Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1883: Cecil Co., MD Transcribed and contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Cyndie Enfinger < cyndiee@tampabay.rr.com > ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** May through December, 1883 *****Saturday, May 5, 1883***** - A man by the name of Henry Miller, died last week in Lancaster county, Pa. He was given to boarding money and living parsimoniously. After his death between $1500 and $2000 in gold was found in his house. - Capt. Stephen A. Cohee and Miss Annie J. Meekings, of Chesapeake City, were married at the Rectory of Trinity P. E. Church of this town, by the Rector, Rev. Mr. Schouler, on Monday last. The newly married couple proceeded from the rectory to the Howard House, where they dined and afterwards took the train for a short tour. - Mr. Frank K. Bacon, formerly a citizen of this town, now residing in St. Paul, Minn., was married on the 25th inst., to Miss I. May Smith, of that town. Mr. Bacon is engaged in the real estate business, in St. Paul, in connection with his brother George. Miss Smith will be remembered by our readers as a young lady who visited the family of Mrs. Sallie DeBowen, while she resided here. Miss Smith, at that time, being a resident of Williamsport, Pa. She is possessed of a fortune in her own right. - On Thursday evening, at the M. E. parsonage, C. Wilmer Witworth, son of George Witworth, Esq., of this town, and Ella L. Pearson, daughter of Amos Pearson, Esq., were married by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Sheppard. The happy couple took the 9.10 P. M., on a wedding tour. Death of Mrs. Bergen. Mrs. Elizabeth Bergen, a sister of Mrs. Wm. Fowler, of Fort Defiance, died at that place, on Tuesday last. Deceased was 81 years of age, and a widow. She was a native of Delaware, having been born near Smyrna, in that State. She leaves several daughters, all married. Mrs. Bergen was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and a lady of great beauty of character. Her remains were interred at the Elkton cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Death of Captain James Lewis. On Saturday last, Captain James Lewis, well and favorably known here as the commander of a vessel plying between the Landing and Baltimore, for a number of years, died at his home in Charlestown, this county. Deceased was about sixty years of age. He was a brother of the late John R. Lewis of this town, and the father of Thomos N. Lewis, an employe of the P. W., & B. R. R. at this station. His funeral took place on Tuesday. Man Drowned in Elk River. On Sunday morning last, at an early hour, while the schooner scow of Messrs. Scott & Bro.’s was on its way to Fredericktown, Kent county, loaded with phosphate, George Parks, colored, a deck hand, fell overboard, off Town Point, and was drowned. Parks was in the act of dipping a bucket of water, while the vessel was moving rapidly with a fresh breeze, not being expert at the operation he let the bucket drag, and the sudden jerk given, when the bucket caught the water, threw him off his balance and he plunged overboard. The vessel was rounded to as quickly as possible, and Captain Wright and another hand put out in the boat to rescue him. They got within twenty or thirty feet of the struggling man, (whom it seems could not swim) and were confident that they would succeed in rescuing him, when suddenly he appeared to give up struggling to keep above water threw up his hands and sank. This was the last seen of him. Captain Wright anchored his Vessel at Town Point, and returned to this town by carriage at once, for the purpose of making the accident known, and procuring another hand. Parks was a man of about twenty-five or six years of age, dark complexion about five feet, eight inches in height. He was a native of Virginia and first came here on a schooner bringing wood for Providence mill, the same vessel upon which the Elkton yacht club made its cruise last summer. Messrs. Scott & Bro. offered a reward of twenty dollars to any one recovering the body. Death of Mr. Thomas Heath. Thomas Heath, a well known citizen of this county, died at his residence, at Bacon Hill, on Thursday afternoon, of pneumonia, in the 60th year of his age, after a short illness. Deceased was a good citizen and a kind neighbor and he will be greatly missed. He leaves a widow and several children. His funeral will take place to morrow (Sunday) afternoon. Service at the house at 1 o’clock. Interment will be at the Elkton Cemetery. MARRIED. BACON-SMITH.-On Wednesday, April 25, 1883, at Lockport, Ill., Frank K. Bacon, formerly of this town, and Miss I. May Smith, of Lockport. HARLAN-COULSON.-April 25th, at the parsonage, West Nottingham, by Rev. S. A. Gayley, Millard F. Harlan and Rachel M. Coulson, both of West Nottingham. GRAHAM-DEAMON.-On Sabbath, April 20, 1883, in Elkton, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Ira A. Graham and Lillie Deamon, both of this county. MAHONEY-HAMMOND.-On May 3rd, 1883, at the M. E. Parsonage, Elkton, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Lewis Mahoney and Maggie S. Hammond, both of this county. WITWORTH-PEARSON.-In the evening of May 3rd, 1883, in Elkton, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, C. Wilmer Witworth and Ella L. Person, both of Elkton. DIED. LEWIS.-AT his home in Charlestown, Cecil county, on Saturday last, Capt. James Lewis, in the 60 year of his age. BUCKWITH.-On Bohemia Manor, April 23, 1883, Charles, son of George and Elizabeth Buckwith, aged 3 years and 14 days. In less than a month these parents have been beret of two children – first, Drucilla, an interesting little girl, and now the pet of the household, Charlie. VANNEMAN.-At Port Deposit, Md., April 29, 1883, Mrs. Harriet Vanneman, consort of the late John P. Vanneman, in the 76th year of her age. *****Saturday, May 12, 1883***** - Mr. R. H. Steele has purchased the Jordan farm, at Flint Hill, for $3,000. - Mr. Harry Larzalere and wife, on Monday evening last, celebrated their wooden wedding anniversary, at their residence, on Bow street, in this town. - Mr. John Conway, salesman for James P. Merritt, provision dealer, of this town, and Miss Allen, of Chesapeake City, were married on Wednesday evening, the 2nd instant. - The funeral of Thomas Heath, who died past week, took place on Sunday afternoon last. Rev. W. T. Miller officiated, and John Lee, George Turner, Captain Jacob Clay, Jacob Dean, Nicholas Larzalere and Uriah Fowler acted as Pall bearers. The body was interred in the Elkton Cemetery. Death of an Interesting Child. Harry M., son of Edward P. Brickley, merchant, of Port Deposit, an interesting lad, fourteen years of age, died at the home of his parents, on Wednesday morning, of cerebro spinal meningitis. He was ill for about three weeks, and during that time was a great sufferer. Harry was the eldest of his parents’ two children, and an only son. He was a great favorite in Port Deposit, being a child of far more than average intelligence, and of a remarkably sweet disposition. His death is mourned by many to whom he is not related, as sincerely as by his immediate family. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. Jas. McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas and Hon. David P. Davis, Associate Judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed. Bonds approved.-Margaret Crow, administratrix of James Crow; Mary E. Whitaker and Nelson E. Whitaker, administrators of Cecil N. Whitaker; Henry Johnson, executor of Henry Hopkins; Henry Johnson, administrator of Maria T. Johnson ; Richard G. Reese, administrator of William T. Reese; Joseph H. Steele, executor of Lavinia Garrison, Annie J. Wright, administrix of Thomas Naylor. Accounts-Seventh account of Edwin H. Reynolds, executor of Reuben Reynolds; third and final account of Joseph T. England, executor of Isaac England; first and final account of Clarence Walmsley, administrator of John Wroth, and dividend struck on same; second and final account of William C. Pierce and Samuel E. Pierce, executors of William H. Pierce, and distribution struck on same; fist and final account of Benjamin P. Hansom, and dividend struck on same; first and final account of Chares E. Beatty, administrator of Wm. Beatty; first and final account of Stephen Reynolds, executor of Sarah L. Reynolds, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of John C. Dixon and Truman Smith, administrators of Charlton Ross Dixon; first account of S. Kennard, Miller and I. D. Davis, executors of Joseph Miller and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Henrietta M. Chamberlaine, administratrix of Henry Chamberlaine. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in June next. MARRIED. KANTS-ZEBLEY.-On May 3, 1883, at the M. E. Parsonage in Cecilton, by the Rev. J. B. Merritt, John C. Kantz to Miss Annie Zebley. ***Saturday, May 19, 1883***** - Mrs. Phoebe Lovell, a sister of Wescott Lovell, Esq., died, at the residence of the latter, a few miles from this town on Tuesday last. Miss Lovell was 63 years of age. Her remains were taken to Philadelphia for burial, yesterday. - Susan Hammond, wife of Jas. Hammond, tenant upon the Howard farm, near Bacon Hill, died of consumption of the lungs, on Tuesday last, in the 48th year of her age. Her funeral took place, on Thursday, Rev. W. T. Miller officiating. MARRIED. LOGAN-MURPHY.-At Charlestown, on May 12, 1883, by Rev. Samuel Logan, Samuel T. Logan and Jennie Murphy, both of North East. DIED. BRICKLEY.-May 9, 1883, at Port Deposit, Harry N. only son of E. P. and Emma Brickley, aged 18 years and 6 months. Harry, ‘twas hard to give you up, It seemed to me unjust, To lay you in that cold, damp grave, To moulder in the dust. Yet again I hope to meet you, When the day of life has fled, And in Heaven with joy to greet you, Where no farewell tear is shed. Farewell papa, mamma and sister dear, I am at rest you need not fear, My stay was short, you now may see, Therefore prepare to follow me. BOND.-May 11, 1883, at her residence near Woodlawn, Susan Bond. HAMMOND.-At her home, near Bacon Hill, on May 15th, 1883, Mrs. Susan Hammond, wife of James Hammond, aged 48 years. *****Saturday, May 26, 1883***** - On Monday last, the remains of a married daughter of the late James Getty of this county, were brought from the home of her husband, in Philadelphia to this station and taken to Cherry Hill for interment. - Last week, in an obituary notice of the death of Harry N., son of E. P. and Emma Brickley, of Port deposit, the type put his age as 18 years and 6 months. This was incorrect; his true age was 10 years and 6 months. - Richard Rothwell, a young farmer, of this district, and Miss Laura Freeman, daughter of Mr. J. Wesley Freeman, of this town, were married at the neighboring town of North East, on Sunday last. After the silken knot was tied the happy couple returned to this town. - John Tosh, a prominent young citizen of the Sixth district, died on Monday morning last, of pneumonia, after an illness of one week’s duration. Deceased was one of the most enterprising farmers of the neighborhood, and a gentleman highly esteemed by the entire community. He leaves a widow and two young children. Death and Burial of Mrs. Rachel McCauley – The Funeral Services, Etc. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) On Wednesday, at 1:30 o’clock P. M., by the New York and Washington Express, the remains of Mrs. Rachel McCauley, widow of the late Daniel McCauley, a former well known and prominent citizen of this town, were brought from New York city to this place for burial, in the Presbyterian burial ground where other members of the family are interred, she having died at her residence in that city, on Monday morning at 7 o’clock. The remains were accompanied by her two sons, Daniel and Hugh McCauley, Esq., well known here, and her two daughters, Mrs. Ella Amory and Miss May McCauley, and several other members of the family. Her two sons, George and Henry, being absent in the West, and unable to reach home in time for the funeral, and her eldest daughter, Miss Margaret McCauley, was in consequence of a long attendance upon her mother before her decease, too unwell to be present. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Hugh McCauley Jr., a grandson of deceased, and a son of Hugh McCauley, Esq. Mrs. McCauley’s maiden name was Beard. She was a native of this county, and was 74 years of age, at the time of her death. With her husband, Daniel McCauley, she resided during a large portion of her life, in this town, removing to New York, in 1853. She was the mother of twelve children, five of whom are deceased. Daniel McCauley, her husband, died several years ago, while on a visit to this son George in the West. She leaves surviving her four sons, Daniel, Hugh, George, Henry and three daughters Margaret, May and Mrs. Ella Amory. Robert, Henry and Florence are deceased, and the name of Henry was given the youngest of the family. The deceased leaves a number of grand children, (the Rev. Hugh McCauley, Jr., who officiated at the burial, being one of them) and one or more great grand children, surviving her. She was an aunt by marriage to Judge James McCauley of this county and also of Mrs. Robert Walmsley and Mrs. George W. Wells, of this town. MARRIED. MOORE-PRYOR.-On May 17th, 1883, at the Elkton M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Robert F. Moore to Mrs. Emma Pryor, both of this county. WIER-HARRIS.-On May 17th, 1883, by Rev. S. A. Gayley, George T. Wier to Lizzie E. Harris, both of Woodlawn, this county. DIED. HALL.-On May 10, 1883, at Topeka, Kansas, L. Parker Hall, formerly of Brick Hill, Cecil County, Md. McCAULEY.-In New York City, on Monday, May 21st, 1883, Rachel Beard McCauley, widow of Daniel McCauley, formerly of this county, in the 75th year of her age. Interment at Elkton on Wednesday, May 23d. *****Saturday, June 2, 1883***** - The funeral of Lydia Gordon, aged colored woman of this town, took place on Tuesday aftern - U. S. Senator Jas. B. Groome, of this town has purchased of Mr. Geo. W. Cruikshanks, the farm located in Sassafras Neck, known as the Sheffield farm, containing 450 acres, for $18,000. - The report of the marriage of Mr. R. Rothwell and Miss Laura Freeman, published last week was incorrect, no such marriage having taken place. The parties visited North East on the day named, but merely for the drive. - George Cannon, a brother of Mrs. James Clark, who resides on the farm of Rev. Vaughn Smith, near this town, and also of Mr. Robert Cannon, who found the body of George Parks, recently drowned in Elk River, died at Linwood, Pa., of Friday, the 25th inst. His remains were interred on Sunday last. *****Saturday June, 9, 1883***** Death of James H. Ray. Late on Sunday evening, the announcement of the death shortly before six o’clock P. M., of James H. Ray, Esq., of Newark, Del., was received here. He had for some time been threatened with apoplexy, the disease of which he died, and had at various times suffered with more or less serious attacks but the dangerous symptoms had usually been relieved by profuse bleeding at the nose. Shortly after midnight of Saturday he was heard by members of the family moving about the room, but apparently not unwell. Early on Sunday morning, however, his wife, who is exceedingly deaf and therefore had not heard his struggles, found him lying unconscious in bed. Drs. Lowber and Clark were sent for and remained with him all day, but he remained unconscious all day and died about six o’clock as stated. Mr. Ray was a native of New Castle county, and aged 58 years. His father, an Englishman by birth and a lawyer by profession, was at one time a partner of Horace Binney, the celebrated Philadelphia lawyer. The deceased had three brothers, all now dead, Horace Ray of Wilmington, Dr. John T. Ray of Meadville, Pa., and Forbes Ray of Newark. He leaves a widow, and an unmarried daughter. Deceased was well known here being a frequent visitor, having business in this locality frequently, in his line which was that of a dealer in real estate. He was here on Saturday preceeding his death, apparently in good health. Mr. Ray was at one time engaged in the hardware business in Wilmington, from which he removed to Newark. He was Justice of the Peace and Notary Public for many years and in 1874 was elected to the State Senate, serving out the full term. He was a large owner of real estate, his home residence being one of the handsomest in Newark. He was a member of Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the remains being interred at Head of Christiana Cemetery, two miles from Newark, the Masonic lodge of that town, of which he was a member, participating in the service. Death of Rev. Charles Karsner, M. D. Rev. Charles Karsner, M. D., a native of this town, for twenty-seven years an itinerant minister of the M. E. Church, connected with the Philadelphia Conference, died suddenly, at Ocean Grove, N. J., on Wednesday evening last, of heart disease, in the 70th year of his age. Dr. Karsner retired from active work in the ministry, in 1863, on account of severe bronchial disease, and began the practice of medicine, homeopathic school, and since that time has engaged in an extensive and successful practice. He was well known here, having many intimate friends in this community. For a number of years past he has been located at Ocean Grove, and occupied an exceedingly useful position in that community. His death will leave a vacancy in the social circles of Ocean Grove hard to fill. Death of a Former Resident. Mrs. Mary Taylor, widow of Benjamin Taylor, deceased, who died suddenly of pneumonia, at her home in Wilmington, Delaware, last Monday night, was a native of this county, but has resided in Wilmington for the last thirty-five years. Her maiden name was Hemphill, a cousin to Mr. Thomas Hemphill, of this district. Her husband, Benjamin Taylor, now deceased, was a son of the late Joseph Taylor, of this town, and a half brother of Mr. George W. Taylor, of the firm of Dean & Taylor. She leaves four sons, Merris Taylor, editor of the Gazette, of Wilmington, Del.; George H. Taylor, a compositor in the office of Every Evening; Caleb C. Taylor, a carpenter of Wilmington and Harry C. Taylor, a policeman, of the same city, and two daughters, with whom she lived at the time of her death. She was a member of the Union M.E. Church of Wilmington. Her funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. CHARLESTOWN ITEMS. It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. J. J. Butler, who died on Friday last, of nervous prostration , or heart disease. Mrs. Butler leaves a husband and twin babies, about six weeks old, she having been confined to her room since the birth of the babies. Her doctors were Butler, of this place, and Mitchell, of Elkton. MARRIED. JACKSON-SIMMERS.-In Cecil county, March 13, 1883, by Rev. A. A. Hoyt, Mr. John H. Johnson to Miss Jennie A. Simmers, both of Cecil county, near Woodlawn, Md. DIED. KARSNER.-At Ocean Grove, on the 7th inst., of heart disease, Rev. Charles Karsner, M. D., in the 70th year of his age. *****Saturday, June 16, 1883***** - Mrs. Kate Cheesman, eighty years of age, died at Perryville, on the 3rd instant, of apoplexy. She was the mother-in-law of Mr. William E. Shinn, of that town, with whom she resided. - A post mortem examination of the body of David, son of William Gregson, of Blue Ball, in this county, a youth of fifteen years of age, who died on the 3rd inst., was made by Dr. Mearns, and it was found that the cancerous growth had perforated the intestines. The lad was a great sufferer. Another Prominent Citizen Gone. On Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Ezra P. Bowen one of Chesapeake cities leading citizens died suddenly of heart disease. Mr. Bowen had been a sufferer for two years past, but for a month or more had greatly improved. On Thursday he was even better than usual, ate a hearty dinner and then laid down and slept for an hour and a half. He then came down stairs, and while conversing with his sister and daughter, suddenly fell and in a moment expired. Mr. Bowen was well and favorably known throughout the county. He had been in business in Chesapeake city since 1849, though for the last two years he had not attended to business. He was 55 years of age, and leaves a widow and one daughter surviving him. Deceased was a good citizen and an enterprising business man, highly respected in the community in which he resided. He was during the late war an ardent Union man and threw the whole weight of his influence in favor of that cause. His funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, interment at Bethel cemetery. MARRIED. SCOTTEN-McFADDEN.-June 13, 1883, by the Rev. J. France, Mr. William, Scotten of North East, Md., to Miss Margaret McFadden, of Lewisville, Chester county. GEIGER-KNIGHT.-June 10, 1883, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. R. C. Jones, Harry W. Geiger of Philadelphia, Pa., and Miss May N. Knight of Port Deposit, Md. WHITELOCK-CURRIER.-June 12, 1883, at the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, by the Rev. William P. Breed, Norman Whitelock and Miss Sallie E. Currier. *****Saturday, June 23, 1883***** - Barnard Mitchell, an old resident of Havre de Grace, died on Wednesday morning, aged 79 years. - The funeral of Esma P. Bowen, which took place at Chesapeake City, last Monday afternoon, was more largely attended than any that ever took place in that town, over seventy-five carriages being in the procession. The entire community was present in a body, all business being suspended and hundreds were unable to obtain conveyance to the cemetery. A number of persons from this town attended. - The following Deeds were this week filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court: One from John T. Slicer and wife and Jeremiah Mahoney, one from J. W. Hamilton and wife; one from Henry C. Mahoney, Emma J. Mahoney and Cornelia H. Turner, and one from Jos. M. Atkinson and Stephen Atkinson, all to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for right of way of Railroad through the properties of the grantors, situated near North East. These are the first deeds made, nothing having heretofore been filed save articles of agreement. Death of Mrs. Isaac F. Vanarsdale. This lady, who has been in delicate health for a long time, died at the residence of her husband, near Zion, in this county, on Tuesday night. Mrs. Vanarsdale was a lady well-known in the community in which she resided, and greatly beloved by a large circle of friends. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and zealously devoted to its interest. Her remains were interred yesterday in the cemetery connected with the Zion Presbyterian Church, a large number of persons attending the service. A number of friends of deceased and family from this town were also in attendance, among them being Messrs. Wm. McCrery, R. C. Levis, C. B. Finley, R. E. James, and Dr. John H. Jamar and Wm. Falls and daughter. An Eastern Shore Romance. Miss Lena Merrill, a pretty Pocomoke City belle, and Mr. E. Van Peltt, an enterprising traveling salesman for a Philadelphia notion house, had learned to love each other dearly, and were engaged to be married: but the young lady’s father opposed the match. As he would not be persuaded, arrangements were quietly made for an elopement, and late last Sunday night, after all the family had retired, Miss Lena slipped out of the house, jumped into a carriage with her lover, and they drove rapidly to Snow Hill, where at 5 o’clock Monday morning they were married by the Rev. Mr. Willey, of the Methodist Church. They then drove to Salisbury and took the train to Philadelphia, where they will make their future home. Death of Esma P. Bowen. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) Esma P. Bowen, of Chesapeake City, died very suddenly on the 14th instant, at about 2 o’clock P. M., of heart diseased, a notice of which appeared in the last issue of THE WHIG. He came to Chesapeake City many years ago, and engaged in the mercantile business, which he conducted very successfully. He married Miss Rebecca Smack, daughter of the late Powell Smack, who died many years ago. He did not marry the second time. The funeral services took place on Monday at 2 o’clock P. M., and were conducted by Revs. I. L. Caton, of the Presbyterian Church. All places of business were closed, and all business suspended from 2 o’clock P. M. until the funeral procession had passed through to Bethel Cemetery. Death of an Aged Citizen. On Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, Robert Foracre, one of the oldest citizens of this county, died at his residence in Shonna, Elk Neck, on the North East river. Mr. Foreacre was ninety years of age, a native of Delaware, but had resided in this county the greater portion of his life. He leaves a large family of children. Deceased was twice married, and his second wife survives him. He was the father of Mrs. Patrick McGready of this town. His remains were interred at Wesley Chapel on Thursday afternoon. Warwick Items. John Vansant, who resided a short distance below us, died of a lingering disease, last Saturday afternoon and was buried at Sassafras on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Charles, a young son of Rev. James T. Lassell, aged about 9 months, died on Sunday morning last, of congestion of the lungs. He was buried on Monday, between five and six o’clock P. M. The bearers were Masters J. A. Jamison, Jr., Daniel E. Wilson, Urie P. Grim and Jas. G. Emery. Rev. Mr. Walton, of the Sassafras M. E. Church, conducted the exercises. Mrs. Richard L. Price was organist. The following language used by our Divine Master should console the parents, brothers and sisters, in this their very, very sad bereavement: “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” MARRIED. EVELAND-WHITEOAK.-On June 7th, 1883, at the home of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, Mr. Arthur G. Eveland and Miss Mary Elizabeth Whiteoak, daughter of Mr. George Whiteoak, all of Chesapeake City, Md. DIED. BOWERS.-June 6, 1883, in Chester, Pa., John Powers, formerly of Port Deposit, Md., in the 77th year of his age. MORRISON.-June 17, 1883, in Port Deposit, Flora, only and beloved daughter of William and Mary Morrison. How long she struggled against disease, Which baffled skill and care, And long she lingered, racked with pain, And suffering hard to bear. Farewell, papa, mama and brother dear, I am at rest you need not fear, My stay was short you now may see, Therefore prepare to follow me. BY A FRIEND. *****Saturday, June 30, 1883***** - A young child of Mrs. Nancy Craig, colored, of this town, died, on Friday the 22nd, and was buried on Sunday last. Another young girl, a daughter of Tabitha Cooper, colored, died on Saturday, and was buried on Monday afternoon; and a third, the wife of John Scarr, died later on Saturday, and was buried on Monday, making in all three deaths among the colored people here within three days. A Fatal Fall. John Moody, a sober and respectable young farmer, living near Newark, Del., was found on Wednesday morning, at the bottom of an iron pit on Iron Hill, unconscious and seriously paralyzed. He was taken up and carried to his home in a semiconscious condition, but he afterwards revived sufficiently to tell his story. On the night previous he had been over to his brother’s, and while on his way home became confused in the dark and wandered from the path, and while stumbling around fell into one of the ore pits, common in that neighborhood. The pit was about eighty feet deep at the point where he fell in, the bottom being of hard, jagged stone. He was terribly injured by the fall and lived only about sixteen hours after he was found. His friends at home were not at all anxious when he failed to return at night, as they thought that the night being dark he had remained at the brother’s, a few miles away, and search was not made for him until quite late on Wednesday. Deceased was a sober, hard working farmer, and was never known to indulge in drink. He was an ex-Union soldier, and had but a short time ago been granted a pension, receiving nearly $2,000 as back pay. Death of Rev. Dr. L. C. Matlack. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) The Rev. Dr. L. C. Matlack, pastor of Zion M. E. Church, at Cambridge, Md., died at the parsonage there at midnight of Saturday last, of heart disease, having been ill but a few hours. He was taken sick upon the street in Cambridge on Saturday, the 24th, about five o’clock while on his way home from the jail, where he had been to visit a man who was hung yesterday. His little son Coale was with him and he called to passers by, who assisted his father home. In an hour or two he became better and talked freely of the severe pain in his side he suffered. A little later he was again taken worse and about midnight breathed his last, this last words being, “The Lord’s will be done.” The funeral services took place in the Tome Memorial M. E. Church, of Port Deposit, the remains having been brought there by railroad, and were conducted by the Rev. R. C. Jones, pastor. Simpson’s Encyclopedia of Methodism in a sketch of the life of the deceased, was that he was born in Baltimore on April 28th, 1816. In his youth he removed to Philadelphia where he was converted and united with Union M. E. Church in 1832. He was licensed to preach and recommended to the annual conference in Philadelphia for an appointment successively in 1837 and 1838, but was rejected by a unanimous vote on account of his identification with modern abolitionism. His name was stricken from the roll of local preachers for the same reason and his license to preach was withheld in 1839. He continued to exhort without a license, however, and was threatened with expulsion. At the request of the Rev. Orange Scott, Presiding Elder Kilburn assigned him to duty as junior pastor with Mr. Scott at Lowell, Massachusetts, in June 1839. He united with the New England conference in 1840 and was stationed successively at Holliston and Boston. In 1843 he assisted in the organization of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection, of which he became the general book agent, editor and finally president. During the war he entered the Union army as Chaplain of the Eighth Regiment Illinois Cavalry, but subsequently become an officer of the Seventeenth Regiment of Cavalry from the same State and, after serving with distinction, was mustered out a colonel by brevet in 1866. The Philadelphia annual conference by a unanimous vote in 1867, reversed its decision of 30 years before,, and admitted him to membership in that body. A wife formerly a Miss Stephenson of Port Deposit, to whom he was married in 1873, and a son about six years of age survive him. Port Deposit Items. On last Sabbath morning our citizens were very much surprised and pained to hear of the sudden death of Rev. Dr. L. C. Matlack at Cambridge. The funeral notice was read in the Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches in the morning, and those who had not heard it before service were very much affected. Dr. Matlack had very many warm friends in all of the churches, and there were many expressions of deep, heartfelt sympathy for his widow and son. His remains were brought from Cambridge to the residence of Mrs. A. M. Stephenson, in this town, Monday afternoon, and on Tuesday afternoon, at 2.20 P. M., conveyed to the M. E. Church, where the funeral services were held. The bell of the church commenced tolling as the funeral cortege left the house and ceased when the remains, enclosed in a casket covered with black cloth and velvet and ornamented with massive silver handles, were deposited in front of the chancel. On a silver plate was inscribed “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. ‘Lucius C. Matlack, born April 28, 1816; died June 23, 1883.’” Mr. Samuel Peaco, who was reported, last week, as having an attack of paralysis, died at his residence, on Wednesday afternoon. He was in his 84th year and was highly respected by his numerous acquaintances. MARRIED. ATKINSON-DEMPSEY.-On June 24th, at the parsonage at West Nottingham, by Rev. T. A. Gayley, Mr. Norris M. Atkinson, of North East, and Miss Elizabeth J. Dempsey, of Oakwood. LUNGREN-BOULDEN.-On June 21st, in New York city, by the Rev. Dr. Brunner, Mr. N. L. Lungren, of New York city, and Miss Sallie E. Boulden, of Cecil county, Md. DIED. STROUT.-On June 21st, 1883, at Port Deposit, Mrs. Sarah R. Strout, in the 38th year of her age, beloved wife of T. F. Strout. I am done with care and sorrow, Soon in fadeless fields I’ll roam; Cease your weeping, weary children, I am only going home. Yes, dear mother, thou are gone, Thy aching breast is still, Thy Father called thee to thy home Thy cup of joy to fill. God needed one more angel To join the Heavenly band, And so he bent with loving eyes And clasped our mother’s hands. V. F. H. *****Saturday, July 7, 1883***** - An infant, about five months of age, the child of Mr. W. E. K. Frazer, freight agent of the P., W. & B. Railroad, was buried at the Elkton Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. - The Bryan Fields’ farm, three miles west of the town of North East, was sold at public sale at the Court House door, on Tuesday, and was knocked down to Dr. R. C. Mackall for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for $1,500. This farm contains 160 acres, and the railroad company, previous to this death, made an agreement with Mr. Fields for a right of way through it, taking about nine acres at $40 per acre, but as there was some question as to the condition of his mind at the time he made the agreement, to avoid future trouble, the Company purchased the entire place. - Henry Hayes, U. S. Post Master, at Cecilton for upwards of thirty years, died on Saturday last. Mr. Hayes was a man of advanced age, and a good and highly respected citizen. - Among the graduates at the recent commencement at Lafayette College at Easton, Pa., was P. E. Tome, of Port Deposit, I this county, upon whom the degree of Ph. B. was conferred. Cecilton Items. Henry Hays, post master of this place, died on Saturday, June 30. Mr. Hays was an old man and he has held the post mastership for a long while. An old lady by the name of Catharine McCullough, died very suddenly of heart disease, on Sunday, July 1st., on the farm of Wm. Ward. The health of the neighborhood is generally good. *****Saturday, July 14, 1883***** - George Shivery, Sr., an old citizen of Elk Neck, died on Sunday last, at his home about twelve miles from this town. Mr. Shivery was quite advanced in years, being past eighty. He was well known here, having resided for a number of years in the Upper Neck, a few miles from town. Death of an Old Citizen. On Wednesday last David Fulton, a former resident of this town, died at Trainer’s Station, Pa., in the 73d year of his age. Mr. Fulton was well-known here, having a large family connection in this vicinity. He was the father of Mrs. Roger Witworth, of this place, and but a short time ago paid a visit to her, and was apparently in his usual health. The immediate cause of his death was disease of the lungs. His remains will be brought here on the morning train to-morrow (Sunday), and will be taken from the station to Union M. E. Church, where they will be interred. Death of Samuel McIntire. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) This gentleman died at his home, in New Castle county, Delaware, a few miles east of this town, on Wednesday morning last, about three o’clock, after an illness of about two weeks duration, in the sixty-third year of his age. Mr. McIntire, though a resident of Delaware was more widely acquainted and related in this State than in that. He transacted nearly all his business in this town, his form being a familiar one upon our streets. He married Miss Matilda Boulden of Delaware, a sister of George Boulden, Esq., one of New Castle county’s leading citizens, who died in March, 1880, three years ago, leaving eight children, four sons and four daughters. Deceased was a son of the late Andrew and Mary McIntire, of this county. Andrew McIntire, was a native of New Castle county, Del., and was for many years agent, first of the New Castle and Frenchtown Turnpike Company, at Frenchtown, and afterwards of the Railroad Company, whose tracks ran over the same route. His first wife, whose maiden name was Simpers, died in 1831, nearly two years before he left Frenchtown, leaving a family of five sons and one daughter. George, James, Thomas, Andrew, Mary and Samuel the subject of this sketch. George died on the farm near Bethel on which Thomas now resides, in 1848, and Andrew died on his farm near this town in 1864. James, Thomas and Mary, wife of George W. Boulden, of this district, survive. Deceased was a half brother of the late Captain Henry McIntire (the only child by his father’s second marriage) one of the most gallant of soldiers, who died in consequence of the loss of a limb in the late war, at Princeton, N.J., where he had settled to practice his profession – the law – and now lies buried there. Of the eight children left by the deceased, Samuel McIntire, two are married, viz: Andrew the oldest child, who was a gallant member of the Sixth Maryland Regiment, belonging to the company commanded by Capt. I. D. Davis, resides in Illinois and Sophie, the eldest daughter married Jerome Price, Esq., and resides in Baltimore. Of the six single children Samuel H. resides at Indianapolis, Indiana, and the remainder are at home. The Rev. James McIntire, collector of United States revenue for this district, is a relative of deceased. The funeral took place yesterday (Friday) morning, service was held at his late home, and the remains were afterwards conveyed to the burial ground connected with the Elkton Presbyterian Church where they were interred. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court for Cecil County was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas and Hon. David P. Davis, Associate Judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed. Bonds Approved.-Benj. F. H. Caulk, administrator of John D. Vansant; Wm. J. Jones, administrator of Thomas Gilpin; Minnie H. Bowen, James A. Boulden and Waitman Smithers, administrators of Esma P. Bowen; Winter Davis Caulk, guardian of A. Howard and Lulu Caulk; Ellen Keaveny, guardian of Annie E. Keaveny et al. Sale of the real estate of Enoch Johnson confirmed. Inventories, Sales and Debts Passed.-Inventory of the goods and chattels of the personal estate of John D. Vanzant; of Esma P. Bowen; list of debts due the estate of John D. Vanzant; list of sales of the personal property of Martha J. Moore. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in August next. MARRIED. OLDHAM-BROWN.-June 13, 1883, by Rev. J. Squier, John C. Oldham and Ida R. Brown, both of this county. DIED. SHIVERY.-At his residence in Elk Neck, on Saturday, July 7, 1884, of paralysis, George Shivery, in the 75th year of his age. FULTON.-On Wednesday, July 11, 1883, at Trainer’s station, Delaware county, Pa., David Fulton, in the 73d year of his age. Funeral on Sunday morning at 11 A.M. Interment at Union M. E. Church. *****Saturday, July 21, 1883***** MARRIED. MURPHY-SIMPERS.-On July 3, 1883, at the M. E. Church parsonage, Charlestown, this county, by Rev. James W. Hammersley, Samuel Murphy and Ella T. Simpers. *****Saturday, July 28, 1883***** Death of Mrs. Brock. On Tuesday morning about 9 o’clock Mrs. Susanna Brock, wife of Mr. Burbage Brock, of this town, died at his residence, on Main street, after a protracted illness, in the 82d year of her age, being one of a very few of our citizens who had attained that advanced age. Mrs. Brock was a native of Philadelphia, removing to this county with her husband in 1838, first settling in Elk Neck, where they resided a number of years. For the past seventeen years they have resided in this town. Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church, to which she has belonged for more than fifty years. She was an exemplary Christian, an affectionate and devoted mother and a sincere and true friend. She was a lady of retiring disposion, caring more for the home circle than for the outside world, and those who knew her best there loved her most. Of a family of several children but one survives her – Mrs. Lambert G. Ford, of Sassafras Neck. She leaves, however, a number of grandchildren, among them being the Mrs. Lort, of this town. Mr. Brock her aged husband, who remains to mourn her decease, is now in the 85th year of his age, and will sorely miss his aged partner, with whom he has lived for more than half a century. Her funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Messrs. Sheppard and McIntire conducted the services at the house and Revs. Messrs. Rose and Sheppard at the grave, in the Elkton Cemetery, where she was interred. The following gentlemen acted as pall- bearers: Thomas C. Crouch, F. A. Ellis, Joseph Wells, W. H. Eder, George Ricketts and James Merry. Mechanics Valley Items. The remains of Mr. David Fulton were interred at Union Cemetery on Sunday, 15th instant, Rev. W. T. Miller officiating, assisted by Rev. T. S. Thomas, of North East. Quite a large audience was present to pay the last tribute of respect to one of Cecil’s most highly esteemed citizens, who leaves a record for uprightness and religious integrity to which but few attain. *****Saturday, August 4, 1883***** - Mr. H. H. Brady, of Chesapeake City, has sold his farm, about two and a half miles above Elkton, to Mrs. S. B. McCrone, who now resides on the place. - Samuel Price, of the vicinity of the Rising Sun, and Miss Georgie Reynolds were married at the residence of the parents of the latter, at Cecil Mills, on Thursday of last week. Rev. Mr. Gayley officiated. - An infant son of Leonard and Mollie Yates – nee Hinson – 9 months old, died in Wilmington on last Saturday morning, and was brought here on the 1.30 P. M. train, on Monday for burial. The casket containing the remains, were taken from the railroad station to the M. E. Church, where service was held, Rev. Mr. Sheppard officiating, and afterwards to the Elkton Cemetery where they were interred. Death of Mrs. Littoway. Mrs. Littoway, and aged citizen of Earlville, in the First district, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. Duhamel, in that town, on Monday last. Mrs. Littoway some time ago had a fall, from the effects of which she never fully recovered. Mrs. Littoway was an aunt of Mr. E. Brown, of this town and a sister of the late Michael Realley. She was 84 years of age. Her first husband was Wm. Marcus, by whom she had two sons James, who resides in Elk Neck, and Hyland L. who resides on the Groome farm near this town, and one daughter, now deceased who married Andrew Biddle, of North East. Her second husband was Jacob Biddle, deceased and by him she had four children – Edward now residing in North East, John a grocery merchant in Philadelphia, Ann Eliza now deceased who married Wm. Price, of Warrick and Mary wife of Wm. Duhamel, of Earlville, at whose house she died. Her third husband was Louis Littoway, of Bethel, in this county whom she survived. She had no children by the last marriage. Deceased was an estimable christian lady a member of Bethel M. E. Church, an excellent mother, and a kind friend. Her funeral, took place at Bethel on Wednesday, was largely attended. Our Neighbors. Mrs. Robert Emory, of Kent county, Md., died suddenly of heart disease on Wednesday while coming to Baltimore on the steamer B. S. Ford. She was in a stateroom at the time, and was attended by her husband and daughter. Mrs. Emory had been in ill-health for some time and was on her way to Baltimore to obtain medical advice. Her remains were placed I a coffin and taken home on the steamer. *****Saturday, August 11, 1883***** - Andrew Simpson, a conductor on the Maryland division of the P., W. & B. railroad, died, at Philadelphia, Monday night, of Bright’s disease. He was about 35 years old. - Amos Wilson, a colored man, died at his home in this town, on Friday last, and was buried on Sunday. He was a son of Abe Wilson, deceased, an old colored citizen, well known throughout this section during his lifetime. - Mrs. Elizabeth Tong, of Cherry Hill, died yesterday, and will be buried to- morrow (Sunday) afternoon. Interment at Cherry Hill Cemetery. Death of Little Ones. The death of two infant children, the light of their respective homes, and the joy of their parents’ hearts took place here within the week past, and their little forms were laid beneath the sod. On Sunday night, Charles Reese, aged ten months, son of F. P. and Ella Price, died at the residence of the parents, on Main street and was buried at the Elkton Cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock, and on Monday afternoon Ada, aged seven months, daughter of John and Annie Wilkinson, died at her home on Main street, but a short distance from the scene of the first named death, and was buried in the same grounds on Wednesday, and so have passed away two little lives, that had scarcely made a foot print upon the sands of time. Chesapeake City Items. Miss Mary E. Biddle, one of the most highly esteemed ladies of the town, died on Monday morning, after a short illness. Her death was very unexpected. The funeral services were held at their late residence. Services were conducted by Rev. C. P. Mallery, her remains were followed to Bethel Cemetery by a large cortege of sympathizing friends. MARRIED. ALDERSON-MORRIS.-On August 2, 1883, by Rev. James T. Lassell, William H. Alderson and Ruth Morris, both of Cecil county, Md. DIED. PRICE.-On August 5, 1883, in this town, Charles Reese, infant son of Frank P. and Ella C. Price, aged ten months. HANNAH.-At Rock Springs, Cecil county, Md., on July 29, 1883, Benjamin Hanna, in the 76th year of his age. WILKINSON.-In this town, on the 5th instant, Ada, infant daughter of John and Annie Wilkinson, in her 8th month. *****Saturday, August 18, 1883***** - Sallie Harris, colored, died at her home this town on Thursday of last week, and was buried on Sunday last. Service was held at the A. M. P. Church, and the remains were interred in the burial ground attached. - On Monday last, the remains of a young colored girl, a daughter of Jacob Taylor, formerly of this town, were brought here from Chester, Pa., where he now resides, and buried at the burial ground connected with the A. M. P. Church. - Mrs. Miranda Beach, wife of Squire Sheldon Beach, of Port Deposit, died at her home in that town on Monday last, in the seventy-second year of her age. Wedding Bells. On Monday last, the 13th inst., Mr. Frank R. Stroud, who resides near Newark, Del., and Miss Katie DeVou, daughter of Dr. I. L. DeVou, of this town, were married at New London, Pa., by the Rev. Mr. Potts, a clergyman of that town. The newly married couple are now on a visit to friends at Longwood, Talbot county, this State, and upon their return will reside upon the farm near Newark. The bride is a very pretty young lady, and has resided here with her father for several years past. The groom is a prosperous young farmer. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The following bonds were approved: Bond of David G. Wilson, administrator of John C. Hamer; bond of Robert H. Matlack, executrix of Lucius C. Matlack. Inventory of the goods, chattels, &c., of the personal estate of Joseph Grant, examined and passed. List of debts due the estate of Lavinia Garrison, examined and passed. The following accounts were passed: 2d supplementary account of William Waring, administrator of Theodore Physick, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Margaret S. Brinton and Samuel T. Wiley, administrators of Benjamin F. Brinton; 1st account of Aaron J. Michenor, administrator of Oliver H. Headley; 1st account of Alfred Kirk, executor of Enoch Johnson and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Jane Cameron and John Cameron, executors of William Cameron and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned at 3 o’clock P. M., to meet in special session on the 28th day of August. MARRIED. STROUD-DeVOU.-August 13, 1883, at New London, Pa., by Rev. Mr. Potts, Franklin R. Stroud, of near Newark, Del., to Katie DeVou, daughter of Dr. DeVou, of this town. DIED. BEACH.-On August 13, at Port Deposit, Md., Miranda E., wife of Squire Shallcross Beach, in the 72d year of her age. *****Saturday, August 25, 1883***** - Andrew Groves, for many years a resident of Elk Neck, died at the home of his son, near St. Georges, Del., last Saturday evening, after a short illness, of dysentery. His remains were interred there on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Groves was a man of true Christian character, a leading member for years, of Hart’s M. E. Church, in the Neck, where he was known and respected by a large portion of the community. For a number of years he tenanted the farm of S. S. Maffitt and afterwards of Daniel Bratton, and ranked foremost among agriculturists in that section. - Three thousand dollars per acre is a good price for Cecil county farm land; yet this is the price paid to Mr. James McKane, of the Fourth district, for three acres by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The reason of the high figures was that the new railroad passes right across Mr. MeKane’s farm, which is a valuable one, cutting it exactly in two. In view of this fact, we very much doubt that Mr. McKane received even as much as he should, though we hear the price allowed by the arbitrators quoted as very high figures. Death by Accident of C. C. Carpenter, Jr. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) News has been received of the death by accident of Mr. C. C. Carpenter, Jr., son of Mr. C. C. Carpenter, of Wilmington Del., formerly a resident of Chesapeake City, in this county, at Ainsworth, Neb., where he had recently settled for the practice of the law, having been admitted to the bar last fall. Of the case the daily Republican, of Wilmington, of the 17th instant says: “Charlie died on the 14th and was buried on the 15th.” As was stated yesterday, Mr. Carpenter received a telegram on Monday noon that his son Charlie had accidently shot himself, and also that the particulars would be sent later. He was born in Cecil county, Md., in 1861, at the breaking out of the rebellion, and was a little over twenty-two years of age. He was highly esteemed by his fellow members of the bar, as well as all who knew him, and his death will be lamented. His parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Death of a Former Citizen. Levi Hall, a former resident of the vicinity of Fair Hill, this country, and a well known gentleman, died at the home of his son, Mr. J. R. Hall, cashier of the Citizens’ National Bank of Middletown, Del., in the last named town, on Thursday evening, 16th instant, in the 91st year of his gage. He had been confined to his room for nearly three years. He was born in Chester county, Pa., where he engaged in farming early in life. Subsequently he purchased a farm near Fair Hill, upon which he resided, following his chosen vocation until failing health necessitated his retirement. About eight years ago he went to Middletown to reside with his son, in whose family he has had the most untiring and careful attention during his long illness. Deceased was a man of fine intellect, and of unbounded energy. He took great interest in all public events, and wielded considerable power in politics. His form was for many years a familiar one on our streets; almost everybody in town, from youngest to oldest, knew Levi Hall. His funeral took place on Monday. The remains were brought over from Middletown on the 8.08 train in the morning, and were met at the station here by the hearse and carriages and conveyed to the place of interment – Sharp’s burial ground, between Fair Hill and Brick Hill – near by his old home. Rev. Messrs. Johns and Dewitt, of the Presbyterian Church, officiated. A delay of a considerable time took place at the grave in consequence of a blunder having been made in the size of the box. It was found necessary to remove and enlarge it before the coffin could be put in it, the friends having to wait about the ground meanwhile. Mr. Hall was one of the first subscribers to THE CECIL WHIG, his name being placed upon its list at the time its publication began and remaining there until he left the county. MARRIED. GILBERT-LYNCH.-August 15, 1883, at the M. E. Parsonage, in Zion, by the Rev. J. France, Thomas M. Gilbert to Mary E. Lynch, both of this county. DIED. HALL.-August 16, 1883, at Middletown, Del., Levi Hall, formerly of this county, in the 91st year of his age. *****Saturday, September 1, 1883***** - Mr. John G. Proud, a well-known insurance manager, died at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning, at his residence, No. 81 McCullough street, Baltimore, after a protracted illness, in the seventieth year of his age. Mr. Proud was quite extensively known in Cecil, having at various times done considerable business here in the insurance line. - Mr. John Jeffries, formerly of New York, but for several years past a resident of Toronto, Canada, died in that city, on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Jeffries married Miss Kate Torbert, a cousin of Mrs. F. A. Ellis and Miss Jane Torbert, of this town, who with several children survive him. Deceased was engaged in auctioneering, in which business he was quite successful. - Dr. Alexander Lowler, an old and influential citizen of Newark, Del., died on Monday morning last and was buried at Head of Christiana burial ground on Thursday afternoon. Charlestown Items. Again, the monster death has entered the abode of one of our inhabitants, this time, taking one of its dear little ones. It becomes my sad privilege to chronicle its death. One of the twins of Jonathan J. Butler, died last Tuesday about 11 o’clock A. M., and was taken on Wednesday morning train to Hagerstown, Alleghany county, Md., to rest by the side of its mother, who died not long since and was buried there. It was about five months old. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the community. Death of a Prominent Citizen. On last Wednesday morning Mr. William Knight, one of Cecil’s most respected and influential citizens, breathed his last at his home in Sassafras Neck. He had been in declining health for some time, but had only been confined to the house for a little over a week. He suffered from a complication of diseases incident upon advanced age. The news of his death, which was altogether unexpected, cast a gloom over a large portion of this community, as very few even knew that he was ill and those who did had no idea that his illness was of a serious nature. He was sixty-nine years of age. Deceased was the father of ex-State Senator William M. Knight. For many years he took an active and influential part in the business and politics of the county and his name stands second to none for honesty and integrity in both connections. In politics he was a life-long and staunch Democrat. He never held political office. At the time of his death he was president of the Board of Vestrymen of St. Stephen’s Church in Sassafras Neck. His father was William Knight and his remains lay buried in the burial ground attached to the Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis Xavier near Warwick. He (the father) was a member of the State Legislature a number of times. Deceased was married three times. He first married a Miss Ringgold, of Kent county; his second wife was Miss Arabell Veazy, daughter of Thomas B. Veazy, of Kent county, and after her decease he married Mrs. Potter, widow of Col. Potter, deceased, the father of Mr. W. F. Potter, of Sassafras. He leaves six children surviving him, Wm. M., the only child of his first wife, and five daughters of his second marriage, viz: Kate, the wife of Mr. Robert Barton, of Winchester, Va.; Charlotte, the wife of Wm. Ward, of Sassafras Neck; Annie, the wife of Duncan Veazy, Esq., of Baltimore, member of the last Legislature; Julia, the wife of Mr. Harrison, of Winchester, Va. and Nellie, widow of the late Henry Wirt, of this town. His third marriage was without issue. Mr. Knight leaves a large landed estate. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon at one o’clock, the remains being interred in the burial ground connected with St. Stephen’s Church. A large concourse of friends from all quarters were in attendance. A number attended from this town. Death of Mrs. Fannie A. Muhlhausen. Mrs. Fannie A. Muhlhausen, a daughter of the late Jethro J. McCullough, died suddenly at Asbury Park, N. J., of congestion of the brain on Monday last. Deceased was well known to many of our readers as a lady of affable and unassuming manners and cheerful and social disposition, by which she made hosts of friends wherever she went. Several years ago she married Mr. Muhlhausen, an accomplished musician of Wilmington, Del., where they resided, and at the time of her death she was on a visit to Asbury Park, a favorite watering place between Ocean Grove and Long Branch. Mrs. Muhlhausen was the only daughter of the late Jethro J. McCullough, for many years an honored citizen of this county and founder of the McCullough Iron Company, one of Cecil’s most extensive industries, at the head of which in active management he remained up to the time of his death, the three main establishments of the company in this county being now under the management of three of his sons, John, Enoch and George W. respectively at Rowlandsville, West Amwell and North East. Mrs. Muhlhausen inherited from her father a large estate, and at the time of her death was surrounded with everything that affluence could command to render life pleasant and desirable. Her many friends and acquaintances throughout Cecil will learn with regret of her deceased, while yet but in early life. DIED. MUHLHAUSEN.-Fannie A., wife of E. J. Muhlhausen and daughter of the late Jethro J. McCullough, of congestion of the brain, at Asbury Park, N. J., Monday , August 27th, 1883. *****Saturday, September 8, 1883***** - The remains of an infant child of John and Sarah McKinsey who reside near North East, were buried at the Elkton Cemetery on Sunday afternoon last. - Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Taylor, of North East, on Wednesday, celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding. It was also the 85th birthday of Mrs. Taylor, she having been married on her 25th birthday. - Caroline Vincent, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. K. Oliver, of Baltimore, seven months old, died at the home of her parents in that city on Tuesday evening last, and the remains were brought here on the 11.08 A. M. train on Thursday and deposited in the Sewell family vault at Holly Hall. Mrs. Caroline, Oliver, grand-mother of the deceased, who is spending the warm months here, went to Baltimore to see the child, and thinking her better left there on Tuesday afternoon only a few hours before her death. She had scarcely arrived here before the telegraph apprised her of the infant’s death. - Mr. Daniel Harvey has purchased from Dr. R. C. Mackall, the farm (adjoining the one now owned by him, and on which he resides,_ known as “Wilna,” formerly the residence of Henry C. Mackall, deceased, and the flour mill on the same, for the sum of $10,400. Wilna contains 166 acres, and is in a high state of cultivation. The mill is an excellent one doing a paying business and the water power is good. The new B. & O. Railroad passes over a portion of the farm, for which right they, a short time ago, paid the owner $1600. When the new road is completed, a station will be established in this vicinity and it is thought a town may spring up. DIED. McKINSEY.-Near North East, on Thursday, August 30th, of cholera infantum, infant son of John E. and Sallie McKinsey, aged 10 months and 27 days. *****Saturday, September 15, 1883***** - The remains of Jacob, son of George Conard, of Iron Hill, who died of blood poison from the sting of an insect, on Saturday last, was interred in the Elkton Cemetery on Monday. A short time ago he was stung upon the lip by some kind of an insect, and although he received able medical treatment, blood poisoning ensued and caused his death. Death of Charles A. Murphy. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) Charles A. Murphy, formerly a resident of this county, and but a short time ago owner of a fine stock farm near Appleton, died at the residence of Patrick Monaghan, on the farm, on Sunday last. Of him the Wilmington Every Evening says: Charles A. Murphy, formerly a resident of this city, latterly residing in Baltimore, died at Appleton, Cecil county, Md., on the 9th instant, of general debility. The deceased was a native of this city, and with he father carried on butchering for upward of twenty years. During the war Mr. Murphy removed to Washington, D. C., and, with Tomas Woodward, also a resident of Wilmington, who afterward committed suicide, engaged in the livery business. He bought Woodward out, and made a great deal of money. Closing out his business a few years ago, Mr. Murphy purchased a farm at Appleton, Cecil county, Md., a short distance below Newark, and arranged it for stock-raising. Mr. Murphy was about sixty years of age, and leaves a wife and four children. The remains were interred at the old Catholic Cemetery from the residence of Mr. Patrick Monaghan, 502 Orange street. Run Over by a Locomotive. A Chesapeake City Lad Killed in Baltimore. Willie Cooling, a lad of fourteen years of age, son of Captain Zachariah Cooling, of Chesapeake City, in this county, was killed by being run over by a locomotive in Baltimore on Monday last. He went to Baltimore with his mother and sisters the week previous to remain over till the Oriole, stopping at the house of Dr. Jas. Dickinson, on the corner of Baltimore and Pine streets. On Monday morning he was sent on an errand to the house of an aunt on Conway street, and on the way back he stopped at Camden Station to watch the arrival of car-loads of people flocking in to see the great show; and while crossing a track was knocked down and run over by a shifting engine, crushing his right arm and left leg in a terrible manner. He was taken up and carried to the University Hospital and cared for by the physicians there; but he was too badly injured to survive, and at 3 o’clock in the afternoon he died in the presence of his agonized mother. His father arrived upon the schooner Caridora (which he commands) a day later, expecting to meet his family and spend two or three days there seeing the sights of the Oriole, but instead was greeted with the terrible news of his son’s death. The case is a sad one, and the afflicted parents have the deepest sympathy of the community in which they live. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court for Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas and Hon. David P. Davis, associate Judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed. Bonds approved-William M. Knight, executor of William Knight; Matthew M. Naudain, administrator of Ann M. Naudain; Henrietta M. Chamberline, guardian of Carrie Chamberline and others; Wm. H. Abrahams, guardian of Bertha Abrahams and others. Accounts passed.-First and final account of Philip B. Housekeeper, administrator of John B. Haley; second account of John Keilholtz, guardian of Harry S. and Alma M. Keilholtz; fifth and final account of John T. Rutter, guardian of Sarah C. Campbell, and fifth account for Edward E. and Sarah C. Campbell. Court adjourned at 3 o’clock to meet in special session on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Chesapeake City Items. Henry Cook, one of the oldest citizens of the City, died very suddenly a few days ago, of paralysis. He was known here as a very quiet, upright, honest and industrious man, and was considered one of the best stone masons in the country. He and his wife, Ernistine, came to this country several years ago, from Germany and were very poor, but by their industry and economy, accumulated quite a little fortune. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss. Revs. C. P. Mallory, I. L. Caton and Mr. Tomkinson officiated and conducted the funeral services at his late residence, after which the body was conveyed to Bethel Cemetery, accompanied by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. The society of I. O. O. F., of which he was a member for many years, turned out and carried and placed his body in its large resting place. Willie Cooling, about 11 years or age, son of Capt. Zachariah Cooling, of this City, met with a sad and distressing death a few days ago while on a visit with his parents in Baltimore, by being run over by the cars. The parents of little Willie have the entire sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement. Lee-Howard. On Thursday evening, the 5th inst., John Lee, Jr., son of Mr. John T. Lee, who resides near this place and Miss Laura Howard, youngest daughter of Col. George R. Howard, of this town, were married at the parsonage of the M. E. Church at Cherry Hill, Rev. E. E. White, pastor, officiating. The newly married couple immediately after the ceremony, drove to the residence of the groom’s father, where they will reside. MARRIED. LEE-HOWARD.-September 6, 1883, at M. E. Parsonage, in Cherry Hill, by Rev. E. E. White, John L. Lee to Laura Howard, both of this county. JOSLIN-GARRETT.-September 3, 1883, at Camden, N. J., by Rev. Mr. Hersler, Howard S. Joslin to Mary C. Garrett, both of this county. DIED. WILSON.-October 3, 1863, in Princeton, Scott county, Iowa, James M. Wilson, formerly a resident of Cecil county, Md. *****Saturday, September 29, 1883***** - Robert Ross, an aged citizen was buried at Cherry Hill, on Wednesday. He died of heart disease in Wilmington on Monday. Suicide. Miss Sallie Anne Johnson, aged twenty years, daughter of Mr. Joseph G. Johnson, a well-known merchant of Baltimore city, committed suicide by hanging herself on Sunday afternoon about 5.30 o’clk at her father’s residence, No 370 North Stricker street, near Patterson avenue. Miss Johnson had been suffering for some time past with neuralgia, and although everything possible for her relief was done by her family, she scarcely ever experienced any relief from her complaint. Deceased was a native of Cecil county, and has lived with her parents in Baltimore about eight years. She was a very accomplished young lady and had a large circle of friends, who were deeply pained by the news of her death. She was from her infancy of a very nervous temperament, and a few minutes before she committed suicide she called her sister to her room and told her she was going to hang herself. *****Saturday, October 6, 1883***** Death of an Old Citizen. John D. McCauley, an old and well-known citizen of this county, died at the home of his son John E. McCauley, in Philadelphia, on Monday afternoon about 2 o’clock. Mr. McCauley had been engaged at wheelwrighting – his trade – by Mr. Wm. Boulden at Locust Point for a long time. On Friday of last week his son visited him and finding him suffering from what he supposed to be malaria, induced him to accompany him home to Philadelphia. Shortly after entering the cars at the station here he was seized with paralysis, and was so held up, to the time of his death. He was in the 69th year of his age. His remains were brought here by the 1.49 P.M. train on Thursday and interred in the Elkton cemetery. Deceased was a relative of Postmaster Strickland, and had numerous other family connections here. A Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself. On Saturday last Archie Homewood, son of William Homewood, of Newark Del., met with an accident that resulted in his death. The lad, who was but fifteen years of age, had started out in the afternoon with several companions to gun for meadow larks, and had separated from the others, when they heard the discharge of a gun and his cries that he was shot. They immediately hurried to the place and found him clinging to a fence as though about to climb it, but upon their taking hold of him he fell to the ground, and died in about ten minutes. Word was immediately conveyed to his father and the body taken home, when it was found that the entire charge had entered the left side, and severed the jugular vein. It is not positively known how the accident occurred, but it is supposed that he had the gun at full cock, and was in the act of climbing the fence when he struck the hammer and caused it to descend. Coroner Smith and Dr. Ogle visited Newark on Sunday *****Saturday, October 13, 1883***** Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court for Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. Jas. McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Richard L. Thomas, Associate Judge. Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed. Lists of debts due the estate of Esma P. Bowen, examined and passed. Ordered, that the time for Samuel W. Miller, administrator of Boyd Miller, to state his first account of the estate of said deceased be extended until the first of November next. Ordered, that the time for Jas. Spence, administrator of John S. Crossmore, to state his first account of the estate of said deceased, be extended six months. Third account of Geo. W. Gifford, David S. Gifford, and W. T. B R. Roberson, executors of Benjamin Gifford, examined and passed. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in November next. MARRIED. BIDDLE-LYNCH.-October 5th, 1883, at Wilmington, Del., by the Rev. E. Stubbs, of Philadelphia, Geo. W. Biddle and Laura M. Lynch, both of the first named city. CRAWFOR-PRYOR.-October 3d, 1883, at St. Mary’s Rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, William A. Crawford and Olevia Pryor. *****Saturday, October 20, 1883***** - Frank Rumer, formerly of Rising Sun, in this county, a brother of the Rev. Henry Rumer, of St. Georges, Del., died at the residence of his uncle, in Wilmington, on Monday last, of consumption, in the twenty-fourth year of his age. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon last, the remains being interred at Mt. Salem Cemetery. - The remains of Harry Biddle, eighteen years of age, son of Mr. Edward Biddle of North East, in this county, were interred in the Elkton cemetery on Sunday afternoon last about 2 o’clock. The funeral services were held at the home of the parents of the deceased in North East at 11 o’clock A.M. The cause of death was pneumonia. Edward Biddle, father of deceased, is well known in this neighborhood, where he has a large family connection. The deceased was a promising young man, just entering upon life and his death is a great affliction to his family. - RITCHIE-HORNE.-Miss Anna, T. youngest daughter of Mr. John Ritchie, of Wilmington, formerly of this town, was married on Wednesday evening last to Charles Horne, Jr., son of Chas. W. Horne the carriage builder of Wilmington. The ceremony took place at the St. Andrew’s P. E. Church, of which the family are members, and a reception was afterwards held at the residence of the groom’s parents, on King street. After the reception the bride and groom went immediately to their new home on Ninth street, which was ready prepared for them. Miss Mary Thomas and Mrs. G. A. Brown accompanied by Miss Ella Wilson of Balto., attended the wedding. - Curtis B. Ellison and wife, of Summit Bridge, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their married life, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. Ellison is 73 years of age, and is hale and hearty. Perryville Items. On Thursday, the 11th inst., Mr. James Marshall, lost a little son, (Jimmy) by that dreaded disease, diphtheria. He was buried at Wilmington, Del., on Friday evening at 6 o’clock. Jimmy was a bright little fellow, about eight years old and the pride of his parents. His death has thrown a deep shadow over the family, so much so that his father has resigned his situation as an engineer on the railroad; has rented his property and is going to move to Wilmington. Mr. Marshall has been one of our leading citizens for some years, and I assure you we shall lose a commendable and much loved neighbor, when he leaves us, he has the good wishes of all his friends for this welfare and the sympathy of all in the loss of his little boy. May Jimmy rest in peace. On Saturday, as the ways freight train was coming south from Philadelphia, the engine struck a man near Principio. He was brought to this place, and after a few minutes of intense suffering, died about 2 o’clock P.M. He lived long enough to give his name, residence and occupation. His name was W. H. C. Regiman a printer by trade and a tramp. He leaves a wife and two children in Washington, and a sister in Baltimore. His sister was telegraphed for, who sent her husband for him on Sunday and his remains were taken to Baltimore. Mr. Fred McClintoc, of this place, was married on Tuesday, Oct. 16, to Miss Annie Gorrel, of the same place. They were serenaded in the evening and a treat set out. MARRIED. HALLMAN-TRUSS.-October 11, 1883, in Elkton, by Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, John Hallman to Mary Elizabeth Truss, both of this county. DIED. PRICE.-On the 11th of October, 1883, near Massey’s, Kent county, Md., Harry I, aged 3 years and 9 months, eldest child of Harry F. and M. Virginia Price. *****Saturday, October 27, 1883***** - Albert H. Disston, of Philadelphia, brother of Hamilton Disston, Esq., well known here, died suddenly on Sunday last. Rising Sun Items. Sold. Mr. John Keilholtz has sold his fine farm to Carlton Kimble; price paid to be $18,000. This is one of the finest farms in the county. MARRIED. CALHOUN-SWANSON.-October 17, 1883, at Wellston, Ohio, by Rev. L. C. Haddox, of the M. E. Church, John A. Calhoun and Mary M. Swanson, both of Jackson county, Ohio. *****Saturday, November 3, 1883***** - Mr. Harry C. Clayton, of Philadelphia, has purchased a piece of land located near the Iron Hill station, on the P., W. & B. R. R., north east of this town, containing 143 perches, from Edward Quicksall, upon which he proposes to erect warehouses for the purpose 9of a general commission and grain buying business. - A Correspondent of a Wilmington newspaper, writing from Norristown, Pa., says that Charles Sheldon, formerly of Elkton, Maryland, was instantly killed by being struck by a falling telegraph pole, which he, with several others, were endeavoring to raise, on the line of the Postal Telegraph, now being put up through that section. - As will be seen by a notice under the head of marriages, an Elkton couple, Mr. John T. Hall, and Miss Hannah M. Green, were married in Oxford Pa., on the 25th inst. The groom is well known to all our Elkton readers. He is in the employ of Mr. W. T. Singerly, at his pulp mills here and is somewhat of an original character. We trust he may find the matrimonial road strewn with roses without a thorn. - Mr. W. T. Singerly, has purchased of the Mutual Building Association the large lot fronting upon the railroad, directly opposite the warehouse of Mr. Jno. Partridge and will erect thereon a large warehouse, for the accommodation of the stock manufactured paper etc., from his mills, from which point it will be shipped to Philadelphia. It is reported that he is also about to purchase the Groome lot on west Main street corner of Landing lane, upon which to erect houses for the employes in his new mills. - Nathan Steele, originally of Backs Co., Pa., but for several years past a resident of Charlestown, died in that town, at his home on Thursday about 9 o’clock A.M. He was about 68 years old. His funeral will take place this afternoon, at 2 o’clock P.M. Interment in the Charlestown M. E. Cemetery. He was married twice. He leaves a widow, a large family of children, relations and friends to mourn his very sudden demise. Death of John Gilpin, Esq. John Gilpin, Esq., died at his residence in Kittanning, Armstrong county, Penn., yesterday at 10 o’clock A.M. Mr. Gilpin was a son of Dr. John Gilpin, who died here in 1868. He was a graduate of Union College, and studied law in this town with Hon. Alex. Evans. He was admitted to the Cecil bar October 15th, 1861, and at once took up his residence at Kittanning, where his father resided for many years. He rose rapidly in his profession and was recognized as among the leading members of the bar in the western part of the state. He was a member of the last Constitutional Convention of Pennsylvania. He leaves a widow and two children. MARRIED. HOLM-HURLOCK.-On the 25th of Oct., in the Methodist Episcopal Church, by Rev. R. C. Jones, John A. Holm and Miss Letta W. Hurlock, both of Port Deposit. WAGONER-SIMPSON.-On August 2nd, 1883, by the Rev. A. Culver, at his residence 723 South 22nd St., Philadelphia, Mr. John B. Wagoner, of Phila., to Miss Lizzie Simpson, of Elkton, Cecil county, Md. GIFFORD-FAWCETT.-On October 24th, by Rev. J. Lindemuth, at the residence of the groom, No. 115 Bell Street, Mr. Jesse J. Gifford, of Phila., to Miss Sallie A. Fawcett of Wilminton. WOOD-PRYOR.-On the 14th instant, by Rev. J. McIntire, Sam’l P. Wood and Mrs. Elizabeth Pryor, both of Chesapeake City. HALL-GREEN.-On October 25th, 1883, in Oxford, Pa., by Rev. Orr Lawson, D. D., Mr. John T. Hall and Miss Hannah M. Green, both of Elkton, Md. DIED. HOPKINS.-Oct. 29th, 1883, at Lancaster, Pa., Harriet D., wife of Washington W. Hopkins, Esq., on the 46th year of her age. Interment Lancaster county cemetery November, 1st. COLE.-On Nov. 1st, Margaret J. Cole, wife of Jesse J. Cole. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, James T. Cole, near I. D. Carter’s mill, on Sunday, Nov. 4th, 1883, at 11 o’clock A.M., to proceed to Cherry Hill Cemetry. *****Saturday, November 10, 1883***** - Mrs. E. A. Phoebus, of Queen Annes county, has purchased of Dr. J. B. Butler, the property on Church street, recently bought by the Doctor at Trustee’s sale. - James Everet McFarland, a son of Mr. B. F. McFarland of Philadelphia, died on Monday morning last, between the hours of three and four o’clock of consumption. Mr. B. F. McFarland is a brother of the late Richard McFarland. His wife is a daughter of the late Enoch Crouch and niece of T. C. Crouch of this town. Diphtheria. That dreadful disease, diphtheria, has been raging in Little Britain township, Lancaster county, Pa., the past two weeks and a number of deaths have occurred. The following families have lost children: Joseph Myers, a son aged five years; George Kimble, a son aged three years; Franklin Coleman’s grandson Walter, aged four years; Edwin Hess, an adopted son; William Samison, a son. Cedar Grove and Oak Hill public schools have been closed on account of the disease. We learn, however, that it is abating and has assumed a more moderate type. - Oxford Press MARRIED. CAMERON-SCOTT.-Oct. 21, 1883, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by the Rev. J. France, John W. Cameron, of Zion, Md., to Amanda Scott, of Lewisville, Chester county, Pa. BOYS-HEMPHILL.-On the 8th inst., at the M. E. Church parsonage in this town, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Henry Boys to Jennie Hempbill. DIED. McFARLAND.-November 5, 1883, in Philadelphia, James Everet, son of Benj. F. And Lizzie McFarland. *****Saturday, November 17, 1883***** - On Wednesday, the 7th inst., Kirk B. Touchstone, a former resident of the Sixth district, in this county, who for several years, has been engaged in business with his brother in Gainsville, Texas, was accidentally drowned in Red river. No particulars of the sad incident have been received. - Miss Nannie Shermer, daughter of Rev. D. A. Shermer, was married on Tuesday last, about 12 o’clock noon to Mr. Atkins, of Milford, Del. The ceremony took place in the Bay View M. P. Church, of which Rev. Dr. Shermer is pastor. - The chief business of the Orphans Court at its session on Tuesday, was hearing arguments by counsel in the case of the estate of Richard Semans deceased. The question was as to whether wheat in the ground at the time of the death of deceased, belongs to the devise of the real estate under the will or should be administered by the executor as personal property. The court held the case under advisement and will render their decision at a special session, on Tuesday nest, Constable for devise, Wirt for the executor. - Mrs. Emeline Clayton, widow of the late James, Clayton, of this county, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Arthur John, in the first district on Sunday last, 11th inst., in the 78th year of her age. Mrs. Clayton was a daughter of Captain George Lewis, who commanded a company of militia, in the war of 1812, and ranked high as a competent officer. She was a niece of Rev. Lawrence Lawrenson, a name will known to all Methodists. Deceased was a consistent Christian, and a member of the Methodist Protestant Church for twenty-five years. Her remains were interred at the M. P. Cemetery, Sassafras Neck, on Wednesday last. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Present-Hons. James McCauley (Chief Judge), Richard L. Thomas and David P. Davis (Associate Judges). Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed. Bonds approved as follows: Wilson Waring and Phoebe D. Thomas, administrators of William Thomas; Samuel Logan, administrator of John M. Logan; Samuel T. Rothwell and Catharine Polk, administrators of Samuel H. Rothwell. Inventory of the goods and chattels of the personal estate of William Knight, deceased, examined and passed. The following accounts passed: The fourth of H. H. Haines, guardian of Carrie Brown; fifth and final account of Thomas Vandyke, guardian of George M. Watts; fourth of Catharine A. Swisher, guardian of John R. Swisher; first and final of Ransom R. Crothers, administrator of Martha Moore. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Wednesday, 28th inst. MARRIED. McALLISTER-BREWSTER.-Nov. 7, 1883, by Rev. Wm. Kershaw, Lewis C. McAllister and Evaline Brewster, both of this county. STARLING-PURNELL.-Nov. 8, 1883, by Rev. Wm. Kershaw, William Henry Starling and Hannah Purnell, both of this county. *****Saturday, November 24, 1883***** - John Burk, a track watchman on the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad, was struck by train No. 35, Saturday evening, near Conowingo, in this county. The train was stopped and Burk, was taken to his home at Conowingo, where he died on Sunday morning. - An aged lady by the name of Pierce, the wife of a tailor who works in Baltimore or Washington, was found dead at her home in Cecilton, in the First district on Saturday last. It is supposed that she had been dead over twenty- four hours when found - Wm. M. Knight, attorney for Mrs. Ellen Wirt, widow of the late Henry R. Wirt of this town, sold at public sale at the court house door, on Tuesday, a wood leave of 37 acres, situated in Sassafras neck, to Mr. Wm. Lindsay of Chesapeake City, for $17.50 per acre. Death of Dennis Dwyer. Mr. Dennis Dwyer, a resident of the Fourth district, and formerly a resident of this town, died at his home on Sunday morning last of pneumonia, after a brief illness. The first premonition of the disease was on the Monday previous, when he was taken with a chill, and from that time up to the time of his death he gradually grew worse. His remains were interred in the Cherry Hill Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, the burial being in charge of Seminole Lodge K. of P. of that town, of which he was a member. Mr. Dwyer was well and favorably known here having resided in this town for a number of years. He was a man of unimpeachable character, an intelligent and industrious farmer, and had by his unaided efforts made for his family a comfortable home. He leaves a wife and seven children. Cherry Hill Items. Mr. Dennis Dwyer, one of our neighboring farmers, who was taken sick with the pneumonia on last Tuesday week, died on Sunday, and was buried on Tuesday, at the Cherry Hill Cemetery. Services were held at the house and his funeral was largely attended. MARRIED. BIDDLE-REYNOLDS.-Nov. 8, 1883, at North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, John R. Biddle and Martha P. Reynolds. PIPPIN-LYRINGER.-On Thursday evening, Nov. 8th, 1883, at the M. E. Church, Marydel, by Rev. N. McQuay, Robert, N. Pippin to Miss Katie V. Lyringer, both of Marydel. DIED. NOLAND.-On November 8, 1881, at the residence of Mr. John Moore, near Port Deposit, Anna A. Noland, only daughter of N. W. Noland, of Washington City, formerly of Port Deposit. *****Saturday, December 1, 1883***** - The latest novelty in suicide is to blow off the top of the head with cold water. Here is the way it was done by a Philadelphian: John Klaus loaded an old rifle with powder and was, and after ramming it tightly, poured a tumblerful of water into the barrel. He placed the muzzle under his chin and the discharge clew off the top of his head. - Dr. Wm. M. Loag, a well known dentist of this county, died suddenly at this residence in Port Deposit, on Thursday morning last. - Scott, youngest son of the Rev. George Phoebus, former pastor of the M. E. Church of this town, died at the home of his parents in Brooklyn, L. L., on the 15th ultimo, and was buried on last Saturday week, the 16th. His disease was membranous croup. He was ten years of age, and a remarkably intelligent child. PERKINS-HINCHLIFFE. A Thanksgiving Eve Wedding-Beautiful Presents. (NOTE: this article has been abridged.) A large company gathered at the residence of Mr. Joseph Hinchliffe, corner of Bow ad High streets, on Wednesday evening last, Thanksgiving Eve, to witness the solemnization of the marriage ceremony between his only daughter, Salina E. and J. William Perkins, eldest son of Mr. John Perkins, of this town. Rev. John France, an uncle of the bride officiated. Miss Iola France, daughter of the officiating clergy man and a cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. William R. Witworth, as groomsman. The bride and groom, accompanied by the bridesmaid and groomsman and several other friends took the 9.10 train for Wilmington, their future home, Mr. Perkins being engaged in business there, but the main portion of the company did not retire until well on toward midnight. Drowning of Kirk B. Touchtone. But very meager particulars of the drowning of Kirk Brown Touchtone in the Rev river, Texas, of which we made notice two weeks ago, have yet been received. The latest news was by a letter to his mother. Mrs. Ebenezer Featherman, who resides near Nottingham, Pa., which states that he was drowned on November 8th and found by two fisherman near Odem’s Ferry on the Red river, near the state line of Texas and Indian Territory. A reward of $250 had been offered by his brother, Sam’l Touchtone, and the sheriff of the county (Mr. Johnson) also offered the same amount. Over three hundred persons were several days hunting the body. When found it was proven that no foul play had been done as everything was intact, each vest pocket contained a $10 note and his watch was in his vest pocket and money in his pants pockets. He was buried by the Order of Knights of Honor, of which society he was a member. Mr. Touchtone was born near Rising Sun in this county, and still has many relatives residing in that vicinity. He learned the trade of carriage making with the firm of Witworth & Brother, of this town, at the time they carried on in the building which once stood upon the ground now occupied by the smith shop of Mr. Howard Titus, on Main street in the hollow, and which was burned several years ago. He was a young man of much promise. What he was doing upon Red river or how he happened to be drowned has not yet been heard. It is, however, supposed that he was gunning at the time the accident occurred. Cecilton Items. The quiet town of Cecilton was greatly enlivened this week, by the marriage of one of its merchants, Mr. G. W. Davis to Miss Oldham. The wedding took place at the home of the bride, at 8 o’clock on Tuesday. They enter upon their new state of bliss with many wishes for their happiness and future prosperity. Barker Items. Mrs. Elizabeth Gatchell, wife of Job Gatchell, who has been a sufferer for a long time, died on Friday morning, the 23d ulto., and was buried on the following Sunday. Mrs. Gatchell bore her long term of suffering with Christian fortitude and has now gone to her reward. MARRIED. PERKINS-HINCHLIFFE.-Nov. 28, 1883, at the residence of the bride’s father, this town, by Rev. John France, J. William Perkins and Salina E. Hinchliffe. DENNY-GIFFORD.-Nov. 14, 1883, in West Philadelphia, by Rev. J. Addison Henry, S. L. Denny, of Philadelphia, to Eva T. Gifford, of Calvert, Md. PYLE-CALLARY.-Oct. 26, 1883, at Slate Hill, Chester county, Pa., by Rev. J. D. Smith, William W. Pyle, of Gatchellville, Pa., and Mary E. Callary, of Mill Green, Md. HAINES-BAYARD.-Nov. 22, 1883, at the Oxford, Pa., M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. Richard Kaines, George H. Haines to Adelaide B. Bayard, both of Cecil county, Md. ANDREWS-SINGLETON.-Nov. 28, 1883, in North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Robert Andrews and Elizabeth Singleton. HOLT-SIMPERS.-Nov. 28, 1883, in Elkton, by Rev. Charles H. Sheppard, John Franklin Holt and M. Jennie Simpers, both from near Union Church. WARDELL-JACKSON.-Nov. 29, 1883, at Zion, this county, by Rev. J. France, Wm. T. Wardell to Angelina Jackson, both of this county. DIED. GATCHELL.-Nov. 23, 1883, near Rising Sun, this county, of dropsy, Elizabeth, wife of Job Gatchell, aged about 70 years. CHINAWORTH.-Nov. 13, 1883, at North East, Carrie Eva, daughter of William and H. J. Chinaworth, aged 8 months, 1 week and 4 days. Parents and physician could not save, Our little Eva from the grave, Nor will the grave confine her here, When Christ shall bid her to appear. SEELEY.-Nov. 20, 1883, in Arlington, New Jersey, Mary Ellen Seeley, wife of John Seeley and sister of Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, of this town. *****Saturday, December 8, 1883***** - Cards are out for the marriage of Geo. W. Reyburn, one of the chief compositors of the WHIG office, to Miss Sue S. Breneman, of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on December 25th, next, Christmas day. The ceremony is to take place at the home of the bride’s father, at 6 o’clock P.M. - Mr. James McKane, of the fourth district, has purchased of Mr. E. H. Coates the Brewster farm located in that district for $3,500. - The W. P. Ewing property, on east Main street, was sold under foreclosure of mortgage, by auctioneer Shockley, at the Court House door on Tuesday last. The lot and residence fronting on Main street, was purchased by Mr. N. P. Manly, for $2,950 and that fronting on High street with the store house thereon, was purchased by Mr. Dunbar Morgan for $850. - Mr. John H. Blaine, of the firm of Blaine & Bennett, druggists, of Chesapeake City, and Miss Ida N. Staples, of this town, were married on Wednesday evening last, at 5 o’clock, at the residence of Charles B. Finley, Esq., cashier of the National Bank of Elkton, on Main street, Rev. Mr. Heberton performed the ceremony. The wedding was a quiet one, none but immediate friends of the contracting parties being present. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine left the same evening for their home in Chesapeake City. - On Tuesday evening last, at 6 o’clock, Miss Sophie Lort, daughter of the late Isaac Lort and grand-daughter of Mr. Burbage Brock, of this town, was married to Robert W. Fitzell, of Philadelphia. The ceremony took place at Arch street M. E. Church in Philadelphia and was witnessed by a large number of friends, the church, which is a large one, being filled to its utmost capacity. Miss Ella Lort of this town, sister of the bride, and Miss Kelley of West Virginia, acted as bridesmaids. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mrs. Harris, an aunt of the bride’s, No. 1714 Spring Garden street. William Manley Hill. A Former Cecil Countian Killed in Arizona. (NOTE: This article has been abridged.) Colonel Joseph C. Hill, formerly of this town, now an official in the Baltimore Custom House, this week received a telegram from Wilcox, Arizona, informing his that his oldest son, William Manly Hill, was killed near that town on the night of November 21st last. Col. Hill is well-known to a large portion of our readers throughout the county and the unfortunate young man, who was a youth of 17 years when he left here, will be remembered by many of our town readers. Young Hill has been in the far west for thirteen years, and was engaged in freighting, by wagons, between the railroad and the mining camps, and as that country is infested with bands of outlaws who frequently make descents upon the wagon trains, it is though he was killed while defending his train. William Manley Hill was born in this county on December 11th, 1853. Death of a Young Lady. (NOTE: This article has been abridged.) On Wednesday afternoon, last, Miss Margaret Bennett, youngest daughter of the late Rudolph Bennett, of Elk Landing and sister of Mrs. William C. Crow, of this town, died at the old homestead of the family, at the Landing, one mile from this town, after a brief illness of cebro spinal meningitis. She was taken ill on Tuesday, the 27th, ulto, and was therefore sick but on e week and a day. On the afternoon of Tuesday, the 27th, Mr. Charles H. Bennett, brother of the deceased, who was engaged a short distance from home, went to the house and found her very ill. The death of Miss Bennett is the fourth that has occurred in that family within seven years past. Mrs. Sarah J. Bennett, mother of deceased, died in 1877, Amanda, an older sister, died in 1879 and Livingston T. Bennett, the eldest brother died in 1882. Her funeral will take place this afternoon, at two o’clock. Service will be held at the house. The remains will be interred in the family lot, in the M. E Burial ground, on high street. MARRIED. BLAINE-STAPLES.-In Elkton on the 5th inst, John H. Blaine, to Miss Ida N. Staples, all of this county. TITTER-WHITEOAK.-Nov. 29, 1883, at the home of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, Curtis M. Titter and Agnes Whiteoak, all of Chesapeake City, this county. GREER-SHANNON.-Nov. 29, 1883, at the Oxford, Pa. M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. Richard Kaines, George Greer, of Chester county, Pa., to Miss Jennie Shannon, of Colora, this county. *****Saturday, December 15, 1883***** - Mrs. Sallie Scott, wife of Jonathan Scott, was buried at New Leeds, on Monday last, from the residence of her father, B. F. Peterson. She died the Friday previous. - Wm. M. Knight, Esq., executor of Wm. Knight deceased, on Tuesday last sold at public sale, at the Court House door, the Veazy farm, situated in Sassafras Neck, containing 346 acres, to Mrs. Elizabeth Groome, for $54.50 per acre. A. P. Shockley was auctioneer. - The funeral of Miss Margaret Bennett, who died on Wednesday, the 5th inst., took place last Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. The weather was disagreeable, a driving rain falling at the time. Her remains were interred in the Methodist burial ground on High street. - Mr. Charles Ernest, the popular foreman for John C. Davis, of this town, was married to Miss Karmetha of New Castle county, Del., on Wednesday afternoon last. The ceremony took place at New London, Pa. Mr. J. McClay, of this place acting as best man. Mrs. Ann Hewitt Dead. Elkton’s Oldest Citizen Gone-A Beautiful Life. (NOTE: This article is abridged.) On last Friday evening, the 7th inst., at a quarter before five o’clock, when Mrs. Ann Hewitt breathed her last a the residence of Miss Jane Torbert, on East Main street, a long and useful life closed and a faithful steward was called to her reward. She suffered from a complication of diseases, aggravated by the frailty of old age, she being within sixteen days of 91 years old. Mrs. Hewitt was born in Kent county, Delaware, on December 23d, 1792.-just one year after General Washington resigned his commission at Annapolis, and she has consequently lived under every President fro Washington to Arthur. Her father was Major James Purnell, a soldier of the war of 1812, and her mother was a widow Neal, of New Jersey. The late Rev. Father Neal, of the South New Jersey Conference, was her step brother, and the late Greenbury and James Purnell, of this county, were her brothers. In 1819, she married William Hewitt and lived happily with him in the old stone mansion at Elk Landing until about 1840, he being engaged in the freighting business between the landing and Baltimore, owning two schooners in this trade. Her funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The remains after being looked upon by many friends at the residence of Miss Torbert, were taken to the church where, after the service, a large concourse of persons availed themselves of the privilege of gazing once more upon the face of this venerable Christian woman. Fatal Accident to an Old Lady. On Saturday evening last, Mrs. Dolly Kerr, widow of the late Robert Kerr, of Port Deposit, an old lady 86 years of age fell through a trap door, in to the cellar, at her home, fracturing her skull, and died from the injury within an hour. Mrs. Kerr was widely known. Her husband, Robert Kerr, was during his lifetime a prominent citizen of Port Deposit and a leading member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of which deceased was also a consistent member. MARRIED. WILSON-ALEXANDER.-Dec. 5, 1883, at the residence of Asbury Wilson, by Rev. E. K. Miller, William A. Wilson and Addie R. Alexander. DAVIS-STRICKER.-Dec. 9, 1883, at St. Mary’s rectory, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Edward K. Davis and Martha Stricker. DIED. WINGATE.-November 14, 1883, in Dalles City, Oregon, Edward Wingate, formerly of North East, in this county, aged 62 years. Memoir. Abigal Arrison, the subject of this memoir, was born in the year 1814, and died near Zion, Md., on Sept. 14, 1883, in the 70th year of her age. She and her husband, John B. Arrison, came from Buck’s Co., Pa., to Maryland about 42 years ago. They were both converted the following winter and joined the church at Wesley Chapel, Elk Neck Circuit. For 23 years they resided in that neighborhood, and during all that time she was one of their most efficient members. For a number of years she had charge of the Sabbath school, as well as being active in all other church work. They moved from Elk Neck, to near Chesapeake City, in the year 1864, and united with the Manor church, on the Bohemia Manor. A few years ago Bro. Arrison purchased a farm near to the Brick Meeting House, on Zion circuit, and where the family resided at the time of our sister’s decease. Sister Arrison was a woman endowed with more than ordinary talent, and from the time of her conversation all her talents were consecrated to the service of the Lord. The Lord blessed them with a family of 6 children, all of whom are still living and all members of the church of Christ. Her piety was of that cheerful type, which so much recommends the religion of Jesus, and which makes the home of its possessor so happy. This happy home was always open to receive and entertain the ministers of Christ, and she never wearied in helping them to win success. When, during her last sickness, it was discovered that she must die, she was in no way alarmed, but remarked to her pastor that for years she had not been troubled with any fear of death. She talked of the approaching end of life as though it was to her but the approaching of Heaven and eternal glory. Her family and large circle of friends greatly miss her; but we all rejoice in hope of meeting her in the home of the redeemed. J.F. *****Saturday, December 22, 1883***** - Cards are out for the marriage on Thursday evening, January 3d, next, at 7 o’clock, of Howard H. Reynolds to Miss Mollie B. Reed, of this county. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. A. L. Duyckinck, of Rising Sun. The groom is a son of ex-Sheriff Barclay Reynolds, of the same town. - Senator Groome introduced in the U. S. Senate on Tuesday, a bill increasing the pension of Joshua M. Ash, of this town from $30 to $50 per month. Married in Washington. Mr. Charles Mearns and Miss Clara V. Stout, both natives of this county, were married in Washington, D. C., on Thursday, the 13th inst. The ceremony took place at the Metropolitan M. E. Church. The Evening Star of Saturday, gives the following account of the wedding: One of the pleasant social events of this week was the marriage, at the Metropolitan church, on Thursday afternoon, of Miss Clara V. Stout, sister of Mrs. Samuel Ford, to Mr. Charles Mearns, of Mill Ridge, Cecil county, Md. The wedding march was rendered upon the chimes as the carriages with the bridal party approached the church. Upon entering the same music was given upon the organ, as the party advanced to the alter. The bride wore maroon silk and velvet. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie L. Hartman, of Mauch Chunk, Pa., who wore blue silk with velvet trimming, and Miss Katie N. Ford, of Baltimore, a cousin of the bride, who wore garnet silk trimmed with velvet. The groomsmen were Mr. W. F. Mearns and Mr. J. Irving Walker, of Cecil county. Rev. Dr. Huntley conducted the ceremony in the presence of a large assemblage of friends, many of whom followed the party to the railway station to see them off. The gifts to the bridge, including full China and silver service, were rich and abundant. The wedded couple will make their home at Mill Ridge. Death of William W. Torbert. On Saturday morning last, at about half past eight o’clock, William W. Torbert, a well known citizen of Wilmington, Del., breathed his last, at his residence No. 403 Delaware avenue, in that city, after an illness of about three weeks duration. His disease was an aggravated case of bronchitis, and his physician had little or no hope of his recovery fro the time he was first taken. Deceased was for many years teller of the Farmers bank, of Wilmington. He was a man of sterling character and was highly esteemed in the community where he was born and had passed his life. He was seventy-two years of age, and leaves a widow and two children. His widow is a sister of William Torbert, of this town, to whom the deceased was also related, they being cousins. His funeral took place on Tuesday last at 11 o’clock A.M., the remains being interred in the Brandywine Cemetery, within view of his late residence. A number of friends and relatives of deceased, resident here, attended the funeral. The interment was private, none but the immediate friends of the family going to the grave. The music at the burial service was by four members of Grace Church choir and was very fine. Deceased was a member of Grace Church. Death of a Former Elktonian. On Monday last, John Wilson, son of the late Isaac Wilson, formerly of this town, died at the residence of his mother in Baltimore, after a brief illness of Bright’s disease. Deceased was for some time engaged as clerk at the Girard House, Philadelphia, and was latterly in Baltimore, where he was taken ill. He died so suddenly that his wife, who was in Norfolk, failed to reach him while he was alive. Mr. Wilson was at one time lessee and manager of the Hygiea Hotel, at Old Point Comfort, Va., and at one time kept a hotel in Baltimore. His venture at Old Point proved an unlucky one, involving himself and a number of friends in loss. Many of our older readers, will remember the father of deceased. He resided for a number of years upon the farm now occupied by Mrs. Thos. Thackery, on the Blue Ball road, just above town. He was also for a long time, engaged upon the steamer running between Baltimore and Norfolk, Virginia. The deceased is related to the families of the late John Thomas and Ellis Jones, now resident in this town. Rising Sun Items. Miss Hattie Atkinson, of Rising Sun, was married at the residence of W. W. Carter, on Tuesday evening, December 18th, to Mr. Sylvester, of Morton, Pa. MARRIED. SCOTT-REYNOLDS.-December 20, 1883, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. J. France, Jasper N. Scott, of Lewisville, Chester county, Pa., to Addie Reynolds, of this county. DIED. TORBERT.-In Wilmington, Del., on Saturday morning the 15th inst. Wm. W. Torbert in the 72 year of his age. *****Saturday, December 29, 1883***** - The remains of an infant child of Mr. Richard Draper was buried in the old Methodist cemetery on Christmas day at 2 o’clock P.M. - L. M. Haines, Esq., trustee on Saturday last sold a public sale a farm of 69 acres, located on the Blue Ball road; the property of the heirs of the late Rudolph Bennett. Dr. Mitchell was the purchaser at $900. - A. P. Shockley, auctioneer, sold for R. C. Thackery trustee, at the Court House door last Thursday, 3 ˝ acres of land lying near Calvert in the 9th district, to Harvey Kimble, for $42 per acre. There were no improvements on the property. Marriage of a Journalist. Mr. Charles W. Dashiell, of the reportorial staff of the Baltimore Sun, a gentleman well known to a good many persons in this town, was married on Christmas day to Miss Bessie T. Dashiell, of St. Michael’s, Talbot county, Md. The ceremony took place at Christs P. E. Church in that town. Rev. Erastus F. Dashiell, D. D., pastor of the church and father of the bride, officiated. A feature of the occasion was the way in which the church was decorated. A succession of twined arches of evergreens extended from the door up the main aisle. The chancel was illuminated with a myriad of lights. After the ceremony a reception was held in the rectory, after which the young couple and their friends drove to Double Mills, on the Choptank river, and went aboard the steamer Enoch Pratt, which made a special landing for them. They will make an extended trip north. MARRIED. BARWICK-CLARK.-On December 20th, 1883, at the home of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, Mr. Wm. E. Barwick and Miss Lizzie S. Clark; all of Chesapeake City, Md. BARRON-HOPKINS.-On December 20th, in Port Deposit, by the Rev. J. A. Weigand, William I. Barron, of Baltimore, and Miss Laura V. Hopkins, of Port Deposit. DEAN-CUNNINGHAM.-On December 25th, at Elkton M. E. parsonage, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Isaac N. Dean, of Elkton, and Miss Josephine Cunningham, of Newark, Del. JOHNSON-YATES.-On December 25th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, William T. Johnson and Miss Kate K. Yates, both of Cecil county. PRYOR-WORRILOW.-On December 25th, 1883, at the bride’s residence, by the Rev. W. L. S. Murray, Charles T. Pryor, of Cecil county, Md., and Miss Mary N. Worrilow, of Wilmington, Del. ROWE-TITUS.-On December 24th, in West Philadelphia, Pa., by the Rev. J. Addison Henry, George G. Rowe, of Middletown, Del., and Miss Kate C. Titus, of West Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Elkton, Md. REYBURN-BRENEMAN.-On Tuesday, December 25th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by the Rev. Samuel Kneagg, George W. Reyburn, of the CECIL WHIG, and Miss Sue S. Breneman, of Strasburg, Pa. ROTHWELL-FREEMAN.-On December 27th, at the Elkton M. E. parsonage, by Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, Richard Rothwell and Miss Laura Freeman, all of Elkton. (c) 2002 Cyndie Enfinger