Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1886: 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 *********************************************************************** January through June +++++Saturday, January 2, 1886+++++ MARRIED. SIMPSON-MITCHELL.-On the 24 inst., at the South Chester M. E. parsonage, by Rev. J. M. Gable, Samuel B. Simpson, or Cecil county, Md., and Nannie S. Mitchell, of South Chester, Pa. DIED. GINNA.-At Media, Pa., Dec. 27th, after a long and painful illness, Sallie, youngest daughter of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Ginna, of Cecil county, Md. Interment at Rose Bause cemetery, Wednesday 30th inst. +++++Saturday, January 9, 1886+++++ - Mr. George L. Moore, of the Girard House, Philadelphia, has purchased for $10,000 the Hughes' property near Charlestown, where he will shortly erect a handsome club house; the land will be used as a truck farm upon which will be raised the vegetables to supply his Philadelphia hotel. - On Tuesday afternoon in front of the court house A. P. Shockley, auctioneer for William J. Jones, Esq., trustee, offered at public sale a stone house with two acres of land attached, situated in the Fourth election district. It was purchased by Robert Wilson for $655. The same auctioneer for L. M. Haines, trustee, offered the McAllister farm in the Fourth election district. It consists of 159 acres and was bought by George Evans of Newark, Del., for $4,000. Points from Perryville. There was a wedding in our town on Thursday before Christmas, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lynch, the contracting parties being Mr. Frank Stermer and Miss Mary E. Incher. The wedding was a quiet one, and when the seranaders called upon them they made their appearance and gave the boys the colateral for a keg of tonic which was soon purchased and taken to an open lot and a fire built the keg tapped and the boys enjoyed themselves hugely and wished the bride and groom all the happiness imaginable. Some tramps being attracted by the fire soon came up to warm themselves and were treated to some of the tonic, and all was going nicely, until the tramps got to numerous and too familiar, and then the word was given them: "Git up the grade." The tramps disappeared. Two Sad Deaths. MRS. LIZZIE GREEN. After several years of suffering from that dread disease - consumption - the above lady died at her home in this town on Tuesday morning last. She was the wife of Thomas Green, a member of the Town Commissioners. In every sense of the term Mrs. Green was a refined and excellent woman. Careful of her home, of her children, and of all the preciousties that bind families together in a happy union, she always was the love and admiration of those who knew her. For some time her suffering had left her in an extremely weak condition, and, although her death was sudden, it was not entirely unexpected. Mrs. Green was in her 41st year. She leaves a husband and three children, upon whom the burden of her death falls as a deep affliction, all having been tied to her closely through the circumstances of her invalidism. The funeral of Mrs. Green took place on Friday afternoon last, the services being held at her late home, on Bow street, Rev. P. J. Otis officiating, and the remains being interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. MISS ADELIA BROWN. The death of this estimable lady occurred at the home of her nephew, Walter S. Johnson, in this town, on Sunday morning last, resulting from hemorrhage. Miss Brown was in her 67th year, and throughout her life has been a beloved and highly esteemed woman. Though she never married, yet her nature was none the less full of love and sympathy, and warm friends were always drawn about her by the influence of her character. She was a native of Elkton, and for a long while had been a member of the M.E. Church, in the choir of which she once sang, having at the time a voice of much sweetness and being well trained in the art of music. Her devotion to the Church, and her sincere reverence for the creeds of Christianity made her an exemplary woman in many ways, and there are more than a few who, while testifying to her fitness for death and the Heavenly home, will at the same time deeply mourn her loss. She was a sister of Mrs. Edmund Brown. The infirmities consequent upon age gradually lessened her strength and vigor and for several years she has been physically disabled. Her remains were intered in the new Elkton cemetery on last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. J. P. Otis performing the funeral service. MARRIED. STERNER-TUCKER.-On Dec. 24, 1885, by Rev. Samuel Logan, Mr. Francis O. Sterner, of Pennsylvania, and Miss Mary L. Tucker, of Perryville, Md. LEEDOM-PUGH.-On Dec. 24th, 1885, by Rev. Samuel Logan, at Seneca Point, Md., Mr. Levi L. Leedom to Carrie E. Pugh, both of Cecil county. BRYSON-HAMMOND.-On Thursday, Dec. 31st, 1885, at St. Mary's Rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Washington Bryson and Mary Ellen Hammond. +++++Saturday, January 16, 1886+++++ 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. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Benjamin Sharpless adm'r of Sarah P. Sharpless; bond of Charles Rhoades adm'r of Wm. H. Roades; bond of Jonathan Reynolds and adm'r of Ashton Reynolds. INVENTORIES AND LIST OF DEBTS PASSED. Inventories of the personal estates of Ashton Reynolds, Wm. W. Cornish; Rebecca Krauss and James Yates. List of debts due the estates of Reuben H. Taft and Ashton Reynolds. Sundry orders passed in the estate of deceased persons. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 2d acc't of Henry W. Archer executor of John and Anna Constable and distribution struck on same; 1st and final acc't of Theodore Brickley, executor of Elizabeth Brickley, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final acc't of Thomas P. King and Vincent Reynolds admr's of Wm. J. Preston, and dividend struck on same; 1st and final acc't of George W. Lockwood adm'r c. t. a. of Joseph E. Dickson and distribution struck on same; 1st and final acc't of Theodore Brickley adm'r c. t. a. d. b. u. of Jehoiakim Brickley and distribution struck on same; 4th acc't of Alfred Kirk guardian of John Albert Langdon; 1st and final acc't of George Moore and John L. Moore, administrators of Frank Moore, distribution struck on same; 1st and final acc't of Jas. M. Naudain adm'r of Matthew M. Naudain. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next. North East Siftings. Not to be out-done, Mr. William R. Maning, one of Philadelphia's most prominent and energetic traveling agent's of the old and well known firm of Hood, Bonbright & Co., came down to North East on Friday of last week and took away with him a life companion in the person of Miss Susie E. Ford, a very handsome daughter of J. F. Ford, Esq., who resides on Back street. The marriage ceremony took place in the M. E. Church at 3:30 o'clock p.m., at which time the couple entered the church, led by the ushers - Messrs. R. H. Ford and E. G. Lowe. They were followed by Bertie Ford, carrying a silver waiter of beautiful flowers, and Miss Katie Armstrong, carrying a beautiful little basket of Choice flowers. The happy couple followed the little girls, who were handsomely dressed in white, with their hair dangling down their backs. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. S. Williams, D. D., beneath a magnificent wedding bell, which was erected for the occasion by Misses Lizzie White, Mattie West and May Williams, who also tastefully trimmed the church in front of the altar. Miss May Williams presided at the organ, and as the couple marched up the aisle played by a wedding march in a charming manner. The bride and [page is cut off] day for Niagara Falls on bridal tour. Mrs. Maning was highly esteemed by her former associates in North East, and her future residence will be in Philadelphia. We tender our sincere congratulations to the happy pair, and wish them much prosperity and enjoyment through the journey of life. MARRIED. BRYSON-HAMMOND.-On Thursday, Dec. 31st, 1885, at St. Mary's Rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Washington Bryson and Mary Ellen Hammond. STEELE-BRILEY.-At the Presbyterian parsonage, Elkton, Md., January 14th, 1886, by the Rev. R. W. Beers, Clarence w. Steele and Ada E. Briley, both of Cecil county. DIED. BROADWAY.-January 12th, 1886, Anna E., wife of Joseph M. Broadway, Jr., and daughter of Margaret and George Alaxander, Chesapeake City, aged 21 years and 6 months. We loved our darling, none can tell How much we loved her, or how well; God loved her too she thought best To take our darling home to rest. J M. Broadway, Jr. *****Saturday, January 23, 1886+++++ - Hollis Courtney, Sr., of Havre de Grace, died last Tuesday morning, aged 89 years. He was one of the oldest citizens of Havre de Grace, and was born in 1797. He was one of the oldest members of the Morning Star Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Havre de Grace, and also an old member of Jerusalem Encampment of Baltimore. The funeral too, place on Thursday afternoon from the M. E. church. - To those who knew her here and else where it will be sad news to learn that Mrs. Virginia C. Phoebus, wife of the Rev. Geo. A. Phoebus, is dead. She was suddenly stricken with paralysis in her residence at Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday morning last. The stroke of paralysis from which she died was received on the Monday previous to her death, and was the third stroke in seven years. She was about fifty years old, a native of this Peninsula, and a daughter of the Rev. James A Massey, of Wilmington, Del. Her death, it is supposed, was hastened by the recent flight of her son and the subsequent disgrace resulting from his conduct. Mrs. Phoebus was a sweet and amiable lady, very intellectual, a sincere Christian, and one who was dearly beloved indeed. Her husband and several sons and daughters survive her. North East Siftings. Mrs. Williams, wife of Mr. Wm. Williams, died at her home at Towson, Baltimore county, in the 28th year of her age, on Friday January 15. The deceased was well-known in this place, the family having removed from North East less than two years ago. The remains were brought to the funeral courtege proceeded to Zion, where she was interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. T. S. Williams. Mrs. Williams was well-known throughout this community, and a devoted wife and mother. She was a niece of Mrs. Charles W. Simpers. She leaves four children to mourn her loss. MARRIED. FERGUSON-CORSON.-January 10th by Rev. J. P. Otis, Frank Ferguson to Maggie Corson, both of Cecil co., Md. MORGAN-EVANS.-Jan. 21st, by Rev. J. P. Otis, John F. Morgan to Emma Jane Evans, both of York co., Pa. BOULDEN-SIMPSON.-In Chesapeake City, Md., January 21st., 1886, by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, pastor Presbyterian church, Mr. Alonzo Boulden, and Miss Cora Simpson, all of Chesapeake City, Maryland. DIED. CHAMBERS.-In North East, Md., on Jan. 15th, 1886, Mrs. Sarah R. Chambers, wife of B. F. Chambers, aged 32 years, 6 months and 15 days. +++++Saturday, January 30, 1886+++++ - The following is a list of patents issued to Maryland inventors for the week ending Jan. 26th: W. D. Brooks, Balto., can-soldering machine (2 patents); L. McMurray, Balto., apparatus for preserving fruits (2 patents). +++++Saturday, February 6, 1886+++++ North East Siftings. Mr. Stephen J. Atkinson, who died at Chester, Pa., was buried in this locality on Thursday, Feb. 4. He was formerly a resident of North East and carried on the blacksmith business. Mr. Joseph Roach, a highly respected citizen of this town and widely known throughout this community, died at his late residence in Perkinsville on Monday morning at 5 o'clock. His funeral was conducted by Rev. T. S. Williams at his late residence on Wednesday, from whence his remains were born to the M. E. cemetery. Mr. Roach was a conscientious gentleman of cultivated tastes and possessed of excellent business abilities. During his career he was fortunate, being master of considerable wealth. He was 67 years of age. Perryville Items. Since our last writing death has visited our town and carried off Mrs. Sallie McCardell, who was a bride of but five months. +++++Saturday, February 13, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Nelly Wirt, the widow of the late Henry Wirt, of this town, was married to Dr. Julian F. ward, on the 27th of last month at the residence of the bride's sister at Winchester, Va., by the Rev. James Hubbard. - The George W. Johnson, who was shot in the arm near North East on last Sunday week, has since died from the effects of his injury. 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 Jos. C. B. Gilmore, adm'r of Eliza Wilson; bond of Joseph E. Peeples, adm'r Wm. Peeples; bond of John F. Roach, executor Jos. Roach; bond of W. T. Warburton, Jr., and Thos. H. Warburton, admr's of Wm. T. Warburton; bond of Thoe. Brickley, guardian of Eli J. Brickley; bond of James T. Brickley, guardian of Annie and Clarence Brickley. INVENTORIES, AND LIST OF DEBTS PASSED. Inventory of the personal estate of Wm. Peeples; list of sales of the personal estate of Joseph Veach, deceased. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Dr. R. E. Bromwell, executor of Samuel Gay, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Robert E. McClenahan, executor of Hugh A. Thompson; 1st and final account of Samuel E. Sedwell, executor of Elizabeth M. Sedwell, and distribution struck on same; 6th and final account of John T. Rutter, guardian of Edward E. and Sarah C. Campbell. DIED. DAWSON.-January 19th, 1886, near Principio, Bessie Edna, daughter of William T. and Millie D. Dawson, aged 3 years, 2 months 16 days. GROOME.-February 11, at Philadelphia, Elizabeth Allen, widow of Dr. Samuel W. Groome, of Elkton, in her 89th year. Funeral services at Christiana Church, near Newark, on Saturday, February 13, at 11 a. m. +++++Saturday, February 20, 1886+++++ John B. Gough Dead. John B. Gough died Thursday afternoon, at forty minutes past four o'clock at the residence of Dr. R. Cruce Burns, in Philadelphia, where he has been lying since Monday night, prostrated by apoplexy and paralysis. Ever since the fatal stroke he had been wavering between life and death. On Wednesday evening there was a slight change for the worse, which continued until Thursday morning, when at ten o'clock he became unconscious and remained in a stupor until his death. His wife was telegraphed for Monday evening and arrived at twelve o'clock Tuesday night, accompanied by his niece, Miss Fanny Whitcomb. His other niece, Miss Mary Whitcomb, has accompanied him on his tour and was with him constantly during his illness. - The marriage of Mr. Arthur Harvey, son of Daniel Harvey, Esq., to Miss Gussie Work, daughter of David Work, Esq., took place at cherry Hill on Wednesday Evening last. Many years of happiness to the bride and groom, is our wish. - Miss Mary Loog, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Wm. M. Loog, was married at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening to Washington W. Hopkins, of Port Deposit. Rev. E. K. Miller officiated. Mr. Hopkins has acted as private secretary to the Hon. Jacob Tome, of Port Deposit for a number of years. The bridal party left on the 5:50 p.m., train for Washington, and will take an extended tour through the North before returning. +++++Saturday, February 27, 1886+++++ - William F. Barnes, better known as "Uncle Fordy," a famous duck hunter, fell dead suddenly near his home in Havre de Grace, Md., on Wednesday last. - In the "death notices" this week appears the announcement of the decease of James T. Simpson, one of Cecil's county's old landmarks. Mr. Simpson died at his home near Mechanic's Valley on Wednesday of last week. He was a man old in years and experience, a man of the noblest principles, at one time a brave soldier, and always a pleasant neighbor and a loveable citizen. There was no blemish in his nature, few faults in his character, and he has passed from the earth without any of its contaminations attached to him in name or deed. - Colonel Wallace Evans, of the U. S. A., and Miss Susan Tuite, daughter of Aaron Tuite and Mary G. Tuite, were quietly married at the residence of the bride's parents on West Main street last Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Wm. Schouler performed the wedding ceremony. The bride and groom departed in the evening to New York on a short bridal trip. - W. Ford Barnes was found dead last Monday night about 11 o'clock on Washington street, Havre de Grace, near the residence of Wm. Moore. He had been affected with heart disease for some time. He had been attending a session of the American Mechanics, and was returning home when he was suddenly stricken down. He was about 70 years of age. - Mathias Eder died yesterday (Friday) morning, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of his brother, William H. Eder, of this town. Perryville Items. There were three deaths in this neighborhood last week. The first to depart was a little child of Lewis Smeltzer, aged near two years, which died about 7 o'clock on Thursday morning, 18th inst. The burial took place on Saturday at St. Mark's Chapel, Rev. Mr. Miller officiating. John McMullen died about 1 p.m. on the same day. He had been married twice, and leaves three children by each wife. His remains were borne to their last resting place at St. Mark's Chapel by six bearers, whom he had chosen before his death, viz: George W. Jackson, George W. Taylor, Joseph Wright, Sylvester Whitelock, H. Clay Akin and Samuel Jackson. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Miller, of the Episcopal Church. The bereaved family has the sympathy of all the community. A little daughter of Edward and Jennie Richardson also died about 12 o'clock on Thursday night, 18th instant, aged 9 months, and was buried at Asbury cemetery on Sunday, 21st inst., Rev. E. K. Miller officiating. DIED. BRUSTER.-At his home, on Bohemia Manor, Feb. 17, 1886, Andrew J. Bruster in the 72d year of his age. MARRIED. MILLER-VANPELT.-On Feb. 25, 1886, in Zion M. E. parsonage by Rev. Chas. F. Sheppard, Mr. James M. Miller to Miss Mary Ella Vanpelt, both of Cecil co. EVANS-TUITE.-On Feb. 25th, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Wm. Schouler, rector of Trinity church, Col. A. W. Evans, U. S. army, and Susie A., daughter of A. G. Tuite, Esq., of Elkton. HARVEY-WORK.-At the home of the bride's father in Cherry Hill, on Wednesday evening Friday 17th, by the Rev. C. A. Hill, Mr. Arthur Harvey and Miss Gussie M. Work. BAYNES-KRAUSS.-At the M. E. parsonage, Elkton, Feb. 18th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, James M. Baynes to Retta M. Krauss, both of Cecil county. SPEAR-BROXSON.-Married at bride's father's, in Sassfras Neck, Cecil co., on Feb. 18th, 1886, by Rev. J. T. Van Burkalow, Mr. James B. Spear and Miss Mary E. Broxson, all of Cecil county. BOLDEN-GRASE.-On February 17th, 1886, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, William H. Bolden, and Miss Mollie E. Grase. +++++Saturday, March 6, 1886+++++ - William Flintham, aged about 62 years died at his homestead in Middle Neck, First Election district, Cecil county, Md., on Saturday morning last. Mr. Flintham's death was not a surprise to his many friends who knew of this great suffering during the past three months, from a combination of diseases, brought on by overwork and exposure. He was one of Cecil's most active and successful farmers, a good citizen and agreeable neighbor. Starting in life with one farm, on which he died, he managed so well that he was enabled to purchase another in a few years which he began to improve. He made it a rule to invest his profits in real estate and as a result he leaves four handsome estates - three in Cecil and one in Kent county, Md. The Kent county farm is an unusually productive one; we are reliably informed that Mr. Flintham has sold in one season 30,000 baskets of peaches therefrom. He leaves a wife and four children. His remains were interred in St. Anne's burying ground at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon last. - Mr. Clarence Walmsley, brother of Mrs. A. W. Mitchell, of Elkton, was married in Philadelphia last Wednesday night to a Miss Martin of that city. The wedding is said to have been an elaborate affair. Death of Mathias Eder. The news of the death of Mathias Eder reached us too late last week to permit of an extended notice but he was a man well worthy even a more lengthy obituary than we are capable of now giving him. For three years up to the time of his death Mr. Eder has been almost a constant sufferer from those minor complaints which finally end in paralysis. He was in his 64th year at the time of his death, and was born in Montgomery county, Penn., where he resided for a long time before he removed to Elkton and took up his residence with his brother, Wm. H. Eder, Esq. Mr. Eder was a carpenter by trade and always known for his skillful workmanship and excellent architectural ideas. He was a man capable of making warm friendships, which once cultivated ever existed to testify to his geniality, his frankness, and his interesting characteristics. Though not a man of learning Mr. Eder was a remarkable intellectual creation, many of his witticisms will be long remembered for their keenness and originality. He would no doubt have been far more prosperous had it not been for his infirmities, the most painful one of which was almost total blindness for the past two years. He had not been able to mingle much among his friends for many months before his death but by them he will always be remembered for those traits which endeared him to them. His remains were intered in the new cemetery on Sunday afternoon last. MARRIED. THOMPSON-WILLIAMS-On Wednesday March 3rd, 1886, at St. Mary's Rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. John H. Thompson and Miss Lizzie A. Williams. +++++Saturday, March 13, 1886+++++ - Patrick Brannan, for a number of years a resident of the vicinity of Mechanics' Valley, died of old age on Tuesday of this week. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Elkton on Thursday. - Miss Pamelia Bolton died on Sunday last at the residence of Miss Mary Gilpin's in Elkton, aged 71 years, from a complication of diseases. She had resided with the Gilpin family for over half a century, and had been in feeble health for a long time. She was kind and useful to all around her. The Rev. J. P. Otis conducted the funeral services which were held on Wednesday afternoon. The interment was in the Elkton cemetery. - The Rev. William T. Wilson, of the Methodist Protestant church, at one time a resident of Cecil county, died at his home in East Liverpool Ohio, on February 24th. His death was caused by typhoid pneumonia after an illness of but three days. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss, and also many relatives in Delaware and Maryland. He was greatly beloved in the town in which he resided and will be sadly missed. - Thomas H. Denny, a prominent citizen of Dover, was found dead in bed on Wednesday morning. His death is said to have been caused by apoplexy. He had been in failing health for a long time and for several weeks confined to his house, but was not worse on the day preceeding his death than formerly. Mr. Denney took an active part in Delaware politics and served in the Senaate and House of Delegates of that state. He was a cousin of the late William Torbert of Elkton, and it is said clerked in his store many years ago. Sixth District Items. Two funerals occurred at the West Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery on Sunday afternoon last. One was that of Mrs. Elizabeth Fortune, widow of the late Jas. Fortune. Mrs. Fortune died of pneumonia at her home at Porter's Bridge. The other interment was that of David Nesbitt, an aged and wealthy citizen of this county who died at the residence of his nephew, Marshall Nesbitt, near Pleasant Grove, Lancaster county, Pa. Mr. Nesbitt was a bachelor of peculiar ideas and eccentric habits, and although he leaves no immediate family he had a large circle of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives of the well-known Nesbitt family of the upper part of this county, the wife of the Hon. Jacob Tome being his grand neice. Miss Maggie Gray, daughter of James Gray formerly of Rowlandvill, died on Tuesday the 9th inst., at the residence of her brother in-law Mr. B. F. Taylor. Miss Gray was greatly beloved by her young companions and her death leaves a void in the social circle in which she moved that will not soon be filled. Sprightly, vivacious, gay and fond of amusement, possessed of all that makes life desirable no wonder she battled against the approach of that insiduous and flattering disease which yearly carries off so many of our fairest and most gifted, and yet toward the close of her life expressed her willingness to die, and her faith in a crucified Saviour. Rev. S. A. Gayley was her spiritual adviser and received her as a member of his congregation some three weeks prior to her death. On Monday 8th inst., Mrs. Coulson was buried at West Nottingham cemetery. She was the widow of John Coulson, of Coulson's saw mill, and sister of thelate John Shaw. She was quite aged and we believe childless. Death of Mrs. Sophia Colston. On Friday evening the 5th inst., Mrs. Sophia Colston, after seven years of acute suffering from inflammatory rheumatism, died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Eliza Williams, near Pricipio Furnace, in Cecil county, and was buried on Monday, the 8th inst., at West Nottingham. The deceased was a member of an old and highly esteemed family, long identified with the history of the Presbyterian church at West Nottingham. Of the last generation of the family her brothers Johnson and James Shaw, and her sister, Mrs. Williams, have all been consistent, and efficient members of this church during the earlier part of their lives. These three subsequently became connected with the Presbyterian church at Port Deposit; while her brother Mathew, also a devout and consistent Presbyterian, united with the Franklin street Presbyterian church, Baltimore, when under the pastoral charge of the venerable Dr. W. S. Plummer. She retained her connection with the West Nottingham church and died in its membership. Her three brothers above mentioned and herself, all died within the space of four years, leaving her sister, Mrs. Williams, the only surviving member of the family, who is still a member of the Presbyterian church at Port Deposit. The deceased was in many respects a remarkable person. She was born April 4th, 1808, was nearly 78 years of age, and had been a devout christian and a useful member of the old church of her father's at West Nottingham for over forty years. She possessed physical endurance and vitality which amazed both friends and physicians. A constant and acute sufferer for a number of years from one of the most acute forms of disease, which rendered necessary a quite free and continued use of anodynes, her mind remained clear, accurate and vigorous to the last, and she let slip no opportunity to give solemn warning and tender entreaty to those about her. A kind Providence subduing her intense bodily anguish her last hours were quiet and free from pain, while her mental powers retained their wonted vigor. Thus her death-bed proved, as her sick-bed had been, a witness stand from which she bore constant and faithful testimony to her Lord, until at length, with the simple faith of a little child, she calmly fell asleep upon the bosom of Him whose testimony she bore. So still was the final scene; so quietly, at the bidding of the messenger, did the parting spirit strike its earthly tent and set out for the heavenly plains, that she was gone ere her friend were aware of her departure. 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 Theo. Brickley, adm'r d. b. n. c. t. a. of Sarah J. Brickley; bond of Esther E. Ewing, executrix of Mary Ewing; bond of J. Thomas Riale, adm'r of Margaret S. Wilson; bond of Marshall H. H. Nesbitt and Hanson H. Haines, adm'rs of David J. Nesbitt. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First account of Oliver C. Warfield, adm'r of Milton Y. Kidd; first and final account of Joseph H. and Lizzie H. Lincoln, adm'rs of Abel T. Lincoln, and distribution struck on same; 5th account of Catharine A. Swisher, guardian of John R. Swisher; first and final account of T. Bradon Gillespie, guardian of Eleanor and Edward A. Gillespie; first account of T. B. Gillespie, guardian of Edmond and Theodore Physick, and final account for Leona Physick; first and final account of Cecil Parrett, adm'r of Aaron Parrett and distribution struck on same; 4th account of Jonathan Reynolds, guardian of Joseph Haines; first and final account of J. Maxwell Gay, adm'r of Mary E. Gay, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of John H. McCracken, executor of Rebecca J. McCracken, and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned to meet in special session next Tuesday, 10 o'clock a.m. MARRIED. SMITH-KIRK.-On Feb. 28th, 1886, at Wilmington, Del., by Rev. Henry D. Lindsey, pastor of First Presbyterian church, Mr. George A. Smith and Miss Amy E. Kirk. MORGAN-DENNISON.-At Elkton, Md. March 9th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Charles Morgan to Hannah Dennison, both of Cecil county. DIED. MILLER.-March 7th, 1886, Caroline S. wife of Thomas P. Miller, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. - Mrs. Caroline S. Miller, wife of Col. T. P. Miller, of Doylestown, Pa., died on Sunday last, after a lingering illness. She was formerly a resident of Ceicl county, being a daughter of Nicholas Larzalere, and a sister of Mrs. George A. Lee. +++++Saturday, March 20, 1886+++++ - Bateman Rittenhouse who formerly resided in Elkton, died at Golt's Station, Kent county, Maryland, on Thursday of last week. He belonged to the 6th Maryland regiment during the late war and was wounded at Cold Harbor in the same charge that Joshua M. Ash of Elkton was badly wounded. His upper and lower jaw bones were both broken. It was found necessary to take out part of the lower jaw bone and put a metal plate in its place. Found Dead in Bed. Daniel McClenahan, of Port Deposit, was found dead in bed at the Howard House in Elkton on Friday morning. He was attending court, having been summoned as a witness. Coroner Litzenberg viewed the remains and being satisfied that death was from natural causes, decided not to hold an inquest. The deceased was a brother of John D. McClenahan, Esq., of Port Deposit. He is said to have been employed by his brother and was active in local Democratic politics. The remains were taken to Port Deposit Friday evening. MARRIED. POWELL-KINCIAD.-On March 18th, 1886, in the Presbyterian church, Chesapeake City, Md., by Rev. Irwin L. Caton, Elder Samuel Powell and Miss Martha J. Kincaid, all of Chesapeake City, Md. +++++Saturday, March 27, 1886+++++ - Edward McGonigal, aged 87 years, died on Wednesday evening from old age at his residence near Newark. - Morris Devine, of Warwick, has purchased the farm of Benj. M. Crawford, sitting near Bohemia mills and containing 137 acres, for $7,000 cash. - David Frisby, a well-known and aged colored man of Elkton, died on Wednesday. He was a prominent member of the A. U. M. P. church. His disease was of a peculiar nature the symptoms, however, resembled somewhat a cancer in the stomach. - A piece of property known as the "Magnolia Valley Farm," and belonging to Wm. Simmonton, was sold on Wednesday morning at mortgagee's sale at the court house by A. J. Scott auctioneer. The property, which consisted of eight acres, improved by a double frame house, was purchased by Charles C. Crothers for $760. - Mrs. Ann Fowler, relect of the late Wm. Fowler, died on Monday morning at her residence along the Elk river, about three miles from Elkton, aged 74 years. She had been in failing health for several years and her death was attributed to old age. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church and worshiped of late years at Johnson's school house. Her funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J. P. Otis conducting the services. The interment was in the Elkton cemetery. - On last Monday Thomas Groce a young colored man was drowned near Town Point by the capsizing of a boat. He and two other persons, said to have been colored boys, were in a boat together. One report is that they were looking for driftwood and another that they were gunning for ducks. It is thought that the former is the correct statement. At any rate the boat capsized a considerable distance from shore. Groce, stripped off his clothes and started to swim ashore but when he reached within a hundred feet of it became exhausted and sank. The others were rescued from their uncomfortable position. Groce was formerly employed at Singerly's Pulp Works. MARRIED. NELSON-CROW.-In Zion M. E. parsonage, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, on March 23, 1886, James Nelson to Mrs. Sarah Crow, both of Cecil county, Md. HEMPHILL-REVELOW..-On March 22, at the M. E. parsonage, Chesapeake City, Md., by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, John T. Hemphill to Miss Maggie C. Revelow. DOWNS-CANTWELL.-March 23d, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. E. White, Frank W. Downs and Laura B. Cantwell, both of Kenton, Del. DIED. RANCK.-On the 10th inst. Dr. Nathaniel Ranck, in the 78th year of his age. BLACK.-On March 19th, 1886, at 2 o'clock a.m. Eliza J., aged 66 years and 3 days, wife of D. Henry Black, and eldest daughter of the late Capt. Mathias and Ann Tyson, of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, April 3, 1886+++++ - Horace Johnson, a well-known and popular young man of Elkton, died on Saturday afternoon last after an lingering illness. He had been in delicate health for some years. He was about 30 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children. The funeral took place on Monday morning in the Catholic church, and the interment was in the cemetery adjoining. The services were conducted by the Rev. John Lyons and Messrs. McCartney, Alex sowers, John Fenton, Justus Dunbar, George R. Ash and Patrick McGready acted as bearers. - Mr. F. B. Taggart, secretary and treasurer of the Tolchester Steamboat company died in Philadelphia on Sunday night. Death of Dr. R. C. Carter. Dr. Robert C. Carter, one of the most prominent physicians in Cecil county, died on Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock at his residence in Cherry Hill. He had been suffering for many months from nervous debility and prostration. His illness had not prevented him from to some extent attending to the duties of his profession up to a few month ago. He had a large and extended practice, was of a kindly and obliging disposition and universally liked. Dr. Carter was a son of the late Robert Carter, the pioneer paper maker of this county who erected the Cecil Paper Mills about 1816, and was born at the old family mansion on Elk creek. He received his early education at the academy at New London and afterwards attended Delaware College at Newark. He afterwards studied medicine under his brother-in-law, Dr. Richard Brooking. He also attended the medical department of the University of Maryland and graduated from it shortly after becoming of age. He at once began the practice of his profession and soon had a good practice. His kindly and sympathetic manner made him liked wherever he was called and his skill was such as to make him very successful as well as popular. His practice being over a large district he was almost continually in his carriage visiting patients. His popularity soon drew him into politics. He became an active member of the Whig party in Cecil county. In 1851 he was elected one of the county commissioners, being of seven members the only Whig on the board. Making an excellent officer he was re elected to the office. In 1807 he was the Republican candidate for clerk of the circuit court. For many years he acted as physician to the almshouse. Throughout the war of the rebellion he was a staunch Unionist and contributed in every way possible to the success of that cause. For a large number of years he had been an active member of the Cherry Hill M. E. church. He was a local preacher and class leader. Early in life he married, and had two children, daughters-one of these married the Rev. Mr. Hoffman, of the Philadelphia conference, and died several years ago. The other daughter is unmarried and survives her father. Mrs. Carter died some years ago. Dr. Carter was born in 1824 and was consequently 62 years of age. His funeral took place on Thursday at noon and was held in the M. E. church at Cherry Hill, where he had worshipped so long. The day was fine and the funeral was one of the largest ever held in the vicinity, the church being crowded to overflowing. There were many persons present from a distance. The Rev. Dr. Dewitt, a Presbyterian minister, who had married the deceased over 40 years before made the opening prayer, after which there was scripture reading by the Rev. T. Snowden Thomas of North East. The Rev. Charles A. Hill, pastor of the church, delivered an eloquent and impressive sermon from 2nd Corinthians, the 2nd chapter and 9th verse. The text was selected by the deceased who had also requested that the sermon be not devoted to well speaking of him but directed at the living. The closing prayer was made by the Rev. C. W. Prettyman, of Newark, Delaware. The Rev. J. P. Otis, of Elkton, took part in the service, and the Rev. J. F. Williamson was in attendance. The pall bearers were Drs. H. H. Mitchell, C. M. Ellis, and J. H. Jamar of Elkton, Dr. Joseph V. Wallace, of Chesapeake City, Dr. Skinner, of Glasgow, and Dr. Whitaker, of Cherry hill. The interment was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery. MARRIED. FOARD-CUMMINS.-On the 31st ult., in Bethel M. E. parsonage, Pivot Bridge, by Rev. J. T. Van Burkalow, Mr. Thomas J. Foard and Miss Eva L. Cummins, both of Chesapeake City. CLARK-CARR.-On April 7th, 1886, in Zion by Rev. Chas. F. Sheppard, Mr. John M. Clark to Miss Maggie P. Carr, both of Cecil county. DIED. McCULLOUGH.-March 31st, 1886, at the residence of James K. Brown, near Delta, York county, Pa., Miss Emma P. McCullough. GARVIN.-March 30, 1886, at Harrisville, Cecil county, Md., after a lingering illness, Lydia, wife of Thomas Garvin. IN MEMORIAM. In memory of our sister, Maggie Gray, who died at Mt. Pleasant, Cecil county, Md., March 9th, 1886. Dearest sister thou are gone, To dwell with the angels bright; White-robed angels welcomed thee Unto the reals of lights. While the hearts of the absent are riven with pain, To know that here we never shall meet thee again, One promise so sweet sounds still in our ears, We shall meet, beyond this vale of tears. Yes, we shall meet beyond the gates, Where our coming she awaits, Safe within those shining portals We shall meet, among the glad immortals. There to strains of joy and gladness We shall walk that shining shore, And the parting words of sadness Stir our souls with grief no more. Her Sister Lizzie. +++++Saturday, April 10, 1886+++++ - Mr. F. Adelbert Ascherfeld, son of Professor Ascherfeld, and formerly a resident of Elkton, on Thursday evening married Miss Letitia R. Cousins of Baltimore. - Mrs. Annie E. Otley, aged 24 years, wife of Mr. Jesse Otley, who is employed at Singerly's mill, and daughter of Mr. Tobias Brown, of the Fourth district, died on Thursday night at the residence of her husband, on High street. She had been married about a year. - Dr. B. H. Brower died on Wednesday in Lock Haven Pa. He was well-known in Cecil county, having edited papers in Chesapeake City and North East. He had also been editor of the Montour American at Denville; State Journal at Harrisburg; Danville Record and Danville News. He was one of the original organizers of the Pennsylvania State Editorial Association and had served two terms in the legislature. - Alonzo Brown, the twelve-year-old son of Mr. Joseph E. Brown, foreman painter in the Pennsylvania Railroad-Company's shops at Thirty-first and Market streets, Philadelphia, was drowned in the Susquehanna river last Tuesday afternoon. He was playing with a dog on Hopper's coal wharf, and was knocked overboard. Mr. Suter went to his rescue as quickly as possible in a boat, but he was dead. His father was at his home in Philadelphia, where the mother of the boy is lying very sick. It was feared that the sudden shock might result seriously for her. - James O'Rourick, a well known farmer residing for a number of years on a farm on Iron Hill, died on Monday evening last at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Hawes, on Main street. The deceased had suffered for some time from consumption and was 82 years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday morning. Interment in the Elkton Catholic cemetery. - Mrs. Voulker, a very aged woman, who resided on Gray's Hill with her husband, who is said to have been exiled from his native land on account of Political reasons, died on Tuesday morning at the almshouse, where she had been since last fall. Her remains were saved from the Potter's Field by the kindness of Mrs. J. A. J. Creswell, who bore the expense of the interment in the Elkton Cemetery. The Rev. R. W. Beers officiated Rising Sun Beams. Mrs. Lydia Garvin departed this life on Tuesday of last week after a lingering illness of some years. She was buried Friday at Rosebank cemetery. +++++Saturday, April 17, 1886+++++ - Mr. George W. Ward died at his residence in Baltimore on Tuesday, aged 74 years, of a complication of diseases. He was a native of Cecil county, went to Baltimore when 12 years of age and became wealthy. - Mrs. Sara A. Colmary, wife of James V. Colmary, died at her home, in Chesapeake City, on Friday, April 9, aged fifty-nine years. - The funeral of Mrs. Anne E. Otley took place on Sunday afternoon from the residence of her husband, Mr. Jesse Otley, and was largely attended. The interment was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery. The Revs. J. P. Otis and Charles A. hill officiated. - Mr. John A Rambo, a young man who, with his parents, formerly resided in this vicinity, was married on Thursday of last week in Burlington, N. J., by the Rev. E. C. Hancock to Miss Lizzie Rakestraw, of that city. Mr. Rambo is now employed in a carriage factory in Burlington. 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 W. W. Hopkins, guardian of Edward R. Hopkins; bond of Arabella Baily and John L. Baily, administrators of George Hughs; bond of William T. Smeltzer, executor of Jacob Smeltzer; bond of Robert H. Logan, administrator of George H. Logan; bond of Eliza J. Williams, executrix of Sophia Coulson. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of T. Jefferson Scott, administrator of George M. Crow, and dividend struck on same; first account of Elizabeth A. Morrison and Margaret S. Morrison, executrixes of Matthew Morrison; first and final account of Mary Biddle and William J. Dahamel, administrators of Edward F. Biddle; ten account of John T. Cooper, guardian of Thomas Holcraft; first and final account of Sarah Brown and Vianna E. Brown, administrators of Elisha E. Brown; first and final account of Theodore Brickley, administrator d. b. n. c. t. a. of Sarah J. Brickley, and distribution struck on same; first account of Elizabeth Walker, Washington Walker and J. L. Walker, administrator of Catharine Porter; fifth and final account of Catharine M. Spence (now Holt), guardian of Geo. L. Spence; first and final account of Victoria K. McDonald, administrator of William K. McDonald, and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in May next. MARRIED. HEATH-CLARK.-In Elkton, April 8th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Thomas M. Heath to Rachel Clark, both of Cecil county. RAMBO-RAKESTRAW.-At the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Rakestraw, on the 8th inst., by Rev. C. E. Hancock, Mr. John A. Rambo, of Wilmington, Del., and Miss Lizzie S. Rakestraw, of Burlingotn, N. J. DIED. COLMARY.-In Chesapeake City, Friday, April 9th, 1886, Sarah A., wife of James V. Colmary, aged 59 years. PRICE.-In Cecilton, Md., April 2nd, 1886, Caroline A. H. Price, consort of Fredus Price, in the 38th year of her age. +++++Saturday, April 24, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Margaret Scott, wife of Simeon Scott, of Elkton, died on Wednesday night, after an illness of about two weeks of pneumonia. She leaves six children, the oldest being about 15 years of age. - Miss Annie Conrey, daughter of Mr. Thomas Conrey, a prominent and wealthy citizen of Chesapeake City, was married on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the residence of her father, to Mr. Marion L. Hardcastle, of Middletown, Del. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, in the presence only of the relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle drove to Elkton and took the 4:41 train north. Death of Mrs. R. F. May. Bozeman, Montana, April 17, 1886. Editor Cecil Whig:-Sir: From 1836 to 18862(?) I resided many years at Elkton. I hope there may yet be living in Elkton and vicinity some old friends who will be sorry to learn of the death of my wife, who also resided in Elkton for two years. She died at the residence of her parents in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 30, of heart disease. She had been under treatment at her old home for 19 months. Twenty-eight hours previous to her death, I had a letter from her stating that she was so much improved that she would certainly be in Bozeinan (difficult to read) on May 1. Although 1800 miles distant, myself and son were unabled to reach Indianapolis to be in attendance at the funeral. R. F. May MARRIED. NAUDAIN-COUDON.-At St. Mark's Chapel, April 6, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Joseph C. Naudain and Mrs. Caroline Coudon. HARDCASTLE-CONREY.-On April 22, 1886, in Chesapeake City, by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Mr. Marion L. Hardcastle, of Middletown, Del., and Miss Annie Conrey, of Chesapeake City, Md. +++++Saturday, May 1, 1886+++++ - John S. Wirt, Esq., of Elkton, and Miss Nannie R. Pearce were married on Wednesday at 11 o'clock a. m., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Benjamin Pearce, in Pocomoke City, Md. The wedding was privately conducted, no one witnessing the ceremony but the parents of the bride. - Mrs. Gillespie, aged 68 years, died at her residence in Warwick on Saturday last. The funeral services were held at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning, the interment being in Warwick burying ground. - George W. Kennedy, a resident of Sassafras Neck, died rather suddenly on Saturday morning last of typhoid fever. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Wednesday afternoon. The interment was in Bethel M. E. Cemetery. Mr. Kennedy was the first mill owner of his section of the county to put in rollers for making patent process flour. He recently sold his water way and some other property to the ship canal projectors at a high figure. He leaves a widow and three children. - William Whitely, Associate Judge of the Superior Court, died Friday in Wilmington, Del., aged 67 years. He served two terms in Congress just before the war, was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1860 and 1876, and was Mayor of Wilmington from 1875 to 1878. - Tuesday evening last, Mr. Patrick J. McNumee, supervisor B. & O. road at Principio, and Miss Julia Rutter, daughter of Mrs. Frank Patterson, of the same neighberhood, were married by Rev. Joseph L. Barry at his residence in Havre-de- Grace. They returned the same evening to Principio and were enthusiastically serenaded. A reception and fine "treat" followed, at the residence of Mr. R. R. Rutter, the bride's grandfather. - Mrs. Mary McLane Ward, widow of the late Thomas V. Ward, of Sassafras Neck, died at an early hour on Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness, at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. Dr. H. H. Cruikshank, at Dubois, Clearfield county, Pa., aged about 75 years. She was a daughter of Dr. Allen McLane, of Delaware, and a first cousin of ex-Governor McLane, of Maryland. She leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. The sons are William Ward, and ex- member of the House of Delegates, and Mr. Thomas Ward, both now residing in the First election district of this county. The daughters surviving her are Mrs. Dr. Cruikshank and Mrs. L?re. The remains were taken to Sassafras Neck on Friday and interred in St. Stephen'' Cemetery beside those of her husband. Earlville Happenings. Mrs. John W. Morgan was buried at St. Stephen's Church yesterday. Mr. Etherington's Death. William Gillespie Etherington, a prominent citizen of the First district, died at the residence of his son in law, Daniel E. Jones, Esq., near Cecilton, on Saturday last. Mr. Etherington was in his 78th year, and had been confined to his room about two weeks previous to his death. He was a widower for about 37 years, his wife having been a daughter of Colonel Joseph Davis, of Sassafras Neck. Mr. Etherington leaves three children, one son-John Henry Etherington, who now resides in Philadelphia-and two daughters, one Virginia E., the wife of Daniel E. Jones, Esq., and the other Augusta, the wife of Thomas Garrett, of Bloomington, Illinois. Mr. Etherington was from boyhood a consistent and useful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and universally esteemed for his high character and personal integrity. His remains were interred in the M. E. cemetery at Cecilton on Tuesday, the Rev. E. C. Atkins, of Cecilton M. E. church, conducting the services being assisted at the grave by the Rev. Mr. Walke, of the Protestant Episcopal church. MARRIED. HOLMES-CONWAY.-At Trinity church, April 22d, 1886, by Rev. Wm. Schouler, Nicholas Holmes and Martha Conway, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, May 8, 1886+++++ - Miss Jennie Gilpin, the youngest daughter of the late Henry Gilpin, died at the Gilpin homestead near Elkton at an early hour on Friday morning after a lingering illness of consumption. She was an amiable young lady and loved and respected by all who knew her. Her illness dates from the Cecil County Fair of year before last, when she caught a heavy cold while sitting in a carriage. Her funeral will take place from her late residence on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. - Mr. John H. Shannon died at his residence, near Battle Swamp, Cecil county, on Friday morning of last week, aged about sixty years. Mr. Shannon was formerly proprietor of the Depot Hotel, Port Deposit, and afterwards conducted the Farmer's Hotel, in Belair, Md. He had many acquaintances and friends through Cecil and Harford counties. About two years ago failing health from consumption compelled Mr. Shannon to retire from the hotel business, and he returned to his farm in Cecil. He leaves a widow and five daughters. The interment took place on Sunday at West Nottingham cemetery. DIED. McCORKLE.-On May 1, 1886, Sarah McCorkle, of the Sixth district of Cecil county. SHANNON.-On April 29th, 1886, John Shannon, of the Sixth district of Cecil county, aged about 62 years. GILPIN.-Jennie Gilpin, youngest daughter of the late Henry H. and Margret W. Gilpin. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday, the 10th inst., at 2 o'clock p. m., at her late residence near Elkton, without any further notice. Interment in the family burying ground. +++++Saturday, May 15, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Scanlon, wife of Patrick Scanlon, of Grays Hill, near Elkton, died on Monday morning. She had been in poor health for a long time. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning, the interment being in the Elkton Catholic cemetery. - Mrs. Lambert, wife of Archibald Lambert, of North East, died very suddenly on Friday morning of rheumatism of the heart. - - David H. Owens and Benjamin F. Owens this week purchased of William T. Richardson the James Little property situated in Charlestown Neck. The property consists of 65 1/2 acres, and $1850 was the price paid. Mr. Richardson purchased the property in February from James T. McCullough, trustee. - At Perryville on Wednesday evening Peter P. McAulley, of Wilmington, Del., baggage-master on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad was married to Miss Ella E. Gillespie, of Baltimore county. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. E. White of Smyrna at the residence of Mr. J. A. Boyd. The newly married pair left on the 8:40 train for Wilmington where a large reception was given them. Prof. J. A. Allen of Philadelphia furnished excellent music at the wedding. The bride was attired in white mulle. The large number of friends from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wilmington witnessed the ceremony. Many handsome presents were received by the bride. Death of Mrs. E. R. Boynton. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Boynton, who was stricken with paralysis two weeks ago and has been lingering since, died at midnight last Saturday night at the home of her mother, Mrs. Rebecca E. Murphy, in Port Deposit. She was in her sixty- second year, and was the oldest child of the late Col. John Creswell, and sister to ex-Postmaster General John A. J. Creswell. Her husband, Colonel Austin H. Boynton, of Emporium, Pa., survives her. She also leaves four grown children- two sons and two daughters. One of the daughters is a widow. The burial took place at Hopewell cemetery at noon on Tuesday. Rev. L. E. Barrett, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, preached the funeral sermon, the Rev. James Conway, of the Presbyterian Church, prayed. There was appropriate singing by members of the M. R. choir. Six nephews of the deceased bore the body to the grave, namely, Wm. Heald, of Baltimore, J. Creswell Heald, of Washington; Charles E. Heald, of Lynchburg, Va.; Joseph W. Reynolds, of Washington; W. Hopkins and R. C. Hopkins, of Port Deposit. Hon. John A. J. Creswell, brother, and Hon. Jacob Tome, uncle, and Mrs. Boynton, and many fiends and relatives from Baltimore, Washington and other places, were present. 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. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Henry R. Carter, guardian of Nettie M. Hoffman; bond of William T. Miller, adm'r c. t. a. of Robert C. Carter; bond of John H. Etherington, executor of William G. Etherington; bond of Jas. Croes and John T. Steel, executors of James Croes. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Eighth final account of Jas. M. Evans, guardian of John H. Reynolds; 1st and final account of William T. Miller, adm'r of Elizabeth Oliver, and dividend struck on same; 1st account of John W. McCullough, guardian of Harry A., and Clara D. Thomas; 1st and final account of Clinton J. Yerkes and James W. Yerkes, executors of Edward Yerkes; 1st account of Isaiah Lawrence, guardian of Hugh A. T., and William J. Wilson; 1st and final account of Rachel K. Job, administratrix c. t. a., of Jacob Job; 1st account of Helen E. Mearns, administratrix of James A. Mearns; 4th account of Joseph Hambleton, guardian of Joseph R. Hambleton; 1st and final account of John J. Lockwood, adm't or William J. Wallace. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in June next. MARRIED. WARNER-LEBLEY.-On the 6th inst., at the residence of the bride's mother, in Ponds Neck, Cecil county, Md., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, David G. Warner and Miss Susan F. Lebley, both of Cecil county, Md. DIED. FOARD.-On May 13th, 1886, at the residence of her husband, James L. Foard, Martha Rebecca Foard. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, near Elkton, on Monday, May 17. Services at the house at 12 m. Interment in Elkton cemetery, aged 66 years. +++++Saturday, May 22, 1886+++++ - The funeral of Mrs. M. R. Foard was held on Monday at the residence of her husband, James L. Foard, near Cowantown. The Revs. J. L. Vallandigham and William Kershaw officiated. The interment was made in the Elkton cemetery. - Miss Julia Estes, daughter of the late Samuel Estes, and a sister of Mrs. William T. Giles, of Elkton, died on Monday afternoon last at the residence of her sister, with whom she had resided for a number of years. She was in her 47th year, and had been ill for some time. The funeral was held at the house on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. R. W. Beers officiating. The interment was in the Presbyterian cemetery. - George W. Bromfield, a farmer residing about four miles east of Port Deposit, aged about thirty years, was found by his wife early on Sunday morning lying insensible in the barn yard. A Physician was summoned from Rising Sun, but the sick man died before the doctor arrived. A post mortem examination showed the cause of death to have been congestion of the brain. Mrs. Bromfield says her husband had risen in advance of her, and after giving her attention to some household matter she went to the barn yard to look for him, with the above result. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. He was the youngest son of Mr. Joseph Bromfield of Port Deposit. - Mr. R. B. Marshall and Miss Carrie Thompson were married near Woodlawn on Wednesday by the Rev. Mr. Conway. - Mr. Edward Lester, of near St. George's Del., and Miss Mary E. Groves, of near Elkton, were married on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. J. P. Otis. - A. P. Shockley, auctioneer for L. M. Haines, trustee, on Tuesday sold at public sale, at the Court House yard, the fine residence of Mr. Chandler Cruikshank, in Cecilton, Z. Porter Lusby was the purchaser at $4,000. Death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cosden. Mrs. Sarah Cosden, wife of George W. Cosden, the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad station agent at North East, died early last Sunday morning, in the 25th year of her age. Mrs. Cosden was a daughter of the late Rev. William D. Mackey, who was for a long time a member of the faculty of Delaware College. She was a graduate of that institution of learning, and afterwards became the Principal of the North East Classical Academy, a position which she filled very satisfactorily until a short time before her marriage to Mr. Cosden, which occurred less than a year ago. She was a lady of marked intellectual and social gifts, and leaves many friends, both in Newark and North East, to mourn her loss. Her funeral took place on Wednesday from the residence of her mother, Mrs. Mackey, in Newark. The interment was in White Clay Creek Presbyterian graveyard. Mrs. Lambert's Death. The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emily Lambert were held by Rev. Mr. Williams, on Sunday afternoon, at her late residence, after which she was followed to her last resting place-the M. E. cemetery-by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The husband and bereaved ones have the warm sympathy of the writer and residents of the town in this their sad, very sad separation. MARRIED. LESTER-GROVES.-On May 19, 1886, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Edward Lester, of St. George's, Del., to Mary E. Groves, of Elkton. McCAULEY-GILLESPIE.-On May 12, 1886, at the residence of J. A. Boyd, by Rev. E. E. White, Porter P. McCauley, of Wilmington, and Miss Nellie Gillespie, of Baltimore county, Md. DIED. ESTES.-In Elkton, on the 17th instant, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Wm. T. Giles, Julia Estes, in her 47th year. LAMBERT.-Suddenly on May 13th, 1886, at her home in North East, Emily L., beloved wife of J. Archer Lambert, and daughter of the late Joseph Veach, of Cecil county, aged 40 years and 27 days. "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." +++++Saturday, May 29, 1886+++++ - William H. Balderston, a highly respectable citizen of Colora, died at his residence in that place on Tuesday, aged 72 years. He was the last surviving child of the late Hugh Balderston, the founder of the wire working business in Baltimore city, and a brother of J. H. Balderston, who was for six years Judge of the Orphans' Court for Baltimore City. The deceased twenty years ago lived in Baltimore, and was engaged in the drug business until he removed to Cecil county, where he farmed. He leaves four sons and a daughter. The funeral took place on Friday at 1 o'clock p. m. at the Friends' Meeting House, Colora. - Miss Effie Stoner, a young lady about sixteen years of age, living with Mr. Solomon Stoner, at Uniontown, Carroll county, committed suicide on Monday morning. No cause is known for the rash act. Sunday night and early Monday morning she was observed to be in her usual cheerful mood. About half-past nine o'clock she was missed from her work, and Mr. Stoner made search for her. On going to the garret she was there found hanging by the neck at the head of the stairs and already dead. Colora Paragraphs. Mr. Howard Brown, ? Media Pa., and Miss Mollie Montgomery of Liberty Grove, Cecil county, Md., were married in the parsonage at Rowlandville on Thursday afternoon, 20th instant, the Rev. Mr. Smith officiating. On Thursday, the 20th instant, the remains of Ida Gillespie, a fifteen-year- old daughter of J. S. Gillespie, of Wilmington, Del., were brought to West Nottingham Cemetery for interment. They were accompanied by a number of relatives and friends. DIED. PENNEL.-In Charlestown, Cecil county, on the 16th instant, at his late residence, John N. Pennell, in the 53d year of his age. +++++Saturday, June 5, 1886+++++ - Miss Mamie C. Haines, eldest daughter of Reuben Haines, Esq., of Elkton, will graduate at Darlington Female Seminary, West Chester, on the 14th inst., at the head of her class. - Howard Burke, aged 23 years, who recently accidentally shot and killed himself with a pistol at Upland, Pa., was a son of Henry Burke, an employee of the McCullough Iron Co., at North East. - Mrs. George W. Bouchelle, of Chesapeake City, died very suddenly on Monday evening last. She was in her usual health on that day until shortly after supper when she complained of difficulty in breathing, and before a physician arrived, died of strangulation. She was a lady of good qualities and will be greatly missed by her friends. Her funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. The interment being at St. Augustine. - Charles A. Bryan died at his residence, on Main street, Elkton, on Tuesday last. He was 64 years of age, having been born on Bohemia Manor in 1822. He lived most of his life in the Second district of this county, and was at one time extensively engaged in business at Chesapeake City. He had been in ill health for about a year and his death was caused by Bright's disease. He was a man of many good traits of character, and leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. His funeral took place yesterday (Friday) morning, the services being held at Bethel M. E. Church and the interment in the cemetery adjoining that church. North East Siftings. The funeral of the late J. Scott Ferguson on last Saturday afternoon was largely attended. The deceased was widely known and respected in this community. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his untimely death. Capt. Wm. T. Malster's Wedding. The friends of Captain Malster in this county, particularly those in the vicinity of Chesapeake City will be pleased to learn that the has again entered into the happy state of matrimony, his wedding having been celebrated at Grace P. E. church, Baltimore, on Wednesday evening. The happy bride is Miss Florence N. Hill, daughter of Captain Edward Hill, of that city. The wedding was witnessed by a large concourse of friends. As the bridal couple entered the church Prof. Aler played Mendlesshon's "Wedding March." At the altar the bride was given away by Mr. John E. Semmes. While the ceremony was being performed the "Swedish Wedding March" was played, and as the bridal party left the church the march from "Lobengrin." The Rev. Fred. S. Hipkins, of the Church of the Holy Comforter performed the ceremony. The bride was lovely in a handsome ivory-colored silk, trimmed with moire antique and rich lace. There were no bridesmaids, but four ushers, who were in evening dress and wore large yellow rosebuds upon the lapels of their coats. They were Messrs. Charles H. Alford, George P. Harris, Thorndyke Chase and Richard S. Culbreth. After the wedding there was a reception to the immediate friends of the two families and the ushers at the bride's home, 409 East Baltimore street. They left for a trip West last Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Malster received many handsome presents from their friends. We tender Captain Malster and his bride our sincerest congratulations. +++++Saturday, June 12, 1886+++++ 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. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of W. T. Miller, administrator d. b. n. of Martha J. Carter; bond of John R. Hill, executor of Catharine Janes; bond of Daniel Bratton, administrator of Joseph W. Glintham; bond of Job M. Griffith, executor of Ann Kirk. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Theodore H. Strout, administrator of Sarah R. Strout; first and final account of Mary A. Price, administratrix of Thomas T. Price, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of M. Louise Miller and Mary M. Miller, administratrixes of H. D. Miller, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of James B. Groome, executor of Matthew C. Peace; second account of Francis S. Everist, guardian of Mary W., Robert V., Emma M. and Thomas Armstrong; first and final account of Henry H. Brady, administrator c. t. a. of William Toomy. Court adjourned to meet in special session, June 22. Death of Mr. Jas. M. Touchstone. James M. Touchstone, one of the best known and mostly highly esteemed citizens of the Seventh district of Cecil county, died at his residence in Port Deposit about 9 o'clock on Monday morning last. He had been ill a long time, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Touchstone was born on October 21st, 1846, in Reading, Berks county, Pa., and was consequently in his fortieth year. He came to Port Deposit with his father's family when very young and has resided at that place ever since. He was nominated in 1876 by the Democrats as a candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates and elected. He was re-elected to fill the same position in 1878. He ably represented the interests of his county. After the death of his father, the late James Touchstone, in 1870 he took charge of the iron works of his father. By his skill as a mechanic and his business ability he enlarged and developed the business. Failing health unfortunately compelled him to partly abandon it a few years since. He was a communicant and vestryman of St. James Protestant Episcopal Church. He leaves a widow and two children, a widowed mother, four sisters and a brother. The community is greatly saddened over his untimely death. He was a leading member of the order of Knights of Pythias. The funeral took place on Thursday from his late residence, and was largely attended. MARRIED. COLLISON-JONES.-On June 6, 1886, at the M. E. parsonage, Principle Furnace, Md., by Rev. Wm. E. Tomkinson, Wm. H. Collison to Miss Anna S. A. Jones, both of Charlestown. BAKER-CAMPBELL.-On June 8, 1886, at the M. E. parsonage, Principle Furnace, Md., by the Rev. Wm. E. Tomkinson, George Baker to Miss Mollie R. Campbell, both of Asbury. WEIR-BOULDEN.-On June 3rd, 1886, at the home of the bride's parents, on Bohemia Manor, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, John E. Weir, of Wilmington, Del., and Emma J. Boulden, of Cecil county. Md. DIED. BIDDLE.-At the residence of B. P. Hanson, Bohemia Manor, Md., June 8, 1886, Robert L. Biddle, aged 23 years. +++++Saturday, June 19, 1886+++++ - Mr. Samuel L. Craig, son of Capt. Alex. Craig of Cecil county, was married on June 3d to Miss Julia A. Smedley of Philadelphia, by Rev. T. Darlington of Delaware county, Pa. Mr. Craig formerly resided in Cecil, but for some years had been engaged in business sin Philadelphia. - Mrs. Mattox, a very aged lady, residing on High street for many years, died on Friday morning last. - The funeral of Willie Lynch, whose death occurred at Newark, on Wednesday last, will take place to-morrow (Sunday) at the Union Meeting House at noon. Friends are generally invited. - Mr. Justus C. Dunbar, of Elkton, and Miss Mary C. Sterling, eldest daughter of Mr. James Sterling, were married on Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents near Kirk's mill by the Rev. C. F. Sheppard. The young couple, who will reside in Elkton, have THE WHIG's best wishes. - J. M. Allen and Miss Lizzie Smith, daughter of William B. Smith, of Elkton, were married on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock by the Rev. R. W. Beers at the home of the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left on the 4.41 train north the same afternoon on a bridal tour. THE WHIG offers its best congratulations to the young couple. MARRIED. ALLEN-SMITH.-On June 15th, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. R. W. Beers, Justus M. Allen and Miss Lizzie, daughter of Wm. B. Smith, both of Elkton, Md. DEAMON-PHILLIPS.-June 10th, 1886, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Charlie H. Deamon to Rachel B. Phillips, both of Cecil county. WILKINS-LOCKLAND.-June 12, 1886, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Elmer W. Wilkins, of Wilmington, Del., to Etoile L. Lockland, of Cecil county. EMERSON-WARREN.-On the 9th inst. At the residence of the bride's parents, near Townsend, Del., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, Arthur P. Emerson, of Cecil county, Md., and Miss Mina L. Warren, of New Castle county, Del. DIED. BARROLL.-On Sunday evening, June 13, 1886, at the Howard House, Elkton, after a lingering illness, James Edmondson Barroll, son of the late James E. and Henrietta J. Barroll. +++++Saturday, June 26, 1886+++++ - Murray Vandiver, mayor of Havre-de-Grace, and an ex-member of the Legislature was married on Wednesday at the hotel Bellevue, Philadelphia, to Miss Annie Clayton, daughter of Mrs. Mary Clayton of 142 North Second street, Philadelphia. There were many invited guests and the wedding was elegantly conducted. Death of Mrs. G. R. Hendrickson Hosts of children, says the Lancaster New Era, now grown to manhood and we manhood will grieve to learn that Mrs. George R. Hendrickson (formerly Miss Mary O'Donell) died at her home, near Rising Sun, Md., on Wednesday night of last week. Mrs. Hendrickson was stricken with paralysis a couple of years ago, from which she never fully recovered. Her husband has been dead for some years. One son and a daughter survive her. It has never been our pleasure to know a more gentle, kindly woman than Mrs. Hendrickson, and her death will be mourned by all with whom she came in contact. MARRIED. LEWIS-McCORMICK.- At the Presbyterian parsonage, Elkton, Md., June 24th, 1886, by the Rev. R. W. Beers, Frederick S. Lewis and Katie E. McCormick, both of Cherry Hill. RUTTER-HAINES.-At the Presbyterian parsonage, Elkton, Md., June 22d, 1886, by Rev. R. W. Beers, James E. Rutter and Gracie D. Haines, both of Cecil county. BRISTOW-DOLBOW.-At the Presbyterian parsonage, Elkton, Md., June 23d, 1886, by Rev. R. W. Beers, William Bristow and Louisa Dolbow, both of Cecil county. JACKSON-COOPER.-At North East, by the Rev. E. K. Miller, on the 16th inst. Winfield Scott Jackson to Miss Eva Cooper, both of Cecil county. CANNON-KNIGHT.-On June 17th, 1886, at the M. E. Church parsonage, Chesapeake City, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Mr. Robert H. Cannon and Miss Arabella Knight, both of Cecil county. WAY-WORDALL.-On June 20, 1886, at the M. E. Church parsonage, Chesapeake City, Md., by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Mr. Edward E. Way and Miss Cora L. Wordall, both of Cecil county. DAVIS-WAY.-On June 20, 1886, at the M. E. Church parsonage, Chesapeake City, by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Mr. Francis A. Davis and Miss Isabella Way, both of Cecil county. (c) 2001 Cyndie Eckman