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January through June, 1889

		+++++Saturday, January 5, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Julia A. Biddle, widow of the late Thomas Biddle, died at her residence 
in Elkton, on Saturday morning last.  She suffered an attack of paralysis on the 
previous day.  She formerly resided a few miles from town but recently lived in 
a house which she owned on Maffit street.  She was a member of Trinity P. E. 
Church.  Rev. W. Schouler officiated at the funeral which was held on Monday and 
largely attended.  The interment was made at the Elkton cemetery.

Dr. Michael Jordan.
(NOTE: Article is abridged due to length.)
  Dr. Michael Jordan who was buried at West Nottingham cemetery on the last 
Sabbath of the year 1888, had a rather remarkable career.  He was born in 
Philadelphia in 1818.  His father was a distinguished surgeon in the U. S. Navy.  
His mother belonged to a wealthy and aristocratic family of that city.  His 
mother belonged to a wealthy and aristocratic family of that city.  When the lad 
was five or six years of age his father and mother for reasons satisfactory to 
each separated.  Mrs. Jordan subsequently married Hiram Taylor and came to 
reside in the 6th district Cecil county, Md. 
  He was twice married and leaves a family of grown children and also a widow.

Funeral of Major Clayton.
  The remains of Major Clayton, U. S. A., whose death on Wednesday of last week 
at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming Territory, was noticed in our last issue, reached 
Elkton at 8.28 a. m. Tuesday morning.  They were accompanied by his widow, his 
brother Julius, who was with him when he died, another brother, his brother-in-
law, Hon. Chauncey F. Black, and J. S. B. Clayton, son of the deceased.  The 
remains were interred at Bethel cemetery, Pivot Bridge, Cecil County.  Rev. 
Asbury Burke and E. H. Nelson read the service.  The pall-bearers were James 
Hopper, J. H. Steele, J. Fletcher Price, Dr. J. V. Wallace, Richard F. May and 
Col. A. W. Evans.
  Major Clayton dropped dead on the ball-room floor at Fort Russell.  During a 
quadrille he reeled, turned and dropped into a chair near his wife.  He was 
taken into the hall, but died in the presence of his wife and daughter before a 
physician arrived.  For years the Major has been afflicted with heart disease, 
but he was supposed to have recovered from it.  He was unconscious from the time 
he fell into the chair.  Col. Mizner, in command at Fort Russell, in the orders 
for the funeral arrangements, said:
  "Life hangs by the frailest tenure.  A noble man has passed away.  Always 
cheerful and happy, Major Henry Clayton, pay department, appeared more than 
usually happy at our regular Wednesday evening hop, when suddenly the heart 
failed to perform its functions and he was summoned to the presence of his 
Maker.  The sudden death of Major Clayton is an especial grief to this command.  
He had been a captain in the regiment, and his station in the pay department, at 
Cheyenne, so near to us; his proverbial courtesy, gentleness and kindness of 
character had endeared him to all.  The most sincere condolence is extended the 
bereaved wife, son and daughter."

Marriage Licenses During December.
  Twenty-three marriage licenses were issued during the month of December, 
showing that the last month of the year is a favorite one for weddings.  In 
December 1887, twenty licenses were issued.  The number last month was seven in 
excel of the previous one.  Six of the licenses were to colored people.
  James F. McKelvey, Rising Sun and Miss Annie Devon of the same place; Robert 
W. Waters and Alice Warwick, both of Chesapeake City; Geo. L. Pierce and Cassie 
E. Lynch both of Cecil county; Harry C. Price and Katie A. Magee, both of 
Cecilton; Lambert V. Kirk and Ella Boulden, both of Cayott's Corner, Cecil 
county; Augustus H. Porter of Augusta, G., and Cora B. Logan, of Rowlandville, 
Cecil county; George W. Taylor, Elkton, Md., and Susie Gifford, Principio, Md.; 
William A. Lang, Elkton, and Lizzie Wendel, Chesapeake City; Henry C. Pearce, 
and Sarah E. Boiles, both of Cecilton; James Berry, Havre de Grace, and Mary J. 
Stewart, Baltimore; Robert H. Shockley and Mattie J. Harris, both of St. 
Augustine; George E. Stewart and Alice Lee Thomas, both of Port Deposit; Lynn 
Chaplain Byrd, Baltimore city, and Miss Ella Wakeman McCullough of Liberty 
Grove, Md.; Harry W. Bell and Annie E. Soward, both of Elkton; Benjamin C. 
Abrams, of Stanford, Conn., and Clara M. Alexander, Charlestown, Md.; Henry Clay 
Fisher and Ella Priscilla Ponsyer, both of Chesapeake City; Ross Bailey and Emma 
Jane Reed, both of Earlville; Charles Biedeback, Philadelphia and Mary C. Borger 
Chesapeake City; Granville C. Barrett, Colora, and Lizzie Grey, Rock Springs, 
Md.; Harry Hathaway, Oakwood, Cecil county, and Viola Talbot, Fawn Grove, York 
county, Pa.; Wm. G. Boyd, Colora, and Mary E. Hannum, Farmington, Md.; Edward H. 
Jackson, Port Deposit and Amelia A. Jackson, Conowingo, Md.; John Wesley Bell 
and Eliza Jane Fields, both of Earlville.

Perryville Items.
  We are happy to announce the marriage of one of Perryville's most prosperous 
young business men.  Mr. Bud Gardiner who led to the altar Miss Annie B. More.  
Mr. Gardiner is junior member of the firm of Armstrong & Co., stove founders 
whose operations here have proved so advantageous to the growth and general 
prosperity of our town.  May the future of this young couple be unclouded and 
their journey through life full of comfort and enjoyment.  

MARRIED.

BELL-SOWARD.-At the Free Methodist parsonage on Monday evening, December 25th, 
1888, Mr. Harry W. Bell and Miss Annie E. Soward, both of Elkton, Md.  Rev. F. 
A. Perkins officiating.

BIEDEBACH-BORGER.-In Chesapeake city, Md., December 24th, 1888, by Rev. E. H. 
Nelson, Mr. Charles Biedebach, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary C. Borger, of 
Chesapeake City.

BARRETT-GREY.-January 2d, at Port Deposit, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Granville C. 
Barrett and Lizzie Grey, both of Cecil County.

DIED.

BIDDLE.-On December 29th, 1888, at her residence in Elkton, Mrs. Julia A. 
Biddle, wife of the late Thomas Biddle, aged 61 years.
All is dark within our dwelling,
  Lonely are our hearts to-day,
For the one we loved so dearly,
  Has forever passed away.

At North East on the 3d instant, Maggie A. Simpers, wife of Jesse Simpers.  
Interment on Monday at Union Cemetery.  Services at M. E. Church.

		+++++Saturday, January 12, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Elanora Newton, widow of Josiah O. Newton, of Cecilton, was granted a 
pension on Wednesday last.

- James Moss, a young man of Elk Neck died at his fathers residence of 
consumption on Thursday night aged 26 years.

- Charles Holt, son of Capt. Washington Hold, of Elk Neck, died at his father's 
residence Thursday night of typhoid pneumonia after an illness of several weeks.  
He was 33 years old and married.

- James M. Budd, of Philadelphia, a former resident of the First district and 
owner of much real estate there, was married on Thursday to Miss Alice Zehnder, 
daughter of the General Agent of Philadelphia & Baltimore line of Steamships.

- Miss Mary Stackhouse, daughter of the late Wm. K. Stackhouse, of Elk Neck, 
died recently at the residence of her uncle Mr. John Stackhouse, at Bristol, Pa.  
She was ill but one week of typhoid fever.  She was a bright young woman of 
about twenty years and had many friends in the county.  She had been employed at 
the store of Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia, for some months prior to her 
death.

Wedding Bells.
(NOTE:  These have been abridged due to length)
HENNICK-MERRITT.
  The Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening last was crowded 
with people wishing to witness the marriage of Miss Lizzie J. Merritt, eldest 
daughter of James P. Merritt, the well-known contractor and builder of this town 
to Wm. J. Hennick, of Baltimore, who is connected with the firm of Lynn, Conklin 
& Co., wholesale plate merchants, and a son of Chief Hennick of the Baltimore 
Fire Department.
SHALLCROSS-MILLER
  The Methodist Episcopal Church was again crowded form door to altar on 
Thursday evening at seven o'clock.  At that time Miss May Miller, daughter of 
Mr. Samuel H. Miller, a well known citizen of this vicinity, was married to Mr. 
Thomas W. Shallcross, a young farmer of Queen Anne's County, and son of ex-Judge 
Shallcross, of Kent County, Md.

Death of Lewis T. Roberts.
  Mr. Lewis T. Roberts, a well known and highly respected resident of the Third 
district died at his late residence near Elk Landing, on Sunday afternoon last 
after a lingering illness, in the 76th year of his age.
  Mr. Roberts formerly resided in Sassafras Neck but removed to this vicinity 
many years ago.  He owned several farms in the county and was a prominent 
granger.  He was a Republican in politics from the outbreak of the war and was 
elected county commissioner in 1863.  Of the six candidates for the office he 
received the highest vote.
  Mr. Roberts was married twice.  He leaves a widow, also a daughter Mrs. 
Elizabeth Ward, widow of the late Christopher Ward, and a number of 
grandchildren.
  Mr. Roberts was for a number of years a member and vestryman of Trinity 
Protestant Episcopal church in this town taking great interest in all religious 
and church matters.  It can be said of him that he was a faithful and consistent 
follower of Him whose cause he professed.  In all the multiplied relations of 
life he was characterized by good judgment, integrity and courtesy to his fellow 
men.  He was an exemplary citizen, a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent 
parent.  In his manner he was quiet and unobtrusive, and always considerate of 
the feelings of others.  He was a conscientious christian gentleman, who in his 
prosperity remembered the poor, and passing away has left to his family, the 
priceless blessing of a high personal example.
  The funeral was held Wednesday morning from his late residence.  Rev. William 
Schouler officiated.  The pall-bears were William T. Lee, Dr. R. C. Mackall, 
Nicholas P. Manly, Alfred Wetherill, David C. Work, and John Moore.  The 
interment was made at St. Ann's cemetery, Middletown, Del.

Sales of Real Estate.
  John S. Wirt, Esq., the attorney named in the mortgage, sold at public sale on 
Tuesday morning the wharf and warehouse property of Clarence Walmsley.  It was 
purchased by Mrs. Elizibeth V. Craycroft the mortgagee for $1600.  Shockley & 
Smith auctioneers.
  The same auctioneers for Wm. J. Jones Esq., trustee, the same afternoon sold 
at public sale the one-third interest of the late John Moore in the lot at the 
corner of Main and Row streets, Elkton, improved by double brick dwelling house 
on Bow street.  It was purchased by A. B. Ramsay, president of the national 
Mechanics Bank of Baltimore.
  R. C. Thackery, assignee of mortgage the same afternoon offered through 
Shockley & Smith auctioneers, the Greenwood farm situated in the Fifth district 
on the road leading from North East to Turkey Point.  The farm contains 188 
acres and is improved by good buildings.  It was bid to $3750 and withdrawn and 
held at private sale.

MARRIED.

WALLS-ARRISON.-Near Calvert, Cecil Co., on Jan. 9th, 1889, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, 
Mr. William K. Walls, of Philadelphia, and Miss Marry Ellen Arrison of this 
county.

McCOY-JEFFERSON.-In Chesapeake City, on Jan. 9th, 1889, by Rev. E. H. Nelson, 
Mr. James N. McCoy and Miss Mary R. Jefferson, both of this county.

BURGIEN-BOYCE.-At Port Deposit, on Jan. 8th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Mr. William 
Burgien and Rachel A. Boyce, both of Charlestown, Cecil County.

HENNICK-MERRITT.-On the 9th inst. In Methodist Episcopal Church in Elkton, Md., 
by Rev. Chas. Hill, Mr. William J. Hennick of Baltimore and Miss Lizzie J. 
Merritt, daughter of Mr. James P. Merritt of Elkton, Md.

		+++++Saturday, January 19, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Hannah Hill, of Rock Springs this county died January 4th in the 73d year 
of her age.

- Evans Schaeffer, second son of Mr. John Schaeffer formerly of Elkton but 
recently of Chester, Pa., died last week.

- The funeral of James H. Moss who died at the residence of his father in Elk 
Neck last week took place Monday.  The interment was made at Bethel.

- Joseph W. Abrahams, an old and highly respected citizen of Port Deposit died 
on Wednesday last.  A sketch of his life will be found in our Port Deposit 
items.

- Mr. E. Prettyman of this town was best man at the marriage on Thursday evening 
of his brother Chas. B. Prettyman of Dover, Del., to Miss Lizzie E. Bardsley 
daughter of City Treasurer John Bardsley of Philadelphia.

- Mrs. Johnson, wife of Mr. Howard Johnson, formerly of Elkton and now residing 
near Singerly station died on Thursday afternoon at five o'clock of general 
debility.  She had been a sufferer for a number of years.  Mrs. Johnson was a 
sister of S. Kennard Miller of Cherry Hill and of Mrs. Gol. E. D. Davis of this 
vicinity.

- Miss Hetty A. Spence a daughter of the late William Spence died at Allen 
Peterman's near Leeds where she made her home, on Thursday night.  She was in 
her thirty fifth year and was a sister of our well known citizens Messrs. George 
A. and Wm. R. Spence.  Her funeral will take place at the M. E. Church at Cherry 
Hill on Sunday at one o'clock.

- Frederick Durbin, a young man who was employed in a clerical capacity by the 
Cecil Fire Brick Company of north East died suddenly on Saturday of heart 
failure.  He had been seriously ill with pneumonia but was improved.  He was a 
nephew of the wife of Rev. E. K. Miller and died at St. Mary's rectory.  His 
funeral took place on Monday and the remains were taken to Wisconsin for 
interment.  He was 21 years old and a very estimable young man.

- Mrs. Margaret B. Porter, mother of Mr. Richard H. Porter a well known merchant 
of Cherry Hill, was found dead in bed on Sunday morning last at her home at 
Burrsville, Caroline county, Md.  She was in her usual health on Saturday night.  
On Sunday morning a servant who knocked at the door found it locked.  When the 
room was entered she was found dead.  Heart disease is believed to have been the 
cause of her death.  She leaves seven childred.

Death of Mrs. Rebecca E. Murphy.
(Note: Article has been abridged due to length.)
  The unwelcome intelligence of the death of Mrs. Rebecca E. Murphy, relict of 
the late Dr. Thomas L. Murphy, and the mother of Ex-Post Master General 
Creswell, which occurred at her home in Port Deposit on the evening of Friday, 
the 11th instant, was received by her friends in this town on Saturday morning 
last.
  Mrs. Murphy who in dying has left behind her as a rich legacy to her children, 
the blessing of a high personal example, was born on the 26th of March 1804, 
being near the completion of her 85th year.
  She was married to John Creswell of Port Deposit in Sept. 17th 1822 and went 
as a bride to reside in the house, wherein she died 67 years thereafter.
  Her husband, John Creswell died at Port Deposit on the 12th day of May 1831 at 
an early age of 29, leaving four infant children to the sole care of their 
mother with the direction that she should "bring them up in the nurture and 
admonition of the Lord."
  Her second husband was Doctor Thos. Lloyd Murphy, to who she was married on 
November 10th 1850.  He departed this life March 14th 1861.
  She was the eldest daughter of Jonathan and Rachel Webb of Pine grove, 
Lancaster county, Penn.  On the maternal side she was a descendant in the 3rd 
degree from Doctor Daniel Heinrich Esch of Hackenburg, Germany, who was a member 
of the Reformed Church, and emigrated to Philadelphia in 1741.  Through her 
father, Mrs. Murphy was a descendant in the 4th degree from Richard and 
Elizabeth Webb, who were prominent and influential leaders in the Society of 
Friends and who emigrated from Gloucester, England in 1699, and settled at 
Birmingham in Chester county, Penna., near where the battle of Brandywine was 
fought seventy eight years afterward.
  Three of Mrs. Murphy's five children survive her, two daughters, Mrs. Caroline 
Heald and Mrs. J. J. Taylor of Baltimore, and one son, the Hon. Jno. A. J. 
Creswell.  Her funeral took place from her late residence in Port Deposit on 
Tuesday last, the interment being at Hopewell Cemetery.

Port Deposit Items.
- Henry P. and Maggie Boyd lost an interesting son, Harry Conway Boyd, Sunday 
afternoon, aged three and a half years.  Harry was playing at the head of the 
stairs Wednesday afternoon and some how fell down them, but did not complain 
much except that his knee hurt him.  Friday afternoon he got worse and his 
mother sent for Dr. McCullough but all remedies failed and he died as stated 
above.  His father is employed at Norfolk, Va., but got home two hours before he 
died.  His funeral was held Wednesday and in charge of Rev. James Conway 
assisted by Rev. J. P. Otis.
- Mrs. Maria Stewart an aged lady who lived near Woodlawn some years ago, died 
at the residence of her son Isaac Stewart at Lapidum.  Her remains were brought 
over the river and buried at Hopewell Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.  Mrs. 
Stewart had a son who was killed in the late war, she received a pension which 
greatly aided her in her declining years.

Death of Jos. W. Abrahams.
Another of our oldest citizens has passed away.  Joseph W. Abrahams, died 
Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. of cancer.  Mr. Abrahams was one of the best known of our 
citizens having lived in our town from boyhood and was a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal Church from very early in life.  He filled all the official positions 
in the church of his choice besides, was a leader in the singing, for a number 
of years.  Mr. Abrahams leaves a widow and eight children, three sons and five 
daughters.  The sons are C. S. Abrahams, Millard F. Abrahams, John B. Abrahams, 
the daughters are Mrs. H. C. Nesbitt, Mrs. C. D. Martin, Mrs. Howard Taylor, 
Miss Carrie Abrahams and Miss Lucy Abrahams.  He has one brother living Woodward 
Abrahams of Baltimore a member of the Cochran Oler Ice Co., and three sisters 
Mrs. Caroline Knight, of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Tabitha Buckingham and Mrs. 
Elizabeth Bennett of Baltimore.  His funeral service will be held in the 
Methodist Episcopal Church Saturday Jan. 19th at 12 m. Rev. J. P. Otis, L. E. 
Barrett, James Conway and John Squier will take part in the service.  The pall-
bearers selected are Thos. C. Bond, W. W. Nickle, F. S. Everist, Jas. A. Davis, 
F. M. Rawlings and W. W. Reynolds.

North East Items.
  We have had another sad and sudden death in town.  Mr. Frederick Durbin a 
nephew of the Rev. E. K. Miller a young man who had many friends in this 
community.  He was shipping clerk for the Cecil Fire Brick Co.  He was confined 
to his room out a few days, his disease being one of the heart.  The Rev. Mr. 
Miller accompanied his remains to Wisconsin where his friends reside on Monday 
last.  Mrs. Wm. Ford a sister of the deceased arrived on the same day from Maine 
in time for the funeral but her health would not permit her going to Wisconsin.

DIED.

JOHNSON.-Mrs. Mary Johnson, wife of Howard Johnson, died on Thursday, the 17th 
inst., near Singerly.
  Her funeral service will be held at her late residence on Monday, the 21st 
inst., at 10 o'clock.  Interment at Elkton Cemetery.

- John W. Merritt, of the First Delaware Infantry was recently awarded a pension 
and the arrearage will amount to a very considerable sum.  Mr. Merritt applied 
for a pension over 20 years ago having been wounded at Chancellorsville.  The 
years rolled on without success.  He placed the matter in the hands of John E. 
Wilson, Esq., of Elkton, who brought the matter to a successful conclusion.  Mr. 
Wilson has been engaged in this business for many years and is very successful.  
Mr. Merritt who resides at Pittsburg, Pa., is a brother of Messrs. James P. and 
Calvin Merritt of this town.


		+++++Saturday, January 26, 1889+++++

- Mr. George B. Campbell, who has made his home at the Howard House for a number 
of months past, has purchased of Mr. Ellis P. Passmore of the Sixth district the 
Passmore farm situated between Rising Sun and Bay View.  This farm is considered 
by many to be one of the finest in the county.  It contains 295 acres all of 
which is clear but ten.  There is a fine stone dwelling house and excellent 
barns and out buildings.  Mr. Campbell will take possession March 25th.  Isaac 
Sidwell tenants the farm at present.  The price paid was $16,250.

Port Deposit Items.
  The funeral services of the late J. W. Abrahams were held in the Tome Memorial 
Methodist Episcopal Church last Saturday at 12 o'clock.  They were conducted by 
Rev. J. P. Otis assisted by Rev. J. Squier, Jas. Conway and L. E. Barrett.  The 
interment was at Hopewell.  The pall bearers were W. W. Nickle, F. M. Rawlings, 
F. S. Everist, S. A. Reynolds, J. A. Davis and T. C. Bond.

DIED.

SPENCE.-Hester A. Spence died January 17th, 1889, of heart disease.

		+++++Saturday, February 2, 1889+++++

- Dr. George S. Dare and wife, of Rising Sun celebrated their 20th wedding 
anniversary at their residence on January 19th.

- Mr. Aaron L. Duyckinck and wife, of Rising Sun, having been married ten years 
celebrated their "tin wedding" on January 22d.  It was an enjoyable occasion to 
all of the many present.

- Rev. Peyton G. Bowman who was for a time pastor of Household of Faith Church, 
Perryville, was married recently to Mrs. Elizabeth H. Norris, widow of a 
Methodist preacher.  The combined ages of the couple is 158 years.  Both bride 
and groom are 79 years old.  Mrs. Norris owns a handsome residence in Brooklyn 
were they will reside.  Rev. Geo R. Kramer performed the ceremony.

- George G. Racine who died near Red Lion, New Castle county, Delaware, on 
Monday night was a soldier under Napoleon at Waterloo.  He once ran for Coroner 
of New Castle county.  Mr. Racine had been in this country 70 years.  He would 
rarely talk French until near his death when he would talk no other language.  
His nephew David Racine of this county was sent for to translate for him.  He 
was also an uncle of J. K. Polk Racine, Dallas Racine and Fred Racine.  He 
leaves a widow and ten children.  His funeral took place on Friday.  He was 95 
years old.

- Mr. Jacob Rambo, the well-known contractor and builder of this town was 
married on Tuesday evening to Mrs. Mary Yates nee Miss Mary Hynson of this town.  
The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride by Rev. Charles Hill of 
the Elkton M. E. Church.  We extend our best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Rambo and 
acknowledge the receipt of some excellent wedding cake.

- Mrs. Annie Wilson a native of Cecil county died in Philadelphia on January 
20th in her 81st year.  She was born in the neighborhood of the brick Meeting 
House.  She was a daughter of the late Jacob Price and in 1832 married Wm. V. 
Wilson son of Rev. John Wilson of Leeds and brother of Revs. John G. and Joseph 
Wilson.  Her husband kept store at the Blue Ball at the time of their marriage.  
Mrs. Wilson spent the last thirty five years of her life in Philadelphia.  Her 
husband died in 1870.  She leaves three children, one son and two daughters.

Colora Items.
  Kate S. Abrahams a daughter of Cornelia Abrahams was buried on Monday.  He 
death was from typhoid fever.  Several other members of the family are suffering 
from the dread disease.
  Mr. Sylvester Coulson, of Coulson's saw mill, died on Sunday morning from the 
infirmities of old age, his funeral occurred on Wednesday interment at Friend's 
Burying Ground, West Nottingham.  Only one member of this branch of the Coulson 
family remains, an aged sister, of deceased, who continues to reside at the old 
homestead, where Sylvester lived and died.  Mr. Coulson never married.

Death of a Former Resident.
  Mrs. Annie H. Buddy eldest child of the late Eli Haines of the Sixth district 
of Cecil county died on Monday at her home in Philadelphia.  She had been ill 
for about 10 days and was in the forty-fifth year of her age.  She was the widow 
of the late Isaiah H. Buddy of Philadelphia and had no children.  Her funeral 
took place on Thursday from the residence of her brother Dr. S. E. Haines, of 
Philadelphia.  Mrs. Buddy was a sister of L. Marshall Haines, Esq.

MARRIED.

RAMBO-YATES.-At the home of the bride on High street on January the 29th, by 
Rev. Chas. Hill, Jacob Rambo and Mrs. Mollie L. Yates, both of Elkton.

POIST-PATTERSON.-January 24th, at Port Deposit, by Rev. J. P. Otis, J. Harry 
Poist and Wona D. Patterson, both of Colora, Cecil county, Md.

DIED.

BRICKLEY.-Died in Farmington on January 14th, Alice M., beloved daughter of 
Theodore and Eliza A. Brickley, aged 18 years and 4 days.
Gone to be at rest.

		+++++Saturday, February 9, 1889+++++

- Sylvester Coulson, of the Sixth District, died last week in the 80th year of 
his age.

- Amos Biddle desires to thank the citizens of Elkton for generous contributions 
to provide for the burial of his young son who died last week.

- The homestead of C. M. Childs, near Rowlandville, was sold on Saturday last by 
Austin L. Crothers, Esq., to John W. McCullough for $1600.

- Mrs. Mary Johnson, residing near Appleton died last week of pneumonia.  Her 
remains were interred at the Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church.

- Mrs. Elizabeth Balderston, who resided for many years near Mt. Pleasant, Cecil 
County, died last week at Washington, D. C., in her 87th year.  Her remains were 
interred at Friends Burial Ground, Colora.  She was a very estimable Quaker 
lady.

- Clarence Biddle, son of Henry Biddle, who owns a farm in the Second District, 
on which he resided until a few years since, died at his father's home in Havre 
de Grace on Monday in his 22d year of consumption.  The young man was employed 
by the Union News Company at Perryville.  His funeral took place on Thursday 
morning from his father's residence.  The interment was made at Bethel cemetery.  
Rev. Asbury Burke officiating.

- Mrs. Lidia McClay died on Wednesday afternoon at her residence on Church St., 
after a lingering illness of general debility.  She celebrated her 78th birthday 
last Christmas.  Her maiden name was Peterson and she was a native of Cecil 
county.  Her husband Capt. McClay was drowned many years ago by falling between 
his vessel and the wharf at Elkton.  She leaves five children, two sons and 
three daughters.  They are John and William McClay, Mrs. Adam Meisel, Mrs. 
George Witworth all of this town and Mrs. Marcus, of Wilmington.

- Captain Margaret C. Cline, a rather pretty young lady of modest demeanor who 
with Lieutenant Skidmore instituted the Salvation Army meetings in Elkton less 
than three months since, was married on Tuesday evening to Major Wm. J. Cozens, 
on England, now in charge of the Salvation forces at Pittsburg, Titusville, 
Connellsville, Pa., and vicinity.  The ceremony was performed at the Salvation 
Army barracks in Frederick, Md., at ten o'clock.  The bride joined the Salvation 
forces there about two years ago, and has been an active worker.  Her father, 
mother and one brother are also members.  Her father is Nicholas O. Cline, a 
prominent citizen of Frederick, and she is a niece of Col. George T. Cline, a 
former resident of Frederick, and now a wealthy real estate man in Chicago.  
Cozens has been stationed in California and other Western states until recently, 
when he was called to the Eastern field.  Previous to the wedding a bridal 
banquet was served in Junior Hall.  Many persons partook of the feast and it was 
made the occasion of much gaiety.  The interior of the barracks where the 
wedding took place was handsomely decorated for the occasion.  An admission fee 
of ten cents was charged to the barracks to witness the wedding ceremony.  Among 
the prominent Salvationists on the platform were Commander Ballington Booth and 
wife.  The bride was accompanied up the aisle by her mother and Captain 
Cartright.  She wore a blue Salvation bonnet, a black cloth dress, white shawl 
around her shoulders, and a bunch of white flowers on her bosom.  Ballington 
Booth advanced to the front and the contracting parties answering his questions 
in clear tones.  They pledged themselves to devote their lives entirely to the 
work and interest of the Army.  They then stepped forward before the Rev. Mr. 
Ingle, who read the Episcopal marriage ceremony.  Ballington Booth advanced 
again and pledged them to further vows as the groom placed a handsome gold ring 
on the finger of his bride.

Port Deposit Items.
  Winfield S. Reynolds eldest son of W. W. W. Reynolds of this town and Miss 
Lizzie Carver were married on Thursday evening at the Methodist Episcopal Church 
at Havre de Grace.
  Cards are out for the wedding of Edwin H. Rowland son of J. Harvey Rowland and 
Miss Alice D. Ball at St. Peter Church Baltimore, Thursday, February 14th at 11 
a.m.
  Alfred Bell, colored, of the firm of Bond & Bell died Thursday afternoon.  
Alfred was considered an excellent horse shoer and was employed in a number of 
black smith shops until he formed a partnership with David Bond.

DIED.

McCLAY.-On Feb. 6th, 1889, Mrs. Lydia McClay, in the 78th year of age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her 
late residence on Church street to-morrow Sunday morning at ten o'clock.  
Services at House.  Interment at Sharpes Graveyard.

MARRIED.

LLOYD-PIERCE.-At the M. E. parsonage, Chesapeake City, Jan 30th, 1889, by Rev. 
E. H. Nelson, Mr. William B. Lloyd and Miss Sallie E. Pierce, both of Cecil Co.

		+++++Saturday, February 16, 1889+++++

- Jas. Law, died at his father's residence near Appleton on Saturday aged about 
21 years.  The funeral took place Tuesday at noon.  The interment was made at 
Head of Christiana Church.

- George B. Kyle and Miss Ella M. Huggins both residing near Appleton, Cecil 
county were married about 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon at the Elkton Catholic 
parsonage by Rev. J. D. Carey.

- Mrs. Racine, wife of Frederick Racine, who resides on the Thomas Boulden farm 
on Red Hill died on Sunday last after a lingering illness aged 59 years.  She 
leaves four children all grown.  The funeral took place on Wednesday morning.  
The interment was at Bethel cemetery.

- Mr. Howard C. Lowe for many years connected with the Green Hill Fire Brick 
Co., as manager and also register of voters for the Fifth district, died on 
Sunday morning last at this home in North East after a long illness.  He leaves 
a widow and several children.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.

- Miss Lizzie E. Simpers, oldest daughter of Mr. Charles Simpers residing near 
West Amwell and Mr. Elmer E. Marple also of Cecil county were married on 
Thursday afternoon at the residence of the brides parents.  Rev. J. P. Otis, of 
Port Deposit officiated, assisted by Rev. Charles Hill, of Elkton.  An excellent 
collation was served after the ceremony.  The bride received many handsome 
presents.

Sales of Valuable Real Estate.
  Shockley & Smith, for John A. Whitridge of Baltimore, trustee, on Wednesday 
sold to Mr. Wm. D. Somers of Philadelphia the White Hall farm situated on Elk 
River about three miles from Elkton belonging to the heirs of the late W. W. 
Henderson.  The farm consists of 220 acres improved by a good dwelling house and 
a tenant house.  Nine thousand dollars cash was the price paid.  The tenant Mr. 
George B. Davis was paid about $800 to remove from the farm in march next a year 
before he would be required to move.
  The same auctioners for Wm. J. Jones, attorney for Jacob Tome mortgagee on 
Tuesday morning sold at public sale the Seneca Point farm consisting of 145 1/2 
acres improved by a fine mansion house with 15 rooms, two tenant houses and 
other buildings situated on the west side of the North East River, one and a 
half miles from Charlestown.  It was purchased by Edward T. Stock of 
Philadelphia from $7800.
  R. C. Thackery assignee, of mortgage on Tuesday sold at public sale the 
Greenwood far consisting of 188 acres improved by a nearly new frame house and 
other buildings situated in Elk Neck on the road leading from North East to 
Turkey Point.  J. Fletcher Wilson was the purchaser for $3100.  Shockley & 
Smith, auctioners.
  Reuben Haines, attorney, for James Lambert offered at public sale last 
Saturday a small farm of 14 acres situated about a mile north of Elkton with 
buildings.  A tract of 25 1/2 acres adjoining the above was also offered.  They 
were both withdrawn on account of no adequate bids being received and are held 
at private sale.

Port Deposit Items.
  Theodore Osborn who lived in Port Deposit before many of us were born, and who 
removed to Harford county, many years ago and who returned here last fall died 
at his home last Monday of pleuro-pneumonia.  Mr. Osborn was 76 years old and 
joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in this town January 30th 1837.  He was of 
a cheerful disposition, kind neighbor, and a steadfast christian, one who lived 
what he professed.

North East Items.
  H. C. Lowe our Registration officer died Sunday morning.  He had been 
indisposed a long time.  He made a good officer.  The family have the sympathy 
of the town in their sad affliction.

Married.

RHOADES-MORGAN.-At the M. E. parsonage in Chesapeake City, February 13th, by 
Rev. E. H. Nelson, Mr. Charles B. Rhoades and Miss Emma E. Morgan, both of Cecil 
County.

SCARBOROUGH-GREGG.-By the Rev. T. A.H. O'Brien, on the 6th inst., Matthew G. 
Scarborough to Maggie J. Gregg, both of Cecil County, Md.

		+++++Saturday, February 23, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Sadie J. Irwin, wife of Walter D. Irwin, died at her home near Lombard, 
Cecil County, Md., on Friday of last week aged about 35 years.

- The funeral of Mr. Arthur Vosbury, a leading citizen of Harve de grace was 
held Wednesday afternoon.  Among those present were Mr. H. H. Haines J. M. 
McClennahan and Frank S. Everist of Port Deposit.

- John M. Terrell, auctioneer for John S. Wirt, attorney for the mortgagee, on 
Tuesday last sold at public sale the farm of Henry C. Biddle, in the Second 
District of Cecil County, consisting of 93 1/2 acres.  It is improved by a frame 
dwelling house and has two small peach orchards.  Toward Lorraine, who held a 
mortgage, purchased the farm.  It was knocked down for $1,050, and with the 
mortgage cost the purchaser $1,683

- "Joe" Craig, a well known colored man of this town was found dead in bed 
Wednesday morning.  He had complained recently of feeling unwell and that 
morning when his wife arose asked her not to leave the house on this account.  
When she returned to the room he was dead.  Heart disease is supposed to have 
been the cause of death.  "Joe" was for many years coachman for Mrs. E. B. 
Groome.  By the industry of himself and wife they became the owners of a house 
in which they resided.

- Mrs. Susan A. Gatchell, a former resident of Poplar Hill, died in Washington, 
D. C., on Sunday last in her 69th year.  She was a member of Fourth street, M. 
E. Church, Washington.  Funeral services were held in that city by the pastor 
Rev. Mr. Rice.  By his request Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien conduced services in Cherry 
Hill M. E. Church and the remains were interred in the cemetery opposite.  Mrs. 
Gatchell removed to Washington in 1865.  She leaves three sons and three 
daughters, all grown.

- Frazier Estes, the eleven-year-old son of Charles Estes, of Chestertown, who 
is a brother of Mrs. Wm. T. Giles of Elkton, died at one o'clock Monday morning 
last of serious internal injuries received from a fall on Saturday afternoon.  
The little fellow was playing "hiding switch" with a number of other boys.  The 
switch was thrown out on the roof of a shed in the rear of the building.  The 
boy in trying to get it slipped on the wet roof and fell to the ground a 
distance of seven feet striking his stomach on a stone.  The injury was not 
thought at the time to be serious.  Medical aid was summoned about seven o'clock 
Sunday night and the injured boy continued to grow worse until one o'clock the 
next morning when he died.

Port Deposit Items.
  Charles S. Gerry eldest son of L. A. C. Gerry, died last Friday night at the 
residence of his father, of Typhoid Pneumonia and had been sick but a few days.  
Charlie was of a very even temperment and was respected and loved by a large 
circle of friends and will be missed in the Methodist Episcopal Church and the 
Sunday school both of which he was seldom absent from.  His funeral was held on 
Tuesday in charge of Rev. J. P. Otis assisted by Rev. James Conway, Rev. John 
Squier and Rev. L. E. Barrett, of Wilmington, Del.  Interment at Hopewell 
Cemetery.

Mechanics Valley Items.
  Mr. Elmer Marple and Miss Ella Simpers were married on Thursday of last week.  
He brought his bride to his home.  In the evening a large crowd of country 
calithumpians gathered and tendered them a regular old fashioned serenade and 
were treated to cigars supplemented by a cash contribution.  All went home happy 
leaving their best wishes with the happy couple.

North East Items.
  The funeral service of the late Howard C. Lowe was held in the M. E. church.  
They were largely attended by relatives and friends.  He was buried in the M. E. 
Cemetery.

MARRIED.

At the church of Epiphany, Fifteenth and Chestnut sts., Philadelphia, on 
February 20, by Rev. H. Chesley, Mr. B. F. Johnson, of Perryman, Md., and Miss 
Gertrude Abrahams of 
Newark, N.J.

On the 19th inst. At the residence of the groom's parents, by Rev. E. C. Atkins, 
Mr. George M. Milliken and Mrs. Ida B. Walker.

		+++++Saturday, March 2, 1889+++++

- The Orphans Court at a special session on Tuesday, granted letters of 
administration on the estate of Lawrence Sentman.  The validity of the claim of 
Miss Maggie Burke against the estate of the late Thomas Jones was considered and 
held sub curia by the court.  Heister Hess Esq. Appeared for the plaintiff and 
Albert Constable for the defendant.

- Edward Sawyer a well known colored man, aged about 47 years, dropped dead on 
Sunday afternoon in the yard attached to his residence on Collins street.  Dr. 
John H. Jamar who was called in after his death was of the opinion that death 
was caused by apoplexy.  Coroner Litzenberg after consulting States Attorney W. 
S. Evans, decided not to hold an inquest.  It is said that Sawyer had been 
drinking that afternoon.  We have also heard a rumor that he had been engaged in 
a quarrel that afternoon, and the wound on his head was from a blow and not from 
a fall.  We failed to learn whether there is any foundation for this report.

- Mrs. Rebecca Davis, widow of the late John N. Davis and mother of Col. I. D. 
Davis, clerk to the County Commissioners, died on February 22d in the 82d year 
of her age.  She was in her usual health a few moments before her death, which 
is thought to have been caused by heart disease.  Mrs. Davis was for sixty years 
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  She leaves two children-Col. Davis 
with whom she resided and Miss Mary J. Davis.  The funeral was held Monday 
afternoon, Rev. Chas. Hill officiating.  Interment at the Elkton cemetery.

A Pretty Home Wedding.
  A Very pretty home wedding occurred on Wednesday evening last at the residence 
of Mrs. Martha West in North East, when her youngest daughter Miss Beulah West 
was married to Mr. W. Garron Nutt, head bookkeeper for E. B. Mallory of 
Baltimore.  The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock, Rev. A. P. Stryker, 
rector of St. Barnabas Church, Baltimore officiating.  The ushers were H. M. 
West, a brother of the bride and Mason Stryker, a son of the officiating 
clergyman.  A sumptuous supper was served after the ceremony.  The parlor was 
beautifully decorated with cut flowers.  The bride wore a traveling dress of 
terra cotta shade, with hat to match and carried a bouquet of Marechal Neil 
roses and carnation pinks.  She received many handsome presents.  The wedding 
march was artistically rendered by Mrs. John S. Moore.  Many friends of the 
bride and groom witnessed the ceremony including persons from Harford county, 
Baltimore and other places.  Mr. and Mrs. Nutt left North East on the one 
o'clock train the following morning to Baltimore where they will reside.  THE 
WHIG offers its best congratulations to the happy couple.

North East Items.
  Last week we lost two of our girls by marriage.  Miss Susie Minker, daughter 
of Mr. A. L. Minker, to Mr. S. W. Degrange, of Burkley Spring, West Virginia, 
and Miss Buelah West, daughter of Mrs. Martha West, to Mr. Wm. G. Nutt, of 
Baltimore.  After their weddings they left for their future home.  The boys were 
on hand with their instruments of torture.  A little cash, however, stopped the 
racket.  I am sure they leave here with the regrets and best wishes of our 
citizens.
  Mr. Charles Reynolds was married last Wednesday evening to Miss Lottie 
Alexander, daughter of Mr. Henry Alexander.  Mr. Reynolds by being a sober and 
industrious man had saved $65.00.  He kept it in his trunk at his father's 
residence.  Five dollars of this money was gold, the balance paper.  He had been 
out skating.  When he came home he threw his skates in the trunk, closed it down 
and left.  His mother smelling smoke went up stairs to look for the cause.  She 
found the trunk on fire and about all that was left was the $5 gold piece.  He 
had some parlor matches in the trunk and in throwing down the skates they struck 
the matches and set them off.  He can't account for it any other way.  He can't 
tell the banks they were on or any thing about it, all that was left were the 
ashes.

MARRIED.

MARPLE-SIMPERS.-On February 14th, at the residence of the bride's parents near 
Elkton, by J. P. Otis, assisted by Chas. Hill, Elmer E. Marple and Lizzie E. 
Simpers, both of Cecil County.

KRAUSS-HASSON.-On February 20th at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. 
T. B. Hunter, Mr. Sterin R. Krauss, and Miss Dora P. Hasson, both of Cecil 
County, Md.

		+++++Saturday, March 9, 1889+++++

- John Krauss died at Rowlandville, Md., on February 27th, in the 21st year of 
his age.

- Wm. C. Crow, as agent on Thursday sold the farm of James A. Simpers situated 
near Union Church.  The farm contains 64 acres and is improved by a frame 
dwelling, barn, etc.  It was purchased by Christoph Pufahl of Wilmington, Del., 
who will reside thereon.  Eighteen hundred dollars cash was the price paid.

- Our fellow-townsman Mr. Marks Lieberman and proprietor of the popular National 
Clothing Emporium in "The Hollow," celebrated the fifty-fifth anniversary of his 
birthday on Wednesday evening the 6th inst.  A number of his friends from Elkton 
and vicinity were present among them his son Samuel Lieberman of Philadelphia.  
An enjoyable evening was spent, and many kind wishes extended Mr. Lieberman for 
many happy returns of the occasion.

Decision on a Will Case.
In September, 1887, Mrs. Mary R. Haines died leaving a will in which, after 
making certain bequests to the grand-children of her deceased husband, George 
Haines, amounting to two thousand dollars, she left all the residue of her 
property to Henry Brosius, his daughter, Mrs. Pyle, and to Mary Harris, share 
and share alike.  The will was proved in West Chester and her property in 
Pennsylvania was found to be about $2300.  In addition to this there was about 
$2000 in Cecil county, bequeathed to her by her husband's will for life with 
power to dispose of it by her will.  This money in Cecil county was claimed by 
the next of kin of her husband on the ground that she had not made use of such 
words in her will as clearly indicated her intention to execute this power.  Mr. 
Hiram K. Cooper of Chester county took out letters of administration in Cecil 
county and claimed that the will of Mrs. Haines was a sufficient exercise of the 
power, and that the money belonged to him to be distributed under her will.  The 
Orphans' Court of Cecil county decided against the claim of Mr. Cooper and he by 
his counsel, Messrs Jones and Haines, took an appeal to the Court of Appeals of 
Maryland.  The case has just been decided by the highest court of Maryland, 
reversing the decision of the Orphans' Court and directing that the money be 
paid to Mr. Cooper as administrator of Mrs. Haines.  Had the decision of the 
Orphans' Court been sustained all the estate left by Mrs. Haines in Pennsylvania 
would have been absorbed in paying the legacies to the grand children of her 
husband and her own relatives would have received nothing under her will.

Fatal Accident at a Creamery.
  There was a fatal accident at the Hickory Hill Creamery situated between 
Lewisville and Hickory Hill in Chester county, Pa., about a mile and a half from 
Cecil County, on Thursday morning about eight o'clock.  A piece of machinery 
called the separator which makes about 3500 revolutions a minute bursted.  The 
pieces were thrown all around the rooms.  The manger, George Smith was so badly 
injured that he died about noon.  Mr. Smith formerly resided in Cecil County 
being the son of Capt. Augustus Smith, formerly of the Baltimore and Frenchtown 
Steamboat line who resided on the Barr farm.  Owen Springer, aged 21 years, who 
had brought milk to the creamery was also badly hurt and died five hours later.  
Two other men, one a Cecil countian, who were in the upper story were not 
injured.  Mr. Smith leaves a wife and two children.  Springer was unmarried.

MARRIED.

JOHNSON-BRICKLEY.-At residence of bride's uncle Theodore Brickley, Esq., 
Farmington, February 28th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Levi M. Johnson, of Harrisburg, 
Pa., and Miss Jennie E. Brickley, of this county.

TAYLOR-HUSFELT.-February 28th, 1889, at the M. E. Parsonage, in Cecilton, Md., 
by Rev. E. C. Atkins, William E. Taylor and Miss Martha E. Husfelt, both of 
Cecilton, Md.

		+++++Saturday, March 16, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Minerva Wilson, daughter of Mr. William Grason, of Rising, died at 
Philadlphia March 4th in the 37th year of her age.

- Mrs. Sarah M. Penel, wife of Mr. Dell Penel, living ear Chestertown, fell from 
her chair Monday afternoon and when her husband, who was out of the room at the 
time, went to her she was dead.  Dr. Catlin who was sent for, after an 
examination pronounced her death due to heart disease.  Mrs. Penel was in her 
60th year.

- The funeral of Eber S. Wilson, son of Charles W. Wilson of Rising Sun, who 
died on March 6th of consumption took place on Saturday last.  A feeling address 
was delivered by Rev. Isaac Jewell at the services which were held in the M. E. 
Church and were well attended.  Harmony Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle, of 
which deceased was a member attended in a body as did also Oxford Castle of the 
same order.  The burial was made in Oxford according to the ritual of the order.  
The deceased was for some years a clerk in the Rising Sun National Bank.  He was 
a young man of exemplary character and fine attainments.

- George Alexander, eldest son of Robert Alexander, died on Monday morning last 
after an illness of less than a week of pneumonia.  His funeral took place on 
Thursday afternoon, Rev. Charles Hill officiating.  Company A., Third Battalion, 
of this town, of which the deceased had been a member since its organization in 
1874 and which he ranked as sergeant, attended the funeral.  The pall-bearers 
were the following members of the company.:  Charles C. Crothers, Heister Hess, 
Daniel Bratton, Herman Jeffres, George T. King and Wm. F. Boulden.  The Company 
fired three volleys over the grave of their dead comrade at the Elkton Cemetery 
where the interment was made.

Death of I. Z. Collings.
Mr. Isaac Z. Collings, who for about thirty years resided in this county, died 
on Saturday last at the residence of his son, William H. Collings, at 
Collingswood, N.J.  His death was caused by paralysis, he having been stricken 
when residing in Elkton about four years ago.  He has been unable to walk since.  
He was removed to the residence of his son in New Jersey, but was taken last 
summer to Elk Neck, where he spent a number of weeks.
  Mr. Collings was a native of New Jersey.  He removed to Elk Neck many years 
ago where he engaged in farming, but afterward came to Elkton and entered 
business.  He was well known, and had many friends.  He was a candidate on the 
Republican ticket in 1879 for Judge of the Orphans' Court.  Mr. Collings leaves 
six children, four sons and two daughters.  Of the sons, Amos resides in Elk 
Neck, and Samuel in Elkton.  Once of the daughters married Mr. Wm. J. Wilson, a 
leading citizen of Elk Neck.  His funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains 
being interred at Harts M. E. cemetery, Elk Neck.

Public Sales of Real Estate.
There were four public sales of real estate in Elkton on Tuesday.
  Shockley & Smith, auctioneers for William J. Jones, attorney for the 
mortgagee, sold the Blackwell farm, containing 125 acres improved by a frame 
dwelling house and necessary outbuildings, situated about two and a-half miles 
northwest of Elkton.  It was purchased by James J. McCauley, son of Judge 
McCauley, for $1,850.
  The same auctioneers for William J. Jones, trustee, also sold a lot of two and 
a quarter acres situated in the town of Warwick, in the First District, improved 
by a two and a-half story dwelling house, beloninging to the heirs of the late 
John W. Whitlock.  John J. Lockwood was the purchaser for $480.
  Hosea R. Smith for Wm. S. Evans, attorney, sold the frame dwelling house on 
Church street occupied by the late Lydia McClay, to Joseph L. Wells for $400.  
Mr. Wells afterward sold the house to George Shivery.
  The same auctioneers for William S. Evans, trustee, sold the farm recently 
occupied by James Pugh, containing 71 acres improved by a frame dwelling house 
and situated three miles from North East and six miles from Elkton.  It sold for 
$650 to Stephen Crouch.

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 William L. Butler administrator of Samuel Butler, bond of George D. 
Lynch administrator of James M. Lynch, bond of Adaline J. White executrix of 
Robert White.
ACCOUNTS PASSED.
  First and final account of Walter T. Jackson executor of Alexander Jackson.  
Accounts of John P. Grant guardian of Nellie E. and Georgie S. Grant.  Eighth 
account of Levi O. Cameron guardian of Lois W. Cameron, et. al.  13th account of 
John T. Cooper guardian of Thomas Holcroft.  First and final account of Robert 
B. Gibson administrator of John A. Gregg.  Second and final account of W. T. 
Miller administrator of Robert C. Carter.  Third account of John G. Roach 
administrator of Joseph Roach.

Port Deposit Items.
  On Monday many of our citizens were surprised and pained to hear of the sudden 
death of Wm. T. Way one of our former citizens who removed to Armourdale, 
Kansas, a few years ago.

MARRIED.

ANDERSON-MORRISON.-In Trinity Church, Elkton, Md., on March 14th, 1889, by 
Rev. William Schouler, John W. Anderson and Mary W. Morrison, both of Fair Hill, 
Cecil Co., Md.

DENNY-HUSFELT.-At the M. E. Parsonage, in Cecilton, Md. On March 6th 1889 by 
Rev. E. C. Atkins, Edwin C. Denny of Little Creek Landing, Del., and Mary F. 
Husfelt of Cecilton, Md.

DUHAMELL-LOLLER.-At the residence of the bride in Grove Neck, Cecil Co. Md. On 
March 7, 1889, by Rev. E. C. Atkins, William J. Duhamell of Earlville and Mrs. 
Martha V. Loller.

BROWN-ARMBRISTER.-On the 14th inst. In the M. E. parsonage by Rev. Chas. Hill, 
Austen A. Brown and Mrs. Mary E. Armbrister, both of Elkton, Md.

		+++++Saturday, March 23, 1889+++++

- William S. Evans, trustee, has sold the Gillespie farm in the Eighth district 
to W. C. Clark, of Lancaster County, Pa.

- Dr. John G. Womble, of Baltimore who was present at the recent marriage of Wm. 
J. Hennick and Miss Lizzie J. Merritt in Elkton, died suddenly last week of 
heart disease in his 43d year.

- Shockley & Smith auctioneers for Wm. T. Warburton, Esq., recently sold at 
public sale the farm in the Ninth district whereon Richard T. Howard resides.  
It contains 160 acres and was purchased by Israel R. Dean for $3200.

- Rev. Wm. H. Fax, pastor of Providence A. U. M. P. Church of this town was 
married on Sunday, March 10th, to Miss Myrtle Saulsbury of Elkton.  The ceremony 
was performed at the residence of the bride by Rev. C. W. Sides.

- T. J. Clackwell, auctioneer for J. W. Falls, attorney on Tuesday sold at 
mortgagee's sale in Elkton the farm of Reuben A. Y. Weidener, situated in Elk 
Neck, two and a-half miles from north East, containing 106 acres improved by a 
frame dwelling house, barn and other outbuildings.  It was purchased by J. H. 
Krause of Philadelphia the mortgagee, for $1,800.

Death of John C. Davis.
Mr. John C. Davis, a well known and popular citizen of Elkton, died on Saturday 
afternoon last at his residence in Elkton in the 60th year of his age.  He had 
been ill from consumption for many months and had been confined to bed for three 
months.  Mr. Davis, who was a native of Woodbury, N.J., came to Elkton about 
thirty years ago.  He at once began the barbering business in this town which he 
conducted until less than a year ago when he disposed of it owing to declining 
health.  About eight months since he opened an oyster saloon.  Mr. Davis was 
greatly interested in boating and fishing and kept a number of boats for hire.  
By industry and economy he accumulated considerable property.  He was twice 
married and leaves a wife and a daughter by his first wife who reside in 
Woodbury.  His funeral took place Tuesday even at seven o'clock, services being 
held at his late residence, Rev. Wm. Schouler officiating.  His remains were 
taken to Woodbury for interment.

Death of James Raymond.
Mr. James Raymond, one of the oldest residents of this neighborhood died on 
Friday evening of last week in the 86th year.  He was a native of Switzerland 
and a graduate of the college of Lucerne.  He came to this country when a young 
man and bought the boundary between Delaware and Maryland.  When past middle 
life he went to Philadelphia and read law.  He was admitted to the bar of that 
city and was also connected with the Law Register published in Philadelphia at 
that time.  He returned to his farm a number of years since.  He was able to 
walk to Elkton a distance of three miles after his mail until a short time 
before his death.  He leaves two married daughters one residing in Philadelphia 
and the other at Pottstown, Pa.  His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 
the Elkton Catholic Church, Rev. J. D. Carey, officiating.  The interment was 
made at the Catholic Cemetery.

MARRIED.

FAX-SAULSBURY.-At the residence of the bride in Elkton, Md., on March 10th by 
Rev. C. W. Sides of North East, Wm. H. Fax, of Baltimore, and Miss Myrtle 
Saulsbury, of Elkton, Md.

WHITAKER-HASSON.-On Wednesday, March 13, 1889, at the M. E. Parsonage, 
Charleston, Md., by Rev. T. B. Hunter, Edward P. Whitaker and Miss Mary F. 
Hasson, all of Cecil county, Md.

GARNER-JONES.-On March 4th 1889, at Bethel M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. A. Burke, 
John H. M. Garner and Miss Elva M. Jones, of Warwick, Md.

GOLDSBOROUGH-SHOCKLEY.-At the bride's parents, Murphey's mill, on March 6th, 
by Rev. A. Burke, Dennie A. Goldsborough and Miss Ella M. Shockley.

McKINNEY-LOCKARD.-On Wednesday, March 20, 1889, by Rev. E. K. Miller, at the 
residence of John Lockard, Esq., Elk Neck, Mr. Joseph T. McKinney and Mary A. 
Lockard.

		+++++Saturday, March 30, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Rose G. Eastwood, wife of Milton J. Eastwood, and daughter of Edward T. 
and Rebecca A. Mask, formerly of Cecil County died in Wilmington, Del., on 
Monday.  Her funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the residence of her 
husband, No. 1002 Pine street.  Services were held at the First Presbyterian 
Church.  Interment at Riverview Cemetery.

- George Farrell, an Elkton colored man, died of consumption on Sunday last.

- Francis Green, a well-known farmer resident of Cecil County, died on Saturday 
last at the residence of his daughter in Philadelphia.  Mr. Green came to this 
county from Ireland when a young man.  He settled near Cherry Hill and was 
engaged for many years as a contractor and builder of dams and built many large 
ones in Delaware and Pennsylvania as well as this state.  He built the plank 
road from Elkton to Andora about 1855.  He had suffered much recently from 
rheumatism but the immediate cause of his death was heart trouble.  He was 
widely known and highly respected.  His funeral took place on Monday evening 
from the residence of his daughter.  The remains were brought to Elkton for 
interment in the Catholic cemetery.  Mr. Green was an enthusiastic union man 
during the war and a strong Republican.  He was 71 years old.

		+++++Saturday, April 6, 1889+++++

- John Brown has purchased the farm of John Wigdon, situated in the Sixth 
district, for $1600.

- It is announced that Rev. J. S. Willis, of Milford, Del., who is well known 
here, will be married on April 16 to a Connecticut lady.

- Cards are out for the wedding of Mr. J. Frank Blake, son of Mr. S. Kennard 
Blake, to Miss Florence A., daughter of Mr. John Burke.  The ceremony will be 
performed on Wednesday, April 17th, at the residence of the bride's father near 
Leeds.

- Mrs. Brown, wife of Joseph Brown, residing on Howard street, died Monday night 
after eleven days illness in the 39th year of her age.  She was a native of 
Baltimore and had resided here over a year.  She leaves eight children.  Her 
funeral took place Thursday in Havre de Grace where the remains were interred.

- T. J. Blackwell, auctioneer, for J. W. Falls, trustee, on Saturday sold at 
public sale on the premises the farm whereon Samuel B. Gray now resides 
containing 22 acres, improved by frame dwelling house, stable and ice house, 
situated on the road leading from North East to Bay View.  It was purchased by 
W. Irving Walker, of Baltimore, for $1,600.

Andrew H. McCullough's Body Found.
(NOTE: Article is abridged due to length.)
  The body of Andrew H. McCullough, who wandered from his home on the evening of 
March 4th, was found on Thursday morning last in Elk river near Morgan's shore, 
about half a mile from Elkton and about a mile and a half from Far Creek where 
he is believed to have drowned.  His relatives have believed that he was 
drowned, although notice of his disappearance was published in the leading 
papers of Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore and a reward offered for his 
recovery.
  Mr. McCullough's remains were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery of this 
town at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Dr. Osmond officiating.  The 
following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers, Hiester Hess, Manly Drennen, Alex. 
Evans, Clarence Strickland, John Tucker, and H. C. Wells.

Found Dead in Bed.
  Thomas P. Rushton who boarded with Christoph Pufahl who recently purchased the 
farm of James Simpers near Union Church and removed there on March 25th last was 
found dead in bed on Sunday morning about half past seven o'clock.  Coroner 
Litzenberg was notified and viewed the remains as did also Dr. J. H. Jamar who 
accompanied him.  They were of the opinion that death was from natural causes.
  Mr. Rushton was for many years an engineer of the Philadelphia, Wilmington & 
Baltimore Railroad.  In his younger days he run an engine on the Pennsylvania 
railroad then belonging to the State.  He was 80 years old and was last employed 
as a gate-keeper on the P. W. & B. railroad in Philadelphia about a year ago.  
He was a half brother of B. F. Dewees the wealthy Chestnut street merchant in 
Philadelphia and a sister of the deceased was the wife of ex Sheriff Howell of 
Philadelphia.  The deceased leaves one son, Edward Rushton, foreman of the 
railroad shops at Georgetown, Del., and one daughter who lives in Pittsburgh.  
His remains were taken to Philadelphia on Monday.

Marriage Licenses During March.
Eighteen marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court during 
March.  All but two of the licenses were to white persons.  Eleven of the 
eighteen brides were only 20 years old or under.  One was but 16 years and 8 
months and another 17 years.  One of the male applicants was but 20 years and 
furnished a certificate of permission from his parents.
  The licenses issued were as follows: John H. M. Garnes and Elva M. Jones, 
Edmund P. Whitaker and Mary F. Hasson, Dennis A. Goldsborough and Ella M. 
Shockley, Wm. D. Price and Ida Conner, Wm. J. Duhamell and Martha V. Loller, Wm. 
H. Fax and Myrtle M. Saulsbury, John W. Anderson and Mary M. Morrison, Austen A. 
Brown and Mary E. Armbrister, Lewis C. Logan and Mary A Biddle, Nathan Steel and 
Bertha M. Jackson, John H. Reynolds and A. Mabel Wilson, Joseph T. McKinney and 
Mary A. Lockard, Reuben Marshall and Sarah A. Jones, Charles R. McDougal and 
Sadie M. Stewart, Wm. B. Reynolds and Sarah J. Lee, James H. Maxwell and Addie 
L. Jackson, Robert C. Collins and Lizzie A. Grant, Parker J. James and Nora M. 
McCleary.

		+++++Saturday, April 13, 1889+++++

- Wm. G. King A highly respected citizen and a leading Druggist of Havre de 
Grace, died on Wednesday at his home in that city.

- Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Margaret Reese, daughter of James E. 
Michell, and Albert E. Schofield.  The ceremony will be performed on Wednesday, 
April 24th, at 12 o'clock, m., at the Church of Incarnation, Broad and Jefferson 
streets, Philadelphia.  The bride is the daughter of a cousin of Dr. h. h. 
Mitchell and Mrs. Dr. J. H. Jamar of this town.

- Cards are out for the wedding of Mr. Frank J. Kerr, junior member of the well 
known firm of Frank Kerr & Son Merchant Tailors of this town, and Miss Sallie 
Bradley, daughter of Mr. Andrew Bradley residing near Elkton.  The ceremony will 
take place at the Elkton Catholic Church on Tuesday evening the 30th inst., and 
will be followed by a reception after the ceremony at the residence of the 
groom's father Mr. Frank Kerr on North street in this town.  A large number of 
invitations have been issued.

- Hon. Charles H. Gibson and Mrs. Marietta Powell Hollyday, widow of the late 
Richard C. Hollyday, will be married at Christ Church, Louisville, Ky., on April 
23, by Bishop T. W. Dudley, a cousin of Mrs. Hollyday.  She is now in 
Louisville, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Meta Semple.  The wedding will be a 
quiet one, and the wedding trip a brief one, taking in Washington and New York 
at the time of the constitutional centennial, at which Mr. Gibson is the 
Congressional representative from Maryland.

- A two-year old daughter of Jas. Denny died on Saturday last.

Death of an Old Resident.
  Nathan Griffith, one of the oldest residents of Cecil County died at his home 
in Brick Meeting House on Saturday morning last in the ninety-fourth year of his 
age.  Mr. Griffith came to this county in 1797 when but two years old from 
Chester County, Pa., where he was born near where the battle of Brandywine was 
fought.  He resided near Brick Meeting House from that time until his death.  He 
was a member of the Society of Friends and a regular attendant at the old 
meeting house.  He was a Whig during the existence of that party and afterwards 
a Republican.  He was collector of taxes in the Ninth district in 1854-6; and 
was also School Commissioner for some years.  Notwithstanding his great age, his 
memory was unimpaired and he delighted to tell of the manners and customs of his 
youth, when the farmers of Lancaster County, Pa. took their wheat to market to 
Christiana Bridge and other places in new Castle County, Del., on pack horses.
  His wife was a niece of Elizabeth Maxwell, the niece of Daniel Defoe, the 
author of "Robinson Crusoe,' who ran away from her parents and came to 
Nottingham in the early part of the last century.
  Mr. Griffith was a shoemaker by trade and for many years was engaged in 
farming at which he secured a competency.  He was a man of pleasant disposition, 
strictest integrity and was respected by all who knew him.
  His funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Orphans' Court.
  The Orphans' Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
ACTS PASSED.
  First and final account of E. N. Crawford, guardian of C. Yeates; First and 
final account of Robert C. Hopkins, administrator of Samuel Rowland; Second and 
final account of H. H. Haines, administrator of David J. Nesbitt; First and 
final account of Septimus E. Nivin, administrator of Rebecca Davis; Twelfth 
account of J. G. and C. W. Morris, executors of Casper W. Morris; Tenth account 
of Agnes T. Emmons, guardian of Wm. T. Emmons; Second account of Jno. 
Etherington, guardian of Mary A. Burton; Second account of John H. Etherington, 
guardian of Wm. Woodward; Second account of John H. Etherington, guardian of Wm. 
Burton; First account of Martha E. Rhodes, guardian of Joseph L. Rhodes et. al.; 
Second account of Loda M. Tosh, guardian of Lawson C. and Alice B. Tosh; Second 
account of Helen C. Cook, guardian of Iva C. and Abel E. Mearns.
  Court adjourned to meet in regular session in May next.

MARRIED.

MAXWELL-JACKSON.-At the residence of the bride, Principio, Md., March 28th, by 
Rev. J. Jones, James H. Maxwell to Addie L. Jackson, both of Principio.

DILMAN-SCARBOROUGH.-On April 10, 1889, in the Pleasant Hill Free Methodist 
Church, Samuel E. Dilman, of Fairview, Cecil County, Md., and Corvilla E. 
Scarborough, of Pleasant Hill, Cecil County, Md., Rev. W. H. Laning, 
officiating.

		+++++Saturday, April 20, 1889+++++

- W. J. Mahoney and Miss Alice Phillips were married in Bay View M. P. Church on 
Thursday evening.

- Hannah E. Yeatman died at Appleton, on Tuesday, in the 58th year of her age.  
The funeral will take place Sunday, interment at McCannon's Church Cemetery, 
Brandywine Springs, Del.

- Rev. Wm. M. Parry, a well known minister of the Free Methodist Church died at 
his home in Philadelphia on Thursday of last week aged 74 years.  He was several 
years ago in charge of the Elkton, North East and Pleasant Hill Circuit and was 
well known in this vicinity.

- Mrs. Annie E. Townsley, wife of A. H. Townsley of Rising Sun died on Monday 
last in that town aged 30 years.  Her funeral took place Thursday from the 
residence of Hiram Townsley her father-in-law, 407 Taylor street, Wilmington, 
Del.  The interment was made in Riverview Cemetery.

- Rev. Harvey W. Ewing a native of the Fourth district of Cecil County, and 
pastor of Madely M. E. Chapel, Wilmington, Del., will be married April 25th to 
Miss Jennie Janvier sister of the wife of Presiding Elder Murray.  The ceremony 
will be performed in St. Paul's Church and will be followed by reception at the 
residence of Mr. Murray, No. 307 West Seventh Street.

A Boy Drowned in Elk River.
  On Monday afternoon two sons of Geo. Lotman who resides on Water street went 
down Elk river in a boat to meet the boat containing the whale which has been on 
exhibition here this week.  They rowed in shore and got out at the lower end of 
the dyke.  The older of the boys entered the boat again leaving his brother to 
push it from the shore.  The latter named Jacob, who was about 12 years old, in 
doing this slipped in beyond his depth and letting go of the boat being unable 
to swim after a few struggles sank from sight.  His brother attempted to rescue 
him without success.  Men on a tug dragged for the body and found it in less 
than an hour.  The remains were taken to his father's residence.  The little 
fellow looked like he was asleep lying on a lounge while his faithful dog lay 
curled up at his feet.  His funeral took place on Thursday morning from the 
residence of his uncle Jacob Lotman on High street.  The boat the boys had was 
the same one from which the Batemans, father and son were drowned last November.  
Singular enough the bodies were also found about the same place and the 
accidents are supposed to have occurred about the same time of day.

Wedding at Bay View.
  Bay View Church was the scene of a brilliant wedding on Thursday evening April 
18th at eight o'clock.  The contracting parties were Wm. J. Mahoney, of the firm 
of Mahoney & Co., of Principio, and Alice Phillips, of Bay View.
  The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion.  Long before the hour 
for the ceremony, the large audience room was filled to overflowing with a large 
and expectant audience.  Promptly at eight o'clock the beautiful notes of the 
wedding march, under the skillful touch of Miss Annie Simcoe, pealed forth 
filling the vast structure with sweetest melody, proclaiming the approach of the 
bridal party.
  Two of the ushers, Messrs. Will Litsinger and Jesse Wivel, preceded the bridal 
couple while the two remaining ushers, Messrs. Harry E. Mahoney and Frank S. 
Jefferis, followed them to the altar.  The bride, a beautiful brunette, wore a 
handsome silk costume with hat and gloves to match, and carried a bouquet of 
calla lillies tied with white ribbon.  The groom was dressed in the conventional 
black.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. D. Litsinger.  The resposes of 
both were audible to the whole audience.
  The happy couple immediately started on their wedding tour and will be absent 
several weeks, visiting different points of interest in the south.

Hymeneal.
  Mr. J. Frank Blake, a popular young man of the Third district was married on 
Wednesday evening to Miss Florence Burke, daughter of Mr. John Burke, a well 
known citizen of Leeds.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Litsinger.  The 
bride was the recipient of many handsome presents.  The young people will reside 
near Wilna Mills where the groom has furnished a house for the reception of his 
bride.  The WHIG offers them its best wishes.
  The Rev. Jonathan S. Willis of Milford, was married on Tuesday evening last to 
Miss Edith Gillespy at the latter's home in Greenwich, Conn.  Mr. Willis and 
bride will hold a reception at Glenworth near Milford, on Tuesday, April 23d 
between the hours of 1 and 11 o'clock.  Mr. Willis is well known here and 
several Elktonians were invited to the reception.

Death of Former Resident.
Col. David G. White died at West River, Md., last Saturday.  He was a native of 
Port Deposit, and a son of Capt. White, who so long ran a little steamboat 
between Havre de Grace and Port Deposit.  Col. White resigned as a West Point 
Cadet in 1861, and entered the Confederate service.  After the rebellion he 
accepted a commission in the service of the Khedive of Egypt, and commanded an 
exploring expedition to Palestine, and afterwards led a column of Egyptian 
troops to Abyssinia, the expedition rendering valuable service to Egypt and to 
civilization.

Port Deposit Items.
  Mrs. Annie Einwachter, wife of Alexander Einwachter, engineer of our Fire 
Department, died on April 8th leaving besides her husband two small children.  
She has been suffering for a number of weeks with consumption.
  Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Emma M. Armstrong, eldest daughter of 
Mrs. Caroline Armstrong, to George Volkhardt, of Chester, at the Episcopal 
Church, April 25th, at 7 p. m.  Miss Emma is quite a favorite in our community 
and we wish her a happy life on the sea of matrimony.

MARRIED.

GALLAHER-COVINGTON.-On Wednesday, April 17th, 1889, by Rev. Charles Hill, J. 
Harry Covington and Miss Mary E. Gallaher, both of Cecil Co., Md.

PRYOR-TYSON.-On Tuesday April 9th, by Rev. E. K. Miller, at the residence of 
Capt. Wm. H. Pryor, Elk Neck, Mr. James Pryor and Miss Mary J. Tyson.

		+++++Saturday, April 27, 1889+++++

- Wm. Freeman and Anna White, (colored) were married by the Rev. William 
Schouler on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the Episcopal Church.  Mr. Wm. 
Boulden was best man.

- Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, of Cherry Hill, assisted Rev. Jacob Todd, of Grace 
Church at the marriage of Chas. H. Smith, Jr., and Miss Mary E. Rice, in 
Wilmington on Wednesday afternoon.

- Mr. George E. Dean, formerly of this vicinity but recently a resident of New 
Castle County, Del., will be married in Summit, Del., M. E. Church on Tuesday 
evening next to Miss Rachel Reynolds, daughter of Mr. Wesley Reynolds a 
prominent citizen of that vicinity.  A number of Elktonians will attend the 
wedding.

- Rev. Harvey W. Ewing, formerly of this county, new pastor of Madely Chapel, 
Wilmington, Del., was married Thursday evening in St. Pauls M. E. church to Miss 
Jennie Janvier, a sister of the wife of Presiding elder W. L. S. Murray.  Mr. 
Murray performed the ceremony assisted by Rev. L. E. Barrett.  A reception was 
held after the ceremony at the residence of Presiding elder Murray.  Among those 
present were Wm. Ewing, father of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ewing, Mr. and 
Mrs. George Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ewing.

A Very Pretty Wedding.
  Dr. J. W. Cooper, a leading Elkton physician and Miss Annie R. Wells, a well 
known and popular young lady, daughter of Mr. Joseph Wells of this place, were 
married on Thursday evening shortly after seven o'clock at the house on East 
Main street in which they will reside.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. 
Charles Hill, of the Elkton M. E. Church, in the presence of a number of 
relatives and friends of the bride and groom.  Miss Estell Haines played the 
wedding march.  The bride was handsomely attired in white silk warp Henrietta, 
trimmed with ?rape d'lise and carried a bouquet of choice white roses.  Little 
Ada Wells, daughter of Mr. Jos. L. Wells, acted as maid of honor.  An excellent 
collation was served.
  The bride's popularity was attested by the large and beautiful display of 
wedding presents, which embraced a variety of costly as well as useful articles.  
Noticeable among these were a beautiful silver tea service, an antique oak 
corner china closet, a hand-painted china after dinner coffee set, a silver 
oyster tureen, a handsome painted screen, a Worcesterware pitcher, oil paintings 
and engravings, silver vegetable dishes, a dressing case, a tete a-tete set, a 
cut glass flower bowl, a painted fan, a nickle book holder, fancy chairs and 
rockers, ornamental vases, water jugs and cut glass tumblers, a large variety of 
Damask table linen, and fancy articles, silver fruit, pie and ice cream knives, 
silver waiter, spoons, punch bowl, set of carvers and dessert set, beside a 
number of articles of artistic needle work and embroidery.  Those present were 
J. W. Cooper, Sr., and wife, Kent Conty, Del.; W. F. Cooper and wife, 
Philadelphia; Dr. Peter Cooper and wife, Wilmington, Del.; John Dill and wife, 
Philadelphia; Dr. Smith Cooper and wife, Wilmington; Walter Cottingham, 
Baltimore; Miss Helen Cottingham, Baltimore; J. C. Wells and wife, Philadelphia; 
Joshua Clayton, Jr., Delaware; Jacob Cazier, Mt. Vernon, Del.; Harry A. Miller 
and wife, Wilmington; and the following Elktonians: Mr. and Mrs. Manly Drennen, 
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. L. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. John Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. 
Wells, Miss Mary Strickland, Reuben Haines, Esq., and Misses Mamie and Stella 
Haines, Miss Lidie Merry, Mr. H. R. Torbert and Miss Florence Torbert, Mr. 
Samuel H. Miller and wife and Misses Bertie, Bessie and Katie Miller, Misses 
Lizzie and Gracie Wells, Wm. T. Warburton and wife, Mr. E. Prettyman, Mr. Henry 
C. Wells and wife, Mr. Benjamin B. Wells and wife, Mr. William W. Alrich and 
Miss Lille Alrich, Miss Tabitha Jones, Miss Jane Torbert, Mr. Wm. Falls and Mr. 
Fred Lewis.

Hymneal.
LORT-MANHONEY.
Mr. Thomas M. Lort, a prosperous young farmer of Mechanics' Valley, and Miss 
Ellen Pauline, daughter of Mr. Jno. H. Mahoney, were quietly married at the home 
of the bride on Thursday evening at 4 o'clock by Rev. John Bayley Jones, of Bay 
View M. P. Church.  The bride was attired in a lovely dress of old rose 
Henrietta, empire style with girdle of surah and wore a bouquet of Glorie de 
Dyjou roses.  Her hair was dressed a la Pompadour in front, a style particularly 
becoming to the wearer, and wound in a Grecian knot in the back.  The groom wore 
a black suit of diagonal cloth with a boutanaire of roses.  After receiving the 
congratulations of their friends all present partook of a bounteous repast, 
after which the newly married couple departed for their future home which had 
been handsomely fitted up for their occupancy.  The bride received a number of 
handsome presents that of the groom being a beautiful brooch which was worn on 
the occasion.  A check for one hundred dollars from the bride's father was a 
substantial evidence of his affection as was also a beautiful china tea set from 
the mother of the bride.  Mrs. S. L. Stewart, of Wilmington, presented a lovely 
Angora rug.  George M. Mahoney, a handsome clock.  John L. Lort, of Wilmington, 
sent a silver butter dish.  Not least among the presents and one particularly 
pleasing to the recipients was a year's subscription to the CECIL WHIG and 
various other presents with best wishes from a host of friends were tendered to 
the happy couple who have just started out on the voyage of married life.

Port Deposit Items.
  W. W. Nickle, Esq., and Miss Margaret McCorkle were married at the residence 
of the bride by Rev. S. A. Gayley Thursday April 25th.  They started on a short 
trip to Philadelphia and will be away a few days and return to the residence of 
the groom in our town.
  George Volkhardt, Esq., of Chester, Pa., and Miss Emma M. Armstrong were 
married in the Episcopal Church by Rev. E. K. Miller an old friend and former 
pastor at 7 p. m., on Wednesday and after a reception at the bride's mother left 
on the 8.12 p. m., train for a bridal trip.

MARRIED.

WALTON-CATHERS.-On the 17th inst., at the residence of the bride's mother by 
Rev. J. R. Milligan, John E. Walton, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lizzie Cathers, 
of Fair Hill, Cecil County, Md.

ROSENDALE-OWENS.-On the evening of April 24th, at the home of the bride, by Rev. 
T. B. Hunter, Mr. Augustus Rosendale and Mrs. Alice Owens.

DIED.

REYNOLDS.-In Atglen, Pa. on April 26th John A. Reynolds in the 69th year of his 
age.  Funeral on Tuesday 30th at 10:30 a. m.  Services in Presbyterian Church, 
Atglen.

		+++++Saturday, May 4, 1889+++++

- Mr. Wm. J. P. Scotten, of Andora, and Miss Louisa Allison, of Delta, Pa., were 
married on Thursday last at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. S. C. 
Ohrum.

- John A. Reynolds, who died at his residence in Atglen, Chester County, Pa., on 
Friday last from the effects of paralytic stroke was a native f Cecil County his 
birthplace being near Rising Sun.  He removed to Atglen when 29 years old 
previous to which he was a lieutenant in the Maryland militia.  He was Justice 
of the Peace for several years at Atglen, a member of the Pennsylvania house of 
Representative from 1876 and 1880 and treasurer of the Chester County Mutual 
Fire Insurance Company for four years.  The funeral services were held in the 
Presbyterian Church of Atglen on Tuesday.

- John. H. Fronk, formerly employed as a teamster by G. P. Whitaker and others, 
died on Friday of last week aged 70 years.  He was crippled having been struck 
by the cars near North East some years since.  He sued the railroad company for 
damages and was given a verdict for $3,000.  The verdict was set aside by the 
Court of Appeals.  Fronk was also run over by wagons four or five times.  He was 
a member of the Salvation Army having joined them only a few weeks since.  His 
funeral was conducted by Lieutenant Skidmore.  It was the first death in the 
ranks.  The interment was made in the Methodist Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

Hymeneal.

BRATTON-JONES.
Dr. Howard Bratton and Miss Fannie E. Jones, daughter of Wm. J. Jones, Esq., 
were married on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock in the Elkton M. E. Church.  
Rev. Walter E. Avery, brother-in-law of the bride officiated assisted by Rev. 
Chas. Hill.  Asher A. Scott played the wedding march from "Lohengrin" as the 
bridal party entered the church and Mendelsshon's march after the ceremony.  The 
ushers were, Wm. D. Bratton, brother of the groom, Clarence C. Strickland, Capt. 
George R. Ash and Chas. R. Foard.  The bride was becomingly attired in a 
traveling dress of dark green cloth trimmed with satin and hat to match.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Bratton after receiving the congratulations of their friends boarded 
the 4.42 p.m., train for a wedding tour to Niagara Falls and other places of 
interest.  A large number of friends of the bride and groom witnessed the 
ceremony.  The former is a very popular young lady and the latter a young 
physician of large practice and excellent prospects.  The WHIG wishes them much 
happiness.  On their return they will occupy the handsome residence on North 
street which the groom has built and furnished for the reception of his bride.  
The presents received by the bride were numerous and handsome.

KERR-BRADLEY.
The Elkton Catholic Church was crowded to its utmost capacity on Tuesday 
evening.  It was the occasion of the marriage of Frank J. Kerr, a member of the 
firm of Frank Kerr & Son, of this town, to Miss Sallie C. Bradley, daughter of 
Andrew Bradley, of this vicinity.  The Rev. J. D. Carey officiated and delivered 
an excellent address to the young couple on married life.  Miss Mamie Walls, of 
Philadelphia, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid.  The groomsman was Harry S. 
Hitchcock, of North East.  The ushers were Richard Reese, Charles Rudulph, Harry 
T. Alexander and James F. Dorsey.  A reception was held at the residence of the 
groom's parents on North street from 7.30 to 10 o'clock.  Choice refreshments 
were served.  The attendance at the reception was very large.  The bride 
received many handsome presents.  Mr. and Mrs. Kerr boarded the 10.14 p.m. train 
north, which was stopped for their accommodation.  The honeymoon will be spent 
in Philadelphia and Washington, D. C.  The WHIG offers its best wishes.

DEAN-REYNOLDS.
George E. Dean, a well known young farmer, for many years a resident of this 
vicinity, now of New Castle County, was married on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock 
to Miss Rachel Reynolds, daughter of Wesley Reynolds, of near Summit Bridge.  
The ceremony was performed in the Summit M. E. Church.  The ushers were Andrew 
D. Dean, brother of the groom, James Reynolds, brother of the bride, Frank 
Witworth and Henry Catts.

Marriage Licenses During April.
  No less than 23 marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the Circuit 
Court during April.  Nineteen were to white persons and four to colored.  Six of 
the brides were twenty years and under, while the oldest was 63.  The ages of 
the grooms ranged from 20 years, 10 months to 63 years.  The following is the 
list.
  James N. Pryor, Elk Neck and Mary J. Tyson, Bay View; Sidney G. Wilson, 
Earlville and Ella Harris, Earlville; Samuel E. Dillman, Elk Neck and Camilla E. 
Scarborough, Pleasant Hill; J. Harry Covington, Appleton and Mary T. Gallaher, 
Cherry Hill; Paul N. Wagner, Germantown, Pa. And Nellie H. Pogue, Riseing Sun; 
George Volkhardt, Chester, Pa. And Emma Marden Armstrong, Port Deposit; John E. 
Walten, Andalusia, Pa. and Lizzie Cathers, Fair Hill; Wm. J. Mahoney, Upper 
Principio and Alice Phillips, Bay View; J. Frank Blake, New Leeds and Florence 
A. Burke, New Leeds; Frank L. Hart and Mary L. Marshall, both of Colora; J. 
Henry Gregg and Martha A. Dumpson; Aloysius E. Wentz and Elizabeth Murray, both 
of Port Deposit; Augustus Rosendale and Alice Owens, both of Charlestown; Wm. 
Wesley Nichols and Margaret A. McCorkle, both of Cecil County; J. W. Cooper and 
Annie R. Wells, both of Elkton; Davis H. Richardson, Calvert and Margaret H. 
Richardson, Nottingham, Chester Co. Pa.; Thomas M. Lort and Ellen P. Mahoney, 
near North East; J. Linwood Moulton, Philadelphia, Pa. And S. Clara Haines, 
Salem, O.; Wm. Freeman and Anna White, both of Elkton; Frank J. Kerr and Sallie 
C. Bradley, both of Elkton; Harvey Jackson and Emma L. Kepler, both of Woodlawn; 
Isaac Wilson and Aramenta Carroll, both of Cecilton; Howard Bratton and Fannie 
E. Jones, both of Elkton.

Port Deposit Items.
  Mrs. Sarah McMullen, aged about 85 years, died early Monday and was buried 
from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Whitelock, Wednesday afternoon.  
Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. J. P. Otis assisted by Rev. James 
Conway.  Mrs. McMullen was one of our oldest citizens.

Glasgow Items.
  Mr. John Ward, an old and respected citizen, died at the residence of his son-
in-law John H. Thornton, last Wednesday night and was buried in the M. E. church 
burying ground Saturday morning.

		+++++Saturday, May 11, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Caroline Alexander, wife of Reuben Alexander of the Eighth district died 
on Friday of last week.

- Among the graduates of Princeton Theological Seminary on Tuesday was B. 
Canfield Jones, son of Prof. Jones, of Lincoln University, Oxford, Pa.  Mr. 
Jones is well known here having preached several times in the Presbyterian 
Church.

- Cecil County has two graduates in the Department of Medicine of the University 
of Pennsylvania this year, S. Ross Crothers son of Jonathan L. Crothers, a well-
known citizen of the Ninth district, and Frank Gillespie.  The commencement 
exercises were held in the Academy of Music, Philadelphia, on Wednesday of last 
week, when degrees were conferred on 124 graduates in medicine and 58 in 
dentistry.

- Hosea R. Smith, auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans, Esq., on Saturday sold at public 
sale the farm of R. Finely Rowland containing 65 acres situated in the 7th 
district between Port Deposit and Colora to E. A. Clendenen for $3200.  The same 
auctioneer for the same trustee sold the farm and flour and grist mill of 
Stephen C. Magraw situated in the Eighth district, the farm containing 197 
acres.  It was purchased by Joseph T. Richards for $9,600.

- Clarence Leedom, a young man near his majority, and a son of Edward Leedom, 
died at his father's, at Bay View, early on Thursday morning from an affection 
of the brain.  He was a highly respected young man, by occupation a telegraph 
operator, and had recently been employed by the P., W. & B. Railroad Company.  
He had been unwell for some time, but was taken with a congestive chill on 
Monday last, giving been confined to bed only three days.  He was an only son, 
and his untimely death is a sad bereavement to his parents.  He was attended by 
Drs. Housekeeper and Worrall who used every means, but in vain, to prolong his 
life.

- Mr. James Thomas Bolton, a well-known citizen of East Baltimore who died on 
Thursday last at his residence in that city, was a native of Cecil county.  He 
was born at Charlestown in 1819 and was consequently in the 70th years of his 
age.  He removed to Baltimore when 13 years old.  He was formerly a member of 
the firm of Hugh Bolton & Son, paints, etc., but returned from active business 
about 20 years ago.  He was afflicted with paresis which caused his death.  He 
leaves three sons and two daughters.  His sister Miss Bolton formerly made her 
home in this vicinity with Gen. Sewell.

- Mr. Frank S. Evans, cashier of the Second National Bank of Bel Air, died on 
Friday morning of last week at his home in that town.  He was in the 34th year 
of his age and was a son of the late Dr. John Evans who moved from Havre de 
Grace to Port Deposit.  The deceased obtained a position in the Cecil National 
Bank at the latter place. He removed to Bel Air in 1884 entering the employ of 
the Harford National Bank as receiving teller.  He held this position until a 
few months since when he became cashier of the Second National Bank of Bel Air.  
Mr. Evans was a very estimable young man and had many friends in the upper part 
of the county.  He was unmarried and leaves a widowed mother and three sisters.  
Miss Josephine Evans, one of his sisters, is a teacher in the Elkton Academy and 
another is the wife of Mr. W. Hollingsworth Mackall of this place.  His funeral 
took place on Monday.  Interment at West Nottingham Cemetery.

Death of Rev. J. H. Johns.
Rev. John Henry Johns died at his home in Zion on Tuesday about midnight aged 
about 60 years.  Mr. Johns became pastor of Rock and Zion Presbyterian Churches 
in 1859 and continued in that relation for twenty-four years.  In the fall of 
1884 he was stricken with paralysis and has been speechless and helpless since.  
He appeared to comprehend what was going on around him but could not express his 
thoughts.  He suffered a second attack of paralysis on Tuesday night and died 
about an hour later.  Mr. Johns was a native of Baltimore, but came to Cecil 
County when a lad and lived for many years with the Armstrong family near Rock 
Church.  He was a graduate of Princeton College and Theological Seminary.  His 
wife, who was a daughter of the late Caleb C. Brokaw, survives him with their 
only daughter, a young unmarried lady.
  Mr. Johns was an earnest and forcible preacher and led an exemplary Christian 
life.

North East Items.
  Donald Niven a shoe maker of this town, died Thursday the 2d inst., about 1 
o'clock a. m.  He had been a resident of the town about two years.  He was a 
good workman.  He came here from Philadelphia.  Drs. Housekeeper and Worrall 
held a post mortem examination and pronounced his disease a case of cancer.  His 
remains were interred in the M. E. Cemetery of this town Saturday afternoon.
  Edith Worrall a bright and intelligent little girl of about four years of age 
and a niece of Dr. T. A. Worrall, died Saturday last about 1 o'clock p. m. 
Sunday afternoon the funeral took place, the remains being taken to Philadelphia 
on the 4.30 train.  Edith had been making her home with her uncle - her mother 
having died just two years previous.  The Doctor and his wife were taking much 
pride in her and they sadly miss her.  The "vacant chair" will serve as a 
reminder of her no doubt for years.  Much sympathy is expressed.

Perryville Items.
  About three weeks ago a child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Taylor died from 
pneumonia.  Little Arthur was but 4 years old and almost idolized by the family.  
It was hard to think that on Tuesday he was playing in the yard and on Wednesday 
he was cold in death.  It was a sudden blow to the family.

Port Deposit Items.
  Lewis T. Todd, one of the oldest and best known citizens of our district died 
early last Friday morning at the residence of Jas. C. Todd.  He was in his 78th 
year, and had lived here nearly all his life.  During the late was he was a 
thorough and consistent Union man, and has been since a Republican and always 
took an active part in politics.
  Many of our citizens learned with sincere regret of the death of Frank S. 
Evans at his mother's residence in Bel Air Friday.  From boyhood he has been 
closely associated with the younger portion of the community and for years was 
clerk in the Cecil National Bank until compelled to leave it by writers cramp.  
Afterward he accepted a position in the First National Bank at Bel Air which he 
held until appointed cashier of the Second National Bank.  Short funeral 
services were held at his residence after which his remains were brought to West 
Nottingham Cemetery and interred after short services were held at the grave 
participated in by Revs. J. Conway, John Squier and S. A. Gayley.  The funeral 
cortege was met at the cemetery by many of his friends from Port Deposit, Havre 
de Grace, and Elkton.  Loving Friends prior to the arrival of his remains at the 
grave, had decorated it with choice flowers and evergreens and covered the brick 
vault with the same.

		+++++Saturday, May 18, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Mary E. Wollyhand, wife of Jos. Wollyhand, died last week at her home 
near Earlville in the 33d year of her age after a short illness.  She leaves a 
husband and six children.  Rev. D. Duncan officiated at the funeral, the 
interment being at St. Stephens graveyard.

- James McAllister, a farmer residing near Thompson's Bridge not far from 
Wilmington committed suicide on Monday by hanging himself to an apple tree in 
his orchard.  He had quarrelled with his wife and children who had left him.  A 
coroner's jury rendered a verdict of suicide while suffering from a fit of 
melancholia.  He was a sober industrious man.

Orphans' Court.
  The Orphans Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday, Wednesday, and 
Thursday of this week.  Present, Hon. James McCauley, chief judge, Hon. James M. 
Evans, Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges.
  Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed.
BONDS APPROVED.
  Hannah A. Sinnickson and Isaac Gibbs, administrators of Joseph C. Sinnickson; 
Jennie M. Wade, administratix of John Wade; Job M. Griffith and Hannah A. 
Griffith, executors of Nathan Griffith.
ACCOUNTS PASSED.
  First and final account of William B. Pierce, administrator of James H. 
Robinson; 4th account of Thos. Waring, administrator dbn. e. t. a. of Edward 
Physick, (Brinkle and Physick fund); 1st and final account of Cornelia J. 
Anderson, administratrix of Esther Anderson; 1st and final account of Charlotte 
R. Cooley, administratrix of William R. Cooley; 1st and final account of 
Washington Underwood, administrator of Margaret Underwood; 2d account of Henry 
R. Carter, guardian of Netta M. Hoffman; 2d and final account of Morris E. 
Ayers, administrator of Thomas W. Ayers.
  Court adjourned to meet in a special session next Wednesday.

Death of an Estimable Lady.
Miss Annie Brown, eldest daughter of Mr. Edmund Brown of Elkton, died on Sunday 
morning last about 7 o'clock from consumption.  Her illness dated from a cold 
that she contracted in December last.  She had been a member of the Eldton M. E. 
Church for seventeen years and was devoted to religious work.  She was a teacher 
in the Sunday School and an earnest member of the Woman's Christian Temperance 
Union.  Her funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from the 
residence of her father.  Rev. Chas. Hill conducted the services.  A letter from 
the Rev. J. P. Otis of Port Deposit was read and contained a beautiful tribute 
to the dead.  The interment was made at the Elkton Cemetery.

		+++++Saturday, May 25, 1889+++++

- Henry Bell, a well-known citizen residing about two miles west of Elkton, died 
on Wednesday evening.  The funeral service will be held at the Elkton Catholic 
Church this (Saturday) afternoon at two o'clock.

- Linda Bennett, only child of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Wooley, of Chesapeake City 
died on Monday evening from effusion of the brain, aged about 10 years.  She was 
treated by Dr. Agnew, of Philadelphia and other physicians but without avail.  
She was a pretty and interesting child.

- Robert T. Smith, formerly a clergyman of the Methodist Protestant Church and 
recently a pension examiner died in Washington, D. C., on Monday last of 
consumption in the 38th year of his age.  He was stationed at Rowlandville at 
one time and was compelled to retire from ministerial work by ill health.

- Captain Alfred Cozzens died in Elkton on Wednesday, aged 67 years.  He had 
been confined to the house for several months.  Deceased was a native of England 
and came to this country many years ago.  He formerly lived on his farm on Elk 
river when he was not engaged in sailing a vessel on the river or bay.  He had 
visited many foreign countries having been in his youth a sailor before the 
mast.

- Elisha H. Rogers, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of 
Harford conty, died on Monday last, aged 72 years, at his residence near Level.  
Mr. Rogers was a well-known farmer and citizen and had been a citizen of Harford 
for many years, formerly residing in Cecil County, where he had numerous 
relatives.  He leaves a widow, who is a daughter of the late Solomon Pennock, of 
Cecil county, and four sons, William P., a captain in the United States Army, 
now stationed in Baltimore; M. Evans, a prominent citizen of West Grove, 
Pennsylvania, and Reuben P. and Solomon T., both well-known citizens of Harford 
county.  Mr. Roger's funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was largely 
attended by friends and relatives from all parts of Harford and Cecil counties 
and Baltimore.  The interment was at Rock Run Cemetery.

- John H. Emerson the owner of the The American Union, a republican paper 
published at Denton, Caroline county, which he edited until a few years ago, 
died at his home in that town on Tuesday night after an illness of several 
months.   At the breaking out of the late war he took strong ground in favor of 
the Union and since that has been a staunch republican.  He was at one time on 
the editorial staff of the Wilmington Morning News.  He was once assessor.  He 
was twice married and his widow and five children survive him, one of whom is 
Mr. R. Emerson, editor of the Ausonia (Conn) Sentinel.  Mr. Emerson was a member 
of the M. E. Church and a licensed exhorter.

- Rev. William H. Downey, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Havre de Grace, 
died suddenly at the residence of the Rev. James Conway, near Port Deposit, on 
Tuesday evening, of heart disease.  Mr. Downey arrived in Port Deposit on the 
evening of his death from Havre de Grace, and went direct to the Rev. Mr. 
Conway's, who lives about one mile east of town, to spend the evening.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Conway being away from home and no one in charge but the hired man, Mr. 
Downey took a seat on the porch to await their arrival.  He was suddenly taken 
ill and died before medical aid could reach him.  Mr. Downey had been in charge 
of the Havre de Grace church about three years, and was very popular with his 
congregation.

Killed By Lightning.
  A heavy thunder storm passed over the vicinity of Lombard in the Northern part 
of Cecil County on Tuesday afternoon, between one and two o'clock during the 
prevalence of which Preston F. Algard who resides in Chester County about 50 
yards from Maryland, was struck by lightning and killed.  The young man was in 
the scale house working with the hay track at the time the fatal bolt struck 
him.  The steel with which he was working evidently attracted the lightning 
which entered through the roof, making a small hole, where it made its egress 
could not be ascertained.  The thunder following the flash was terrific.  The 
father of the youth alarmed for his son's safety rushed in the building and 
found his unconscious form.  His heart continued to beat for over half an hour 
but he never recovered consciousness.  His body was not marked by the lightning 
which tore off his shoes.  The deceased was about 19 years old and had attended 
the Friends school at Brick Meeting House for the last two winters.  He was an 
estimable young man and leaves besides his parents, a younger brother.  He was a 
nephew of John Lungren the well known owner of the stage route between Elkton 
and Lewisville, Pa.  His funeral took place on Friday morning at ten o'clock, 
services being held at his father's residence.  The interment was at Rosebank 
Cemetery.

		+++++Saturday, June 1, 1889+++++

- A young child of Mr. Washington Montgomery, who resides on North street above 
the railroad, died on Wednesday.

- Harry Cabery, a brother-in-law of Mr. Geo. T. King, who spent some months here 
about two years ago, died this week in Philadelphia of lock-jaw.  He was 
employed at a meat store and wounded himself in some manner in cutting meat.

- Mrs. Annabel Henderson, wife of Wm. C. Henderson, residing near Cowantown, 
Cecil County, died last week from the effects of a paralytic stroke in the 42d 
year of her age.  She had suffered three attacks of paralysis, the first about a 
year ago.  She leaves three children.

- Mrs. Ford, wife of J. Franklin Ford, died at her home on Main street, early 
Thursday morning of congestion of the lungs.  She resided in Elk Neck for a 
number of years, removing to Elkton a few weeks since.  Four of her children are 
ill at this time.  His maiden name was Chasteau.

- The remains of Francis B. Gottier, an old resident of Elkton, were brought 
here on Thursday and interred in the Elkton Cemetery, his death having occurred 
at his home in Philadelphia.  His funeral services were held at the M. E. Church 
at 11 a. m., the Rev. Charles Hill officiating and the following acting as 
bearers: Edmund Brown, Joseph Wells, George W. Wells, Nicholas P. Manly, Dr. 
Jas. H. Frazer and Howard Johnson.  Mr. Gottier was an old school teacher and 
surveyor in this county, the paternal farm on which he lived many years being 
located in Elk Neck.  He afterwards removed to Elkton and lived in the property 
now occupied by Mrs. Margaret Mitchell on Bridge street.  Mr. Gottier was an 
earnest Methodist and one of the charter members of the Elkton M. E. Church, in 
which he was for many years an active and official member.  About thirty years 
ago he accepted a clerical position with Anthony Groves, the Philadelphia agent 
of the Erricson Line of Steamers, the lat E. J. Torbert, of this town being in 
the same office as manifest clerk.  Mr. Gottier was an exemplary christian man, 
and in all his relations in life, practiced the faith he professed.  He lived to 
a ripe old age, having attained his eighty-ninth year.

The Late Charles J. Torbert
  California papers of recent dates contain notices of the sudden death of Chas. 
J. Torbert, a native of Wilmington, Del., a cousin of the late Wm. Torbert of 
this town, and a half brother of the late Mrs. Susan Naudain, mother of Mr. 
James Naudian at Singerly.  The Sacramento Record in its issue of May 11th says:
  The death is announced, in San Francisco on Thursday night, of Charles J. 
Torbert, a former well-known resident of this city for many years.  He removed 
hence to San Francisco when the railroad headquarters were changed to that city.  
In early days he was foreman of the Confidence Engine Company, No. 1.  Mr. 
Torbert was private Secretary to Governors Downey and Stanford, and was a man of 
fine clerical ability.  His wife is a sister of Mrs. John F. Swift and Jos. M. 
Wood, and daughter of Colonel Wood who was Clerk of the Supreme Court some 
twenty years ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Swift and the latter's sister, Miss Maria Wood, 
were prominent in society circles in Sacramento during their residence here.  
Fro many years Mr. Torbert had held a prominent position in the service of the 
railroad company.  He leaves a widow and three daughters, two of the latter 
being married, and residents of New York City.  Mr. Torbert's death was the 
result of a fall received on last Sunday night.

Death of Miss Eliza A. McCullough.
  Miss Eliza A. McCullough, a well-known and highly respected lady of Elkton, 
died on Friday morning at the residence of the Misses Walmsley where she made 
her home.  She was 79 years old and her death occurred on her birthday.  She was 
born near Bay View May 31st, 1810, and removed to Elkton over fifty years ago 
with her brother, George McCullough, when he assumed the sheriff's office.  Miss 
McCullough was the youngest daughter of the late Samuel McCullough.  She was the 
last survivor of thirteen children.  The late Hiram McCullough, who served in 
Congress and as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, was her brother.  
The other members of the family were George, Sophia, John, Mrs. Logan, Samuel, 
James, Mrs. Johnson, William, Passmore, Nancy and Ebenezer.  She was an aunt of 
State Senator Clinton McCullough.  The family formerly lived on the farm near 
Bay View now owned by George Simcoe.  Her death was from general debility.  The 
funeral will take place on Monday next at 1 p. m. from the residence of her 
niece Miss Mary McCullough.

Port Deposit Items.
  Lloyd Bend a highly respectable old colored man died at his home near Canal 
Station last Sabbath morning and was buried Tuesday afternoon.  He was a member 
of one of the colored societies which turned out in a body to escort his remains 
to their last resting place.

Marriage Licenses During May.
  May is an unpopular month for marriages as is proved by the fact that the 
Clerk of the Circuit Court issued but eight licenses during the month.  Six were 
to white persons and two to colored.  They were as follows:
  Samuel J. Harris, New Castle, Del., and Mary Turner, Smyrna, Del.; John A. 
Bond and Viola C. Worker, both of Cokesberry, Cecil county; Samuel Speers, North 
Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y., and Helen L. F. Mulbihill, Bablyn, Long Island, 
N. Y.; Stephen R. Jackson and Lillie C. Coxe, both of Upper Principio, Cecil 
county; Lewis P. Kent and Lorena Blair, both of Blue Ball, Cecil county, Md.; 
Lewis W. Porter and Mary Ella Lotman, both of Chesapeake City; Thos. A. Creswell 
and Mary T. Tyson, both of Elk Neck, Cecil county; Harry M. Pryor and Mary E. 
Yeamans, both of Elk Neck, Cecil county, Md.

In Memoriam.
  We come to lay a token of kind regard and heartfelt sorrow on the grave of our 
friend, Clarence T. Leedom.
  The sad intelligence of his untimely death was a severe shock to his many 
friends.  Stricken down in the bloom of youth, his death seems doubly sad, 
leaving desolate his happy home and all but overwhelming his loving parents and 
only sister with deepest sorrow.
  Would that we might do something to lighten their heavy burden, something to 
cheer that sorrowing mother's heart.  But we can do nothing, only weep in silent 
sympathy and point to Him who says "I will not leave you comfortless.  I will 
come to you."
  Verily how uncertain is life.  It may be our turn next.
  "Whate'er we do, wheree'er we be,
  We're traveling to the grave."
  Until death dissolves the intervening earthly veil, Clarence, farewell.  And 
God grant that we all may meet
  "In that brighter world above."
Bay View, Md., May 25, 1889.  "R."

DIED.

MARSHALL.-On Wednesday, May 23d, Roy Anthony, only child of R. Bromwell and 
Annie L. Marshall, aged 2 years and 6 months.
 Little Roy was our darling,
   Pride of all our hearts at home;
 But an angel came and whispered,
   Come early to your heavenly home.
                     From His Parents.

McCULLOUGH.-On the 31st inst. At her home in this town, Eliza A. McCullough, 
aged 79 years.  Interment from the residence of her neice, Mary McCullough, on 
Monday the 3rd inst. at on o'clock.

FORD.-At her residence in Elkton on the 30th of May, Mrs. John F. Ford.
Her friends and invited to attend her funeral without further notice, to-day at 
2 o'clock, p.m.  Service at the house.

		+++++Saturday, June 8, 1889+++++

- Mr. Geo. M. Reese, of the Baltimore Custom House will be married on June 20th 
to the daughter of a well-known citizen of this town.

- The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Croes, wife of Joseph Croes, and who died last 
week in the 74th year of her age, was held on Sunday morning last.  The 
interment was at the Head of Christiana cemetery.

- Wm. S. Evans, Esq., attorney, on Tuesday morning sold at public sale in 
Elkton, the farm of Wm. H. Armour, consisting of 48 acres, improved by a 
dwelling house, etc.  It was purchased by Miss Fannie A. Carhart for $1,250.  
Hosea R. Smith acted as auctioneer.

- Mrs. R. A. Hindman wife of Mr. John C. Hindman, formerly postmaster at Rising 
Sun died on Sunday morning after a long illness.  Her funeral took place on 
Wednesday from her late residence.  The interment was at West Nottingham 
Presbyterian Cemetery.

- The funeral of Miss Eliza A. McCullough took place on Monday afternoon from 
the residence of her neice Miss Mary McCullough.  Rev. Dr. S. M. Osmond, pastor 
of the Presbyterian Church, of which deceased was a member for many years, 
officiated.  The bearers were Dr. H. H. Mitchell, Capt. N. P. Manly, Dr. H. J. 
Jamar, Dr. James H. Frazer, Thomas Drennen and Frank T. Whitney, the latter of 
New York.  The interment was at the Elkton cemetery.

- Mr. Henry Vanderford, formerly editor of the Cecil Democrat and more recently 
editor of the Democratic Advocate, and his wife celebrated their golden wedding 
on Thursday at their residence in Westminister.  They were married June 6th, 
1839, and had twelve children, three of whom survive.  They are Charles H., and 
Wm. H., publishers of the Democratic Advocate, and Dr. Julian J., who now 
resides at Stuggart, Germany.  THE WHIG offers its congratulations to the 
veteran journalist and his wife.

- Thomas Giles, a well known resident of Cecil County, died near Cherry Hill on 
Tuesday night.  He was found dead in bed Wednesday morning.  He suffered a 
slight attack of paralysis some month since and his death is supposed to have 
resulted from a second attack.  Mr. Giles worked at milling for many years.  In 
his youth he hewed cross cies for the P. W. & B. Railroad when it was first 
constructed.  He was afterwards agent for the company at Newark.  Mr. Giles was 
81 years old and leaves a son and daughter who reside in Wilmington.

Suicide of a Young Lady.
(NOTE: This article has been abridged due to length.)
  Miss Annie M. McMaster, a highly esteemed young lady of Havre de Grace, 
shocked the people of that town Tuesday morning by fatally shooting herself with 
a revolver.  The act was committed at the home of her mother, Mrs. Susan 
McMaster, on Stokes street.
  Miss McMaster was the second daughter of the late John J. McMaster, who was a 
well-known citizen of Havre de Grace.

A Very Pretty Wedding.
  Grace M. E. Church, Baltimore, was the scene of a pretty wedding Thursday 
evening - that of Mr. W. Irving Walker, of the firm of Lapsley & Walker, 
Baltimore, and formerly connected with the McCullough Iron Company at North 
East, and Miss Catherine Ford, daughter of the late Budd S. Ford.
  The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Elbert S. 
Todd, and was witnessed by a large audience.  The bride was dressed in a 
handsome gown of faille Francaise, trimmed with Duchess lace, and wearing pearl 
ornaments.  A tulle veil hung gracefully about her form, strewn with nephetos 
buds.  Mr. Martin E. Walker, brother of the groom, was the best man.  The ushers 
were Messrs. W. Beatty Harlan, of Bel Air; Charles H. Parrish, of Baltimore, and 
Walter L. Butler, of Wilmington.  A reception was given after the ceremony to 
the bridal party only, by Miss Emily ford, sister of the bride at the home of 
Dr. Ford, 809 North Arlington avenue.  Among those in church were: Wm. J. 
Hooper, James S. Haggerty, Hugh McCullough, Wm. Horner, Dr. S. E. Ford, George 
Warfield, V. V. Klinefelter, T. J. Fluharty, the Misses Flack, Miss Lulu 
Milliman, the Misses VanLill, Miss Lizzie Adams, Miss Emily Ford, Miss Helen 
George, Mrs. Samuel Corcoran, Miss Lillian and Eugenia Hooper, of Philadelphia; 
M. V. O'Neal, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lapsley, Jr., Frank Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 
McCullough, of Wilmington; Enoch McCullough, of Rowlandville, Md; Mrs. Lynn C. 
Byrd and Miss Gertrude Hooper.  Mr. and Mrs. Walker left on a midnight train for 
a Northern tour.

Sixth District Items.
  Mr. and Mrs. Street Brown, of Colora celebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary 
of their wedding, on Saturday evening last.  The house was crowded with friends 
and relatives, and a bountiful supper was enjoyed by all present.

MARRIED.

McKNIGHT-McKELVY.-On the 5th inst. at the home of the bride, by Rev. Charles 
Hill, Wm. J. McKnight and Elizabeth McKelvy, daughter of Robert McKelvy, all of 
Cecil county, Md.

		+++++Saturday, June 15, 1889+++++

- It is reported that Mr. J. K. Polk Racine received $595 back pension this 
week.

- Miss Lizzie McKelvy, of this vicinity was married last week to Wm. McKnight, 
of Ocean Beach, New Jersey.

- Miss Annie Woolley, of Annapolis, niece of Mr. Clinton J. White, and well 
known in Elkton, will be married on June 19th to Mr. Wm. Feldmyer, of Annapolis.

- Rev. Wm. DuHamel, well-known in this county, graduated last week from the 
Pennsylvania University with the degree of Bachelor of Arts.  Mr. DuHamel is 
also a graduate of Delaware College.

- John J. Lincoln, of Farmington, Cecil county, who has been a student at Lehigh 
University, Pa., for several years graduated recently and received a diploma as 
civil engineer standing high in his class.

- Mr. Wm. M. Campbell, a well-known farmer living within a few miles of Elkton, 
died on Thursday in the 59th year of his age.  Services will be held at the 
Welsh Tract Baptist Church on Monday, June 17th.  Friends are invited to attend 
without further notice.

- The funeral of Miss Mary Reagan, daughter of John Reagan, who died last week 
aged 18 years, was held on Monday morning at 8 o'clock in the Catholic Church.  
Father Lyon preached the funeral sermon.  The remains were taken to New Castle 
and interred in the cemetery adjoining St. Peter's Church.  A large number of 
carriages followed the remains from here to the place of interment.

- Henry H. Plummer, a well-known young man of Elkton died here on Friday morning 
about four o'clock of consumption aged about 37 years.  He learned the printing 
business in the Cecil Democrat office and worked there for many years.  He also 
worked on the Middletown Transcript and on State printing at Annapolis.  He was 
for a number of months and until recently employed in the Government Printing 
Office at Washington, D. C.  He was a young man of many good traits of 
character, and his untimely death is regretted by his many friends.  He leaves 
two brothers, Richard and Edward.

Hymeneal.
KIER-WOODS.
  Miss Ella B. Woods, daughter of Covington Wood of New Leeds, and Mr. Laurence 
Kier of Jersey City, were married on Wednesday afternoon at the M. P. Church, 
New Leeds.  Rev. Mr. Jones, the pastor, performed the ceremony,.  The 
bridesmaids were Miss Mary Settle, Miss Lizzie Woods and Miss Keir a sister of 
the groom.  The groomsmen were Willard Woods and Mr. Keir Brothers of the bride 
and groom respectively, and Thomas Settle.  The bride received many handsome 
presents.  Many guests were present.  The bride and groom took an evening train 
for their future home in Jersey City.

North East Items.
  John Johnson, one of our oldest citizens died Tuesday last after a lingering 
illness.  He was about 75 years of age.  Services were held in P. E. Church this 
afternoon.  Interment M. E. Cemetery.

Glasgow Items.
  Sherman Dyett of Dyett's Mills and Miss Julia Laws, just outside of town, were 
married in Wilmington last Wednesday evening.

		+++++Saturday, June 22, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Black, an organizer of the W. C. T. U. well known in this county, died at 
her home in Baltimore last week.

- Among the graduates from the Veterinary Department of the University of 
Pennsylvania recently was Dr. F. H. Mackie, of Fair Hill.

- Miss Mayme Lindsey, daughter of Samuel Lindsey, a wealthy farmer residing near 
Newark, Del., died last Saturday morning of consumption.  She was a popular and 
accomplished young lady aged 20 years.

- Among the graduates at Western Maryland College on Wednesday was Miss Annie 
Laura Jones, daughter of Mr. Henry Jones, formerly of Chesapeake City.  She took 
second honors and delivered the salutatory.

- Mrs. Jane C. Pennington wife of Lewis E. Pennington and stepmother of Frank E. 
Pennington of this vicinity, died at her home in Montgomery county, Pa., on 
Sunday last.  The funeral took place on Thursday the interment being at St. 
Ann's, Middletown at 2 p. m.

- Mrs. Miller, widow of the late Rev. Elijah Miller who was formerly pastor of 
the Methodist Episcopal churches at Elkton and Cecilton, died about two week 
since in Philadelphia of cancer.  She was 71 years old and an inmate of the 
Presbyterian Hospital at the time of her death.

- Among the graduates at Washington College, Chestertown, on Wednesday morning 
last was Mr. B. F. Founders, of Cecil county.  He delivered a very able oration 
on "Republican, the true and ultimate form of Government,"  We are indebted to 
Mr. Flounders for an invitation to attend the commencement.

- The well-known Lyon store property and the adjoining warehouse, on St. John 
street in Havre de Grace were sold at public sale, last Monday, by Wm. J. Jones, 
Esq., of Elkton, trustee.  The brick store house was bought by Mr. George Taylor 
Lyon, for $5,850, and the old store house by the same gentleman, for $860.

- Mr. Oscar Wolf, a Baltimore lawyer who is well-known as an athlete was married 
Wednesday morning in Eutaw Place Baptist church, Baltimore, to Miss Anna Mills 
Davidson.  The groom is a grand-son of the late Judge Levi Evans, of the Cecil 
County Orphans Court.  Mr. Joseph Coudon was one of the ushers.

- Mrs. Mary A. Woolley, widow of the late George Woolley, died at her home in 
Elkton on Saturday last aged 80 years.  She had been a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal Church for sixty-four years.  Her husband died nearly thirty years 
ago.  Seven children survive her, including Mr. Geo. S. Woolley of Chesapeake 
City and Misses Emma and Florence Woolley of Elkton.  Her funeral took place on 
Tuesday.  Rev. Charles Hill conducted services at the house.  The interment was 
at Zion Cemetery.

- Mr. Wm. D. Bratton, of this place graduated from Princeton College on 
Wednesday receiving the degree of C. E.  Mr. Bratton stood first in his class in 
the school of Science.  He will follow civil engineering.  Several Elktonians 
attended the commencement exercises, including, Richard Reese, Winter L. Wilson, 
Henry M. McCullough, Harry D. Alexander, Ashton Gilpin and Misses Lidie Bratton, 
Susie Bratton and Ollie Gilpin.  Mr. Bratton will accept our thanks for an 
invitation to the commencement.

- Miss Annie P. Wooley and Mr. Wm. H. Feldmeyer of Annapolis were married on 
Wednesday morning at the First M. E. Church of that place.  The bride who is 
well known here was attired in a gray suit of Henrietta cloth, trimmed with 
striped surah, made Directo?ie, with hat and gloves to match, and carried a 
beautiful boquet of La France roses.  The bride and groom left after the 
ceremony for New York and Boston.  Among those present were Miss Mamie White of 
Elkton, a cousin of the bride, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Lucius White of Port Deposit 
and Charles J. Rudulph, of Elkton.

Hymeneal.
HAYES-HARLIN.
  Miss Lidia J. Harlin, daughter of our well known citizen Mr. George F. Harlin 
of Leeds, was married on Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the Methodist Protestant 
Church to Mr. Herman Hayes, manager for Mr. Daniel Harvey at Wilna Flour Mills.  
The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the 
bride and groom.  Those present included Mr. Geo. F. Harlin and wife, Joseph L. 
Wells and wife, J. Hayes Gallaher and wife, Wm. Holt and wife, Edward Hayes and 
wife, Misses Eliza and Rachael Harlin.
  Mr. and Mrs. Hayes left after the ceremony for their home at Wilna.  We offer 
our congratulations.

REESE-MANLY.
  Mr. George M. Reese a well known young man of Elkton who now holds a lucrative 
clerkship in the Baltimore Custom House was married at six o'clock Thursday 
evening in the Elkton Presbyterian Church to Miss Sara R. Manly eldest daughter 
of Capt. N. P. Manly of this place.  The ceremony was performed by the pastor 
Rev. Dr. S. M. Osmond in the presence of many friends of the bride and groom.  
The bride was becomingly attired in a brown traveling dress.  Mr. Asher A. Scott 
played the wedding march.  The ushers were Messrs. Wm. G. Bryan of Wilmington, 
E. A. Gillespie of Leslie, Geo. A. Steele principal of the Elkton Academy, and 
Richard Reese a brother of the groom.
  The bride and groom left the same evening for Baltimore where they will 
reside.  The bride received many handsome presents. THE WHIG wishes them much 
happiness.

A Very Pretty Wedding.
(NOTE:  Article is abridged due to length.)
  Miss Ella Baker only daughter of Mr. Covington Wood was married Wednesday June 
12th 1889, at 2 30 o'clock, to Mr. Lawrence Kier a well known contractor and 
builder of Jersey City, N. J.  The ceremony took place at the residence of the 
bride's father, Leeds, Md.  The house was tastefully decorated with cut flowers, 
and evergreens.  The wedding march was performed by Alice B. Settle in a most 
pleasing manner, and the knot tied by Rev. J. B. Jones of Leeds M. P. Church.

Suicide of a Well-Known Resident.
  Wm. H. Jones, for many years a resident of Elkton, ended his life on Thursday 
by taking "Rough on Rats."  He had been out of work for the past few months and 
was despondent.
  Mr. Jones arose early that morning, before the other inmates of his residence, 
on the corner of North and Stockton streets.  When his wife came down stairs she 
found that he was very sick.  He admitted having attempted to kill himself and 
stated that he had taken an entire box of the poison.  Dr. Howard Bratton was 
hastily summoned and labored with the unfortunate man, who was repeutant of his 
act and wished to live.  His condition improved and it was thought that he would 
recover.  Death resulted, however, at 4:30 o'clock.  He suffered intense pain.  
Mr. Jones voluntarially gave up his employment at the Singerly Pulp Works for or 
five months since.  He afterward tried to get reinstated but without success.  
He became very despondent and visited the grave of his only daughter early every 
morning and often at other times during the day.  He was born near Glasgow, 
Del., and came here when a young man.  He was 66 years of age and a shoemaker by 
trade, but had not followed it recently.  He was formerly employed at the Elkton 
Gas Works.  He was a very quiet man and inclined to be melancholy.  He served in 
the Union army and received a pension almost sufficient to pay his rent.  His 
wife took boarders and he was in no danger of want.  The funeral will take place 
a 3 o'clock today.

MARRIED.

CAMPBELL-STRICKER.-On Tuesday afternoon June 11th, at the M. E. Parsonage by 
Rev. T. B. Hunter, John W. Campbell of North East, and Hannah E. Stricker of 
Principio 
Furnace.

HEMPHILL-BARTLEY.-In Elkton, Md., June 19th, 1889, by the Rev. William Schouler, 
James Hemphill, of Wilmington, Del., and Margaret A. Bartley, of Elkton.

		+++++Saturday, June 29, 1889+++++

- Mrs. Susan Reyburn, widow of the late ???ge Reyburn, who for a number of years 
was a compositor on THE WHIG, died at the residence of her father in Lancaster 
County, Pa., last week, after a lingering illness.

- Jesse W. Williams, a native of Cecil County who removed to Baltimore during 
the war died at a late hour Tuesday night at his residence 1309 West Lombard 
street, Baltimore.  He was a well-known produce dealer of that city and an 
active member of the Young Men's Republican Club of the Fourteenth Ward and of 
Wilson Post, G. A. R.  He was a letter carrier under Post-Master Adreon.  
Deceased was 49 years old and leaves a widow and three children. 

- Mrs. Sarah Carpenter, wife of Charles Carpenter, now of Wilmington but 
formerly of Chesapeake City in this county, died on Thursday at her home in that 
city.  She was a daughter of Wm. H. Pearce, of Cecilton, and will be buried 
there on Monday next.

- Mrs. Annie Vanderford, wife of Henry Vanderford, formerly editor of The 
Democrat whose golden wedding was celebrated a few weeks ago, died on Thursday 
afternoon last at her home in Westminster, in her 69th year.  Funeral to day 
(Saturday) at 4 p.m.

- Joseph Gaither, a carriage painter residing at Bel Air, died suddenly of heart 
failure on Tuesday afternoon.  He had been at work all day on a wagon body and 
had stopped for a few minutes to help a fellow workman up stairs with a phaeton 
body.  He stumbled, fell backwards and died without saying a word.  He was about 
52 years old.

- Miss Sophia H. Aldridge, daughter of the late Spry Aldridge of this county was 
married at noon Thursday at the home of the bride's mother, No. 217 West Seventh 
street, Wilmington, Del., to Wm. H. Hall of Woodbury, Md.  Rev. L. E. Barrett 
officiated.  About 50 guests were present including Misses Hattie and Lidie 
Alexander of Elkton.  A reception followed the ceremony.  Many gifts were 
received.  During the afternoon the couple went to Woodbury, where they will 
reside.

- Among the graduates from St. John's College, Annapolis, this week was Mr. 
Herbert Noble, of Port Deposit.  He was historian of his class and read the 
class history a phrasiological history of the class from its freshman year, in 
which were many happy pets and ups and downs, sunny and dark sides of college 
life cheerily portrayed.  The class-room jokes, gags on professors and all the 
petty idiosyncrasies of the class were graphically told.  The orator came in for 
a large amount of applause and the professors for a great deal of familiarity.  
The class prophecy were given by Edwin D. Pusey.

Port Deposit Items.
  Wm. J. McGinley who has been sick for sometime went to Wilmington for 
treatment and died suddenly early Tuesday morning.  His remains were brought 
Thursday morning to Havre de Grace and buried from the Catholic Church.  He was 
a good and quiet citizen and will be missed by his many friends.

MARRIED.

SIMMONS-SMITH.-In Elkton, Md., June 27th, 1889, by the Rev. Wm. Schouler, Wm. 
H. Simmons, of Elkton, and Mary L. Smith, of Bay View, Cecil County, Md.


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