Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1882: Cecil Co., MD

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June through December, 1882

		*****Saturday, June 3, 1882*****

- On the 14th inst. Mr. and Mrs. William Torbert of this town will have reached 
the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.

Died in Court.
  WEST CHESTER; May 25. – This morning, a few minutes after 11 o’clock, Hon. 
Persifor Frazer Smith, only brother of Rev. V. Smith of the Wilmington Annual 
Conference, a prominent member of the bar of this county, fell dead from heart 
disease while arguing a case.  Mr. Smith went to the court-room this morning in 
apparent good health, although he was complaining yesterday of feeling unwell.  
Shortly after he commenced to try the case of Joseph J. Lewis, Esq., against 
John E. Leonard, which was a suit brought to recover fees, he was noticed to 
have trouble in breathing.  He went out to the court-room to the hall in the 
rear of the Judge’s bench to get fresh air.  He was followed from the court-room 
by Joseph Hemphill and John H. Green.  The latter stepped quickly to his side to 
render him any assistance; but upon taking hold of him, Mr. Smith remarked, 
“Thank you, I do not need assistance,” and immediate sank into a chair beside 
the window.  Messages were sent for physicians, but before they arrived Mr. 
Smith died.  As soon as it was announced that he was dead Judge Futhey ordered 
the discontinuance of the case and adjourned the court.
  Mr. Smith was born in Philadelphia in 1808.  He remained in that city until 
1824, when his father moved to this county.  In 1823 he graduated at the 
University of Pennsylvania, and three years later commenced reading law in the 
office of the late William H. Dillingham, in this borough.  He was admitted to 
practice in 1829, and with the exception of Frances James and Joseph J. Lewis, 
both of whom are retired lawyers, was the oldest living member of the bar.  In 
1835 he was appointed by Governor Wolfe, Clerk of the Orphan’s Court.  In 1832 
Attorney-General Johnson appointed him State Attorney for Delaware county.  Up 
to the time of the war he was an earnest Democrat, and then joined the 
Republican party.  In 1861 he was elected t the State Legislature, and 
represented this county there until 1864.  In 1866 he was appointed State 
reporter of the Supreme Court, which position he held until the Centennial year.  
Mr. Smith was of Scotch ancestery.  His paternal grandfather, Robert Smith, was 
Lieutenant or Sheriff of Chester county during the Revolutionary war.  While his 
maternal grandfather, Persifor Frazer, was Lieutenant Colonel in the Continental 
Army.

Death of Mrs. Hannah Louisa Yates.
  This lady, the wife of Mr. James T. Yates, who has been a sufferer for a long 
time from disease of the lungs, died at the residence of her father, Judge James 
McCauley, at New Leeds, in this county, on Friday evening last, at 6 o’clock.  
The deceased was thirty-nine years of age.  She was a lady possessing many 
admirable traits of character and deeply loved by a large circle of relatives 
and friends.  The deceased, up to a sort time ago, resided with her husband in 
western Maryland and later in Lynchburg, Va., but her health having broken down 
and she becoming a complete invalid, she was, at her own request, removed to her 
father’s home-her place of birth,-that she might spend her remaining days 
surrounded with the associations of early life.  Her death was calm and 
peaceful, she being entirely resigned and ready to receive the grim messenger.
  The deceased was a daughter of James and Sarah McCauley, and was born at New 
Leeds, June 28, 1843; her mother was Sarah, youngest daughter of Hugh Beard, who 
lived near Zion, and was well known as a land surveyor in this county pervious 
to 1820.  She was educated at the Elkton Academy under Mr. Thorp and others.  
She was always quick to learn and a favorite with teachers and pupils.  In 1865 
she joined the M. P. church at New Leeds, and was active in all matters 
pertaining to the interests of the church and Sunday school.  On the 28th of 
June, in the Centennial year, she was married to Mr. James T. Yates, at her 
father’s residence, by Rev. John G. Wilson, of Philadelphia.
  Last year she went with her husband to Lynchburg, Va., but the weather was so 
hot that she returned home quite feeble, and her health has been gradually 
declining until her death.  She was always, even to the last, of a bright and 
cheerful disposition, never complaining, but always making the best of 
everything.  She died as she lived-a Christian.  Mrs. Yates died in the same 
house in which she was born.
  The funeral service took place on Monday afternoon last at the residence of 
Judge McCauley, the interment being in New Lees cemetery, Rev. John G. Wilson, 
of the Independent M. P. Church, of Philadelphia, and Rev. Dr. Shermer, of New 
Leeds M. P. Church, of Philadelphia, officiating.  The following gentlemen acted 
as pall-bearers: William T. Warburton, Thomas Warburton, John M. Terrell, Wm. 
McCauley, H. C. Wells, and Robert Ricketts. The funeral was attended by a large 
number of relatives and friends of the family, almost every resident of the 
neighborhood and many from a distance being present.  The pall-bearers were all 
relatives (Cousins) of the deceased.

Death of Jos. F. Mack.
  This gentleman who was a son-in-law of Joseph Booth, Esq., of this town died 
at his residence, No. 1016 South 18th street Philadelphia, on Friday, the 29th 
ulto., after an illness of only about two weeks, of typhoid fever.  Less than a 
month ago the deceased visited friends here, and at that time was apparently in 
perfect health, and with promise of as long life as any one.  He was 28 years of 
age.  Three years and a half ago he was married to Mary J. daughter of Jos. And 
Barbara Ann Booth of this place who survives to mourn his early death.  He 
leaves also two children, a son and a daughter.  Mr. Mack was engaged in the dry 
goods business sin connection with the house of Jno. Huggard & Co., importers of 
Strawberry street, Philadelphia, in whose confidence he held a high place.  He 
was a member of the “Royal Areanum” and also of the order of Odd Fellows, both 
of which organizations were represented a the funeral service.  The funeral took 
place on Wednesday last the remains being deposited in a vault in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery for future burial.

Sudden Death.
  On Thursday morning last at about six o’clock Mrs. Sophia Roberts, wife of Wm. 
Roberts, Esq., for many years an employe of the P., W. & B. R. R. Co., and 
mother of Mrs. John Perkins of this town, died suddenly of neuralgia of the 
heart at her home in Philadelphia.  Mrs. Roberts arose upon the morning named in 
her usual health, and a short time afterwards at a quarter before six while 
sitting by the window complained of severe pains in the side.  Her daughter who 
was present thinging it an attack of cholic, dispatched Mr. Roberts for a 
physician, but before he returned she had expired.  The physician pronounced it 
a case of neuralgia of the heart, caused by a slight cold.
  Her daughter, Mrs. Perkins of this town, received notice of her death about 
eight o’clock the same morning.  The remains of Mrs. Roberts will be interred at 
Greenmount cemetery, Baltimore, to-morrow, Sunday.  The remains being taken down 
this evening.


		*****Saturday, June 10, 1882*****

- On Monday last, Mr. John E. Ford and Miss Ellen F. Shallcross were married at 
the M. E. parsonage, in this town, by Rev. Walter E. Avery.  The bride and groom 
are both residents of the county.

- By the death of Mr. J. W. Carroll, the actor, which occurred in New York 
recently, a citizen of our town, Mr. John W. Anthony, falls heir to a portion of 
his real estate, located in Chestertown.  The deceased left a will bequeathing 
his entire estate to his wife, from whom he had been separated for a number of 
years.  This will, however, was not executed in accordance with the laws of 
Maryland, and the court here refused to recognize it or distribute the property 
under its provisions, consequently the real estate spoken of reverts to the 
heirs at law of the deceased, of whom Mr. Anthony, being a cousin, is one.
Death of Mrs. Gallagher.
  At 12 o’clock on Thursday, Mrs. E. Julia Gallagher, wife of John S. Gallagher 
and daughter of William McNamee, of this town, breathed her last at her father’s 
residence on Main street.  The deceased has been a sufferer for a long time from 
consumption of the lungs, though she but recently gave up and took to her bed, 
her anxiety for her family of young children sustaining her long after the time 
she was really unfit to be about.  She was forty-two years of age and leaves a 
family of four children with a bereaved husband to mourn her death.  Her remains 
will be interred today.  Service will be held at the residence of her father, on 
Main street, at two o’clock, interment in the Methodist cemetery.

Blake-Frazer.
  On Wednesday evening, at seven o’clock, George A. Blake, Esq., of the Elkton 
Bar, and Miss Emily Frazer, daughter of the late James Frazer and sister of R. 
B. Frazer, druggist, and Dr. James H. Frazer, of the News, of this place, were 
married in the presence of a large number of friends of the contracting parties 
at the residence of the bride’s mother on East Main street.  The ceremony was 
performed by the Rev. Mr. Duvall, of Wilmington; after which a reception was 
held, the bride and groom leaving by the nine o’clock train for Washington.  The 
bride was handsomely arrayed in white.  The parlor in which the ceremony was 
performed was tastefully ornamented with flowers, the fragrant magnolia 
predominating; these, with the pleasing toilets of the ladies present, made up a 
scene at once striking and attractive.  The presents displayed were both 
numerous and beautiful.  Among the guests present, we noticed Mr. and Mrs. Jacob 
Cazier, Miss Clark, and R. T. Cann, Esq., of Delaware; Mrs. Harry Simpers, 
William D. Hahn, and William Thompson, Esq., of Philadelphia; A. M. Hahn, of 
Illinois; Surgeon Gasaway, of the Marine Hospital, Philadelphia; Charles Blake, 
father of the groom, and two daughters, of Freehold, New Jersey; Miss Annie 
Wilson, of Newark, Del.; Mr. and Mrs. Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drennen, Rev. 
and Mrs. Walter E. Avery, Miss Fannie Jones, Miss Nannie Ellis, Miss Maggy 
Ricketts, Mr. F. A. Ellis and wife, Miss Jane Torbert, Mrs. John A Rankin, and a 
large number of other ladies and gentlemen of this town.


		*****Saturday, June 17, 1882*****

- The coming marriage of Rev. J. H. Collett, late pastor of the A. M. E. Church 
of this town, and Miss Ruth Murray, of Langhorn, Pa., is announced.  The 
ceremony will take place at the 19th street Baptist Church, of Washington, D. 
C., on Thursday, the 22d inst.

A Fatal Kick.
  On Tuesday last Mr. Esaac Hammond, of Upper Principio, while exercising a 
stallion of which he had charge, was kicked in the head by the animal and so 
seriously injured that the physicians pronounce his recovery as impossible.  The 
unfortunate man is a brother of Mr. Hammond, who manages the Randalia farm in 
the Back Creek Neck, owned by W. P. Howard, Esq., and was a respected and good 
citizen.  The hoof of the stallion struck Mr. Hammond upon the side and front of 
the head, breaking the skull and tearing away a large portion of the forehead 
and face.  The injured man had not recovered consciousness up the to the last 
date of last ad?ices from him and his physicians had no hopes of his recovery.  
His death was looked for momentarily and may have taken place ere this reaches 
our readers.

Orphans’ Court.
  The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  
Present, Hon. Richard L. Thomas and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges.
  Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed.
  Bonds approved.-Elizabeth R. Pugh, guardian of Mary B., John H., Joseph M., 
and Rebecca E. Pugh; John L. McGuigan, guardian of Geary S. Matthews; Eliza 
Matthews, executrix of John Matthews; Ellis Brown, executor of Mira C. Brown; 
Annie E. McMullen, administratrix of William James McMullen; Margaret S. Brinton 
and Samuel T. Wiley, administrators of Benjamin F. Brinton.
  Inventories, list of sales and debts passed-Inventory of the goods and 
chattels of Sarah Wilson; of the goods and chattels of C. Ross Dixon; of the 
goods and chattels of William James McMullen; list of sales of the goods and 
chattels of the estates of Frederick McNamee, Sarah Patten and Thomas Brown, 
list of debts of the estates of John Matthews and William A. Hanson.
  Accounts passed-Final account of John E. Wilson, guardian of Rachel F. Clark; 
second account of Gabriel Moore Senderling, guardian of Gabrella Senderling; 
third account of William Price, guardian of Lulu H., Laura C. and A. Howard 
Caulk; fifth account of John Fletcher Price, guardian of Catharine S. McIntire; 
seventh account of William Waring, trustee of Adrianna P. Brinkle; sixth account 
of William Waring, guardian of Cecil L., Leona Edmund and Theodore Physick; 
fifth account of Samuel Rowland Carson, guardian of Queen M. and Virginia R. 
Carson.
  Court adjourned to meet in special session Tuesday, June 20.

Death of William Bowen, Esq.
  This gentleman, who has been in failing health for some time past, breathed 
his last about 4 o’clock, on Monday afternoon, at his residence, three miles 
above this town.  The deceased, who was one of our most prominent and 
influential citizens, was in the 73rd year of his age, and except for a portion 
of his early years spent in Baltimore, was a life-long resident of this county.  
He returned from Baltimore, where he had been engaged in business for a number 
of years, to this county in 1851 and has since resided at the old homestead.  
Mr. Bowen was a remarkably affable and pleasant gentleman and a universal 
favorite wherever known.  Exceedingly cheerful in disposition, he spread 
sunshine wherever he went.  His pleasant face and hearty words of greeting will 
be sadly missed by his acquaintances here.  The funeral took place on Thursday 
morning last, the remains being deposited in the Elkton Cemetery, Revs. 
Valandingham, Heberton, McIntire and Kershaw taking part in the ceremony.  The 
following gentlemen, friends of the deceased acting as pall bearers; A. W. 
Mitchell, N. P. Manly, H. P. Leslie, Morris Dunbar, H. D. Miller and Henry 
Warner.  The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in this 
neighborhood, the line of carriages extending from a considerable distance above 
the Railroad, on north street, to the cemetery.

MARRIED.

COSLETT-TIMMS.-June 6th, 1882, at the Oxford M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. Richard 
Kaines, Mr. William D. Coslett, to Miss Martha J. Timms, both of North East, 
this county.


		*****Saturday, June 24, 1882*****

- Cards are out for the wedding, on Thursday, the 19th inst., of Rev. Robert 
Lloyd Goldsborough, of Burlington, New Jersey, and Mrs. Ann Scott, of this town.  
The ceremony will take place at Trinity Church, at 10½ o’clock A.M.

Land Sales.
  On Tuesday last, Messrs. Jones and Haines, attorneys, sold at public sale, the 
Howard property, situated about three miles northwest of town, consisting of two 
farms and a lot of woodland.  The first named containing 311 and 250 
respectfully, and the latter 320 acres.  Delaplaine McDaniel, Esq., President of 
the McCullough Iron Company whose lands this property adjoins, was the 
purchaser, for the sum of $14,025.  On the same day, Reuben Haines, Esq., 
trustee sold at public sale, the John W. Morgan farm, located in Sassafras Neck.  
This property contains 250 acres more or less, and was purchased by Hon. James 
B. Groome, for the sum of $4,300.

Perry Veazy.
His Death and Funeral.
(NOTE: This article has been abridged.)
  Many of our readers will remember Perry Veazy, a colored man, a slave, the 
property of Mrs. Mitchell, now Mrs. W. Wirt, of this town, and who lived here 
with his owner until about 1862.  Perry was a protégé of Judge David Davis, 
acting Vice President of the United States, they having been boys together, the 
one a master the other a slave, and the Judge has ever taken a lively interest 
in him.  Up to the time of his death, which occurred last week, Perry has been a 
resident of McDowellville, near Wilmington, occupying No. 104 Ford street, a 
house erected for him by Judge Davis, who has always exercised care over him, 
amply providing for his wants, and keeping him in comfort.
  Perry Veazy was born in 1824 and was consequently about 58 years of age when 
he died.  He was the child of slave parents who were the property of a gentleman 
named Mercer, who was an uncle to the boy who afterwards became Judge Davis.  
Mr. Mercer died and the widow in the meantime married Mr. Wirt, who removed to 
this town in 1851, and Perry being the property of Mrs. Wirt, removed with them.  
In 1862 the rebellion having commenced in right earnest Perry left this town and 
went to Wilmington, but his mistress never made any attempt to capture him or to 
induce him to return.
  Perry was taken sick last December with a tumor on the stomach and the Judge 
was notified of his sickness, since which time he has been very solicitions for 
Perry’s welfare and authorized friends to attend to all his wants.
  Last Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock he was buried from his residence in the 
Zion Cemetery on the Lancaster Pike.  The funeral services were held in Moore’s 
chapel near Perry’s residence and the church was crowded.  


			*****Saturday, July 1, 1882*****

- Mr. Jos. L. Wells, of this town, an employe in the Baltimore Custom House, was 
presented by his wife with a fine daughter, this week.

- Mrs. Thos. Garvine, of Rising Sun, celebrated her 83rd birthday, on the 16th 
inst.  A large number of the descendents of the old lady were present.

- Messrs. John and Henry Goldsborough, (sons of the Rev. R. L. Goldsborough) 
attended the wedding of their father here on Thursday.  The former is engaged in 
business in Philadelphia, the latter in Burlington, New Jersey.

- David Lockard, an old resident of this town, died at his home on Bow street, 
on Tuesday night, after an extended illness.  He was 72 years of age.  His 
funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the remains being deposited in the 
Methodist burial ground.  Service was held in the Free Methodist Church, of 
which Mrs. Lockard, the widow, is a member.

Goldsborough-Scott.
  The marriage ceremony of the Rev. Robert Lloyd Goldsborough, of Burlington, 
N.J., and Mrs. Ann Scott, of this town, took place at Trinity P. E. Church, at 
half past ten on Thursday morning.  A large and select company was present on 
Thursday morning in response to invitations previously issued, the church being 
comfortably filled though not crowded, everyone present being able to secure a 
seat.  The church was prettily ornamented with cut flowers in boquets and other 
forms, and the pleasant subdued light of the church together with the soft 
strains of music from the organ under the skillful touch of Miss Ellen Barroll 
rendered the scene both pleasant and impressive.  A few minutes after half past 
ten the bridal party arrived, entering the church by the main door.  First came 
Mrs. Lucy Litzenburgh, daughter of the bride, accompanied by her husband, Mr. 
Perry Litzenburgh, the bride following, leaning upon the arm of E. G. Reese, 
Esq.  Arriving at the altar the company was met by the Rev. Mr. Schouler, who 
performed the ceremony, Mr. Reese giving the bride away.  The bride was dressed 
in a walking dress of silk, with bonnet, the groom in the conventional black.  
Mrs. Litzenburgh wore white.  Immediately following the marriage ceremony, the 
regular morning service for St. Peter’s day was held by the rector, Rev. Mr. 
Sphonler, assisted by Revs. Frost and Miller, the bridal party and the major 
part of the audience participating.  After the ceremony the wedding party drove 
to the residence of Mr. Litzenburgh on Main street, were a wedding dinner was 
partaken of at a late hour, a number of the relatives of the contracting parties 
sitting down thereto.  Quite a number of friends also paid their respects while 
the bride and groom remained here.  Mr. and Mrs. Goldsborough took the 4.14 P. 
M. train north, proceeding directly to the home of the groom at Barlington, New 
Jersey.

Wells-Howard.
  On Thursday evening at half past eight o’clock, Mr. Benj. M. Wells, Jr., son 
of Benj. M. Wells, Esq., agent of the P. W. & B. R. R. Co. at this station, and 
Mary A. Howard, eldest daughter of Col. George R. Howard, were married at the 
residence of the latter, on west Main street.  The wedding was a quiet one, none 
but relatives of the contracting parties being present.  Rev. Mr. Schouler, of 
Trinity P. E. Church performed the ceremony, Dr. H. H. Mitchell, in consequence 
of the illness of Col. Howard, giving the bride away.  The bride was accompanied 
by Miss Sallie Howard, her sister.  Col. George R. Howard, the bride’s father, 
who has been suffering for a long time from the effects of a stroke of paralysis 
was able to be present, though he has not yet recovered his speech or regained 
the use of his left limb.  He was, however, in good spirits and received his 
acquaintances with his old cordiality.  After the ceremony the company sat down 
to a bountiful table of refreshments, after which they separated, the bride and 
groom going to their new home on west High street, which had been prepared for 
their reception and where a company of friends awaited their arrival.

A Sad Death.
  A young man named Edward Smith, aged about 24 or 25 years, who for about four 
months, had been working for Mr. Charles Bayard, was taken suddenly ill Saturday 
night while visiting the son of Mr. Aaron Pratt, near North East, and after a 
severe illness of a few hours died.  He was a stranger in the community, and 
during his illness said that he had neither father nor mother, but his 
grandparents lived in Elizabethport, New Jersey.  Mr. Parrott telegraphed of his 
death to Mr. Richard R. Field, the grandfather, at the place above named, but 
received as answer – “No such person lives here,” The Rev. Mr. Miller was sent 
for, and he wrote an appeal to the benevolent for funds to pay burial expenses, 
and placed it in the hands of Mr. Crainor and Mr. Parrott, and in a little while 
a generous response was made by our citizens.  The amount collected ad paid over 
to Mr. Miller was $23.50 – enough to defray the expenses of the funeral.  Mr. 
Miller desires on behalf of the unknown friends of the deceased to return thanks 
to all those who so contributed to this worthy object.

North East Items.
Sudden Death.
  A man by the name of Edward Smith, who was in the employ of Charles Byard, 
left home on Saturday evening for a picnic near Good Will Chapel.  He was there 
taken sick, and was carried to the house of Mr. Aaron Parrott, which was close 
by.  The family kindly did all they could to relieve his suffering, which was 
said to be very great.  He died on Monday night.  He was a man of great strength 
and the picture of health.


			Saturday, July 8, 1882*****

- “Mary,” infant child of Mary and the late Joseph Mack, died on Tuesday last, 
at the residence of Joseph Booth, Esq., near this town, where Mrs. Mack has been 
residing with her parents since the death of her husband.

- Mr. Eckles, of Christiana, Del., a gentleman of 84 years of age, died 
suddenly, in that town on Wednesday last.  His remains will be interred tomorrow 
(Sunday) morning.  Services to be held at the Methodist Episcopal church of that 
place.

- A very quiet wedding took place at the parsonage of the Elkton M. E. Church, 
on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. Edward L. Titter and Miss Mary J. Truss were 
made one by the pastor of that church, the Rev. Mr. Avery.  No one in the 
neighborhood suspected such a thing as a wedding, and the twain were made one 
and were well on their journey towards their home, near Chesapeake City, before 
the secret leaked out.  The unusual quiet of the day was thus preserved, even to 
the close.

MARRIED.

GALLAHER-BROWN.-At the Cherry Hill M. E. Parsonage, June 28th, by Rev. E. E. 
White, Edwin H. Gallaher and Clara A. Brown, both of this county.


			*****Saturday, July 15, 1882*****

- Bishop Levi Scott, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the senior bishop, died 
at his home at Odessa, Del., on Thursday.

- Mrs. Susan H. Miller, (colored) wife of John Miller, the affable attendant at 
Wells & Boot?’s provision store, died suddenly on Friday evening, 7th inst., in 
the 3?th year of her age.  The funeral service took place on Monday at 
Providence M. P. Church.

Marriage of an Elkton Lady in Florida.
  On Saturday, the 1st inst., Miss Mary Lodore, oldest daughter of the late 
Benj. E. Lodore, a former resident and native of this town, was married at Port 
Orange, Volusia county, Florida, to Mr. Frank O. Bailey, of that place.  About 
four years ago Mr. Lodore, accompanied by his wife and family of five children, 
left Elkton for thee alleged land of flowers to settle and seek his fortune.  He 
purchased orange grounds in Volusia county and began the culture of that fruit 
with every promise of success, but his growing trees were twice destroyed by 
wind storms and his progress thus retarded.  After two or three years of 
struggle against adverse fortune he took ill and died.  One of the boys had 
previously been taken away and thus the family was left to the care of the 
widow.  She seriously contemplated a return North a short time ago., but her 
second daughter having already married there and the oldest now having followed 
her example there is but little probability of her leaving.  Fortune, too, has 
smiled more upon them of late and the two remaining boys being old enough to 
work the farm they are now getting along very nicely.  Our best wishes are 
extended their way through life may prove a path of dowers.

Orphan’s Court.
  The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  
Present-Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas and Hon. David 
P. Davis, Associate Judges.
  Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed.
  Bond of Reuben Haines, guardian of Edna Brown and Lewis Brown, examined and 
approved.
  Accounts Passed.-2nd account of H. H. Haines, guardian of Carrie Brown; 
account of James McCauley, security of Andrew J. Hannah, guardian of Louisa J. 
Daniel W. and Mary ?. Hannah.
  The claim of 8390 of Evangeline Anderson for services against the estate of 
Abner Rogerg, deceased, was heard and testimony taken.  The Court allowed the 
claim in full. 
  Testimony was taken upon the claim of R. Turner Brown for $52.22 against the 
estate of Abner Rogerts deceased.  The Court allowed $10.00.
  Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in August next.


Death of a Senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  MIDDLETOWN, DEL., July 13.-The Rev. Levi Scott, D. D., Senior Bishop of the 
Methodist Episcopal Church, died suddenly this morning at his home near Odessa.  
Bishop Scott was born October 11, 1802, upon the farm upon which he passed away.  
The deceased spent twenty-two years in the ministry before becoming bishop.  Two 
children, who survive him-the Rev. Alfred T. Scott, of Wilmington, and Mrs. 
George L. Townsend, with whom his declining years were spent-were the fruits of 
this marriage.  His wife died in 1879.


			*****Saturday, July 22, 1882*****

Death of Judge Thomas J. Sample.
  A letter from New Albany, Ind., announces the death in that town on the 7th 
inst. of Judge T. J. Sample, a valued correspondent of The Whig and a native of 
this town, of paralysis, after an illness of five days.  Judge Sample was born 
in this town on November 4, 1800, and removed west with his father in 1819.  He 
has never since leaving returned to this place though he always manifested great 
interest in the welfare of the town of his birth.  Judge Sample died as he had 
always lived, a strong, firm, trusting Christian.  His death took place at the 
residence of the daughter, Mrs. Kate F. Friedley, whose husband, the Rev. T. A. 
Friedley, is president of the De Panew College, a prominent institution of 
learning, in New Albany, Indiana.

Death of an Old Citizen.
  Captain Edward Sturgeon died on Monday of consumption at his residence, No. 
204 West Lombard street, Baltimore, aged 74 years.  He was born at North East, 
in this county, but he went to Baltimore in early life and engaged in 
shipbuilding.  He also followed the water himself, and was in command of the 
Canton, which carried passengers landed at Havre de Grace by the Philadelphia, 
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad to Port Deposit.  Afterwards he built the 
steamer Cecil and ran to Little Choptank and Sassafras rivers.  He also built, 
in connection with Messrs. Murray & Hazlehurst, the steamer Kent, now of the 
Maryland Steamboat Company.  For the last twenty-five years he had not been 
actively engaged in any business.

A Painful Bereavement.
  Our community was startled, on Tuesday morning, by a telegram from St. Mary’s 
county, announcing the sudden death, at that place, of Mrs. Anna ?. Taggart, 
wife of Mr. Edward F. Taggart, and daughter of Justice A. J. Scott, of this 
town.  A very short time ago, perhaps not more than two weeks, Mrs. Taggart left 
here, in perfect health and spirits, for her temporary home in St. Mary’s 
county, where her husband was engaged upon the Western Maryland Railroad, and 
this fact alone renders the shock more severe than it would otherwise be.
  At the time of her death she was alone, her husband, Mr. Taggart, having come 
on here with her sister, Miss Daisy Scott, last week.  He received the notice of 
her death while making preparation to leave here to join her.  Mrs. Taggart, who 
was the eldest daughter of Justice Andrew J. Scott, was born on the 11th day of 
January, 1855.  On the 24th day of November last she was married to Mr. Edwin F. 
Taggart and since that time has resided in Southern Maryland, where she died.
  The funeral took place on Wednesday evening-the remains arriving here upon the 
forenoon of that day, being followed to the grave by a large number of former 
friends. Rev. Mr. Schouler officiated.  Very rarely does it happen that a case 
exciting so much sympathy occurs.  The deceased was almost a unusual favorite, 
and the tributes in the shape of flowers laid upon her grave were numerous and 
beautiful.

Death of Mrs. Lincoln
  Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln, widow of the late President Abraham Lincoln, whose 
death at Springfield, Ill., was announced on Monday, was born in Lexington, Ky., 
in 1821.  On the 4th of November, 1812, she married Abraham Lincoln, who was 
then a prominent lawyer of Springfield, Ill.  Ambitions in the highest degree, 
when a young girl she was frequently heard to declare that she was destined to 
be the wife of a President of the United States.  The young couple lived very 
quietly for some time, and four years later Mr. Lincoln was elected to Congress 
and took his seat December 6th, 1847.  Mrs. Lincoln did not go to Washington 
with her husband, but led a quiet life with her children at Springfield.  
Nothing of moment occurred to interrupt the tranquility of her existence until 
the Republican Convention at Chicago, in June, 1860.  After an exciting battle 
between the two candidates, Governor Seward and Mr. Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln had 
the profound gratigeation of seeing her prophecy of being the wife of a 
President in a fair way to verification.  On the afternoon of the 4th of March, 
1861, Mrs. Lincoln formally took possession of the White House, and her public 
life commenced.  She was described then “as a pleasant-looking, elegant 
appearing lady of perhaps forty, somewhat inclined to stoutness, but withal fine 
looking and self possessed.”  The first two years of her husband’s 
administration were peculiarly trying and arduous.  The death of her son Willie 
occurred at this time, and covered the family with gloom.  Mrs. Lincoln never 
after entered the room where he died nor the chamber in which his body lay 
before its burial.  After Mr. Lincoln’s re-election, in 1864, the prospect 
appeared fairer.  The war was nearly over, and it was thought that Lincoln’s 
second term would be more propitious.  When peace was declared, in 1865 
rejoicing and festivity prevailed in the White House.  The 14th of April was the 
fourth anniversary of the fall of Sumter.  On that evening President Lincoln was 
assassinated.  His wife never recovered from the shock.  She was prostrated by 
sever illness, and for five weeks her life was well nigh despaired of.  During 
that time she remained in the White House until her son Robert returned to 
remove her to her Western home.
  In 1868 she visited Germany, and from that country she asked Congress for a 
pension, which was then refused, but afterward granted.  She resided in France 
for some time, and her mental condition excited much anxiety.  Her vagaries were 
compelled to confine her in a private institution, and she met with unceasing 
kindness.  After several months treatment she was pronounced by a jury 
sufficiently sane to manage her own affairs and she was accordingly released.  
She had long suffered from an affection of the eyes and it was feared that she 
would become totally blind.  Mrs. Lincoln was subsequently from time to time 
subject to strange hallucinations. When she returned to Springfield, after her 
last visit to Europe, she shut herself up in her room, mourning the extravagance 
of the times and chiding those about her who displayed gifts of jewelry and the 
life. She spent her time in overhauling her many trunks, complained that she was 
very sick and ate full meals of substantial food three times a day.  She 
reconciled ill health and hearty eating by insisting to the few friends whom she 
admitted that her malady was a very peculiar one, compelling her to consume 
large quantities of food.  When she was informed that the son Robert had been 
made Secretary of War she brooded upon his office holding as a new family risk.  
She often repeated “Secretary of War! Secretary of War! Then he’ll be shot sure!  
That’s always the way in war.”  And when told of the shooting of President 
Garfield she manifested no surprise, but calmly remarked, it is said, “I told 
you so; good men have to be shot sometimes.”
  By the efforts of her friends in Congress her pension of $3000, which she had 
much difficulty in obtaining, was increased last January to $5000, and she was 
also granted a further sum of $15,000 to provide for pressing claims, which 
amount she drew last March.  She had been ill for a long time, and a few days 
ago grew worse.  On Saturday evening she suffered a shock of paralysis and since 
that time lay in a comatose state until she died.

MARRIED.

STINGLE-MAULDEN.-In Elk Neck, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. 
G. S. Conway, Mr. George Stigle to Miss Mary Lizzie Maulden, off of Elk Neck.

BOSWICK-FISHER.-At the residence of Mr. John Fisher, Perryville, Md., by Rev. E. 
K. Miller, on Wednesday, July 19th, 1882, Mr. William D. Boswick, of Montgomery 
county, Pa., to Miss Jane Fisher.

DIED.

STURGEON.-On the 16th isn’t., Captain Edward G. Sturgeon, in the 74th year of 
his age, born in North East, Cecil county, Md., but for the last fifty years a 
resident of Baltimore.


			*****Saturday, July 29, 1882*****

- Hannah Brown, of southern Lancaster county, celebrated her one hundred and 
third birthday on the 15th inst.  She is still able to walk, has the sight of 
one eye and a good appetite, but is very hard of hearing.  She was born at Brick 
Meeting House, in this county.

- John H. Bunting, Esq., of Philadelphia, who recently removed to that city from 
this county, called at The Whig office on Tuesday.  Mr. Bunting was one of our 
most enterprising citizens and his removal from Cecil was a general matter of 
regret to his friends and neighbors.  We hope soon to welcome him back as a 
permanent resident of the county.  We learned with regret of the death of his 
mother, an aged lady, which occurred at his residence on Vine street, 
Philadelphia.  Mrs. Bunting having just walked a short distance apparently 
without fatigue, without premonition was stricken with the heart disease and 
died almost instantly.  She was a most estimable lady, beloved by a wide circle 
of friends for her matronly virtues.

Death of an Aged Citizen.
  On Tuesday evening last Mr. Uriah Drake, one of our oldest and most highly 
respected citizens, died at the residence of his son, William Drake, Esq., two 
miles west of town, on the North East road.  Mr. Drake was attacked by gangrene 
about seven months ago from the effects of which after a long term of suffering 
he died.  He had reached the advanced age of eighty-seven years.  The deceased 
was a native of Orange county, New York, and prior to removal to this county 
about four years ago had been a resident of Delaware near Newark, for about 
fourteen years.  He leaves a family of four sons and one daughter, all grown, 
namely Uriah and George, who are engaged in the auction business in Wilmington, 
under the firm name of Drake & Co., Samuel, who resides in Chester, Pa., and 
William and Mary, who reside at home.  The funeral took place yesterday (Friday) 
afternoon, leaving the house at 1:30 o’clock.  The service was held at White 
Clay Creek Presbyterian church and the interment was made in the cemetery there.

Death of Mrs. Walter S. Johnson.
  On Saturday evening last Mrs. Martha V. Johnson, wife of Deputy Sheriff Walter 
S. Johnson, of this town, died at her residence on Church street after a 
lingering illness of consumption.  Mrs. Johnson, whose maiden name was Plummer, 
was 37 years of age at the time of her deceased and leaves a family of children.  
She was a daughter of the late Philip Plummer, a former well-known resident of 
this county, who died a number of years ago upon what is known as the Church 
farm, near the Universalist Church, between this place and Chesapeake City.  
After the death of Mr. Plummer the family removed to this town, and shortly 
afterwards, in 1878, her mother died.  Consumption seemed to have taken hold 
upon a number of members of the family, and about a year ago another member, a 
sister of the present subject, also passed away.  The deceased was a lady of 
fine personal appearance and great amiability of character and her taking away 
will be severely felt by a large circle of friends.  Her funeral took place on 
Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Avery of the M. E. Church and Rev. Mr. Rose of the Free 
Methodist Church officiating, and the following friends of the deceased acting 
as pall bearers: R. E. Jamar, Morris Dunbar, Joseph Hinchcliffe, G. W. Denny, 
Jas. P. Marrett and Henry Wood.  The interment was at the Elkton cemetery.

MARRIED.

SIMPERS-DAVIS.-In North East, on Tuesday, July 25th, at the house of the bride’s 
parents, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Mr. Jesse H. Simpers to Miss Maggie A. Davis, 
all of North East.

DIED.

HALEY.-In North East, on July 27th, John B. Haley, aged 35 years.


			*****Saturday, August 5, 1882*****

Death of a Young Sufferer.
  On Sunday last Jane T., daughter of Mr. Henry Bell, who resides in the upper 
Neck, died after a long term of suffering from injuries to the spine.  The 
deceased was nearly seventeen years of age and almost one-third of that time was 
spent upon a bed of pain.  For one of her age she bore her affliction wity 
remarkable fortitude and resignation, having never been known to murmur or 
complain.  About five years ago, the child then between eleven and twelve years 
of age, had a fall which so injured the spine as to render her almost entirely 
helpless and subjected her to constant pain, frequently of a severe nature.  
From the time of the injury up to her death the physicians entertained little or 
no hopes of recovery, their efforts being entirely directed towards relieving 
her suffering as much as lay in their power.  Her remains were interred at the 
Catholic cemetery on Wednesday morning last; Rev. Father Lyon, pastor of the 
church, officiating.

Sale of Town Property.
  On Monday last L. Marshall Haines, Esq., trustee in bankruptcy, sold at public 
sale at the Court House square the real and personal property of Mr. Jacob 
Rambo, located in this town.  The home property, consisting of the large three-
story frame dwelling house located on the corner of Main and Mill streets, with 
its surroundings, was knocked down to Dr. James H. Frazer for $3,050.  The 
vacant lot adjoining was sold to the same party for the sum of $410.  A vacant 
lot adjoining the residence of Mr. E. K. Frazer, at the extreme eastern end of 
Main street, was sold to Mr. Thos. Drennen for $335.  A lease hold upon a lot of 
ground in the rear of the Hurn block on Main street together with the carpenter 
shop thereon was sold to Mr. Thomas Drennen for $25.  The life estate in six 
frame houses on Back street and ??? on Milburn street, was purchased by W. T. 
Warburton, Esq., for $25.  In addition to the real estate several articles of 
personal property were sold, they in no case bringing anything near their real 
value.  The number of bidders present was small and the bidding was without much 
spirit.  Mr. A. P. Shockley acted as auctioneer.

A Sad Death.
  It is but natural, after having been permitted to attain a good old age, to 
expect the messenger of death to sever the ties that bind to this earth.  But, 
in this case, the summons came to one just entering the sphere of womanhood, 
with apparent prospects for a happy life, and in a few short hours hurried her 
away from home and loved ones.  The lady, Sallie E. Smith, was the wife of Mr. 
John Smith, of Westamwell, and daughter of Mr. Isaac Priest, of North East.  She 
was about twenty-two years of age, and had only assumed the marriage relations a 
few months ago, and with her husband had settled in a very comfortable home at 
Westamwell, near this town, where she took ill and died in a few days, leaving 
her devoted companion and a very large circle of relatives and friends to mourn 
her untimely demise.
  The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place on Monday afternoon, 
and was conducted by Rev. J. L. Valandigham, who hasted his remarks on Psalm 
46:1,10.  Interment at Head of Christiana Cemetery.  In this sad bereavement, 
Mr. Smith has the sympathy of the entire community.

Chesapeake City Items.
Deaths.
  Although the general health of this town is good, yet three interments have 
been made at Bethel the past week.
  Joseph Beaston, a very highly esteemed citizen of this town, was buried on 
Sunday last.  His disease seemed difficult to determine, it being an affection 
of the brain.  Mr. Mitchell of your town was in consultation with our local 
physicians but all to no purpose, death relieving him of his suffering on Friday 
of last week.  Mr. Beaston was a son of Andrew Beaston, a well-known citizen of 
this section.  The deceased was a wheelwright by trade, doing business at 
Cayot’s Corner.  He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Bouchell, and several 
children.
  Mrs. Wm. Tumey, wife of a respected citizen of this town, died in Wilmington 
last week, her remains being brought here for burial.  Her funeral was also at 
Bethel on Sunday last.
  On Thursday the remains of a child of Mr. Cecil Karsner, a nephew of Dr. Wm. 
C. Karsner, of this town, whose death occurred in Baltimore, were also buried at 
Bethel cemetery.  Mr. C. Karsner has for a number of years been employed in the 
office of the Baltimore Sun.

MARRIED.

BRITTON-BROWN.-On July 20th, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by the Rev. 
J. France, Mr. James L. Britton, of Wilmington, Del., to Miss Cora Brown, of 
Zion, Cecil county, Md.


			*****Saturday, August 12, 1882*****

- Mr. Simon Huber, a well known resident of Delaware, a few miles east of this 
town, on Wednesday evening last, fell into a congestive chill and before aid 
could be afforded or administered to him expired.  Mr. Huber was a good citizen 
and highly regarded by his neighbors.

Death of Mr. John Stocklein.
  Mr. John Stocklein, who has been suffering from consumption of the lungs for 
some time past, died on Sunday afternoon last at his residence in this town.  He 
was a native of Germany, but has been a resident of this county and a 
naturalized citizen for a number of years.  He was 59 years of age.  Up to about 
a year ago Mr. Stocklein was, to all appearances, a hearty, robust man and about 
the last person one would select as a consumptive.  Deceased leaves a widow and 
several grown children.  His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon the 
remains being interred in the Catholic Cemetery on Bridge street.

Orphans’ Court.
  The Orphans’ Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of 
this week.  Present: Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas 
and Hon. David P. Davis, Associate Judges.
  Sundry claims against deceased person examined and passed.
BONDS APPROVED.
  Bond of P. B. Housekeeper, administrator of John B. Haley.  Bond of Robert 
McLaughlin and Franklin McLaughlin, administrators of Constantine McLaughlin.
  Auditor’s report in case of Simpson vs. Simpson, No. 28, Chancery, contl med.  
R. C. Thackery trustee.
INVENTORIES, SALES AND DEBTS PASSED.
  Inventory of the goods, chattels and personal estate of William A. Hanson.  
Inventory of the goods, chattels and personal estate of John B. Haley.  List of 
debts due the estate of J. H. McCullough.  List of sales of Sarah A. Rogers and 
C. Ross Dixon.
ACCOUNTS PASSED.
  Fourth account of Catharine M. Spence, guardian of George L. Spence.  Second 
account of Frank R. Scott, guardian of Bessie F., Eva C., Helen, and Henry D. 
Scott.
  Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in September next.

MARRIED.

HART-TAMANY.-In Elk Neck, at the residence of Wm. J. Wilson, on August 8th, by 
the Rev. G. S. Conaway, Mr. Robert Hart to Miss Mary A. Tamany, both of Elk 
Neck.

DIED.

SMITH.-At Westamwell, on Friday evening, July 28th, 1882, Mrs. Sallie E. Smith, 
aged 22 years, 7 months and 27 days.


			*****Saturday, August 19, 1882*****

- Arthur Atkinson, a four year old son of Levi Atkinson, of Farmington, died on 
Wednesday. He was a bright interesting child.  His funeral will take place on 
Sunday at 2 o’clock P.M.


			*****Saturday, August 26, 1882*****

Died in Jail.
  On Sunday evening last, Dinah Allen, an aged colored woman, confined in jail 
as insane, died in her cell of dropsy.  Dinah has been an inmate of the prison 
for a number of years, her mind was entirely upset, and at times she was a 
raving maniac.  Ordinarily however, her insanity was of a mild type, her main 
delusion being that she was at the home of her younger days, in the service of 
her old mistress.  She would frequently jump up from her seat, with “Yes, ma’m 
I’se coming,” (thinking she heard her mistress call) hurry into one of the cells 
and looking up to the window converse with an imaginary mistress, this she would 
repeat almost every ten minutes in the day, save when she was attacked by one of 
her raving spells.  During the attacks of the latter, she would cut up all sorts 
of tricks, such as going into the back yard and getting down upon her knees in 
the mind and praying in a loud voice, making up the mud in batches thinking it 
was bread, and sometimes wallowing in it bodily.  The several Sheriffs who have 
had Dinah in charge, during the times of her confinement, have had a great deal 
of trouble with her.  She was a native of the neighborhood of the Rising Sun, 
and about seventy-five years of age.  Coroner Litzenberg summoned a jury and 
held an inquest upon the remains of the deceased on Monday morning, and a 
verdict in accordance with the forgoing facts was rendered.

DIED.

ROTHERMELL.-At North East, Md., on August 17th, 1882, Lillie, daughter of James 
and Rachel Rothermell aged 8 years and 12 days.
  Lillie was a most interesting little girl and Sunday School scholar.  The 
disease with which she was taken was of such a nature as to give her but a few 
days of sickness, but these were days of intense suffering; yet this little one 
maintained a cheerful spirit and frequently would herself sing or call upon some 
one to sing for her, her favorite song, “Hold the Fort for I am coming.”  She 
was conscious up to the latest moment and died in a frame of mind, which to 
those who looked upon her face, seemed to be rapturous.  We trust the voice 
which in such solemnity has spoken to these parents will be heeded, it being 
meanwhile remembered that “He afflicteth not willingly the children of men.”


			*****Saturday, September 2, 1882*****

- Miss Sallie Peaco, a lady who had reached the advanced age of eighty-five 
years, died, near Cherry Hill, on Thursday last.  The deceased was a native of 
Port Deposit and had resided in this district but a few years.  Her remains were 
interred in the new cemetery here.

Chesapeake City Items
  B. T. Mumford, one of the oldest citizens of this district, died at Port 
Herman, on Monday.  Interment of his remains at Bethel Cemetery.


DIED.

VANNEMAN.-At Port Deposit, on August 26th, 1883, Lucius Gerry, youngest son of 
Theodore J. and Maggie E. Vanneman.

PEACO.-Near Cherry Hill, on the 30th ultimo, of dropsy, Miss Sallie Peaco, in 
her 85 year.


			*****Saturday, September 9, 1882*****

- On Tuesday the trustee of the late Robert J. Lusby, of Kent county, Md., sold 
the home farm belonging to the deceased, containing 139 acres, at $82.25 per 
acre, to W. T. Lusby; another lot of 11 acres to R. R. Cochran at $76 per acre, 
and another of ten acres to W. T. Lusby at $26.50 per acre.

- Jonathan Ellison, Esq., a prominent citizen of our neighbor State, Delaware, 
died at his home just across the State line, on Friday last, after a long and 
painful illness of internal cancer.  His remains were interred at Bethel 
Cemetery on Sunday last, in the presence of a large company of friends and 
relations. The deceased was in the 69th year of his age.

- Miss Cordelia H. Scudder, a young lady employe, of Mrs. M. A. J. Nelson, 
milliner of this town, died at the residence of Mrs. Nelson on Saturday last, 
after a short illness of typhoid fever.  Miss Scudder, was seventeen years of 
age, a lady of many admirable traits of character, and who had endeared herself 
to a large circle of friends during her residence here.  She was a daughter of 
the late Jonathan Scudder, who died a short time ago on his farm a few miles 
east of town.  Her remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery, on Monday 
evening last, Rev. Mr. Heberton officiating.

Death of an Aged Lady.
  On Wednesday morning last, Mrs. Ann Thomas, widow of the late Thomas S. 
Thomas, of this county, died at Green Hill, the residence of her son Rev. T. 
Snowden Thomas, near North East, in the 84th year of her age.  The deceased has 
been failing in health for some time and her death was therefore not unexpected.  
In Mrs. Thomas passes away one of the oldest and most widely known citizens of 
our county.  She was a devoted Christian, having been identified with the church 
all her life, and a lady greatly beloved and revered by an unusually large 
circle of friends.  Her funeral which was attended by a large number of citizens 
of the neighborhood, as well as by many friends from other parts, took place 
yesterday afternoon.  The service was held at the house, the remains being 
afterwards deposited in the M. E. Cemetery in North East.

Death of an Old Citizen.
  One of Elkton’s oldest citizens, in the person of Mr. John White, father-in-
law of Mr. James P. Merritt, of this town, died at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. John Johnson, on West Main street, on Friday afternoon last, of cancer in 
the stomach.  The deceased was a native of Ireland, but had been a resident and 
naturalized citizen of this country for a long term of years.  He was in the 
82nd year of his age.  Mr. White was a farmer by occupation and until compelled 
to give up active business by increasing infirmities was engaged in that 
industry, since which time he has resided with his children, in this town.  The 
funeral service took place on Sunday afternoon, at the Catholic Church, of which 
the deceased was a member, and was attended by a large number of friends.  Rev. 
Father Lyon, the pastor, officiated and the remains were deposited in the burial 
ground attached to the church.

Blighted Bliss.
  On Tuesday a gentleman of about 80 summers, leaning on the arm of a rosy-
cheeked lass of 18, registered at the Central Hotel in Philadelphia as husband 
and wife.  In a few minutes the man, who gave the name of John M. Blest, a 
retired farmer of Maryland, approached the clerk and informed him that the lady 
was not his wife, but that they were desirous of getting married, and inquired 
where a minister could be found.  The clerk gave the desired information, and 
Mr. Blest suggested that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to fit out his prospective 
bride in new clothing.  The couple then proceeded to Cooper & Conard’s store, 
Ninth and Market streets, where the desired articles of apparel were purchased.  
After they left the place the young woman said that she ought to have a pair of 
gloves, and Blest gave her some money and requested her to return to the hotel 
after buying the articles.  This was the last seen of her.  Her name is said to 
be Mary Williams, and she is supposed to be from Delaware.

Chesapeake City Items.
  W. C. Lake lost two very interesting daughters with bilious dysentery.  They 
were buried at Bethel Cemetery on Sunday morning, inclosed side by side in one 
coffin.  The parents and friends of the deceased children have the universal 
sympathy of this whole community.

MARRIED.

SMITH-MCDOWEL.-June 28th, 1882, at Cherry Hill, by Rev. E. E. White, Robert C. 
Smith to Miss Mary L. McDowel, both of this county.

FISHER-PORTER.-August 16th, 1882, at Perryville, by Rev. A. Hoyt, pastor of the 
Household of Faith, Samuel G. Fisher and Ella Porter, daughter of the late 
Zachariah Porter, both of Perryville.

DIED.

LAKE.-On Thursday, Aug. 31st, 1882, at Pivot Bridge, Md., of bilious dysentery, 
R. Cora and on Friday, Sept. 1st, Gracie, daughters of W. C. and Kate Lake, the 
former in her 11th year and the latter 2 years and 6 months.


			*****Saturday, September 23, 1882*****

A Brakeman Killed.
  Joseph Waters, a brakeman on the local freight, which left President Station, 
early Thursday morning, on the P., W. & B. Railroad, fell between the cars at 
Edgewood Station, Harford county, and was crushed to death.  His body was 
terribly cut up, the limbs and head being severed.  An inquest was held by the 
county authorities, and a verdict of accidental death rendered.  The remains 
were taken to Baltimore, where he resided with his wife and three children.  He 
was about forty years old, and was regarded as a careful and efficient railroad 
man.  He had been in the employ of the railroad company since last July.

Died in the Alms House.
  On Monday last Nicholas White, an aged man, who for several years past has 
been an inmate of the County poor house, died in that institution.  The deceased 
was a man of good family connections and was at one time quite well off, in a 
pecuniary point of view.  In consequence of loss of money and failure of health, 
however, he was compelled to seek shelter in the public institution.  He was a 
son of the late Rev. Thos. White, better known to our older readers as Father 
White, an old resident of this county and local preacher of the M. E. Church.  
In 1851 the deceased came to Elkton with John Janney, who had been elected 
sheriff of the county, and remained in the employ of Mr. Janney at the jail as 
turnkey during his term of office.  At the expiration of Mr. Janney’s term, Mr. 
White left his employ and his health having begun to desert him, he took up his 
abode with his relatives, living for a number of years thereafter among them, up 
to the time of his entering the county refuge.  The deceased leaves several 
children in good circumstances, and has also sisters and brothers, or at any 
rate sisters in easy, prenniary condition.  One of the latter looked after the 
remains of deceased, and gave them proper burial.  The funeral took place on 
Wednesday afternoon, interment, being in the Elkton Cemetery.

Death of Ex-Sheriff Price.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  On Saturday last this community was startled by the announcement of the sudden 
death of ex-Sheriff James B. Price, proprietor of the Farmers and Mechanics 
Hotel, on Main street.  On Friday night at about half past ten o’clock, he in 
company with his wife retired to rest.  Shortly afterward Mrs. Price noticed an 
unusual movement upon his part, accompanied by a muttering sound as though he 
had attempted to speak but could not do so.  She spoke to him but receiving no 
answer arose and turned on the light, when she found him in a semi-unconscious 
condition unable to speak, or to use any part of his person save his hands.  
Medical aid was called in, but the sufferer did not rally under treatment, 
remaining in this condition until about eleven o’clock on Saturday morning when 
he expired, not having spoken from the time the attack began.  He was a brother 
of Jeremiah C. and Benjamin Price, two prominent and well known citizens of 
Sassafras Neck.  His funeral took place on Tuesday last, service was held at the 
house and the remains were interred in the Elkton Cemetery, Arthur W. Mitchell, 
Thomas P. Jones, W. H. Emerson, Wm. T. Miller, C. W. Maxwell and J. W. Clark, 
acting as pall bearers.  Rev. Mr. Schouler, of Trinity P. E. Church officiated, 
and the burial was attended by a large number of citizens both of this town and 
Sassafras Neck.

MARRIED.

BROOKS-REED.-At the residence of the bride’s brother, George W. Reed, at 709 N. 
43rd street, Philadelphia, by Rev. John D. Kemp, of Rising Sun, Md., on 
September 19, 1882, Joseph H. Brooks, of Chesapeake City, Md., and Mary E. Reed, 
of Philada.


			*****Saturday, September 30, 1882*****

- A son of Mr. John Woodburn, of Omaha city, aged about twelve, years, died at 
the residence of his grandfather, Mr. William Johnson, of this town, on Tuesday 
last, of cancer on the neck.  The little fellow was a great sufferer.

- Mr. Charles D. Bouldin, one of the oldest citizens of Harford county, and 
formerly for many years publisher of a newspaper in that county, died at the 
residence of his son Dr. Robert R. Bouldin, near Jerusalem Mills, on Tuesday.  
He was in the 86th year of his age.

- Intelligence is received of the death of Mrs. Charlotte Russell, an aged lady 
residing in the vicinity of bay View, and mother-in-law of Mr. Jos. T. Reed, of 
that place.  She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends in that 
section.  Her funeral took place at Bay View, on Wednesday last.

- The funeral of Rev. Jason Rogers, of the Baltimore Presbytery, and formerly 
pastor of Pencadar Church Delaware, whose death occurred on the 26th instant, 
took place on Thursday afternoon from Westminster Church, Fayette and Greene 
street, Baltimore.  There was quite a large attendance of ministers, elders and 
others.

MARRIED.

MEARNS-CROTHERS.-September 13th, 1882, by the Rev. J. France, Mr. Thomas M. 
Mearns, to Miss Hannah E. Crothers, all of Zion, this county.


			*****Saturday, October 7, 1882*****

- Mrs. David Karsner, formerly of Chesapeake City, in this county, and sister of 
the late Reuben D. Jamar, died, this week, in Baltimore.  She was buried at 
Bethel Cemetery.  She was a most estimable lady and left a large circle of 
friends to mourn her loss.

Death of a Former Elkton Lady.
  Mrs. Maria L. Smith, wife of Thaddeus S. Smith, deceased, and daughter of 
Joseph P. Cantwell, formerly of this town, died, at her residence, in Delaware 
City, on Tuesday; of consumption, from which disease she had been suffering for 
some months.  Mrs. Smith was born and reared in Elkton.  Shortly after her 
marriage she removed with her husband to New Harmony, Ind., from thence to St. 
Francisville, Ill, at which place she unfortunately lost her husband by death.  
Immediately after this sad event she returned to Elkton with her children, where 
she again made her home.  Two years ago, influenced by personal reasons she 
removed to Delaware City, where she remained until her death.  All who knew Mrs. 
Smith remember her as having been gentle and kind, as a devoted, living wife and 
mother, faithful in the performance of every marital duty and a consistent 
member of the Methodist Church.  When the great reaper Death came, so strong was 
her faith in the saving power of “Him who doeth all things well,” that she 
passed into the shadows with her “gathered sheaves” all ready to lay at her 
Master’s feet, ready to receive the “well done” in store for her.  Her remains 
were brought here for interment, the funeral services being held in the 
Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Avery, who spoke at length upon her 
virtues and qualities, touching with much feeling the closing hours of her life, 
comparing them to the stars gathering up the sunbeams of the closing day to 
enhance their brilliancy.
  Mrs. Smith leaves three children and many friends to mourn her loss, and the 
whole community are in sympathy with them.  “Dead, -and dying thus around us 
every day.”

DIED.

HEATH.-On September 23, 1882, Henry Alexander, infant son of John B. and Maggie 
J. Heath, aged 1 year and 1 month.


			*****Saturday, October 14, 1882*****

- Mr. John S. Crossmore, who carried on the butchering business in this town, 
for some years, and recently a resident of the Fourth district, died, on 
Saturday evening last, from rheumatism of the heart.

Death of the Sailor Preacher.
  Rev. Wm. Winans, known as “Happy Jack, the Sailor Preacher,” was found dead in 
his bed, at 92 S. Exeter street, Baltimore, on Wednesday morning.  He had been 
ill about ten days with malarial affection, contracted by exposure while on a 
missionary tour through Harford and Cecil counties.  He labored very earnestly 
in this town only a few weeks ago, and, while rough and unpolished in person and 
manner, was very zealous in his labors.  He was one of those individuals who are 
unappreciated and live and died comparatively unknown and unhonored.  We gave an 
account off his early life, conversion and labors in our issue of September 2nd.  
His remains were taken charge of by Dusbaue Post, G. A. R., of which deceased 
had been a member, removed to their hall and afterwards given a respectable 
burial.

Death of an old Citizen.
  Port Deposit sustained a loss on Tuesday last, by the death of Mr. Hugh A. 
Thompson, who for a number of years, has been a resident of that town, and 
engaged in the merchantile business under the firm name of Thompson & Peepies.  
Besides his interest in this firm, he has also for a long time been foreman in 
the extensive granite quarries of the Messrs. McClenahan, who have always held 
him in the highest esteem.  Mr. Thompson was not only an industrious business 
man and good citizen but he was a good man.  For many years he has been a 
consistent and respected member of the M. E. Church of Port Deposit, and in 
speaking of him a prominent citizen of that town, and a member also of the same 
church remarked “that Hugh Thompson was a truly good man, and deserved the best 
that could be said about him.  Mr. Thompson died in his 60th year, leaving a 
widow but no children.

Orphans’ Court.
  The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  
Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas, Associate 
judge. 
  Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed.
  The bond of Rebecca H. Richards, guardian of Luther Richards, and the bond of 
Henry Wolf, administrator of Robert Crookshank, were approved.
  List of sale of the goods chattels &c. of Benjamin F. Brinton examined and 
passed.
  Sundry orders were passed in the estate of deceased persons.
  The first and final account of Amos Drummond, administrator of Maria Drummond 
was examined and passed, and distribution struck on the same.
  Court adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday the 24th instant.

MARRIED.

McDONALD-KLINE.-On October 4th, 1882, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 
by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Wm. K. McDonald and Victoria Kline, all of North East.

DIED.

THOMPSON.-At his late residence, Port Deposit, on the 10th inst., Hugh A. 
Thompson, in the 60th year of his age.


			*****Saturday, October 21, 1882*****

- Mamie Scott, a little girl of eleven summers, died, at the residence of her 
mother, near Ash’s bridge, on Saturday evening last, of diphtheria.

- Mrs. Rebecca Stephenson, aged colored lady, died, this week, at the residence 
of her son-in-law, Philip Brown, on the Nottingham road, a short distance from 
town.

Death of Mr. Lang.
  Mr. John Lang, a citizen of this town, died, at his home, on Tuesday evening, 
after a ten days illness of typhoid fever. He was a native of Alsace, one of the 
French provinces, and came to this country about thirty years ago.  He has been 
engaged in the bakery business in this town for many years.  Deceased was about 
fifty-five years, of age, and leaves a wife and several children.  His funeral 
took place yesterday, from his late residence.  Interment in the Catholic 
cemetery, in this town.

Death of Lieutenant Wenie.
  Lieut. Thomas Wenie, of the 10th U. S. Cavalry, died at Fort Brown, Texas, on 
Thursday of last week, of yellow fever.  Mr. Wenie is well known to many 
citizens of this county.  He married the widow of the late John T. McNeal, of 
this county, and was for a time a resident of Wilmington, Del., and foreman of 
the wood shops of S. J. Horne’s carriage manufactory.
  He also served as county constable and deputy provost marshal in that city and 
was a constant political worker when Jas. Riddle was a candidate for Governor.  
When the war broke out he enlisted in the regular army and while at Bull Run he 
was badly wounded in the arm.  Since which time he has been in the 19th infantry 
of the United States army, serving for a long time on the frontier, and for the 
past few months has been stationed at Fort Brown.  About two weeks ago he write 
a letter to the Republic in reference to the ravages of yellow fever at that 
place, little thinking that ere the close of two weeks his life would be stilled 
in death.  He leaves a wife and several children.

Death Under Peculiar Circumstances.
  William W. S. Colescott, aged 16 years, living with his uncle, William H. 
Colescott, a farmer on the Kirkwood road about midway between St. Georges and 
Kirkwood, died under peculiar circumstances on Monday morning.  At 9 o’clock the 
uncle set the lad to work rolling a field for wheat with a yoke of oxen, and, 
after giving some instructions, went up to the farm house for a short time.
  On looking toward the hollow, where the youth had been left at work, he (the 
uncle) saw the oxen standing still, but there was so signs of the boy.  Becoming 
alarmed, Mr. Colescott proceeded to the spot where the oxen stood, and was 
horrified to see the dead body of his nephew pressed down into the ground.  He 
at once concluded that the lad had fallen and been run over.
  Coroner Weldin was notified of the occurrence and went to Kirkwood in the 
afternoon for the purpose of holding an inquest.  A jury was empaneled and Mr. 
Colescott testified to the facts mentioned above.  Dr. J. S. Vallendigham, who 
had viewed the corpse, expressed the opinion that neither the spine nor any of 
the bones had been broken, but the exact injuries which had caused the death 
could only be determined by a post mortem examination.  The jury decided that 
this was unnecessary, being perfectly satisfied that the lad had tripped and 
fallen while running along between the oxen and the roller, and they accordingly 
returned a verdict of accidental death.

A Sad Suicide.
  The painful intelligence was received in this town on Tuesday evening that Mr. 
Daniel Brewton, long and favorably known as a conductor in the employ of the P., 
W. & B. R.R. Co., had ended his life by his own hand, in Philadelphia on the 
morning of that day.  Mr. Brewton had until recently lived at the Girard House, 
in that city.  He had removed from that hotel and taken rooms in West 
Philadelphia.  It seems that he had recently indulged in dissipation, which was, 
as his friends surmise, caused by his separation from his wife and son, to both 
of whom he was warmly attached.  During a temporary aberration of mind 
superinduced by the cause referred to, while in his room, he so wounded himself 
in the throat with a piece of glass taken from his window as to cause death, at 
the University Hospital in that city, but a few hours after the commission of 
the act.  He was buried on Thursday afternoon at Mount Moriah Cemetery, near 
Philadelphia.  He was a popular conductor, and the news of this untimely death-
being just in the prime of life-caused a general expression of regret in this 
community, where he was personally acquainted with many of our citizens.
  Daniel Brewten was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pa.  He learned the trade of 
plumber and gas fitter, but owing to ill health had to abandon it.  When about 
twenty years of age, after being engaged as breakman by the P. R. R. Co., after 
a short time he was employed by the P., W. & B. Co., as passenger breakman.  In 
consequence of faithful discharge of duty he was steadily promoted, and during 
the last ten or twelve years has been a conductor on the limited and fast 
express trains.  Mr. Brewten married a Miss Brandt of Philadelphia, to whom he 
was devotedly attached, but who, as was shown by her actions, little appreciated 
his kindness.  Owing to domestic infelicity however, they became separated and 
about two years ago she obtained a divorce from him, and immediately married 
Alex. Armstrong of Philadelphia.  Mr. B. was of a pleasant disposition, affable 
and amiable manners, and he won the esteem of all with whom he was brought into 
contact.  Mr. B’s son Palmer, is well known in Elkton, having been a student at 
the Academy from September 1880 until June 1882.

MARRIED.

McKINSEY-WILHELM.-Oct. 18, 1882, at the M. E. Parsonage, Rising Sun, this 
county, by Rev. John D. Kemp, Howard H. McKinsey and Miss Laura M. Wilhelm, both 
of this county.

DIED.

LAMAR.-On Tuesday, September 26th, 1882, at Principio Furnace, George A. son of 
Wm. T. and Mary J. Lamar, aged 2 years and 5 months.

 GILBERT.-On Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 1882, near North East, Hiram Gilbert, aged 72 
years.


			*****Saturday, October 28, 1882*****

- The Orphans’ Court met in special session on Tuesday last, to decide upon the 
items contained in the first account of William Richards, executor of Jacob 
Richards, deceased, exceptions having been filled thereto.  Owing to the absence 
of important witnesses, the case was postponed until the next regular session in 
November.

Killed by the Cars.
  On Saturday last, about noon, an express train struck a man, between North 
East and Charlestown, killing him almost instantly.  He had just stepped off the 
south-bound track to allow a train to pass, and while walking upon the north-
bound track, he failed to hear the approaching train behind him.  The engine 
struck him squarely in the back and his body was so effectually jammed between 
parts of the engine that it was left in that position until the train reached 
North East, where it required the united efforts of three men to extricate it.  
Justice Deford was summoned who impaneled a jury of inquest, who rendered a 
verdict it accordance with the above facts.  The deceased was a stranger, and 
from a letter found upon his person, his name is supposed to be George Hall.  He 
was an elderly man, with gray hair and whiskers, and somewhat bald.

A Sad Drowning.
(NOTE:  This article is abridged.)
Wesley Ricketts, Jr., a second cousin of George Ricketts, Esq., of this town, 
and prominently known in Baltimore as a member of the fruit and commission firm 
of Wesley Rickets & Sons, was drowned on Monday morning last.  Shortly after six 
o’clock.  Says a Baltimore daily.
  Mr. Ricketts was thirty years of age and was never married.  His mother, a 
very estimable lady, is a present absent from the city on a visit to Dubuque, 
Iowa.

The Fatal Bullet.
One lad Shoots Another Fatally.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  In spite of the frequent warnings of the dauger of keeping loaded fire arms 
within the reach of children, another tragedy occurred this week near this town, 
which should re-echo in the ears of every parent who owns a gun or pistol.  Luke 
Goodyear an industrious pump-maker lives about a mile and a half north of 
Elkton, on the Marley road.  His family consists of a wife with several 
children, the youngest of which was the victim of the tragedy of Tuesday.  His 
nephew Napoleon Goodyear had came from Philadelphia on Monday, to spend a day or 
two gunning.  Napoleon it seems was not the owner of a modern breech-loader, but 
brought with him an old fashioned muzzle-loading, percussion gun.  In making his 
preparations on Tuesday morning, he carelessly dropped on the floor a number of 
percussion caps, which it seems were picked up by the youngest children, and one 
of which was used afterwards with such deadly effect.
  Louis Kennedy, a fatherless boy about eight years old, who is a member of the 
family, had, it appears taken the pistol from the drawer, and placing on it one 
of the caps picked up from the floor, was sitting behind a sack of buck wheat 
playing with the pistol, when Goodyear’s youngest son William, a child about 
seven years of age came into the room.  Seeing the pistol in Kennedy’s hands, he 
immediately called out to him saying “you rascal what are you doing with that,” 
and running towards Kennedy, and standing on the bag of buck wheat behind which 
the other boy sat, William attempted to take the pistol from him.  In the 
scuffle the weapon was discharged, the bullet entering just over the left hip of 
the younger boy, passing upwards in its course.  The fatal nature of the wound 
was apparent at a glance, and the boy’s life rapidly ebbed away, until about 
five o’clock, when death relieved him of his suffering, so carelessly inflicted.

Chesapeake City Items.
  Death has again visited us, and taken away from our midst Mrs. Annie Frazier, 
wife of J. Spencer Frazier.  The funeral services were conducted at the house by 
Rev. Wm. Schouler, of the Elkton P. E. Church.  Her remains were taken to Bethel 
Cemetery for interment.

MARRIED.

GOLDSBOROUGH-MILLER.-Sept. 20th, 1882, in Wheeling, West Virginia, at the family 
residence, by Rev. W. H. Cook, John Goldsborough of Philadelphia, to Miss Anne 
Estelle S. Miller, daughter of the late William Miller of Wheeling, West 
Virginia.

CROTHERS-CHRISTIE.-October 25, 1882, at the Manse, West Nottingham, by Rev. S. 
A. Gayley, R. R. Crothers, M.D., and Miss Fannie S. Christie, both of 
Rowlandville, this county.

DIED.

FRAZIER.-Oct. 23, 1882, at Sassafras Neck, Annie; beloved wife of J. Spencer 
Frazier, daughter of William R. and Mary E. Freeman, aged 23 years, 7 months and 
10 days.

McCABE.-In Baltimore city, Gertrude Knight, wife of James F. McCabe and daughter 
of the late Theodore H. Knight, of this county.

MAHONEY.-On the 21st instant, Wm. N. Mahoney, in the 62nd year of his age.
  The deceased was beloved by the entire community in which he resided of the 
many noble traits of character which he possessed, and which endeared him to his 
relatives and friends.  Mr. Mahoney was a soldier during the Rebellion, and 
followed the old flag in several well-contested engagements; but finally lost 
his health and was discharged.  He was benevolent and contributed liberally to 
various charitable objects.  He was tender-hearted, outspoken, and unflinchingly 
brave, as his conduct on the bloody field of Antletam, (where he was severely 
wounded.) will attest.  He was honest: his word was his bond.  In short, he 
possessed those rare qualities of mind that constitute a good citizen and a 
Christian gentleman.     Rest in peace.


			*****Saturday, November 4, 1882*****

- Miss Louisa Cantwell, one of Elkton’s fair ones, and Joseph B. Simpers, of 
Mechanic’s Valley, were married at Cherry Hill M. E. Parsonage, on Wednesday 
evening of last week, Rev. E. E. White officiating

MARRIED.

SMITH-McCONAGHY.-At Williamstown N. J., October 25th, 1882, by the Rev. H. L. 
Janeway, James M. Smith of Elkton, and Mrs. Mary M. McConaghy, daughter of the 
late David Tweed, of Williamstown, N.J.

GIBSON-STEELE.-On October 12, 1882, by Rev. J. W. Hammersley, William T. Gibson 
and Emma B. Steele, both of Charlestown.

DIED.

LUNGREN.-On October 29th, 1882, near Lewisville, Ferdinand Lungren, aged about 
85 years.

REYNOLDS.-On Tenth month, 28th, 1882, near Rising Sun, Isaac Reynolds, in the 
84th year of her age.


			*****Saturday, November 11, 1882*****

- Mr. John Kinkaid, a former resident of this vicinity, died, at the residence 
of his son, near Aberdeen, Harford county, last week.  His remains were interred 
with Masonic honors, by Union Lodge, No. 48, of Elkton, on Sunday last.

MARRIED.

McKNIGHT-JONES.-Nov. 6th, 1882, at Elk Neck M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. G. S. 
Conaway, Arthur McKnight of Elkton, to Miss Mamie Jones if Elk Neck.

DIED.

WOOD.-In Chesapeake City, October 8th, Martha R., wife of Samuel P. Wood, in the 
46th year of her age.


			*****Saturday, November 25, 1882*****

- Mrs. Maria England, aged eighty-four years, died, at her residence, near Brick 
Meeting House, on Wednesday of last week.

- Henry M. McCullough, Esq., of this place, sold on Tuesday afternoon last, the 
real estate, situated on Water street, of D. M. Taylor, deceased, to William H. 
Eder, for $770.

- Mr. Jesse S. Boulden has sold his farm, near Woodlawn, to Mr. Jos. Heisler, of 
St. Georges, Del.  The farm is an excellent one.  It container about 70 acres 
and was sold for $65 per acre.

Death of Mr. Lake.
  On Friday morning of last week, Reuben Lake, an old citizen of this county, 
and one of its best men, died in this eighty-first year at his home near Back 
Creek Mills.  Several respected sons survive Mr. Lake in whom they had an 
honored father.  He was a man always in earnest, and believing thoroughly in 
whatever he assumed to believe and act on.  In his politics, his business and 
his religion the case was the same.  He was in every sense an industrious, 
sober, and honest man.  Upright and just in his dealings with his fellowmen.  A 
good citizen; a lover of his country and its institutions; a true friend to the 
poor and needy; always ready and willing to do good whenever opportunity 
afforded; a terror to evil-doers; a good husband, father and neighbor; and every 
quality that goes to make up the true man, was fully developed in him.

Sale of Building Lots.
  On Saturday last, as previously announced by posters, the Elkton Building 
Association offered at public sale on the grounds that are known as the “Gilpin” 
lots on west High street.  About fifty persons were present at the sale, the 
idea being general that most of the purchasers of lot contemplate improving 
them.  Nine of the lots had 50 feet front and ran back 150 feet.  The first two 
were sold to Clayton C. Thackery, for $215 and $245, respectively; John 
Wilkinson, another at $190; George A. Lee secured the next two at $235 and $225; 
Clinton McCullough one for $180; Wm. A. Wright one for $200; Calvin Merritt 
another for $185; and James A. Lewis the ninth for $180.  The tenth had a front 
of 40 feet and was sold to William Witworth for $250.  A. P. Shockley was the 
auctioneer.
  Several of the purchasers purpose erecting dwellings upon the lots, which will 
materially improve that section of our town.  The location is fine and the 
opportunity was quickly grasped to secure an excellent site for a home.
  The remainder of the lat fronting on the railroad, containing 411 by 100 feet 
was sold at private sale, to Palmer C. Strickland and James P. Merritt, who 
contemplate starting a lumber yard.

Death’s Doings.
The Death of Mrs. Ann Reese.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  On Saturday last, at the residence of her son, Richard G. Reese, a prominent 
merchant of this town, Mrs. Ann Reese terminated a long and useful life, her 
last moments being those of peace and Christina resignation.  Mrs. Reese was the 
eldest daughter of Richard Price who lived in the section of country known as 
“the levels,” lying between Warwick and Middletown.  She was born on Nov. 21, 
1795, and when about her nineteenth year married her first husband, William 
Price, in 1814.  Her children by this marriage were Thomas Price who died in 
infancy; Margaret R. who married Thos. Price of Bohemia Manor, Elizabeth who 
died unmarried, and Mary Jane wife of Jacob Casho now living at Newark, 
Delaware.  She had three sisters, Elizabeth Price who married a Mr. Garrison of 
Newport, Delaware, Margaret who married a Mr. Blackshire of Wilmington, 
Delaware, and Mary Jane who married a Mr. Cooper, a son of whom, Richard Price 
Cooper is now in the employ of the P., W. & B. R.R. Company.  Her only brother, 
John P. Price, resided with her for some time at Frenchtown, and whose death 
occurred comparatively recently.
  Some time after the death of her first husband she married Thomas Reese about 
the year 1828, and ten years afterwards removed to Frenchtown, which was then as 
the Maryland terminus of the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad, quite a place 
of resort for summer visitors.  Here, in the year 1841 her second husband, Thos. 
Reese died, being a man held in universal esteem by all who knew him.  He was a 
son of George Reese of Warwick, Maryland.
  William Reese now living at Chesapeake city, is a son of John Reese who was a 
brother of Thomas, a sister of the latter having married Perry Lynch, of 
Warwick.
  Thomas Reese having died early in life, left his widow, who has just joined 
him after so many years, with four children, all of whom are living.  Her only 
son, to whom she was devotedly attached, Richard G. Reese, early in life came to 
Elkton, where, in the mercantile business with William Torbert, he made as many 
friends by urbanity and kindly nature, which he inherited from his mother, as 
any young man who ever clerked in Elkton.  Susan Reese, Mrs. Reese’s eldest 
daughter, married Daniel Bratton, but recently deceased, one of Elkton’s most 
successful business men, and whose family, now occupying the property east of 
Elkton, give promise of great future usefulness, her four grandsons, Daniel, 
Samuel, Howard and William begin recognized both in academy and college as 
exceptionally bright young men.  Miss Kate Reese, the second daughter, who in 
character and appearance strongly resembles her mother, is a highly useful 
member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of this town and resides with her 
brother.  Mrs. Reese’s youngest daughter, Jemima, married Benjamin F. Pearce, at 
one time a merchant of this town, but more recently a successful business man of 
Wilmington, Delaware.
  Mrs. Reese’s remains were interred at St. Anne’s cemetery, Middletown, on 
Wednesday, they having been laid by the side of those of her husband, whom she 
survived the long term of forty-one years.

Death of Richard F. Biddle.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  On Saturday last Richard F. Biddle, a well known citizen of this county, died 
at his residence near this town of cancer of the stomach.  Mr. Biddle was a 
member of one of the oldest and most respectable families of the 2d district of 
this county, its connections by marriage, extending very widely over that 
section of Cecil and adjoining sections of Delaware.  He was a son of Spencer 
Biddle a well known and prominent citizen of Black Creek Neck, and who at one 
time represented this county in the State Legislature.  Spencer Biddle was 
married three times.  His first wife was Miss Richardson, the late Noble Biddle, 
a half brother of Richard F. Biddle, having been we believe, the only child by 
this wife.  Noble Biddle left several children, Mrs. Ann E. R. Bennett of 
Chesapeake city, Noble T. Biddle late States Attorney for Cecil county, now a 
resident of California, George Biddle, at one time a clerk for William Torbert 
in this town and now a successful business man in Chicago, Mrs. Samuel Alrich, 
of Glasgow, Delaware, and Edward Biddle.  Richard F. Biddle was a son of Spencer 
Biddle by his second wife, Miss Ford, a daughter of Richard Foard of Back Creek 
Neck.  He was born on the 22d day of February 1815, and married Miss Margaret A. 
Cleland, of Wilmington, Delaware.  One daughter, a very estimable lady, who 
married Robert C. Levis, of this town and who died very early in her married 
life was the only issue of their marriage.  David Biddle, Joshua Biddle, and 
Louisa Biddle who married George Boulden of Delaware, generally known as Welsh 
Tract George, to distinguish him from Geo. W. Boulden, of Back Creek, were also 
children of Spencer Biddle by his second wife.  Still another son, Charles 
Biddle being a son of this third marriage with Miss Pugh.
  His funeral services were conducted at his late residence, his remains being 
taken to Wilmington on the 11 o’clock A. M. train on Wednesday for interment I 
the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.

Death of Mr. Sluyter.
  On Wednesday last, Benjamin F. Sluyter formerly a prominent citizen of this 
county, died from a congestive chill in Washington where for some time past he 
has resided.  Mr. Sluyter was a genial and amiable man, and at one time was 
quite active in the democratic politics of his section of the county.  His 
ancestors were among the early settlers of Bohemia Manor, and are frequently 
mentioned in the old grants of land from Augustine Herman, the property on 
Bohemia Mannor which Mr. Sluyter resided until within a few years past, having 
been held by several successive generations of his family.  Mr. Sluyter was 
married twice, his first wife a sister of Agustus Nowland, died but a few years 
ago, leaving no children.  Mr. Sluyter after the death of his first wife removed 
from his property on Bohemia Manor to Chesapeake City, where he married a second 
time the widow of George Bryan, from which place he subsequently removed to 
Washington, where he has recently resided.  His remains will be brought from 
Washington to this town to day.  The funeral will leave the Elkton depot at one 
o’clock, P. M., interment to take place at Bethel cemetery.

MARRIED.

RAMSEY-ABRAMS.-At the Oxford M. E. Parsonage, on Thursday, November 16, 1882, by 
the Rev. Richard Kaines, John T. Ramsey and Sarah A. Abrams, both of this 
county.

COSLETT-ATKINSON.-At North East, on Thursday, November 23, 1882, by Rev. Charles 
F. Sheppard, Isaac W. Coslett and Emma C. Atkinson, both of North East.

HINDMAN-RUSSELL.-On November 22, 1882, by Rev. S. A. Gayley, assisted by Rev. M. 
J. Eckles, of Havre de Grace, J. Frank Hindman and Debbie R. Russell, both of 
this county.

DIED.

LAKE.-On Friday morning, Nov. 17th, 1882, near Back Creek Mills, Reuben Lake, in 
the 81st year of his age.

RICHARDSON.-On Monday, Nov. 20th, 1882, at the residence of her father, W. T. 
Richardson, at Charlestown, Sue Richardson.

ROBINSON.-At Wilmington, on the 22nd inst., of Typhoid Fever, Clara A., wife of 
Wm. G. Robinson, in her 29th year.


			*****Saturday, December 2, 1882*****

- Mr. George Farra, near Brick Meeting House, sold his house and eight acres of 
land, on Monday, to Edward Williams, of the same locality, for $1,050.

- Miss Mamie Jackson, eldest daughter of Mr. George Jackson of Beech Grove Farm, 
Indianapolis, is to be married to Mr. Claude C. Jones, of that city on the 14th, 
inst.

- Mr. Wm. A. Russell, a merchant of Reistertown, Baltimore county, was shot and 
instantly killed by a burglar, one day last week.  Mr. Russell heard a noise in 
his store, and on going into the room was met by the burglar, who succeeded in 
escaping after firing the fatal shot.

Marriage Bells.
A Social Event At Port Deposit.
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  It is not more an exaggeration of the fact to say, that the interest shown at 
Port Deposit, at the marriage of Mr. Nesbitt (Harry A.) and Miss McClenahan on 
Wednesday evening, was more than usual.  The fathers of the bride and groom, 
John McClenahan and Henry C. Nesbitt are both prominent business men, whose 
reputations are commercially speaking, “gilt edged.”  Tome Memorial Church in 
which, on Wednesday evening, sat an interested spectator of the ceremony, the 
gentleman to whose liberality the town is indebted for this beautiful church 
structure-presented a very brilliant scene.  At twenty minutes past seven to the 
enlivening strains of the “Crystal March,” the ushers entered the building at 
the head of the bridal procession.  Dr. W. H. Fulliner of Milton, Pennsylvania.  
Charles A. McClenahan, Mr. Edward Kreamer and Clarence S. Nesbitt rendering the 
service of this indispensible office gracefully and acceptably, in the full 
regulation evening dress.  Immediately followed, the four bridesmaids, a 
quartette of as handsome maidens, as any winsome bride need want to preceed her 
to the altar.  Miss Mollie McClenahan sister of the bride, whom she strongly 
resembles in figure and feature, Miss Eva S. Nesbitt a sister of the groom, Miss 
Vergie Bunting of New York, and Miss Carrie T. Reynolds a daughter of Jos. W. 
Reynolds, Esq.  At the spacious residence of Mr. McClenahan, the happy couple 
received their friends from 8 until 11 o’clock.

MARRIED.

MILLER-DIXON.-On Nov. 30th, 1882, at the parsonage, Rising Sun, by Rev. Jno. D. 
Kemp, Samuel Miller and Miss Fannie Dixon, both of this county.

SIMPERS-EMMETT.-Nov. 29th, 1882, at the M. E. Parsonage, Zion, by the Rev. J. 
France, W. H. Simpers and Miss Mary J. Emmett, both of Newark, Del.

SHOPBELL-WAY.-Nov. 28th, 1882, at Virdale, by Rev. T. J. Aiken, William C. 
Shopbell of Williamsport, Pa., and Miss Jennie E. Way, of this county.


NOTE:  December 9, December 16 and December 23rd editions missing.


			*****Saturday, December 30, 1882*****

A Quiet Wedding.
  At the home of the bride’s parents, at Harlan’s Mills, near New Leeds, on 
Wednesday, 20th inst, Mr. George McIntire, son of Thomas McIntire, Esq., of this 
county, was married to Miss Hannah Harlan, second daughter of George Harlan, 
Esq., member of the Board of County Commissioners of this county.  The wedding 
was a quiet one, no one being present save members of the families of the 
contracting parties.  Rev. James McIntire, of this town, performed the ceremony.

Marriage of Prof. Wilmer.
  Prof. Edwin Megredy Wilmer, son of Col. Edwin Wilmer, formerly of this county, 
was married on Tuesday evening last, in Baltimore, to Miss Alice B. Placide, 
daughter of the late Henry S. Placide, a prominent business man of that city.  
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. R. Naylor, Pastor of the Madison 
Avenue M. E. Church, at the residence of the bride’s mother, No. 319 Madison 
Avenue.  Only the immediate families of the bride and groom were present at the 
ceremony, which being celebrated at 8 o’clock was followed by a reception until 
11 P. M., until which hour the spacious parlors were thronged by a crowd of 
invited guests.  On Wednesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer started on a short 
bridal tour to Philadelphia and New York.

Burkley-Dunbar.
  On Christmas day, Mr. W. W. Burkley, proprietor of the finely fitted up and 
convenient hair dressing and bathing rooms, basement of Odd Fellows’ Hall, in 
this town, was married to Miss Ida B. Dunbar, daughter of Mr. Wm. B. Dunbar, of 
this place.  The ceremony took place at the parsonage of the German Lutheran 
Church, on the corner of Fourth and Pine streets, Philadelphia, and after which 
they repaired to the residence of C. F. Burkley, Esq., on the opposite corner, 
where a reception was held.  The bride and groom returned to this town, on 
Wednesday.  They will reside for a time at the home of the bride’s parents, 
corner of High and Church street.  Mr. Burkley appeared at his place of 
business, ????rsday, all smiles and good humor, ??????????? his many patrons 
with even ??????????? his usual urbane manner.  The bride is one of Elkton’s 
prettiest daughters, young and attractive.  We extend our heartiest wishes that 
their married life may be long and without a cloud.

Death of Mrs. Caroline Johnson.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  Our community was startled, on Wednesday morning last, by the announcement of 
the death of Mrs. Caroline Johnson, widow of the late Jacob Johnson (for many 
years landlord of various hotels here,) at the residence of her son, Deputy-
Sheriff Walter S. Johnson, on Church street, in this town.  
  The deceased was 67 years of age, and leaves two children of a family of four, 
viz: Mrs. Deliah Clayton, wife of John P. Clayton, Esq., of Baltimore, and 
Deputy Sheriff Walter S. Johnson.  The remains of the deceased were interred in 
the Elkton cemetery, yesterday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, followed by a large 
number of relatives and acquaintances.  The funeral service was held at the 
residence of her son, Rev. James McIntire officiating, a large and sympathetic 
company of friends being present.

A Distressing Death.
  On Thursday, the 21st inst., Mr. John R. Chapman, a young man and former 
resident of this town, now of Virginia, and Miss Ella M. Arbuckle, daughter of 
Daniel A. Arbuckle, Esq., were married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 
in the Fourth district.  The bride, who was only twenty years of age, was never 
physically strong and for some time past has been unusually unwell, though not 
apparently ill enough to arouse solicitude among her friends.  The wedding 
passed off merrily, many friends being present to offer congratulations and to 
wish the newly married couple a long and happy married life.-Alas! How often our 
fondest hopes are doomed to bitter disappointment, and how little we dream of 
what is in store for us in the future.  In this case, the fair young bride, 
instead of having before her a long and happy life with the husband of her 
choice, was doomed, within fifty-six hours, to a second bridal, this time with 
the grim and frightful groomsman-death.  Illness seemed to grow upon her from 
the hour of her marriage, and she rapidly exhibited symptoms of an alarming 
character until Sunday morning, only thirty-six hours from the time of her 
marriage, she passed away.  Arrangements had been made for her to accompany her 
husband to Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday last, but, instead her lifeless remains 
were, upon that day, followed to the grave by her grief stricken husband and 
parents, accompanied by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and 
acquaintances.  The cause of death in this case seems to be somewhat in doubt.  
Some physicians ascribe it to an affection of the heart, while others charge it 
to Bright’s disease, the majority, so far as numbers are concerned, charging it 
to the latter.

MARRIED.

MAHAN-BROWN.-At the residence of the bride, at Cherry Hill on Thursday 
afternoon, December 21, 1882, by the Rev. E. E. White, assisted by Rev. J. 
France, James H. Mahan and Hattie A. Brown, both of this county.

CHAPMAN-ARBUCKLE.-On December 21, 1882, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 
by Rev. E. E. White, John R. Chapman and Ella Arbuckle, all of this county.

WHITE-LOGAN.-At the residence of the bride’s parents, near North East, on 
December 25th, 1882, by Rev. Dr. Shermer, Addison F. White and H. Manie Logan, 
both of this county.

MAULDIN-WEST.-In Wilmington, on December, 25th, 1882, by Rev. T. J. Aiken, Lyman 
Mauldin, of Port Deposit, and Bella West, of Wilmington.

BARNES-BLACK.-In Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, December 21, 1882, by Rev. Dr. 
John D. Leyburn, Perry K. Barnes, of Harford county, and Belle E. Black, of 
Cecil county.

GRANT-MEEKINS.-On Wednesday, December 27, 1882, at North East, by Rev. C. F. 
Sheppard, T. Somerfield Grant and Mary W. Meekins, both of North East.

MOORE-STUARD.-At Saint Mary’s Rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, John T. 
Moore and Kate E. Stuard, both of this county.

FOARD-DURBIN.-On November, 30th, by Rev. Mr. Hall, St. Marks church, Oak Creek, 
Wisconsin, Wm. G. Foard, of Cecil county and Fanny Durbin of Oak Creek.

BENSON-MASSIL.-On December 23rd, 1882, by Rev. T. L. Tomkinson, pastor of Mt. 
Salem M. E. Church, New Castle county, Del., S. P. Benson and Mary L. Massil.

DIED.

CHAMBERLAIN.-December 23, 1882, near Principio, Cecil county, John C. 
Chamberlain, aged 43 years.

BOULDEN.-On Thursday, Dec. 21 in Wilmington, Del., Charles J. Boulden formerly 
of this county, in this 60th year.





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