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 *********************************************************************** July through December +++++Saturday, July 3, 1886+++++ - The degree of Master of Science was confered on P. E. Tome, a newphew of Hon. Jacob Tome, on Wednesday by Lafayette College. - Mr. Price W. Smith, a former resident of Elkton and vicinity and well and favorably known, was married on June 30 in Philadelphia to Miss Annie Haise of that city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wayland Hoyt. The newly married couple are now visiting Mrs. F. E. Pennington, a sister of the groom, near this place. - "Lige" Boyer, a well-known young colored man of Elkton, died on Wednesday of consumption. He was at one time a man of great strength and popular among his people. - Rowland W. Watts, of Cecil county, graduated from Washington College at Chestertown on Wednesday night. He delivered the Latin salutatory, and also an oration upon "Dangers which Threaten our Republican Institutions. He received the degree of A. B. MARRIED. MEGARGEE-CLAYTON.-On the 23d of June, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. C. Atkins, M. Byron Megargee, of Lewisville, Pa., and Miss Annie C. Clayton, of Cecil county, Md. SIMPERS-BURNITE.-At the residence of the bride's father, in Cowantown, by the Rev. C. A. Hill, on Wednesday evening, June 16, Mr. Samuel Simpers and Miss Lola Burnite. SMITH-HAISE.-In Philadelphia on June 30, by Rev. Wayland Hoyt, Price W. Smith, formerly of Elkton, and Miss Annie Haise of Philadelphia. +++++Saturday, July 10, 1886+++++ - John M. Terrell auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans trustee on Thursday sold the David Ward farm situated on the Frenchtown pike, 2 1/2 miles from Elkton, and containing 89 acres to James Maloney for $3900. Death of Dr. Way. Dr. Elon J. Way, a homeopathic physician of Baltimore, died on Monday evening last of paralysis. The deceased was born at Kennett Square, Pa., and was about 75 years of age. After studying medicine and teaching school he was ordained a minister of the M. E. church and upon its division was transferred to the Wilmington conference. Becoming incapacitated through had health he was placed on the supernumerated list. He was stationed in Elkton in 1853 and 1854. A great revival was the result of his labors. He attended the last session of the M. E. Conference at this place. Mrs. John E. Wilson was a niece of the deceased. Death of Mrs. Mary H. Boulden. Mrs. Mary H. Boulden, relict of the late Charles Boulden, of New Castle, died at her son's residence in Elkton at a late hour on Friday night of last week of heart disease. Although she had been in failing health for some time she was as well as usual an hour before her demise and her death was very unexpected and a sudden and severe blow to her family. Her sister, Mrs. William Taylor, who had been visiting her was with her at the time of her death. She was a woman greatly beloved by her family and friends, and admired by all who were favored with her acquaintance. She was of a hospitable and generous nature. Her funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was very largely attended. The interment was in the Glasgow Presbyterian Cemetery. Mrs. Boulden leaves six children, two sons and four daughters, among them being Mr. Charles M. Boulden, a prominent merchant of Elkton, the wife of ex-sheriff Wm. T Boulden, and Miss Laura Boulden of this place. MARRIED. NOWLAND-WATSON.- On the 2nd inst. At the Bethel M. E. parsonage, by Rev. J. T. Van Burkalow, Charles P. Nowland and Miss Lillie Watson, both of Chesapeake city, Md. +++++Saturday, July 17, 1886+++++ - Mr. Charles W. Maxwell has purchased the lot on the corner of High and Singerly streets from Stephen T. Hayes, of Chesapeake City, for $250. - Mr. Herman Bouchelle, of North East, and Miss Lillie Bradbury, a daughter of Mr. Frank Bradbury, of Elkton, were married last week in North East by the Rev. J. T. Logan. They will reside in Chester, Pa. - Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged about 22 years, wife of Joseph Smith, who resides near Glasgow, about three weeks ago was kicked in the head by a horse. She suffered considerably from the wound at the time, but it was thought had recovered from its effects. On Wednesday she was again taken ill and died that night from a brain disease brought on by the blow. She was the daughter of the late John Ash. MARRIED. WHITLOCK-CHAMBERS.-On July 6th at the M. E. parsonage, Chesapeake City, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, James H. Whitlock and Susie G. Chambers, both of Cecil county, Md. OWENS-McMULLEN.-At St. Mary's rectory, North East, Thursday, July 15, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Elmore Owens and Mary E. McMullen. Death of Dr. Samuel E. Wills. On Saturday morning last Dr. Samuel E. Wills, a physician of large practice, residing in Earlville, this county, arose in his usual health. A short time afterwards he was found in an insensible condition in his office. He revived somewhat and prescribed for himself, but died in about a quarter of an hour after he was found. Dr. Wills was acknowledged by all to be a physician of ability, and his fine qualities of character were known by all in the part of the county in which he lived for so many years. Dr. Wills grew up in Virginia, where his father, who was a steamboat captain, resided. After graduating from a medical college he settled in the First district in 1847, where he practiced his profession up to the time of his death. He was twice married. His first wife was a daughter of the late Joseph M. Eldridge, of the First district. They had two children, a daughter and a son. The former is the wife of Z. Porter Lusby, of Cecilton. The other met with an accidental death in childhood, being thrown from a carriage and receiving fatal injuries. His second wife, who survives him, is a daughter of the late ex-Governor Veasey, of this county. He was a prominent member of St. Stephens' P. E. church, and represented it in the recent convention in this town for the election of a bishop. He was about 65 years of age. His funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Revs. Messrs. Walker and Schouler. The interment was in the Veasey family burial ground on the old homestead or Cherry Grove property. The pallbearers were Judge David Davis, Thos. C. Craikshank, George Biddle, Dr. Uhler, Harry Black and Mr. Cochran. They are all members of the vestry of the church. 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 John M. Thomas, executor of Mary S. Bayard; bond of Ann E. Shannon, executrix of John H. Shannon; bond of W. S. Evans, administrator c. t. a. of Martha Maddox; bond of Martha A. Taylor and William S. Evans, administrators of Jesse T. Ward. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Margaret Moore, administratrix c. t. a. of Mary Ann Moore; first and final account of John W. Gifford, administrator of Anna M. Martin, and distribution struck on same; seventh account of Alexander Richie, guardian of Margaret G. Simon; first and final preferred account of Humy Gorrell, administrator c. t. a. of George Gorrell; sixth account of Levi O. Cameron, guardian of Victoria Cameron et. al.; first account of Thomas Waring, administrator d. b. n. c. t. a. of Edmund Physick, as to the fund bequeathed to Theodore Physick and children; second account of Thomas Waring, guardian of Elmer E. Preston et. al.; first and final account of Hannah Gilmore, administratrix of Leander R. Gilmore, and distribution struck on same; first account of J. Tome, guardian of William T. Reynolds and Arthur Reynolds. Court adjourned to meet in special session, July 20, at 10 o'clock a. m. +++++Saturday, July 24, 1886+++++ - Several suits for divorces have recently been instituted in the Cecil County Circuit Court. They are as follows: Adrian Dunmore vs. William Dunmore; William T. Lynch vs. Edith Lynch; Elizabeth Jane Riley vs. John Riley. - The Rev. Benjamin Freeman, a well-known local preacher of Elkton, died on Tuesday last at his home in this town in his 64th year. He had been suffering for a long time from dropsy and asthma, and which finally terminated his life. He leaves a wife and two children. He was an influential man among his people, and his funeral, which will take place to- morrow at 3 o'clock p. m., will doubtless be largely attended. The Rev. W. T. Savoy will deliver his funeral sermon. - Mr. John Rambo and Miss Maggie Strickland, of this town, were married on Wednesday evening. The ceremony which was performed by the Rev. Mr. Strickland, a brother of the bride, was celebrated at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Miller. We wish John and his wife a long and happy life. Rising Sun Beams. On Friday last the remains of Eugene Stubbs, late of Philadelphia, were buried at Rosebank Cemetery. Died in Jail. On July 1st. Wm. Henry Webster, colored, and Florence Webster, his wife, were placed in jail to await the action of the grand jury on the charge of homicide in having caused the death of Edward McNelly, a young white man, on the previous day at Grove Point. They brought with them to jail a 19 month old infant which was named Emma. Those who saw it say that it was the smallest piece of humanity they ever saw and expressed the opinion that it would not survive long in jail. Sheriff Mackey, with his usual thoughtfulness, purchased milk for its use and it had the best attention of Dr. J. H. Jamar, physician to the jail, notwithstanding which, however, it died late Tuesday afternoon. There is a law requiring an infant to be held over the remains of all persons dying in jail the purpose of which is to find whether or not the dead person had received proper care from the sheriff. Accordingly on Wednesday morning Coroner Litzenberg summoned a jury of inquest, which, after hearing the evidence, found that death was from cholora infantism. The infant was of a very diminutive size. Dr. Jamar stating that he does not believe that it weighted more than four pounds and its legs were no larger in circumference than a man's thumb. MARRIED. PARSON-GLENN.-At the Presbyterian parsonage, Elkton, Md., July 14th, 1886, by Rev. R. W. Beers, George W. Parson and Emeline Glenn, both of Springlawn, Pa. HOLLAND-SICHNELL.-On Thursday, July 22d, at Saint Mary's rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. John T. Holland and Miss Rebecca L. Sichnell. +++++Saturday, July 31, 1886+++++ - Ephriam Cornish a well known colored citizen of Port Deposit is dead. He died on Thursday of last week after a long and tedious illness in his 76th year. Ephriam in his younger days was a cook on the lumber floats and later in life kept an eating house in Port where he served in excellent style the delicious bivalves. Mt. Zoar Items. The funeral of Mr. Samuel Butler took place last Saturday. He died of Bright's disease. He was in his 79th year, and the greater part of his life was devoted to the work of the church. He has been a member 50 years, and twenty years a class leader. For ten years past he has been a regular attendant at morning prayer meeting. +++++Saturday, August 7, 1886+++++ - Captain H. P. Leslie, a retired officer of the United States Navy with his wife will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their marriage on Monday evening next at his residence in Elkton. We congratulate the captain and his wife on their past happiness and wish them many more years of wedded bliss. - W. W. Simpers a highly respectable citizen, residing in the fifth district near Union M. E. church died on Thursday night of last week aged eighty-two years. - The heirs of the late Daniel Bratton have disposed of two lots on Stockton street Elkton. One on the north side 95 feet by 104 feet was purchased by Joseph Sloan for $400. The other, in on the south side and the dimensions are 40 feet by 198 feet. Wm. Rambo, Jr., was the purchaser for $220. MARRIED. LOFLAND-McKENNA.-On July 28th, 1886, in Trinity Church, Elkton, by the Rev. Wm. Schouler, James Lofland, of this county, and Kate McKenna of Baltimore, Md. +++++Saturday, August 14, 1886+++++ - It is with regret that we notice the death of our old friend and subscriber Robert Trimble which occurred recently at his residence at Bay View. But a short time ago he was in Elkton looking well and paid us a call. He was shortly afterwards taken ill of typhoid fever and died after an illness of but a week or ten days. - Death on Thursday of last week entered the family of Rev. James A. Mitchell, rector of the Episcopal church in Centreville, and son of the late Rev. Mr. Mitchell who was rector of the Elkton Episcopal church. His daughter Mollie a bright interesting child of twelve years died after several months illness of lung and heart trouble. - Mr. Wm. P. Morgan, first assistant engineer of the Consolidation Company's collier, Frostburg, died on board that vessel alongside the wharf at Hoboken, N. J., on Friday morning of last week from the inhalation of steam and from scalds, produced by the bursting of a steam pipe in the engine-room while at work. He died a short time after the accident occurred. The remains were taken to Baltimore where the deceased made his home. He leaves a wife who was out of the city at the time and who is very ill. He was a native of Chesapeake City where he resided a number of years and where his remains were taken on Monday for interment. The decreased had resided in Baltimore a number of years and was well and favorably known in steamboat circles. DIED. BARWICK.-On the 15th ultimo at Chesapeake City, William D. Barwick, third son of Alex. P. Barwick, in his thirty-second year. TRIMBLE.-At 8 p. m. July 12th 1886, after a short illness Robert Trimble beloved husband of Mary Jane Trimble aged 75 years. IN MEMORY OF ROBERT TRIMBLE. So quiet and softly the angel of death, Was hovering over his bed, That we scarcely had noticed his approach When we saw our dear father was dead. He was so kind and loving, As a father and husband too, We'll miss him more and more each day, Until life's journey's through. He was robust, stout and strong, A few short weeks ago, Little we thought he'd go so soon, And leave us here below. Dear Father, how we miss his voice, And miss his tender care, We miss him from the household, And from the house of prayer. God's blessing he invoked each day On each and every one, And now that loving voice is hushed, His work on earth is done. Death of Mrs. India S. Moore. Mrs. India S. Moore, wife of William H. Moore, a daughter of the late Capt. J. S. Christie, the well-known Union soldier, and a brother of George and Robert Christie, prominent citizens of this county, died at her residence near Rising Sun on Wednesday of last week. She was a sister-in-law of county treasurer Charles Moore and of Mrs. Dr. Dare. The funeral took place on Saturday and was very largely attended. Dr. A. A. Gayley preached a sermon at the house and cemetery. She leaves a husband and two young children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Moore was a lady of fine traits of character and beloved by all who knew her. Her early death is to be sincerely regretted. 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 Mary E. Wills and Z. Porter Lusby, adm'r c. t. a. of Samuel E. Wills; bond of Elizabeth G. Kennedy, administratrix of George Kennedy. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Joseph E. Peeples, adm'r of Wm. Peeples, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Lizzie Brown and Edwin A. Brown, adm'rs of Thomas E. Brown, and distribution struck on same; second and final account of Elizabeth, Washington Walker and J. Liper Walker, adm'rs of Catherine Porter, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of James Scott, adm'r of Adeline Scott; first and final account of Wm. Wade, adm'r d. b. n. c. t. a. of John Kyle, and distribution struck on same; second account of T. Brandun Gillespie, guardian of Thos. M. Chamberlain et. al.; seventh and final account of T. Bradun Gillespie, guardian of Horatio G. Chamberlain. Court adjourned to meet in special session Aug. 24, at 10 o'clock a. m. +++++Saturday, August 21, 1886+++++ - Mr. Banjamin F. Sappington, aged 53 years, died on Friday afternoon of last week at his residence East Neck Island, Kent county, Md., of complication of diseases, after a sickness of about six weeks. Mr. Sappington was one of the most extensive peach growers in Kent county. - Mrs. Emily Drake, wife of Mr. George Drake, of Wilmington, Del., died on Saturday last at the residence of her brother-in-law, William Drake, on the Drennen farm, a few miles west of Elkton. She had been ill of about two years of cancerous affections and was 47 years of age. Her funeral took place in Wilmington on Tuesday. - On Tuesday last Miss Elizabeth A. Purnell, daughter of Col. Wm. M. Purnell, president of the Frederick, Md., Female Seminary, was married to Charles Graham Blandy, of the firm of C. G. Blandy & Co., members of the produce exchange New York. Both of the contracting parties formerly attended Delaware Dollege of which the bride's father was president. - Milton Dorsey, a prominent citizen of Rowlandville, died at his residence there on Tuesday morning last of consumption. Mr. Dorsey was for years engaged in the dry good and grocery trade at Rowlandville being one of the firm of Dorsey & Frank. His health having become impaired last spring, thinking a change would prove beneficial he accepted a travelling agency. This proved a little avail and he had been confined to his bed for several weeks previous to his death. He was 32 years of age and leaves a widow but no children. Death of David K. Ralston. David K. Ralston, one of the best known citizens of Cecil county, died at his home in Port Deposit, about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning last of heart disease. Mr. Ralston had been in frail health for a year or two being a sufferer from the disease which caused his death but had been fully able to attend to business. He spent Saturday as usual at the Baltimore Custom House where he held the position of chief entry clerk. He retired on Saturday night at his usual hour but aroused about 3 o'clock Sunday morning and complained of feeling unwell. Dr. W. H. noble his physician was hastily summoned and everything possible was done to relieve his sufferings, but without success. He expired a short time after the arrival of the physician. Mr. Ralston was born in Delaware county, Penn. His early life was spent at Media and in Philadelphia, in the mercantile business. He afterwards spent some years in the oil region of that state but afterwards returned to Delaware county and was made treasurer. In 1863 he came to Port Deposit as business manager for Eagle Knight & company in the lumber trade and on the dissolution of that firm was employed by Davis & Pugh of Port Deposit as travelling salesman. Mr. Ralston was an active member of the Republican party. In 1872 he was candidate for the House of Delegates but was defeated with the rest of the ticket. In 1873 he was appointed to a responsible position in the Baltimore Custom House by Collector John L. Thomas Jr., and had remained there ever since, being one of the most faithful and reliable officials. He was a member of the Harmony Lodge of Masons and that order had charge of the funeral. The remains were taken to Maple church cemetery for interment on Wednesday morning. Mr. Ralston was 53 years of age and leaves a widow, one son and one daughter. DIED. MATTHEWS.-On August 15th, 1886, in North East, Mamie W. Matthews daughter of Jas. H. and S. E. Matthews. Aged 19 months and 2 days. +++++Saturday, August 28, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Louisa Wendell of Chesapeake City and her daughter Miss Mary Wendell of Baltimore were baptized in the Patapsco at the foot of Hanover street, Baltimore, on Sunday afternoon last. - - The house and lot of Jesse Stebbing, situated on the West side of Main street, Port deposit and now occupied by William J. Stebbing was sold on Friday at mortgagee's sale at the Court House by Wm. J. Jones Esq., trustee. T. F. Williams was the purchaser for $930. Palmer Shockley was the auctioneer. - Miss Mary King, of Fulton township, Lancaster county, Pa., reached her 81st birthday on the 21st inst., and the occasion was embraced by one hundred and eight friends and relatives who came from far and near to celebrate the event. Among other interesting features were the reading of the acrostic by Hannah Way, of Cecil county and an address by William Way, also of Cecil. MARRIED. MEEKINS-EVANS.-Aug. 8th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Andrew M. Meekins to Sarah Evans, both of Cecil Co. ALEXANDER-ASH.-Aug. 11th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Chas. C. Alexander to Mollie E. Ash, both of Cecil Co. SIMPERS-BOUCHELLE.-Aug. 19th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Edward E. Simpers to H. Emma Bouchelle, both of Cecil Co. GREEN-BOULDEN.-Aug. 19th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Thos. W. Green to Bana (first name difficult to read) V. Boulden, both of Cecil Co. Death of Edward S. Jones. Mr. Edward S. Jones, a son of the celebrated Commodore Jacob Jones died at the "Anchorage" the family homestead in the First district, near Cecilton on Tuesday morning last, aged about sixty years. The deceased acted as private secretary to his father while he was in command of the navy yard at League Island, Philadelphia. He was afterwards in the marine corps but resigned his commission in 1860, being in sympathy with the Confederacy. He was arrested on account of this sympathy and held as a prisoner at Fort Lafayette. Mr. Jones was married twice. His first wife was a daughter of General Henderson, by her he had two children, and one a son, who is the manager of a manufacturing company in New York is still alive. His second wife is the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Mr. Cummins. Death of James M. Anderson. James M. Anderson, for five years past manager of Wm. M. Singerly's Providence paper mills in the Fourth district and manager of the pulp works at this place since they began operations, died on Wednesday morning about 11 o'clock, at his residence at Providence. He had been in failing health for two years and had been confined to the house for the last three months. Up to this latter time he had ably filled the duties of his position. On Sunday he suffered a stroke of paralysis and was unable to rally from it. The deceased was a native of Harford county and lived there for many years. He was 59 years of age and leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his loss. He was a man of fine traits of character, and his business ability and talent for the management of large works is shown by his long and faithful service over Mr. Singerly's industries. His remains were taken to Churchville, Harford county, on Friday and interred in the Presbyterian burial ground at that place, of which church he was a faithful member. Port Deposit Rocks. The combined store and dwelling house of T. H. Strout was sold on Tuesday at mortgagee's sale, Mr. John Mauldin, of Baltimore Mortgagee was the purchaser for $1200. The sale was subject to a judgement in favor of Koller & Co. of Philadelphia for $800. +++++Saturday, September 4, 1886+++++ - Leonard R. Yates who resides a few miles north of Elkton died on Thursday aged 30 years. Port Deposit Rocks. Michael Ford, stevedor on the steamer Metcor was killed on Saturday night last by falling from the Susquehanna bridge of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore railroad while walking across it. A jury of inquest found a verdict of "accidental death" and the remains were buried along the river bank just north of Perryville on Monday morning. Mt. Zoar Items. Mrs. Amelia Peco, a coloed lady aged 78 died at the residence of her son James near Octoraro locks last Friday evening. Her remains were entered at the Mt. Zoar cemetery last Sunday, the funeral was largely attended by her many friends. Mr. Jos. Haines little daughter aged 6 months died Saturday night from whooping cough. MARRIED. EGNER-KELLEY.-On August 25th by Rev. Wm. Kershaw, J. Madison Egner and Mary R. Kelley, both of this county. DIED. YATES.-On Sept. 2, Leonard R. Yates aged 30 years and 1 month. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of his mother Mrs. Susan Yates near Elkton. We know he rests upon that happy shore Where sorrow and death can come no more No sad farewell shall ever there be given O precious thought we soon shall meet in heaven. +++++Saturday, September 11, 1886+++++ - George D. a four month old son of Mr. Alexander Sowers died on Sunday morning of catarrh. - Wm. J. Jones Esq., trustee, sold at public sale on Tuesday morning the Rutter farm on which Mr. Wm. G. Merry now resides, situated in Elk Neck, eight miles from Elkton. The farm contains 166 acres and was purchased for $7000, by Capt. Washington Foster. The property was sold subject to the dower interest of Mrs. Sarah B. Aldridge. - Reuben Haines, Esq., trustee sold at public sale on the Court House yard on Tuesday afternoon last the farm belonging to the estate of the late Charles Walters and located on Elk river near Locust Point in the Second election district. The farm contains 133 1/2 acres and was purchased for $7000 by Theodore Ott who owns a farm adjoining. - Mrs. Sophia Broughton widow of the late Dr. Henry B Broughton and mother of Miss Ellen Broughton of Elkton died at the residence of her grand daughter Mrs. Pinkerton in Baltimore county on Friday Sept. 31, of heart disease aged 83 years. She was born near Port Deposit and lived most of her life in the neighborhood. The funeral took place from the residence of her daughter Mrs. McKay near Port deposit on Monday, the Revs. Gayley, Conway and Squier officiating. Perryville Items. The funeral of Edward W. Charsha, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad baggage-master, who was killed at Perryville by the cars on Thursday, took place on Sunday from the M. E. church at Principio. Superintendent Carter of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, furnished a train, consisting of an engine and five cars, in charge of conductor John Cochran and Engineer Wm. Shinn, to whose crew he belonged, to convey the remains, with the relatives and friends from Perryville to Principio. The pall-bearers were Jos. Proudfoot, Robert Boyd, George Sheets, John Culley, Elmer Owens, J. Graham. Rev. W. E. Tompkinson conducted the funeral services. When the funeral procession reached the church they found the church and grounds crowded with people. It is estimated by some that there was fully two thousand persons present. The floral tributes were the finest we ever remember seeing. There was a floral car representing a passenger coach, also a car wheel and a large cross, the gifts of R. R. employees. These three articles we hear cost about $150. They were carried by Jno. Keeley, Wm. Edwards, Jno. Wright, Wm. N. Oceam, Ed. Richardson, Fred McClentock, Neal Hasson and Wes. Beaty. This sad accident has cast a gloom over our town and especially over the R. R. men that will not soon wear off, and those who saw the first of it say, that the horrible scfene can never be erased from their minds. I cannot give the horrible details o the sad scene as too much I fear has already been said. DIED. BROUGHTON.-In Baltimore county at the residence of Mr. Pinkerton, on Friday, 3rd instant, Mrs. Sophia Broughton, relict of Dr. Henry B. Broughton, late of Cecil county, in her 83rd year. BOND.-August 24, 1886, at the residence of her uncle Geo. E. McCullough near Farmington, Cecil Co., Lucy R. daughter of Reuben and Ettie J. Bond aged fifteen years five months and nine days. SOWERS.-On Sept. 5th, 1886, George W. son of Alex. E. and Alice E. Sowers, aged four months. +++++Saturday, September 18, 1886+++++ - The funeral of Mrs. Margaret A. Rose, wife of Timothy V. Rose who died on Wednesday at her home near Mechanics Valley was held on Saturday last. The interment was at Bay View M. P. cemetery - Willie McCrea, a ten-year-old son of Harry McCrea, died on Wednesday night of diptheria. He was a bright boy and his untimely death is to be lamented. Death of Jos. P. Cantwell. Jos. P. Cantwell a well known former resident of this town died in Philadelphia, where he was engaged in the drug business, on Monday last of paralysis. He was one of the eight children of Col. Matthew Cantwell who distinguished himself in the war of 1812. The deceased was born in Elkton and resided here until about ten years ago. He was at various times engaged in the lumber and tin business in this place and was postmaster under President Lincoln. He was about 72 years of age and had been in his usual good health up to the Saturday before his death when he was stricken with paralysis. His funeral took place on Thursday morning from the Elkton depot, the interment being in the cemetery adjoining the Free Methodist church. The Rev. E. K. Miller officiated at the burial. The deceased leaves a wife and two married daughters. 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 person were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Sarah Jane Barwick, executrix of Wm. D. Barwick; bond of Sarah R. Anderson, administratrix of James M. Anderson; bond of Christopher Jones., adm'r d. b. n. c. t. a. of Christopher Jones; bond of Robert C. Jenness, executor of Samuel J. Jenness; bond of Sarah W. Ralston and Robert C. Thackery, adm'rs of David K. Ralston. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Second and final account of George A. Blake, guardian of Sarah S. Linton; 5th account of John D. Haines, guardian of Thomas W. and Lewis D. Passmore; 1st and final account of Mary Rea, executrix of David Rea, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of John B. Farson, executor of Rebecca Krauss; 2d account of Ellen Keaveny, guardian of Florence B., P. H., John T. and Annie E. Keaveny; 1st and final account of James F. Jackson, adm'r of George P. Jackson, and distribution struck on same; 7th and final account of S. Rowland Carson, guardian of Virginia R. Carson; 3d and final account of Minnie H. Jones, James A. Boulden and W. Smithers, adm'rs of E. P. Bowen, and distribution struck on same; 2d account of Elizabeth A. Morrison and Margaret L. Morrison, executrices of Matthew Morrison. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next. MARRIED. MURPHY-DENNISON.-At Elkton September 15th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Wm. T. Murphy to Lizzie Dennison, both of Cecil county. BALDERSTON-ALSOP.-At Friend's Meeting House Coulton st., Germantown, Pa., on 5th day, the 16th inst., Lloyd Balderston, Jr., of Colora, Md, and Mary F. Alsop, daughter of Samuel Alsop, Jr., of Denver, Colorado. READING-BOTTON.-At 409 West 2nd street Wilmington Del., on Thursday the 16th inst. Robert E. Reading to Mrs. Annie M. Botton both of Cecil Co., Md. +++++Saturday, September 25, 1886+++++ - Samuel, the four year old son of Mr. George Booth died on Thursday morning. - Miss Carrie M. Brown, daughter of the late Joseph R. Brown a well known justice of the peace of Elkton several years ago, died at her home in Chester, Pa., on Friday afternoon last. She was principal of one of the public schools of that city and had a large circle of friends there. Her remains were brought to this place on Monday morning and after services in the Presbyterian church interred in the cemetery adjoining. Wedding at West Nottingham. Mr. Harry T. Porter, formerly of Baltimore, now residing in Toledo, O., and Miss Annie L. Hall, of Cecil county, were married Thursday at West Nottingham Presbyterian church, by Rev. T. A. Gayley. The groom is a son of Wm. E. Porter, superintendent of the West Virginia Central Railroad, and is himself division engineer of the Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City Railroad. Miss Hall is the daughter of Richard D. Hall, a well known farmer, and grand daughter of the late Washington Hall. The bridal couple left on the evening train for Washington, D. C., whence they will go to their new home in Toledo. Cherry Hill Items. The remains of Miss Linda Burnett, who died, in Philadelphia on Tuesday, were brought to this place today and will be interred on Saturday in the cemetery at this place. Services will be held in the M. E. church. Miss Burnett resided in Cherry Hill for many years and had numerous friends at this place. For several past she had been residing in Philadelphia but made annual visits to our town. Her mother, a sainted woman, beloved by all who come under her influence, died several years ago of the same deadly disease which took her daughter away later. Judges of Election. At a meeting of the County Commissioners on Tuesday the following were appointed judges of election. First district - W. S. Potter, Benjamin M. Crawford, Thos. P. Jones, Sr. Second - Benj. P. Hanson, John W. Harriot, Samuel P. Wood. Third - David C. Work, W. E. K. Frazer, John Perkins. Fourth - James A. Mackie, Martin Gallaher, John McCleary. Fifth - Wm. Benjamin, Jas. McKeown, J. W. Falls. Sixth - Jos. B. Fryer, A. B. Kay, Thomas Way. Seventh - W. T. Patton, John W. Beaven, Jesse A. Coulson. Eighth - Jno. E. Gillespie, W. R. Gillespie, David C. Brown. Ninth - Geo. W. Janney, Ross Conly, Jas. C. Crothers. MARRIED. FOUNDS-RENNER.-Sept. 18th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Edward T. Founds to Anna M. Renner, of Havre-de-Grace. CRAIG-MANN.-At the M. E. parsonage, Principle Furnace, Cecil county, Md., Sept. 22, 1886, by the Rev. Wm. E. Tompkinson, Mr. Elmer E. Craig to Miss Mary E. Mann. WILSON-HEVERIN.-At the M. E. parsonage, Principle Furnace, Md., Sept. 22, 1886, by Rev. Wm. E. Tompkinson, Mr. Geo. H. Wilson to Miss Sallie C. Heverin. WILKINSON-NICKOLSON.-At Gray's Hill Farm Virginia, on Wednesday Aug. 25, 1886, by Rev. Henry T. Sharp D. D. Rector of Grace P. E. Church Alexandria William Charles Wilkinson, formerly of Cecil Co., Md, and Evelyn Thomas Nickolson, both of Philadelphia. +++++Saturday, October 9, 1886+++++ - Julius L. Bradford, a former resident of the Second district of this county, and a brother of Judge Edward G. Bradford of Wilmington, del., died on Thursday of last week at Wilmington, aged 60 years. - A. P. Shockley auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans, trustee, sold on Saturday morning last at public sale the farm of James Yates, deceased, situated near Iron Hill station on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, containing 78 acres to Timothy Rose for $3,100. - John Lewis Sentman, the 15 year-old son of Michael Sentman, a dairyman near Delaware City, Del., was struck by the cars and instantly killed in front of the depot at Newark. Young Sentman had with others embarked on a Delaware road train bound for the Cecil county fair which was laying off at Newark. In crossing the track in front of the depot he was struck by the Washington and New York express which was moving north at a rapid rate. - Mr. Harry H. Alexander died at his home on bow street at a late hour on Friday night of last week after a lingering illness. He was a son of the late Andrew Alexander and a brother of John E. Alexander who he assisted in his hardware and tinning business. He was formerly in the hardware business on his own account. He was popular as a citizen and tradesman. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon. The Rev. J. P. Otis officiated. The deceased was about 38 years of age, and leaves a wife and one child. MARRIED. MARTIN-JOHNSON.-October 6th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Charles H. Martin to Emma Johnson, both of Elkton. WOODROW-GREEN.-On October 7th, at the Presbyterian Parsonage, Elkton, Md., by Rev. R. W. Beers, Elvy C. Woodrow and Miss Emma Green, both of Rising Sun, Md. SHIVERY-DICKISON.-Sept. 30, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Wm. T. Shivery to Mary T. Dickison, both of Cecil county. ROBINSON-HAMILTON.-In Camdon, N. J., at the Broadway M. E. parsonage, by Rev. Wm. P. Davis, on Sept. 24, 1886, Mr. John A. Robinson and Miss Rebecca Hamilton, both of Wilmington. DAWSON-ABRAHAMS.-Near Calvert, Md., on July 17, 1886, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, James R. Dawson and Maggie J. Abrahams, both of Calvert. ELY-RANE.-In Zion, Md., on September 9th, 1886, by Rev. Chas. F. Sheppard, George W. Ely to Emma E. Rane, both of East Nottingham, Md. FRANKLIN-RUTTER.-At the residence of the Rev. E. Walsh, Brooklyn, N. Y., on Sept. 22, Mr. Willis A. Franklin and Miss Mary A. Rutter, daughter of John T. Rutter, of Woodlawn, Cecil co., Md. DIED. FOARD.-Mrs. Georgia Foard, wife of Major Robert L. Foard died at her home at Columbus, Mexas (?) on Sept. 26th. +++++Saturday, October 16, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Elizabeth Spence, who died at her residence, near Cherry Hill, on Sunday morning last, was one of the oldest ladies in Cecil county, being at the time of her death in her 94th year. She was the widow of the late Thomas Spence, and mother of Jas. Spence, a justice of the peace, and of Thos. And John Spence and Mrs. Garrett. She had been a member of the Cherry Hill M. E. church for many years. Her funeral took place on Wednesday morning, the interment being at the Cherry Hill cemetery. - Mrs. Pancoast, a sister-in-law of Mrs. A. J. Scott, of this town, died on Friday last in Philadelphia. - Miss Lena Norris who resided with her mother on the farm of Thomas Conrey near Chesapeake City, died on Sunday last of lockjaw, caused by a nail being run into her foot about ten days before. Death of Edwin J. Torbert. Mr. Edwin Janes Torbert, youngest son of the late William Torbert and of Adaline M. Torbert of this town, died very suddenly at an early hour on Wednesday morning. He was born in Elkton November 1st, 1841, and was consequently nearly 45 years of age. He was educated at the Elkton Academy, and after completing his studies at that institution entered his father's store in this town where he remained until 1860 when he went to Philadelphia, having secured employment as a clerk in the office of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Ericsson Steamboat Company under Anthony Groves, local agent. Francis B. Gottier, another well known Elkonian, was employed in the office with Mr. Torbert. Some years afterwards he left this position and took a similar one in the freight department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at the foot of Washington street, Philadelphia. He remained there several years and afterwards went into business on his own account at Germantown, Pa., where he has since lived continuously. He but recently opened a grocery store in that place. In August 1868 he married Miss Estelle Peckham, a merchant of Wilkesbarre, Pa., who survives him. They had no children. The deceased was a man of full habit, and had enjoyed good health until a few weeks since when he contracted a severe cold. He treated it lightly, using the usual household remedies. On Sunday last he seemed to be getting worse, but on Monday he appeared to be improved and was at his place of business as usual. He returned home that evening feeling much worse with a contraction of the muscles of his breast and a hacking cough. On Tuesday evening his wife who occupied the same room with him attended upon him constantly until late in the night, and falling asleep some time between twelve and one o'clock was awakened in the morning between six and seven and was horrified to find him apparently dead. She called in neighbors and a physician was hastily summoned, but life was found to be extinct. Hemorrhage of the stomach and lungs had occurred in the night producing his death. Mr. Torbert was very popular in Elkton where he spent his younger days. He possessed many fine traits of character. He was genial and generous to a fault, and would always go out of his way to serve his many friends. His funeral will take place from the residence of his mother in this town on Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. A Very Pretty Wedding. North East. Oct. 14th, 1886. A very pretty wedding took place in the M.E. Church of this place on Tuesday afternoon last. Before the hour of the ceremony friends began filling the church, which by 4 o'clock was crowded. The period of waiting was very pleasantly passed admiring the decorations so tastefully arranged by Misses McCracken, Sue Quig, West, Hyland, Brown and Mrs. White. The contracting parties were Miss May F., daughter of the Rev. T. S. Williams, pastor of the M. E. church of this place, and Mr. John L. Moore, our popular druggist, a member of the firm of Housekeeper & Moore. Preceeded by the ushers, Mr. W. Irving Walker and Mr. F. Williams (a brother of the bride), they marched up the aisle to the strain of a wedding march, performed on the piano by M. A. Cleaver, of Chesapeake City, and took a position at the chancel under a horse-shoe of evergreens and roses suspended from a very pretty arch. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, assisted by Presiding Elder Chas. Hill and the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, of Chesapeake City. The bridal party took the 4:30 train for Boston, where they will remain a week or ten days. The presents received were many and beautiful, of which we note a solid silver tea set, cake basket, butter dish, linens, Turkish rugs, furniture, bronze mantel ornaments, hand painted plaques and panels, and a Steinway upright piano, with cover and stool. Among the many present were noticed the Misses Simcoe, Miss Sallie Manly of Elkton, Miss Brown, Miss McCracken, the Misses West, Mrs. Bayard and daughter, Miss Hyland, Dr. and Mrs. P. G. Housekeeper, Mr. and Mrs. George W. McCullough of Wilmington, Mrs. Dr. Smith, Dr. Underwood, Sam'l Sturgeon, the Misses Ford of Baltimore, Capt. McCracken and wife, and Mr. Wm. McCracken and wife. 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. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Mary R. Matthews, executrix of Samuel H. Matthews. Bond of Lizzie Brown, guardian of Emma B. Brown, Eliot E. Brown and Paul T. Brown. INVENTORIES, AND LIST OF DEBTS PASSED. Inventory of the personal estate of Edward S. Jones, List of sales of Ann Kirk. List of debts due the estate of D. J. Nesbitt. Inventory of the personal estate of Samuel H. Matthews. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 1st and final account of J. Thos. Riale, executor of Hannah T. Riale and distribution struck on same; 2nd account of W. Thos. Brickley, guardian of Isaac E. W. Brown and Harry E. Brown; 10th account of James C. Crothers, guardian of Owen, Bertha M. and Amanda E. Deaver; 5th account of John Keilholtz, guardian of Harry S. and Alma M. Keilholtz; 1st and final account of John A. J. Creswell, adm'r James McIntire. Court adjourned to meet at its regular sesson in November next. MARRIED. MOORE-WILLIAM.-On Tuesday, Oct. 12th, 1886, at the M. E. church, North East, Md., by the Rev. T. S. Williams, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Chas. A. Hill, May Florence, only daughter of Rev. T. S. Williams, to John L. Moore, son of George Moore, Esq. DIED. TORBERT.-In Germantown on the 13th inst., Edwin James Torbert, youngest son of the late Wm. Torbert, in his 45th year. Interment in the Elkton cemetery at 3 o'clock p. m., on Sunday the 17th inst. Services at his mother's residence on Howard street. +++++Saturday, October 23, 1886+++++ - Mr. Geo. Booth, on Sunday last lost an interesting little son by diptheria. This is the second child of Mr. Booth's which has died of this disease within a few weeks. - The funeral of Mr. E. J. Torbert was held on Sunday afternoon last at three o'clock from the residence of his mother Mrs. Adaline Torbert. The Rev. J. P. Otis officiated and the M. E. choir rendered appropriate music. The interment was in the family lot in the Elkton cemetery. - Mrs. Lizzie D. Golt, a niece of Judge James A. Lewis of this town, and a former resident of this town died recently after a lingering illness at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Eliza Templeman, in Middletown, Delaware. She was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends. - Mr. George W. Vandiver, a well-known citizen of Port Deposit, died at his home on Tuesday evening aged 44 years. Mr. Vandiver had been confined to his bed with intermittent fever for the past two weeks but was not considered dangerously ill. His condition unexpectedly changed for the worse and he expired very suddenly. - Mrs. Lydia Harvey, step-mother of Mr. Daniel Harvey died at her home near Wilna last Saturday afternoon of the infirmaties incident to old age in her 77th year. She was a highly esteemable woman and for a number of years had been a consistant member of the M. E. church. Her funeral was held from the residence of Mr. Daniel Harvey on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Arnett conducted the services. Interment at New Leeds cemetery. - Alexander Trainer, of Brick Meeting house met with an accident on the 9th inst. which resulted fatally. He was hauling in cloverseed and his horses started unexpectedly, pitching him off the load and throwing him on his head and shoulders, rendering him unconscious for a time, besides breaking three ribs and causing other injuries which terminated in his death of Tuesday night. His funeral took place on Thursday of last week from the church of the Sacred Heart, Oxford. Interment at Rose Bank cemetery, brick Meeting house. - Governor Lloyd was married to Miss Mary E. Stapleford of Cambridge, Md., on Monday morning last in the Episcopal Church of that town by Rev. Dr. Barber rector. MARRIED. WARD-TUCKER.-On Wednesday evening Oct. 13th, 1886, at the home of the father of the bride by Rev. Wm. E. Tompkinson, Mr. Wm. Ward, of Perryville, to Miss Ida E. Tucker, of Charlestown. DIED. VANDIVER.-On Tuesday the 19th inst., George W. Vandiver of Port Deposit, Md. Aged 44 years. +++++Saturday, October 30, 1886+++++ - Mr. Patrick Early, of Port Deposit, died Monday morning, aged about 75 years. Mr. Early has a paralytic stroke about a month ago, followed by others, the last about a week since, from which he failed to really. The deceased was a carpenter by trade, and resided at Port for many years. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic church, and his remains were on Wednesday interred in the Catholic cemetery of Havre-de-Grace, Rev. Father Barry officiating. - Mr. Thomas Ricketts, of Baltimore, died at San Andreas, West Indies, on September 19th. He had been there over a year engaged in trading. He was a cousin of Mr. George Ricketts, of this vicinity, and unmarried. - Reuben Haines, Esq., on Saturday last, as attorney for the estate of Ann Kirk, deceased, sold on the premises about half a mile from Brick Meeting House, two brick houses, with three acres of land attached. The property was bought by Job M. Griffith for $1,400. - A pretty wedding took place at the Methodist Episcopal church in Chestertown on Thursday evening last. The groom was Mr. Thomas S. Bordley a clothing merchant of Chestertown, and the bride Miss Grace Kemp, youngest daughter of the Rev. John D. Kemp pastor of the M. E. church at that place, and formerly stationed in Cecil county. The ceremony was performed by the brides father assisted by Presiding Elder John France. The presents were numerous and costly. Hymenial. Mr. Charles G. Wells, for several years in charge of the Baltimore and Ohio telegraph office at this place and at present agent for the B. & O. railroad company at Singerly, was married at 8 o'clock, on Wednesday evening last to Miss Margaret J. Scott, daughter of Magistrate A. J. Scott, of this town. The ceremony was quietly performed at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. Wm. Schouler. Miss Alice Constable acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Rufus D. Bowland as Groomsman. The only persons present excepting the above named were the parents of the contracting parties. The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents. The young couple have the best wishes of THE WHIG for their future welfare. Slymar Items. A SAD ACCIDENT. Martin Mulroney was instantly killed by a large tree falling directly across his back, on the 22nd inst., between 3 and 4 o'clock, p. m. He was a very industrious and highly respected citizen. He felled a large oak, 28 inches through, on which a large elm was lodged and to get them down he cut a popular and it is supposed they all went together and in so doing so they broke a maple. Mr. Mulroney is a supposed became confused at so much falling timber and ran directly under the oak and fell directly in its way. The axe was found about five feet in his rear. MARRIED. BRISCOE-KRAUSS.-At the Elkton Presbyterian parsonage, Oct. 21st, 1886, by the Rev. R. W. Beers, Henry J. Briscoe, Jr., and Miss Ida M. Krauss, both of Rising Sun, Md. WELLS-SCOTT.-In Elkton, at the residence of the bride's parents, on the 27th inst., by Rev. Wm. Schouler, Charles G. Wells and Margaret J. Scott, both of Elkton. DIED. SPENCE.-On October 10th at four o'clock a. m., Elizabeth Spence, widow of the late Thomas Spence, in the 92nd year of her age. Servant of God well done, Thy glorious warfare past, The battles fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last. +++++Saturday, November 6, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Ann S. Cooper, widow of the late John Cooper, died near Bay View, Cecil county, on Wednesday last of paralysis, aged 76 years. Her remains were interred in the Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery, Wilmington, Del., on Friday afternoon. Suffocated by Gas. William Irwin, of Rowlandville, Cecil county, was found dead in bed at the residence of his nephew, L. H. Bachler, in Lancaster, last Saturday morning. He was there on a visit and had retired at a late hour on Friday night, after returning to the house from a fire alarm. He occupied a room lighted by gas, saying that he knew how to turn it off. A smell of gas was observed by Mr. Bachler in the morning and on going to his room he found him in bed in an unconscious state and the room full of gas, with the key of the burner about one third turned. Medical aid was immediately summoned, but too late, as life was extinct. Mr. Irwin was a blacksmith and removed from Washington borough, Lancaster county, to Rowlandville about five years ago. He was about 60 years of age, and leaves a wife and ten children, some of whom are quite young. Marriage in Kent County. The Chestertown M. E. church was filled to overflowing last Thursday evening, Oct. 28th, with the friends of Miss Grace Kemp who had assembled to witness her marriage with Thos. S. Bordley, the leading clothier of that town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. D. Kemp, father of the bride, assisted by Presiding Euler John France, of Smyrna, Del., and Rev. W. J. O'Neill, of Church Hill. The ushers were in full dress and were W. H. McFeely and H. Clay Brown of Chestertown, Rev. Edw. A Sucok, of Darlington, Harford county, and Charles K. Abrahams, of Baltimore. The bride, a handsome blonde, was becomingly attired in cream surah silk and carried in her hand a large bouquet of morechad neil roses, while the groom was dressed in dark cloth cut in Prince Albert style. Promptly at eight, preceded by the ushers, the bridal couple marched up the aisle to the strains of Mendelssohns wedding march which was beautifully rendered by Miss Bell Pippin. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Bordley went direct to their new home, corner of Spring and Maple avenues, when a reception was held. Among those present at the reception were John W. McCullough and wife, Jethro T. McCullough and wife, Dr. Geo. E. Dare and Miss Fannie Rawlings, of Cecil county, J. Wirt Fountain and wife, of Camden, J. J., Mr. J. T. Tomlinson and wife and Mrs. Clarence D?ott, of Baltimore, Miss Etta O'Neill, of Church Hill, and Miss Clara Barden, of Lewes, Del. The couple were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents. MARRIED. SAGERS-TRUSS.-Oct. 31st, by Rev. J. P. Otis, John J. Sagers to Estelle Truss, both of Cecil county. SCOTT-McLANE.-At his residence November 3rd, 1886, by Rev. Wm. Kershaw, Willard B. Scott and Sophia McLane, both of Cecil county, Md. WAINICH-SCOTT.-At the residence of the brides father by the Rev. C. A. Hill on the 28th of October Mr. Wm. Wainich to Miss Ella J. Scott. KITE-JORDAN.-On Nov. 2nd., 1886, in Zion M. E. parsonage by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Mr. William P. Kite to Miss Elizabeth T. Jordan, both of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, November 13, 1886+++++ - Mr. John Miller, residing near Westamwell, died on Friday morning of last week, in the 52nd year of his age. Mr. Miller moved to the farm on which he resided at the time of his death and which he bought from Mrs. Margaret Denver several years ago, from Wilmington. His health failing he resold the place to Mr. Henry M. Evans about two months ago and contemplated returning to Wilmington. Mr. Miller had been suffering some time from heart affection and Bright's disease, but the immediate cause of his death was pneumonia. He leaves a widow and several children. His funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at his residence, the Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. The remains were taken to Wilmington on Monday where they were taken in charge by the Odd Fellows' and buried with the ceremonies of that order. - Mr. F. G. Hendrickson sold his farm on Monday last to G. W. Miller, of Lancaster county, Pa. Price $14,000. Possession given on the first of March next. The farm contains 183 1/2 acres, located within one mile and a half of Rising Sun. The buildings are first class and the farm in good condition.- Journal. - Ezekial F. C. Perkins, of Chestertown, died in Baltimore on Tuesday last of paralysis. The deceased was a son of the late George W. T. Perkins, and a grandson of the late Ezekial F. Chambers and well known in his section of the state. He was 53 years of age and married a Miss Handy of Baltimore only three months ago. - Benjamin Hanson died at the residence of his son, Eugene M. Hanson, at Woodside, N. J., on Thursday of last week, after a very brief illness. Mr. Hanson was in his 69th year and a native of Maryland, and formerly lived on a farm on Bohemia Manor. He was married three times. His first wife was Miss Mary Jones. Their children who are living now are T. Ross Hanson and Miss Annie Hanson of Philadelphia, Benjamin P. Hanson who resides on Bohemia Manor and Eugene M. Hanson. - Margaret Hindman, a well known colored woman, of this town, died very suddenly at the home of her son on Milburn street, on Saturday afternoon last, of heart disease. She was 66 years of age and leaves several sons, one of them, Perry Biddle, being only thirteen years younger than herself. She was raised a slave in the family of the late Mrs. Sophia Ford, in Elk Neck. A rumor that she was poisoned was circulated among the colored people of the town. There is not believed to be any foundation for this, however, and it is suppsed to have been formed in the imagination of some ignorant negroes who believe that all persons who died suddenly have been poisoned. The Late Lieut. W. W. Medcalfe. Lieutenant W. M. Medcalfe, a grandson of the late J. E. Barroll, Of Holly Hall, and a nephew of the Misses Barroll of this town, was accidentally killed some weeks since by the bursting of a shell at Sandy Hook, N. J. The following testimonial of his worth has been issued from the Ordinance office of the War Department at Washington: “With deep sorrow the Chief of Ordnance announces to the department the death of First Lieutenant W. M. Medcalfe, who was killed by the bursting of a shell on October 21, 1886, at the proving ground, Sandy Hook, N.J. Lieutenant Medcalfe was graduated at the Military Academy in 1876, and was appointed to the Fourth Artillery as Second Lieutenant, June 15, 1876. He was transferred to the Ordinance Department in March 1881, and was on duty at the Military Academy until June 1883 when after a short leave, during which he visited Europe for professional observation, he was assigned to duty at the national Armory. In July, 1884, he was assigned to duty with the Ordnance Board in New York, where he served until his death. During that period he was frequently on the manufacture and manipulation of steel, and more recently he was assigned to special duty as an inspector of poneders, because of the interest he had manifested in that subject and the close study he had devoted to it. The best results were expected from his well known industry, his excellent judgment, and his analytical cast of mind, which admirably fitted him for such important work. Lieutenant Medcalfe was an officer of fine abilities and great professional zeal. In his short career he had so favorably impressed his brother officers that one and all believed in his attaining high honors in his profession. Beloved and respected by those with whom he came in contact, his death is a sad ending to a life and character that bore all the possibilities of a brilliant future. As a mark of respect to his memory, on the day after the receipt of this order at each ordinance establishment, the national flag will be displayed at half- staff and the offices of the department will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. By command of Brigadier General S. V. Benit, Chief of Ordinance, Charles S. Smith Capt. of Ordinance Principal Assis’t. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of R. C. Thackery guardian of Rebecca L. Lewis Steward. Bond of Helen E. Mearns guardian of Iva C. Mearns and Mabel E. Mearns. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 3d account W. S. Evans and M. J. Reynolds, adm’rs D. B. N. C. T. A. of Reuben Reynolds. 2nd account of Edward T. Russell adm’r of Charlotte Russell and distribution struck on same. 1st and final account of Emily Veach administratrix of Joseph Veach and distribution struck on same. 1st and final account of William T. Warburton and Thomas H. Warburton adm’rs of William T. Warburton. 2nd and final account of Helen E. Mearns administratrix of James A. Mearns. 1st and final account of Chas. A. Cooper executor of John Cooper and administator of Mary Jane Cooper. 1st and final account of Henry C. Layman exector of Burbedge Brock and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Nov. 23d. MARRIED. CORBIN-WOOLLEY.-On Wednesday evening November 3d, 1886, at the home of the father of the bride, near Iron Hill, Worcester county, Maryland by the Rev. Mr. Batte, Mr. Thomas R. H. Corbin to Miss Zilpha C. Woolley formerly of this county. +++++Saturday, November 20, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Elizabeth Moore Finley, aunt of Mr. Charles B. Finley, cashier of the Elkton National Bank, died last week at Frankford Arsenal, aged 74 years. She was the widow of the late Surgeon General Clement A. Finley U. S. A. The funeral services were at the U. S. Arsenal, Bridesburg, on Tuesday morning. - Ex-Sheriff Wm. J. Smith, auctioneer for George A. Blake, Esq., trustee for the heirs of the late Jane Thompson on Tuesday morning sold at public sale at the court house door their farm located in the Sixth district on the road leading from West Nottingham to Port Deposit, and about two miles from Colora. The property contains 104 acres and is improved by a two-story dwelling house, two barns &c. Samuel D. Fisher was the purchaser for $1900. - Ex-Sheriff Wm. J. Smith, auctioneer for Daniel Bratton, Esq., attorney, on Tuesday norming sold at mortgagees sale at the court house door the farm of John T. Adams, situated in the Eighth election district near Pilottown, and containing 70 acres. The improvements consist of a two and-a-half-story stone house, with slate roof, recently built, a new barn and a canning house. The property was sold for $1200 to Charles C. Crothers, Esq. Death of Rev. Dr. A. A. Hodge. The Rev. Archibald A. Hodge, D. D., L. L. D., professor of didactic and polemic theology in Priceton Theological Seminary, died on the 11th instant. His death resulted from a complication of intestinal troubles which terminated in Bright's disease and blood poisoning. He was sick but four days. The deceased was pastor in charge of West Nottingham Presbyterian church for a short while before Rev. S. A. Gayley took charge. Haddock-France. A pretty wedding of interest to many Cecil countians took place in Smyrna, Del., on Wednesday afternoon last at one o’clock. Mr. William D. Haddock, a well-known young contractor and builder of Cecil county, and son of Mr. Samuel Haddock of near Zion, was married to Miss Iola France, eldest child and only daughter of the Rev. John France, presiding elder of the Easton district of the Wilmington conference of the M. E. church. The ceremony was rather quietly conducted at the residence of the bride’s parents on Delaware street, but few being present excepting the relatives of the contracting parties. The service was performed by the bride’s father assisted by the Rev. J. B. Qugg of Smyrna. The bride was handsomely attired in embroidered Swiss. The wedding march was played by Mr. Edwin V. Hinchliffe a cousin of the bride. After the ceremony an excellent dinner was served. The bride was the recipient of numerous and costly presents. The newly married couple left a few hours afterwards for a short wedding tour northward. On their return they will be tendered a reception at the residence of the groom’s father near Zion. Mr. and Mrs. Haddock will reside at Zion where the groom has constructed and furnished a house for their use. The bride is well acquainted in Cecil county, her father having been stationed for a number of years at Cherry Hill and at Zion. Among those present on this enjoyable day were: Rev. and Mrs. E. E. White, Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Quigg, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Collins, and Misses Sue and Grace Quigg of Smyrna; Mrs. S. B. Aldridge, Mrs. Elizabeth Wier, Miss Carrie Wier and Miss Rebecca Kemp of Christiana, Del.; Mr. William D. Kemp, of Philadelphia, Messrs. Joseph France and Thomas Haddock of Wilmington; Mr. and Mrs. J. William Perkins of St. Georges; Misses Hannah and Lettie Haddock and Mr. Robert Haddock of Zion; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hinchliffe and Messrs. Edwin V. and Charles F. Hicnhliffe of Elkton. Death of a Native of Cecil County. John Wroth, Jr., cashier of the Wyoming National Bank of Wilkesbarre, Pa., died on Tuesday at that place from tumor of the brain, aged 49 years. He was born in Ponds Neck in the First district of Cecil county, his father of the same name being a farmer. He clerked for a while in the store of Edward Simmons. He left the county for Philadelphia where he was for a while in the commission business and later head accountant for the Empire Transportation Company of Philadelphia. He was cashier at Washington Lee’s bank at Nanticoke for some time, and in 1876 moved to Wilkesbarre. He married the daughter of Wm. B. Norton of that place. Mrs. Wm. Simcoe and Mrs. Joseph Condon of this county are his sisters. MARRIED. GATCHELL-MORRISON.-On Nov. 17th, 1886, in Zion by Rev. Chas. F. Sheppard, Mr. David Gatchell to Miss Josephine Morrison, both of Cecil county, Md. GEORGE-BRISTOW.-By the Rev. J. T. Van Burkalow at the Bethel M. E. parsonage, Joseph A. George to Miss Millie J. Bristow, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, November 27, 1886+++++ - Edward Sword, aged 14 years, employed by the Union News Company as agent, was killed on Monday morning at the Relay House by falling from the 45-minute express train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which leaves Baltimore for Washington at 10:30 a. m. Sword is supposed to have fallen from the train while passing from one car to another to sell his papers. He was picked up by Charles Germundt, who found him lying between the tracks at the curve just beyond the Relay House, and carried to the station. Sword’s newspapers were scattered around when he struck the ground. He was hurt about the head, and only lived a few moments after his fall. - Mr. Ed. Taylor, our popular livery proprietor, has purchased of Mr. Charles Collins the desirable brick dwelling-house on High street. It adjoins Mr. John Perkins on the one side and Mr. Jas. H. Scott on the other. The price paid by Mr. Taylor is reported at $1500. - Willie Burton, the youngest son of the late Darius Burton and nephew of Mrs. Edwin W. Purnell of this town, whose illness we noticed last week, died at his mother’s in Washington City on Saturday. Mrs. Burton now Mrs. Dr. Delaney recently removed from Galena, Kent county, Md., to that city, her daughter Mrs. Rhetta Fault having married and located there. Mrs. Delany’s parents also were also natives of Washington. Wedding Bells. KIRK-EVANS. Mr. Mount E. Kirk, a member of the well-known and enterprising firm of hardware merchants, the Messrs. M. E. & G. E. Kirk, at Rising Sun and North East, was married on the 18th inst., at the Continental Hotel, in Philadelphia, to Miss Mary Rebecca Evans, oldest daughter of Mr. William J. Evans, a prominent resident of the 6th district. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kirk took a wedding trip to New York and Boston and reached their home at Rising Sun on Wednesday last. They will set up an establishment of their own in the residence now occupied by the groom's father, Jesse A. Kirk, Esq., our popular School Commissioner, and who will reside with them. We tender the newly married couple our hearty congratulation, and hope the future may have many blessings in store for them. JOHNSON-SALLADE. Mr. Frank P. Johnson, son of the late Nicholas F. Johnson, and nephew of Mrs. Caroline Hall, the popular ??lliner, of Elkton, was married on Wednesday evening last to Miss Mary Sallade, only daughter of Wm. Sallade, a well known Philadelphia hardware merchant. The ceremony took place at Ebenezer M. E. church the Rev. Mr. Irving officiating, Miss Wilcox and Burchard Johnson acting as bridesmaid and groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's father, No. 819 Wharton, which was attended by a large number of the friends of the happy couple. Quite a number of Mr. Johnson's friends from Elkton witnessed the ceremony, among them being Mrs. N. P. Johnson, Mr. Joseph Johnston, Mrs. Caroline Hall, and Misses Florence, Edith and Carrie Hall and Miss Bertie Miller. The bride, who is a pretty brunette, was beautifully dressed in white surah silk with lace and pearls, looped with orange blossoms with long veil, and was the recipient of many handsome bridal presents. Mr. Johnson is a member of the firm of O'Neill & Johnson, real estate brokers, and has made many friends since he located in Philadelphia. We wish him and his bride many long years of marital happiness. MARRIED. SHIVERY-SIMPSON.-Nov. 18th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, George W. Shivery to Annie Simpson both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, December 4, 1886+++++ - Ex-Sheriff William J. Smith, auctioneer for Wm. T. Warburton, attorney, on Monday sold at mortgagee’s sale the house and lot of Charles R. Martindale in Calvert, to Elisha E. Kirk for $1500. - Rev. Matthew Lyons, a brother of Rev. John A. Lyons, and who visited him for several weeks at this place last summer, died on Thursday of last week in Brooklyn, N. Y., of hemorrhage of the lungs. - Robert C. Thackery, Esq., trustee, who recently offered at public sale the farm of Enoch D. Howell, in the Fourth district near Fair Hill, but withdrew it because to sufficient bid was offered, has since sold the property at private sale to Henry H. Kimble for $4,700. The farm consists of 112 acres. - David H. Taylor, a baggage-master on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central railroad, was married on Tuesday evening to Miss Ella M. Abrahams, daughter of J. H. Abrahams, of Port Deposit. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride’s parents. They took their departure in the eight o’clock train for Washington, D. C. - Mary Cooper, an aged colored woman, of this town, died of consumption on Thursday. She enjoyed a pension during her life, her husband having been in the U. S. service. - Ada Dunbar, aged 18 months, youngest daughter of Wm. C. Dunbar, of Newark, but formerly of this town, died on Monday morning of diphtheria. Her remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery the same day. Death of Anthony George. Mr. Anthony George, a well known and highly respected citizen, of Elk Neck, died on Saturday night last at this home near Hart’s Chapel aged about 80 years. He came to Cecil county from Philadelphia about 1850. He married a granddaughter of Alexander Hamilton, the greatest of American statesmen. A watch with the name of this statesman engraven on it is still in the possesion of the family. Two sons of the deceased were in the late war: Alexander who served in the 23rd Pennsylvania and now has a store at Harts; and Charles who was a member of the 8th Maryland Regiment, was wounded in the Wilderness, and died from the effects of his wounds. The funeral took place at Hart’s Chapel on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Boulden-McCullough. Mr. Charles M. Boulden, a leading merchant of Elkton and Miss Mary McCullough daughter of James T. McCullough, Esq., of the Cecil bar, were married on Wednesday evening at half-past seven o’clock. The wedding was quietly conducted, but few being present except the relatives of the bride and groom. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. W. Beers. The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents. The newly wedded couple left town the same night for a tour northward. On their return they will proceed to the residence of the groom on Delaware avenue. We wish the happy couple as many blessings as there were grains of rice strewn on the pavement in front of the residence from which they started off on their voyage together through life. MARRIED. MARRAY-PAXSON.-Dec. 2nd by Rev. J. P. Otis, Bayard G. Murray and Hannah E. Paxson, both of Kirkwood, Del. BOULDEN-McCULLOUGH.-At the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday evening, Dec. 1st, by the Rev. R. W. Beers, Mr. C. M. Boulden and Miss Mary, daughter of James T. McCullough, Esq., both of Elkton. CLARK-HEATH.-On Wednesday evening, Dec. 1st, at the Presbyterian parsonage, Elkton, Md., by Rev. R. W. Beers, Geo. M. Clark and Mary E. Heath, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, December 11, 1886+++++ - Roger, an interesting one year-old child of Mr. Roger Witworth of this place, died on Monday morning last. The remains were interred in Elkton cemetery, Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. - The funeral of Mrs. Pryor, wife of Captain John Pryor, of near Wesley Chapel Elk Neck, who died on Thursday of last week, was held on Sunday afternoon last at 2 o’clock. - Emma, the six year old daughter of Mr. E. E. Collins, residing near Elkton, died on Tuesday morning of diphtheria, after an illness of several weeks. She was at one time it was thought in a fair way to recover, but suffered a relapse. The interment was on Wednesday afternoon at the Elkton Presbyterian cemetery. - Mr. A. P. Shockley, auctioneer for Wm. J. Jones Esq., trustee, on Tuesday sold at public sale the small brick building, opposite the Odd Fellows’ hall, belonging to the estate of the late Hiram McCullough. It was purchased by State Senator Clinton McCullough, who has used it for a law office since his father’s death. $1200 was the amount paid. - Mr. Clifford B. Cook, of Little Brittain, Lancaster county, Pa., and Miss Helen F. Mearns, of Zion, Cecil county, were married on Thursday of last week by the Rev. J. R. Milligan of Zion. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mr. Joseph T. England, a relative of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Cook went to Washington, D. C., on their wedding tour. - Sudie Ethel Ricketts, only daughter of Thomas H. Ricketts, formerly of this vicinity, but at present in the Baltimore Custom House, died at its parents home in Baltimore on Saturday of membraneous croup. She was a very interesting child, nearly two years old, and was at the breakfast table with her parents on Friday morning and died the next day at four in the afternoon. The interment took place on Sunday evening at Elkton cemetery. - A young child, one of twins, of Mrs. Annie Webb of Philadelphia, daughter of Mr. Jacob Rambo of this town, died in Philadelphia the early part of this week of diptheria. - A Basket surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. John O’Daniel, of Oxford, last Wednesday, which day was the 35th anniversary of their marriage. About 55 friends from Oxford, Cecil county, Philadelphia and elsewhere were present and made merry the event. The host and hostess, who were completely surprised, received several presents. – Oxford Press. Death of Mrs. T. C. Janney. Mrs. Tillie C. Janney, wife of Mr. John N. Janney, died on Sunday morning last at her home near Zion. About a year since she was afflicted with a cancer in her breast. It was removed by Drs. Mitchell and Housekeeper. After this surgical operation she regained her usual health. About two months since she was taken with a malady of the brain which caused her great suffering up to the time of her death. She was the daughter of Mr. Archibald Kilpatrick, of near Mechanics' Valley, and was a highly esteemed lady. A husband and two children survive her. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning from her late residence. The interment was at Union cemetery. Death of Rev. Dr. Shermer. Rev. Dr. David A. Shermer, of the Maryland Methodist Protestant Conference, died at Vienna, Dorchester county Maryland, where he was stationed on Saturday last. He was pastor of the M. P. church at Bay View Cecil county, for four years and left there in April 1885. While at Bay View, he married Miss Sue Gamble a school teacher of this county, and daughter of John Gamble, who was his third wife and who survives him. He also leaves two married daughters. He was sixty- five years of age and a Philadelphian by birth. He graduated in medicine in that city, but had been in the ministry for many years. His father at one time owned a wooles mill in this county in the neighborhood of Liberty Grove. DIED. WITWORTH.-At the residence of his parents in Elkton, on Monday the 6th of December, Roger, Jr., son of Roger Witworth, aged one year. +++++Saturday, December 18, 1886+++++ - A. P. Shockley, auctioneer, for F. A. Ellis, Esq., trustee, on Wednesday sold at public sale the lot on East Main street between the residence of Dr. J. H. Jamar and Thomas Drennen. Rudolph Ellis, of Philadelphia, was the purchaser for $1,600. - John M. Terrell, auctioneer, for Daniel Bratton, attorney for the mortgagee, sold at public sale on Tuesday morning a house with 5 ½ acres attached situated in Pilottown, in the Eighth district, and belonging to Joseph Founds, to John J. Bennett for $201. - A. P. Shockley, auctioneer, on Tuesday morning sold at public sale two properties for R. C. Thackery, Esq., trustee. One was the property of John Lynch situated in the Fourth district and containing 28 acres. Thos. McMahaon was the purchaser for $910. The other was the house of Andrew J. Sentman, with 5 acres attached situated in the Fourth district which was bought by John W. Price for $475. - Mrs. M. J. Sill has sold her farm of 54 acres in the Ninth district, Cecil county, Md., to Samuel Gifford, of Zion, on private terms. - Joseph Viasendjie, the Hungarian, who as before stated in THE WHIG has been gradually wasting away, died in jail on Saturday morning last. Drs. J. H. Jamar and Howard Bratton made a postmortem examination of the remains. They found that death was caused by self-imposed starvation caused by insanity. As required by law in the case of persons dying in jail an inquest was held by Coroner Litzenberg. The jury found a verdict in accordance with the facts. Two Weddings in One Day. GEORGE-JOHNSON. Mr. Harry George and Miss Maggie Johnson were married at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Howard Johnson, about two miles from Elkton. Mr. Burchell Johnson, of Philadelphia, and Miss Emma Johnson, sister of the bride, acted as groomsman and bridesmaid. Only the near relatives of the contracting parties and a few invited guests were present. Rev. J. P. Otis officiated. The bride was attired in a traveling suit, and carried a large bouquet of natural flowers. After the ceremony a reception was held. The newly-wedded couple took the 4.41 train for Jersey City, N. J., were they will be the guests of Dr. William J. McDowell, who married a sister of the groom. They have our thanks for wedding cake received and our best wishes for their future welfare. GROVES-CANTWELL. Notwithstanding the extremely disagreeable weather the Methodist Episcopal Church of this place was well filled on Wednesday evening with persons to witness the nuptials of Mr. J. Harvey Groves and Miss Mary Cantwell, only daughter of Mr. John W. Cantwell, of this town. Promptly at 7.15 o'clock the bride and groom-elect marched up the aisle in step with Lobengrin's wedding march played by Mr. A. A. Scott. They were preceded by the ushers Dr. Howard Bratton, Rufus D. Bowland, Edwin V. Hinchliffe and Richard Reese. The Rev. J. P. Otis was the officiating clergyman. The bride was attired in a cream albatross dress en traine trimmed, with satin and point lace with gloves to match. After the services at the church a reception was held at the residence of the bride's father on North street which was largely attended by invited guests. The young couple were the recipients of many attractive presents. They left town the following morning for Brooklyn, N. Y., where they will spend their honeymoon. They have our best wishes for a long and happy life together, and many thanks of the printers for a bounteous supply of cake. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wedenesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; John David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Joseph L. Wells, adm'r of Tabitha A. Cooper; bond of Alexander H. George, executor Anthony George; bond of Geo P. Taylor, executor Emaline McMullen; bond of Mary L. Mitchell, administratrix of Arthur W. Mitchell; bond of Harry C. Layman, guardian of Henry B., and Carry T. Brown. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 1st account of Cecil Parrett, guardian of Caleb V. Parrett; 2nd account of John Conrey, guardian of Wm. J. Pryor; distribution struck in the estate of Harriet Tillison; 1st and final account of Wm. Thomas Smeltzer, executor of Jacob Smeltzer, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Charles Rhodes adm'r of William H. Rhodes, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of R. E. McClenahan adm'r of Martha J. Thompson; supplimentary account of Annie P. Reynolds and Samuel A. Reynolds, administrators of Alonzo H. Reynolds and distribution stuck on same. Court adjourned to meet in special session on the 4th and 5th of January next. Obituary. MR. GEORGE CONRAD. Mr. George Conrad died at his home of Red Hill about a mile and a half from Elkton on Monday night of last week, aged about 65 years. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the services being conducted at the house by the Rev. R. W. Beers. The interment was at the Elkton cemetery. MRS. ROSE ANN BARR. Mrs. Rose Ann Barr, relict of the late Captain Wm. S. Barr, died on Thursday of last week of old age. She was 76 years old, and had been a member of the Presbyterian church for a long number of years. Her funeral took place from the residence of her son R. P. Barr, near the Delaware line on Monday last. The interment was made at New Castle, Del. MR. WILLIAM JEFFRIES SR. Mr. William Jeffries, Sr., a well-known farmer, residing in Elk Neck, died at an early hour on Monday morning last after a lingering illness. Mr. Jeffries was 68 years of age, and had resided in Cecil county nearly all of his life. He was a good and respected citizen. He leaves two sons, Messrs. Herman Jeffries of Elkton, and Wm. Jeffries of Elk Neck, and a daughter. MRS. HARRIET A. REYNOLDS. Mrs. Harriet A. Reynolds, wife of Wm. B. Reynolds of North East, died on Thursday of last week after a lingering illness, in the 34th hear of her age. Her funeral took place from her late residence on Sunday morning. The interment was at Bay View cemetery. A seven month old girl, the only child of Mr. Reynold's had died only a few days before. MR. JOHN CULLENY. Mr. John Culleny, a highly esteemed resident of Westamwell, died on Tuesday morning last at ten o'clock. He had been ill for a long time with a disease resembling ulceration of the bowels which had baffled the best physicians. He had been confined to bed for nearly eighteen weeks. Mr. Culleny had been employed at Westamwell mills for a long number of years, and was 40 years of age at the time of his death. About fifteen years ago he married a Miss Priest, who with five children, four girls and a boy, ranging from four to thirteen years of age, survive him. He was greatly beloved by his associates who regret his untimely death. His funeral took place on Thursday at noon from his late residence, interment at the Elkton cemetery. The Rev. J. P. Otis officiated. MARRIED. MORRISON-HALL.-December 16, by Rev. J. P. Otis, George S. Morrison and Anna R. Hall, both of Cecil county. JORDAN-HILEMAN.-At Cherry Hill on Wednesday Dec. 8, by the Rev. Chas. A. Hill, Mr. Ephriam M. Jordan and Elizabeth A. Hileman. +++++Saturday, December 25, 1886+++++ - Mrs. Cora Scott, wife of Mr. John E. Scott, a machinist employed at the Susquehanna paper works at Conowingo, died on Monday night at her home at that place of typhoid pneumonia, after a short illness. She left an infant aged about three weeks. She resided in Elkton up to the time of her marriage about a year ago, and was about 18 years of age. Her funeral was held at the Elkton M. E. church on Thursday morning. Interment in the Elkton cemetery. - Miss Mary Moore, a sister of the late Mrs. Jos. R. Brown, of this vicinity, died recently at her house in Moorestown, N.J., aged 82 years. In her will she bequeathed four hundred dollars to each of her nieces, Mrs. Anna Tuft, widow of the late Dr. H. H. Tuft, and Mrs. Wm. Kershaw. She also left three hundred dollars to each of Richard Brown’s children, of Port Deposit. MARRIED. TAYLOR-KELLEY.-At St. Mary's rectory, North East, on Thursday Dec. 16th, 1886, by the Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Geo. P. Taylor, Jr., and Miss Isadore J. Kelley. POWELL-ANDERSON.-December 22d, by Rev. William Kershaw, Thomas H. Powell of Kimbleville, Pa., and Sallie E. Anderson of Cecil county. PASSMORE-CAME.-On Wednesday, Dec. 8th, 1886, at the residence of the residence of the bride's uncle Rev. John J. Blair at Andover, Mass., Mr. Charles S. Passmore, of Page, ??ss county, Dak., of formerly this county, to Miss Sue M. Came, of Old Orchard, Maine. DIED. MOODY.-On Dec. 19th, 1886, Isaac Kershaw, son of Issac and Marian S. Moody and grandson of Rev. William Kershaw, aged three months. (c) 2001 Cyndie Eckman