the Pres
hytery of New Castle will be held at
West Nottingham Church en- Octobe,
and 3. Elder George NJ. Jones. vice
moderator, will preach the annual ser.
mon. At the popular meeting on the
second evening there will be an ad.
dress by the Rev. Henry N. Falconer
pastor of Northminster Church, Baltl.
more. on "The All Around Christian
Life"
An Italian employed at Akin sta.
ton of the B. & o. Railroad to keel
the station and grounds in order. etc.
was held up by two negroes one even.
ing last week and robbed of 5000. He
was engaged in cleaning out the
spring near the station when the ne.
groes seized him and robbed him. He
was unable to give description OF
his assailants.
A foreigner employed at w. T
Fryer's cannery, Colora, had his arm
badly cut and bruised one day last
week. by catching it in a wheel.
Rosebank Sunday school, Calvert
will hold a rally tomorrow Sunday
afternoon in honor of the 150th ami.
versary of Methodism.
Harry l.. Abbott, of Philadelphia
has sold his 300-acre farm. along Elk
river. TO n. Price Whitaker, of Wheel,
ing, w. Va, who will use iC as sum.
mer home.
While Charles Mearns, of neal
North East. was driving on the State
road east of that town, on Monday
his carriage was struck by a motor.
cycle and the rider knocked from the
machine and badly bruised. while Mr.
Mearns escaped injury.
Carroll's Laundry, of Havre de
Grace, calls for laundry on Monday:
and delivers on Fridays. Family wash
ing 30c dozen. Phone S9K, or drop {
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