Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1887: 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 1887 *****Saturday, January 1, 1887***** - Francis A. Ellis, Esq., celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday of this week. - The heirs of the late George N. Grant of Port Deposit have been notified by the pension department that their father's pension claim had been settled. They will receive $2000. The claim had been pending since 1879. - Mr. Robert Richardson, an estimable citizen of the Second district, died last week at his home, near St. Augustine, of consumption. His funeral took place on Sunday morning last. The interment was at Bethel cemetery. - The news of the death of Senator John A. Logan was received at the B. & O. telegraph office in this town shortly after it occurred on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Chas. G. Wells, the operator, posted a bulletin announcing the fact in front of his office. - Myra, the five year old daughter of William and Elmira Jones, who reside on the corner of Stockton and North streets, Elkton, died Tuesday afternoon of diphtheria after a short illness. The funeral was held the next afternoon. A child of George Biddle who is employed at Singerly's pulp works died the latter part of last week of the same disease. - The funeral services of the late George Jamar will be held in the Cherry Hill M. E. church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The members of the order of Red Men of which he was a member, are requested to meet at their lodge room at 1 p. m., on that day. A Horrible Death. George Jamar, a young man aged 32 years, who has for some time been in the employ of Mr. Wm. M. Singerly at the freight warehouse at this place connected with his pulp and paper works, met with a shocking death on Thursday morning. George Biddle, one of the drivers between the pulp works at Elkton and the paper mill at Providence, six miles from this place, did not go on duty on Thursday morning owing to sickness in his family. Jamar was detailed in his place and given charge of a team of six mules, which were attached to a large and heavy wagon loaded with three tons of coal. His team and two others started between half-past five and six o'clock for Providence. They did not travel very close together. There is a steep hill about half a mile this side of Providence. Jamar's team of mules were found at the bottom of the hill where they had halted, the brake being on the wagon. His body was found half way up the hill. It was a horrible sight. He had evidently in some unexplainable manner fallen under the wheels of the wagon. His head was crushed from the body and made unrecognizable. He had also been otherwise injured. One of the other teams had also passed over him. Word of the accident was sent from Providence to Manager Trimble, who at once informed Coroner Lizerberg of the matter. The latter left for the scene of the accident with Dr. Howard Bratton. The coroner summoned a jury of inquest who found a verdict of accidental death. The deceased was the son of the late Frank Jamar and was unmarried. He was industrious and of temperate habits. He was a half first cousin of Dr. J. H. Jamar and Register of Wills, R. E. Jamar. The deceased was a member of the lodge of Red Men at Cherry Hill. His funeral will take place from the room of that organization on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be held in the M. E. church. Death of Mr. John Vannort. Mr. John Vannort, one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Port Deposit, died on December 24th, 1886, at his residence in Port Deposit aged 81 years. He was a native of New Jersey, but had resided in Port Deposit since 1823. He was a successful merchant at that place until six years ago when he retired on account of the infirmaties of old age. The deceased was the founder of two lodges of Odd Fellows', one of which was named after him, of which order he had been a member since 1834. He served as town commissioner for many years. He leaves four children, two sons and two daughters. Death of Anson Griffith. Mr. Anson Griffith, a highly esteemed citizen of the Second district of Cecil county, died on his farm in Back Creek Neck, on Tuesday night aged about 76 years. Mr. Griffith was a native of Vermont and came to this county in 1846. He purchased 100 acres of land from Mr. Wm. Biddle and has farmed this land ever since. He was Republican in politics and many years ago filled the position of trustee of the almahouse for a number of terms. He married a lady of Vermont who died about 1870. He leaves one grown daughter. Mr. Griffith had suffered two paralytic strokes of late years. Several months ago, notwithstanding his enfeebled condition, he took up a gun and discharged it at the hawk which was after his poultry. The rebound of the gun broke his collar bone. He has been sinking gradually since. His funeral took place from Bethel church on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. MARRIED. PETERSON-DRUMMOND.-Dec. 28th, 1886, by Rev. J. P. Otis, John T. Peterson to Jennie A. Drummond; both of Cecil county. SLICER-BROWN.-At the Presbyterian parsonage, Zion, Md., Dec. 22d, 1886, by Rev. J. R. Milligan, Roswell Slicer and Annie C. Brown; both of Cecil county. LYNCH-SQUIBB.-At North East on Thursday, Dec. 30th, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. James H. Lynch and Miss Rachel R. Squibb. DIED. DOUGHERTY.-On Dec. 18th, 1886, at Woodbery, Pa., Miss Edith F. Doughtery, in the 28th year of her age. +++++Saturday, January 8, 1887+++++ - Mr. J. Ritchie residing on the Scott farm, in the Fourth district died on Monday of pneumonia. His remains were interred on Thursday at Christiana Del. - The wife of Mr. Samuel Mackev of near Lewisville, died the early part of this week. She was a sister of Messrs. Walter and Wm. Armstrong of this county. - Mr. Washington W. Black, an estimable citizen of the Fifth district, died at his home near Principio Furnace, on Tuesday morning last aged 72 years. He had been ill for a long while and leaves a widow and two sons. - Mr. John Ferry, a native of Cecil county, has just died in Baltimore at an advanced age. Mr. Ferry was in business on Light Street for a number of years, but had some time since retired from active business with a competence. Mr. Ferry was an uncle of James Sterling of this town, being his mother's elder brother. His funeral took place on Tuesday and was attended by his relatives in this town. - Mrs. Mollie Biddle, wife of George Biddle, a teamster in the employ of Wm. M. Singerly in connection with his pulp and paper mills, died on Monday of diphtheria. Her funeral took place the next day. Two of her children had previously died of the same disease, one being buried on Christmas and the other on New Year's Day. There are no other cases of the same disease ? town. - Benjamin F. Irey, of Lawrenceville, Chester county, Pa., was struck by an engine on the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Frazier station Tuesday morning and almost instantly killed. Mr. Irey at the recent election was elected Sheriff of Chester county, and only the day before his death took possession of the office, and was on his way to West Chester to attend to his duties when he met his death. He was about 50 years of age and leaves a widow and several children. - Mr. John Campbell, a highly esteemed citizen of this county, died at his residence at New Leeds on Saturday evening last. His death was the result of a paralytic stroke he had several weeks since. Mr. Campbell was formerly a successful merchant at New Leeds. He married a granddaughter of John Wilson who built a woo? Mill at New Leeds in the early part of the present century. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. S. Kennard Miller. His funeral was held on Tuesday. - Mrs. Marcus, the young wife of Jas. Marcus, of this vicinity, died on Sunday at Linwood, Pa., were she was visiting. About ten days before she had a tooth drawn. She was troubled by bleeding from the cavity made by the drawing of the tooth and shortly after her arrival at Linwood she was taken ill and a physician called. He said that her jaw bone had been broken in drawing the tooth. She grew worse and died as above stated last Sunday. The deceased had been married but a short time and was the daughter of the late John McKinsey who died suddenly while driving near this town about two years since. Her funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from the residence of her mother about two miles from this place. Death of Jos. H. Hudson. Mr. Joseph H. Hudson, a well known former resident of this county, died on Monday last at Altoona, Pa., of apoplexy. He was born at Cayot's Corner, this county, and clerked for the late Daniel Bratton and others, afterwards being in business on his own account. At the time of his death he held the position of leading salesman for a prominent Philadelphia grocery firm. He was of a genial disposition and a born story-teller. He was a man of very full habit and at the time of his death weighed nearly 300 pounds. A Wedding at Port Deposit. Mr. Samuel C. Rowland, a prominent lumber merchant of Port Deposit and Miss Cornelia T. Ransom of the same place, were married in the Presbyterian church at 12 o'clock m. on Wednesday. The Rev. James Conway, pastor in charge, performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The bride was attired in a travelling dress, and looked very pretty. Mr. Asher A. Scott of Elkton played the wedding march in his usual flue manner. The ushers were Messrs. Edward Boynton, Edwin Rowland, William B. Steel and Charles McClenahan, of Port Deposit. The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents. The bridal party started on the 12.40 train for an extended tour south. Among those present were Dr. J. H. Jamar and wife, Mr. W. Hollingsworth Mackall and wife and Miss Cora Jamar of Elkton. MARRIED. SPEAKMAN-CATHERS.-On Dec. 29th, 1886, by Rev. J. R. Milligan, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Providence Mills, Mr. Marshall Speakman of Kansas, to Miss Anna E., eldest daughter of Mr. J. P. and M. E. Cathers, of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, January 15, 1887+++++ - The youngest child of Dr. J. H. Frazer, editor of the Cecil county News died the early part of this week of pneumonia. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. - Miss Lizzie O. Tull, a sister of the late Dr. R. F. Tull of this town, and well-known here, died on Sunday last of pneumonia, at the residence of George W. McCullough, No. 1100 Jefferson street, Wilmington, Del. Her funeral took place on Wednesday morning from Mr. McCullough's. The services were held at the Cherry Hill M. E. church, and the interment was in the cemetery of that place. 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 Bennet S. Walton, executor of William Taylor, decesed; bond of Caleb J. Campbell, executor of John Campbell, deceased; bond Jane Lort and Joseph F. Lort, executors of Joseph Lort, deceased. INVENTORIES PASSED. Inventories of the goods, chattles and personal estates of Joseph Lort, John P. Culleny and John Campbell. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 1st. and final account of John Winchester, adm'r of John E. Winchester; final distribution of the estate of Martha J. Thompson; 1st. and final account of W. W. Hopkins, adm'r of George B. Mackey; 1st. and final account of John J. Buck, adm'r of William W. Cornish and dividend struck on same; 1st and final account of John R. White, adm'r of Benj. McVey; 2nd and final account of Francis B. Harvey, survising executor of Andrew Harvey and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in February next. North East Items. GRAVE. The funeral of Mrs. Elijah Reynolds took place on Saturday last. She was interred at Ebenezer M. E. cemetery. Deceased was about 52 years of age. She leaves a husband and three children. PROPERTY CHANGE. Mr. John Davis, of Elk Neck, is negotiating with the trustees of the M. E. church for the purchase of the "West property" on Cecil avenue. MARRIED. RENSHAW-MARKEE.-On Jan. 13th, 1887, by Rev. Wm. Kershaw at his residence, Mr. John Renshaw, of Newark, Del., to Miss Clara R. Markee of Cecil county, Md. DIED. FRAZER.-In Elkton Maryland, on Tuesday afternoon January 11th, 1887, Anna Mauleby, infant daughter of Dr. James H., and Ada Billingslea Frazer, aged thirteen months. Early, bright, transient, chaste as morning dew. She sparkled, was exhaled and went to Heaven. +++++Saturday, January 22, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Ruth Ann Tuft, mother of the late Dr. Reuben H. Tuft, and of John Tuft, who was killed in the late war while in active service, recently received a back pension of about $2,400. Mrs. Tuft resides near Cowantown in the Fourth district, and is in feeble health. Her friends will gladly hear of this timely assistance from the Geovernment. - William J. Campbell aged 23 years died at Cherry Hill one day last week after a lingering illness of consumption. He was buried by the American Mechanics' Lodge at which order he was a member. The services were held on Sunday afternoon last in the M. E. church of Cherry Hill, and the interment was made in the cemetery near by. A Brilliant Party. J. Harvey Rowland, Esq., a prominent citizen of this county, resident in Port Deposit, gave a reception to his son Samuel C. Rowland and his bride on Tuesday evening. The company was large and brilliant, embracing nearly all the social representatives of that section of the county, supplemented by a number of Baltimore guests. Elkton was represented by Wm. H. Mackall and wife, Dr. John H. Jamar and wife, Reuben E. Jamar, Esq., and Miss Cora Jamar. Death of Judge Andrew Lyon. Judge Andrew Lyon, a well known and highly respected citizen of Cecil county died suddenly on Monday morning at his residence near Port Deposit, of pneumonia in his eighty-ninth year. Notwithstanding his advanced age he was able to attend to business up to a few days before his death. He was the senior member of the firm of A. & G. T. Lyon & Co., of Havre de Grace composed of Andrew and George T. Lyon and Col. J. T. Frieze, which was organized in 1838, and did a heavy business during the war. He owned two very valuable farms near Port Deposit, on one of which there is a stone quarry. He has been a director of the Cecil National Bank for the last twelve years and was re-elected to that position a few days ago. Mr. Lyon has been a man of remarkable constitution, having had perfect health until the last year, and although residing at Port Deposit, was to be found at his place of business in Havre de Grace nearly every day for the past forty years. He leaves a family of three sons and three daughters, four of whom are married, his eldest son being General Oliver T. Lyon, a prominent and wealthy lumber dealer and Republican politician of Sherman, Texas, who, during the war, was a capt. in in the second Eastern Shore regiment. One of the daughters is the wife of Wm. K. Reckefus deputy-clerk of the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In politics Mr. Lyon was originally an old- line Whig. During and since the war he has been a decided Republican. In 1864 he was elected one of the judges of the Orphans' Court of Cecil county, the only office he ever held. He was subsequently renominated for the same position, but declined to allow his name to be used. Mr. Lyon was early identified with the history of Port Deposit. Sixty years ago, when the town was in its infancy, he, in connection with John Vannort, conducted a general store at Rock Run, the upper end of the town. He also conducted fisheries at Steel's Island, Kerr's Island, and from floats. Mr. Lyon leaves an estate estimated to be over $100,000. The funeral took place on Wednesday and the interment was made in the West Nottingham Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. James Conway, of the Presbyterian church. The pall bearers were Enoch McCullough, Frank S. Everist, Jesse T. Coulson, John W. Bivens, W. W. Hopkins and W. W. Sickel. MARRIED. GIBSON-HAMMOND.-By the Rev. C. A. Hill December 29, 1886, Mr. George W. Gibson and Miss Dora Hammond. FERRY-McKEERNAN.-At Cherry Hill M. E. parsonage January 5th by the same Mr. Harry H. Ferry and Miss Maggie E. McKeernan. THOMPSON-PETERSON.-At Cherry Hill M. E. parsonage by the same, Jan. 6th, Mr. Horace M. Thompson and Miss L. Ella Peterson. MOORE-TONG.-At Cherry Hill M. E. parsonage January 6th by the same, Mr. William S. Moore and Miss Annie L. Tong. LAWS-FOWLER.-In Chesapeake City, Md., January 19th, by Rev. William Schouler, W. Earnest Laws and Mary E. Fowler. +++++Saturday, February 5, 1887+++++ - An infant child of Mr. Harry Scott, residing on the McNamee farm in Elk Neck, died on Sunday night and was buried in the Elkton cemetery on Wednesday. - Stevenson Archer, Jr., son of State Treasurer Archer, died on Wednesday afternoon of affection of the kidneys in his nineteenth year. He was a bright promising youth and a student at the Belair Academny, where he was being prepared to enter Princeton College. - Wilmer Jaquette, son of Robert Jaquette, of near Rickett's mill, died on Monday afternoon aged about ten years. He was very ill the early part of last month, but had been improving and his death was unexpected. His funeral took place from the residence of his father on Thursday afternoon. The interment was made at Cherry Hill cemetery. - Father McGrane, a high dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church, died the early part of this week. His funeral was held on Thursday morning at St. Peters Cathedral, and was very largely attended. Bishop Curtis preached a sermon. Among the clergymen present were Rev. John A. Lyons, of Wilmington, Rev. William Scott of Chestertown, Father Giraub of Bohemia Manor, Rev. J. Barry of Port Deposit, and Rev. D. J. Flynn of Galena. - Samuel Harris, an employee of the Delaware Iron Works, New Castle, was fatally burned Thursday morning by his clothes taking fire from some cotton waste. Some fellow-workman finding him dozing at his post, jokingly threw a handful of blazing waste in his face. The flames caught his clothing, and literally burned a part of his body to a crisp. He was conscious for a short time after the accident, but declined to disclose the names of the practical jokers, who were his friends, lest the affair would get them in trouble. He died after suffering about seven hours. His mother resides in Glasgow, Del., and he was a brother of Mr. Benoni Harris, of John street, Elkton. Death of Mrs. Mary A. Price. Mrs. Mary A. Price, relict of the late John R. Price, died on Friday of last week at her residence in Chesapeake City, in the 76th year of her age. Her maiden name was Lum, and she was a sister of the late Isaac A. Lum of New Castle county and of Mrs. Samuel Thompson and Mrs. Samuel T. Price, both formerly of Cecil county and both deceased. Mrs. Price was for a long number of years a consistent member of Bethel M. E. church. She was a lady of exemplary piety and of remarkably fine traits. She survived her husband by almost ten years. Mrs. Price leaves four children; the oldest J. Fletcher Price, is superintendant of the Delaware and Chesapeake canal and a prominent citizen of the Second district; Mrs. Cornelia Wallace wife of Dr. J. V. Wallace a prominent physician of this county; Thomas Price who resides on the homestead in New Castle county and Miss Mary A. Price who resided with her mother. The funeral was held from her late residence. The officiating clergymen were Revs. T. A. H. O'Brien of Chesapeake City, J. T. Van Burkalow of Bethel, L. L. Caton, of Chesapeake City, E. C. Atkins, of Cecilton, formerly of Bethel, and T. Snowden Thomas and old friend of the deceased. The interment was made at Bethel cemetery. MARRIED. COATES-OWENS.-In Trinity Church Elkton, Md., January 27, 1887, by Rev. Wm. Schouler, George W. Coates of Philadelphia and Elizabeth Owens. +++++Saturday, February 12, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Nancy Thorp, an estimable lady residing at her son-in-law's Mr. William Dinsmore near North East, died on February 2d, aged 75 years. She was a widow of a pensioner of the war of 1812. - Mr. Wm. J. Taylor, of the Fourth district, was married on Monday to Miss Laura S. Witworth of this town at the residence of Mr. George R. Witworth, father of the bride. The Elkton Cornet Band serenaded the newly married couple the same evening and were handsomely entertained. - Mrs. Georgana Larzalere, wife of Mr. Frank Larzalere, residing a short distance west of town, died on Saturday evening last of dropsy after a lingering illness. She leaves three children, two boys and a girl, the oldest being twelve years of age. The deceased was a lady of many fine traits of character. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. The interment was at the Elkton cemetery. - Miss Helen Weatherby, daughter of Mrs. Charles Weatherby, of Mayfield, Queen Annes county, Md., and a granddaughter of Mr. George Harbert, formerly a resident of Elkton, was married on Tuesday morning in St. Johns Chapel, Baltimore, to Mr. Wm. J. Guard, city editor of the Baltimore Morning Herald and vice-president of the journalist club. The marriage was quietly conducted, only a few relatives and friends being present. The bride is a young lady of preposessing appearance, and made many friends in Elkton during her visits to her grandparents, when they resided in this place. The groom is the son of the late Rev. Thomas Guard, and a talented and popular young journalist. Birthday Anniversary. Our venerable and highly esteemed fellow-townsman John A. Rankin attained his 85th birthday on Wednesday last. His genial and kindly nature resists amazingly the disfiguring marks of time. The older he gets the handsomer he grows, his clear complexion and rosy glow of health outrivaling many a juvenile cheek. Mr. and Mrs. Rankin received quite an ovation on the evening named, the social success of it being enhanced by the presence of Mrs. J. Ross Hanson whose attention to her venerable relatives is only equalled by her devotion to her own family. Besides a number of friends from this town, Mrs. Bizzard of Wilmington, in which city Mr. Rankin was born, was also present. We tender Mr. and Mrs. Rankin our heartiest congratulations, and hope a kind Providence may have many similar anniversaries in store for them. Rising Sun Beams. The funeral of Joseph L. Stephens was held from his late residence near Rising Sun on Friday of last week. The deceased had been an official member of the M. E. church for twenty-seven years. The Rev. Isaac Jewell preached the funeral sermon from the text "I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith. The deceased leaves a widow, one son and five daughters. Three of the latter it will be remembered were married on the same day not long since. 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 Thos. Bond, admr. of Geo. W. Vandiver; bond of H. H. Haines, executor of William Rutter; bond of William Ritchie and Thomas Ritchie, admrs. of Alexander Ritchie; bond of Elizabeth Richardson, executrix of Robert Richardson; bond of John J. Buck, admr of Amanda Morton; bond of Mary A. Kirk, administratrix c. t. a. of E. Allen Kirk; bond of Chas. E. Clark, guardian of Albert S. Clark. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 2nd and final account of T. Bradun, guardian of Edmund Physick; 10th account of Jacob G. Morris and Casper W. Morris, executors of Casper W. Morris; 6th account of Geo W. Gifford, David L. Gifford and W. T. B. R. Roberson, executors of Benjamin Gifford; 1st account of Henry C. Layman, guardian of Henry B., and Carry T. Brown; 4th account John M. C. Carhart, guardian of Kate S. Rutherford; 1st and final account of Catherine A. McCullough and T. Bradun Gillespie, executors of Nathan A. McCullough; 1st account of John F. Roach administrator of Joseph Roach; 1st and final account of William S. Evans, administrator of Reuben H. Tuft. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in March next. OBITUARY. Mrs. Martha J. Harkness, wife of Samuel Harkness, was born near Mechanicsville, New Castle county, Del., August the 29th, 1828, and died February 4th, 1887, aged 58 years, 5 months and 15 days. She was a sister of Mr. Joseph S. Terrell, a highly respected citizen of Elkton. She left three children, Mrs. Jordan, of New Castle Co., Del.; and two sons, S. Theodore and William, young men of considerable promise. Mrs. Harkness made a profession of religion in her 12th year, at Flint Hill church, Delaware, and soon became a worker in church and Sunday school. She removed from the neighborhood of Flint Hill and joined the Silome church, where she was assistant superintendent of the Sunday school. She was married to Samuel Harkness on the 24th day of April, 1849, and removed to the state of Ohio, where she buried her first child. She returned with her husband to Cecil county about twenty years ago, and joined the Union M. E. church, of which she has been a consistant and working member until from disease she was deprived of the privilege of God's house. I well remember her fervent prayers in extra meetings and her clear and musical voice when she would pitch an appropriate tune and sing one of the songs of Zion. She was the founder of a prayer meeting held near Reeder's Corner, in Cecil county, that has been the means in the hands of God in the conversion of many souls. She had been afflicted for several years with a painful disease, suffering the most excruciating pain. She was a constant example of patient cheerfulness, and her mind continued clear and strong until the last. She met death with the triumph of the Christian warrior laying the armor down to receive the crown. She made every necessary arrangement for her funeral-she selected the Scripture lesson to be read, and the text from Revelation, 7th chapter and 14th verse; "And he said unto me, these are they, which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb" The funeral services were conducted at Union M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon, the 6th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Fryer, Wm. J. Grant and Wm. T. Miller. The services commenced by singing the hymn, "Servant of God, well done, thy glorious warfare past; the battle fought, the victory won, and thou art crowned at last," and the scripture lesson read and the hymn "I would not live always" sang-Miss Florence Burke, organist. Very feeling and appropriate addresses were made by the three ministers present, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors, and while we mourn her loss to the church militant, she is no doubt with the redeemed jubilant shout of victory around the throne. May God's grace sustain her husband in his lonely pilgrimage until he shall join his companion where there is no more death, and may their children live to adorn the doctrines of the Gospel of Christ, and at last be an unbroken family in the Father's house above. Dearest wife and mother thou has left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that has bereaved us, He can all our sorrows heal. DIED. THOMAS.-On the 7th inst., of membranous croup, Annetta C. Thomas, infant daughter of Richard and Emma M. Thomas of this town. HARKNESS.-On the 4th inst., Martha J. Harkness, in the 59th year of her age. MARRIED. TAYLOR-WITWORTH.-Feb. 7th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Wm. J. Taylor to Laura S. Witworth both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, February 26, 1887+++++ - Druggist R. B. Frazer recently sold his farm east of this town at private sale to Mr. John C. Armstrong for $4,250. - Old Archie McCleary, a half-witted man who used to roam over Cecil county, and was often cruelly treated, died in the Chester county, Pa., almshouse recently. He was a well-known character. - Shockley & Smith auctioneers for Geo. A. Blake, attorney, on Saturday afternoon last sold at public sale the small house on Whig street belonging to a Mr. Burke to Ex-Sheriff Morris Dunbar for $290. We understand that the new owner will move the present structure back some time in the future and erect a double dwelling house. - Rev. William Cooper, a well-known Methodist preacher, died in Philadelphia on Saturday last aged 85 years. He entered the minisery in 1828, and in that year served in this county on Cecil circuit under the Rev Solomon Sharp. He is also said to have been stationed at North East about 30 years since. After the formation of the Wilmington conference from territory of the Philadelphia conference he continued with the latter. He was at one time presiding elder of South Philadelphia district. His funeral took place on Tuesday. - The funeral of Mr. John M. Walmsley, whose death, at his home in Buffalo, N. Y., was first published in THE WHIG, of last week, was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of the Misses Walmsley, sisters of the deceased. The services were conducted at the house by the Rev. R. W. Beers of the Elkton Presbyterian church. Rev. J. P. Otis, of the M. E. church, was prevented from being in attendance by the illness of one of his children. The wife of the deceased, formerly Miss Jennie Vickers, of this county, was unable to come to Elkton with her husband's remains owing to serious and indisposition. The interment was made in the Elkton cemetery. - Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding at their residence on High street on Wednesday evening. The many friends who were present spent the evening pleasantly, and partook of a fine collection. The celebrating couple were the recipients of numerous and attractive presents. Death at Ninety-nine. Mrs. Amelia Fulton of Chrome, East Nottingham township, Chester county, Pa., died last Wednesday night in the 99th year of her age. She was the oldest inhabitant of this region. Mrs. Fulton, who was called "Aunty Fulton" by young and old where she resided, was born near Rising Sun, Cecil county, Md., March 22, 1788. Her parents were John and Rachel Coulson. The deceased married twice, Levi Charles being her first husband and, Thomas Fulton the last. She had no children of her own, but she adopted a number and cared for them until they attained their majority. Mrs. Fulton was of rather small stature and of late years used a staff to assist her in walking. She was very well preserved for a person nearly on the threshold of 100 years. Her memory was good until the day of her demise. She was the oldest member of MT. Olivet M. P. Church. Her funeral took place Saturday and was attended by a large number of friends. Interment was West Nottingham Friends burying ground, Cecil county. MARRIED. TITTER.-PETERSON.-On February 23d, 1877, at the home of the bride's parents, Chesapeake City, Md., by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, George B. Titter to Tillie B. Peterson, both of Cecil county. GIBERSON-HAMMOND.-On Wednesday, Feb. 24d, at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Samuel Giberson and Miss Susan Hammond. DIED. REDDING.-At Wilmington on February 15th, Mrs. Annie M. Redding, wife of Robert E. Redding, and only daughter of A. P. Barwick, age 23 23 years, 2 months, and 12 days. TIBBITT.-In Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 22nd, 1887, Amanda E., wife of James Tibbitt, in the 33d year of her age. +++++Saturday, March 5, 1887+++++ - Mr. Clinton J. Yerkes of Lombardville, Cecil county, was married on Wednesday of last week to Miss Virginia Taylor, daughter of Mr. Eaton Taylor of Hickory Hill, Chester county, Pa. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents by the Rev. C. S. Arnett. The bride was handsomely attired in golden brown satin. The bridesmaid was Miss Louis Taylor, sister of the bride; the groomsman Mr. James W. Yerkes, a brother of the groom. - The Iron Hill farm containing 175 acres in Pencader Hundred, New Castle county, Del., belonging to the estate of the late James Nickolson was sold at public sale on Saturday last for $3,250. - All of the six children of Oliver Jones, who resides in Elk Neck a few miles from Elkton have been ill with diptheria. A five-year-old daughter died on Thursday afternoon and the remains were interred on Friday at noon in the Elkton cemetery. Two of the others are reported convalescing. - A large party of friends assembled at the residence of Mr. Lynch of Little Britain, Lancaster county, Pa., to witness the nuptials of Joseph Hines of Charleston, Cecil county, and Miss Sallie Lynch. The couple were about to take their positions for the ceremony when the minister discovered that the license which Mr. Walter Black issued from the clerks office at Elkton and was of no use in Pennsylvania. Consternation prevailed as Lancaster city could not be reached that night. The groomsman who caused the trouble also prescribed the cure. It was that the young couple and minister be driven to Rock Springs in this county, a distance of six miles, and there be lawfully married. While the bride and groom were floundering through mud hub deep the guests did justice to the wedding supper, which in this case changed the rule and preceeded the wedding ceremony. The calathumpians seeing the people at supper concluded that the wedding had taken place, and raised a terrible racket. They were inclined to be mad when informed that they had started the music prematurely. All was well in the end, and "alls well that ends well." Letter from Independence. DEATH'S DOINGS. We are sorry to relate that death has removed from this vicinity an aged and highly esteemed lady, Mrs. Katharine Berry, aged 70 years, who died February 27th leaving a husband, Thomas Berry, and four daughters Mrs. John Shannon, Mrs. Richard Shannon, Mrs. Edward Gher and Miss Susie Berry. Her funeral took place from the residence of her husband, on Tuesday March 1st, inst., the remains being interred in Asbury cemetery, where they were followed by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends. Services were held in Asbury church under the charge of Rev. W. E. Tomkinson who delivered an interesting and touching discourse. Mrs. Berry also leaves behind to mourn her loss a brother. Mr. Edward Jackson and a sister Mrs. Nancy Richardson, who have been spared to a round old age. Port Deposit Rocks. HORRIBLE DEATH. A little eighteen month's old son of William and Julia Johnson, of Wilmington, Del., formerly from Port Deposit, was scalded in such a horrible manner with a pot of boiling coffee on Thursday of last week as to cause death in twenty-four hours. MARRIED. DREW-GILES.-At the Elkton Presbyterian parsonage on Feb. 9th, 1887, by Rev. R. W. Beers, Mr. Benjamin R. Drew and Miss Lizzie B. Giles, both of Elkton. FOSTER-LLOYD.-On February 24th, 1887, at the M. E. parsonage Chesapeake City, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Amos Preston Foster to Juda Lloyd, both of Cecil county, Md. LAW-PIERCE.-On March 24, 1887, at the M. E. parsonage Chesapeake City, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, George A. Law to Maggie A. Pierce, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, March 12, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Pearce, wife of William H. Pearce, of Cecilton, died at her home in that place on Sunday night of typhoid pneumonia, aged 60 years. - The 41st anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wiley of Colora was celebrated on Tuesday. About 40 persons were present and the occasion was enjoyed with much zest. Numerous gifts decked the tables of the host and hostess, left by their admiring friends. - Another of the children of Oliver Jones, residing in Elk Neck, died on Sunday morning of diphtheria. This was the second child of Mr. Jones' that died in a few days of the same disease. The other four children were ill of the same disease are convalescing. - Mr. James Dean, a prominent young merchant of Elkton, and Miss Laura Boulden, daughter of the late George Boulden, were married on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock by the Rev. W. W. Heberton at his residence in West Philadelphia. They have our best wishes for their future happiness. - Abner Roe, a farmer living a mile and a half from Kennedyville on Ex-Governor Cocktan's farm in Kent county, Md., not many miles from this county, committed suicide on Thursday by taking stryeknine. There was no imaginable cause for the act. He told his sister he was tired of life. - Gertrude Cooper, aged 18 pears whose parents reside at Rising Sun, this county, was scalded to death on Wednesday by accidently having coffee poured over her. She was visting with her mother at the house of the latter's aunt, Mrs. S. Morris Matthews in Wilmington. - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers for Robert C. Thackery, trustee, sold on Tuesday at public sale at the Court House door the real estate of the late Samuel J. Jenness. The Jenness mill property containing forty acres, improved by a stone grist mill and dwelling house was bought by Robert C. Jenness for $7,200. The Jenness farm near Woodlawn, containing 57 acres, improved by a frame dwelling was purchased by Evan G. Sentman for $2,650. 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 Geo. W. Williams and Mary Simmons, executors of Mary Ann Benge; bond of Charles W. Cook, executor of John N. Lynch; bond of Geo. A. Vannort and Samuel A. Vannort, administrators of John Vannort. ACCOUNTS PASSED. 1st and final account of Mary L. Culleny and Henry M. Watner, executors of John P. Culleny; 1st and final account of Joseph R. Coates admr. Of Elizabeth Fortune and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Wm. S. Evans, admr. E. t. d. of Martha Maddox and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Martha A. Taylor and W. S. Evans, admr. Of Jesse T. Ward; 1st and final account of Thos. B. Hopper admr. Of John W. Buchanon and distribution struck on same; 1st account of William E. Coale, guardian of William J, James R., Edward S., and George S. Barnard. Court adjourned to meet in special session March 22d inst. Perryville Items. Mr. Harry Wardell and Miss Chris Jackson, of this place, were married at the Presbyterian parsonage, in Port Deposit, on Tuesday, March 1st. Mr. Wardell has rented a house on Susquehanna avenue, where they intend going to housekeeping next week. MARRIED. BLACKSON-HENDERSON.-Feb 17th, at the house of the bride's father, Mr. John Henderson, by the Rev. Charles A. Hill, Mr. Charles Blackson and Miss Ressie Henderson. DUNSMORE-BROGAN.-Feb 22d, at M. E. parsonage, Cherry Hill, by the same, Mr. Charles H. Dunsmore and Miss Lucy A. Brogan. McDANIEL-MORRISON.-Feb 24th at M. E. parsonage, Cherry Hill, by the same, Mr. Levi R. McDaniel and Mrs. Jos. R. Morrison. +++++Saturday, March 19, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Eliza J. Wright, widow of the late Lewis Wright, died on Saturday last of heart disease at the home of her son Mr. John J. Wright who resides in the Fourth district near Fair Hill. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the interment being at St. John's graveyard. - Miss Jane Short, daughter of Mr. David Short of Elk Neck, died on Sunday night at her father's residence of a complication of diseases, in her 21st year. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. The interment was the Elkton cemetery. - Dr. Charles M. Ellis as attorney for Samuel Yocum on Saturday offered at public sale the new two-story frame house on the corner of Main street and the Marley road. It was bid to $690 and withdrawn. Shockley & Smith were the auctioneers. The property was afterwards sold at private sale to S. Kennard Miller for $730. - Howard Ash, son of the late John G. Ash, and part owner of the home property near Iron Hill, died at his residence on Saturday last of typhoid pneumonia. He had been working at carpentering at Washington D. C. during the winter, and came home about ten days before his death, suffering from a heavy cold. The deceased was unmarried and in his 26th year. His funeral took place on Tuesday morning at ? o'clock. - The funeral of the late Johnson Simpers which was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence in North East was largely attended. Rev. T. Snowden Thomas officiated. - Mrs. Susan Yates, mother of the late Leonard Yates, died very suddenly of paralysis of the brain on Thursday night at her residence a few miles from Elkton, on the road leading to Newark. - Lillie M. Jones, the ten-year old daughter of Oliver Jones, who resides about 3 miles from Elkton, died of diphtheria on Monday last, and was buried the next day. Three children of Mr. Jones have died of this dread disease in the last few weeks, and all six have been ill of it. Agnes J. Jones aged 6 years, died on March 3d, and James Jones aged 9 years, died on March 6th. The mother is suffering from the same disease. Death of Rev. Lewis Walke. Rev. Lewis Walke, for the last fourteen years rector of North Sassafras Parish, Cecil county, died at the rectory at Earlville on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock of pneumonia, after an illness of about ten days, aged 67 years. Mr. Walke was in his usual good health up to Friday, March 4th, when he took cold while driving early in the morning. He was a native of Virginia, and came from Norfolk, Va., to this county in 1873. He had been for a number of years Dean of the Northern Convocation of Easton Diocese, and was regarded as one of the ablest clergyman in the diocese. He was greatly beloved by the members of his congregation, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a widow who is a native of Virginia and twelve children, three sons and nine daughters. Four of the children are married and eight single, the youngest being about nine years of age. The funeral took place in St. Stephens church, Earlville, on Friday morning at nine o'clock, and was largely attended. The Rev. Wm. Schouler, of Elkton, Rev. Mr. Walker, of Kent county, and Rev. S. K. Miller, of North East, officiated. The remains were brought to Elkton after the services and conveyed by the train leaving at 12.33 to Richmond, Va., where they will be interred today. The pall bearers were Judge David Davis, Henry Black, Henry Cockran, George Biddle, Wm. Ward and Wm. J. Dullamel. Accidently Shot by His Sister. There was a sad accident on Saturday afternoon last at the residence of Mr. Wm. L. Hopkins who resides two miles north of Port Deposit. A little five-year- old son of Mr. Hopkins was accidentally shot and killed by his sister a girl about 13 years of age. An old gun barrel without a stock had been lying around the Hopkins residence for years. As the barrel had been examined and pronounced empty, the children were allowed to play with it. They procured their old barrel and proceeded to load it with sand. Tiring of the amusement the little girl suggested that it would be fine fun to put a cap on the tube and crack it. Searching around, they eventually found one. She stationed her little brother at the muzzle to hold the barrel while she endeavored to explode the cap, repeatedly striking it with a hammer. In this she was finally successful. A terrific explosion was heard and the mangled body of the little boy was thrown prostrate upon the ground. The barrel, which was supposed to have been empty, contained a heavy charge of shot, which struck the little fellow in the groin, and proceeding upward lodged in his body, producing a ghastly wound. He was carried into the house, but expired in a few moments from hemorrhage. Dr. J. H. McCullough of Port Deposit was hastily summoned but life was extinct before he could reach the little fellow. The remains were interred o Tuesday. Charlestown Items. Mr. William Cooling who had been living for some years in this town died on Saturday last at this brother's residence in Havre de Grace after a lingering illness of dropsy aged 60 years. The remains were interred in Charlestown cemetery on Monday, Rev. Dr. Butler, officiating. Letter From Independence. A SAD DEATH. But, alas! It is but a step from the gay to the grave and this neighborhood has again been brought into sorrow and gloom by the death of Miss Mollie Shannon, in the 16th year of her age. She was the third daughter of the late John Shannon and Mrs. Annie Shannon, his widow. Miss Shannon was handsome, brilliant and attractive, and her sisters and widowed mother have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Her funeral took place from her mother's residence on Friday 11th inst. Services were conducted by Rev. S. A. Gayley, assisted by Rev. Mr. Seers, of Hopewell circuit. The interment was at West Nottingham cemetery MARRIED. SENTMAN-FRAZER.-On Wednesday, March 16th, at St. Mary's rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Morrison N. Sentman and Miss Lina (hard to read) M. Frazer. JACKSON-PURSLEY.-On March 10th, 1887, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Alexander Jackson, and Maggie A. Pursley, both of Elkton. DIED. JONES.-On March 3rd, 1887, Agnes J. Jones, aged 6 years; on March 6th, 1887, James Jones, aged 9 years; on March 14th, 1887, Lillie M. Jones, aged 10 years; children of Oliver and Sarah J. Jones And the mother fave in tears and pain, The flowers she most did love, For she knew she should see them all again In the fields of light above. +++++Saturday, March 26, 1887+++++ - The funeral of Mrs. Susan Yates, widow of the late James Yates, who, as was stated in our last issue died of paralysis of the brain, was held on Sunday afternoon last. Rev. Wm. Kershaw conducted the services and the interment was made in Elkton cemetery. - Reuben Haines attorney for Samuel Scotten mortgagee on Tuesday sold at the Court House door the frame dwelling with a quarter of an acre of land and improvements attached, of John S. Ferguson, situated in North East, to John Davis for $2000. Shockley and Smith were the auctioneers. - George, the seven-year-old son of Mr. George Milburn, one of the leading colored mn of our town, died on the night of Friday of last week. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon last. It was attended by the Sunday school society of which deceased was a member. Rev. Wm. T. Savoy officiated. - Mr. Morris Sentman and Miss Nina Frazier, both of Principio Furnace, were married last week. - Mr. Edward T. Dorcas, of Port Deposit and Miss Alice Zimmerman, of Frederick county, were married on the 17th instant. - Mr. Geo. W. Fox, senior proprietor of the Rock Run flour mills, near Port Deposit died Monday, of consumption. His remains were taken to his former home, Sheppardstown, W. Va., for interment. - James N. Todd, a member of the Caroline county bar and son of the Rev. R. W. Todd, of the M. E. church, who has been stationed several times in this county, was married on Wednesday afternoon to Miss Ella Jump, daughter of ex-State Comptroller Robert J. Jump. - Mr. John A. Hawes formerly a resident of this town and a brother of Mr. James Hawes of this town died at his residence in Baltimore on Wednesday morning after an illness of several weeks of pneumonia. He was until recently sergeant of police in that city, and was retired on a pension by the board of police commissioners on the 14th instant. He was appointed a patrolman by Mayor Swann in 1856 and served on the Metropoliton force until the breaking out of the war. He was appointed a policeman when the present force was organized and in 1873 was promoted sergeant, which position he held until he was retired this month. He leaves a widow and three children. Death of Mr. Westcott Lovell. Mr. Westcott Lovell for a number of years past a resident of this county, died on Saturday evening last at the residence of his brother in Philadelphia of apoplexy. Several years since Mr. Lovell severed his connection with the well- known firm of G. S. Lovell & Co. stock manufacturers of Philadelphia and purchased a farm in this county. He greatly improved it and conducted the farm until about two years ago when he was compelled by failing health to give up the management of the farm, and about a year ago he returned to Philadelphia. Mr. Lovell was a native of New England, was unmarried and 69 years of age. He was well known in this part of the county and highly esteemed. Wedding Bells. On Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, Miss Delia McCullough, eldest daughter of a prominent citizen of this town Jas. T. McCullough, Esq., and a niece of our well known and respected local physician Dr. H. H. Mitchell, was married to Mr. John Edmund Rutherford, of Harrisburg. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. W. Beers, of the Presbyterian church, of this town, in the presence of the many immediate relatives of the families of the bride and groom, and although the wedding was a private one yet the wide connections of the families made up a large company. No young lady of this community has shared in a higher measure its general esteem for her many amiable qualities than Mrs. Rutherford, her retiring manners and amiable disposition having endeared to her to a large number of personal fiends in every circle of it, and she takes away with her the kindest wishes of them all. Among Mr. Rutherford's friends present at the ceremony, were his sister Miss Maggie Rutherford, his brother Mr. Jas. Addison Rutherford, his brother-in-law and two daughters Mr. Wm. Rutherford, all of Harrisburg, Pa. Among the friends of the bride present were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mitchell, of Philadelphia, Miss Lizzie Mitchell, of the same city, and Mr. Henry Mitchell, Mrs. Russell Thomas and Miss Allie Thomas, of Philadelphia, Judge Frederick Stump, Misses Bessie and Allie Stump, daughters of John Stump, Esq., Dr. Geo. M. Stump and wife, H. Arthur Stump Esq., of the Baltimore bar, Mr. Wm. H. Russell, of Newark, Del., Mrs. Wm. Webster, of Harford, Mrs. Mary H. Smith, of Harford, Mrs. Arthur W. Mitchell, of Elkton, Mr. and Mrs., Manly Boulden, Daniel Bratton and wife, H. Arthur Michell and wife, Mrs. Norris Lewis, Dr. H. H. Mitchell. Mr. H. Arthur Stump, of Baltimore, and bride's brother, Mr. Henry M. McCullough, our popular young fellow towsman, acted as ushers. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable wedding presents which well adorn their home at Harrisburg, where Mr. Rutherford is associated with Messrs. Simon Cameron and his son Senator J. Don Cameron, in business. They left Elkton on the 9 p.m. train on Wednesday, being attended to the station by a large number of their friends. The door step of the homestead on Main street, showed an abundant crop of rice thrown with kindly wishes after the departing bride. We hope the remaining friends did not sweep it away, but allowed the winds to scatter it in abundant blessings on a favorite daugher's head. MARRIED. KEEN-BROWN.-In Zion, Md., on March 23d, 1887, by Rev. C. F. Sheppard, Mr. Adam B. Keen t Miss Clara S. Brown both of Colora Md. RUTHERFORD-McCULLOUGH.-At the residence of the bride's parents, March 23d, 1887, by Rev. R. W. Beers, John Edmund Rutherford, of Harrisburg, Pa., and Miss Delia, daughter of Jas. T. McCullough, Esq., of Elkton. BOYS-ENNIS.-At Glasgow, Del., on the 15th inst., by Rev. J. T. Van Burkalow, Henry Boys and Mrs. Sarah Ennis, both of Glasgow. +++++Saturday, April 2, 1887+++++ - William R. Travers, the rich society man and noted wit, who died recently at Bermuda was an uncle of Mrs. W. W. Henderson, of this town, her mother being his sister. - T. Wilmer Simpers, eldest son of the late Rev. Thomas W. Simpers, who was at one time pastor of the North East M. E. church, and a brother of Mr. H. H. Simpers formerly in the employ of the McCullough Iron Company at North East, died suddenly on Saturday last of heart disease at the residence of his mother in Philadelphia. - When James Wiley, a farmer residing in the Sixth district, awoke from sleep about six o'clock on Saturday morning last he was greatly shocked to find that his wife who was lying beside him had died during the night. It is stated that she arose from bed about six o'clock and smoked a pipe, which was not an unusual habit. After that she retired again and went to sleep. She was an aged woman. Sale of Real Estate. John C. Hindman, auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans, sold several properties at public sale Tuesday morning at the courthouse door. The Alfred Bell property, consisting of a lot and frame dwelling house situated on Main street, Port Deposit, was purchased by Marshall Nesbitt for $160. Three and a-half acres of land in the sixth district of Cecil county, improved by a stone dwelling house and a wheelwright shop, situated in Mount Pleasant, in the same district, belonging to Moses Nesbitt, were sold together to Wm. Nesbitt for $600. The Nesbitt property; consisting of 5 acres at Sleepy Hollow, in the sixth district and a half interest in a water right and two acres of land, improved by a small frame dwelling and a wheelwright and blacksmith shop, was sold to David F. Nesbitt for $325. H. H. Haines bought nine acres of land in the seventh district, improved by a dwelliing house, for $200. - Mrs. Martha E. Clayton, wife of Col. Joshua Clayton, died at her home near Middletown on Monday last. She leaves seven children, one of whom is the wife of Mr. J. Fletcher Price of Chesapeake City. MARRIED. DEAVER-ANDERSON.-March 30th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Joseph A. Deaver and Susan E. Anderson. McDANIEL-NORRIS.-March 28th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Hiram McDaniel and Annie E. Norris. DIED. WHITE.-On March 20, at his home near Port Deposit, Jennie R. White, beloved wife of Lucius G. White, in the 32nd year of her age. +++++Saturday, April 9, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Susan B. Enos, widow of the late D. C. Enos, died at her residence near Summit Bridge, New Castle county, Del., on Saturday last. Mrs. Enos a number of years ago spent several months at the Howard House, Elkton, and was well known in this vicinity. Her funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, the interment being at the Presbyterian cemetery, Glasgow. - Mr. Joseph P. Culleny, who had for a number of years been employed in the McCullough Iron Company's Mills, at Westamwell, died on Friday last from pneumonia. Mr. Culleny had been ill but a few days, having been at work on Monday. He was forty-four years old, and leaves two children, a daughter and son. The former is about fifteen and the latter about ten years old. His wife died several years since when he resided in this town. He was the son of Mr. James Culleny of Westamwell, and had been for years a consistant member of the Elkton M. E. church. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and the interment was at the Elkton cemetery. - The wife of Aaron Kinloe, a colored man, residing near Union church, became insane on Friday of last week at the residence of Mr. Robert McVey. She was engaged in washing and commenced to tear up the clothes. She was taken to her home on the Maffit place where she died the early part of the following week. The unfortunate woman was very industrious. She leaves a number of children. - Mr. Chas. A Lum a gentleman very generally known in this vicinity, and a son of the late Charles A Lum, died at Middletown on Thursday last. His mother at one time resided in this town in the dwelling now occupied by the Misses. Walmsley. Mr. Lum was a nephew of the late John R. Price a highly esteemed citizen of this county, and was a cousin of Mrs. Dr. Joseph V. Wallace of Chesapeake City. The remains of Mr. Lum were buried at Bethel Cemetery on Wednesday. - Rev. George W. Kennedy, D. D., died at his residence in Middletown, Del., on Monday afternoon last. He had been in the Presbyterian ministry for years and was 80 years of age. He was married twice, his second wife being Miss Hardcastle of Maryland. She with two children, one of whom is Dr. W. F. Kennedy a leading physician of Middletown survive him. John Carhart. A Good Man Gone to His Rest. (This is a very long article, I've summarized the important points.) Mr. Carhart was a native of New Jersey, his birth-place being near Clinton, Hunterdon county. He died on Monday morning last in his 84th year, being born on the 6th of March 1804. He married quite early in life a most estimable lady, Miss Britton whose family is known in this county, and who died about three years ago. Mr. Carhart came to Cecil in 1849, and purchased two properties, one from Robert E. Oldham and the other from Fredus Owens at Zion, where he immediately engaged in merchandizing. About the year 1858 he he withdrew from active business, and was succeeded by his son James L. Carhart, who was not less successful in extending the business there than his father was in building it up. Desiring a large field of operations he disposed of his business to Stephen B. Ford and removed to Philadelphia, where he has since prospered with a younger brother as commission merchants. John Carhart was the father of a large family all of whom have inherited his business qualifications and have prospered in their affairs. Jas. L. Carhart is the eldest son, his next older brother Dewitt Clinton Carhart being engaged with him in Philadelphia. Elwood Carhart and his brother Albert are conducting business at Oxford, Pa., where they located about the year 1870. John M. Clayton Carhart and Austin C. Carhart are still located at Zion. Sarah Ellen Carhart who married Edward Paschall of Calvert in this county, and who died in the year 1874. Kate Carhart who married Wm. Rutherford who resided near Oxford, Pa., both of whom are dead, and whose daughter Kate has since resided with her grand-father. Fanny Carhart who is unmarried and has since her mother's death presided over her father's household. What is quite unusual three sons of John Carhart the deceased, married three sisters, daughters of Samuel A. Smith. James L., who married Kate Smith, Dewitt Clinton, who married Elizabeth Smith, and Albert who married Margerie Smith. Elwood Carhart married Jemima Lambert of Philadelphia. John M. C. Carhart married Miss Ruth Gifford daughter of Samuel Gifford, and Austin Carhart married Mary Lambert of Lambertville, New Jersey. He was one of the founders of the Presbyterian church at Zion, and from its organization its trustee and treasurer. His funeral took place from the Presbyterian church at Zion on Thursday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Milligan, pastor of the church, who delivered a eulogy on the life and labors of Mr. Carhart. The pall- bearers were Isaac T. Vanarsdale, H. H. Duyckinck, Hugh Cameron, John P. Wilson, William L. Mearns and Samuel Gifford. The funeral was largely attended, and the interment was made at Zion. Death of an Old Citizen. Mr. William Tyson, one of the oldest residents of the vicinity of Elkton, died on Wednesday morning at his home about two miles west of Elkton. Mr. Tyson was in this 84th year. We believe he spent all of his long life in Cecil county and in this vicinity. For long years he used to dig the graves to hold the remains of the departed, and saw wood to keep the living comfortable. Mr. Tyson who also formerly connected with the press, in an humble, but no less useful position, away back in the days of Palmer Ricketts, before the present proprietor changed the motive power of his press from hand to steam, he turned the old-fashioned press that was then used in the publication of THE WHIG. Mr. Tyson by his hard labor succeeded in accumulating a sufficient amount of money to purchase a small tract of land about two miles from town, and erected a comfortable house thereon. He kept his health and strength well, and his death was sudden and unexpected. Within a few weeks of his death he walked in and out of town from his home. He was also able to do hard work, and had been employed in the harvest field in recent years. In a conversation with the writer only several weeks since he told of a heavy snow storm which prevailed 67 years ago, on April 12th. He was employed at a fishing shore at the time. The snow was knee deep, and remained on the ground long enough for people to visit the fishing shore in sleighs. The snow was followed in a day or two by a cyclone, and several fishing men who were out in boats were not able to reach the shore and were drwoned. Rising Sun Beams. Mr. Henry L. Jenkins of Philadelphia and Miss Annie Keilholtz of this town, were married at the Presbyterian parsonage by S. A. Gayley D. D. on Wednesday April 6th at five o'clock P. M. The happy couple went direct to Philadelphia where they propose to go to housekeeping at once. We extend to them our best wishes. DIED. TYSON.-At his residence near Elkton, on Wednesday morning, William Tyson, aged 84 years. The funeral will take place form his late residence on Sunday at 1 o'clock P. M. MARRIED. JACKSON-McCALL.-On April 6, 1887, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Wm. R. Sears, Clinton Jackson to Clara A. McCall, both of Cecil county. NEWTON-BALEY.-At Turkey Point, April 6, 1887, by Rev. E. H. Miller, Christopher B. Newton to Mary E. Baley, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, April 16, 1887+++++ - Mr. R. B. Frazer, the druggist, lost a two-moth-old son on Monday afternoon. The infant had been ill for a week with catarrh. - George, the two year-old son of Bailiff George King, died on Wednesday morning of membraneous croup, after an illness of several days. - Rev. Charles A. Hill's good fortune in regard to weddings appears to have followed him to Centreville. He performed the marriage ceremony of Mr. John T. Moore, a young merchant of Cambridge, and Miss Sallie E. Meredith, of Queen Anne's county, in the Centreville M. E. church on Monday morning last. - Very many of our readers in the upper part of the county will recall the father of Isaac Albertson who kept the Mansion House in Baltimore. That hotel property was sold on Tuesday at public sale by Isaac Albertson who is retiring from the business, and purchased by David J. Welshe for $93,500. - Mr. Christian Awalt, a well known contractor and builder of Carroll county, who died at his residence in Westminster on Sunday morning, built the Cecil County Insane Asylum. He was a native of Prussia, and 61 years of age. He leaves a wife, one daughter and four sons, one of whom is studying for the priesthood. - David E. Mackey, who went West, from near Rock Church, Cecil county, where he was born, about 20 years ago, died the latter part of last month at West Branch, Iowa. He had been justice of the peace, mayor and postmaster of the place. His death was the result of a paralytic stroke. He was in the 54th year of his age. - A son of Capt. Iler, of Philadelphia, who formerly resided in Chesapeake City, died last week in that city of pneumonia, aged 27 years. His remains were brought to Elkton on Wednesday morning last and taken to Bethel cemetery, where they were interred. Rev. Asbury Burke officiated at the grave. Capt. Iler formerly commanded one of the Ericcson line of steamers. - Mrs. Fannie White, widow of the late Patrick White, of Philadelphia, died on Saturday last at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Dennis Maloney, of this county. Mrs. White had resided with Mr. Maloney for about two years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. H. A. Brake and Mrs. Dennis Maloney. Her funeral took place on Tuesday morning at the Catholic Church of this town. The remains were taken to Philadelphia for interment. Wedding at the Catholic Church. Mr. Clarence Garrett, of this place, and Miss Ella Hartnett eldest daughter of Mr. Michael Hartnett, of this vicinity, were married on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Elkton Catholic Church. Rev. J. D. Carey performed the ceremony, and preceded it by an address to the young couple upon the marriage state. Mr. David Hartnett, a brother of the bride, acted as groomsman, and Miss Annie O'Neil, of Philadelphia, as bridesmaid. Miss A. Magill, of Baltimore, played the wedding march. The church was well filled with persons to witness the ceremony. Mr. Daniel Feehley acted as usher. The newly married couple went immediately to the house on North street, which the groom had handsomely furnished for the reception of his bride. They gave a reception to many friends. The bride received numerous and attractive presents. Death of Rev. Wm. J. Grant. (This is a very long article, and has been shortened to include only important points.) Rev. Wm. J. Grant, a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church died at his residence in Cherry Hill on Friday afternoon of last week, after an illness of about a week of pneumonia. Mr. Grant was 66 years old, having been born at the Grant Homestead near Union church in March 1821. He learned the trade of a cabinet maker and undertaker and engaged in that business successfully in Cherry Hill until the time of his death, in all over forty years. He was also part of the time engaged in merchandizing. Mr. Grant served faithfully in the Union army during the war, having enlisted as a lieutenant of Company G. Sixth Maryland Regiment. Mr. Grant was a member of the M. E. church within a few years of a half century. He was for many years an exhorter and for the past ten years had been licensed as a local preacher. He was also at various times Sunday School superintendent, class leader and trustee. Mr. Grant married twice. His first wife was Miss Frances Gallagher, whom he married in 1843. Five children were the fruits of this union, three of whom survive. He married Miss Mary Gibson in 1854, by whom he had six children, all of whom with but a single exception are living. Of the sons Clark S., is an undertaker at Cherry Hill, John O., is in the same business at North East and Wm. C. Is in the harness business. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the church on the hill with which his life was so closely connected. Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, pastor of the church, Rev. T. B. Hunter, of Charlestown, a former pastor, Rev. C. W. Prettyman of Newark, Del., and Rev. J. F. Williamson who had known the deceased for a long number of years took part in the services. The Order of American Mechanics and the Cherry Hill Post G. A. R., both of which the deceased was a member participated in the services a the grave. The pall-bearers were, John Ramsey, John Campbell, Emory Sebold, David C. Work, George Spence and Albanus L. Saxton. 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. Jas. T. McCullough, admr., of John Benge; Andrew J. Barrett and William S. Evans, Admrs., of Elizabeth A. Barret; Emerson S. Lovell and George S. Lovell, executors of West Lovell; John A. Whiteridge, executor of W. Ward Henderson; John J. Wright, executor of Lewis Wright; Amos B. Lewis, guardian of Sarah R. Lewis. ACCOUTNS PASSED. First and final account of Benjamin McCartney, Francis McCartney and Michael McCartney, executors of James McCartney and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Susan R. Anderson, administratrix of James M. Anderson and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Mary A. N. Frazer and Wm. H. Abrams, admrs., of James Frazer; 9th account of Agnes T. Emmons, guardian of William T. Emmons; 1st account of Theodore Brickley, guardian of Eli J. Brickley; 10th account of John T. Cooper, guardian of Thomas Holcroft; 1st and final account of Theodore Brickley, guardian of Eva L. Brickley; 1st account of T. Bradun Gillespie, guardian of Clarence M., and Clara M. McCullough; 1st and final account of Jas. T. Brickley, guardian of Annie and Clarence Brickley; 5th account of Jonathan Reynolds, guardian of Joseph Haines; 1st and final account of J. Thomas Riale, admr., of Margaret S. Wilson. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in May next. MARRIED. WATSON-STRYKER.-On Thursday morning April 7, 1887, at the home of the bride Principio Furnace, by the Rev. William E. Tomkinson, Mr. Harry E. Watson to Miss Bella W. Stryker. LUTHRINGER-LESCURE.-In Chesapeake City, Md., on Thursday evening, March 24th, 1887, by Rev. L. L. Caton, pastor Presbyterian church, Mr. William Luthringer and Miss Sallie V. Lescure, all of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, April 23, 1887+++++ - Mr. James Baldwin, a well-known and respected citizen of Havre de Grace, died on Sunday last from paralysis after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Baldwin had engaged in the grocery business at Havre de Grace for many years, was seventy years old and leaves a large family. - W. Ellis Davis, son of Mr. George B. Davis, who resides on the white Hall farm, a few miles from Elkton died at his father's residence on Tuesday morning, aged 14 years. He was at first ill with rheumatism but his death was caused by typhoid fever. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. The services were held at the house and the interment was made in Elkton cemetery. - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for State Senator Clinton McCullough, trustees, on Tuesday morning sold at the Court House door the real estate of Ex-sheriff George W. Denny consisting of one acre of land situated on the public road leading from Elkton to Chesapeake City, about two miles from the former place and improved by a two story and a half frame dwelling house, small barn stable etc. John S. Doughty was the purchaser for $800. - Miss Margaret Feehley, daughter of Mr. John Feehley, of near New Leeds, was married at the Elkton Catholic church on Monday morning at half past eight o'clock during High Nuptual Mass to Mr. Jeremiah Driscoll. Rev. J. D. Carey performed the ceremony, and Miss A. Magill presided at the organ in an able manner. Miss Mary Murphy, of Delaware, a cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Frank Kerr, Jr., of this place, acted as groomsman. The newly married couple spent their honeymoon in New York. They will reside in the dwelling on Main street formerly occupied by Mr. Frank Kerr. - A colored youth named Moneymaker, of Warwick, Md., who was employed by R. H. Blackaway, near Sassafras, Md., was hauling straw last Tuesday, when the horses became frightened and ran away, overturning the wagon. Young Moneymaker in falling out broke this neck and died in a short time. He was about 15 years old. - Mr. William M. Terrell, formerly of this town, who holds a position in one of the departments at Washington, D. C., was married on Thursday evening last, at six o'clock to Miss Laura Johnson, daughter of Francis Johnson, of Wilmington Del. The ceremony was quietly performed at the residence of the brides parents. Among those present were Mr. John M. Terrell, Miss Bessie, Mary and Hattie Terrell and J. Harvey Groves and wife, of this town. The newly married couple went the same night to Washington where they will reside. Died From Her Injuries. Wilhelmina Theresa, the seven-year-old daughter of Samuel Jewell, an employee of Singerlys Pulp Works of this town, died on Wednesday afternoon at her father's residence from the effects of burns received on Saturday the 9th instant. About eleven o'clock on the morning of that day she and other children were burning brush near the old tannery building, when the wind blew her clothing into the flames. Her condition was not noticed until the flames had gained considerable headway and Capt. Wm. G. Purnell and Wm. H. Rambo who extinguished them burned their hands badly. The child suffered greatly for the last few days before her death. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon. Rising Sun Beams. Mrs. Jane Barnes, relect of the late John Barnes, died at the residence of her son S. A. Barnes, near this town on Tuesday morning last, in the 82d year of her age. MARRIED. NOLAND-KIRK.-At the residence of the bride, Chesapeake City, Md., April 17th by the Rev. E. H. Nelson, Mr. John C. Noland and Miss Rezell F. Kirk, both of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, April 30, 1887+++++ - Samuel Forsythe, a prominent citizen of Havre de Grace, died on Sunday last, aged about 60 years, after two weeks illness. - Charles Shafer of Chesapeake City and Miss Ella Mulligan of Delaware city were married on Wednesday in the Catholic Church of Delaware City. - Mrs. Margaret Rodenbaugh, mother of William Rodenbaugh of north East, has been granted a pension, and Daniel H. McCauley of the vicinity of Elkton an increase. - Joseph Devore, a young man, son of David Devore, an engineer employed at Singerly's pulp works died on Tuesday after a lingering illness of consumption. The deceased was employed for a short time as fireman at the pulp works. The funeral was held on Thursday morning, Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. The interment was made at Philadelphia. - Mr. David B. Wilson, a prominent business man of Newark, Del., died on Monday last of pneumonia at his residence Linden Hall. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was an uncle of Mr. Frank Scott of this town. - Mrs. Mary McCullough, widow of the late James H. McCullough, a prominent merchant of Cherry Hill, died on Saturday last after a long illness, aged 85 years. She left no children. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning. - States Attorney Daniel Bratton as trustee on Tuesday sold at the court house door the farm of the late Wm. Thompson, consisting of 61 acres of land, improved by a frame house, barn, etc., situated in the Fifth district five miles from north East, to John b. Tyson and James A Davis for $1,020. Jas. H. Lynch was the auctioneer. - John C. Hindman, auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday morning sold at public sale at the Court House door the farm of the late John Burlin, consisting of 223 acres, in the Sixth district, one mile and-a-half from Colora. After considerable competition it was knocked down to Samuel T. Freeman of Philadelphia for $6,223. - Dr. James Lambert Veasey, well-known in the lower districts of Cecil county, died at his residence near Summit Bridge, Del., last Saturday morning of pneumonia. Dr. Veasey studied medicine under Dr. Thomas A. Roberts of Cecilton, and began the practice of his profession at Glasgow in 1842. He was over 70 years old, and leaves a wife and one son. His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The interment was at Bethel cemetery in this county. - Deborah Bratcher, an aged colored woman, died at Millington, Kent co., Md., on April 16, after a two days illness under very suspicious circumstances. On Thursday, the day on which she was taken sick, she ate stewed tomatoes, prepared by her granddaughter Sarah, which she said did not taste right. The coffee had a similar taste and the old lady refused to drink it, Sarah left on the day of the funeral with her father for parts unknown in New Jersey. The stomach of the old woman is now in the hands of a chemist, and the Kent county authorities are investigating the matter. Hurn-Hutton. Mr. Harry C. Hurn, assistant secretary and treasurer of the Mutual fire Insurance Company of Cecil county, and Miss Elizabeth Hutton, were married at three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon in a private parlor at the Lafayette Hotel, Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends of the contracting parties by the Rev. Martin Aigner assistant rector of St. Luke's P. E. Church, Philadelphia. The groom is a talented and popular young man of our town, and the bride a very attractive young lady who has many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hurn spent the honeymoon in Philadelphia and vicinity. Those present were Mr. Hutton and Miss Mollie Hutton, father and sister respectively of the bride; Miss Mollie Falls, Mr. Asher A. Scott, Mrs. H. F. Hurn, Miss Carrie Hurn, Mr. Thomas E. Hurn, Mrs. John Baker and Mrs. Martin Aigner. The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents, among them an artistic chair from the members of the Elkton Amateur Dramatic Association, with which both Mr. and Mrs. Hurn are connected. Death of Miss Barroll. Miss Sophia Rose Barroll, daughter of the late James E. Barroll, of Holly Hall, died on Wednesday about noon from a bronchial affection, at the Albion Hotel in Baltimore, Md. Miss Barroll removed to that city from this town a few years after the death of her father, and had resided there several years. She was next to the youngest of five daughters, who, with the exception of her eldest sister Mrs. Metcalfe, removed to Elkton from Baltimore, in which city Mr. Barroll and his family lived a short time after their removal from Chestertown, their native place. Many of our readers will recall with pleasure the gorgeous hospitality dispensed at "Holy Hall," not only during its occupancy by the family of Mr. Barroll, but as well under its previous occupants. It had been the seat of refinement and social courtesy, ever since its first owner and builder, Gen. Jas. Sewall, reared its walls. It stood unrivaled for the beauty of its surroundings during several generations, and while Mrs. Barroll and her amiable daughters presided therein, no more affable and agreeable young lady welcomed her guests within its doors than she whose unexpected death her friends are now called to mourn. Miss Rose Barroll was a gifted conversationalist, inheriting from her mother unusual affability and ease of manner. But four members of Mr. Barroll's immediate family now survive -Mrs. Metcalfe, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Horwitz, of Baltimore, and their two unmarried sisters Misses Laura and Helen, still resident in this town. We tender them the assurance of our heartiest sympathy in their successive bereavements. The remains of the deceased were brought to Elkton on Friday, and the funeral was held the same day at Trinity P. E. church, the Rev. William Schouler officiating. Then interment was made in the family lot in the Presbyterian cemetery. The following gentlemen acted as bearers: Dr. H. H. Mitchell, Dr. R. C. Mackall, Dr. J. H. Frazier, R. C. Lewis, John Partridge and Geo. W. Cruikshank. Rising Sun Beams. James M. Tesh a well known and highly respected citizen of this district died after a lingering illness of a peculiar disease of the throat at his home near Colora on Wednesday morning. Chesapeake City News. DEATH'S DOINGS. Mrs. Stephen Hayes, who has been sick and a great sufferer form some time died on Sunday afternoon last, the funeral was held on Wednesday 27th interment at Bethel cemetery; also Mrs. Mary A. Boulden an old resident of the 2d district died on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. Isaac Noland. Mrs. Boulden was aged about 83. +++++Saturday, May 7, 1887+++++ - George Monitur, who has conducted a barber shop in Chesapeake City for a number of years died very suddenly on Saturday last. He had not been in good health for some time but had been able to be about within a few days of this death. He was lying on a sofa and fell to the floor when he was found to be dead. The deceased was about fifty years old and leaves a wife and an infant child. - The remains of Wm. W. S. Flounders, son of the late Nathaniel Flounders of the Fourth district, who died on Thursday of last week after a lingering illness aged 26 years, were brought to Elkton on Sunday last on the 12:33 P. M. train and interred the same afternoon at Cherry Hill. A large number of the members of Micqua(?) Tribe Imp. O. R. M. of Wilmington accompanied the remains to the cemetery. Members of Little Elk Tribe of Cherry Hill were also present. - At 9 o'clk A. M., Monday a 6-year-old son of Jas. F. Knight, of Port Deposit, while playing with a number of small boys upon a raft of logs in the river opposite town went too near the edge, fell overboard and and was drowned before he could be rescued. Diligent search has been made for the recovery of the body. The river has been dragged with hauling seines, heavy lines strung with fish hooks and other means. Heavy charges of dynamite were exploded along the shore and upon the water, for he purpose of raising the body, but every attempt so far has proven futile. As the river is high and water muddy, little can be accomplished. Mrs. Knight, who has been an invalid for years, was seriously affected by the sudden shock. - Mr. Frederick Stevens, a popular young man of Queen Anne's county, died this week from the result of injuries received while playing base-ball. He was a student of the Conference Academy at Dover, and while engaged in a game of ball last week, was injured. He returned home, but steadily grew worse until death came. - There were upwards of 2000 people at the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Estey, at Brattleboro Vt. On Monday last. Mr. Estey is the manufacturer of the celebrated Estey organ. - Rev. James H. Brindle, a Methodist clergyman at one time stationed at Cherry Hill, was married last week to Miss Ellen Bernard. The reverend gentleman is past 70 years of age and had been a widower for a year or two. Colora Items. The funeral of Mrs. James M. Tosh who died on April 27th aged 41 years, was held on Saturday last and very largely attended. Revs. S. A Gayley, Andrew B. Cross and James Conway officiated. After prayer and sermon by Dr. Gayley, A. B. Cross addressed those assembled on the porch and lawn who were unable to hear the remarks of Dr. Gayley. Chesapeake City News. Death has again visited our town, this time it was Mr. Geo. Monitor one of our popular barbers. He died on Saturday evening last from heart trouble. Services were held on Wednesday in the Catholic church. Interment in the Catholic burying grounds adjoining the church. MARRIED. SMITH-FOSTER.-At the M. E. parsonage in Chesapeake City, May 2, Earnest A. Smith and Drusilla Fowler. +++++Saturday, May 14, 1887+++++ - John W. Owens, of Port Deposit, has been granted a government pension. - Mrs. Helen Dalzell Emory, wife of Mr. Frederick Emory, of the editorial staff of the Baltimore Sun died on Saturday last in Baltimore. Mrs. Emory was 29 years of age, the daughter of Rev. Dr. Dalzell of Shreveport, Pa., and grand- daughter of Bishop Henry M. Onderdouk, deceased. Her funeral took place on Monday. John S. Wirt, Esq., was one of the pallbearers. - John C. Hindman, auctioneer for Wm. Adams, sold on the premises on Monday last that very desirable property adjacent to Port Deposit known at the Kerr farm, to John R. Bond, Esq., for $15,000. This property has been recently advertised for sale in THE WHIG by Mr. Adams, and is considered a very desirable property. It contains 234 acres of land, of which 220 are arable. This is the most important land sale of the season in that section of Cecil county. - Shockley & Smith, as auctioneer for Hope H. Barroll assignee of mortgage on Thursday morning sold at public sale at the Court House door the property known as the Etherington farm, situated in the First election district near Cecil. The farm contains 178 acres, and was purchased by the Parvis & Williams Fertilizer Company for $4,000, subject to a mortgage of $5,000. Death's Dooings. WILLIAM C. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. William C. Scarborough, the overseer of the Cecil county almshouse, died on Monday morning last of bright's disease, aged 57 years. Mr. Scarborough was a native Cecil countian, and a millwright by trade. He was employed for a number of years at Marley paper mills. He was first elected overseer of the almshouse in 1883 by the trustees of the poor, and held the position for a year. He was re-appointed in 1886, and again this year. He was a man of exemplary character, and made a first class official. He had been for years a consistant member of the Methodist Protestant church. He was widely connected throughout the county, and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely demise. Mr. Scarborough's death was caused by bright's disease, from which he had been a sufferer for a long time. He was confined to his room, however, but two weeks. He leaves a wife, a married son residing in Philadelphia, and two unmarried daughters. The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock P. M. The interment was made at New Leeds cemetery. WILLIAM H. EMERSON, SR. Mr. William H. Emerson, Sr., a prominent farmer of the First district, died on Monday at the residence of a married daughter in Philadelphia of bright's disease. Mr. Emerson went to Philadelphia but a very few weeks since for medical treatment. He was in the 70th year of his age. Mr. Emerson came to Cecil county about 1850 from Queen Anne's county, and settled in the First district. By his thrift and ability as a practical farmer he became the owner of two farms. Mr. Emerson was married four times, and at the time of his death was a widower. His first wife was a Mrs. Fields, a widow, and his second a Miss Ruley. His third wife was a Mrs. Kirk, a widow, whose maiden name was Miss Anna Hackett. His last wife was Miss Tammany. He had no children by any of his wives, excepting the second. She bore him five children, four sons and a daughter, three of whom survive. The oldest, William H. Emerson, Jr., died about two years since in the First district. The second whose name we failed to learn served in the Union Army and was killed at the battle of the Wilderness. Samuel conducts one of his father's farms, and Arthur is on the home farm. Mr. Emerson was widely known and respected by all. Although he never filled any public office he took a prominent part in local politics, being a Whig during the time of that party, and afterwards a member of the Republican party. He was a member of St. Paul's M. E. church, Johntown. The funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at the Georgetown Presbyterian church. The interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. MRS. ELIZABETH FOSTER. Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, who died on Monday afternoon last at the residence of her son in law William B. Smith, of this town, was the youngest of the ten children of Captain Robinson, of Elk Neck, Cecil county, of whom she was also the last one to survive. She was in the 76th year of her age. She removed from Elk Neck to North East when quite young, and was married to Charles T. F. Foster of that place in 1841. He died in 1872. She had three children, two of whom survive her, and the other died in infancy. Her son Mr. Charles A. Foster resides in Wilmington. Her daughter Annie A. with whom she spent the last five years of her life and who tenderly nursed her through a long illness, married Mr. William B. Smith, who holds the position of postal inspector. The deceased was a sister of the late Captain William Robinson, who after a long residence in Elk Neck removed to Elkton, where he spent the closing years of his life. Mrs. Foster resided all her life in Cecil county, with the exception of two or three years which she spent with her son in Wilmington. Mrs. Foster had been a faithful and consistent member of the M. E. church of North East, for over sixty years, having been converted when but 15 years of age at Sewell's camp ground. It was at this camp during the same meeting that Mrs. Torbert, widow of the late William Torbert, began her long life work of service to the church. Mrs. Foster was loved by all of her many friends and acquaintances. She was active in church work before declining years prevented her from attending as was her great desire. She had been a great sufferer since last November, and for the last nine weeks of her life suffered intense pain. She was patient throughout it all. Mrs. Inskip the well-known revivalist of the M. E. church was her sister in-law, and visited her about six months ago. Her funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the North East M. E. church, with which she had been connected with so long. The interment was in the Foster family burial lot in the M. E. cemetery of North East. Rev. T. Snowden Thomas, who at one time was a member of a Sunday School class of which deceased was the teacher, spoke feelingly of her. Rev. T. S. Williams also took part in the service. PETER P. PIERSON. Mr. Peter P. Pierson, one of the oldest residents of the Third district died on Friday of last week at his residence near Union church. Mr. Pierson was born in 1804 and was consequently 83 years old. He had lived in Cecil county nearly all of his long life. In 1842 he bought the small property on which he died. For several years after 1855 he farmed other places, first the farm of Hon. J. A. J. Creswell near Elkton and secondly the Flounders property near Cherry Hill which was then owned by Mr. George Earle. Mr. Pierson married a Miss Simpers, daughter of Wm. Simpers, deceased, who survives him at a very advanced age. They had three children, two sons and a daughter. The eldest is Mr. Amos E. Pierson, a well known and highly respected citizen of this town. The other son Wm. T. Pierson was in the Union army during the war, serving in the Sixth Maryland regiment. He was killed at the battle of Cedar Creek while fighting under Sheridan. The daughter, Isabella is the wife of John T. Nowland of Wilmington. Mr. Pierson had been in feeble health for two or three years and his death was from old age. He was a man respected by those who knew him and exemplary in all his relations of life. He attended Union M. E. church. His funeral took place from his late residence on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. T. H. O'Brien, pastor of Cherry Hill and Union churches officiated. The interment was at the Cherry Hill cemetery. 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 Joseph Tyson, admr. Of Wm. Tyson; bond of James T. Kelley, executor of Mary McCullough; bond of John H. Fox and Charles W. Fox, executors of Geo. W. Fox; bond of Elizabeth Money, administratrix of Benjamin M. Money; bond of John E. Watson, executor of H. E. Watson; bond of Eli E. Ewing, adm'r. c. t. a., John C. Saunder; bond of James L. Carhart and Dewitt S. Carhart, executors of John Carhart; bond of Rachel E. Simpers and John F. Simpers, executors of Johnson Simpers. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Joseph H. Steele, executor of Andrew Bratton; 4th and final account of Job Haines, admr., of Edwin Haines, and distribution struck on same; 1st and final account of Emeline H. Brown, administratrix of Samuel A. Brown, and distribution struck on same; 4th and 5th accounts of Daniel Bratton, guardian of Wm. D. Bratton. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in June next. MARRIED. BIGGS-TRUSS.May 11th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Samuel E. W. Biggs and Annie R. Truss, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, May 21, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Sarah A. Myers, widow of Capt. Wm. Myers of Cecil county died on Thursday from the effects of burns received about two weeks before. She was in her 80th year. Her funeral too, place on Saturday at the Cecilton M. E. church. The interment was made at St. Stephen's cemetery, Earlville. - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers for Jno. S. Wirt assignee, on Tuesday sold at public sale, at the court house door the brick storehouse of George M. Reese, formerly occupied by Reese & Freeman. It was purchased by Mrs. R. G. Reese for $35, subject to mortgages in the Mutual Building Association for $2,350. - Mr. William Cooper, aged about 35 years, son of Mr. Thomas Cooper, of Charlestown, this county, and track walker for the B. & O. railroad company was killed on the Susquehanna bridge of that company about midnight on Thursday of last week. He had attended Rice's show at Havre de Grace and was on his way home. He started to walk the bridge just ahead of special train No. 56. When near the draw he started to run. The train in the meantime was gaining on him, running about 10 miles an hour. As he cleared the drawspan the engine struck him, severing one leg-which dropped into the river, and could not be found, and also cutting his head and mangling him horribly, causing instant death. Cooper who had only been employed as track walker about two weeks, leaves a wife but no children. The coroner's jury relieved the railroad company of all blame. - Louis G. Harlin of Port Deposit was last week granted a government pension. - Miss May C. Booth, who made many friends in this town while visiting her uncle Mr. Roger Witworth, several summers since, was married on Thursday evening last in Mt. Zion Lutheran church, Allegheny City, Pa., by the Rev. Mr. Shaner, to Mr. A. C. Groetzinger of that city. Hymenial. Mr. Harry E. Giles, who has for a number of years been employed as a compositor on THE WHIG, was married on Thursday evening at half-past seven o'clock by the Rev. J. P. Otis, to Miss Leah McKnight, of this town. After the ceremony a reception was given, at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. Wm. T. Giles, on North street, which was attended by his fellow typos and other invited guests. An excellent collation such as Mr. and Mrs. Giles well know how to prepare was served. The young couple were the recipients of many attractive presents. Harry is a faithful and conscientious workman, and his fellow laborers on THE WHIG from editors to devil wish him and his fair bride a long and happy life together. The newly married couple left on the 9.12 northbound train the same night to spend their honeymoon. Death of Mrs. Jane Taylor. Mrs. Jane Taylor, an aged and estimable lady who had resided all her life in the neighborhood of Elkton, died on Sunday last at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Robert Marshbank in this town. She was in her 82d year. Mrs. Taylor whose maiden name was Hutcon was twice married. Her first husband was Wm. M. Henry, a school teacher by profession. The fruits of this marriage were two children, W. F. J. Henry who died several years since and Miss Mary D., who married Robert Marshbank. Her second husband was Joseph Taylor who kept a hotel in this town for a number of years. Their children are George W., who hold a position in the Baltimore Custom House; Joseph Hare, a dentist of Philadelphia, and Miss Josephine, who married George W. Benson, a druggist of Cecilton. Mrs. Taylor was well liked by all who knew her, being of a cheerful and kind disposition. She was a consistant member of the Elkton Presbyterian church. Of late years, until within a few month she had resided with her son in law, Mr. Benson. She had been in feeble health for several years. Her funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. Chesapeake City News. Death of a Lady. Mrs. Bouchelle, wife of Mr. Benj. Bouchelle, died on Sunday morning last of consumption. The funeral took place on Thursday last. Service was held in the M. E. church. Interment in Bethel cemetery. A Ripe Old Age. Mrs. Keziah Hopper, mother of our townsman T. R. Hopper, Esq., celebrated the niney-fourth anniversary of her birthday on Thursday of last week. Rising Sun Beams Hannah Way wife of Wm. Way of Harrisville died at her house on Monday night. She had been suffering for several weeks from a stroke of paralysis and her death had been expected at any time. +++++Saturday, May 28, 1887+++++ - Miss Martha Hughes, a venerable and estimable resident of the Fourth district, died last week at her home near Moore's Chapel in the 83d year of her age. She was a member of the Seceders Presbyterian church, and the pastor of that congregation at Oxford, Pa., officiated at her funeral on Monday last. - Mr. Chas. E. Haley, a prominent merchant of North East, died at his residence about 11 o'clock, on Monday night, of consumption. For some time previous to his death he was unable to attend his store, although he was not confined to his bed. He was in his 33d year and leaves a wife and two children. - Mrs. Rebecca Ruthvin, the mother-in-law of Mr. John E. Lewis, the well-known proprietor of the Deer Park Hotel, Newark, committed suicide at an early hour on Monday morning. She arose from bed and went to the bath room. Lying down in the bath tub she turned the spigot and let the water run into her mouth until it killed her. She was only lying in three inches of water when found. She was 84 years old and had been in ill health for some time which it is thought preyed on her mind. Sale of Town Property. Shockley & Smith, auctioneers for Wm. J. Jones, Esq., and State Senator Clinton McCullough, trustees, on Tuesday afternoon sold the Hiss property on east High street, between Bridge and Singerly streets. The sale was to close the affairs of the firm of Davis & Pugh, of Port Deposit, Mr. Pugh the junior member of which has been dead some years. The corner lot 110 feet on High street and 150 on Singerly street, improved by a large brick dwelling with frame back building, with stable and other out buildings was purchased by Mr. Wm. J. Alrich for $2,305. Six building lots each fronting 50 feet on High street were also sold. Mr. Jacob Rambo bought the one adjoining the first property sold for $300. Wm. S. Evans purchased the next two for $350 and $375 respectfully, and Robert B. Frazer bought the other three for $337.50; $362.50, and $371.25. Death of Mr. H. P. Leslie. Mr. H. P. Leslie died at his home in Elkton at a late hour on Friday night of last week in his 74th year. His death was caused by paralysis which was the offset of a fall from the roof of a back building of his residence about two weeks before. His fall was caused by an attack of vertigo. Mr. Leslie was a retired constructor of the United States Navy, and had resided in this town since his retirement from active service in 1876. He was a very intelligent gentlemen and a highly respected citizen. He took great interest in public affairs and frequently contributed articles to the "People's Column of THE WHIG. Travel in all parts of the world and a flue knowledge of English literature made him a delightful and interesting conversationalist. He was a member of the vestry of Trinity P. E. church. Mr. Leslie was born in Charlestown, S. C., on Feb. 14th, 1814. His father, Henry Leslie, was a sea captain trading from Charlestown. He removed with his family to Portsmouth, Va., when the deceased was but nine years of age. He learned the trade of ship carpentering at that place and was appointed to the position of ship carpenter in 1833, when he was but 19 years old. He first sailed on the frigate Vincennes. He afterwards sailed on many vessels, visited all parts of the world and passed around it twice. He was on the steam frigate, Niagara, when the first Atlantic cable was laid. His last trip was on the same vessel when it carried the Japanese Embassy home. He was in charge of the naval property at Annapolis until the return of the naval school from Newport, R. I., at the close of the war. He was afterwards attached to the Naval asylum and navy yard at Philadelphia. In 1836 he married Miss Helen Marion Gray, daughter of Stephen W. Gray, of Washington, D. C. They celebrated their golden wedding last year. He leaves five children. Norman, is employed at the naval hospital, Philadelphia; H. Clay, is connected with the Bay Line of steamers, Baltimore; C. B., is employed on the P., W. & B. railroad; Misses May and Kate reside at home. The funeral was held at Trinity P. E. church at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon. The Rev. Wm. Schouler officiated, assisted by the Rev. E. K. Miller, of North East. The pall-bearers were Dr. R. C. Mackall, John S. Rossell, Alfred Wetherill and John Partridge. Grant Post No. 10, G. A. R., of this town, of which deceased was a member, participated in the services at the grave. The floral offerings were very fine. The interment was made at the Elkton cemetery. Death of W. Spry Aldridge. Wm. Spry Aldridge until recently a resident of Cecil county died at his home in Wilmington on Sunday morning last of consumption, aged 54 years. He had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Alridge was born in Elk Neck, and resided in this county all his life with the exception of a few years spent in Kent county. He was engaged in farming until he went to Wilmington to engage in the meat and provision business not three month since. Mr. Aldridge was a worthy man and highly esteemed by his many friends in this county. He leaves a wife and two daughters. He married Mrs. Crawford whose maiden name was Miss Addie Whitelock. He also leaves a brother and two sisters. His brother John G. Aldridge is in business in Chicago. One of his sisters is Mrs. Sophia Hammond wife of John B. Hammond, Esq., of the printing firm of Hammond & Jones, Baltimore, and Mrs. Lizzie Miller the other sister resides in Kent county, Md. The funeral services were held at his late residence in Wilmington on Monday evening, Rev. Chas. Hill, of St. Paul's M. E. church officiating. The remains were taken to Port Deposit by cars on Tuesday morning and from there to West Nottingham where they were interred. Rev. James Conway conducted the services at the grave. TWO MEN KILLED. Fatal Accidents at Perryville and Havre de Grace. Daniel Hewett, of Perryville, aged about 60 years, met with a sudden death about 9:30 Wednesday morning by the caving in of an embankment at that place. He was employed by the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad company on the gravel train, digging away a bank at Perryville to fill in a deep cut at Principio, and, it is supposed, the jar from a north-bound train passing at the time caused the bank to give away, striking him in the breast and killing him instantly. Mr. Hewett was a very quiet and highly respected citizen of Perryville, and at the time of his death held the office of town bailiff. He had also been town commissioner for several terms. His wife died about three years ago, and he leaves six grown daughters and two sons. One son was killed while attempting to cross the railroad track at Frenchtown some four years ago. He also leaves a large number of relatives and friends in the lower part of Maryland and Virginia. His funeral took place from his residence on Friday; interment at Asbury, Cecil county. JAMES C. GALLOWAY. James C. Galloway, about 35 years old, who has been employed on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in a construction gang for the past two years, and who resided at Frenchtown, Cecil county, visited Havre de Grace early Wednesday morning, and while there became very much intoxicated. Just as the 9:18 A. M. fast express was pulling out from the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore railroad station H. Courtney, Jr., the agent, saw a man, who proved to be Galloway, fall under the cars, apparently having attempted to board the train from the south side. The train was stopped, but not before the four cars had passed over him. When picked up it was found that his right leg and arm had been entirely severed from his body, and a large hole knocked in his left side, and his head badly mashed. Drs. Smith and Cochran were immediately summoned, and had the man removed to Frenchtown, where every effort was made to save his life, but without avail. He died at one o'clock. Galloway was a native of Kentucky, where his people reside, and came here three years ago to work on the new Baltimore and Ohio bridge. Chesapeake City News. DEATH OF AN AGED LADY. Mrs. Hammond, mother of Mrs. W. J. Barwick, died on Sunday morning last, after a long period of ill health, at the advanced age of 88 years. Interment at Bethel cemetery on Wednesday last. +++++Saturday, June 4, 1887+++++ - George W. Rock, aged 19 years, was killed on Wednesday afternoon at Stanton by the south bound express which reaches Elkton at 3:38. He was employed in woolen mills at that place. Death of Mr. Samuel Coale. Dr. W. Stump Forwood writes to a Harford paper from Darlington, that county, that he has received a communication conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his old and respected friend, Samuel Coale, Esq., a native of Maryland, who had many friends in Cecil and Harford counties. The letter, which was dated Gosport, Clarke Co., Ala., states that Mr. Coale died suddenly at his home on April 30th of paralysis of the heart. "Samuel Coale was born at West Nottingham, Cecil Co., Md., on the 6th day of April, 1813, and was 74 years and 24 days of age at the time of his death. His funeral was attended by a large concourse of citizens, both white and black, thus testifying to the universal feeling of respect entertained for the deceased. Mr. Coale was a good man, and his walk through the journey of life was that of a pure Christian. He joined the Masonic Lodge, No. 12 F. & A. M., also the Suggsville Chapter, 55, R. A. M., and was Master of the Lodge, and H. P. of the Chaptel for a number of years. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church many years ago, was a prominent member, and, for a time, was an acceptable local preacher. He engaged in planting quite extensively. In the neighborhood of Gosport he had a comfortable home for himself and family. Mr. Coale was the Sunday School teacher at our Methodist Church, at Gosport, and was also the Justice of the Peace for our precinct. I think he has a brother living at the old place, near the West Nottingham Academy in Cecil county." Chesapeake City News. DEATH OF MR. JOHN McVEY. Mr. John McVey, who for a number of years resided in Chesapeake city, but recently moved to Port Herman, died in that place on Saturday night last. He had been in failing health for some time. His funeral was held on Wednesday last. Interment at St. George's, Del. Hymnial. Mr. S. B. Enos, of near Kirkwood, Del., and Miss Lilian V. Rambo, daughter of Mr. Jacob Rambo, the well-known contractor and builder of this town, were married on Wednesday in Wilmington, Del., by the Rev. M. Heath. Mr. Charles H. Leffers, of Boonton, New Jersy, and Miss Mary L. Jackson, daughter of the Rev. L. H. Jackson, of Graceville, Del., were married on Monday last by the father of the bride at the Graceville parsonage. The bride visited her uncle Mr. Frank Bradbury of this town several times, and had many friends here. Mr. Walter T. Jackson of Principio Furnace, and Miss Nellie S. Moore of Havre de Grace, were married on Wednesday evening last in St. John's P. E. church Havre de Grace. The church was tastely decorated with evergreens and flowers, and the young couple stood under a beautiful floral bell. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. K. Miller of North East. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Elsie Ascherfeld and Miss Ada Bond, assisted by the Havre de Grace orchestra. The bride was attired in a handsome dress of delicate lilac nun's veiling. Mr. Herman Jackson, of Principio Furnace, a brother of the groom, was one of the ushers. A reception was held after the ceremony at the residence of Captain William E. Moore, the bride's brother. At a late hour the newly married couple left for Principio Furnace, where Mr. Jackson is engaged in business, and has established a home for his bride. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jackson (parents of the groom), Mr. J. E. Jackson and family, Misses Delia and Debbie Jackson, Misses Annie White and Agnes Moore of Principio, Dr. Lee M. Whistler and family of Newark, Del., Peter Hartenstine of Rising Sun, and Mr. Harry Summers of North East. MARRIED. WILSON-MOORE.-May 28th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Jacob Wilson and Lizzie Moore, both of Cester, Pa., formerly of Elkton. LEFFERTS-JACKSON.-May 30th, 1887, at Grace Church Rectory, Graceville, Del., by the Rev. L. H. Jackson, Mr. Charles H. Lefferts, of Boonton, New Jersey, and Miss Mary L. Jackson, daughter of the officiating clergyman. +++++Saturday, June 11, 1887+++++ - Mr. Joseph Work, son of Mr. David Work, of Cherry Hill, and Miss Maggie J. Knight, daughter of Mrs. M. A. Knight, of the same place were married at the residence of the bride's mother on the evening of the 2d instant. Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of the friends and relations of the bride and groom. Miss Dollie Miller rendered the wedding march. Numerous attractive wedding presents were received. - David M. Pepper, a farmer, subject to spells of insanity, visited the Sussex county almshouse on Monday, and began beating an inoffensive cripple. Samuel Parker, an aged pauper, interposed, when Pepper tuned on him, knocked him down and beat him till life was extinct. Pepper was then overpowered and locked up. Death of Mr. William Lindsey. Mr. William Lindsey, a prominent and highly respected citizen of Chesapeake City died about ten o'clock on Saturday morning last after a lingering illness of Bright's disease. He had been confined to the house for several months, and in his last days was unable to take nourishment. He met with an accident some time since which some of his friends thought brought on disease. Mr. Lindsey's cheerful manners, good humor and liberal spiritedness made him very popular. He was 67 years old at the time of his death, and was a native of New Castle county, Del. He removed to Chesapeake City many years ago, and at first kept a hotel. He soon afterwards entered the lumber business with Mr. H. H. Brady, under the firm name of Brady & Lindsey, and continued in this connection up until the time of his death. He was for many years an inspector of lumber passing through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Mr. Lindsey was a Democrat in politics, and was elected to the legislature in 1867. His associates in the legislature from this county were George P. Whitaker, Alexander Evans and Henry S. Magraw. It is doubtful if one county has had all its members in legislature of as much ability since. Mr. Lindsey had been an official member of the M. E. church for many years. He was one of the leading men of the church, and aided it in every way. Mr. Lindsey was also a member of the lodges of Mason's and Old Fellows, and past presiding officer of both. He leaves a widow and three children. Of these Joseph and Henry were connected with their father's business, and Laura married John Wilson, a farmer. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from his late residence, Revs. E. H. Nelson and T. A. H. O'Brien officiating. The interment was at Bethel cemetery. Real Estate Sales. There were several properties sold at public sale on Tuesday morning at the Court House door. Shockley & Smith acted as auctioneers in each instance. Wm. J. Johns, Esq., attorney, sold at mortgagee's sale the farm the late George Worrell, containing 78 1/2 acres situated on the road from Battle Swamp to Brickley's mill, about four miles from Port Deposit. The property is improved by a good frame barn, spring house and other out buildings. It was purchased by John R. Tyson, for $1,950. John S. Wirt, attorney sold at mortgagee's sale the Lewis W. Thomas lot fronting on Main street, improved by a brick dwelling house, frame stable, carriage house and small frame store house. It was purchased by Richard J. Thomas for $1,325. Sheriff Mackey had advertised four properties for sale for unpaid taxes. All were settled except one before the hour for calling the sale. The house and lot of Ann R. Richardson in Elk Neck was sold to Nathan B. Richardson for $14, which covered the taxes and costs. The owner allowed it to be sold so as to perfect the title. Chesapeake City News. We regret to note the death of Mr. Wm. Lindsey, which occurred on Saturday morning last. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and particularly by the members of the M. E. Church in this place of which he was a prominent member for a number of years. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Bohemia avenue on Tuesday last. He was a man of superior intelligence, exemplary character, generous impulses, a skilled and industrious business man, and a highly respected Christian gentleman. His death sadly felt, not only by his devoted family and relatives, but by his best of friends as well. His life was a fitting example to all who essay to live a spiritual life. Interment in Bethel cemetery. MARRIAGE. Mr. Alfred Barker of Wilmington, Del., and Miss Clara Truss of this town were married on Tuesday evening last at the residence of Mr. John Miller, by Rev. E. H. Nelson. MARRIED. CLAY-LEIVANX.-At Elkton on Thursday, June ?, 1887, by the Rev. J. D. ? of the Catholic church, Jacob R. Clay, Jr., to Mary M. S. Leivanx, both of Cecil county. BARKER-TRUSS.-At Chesapeake City, Md., on June 7th by the Rev. E. H. Nelson, Alfred G. Barker and Clara A. Truss. DENNIS-HEWITT.-On June 8th, by Rev. T. B. Hunter, Mr. John G. Dennis and Miss Sallie V. Hewitt of Perryville, Cecil county, Md. JACKSON-MOORE.-June 1st, at St. John's church ? Grace by the Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Walter Jackson and Miss Nellie S. Moore. PEEPLES-JACKSON.-On Wednesday, June 8th, at Saint Mary's rectory, North East, by the Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. Jos. E. Peeples and Miss Sarah A. Jackson. +++++Saturday, June 18, 1887+++++ - Mrs. Nanna R. Barnes has obtained a decree for absolute divorce in the Circuit Court of Baltimore city from her husband, Jas. C. Barnes, formerly of Cecil county. MARRIED. SAVIN-TRUSS.-At Chesapeake City, Md., June 8th, 1887, by Rev. L. L. Caton, Mr. William Thomas Savin and Miss Linda S. Truss, all of Chesapeake City. Death of Joshua Jackson. Joshua Jackson a well-known and highly respected farmer of this vicinity died at his home on Flint Hill farm on Wednesday afternoon in the eighty seventh year of his age. Few farmers in this section of Maryland have followed their occupation more successfully. Mr. Jackson was a native of Chester County, Pa., having been born near Kennett Square in that county. He has an unmarried sister, Miss Mary Jackson still living near that place. Mr. Jackson was a mill-wright and carpenter by trade and settled in this county about 1810. He married Miss Jane Frazier whose father James Frazier lived near New Castle, Delaware, and who was the grandfather of Dr. J. H. Frazier. Mr. Jackson had five children, two sons, George and James, and three daughters, Mary, who married William Bracken, and two others Sarah and Emily. Two children only survive their parents, James and Sarah, both of whom reside at the homestead. Few men have been more active physically than Joshua Jackson. He was a man of tough fiber, and iron muscle, untiring in his industry, pushing and thrifty. About three years ago, he fell from his porch at night. This was the beginning of the end of his life. Since that time he has been compelled to use crutches, and for a considerable portion of it, has been confined to the house. Some four or five weeks ago he complained of pain in his foot-not that on the limb which had been injured- examination showed that gangrene had attacked his limb. The painful discovery was made by his daughter, and although all that skillful attention could do for him had been done, his death from the cause named has been painful and rapid. In his church relations, Mr. Jackson has always been a sta? Presbyterian, indeed his entire family taking an active and untiring interest in the affairs of the Church here. In his politics, Mr. Jackson as well as both his sons have been consistent Republicans. No man bore his country truer allegiance than Joshua Jackson, and during the war, no ladies took more active interest in the cause of the Union soldier than his daughters. In all his personal relations Mr. Jackson was an exemplary man and a good citizen. He lived the plain straight-forward life of an American farmer, who owned the soil he lived on, with peace and plenty at his door, and active thrift letting nothing go to waste. "Flint Hill" on which he died is one of the best farms in this vicinity, besides which he owned another valuable farm near Glasgow, Delaware, besides other property and stock. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery in this town yesterday afternoon. Death of Mrs. Robt. T. Barton. We announced in our last issue the serious illness of Mrs. Katie Knight Barton at her home in Winchester Virginia, and whose death occurred on Saturday last. Miss Katie Knight will be pleasantly recalled by many of her friends in Elkton, where she visited frequently before her marriage. She was a bright and vivacious girl, sprightly in her conversation, attractive in person and very engaging in her manners. She was the eldest of six daughters, the children of the late William Knight a prominent and leading citizen of this county, by his second marriage with Miss Arrabella Veazey daughter of the late Thomas B. Veazey. Mr. Knight's first wife was Miss Ringgold daughter of Judge Ringgold of Kent county. Wm. W. Knight the present special deputy collector of the port of Baltimore, is the only child by that marriage. By his second wife he had six daughters. Catherine the eldest just deceased who married Robt. T. Barton, a prominent lawyer and one of the leading citizens of Winchester, Virgina. Charlotte Kninght who married Wm. Ward now living in Sassafrass Neck. Annie Knight who married Duncan Veazey still living in Baltimore. Arrabella Knight who died some years ago in early maidenhood. Julia who married Mr. Thos. M. Harrison, a lawyer, in Winchester, and Nellie Knight who married Henry B. Wirt, and after his death married Dr. Julian F. Ward, of Virginia, and now resident in Baltimore. Mrs. Barton left no children. Her funeral took place in Winchester, on Monday last. 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 F. S. Everist and Ellen M. Tosh, executors of James M. Tosh; bond of John R. Hewett, administrator of Daniel K. Hewett; bond of John E. Alexander, administrator of William S. Aldridge; bond of Jeremiah C. Price, executor of Sarah Ann Myers. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Robert C. Jenness, executor of Samuel J. Jenness; distribution of the estate of Andrew Beaston; thirteenth account of H. H. Haines, executor and trustee of Eli Herford; first and final account of Ann E. Shannon, executor of John H. Shannon; first and final account of Job M. Griffith, executor of Ann Kirk, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of William T. Miller, administrator b. d. n. of Martha J. Carter, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of C. M. Touchstone, administrator of James M. Touchstone. Court adjourned to meet at its regular session in July next. +++++Saturday, June 25, 1887+++++ - St. George's Church, in Flushing, New York, was crowded Monday evening last at the marriage of Miss Ethel Gwynna Murray daughter of Mr. Joseph K. Murray, to Mr. Lemuel E. Quigg a journalist. Mr. A. W. Quigg was the best man. Following the ushers came the mother of the bride, attended by her son, Harold G. Murray, then Miss Clara Murray, the maid of honor, and lastly the bride, resting on the arm of her father. She wore a white satin robe, with corsage V shaped, and a veil of tulle. She carried a large bouquet of roses. The costume of the maid of honor was of satin and tulle, she also carrying a bouquet of variegated flowers. There was a wedding feast at Mr. Murray's house in Broadway. Mr. Quigg is connected with the editorial staff of one of the great New York dailies, and son of the Rev. J. B. Quigg of North East. - Mr. James E. Harrison, of Cecil county, and Miss Estella B. Pearthree, daughter of Mr. Samuel Pearthree, of Wilmington, were married in that city, on the 15th inst., by Rev. J. E. Bryan. Death's Doings. MISS ANNA CLAY. Anna Clay, the eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Clay died at her father's residence in Elk Neck at an early hour on Sunday morning last of heart disease. She was in her 15th year and was an interesting girl who had many friends in the neighborhood. She was a member of the Sabbath School that meets at Johnson's school house and at the sessions last summer acted as organist. Her untimely death is a great affliction to her family and friends. Her funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. P. Otis officiating. The interment was at the Elkton cemetery. MR. ALEXANDER JACKSON. The funeral of Mr. Alexander Jackson who died on Thursday of last week at his home at Principio Furnace of paralysis the result of a recent fall from a scaffold upon which he was working was held on Sunday last. The interment was at the cemetery adjoining St. Mary's P. E. church. Mr. Jackson had been engaged in the painting and paper hanging business for over a half a century. He twice served as collector of taxes in the Seventh district and was postmaster of Pricipio Furnace during Buchanan's administration. He was in his 74th year. MRS. MARY A. CRAIG. Mrs. Mary A. Craig, widow of the late James L. Craig, of the Second district of Cecil county died on Monday last at the residence of her son G. W. Hume Craig, S44 N. Howard St., Baltimore, in her 70th year. The deceased was the daughter of the late Thomas Humes, Sr., who died in 1858, as one of Old Town's richest merchants, who dedicated Humes street to Baltimore, and also jointly with the late Robert Howard deeded Jackson Square to the city, with the provision that the city would erect a statue of Gen. Jackson, which the city failed to this date to do. Jas. L. Craig, her husband, was a leading citizen of this county and served a term as county commissioner. He died in 1857. Mrs. Craig leaves several children, among them being Joshua L. Craig and G. W. Hume Craig of the firm Craig & Co., real estate brokers, Baltimore. The latter formerly practiced law in this county. MRS. ELIZA M. PEARCE. Mrs. Eliza M. Pearce died on Tuesday last at the residence of her brother Mr. George W. Boulden, in Back Creek Neck, from the infirmaties attendant upon old age. Mrs. Pearce was 78 years old. She was a native of this county and early in life married a Mr. Edmundson with whom she removed to Missouri. This was about the year 1835 and the country was then very wild, their nearest neighbor being six miles distant and the distance to the nearest store several times greater. Two children, daughters, were the fruit of her first marriage. One of them died in early life. After her husband's death she returned to this county with her daughter who afterward married Mr. Wm. Veach and has since died, leaving one child. Her second husband was Davidson D. Pierce, a farmer, who resided between Elkton and Chesapeake City. They had no children. He died about 1863. Mrs. Pearce has since made her home with her brother Mr. Boulden. She was possessed of many fine traits of character. Her funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Mr. Boulden's residence. The interment was at the Elkton cemetery. Chesapeake City News. SUDDEN DEATH. Mr. Richard Callahan, a resident of Chesapeake City, died suddenly of heart disease on Monday last while working out in the field for a Mr. Cann of Delaware. (c) 2001 Cyndie Eckman