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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** January thru June, 1885 +++++Saturday, January 3, 1885+++++ - Mr. John Stump, Jr., of Perryville, in this county, brother of Judge Fred'k Stump was married last Tuesday afternoon to Miss Jessie Squier, daughter of Rev. John Squier, Sec'y and Ex'r of the county school board. The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate relatives being invited. The father of the bride officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Stump took the 4.16 train at Perryville for a tour in the North. MARRIED. WARBURTON-BOOTH.-On December 24, 1884, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. D. A. Shermer, M. D., Thomas H. Warburton to Miss Mary C. Booth; both of this county. HOWELL-ROOK.-At the M. E. parsonage, Chesapeake City, Md., by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Dec, 24, 1884 Mr. Alfred P. Howell, to Miss Mollie Rook, both of New Castle, Co., Delaware. JONES-REED.-On January 1st, 1885, by Rev. Charles F. Sheppard in Elkton M. E. Parsonage, Mr. Walter L. Jones to Miss Carvila L. Reed, both of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, January 10, 1885+++++ - Mrs. Margaret Nelson, wife of James Nelson, died at her home near North East, in this county, on Wednesday the 24th ulto., in the forty sixth year of her age, and her remains were interred in the burial ground attached to Boulden's chapel. She died of consumption of the lungs. - Dr. Joseph Lane Finley, of Queen Annes county, and Miss Margaret P. Grason, daughter of Hon. Richard Grason, of Towsontown, Baltimore county, formerly a resident of Elkton, were married on Thursday evening last at six o'clock. - Mrs. Eliza Semans, mother of Mrs. Charles H. Jamison, of this town, died at Chester, Pa., at 12.45 o'clock last Monday night, and her remains were interred on Thursday afternoon last in Chester cemetery, not far from her late home. Mrs. Semans was a native of Delaware, her maiden name being Walmsley. Her husband John R. Semans was a union soldier in the late war, and died at Harper's Ferry about 1862 or 63. She was pre eminently a christian, a woman who exemplified her professionn in her life. She resided at St. Georges, Del., nearly fifteen years, and during that time gathered together quite a congregation of persons who believed as she did in the profession of faith in the Presbyterian church, and she would no doubt had her sojourn there been longer have established a church which would have lived after her. The store of Mr. Charles Jamison, of this town, one of our leading manufacturers and dealers in stoves and tinware, was closed from Tuesday until Thursday in respect of her memory. A Citizen of Cecil Dies in Worcester County. Notice was received here on Monday last of the death on the day previous, of Mr. George Stanly of this county, at Girdle Tree Hill Worcester county and the remains arrived here the same evening in charge of his brother Thomas who had been with him throughout the greater part of his illness. Mr. Stanly died at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon of typhoid fever after an illness of about three weeks. Deceased who was in the 22d year of his age was the youngest son of Capt. Andrew Stanly of Elk Neck. He had been engaged in the oyster business in Worcester county for more than a year past and was doing a prosperous business at the time he was taken ill. The family are natives of New Jersey and removed to this county a number of years ago. Deceased in connection with his brothers have during their residence here build several vessels and a large number of small boars. One of the former he was using in the oyster business at the time of his death. The funeral took place on Thursday morning at ten o'clock, from the residence of his father, the remains being interred in the Elkton Cemetery. MARRIED. KIRK-CUMMONS.-January 1st, 1885, at the house of the bride's parents, in Chesapeake City, Md., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, J. R. Kirk, and Miss Maggie G. Cummons; both of Cecil county, Md. JACKSON-VEACH.-At Scott M. E. Parsonage, Wilmington, Del., Dec. 30, 1884, by Rev. T. R. Creamer, Mr. George W. Jackson and Miss Mattie Veach, all of Cecil county, Md. SIMPERS-FERGUSON.-On the 1st of January, 1885, by Rev. Geroge S. Broadbent, at the parsonage, 1438 Christian street, Philadelphia, Mr. John F. Simpers and Miss Anna M. Ferguson, all of North East, Md. EDGE-JOHNSON.-December 23d, 1884, by Hon. S. C. Wilson, mayor of Harrisburg, Pa., col. Thos. J. Edge, of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to Rebecca J. youngest daughter of Jno. Johnson, Esq., of Cecil county, Md. BRISTOW-BRISTOW.-On January 8th, 1885, at the Hanover-street M. E. Parsonage, Baltimore, by the Rev. Dr. Dougherty, J. Wilmer Bristow, formerly of this town, and Laura C. Bristow, of Baltimore, Md. DIED. NELSON.-Near Boulden's chapel, in this county, on Wednesday, December 24, 1884, Margaret, wife of James Nelson, in the 46th year of her age. +++++Saturday, January 17, 1885+++++ - Mrs. Eva T. Denny, wife of Samuel L. Denny, of Philadelphia, died at the home of her father, Mr. James Gifford, near Calvert, in this county, on Monday last. Her funeral took place at 12 o'clock m. on Thursday, interment being at Rose Bank cemetery. She was in the 23d year of her age. - Mr. Clayton C. Thackery, of this town, and Miss Lizzie McHenry, of Philadelphia, were married at No. 1804 Ridgway Terrace, in that city, on Thursday evening last. Dr. Howard Bratton, of Elkton, now attending lectures in Philadelphia, acted as best man. - The farm of Wm. T. Boulden, about three miles from this town, containing 37 1/4 acres, has been sold to Theodore Ott, of Montgomery county, Pa., for $100 per acre. The farm, which is highly improved, and has good buildings upon it, is located on the south side of Elk river, at what is known as Locust Point. - Mrs. Stanley, wife of Captain Andrew Stanley, of Elk Neck, in this county, mother of George Stanley, who recently died in Worcester county, this State, where he was engaged in business, died at her home on Wedensday night last of asthma. Mrs. Stanley had been suffering from this disease for some time, but no doubt her death was hastened by grief on account of the death of her youngest son among strangers. Her funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday, morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at the Elkton cemetery. A Sudden Death at Havre de Grace. Jonh D. Seneca, aged 21 years, only son of S. J. Seneca, proprietor of the Red Cross Canning Establishment of Havre de Grace, died very suddenly on Monday afternoon last at his father's house of paralysis of the brain, after an illness of 36 hours. Deceased was widely known throughout Harford, Baltimore and Cecil counties. Death of Mr. J. Lum Price. Mr. J. Lum Price, a young man, well and favorably known in Elkton, died at the residence of his brother, Wm. T. at Price, Pivot Bridge, in this county, on Sunday morning last about one o'clock, after a protracted illness. Deceased was a son of the late Samuel Price, of the Second district. He at one time attended school in this town, and while here made many friends particularly among the young people. His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, the remains being interred in Bethel cemetery. MARRIED. SMELTZER-GRAHAM.-At Charlestown, in this county, on October, 9th 1884 by Rev. Samuel Logan, Philip Smeltzer, and Liza Graham, all of Cecil county. JONES-MINCHER.-At the same place by the same on November 7th, 1884, Hiram Jones, and Lizzie Mincher, all of this county. BENJAMIN-LOGAN.-At the same place by the same on January 11, 1885, Millard Benjamin, and Ida Logan, all of this county. DIED. DENNY.-On January 12th, at the residence of her father, James Gifford, near Calvert, in this county, Eva T. Denny, wife of Samuel L. Denny, of Philadelphia, in the 23d year of her age. +++++Saturday, January 24, 1885+++++ - Alexander Rutter, Jr., infant son of Mr. Alexander Rutter, of the Fifth district, an infant of but ten months, but the only male representative of the family, died on Thursday the 15th inst., and was buried at North East on Saturday last. Mr. Rutter has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in his great bereavement. Found Dead in the Woods. An old man named Irwin, who lived near Principio Furnace, was found dead in the woods on Tuesday last. He lived in a shanty by himself. Among some people he had the reputation of being a miser, but this could not be so, as he was very poor. He was about 58 years of age, and was known also as George B. Logan. he undoubtedly died of exposure. Death of a Young Man. Hiram J. Alexander, a young man, resident of this town, died at the home of his brother, James P. Alexander, on Main street, on Thursday morning last, at about six o'clock after being confined to his bed for just one week. He was about twenty five years of age, a son of the late William Alexander, of this place. Deceased was a member of the Groome Guards, and of the Elkton Cornet Band. His funeral will take place this afternoon at two o'clock. Service will be held in the Free Methodist Church, and the remains will be interred in the burial ground attached. North East Items. Mrs Jethro J. McCullough, the mother of several members, and herself a stockholder, of the McCullough Iron Co., died in Wilmington last Tuesday morning. Mr. Delaplaine McDaniel, late President of the McCullough Iron Co., of this place, and McDaniel & Harvey Co., of Philadelphia, died at his residence in Philadelphia last Wednesday morning. Death of Mrs. McCullough. Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough, widow of the late Jethro McCullough, (founder of the McCullough Iron Company, whose mills are located in this county, at North East, Rowlandsville and near this town), died at her home in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday last. The remains were brought down to North East by railroad yesterday for burial. Service was held in the M. E. Church upon the arrival of the train, due there at about a quarter before two o'clock p. m. Mrs. McCullough was in the 73d year of her age at the time of her death. She was for many years a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a lady of great beauty of character and christian piety. She leaves five sons, viz; Enoch and John W. who reside at Rowlandsville. George and Delaplaine who reside at North East, and Jethro at Westamwell mills, near this town. They are all engaged in the iron business having management of the company's mills located at the points named. MARRIED. BUCHANAN-WILLIAMS.-On the 15th inst., by the Rev. J. France, Mr. James Buchanan to Miss Sarah L. Williams all of this county. GIFFORD-KIRK.-On the 21st inst., at the residence of Jos. England, near Zion, by the Rev. J. France, Mr. Joseph S. Gifford to Miss Rachel A. Kirk, all of this county. WHITNEY-McCAULEY.-In New York City, Thursday, 15th inst., by Rev. H. B. McCauley, Frank T. Whitney, of Lowell, Mass., and Marianne, daughter of the late Daniel McCauley, formerly of this county. DIED. McCULLOUGH.-In Wilmington, Del., on the 20th inst., Elizabeth McCullough, relict of the late Jethro J. McCullough, in the 73d year of her age. ALEXANDER.-Jan. 22, 1885, Hiram J. Alexander, in the 25th year of his age. Services at the Free Methodist church, Elkton, this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clk. +++++Saturday, January 31, 1885+++++ - Elisha Brown, a well-known resident of the Ninth district, of this county, died suddenly last Sunday night of heart disease. - The funeral of Hiram J. Alexander, who died on the Wednesday previous, took place on last Saturday afternoon. Service was held in the Free Methodist church, and the remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery. - George Craig, a lad of ten years was drowned at Chesapeake City on Saturday last. His father George Craig was fishing through the ???, and the lad was skating, when he b??? in. Mr. Craig made every effort to rescue him alive, but failed. he recovered the body in a very short time, but life was extinct. - Mrs. Elizabeth Moke, wife of Mr. Geo. Moke of North East, formerly a citizen of this town, died early on yesterday morning after an illness of nearly five months. Mrs. Moke was 74 years of age, and leaves a husband and three children who sons and one daughter. MARRIED. HOGAN-WILLIS.-Jan. 28th, 1885, at the parsonage of the Presbyterian Church Elkton, Md., by the Rev. R. W. Beers, Mr. Wm. Hogan and Miss Mary C. Willis, both of Cecil county. BARNETT-BOWLSBY.-On the 27th, inst., at the Zion M. E. parsonage, by Rev. J. France, Mr. Wm. A. Barnett, to Miss Lizzie E. Bowlsby, all of Zion Cecil county, Md. DIED. SMITHSON.-Jan. 23, near Port Deposit of blood poisoning, Col. Henry Smithson, aged 72 years. BROWN.-January 25, 1885, near Calvert Md., Elisha Brown, aged 70 years. CLOUD.-At the residence of her son-in-law, John W. Lilley, in columbus, Ohio, at 6:30 o'clock on Wednesday evening, the 21st inst., of paralysis, Mrs. Mary Ann Cloud, relict of the late Colonel Enoch Cloud, in the 81st year of her age. MOKE.-In North East, on January 30th 1885, Mrs. Elizabeth Moke, wife of Mr. George Moke of that town. Aged seventy-four years. The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at her late residence tomorrow Sunday Feb. 1st at 12:30 P. M. Interment at the Presbyterian cemetery Elkton. +++++Saturday, February 7, 1885+++++ - Mr. F. Bradbury has purchased the Eliza Cloud property, consisting of two dwelling houses on Main street, now occupied by Messrs. Adam Meisel and William McClay, and the two on Church street, occupied by Mr. Bradbury and W. J. whittington. They were sold by Mr. Geo. W. Wells, agent for the owner. - The funeral of Mrs. P. Theresa Keely, wife of Mr. John Keely, of Chestnut Hill, who died on Sunday last, aged 26 years, took place form the residence of her father, Mr. Arthur McClosky, on Wednesday at one o'clock, the remains being enterred at the Catholic cemetery adjoining the church in this town, beside those of her little child who died six weeks before. There were fifty-nine carriages, in the procession, an unusually large number. Death of Centenarian. An aged colored woman, Mrs. Rachel Thomas, a highly respected resident f the vicinity of Mechanics' Valley, in this county, said to be one hundred and one years of age, died at her home on Friday the 30th ult., and was buried on Monday last, the funeral service taking place at Reed A. M. P. church, Rev. E. W. Scott, the pastor, officiating. The parents of deceased were in old slave times the property of the late Thomas S. Thomas, of North East, father of Rev. T. Snowden Thomas, and she passed the greater portion of her life in the family. She bore a reputation of general worth of character second to none of her class. Death of Mrs. henry E. Gatchell. On last Monday morning Mrs. Elizabeth Gatchell, wife of Mr. Henry E. Gatchell, a well-known citizen of the Fourth district, of this county, died at her residence, near Fair Hill, after an illness of several months duration. Although Mrs. Gatchell had been in feeble health since last fall, her death was not looked for so soon, but she contracted a cold about a week previous, and the strain was too great for her in her enfeebled condition, and she sank under it. Deceased was in the 76th year of her ae, a consistent member of Rock Presbyterian church, and a lady of great beauty of character. Her funeral took place at 11 o'clock last Tuesday morning. Service was held at the house and the remains were interred in the Cherry Hill cemetery. MARRIED. CLARK-HARRIOTT.-In the Presbyterian church, Chesapeake City, Md., on Thursday evening, February 5th, 1885, at 7:30 o'clock, by the pastor, Rev. Irwin Lewis Caton, Mr. Eugene Clark, of near Cecilton, Md., and Miss Katie Harriott, of Chesapeake City, Md. DIED. McCRACKEN.-At North East, Feb. 3d, 1885, Rebecca J. daughter of John and Martha J. McCracken, age 42 years. +++++Saturday, February 14, 1885+++++ - Charlotte Wilson, an elderly colored woman, died at her home on Collin's avenue, in this town, on Sunday last of pneumonia. - A. P. Schockley, auctioneer, on Thursday last, sold for W. S. Evans, attorney, the Mooney farm, located in Elk Neck, to Wm. Jeffries for $1,200. The place contains 58 acres. Pennell-Duyckinck. The residence of Mr. H. H. Duyckinck, near Calvert, in this county, was the scene of great festivitiy on Wednesday last. It was the occasion of the marriage of his daughter Maggie to J. J. Pennell, of Little Britain, Lancaster county, Pa. A large company of friends were present to witness the ceremony of tieing the roseate bond. Everyting went merrily, the knot was firmly tied, and two fond hearts made one. Death of Thomas Astel. On Sunday last Mr. Thomas Astel, a widely known citizen of the vicinity of Union church, in this county, died after an illness of but brief duration. Deceased was well-known throughout upper Cecil as a zealous churchman, devoting a considerable portion of his time to religious work. He was respected wherever known, and something unusual nowadays his religious professions were not doubted by anyone, but on the other hand he was looked upon as an honest man in every particular. Mr. Astel was the brother of Mrs. Amasa G. Brown, of Elkton. His funeral took place on Thursday last at Calvert. Rev. William T. Miller officiating. Death of an Estimable Woman. Mrs. Mercy A. Richards, relict of Isaac Richards, formerly of Porter's Bridge, died at the residence of her brother-in-law, Charles A. Lincoln, Philadelphia, on Thursday last. She was a woman of superior character and posessesed the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Sunday and her remains were interred in the West Nottingham Friends burying ground. An address was made by Wm. Way, of Cecil county. The deceased was a sister of Benjamin C. Reynolds, of Oxford, and Joseph T. Reynolds, of East nottingham, Chester county. Among the many relatives and friends who attended the funeral were George Sturges, chief clerk of the Board of Surveyers, Philadelphia; Wm. H. Brown, Chief Engineer of the Penna. R. R. ; Charles A Lincoln, Prothonotary U. S. Circuit Court, Philadelphia; Lewis Richards, Esq., Media and others. Her son, Jos. T. Richards, First Assistant Chief Engineer of the Penna. R. R., was unable to attend the funeral, as he is ill with typhoid pneumonia at his residence in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company out of courtesy to her son furnished a special car to convey the remains and accompanying friends to the place of 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. Inventory of the goods, chattles, &c., of the personal estate of George Mackey examined and passed. Bonds Approved-Bond of W. W. Hopkins, administrator of George Mackey; bond of James M. Naudain, adm'r of Matthew M. Naudain; bond of Eleanor B. Douglass, executrix of Edward Armstrong; bond of Thomas Waring, adm'r d. b. n. c. t. a. Edmund Physick. Accounts Passed-First and final account of Ellen Keaveny, administratrix of John Keaveny, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Ellis M. Terry, adm'r of Thomas Terry, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Barclay Reynolds, adm'r Richard Harper and Robt. C. Thackery, adm'rs of Rebecca S. Harper, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Robert Pennock, executor of Levi Todd, and dividend struck on same; second account of Minnie H. Bowen, Jas. A., Boulden and Waitman Smithers, administrators of E. P. Bowen; first and final account of Robert Long, adm'r of Wm. M. Long, and dividend struck on same; fourth account of W. P. Ewing, guardian J. A. P. Ewing; third account of John M. C. Carhart, guardian Kate S. Rutherford; final account of Thomas Waring, ex-officio guardian of Cecil L. L. Physick; fifth and final account of F. S. Everist, guardian of Eva Moore; third and final account of R. C. Hopkins, guardian of Wm. N. Collins. Court adjourned to meet at the regular session in March next. MARRIED. KIPE-NIELDS.-On the 4th inst., by Rev. J. France, Mr. Howard H. Kipe, of Hamerton, Chester county, Pa., to Miss Mary A. Nields, of Hickory Hill, Chester county, Pa. CLENDENNIN-ROWAN.-At Franklin Square Presbyterina church, Baltimore, on Februrary 5, by Rev. J. A. Lefever, D. D., James Clendennin and Annie C. Rowan, daughter of the late John B. Rowan. +++++Saturday, February 21, 1885+++++ - The infant son of Mr. H. C. Wells, of this town, about two months of age, died on Wednesday evening last. - Mrs. Catherine Ritchie, mother of Prof. John Ritchie, of Wilmington, a gentleman well-known here, died at his residence in that city last Sunday morning, at 7:30 o'clk. She was eighty years of age. - Cecil Mews, a young man sixteen years of age, died at his home on the old Barr farm, on the Newcastle and Frenchtown turnpike, a few miles from this town, on *****ay last of Bright's disease. His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the remains being interred in Elkton cemetery. - Among the recent sales of real estate in this county, were the following: J. F. Jennings sold his dwelling house and lot situated in Port Deposit, to Louis G. Harlan for $1,000.00 and Mrs. Augustine Windolph sold her dwelling house, in the same town, to James G. Reynolds for $450.00. These properties are both leasehold premises. The first named being under a ground rent of $12; the latter $30 per annum. - A six years old child of Mr. Michael Keagan, who resides near Odessa, Del., formerly tenant on one of the Creswell farms, near this town, died last Wednesday night, and will be buried today at the Catholic cemetery in this town. *****Saturday, February, 28, 1885+++++ MARRIED. BROWN-ROBINSON.-On January 28th, 1885, by Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, at Elkton M. E. parsonage, Mr. James Albert Brown to Miss Willie Melinda Robinson. THORNTON-LOVELL.-On the 19th inst. at the residence of the bride's cousin, Mr. Thomas Lindell, in New Castle county, Del., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, Mr. David Thornton and Miss Florence J. Lovell, both of New Castle county. McVEY-TOSH.-February 19th, by Rev. S. A. Gayley, D. D., E. Wilmer McVey of Zion, and Sallie R. Tosh, of Harrisville, of this county. +++++Saturday, March 7, 1885+++++ Chesapeake City Items. David K. Price, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, was buried at the old cemetery, near Cayott's corner on last Sabbath. A large number of friends and relatives were present. Rev. L. L. Caton, of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Death's Doings. Death has recently claimed several of the most prominent citizens of Cecil. Last Monday morning Abel T. Lincoln, one of the most extensive farmers of the Ninth district died of pneumonia. His residence was near the Brick Meeting House, and, is as is the farm, one of the finest and most complete in the neighborhood. He was a member of the Society of Friends and a thoroughly upright and conscienscious man. His funeral took place on Thursday at 12 o'clock the remains being interred in the Rose Bank cemetery Calvert. The widow of the deceased and one son survive him. MARRIED BLANSFIELD-SHELTON-On Feb. 26, 1885, in Chesapeake City, Md., by Rev. L. L. Caton, Mr. Henry J. Blansfield to Miss Martha J. Shelton, all of Cecil county, Md. DIED. BRITTON-At Cherry Hill Md., (unreadable) 21st, of pneumonia, Julia A. V. Britton, aged 66 years. "Asleep in Jesus." McCULLOUGH-On Wednesday March 4th, 1885, at his residence in Elkton, Md., Hiram McCullough, in the 72nd year of his age. His friends are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence on Sunday, the 8th inst., at half past two o'clock p.m., without further notice. +++++Saturday, March 14, 1885+++++ Funeral of Hon. Hiram McCullough The funeral of Hon. Hiram McCullough, who died on Wednesday evening, the 4th inst., took place on Sunday last, at 2:30 o'clock p.m., the Rev. E. K. Miller, of the Protestant Episcopal Church of North East, officiating. F. A. Ellis, Wm. J. Jones, Esqs., Judge Frederick Stamp, Doctor H. H. Mitchell, Hon. Jno A. J. Creswell and ex-U. S. Senator James B. Groome acted as pall beareres. The remains were interred in the family lot in the Presbyterian burial ground. The funeral was very largely attended, but had the roads been in better condition the attendance would have been much greater. 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 David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed: Bonds Approved. Bond of John M. McCracken, executor of Rebecca J. McCracken; bond of Isaiah Lawrence, executor of Sarah J. Lawrence; bond of Millard F. Coale, adm'r of estate of David J. Mullen; bond of Samuel E. Sidwell, executor of Elizabeth M. Sidewell; bond of Cecil Parrett, adm'r of Aaron Parrett; bond of Sarah Brown and Vianna E. Browne, administratriees of Elisha E. Brown; bond of Cecil Parrett, guardian of Caleb V. Parrett; bond of Isaiah Lawrence, guardian of Letitia Lawrence et. al.; counter bond of Levi O. Cameron to Jonathan L. Crothers. DIED. THOMPSON-On March 1885, at the residence of her son-in-law, R. H. Richardson, in Charlestown, Cecil county, Md., Elizabeth J. Thompson, aged 71. At rest. +++++Saturday, March 21, 1885+++++ - Mr. Jacob Lotman, of this town, received this week four-hundred and odd dollars as back pay, upon an increase of pension. We are pleased to know that Mr. Lotman has been this far successful in securing his rights in this direction. He is entitled to all he has received and a good deal more. The government is slow in acknowledging its obligations to men who staked life and health in its defence. There are of course some frauds among those in this as well as in other neighborhoods who have received pensions, but Mr. Lotman is not of this number, and we congratulate him upon the successful issue of his claim. Death of an Aged Citizen. Thomas Scott, aged 85 years, a prominent citizen of the vicinity of Louisville, died at his home last Sunday evening. He was an uncle of T. Jefferson Scott, of Cowantown, the Democratic candidate for sheriff in 1883, who was defeated by the Constable wing of the party. His funeral took place on Thursday, the remains being interred in Sharp's cemetery. Delaplaine McDaniel's Will. The will of the late Delaplaine McDaniel was admitted to probate (unreadable) the Orphans' Court last Tuesday. The estate of the deceased, of which the will dis??? is estimated at from one to two millions of dollars. His last will and testament was (unreadable) on the 18th of December, 1881. The ba???? the estate is in stock of the McCullough iron company and the McDaniel & Harvey iron company, of both of which he was president at the time of his death. This was left in trust to the Fidelity Insurance Trust and Safe Deposit Company of Philadelphia, to be used as the will directs. A large portion of the estate goes to his widow, Sarah Anne McDaniel. she is to be paid $15,000 annually during her natural life. The Shady Beach farm, in the Fifth district, which is one of the best improved farms in Cecil county, is also bequeathed to her. The bulk of the rest of the property is to go to his children, Jos. L. McDaniel, Anna Lucy McDaniel and Mary Emma Whitaker, in equal portions. Samuel Delaplaine McDaniel, his grandson, (son of his son of the same name) is bequeathed $50,000, of the income from which $1,200 is to be used yearly for his education and maintenance. The rest of the bequests is to be paid at stated intervals after reaching his majority. To his nephew, Harry C. Clayton, $300 a year is willed until $5,000 has been paid him. To Drew Theological Seminary he bequeaths $10,000, the interest to be used in educating two young men for the ministry. He bequeaths $5,000 to Dickinson college, at Carlisle, Pa., the interest to be used in yearly prizes; $100 to go to each of the two leading men in the freshman class and $100 to the leading man in the sophomore class. He appoints the following executors: Sarah Ann McDaniel, Thomas Baumgardner, Joseph L. McDaniel, Robert N. Simpers, Anna L. McDaniel and Mary E. Whittaker. MARRIED JANNEY-TONG.-March 17th 1885, at Bay View Methodist Protestant Parsonage (unreadable) Rev. D. A. Sheriner, M. D., Elmer E. Janney to Miss Lottie A. Tong, both (unreadable) Md. BURNS-LYBURN-March 11th 1885, by Rev. Willi(unreadable)aw, Thos. Kesler Burns and (unreadable)zabeth Lyburn, all of this county. DIED CROTHERS.-On February 27th, 1885, at the residence of her father, J.W. Crothers, near College Green, Cecil county, Md., Mollie M. Crothers, aged 17 years. McDONALD.-At North East on Sunday evening March 15th, 1885, William K. McDonald in the 31st year of his age. JENKINS.-March 12, 1885, near Rising Sun, Md., Margery Jenkins, wife of William Jenkins, aged about 21 years. +++++Saturday, March 28, 1885+++++ - Mr. Howard Purner, an old an popular citizen of Port Herman, in this county, died suddenly on Monday afternoon last of apoplexy. - Mrs. Ellie Campbell, wife of Richard S. Campbell, died at her residence No. 255 Edmondson avenue, Baltimore, last Monday, and was buried on Wednesday 25th inst. Mrs. Campbell was a daughter of the late Isaac Wilson, a native of Cecil county, and for many years a resident of the vicinity of this town. Obituary. Mary E. Campbell fell asleep in Jesus at Rising Sun, Md., Dec. 30th, 1884, in the 27th year of her age. Losing her mother at an early age, she was tenderly cared for and carefully educated by her grand-parents. Converted at the age of fifteen under the minstry of Rev. J. D. Rigg, she joined the M. E. Church at Ebenezer, Zion Circuit, in which communion she remained until her death. A few years ago she entered upon the higher Christian life when she became especially useful in the Sabbath School and in the social meetings of the church. Dec. 22d, 1881, she was married to John F. Campbell, one of the leading members of the church of her choice. Two precious children came into their home, but the first born preceded its mother to the home above, and the second survived her but a few weeks. About one year ago consumption began to prey upon her frame. For a time she was hopeful of recovery, her heart clinging with great fondness to her husband and infant child. But when it was clearly revealed that it was God's will she should die, she at once commited all to her Lord, and others, declared her strong confidence in God, and sure hope of a blissful immortality. In the presence of a large concourse of weeping friends, her body was laid away in the silent grave to await the coming of the Lord. J.P. DIED. CAMPBELL-Fell asleep in Jesus, on the morning of March 23, at 255 Edmondson avenue, Baltimore, Ellie, beloved wife of Richard S. Campbell, and daughter of Letitia W. and the late Isaac Wilson. BURNS.-Leena Odelle, infant daughter of George A. and Anna L. Burns, departed this life March 16th 1885, aged four months. "Sweet babe, how short thy stay, How soon they journey's o'er; Yet we can feel thee safe at rest, Safe in the arms of Jesus love." +++++Saturday, April 4, 1885+++++ - Isaac Wilson, an aged citizen of this neighborhood, who was in the employ of Mr. George Ricketts and others for many years, died at the alms house on Friday evening last. He had been an inmate of the alms house for only a few weeks. His remains were interred in the old M. E. burial ground on sunday afternoon. - Benjamin Griffith, a well-known colored citizen of the fifth district, died on the 24th inst., in the 77th year of his age. Deceased was a leading man of his race in Cecil, and during his lifetime did a great deal towards elevating his people. He owned considerable property and gave freely of it for charitable and religious purposes. He donated an acre of land upon which Cedar Hill A. M. P. church was built, as well as giving liberally towards the erection of the church. He also gave the lot upon which the school house near the church stands. His funeral took place on Friday, the 27th inst. Service was held in the church, Rev. E. W. Scott officitaing, and the remains were interred in the burial ground attached. - The number of deaths in the upper portion of this county within a very short time past has been greater than ever before in the same length of time. On the 28th inst., three persons all living within a short distance of each other, passed away, viz. Miss Mary Ann Moore, near Colora, aged 60 years; Mrs. Baker, mother-in-law of Mr. R. J. Rowland, at Liberty Grove, and Mrs. Lucinda Ewing, widow of Alexander Ewing, died at the home of her son, E. E. Ewing, near Mt. Pleasant, aged 75 years. Susan A. wife of Andrew L. Yerkes, died at Lombardville on Monday morning last, aged 74 years. On last Sunday morning Henry Gatchell died suddenly at his home near Rock Church; he was 80 years of age. On the same morning Mrs. Wherry, wife of Squire David Wherry, died at her home at Calvert, and on Saturday the day prvious, Jacob Job, died at his home near that town, and about the same hour an aged man named Brickley died at his home near Bay View. This is a fearful record of death for three days in territory of that extent. - Mrs. Samuel Jewell, died at the home of her husband on North street, in this town, at 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning last, of rheumatism of the heart. - Jesse Bedwell, an old citizen of this town, died on Tuesday last. He had been in failing health for a long time previous to his death. His remains were taken to Bethel cemetery for burial on Thursday. Death of Capt. Wm. Tomlinson. Captain Wm. Tomlinson, who died in Baltimore on Sunday afternoon last at the residence of his brother-in-law, E. W. Leech, of pneumonia, in the seventy-third year of his age, was born in North East, in this county. He started in life a sailor, and was a captain of a boat at the age of eighteen years. About the year 1831 he started and was part owner and captain of a freight and passenger packet running between Baltimore and landings on the Sassafras river. Twenty-five years afterwards he sold out his shipping interest and kept a store in Kennedyville. In 1861 he went to farming in Kent county. In 1866 he went to Baltimore and went to the commission business on Light street wharf. He retired from business seven years ago, and since the death of his wife (the fourth), he had been living with his brother-in-law. He was a man of great strength of character, and was well and widely known. +++++Saturday, April 11, 1885+++++ - Miss Maggie McCafferty and Mr. Samuel H. King and Miss Delia McCafferty and Mr. Hugh McGready were married at the Catholic church, in this town, on Monday morning last at 6 o'clock. Rev. Father Lyon performed the ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass. - Herny Brennan, a colored man of about forty-five years of age died in this town on Sunday last of consumption. He was a single man and had no relatives here or anywhere else so far as is known. About a week before he died, he drew from the bank $150. After his death nothing could be found of the money, and it is thought is has either been stolen or he buried it. - J. Graham Mattingly, an interesting child, about three years old, son of George S. and Helen Mattingly, of North East, in this county, died on Tuesday last, after a brief illness. His remains were interred in the Charlestown M. E. cemetery. DIED. SMITHSON.-In Wilmington, March 24th, 1885, Annie Segers Smithson, of typhoid fever, (aged 31 years,) wife of Herman S. Smithson and beloved daughter of R. M. Barnes and the late Alexander Williams, formerly of Baltimore, Md. MATTINGLY.-Died at the residence of his parents in North East Cecil county, Md., Tuesday evening after a brief illness of chronic croup, J. Graham Mattingly son of Geo. S. and Helen Mattingly, aged 2 years and 8 months. He was interred in Charlestown, M. E. cemetery, Friday afternoon last. +++++Saturday, April 18, 1885+++++ - Our readers will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Price, wife of the Rev. Benj. F. Price, which occreed in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday last. Deceased was the second wife of Rev. Mr. Price, and they had only been married a short time. - George Faulkner, an aged German, who lived for many years past in a small cabin in Creswell's woods, on Grav's Hill, a mile or two from town, died on Sunday afternoon last, and his remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Beers, of the Presbyterian church officiating. Deceased was a native of Germany, and a very eccentric man. His wife, who survives him, is a native of Delaware, in the vicinity of Cooch's Bridge. Her maiden name was Kennedy. They were without children, living in the deep woods, apparently anxious to shun all mankind. Mrs. Faulkner is very aged and hardly able to take care of herself. An effort will be made by charitable persons to secure admission for her into one of the public institutions of Delaware. Death of County Editors. Capt. John Mentzer, the editor and proprietor of the Herald and Torchlight, of Hagerstown, Md., died at 8:30 on Thursday evening, at his residence in that town after a lingering illness of several months, aged sixty-seven years. Wm. Brewer, senior, editor of the Rockville Advocate, died at twelve o'clock on Thursday night. the deceased was editor of the Advocate for many years. Death of Mrs. H. c. Mackall. Mrs. Mary Mackall, widow of the late Henry C. Mackall, died at the residence of her daughter Mrs. William H. May in this town at 10:41 o'clock yesterday (Friday) morning after an extended illness the immediate cause of her death being paralysis. Mrs. Mackall has been in failing health for a long time, and her death was long since anticipated. She was a lady of great beauty of character of marked intelligence and highly educated. Her husband Henry C. Mackall, who was for a long period law partner of the late Hon. Hiram McCullough died a number of years ago. Mrs. Macall leaves surviving her two daughters Mrs. Wm. H. May and Mrs. Virginia M. McCabe of this town, and Mr. Benjamin F. Mackall who resides at Moorhead city, Minn. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court fo 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 Victoria K. McDowald, administratrix of Wm. K. McDowald; bond of Henry H. Brady, adm'r. c. t. a of Wm. Toomy; bond of Amy Astle, executrix of Thomas B. Astle; bond of Mary A. Price, administratrix of Thos. T. Price. List of inventories, Debts and Sales Examined and Passed:-List of sales of the goods, chattels, &c., of the personal estates of Wm. J. Preston, and James A. Mearns. List of debts due the estates of Catharine Porter and Johoiakim Brickley. Inventories of the goods, chattels, &c., of the personal estates of William Toomy, Catherine Porter, Thomas T. Price and Thomas B. Astle. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Seventh and final account of James M. Evans, guardian of Anna E. P. Gillespie; 4th account of John D. Haines, guardian of Thomas W. Passmore; 3d account of Jonathan Reynolds, guardian of Joseph Haines; 1st and final account of James E. Haines, executor of Basil Haines; 8th account of Agnes T. Emmons, guardian of Wm. T. Emmons; 9th account of John T. Cooper, guardian of Thos. Holcroft; 1st and final account of Margaret Crow and Robert J. Crow, adm'rs of James Crow; 1st and final account of Annie M. Gerry, executrix of Samuel B. Gerry; final account of Thomas Waring, adm'r of Wm. Waring, and as such ex-officio guardian of Leone, Theodore and Edmund Physick; 1st and fianl account of R. G. Reese, adm'r of Wm. T. Reese; supplementary account of Albert Constable, executor of Hannah A. Constable, and distribution struck on same; 2d supplementary account of Albert constable, executor of Alice M. Gittings, and dividend struck on same. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in May next. MARRIED. SNIDOW-ROMAN.-March 31, 1885, at Weaubleau, Mo., by Rev. John Whitaker, Mr. G. L. Snidow, of Weaubleau, to Miss Hanna Roman, formerly of this county. GILLESPIE-NIVIN.-April 9, 1885, in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, at Newark, Delaware, by Rev. A. A. Benton, Dr. George W. Gillespie, of Rowlandville, this county, and Miss Lizzie E. Nivin, of Mill Creek, Delaware. DIED ALEXANDER.-April 10, 1885, near Rising Sun, this county, of consumption, Mary Alexander, daughter of Joseph and Margery Alexander, aged 19 years old. +++++Saturday, April 25, 1885+++++ - A child of John S. Hawkins, of Level, Harford county, died from the effects of the seed of the stramonium of jimson weed, which it ate. - The funeral of Mrs. Henry C. Mackall took place on Monday afternoon last, the remains being interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. Rev. Wm. Schouler, of Trinity P. E. church, officiated. - Mrs. Jame sMcKinsey, of Philadelphia, ahs sold her house on east Main street to R. B. Frazer, of this town, for $2500. - James Walker, an old resident of this district, died at his home near Waterford (The Frog), on the night of Thursday, the 16th inst. His funeral took place last Saturday; burial at Bethel cemetery. Death of Richard H. Foard. On Thursday last, at 12:11 o'clock midnight, Mr. Richard H. Foard, a native and well-known resident of Elkton, died at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Bowen, about three miles northwest of this town, after an illness of only a day or two of pneumonia. Only a week before his death Mr. Foard was in Elkton in his usual health and in good spirits, and his was about the last death we expected to hear announced. Mr. Foard has been a resident of Elkton all his life with the exception of a brief residence in the west some twelve or fifteen years ago. During his residence here he was engaged in several business ventures, notable as one of, the firm of Foard & Bowan, general merchants, in the building now occupied by Mr. R. G. Reese, known as the "Bee Hive," on Main street in the hollow. Deceased was a man of affable and pleasing manners, one calculate dto make friends with little exertion. He was about forty years of age. North East Items. Mrs. Annie E. West, wife of Mr. Jessie West, died at her residence on Cecil avenue, in this town, on Sunday last, in the 37th year of her age. The deceased was well-known in this place. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 2:30 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. T. S. Williams, assisted by the Rev. T. Snowden Thomas of the Philadelphia conference; from the church they wre borne to the M. E. cemetery, followod by a large concourse of relatives, friends and former neighbors. She leaves three children to mourn her loss. Undertaker John J. Foster had charge of the funeral arrangements. The floral offerings were presented by the officers and teachers of the M. E. Sunday school of North East. MARRIED. WHITAKER-ENGLE.-In Philadelphia on April 6th, by Rev. John Scott Sands, Dr. J. S. Whitaker, of Cherry Hill, Md., and Miss Clara Engle, of Philadelphia. HOPPER-GRIFFITH-On Thursday the 23d of April, 1885, by Rev. Irwin Lewis Caton, at the residence of the brides's mother No. 259, W. Fayette st., Baltimore, Mr. James S. Hopper of Cheapeake City, Md., and Miss Ella Griffith of Baltimore, Md. DIED. AUMBRESTER-In Elkton, on Tuesday, April 23, 1885, after a lingering illness of consumption, S. Gertrude, in the 8th year of her age, the only daughter of Mary E. and the late (unreadable). +++++Saturday, May 2, 1885+++++ - Mrs. Johnson, mother of George Johnson, of the Cecil Democrat, celebrated her eightieth birthday on the 14th inst. She reside about one mile east of Rising Sun. - Richard Hutchinson, colored, of this town, took to himself a wife on Wednesday evening last in the person of a young colored woman named Milbourn, also of Elkton. - Mr. John Morgan and Miss Annie Ash, of this town, were married on Wednesday evening last. The marriage was a quiet one taking place at the M. E. parsonage, Rev. Mr. Otis, the pastor, officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. Dunbar Morgan, and the bride is a daughter of Joshua M. Ash, both well-known citizens of Elkton. Killed Himself With a Shot-Gun. David Warren, a prosperous farmer and prominent citizen, residing near Middletown, Del., committed on Thursday last by placing the muzzle of a gun against his left side and pulling the trigger. He had been despondent for several days, but no reason is known for his depression. He owned considerable property, and was in Middletown attending to business a short time previous to his death. MARRIED. ASTLE-CHANDLEE.-On April 28th, 1885, in Zion M.E. parsonage, by Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, John W. Astle to Annie Chandlee, both of Zion, Md. BOREM-SCANLAN.-April 30, at the M. E. church, Chesapeake City, Md., by the Rev. A. H. O'Brien, William M. Borem, to Miss Dora Scanlan, both of Chesapeake City. +++++Saturday, May 9, 1885+++++ - Wm. Veach, a former resident of this vicinity, died at his home in Sassafras Neck this week. Death of Mrs. Samuel Thompson. On Friday, the 1st instant, Mrs. A. M. Thompson, wife of Samuel Thompson, of Pivot Bridge, in this county, a lady eminent for many beautiful traits of christian character, passed from this life, at her home in that village. Her remains were interred in Bethel cemetry, one of the most beautiful burial grounds in the neighborhood, on Tuesday afternoon last, at 1:30 o'clock. A fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased, penned by an intimate friend, will be found in our obituary column. Patents Granted. Among a large number of patents recently issued from the United States Patent Office, reported through the Patent Agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F street northwest, Washington, D. C., were the following to Marylanders: A. J. Cromwell, Baltimore, car brake; H. S. Dosh, Baltimore, bed-bug trap and caster; C. T. Holloway, Baltimore, Salvage Corps wagon; M. Jacobs, Baltimore, advertising device; W. Harris, Baltimore, design for card receiver; G. Gaston, Baltimore, overalls; C. C. Wright, Elkton, thill coupling. The last named invention is known here an an anti shaft rattler, an ingenious device, which has already attained great popularity. Death of an Old Resident. On Friday morning, the 1st instant, Mrs. Ann T. Boulden, probably one of the oldest residents of this county, departed from life, after a long and painful illness, at the home of her son-in-law, William P. Howard, in Back Creek Neck. Mrs. Boulden was the widow of the late Thomas Boulden, a citizen of the district, than whom no one was better or more favorably known in his time. She was the mother of Mr. Charles L. Boulden, of this town. She also leaves an unmarried daughter. deceased was a lady possessing many estimable traits of character, and had made during her long life in this vicinity many warm personal friends. Her funeral services were held in the Glasgow, Del., Presbyterian church last Monday morning at 10 o'clock, and her remains were deposited in the burial ground attached to the church. MARRIED. HARRIS-FRIST.-On May 4th, 1885, at the residence of Rev. W. W. Kyle, Chester county, Pa., Harmon Harris, of Port Deposit, Cecil county, and Mrs. Julia Frist of Baltimore City. DIED. GREEN.-On April 29th, 1885, Meliss, widow of the late Jacob Green, of Cecil county, Md., aged 88 years, 7 months, and 29 days. [Chester county Pennsylvaina papers please copy.] +++++Saturday, May 16, 1885+++++ - An infant child of Mr. Zane Bedwell of this town, died this week and was buried in the Elkton cemetery on Wednesday. John Chick, an old citizen of this place, died on Monday last and his remains were intered at Bethel cemetery on Wednesday. Patents Granted. Among a large number of patents this week issued from the United States patent office, reported through the patent agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F St., northwest, Washington, were the following to Marylanders: A. H. Brinkmann, Baltimore, shirt; C. E. Diggs, Balto., self-leveling table for ships; J. L. Highbarger, Sharpsburg, saw jointing and setting device; A. Margenthaler, Balto., machine for producing printing bars; H. B. Tripp, Baltimore, burglar proof safe door; E. Bennett, Balto., design for pitcher. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Clinton J. Yerkes and James W. Yerkes, executors of Edward Yerkes; bond of J. Maxwell Gay, administrator of Mary E. Gay; bond of Mary E. Tull and Francis A. Ellis, adm'rs of Robert F. Tull; bond of Rachel K. Job, administratrix c. t. a. of Jacob Job; bond of Perry Litzenberg. coroner. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Annie P. Reynolds and Samuel A. Reynolds, administrators of Alonzo H. Reynolds, and distribution struck on same.; 2nd account of Wm. S. Evans and M. J. Reynolds, adm'rs d. b. n., c. t. a. of Reuben Reynolds; first and final account of James McCauley, guardian of Annie F. Price; first and final account of Amos B. Lewis, adm'r of Lydia E. Lewis; first and final account of Hannah G. Walters and Thos. B. Hopper, adm'rs of Charles Walters; first and final account of Samuel McCardell, adm'r e. t. a. of Samuel Harris, and dividend struck on same; final account of Joanna R. Morrison and W. Reese Hahan, executors of John A. Morrison; first and final account of Emily Whitcraft, executrix of Samuel McDonnell. court adjourned to meet at its regular session on June next. Rising Sun Items. Mrs. Rebecca Drauss died on the 12th inst., in the 80th year of her age. MARRIED. PRYOR-MARTIN.-On Thursday, April 23rd, 1885, by Rev. E. K. Miller, at Saint Mary's rectory, North East, Md., Mr. John T. Pryor and Miss Emma T. Martin. +++++Saturday, May 23, 1885+++++ Patents Granted. Among a large number of patents this week issued from the United States patent office, reported through the patent agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F St., northwest, Washington, were the following to Marylanders: J. Eisner, Baltimore, drawers, overalls and pantaloons; H. W. Fox, Balto., dust excluder; R. Gahler and T. Pilz, Balto., glue; G. Haydn, Balto., fluid ejector for draining cellars; W. R. Price, Still Pond, fire escape; E. B. Repp and G. H. Brown, New Windsor, top for fruit jars. MARRIED. HUGHES-BOREM.-On the 11sth inst., at the M. E. parsonage, Bethel, (Pivot Bridge) Md., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, Mr. Joseph Hughes and Miss Lydia E. Borem, both of Chesapeake City, Md. +++++Saturday, May 30, 1885+++++ - Thomas A. and Wm. R. Reese, executors of John R. Reese, of New Castle county Delaware, have sold the farm of deceased on Bohemia Manor, Cecil county, Md., containing 110 acres for $6000. Georgiana Reese was the purchaser. - The funeral of Mr. John S. Maffitt, who died last Saturday night at 9 o'clock, took place on Tuesday last from his late residence near Union M. E. church. Service was held at the house, and the remains were interred in the burial ground adjoining the church. Death of a former Marylander. Information was received here on Thursday of the death by apoplexy of Henry A. Silver, of Missouri, who was an applicant for the position of South-western superintendent of the railway and mail service, indorsed by the Missouri, Texas and Arkansas delegations. Mr. Silver was a former citizen of Harford county, this state, and was one of the representatives from that county in the Maryland constitutional convention of 1867. Patents Granted. Amoung a large number of patents this week issued from the United States patent office, reported through the patent agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F St., northwest, Washington, were the following to Marylanders: O. Bellman, Hagerstown, pipe elbow scriber; C. W. Grow, Frederick, composing stick; S. T. Jenkins, Baltimore, knock-down fruit box; G. A. Liebig, Baltimore, finger exercising machine; H. W. Matthews, Baltimore, corn and cane harvesting machine (reissue); J. L. Newcomer, Baltimore, egg beater; J. E. Prunty, Baltimore, nozzle; H. Roembildt, Baltimore, barrel bung. Death of Mr. John Cooper. John Cooper, an old and well-known resident of this county, died on Saturday last. He was well and favorably known throughout Cecil and lower Pennsylvania as the owner of Gilpin's Falls picnic grounds and mills, and the romantic "Gilpin's Rocks," a favorite place for picnic and dancing parties. Mr. Cooper was 79 years of age, and leaves three children, two daughters and one son. Deceased had by industry and economy accumulated quite a forturne. In years past hosts of residents of this and the lower parts of Lancaster and Chester counties, Pennsylvania, thought that no flour was so good as that which came from Gilpin's mill, and it still enjoys a high reputation. His funeral took place last Tuesday, the remains being interred at Brandywine cemetery, Wilmingtion, Delaware. +++++Saturday, June 6, 1885+++++ - A four-year-old son of William Peoples, residing several miles north of Port Deposit, was killed last Saturday by falling against a circular saw which was in motion at his father's mill. The little fellow was mangled in such a manner that death was instantaneous. - The interment of the remains of Thos. E. Brown and Arthur Barnes, brother-in-law and son of Charles P. Barnes, who were unmercifully shot down by the latter, while in a fit of delirium tremens, at his residence near Woodlawn, in this county, on Saturday last, took place last Monday afternoon in Hopewell Cemetery. The remains of young Barnes were taken to the Brown residence, and a double funeral started from there. Revs. Robinson and Barrett, of the Methodiest church, and Squier, of the Presbyterian church, officiated. Two hundred and sixty-eight conveyances were numbered in the procession, which was one of the most imposing witnessed in this county for years. Hundreds of people attended on foot. Brown leaves a widow and four small children, the youngest being but two weeks old, Brown was not only a brother-in-law to Barnes his murderer, but also his nephew, a sister's child. He was a young man comparatively an honest industrious farmer. Death of John W. Freeman, Sr. John W. Freeman, Sr a gentleman well-known in this community, where he resided for many years, died at the residence of his son Caleb, (one of the proprietors of the New Era,) in Middletown, Delaware, on Thursday last at 5:30 a.m. He was taken with a congestive chill on Thursday the 28th alt, but had become much better and no apprehensions of anything like a fatal termination was felt until last Wednesday afternoon when his disease assumed an alarming form, and from that time he sank gradually up to the hour of his death. His death was a very peaceful one. His preparations were all made, and he met the dread destroyer with a smiling countenance. Deceased was in the 75th year of his age, and has resided in Middletwon about three years. He was born in Talbo Co., Maryland, and resided in this town for a number of years, from whence he moved to Wilmington, where he remained for some time. He was a carpenter by trade but has done no active work for several years. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and highly respected by all who know him. His funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday. Services will be held at his late residence, and from there the funeral cortege will proceed to this town, arriving about on o'clock p.m. The interrment will be in the Elkton cemetery. Death of Mrs. Wm. Jones. Mrs. William Jones, a resident of Upper Elk Neck, died at the residence of her husband, William Jones, a well-known citizen of this district, on Sunday last, very suddenly, it is thought of heart desease. Deceased was well and favorably known throughout the Neck, and was a valued member of society. She was a the mother of Detective Jones, of the P, W & B Railroad at Wilmington, and also leaves several other children, daughters and sons. Her funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon last, and the remains were follwed to their last resting place-in the Elkton Cemetery-by a very large number of person, the majority of whom were either relatives or intimate friends. Patents Granted. The U. S. patent office is continually grinding out patents for all sorts of devices. Among a large number this week issued reported through the patent agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F St., northwest, Washington, were the following to Marylanders: J. Button, Batltimore, car coupling; R. Gorrall, Baltimore, store service apparatus; H. F. Graetzel, Garlenville, check row corn planter; A. Hallwig, Baltimore, ash sifter; R. L. Pearson, Chesterville, corn harvester; T. Racke, Baltimore, fat cutter; W. F. and W. H. Howard, Howard county, device for preventing snow drifts in road cuts; W. Straus, Baltimore, furniture legshoe; T. R. Wingrove, Baltimore, refrigerator building and apparatus. Pleasant Hill Items. The evening of June 2d will long be remembered by many of the residents of this community, especially by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, it being the 10th anniversary of their married life. It was altogether a surprise to them, Mr. Smith being at work in the field when the guests began to arrive. It was not long until the house was crowded with friends and neighbors. We could not begin to enumerate the presents. Suffice it to say that they were numerous. The young folks enjoyed themselves as only young folks can-so did the older ones. As the "wee sma?" hours approached, the company dispersed, wishing host and hostess many happy wedding anniversaries. DIED. THOMPSON.-Edward Thompson, near Upper Principio, May 21st in the eighty-second year of his age. FREEMAN.-At the residence of his son, Caleb J. Freeman, in Middletown, Del., on the 4th instant, John W. Freeman, Sr., in his 75th year. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, without further notice, at nine o'clock a.m., on Sunday (tomorrow), to proceed to Elkton, Md., for interment, arriving at the grave about 1 o'clock. +++++Saturday, June 13, 1885+++++ - The fine farm of Mr. Wm. Ward, located in Sassafras Neck, was sold at trustees sale by Clinton McCullough, Esq., last Tuesday, and knocked down to Captain Andrew Woodall, of Kent county, for $13,000. This farm sold once for $40,000. - Wm. S. Evans, Esq., as trustee on Thursday last sold at public sale, the farm belonging to the late Henry d. Miller, formerly Resister of Wills, for this county, upon which he resided at the time of his deth, to a sister of deceased, Miss Mary M. Miller for $3,375. - The funeral of the late John W. Freeman, Sr., who died at the home of his son, C. J. Freeman in Meddletown Delaware, on the morning of Thursday the 4th inst., took place on Sunday afternoon last. Services were held at the house and the remains were brought to this town and interred in the Elkton Cemetery. The funeral cortege arrived at the cemetery about half-past one P. M. Where it was received by a large company of old friends of the deceased who had gathered to pay this last tribute of respect to the memory of a former citizen of the town, and a man respected by all who knew him. Rev. Mr. Otis of the M. E. church officiated at the grave. Before the casket was deposited in the ground it was opened and an opportunity afforded all who desired to do so, to look once more upon the face of the deceased. The friends who came over with the remains returned to Middletown the same afternoon. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of William M. Campbell, administrator of Emma O. McCauley; bond of Emily Veach, administratrix of Joseph Veach; bond of E. K. Miller, guardian of Maggie L. Hitchcok et at; bond of Jonathan R. Scott, administrator of Sarah E. Scott. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Fisrt account of George E. Coulson, guardian of Eli J. Brickley; first and final account of Wm. M. Campbell, administrator of Emma O. McCauley, and distribution struck on same; first and final account off Wm. Creswell and John Creswell, executors of John Creswell; first account of T. Braden Gillespie, guardian of Haratio G., Thomas M., John W., and Rebecca C. Chamberlain; first and final account of T. Braden Gillespie, administrator C. T. A., of Jugurtha Hall; second supplementary account of J. T. Price, guardian of Catherine S. McIntyre. Court adjourned to meet at its regualr session in July next. MARRIED. TRIMBLE-SPRATT.-By Rev. William Kershaw, at his residence June 4th, Wm. T. Trimble and Eliza J. Spratt, both of Cecil county, Md. GROSS-LONG.-On Wednesday evening, June 3d, 1885, in the Presbyterian manse, Chesapeake City, by Rev. I. L. Caton, pastor, Mr. Thos. Gross and Miss Ella Long, all of Cecil county, Md. Patents. The following patents were this week issued from the United States Patent Office to citizens of Maryland through the Patent Agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F street Northwest, Washington, D. C.: J. Bossyns, Baltimore, fireproof floor; J. Conway, Baltimore, vehicle axle-nut lock; D. Fetters, Baltimore, glass furnace; William & J. H. Leonhardt, Waverly, dumping wagon; P. O. Conner, Mount Savage, steam boiler; R. P. Mumphrey, Baltimore, meat-cutter; G. H. Thompson, Frostburg, roller-skate; J. P. Thompson, Phoenix, loom shuttle. +++++Saturday, June 20, 1885+++++ - Mr. I. D. Carter and wife, Mrs. A. W. Mitchell and children, Reuben Haines, Esq., and Messrs. Chas. B. Finley, Wm. McCrery and Harry Levis of this town were present at the marriage of Mr. R. C. Levis and Miss Hattie Cannon at Dover, Delaware, on last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Alexander of West Chester, Pa., were also present. - Samuel H. Gafford, a wealthy farmer living near Church Hill, Queen Anne's county, Md., suicided on Tuesday last by Jumping down a well, having previously swallowed 30 grains of morphine. He was afraid this tripple dose of poison would not kill him, but he was dead before he struck the bottom of the well. The coroner's jury said he was a suicide. - Mr. Robert C. Levis, merchant of this town (proprietor of the Glass Front, on Main street), on Tuesday evening last led to the hymenial altar Miss Hester, daughter of William L. Cannon, of Dover, Del. The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock P. M., at the residence of the bride's parents, in Dover. Rev. T. L. Martindale, of the M. E. Church, tied the knot. The bride and groom will, after a tour of about two weeks at the prominent summer resorts, take up their residence in the handsome dwelling house on Main street, just fitted up and furnished from top to bottom with all the latest conveniences known to the carpenter, plumber, painter and furniture-making art. The bride is a niece of the late Governor William Cannon, of Delaware. - The commencement exercises of Delaware College took place on Wednesday last. The graduates were Charles W. Cullen, Margaret W. Blandy, Richared T. Pilling, Ida Simmons, J. Harvey Whiteman, John Nivin, Lizzie Lee Hearne, Victor B. Woolley, and grace D. Chester. - A handsome head and foot tablet of marble with heavy coping of the same material, was on Thursday last placed upon the grave of the late Harry M. Cantwell, of this town, in the Elkton cemetery. It was put up by Davis, of Wilmington, Del., and is one of the finest pieces of work in the cemetery. Deceased was the son of Jos. P. Cantwell, at one time a well-known resident of Elkton, now residing in Philadelphia. He died September 24th, 1884. North East Items. - On Tuesday, the 16th inst., Mr. Fox, of Port Deposit, and Miss Kirk, of Rising Sun, were married by Rev. Enoch K. Miller, rector of St. Mary's parish, North East. MARRIED. KINCAID-HALLMON-On the 11th inst. at the M. E. parsonage, Bethel (Pivot Bridge), Md., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, Joel H. Kincaid and Ida Hallmon; both of Chesapeake City, Md. MANNON-BYRN.-June 16th, 1885, in the M. E. parsonage, in Ceciltown by Rev. J. T. Burkalow, Mr. Alfred T. Mannon, of Cecil county, Md., and Miss Gertie Byrn, of Dorchester county, Md. DIED. HADLEY-On June 14, 1885, near Rising Sun, this county, Mrs. Rachel Hadley, aged 75 years. WOODROW-On June 13, 1885, at Pleasant Hill, this county, Jacob Woodrow, aged 80 years. Patents. The following United States patents were issued to Marylanders this week through the agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F street northwest, Washington, D. C.: A. Caldwell, Baltimore, combined pill tile and cutter; F. Dorsey, Hargerstown, machine for packing brand; E. J. Gray, Baltimore, vehicle wheel and axle; E. S. Judge, Baltimore, can-filling machine; John Meil, Baltimore, fire kindler; S. T. Richardson, Baltimore, machine for washing ore; H. F. Urle, Chestertown, corn harvesting machine; C. White, Baltimore, embroidery cutting. +++++Saturday, June 27, 1885+++++ - The funeral of James McCartney, who died in Wilmington, Del., on Monday last, took place here on Thursday morning. Services were held at the Catholic church, and the remains interred in the burial ground adjoining. Mr. McCartney was 82 years of age, and was a resident of Cecil county a number of years, where he still has a number of relations and many friends. - Perry Harden, an aged colored man well-known to many citizens of this county, died in Baltimore county on the 16th inst. He was said to be 103 years old, and there is little doubt but that he was close on to this age, and we are told by a gentleman who knew him that when he (now nearly eighty years old) was a boy, Perry was a middle aged man. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. W. Scott, recent pastor of the Nroth East A. M. P. church. Wedding at Port Deposit. Miss Clara Nickle, daughter of Mr. W. W. Nickle, of Port Deposit, was married at her home in that town on Wednesday last at one o'clock P. M., to Mr. Albert B. Earle, of Philadelphia. Rev. James Conway, of the Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony. After a handsome collation, the newly-married couple took the afternoon train for their home at Oak Lane, near Philadelphia. Mr. Earle is engaged in business in that city. Patents. The following United States patents were issued to Marylanders this week through the agency of Shipley Brashears, No. 637 F street northwest, Washington, D. C. C. McCabe, Antitam, steering canal boats; E. J. Moore, Baltimore, water tube boiler; W. Painter, Baltimore, electric railway; C. R. Pue, Baltimore, gunwad; J. P. Stabler, Sandy Spring; rake. MARRIED. HEMPHILL-GRANT.-On June 7th at the M. E. parsonage, Chesapeake City, by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Mr. Joseph A. Hemphill and Miss Clara M. Grant, both of Chesapeake, Md. FOX-KIRK.-On Tuesday June 16th, 1885, at St. Mary's Rectory North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. George S. Fox, and Miss Sallie E. Kirk, both of this county. (c) 2000 Cyndie Eckman