Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1884: 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 *********************************************************************** July though December 1884. +++++Saturday, July 5, 1884+++++ - The funeral of Alice Craig, infant daughter of F. Hanson and Clara V. Knorr of Town Point, in the Second District, takes place this morning at Ten o'clock. The remains will be interred at Bethel Cemetery. - Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, an aged and highly respected lady, who resided with her son, Mr. Howard Fowler, near New Leeds in this county, died early on Monday morning last, aged 71 years. Her funeral service was held at the house on Wednesday afternoon last, Rev. R. W. Beers of the Elkton Presbyterian Church officiating, and the remains were taken by railroad to Philadelphia and interred in Cedar Hill cemetery, Frankford, on Thursday. Pritchard-Mahan. On Wednesday afternoon last, Mr. L. L. Pritchard, of Newark, Del., led to the altar Miss Mary C. Mahan, eldest daughter of the late Joseph L. Mahan, formerly postmaster of this town. The bride is a pretty blonde, one of Elkton's fairest belles, and is but seventeen years of age. The young couple left here after dinner and drove to New London, Pa., were married and reached their starting place before 8 o'clock in the evening. They well remain in Elkton during the summer, and then will probably remove to Philadelphia, where Mr. Pritchard is engaged in business. MARRIED. MORAN-HYNES.-At St. Mary's rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, on July 3d, 1884, Mr. Frank J. Moran and Miss Maggie L. Hynes. PRITCHARD-MAHAN.-On July 2d, 1884, at the M. E. Parsonage in New London, by Rev. E. Potts, Mr. Louis L. Pritchard, of Newark, Del., and Miss Mollie C. Mahan, of Elkton, Md. GURRELL-HOFFMAN.-On June 26, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Patrick Henry Gurrell and Miss Laura Rebecca Hoffman. +++++Saturday, July 12, 1884+++++ Orphans' Court Proceedings. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present, James McCauley, chief judge; David P. Davis and James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased person's estates were passed. Bonds Approved-Bond of Mary E. Oldham and Isaac F. Vanarsdale, administrators of George W. Oldham; bond of Wm. H. Emerson, administrator of Wm. H. Emerson; bond of Mary Johnson, administratrix of Levi S. Johnson. Inventories Passed-Inventory of the personal estate of Dovid Scott; inventory of the personal estate of George W. Oldham; inventory of the personal estate of Wm. H. Emerson. Accounts Passed-First account of Minnie H. Brown, James A. Boulden and W. Smithers, administrators of E. P. Bowen; first and final account of John Grant, administrator of Joseph Grant; sixth account of Alex. Ritchie, guardian of Margaret G. Simon. Court adjourned to meet I special session Tuesday next, 10 o'clock a. m. Death of Mr. John Shaw. Mr. John Shaw, a well-known and aged citizen of the 5th district, died early on Thursday morning at his late residence near Charlestown. Heart disease, with which he had been afflicted for a number of years, together with the failing incidental to old age had gradually worn him down. He had lived during his entire life-time on the old homestead engaged in his occupation as a farmer. For more than fifty years he had been a consistent member of West Nottingham Presbyterian Church. His character as a christian shone brightly. In walk and conversation he exemplified the teachings of his Master. Mr. Shaw was never married, but leaves surviving him two sisters and a brother. His funeral services will be held to-day at 10 a. m., at his late residence. Interment at West Nottingham burial ground. Brick Meeting House Items. Mrs. Martindale, aged 94 years, was buried at Rose Bank Cemetery here on Wednesday. DIED. SHAW.-Died, at his late residence, near Charlestown, Md., John Shaw, in the 79th year of his age. OBITUARY-WM. M. BOLTON. Died, at the home of his father (George Bolton), in Sassafras Neck, on the 5th of July inst., William M. Bolton, aged 22 years, 9 months, and 11 days. He had been a great sufferer for over seven months with heart and lung diseases, he bore his sufferings with that resignation with only those can who bear upon the teachings of one who spake as never man spake. All that medical skill could do was done to relieve him of pain and suffering. All that love, sympathy and care could do was bestowed by ever watchful and loving companions, father, mother, brothers and friends, to smoothe his pathway to the end. On the morning of the 4th he remarked to the writer hat this was the 4th of July and was freedom day, and he felt that he would soon be free and at rest. A short time afterwards, while surrounded by his loved companions and parents, and observing them in tears, said to his father: "Pap, do not weep so; I am safe," and to his weeping companion: "Darling, I am going home. You can come to me. It won't be long." He was married on the 7th day of September, 1882, to the only daughter of A. P. Barwich, of Chesapeake City, and commenced life with the high hopes and prospects before them. Their union was blessed with little William O., who sickened and died Febuary 27, 1884, aged 7 months, and 24 days, and now the two, father and little one, are resting "where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest." He was a young man of very amiable and affectionate disposition, and was universally beloved by all who knew him. A dutiful and loving brother, and a most affectionate and loving companion. Flowers and wreaths were showered upon his lifeless remains by his friends. The funeral services were held at the house and conducted by the Rev. M. Aldred, of the M. E. Church, of Chestertown, and was very largely attended. The remains were deposited in the family lot at Cecilton, close by the side of his little Willie O. Surely they will arise in the morning of the 1st resurrection in all the brilliancy of eternal youth. OLLIE. +++++Saturday, July 19, 1884+++++ - Herbert, son of C. Walton, who resides a few miles east of this town, a lad six or seven years of age, was attached by a malignant form of diptheria on Monday last and died next day. His funeral took place on Thursday. Death of an Aged Lady. Miss Ann C. Hatton, of Philadelphia, died on Sunday morning last, a few minutes after midnight, at the residence of Squire A. J. Scott on John street in this town. Miss Hatton was in the seventy-ninth year of her age. She was an aunt of Mrs. Scott, and had been visiting her for some time past. Her funeral took place on Wednesday last. Service was held at Trinity Protestant Episcopal church, at two o'clock p. m., by the rector, Rev. Mr. Schouler, and the remains were deposited in the Elkton cemetery. The original arrangement for her burial was to take the remains to Philadelphia and place them beside those of her sister lying there, but it was found that this would be impossible as the dead in the old grounds in the city had been removed, and in the lot where her sister had been placed there was no more vacant place. It was then concluded to make the interment here in the lot of Squire Scott in the new cemetery. Death of William Scotten. William Scotten for many years manager of the McCullough companies iron works at North East in this county, died on Tuesday last at the residence of his son- in-law Israel Dean at North East in the 69th year of his age. He was born on November 18, 1815, in Lancaster Co., Pa. Mr. Scotten had been a sufferer for a long time, from a complication of diseases. He has resided at Louisville, Chester county, Pennsylvania for a few years past, and a short time ago, it was thought that a change of scene would be a benefit to him, and notwithstanding the fact of his extreme weak condition, he was removed to the home of Mr. Dean at North East. Contrary to expectation the ride instead of prostrating him seemed to do him good, and he rallied to such an extent afterwards that hopes of his recovery were entertained, but they were not to be realized as he soon afterwards grew worse and has never since been able to bear up under the return journey home. Mr. Scotten was well known throughout Cecil as an earnest advocate of the cause of temperance, and it was through his efforts that the first local prohibition law for the town of North East was passed. He was an active and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, a man of sterling worth, firm in defence of the right and ever active in good deeds. He had amassed quite a fortune of which he gave liberally to the church, both to that of North East and Cherry Hill. He was married a few years ago the second time, to a Louisville lady and since then has made that town his home. His funeral took place yesterday. Leaving the house of Mr. Dean at North East about 10.30 a. m., and the service was held in Cherry Hill M. E. church at two p. m. The remains were deposited in the cemetery attached tot he church by the side of his first wife. Chesepeake City Items. The sympathies of the inhabitants of the first and second districts have been very much wrought upon during the past week on account of the terrible explosion of the steam boiler on the farm of Col. Joshua Clayton, tenanted by Wm. Cavender. Morgan Money has died from injuries received and was carried from his parents' residence in Sassafras Neck to Bethel cemetery on last Sunday, followed by a very large procession of friends. The funeral services were held in Bethel Church by Rev. Atkins, O'Brien and Carter, officiating ministers of the churches of Chesapeake City and Bethel. The sad death of the young man is a terrible blow to his parents and his many friends. He was a young man of much promise and much loved and respected. North East Items. Frank S. Moore died Tuesday last about two o'clock p. m., at the residence of his father in this town, after a brief illness. He had been engaged in the drug business at Cherry Hill for several years past. His remains will be interred this afternoon in the M. E. cemetery of this town. William Scotten, Esq., died Tuesday morning, the 13th inst., after a lingering sickness, at the residence of his son-in-law, Israel Dean, Esq. He was well and favorably known in this vicinity, and, indeed, throughout the county. He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn their bereavement. He will be buried at Cherry Hill, Friday morning. Undertaker Grant of this town will have charge. Brick Meeting House Items. Senator Levi R. Mearns's mother, Mrs. James Mearns, died this morning, Wednesday, 16th inst., at 5 a. m., aged 89 years. She was buried at Rosebank cemetery at this place on Friday, the 18th inst., at two p. m. She was a lady of extraordinary vitality and was urbane and social, and was ever by the bedside of the sick and dying. Of her friends all who knew her respected and loved her as a friend and neighbor. The funeral was one of the largest ever known in the 9th district. +++++Saturday, July 26, 1884+++++ - James Warrington, colored, was attached by Louis Johnson, also colored, in the yard attached to the A. M. P. church in Middleton, Del., on Sunday evening last, and killed by blows upon the head with a fence picket. The cause of the attack was jealousy. Death of a Young Married Lady. News was received here on Monday last of the Sudden death at Atlantic City on Sunday afternoon previous of Mrs. Katie Young Sartori, a Lady well known, and by a large circle here, greatly admired and beloved. Mrs. Sartori was a daughter of Commander Wm. S. Young United States Navy and a Niece of Mrs. Elszebeth B. Groome of this town, who she frequently visited. Her illness was of but brief duration (a few hours) and her death is a severe blow to her family. Deceased was a resident of Philadelphia and was summering at Atlantic City. Her funeral took place on Wednesday, the interment being at New Castle Delaware. Death of a Aged Lady. Mrs. Mary McCoy, an aged lady, grandmother of Mrs. John Wilkinson, of this town, died at her residence on Church street, on Sunday afternoon last, after a protracted illness. Deceased was the widow of the late Robert McCoy, of the First district, where also resides numerous relatives, among them her brother Mr. Henry Bowan and her three sons William, James, and Nathan T. McCoy, all of whom are prosperous farmers. She also has two daughters, Mrs. Mary Rhoades, and Miss Clara McCoy, resident in this town. Mrs. McCoy was a member of the Presbyterian Church with which she had been connected for many years. She was an earnest and faithful christian, and her good works live after she has gone, and may be seen in the large family she carefully reared and who through her faithful teaching are now honored and respected men and women. Her funeral took place on Wednesday morning last. Service was held at the house at 10 o'clk a. m., and the remains were taken to Head of Christiana cemetery for burial. DIED. MAGRAW.-At West Nottingham, July 18, Alan McGraw, aged 9 days, infant son of Adam R. and Annie H. Magraw. +++++Saturday, August 2, 1884+++++ - Clinton McCullough, Esq., trustee, sold at public sale, at the court house door in this town on Tuesday last, the estate of the late Thomas Vandyke, of the First district. The property was sold in three separate parcels. No. 1, the home farm of 240 acres, was knocked down to Capt. Andrew Woodall, of Georgetown, Kent county, Md., for $12,000, who also purchased No. 3, which consisted of a life estate in 37 acres, for $138. No. 2 was bought by Dr. S. E. Wills, of Earlville, in this county, for $2,583,for $63 per acre, the parcel containing 41 acres. - Robert Mackey, a blind man who for two years resided on Main street in the Hollow in this town, in the dwelling adjoining what is now Queck's bakery, died suddenly at Lutton's Corner, near Cherry Hill, where he removed last spring, on Friday evening, 25th inst. Mr. Mackey, who was a large, muscular man, over six feet in heigth, perfectly hearty in all other respects, a few years ago was stricken with blindness, and since that time has been, as regards any kind of labor, helpless. It is thought he died of heart disease, though so far as is known, he was never troubled with any such complaint. His blindness was beyond the skill of physicians to explain, it being something that they did not seem to understand. He leaves two children, both young boys. - The remains of Rev. C. T. Cochel, of the M. P. Church, who died at Washington last Saturday were brought on and interred at Bay View, in this county, on Monday. The deceased was formerly pastor of Bay View circuit, comprising Bay View, New Leeds, Moore's Chapel and Moun Olivet Churches. Three years ago he was assigned to a church at the capital. Mr. Cochel was highly respected by the members of his old charges, his ministry among them having been a successful one. - Mrs. Richards, wife of Joshua Richards, who resides on the Bratton farm, known at Brick house farm, a few miles from this town, died suddenly on Thursday last. She went into the garden to gather some vegetables, and while there was stricken by apoplexy and fell to the ground. She was carried into the house in an insensible condition, and gradually sank, dying the same night. Mrs. Richards was about 55 years of age, large and fleshy, but with all she was active and full of spirit. Her sudden death will be a great affliction to her family. - On Monday afternoon last, a farm hand named James Geary, on the farm of Mr. Wm. Morrison near the town of Newark., Del., was killed by falling beneath a heavy roller. The exact circumstances of his death, will never be known. Several men were at work in the same field, but so located as not to be able to see Geary, while in that portion of it where he was found, a rise in the land intervening. Their attention was called to him from the fact that it took him so long to make the round of the field, and one of the men went to the top of the rise to see what had become of him. The oxen and roller could be seen, standing stock still, on the other side of the enclosure, but Geary was not in sight. When they crossed over to the spot, they found him flat upon his back, dead, and the heavy roller upon his chest. It is thought that he fell from his seat upon the roller, and as he fell, cried "Whoa" to the oxen hoping to stop them before the roller got upon him, but the animals did not stop until the roller had crushed the life out o him. Another theory is, that he deliberately laid down before the roller and started the oxen with the intention of suicide, but that he became frightened and tried to stop them, and did stop them, but too late to save himself. Geary was about 45 years of age, and leaves one daughter. Death at Chester Heights Camp. On Friday morning 25th, Mrs Jesse C. Coulston, residing at 1513 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, died in the camp at Chester Heights. She was taken sick on Monday last with dysentery, which was not thought at the time serious. No physician was called in until Thursday evening. She was found in a semi-unconscious condition. On Friday morning at about 8 o'clock she died. The case was one of unintentional neglect. Some claim that the trouble was cholera morbus of an aggravated character, but this is denied by the physicians, --Local News. Death of Alonzo Reynolds. On Saturday last, 26th inst., at about four o'clock p. m., Alonzo H. Reynolds, a prominent citizen of Port Deposit in this county, passed away after an illness of about four weeks, of paralysis. Mr. Reynolds was 60 years of age, and a native of this county, Rising Sun being the place of his birth, where he passed the years of his youth. He was widely known throughout Cecil and adjoining counties, his avocation, that of a builder, bringing him in contact with business men and capitalists throughout a large scope of country. In this calling, he excelled, being a thorough master of the art in all its branches. A number of buildings in this town were erected by him. As a citizen Mr. Reynolds held an enviable position in the community in which he lived, and his death is universally regretted by all who knew him. His death is the loss to Cecil, of one of her most useful sons, leaving a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Perryville Items. Since our last writing death has been in our midst and taken away several of our citizens, amongst them being two of our most promising young men, inside of the past two weeks, both by that fatal disease, consumption. The first to leave us of these two was Harry S. Norris, in his 22d year. He died July 17, and was interred at Hopewell cemetery on Sunday, the 20th ult. The next was Mifflin C. Cochran, in his 17th year. He died July 29th, and was interred at Asburry cemetery on Thursday, the 31st ult. Rev. E. E. White, pastor of Charlestown circuit, (M. E. Church) officiated at the funeral of both. These young men stood high in the community and were members of our Sabbath School, and we have great cause to believe that they died with the full assurance of eternal glory. They were loved by all who knew them. Surely they will be missed from among us. Though they have been lingering for some time, neither of them were confined to bed for any length of time. Harry was on the street a few hours before his death, going to the post-office. Being very weak he about gave out walking, at which time he was met by his uncle, John Owens, who carried him back to the house, where he expired in less than an hour. Mifflin was out riding only about a week before he died, but was confined to bed from that day. The sorrowing parents and relatives of these young men have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Chesapeake City Items. Mr. William Veach, formerly of Port Harmon in this county, but now a resident of Philadelphia, and Miss Sallie VanBuskirk of this place, were married on Tuesday at 3 p. m., at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Agnes VanBuskirk, on Bohemia avenue, by the Rev. T. H. O'Brian of the M. E. Church. After the marriage ceremony was concluded, the happy couple started on a tour to Washington and from thence to their future home in Philadelphia. Many of the friends of the couple were invited and many valuable and costly presents were brought and left with them as tokens of good will. May they live long, and enjoy health, peace and prosperity. MARRIED. BENJAMIN-THOMPSON.-On July 30th,. At the Zion M. E. parsonage, by the Rev. J. France, Mr. Winfield S. Benjamin, to Miss Olevia Thompson, all of this county. DIED. HARLAN.-On Friday, July 25th, 1884, in Upper Oxford township, Griffith S., son of Enoch L. and Mary R. Harlan, aged five weeks. +++++Saturday, August 9, 1884+++++ - John S. Wirt, Esq., on Tuesday last, sold at public sale at the court house door the farm known as the Flower farm, located on the Elk river, in the Second district, to Frank Conrey for $3450. It contains 164 acres. - On Wednesday last, John Biggs, ex-attorney of the citizens' Bank of Middletown, sold at public sale the Brick Hill farm, the property of J. R. Hall, the defaulting cashier, to George W. and Charles Biles, of this county, for $14,000. The place is located near Poplar Hill, in this county. - The funeral of Mrs. Joshua Richards, took place on Tuesday afternoon last. Her remains were interred in Bethel cemetery. - Mrs. Baker, wife of Mrs. Charles Baker, who resides on the Groom farm, the old Foard place, near Chesapeake City, died on Tuesday last, and was burried yesterday afternoon at Bethel cemetery. AN OLD CITIZEN GONE. Death of Colonel George R. Howard. On last Monday night at a late hour Colonel George R. Howard, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this town, died at his residence on west Main street, after an illness of about four years. Colonel Howard was 84 years of age, and for half a century had been identified with business, social and political affairs here. Four years ago he was stricken with paralysis, and since that time has been almost entirely helpless, dependent upon his family, as thoroughly as an infant. He was not a native of Cecil, but was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in the year 1800 removing here when about 34 years of age. During his long residence here he filled many important positions of responsibility and trust, in all of which he was ever found to be a man of the strictest integrity. He was a member of the State Senate in 1840, and in 1845 Governor Pratt appointed him Register of Wills. He held this position until by a change in the State Constitution, the office was made elective, and in 1850 was succeeded by the late James H. Jamar. At the outbreak of the rebellion, he largely contributed to the formation of the Sixth Maryland Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, of which he was commissioned Colonel. Colonel Howard was an original old line Whig, but at the outbreak of the war he was a decided Union man. For a number of years, he has been identified with the Democratic party. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1867, and was afterwards appointed Justice of the Peace, which position he filled with ability and fairness up to the time he was stricken with paralysis. Colonel Howard leaves a widow and several children. He was successful in business affairs and leaves quite a large estate. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon last. Service was held at Trinity Protestant Episcopal church, Rev. Mr. Murray of Wilmington, officiating, and the remains were afterwards deposited in the family lot in the burial ground attached to the Presbyterian church. The funeral was largely attended by citizens of the town and vicinity, also by a number from distant points. General Horn and Colonel Joseph C. Hill, each of whom succeeded Colonel Howard in the command of the Sixth Maryland Regiment. Dr. R. H. Tuft, surgeon and Joshua M. Ash, a Sergeant in the regiment participated in the burial service, using the ceremony of the Grand Army of the Republic. Chesapeake City Items. We are sorry to have to announce the death of Mrs. Annie Bristor, daughter of John E. Shroedor. She had been married about 7 months. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church of which she was a member, and was well attended. Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien officiated. We are also pained to announce the death of Mrs. Richards, wife of Joshua Richards, a well-known farmer of this neighborhood, and that of Mrs. Baker, wife of Charles Baker. DIED. HOPKINS.-August 3d, 1884, Anna Ross, aged 16 months, daughter of R. C. and Mary Hopkins, of Port Deposit, Md. ZEBLEY.-On the 3d inst., near Linwood, Delaware county, Pa., Sarah C., infant daughter of J. Ellwood and Georgeanna Zebley, aged 9 months and 12 days. MARRIED. TAYLOR-THOMAS.-At the M. E. Parsonage, Charlestown, July 27th, 1884, by Rev. E. E. White, Mr. Oliver A. Taylor and Miss Lydia Thomas, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, August 16, 1884+++++ - Mrs. Rev. J. B. Jones, wife of the former pastor of the Methodist Protestant church, of Warwick, in this county, died at Laurel, Del., on the 4th inst. - A farm in the Fifth district, formerly the property of John Shaw deceased, was sold at public sale at the court house on Tuesday last by John S. Wirt, Esq., trustee, and purchased by Judge Frederick Stump, of the circuit court for $3,500. Death of an Aged Lady. On Thursday last, Mrs. Zipporah McFarland one of the oldest residents of this place, died near Mechanics Valley, in this county, where she was visiting, in the 81st year of her age. Mrs. McFarland resided with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Richard McFarland, at Holly Hall, on the suburbs of this town to which place her remains were removed on Thursday evening, and the funeral service will take place there tomorrow Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church a true Christian in every particular, admired and beloved by all who knew her. She has been suffering for a long time past, and the visit to Mechanics Valley was made in hopes of a change for the better in her health. Orphans' Court Proceedings. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present, Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. Bonds Approved-Bond of Margaret Scotten, Minerva A. Dean and Samuel Scotten, executors of Wm. Scotten; bond of Emily Oliver, administratrix of Wm. N. Oliver; bond of Amos B. Lewis, administrator of Lydia E. Lewis. Inventories, Lists of Sales and Debts Passed-Inventory of the personal estates of Levi S. Johnson, Wm. N. Oliver and Jugurtha Hall. List of sales of the personal estates of Levi Todd, John Shaw and John W. Brown. Debts due the estates of Levi S. Johnson, Jugurtha Hall and Lydia E. Lewis. Accounts Passed-First and final account of Susan V. Kline, executrix of Mary S. Kline, and distribution struck on same; second and final account of Isabella S. Broughton, administratrix of Rebecca H. Evans, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Bartholomew Collins, administrator of Patrick Collins; first and final account of David G. Wilson, administrator of John C. Hamer, and dividend struck on same; first account of Winter D. Caulk, Guardian of Lula P. and A. Howard Caulk. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in September next. DIED. McFARLAND.-On the 14th inst., Mr. Zipporah McFarland, aged 84 years. Funeral services at residence near Elkton, Sunday, the 17th inst., at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. +++++Saturday, August 23, 1884+++++ - The funeral of Mrs. Esther V. Naudain, wife of Arnold Naudain, Sr., who died three days previous, took place yesterday from her home near Stanton, Delaware. The remains were interred in Red Clay Creek Cemetery. - Henry Fowler, a nephew of Mr. Wm. P. Fowler and of Mrs. John L. Smith of this district, died at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Washington Hyland, in Elk Neck, on Wednesday night last. Mr. Fowler was a victim of consumption, from which he had been suffering for a long time. He resided in Baltimore county, and was on a visit to Mrs. Hyland at the time of his death. - William Miller Bedwell, infant son of Zane Bedwell, who resides on Main street in Mitchell's block, died on Wednesday last and was buried yesterday- Friday. He had been delicate since birth and little or no hopes of his reaching maturity were ever entertained. - Lucy Dennis, a colored woman who came here from Baltimore about two weeks ago as child's nurse for Mrs. Charles K. Oliver, died on Tuesday evening last at half past six o'clock of typhoid fever. She was 23 years of age and unwell when she arrived here, and there is little doubt but that she contracted the disease previous to her coming. She was a daughter of William Dennis, of Yorktown, Va., who was apprised of her death, but he was not heard from in time to have the body sent on if desired, and it was buried in the burial ground attached to the A. M. P. Church here on Wednesday afternoon last. Death of Mrs. Chas. McNamee. Mrs. Charles McNamee, a former resident of this town, but who with her husband removed to the vicinity of Woodlawn last spring, died there on Saturday last, after an illness of several months of consumption. Mrs. McNamee was a comparatively young woman, and enjoyed excellent health up to some time after her removal to his town, and it is thought the disease was contracted while she resided here. She was a daughter of the late Andrew Groves, who for many years resided in Elk Neck, occupying for a long time the Maffit farm on Piney creek, a man widely known and respected in his time. Mrs. McNamee, as was her father, a was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and an earnest and faithful Christian. She leaves surviving her, a husband and one child. Her funeral took place on Tuesday last. Service was held at the residence of her father-on-law, Wm. McNamee, in this town, Rev. C. F. Sheppard officiating, and the remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery. Her funeral was attended by a large number of her relations and friends, residents of this town and from a distance. Perryville Items. Again we are called upon to announce the death of another of our neighbors - Wm. T. Berry, aged about 36 years. Mr. Berry was taken sick a few weeks ago, when it was discovered that he had a severe attack of Typhoid fever which ended only when death claimed the victory. He died on Saturday evening, the 16th inst., and was interred at Ausbury cemetery on Tuesday, the 19th inst. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. White, of the M. E. Church. Mr. Berry leaves a wife and two children, a boy and girl. Truly, it can be said of him that he was a loving and devoted husband, and a kind and indulgent father. He had been employed on the P. W. & B. R. R. for a number of years as section boss, stationed at this place, his section running at one time from Principio to Havre de Grace. There was a change made last spring on the sections and he was stationed at Charlestown. He did not move his family, however, who still reside at Frenchtown. He was well though of in the neighborhood and highly prized by the railroad men, as was seen on the day of his burial, his remains being borne to their last resting place by six of his fellow section bosses, and followed by a large number of railroad men. The funeral was a large one, there being over seventy carriages in the procession, besides many who walked. The afflicted family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Death of a Well-Known Lady. On Saturday night last between 11 and 12 o'clock, Mrs. Mary Rutter, a lady well known throughout upper Cecil, died at the residence of her son, Mr. J. T. Rutter, near Woodlawn in this county. Mrs. Rutter was 89 years of age and widely known and respected. With all who are in the habit of visiting Woodlawn camp meeting the name is familiar. Her son, at whose residence she died, has for a number of years past conducted one of the boarding tents on that campground, and Mrs. Rutter usually in years past aided and added much to the success of the enterprise, by her experience and practical knowledge in that direction. Her funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon last from the residence of her son. Rev. J. D. Kemp conducted the service, which took place at the house, and the remains were interred at West Nottingham Cemetery. DIED. BEDWELL.-On Wednesday, August 20, at the residence of Volney Cloud, in this town, William Miller, son of Zane and Mary Ann Bedwell, aged 5 months. +++++Saturday, August 30, 1884+++++ - Mrs. Rachel A. Morgan died at the residence of her father Wm. R. Freeman, Esq., at Back Creek mills, in this county, on Sunday last, of consumption. Her funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Service was held at the house, and the remains were interred at St. Stephens church. +++++Saturday, September 6, 1884+++++ Death of Mrs. Margaret Harding. Mrs. Margaret Harding, wife of Caleb P. Harding, died at her residence near Union church, on Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, at the age of 71 years, nine months and 13 days, after a long and painful illness for more than 18 months, which she bore with great christian fortitude. Through all her suffering there was no murmur nor complaint. She rested fully on the merits of Jesus. Her funeral took place on Friday, the 29th inst., the burial being at Union church cemetery. She selected as the text from which her funeral sermon was to be preached, "Revelations, 14th chap., 12th and 13th versus." Rev. Wm. T. miller preached the sermon. Chesapeake City Items. N. A.Colmary, as agent for J. R. Robinson, has sold the house and leasehold on Charles street to Mrs. May Egee for $200. MARRIED. THOMPSON-HARRIS.-On the 3d inst, by the Rev. J. France, Mr. George N. Thompson to Miss Mary R. Harris, all of this county. DIED. HARDING.-On Tuesday morning, August 26, 1884, at her residence near the Union church, Mrs. Margaret Harding, aged 71 years. Her funeral took place on Friday, 29th inst., at Union church cemetery. +++++Saturday, September 13, 1884+++++ Death of Wm. Knock. Mr. William Knock, of the first district, whose illness we announced some time ago, died at his residence in Sassafras Neck on Friday of last week, the 5th inst. His disease was of a dropsical nature, affecting the heart, and he had suffered from it for a long time. Mr. Knock was 64 years of age, a prominent member of Johnstown Methodist Episcopal Church, and highly respected in the community. He married a daughter of James Megill, who with one son survives him. Mr Knock was for years a frequent visitor to this town. He was a large, portly gentleman-one who would be sure to be observed even in a crowd. During the late war he unflinchingly supported the government and did much toward upholding the union cause in Cecil, both by counsel and example. He was a farmer by avocation, and so long as he was able to take active part in directing affairs, quite successful in that calling. Orphans' Court Proceedings. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present:-Hon. Jas. McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David R. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. Bonds approved:-Bond of Annie P. Reynolds and Samuel A. Reynolds, administrators of Alonzo H. Reynolds. Bond of Hannah A. Kimble and Joseph Wildman, executors of Prescilla Kimble. Bond of Mary H. Howard, administratrix c. t. a., of George R. Howard. List of sales and debts passed:-List of sales of the goods, chattels, &c., of Wilson Horshall, William Knight and Thomas Terry. List of debts due the estate of W. J. Preston. Sundry orders upon petitions examined and passed. Accounts passed:-Fifth final account of Christopher Jones, guardian of Marry E. Miller. Eighth account of William Waring, guardian of Cecil S., Theodore, Edmund, and Leona Physic. Ninth account of William Waring, trustee of Adrianna P. Brinkle. Fifth and final account of William Price, guardian of Laura C. Clark (now Hill.) Court adjourned to meet in special session Tuesday next. Obituary. REYNOLDS.-Departed this life on Friday, 5th inst., E. Kennard, son of the late Elijah Reynolds, of this county, at his residence in the city of Norwich, Connecticut. He had been an invalid for some months, and during the last few weeks of his life was a great sufferer. Of an ardent temperament, he practically applied the scriptural injunction, "What thy hand findeth to do, do with thy might." This at last told in the drain on his nervous force, thereby destroying his health. Of pleasing manners, he never failed in finding friends and establishing pleasant relations wherever he went. Born in this county, he spent the years of his boyhood and early manhood in the place of his nativity. He removed to Norwich in 1877, where he succeeded by his usual energy and business capacity in establishing a pleasant and popular business. In politics he was Republican, and advocated his principles with all the earnestness of sincere conviction. He died expressing a firm hope of blissful immortality. He married a New England lady some years ago. Besides the widow he leaves two daughters to mourn the loss of a devoted and faithful husband and father. And so it goes: " The old, old fashioned death" comes to us all. One after another droops from strong, hopeful manhood in weariness and decrepitude, will the mournful truth fastens on us as we look around that "The dust and the pall shall cover all in this world of misery, noise and show." Yesterday there were seven; to-day but six; and in a few days at most the last of the seven shall have disappeared. Port Deposit, Md., Sept. 10, 1884. Death of E. K. Reynolds. As will be seen by an obituary notice in another column, Mr. E. Kennard Reynolds, a native of this county and for a number of years a resident of Port Deposit, died at his adopted home in Northwich, Connecticut, on Friday, 5th inst., after a lingering illness. Mr. Reynolds was a son of the late Elijah Reynolds, one of Cecil's most honored citizens in his day, and a brother of W. W. Reynolds, of Port Deposit. He removed to Northwich in 1877. There he was successful in business affairs and actively engaged up to the time he was taken sick. He married in the east, and leaves surviving him a widow and two daughters. Mr. Reynold's circle of friends and acquaintances in Cecil is a large one, and the notice oh his death will be received by them with regret. Mr. Reynolds in politics was an original Republican, and during the war an earnest supporter of the government. Deceased was an occasional contributor to these columns. His letters were always full of interest and eagerly read by a large portion of our readers. By his death is added another old friend to the long list of those gone before. MARRIED. ASH-GOODYEAR.-On Wednesday, September, 10, 1884, at New London, Pa., by Rev. J. B. Clark, pastor of New London Presbyterian church, George Ash to Amanda Goodyear, both of Elkton, Md. FILLINGHAM-BUCKWORTH.-On the 10th Sept. 1884, at Bethel, Md., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, Mr. Winter D. Fillingham and Miss Arabella Buckworth, both of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, September 20, 1884+++++ MARRIED. COOLING-GRAHAM.-On Sept. 14, 1884, by Rev. E. E. White, Harry W. Cooling and Carrie M. Graham, both of Charelstown, Cecil county, Md. DIED. RIDDEL.-At her residence, near Pincipio Sept. 2, 1884, Mary a. Riddel, relict of Humphrey Riddel, in the 79th year of her age. BONSAL.-At the residence of Wm. W. Moore, Colora, on Sept. 15th, 1884, Emily M., daughter of George and Georgiana Bonsal. Aged 5 months. +++++Saturday, September 27, 1884+++++ - An infant child of Mr. Henry Spittle of this town, was burried at Elkton Cemetery last Sunday afternoon. - The funeral of Thomas H. Barnes formerly of this county, who died in Baltimore, took place, at Woodlawn cemetery on Friday of last week. He was a son of the late James Barnes, a well known citizen of upper Cecil. - Harry M. Cantwell, clerk in the employ of the Delaware division, P. W. & B. railroad company, a son of Joseph T. Cantwell a former resident of this town, died in Smyrna, Delaware, on Wednesday last. Deceased was at one time a clerk for Thos. Drennen proprietor at that time of the Grand Central store on Main street and through the influence of Mr. Drennen secured the place with the railroad company that he filled up to the time he was taken ill. His remains will be interred here today at 2 o'clock p. m. He leaves a widow and several children. - The report of the death of Mrs. Annie Sewell, widow of the late James Sewell, former owner of Holly Hall near this town, at her residence near Fortress Monroe, Va., was received here this week. The information received was very meagre simply that she is dead and buried, but when or how she died was not learned. The information came through Mayor McDevitt of Washington, D. C., a son-in-law of Mrs. Sewell's, who was here on business, and was imparten incidentally to a gentleman who failed to make inquiry as to the particulars. Mrs. Sewell was a member of the Pinkney family, one of Marylands most illustrious names. She was about sixty-eight years of age, and leaves a valuable estate, the property at Old Point Comfort upon which she resided being estimated to be worth, no less than $80,000. - The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Brickley widow of the late Jehoakim Brickley, Sr., took place at Hopewell M. E. church on Sunday morning last. She died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Anthony Thompson, on Thursday the 18th inst. She was eighty-two years of age. MARRIED. HUBER-COOK.-On Sept. 18th, 1884, at the home of the bride, by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, Mr. Jacob Huber and Mrs. Ernestine Cook; all of Chesapeake city, Md. DIED. MORRIS.-Sept. 21, 1884, at Calvert, this county, John D. Morris, aged about 84 years, formerly of West Nottingham, Chester county, Pa. CANTWELL.-Died, at his residence, in Smyrna, Del., Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 1884, Harry M. Cantwell, in the 27th year of his age. Services to take place at the Presbyterian church, Elkton, at two o'clock to-day. Interment at new cemetery. +++++Saturday, October 4, 1884+++++ Killed on the Road. On Thursday last about noon, the dead body of Mr. John T. Ruley, who resided on a farm near Bohemia bridge, in this county, was found upon the public road, between home and Fredericksburg, where he was going for a load of coal. His team was found in another place, and it is thought that the horses became fractious and threw him from the wagon. He must have lit on his head as his neck was broken. Mr. Ruley was a respected citizen, about 58 years of age and leaves a widow. No one witnessed the accident, so that the actual circumstances will probably never be known. DIED. HUSFELT.-Died, at the residence of her husband, in Grove Neck, Cecil county, September 22d, 1884, Francis Ann Husfelt, wife of Wm. Husfelt, aged 40 yrs., 5 months and 15 days. +++++Saturday, October 11, 1884+++++ - Mr. Jospeh Mcgill, of Sassafras Neck, just received a notice of the death of his brother Samuel, at Beth, Aryshire, Scotland. Joseph is the youngest of a family of fourteen, and his brother Samuel was next in order to him. Samuel died on May 24th last, and a letter conveying the intelligence was sent, and in consequence of misdirection, went to the dead-letter office at Washington, and was returned to Scotland. His friends there tried again, and that time struck the right direction. - On Tuesday morning last the remains of Mrs. Catherine Donovan, who died at her residence (Lutton's Corner) on Sunday, after a painful illness of several days, were interred at the Catholic cemetery, in this town. Mr. Cornelius Donovan, husband of the deceased, is employed as a foreman for Shields & Darwin on the new B. & O. R. R. Death of Miss Nettie Lewis. On Wednesday morning last, at about 5 o'clock, Miss Nettie, daughter of James A. and Lizzie Lewis of this town, died after a protracted illness of consumption. She had been a great sufferer for months before her death, bearing up under it with most remarkable fortitude for one of her age. She was a young lady of retiring disposition, mingling but little in society, where perhaps she will not be much missed, but in the home circle, where she found her chief delight, her death will most be felt. She was twenty two years of age. Her funeral will take place today at 2 o'clock p. m. Service will be held at the home of her parents on Howard street, and the remains will be taken to Bethel cemetery for interment. MARRIED. SIMPERS-KIRK.-On the 2d inst., by the Rev. J. France, John P. Simpers to Esther A. Kirk, all of Calvert, Cecil county, Md. WOOD-WORTZ.-On Sabbath evening, Oct. 5th, 1884, by Rev. Chas. F. Sheppard, in Elkton M. E. parsonage, Mr. William C. Wood to Miss Laura R. Wortz, both of Chesapeake City, Md. HYLAND-BOWYER.-On Oct. 8th, 1884, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, in Elkton M. E. parsonage, Mr. William E. Hyland to Miss Ella Bowyer, both of North East. DIED. LEWIS.-On the 8th instant, Nettie, daughter of James and Lizzie Lewis. The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her father, Howard street, Elkton, Md., on Saturday, October 11th, at 2 o'clock p. m., without further notice. Services at the house. Interment at Bethel Cemetery. +++++Saturday, October 18, 1884+++++ - The funeral of Capt. Wm. A. Pryor who was killed on the railroad near this town on Wednesday last, took place yesterday at 10 o'clock a. m., at Wesley Chapel, Elk Neck. The two little children Kate Duling and Robt. Jones will be buried tomorrow, (Sunday) afternoon at 1 o'clock. Service at the house, interment at the Elkton cemetery. - Wm. J. Jones, Esq., of this town, as trustee sold at public sale at the court house door, on Tuesday last, a farm in Elk Neck, the property of the late heirs of Wm. H. Arrants, deceased, containing 111 acres, to Delaplaine McDaniel, for $2,025. - Robert, seven-year old son of Mr. John Jones, and Katie, six-year old daugbhter of Philip Duling, the two children killed on the railroad on Wednesday last, were cousins, and the only children of their parents. They will be buried tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock, at the Cemetery, in one grave. Marriage of an Eminent Young Divine. The marriage of Rev. R. W. Beers pastor of the Presbyterian church of this town, to Miss Virgie Lower, of White Haven, Pennsylvania, took place in the Presbyterian church of that town at 2 o'clock, on the afternoon of Thursday the 9th inst. We clip the following account of the wedding from the Easton Free Press: "Promptly at 2 o'clock the party walked up the centre aisle of the church, while a wedding march was beautifully rendered by Mrs. M. G. Peters. The bridial party, as they walked up to the altar, consisted of four couples. First the groomsmen, Mr. Mark A. Denman, of Middle Granville, N. H., and Mr. Roderick P. Cobb, of Princeton theological seminary; next came the mother of the bride, leaning on the arm of the groom, these were followed by the two bridesmaids Miss Jessie Morris, of White Haven, and Miss Sadie Streetor, of Lehigh Tannery, these were followed by the bride, leaning upon the arm of her father. The pulpit was beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens. Rev. Frank E. Miller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Easton, Pa., officiated, assisted by the Rev. F. B. King, of the Presbyterian church of this place, and thus were united two persons who are dear to the hearts of many in this community. The groom is Rev. R. W. Beers, son of S. K. Beers, of Easton, Pa., who for two years occupied the Presbyterian pulpit of this place, and endeared himself to the hearts of his congregation by his faithful work and genial manners." The bride and groom arrived here at 9.14 on thursday evening from Luray Cavern, Virginia, which point they had reached via the Western Maryland route. They were received at the parsonage on East Main street by a large number of the members of the congregation of the church. Orphans' Court Proceedings. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present: Hon. James McCauley, chief judge: Hon. David P. Davis, Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. Bonds approved: Bond of William A. McNamee, executor of Mary A Riddle; bond of Hannah M. Wilson, adminstratrix of George Wilson; bond of Theodore Brickley, executor of Elizabeth Brickley. Inventories and list of debts passed: Inventory of the goods and chattels of Mary A. Riddle; Inventory of the goods, chattels, &c., of Benjamin F. Sluyter; list of debts due the estates of Benj. F. Sluyter and Mary A. Riddle. Accounts passed: 1st and final account of James Scott, administrator of David Scott, and distribution struck on same; 2d account of Robert C. Hopkins, guardian of William N. Collins; 3d account of John Keilholtz, guardian of Almo M. and Harry S. Keilholtz. Sundry orders passed and sales confirmed. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in November next. MARRIAGE OF AN EDITOR. Mr. Garey of the North East Star to an Oxford Lady. The nuptials of Mr. Geo. A. Garey, editor and proprietor of the North East Star, and Miss Addie, daughter of Mr. W. D. Alexander, formerly of North East, now of Oxford, Pa., took place at the residence of the bride's parents, in the last named place, on Tuesday the 7th inst. Rev. Wm. Bamford, and Rev. Mr. Todd of North East performed the ceremony. Mr. Alexander is a native of Elkton, a son of the late W. D. Alexander, a citizen well known in his day. He was in the employ of the P. W. & B. railroad company here, for several years, and afterwards acted as agent of the company at North East, from whence he removed to Oxford, Chester county, Pa., where he is extensively engaged in business. Mr. Alexander is a brother of Mrs. Benjamin Wells of this town. Among friends from north East who were present at the marriage, were Mr. and Miss Garey, Mr. and Misses Benjamin, Mr. John Armstrong; also Mr. Will Oram of Baltimore. The bridal company left Oxford the same day for a tour of some considerable extent and afterwards returned to North East. The good wishes of the brotherhood of the WHIG office are extended to them. PRITCHARD-PURNELL. The marriage of Mr. Harry R. Pritchard, of Baltimore, and Miss Martie, oldest daughter of Mr. Wm. G. Purnell, of this town, took place here on Thursday evening last at the parsonage of the M. E. Church, Rev. C. F. Sheppard officiating. The bride and groom took the 6:32 p. m. train for Baltimore, where Mr. Pritchard is engaged in business. MARRIED. PRITCHARD-PURNELL.-On October 16th, 1884, in Elkton M. E. parsonage, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Mr. Harry R. Pritchard, of Baltimore, Md., to Miss Martie Purnell, of Elkton. [Baltimore papers please copy.] +++++Saturday, October, 25, 1884+++++ - The wedding of Mr. John T. Lewis and Miss Mary Turner, of this town, is announced for Wednesday next. The lady is a niece of Mr. George Turner, of Little Elk. - The marriage of Mr. Manly Drennen, of this town, to Miss Donnel, of Newark, Del., is announced to take place during the coming month on the 19th, we believe. Mr. Drennen has taken rooms at the Howard House. - Mr. George McQuilkin, proprietor of the Elkton Machine Works, has bought of George A. Lee, the lot on west High street, which Mr. Lee purchased from the Mutual Building Society at its recent sale of lots. Mr. Lee sold because of removal to Philadelphia. Mr. McQuilkin will erect a dwelling house upon the lot. - Mr. Adam Meisel, of this town, has invented a valuable carriage attachment, or took, which he is about tot have patented. - A fourteen-year-old daughter of Mr. Flounders, of Cherry Hill, died on Wednesday last of diptheria, and for fear of contagion the remains were buried the same day. MARRIED. REYNOLDS-LLOYD.-On Thursday, Oct. 9th, 1884, by the Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Richard K. Reynolds and Miss Anna M. Lloyd, of Chesapeake City. SCOTT-FISHER.-On Thursday, Oct. 23, 1884, at Saint Mary's Rectory, north East by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. David H. Scott and Miss Carrie R. Fisher. DIED. BOULDEN.-On Sunday, October 19th, Albert Wilmer Boulden, youngest son of Jesse T. and Eliza Boulden. EVANS.-At the residence of her mother in Port Deposit Jennie B. Evans, daughter of Mrs. Rebecca N. Evans and the late John Evans in the 17th year of her age. "He giveth His beloved sleep." ABRAMS-On the 4th inst., at North East, M. E. Abrams, beloved wife of Theo. J. Abrams, and daughter of J. W. Tyson. Dear sister art thou gone, Were you to lead the way, Called from thy earthly home To realms of endless day? God his messenger sent, He claimed you for his own; Forsaking all on earth you went To worship at his throne. No more on earth to be; Thy troubles now are o'er; Crowned with immortality, On Jordan's happy shore. We'd have thee back again, If we could love the less; But our loss is thy own gain, Then reign among the blessed. No more we'll hear thy voice, As in the days of yore; No more we'll see thy face, While journ'ying here below. In the land of the blessed, May we all meet thee there, Then in peace and quiet rest, Forever, ever more. HER SISTER. +++++Saturday, November 1, 1884+++++ - Walter M. Berry, a well-known merchant of Baltimore, died on Monday last aged 82 years. He was the father of W. A. Berry who married the youngest daughter of Mr. Geo. Harbert of this town. - The remains of the late Lambert G. Ford, who died about ten years ago, and those of a little son of his, who was drowned at Elk Landing seventeen years ago, were this week removed from the old Methodist Episcopal burial grounds on High street to the family lot in the Elkton cemetery. - The marriage of Mr. Thomas N. Lewis to Miss Mary Turner, took place at the residence of Mr. Geo. Turner, an uncle of the bride at Little Elk, on Wednesday evening last at 7 o'clock. The groom is in the employ of the P. W. & B. railroad company. They will reside on Main street, west of the Landing lane, in a new dwelling recently erected by Mr. Turner. - Mr. W. Hodge Bennett, of the firm of Ruth, Bennett & Co., wholesale dealers in china and glassware, Philadelphia, was married on Wednesday last to a Philadelphia lady, and they are now on a wedding trip South. It was arranged that they should stop here on their way north, but we understand that this portion of the programme has been abandoned. Mr. Bennett is a son of the late Rudolph Bennett, of this town. The bride was Mrs. Howell, a young widow lady, daughter of Cashier Shannon of the Norristown National Bank, said to be a very striking and attractive blond of only about twenty-four of five years. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will reside in Norristown, where a very handsome home is awaiting them. EX-SHERIFF LOGAN DEAD. Taken Away in the Prime of Life. The news of the death the night previous of ex-Sheriff of this county, Geo. H. Logan was received here on Monday morning last. He died at his home near Zion in the Ninth district about half past ten o'clock, on Sunday night, after a lingering and painful illness of brights disease of the kidneys. He had been suffering for a long time, but was confined to his bed only about a week previous to his death. Mr. Logan was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Cecil. Of pleasant and corteous manners, a man of strict integrity, and unblemished reputation, he held the sincere regard of all who knew him. He was a nephew of the Hon. Hiram McCullough, of this town, and it has been but a short time since the death of his mother, Mr. McCullough's sister. Mr. Logan was 56 years of age. He served as collector of taxes for his district for two terms and was elected sheriff in 1879. He made a most excellent official, performing the duties of the position with impartiality and fairness. At the close of the term he removed to his farm where he resided up to the time of his death. His funeral took place on Wednesday last, the remains being interred at Rose Bank cemetery, Calvert. A majority of the citizens of the neighborhood with many from distant points, attended the funeral. He leaves a widow and one son. Our Neighbors. Mrs. Sarah E., widow of the late E. E. Lockwood, died suddenly in Middletown, Delaware, on Friday, the 24th inst. MARRIED. AVERS-NOLL.-October 15, 1884, by Rev. J. Wesley Hawkins, at the Eleventh street M. E. parsonage, Philadelphia, Mr. Morris E. Ayers of Rock Springs, Cecil county, Md., and Miss Claudia Noll of Philadelphia. LEWIS-TURNER.-On Wednesday October 29, 1884, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Geo. Turner in West Elkton, Mr. Thomas M. Lewis to Miss Mary Turner, both of Elkton. +++++Saturday, November 8, 1884+++++ Death of Doctor Mearns. Dr. James A. Mearns, son of State Senator Levi R. Mearns, died at his residence, near Calvert, in this county, on Thursday night last, after a brief illness of heart disease. Dr. Mearns was a rising young physician, and had already built up a large and lucretive practice. He was talked of as Democratic candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court for the next term. Death of Mrs. Isaac Z. Collings. Mrs. Rachel A. Collings, wife of Mr. Isaac Z. Collings, of this town, died at her residence, on West Main street, on Thursday morning last at 1:30 o'clock, after a long term of suffering from internal cancer. Mrs. Collings was sixty- four years of age. Her maiden name was Cox, and she was a native of Camden county, New Jersey. She was a lady of great beauty of character, a consistent Christian and faithful and kind wife and mother; and she has left a life of pain and suffering for a land where sorrow cannot reach her. Her funeral will take place to-morrow at 12 o'clock M. The interment will be at Hart's Meeting House, Elk Neck. Death of Ruben Roy. A Venerable colored man and one of the oldest members of Bethel M. E. church in Cecil county, Md., died at his residence on the "Welch Tract," New Castle county, del., at 10 o'clock Friday night, October 31, 1884, He had been for sixty years a member of Bethel church. Many years ago when all the colored people who then held their membership there withdrew and went to worship in churches of their own, Brother Ruben Roy, and his wife Jane Roy, refused to sever their connection with their white friends. In respect for his choice the trustees of the cemetry gave him a lot, in which a few years ago he buried his beloved wife. On Monday, November 3d, at 1 o'clock, he was laid to rest beside his companion. The funeral was in charge of the pastor, Rev. E. C. Atkins, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Mulford, of Summit Bridge, and Rev. James McCoy, of Wilmington. Reuben Roy was one of the best men who ever lived. He was a "Father in Israel. No poem can fully describe the beauty of his life or the triumph of his death. MARRIED. BRYSON-CARTER.-In Philadelphia, on October 26, 1884, at the parsonage, by the Rev. J. B. Dobbins, John R. Bryson to Laura F. Carter, both of Cecil county, Maryland. DIED. ROSS.-On October 23, 1884, at North East, Catharine E. Ross, eldest daughter of Robert P. and Elmira D. Ross, in the sixteenth year of her age. COLLINGS.-At Elkton, Md., on the 6th inst., Rachel A. Collings, wife of I. Z. Collngs, aged 64 years. Funeral to leave Elkton on Sunday, the 9th inst., at 12 o'clock sharp, to proceed to Hart's M. E. church, Elk Neck, where services will be held at 2:30 o'clock, p. m. Friends are invited to attend. +++++Saturday, November 15, 1884+++++ - Mrs. Lucy W. Logan, sister of Mr. Chas. H. Walraven, an employe at Singerly's pulp mills, died at his residence on the Gilpin farm, near this town, on Tuesday last, the 11th inst., of consumption, aged 28 years. Her funeral took place on Thursday last, the remains being deposited in the Elkton cemetery. - Mr. Charles Blake, father of George A. Blake, Esq., of the Elkton bar, died at his home near Allentown, New Jersey on Thursday the 6th inst., of heart disease. Mr. Blake visited Elkton several times in past years, and was highly respected by all whom he became acquainted. - Mrs. Nancy Shields, who was regarded as the oldest person in the county, died in North East on Wednesday last. Mrs. Shields claimed to be about 104 years of age. There being no record of her birth, there is some doubt of her having lived this number of years. Others who have known her for a long while place her age at 94 or 95. That her age reached these figures there can be little doubt. Mrs. Shields claimed to have nursed Mr. Johnson simpers, an old resident of this town, now in the 92d year, when he was a baby. Mr. Simpers denied this, but says they were children together. She had always lived about North East. Her husband was Wm. Shields. He served in the war of 1812, and died about 30 years ago. - North East Star. Death and Burial of Mrs. Julia Robinson. Mrs. Julia Robinson died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John E. Alexander, on North street, at 2 o'clock last Sunday morning, of heart disease, in the 76th year of her age. Mrs. Robinson was the widow of the late Capt. Wm. Robinson, who for many years commanded a packet between Elk Landing and Baltimore, and was well-known to almost everyone at all landings between the two points. He died about eighteen years ago. Her funeral took place on Tuesday last at 2 o'clock p. m., Rev. C. F. Sheppard, officiating, and Messrs. F. A. Ellis, Joseph Wells, George Harbert, Henry Warner, George Ricketts and Joseph Terrell acting as pall bearers. Service was held at the house and the remains were taken to Hart's burial-ground, Elk Neck, for interment. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. Bonds approved-Bond of Caroline Reynolds, executrix of Joel Reynolds; bond of John T. Miller, administrator of Amanda S. Miller; bond of Colin G. Brown, executor of Edwin J. Brown. Inventories and list of sales passed-List of sales of the personal estate of Benj. F. Peterman; Inventories of the goods, chattels, &c., of the personal estate of George R. Howard and Joel Reynolds. Accounts passed-First and final account of Ellen G. Gillespie, guardian of Ella Ross Dixon; first and final account of Samuel Thompson, executor of Eleanor Vail, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Alfred Kiek, executor of Rosa Johnson, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Benj. F. Caulk, administrator of John D. Vanzant, and distribution struck on same; seventh and final account of James M. Evans, gurdian of Emma M. Krauss (now Irvin). Court adjourned to meet in special session next Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m. Memorial Service. Tomorrow Sunday morning at ten o'clock a service will be held in the Cherry Hill M. E. Church, in memorial of Miss Jennie Flounders, the young lady who died a few weeks ago, under such distressing circumstances. The service will be conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. Charles A. Hill, and will be participated in by the teacher, and several members of her class in the public school. Appropriate floral tributes presented by her friends, will be shown, and two original articles or sketches will be read by classmates of the deceased. This service is held because no public service could be held at the She died of diphtheria of the most malignant type, and it was necessary for the safety of the community to bury the body privately within twenty-four hours of the time of her death. All who knew this unfortunate young lady speak highly of her. Indeed she seems to have been beloved by the entire community, but nowhere more fondly save in her own household than by her class- mates in the public school, and we have no doubt that the service tomorrow will be largely attended, and of an interesting character. Funeral of Dr. Jas. H. Mearns. The funeral service of Dr. James H. Mearns, who died on the night of Thursday the 6th inst., took place on Tuesday last at 11 o'clock, a. m. The remains being interred in Rose Bank Cemetery, Brick Meeting House. The sermon was preached and services were conducted by Rev. S. A. Gayley. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Doctors Roman, Huson, Hutchingson and Ray, of Oxford, Pa., and Doctors Carter, Dare, Gifford and Turner, of this, Cecil county. The attendance was very large, there being a larger number of carriages in the procession than was ever seen before in the neighborhood. MARRIED. BLACKBURN-LINCOLN.-On the 14th of Tenth month, 1884, by Friends ceremony, before the Mayor of the city of New York, Joseph R. Blackburn, of Pleasant Grove, Lancaster county, Pa., to Cornelia F. Lincoln, of Cecil county, Md. REED-CAMERON.-On November 12th, at Cameron Park, by Rev. D. A. Shermer, M. D., Elias W. Reed, of Baltimore City, to Miss Kate F. Cameron, of this county. LIPSCOMB-ALEXANDER.-On Saturday 8th inst., at the parsonage, West Nottingham, by Rev. S. A. Gayley, D. D., Jeremiah Lipscomb, and Elizabith Alexander, both of Principio, Cecil county, Md. SILL-CAREY.-On Wednesday the 12th by the Rev. S. A. Gayley, Gordon G. Sill, and Eleonora Garey both of Rising sun, this county. DIED. LOGAN.-At the residence of her brother Chas. H. Walraven, near this town, on Tuesday 11st inst., Mrs. Lucy W. Logan in the 28th year of her age. +++++Saturday, November 22, 1884+++++ - The funeral of the late Rev. Michael D. Kurtz, at Roxborough, near Philadelphia, last week, was the largest that has taken place in that neighborhood, for a long time. Service was held in the Central M. E. church, of which he was pastor at the time of his death. He died on Tuesday the 11th inst., of dysentery, in the 78th year of his age. He entered the ministry in 1838, and besides having been stationed at a number of rural charges since that time, he has been pastor of a number of prominent churches in the Philadelphia Conference. He was stationed in Elkton in 1865 and 1866, and had also been stationed in West Chester, Easton and other towns on the peninsula, and was well-known throughout the territory embraced in the Wilmington Conference, as well as throughout the Philadelphia Conference, of which he was a member at the time of his death. - Mr. Luther Colton, youngest son of Hon. George Colton, a gentleman well and favorably known here, died at the residence of the latter in Baltimore last Sunday night of typhoid malaria, aged about 39 years. Deceased was publisher of the Annapolis Republican. Death of Former Elkton Printer Mr. George W. Reyburn, a former compositor in the office of the WHIG, died at the residence of his father in Upper Oxford, Chester county, Pennsylvania, last Saturday morning of consumption. The deceased was a young man of excellent character and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He learned his trade in the office of the Oxford Press, and the last work he did at it was in THE WHIG office which he left early in the past summer. For a long time before he gave up the composing stick, his friends endeavored to persuade him to obtain some out door employment, and had he done so he would probably be alive now. He was married on last Christmast day, and leaves a young wife to mourn his early death. Mr. Reyburn was about 34 years of age. Death of Hiram Rudolph McNeal. Hiram Rudolph McNeal, son of Joseph H. and Annie J. McNeal, a young man of about 27 years of age, died at the residence of his parents at Bell Hill, near this town, on Sunday morning last at an early hour, after a long and painful illness of softening of the brain. About five years ago, Mr. McNeal, then a young man just past age, was engaged in business in Wilmington, Del. He was of pleasing address, corteous and attractive in manners, of fine personal appearance as well as apparently in robust health, and his prospects in life appeared to be of the brightest. But even then the germ of an insideous disease was beginning to develop itself. He became subject to attacks of some trouble in his head, which gradually became more and more sever, until finally he was forced to give up business and return to his parents home. From that time until the time of his death, the advance of the disease was gradual but certain. It baffled the best medical skill, and finally terminated on Sunday last, as we have stated. He was the eldest of the children of his parents, and notwithstand his death was expected, it is a sad bereavement to them. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon last, Rev. C. F. Sheppard, of the Elkton M. E. Church officiating. The remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery. Thus was cut short a young life full of promise. DEATH OF WM. WARING A Prominent Citizen of the Sixth District. The death of William Waring, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the Sixth district, which had been feared for more than a week previous, took place at his residence, near Colora, on Saturday evening last. He was stricken with paralysis a short time previous, and being well advanced in years, in the 77th year of his age, but little expectation of his recovery could be entertained. Deceased was one of the substantial citizens of this county, a man of sterling worth, always to be found on the side of right, so thoroughly conscientious in every transaction, that those who knew him wanted no guarantee beyond his word that his promise would be strictly observed. In his immediate community where he was most intimately known his death will be most severely felt. He leaves a family of children, all grown and settled in life, among them Thomas Waring, the head and founder of the Waring Fertilizer Company of Colora, and David and Wilson Waring, the latter the active manager of the company's factory, all of whom occupy enviable positions in religious, social and business circles. His funeral took place last Wednesday afternoon, the remains being followed to their last resting place in the grounds attached to the Waring Orthodox Meeting House, near by his late home, by a very large concourse of his relatives and friends. Though dead the name and good deeds of William Warring live will after him. DIED. REYBURN.-Nov. 15, 1884, at the residence of his father, Samuel J. Reyburn, in Upper Oxford, of consumption, George W. Reyburn, aged about 24 years. +++++Saturday, November 29, 1884+++++ - Over forty persons attended the wedding ceremony and reception of Mr. Manly Drennen, of this town, and Miss Alice Donnell, of Newark, Del., on Wednesday evening last. - Mrs. Lavinia Vinsinger, mother of Mr. Henry Vinsinger, of this town, died at the residence of her daughter in Camden, N. J., on Thursday last. Deceased has been a widow for a number of years and was well advanced in life. - The marriage of Mr. Hugh Dixon, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary Lynch, of this town, took place at the Roman Catholic church of this town on Thursday last Rev. Father Lyon officiating, who also celebrated the nuptial mass previous to the marriage ceremony. - Mr. Harry Miller, of Wilmington, Del., son of Samuel H. Miller, of this town, and Miss Florence Pitt, of Philadelphia, were married in the first named city on Wednesday last. The ceremony took place at the residence the groom had prepared, and the young couple at once settled down in married life. Mr. Miller is engaged in the plumbing business, and has been quite successful. - Harriet Tilghman, an elderly colored woman, died at her home in this place on Wednesday morning last of consumption. - Elzy, son of Thomas Lindell, a promising lad of about fifteen years of age, died at the home of his parents near Glasgow, Del., on Wednesday last of pneumonia. His funeral took place yesterday, the remains being interred in the burial grounds attached to Salem Church. Jones-George. On Thanksgiving evening, at the residence of Mr. Parker George, in Elk neck, a few miles from this town, a pleasant company gathered to witness the marriage ceremony of Mr. Malvern Jones and Mr. George's daughter, Miss Maggie. Everything passed off merrily and two young hearts started out happily on the voyage of married life. Rev. C. F. Sheppard, of the M. E. Church, performed the ceremony. The bride is a pretty brunette and looked very charming and happy. The groom is an enterprising and prosperous young farmer, at this time working the fine farm of Dr. R. C. Mackall, at Elk landing. He is a son of Captain John T. Jones, an old and well-known citizen, for a long time identified with water traffic between this place and Baltimore. Sudden Death of Wm. R. Gilpin. On Saturday morning last, when Wm. R. Gilpin, a well known citizen of this town, who resided with his sister Miss Mary Gilpin, on east Main street, was called to breakfast no reply was received to the knock upon the door of his sleeping apartment, as was customary for him to give, and fear was at once aroused in the mind of his sister that all was not right. She called in a neighbor who entered the room and found its occupant dead in his bed. Mr. Gilpin, who was 76 years of age had been in declining health for some time, suffering from pulmonary disease, and for some time past has not been able to take his accustomed daily walk down town. Deceased belonged to one of the oldest and best families of Cecil. His grand-father settled in this county about 1733, locating at what is now known as Gilpin's Falls. His early life was spent upon a farm. Afterwards he was engaged in the grain commission business in Philadelphia, having a warehouse at Broad and Prime streets, near the old station of the P. W. & B. railroad in that city. Afterwards he was engaged in business in Baltimore city. His wife who survives him is a sister of Hon. John R. Price, of Harford county, formerly Judge of the Circuit Court for this district. Mr. Gilpin was an earnest advocate of the building of the Elkton and Middletown railroad; believing that it would be of great benefit to this town, and he spent the greater portion of the later years of his life in this effort without success. His funeral took place on Wednesday last. Service was held at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, Rev. Mr. Schouler officiating, and the remains were interred in the family burial ground on the Gilpin farm, a short distance north of town. MARRIED. GRAY-FERGUSON.-Nov. 20, 1884, in the Oxford M. E. parsonage, by Rev. Wm. Bamford, Harlan W. Gray and Sophie Ferguson, both of Cecil Mills, Md. PRATT-McKINSEY.-At the residence of the bride's parents, Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, November 19, 1884, by the Rev. Wm. Schouler, Samuel Stillman Pratt and Anna Hewitt McKinsey, both of Philadelphia. COOK-BRADY.-On Wednesday, November 19, 1884, at the home of the bride's parents in Chesapeake City, Md., by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, Mr. Charles Howell Cook, of Trenton, N. J., and Miss Lucy C., daughter of H. H. Brady, Esq. JONES-GEORGE.-On November 27th, 1884, at the residence of Mr. Parker George, the brides father, Mr. Malven Jones to Miss Maggie R. George, both of Cecil county, Md. RITTENHOUSE-McMULLEN.-On Oct. 9th in Elkton M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Mr. John a. Rittenhouse to Miss Annie C. McMullin, both of Zion, Md. +++++Saturday, December 6, 1884+++++ - Joseph Markee, a former citizen of this county, died on Thursday the 27th ulto, at the residence of his son Ruel in Philadelphia. Deceased was well and favorably known in cecil, as an honest upright business man and a good citizen. He was at one time engaged in the milling business here, but for some time past has not been engaged in any business. - An old citizen of Port Deposit, died on the night of Thursday the 27th ulto., Sam'l. Gay, who was seventy years of age. His remains were buried on Monday last at Nottingham burying grounds. - Mr. Charles Kennard, of Chestertown, Kent county, a son of the late John S. Kennard, of Wilmington, a former resident of this town, was married on Thursday last to Miss Carrie Wicks, daughter of Judge Wicks, of the Circuit Court, for this judicial circuit. The groom is a nephew of Mrs. Edmund Brown, of this place. - The remains of Mrs. Lavinia A. Vinsinger, mother of Mr. Henry Vinsinger of this town, who died in Camden, N. J., on Thursday, 27th ulto., were brought to Newark, Del., by railroad on Sunday morning last, and taken to Sharp's burying ground, in the Fourth district of this county, for interment. Deceased was a sister of Col. Joseph C. Hill, now in government employ at the custom house Baltimore. Sudden Death of Mrs. E. H. Ayres. The remains of Mrs. E. H. Ayres, relict of the late Henry H. Ayres, who died at Cherrystone, Northampton County, Va., reached Baltimore on Thursday morning last, on the Norfolk boat, and her funeral took place from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Alfred Maddux, 425 Madison avenue, at 3 p. m., the same day. Mrs. Ayres was a daughter of the late William Pinkney and a granddaughter of the great jurist of the same name. She was a sister of the late Mrs. James Sewell, formely of Holly Hill near this town and a first cousin of the Hon. William Pinkney Whyte, of Baltimore, and also a cousin of the late Bishop Pinkney. Her mother was a Miss Hammond, of Virginia. The death of Mrs. Ayres was very sudden, and her relatives in Baltimore knew nothing of it beyond the telegram received on Tuesday containing the announcement. On Tuesday morning Mr. Maddux received a letter from her, in which she stated her intention of coming to Baltimore on Thursday to spend the winter with him. Her husband, Mr. Henry H. Ayres, died on the 16th of last September. Perryville Items. Since our last letter there have been several deaths in our town and vicinity, among them we mention Mrs. Emma Potts, on Monday evening, Nov. 23d of consumption. Buried on Wednesday 25th at Aberdeen, Harford county. Mrs. Potts leaves two little girls aged about 6 and 8 years. She died at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. George Watson. On Saturday morning 22d Nov. there was a man found dead in his bed at the Frenchtown hotel kept by Isaac Thorp, we failed to learn much of the particulars, but have heard it said that he was a sober and hard working man and supposed that he died with heart disease. He had been employed on the new B. & C. bridge. +++++Saturday, December 13, 1884+++++ - Mr. Herman Ball clothier of this town, recently received the announcement of the death of his mother, in Europe, on Nov. 21st. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased person were duly examined and passed. Bonds Approved-Bond of Thomas A. Reese and Wm. R. Reese, executors of John R. Reese; bond of Jeremiah C. Price, adm'r c. t. a. of Jesse Hevallow; bond of George W. Lockwood, adm'r c. t. a. of Joseph E. Dickson; bond of Wm. T. Miller, adm'r c. t. a. of Elizabeth Oliver; bond of Francis G. Hendrickson, executor of George R. Hendrickson; bond of Helen E. Mearns, administratrix of James A. Mearns; bond of Thos. Waring, trustee of Adrianna P. Brinkle; bond of Thomas Waring, guardian of Theo. Physick, et. al. Inventories, Lists of Sales and Debts Passed-Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of James A. Mearns, George R. Hendrickson, George Wilson, Jesse Hevallow and Joseph E. Dickson. List of sales of the personal estates of George W. Oldham, Wm. Thomas and John D. Morris. List of debts of Mary E. Killough. Accounts Passed-First account of William M. Knight, executor of Wm. Knight; 4th account of Wm. M. Campbell, guardian of Emma O. McCauley, 1st and final account of Mary Marshall and Wm. H. Mount, adm'rs of Wilson Marshall, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Wilson Waring and Phoebe D. Thomas, adm'rs of Wm. Thomas, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Samuel Logan, adm'r of John M. Logan; 1st and final account of James T. McCullough, executor of Sophia Veazey; 4th and supplementary account of John E. Gallaher, adm'r of Isabella Gallaher, and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in January next. +++++Saturday, December 20, 1884+++++ A Brilliant Wedding at Trinity Church. Elkton society has been astir for some time past, in consequence of the announcement of the marriage of Mr. Johb Stranghn, of Easton, Talbot county, in this state to Mrs. Ella G. Kennard, a sister of Mrs. United States Senator James B. Groome, of this town, who is also a resident of Easton. The marriage took place at two o'clock P. M., on Thursday last. Although a severe snow storm was in progress, the church was comfortably filled with the elite of Elkton. Rev. Mr. Schouler, the Rector of the church officiated. The bride was given away by Senator Groome, and Messrs. Hardcastle, Dawson, Jenkins and Carter all residence of Talbot county, acted as ushers, Mr. Todd, of Easton, presided at the organ. After the ceremony a private reception was given at the residence of Senator Groome, after which the bride and groome took the evening train north for an extended tour. MARRIED. STRAUGHN-KENNARD.-At Trinity Church, Elkton, Md., December 18, 1884, by the Rev. Wm. Schouler, John Straughn and Ella G. Kennard, both of Easton, Md. EASTBURN-PETTITDEMANGE.-At New London, Pa., Oct 30th, 1884, by Rev. J. B. Clark, Albert W. Eastburn, and Fanny Pettitdemange, both of New Castle, co., Del. GREGG-McDONALD.-On Saturday, Dec. 13th, 1884, in Elkton M. E. Parsonage by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Mr. Alexander Gregg, to Miss Laura M. McDonald, both of Elk mills. DIED. SHAW.-Died, in Cecil county, July, 1884, Mr. John Shaw, in the 77th year of his age. +++++Saturday, December 27, 1884+++++ - Mrs. Mary Purnell, wife of Mr. William Purnell, of this town, died at her home on Main street on Wednesday morning last, after a brief illness. Mrs. Purnell met with an injury a short time ago by falling down stairs. It now appears that she received internal injuries at that time which culminated in her death. The circumstances of the case render it more sad, because of her leaving an infant child but little more than a year old. - On Monday last, Mr. John R. Gallaher, of this town, and Miss Clara H. Deal, of Philadelphia, were married, the ceremony taking place at the residence of the bride-groom, on Main street. Rev. J. J. Haviland, of the Free Methodist Church, performed the ceremony. Our best wishes for the life-long happiness of the newly-married couple are freely extended. - Robert R. Vandiver, Esq., a member of the Elkton bar and a former practitioner in the Cecil courts, but who has been a resident of Havre de Grace for several years, died at his father's residence in that town on Saturday last aged 41 years. Deceased read law and was admitted to the bar and for a few years practiced here. He was a young man of more than ordinary talent, a brother of Col. Murray Vandiver, of Harford county. His funeral took place on Tuesday last at 2 p. m. from his father's residence, in Havre de Grace. - Hy Mooney, a gentleman who resided in Elk Neck, a few miles south of this town, was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday, the 16th inst., and died on Saturday morning last, the 20th. His remains were taken to Philadelphia on Sunday evening last, by railroad, for interment. Mr. Mooney was a bachelor, his sisters having charge of his household affairs. He was an uncle of Mrs. John T. Brown, of this place, and had large family connections in Philadelphia. Death of a Former Well-Known Citizen of North East. Oliver P. Killingsworth, at one time a prominent merchant of North East, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Enoch McCullough, near Port Deposit, this county, on Monday morning last, aged seventy years. He was stricken with paralysis on Saturday the 13th inst., from which he never rallied. Mr. Killingsworth was for a number of years engaged in the mercantile business in North East. He was afterwards appointed to a position in the railway postal service in the west, and removed to Omaha, Nebraska. Of late years he has been in declining health and was compelled to give up his position. Since that time he has been residing with his son-in-law, Mr. McCullough. While located at Omaha Mr. Killingsworth was a valued correspondent of THE WHIG, his letters being replete with interesting and instructive matter in relation to that growing section of the country. Deceased was a citizen of this county during the stirring times of the late unpleasantness, and was a staunch and uncompromising Unionist, contributing his full share towards moulding sentiment favorable to the government in and among the people of the county. He was a good and useful citizen, an honorable and upright man, and there is no doubt but the world is better that he lived in it. Whittock-Cavender. Mr. Abram M. Whittock and Miss Mattie J. Cavender, daughter of Mr. Thomas Cavender, were joined in marriage by the Rev. Adam Stengle, on Thursday evening, the 18th inst., at eight o'clock, at the pleasant home of the bride's parents, in Middletown. Miss Mattie Foard, of Elkton, was the bridesmaid and C. Watkins, Jr., of Odessa, was the groom's best man. The rooms were prettily and tastefully decorated with flowering plants and evergreens. The ceremony was performed beneath a pretty floral design. About forty guests were present, very nearly all of them being relatives of the bride or groom. The only exceptions were a few very near friends. Miss Jessie Wilson presided at the piano, and rendered appropriate music. After the ceremony and congratulations a plentiful and tempting collation was served and the remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent in social congratulations. About eleven o'clock the bride and groom set out, followed by the good wishes of the guests, for the pleasant home in which they will reside, on Bohemia Manor. The wedding presents number upwards of fifty and are all handsome, and many of them are very valuable. Mr. and Mrs. Whittock begin their life-partnership under the brightest auspices. - Middletown Transcript. MARRIED. MACKEY-PERRY.-On the 18th inst., by the Rev. J. France, Mr. Jarrett Mackey, of Cecil Co., Md., to Miss Lottie Perry, of Chester Co., Penna. BARRETT-MACE.-December 17, 1884, in Rising Sun, Md., by Rev. J. Robinson, Mr. Phillip Barrett and Miss Sadie E. Mace, all of Cecil county. GALLAHER-DEAL.-At the residence of the bridegroom, Dec. 22, 1884, by Rev. J. J. Haviland, Mr. John R. Gallaher, of Elkton, Md., and Miss Clara H. Deal, of Philadelphia, Pa. LYNCH-THOMPSON.-In Philadelphia, December 24th, 1884, by Rev. Enoch Stubbs, Mr. Cecil C. Lynch, of Cecil Co., Md., and Miss Mary E. Thompson, of Wilmington. DIED. THOMAS.-December 21st, 1884, at her late home in North East, Cecil county, Md., Mrs. Anna M. Thomas, wife of Rev. T. Snowden Thomas, of the Philadelphia Annual Conference, M. E. Church. MOONEY.-In Elk Neck, Cecil Co., Md., of paralysis, on the 20th inst., Henry Mooney, eldest son of the late Jacob Mooney, of the old District of the Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, aged 71 years. Interred in Monument Cemetery, Philadelphia. KILLINGSWORTH.-At the residence of his son-in-law, Enoch McCullough, Esq., near Port Deposit, Md., Dec. 22, 1884, at 8.40 a. m., Oliver Perry Killingsworth, in the 68th year of his age. [Omaha, Neb., Frederick, Md., papers please copy.] LINDELL.-On November 26th, after an illness of four weeks, J. Elsie Lindell, in the 11th year of his age. Your sparkling eyes and smiling face On earth we'll see no more. But yet again we hope to meet you; Where parting is no more. Gone, little loved one, gone- Your mother's heart can tell. And none but her's can ever tell How hard to say farewell. (c) 2000 Cyndie Eckman