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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02

known as "The Cleaners. has mater
tally aided in the general improve
ment. No one doubts that they have
elevated" the Choir.
How many remember the last re-
opening under the passionate of the
Rev. R. X Stephenson? How many
years ago? About fifteen. How time
flies.
The covering for the doors is given
by friend whose name must be
withheld by request. The artistic cut
ting and finishing is due Brothers
Davis and Perkins.
Committee on Improvements-Ed-
ward Deibert chairman; A. D. Dean,
J. F. Sparklin, Harry Biddle, J. H.
Sloan, Irwin Dcibert Each man
faithful in the performance of his
duty.
Committee on Finance, aided by we'll
chosen assistants, carefully canvassed
and reported your contributions to the
Official Board. We thank them and
you for wholesome results. The Trea-
surer holds the name and amount of
your Investment.
If you would like a weekly bulletin
similar to this for every Sunday
speak to Mr.. Sparklin He will! tell
you how it can be done. Wouldn't it
eliminate monotonous announcements
from the pulpit. shorten the prelimi-
naries to the sermon, and thereby
magnify the Gospel? You used to
have it Think it over"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
DuPonts To Buy Fenton's Beach

Fenton's Beach, N. j., the summer
resort on the Delaware River. COM
prising tract of ia acres fronting
IT 1900 feet on the river and running
back for nearly mile along the Sa-
lem Canal, it is stated. is about to
pass into the ownership of the dupont
Powder Company whose Deep Water
Point plant it adjoiuS on the south.
The purchase price, it is said. will
likely be 100000 Possession is to
q given by January l next. Individ-
l&l owners of houses on the tract are
to vacate by December % on the terms
offered. which, it is said, include cost
Of the structures with good profit
What use will be made Of the prop
erty has not yet been learned 1t
would allow expansion of the Carney's
Point plant and remove the resort
from the neighborhood of hte works.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Auto Accident Near Middletown

Osbourne E. Banning, of Middle
town. John Skeggs and James Benson
of Wilmington. all of whom were en-
pioyed b va Wilmington tea company
were seriously injured last Saturday
when the auto in which they were
riding at high rate of speed over
turned when roundin ga curve. on the
road from Odessa to Middletown, and
pinned the three young men beneath
it. Lee Pennington, who lives nearby,
with the assistance of passersby, ex-
treated the men from beneath the
car and hurried them to Middletown.
Banning suffered a bruised knee and
severe decorations of the head. Ben
son was severely cut and somewhat
internally injured. Skeegs was knock
ed unconscious and suffered severe in
ternal injury about the head.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
RECENT DEATHS
Mrs. John A. Morgan.

Mrs. Annie Rebecca Morgan, wife
If ex-Sheritf John A. Morgan, died
suddenly last Sunday night at her
.ate home on South street. Elkton, of
dilation of the heart, aged 81 years.
She had been suffering from heart
trouble for some time past, but her
death was entirely unexpected and was
a great shock to her many friends and
relatives. The deceased was the eld-
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
M. Ash, was woman of fine charac-
ter and sunny disposition. Her hus-
band and three sons. John A., Jr.,
Herbert NJ. and Ralph Morgan. and
two daughters, Bessie, wife of Edwin
Blome, of Chester, Pa, and Carrie,
wife of Norwood Atkinson, of Elkton,
survive. She is also survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ash, and two
sisters.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon, with services at her late
home and interment at Elkton Gene
terN
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Thanksgiving AT Tome

The boys who remained at the Tome
School over Thanksgiving were given
an enjoyable holiday. On Wednesday
afternoon the Tome School soccer
team opened their season by meeting
Mt. st. Joseph College, of Baltimore.
In the evening an informal entertain
ment was given. Thanksgiving morn
ing was devoted to athletic games and
Mt D. m. came the big Thanksgiving
dinner, DR.. Baker presiding. Informal
speeches. and school songs added t,
the enjoyment of the feast
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Stray Bullet Flies

Mrs. Mary G. Foard, formerly of
Elkton, had just moved from a win
dow in the home of her son-in-Iaw
George Carter, at 1873 Van Buren,
street, Wilmington, Monday night,
when bullet from a revolver or a
rifle crashed through the glass. Where
it cam efrom or who fired it could not
be learned by the police who made an
investigation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Samuel {. Miller.


Mr. William T. Lamar died on No
lember II at Charlestown, after an
illness of kidney trouble. He was II
years Of age and was formerly a sec
ton foreman on the Philadelphia. Bal
timore and Washington Railroad. He
is survived by the following children:
Mrs. Annie Heverin, Mrs. Perry Hev-
erin and Mrs. w. p. Clayton of Char
lestown; Mrs. Ruth Blackiston, of
Port Deposit. and Mrs. f. J. Campbell
Of North East
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02

Mrs. Sarah Spear died Sunday night
at the home of her grand daughter,
Mrs. Howard Buckworth, on Bohemia
Manor, aged 50 years.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon. with interment at Bethel
Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Edwin II. Parker.

Mr.. Edwin II. Parker, who lived
alone about three miles east of Elk
ton, was found dead in his home OF
Tuesday afternoon by neighbors. He
was about 50 years Of age and had
lived alone since the death of his wife
several wears ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Mary Z. McClenahan.

Mrs. Mary McClenahan, wife of
William McClenahan, formerly of Port
Deposit. died at their present home in
Wilmington. Del, on Tuesday of this
week, aged about 80 years. According
to information furnished Deputy Cor
oner Nichols by Mr.. McClenahan, the
latter found his wife in her bedroom
with a gas hose in her mouth and the
gas flowing. when he returned from
Eddystone, Pa, where he works. No
reason is assigned for Mrs. McClena-
hans act. except mental dependency.
She is survived by her husband and
three children. Mrs McClenahan was
daughter of the late Frank S. Ever
list, of Port Deposit.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
VOL. 75-NO. SO
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH REOpENED

The main auditorium of the
Elkton NJ f. Church which has +
been closed for some weeks, II
pending repairs and improve
ments, was reopened on Sunday II
last and the reopening eXer
cises brought large congrega-
tons to both the morning and II
evening services. The services H
were in charge of the pastor,
Rev. DR.. George p. Jones. and
Bishop John W. Hamilton, of
Washington, d. c.. preached
most inspiringly both morning II
and evening. also addressing H
the Sunday school in the after
noon. The choir of the church
rendered special music. There
was no raising o fmoney' at
either service, just the regular
plate collection. as the cost OF
the alterations and improve
ments-about S260O-was viz
tually in hand when the work
was completed.
The improvements have
greatly DcaltifcG the church, /
within and without, as well as
adding materially to its COM
fort. All the woodwork was
overhauled and reprinted. The
outside was reprinted; the in |
terror was redecorated and re-
furnished. A new carpet covers
main auditorium and a new cork n
ting covers the first floor. The or
was redecorated and the pulpit fu
ture revamped.
The work was done by Adolph +
of Philadelphia.
From the bulletin distributed in
pews at the services We take the
lowing references to the work
those interested therein;
Sincere appreciation to all, who
their untiring zeal, energy, loyalty
generous gifts, have made this c|
possible.
Did your church ever appear n
beautiful? 1t is your investm
Appreciate it by using it to the 81
of the Lord
Three elect ladies sisters of
family. present new HymnaIs, used
lay for the first time. They are
rom the press and contain the
Ritual as required by the last Gen,
Conference G9l6) at Saratoga. n
let every one sing, as unto the l.,
The Ladies Aid Society. Mrs.
.;,;n D,,l;,.. pr,.iJ,,+ fr,.n; h M.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Mrs. Henry Briscoe.

Mrs. Ida Krauss Briscoe. wife of
Henry Briscoe, died Tuesday at her
home at Chester. Pa, aged 50 years.
She was formerly a Miss krausS and
was native Of the Rising Sun sec
ton Her husband and two sons sur
aye; also one brother Elan Krauss,
s.near Rising Sun.
Funeral services We're held ir Rising
in NJ. f. Church. yesterday friday
\ orning and interment was made at
lest Nottingham Friends burying
found
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Frank a. Owens.

Church and interment in the adjoining
cemetery.
Frank A. Owens.
Mr.. Frank A. Owens. son of Kate
and the late Charles H. Owens, for
merly of Elktno. died at his late home
in Philadelphia on Sunday, aged 30
years. His widow, formerly Miss
Blanche Winters. of Philadelphia, and
his father and one brother. Warren
". Owens, survive.
The funeral was held Thursday af-
ternoon, with services at his late home
and j terment at Northwood Gene
terV
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02

nett. of near Elkton, died Monday
evening at her home, 1911 North Park
avenue, Philadelphia after three days
illness of pneumonia Miss Hartnett
was an expert dressmaker and for
many years was superintendent of the
dress department at the department
store of Strawbridge and Clothier,
Philadelphia. Deceased leaves a bro
Their, Daniel Hartnett, of Los Angeles,
Cal. and five siSters-Mls Clarence
W. Garrett. of Elkton; Mrs. George
BiggS and Misses Katharine. Hannah
and Elizabeth Hartnett, of Philadel-
pha.
The funeral will take place at 10
o'clock this Saturday morning, from
st. Malachy's Catholic Church, Elev-
enth and Mosher streets, Philadelphia.
Samuel c. Miller.
Mr.. Samuel c. Miller. formerly of
Elkton, died suddenly Thursday of
last week at his home in Philadelphia
from apopleXy, aged 50 years. For
many years the deceased was en-
ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. He is survived by his
widow. formerly Miss Martha Maho-
ney Of this county. and one son; also
by a brother, Hamer Miller, CT Ches
ter. Pa, and two sisters-Mrs. Harry
NJ. Larzelere and Miss Katie Miller
of Elkton.
The remains were brought to Elk
ton on Monday for interment in Elk
ton NJ +. Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-12-02
Mrs. Mary Gardiner Evans.

Irs. Mary Gardiner Evans, wife of
> Robert Evans. of this county, died
4, Santa Monica. California. Friday of
1 week Of pneumonia, aged 80
+. rs. Mrs. Evans spent the greater
: ut of her life in Oxford, Pa. and
icinity, but for a number of years
iesided near Rising Sun. She left
Oxford for the West about two weeks
90, while travelling, was stricken
it'll pneumonia, and was attended by
nurse who happened to be on the
ne train. The deceased had travelled
'oss the continent twenty-four
hes. having spent several winters in
ifornia
he funeral will Ur held from OK
Y Hotel Monday afternoon at 2:3O
rk.
Miss Mary f. Hartrett.
Mary f. Hartnett. daughter
late Michael and Julia Hart
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. April 11.-Down IN Wok-
ingham, a little village nestled in the
Surrey Hills. not far from London.
George Fleetwood. 26. former British
soldier. was married today.
Just about a year ago today. Fleet
wood crawled over the top OF Brit
ish trench near Armentieres. in North
ern France. and charged with his
comrades toward the German lines.
Machine guns sputtered. and half way
across "No Mans Land Fleetwood
fell. Hours later ambulance men car
ried him to the rear. A busy military
surgeon made a brief examination OF
a wound in Fleetwood's head.
Probably blind for life If he re-
covers at ALL" was the hurried dag
.nosis.
A month passed and Fleetwood was
sent TO hospital in London. The
surgeons snap verdict at the base
hospital was correct. He was blind
for life. The patient recovered and
was discharged from the hospital. A
nurse led him by the arm to ST. Dun
STAINS school for blinded soldiers.
the prettiest spot in the heart Of
London.
Il took a few moments conference
with c. A. Pearson, superintendent OF
st. unstan's-former editor OF the
London Daily Express. who also IS
blind-to map out Fleetwood's career
Beside the government pension OF
about Sc a week he owns an acre
and a half OF ground in the Surrey
Hills. Fleetwood decided 70 raise
chickens.
st. Dunstan's chicken school is the
only institution Of it's kind in the
world. In it Fleetwood learned To
tell a Leghorn from a Plymouth, OF
any other breed. by touch; how Ia
tell a bad egg from a good one; how
to pull an incubator apart and put II
together again, and various other
things.
! He also took a thorough course IN
ST. Dunstan's wood working school
and learned to build chicken houses
fences and coops. In the basket max
ing department he learned how bas-
kets are made; also how TO plot his
NhANhtn NdAu Will manu- Itllo anu
boards so that by touch OF hand OF
foot he viii know his exact location.
Then came Cupid. Right into the
school
Women-some of them from fash
ionable London-go TO st. Dunstan's
to talk and read TO the blind men. One
Of these young women met Fleetwood
She liked his looks, and he liked her
voice. For weeks she accompanied
him TO the chicken school. and dur
ing spare hours. she read to him.
Ono day Fleetwood told her about
the little chicken farm in Surrey. out
lined his plans and bluntly proposed
The girl was so astonished she ac-
cepted.
Today. in the little church at Wok.
ingham, the romance had it's climax
Among the wedding gifts was an in
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
MANY LONELY EYES IN
HIS ADAMLESS EDEN.

BY The United Press
. SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. April
. 11.-When the steamer Chehalis
. sailed into a cove at Thaiti, some
" time ago, Tahitian maidens swan
. out and besought the sailors to
desert their ship and live there. :
" Most OF the men OF Tahiti have
. gone to the European war, and It
. has become an "Adamless Eden"
. Passengers arriving here on the
" steamer Moana brought the story.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
LONGER SHIRTS AND LESS
FLIRTING. PROPOSED
ORDINANCE DECREE.

BY The United Press.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. April
11.-Aldorman William r. Cur
rle's ordinance making women's'
short skirts longer. and prohib-
iting flirting. Is before the city
council today. Bachelor council
men decline to admit that they
have noticed any Irregularities in
this respect and married council
men are afraid TO admit that they
have looked The ordinance is
not expected TO pass.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
Just q Moment t
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER
Compiled by John @. ouinius
(The Sunshine Mani

II is in religion that we have most
need OF this wisdom which is rooted
In simplicity OF life. openness Of Wis
ion and above all. in great sense Of
life and truth and God. There is a
kind of learning which takes great
simple and immediate things and casts
them into dogma and hardens them
into creeds. and clouds all the light
and wonder Of them till they shut men
away from God.
We shall do we'll to go often to the
school of Jesus Christ If we would
keep religion warm and simple and
living and true.
Oh. Thou who art the light Of all our
scenes. and the source of all our wis
dom, as Thou dost give the wisdom
of books and schools. will Thou give
us also the deeper wisdom OF spiritual
insight and apprehension? Grant un-
to us to understand the meaning OF
what we do. and to be so open TO the
STRINGS of Thy spirit that we shall
be taught from on high. We ask it
in the name Of Jesus Christ Amen.
"The peace OF God which passeth
all understanding" Phil. iv. z.
Bring me that peace OF Thine. o
my God. II is as the peace Of oceans,
which holds depths beneath il. It is
not the rest OF lifelessness. but the
rest Of balance. Thy patience is the
patience not of spentness. but Of ex-
pectancy: il rests in hope. Bring me
the peace of pulsation. the calm of
courage. the endurance that springs
from energy. Bring me the fortitude
Of fervour. the repose through inner
radiency. the tenacity that Is born of
trust. Bring me the silence that comes
from serenity, the gentleness that is
bred Of JOY. the quiet that has sprung
from quickened faith. When ] hear
Thee in the whirlwind. there will be a
great calm.-From DAY TO Day"
Dayton. Ohio.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11

In seeking chances that are worthy
Il consideration make it a point to
know what the Want Columns have TO
offcr.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-04-11
Blind Hero, Cupid, the Girl
and the Incubator in Romance

cubator which followed behind the
nuptial carriage to the little chicken
farm.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
sloo Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper viii be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
beeu able 70 cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halle catarzh care
is the oely positive cure now now known
to the medical fraternity catarrh he
ing constitutional disease. requires q
constitutions treatment Halls Ca
tarrh is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work The proprietors have SC
much faith in its curative powers tina;
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. send for
list of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY CO.. Tole-
do, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti'
patton.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22

We. the pastor and members OF
the Unity Baptist church, Brook
port. ask that every pastor and
church in the district lift an after
collection after each service Sun
day to assist, US in paying Tor
shingles to. cover our church, it
viii not hurt you. Send mouey
money to pastor. ]. B McCrary.
Metropolis. and you will be re-
De}ptk3 through the Gazette.
ttkc sfii respond to this Mace
nnsan cry? So as will buy us
1000 shingles. ST. 65 will buy
500 shingles aud S5c will pay for
$50 shingles. The s. S. and
other auxiliares can help US in
this hour OF need.
b. McCrary. Pastor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22

Paper and every other article
used in a newspaper have Jumped
sky-hieh, therefore !. takes more
money TO operate a paper than
ever before. II you appreciate
our efforts TO give you good
paper. you will not hesitate to
pay up at once
The Gazette, office has inst re-
eli we'd a large consignment OF
Letter Heads. Envelopes. Bill
Heads. Cards & etc Let US do
some Of your job work.
The brothers that promised TO
nav the editor OF The Gazette,
for the paper il they lived. Poor
fellows! they are dead Tor they
have not paid Tor the PIPER.
We ue prsparing to band 2 a I'M
Der Of names OF our subscribers TO
our collecting agent as they seem
TO think we can rua on cold ayr.
we can and need our mo ney Z
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
E.YoS must mail copy on
Mondays to secure publication

z7s< Churches. BY. P y s.
S S, an1 w, E. M Societies are
seasest. d to send scs cach to the
Executive Board whi-h meets 70
Mt. Vernon, Ill Dee. Ia, 1910
by letter or messenger to assist
Rev. n Washington ia school
1t Nashyil G, Tenn Don't for
ge: to specify for what purpose.
This is aside from the amount
churches are required to send up
Tor missionary, and expenses oil
Board. please do not lad
Rev. ]. b. McCrar,.
Moderator
Rev. ]. n. Starks.
Corresponding Sec'y.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
Christmas Cards
4 and PoS;dIs al
~ Humans

Mrs. Ada Gordon, of Paducah, has
ocg.ed in this city. She is very de-
eireble citizen and we welcome her in
ouI midst
Mrs. Cad Hodge, and Miss Allie Bar
nard, were Paducah shoppers last week
The residence owned by Mrs. Mag
gle Waters, of St Louis, Mo-, burned
Monday. 1t wa. occupied by Rev.
Dixon, and he lost several dollars
worth of provision and all Of his house
hold goods.
B. C. Long, wife and daughter Miss
Beufah were in the city Saturday.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22

The Gazene has just received
asothss lot oil new type faces asd
other material which adds much
to the essput Of the work Of the
Office We deserve your patron
age. We have iull line Of cards,
Letter Heads. Envelopes and 9TH
CT material. lie, Us do some OF
your work. Let Us do your min
ute work and any other church
advertisements.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
Native Sslve.

We have Just received some
more oil Native Salve and il is
going very fast, those 10 Carbon
and Md. City can secure a box
or more now by SOC. per hcx.
Act quick II You want it Send
an orders. 20 Rev. J. .. McCfary.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22

The Ladies aid, was delightfully."- en-.
tertaiaed at the home of of Mrs. G. E.
Masterson, Friday afternoon from
p. m. until 4:30 p. m.
Silver Crowa, Sodge 20. F. & A. NJ.
and Jeptha Chapter. IA. o. E. s.. will
hold a joint installation and supper at
their hall Wednesday night, Dec. 81.
A number of guest will be invited te
attend and an enjoy able time is a sur
ed to all.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
letter to. Santa Clarst
Metropolis. H.. Dec. l6. 1916
Dear Santa Claus:-


Dear Santa Claus:-
! have been good little girl and
have kept my toys you brou ght last
year SO very ni.c. and now l want you
to bring me great big doll at brother
Norman's, some doll dishes at cousin
lzora Rodgers, cap and scarf set at
my sisters Ruth and Nantes, and
forget to bring our fruits and nuts at
grand. pa Tinsley's.
P. S. Bring my doll a piano at aunl
Maranda's. Don't forget my brothe
4lvertis, my sisters Jewel and Daisy,
and my little nephews Homer and 10.
rem.
Your little niece.
Rita Veron Long.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22

Read Il Il a blue or red mark
appsaJs Oh the head OF your pa
pea marked with an XXI it is to
notify you that YOU owe for the
paper and are netiged Ito pay up