Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1883: Cecil Co., MD

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January through April, 1883

		*****Saturday, January 6, 1883*****

- Mrs. Hannah Brown, the oldest inhabitant of the lower section of Lancaster 
county died at the residence of her daughter, in Fulton township, on Friday, the 
29th ult.  She was born in this county, July 15, 1779 – the day on which Mad 
Anthony Wayne stormed and took Stormy Point, and three years and eleven days 
after the Declaration of Independence was signed.  She was 103 years old.

Death of a Former Cecil County Lady.
  Mrs. Elizabeth J. Coleman, wife of Thos. M. Coleman, formerly city editor of 
the Public Ledger, and still one of its staff, died at the residence of the 
latter, on Brown street in Philadelphia, on Friday the 29th ult., after a long 
and severe illness.  Mrs. Coleman was a native of this county, her maiden name 
being Lort, a sister of the late Isaac and Franklin Lort.  She was born in Elk 
Neck where she resided up to the time of her marriage with Mr. Coleman, at that 
time a residence of Elkton.  She was about sixty three years of age.  Mrs. 
Coleman leaves one son, the only one living of a family of three or four 
children.  She was married about 1842.  Her husband, T. M. Coleman was the 
founder and first editor of the Cecil Democrat.  Mrs. Coleman was during her 
life time a contributor to literary journals, and wrote some of the first 
patriotic sons brought out by the rebellion.  One of these “Save the Union,” 
became very popular, and was sung by Caroline Richings at concerts and public 
meetings in the early days of the war.  Her songs and poems were collected and 
published a few years ago for private circulation.  Her remains were interred in 
Philadelphia on Monday last.

A Native of Cecil Dies in Philadelphia.
(NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.)
  On Sunday last, Chief Commissioner of Highways, William Baldwin, of 
Philadelphia, died suddenly in that city, while on the street, some distance 
from his home.  While walking he became suddenly ill and stepped into a cigar 
store, asking to be allowed to sit down, and before medical aid could be 
summoned or any help afforded him, he died.  The deceased was 68 years of age, a 
native of this county, being a son of Levi Baldwin, who resided for a number of 
years in the Fourth district, near where the Big Elk Creek crosses Mason and 
Dixon’s line.  He remained in this county until the year 1861, - in the mean 
time having married Miss Lena Titus, a sister in-law of Mr. H. H. Kimble, of 
Fair Hill, - when he removed to Philadelphia, first embarking in the grocery 
business, buying out an established stand.  His parents have been dead a number 
of years and we do not know of any member of the family residing in this county.

Death of Livingston T. Bennett.
  The unlooked-for and unwelcome news of the sudden and unexpected death of Mr. 
Livingston T. Bennett, at his home at Elk Landing, reached our community at 
about half past two o’clock, on Thursday afternoon, he having died an hour and a 
half prior.  Mr. Bennett’s death was unlooked for by even the immediate family, 
his brother-in-law, Mr. W. C. Crow having been with him two hours before and 
left promising to return in the latter part of the day, the thought of his death 
being the farthest thing from him imaginable.  The deceased had complained for a 
long time of trouble in the neighborhood of the lungs, suffering much pain.  
Three days before his death he was attacked by unusually severe pains in the 
locality named and was compelled to take to his bed.  The doctor, when summoned, 
pronounced it a case of pneumonia, though it was thought to be a mild one.  On 
Thursday about noon congestion of the lungs set in and he died as stated.
  Mr. Bennett was the oldest son of the late Rudolph and Sarah Jane Bennett, of 
the Landing.  He was in the 52nd year of his age, being one of six children, 
three of whom are deceased.  The deceased was a brother of Mr. Wm. C. Crow, of 
this town.  Mr. Bennett, or “Budd”, as he was familiarly called by his 
acquaintances, was an exceedingly popular young man among men of his age 
especially and his office at the wharf was a much sought headquarters for all 
interested in gunning and gunning matters.
  His remains will be interred in the old M. E. Cemetery, to-morrow (Sunday) 
afternoon, at 2 o’clock, service at the house.  Rev. Messrs. McIntire, Avery and 
Heberton are invited to participate in the service, and Messrs. Alfred Wethrill, 
John S. Wirt, John Gilpin, S. B. Foard, R. E. Jamar and Dr. R. F. Tull will act 
as pall-bearers.

Death of Capt. J. E. Trippe.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  Capt. J. E. Trippe, who our older citizens will remember as a popular captain 
in the employ of the old Union Line and an associate in the same capacity of the 
late Capt. Matthew C. Pierce, died last week at his residence in Baltimore.  
Capt. Trippe was born at Cambridge, Md., July 18, 1805.  A Baltimore daily in 
speaking of him says.
  “Captain Trippe came to Baltimore in 1815, and shortly afterwards entered the 
employ of the Union Line of steamers, which had lately been started by General 
McDonald, Andrew F. Henderson and Ed. Trippe, a relative of the deceased, who 
had built the Chesapeake, the first steamer built in this city.  He leaves two 
sons – A. C. Trippe, Esq., attorney at law and J. E. Trippe, Jr. –and two 
daughters.  His remains were interred at Greenmount.”

MARRIED.

EMERSON-LOLLER.-On December 27th, 1882, at the residence of the bride’s father, 
Sassafras Neck, by the Rev. J. B. Merritt, Samuel Emerson and Mary C. Loller.

TOME-HASSON.-On December 28, 1882, at the M. E. Parsonage, Rising Sun, by the 
Rev. John D. Kemp, Cornelius Tome and Mary W. Hasson, both of this county.

HASSON-JOHNS.-On December 28, 1882, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, Jacob 
Warner, near Wood Lawn, by Rev. J. D. Kemp, George W. Hasson and Mollie J. 
Johns, both to this county.

BROWN-DEAL.-At the Oxford M. E. Parsonage, on December 28, 1882, by Rev. Richard 
Kaines, Elliot T. Brown and Laura Deal, both of Colora, this county.

PIERCE-PIERCE.-Dec, 27, 1882, in Philadelphia, by Rev. E. Stubbs, James A. 
Pierce of Cecil county and Mary E. Pierce of Philadelphia.

FOX-GERHAUSER.-Dec. 21, 1882, in Chester, Pa., by Rev. T. J. Aiken, Samuel Fox 
and Lucinda Gerhauser, both of Port Deposit.

YERKES-MARSH.-On December 27th, 1882, at the Manse, in Zion, by Rev. J. H. 
Johns, Jacob E. Yerkes and Mary F. Marsh, both of this county.

DIED.

McDONALD.-On December 31st, 1882, Samuel McDonald, in the 27th years of his age.  
Interment in North East Cemetery.

STEWART.-On the morning of December 22nd, 1882, Bessie Riles Stewart, youngest 
daughter of Samuel D. and Mary E. Stewart, in the 4th year of her age.


		*****Saturday, January 13, 1883*****

- John White a freight brakeman on the P. W. & B. R. R., was killed at Chester 
on Wednesday morning.

- Mrs. Hallman, of Chesapeake City, the wife of Mr. John Hallman, died at her 
home in that town on Saturday last.

- “Josey” youngest son of Mr. Wm. Lort, of this town died on Wednesday last.  
His remains were buried on Friday afternoon.

- Abraham Davis, a well-known citizen of Chesapeake City, who has for sometime 
past been suffering from pneumonia, died on Thursday last.

- Geo. A. Blake, Esq., trustee on Tuesday last, sold at public sale, the real 
estate of the late John S. Crossmore, for $1000.  John T. Brown, of the fourth 
district being the purchaser.

- Wm. Weaver, a citizen of this county, died suddenly at his home near Union M. 
E. Church, on Sunday last, after a short illness.  His remains were interred, on 
Wednesday last, at Union cemetery.

- The small pox scare in Sassafras Neck, has somewhat subsided.  Up to this time 
but three deaths having occurred, viz: Mr. Wayne Anthony and Eugene and John, 
two of his sons.  There are no new cases and those who are down are rapidly 
convalescing.

- John S. infant son of J. M. C. and Ruth Carhart, died at the home of his 
parents in Zion, this county, of scarlet fever.  This is the second bereavement 
suffered by Mr. Carhart from scarlet fever – another child having recently died 
of that disease in Philadelphia.

- Mr. Wm. E. Evans, of New Castle county, Del., and Miss Rosa Hand, of Chester 
county, Pa., were married at the Howard House, in this town, on Tuesday last.  
Rev. Walter E. Avery, of the M. E. Church, performed the ceremony.  The newly 
married couple took the first train north on the usual tour.

Frazer-Simpson.
  The bachelor ranks of this town are being rapidly decimated.  One by one they 
have been placed under the roseate yoke, until the little remnant of the force 
can scarce muster a corporal’s guard.  This week yet another was taken from the 
little hand.  A large though select company assembled at the Presbyterian Church 
at Glasgow, Del., on Wednesday last, to witness the nuptials of Mr. R. R. 
Frazer, of this town, and Miss Mary Simpson, daughter of the late Alexander 
Simpson, of New Castle county, Del.  Notwithstanding the roads had not been 
broken through the deep fall of snow of the night previous, many friends of the 
contracting parties braved the wintry blasts and deep snow for the sake of being 
present.  The ceremony took place at half past two o’clock, the Rev. S. A. 
Gayley officiating.  Messrs. John S. Wirt, Nelson K. Warner and Manly Drennen, 
of this town, and Dr. Gassaway, of Philadelphia, acted as ushers.  The bride 
wore a very becoming traveling costume.  The groom looked smiling and happy and 
everything passed off in the most satisfactory manner.  The bridal company, 
having dined at the residence of the bride’s mother prior to the ceremony at the 
church, they immediately after the silken hands had been tied firm and fast, 
drove to this town and took the 5.29 train south.  They will visit Washington 
first and afterwards, if the weather is favorable, make a more extended trip 
south.  Rumor has it that the newly married couple will, on the 25th of March 
next, occupy the residence, on east Main street, now in the occupancy of Dr. J. 
H. Frazer, a brother of the groom.  Our hearty wishes for their future 
prosperity and happiness are extended.

Orphans’ Court.
  The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 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.
  Bonds approved.-Alfred Kirk, executor of Enoch Johnson; John Henry Price, 
executor of Lewis Price; Lewis C. McAllister, executor of William McAllister; T. 
Braden Gillespie, executor of John C. Chamberlain; John E. Jackson, executor of 
Victor Jackson; Imogene Gifford and David L. Gifford, administrators of Samuel 
Gifford; Thomas Ward, administrator of Sarah Smallwood.
  Inventories and lists of Sales Passed.-Inventory of the goods and chattels of 
Enoch Johnson; of Sarah Smallwood; of Lewis Price; list of sales of the goods 
and chattels of John A. Pope; of Samuel J. England.
  Accounts Passed.-First and final account of Samuel M. Reynolds, executor of 
Mark Manlove; first and final account of Henry Vinsinger, administrator of Wm. 
P. Strickland; first and final account of Henry Vinsinger, administrator of 
David T. Strickland; first and final account of William T. Warburton, Jr., 
administrator d. b. n. of Lydia A. Gillespie, and dividend struck on same; 
seventh account of Jas. C. Crothers, guardian of Amanda E. Owen and Bertha M. 
Deaver, and final account of Lewanna Deaver; fifth account of James C. Crothers, 
guardian of Ella May Kirk, and final account of Fannie B. Kirk; third account of 
Francis M. Rawlings, guardian of Robert Kerr.
  Court adjourned to Thursday, to meet at its regular session on the 13th of 
February.

Duyckinck-Smock.
  On Tuesday the 9th instant, Ellis L. Duyckinck, of the Rising Sun, son of our 
esteemed citizen Horace Duyckinck, Esq., and brother of Mr. A. L. Duyckinck, 
head of the enterprising grain and commission firm of Rising Sun, and Miss Kate 
G. Smock, of New Jersey, were married at the residence of the bride’s parents at 
Bourd Brook, N. J.  Rev. Mr. Baldwin of that place performing the ceremony.

Death of Mrs. Myers.
  At an early hour, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Ann Louise Myers, wife of Mr. John 
B. Myers, of this town, died, after an illness of eight days of pneumonia.  On 
Wednesday previous to her death she was out in search of household help, and 
returned home suffering from a chill.  This was the last time she was out.  On 
the day of her death, at an early hour, Mr. Myers, who was watching by the 
bedside of his wife, discovered that she was gradually sinking, and at her 
request left her to go to the telegraph office to notify her mother, who resides 
in York county, Pa., of her condition.  During his absence she sank rapidly and 
when he returned life was extinct.  Mrs. Myers was a native of Helmer township, 
York county, Pa., her maiden name being Mifflin.  She was forty-one years of age 
and leaves four children, the oldest aged nine years and the youngest four 
month.  Her remains will be interred at the Catholic Cemetery in this town, this 
afternoon, at two o’clock.

MARRIED.

EVANS-HAND.-On Tuesday, the 9th instant, at the Howard House, in this town, by 
the Rev. Walter E. Avery, Wm. E. Evans and Rosa Hand.

Reedy-Price.-On January 10th, 1883, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Patrick Reedy to 
Ella J. Price, both of North East.


		*****Saturday, January 20, 1883*****

- John Hurford has sold his farm of 8 acres near Brick Meeting House, to Mr. 
A?rison of Fox Chase, for about $4400.

- An infant child of Capt. John Clay, of this town, died the early part of this 
week and was buried in the Elkton cemetery on Wednesday afternoon last.

- Mr. John T. Holt, son of the late John W. Holt, and Mrs. Kate Spence, daughter 
of the late Rev. Joseph T. Brown, of this county, were married at Cherry Hill, 
on Thursday last.

Chesapeake City Items.
DEATHS.
  There has been several deaths the past week, among whom are two of our oldest 
residents, Mrs. Margaret Young and Mrs. Talman, both were said to be over 90 
years of age.  Abram V. Davis, John Fillinghame and Mrs. John Hallman have 
deceased, and the youngest son of H. A. Lindsay, and there are great many others 
complaining and both our physicians are constantly on the go.  We have no 
contagious diseases however, such as small pox, scarlet fever or diptheria.

MARRIED.

CLIFTON-PLUMMER.-At the Manse, Chesapeake City, on December 20th 1882, by Rev. 
Irwin L. Caton, pastor of Presbyterian church, George W. Clifton and Adelaide 
Plummer.

DAY-BENJAMIN.-On Wednesday Jan., 17th, 1883, by Rev. Chas. F. Sheppard, E. T. B. 
Day and Cora E. Benjamin, all of North East.


		*****Saturday, January 27, 1883*****

- Mrs. Lizzie Ennis, of Harford county, on Monday, left her two children locked 
up in a room, and on her return found her baby burned to death.

- Mr. Lewis H. Kirk has purchased the property known as Sycamore Mills, on Stone 
Run, in this county, from Benj. C. Reynolds, of Oxford, Pa.

- Several cases of diphtheria in children are reported in town this week, one of 
them, the child of Mr. John W. Anthony, proving fatal.  The remaining cases were 
extremely light ones.

- John T. and Anson B. Kimble, of Chester county, Pa., have purchased 160 acres 
of the Evans farm, near Port Deposit, in this county, at $90 per acre.  It is 
said that the first named will remove to the new purchase

- Mr. Caleb P. Sanders, a highly respected citizen of Cecilton, died, at his 
home in that town, on the 17th instant, in his 84th year.  His remains were 
buried there, on Saturday, the 20th inst.  Mr. Sanders left a wife and two 
children.  He was a sincere Christian and a man highly respected by all who knew 
him.

- Mrs. Margaret Young, late of Chesapeake City, of whom our correspondent from 
that place speaks in another column was certainly a remarkable lady.  She died 
in her 91st year, leaving 108 living descendants.  She was the mother of 12 
children.  Had 41 grand-children, 50 great-grand children and 5 great-great-
grand children, all living at the time of her death.

- Mary E. Haines, who died recently, of consumption, in her eighteenth year, was 
the only daughter of Henry Haines, deceased, late of Port Deposit, and a grand-
daughter of the late George W. Haines, of that town, at one time collector of 
taxes for the Seventh district.  She was a Christian and enthusiastic Sunday 
school worker, and her loss will be heavily felt in this direction.

- Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of the late Philip E. Thomas, died on Thursday 
of last week at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. Jas. C. Bell, at 
Conowingo, in this county.  The funeral took place on Sunday last from the 
residence of Mr. Bell, the remains being afterwards intered in Greenwood 
Cemetery.  Miss Thomas was remarkable for her amiability and many virtues.  Her 
father was a merchant of high standing in Baltimore, a prominent member of the 
Society of Friends, and the first President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.  
He removed to New York and died there about 20 years ago.  Mrs. John Wethered, 
near Catonsville, is a sister of deceased.

- William D. Wilson, forty six years old, residing at Chesapeake City, was 
drowned by falling overboard from a plank at the American steamship dock, in 
Philadelphia, on Monday night.  Wilson went to that city to visit his brother, 
who is engineer on the Red Star Steamship Company’s tug.  While he was walking 
upon the plank from the wharf to the boat, about eleven o’clock on Monday night, 
Wilson slipped and fell into the water, between the tug and the wharf.  The 
corpse was grappled for during the night, but was not found until Tuesday 
morning.

Death from Diphtheria.
  On Tuesday evening about 7.30 o’clock Mary Adele daughter of John W. and 
Hannah B. Anthony, of this town, died at their residence on Main street, of 
diphtheria, after an illness of only four days.  The deceased was between four 
and five years of age, a remarkable pretty and intelligent child, and a 
nuniversal favorite with all the residents of the vicinity.  She was the pet of 
the family, and this very fact of her having been to loveable and beloved, 
renders her taking off by this dread disease which kept from her sick chamber 
and funeral many who really prized her highly, and the early and hurried burial, 
more afflicting.  The first appearance of the disease was observed on Saturday 
last, and very rapidly grew worse, up to the time of her death.  The remains 
were interred in the new cemetery on Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock.

Sudden Death of a Child.
  On Wednesday morning last, about 8 o’clock, Bertie C. daughter of E. B. and 
Emma J. Smith died suddenly after a very brief illness.  Bertie who was an 
interesting child and a great favorite with all who were acquainted with her, 
was never robust, though no especial uneasiness of fears were entertained by her 
friends as to her physical condition.  She was thought delicate but as likely to 
have as long a lease of life as any of us.  On Tuesday she complained of being 
unwell but a physician who was called in did not treat the case as serious.  Her 
friends it seems were unable to locate the ailment from which she suffered, the 
case appearing to be one of general debility.  On Wednesday at the time named 
she died, almost without premonition or warning.  Her death was preceeded by a 
fainting spell.  The deceased was seven years of age, and an unusually pretty, 
bright, and intelligent child.  Her remains will be interred to day at two 
o’clock, at the Presbyterian cemetery.  The afflicted and sorrowing parents have 
the fullest sympathy of the community in their sudden and unlooked for 
affliction.

Marriage of an Elktonian.
  On last Wednesday evening Mr. Levi K. Bowen, son of the late Wm. Bowen, 
formerly of this town, now a clerk in the office of the Delaware Division of the 
P. W. & B. R. R. at Wilmington, was married to Miss Kate E. Ritchie, daughter of 
Mr. John. B. Ritchie of the last named place in the presence of a large company 
of friends.  The ceremony took place at the residence of Mr. Richie No. 105 East 
Sixth street, the Rev. Bishop Lee performing the ceremony.  After the marriage 
ceremony was concluded the company gathered about one of the most attractively 
spread refreshment tables, (according to the Republican of that city) ever seen 
in that vicinity, to which ample justice was done.  The bride and groom left by 
the one o’clock midnight train for Washington.  The presents were numerous and 
valuable, consisting mainly of table and chamber ware.  A handsome and costly 
clock was presented by the associate clerks of the groom in the office of the 
Rail Road Co.  The bride was handsomely arrayed in white satin trimmed with 
ermine and point lace, and was pronounced by all very pretty.  The groom wore 
black and white tie and gloves.  A large and social company was present to 
witness the ceremony.

Chesapeake City Items.
A Remarkable Woman.
  In my Postal of last week I noticed the death of Margaret young (usually 
called Mother Young by our people) and have come into the possession of the 
following facts as to her history.  She was born December 28th, 1792 and died 
the 13 of January inst. at the residence of her daughter Jane Newkirk, in Salem 
N. J. in her 91st year.  She was the mother of twelve children, and had 41 
grand-children, 50 great-grand-children and 5 great-great-grand-children, making 
108 decendants at the time of her death.

MARRIED.

ZEBLEY-WILDMAN.-At Newark, Del., on Wednesday, December 20, 1882, by the Rev. J. 
L. Valandigham, J. Elwood Zebley, of Linwood, Pa., and Georgeanna J. Wildman, of 
Appleton, of this county.

LUM-MILLER.-On bohemia Manor, on January 10th, 1883, at the house of the bride’s 
mother, by Rev. F. J. Cochran, John Lum and Rachel Miller, both of this county.

DIED.

LOGAN.-At North East, on Sunday, January 21st, 1883, Mrs. Annie Logan, wife of 
John L. Logan, and daughter of Mr. Wm. Minker, in the 18th year of her age.

SMITH.-In Elkton, on Wednesday, 24th inst., Bertha Cecilia Smith, daughter of 
Edwin B. and Emma J. Smith, aged seven years and three months.
  The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from 
the residence of her parents, this afternoon, at 2 o’clock, without further 
notice.  Interment at the Presbyterian cemetery.


		*****February 3, 1883*****

- Thursday 25th inst., Wm. S. Evans, trustee, sold at public sale the farms in 
the sixth district of this county ???g to the estate of Wm. Cameron.  ???? John 
and Wm. R. Cameroan were purchasers for an aggregate of $14,000.  ?????dman was 
the auctioneer.

Charlestown Items.
Death’s Doings.
  We chronicle this week the death of Mrs. Harriet Charshee.  Mrs. Carchee was a 
Miss Barnard whose parents lived in a little village not far from Chesapeake 
City.  Her mother was a Miss Ann Freeman, who married Parker Barnard, who had 
quite a number of children.  The subject of this brief sketch was the youngest 
daughter of this union.  The grandfather on the mothers side, in his day was the 
wealthiest man in the 2d election district, and by economy amassed quite a 
fortune.  At his death he left one son, Samuel Hyland Freeman the father of Mr. 
Wm. R. Freeman, whose streak of good luck still continues.  He can count his 
acres by thousands, and his untold wealth will never be known until “he wraps 
his mantle round him” and bids adieu to earth.  Mrs. Chrshee was an heir of Mr. 
Samuel Freeman with her brothers and sisters.  As soon as they became possessors 
of their fortune they left for other parts; the brothers became Railroad men, 
two having been unfortunate were killed, and one maimed for life.  Mrs. 
Carshee’s first husband not living very long, she was left a widow with one 
child.  Afterwards she married and settled near Perryville, from that place she 
was buried on the 31st inst.  Rev. E. K. Miller officiating; Mr. Eli Sentman, 
Evan Sentman, Albert Boyd, Amos Ratter Mr. Cochran, and Mr. Shin were pall 
bearers.  Mr. John B. Graham our townsman was the undertaker and furnished a 
handsome casket, lined so elegantly and with such a profusion of flowers that 
death seemed to be robbed of its terror. John and Joseph Bainard were sons by 
the second wife, and of course did not inherit any of Mr. Freeman’s wealth.  
Mrs. Charsee was about 55 years old.

Death of Mr. Bryan Fields.
  The subject of this sketch died, at his home, near North East, on Sunday, 14th 
ult., of paralysis, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.  Mr. Fields came to 
this country from England, with a colony numbering about one hundred and fifty, 
in the year 1820, at the age of twenty years.  Arriving in this country, after a 
voyage of seven weeks and four days, he went as far west as Iowa.  Failing to 
find the land of milk and honey that had previously been pictured in his mind, 
he came east, and obtained work on a canal which was then being built between 
Pittsburg and Philadelphia, where he remained for a time.  At the solicitation 
of an acquaintance he afterwards went to Chester and secured employment.  Being 
industrious and economical, he soon saved a small sum of money, which he 
invested in a horse and cart and went to hauling freight.  This proving 
remunerative, he soon added another horse to his stock, then another and 
another, until he had six or seven teams in operation, for which he found steady 
employment, and soon had quite a snug sum in his treasury.  He then bought a 
small farm of thirty acres, situated near Chester, for which he paid $16 per 
acre.  He improved it and resided upon it fifteen or twenty years.  He sold this 
property at $200 per acre, and purchased the farm on which he died, paying 
therefore $18 per acre.  Of this only twenty or thirty acres were cleared.  The 
natural quality of the land was good, but it was very much run down and would 
produce but a poor crop; the fences were dilapidated and the place presented a 
sad condition. – this was about twenty years ago.  To-day it is one of the most 
productive farms in the district, as the result of his persistent labor, skill 
and industry.
  His funeral took place, on Wednesday, 17th ult., services being held in Bethel 
M. P. Church, Rev. Dr. Shermer officiating.  His remains were interred in the 
cemetery adjoining the church.

DEATH’S DOINGS.
  The past week was fruitful of more than the average number of deaths in our 
community, and three or four funeral processions during that time wended their 
solemn way to the cemetery.

SAMUEL J. PRICE.
  On Monday morning, the death of Mr. Samuel J. Price took place, after a long 
and painful illness of cancer of the face, at his home, on High street. Mr. 
Price was fifty-two years of age, a native of New Castle county, Del., but had 
resided during the greater part of his life in this county, and for the past 
score  of years or more in this town.  The deceased leaves a widow and several 
children (one of whom is Mr. F. P. Price, merchant, on Main street).  His 
remains were interred at the Elkton cemetery, on Wednesday morning.

JAMES A. HYNSON.
  This death of Mr. James A. Hynson took place also on Monday, at the home of 
his son James, in Elk Neck.  The deceased was a victim to consumption, having 
suffered from that disease for a long time.  He was 62 years of age, a farmer by 
occupation and for many years a resident of this county.  The deceased was a 
brother to Mrs. James Thompson, of this town.  He was a widower and leaves 
several grown children.  Mr. Hynson was a man of remarkably retiring and modest 
disposition, of few words, yet pleasant and affable in manner and a citizen of 
much worth.  He was greatly respected wherever known.  His funeral took place 
from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Jeffers on the Foard farm, near the 
old Universalist Church.  Rev. Mr. Conway, of Elk Neck, officiating.  The 
remains were buried at the Elkton cemetery.

THOMAS F. DAVIS,
son of Col. E. D. Davis, of the lumber and grain firm of Davis, Keys & Co., aged 
four years, died, at the residence of his father, a few miles north of town, of 
scarlet fever, on Monday.  The remains were interred at the Elkton cemetery, on 
Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Avery officiating.  Two other children of Col. Davis’ are 
lying ill with the same disease, but whose recovery is now probable.  The 
Colonel and Mrs. Davis have the deepest sympathy of our community.

MRS. CAROLINE SMITH.
  At an late hour on Wednesday night, or more properly an early hour on Thursday 
morning, Mrs. Caroline Smith, wife of Mr. Samuel Smith, breathed her last at the 
residence of R. G. Reese, Esq., in this town.  The deceased’s maiden name was 
Price.  She was a grand niece of the late John P. Price, who for a number of 
years conducted the farm now own by Mr. Poole, a gentleman well known during his 
life time in this community.  Mrs. Smith was about thirty-eight years of age.  
Her remains were interred at the Elkton cemetery yesterday (Friday) afternoon at 
3 o’clock.

MRS. SUSAN GALLAGHER,
a widow lady of the Fifth district, mother of Mrs. James Sterling, of this 
place, died on Saturday last.  The deceased was of an advanced age.

JOHN ROBERTS,
brother of Mr. Lewis T. Roberts, of this county, a man of 74 years of age, died, 
at Cherry Hill, on Thursday.  The time for his funeral has not been fixed.

MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.
SOLD HIS FARM.
  Mr. V. T. Price has sold his property near the Valley, consisting of a small 
farm well improved, to Samuel Harris.  Mr. Price will move away in the Spring, 
we are sorry to lose his smiles and genial good humor; that have endeared to him 
many warm friends.  May good fortune ever follow him, and his shadow never grow 
less.
DEATH.
  The sudden death of Wm. R. Weaver, a strong man, in middle life, from heart 
disease, was startling intelligence to this community; he leaves a wife and five 
children.  Their sad bereavement will chill the air and cloud the sunshine of 
many a coming day.  

CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.
DEATH.
  Mrs. Cochran, wife of Benjamin Cochran, died on Monday morning.  She had been 
suffering for a long time, and it was hoped she would have lived to see her son 
Alexander return from the U. S. Army, as he is on his way home, having been 
granted leave on furlough to come on, at the reqest of the many friends of the 
deceased, of the officers in the army.  However it is still hoped he may arrive 
in time to see her lifeless remains before they are incased in the tomb.

MARRIED.

KING-CALDWELL.-On January 31, 1883, by Rev. T. B. Merrit, Mr. Lewis P. King, of 
New Castle county, Del., to Miss Sina Caldwell, of Cecil county, Md.

DIED.

ROBERTS.-On February 1st, 1883, John Roberts, in the 74th year of his age, at 
the residence of his brother, Lewis T. Roberts, near Cherry Hill, Md.


		*****Saturday, February 10, 1883*****

- Mr. Henry Warner, of this district, has purchased a farm of fifty acres, near 
Zion, from Mr. Ross Conoly at $50 per acre.  Mr. Warner own a farm in the 
neighborhood which the newly purchased property joins.

- Elkton society is in a stir in view of the approaching marriage of Daniel 
Bratton Esq., and Miss Hoopie Mitchell niece of Dr. H. H. Mitchell, of this 
town.  The ceremony will take place in the Presbyterian church at five o’clock 
on Wednesday evening next.

- Cards have been received by friends here, of the family of Mr. R. M. Walmsley, 
of New Orleans, for the wedding of his daughter, Miss Caroline Rebecca Walmsley 
and Mr. Harry Allen, of that city, on Wednesday evening 14th inst., at eight 
o’clock.  The ceremony will take place in Carondelet street M. E. Church South.  
After which a reception will be held at the residence of the brides parents 
corner of Camp and First streets.

CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.
DEATHS.
  Mrs. Jane S. Boulden, widow of the late Wm. Boulden, was conveyed to her last 
resting place in Bethel cemetery a few days ago, followed by a very large 
procession of relatives and friends.

CECILTON ITEMS.
WEDDINGS.
  Notwithstanding the hard winter and hard times in general, and bad weather, 
there appears to be nothing to stop the tide of matrimony, as there were three 
weddings in this immediate neighborhood last week, that we know of.  All three 
wedding ceremonies were performed by the Rev. T. B Merritt.  On Wednesday night, 
Mr. Lewis P. King and Miss Lina Caldwell.  On Thursday evening, Mr. James Smith, 
one of our prosperous merchants of this place, was united in holy matrimony to 
Miss Rebecca R. Megill, youngest daughter of Joseph and Josephine Megill, of 
Pierce’s Neck.  The wedding was a quiet one, performed at the residence of the 
brides parents.  There were no invited guests, except the families of the happy 
couple.  The ceremony was performed at 6 o’clock.  When the marriage rite had 
been performed, all present were invited to a table laden with good things for 
the inner man.  Shortly after this the happy couple were driven to this town, to 
their future residence, where all was in readiness to receive them, where they 
again partook of refreshments with a band of serenaders, who were treated to the 
best of everything that happened to be on hand.  No wine or strong drinks; 
therefore, all ended in peace and quietness and all appeared happy.  On the same 
night there was another wedding performed at this place.  We did not learn the 
names of the third party, but believe they were from Kent county.

Death of Nicholas F. Johnson.
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  We last week chronicled the sever illness of Mr. N. F. Johnson of this place 
from an attack of what was supposed to be a combination of apoplexy and 
paralysis.  This week it becomes our sad duty to announce his death, which took 
place on Saturday evening last at about a quarter to five o’clock, he never 
having spoken from the time he was attacked, the only movement he made during 
that time, being to open his eyes once.  The deceased was a son of the late 
Francis and Mary Johnson, and was born sixty four years ago, upon the same 
property upon which he resided at the time of his death.  He leaves surviving 
him three sisters Mrs. Caroline Hall and Miss Mary Johnson of this town and Mrs. 
M. Cummings of Millington, Kent county, also a widow, Margaret daughter of the 
late Jos. George, and five children, three sons and two daughters.  The funeral 
which was unusually largely attended took place on Tuesday afternoon at one 
o’clock, Revs. Avery and Conoway officiating.  The remains were deposited in the 
Elkton Cemetery, the following gentlemen acting as pall bearers, F. A. Ellis, 
Daniel harvy, Jacob Rambo, Howard Johnson, A. W. Mitchell and R. G. Reese.

Death of Children.
  The mortality among children in this neighborhood has been unusually heavy 
during the current winter, and it has been our unwelcome duty to chronicle the 
death of many of the little ones.  On Saturday last at 3 o’clock P. M. Carrie, 
daughter of Rodger Whitworth, Esq., died at the residence of her parents, corner 
of Main and Bridge streets, in the eleventh year of her age.  She had been 
slightly ill of what was thought to be diphtheria, but had entirely recovered 
from the disease, though she failed to recover appetite and strength, and after 
lingering a few days died as stated.  Her remains were buried in the Elkton 
Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
  The infant child of John E. Wilson, Esq., seven month of age, died on Monday 
night last of erysipelas.  This was an uncommon case as it is rare for a child 
of this age to be attacked by this disease.  The disease extended in a plainly 
marked line down both sides of the face and body and around over temple and 
forehead where it reached the brain and produced death.  The funeral took place 
on Wednesday afternoon, the remains being laid tin the family lot in Elkton 
Cemetery.

MARRIED.

SMITH-MEGILL.-In Cecilton, on February 1, 1883, James Smith and Rebecca Megill, 
both of this county.

COPPS-ROBINSON.-At the M. E. Parsonage, Cecilton, on February 1, 1883, Wilson 
Copps and Kate Robinson, both of this county.

KIMBLE-TOME.-On January 31, 1883, at the residence of the bride’s father, Peter 
Tome, near Port Deposit, John H. Kimble, of West Nottingham, Pa., and Mary Tome, 
of this county.

CULLEN-ARMSTRONG.-On February 1, 1883, on Bohemia Manor, by the Rev. F. J. 
Cochran, at the residence of the bride’s father, Oliver Cullen, of Philadelphia, 
and Fannie Armstrong, of this county.

DIED.

WILSON.-On Tuesday, February 6, 1883, of congestion of the brain, Albert, infant 
son of John E. and Hannah D. Wilson, aged 6 months.

JORDAN.-Near Fair Hill, on Friday, 2d instant, Lottie Jordan, daughter of Wm. L. 
Jordan, aged 10 years and 5 months.


		*****Saturday, February 17, 1883*****

- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Crouch of this town will celebrate the fiftieth 
anniversary of their wedding on the 24th inst.

- Fagan Ernest, for many years a resident of this town, and during the greater 
part of the time driver of the stage line between this place and Chestertown, 
Kent county, died at Head of Sassafras, Kent county, on the second inst.  Many 
of our older citizens will remember Fagan, as a Knight of the whip.  He was a 
man versed in horse lore, and what he did’nt know of all the roadsters within 
five or ten miles of his route from here down the peninular was not worth 
knowing.  Fagan was one of the last representatives of the Old time coaching 
days, and in his make up used as models, Robb. (father of Mrs. J. E. Brown, of 
this place,) Thomas and others of the old time aristocracy of stage drivers.  
Peace to his ashes.

Wedding Bells.
Bratton-Mitchell.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  A company larger than usual upon such occasions, not withstanding the somewhat 
inclement condition of the weather, gathered at the Presbyterian Church, in this 
town, on Wednesday evening last, to witness the always interesting ceremony of a 
marriage service.  The first to enter were the four ushers, Messrs. Henry M. 
McCollough, H. Arthur Stump, Howard Bratton and Clarence Strickland, who walked 
two by two to the altar taking their places upon the right and left.  
Immediately behind them was the soon-to-be bride Miss E. Hooper Mitchell leaning 
upon the arm of the groom, Daniel Bratton, Esq., both looking radiant and happy.  
After the ceremony the happy couple received the congratulations, first of the 
officiating minister and then of a few friends; when they retired taking a 
carriage for the depot for the evening south bound train.  She is the daughter 
of the late S. Hooper Mitchell, of this place, and a niece of Dr. H. H. 
Mitchell.  The groom is a son of the late Daniel Bratton, and a practicing 
attorney of this place.

Holt-Spence.
  Mr. John W. Holt and Mrs. Kate Spence, both of this district, were married at 
Cherry Hill, on Wednesday, and took the evening train south from this station 
for a trip to Southern points.  The bride is a daughter of the late Chaplain 
Joseph T. Brown, of the Sixth Maryland Regiment, of Cherry Hill, who made for 
himself during the war of the rebellion an enviable reputation for courage and 
efficiency as a soldier; while at the same time he proved himself to be a 
minister of the gospel of great piety and sterling worth.  The groom is a son of 
the late John W. Holt, for many years a well known and popular citizen of this 
county.  We extend to the newly married couple our heartiest congratulations.

Death of Capt. E. K. Cooper.
(NOTE:  This article is abridged.)
  Capt. E. K. Cooper, a prominent citizen of Baltimore, who married Miss Mary R. 
Golibert, a daughter of Mr. Jos. Golibert, a prominent citizen of this county, 
died in that city, on Wednesday.  In noticing his death the Baltimore Sun says:
  Captain Cooper was born in this city April 17, 1822.  He was the son of 
Captain E. O. Cooper, who in his day was a well known sea captain in the West 
India trade.  Capt. Cooper leaves a wife, daughter, three sons and five sisters.  
He was a kind hearted, generous gentleman, whose genial disposition and 
charitable nature won for him the respect of all with whom he came in contact.

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 and Hon. David 
P. Davis, Associate Judges.
  Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed.
  Bonds approved.-William T. Etherington, executor of Caleb P. Sanders; Dr. R. 
R. Crothers, executor of Randall D. Moore; Mary E. McVey, administratrix c. t. 
a. of Kersey H. McVey; James P. Scott, administrator of Patrick McCormick; Mary 
Fields, executrix of Byron Fields; Philip T. Bell and J. Wethered Bell, 
executors of Elizabeth Thomas; George A. Blake, administrator of Robert H. 
Hayes; Valentine B. Algard, guardian of John T. and Victoria B. Algard.
  Inventories, Sales and Debts Passed.-Inventory of the goods and chattels of 
Patrick McCormick; of Wm. Cameron; of Caleb P. Sanders; list of sales of James 
H. McCullough; list of debts due Oliver H. Headley; list of debs due Caleb P. 
Sanders.
  Accounts Passed.-First and final account of Walter D. Irwin, administrator of 
Jesse Irwin; first and final account of Enoch McCullough, John W. McCullough and 
George E. Simpson, executors of Jethro J. McCullough, third account of John D. 
Haines, guardian of Thomas W. and Lewis D. Passmore; first and final account of 
William B. Rowland, executor of Sarah Patten, and distribution struck on same; 
first and final account of Emma H. Mendenhall, administratrix of Edwin 
Mendenhall, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of William 
C. Pierce and Samuel F. Pierce, executors of William H. Pierce; second account 
of John M. C. Carhart, guardian of Kate L. Rutherford; first and final account 
of Jonathan Reynolds, executor of Isaac Reynolds, and distribution struck on the 
same.
  Court adjourned to meet in special session on Thursday morning, February 22nd, 
at 10 o’clock.

Death of a Child.
  On Thursday night last Bertha, daughter of William and Laura Jeffries, died at 
the home of her parents on the farm of the heirs of the late Daniel Bratton near 
the Universalist church, after a brief illness.  Bertha was five years of age 
and a remarkably intelligent and bright child.  The cause of her death was 
thought to be brain fever.  The remains of the deceased will be interred in the 
Elkton cemetery to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon.  Service will be held at the house 
at one o’clock.  This will be the second funeral to take place from this house 
within a very brief period, the grand-father of the deceased, Mr. Jas. A. Hynson 
having been buried from there two weeks ago.

MARRIED.

YOUNG-THOMAS.-At the residence of the bride’s mother, near Clayton, Del. January 
31st. by Rev. T. E. Martindale, E. Burgison Young and Miss I. Lizzie, youngest 
daughter of Sarah E. and the late Wm. W. Thomas.

DIED.

WITWORTH.-In Elkton, on February 3rd., 1883, Sarah Caroline, daughter of Roger 
and Carrie Witworth, in the 14th year of her age.

JORDAN.-Near Fair Hill, on Tuesday, February 13th, 1883, Florence E. Jordan, 
daughter of Wm. L. and Sarah A. Jordan, aged 2 years and 4 months.


		*****Saturday, February 24, 1883*****

- Judge Frederick Stump has sold 100 acres of his farm on Deer Creek to Messrs. 
D. and Charles Coale, of Harford county Md., for $57.50 per acre.

Death of a Lady.
  On Tuesday last, Miss Susan A. Ferris, a daughter of the late Jacob Ferris, 
died at the residence of her brother Mr. Bainard Ferris, near Glasgow, Del., in 
her fifty-fifth year.  Jacob Ferris, her father, was a highly respected man, who 
for many years lived at the old Homestead at Ferris’s Corner, a short distance 
beyond Glasgow.  He left several sons, all of them excellent citizens.  This 
family is widely connected by marriage with other prominent families of that 
section.  A sister of Mrs. Ferris married, Jacob Moore, father of Dr. J. Ferris 
Moore the latter having been named in compliment to his uncle.  After the death 
of her first husband, Mrs. Moore married the late Andrew McIntire, father of 
Samuel, James Thomas, and of Lieut. Henry and Andrew McIntire, both of excellent 
memory, and who died with the promise of useful lives, regretted universally.  
Miss Susan Ferris never married, and resided for several years past with her 
brother.  She was a lady of character and exemplary piety, having been long a 
member of Pencader Presbyterian Church, with which her family had been 
prominently identified.  Her remains were buried in the Cemetery of that Church, 
on Friday.

MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.
MARRIED.
  On Wednesday of last week Mr. J. T. Holt was married to Mrs. Kate Spence, a 
lady of Cherry Hill.  Mr. H. is not unmindful of the congenial and refining 
influence of a wife in his home and has felt deeply the loss of a bosom 
companion.  The new partner will now somewhat dissipate the shadows of the past 
and render sunny again the laborious life of a farmer.  Our heartiest wishes 
attend Mr. and Mrs. Holt for a life happy in all its duties and 
responsibilities.  On Friday evening following their wedding they returned from 
a brief trip to Washington, to their Valley home, where a sumptous repast was in 
readiness.  Later in the evening Mr. Holt’s neighbors and friends, to the number 
of over three score, gathered around his dwelling to tender their 
congratulations and compliments in the way of a serenade, to which he responded 
generously.

MARRIED.

BRATTON-MITCHELL.-At the Presbyterian Church, Elkton, on Wednesday afternoon, 
February 14th, 1883, by Rev. W. W. Heberton, Daniel Bratton, Esq., of the Elkton 
Bar, and E. Hoopie Mitchell, daughter of the late S. Hooper Mitchell, both of 
this county.

BOLTON-BARWICK.-On September 7th, 1882, in Philadelphia, by Rev. D. W. Robson, 
William E. Bolton, of Sassafras, and Annie M. Barwick, of Chesapeake City.

Hewitt-Vansant.-In Smyrna, Del., by Rev. J. D. Rigg, Solomon B. Hewitt and 
Temple A. Vansant, both of this county.

MANLOVE-BLANE.-In Smyrna, Del., on February 16, 1883, by Rev. J. V. Smith, 
Edward Manlove and Harriet Blane, both of this county.

DIED.

JEFFERS.-On Friday, February 16, 1883, Bertha, the oldest child of William and 
Laura Jeffers, aged 5 years.


		*****Saturday, March 3, 1883*****

- Jethro T. McCullough has sold his farm of 76 acres at Rowlandsville, to Wm. 
Gillesdpie of Harford county, Md.  Price $4,500.

- Samuel Gifford has sold his farm near Zion, containing 102 acres, to Jonathan 
Pickering of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, for $80 per acre.  Mr. 
Pickering does not intend to move from his present home.

- The marriage of Miss Maggie C. Cummings and Mr. John L. Templeman, of 
Millington, Md., took place in the M. E. church of that town, on Thursday the 
first inst., at six o’clock P. M. in the presence of a large gathering of 
relatives and friends of the parties.  The bride who is well known here, is a 
daughter of Morris Cummings formerly a resident and business man of this town.  
Mrs. Cummings, the mother of the bride is a sister to Mrs. Caroline Hall and is 
also very generally known here.  Mr. Templeton, the groom, is a thriving young 
farmer, and a young man of the irreproachable character.  We tender our warmest 
congratulations to the happy couple.

CECILTON ITEMS.
DEATH.
  Mrs. Dellah Hague, widow of the late Wm. M. Hague of this place, died on 
Friday night 23 ultimo after a very short illness.  Mrs. Hague was at the time 
of her death living with Mr. C. W. Clark as housekeeper, in Pond’s Neck, and on 
Friday was taken with a hemorage while washing a few pieces of clothing and died 
in a few hours.  She leaves three small children to mourn her loss.  Her remains 
were interred at the Methodist cemetery of this place on Sunday afternoon 25 
ult.

WEDDING.
  There was quite a brilliant wedding ceremony performed here in the Episcopal 
church by Rev. Mr. Walke on Wednesday afternoon, the happy couple being Mr. 
Thomas Brown of Wilmington, Del. To Miss Malinda Akin, daughter of Mr. R. D. 
Akin of this district.

Kirk-Cameron.
  The residence of John Kirk, Esq., at College Green, in this county, was the 
scene of a joyous and merry gathering on Tuesday evening last, the occasion 
being the marriage of the daughter of the host, Miss India Kirk, to the man of 
her choice, Curtis Cameron, son of Hugh Cameron, Esq., a leading citizen of the 
county.  The ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Mr. France, took place at 
eight o’clock, after which a reception was held, when the entire company paid 
their compliments to the contents of a very attractive table, spread for their 
entertainment.  The calathumpian band was promptly on hand, after the 
festivities of the evening had closed, and treated the newly-married couple and 
all other present to a dish of their peculiar music.  The members of the band 
were arrayed in all sorts of outlandish costumes presenting an unusual and 
startling spectacle.  After drawing all the ho??e music out of their crude 
instruments, the band retired, leaving the neighborhood to silence and sleep.  
The band on its way to the house of Mr. Kirk, visited the place of Uncle Jerry 
Rittenhouse and others, giving them a taste of their musical ability, before 
opening the main concert.

Death from Pneumonia.
  It is our province, this week, to chronicle another sad case of death from 
that terrible disease, pneumonia, adding one more to the long list of citizens 
of this town and neighborhood, who have fallen during the past severe winter.
  Mrs. Missouri Chick, wife of Mr. John Chick, a well-known citizen; who resides 
on East High street, was taken ill on the ???h ult., and after one week of 
suffering died on the following Sunday evening, the 25th (last Sabbath).  The 
deceased was a comparatively young woman, being but thirty-eight years of age 
and had uniformly enjoyed robust health.  The fact that the she leaves a family 
of three young children, one of them an infant, adds much to the distressing 
features of the case.  Mrs. Chick was a daughter of the late James and Rachel 
Wallace, and a niece of the late George Wallace, a man well known and highly 
esteemed in this community.  She was a sister of Messrs. George B. and Wm. 
Davis, of this town, also of Mrs. Joshua Ash, of Chester county, Pa., formerly 
residents of this place.  The deceased was married to her surviving husband on 
April 15, 1863, Rev. James McIntire, of this town, performing the ceremony.
  Her funeral took place on Wednesday last, at one o’clock, P. M.  Interment at 
the cemetery attached to Bethel M. E. Church, the burial ground of the Chick 
family.

Death of Rev. R. P. DuBois.
  Rev. Robert Pattterson DuBois died at his residence in New London, on 
Wednesday, Feb., 21, at eight o’clock, A. M.
  The deceased was one of the oldest and most widely known ministers of the 
Presbyterian Church in Chester county, having been pastor of the New London 
church for a period of forty years.
  He was descended from a French Protestant or Huguenot, who emigrated to 
America in 1660, for conscience sake.  He was born at Doylestown, Bucks county, 
Pa., August 19, 1805, being the second son of a family of five sons and three 
daughters.  His father was Rev. Uriah DuBois, pastor of the Presbyterian church 
at Doylestown; his mother Miss Martha Patterson of Philadelphia.  He received 
his academical education under his father and was graduated at the University of 
Pennsylvania in 1824.  Taking up the study of medicine he continued it for two 
years and afterwards turned his attention to teaching and became principle of 
the Chester County Academy in the great valley;  remained there three years and 
then went to Doylestown where he taught until he entered Princeton Theological 
Seminary, in 1834.  He Married Miss Jane Haight Latta, daughter of Rev. John 
Latta, April 6, 1830, was licensed to preach Oct. 8, 1835, and Oct 10, 1836, 
accepted a call to the New London Presbyterian Church.  He resigned his charge 
in 1876, after a pastorate of forty years.  His wife has been dead about 30 
years and he leaves a son Dr. Frances L. Dubois, Surgeon in the U. S. Navy, and 
one daughter, Emilia, who resided with him.

MARRIED.

WINCHESTER-HASSON.-On Thursday, February 22nd, 1883, near Wood Lawn, Cecil 
county, Md., by Rev. John D. Kemp, Samuel C. Winchester and Miss Sallie J. 
Hasson, both of this county.

POE-CASS.-On Monday, February 26, 1883, at St. Mary’s Church, North East, by the 
rector, Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Edgar W. Poe and Miss Mary Cass.

KIRK-BRICKLY.-On February 22, 1883, at the residence of Rev. W. Brickly, by the 
Rev. J. France, Mr. Cassins F. Kirk to Miss Rebecca J. Brickly, all of this 
county.

CAMERON-KIRK.-On February 27, 1883, at the residence of the bride’s father, by 
the Rev. J. France, Mr. L. Curtis Cameron to Miss Indiana V. Kirk, all of this 
county.

TAMPLEMAN-CUMMINGS.-At the M. E. church, in Millington, Kent county, on 
Thursday, March 1, John L. Templeman to Maggie C. Cummings, daughter of Morris 
Cummings, Esq.


		*****Saturday, March 10, 1883*****

- Dennis McCarty, of Port Deposit, who was seriously injured in the railroad 
yard, at Columbus, Pa., last week, died on Friday night, the 2nd inst.
- John J. Toner, superintendent of the freight department of the Philadelphia 
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company at Wilmington, Del., was killed in 
that city on Saturday while passing between two sections of a freight train.  He 
was caught between the cars and crushed to death.

Rowe-Giles.
  On Sunday evening last, Mr. Clinton Rowe, of Wilmington, a native of this 
place, and Miss Mamie L. Giles, daughter of our well known citizen, Wm. T. 
Giles, were married, at Chester, Pa., by the Rev. Wm. J. Paxson of that place.  
The newly married couple returned to this place after the ceremony, the bride 
returning to her father’s house, where she will hereafter make her home.  Mr. 
Rowe is in the employ of Walton, Whann & Co. of Wilmington Del.

Dead in Bed.
  On last Saturday morning, Ethelbert Cornog, a resident of Newark, Del., was 
found dead in his bed, he having died sometime during the night.  The deceased 
had been ailing for some days past, but his illness was not considered 
dangerous.  Upon arising on Saturday morning his wife, in an endeavor to awaken 
him, found that he was dead.  His death is supposed to have resulted from heart 
disease, and evidently was very sudden and painless.  The deceased was in his 
72d year, and leaves a wife and two children.  He was employed as engineer in 
the Dean woolen mills.

Death of Mr. Enoch Crouch.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  On Sunday last at a quarter past eleven o’clock, Enoch Crouch a native and 
former resident of this place, died at his home in Dover, Del. of disease 
resulting from cold.  The deceased was in the 71st year of his age, and well 
known and highly respected here.  He was a brother of Thos. C. Crouch Esq. Of 
this town, who was with him at the time of his death.  He leaves a widow and 
four daughters.  The latter are all married.  Of a family of nine children, six 
girls and three boys, Mr. Crouch leaves but four daughters; these are all 
married and no longer dependent upon their parents.  The oldest surviving 
daughter Rebecca, married a Mr. Foulks of Wilmington, Del.  Lizzie, married 
Benjamin F. McFarland, brother of the late cashier of the Elkton National Bank.  
Kate S. married Thomas C. Marlin, a well-to-do citizen of Philadelphia, and 
Christiana married John Cook of Dover, Del.  Three sons and two daughters died 
previous to the father, and lie buried in the Elkton cemetery, by whose side the 
father was placed.  The widow of deceased, who was a Miss Suively of 
Philadelphia, and a sister of Mrs. T. C. Crouch of this town (Enoch and Thomas 
C. having marries sisters) will for the present remain in Dover.
  His remains were brought to this town on Monday morning last attended by 
family, the funeral taking place from the residence of his brother on Main 
street, at two o’clock on Wednesday.  The interment was in the Elkton cemetery, 
where deceased owned a family lot.

MARRIED.

DEAMON-HALL.-On March 8, 1883, at Chester, Pa., by Rev. W. J. Paxson, George T. 
Deamon and Anna E. Hall, both of Zion, this county.

ROWE-GILES.-On March 4, 1883, at Chester, Pa., by W. J. Paxson, Clinton Rowe and 
Mamie L. Giles, both of this town.


		*****Saturday, March 17, 1883*****

-	A son of Rev. R. W. Todd, of the M. E. Church, William by name, aged 14 
years, died suddenly, at his home in Dover, Del., while his father was 
absent at conference, on Monday last.

Fatal Diseases.
  The diphtheria and scarlet fever, exist to a considerable degree in various 
parts of the county, and in several cases have proved fatal.  This week a 
daughter of Mr. Scotten, of Poplar Hill, a girl of fifteen years of age, died, 
with the latter disease, and a number of other cases are reported.  A young 
lady, a Miss Meginnis, of Sassafras Neck, who, to escape the small-pox in 
Wilmington, where she was going to school, returned home to her father’s on the 
Mt. Harmon farm, took the diphtheria, and in a week after her return was a 
corpse.  Her remains were buried on Sunday last.  The lady who nursed Miss 
Meginnis, and who laid out her remains, contracted the disease and was on 
Thursday, when we last heard from her, in a critical condition.  A colored boy 
on the farm of Mr. Jeremiah C. Price, also contracted the disease and died.  
Several other cases are reported, and our readers cannot be to careful, not only 
of their children, but of themselves, as it is proven beyond a doubt, that grown 
persons are subject to the horrors of this fatal malady.

Death’s Doings.
  On Saturday last Mrs. Minnie Simmons, wife of Mr. Samuel Simmons died at her 
home on Gray’s hill near this town, of pneumonia.  About the time of the death 
of Mrs. Simmons her infant, two weeks old also died.  Mother and child were 
interred in one grave I the Presbyterian cemetery, Monday afternoon.  Mrs. 
Simmons was a young woman, though the mother of quite a large family, and by her 
death a number of young children are left motherless.

MRS. W. TAYLOR.
  On Sunday morning last the remains of Mrs. Winter Taylor were brought her from 
her late home in Wilmington, Del., where she died a day of two before.  The 
funeral party was met at out depot by Mr. Marshbank, undertaker, and the corpse 
taken to Bethel cemetery for burial.  The deceased was a daughter of Mr. 
Benjamin Knotts, who resides a short distance east of town in Delaware, and was 
quite well known here.  Her husband, Winter Taylor, is a son of Rev. Wm. Taylor 
a local preacher of the M. E. Church, who for a number of years resided in 
Bethel.  He is extensively known throughout this county.

Wm. W. STEWART, SR.
  The remains of Wm. W. Stewart, Sr. an old and highly respected citizen of 
Pencadar hundred, Del. Were buried from his home in that hundred on Tuesday 
morning at eleven o’clock.  The interment was at Glasgow.

FRANK MALONEY.
  Mr. Frank Maloney, tenant upon the Wooley farm near Chesapeake City, and a 
well known and much respected young citizen of the Second district, died at this 
home at an early hour on Wednesday morning last after a short illness of 
pneumonia.  Mr. Maloney was only twenty-seven years of age and unmarried.  It 
has only been a short time (in February last) since Michael a brother of Frank 
died of the same disease.  Frank had, during the short time he has been 
operating a farm upon his own responsibility gained for himself an enviable 
reputation in the business as well as social community; as a prominent business 
man of this town yesterday remarked to the writer, that “Frank Maloney was one 
of the best Irishmen in America.”  His funeral took place yesterday (Friday) 
afternoon, the remains being deposited in the Catholic cemetery.  Service was 
held in the church, Rev. Father Lyon officiating.

CROTHERS.
  Mr. Richard Crothers of the Eighth district, commonly known as Uncle Dick, an 
uncle of States-Attorney Crothers, whose illness was chronicled in the WHIG of 
two weeks ago, died on Tuesday afternoon.  His disease was of the nature of 
general disability.

GREEN.
  An aged lady, widow of the lat Joshua Green, died at her home at Poplar Hill 
in this county, on Sunday last.  Her funeral took place on Tuesday.

COOPER.
  A daughter of John, Cooper, a respectable colored man of this town, a girl of 
about fifteen years of age, employed in that town of Cherry Hill, died very 
suddenly on Tuesday last.  She stepped out to the pump of well and took a drink 
of water, and when she reached the house fell dead without a struggle.  It is 
thought that heart disease was the cause of her death.

JOHN D. BROWN.
  On Wednesday last Mrs. D. M. Taylor, of this town, received from Streator, 
Ill., a telegram announcing the serious illness of her nephew, Jno. D. Brown, of 
hemorrhage of the lungs.  On Thursday a second dispatch came announcing that he 
was better, and that he would recover, and on Friday (yesterday) the sad news of 
his death was communicated by the same medium.  No particulars have been 
received.  Mr. Brown was a young man of about thirty years of age, and was 
engaged in railroad business in Streator.

Marriage of Ex-Senator Davis.
  Ex-Senator David Davis, of Illinois, a native of this county, was married on 
Wednesday last at eleven o’clock at Toks, the residence of Hon. Wharton J. Green 
four miles from Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Miss Addie Burr, a cousin of 
Represenative Green. It was a quiet wedding with few guests, Rev. J. C. Huske 
officiating with the Episcopal service.  At one o’clock the happy couple left on 
the steamer Murchison, which had been specially prepared and beautifully 
decorated, for Wilmington.  The bride’s trosseau includes a number of dresses 
made by Worth.  She wore a traveling dress of brown silk and a plush hat to 
match, with plumes of ostrich feather.  The bridal party will go to Charleston, 
Savannah and New Orleans, and thence to California, whence they will return in a 
few months to Bloomington, Ill., their future residence.  Miss Burr, the lady in 
question, is described as an exceedingly pleasant, intellectual-looking woman 
about 35 years old.  She is neither blonde nor brunette, but a happy medium, 
with chestnut brown hair and light complexion, and weighs about 120 pounds.  
During last winter’s festivities in Washington she chaperoned Mr. Green’s eldest 
daughter at numerous social gatherings, and made hosts of friends among the 
society people at the national capital, and here Judge Davis first met her.  The 
groom is said to be worth the comfortable little sum of $2,000,000.
MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.
DEATH.
  Harvey Lort, a son of Mr. Joseph Lort died last week at his father’s residence 
near this place.  The young man possessed an amicable disposition and was much 
loved for his many virtues.

Orphans’ Court.
  The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 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.
  Bonds Approved.-William Brown, executor of Luke Brown; Charles H. Bennett, 
administrator of Livingston T. Bennett; James B. Groome, executor of Benjamin F. 
Sluyter; Robert C. Carter, administrator of Martha J. Carter; Emma H. 
Mendenhall, guardian of Howard Mendenhall et al.
  Inventories and List of Sales passed.-Inventory of the goods, chattels, &c., 
of the personal estate of Luke Brown; of Livingston T. Bennett; list of sales of 
Patrick McCormick; of Richard Semans.
  Accounts Passed.-First and final account of Evangeline Anderson, 
administratrix of Sarah Ann Rogers; first and final account of Reuben Haines, 
guardian of Lewis and Edna Brown; fourth account of M. M. Devon, guardian of 
Edward R. Mary C. and Josie L. Mahan; first and final account of Mary A., Daniel 
and Howard Bratton, executors of Daniel Bratton, and distribution struck on 
same; first and final account of Reuben Haines, administrator of Thomas Brown, 
and distribution struck on same; seventh account of John T. Cooper, guardian of 
Thomas Holcroft; first and final account of Enoch K. Miller, guardian of Ada R. 
Alexander; second and final account of Josiah Reeder, guardian of George E. 
Reeder; sixth and final account of Martha E. McCracken, guardian of Martha R. 
Brown.
  Adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next at 10 o’clock A. M.

MARRIED.

HOWARD BARNETT.-In Baltimore, on February 20th, 1883, by Rev. W. H. D. Harper, 
Amos E. Howard and Catherine E. Barnett.

CAMPBELL-COSLETT.-On February 8th, 1883, by Rev. Samuel Pancost, of 
Conshohocken, Pa., Geo. B. Campbell and Martha E. Coslett, formerly of North 
East, Cecil county, Md.


		*****Saturday, March 24, 1883*****

-	On Wednesday evening last, Robert McCullough, of this county, was married 
at Reid’s Hotel, in Baltimore, to Miss Annie E. Price, a member of the 
Salvation Army, and known in that band, and generally throughout the city, 
as “Singing Annie.”  She is a lady of prepossessing appearance, about 
thirty years of age.

-	Dr. Geo. W. Humes, whose death we mention elsewhere in this issue, had 
been ill for twenty-seven years of dropsy.  He was 48 years of age, a 
brother of Mrs. M. A. Craig, of Town Point; and leaves a large fortune, 
consisting mainly of Baltimore city property.  He was an uncle to George 
W. Hume Craig, attorney-at-law, of Chesapeake City and Baltimore.

DEATH’S DOINGS.

HUME.
  On Monday last R. Marshbank & Son, undertakers of this town, placed the 
remains of Mr. George W. Hume of Court House Point, who died a day or two 
previous, in a boxed casket, and they were shipped to Baltimore, there they were 
met by friends of deceased and interred in that city.  Mr. Hume had been a 
sufferer for a long time.

HITCHCOCK.
  Mrs. Abram Hitchcock died on Friday evening of last week, at her home, at the 
McCullough Company’s Works, near North East, after a brief illness.  Deceased 
was a lady, very highly esteemed in that community, where she had resided for a 
number of years.  Her remains were interred at the North East Cemetery, on 
Sunday last.

SMITH.
  Mrs. Elizabeth Simpers, widow of the late Jesse H. Simpers, died at the old 
family homestead, near Union Church, this county, on Thursday morning about six 
o’clock.  The deceased was the second wife of Mr. Simpers, and was sixty-two 
years of age.  Her husband, Jesse H. Simpers, during his lifetime was a leading 
citizen of the community, a man respected by all who knew him.  Mrs. Simpers was 
also a lady highly respected and esteemed by a very large circle of friends.  
The funeral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) morning at ten o’clock.  The 
remains will be deposited in Union cemetery.

MISS CATHARINE A. JOHNS.
(NOTE: This article is abridged.)
  A telegram was received by Mr. George W. Wells of this place on Saturday last, 
from Havre de Grace in Harford county, announcing the death in that city, on the 
evening previous (Friday) at half-past eight o’clock, of Miss Catharine A. 
Johns, a lady well known in this community, where she was born and where she 
spent the greater part of her life.  She died at the residence of her niece, 
Mrs. George T. Lyon, in Havre de Grace, where she has resided for several years 
past.  Miss Johns, or as she was familiarly known among her friends here, “Miss 
Kitty,” was in the seventy-fourth year of her age.  She was a daughter of Robert 
Johns, who in his time was a well known citizen of Elkton.  Deceased was perhaps 
the oldest member of the M. E. church here.  She inherited from her father 
considerable real estate, all of which is, by the terms of her last will devised 
to her neice, Mrs. Lyon, save a legacy of $100 to the Elkton M. E. Church, and 
one to $10 to a Mr. John, of Chester county, Pa.  Here funeral took place Monday 
last at two o’clock, from the residence of her neice, Mrs. Lyon, in Havre de 
Grace, the remains being deposited in the cemetery known as “Angels’ Rest,” a 
mile or two from that town.

The McCullough Will Case.
was taken up.  This case comes up from the Orphans’ Court.  It is an attempt to 
set aside a certain paper claimed to be the last will of Mrs. Maggie McCullough, 
by which she left to her husband, Samuel McCullough, all of her personal estate. 
She died February 4, 1882, and a will was probated on March 4, same year.  On 
March 18, Samuel McCullough filed a second will, of later date, and the issue is 
to determine whether or not the second will is in truth the will of Maggie J. 
McCullough, and whether or not it was signed by her.  This second will is in the 
nature of an assignment of certain property to her husband, rather than a will.  
The caveators claim the signature to be a forgery.  The hearing of evidence was 
begun on Thursday.  The first witness was Miss Luna McCullough.

CECILTON ITEMS.
DEATHS.
  On Monday 5th inst. Mr. Wm. H. Deshane, Sr., was called to try the realities 
of an unknown world.  Mr. Deshane was about 73 years of age and had enjoyed good 
health up to a short time before his death, when he was taken with bilious 
pleurisy and pneumonia, which soon ended his days.  Mr. Deshane was a gentleman 
highly respected by all who knew him or had business with him.  His death will 
be felt here among us for a long time.  He died at the residence of his son 
Alfred on the Veazy farm in Veazy’s Neck, from which place his funeral took 
place on Thursday 8th inst.  His remains were intered at Bethel cemetery.

MARRIED.

McCOY-ELLISON.-On March 14th, 1880, at the home of the bride’s parents, Summit 
Bridge, Del., by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, J. C. McCoy, M. D., late of New York City, 
now of Altoona Pa., and Miss Lizzie B. Ellison, daughter of Jonathan Ellison 
(dec’d)

CRESWELL-TAYLOR.-In Newark, Del., by the Rev. J. L. Vallendigham, D. D., on the 
22d inst., Mr. Will Creswell to Miss Mary L. Taylor, both of Cecil county, Md.

DIED.

SIMPERS.-On Thursday morning, at 6 o’clock, near Union Church, this county, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Simpers, widow of the late Jesse H. Simpers, in the 62nd year of her 
age.  Funeral on Sunday (to-morrow) from her late residence at 10 A. M.  
Interment at Union Cemetery.


		*****Saturday, March 31, 1883*****

-	Mr. Wm. Boyd, a gentleman well known in the Fifth and Seventh districts, 
died at the home of his mother near Battle Swamp, on Wednesday of last 
week.  Deceased was about forty years of age, and unmarried.  He was a 
brother to F. J. Boyd, for a number of years proprietor of the Battle 
Swamp Hotel.  His funeral took place on Friday.

-	Mrs. Mary A. Slater, wife of Capt. Thos. W. Slater, died early Monday 
morning, at her residence, in Baltimore, of apoplexy, after an illness of 
two days.  Mrs. Slater was in the 55th year of her age.  She was a 
daughter of Col. Thomas A Lloyd, who was Surveyor of the Port under 
President Tyler.  Col. Lloyd was a prominent hotel manager, and built the 
United States Hotel, opposite President street Depot, about 1850, and ran 
it until his death, about twenty years ago.  Capt. Slater is the well-
known passenger conductor on the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore 
Railroad, well known in this town, and has been in the employ of the 
company for thirty years.  The funeral took place on Wednesday.

-	Mr. J. Sumner Parker, aged 40 years, died Monday night at his residence, 
in Baltimore City, of pneumonia.  Mr. Parker served in the Confederate 
army during the late war, and towards its close was captured and thrown 
into prison at Fort Delaware.  After his release in 1865 he came to 
Baltimore and entered the employment of the Leibrandt & McDowell Stove 
Manufacturing Company, and on the death of Mr. W. H. Stran, vice-
president, was elected to fill the vacancy, and made manager of the 
business for the South.  Mr. Parker was a member of the Madison Avenue M. 
E. Church, and married a daughter of Mr. Woodward Abrahams, originally of 
this county, now of Baltimore, by whom he leaves three children.  He was a 
brother-in-law of Mr. A. Boswel Catheart, of the American Fire Insurance 
Company.

Hymeneal.
  Wm. Lynch, Esq., of the Fifth district, a gentleman of about sixty years of 
age, a widower, and Mrs. Margaret Ann Logan, a widow lady of Charlestown, were 
married in that town last week.  The ceremony was performed by Squire Saml. 
Logan.  The bride, whose maiden name was Logan, is a sister of George B. and Wm. 
Logan, Esqrs.  At the same time of the marriage of the above named, a daughter 
of the bride was married to a young man of the neighborhood.

Death of an Estimable Lady.
  On Sunday last Mrs. Hetty McCall, wife of James A. McCall, died at her home, 
near Upper Principio, of pneumonia, after a short illness.  She was about 
thirty-five years of age, and leaves five children, all young.  Mrs. McCall was 
a consistent Christian, a member of Ebenezer M. E. Church, and highly esteemed 
by the members of that society; indeed by the entire community in which she 
lived.  Her funeral took place on Wednesday last from her late home and was 
attended by a large number of relatives and friends.  The remains were interred 
at the cemetery connected with Ebenezer Church.  Mr. McCall has the deepest 
sympathy of his neighbors and acquaintances in his great bereavement.

Death of an Aged Lady.
  On Saturday evening last, Mrs. Eliza Craig, widow of the late James Craig, who 
during his lifetime was a prominent citizen of Bohemia Manor, and mother of Mrs. 
David Scott, of this town, died, at the residence of the latter, on Main street.  
Mrs. Craig was in the 80th year of her age and has been quite feeble for some 
time.  Her remains were interred at St. Augustine church, Bohemia Manor, on 
Wednesday last.

Death of John Keaveney.
  This well known and esteemed citizen of Port Deposit died, on Wednesday 
afternoon, of paralysis, in the 57th year of his age.  Mr. Keaveney has been a 
leading business man of Port Deposit for a number of years.  An upright and 
honorable business man he made hosts of friends, the disease of which he died 
attached him in a most severe form and little or no hope of his recovery was 
entertained by his friends from the first.
  Mr. Keaveney was a prominent contractor, and also had large quarries, from 
which large quantities of Belgian blocks were furnished Baltimore and other 
cities for street paving.  He built the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad, and 
was afterwards a State director in the road.  He was also the builder of the 
race track on the Agricultural Societies ground here.
  His remains will be buried this morning at Havre de Grace.  Service at St. 
Teresa Church, Port Deposit, at 9 o’clock and proceed from there to place on 
interment.

Removing the Dead.
  Upon the ground needed for the new wharf and pulp mills, of Mr. W. T. 
Singerly, is located just on the brow of the hill, the old family burial ground 
of the Hollingsworth and Partaidge families, containing about fifty graves.  In 
digging away the hill, it was found necessary to remove the remains of the 
persons interred there, and Mr. Singerly having secured the consent of the 
relatives of the deceased occupants of the ground, on Thursday began the work of 
removal.  The matter is in the hands of Mr. Henry Wood who directs the 
operations.  Mr. Singerly has purchased two lots in the Elkton Cemetery of size 
sufficient to accommodate all the remains now resting in the old ground, and 
surrounding grounds.  In one lot will be interred all the remains take from 
within the Hollingsworth lot, and in the other, the remains found outside the 
enclosure, and which are being daily taken out as the work of excavation 
progresses.  On Thursday, the remains of eight persons were taken out, placed in 
strong boxes, and re-interred in the cemetery.  Upon the head stone of one of 
these graves, was cut, “H. M. Robertson died, April 9th 1864, aged 14 years and 
2 months.”  On another, “Wm. Gray died Feb. 4th 1779, aged 50 years.”  Three 
other remains supposed to be members of the Robertson or Mitchell family, but 
without mark, were taken out and three other’s entirely unknown, all of these 
were re-burried in the Cemetery.  The remains gathered from the excavation, will 
be placed in boxes, just as the others are, only that it will be impossible to 
box them separately, as they are found scattered throughout the bank.  The 
removal was suspended on Thursday, until next week, when it will be again 
resumed and continued until completed.

MARRIED.

McCOY-ELLISON.-On March 14th, 1883, at the home of the bride’s parents, Summit 
Bridge, Del., by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, J. Cresap McCoy, M. D., of New York City, 
and Miss Lizzie B. Ellison, daughter of Jonathan Ellison (dec’d).

DIED.

KEAVENEY.-At his residence, Port Deposit, March 18th, 1883, after a short 
illness of paralysis, John Keaveney, in the 57th year of his age.  Friends and 
relatives are invited to attend his funeral from St. Teresa’s Church, Port 
Deposit on Saturday morning, March 31st at 9 o’clock; thence by 10.55 train to 
Havre de Grace, where interment will take place.


		*****Saturday, April 7, 1883*****

-	L. M. Haines, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday last, sold as public sale, at the 
Court House Square, three town lots belonging to the estate of Jacob 
Rambo.  A wharf lot above the bridge was bought by Messrs. Eder & Kershaw, 
for $220.  A lot on Collins avenue was knocked down to A. W. Mitchell, for 
$33, and one adjoining, to W. S. Evans, for $30.  These prices were very 
low.  A. P. Shockley was the auctioneer.

-	The real estate of the late B. Franklin Brinton, at Vinegar Hill, was sold 
on the 27th.  The house and three fourths of an acre of land was bought by 
Joseph Harris for $490; a tract of twelve acres of land without buildings 
was sold to John Wigton for $660.  The personal property sold well.

-	On Friday of last week, Mr. Louis G. Ellison, a young man of sterling 
character and agreeable and entertaining manners died quite suddenly, of 
Brights disease, at his home near St. Georges, Del.  Though he was 
confined to his bed but a short time and had been attending as usual to 
his business almost up to the time of his death, he has been during all 
this time suffering severely from this disease.  Deceased was a son of 
Louis P. Ellison, for many years a resident of Bohemia Manor, to whom 
deceased was a great comfort and support in his declining days.  The 
funeral took place on Monday afternoon last, interment at St. George’s 
Cemetery.

-	Joe McCabe, a somewhat notorious colored man of this town, died on Red 
Hill, where he has lived for some years past, last week.  Joe was upon one 
occasion put upon trial for his life, being charged with the killing of 
one McDaniel, a white man, and comrade.  Joe was acquitted of the charge, 
but it was generally thought that he committed the deed.  McDaniel and Joe 
left town one night, both greatly under the influence of liquor.  In the 
morning McDaniel was found dead upon the side way of the railroad, upon 
the route usually taken by them in going from town to their homes on Red 
Hill.  There was no witness to the affair, and Joe swore himself clear of 
it.  But it is generally believed that he and McDaniel had a quarrel on 
their way home and Joe hit his comrade an unlucky blow, which terminated 
his earthly pilgrimage.  Joe was a changed man ever after this occurrence, 
showing nothing of his former levity of manner and spirit.

Funeral of John Keaveny.
  The remains of John Keaveny, of whose death we gave an account last week, were 
buried on Saturday last.  Service was held in St. Theresa’s Church, in Port 
Deposit, and the cortege was conveyed by special train to Havre de Grace, where 
interment took place.  Mr. Keaveny was stricken with paralysis, about three 
weeks ago, of which he died on Thursday, the 29th inst.  He leaves a widow and 
five children to mourn his death.  The funeral was attended by all the best 
people of Port Deposit and vicinity.

Death of Mrs. France.
  On Tuesday morning, at about half past one o’clock, Mrs. Sarah France, mother-
in-law of Mrs. Joseph Hinchliffe, of the town, died at his residence, corner of 
High and Bow streets, in the 79th year of her age.  Deceased was born in Chester 
county, Pa., in the year 1805.  The greater part of her married life was spent 
in Wilmington, Del.  After the death of her husband, which occurred in 1865, she 
came to this town, where her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hinchliffe, already resided.  
She leaves six children, all of whom are married, and among whom are Mrs. Joseph 
Hinchliffe and Rev. J. France, preacher in charge of Zion Circuit M. E. Church, 
in this county.  Mrs. France was throughout her life a consistent Christian and 
zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal church.  She was a great sufferer 
during the last three years of her life.  Her remains were interred at the 
Elkton cemetery on Thursday afternoon.  Service was held at the residence of Mr. 
Hinchliffe at two o’clock, Rev. Mr. Sheppard officiating.

Death of a Former Citizen.
  Mr. Nicholas Hiss, who died near Dover, Del., last Sunday week, was for a 
number of years a resident of this town, and well known throughout the county.  
He was a son of the late Jacob Hiss, of Baltimore county and was once a resident 
of Baltimore, at which place he followed the business of a builder.  He left 
that city about forty years ago and came to this county, where he engaged first 
in farming near Andora.  He afterwards sold the farm to Wm. Otley, who now 
resides upon it, and removing to this town engaged in the lumber business, on 
the corner of High and Bridge street, in connection with Wm. McClelland, now 
deceased, under the firm name of McClelland & Hiss.  He built the large three 
story brick house on West High street, now occupied by Geo. Witworth.  Deceased 
had two sons and two daughters, all of whom are dead save one, Nicholas, who now 
lives in Idaho.  Thomas, the oldest son was killed on the P. W. & B. Railroad, 
within sight of his fathers house, the freight train on which he was a brakeman 
running off the track and he pitched form the top of the car, killing him 
instantly.  The accident occurred directly in front of his home, which faces the 
railroad about three hundred yards away.  The youngest daughter, Louisa, married 
Mr. E. A. Alexander, now of the Internal Revenue Department, Baltimore, then a 
business man of this place.  She is also deceased.  The oldest daughter, 
Priscilla, died in Dover, Del.  Mr. Hiss removed to Dover about twenty years 
ago.  He was in the 80th year of his age at the time of his death.

Death of Henry L. Physick.
  This gentleman, a member of the Cecil Bar, died, at his home, near Port 
deposit, on Friday evening of last week.  He has been in delicate health for a 
long time; in fact, he never was physically robust.  He was a son of Lyttleton 
Physick and a nephew of the late celebrated Philadelphia surgeon, Dr. Philip T. 
Physick.  Mr. Physick married about four years ago.  After being admitted to the 
bar, he began the practice of law here, but the impaired condition of his health 
compelled him to relinquish it and return to the farm.  Mr. Physick was a man of 
more than average ability and affable and pleasing manners, and formed, while 
here, a circle of firm friends.  His remains were interred in the burial ground 
on the family homestead, on Wednesday.  The member of the Elkton Bar met on 
Monday, to take action upon his death.

A Fashionable Wedding in Philadelphia.
  Miss Elizabeth Dunbar Price was married to Harry Connelly Groome, cousin of 
Senator Groome, of this town, in Philadelphia, on Tuesday morning.  The ceremony 
took place in St. Mark’s Protestant Episcopal Church, the Rev. Isaac L. 
Nicholson, D. D., the Pastor, officiating.  Senator Groome was present.  A 
wedding breakfast followed at the residence of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. 
Dunbar.  Mr. Groome is a scion of an old Maryland family, and the son of Samuel 
G. Groome, of Philadelphia.  The bride is a rich heiress, and brings her husband 
a dowry of many thousands of dollars.  They will reside in Philadelphia, where 
Mr. Groome is engaged in the iron business.

MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.
  Death has again visited out neighborhood.  On Sunday, March 25th, the remains 
of Mrs. Elizabeth Simpers were laid away in union cemetery; her funeral was 
attended by a large circle of friends and neighbors.  The Rev. J. France 
officiated.  Mrs. Simpers resided with her son James, of whose household she was 
a kindly cared for member.  Many persons in this section will cherish her 
memory, and feel that in her death they have suffered a personal loss.  In that 
memory, will recur to them the firm, friendly grasp of her hand, her kindly 
smile of greeting; the sympathy which shone from her tender eye.  Her religion, 
which hallowed and ennabled her fine natural gifts, had all the cheerfulness of 
the earlier faiths, unclouded by the shadow of fear, or gloom of a later day.  
Her constant comfort and support was an unfaltering faith, a childlike trust and 
confidence in a Father’s love, in His nearness and in His ever watchful 
protection.  These were riches indeed, in which she wisely felt secure.  No 
vicissitudes of life could take them away.  This confiding faith which was deep 
and sincere, made the joy of her life, it kept buoyant her sprit through her 
long pilgrimage to her death.

MARRIED.

PILCHARD-WILKINSON.-On April 3, at the residence of the bride’s mother, in 
Willow Grove, Del., by the Rev. R. W. Todd, Rev. S. L. Pilchard, of the 
Wilmington Conference, and Etta Wilkinson.

LYNCH-LOGAN.-At Charlestown, on March 20th, 1883, by Rev. Samuel Logan, William, 
T. Lynch and Miss Margaret A. Logan, both of this county.

COCHRAN-HOFFECKER.-On 4th instant, in Dover, Del., by Rev. T. S. Williams, Rev. 
F. J. Cochran, of the Wilmington Conference, and Miss Dora Hoffecker.

DIED.

BRICKLEY.-In Farmington, March 12th, Mary C. Brickley, wife of the late Andrew 
Brickley in the 79th year of her age.


		*****Saturday, April 14, 1883*****

-	Sheriff Dunbar on Tuesday sold at public sale the on-half interest in 
fifty acres, of land, located in the Fifth district, for $152, John 
Devinney was the purchaser.  This was but a little over six dollars an 
acre, the lowest price at which we have ever known Cecil county land to 
sell.  The land was sold as the property of a Mr. Sweet, to satisfy a 
judgment.

-	Florie, a daughter of Norman Leslie, Esq., of Philadelphia, and grand-
daughter of Capt. H. P. Leslie, of this town, died suddenly, of pneumonia, 
last Tuesday night, at her father’s residence.

Price-Johnson.
  Mr. W. Don Price and Miss Katie Johnson, daughter of Mr. Wm. Johnson, late 
manager of the Elkton Gas Works, were united in the roseate bonds, on Tuesday at 
the Rectory of Trinity Church, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Schouler officiating.  The 
marriage was a quiet one.  The newly married couple returned at once to the 
house of the groome’s mother on High street, where they were met by a number of 
friends and pleasant congratulations exchanged.  Mr. and Mrs. Price will reside 
with his mother.

Death of Aged Persons.
  Mr. Samuel Scholfield of Philadelphia well known in Elkton and a cousin of 
Mrs. Jackson Scott – died after a short illness, last Saturday.  He was in the 
51st year and up to the time of his illness had enjoyed excellent health.  His 
funeral took place last Tuesday and the interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery.  
Mr. and Mrs. Scott attended the funeral, Mr. Scott returning home the same 
evening, and on the following morning received a letter from his wife stating 
that her aunt, Mrs. Sarah L. Marshall, of Philadelphia, who had been ill from 
pneumonia was also deceased.  Mrs. Marshall was over 70 years of age and had 
frequently visited in Elkton, where she had a large circle of friends and 
acquaintances.  Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon.  She was buried in 
Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Orphans’ Court.
  The regular monthly meeting of the Orphans’ Court took place on Tuesday last, 
with a full bench.
  The following bonds were examined and passed; Edward T. Russell, administrator 
of Charlotte Russell; George Ricketts, executor of Catherine A. John; Henry H. 
Brady, administrator of Edward L. Garrison; Ellen Keaveny, administratrix of 
John Keaveny; Wm. J. Smith, guardian of Emily, Horace H. and Thaddeus A. Smith; 
John Hurford, guardian of C. Eli, and Maris B. Hurford; Wm. R. Freemen, 
administrator of Wayne Anthony; R. G. Reese, administrator of Francis Maloney; 
John O’Niel, executor of Charles Marly.
  The following accounts were passed: Sixth account of James M. Evans, guardian 
of George M., Ann E. P., Washington G., and Robert E. Gillespie; sixth account 
of James M. Evans, guardian of Bernard G., Emma M., and Elmer E. Krauss; seventh 
account of James M. Evans, guardian of John H. Reynolds; fourth and final 
account of F. S. Everist, guardian of Anna Moore, and fourth account of same, 
guardian of Eva Moore; final account of Benjamin R. Boyer, guardian of Fannie 
Poe; first and final account of Philip T. Bell and J. Wetherell Bell, executors 
of Elizabeth Thomas, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of 
Job England and Samuel G. England, executors of Samuel J. England, and 
distribution struck on same; first account of Daniel Bratton, guardian of Wm. D. 
Bratton; seventh account of Agnes T. Emmons, guardian of Wm. T. Emmons.
  List of Goods and chattels of Wm. McAllister, Edward L. Garrison and Wayne 
Anthony, were examined and passed.
  List of debts due estates of Elisha Brown, and Martha J. Carter were examined 
and passed.

DIED.

BROWN.-March 15th, 1883, suddenly of paralysis of the heart, Lydia A. Brown, 
aged 74 years.
  She leaves six children to deeply mourn their sad loss, but all are living 
with the christian’s hope f meeting heir loved mother “in the sweet by and by” 
where God shall wipe away all their tears.


		*****Saturday, April 21, 1883*****

-	Mr. and Mrs. James L. Foard, of the Fourth district, celebrated the 
fortieth anniversary of their married life, last week.

-	Stephen G. Etherington, Esq., formerly of the First district, died at his 
home, in Philadelphia, last week, of fever.  The deceased was a brother of 
W. T. Etherington, Esq., now resident in the First district.

-	Messrs. Hiram McCullough and Robert C. Thackery, attorneys for John E. 
Hurford, filed in the Orphans Court, on Friday, the 13th inst., a caveat 
to the will of Eli Hurford, deceased.  The caveat charges that the will 
was procured by undue influence, and further alleges that the time it was 
executed Eli Hurford was of unsound mind.  The estate involved is a large 
one, and the suit thus instituted promises to result in an interesting and 
lively legal contest.

-	The remains of George M. Gray and his grandchild were taken up from the 
cemetery here, on Thursday, and removed to Baltimore.  On the same day the 
remains of several children of Joseph H. McNeal were removed from the old 
M. E. burial ground to the cemetery.

Death of an Aged Citizen.
  Mr. Wm. M. Fowler, a well known and old citizen of this county, died at his 
home in Elk Neck, on Thursday morning, in the 76th year of his age.  He has been 
feeble for a long time, the result of great exposure in his early days.  Mr. 
Fowler leaves a wife and several children all of whom are grown.  One of his 
sons is Capt. Wm. Fowler of the sloop Xantho, a gentleman quite popular with 
those of our young people who enjoy a summer evening moonlight sail.  Deceased 
was a good citizen, and one of God’s noblest works, “an honest man,” and his 
death will be a cause of sorrow to many an appreciative heart.  Few persons 
accustomed to sail or row upon the Elk, but know Mr. Fowler, or Uncle Billy, as 
he was familiarly called.  His hospitable home was always open to receive a 
storm-caught or benighted pleasure seeker, and the writher of this has, more 
than once, been the object of his solicitious care under such circumstances.  
May his grave ever be green.  The funeral is appointed for two o’clock this 
(Saturday) afternoon, interment at Elkton Cemetery.  Mr. Fowler was a native of 
Kent county.

Death of a Cecil Countian.
  Mr. John M. Bullock, father-in-law of J. P. Vanneman, Esq., a former resident 
of Port Deposit, died at his residence, at No. 123 South High street, Baltimore, 
on Wednesday last.  His remains will be brought to Port Deposit this (Saturday) 
morning, where they will be interred.
  The pall-bearers will be selected from Mystic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of 
which Mr. Bullock was long a member, and who will have charge of the funeral 
arrangements.

CHARLESTOWN ITEMS.
  Mrs. Louisa Smith, sister of Mr. Caleb Grant, who resides near Elkton, died 
suddenly on Monday evening, after a few hours sickness.  Medical aid was 
summoned, but the case baffled the doctors.  Taken so suddenly from our midst, a 
gloom overshadows our town, possessing so many traits of kindness as a neighbor, 
and ministering in sickness, that her place cannot be readily filled.  She was a 
member of the M. E. Church.  Her sons and daughters have the sympathy of the 
town.  
  The youngest child of Mr. Samuel King, was brought from Baltimore and buried 
in the cemetery at this place on Sunday.  Mrs. King is the only daughter of 
Capt. James McKown and niece of ex-Sheriff Cooling, J. B. Graham, Esq., and C. 
C. Cooper, life long residents of this place.

DIED.

BUCKWITH.-On March 30th, at the residence of her parents, on Bohemia Manor, 
Drucilla Buckwith, aged 9 years, 2 months and 15 days.


		*****Saturday, April 28, 1883*****

-	The farm of John Jordan, deceased, in the Fourth district, near Flint Hill 
meeting house, containing 90 acres, was sold, on Thursday, to Robert H. 
Steele, for $3000.

-	James T. Shaffer, son of Mr. John Shaffer, former manager of the Elkton 
gas works, was married at Linwood, Pa., on the 5th inst., to Miss Lizzie 
G. Hendrixon, of that place.  The ceremony took place at the residence of 
the bride’s father, Wm. Hendrixon, Esq.

-	The remains of Mr. John M. Bullock, who died last week, at his residence, 
at No. 122 South High street, Baltimore, were buried from St. James’s 
Episcopal Church, Port Deposit, on Saturday morning last.  The Reverend 
Mr. Martin, of Wilmington, Del., conducted the services, after which the 
remains were interred at Hopewell cemetery.  The pall bearers were 
selected from Mystic Lodge, Knights of Pythias.  Mr. Bullock was a native 
of this county, and the oldest past chancellor of Knights of Pythias.  
During the war he was one of the lieutenants in Battery B, organized on 
Port Deposit and made a good record as a soldier.


Death of a Well-known Game Dealer.
  Wm. H. Barry, for many years a well-known game dealer, of Baltimore, a 
brother-in-law of John T. Lee, of this town, and a relative of the late Wm. P. 
Morgan, was found dead on the street in Havre de Grace, on Monday morning.  
Nothing is certainly known of the circumstances, or cause of his death, but it 
is attributed to heart disease.  He left his home at an early hour, and walked 
out, intending, it is thought, to go to the wharf to meet the incoming gillers’ 
boats, which arrive at the wharf a little after daylight, sometimes earlier, and 
was found a little later, lying dead upon Market street.  Mr. Barry was for many 
years a dealer in game, in Baltimore, and made frequent visits to this vicinity 
in search of goods in his line.  He was a native of Delaware, but resided with 
his parents for a number of years in this town, also in Port Deposit.  His 
remains were brought here on Wednesday, and interred in the old M. E. Cemetery, 
by the side of other members of his family.  The funeral was attended by a 
number of relatives, among whom was John Barry, Esq., of Baltimore, a brother of 
deceased.

DEATH’S DOINGS.

AMBROSE B. OWENS.
  This gentleman, a former well known citizen of this county, died, on Saturday 
last, at No. 625 Lombard street, Baltimore, where he has for several years past 
resided.  He was a native of this county, and carried on farming successfully 
near Zion, until about twelve years ago, when he removed to Baltimore where he 
engaged in the commission business.  He leaves a widow and three grown children.  
Mr. Owens was a man of sterling character, admired and beloved in both business 
and social circles.  He was sixty-four years of age.  Funeral service was held 
at his late residence in Baltimore, on Sunday, Rev. A. E. Gibson, officiating, 
and on Monday the remains were taken to Zion, in this county, where they were 
interred.

WM. T. REESE. ESQ.
  On Sunday morning last, at seven o’clock, William T. Reese, a prominent and 
highly respected citizen of Chesapeake City, died at his residence in that town, 
in the 68th year of his age.  The deceased was a son of the late John Reese, and 
a cousin of R. G. Reese, of this town.  He leaves a widow and three grown 
daughters. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock.  
Service was held at his late residence, Revs. Cochran, Caton and Tompkinson 
officiating.  The remains were interred at St. Augustine.

A Romantic Marriage.
  James Barwick and Henrietta Callahan, of Chesapeake City, were married in the 
City Hall, Baltimore, on Thursday.  The couple ran away and were followed by the 
girl’s parents, who objected to the match, and who had their daughter arrested 
in Baltimore, but refused to make a charge against her when she was arraigned.  
After her release the chief of police objected to the marriage taking place at 
the station and the party proceeded to the rotunda of the City Hall, where, 
surrounded by reporters and strangers, they were married.  The bride returned 
home with her parents, and Barwick went to Bowie, where he works.

MARRIED.

SCHAFFER-HENDRIXSON.-On the 5th inst., at the residence of the bride’s parents, 
Linwood, Pa., by Rev. W. K. MacNeal, James T. Shaffer and Lizzie G.., daughter 
of Wm. Hendrixson, Esq.

CHARCHEE-SENTMAN.-At the residence of the bride’s parents, Thursday, April 19, 
1883, by the Rev. J. W. Hammersley, Mr. Edward Charchee to Miss Laura Sentman, 
both of Cecil county, Md.

BIDDLE-DAVIS.-On Wednesday evening, April 25, 1883, by Rev. T. Snowden Thomas, 
at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. Charles S. Biddle to Miss Rachel M. 
Davis, all of North East, Md.

HAMMOND-CORRISON.-On Thursday, April 26th, 1883, in Elkton, by Rev. C. F. 
Sheppard, Samuel Hammond to Miss Susie J. Corridon, both of this county.

DIED.

REESE.-At his residence, in Chesapeake city, on Sunday, the 22d inst., William 
T. Reese, in the 68th year of his age.

OWENS.-In Baltimore, on Saturday, the 21st inst., Ambrose Owens in the 64th year 
of his age.

SMOOT.-At Charlotte Hall, St. Mary’s county, this State, on Sunday, April 22, 
1883, Fannie Smoot, beloved wife of Joseph A. Smoot, and daughter of Rev. L. H. 
Jacson, of Milford, Delaware.

ELLISON.-On Friday evening, March 30, 1883, of heart disease, Louis G. Ellison, 
at his residence, near St. Georges, Delaware, in the 28th year of his age; 
second son of Louis P. Ellison, of same place, and grandson of the late Dr. 
Stuckert, of Philadelphia.

CARHART.-On Friday, March 30, 1883, Lizzie, second daughter of William S. and 
Annie M. Carhart; aged two years and four months.


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