Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1890: Cecil Co., MD Transcribed and contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Cyndie Enfinger < cyndiee@tampabay.rr.com > ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** January thru June 1890 +++++Saturday, January 11, 1890+++++ - Mr. Samuel M. Brickley, of Rising Sun, has been granted an increase of pension. - Miss Mary Russell Thomas, eldest daughter of the Rev. T. Snowden Thomas, died on Friday of last week at the residence of her father in Wilmington, Del., after a long illness. Her funeral was held on Tuesday last. Interment at Evy Hill cemetery, Philadelphia - Henry Moale, a well-known coffee and tea broker of Baltimore, died at his residence in Baltimore on Tuesday of consumption after a protracted illness. He was an uncle of Mrs. Flora H. Henderson of Elkton. He leaves one brother, Edward, and four sisters Mrs. Samuel Foster, Mrs. General Gibbons, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Nicolas. - Miss Maria Jane Scott died in Philadelphia on Saturday last in the 85th year of her age. She was the daughter of the late Dr. John Scott and formerly resided here. She was one of the seventeen original members of the Elkton Presbyterian Church which was organized in 1833. The only survivor of this number now is Mrs. John Stump, of Perryville. - Dr. Charles B. Goldsborough, an assistant surgeon in the United States Marine Hospital Service, the seventh and youngest son of the late Rev. Robert L. Goldsborough, formerly of this town, died in New Orleans on Sunday last. The deceased was born in Elkton, Cecil County, on December 10, 1850. He graduated at the University of Pennsylvania with high honors in 1872, and afterwards studied medicine at the Medical University, in Philadelphia, where he graduated in 1875. Through the influence of the late Hon. John Welsh, of Philadelphia, then minister to England, who married his mother's sister, he was appointed assistant surgeon in the United States Marine Hospital service, and was stationed at Washington in 1877. In 1880 he was put in charge of St. Joseph's Hospital, in Baltimore, and remained there for three years. He then went to Memphis, and remained several years. He was also in charge of the hospital at Chicago, and went from there to New Orleans, some months ago, where he died, In 1878 he married Miss Nora G. Winters, of Easton, Talbot County, who was a ward of the late Howes Goldsborough, of that county. During his three years' residence in Baltimore he gained many friends, and was well-known to social circles. He leaves two near relatives in Baltimore, ex-Judge Henry W. Goldsborough, his uncle, of Harlem Square, and William M. Goldsborough, an elder brother, who resides at No1. 5 North Eutaw street. He has numerous other relatives in Baltimore and in Talbot County, and leaves a widow and several children, who were with him during his long illness and at his death. His remains will probably be brought to Easton and interred there, where most of his father's relatives are buried. Death of Harry C. Hurn. It is our painful duty to announce this week the unexpected death of Harry C. Hurn, a well-known citizen of this town which occurred at his home yesterday at noon. Mr. Hurn had been confined to his room for several days past with the prevailing influenza, but which rapidly developed into pneumonia. He was the only son of the late Rev. Henry F. Hurn, an eloquent and prominent clergyman of the M. E. Church. His mother was Maria Torbert Hurn, the youngest daughter of William Torbert, a well-known minister of the same church, whose sisters Mrs. F. A. Ellis and Jane Torbert live in elkton and with whom Mr. Hurn resided. Mr. Hurn leaves a widow and one child, having married a very estimable lady, Miss Lizzie Hutton of this town. Until a few months past he had been employed with his uncle and late F. A. Ellis, Secretary of the Cecil Mutual Fire Insurance Company, but recently had engaged in business on his own account. He was a young man of many genial qualities, bright intellect and excellent conversational qualities. He was exceedingly popular in all social circles and his unexpected death will be sad news to a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Robertson-Johnson. Miss Emma Johnson, daughter of Mr. Howard Johnson, of Singerly, was married on Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock to Thomas Robertson, of Philadelphia, a conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Rev. Charles Hill officiated. The bridesmaids were, Miss Clara Johnson, sister of the bride and Miss Ella Robertson, sister of the groom. The groomsmen were, George Robertson and Mr. Centre, of Philadelphia, the former a brother of the groom. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pilling, of Kiamensi, Del.; Mr. Batton, of Philadelphia; Mr. Robinson and John Butterwork, of Philadelphia; S. S. Rambo; Miss Dollie Miller, Mrs. S. K. Miller, Miss Florence Hall, Miss Annie Foard, Col. I. D. Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. R. Wright, of Washignton, D. C.; Miss Sallie McNeal, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rambo, Capt. George R. Ash, Parker George and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Enos, Mrs. William Johnson, of Chester, Pa.; Wm. C. Rambo; Bertha Rambo, Caleb Rambo, Mrs. Nowland and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Lee. +++++Saturday, January 18, 1890+++++ - John G. Moore, of Elkton, has been granted and increase of pension. - Mrs. Ann Hyland, wife of absalom Hyland, of Elk Neck, died on January 9th. Her funeral took place on Sunday afternoon last, services at Harts' Chapel. - Mrs. Mary E. Vallandigham, wife of the Rev. J. L. Vallandigham, died unexpectedly after a weeks' illness at her home near Newark, Del., on Wednesday morning. - Wm. R. Cameron, of Farmington, and Miss Jennie Scarborough, of Zion, were married on Wednesday night by the Rev. ?. R. Milligan. They went to Washington, D. C., on their honeymoon. - Mrs. Rebecca Barnett, a daughter of the late James Toss, Sr., of this county died last week in Wilmington, and her remains were interred at West Nottingtham Presbyterian cemetery on Saturday. Deceased was a native of Cecil County, and in her 48th year. - Miss Roberta Sheppard, eldest daughter of the Rev. Charles F. Sheppard, and well-known at Elkton, North East and Zion, where her father was formerly located was married on January 8th to Dr. Levin E. Murray, a dentist. The sermon was performed at Frankford, Del., by the father of the bride. - Mr. Frank M. Booth, son of Mr. Henry Booth, of Leeds, was married on January 8th by Rev. C A. Mott, of Philadelphia, to Miss Eva D. Rose, of Millville, N. J. The groom holds a responsible and lucrative position in the employ of a railroad company in Philadelphia. He learned telegraphy in this town. - The funeral of Harry C. Hurn was held on Monday last from his late home in elkton and was largely attended by relatives and friends, The Rev. William Schouler of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church read the service and delivered an address. The Rev. Charles Hill of the Methodist Episcopal Church also delivered an address. The interment was made at Bethel cemetery. The pall-bearers were, John S. Wirt, Frank R. Scott, Dr. Howard Bratton, Heister Hess, Henry M. McCullough, and Asber A. Scott. DIED. STILLWELL.-On January 15, 1890, Jacob Griffith Stillwell, infant son of Charles H. and Jennie G. Stillwell. MARRIED. HOLT-SIMPERS.-On January 15, 1890, at the M. E. Parsonage at Cherry Hill, by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Joseph F. Holt and Mary L. Simpers, both of Cecil County, Md. CAMERON-SCARBOROUGH-On January 15, 1890, at the residence of Miss Margaret Mearns, Zion Md., by Rev. J. R. Milligan, Wm. R. Cameron of Farmington and Rebecca Jane Scarborough of Zion, Md. WOOD-WHITEOAK.-At the home of the bride's parents, on Thursday evening, January 9th, 1890, by Rev. Jacob Miller, James Fletcher Wood and Winifred Holmes Whiteoak, both of Chesapeake City, Md. +++++Saturday, January 25, 1890+++++ - The remains of Mrs. Amelia Mackey, widow of Nicholas Mackey, were brought to Elkton on Wednesday and Interred in the Elkton Catholic cemetery. - The funeral of Miss Mary Smith, daughter of Henderson Smith, of Rowlandville, who died last week took place on Saturday last. The interment was at Bethesda Cemetery. - The remains of Mrs. Mary Reynolds, formerly of Harrisville, Cecil County, were brought from Harford County last week and interred at Friends' Burying Ground at West Nottingham. - States-Attorney Wm. S. Evans, as attorney for the mortgagee on Tuesday sold at public sale in Elkton the farm of James Nichols in the Sixth district. The farm contains 57 acres and was purchased by Henry Davis for $2,730. - Robert Alexander, and aged and well-known citizen of this town died on Thursday about noon in the 70th year of his age, after a lingering illness of consumption. His funeral will take place this afternoon at three o'clock from his late residence on High street. Mr. Alexander leaves two children, Charles Alexander and Mrs. B. Harris. He was an uncle of Mr. John E. Alexander. - The Raimond farm was sold at public sale on Monday last by Shockley & Smith, auctioneers for Wm. J. Jones, trustee and the Fidelity Trust Company of Wilmington, Del. This farm contains 180 acres, 61 in Maryland and the remainder in Delaware and is on the Elkton and Glasgow road about half-way between the two places. The property was purchased by Mrs. Amelia R. Edelman for $31 an acre of $5,565. Mrs. Edelman is a daughter for the late Jas. Raimond. MARRIED. TAYLOR-JACKSON.-On January 16th, 1890, at Craigtown, Md., by Rev. T. B. Hunter, Levi Evans Taylor and Maggie B. Jackson, both of Cecil County. JAMISON-WHITE.-On January 24th, 1890, at Cherry Hill M. E. Parsonage by Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, George Jamison and Hanna E. White both of Cecil County. +++++Saturday, February 4, 1890+++++ - Samuel S. Boyer, of North East, and Mrs. Sarah M. Hogg, widow of the late Jas. M. Hogg, U. S. N., of Chesapeake City have been granted pensions. - Miss Ann Eliza Ross, was found dead in bed on Friday morning of last week. She was about 80 years old and made her home with the family of C. C. Caldwell in the Sixth district of this County. - The funeral of Robert Alexander was held last Saturday from his late residence on East High street. The Rev. Charles Hill officiated, and the pall-bearers were, Lewis T. Buchanan, Chas. W. Maxwell, Dunbar Morgan, John W. Anthony, Joseph Wells, and William Dunbar. The interment was made at the Elkton Cemetery. - Miss C. Bell Stewart, eldest daughter of Alexander and Sophia Stewart died at her home in Rowlandville on Monday last. Miss Stewart was a young woman of lovely disposition and charming manner. Her early death is mourned by a large circle of friends. Her funeral was held on Thursday morning at Harmony M. P. Church. - States Attorney Wm. S. Evans, trustee on Tuesday sold at public sale the farm of the late John W. Egner, situated in the Fourth Election District about five miles from Elkton and containing 96 acres improved by a stone dwelling house, frame barn and other outbuildings. The property was purchased by Howard Scott for $2,000. John M. Terrell was the auctioneer. Zion Items. - The wedding of Mr. Robert T. Groves and Miss Minnie Johns will take place February 5th at 8.30 o'clock in the Presbyterian Chruch, ceremony by Rev. J. R. Milligan. A reception immediately after ceremony. Ushers, Mr. Rutledge Gifford and Edward Gilespie. John will be on hand to take care of the teams. +++++Saturday, February 8, 1890+++++ - An increase in pension has been granted John J. Jones , of Conowingo. - The Jeffers farm was offered at public sale on Tuesday afternoon in elkton by John C. Hindman, auctioneer, for W. S. Evans, trustee. It was withdrawn for lack of an adequate bid. - The remains of Mrs. Frances May Watson who died at the Home for Aged Women in Wilmington, Del., on Saturday were interred at Iron Hill on Tuesday. Services were held at both Wilmington and Iron Hill. - Mrs. Lizzie Bezner, wife of Samuel Bezner, and daughter of the late Thomas Terry, of this county, died at her home in Philadelphia on the 14th of January. Mrs. Bezner was a most estimable lady, and whose sister Ellen married a well known citizen of this county, John W. Mahoney, of Bay View. another sister, Jane, married J. P. Burns, a son of our vernable and esteemed citizen, Samuel Burns. Mrs. Bezner left a family of five children. Her mother, Mrs. Margaret Terry still resides at Bay View. Died in Jail. Edward Johnson, colored, aged about 45 years, an epileptic imbecile, died at the jail on Thursday. As required by law in cases of persons dying in jail Coroner Perry Litzenberg held an inquest the following morning. The following jury was empaneled in the case: Charles F. Hinchliffe, foreman; R. D. Bowland, R. E. Strickland, Wm. Dunbar, George N. Bennett, John Dunbar, Grace Bennett, Parker L. George, James E. Dean, Harry Bell, Stuart Smith and Charles Ernest. They rendered a verdict that "Johnson came to his death from gangrenous erysipelas caused by an injury to his finger inflicted by himself while working the jail pump." Dr. Jamar attended him and Sheriff Boyd saw that he was properly cared for while ill. Johnson had been confined to the jail about 8 years. He was very useful about the institution when not suffering from the disease with which he was affected and it was probably for this reason that he was never removed to the Insane Asylum. MARRIED. SALLERS-KIRK.-At M. E. parsnage, Zion, Md., February 6, by Rev. E. H. Hyson, Mr. George William Sallers and Miss Eva G. Kirk, both of this county. GROVE-JOHNS.-On February 5, 1890, at the bride's home, Zion, Md., by Rev. J. R. Milligan, Thomas A. Grove and Minnie Johns, all of Zion, Md. +++++Saturday, February 15, 1890+++++ - An increase of pension has been granted Jospeh Carter. - Mary, daughter of Frank P. Price of this town, died on Wednesday aged about four years. - Mrs. Rebecca Pierson died on Friday of last week at the home of her son-in-law in her 76th year. - A colored man of this vicinity named Levin Norris and known generall as "Uncle Levi" died recently aged 90 years. - Samuel Williamson whose adddress is given as Elkton and Wm. Clayton of Rising Sun, have geen granted an increase of pension. - Howard Rutter, a well known resident of this vicinity, died very suddenly at the residence of Jacob Holmes, in Elk Neck, during Saturday night. He was in his usual health and good spirits on retiring for the nigpt. He was found dead in bed the next morning. Deceased was 79 years old. His funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment being made in the private burying ground of his family on the farm of Dr. H. H. Mitchell, in Elk Neck. - Henry Rawlings, a colored railroad laborer whose home is said to have been in Cecil County, was killed last week near Haddonfield, N. J., by John Harding, also colored. Harding struck Rawlings on the head with a mattock. They had quarreled several times concerning a young woman. Rawlings attacked Harding with the handle of his pick when the latter struck him as above stated. Harding, who is also a Marylander, gave himself into custody. Death of Mrs. Magraw. We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Ann H. Magraw, wife of Adam R. Magraw Esq., of West Nottingham, in this county, which occurred unexpectedly at her sister's residence in Baltimore on Wednesday. Mrs. Magraw had been under treatment for heart disease in that city, making her sister, Mrs. William Hollingsworth Whyte's house her home. Mrs. Magraw whose maiden name was Hartshorne, was a member of a very prominent Pennsylvania family, her parents being residents of West Chester at the time of her marriage. She was a most esimable lady, and took great interest in the West Nottingham Presbyterian Church of which she was a devoted member. Mrs. Magraw leaves three childred, a son and two daughters. We tender Mr. Magraw our sincerest sympathy in his sad bereavement. Death of Miss Emma M. Black. Miss Emma M. Black, daughter of J. Nelson Black, of Charlestown, died at the residence of her parents on Wednesday, aged 23 years after an illness of several months. She was a young woman of many fine traits of character which endeared her to a large circle of friends to whom her untimely death causes great sorrow and regret. By her bright and genial manner she made friends of all with whom she came in contact. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her parents to-morrow (Sunday) at 11:30 A. M. The interment will be made at West Nottingham. MARRIED. BEASTEN-FERGUSON.-On the 5th inst., at the home of the bride's parents, in Cecilton, Md., by Rev. E. C. Atkins, George H. Beasten and Miss Annie P. Ferguson, both of Cecil County, Maryland. CLINCH-McCLOSKEY.-Feb. 13th in the Catholic Church, Elkton, by the Rev. J. D. Carey, Chas. A. Clinch, of Wilmington, and Ella McCloskey, of Chestnut Hill. Wilmington papers please copy. DIED. WRIGHT.-On the 11th inst., at 2814 Ann street, Philadelphia, Walter B., infant son of Captain Thomas H. and Lizzie T. Wright. MAGRAW.-On February 12, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. M. Hollingsworth White, Ann H., in the 41st year of her age, wife of Adam R. Magraw. Interment at West Nottingham, Cecil county, Md., this afternoon, 15th instant, at 11 o'clock. BLACK.-Emma M. Black, daughter of J. N. and E. C. Black, died at her home in Charlestown Wednesday, Feb. 12th, aged 23 years. Funeral from the residence of her parents, Sunday, Feb. 16th, at 19:30 a. m. Interment at West Nottingham. +++++Saturday, February 22, 1890+++++ - A pension has been granted Isaiah Biddle of North East. - Charles Warris, colored, who accidently shot himself last week, died in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, this week. His remains were brought home for interment. He came to this county from Canada and won the respect of the people of the neighborhood in which he lived by his industry and good habits. - James Culleny, a well-known citizen of this vicinity died at his home at Westamwell, on Friday of last week aged 77 years. He had been employed in the mills at Westamwell for about thirty years. He was a member of the Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church for more than twenty years. Mr. Culleny leaves a widow, a son and a daughter. His funeral was held on Monday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Charles Hill. The interment was at the Elkton Cemetery. The pall bearers were, Henry Warner, Jos. McNeal, Wm. Smith, Amos McNeal, William Davis, and Henry M. Evans. Death of a Famous Cecil County Poetess. Mrs. Emma Alice Wait, better known as Emma Alice Browne, her maiden name died on February 6th at Danville, Ill., of pneumonia, after an illness of less than two week, aged 54 years. Her funeral was held at Danville on the 8th inst. and was interrred the same evening at Greenville, O., where her brother William A. Brown, editor and proprietor of the Democratic Advocate of that place resides. This gifted poetess was born in an unpretentious cottage about a mile west of Colora. She was the oldest child of Wm. A. Browne and Hester A. Touchstone, sister of the late James Touchstone. Her family was connected with that of Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the English poetess. Her father was a local preacher in the M. P. Church and was afterward admitted to the conference of that denomination and sent to southeastern Pennsylvania. In 1855 the family came to Port Deposit where they remained about two years and then went West. Emma having secured a paying position on the Missouri Republican for which she wrote her only continued story "Not Wanted." For almost a quarter of a centrury preceeding her death she was a contributor to the New York Ledger. Many of her early writings were contributed to the CECIL WHIG. DIED. MILLER.-On the 10th instant, Elise B., infant daughter of John and Bella Miller, aged 14 months and 20 days. "Death never won a brighter prize," Nor friends a richer treasure lost; Another star has left our skies, but heaven is richer at our cost. WRIGHT.-On February 17th, 1890, Cecelia E. Wright, daughter of Henry A. and Anna M. Wright, in the 19th year of her age. Our Celia is gone, the much beloved, To dwell forever with Christ above. The conflict is over, the struggle a past, She has reached her heaven of rest at last. No sin nor care can reach her now, An angel's crown is on her brow. She's joined that joyful ransomed band, Whose home is in the better land. She wants no mother's tender care, For all is safe and happy there. We would not call her back again, For our loss is her eternal gain. +++++Saturday, March 1, 1890+++++ - A pension has been granted James T. Cole, of Singerly. - Wm. Chambers of Cecilton, has been granted an increase of pension. - John J. Wigdon has purchased the Chas. Cazier farm near College Green, containing 55 3/4 acres for $2,125. - Mr. Wm. J. Nesbitt and Miss Sophia Brown were married on Thursday evening last at the Presbyterian Manse, West Nottingham. - Mrs. Martha Ford, wife of Dr. S. E. Ford of North East, died on Sunday after a lingering illness. she was a daughter of John Heath of North East. - Evan T. Reisler, of Port Jervis, N. Y., and Anna L. Paul, of Philadelphia, both formerly of Cecil County, were married by Friends Ceremony on Febraury 18th before the Mayor of Philadelphia. - Samuel Gifford has purchased the farm of his son Edward Gifford who contemplates removing from the neighborhood. The farm which is situated near Lombard has been rented by Mr. Parker McCrery. - Miss Lizzie McDaniel, daughter of John McDaniel of Cherry Hill, died last Saturday aged about 14 years. Her funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Cherry Hill M. E. Church. The Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien preached, and the Loyal Legion and Sunday School with which the deceased was connected sang selections. She was an apt puil and a general favorite. Her former teacher Miss Martha Biddle, of Liberty Grove attended the funeral. - Robert Culley, a well-known citizen of Havre de Grace, who died at his home on on Thursday of last week was a native of Cecil County having been born near Port Deposit, June 6th, 1809, on what is now known as the Steele farm. He learned the tailoring business in Wilmington and conducted business in Baltimore for a year or two. He moved to Havre de Grace in 1832 and has been in business there ever since. He leaves a widow and three children. They are W. C. Culley, agent for the P., W. & B. Railroad at Perryville, Robert Culley, of Havre de Grace and Mrs. John Doane, of Baltimore. - The body of George Leslie, of Chesapeake City, was found on Sunday morning last about 7 o'clock lying in the basin of the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal at Chesapeake City. He was lying on his face, with his arms doubled under him. The water, which was less than a foot deep at that point did not entirely cover his head. He died some time between 1 and 7 o'clock that morning. Justice Christfield summoned a jury of inquest, with Samuel Wood as foreman. A verdict of accidental death was rendered, as there were no marks of violence on the body and no suspicious circumstances attending it. He is supposed to have been taken ill and fell into the basin. He was 54 years old, and leaves a widow and several children. Port Deposit Items. Frank Clendenin, Esq., and Miss Lillie M. Hindman were married Thursday morning at the manse of the Presbyterian Church by Rev. James Conway. Mr. and Mrs. Clendenin left on the 12.40 p. m. train for a trip to Fortress Monroe, Norfolk and other points of interest. MARRIED. REISLER-PAUL.-February 18, 1890, by Friends ceremony before the Mayor of Philadelphia, Evan T. Reisler, of Port Jervis, N.Y., and Anna E. Paul, of Philadelphia, both formerly of Cecil County. DIED. TORBERT.-On Wednesday the 26th instant, Mrs. Adeline M. Torbert, relict of William Torbert. Funeral services at her late residence in this town on Saturday, March 1st, at 3 o'clock, P. M. Interment in the Elkton Cemetery. Friends are invited without further notice. +++++Saturday, March 8, 1890+++++ - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for Rutledge Gifford sold the Scull property situated in the Ninth district on Tuesday. It was purchased by Mr. Gifford for $375. - Reuben Haines, Esq., as trustee, on Tuesday sold at public sale the Chambers property situated in the Ninth district for eighty dollars. The property contains 3 3/4 acres. John M. Terrell was auctioneer. - Mrs. Margaret J. Cook, wife of William Cook died at her home in Elk Neck on Monday last. Her funeral took place on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Her remains were interred at Hart's Chapel. - The funeral of the late Mrs. A. M. Torbert was held on Saturday afternoon last at three o'clock. Rev. Charles Hill of the Elkton M. E. Church officiated. The interment was made in the Elkton Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Hon. J. A. J. Creswell, Wm. J. Jones, John Perkins, Joseph Wells, Edmund Brown and James Merrey. - Charles H. Walraven, who formerly resided in this town where he was employed in the pulp works was struck by a train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Wilmington on Saturday evening last and killed. He was employed as a quarryman by the Brandywine Granite Company. He was about 29 years old and leaves a wife and five children. - Arthur John Maxwell, of Wilmington, Del., who died on Tuesday at Pennsgrove, N. J., was the eldest son of the late Samuel Maxwell of the Fourth districkt, a brother of the late Oliver Maxwell of Cowantown, and a cousin of Charles W. Maxwell, of this town. He was employed as an engineer on a freight boat running at night between Wilmington and Pennsgrove. He died suddenly while on duty. He leaves a widow but no children. - Mr. J. T. Cole, of this district, received this week $2,205 arrears of pension and was granted a pension of ten dollars monthly. Mr. Cole served in Company C., of the 58th Pennsylvania Infantry under Col. J. Richard Jones. Mr. Cole has very sesnibly expended a portion of his money in providing himself with a home. He has purchased of Ebenezer Wherry a dwelling house and 39 acres of land situated near Mt. Pleasant Free Methodist Chapel for $1800. Mr. Cole secured his pension through Louis K. Gilson of Washington, D. C. - We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Annie J. Emerick, wife of Mr. John Emerick, a well-known manufacturer of Philadelphia which occurred at their residence at Longhorn, Bucks County, Pa., on Wednesday last. Mrs. Emerick was a daughter of a former citizen of this place. Mr. Joshua T. Wells and a niece of Mr. Jos. Wells, postmaster of Elkton. She with her parents was for a number of years a resident of this town, where her musical attainments and many amiable qualities endeared her to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Emerick leaves four children. Her funeral will take place to-day from her late residence. Aged Cecil Countians. Daily newspapers in Philadelphia and Wilmington have been gathering information concerning the aged people of Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. The following relates to Cecil Countians: Mrs. Margaret Hutton Haines was born in New Garden Township, Chester County, Pa., July 22, 1799. Her occupation during active life was that of a housekeeper for sixty-seven years. The subject had thirteen brothers and sisters and she is the only survivor; only one of the others lived to be over 60 years of age. Since her 85th year she has gradually grown feeble, but her mind and memory are clear. Samuel Haines was born in Cecil County February 16, 1801. His occupation was that of a farmer for about sixty-five successive years. He is still a regular attendant at Friends' Meeting, about two and a-half miles from his home. He has been very temerate all his days. John Swann Everist, of Colora, Cecil County, was born in Bush River Neck, Md., November 26, 1803. his occupation for twenty-eight years was storekeeping and for several years afterward he was a practical farmer. When a school boy he "contracted the habit of chewing and smoking tobacco which held him until thirty six years ago." He always has been blessed with good health. The subject has been married twice, and three children and nine grand-children have been born. Mr. Everist's wife is 82 years of age and has excellent health. An aged colored woman, Phillus Alexander, died near Zion a few weeks ago, aged 85 or 86, leaving a husband said to be over 100 years of age. During the war of 1812 he drove his master, for he was a slave in early life, to see the British come up the bay when they attacked Havre de Grace. He claims to have been over 21 at that time. Phillus was his second wife and old persons of the family who owned her say that he was twenty years older than she. That would make him 106. Thus in several ways they compute his age. Hi is quite active, although blind. Other aged Cecil Countians are: Mrs. Rebecca Seth, of Baldwin, aged 101 years and blind, but active for her age; Mrs. Steele of Chesapeake City, mother of Joseph Steele, the grain dealer, aged 98; Mrs. Hopper, of Chesapeake City, aged 94; Robert Dawson, formerly of Cecil county, but now of Kent County, aged 90 and active; John Rankin, of Elkton, active jeweler, aged 87; Frisby Evans, colored, of Elkton, aged 87; Jesse J. Cole, North East, aged 86; Samuel Thompson, Pivot Bridge, aged 85; Henry Gordon, colored, of Elkton, aged 85; Mrs. Ruth Kennard, aged 84; John Bouchelle, Chesapeake City, retired farmer, aged 84; William Watts, of Chesapeake City, retired, aged 83; Mrs. Mary Davidson, aged 83; Robert Boyer, colored, of Elkton, active wood sawyer, aged 82; Mrs. Caroline Rankin, of Elkton, aged 82; Jacob Tome, the millionaire banker, aged 80; Charles Dunbar, colored, active laborer, aged 80; William Henry Brooks, colored, aged 80; Cyrus Gordon, colored, of Elkton, aged 80; Mrs. Rebecca Fowler, aged 80; Jos. Booth, of Elkton, active farmer aged 80. Mrs. Elizabeth Tyson of Elkton is 87 years of age. Judge James McCauley of the Orphans' Court for Cecil county, living at Leeds, is 80 years of age. He also follows the business of surveyor. Mrs. Beers of Leeds is aged 96 years. She is very active and walks six miles to receive a pension due her husband, who was killed in the late war. Mrs. Rebecca Lane of Chesapeake City is aged 86 years and active. Mrs. A. C. Nowland now residing in New Castle was born in Cecil County in 1804. She is a daughter of Richard Mansfield and owns several farms in Delaware and Maryland. she is a widow and has one son. Wm. Brumfield now of New Castle was born in Cecil County December 3, 1809. he went to New Castle in 1839 where he was proprietor of the Stockton House for seven years. He is retired and has good health. Colora Items. Mr. Frank Clendenin and Miss Lily Hindman were married on Thursday 27th ulto., and immediately started South upon a short wedding tour. +++++Saturday, March 15, 1890+++++ - An increase in pension has been granted Benjamin Price whose postoffice is given as Elkton. - Mr. and Mrs. George W. Craig were given a surprise on March 4th at their residence near North East. It was the tenth anniversary of their wedding. - Our well-known citizen and practical mechanic Mr. Geo. F. Harlan has patented a railroad car-coupling for which letters were issued on the 11th inst. The coupling link is a double arrow head of steel, which grasps the coupling-pin by means of a spring in the draw-head of the car. Mr. Harlan has already made important improvements on the coupler since it was patented, and which we will again more particularly describe. - Wm. Morris, the freight conductor who had his skull fractured at this place on Thursday of last week, died at the Delaware Hospital, Wilmington, at an early hour on Tuesday morning last. His funeral was held from his late residence in Wilmington. - William Simonton, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Morrison near Fair Hill on Tuesday morning last aged 86 years. He suffered a second attack of paralysis on Saturday morning last which resulted in his death. He was a native of New Jersey and engaged in truck farming near Elkton for a number of years. He leaves two sons and three daughters. The Orphans' Court. The following business was transacted by the Orphans' Court for Cecil County on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week: Bonds approved: Wilson D. Pierson executor of Andrew L. Yerkes; Esther J. Hanshaw and Robert R. Rawlings, adm'rs of Thomas A. Hanshaw; Thos. C. Bond, executor of Mary E. O?r. A number of claims against estates were examined and passed, and inventories lists of sales and lists of depbs examined and passed. Accounts: 1st and final account of George A. Blake, adm'r of Emanuel Major; 2d account of George A. Blake, guardian of Mabel T. Lincoln; 2d and final account of Ella C. Lee and Wm. J. Jones, adm'rs of John L. Rutter and dividend struck on same; 1st and final preterred account of L. M. Haines, adm'r of Wm. E. Welsh and dividend struck on same; 1st and final account of Elizabeth McGinley, adm'x of William J. McGinley and distribution made. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next. +++++Saturday, March 22, 1890+++++ - A pension has been granted Nelson McDowell, of Rowlandville. - Mrs. Kesiah Wildsmith died last week at North East aged 80 years. - Mr. Lorenzo D. Charshee, of this county a young fireman on the Philadelphia Division of the B. & O. Railroad died on Friday night of last week in Baltimore of pulmonary trouble after an illness of seven months. He was a son of Mr. Edward Charshee of this county, and was unmarried. He was very popular in railroad circles. The remains were taken to Whitaker Station, Cecil County Monday, where the interment took place, after services at St. Mark's Chapel, Rev. E. K. Miller officiating. The pall-bearers were, Messrs. J. Setman, Harry Lowton, James Torringsworth, J. Moulsdale, John McDonald and Walter Jackson. Suicide by Hanging. Orrick Cunningham, a rather week-minded man, aged about 35 years, committed suicide by hanging himself in the barn of John Craig, near Rowlandville. He hired that morning to Mr. Craig as a farm laborer. It is said that he borrowed a gun with the intention of shooting himself, but afterward decides to end his existence by another method. He went to the barn and tied a rope around his neck. Throwing it over a beam and clasping it with both hands he choked himself to death. He was found in this position at dinner time. He was sober and industrious. He was never married. Port Deposit Items. Rachel Hall, colored, died Thursday morning and was buried Sunday. Three out of the four societies to which she belonged were at thhe funeral, which was one of the largest colored funerals that ever took place in our town. Her mother, Polly Howard, who is nearly if not quite one hundred still lives, but is getting to be very infirm. Plato Hilton who has been quite a noted colored character died Thursday morning and was buried Saturday. The colored people were superstituous about him and believed he possessed more than human power. He has often been consulted about stolen articles and has been the means of having them restored, as they were afraid if they did not bring them back he would put a spell on them. MARRIED. HOLLAND-REATH.-On March 12th, 1890, at Cherry Hill M. E. Parsonage, by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, James A. Holland and Dollie Reath, both of Cecil County. SMITH-RYAN.-On Wednesday evening, Mar. 19th, 1890, at Charlestown M. E. Parsonage, by Rev. T. B. Hunter, D. James Smith and Susie Ryan, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, March 29, 1890+++++ - Mrs. Jackson, wife of Alexander Jackson of this town died on Saturday last. - Mr. John Anderson and Miss Annie L. Wicks, both of Cecil County, were married in Camden, N.J., on March 5th by Rev. J. L. Sooy. - Amos Barnes, who as related in our last issue was struck by a locomotive on the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad near Frenchtown last week and badly injured died on Sunday night last at the Baltimore City Hospital. His skull was fractured and he was also internally injured. - Mr. John Shelly died on Saturday last near Rising Sun, aged about 76 years. - Joseph Raymond Sloan, only child of Joseph H. and Cornelia E. Sloan, died at the residence of its parents on Stockton street on Thursday night aged about fifteen month. - Francis Ellis Price, son of Frank P. and Ella C. Price, died at the home of his parents on Sunday morning last aged 5 years and 11 months. He was first taken ill with the measels and caught cold causing croup. He was a particularly bright and interesting child. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday night Murrell Cantwell, only surviving child of Mr. and Mrs. Price, died. They have lost five children in all, four of whom have died during the past twelve months. Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Ash. Mrs. Sarah A. Ash, a life-long resident of this community and a very estimable lady died at the residence of her son-in-law Wm. J. Smith about six o'clock yesterday morning aged eighty one years. Her death was caused by asthma from which she had suffered for several years. Her maiden name was Sarah A. Boulden. She was twice married, her first husband being Justice Dunbar. By him she had four sons, of whom, Morris Dunbar and Wm. Dunbar reside in this town and vicinity. The others were John and Amor. The former resides in Wilmington and the latter was killed in the battle of Antietam. Her second husband was Miles Ash by whom she had four children; George H. Ash, a successful business man of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Smith wife of ex Sheriff Wm. J. Smith, Mrs. Harriett Weaver, widow of the late Cecil F. Weaver and Jospeh Ash who died before reaching his majority. Death of Samuel P. Stewart. Samuel P. Stewart, a former resident of Elkton, died at his home in Philadelphia on Saturday last. Mr. Stewart was the son of Seth Stewart, of Delaware,. He worked at his trade, that of a carpenter, in this town for a number of years. After moving to Philadelphia he became foreman for Mr. Rouarke, a prominent contractor of that city. Mr. Stewart entered the army as a private in the Twenty third Pennsylvania Volunteers in 1861 and served throughout the war. The company of which he was a member was consolidated with others in the Sixty-first Pennsylvania Regiment and participated in all the engagements with the Army of the Potomac. He was severely wounded and promoted several times for personal bravery, attaining the rank of first lieutenant before the close of the war. He married Miss Martha Morgan, daughter of William Morgan, of this town, who, with a married daughter, survives him. Deceased was 49 years old. His remains were brought to this place for burial on Monday. About forty members of Post No. 2, G. A. R., of Philadelphia accompanied the remains to this place an headed by a fife and drum corps which played the "Dead March," they proceeded to the Elkton Presbyterian Church where services were held and the interment made in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. James Lisk, of Centenial Baptist Church, preached and Rev. Dr. S. M. Osmond offered prayer. The services at the grave were conducted by the Post and three volleys were fired over the open grave. MARRIED. STOKES-GETTY.-At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. James L. Gibbs, Collingswood, N. J., on March 4th, 1890, by the Rev. J. R. Westwood, Charles Wesley Stokes, of Collingswood, and Willie Ella Getty, of Wilmington, Del. DIED. SLOAN.-On Thursday night, March 27th, 1890 Joseph Raymond, son of Joseph H. and Cornelia E. Sloan, aged 14 months and 21 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his parents, on Stockton street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ASH.-On the 28th inst., Sarah A. Ash, in her 81st year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral onMonday, the 31st inst., at 2 o'clock P. M., from the residence of William J. Smith. Services at the house. +++++Saturday, April 5, 1890+++++ - George T. Ford, formerly of the U. S. Navy has been granted a pension. - John Hall, a well known character, residing near Elkton died on Saturday last of pneumonia aged about 32 years. He was employed at the pulp works. - Wm. S. Cantwell, who resided in this town for a year or two and now of Philadelphia, was married on Wednesday evening of last week to Miss Jennie Clark, of Clayton, Del. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Denton, Del. The marriage was witnessed by many friends of the bride and groom. The newly married couple were given a dinner in honor of the occasion on Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cantwell, the parents of the groom, which was attended by a large number of their friends. - Miss Mary Nesbitt was buried from her brother's last Saturday, near Liberty Grove, aged 73. - Joseph B. Jordan, a well known merchant of Cherry Hill, died on Thursday evening after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and several children and was 53 years old. His funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. - The funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Ash took place on Manday afternoon from the residence of Mr. Wm. J. Smith. The interment was made at the Elkton cemetery. The pall-bearers were her grandsons, Justus Dunbar, William Dunbar, John Dunbar, Reuben Dunbar and B. B. Dunbar, of Elkton, and Howard Dunbar, of Wilmington, Del. - William Morgan, a native of the First district, who had resided in Elkton for several years past and engaged in the carpentering business, died on Saturday last. He had been ill for several weeks from abscess on the liver. He was about 47 years old and leaves a widow and two children. His funeral took place on Tuesday and his remains were taken for interment to St. Stephen's cemetery in the First district. - Jane Garrison, an aged colored woman, widow of George Garrison died on Monday in the little old log house near the Presbyterian graveyard in which she had lived for about sixty years. She was about 90 years old. Jane was the daughter of Prince King, who was a slave of the late Judge Tobias Rudulph, and in early life was married to Peter Shane, a French Creole, who deserted her many years ago. She was the last survivor of twelve children and the house in which she lived formerly belonged to her master. - The funeral of Timothy O'Rourke who died at his home on Iron Hill on Friday night of last week, was held on Tuesday in the Elkton Catholic Church, interment being made in the cemetery adjoining. He had lived on Iron Hill for over fifty years. Mr. O'Rourke was 78 years old and leaves a widow and five children. Of the latter, John is a commission merchant in Philadelphia, William, Edward and Maggie live at home, and another daughter is the wife of John Brown, a farmer near Iron Hill. Mr. O'Rourke had been in failing health for four or five years. He was a cousin of Timothy O'Rourke, of Chestnut Hill, and also related to Mrs. James Hawes, of this town. - Mrs. Francina Wood died at her residence in Leeds, on Monday last, aged about 80 years. She was the widow of the late John Wood and the mother of Henry, Covington, and John wood. She was postmistress at Leeds. - T. J. Scott, auctioneer, for Thos. Green and Francis Green, representing the heirs of Francis Green, deceased, on Wednesday morning sold at public sale at the Court House door the two-story frame dwelling house and stable located on the old plank road, near this town. The dwelling contains five rooms, the enclosure containing about three quarters of an acre of ground. It was purchased by Mrs. Aaron Tuite for $450. A house in Newark belonging to the same estate was sond on Wednesday afternoon in that town by the same auctioneer. Some property belonging to the same estate was sold the following day in Wilmington. Lived Over Ninety-Five Years. Mrs. Ella Beers, widow of the late James Beers died at her home at Beer's Corner in the Fourth Election District, on Sunday. She was in the 96th year of her age. Mrs. Beers lived alone and she was found lying insensible on the floor at her home on Friday morning. Her illness was evidently very sudden as she attended one of her sons "moving" the day before. Mrs. Beers was a native of Ireland and came to this country with her husband about sixty years ago. They resided for a time near Frenchtown in the Third district and afterward removed to the Fourth district where they spent the remainder of their days. she was very active down to within a few months of her death. On several occasions she walked from her home to Elkton a distance of over four miles and returned in the same manner. She received a pension for the death of James, who was a sergeant in Company B., Sixth Maryland Regiment, and was killed at Cold Harbor. It was to obtain her quarterly pension that she walked to Elkton. She owned the property in which she lived. She leaves several children, among them; Richard Beers, a well-known farmer, John Beers, who is employed at Marley Mills, George Beers, who resides at Darby, and Catherine who married William Gracy, She also leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. Services were held at the Elkton Catholic Church, Rev. J. D. Carey officiating. The pall-bearers were, John Reagan, Barney Moore, John Harran, John Denver, Michael Hartnett, and John Feehly. MARRIED. BRADFIELD-BOYD.-At St. Mary's Rectory, North East, Md., on Wednesday, March 26th 1890, by Rev. E. K. Miller, Wm. B. Bradfield and Miss Ideania Boyd. CHARSHA-BRADFIELD.-On March 26th, at St. Mary's Rectory, North East, by Rev. E. K. Miller, John C. Charsha and Mary M. Bradfield. DIED. JORDAN.-On April 3d, 1890, at Cherry Hill, Joseph B. Jordan, in the 53d year of his age. Interment at Cherry Hill cemetery. Services at the church at 2 o'clock P. M., on Sunday, the 6th instant. +++++Saturday, April 12, 1890 - David Ash, residing on East High street, lost his young daughter, Florence May, by death on Saturday last. - Mrs. Sarah E. Haines, of Rising Sun, widow of Geroge W. Haines, died on Monday last of consumption after several years illness. Her funeral took place on Thursday. - Lewis Anderson has sold his farm of 88 acres on the Ninth district to R. L. Anderson of Zion, Alexander Wilson, of Port Deposit, has purchased the farm of L. W. Lawrence, near Woodlawn. - R. C. Thackery, Esq., as attorney, on Tuesday last sold at public sale the property of Jas. A. Simpers in Elkton, consisting of three dwelling houses and a vacant lot. Charles W. Simpers, of North East, was the purchaser at $2,500. - Dr. William Webb, of Collamer, Chester County, and Miss Emma Evans of Fairchild, Lancaster County, were married on Monday afternoon last. Guests were present from Port Deposit, Oxford, Pa., and other places. - Samuel McCrone has sold his farm of 105 acres which formerly belonged to Chas. L. Boulden to Col I. D. Davis for $2,500. The farm adjoins that belonging to Col. Davis and on which he resides. Mr. McCrone will remove to Aberdeen, Harford County. - Capt. Abraham L. Colmary a native of this county died at his home in Baltimore on Sunday morning in the 76th year of his age. He was born at Chesapeake City in 1814. At a very early age he entered the employ of the New York and Baltimore Transportation Line and at the age of 16 years was promoted to the command of one of the vessels of that company. He removed to Baltimore in 1852. On April 20th, 1861, he entered the service of the Government and took command of the first steamer used in transporting goods from Havre de Grace to Baltimore. He remained in the Federal service until the close of the war and carried the first mail from Old Point Comfort to Norfolk after the evacuation of that city. He purchased the Sassafras Line of steamers in 1872, and in 1874 merged it into a stock company. He at that time retired from active business. His thigh was fractured in 1887 at the Kent County fair and he had been confined to his room much of the time since. Glasgow Items. Mrs. Sherman Dayett, who has been ill some months of consumption, died at her home on Main street last Saturday week and was buried at Salem the following Tuesday. Miss Ella Kendell and Mr. Frank Brown were married at the home of the bride, a few miles from town, last Thursday evening by Rev. T. Anderson. They will reside on Iron Hill. Death of Mrs. Russell. Mrs. Deborah L. Russell, relict of John B. Russell, died on Saturday last in the 68th year of her age. Mrs. Russell was born on the 17th day of October, 1822, at what is now known as Crawford's factory, on the Big North East Creek. She was a daughter of Jethro Johnson, a prominent woolen manufacturer and surveyor of Cecil County, and a descendant of the noted Leslie family. Mrs. Russell was a remakable woman, small in stature, quick on foot, and as nimble as a school girl. She was greatly attached to the Methodist Church and would walk for miles to religious worship. It was on the Sabbath before her last sickness that she walked to Leslie to Sabbath School and back to Bay View church the same evening. The effort was too much for her, she caught cold which resulted in pneumonia. She never rallied, but passed away calmly, peacefully, trusting in Him who careth for all. she left four children, Matthew Russell, Jr., Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Susanna Warren and Mrs. Laura Smith. Her funeral took place at Bay View Tuesday, April 8th. Rev. J. B. Jones preached an eloquent sermon from the 1st chapter and 12th verse of Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. Her bearers were Joseph T. Reed, George Simcoe, William Reed, William Benjamin, J. Taylor Janney and Samuel Burns, Jr. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court met in regular session on Tuesday morning, all the judges being present. Sunday claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. Bonds approved:-Edith M. Brown and W. D. Pierson, admr's, of Ellis Brown; Carlton Kimble, ex'r, of John Suelly, Jacob Morrison exe'r, of Robert Morrison; Susan Jordan and Thomas Fryer, admr's, of Joseph B. Jordan; Richard Beers, adm's of Ella Beers. Accounts passed.-Kate M. Davis, ex'r. of John C. Davis; Thos. S. and Jos. B. Miller, exr's, of Rebecca L. Miller and distribution struck on the same; George M. Campbell and W. D. Campbell, exr's. of Wm, M. Campbell and distribution struck on same; Amanda L. Holt adm'x. of Charles F. Holt and dividend struck on same. Court adjourned to meet in special session on next Tuesday. Port Deposit Items. Thos. C. Bond, administrator, sold a small house on Foundry street, belonging to E. Cornish, deceased, to James N. McCullough for two hundred and sixty dollars and a vacant lot subject to ground rent to Oldham & Williams for two dollars and fifty cents. MARRIED. SHAFFER-LODORE.-At the home of the bride on the 10th inst., by Rev. Chas. Hill, John M. Shaffer and Miss Alice G. Lodore, both of Elkton, Md. DIED. STRICKLAND.-On the 10th inst., Palmer C. Strickland, in his 72d year. Funeral services from his late residence on Sunday, the 13th inst., at 2 o'clock p. m. Interment at Elkton Presbyterian cemetery. ASH.-In Elkton, Md., on April 5th, 1890, Florence May, infant daughter of David F. and Mary E. Ash, aged 7 months and 20 days. +++++Saturday, April 19, 1890+++++ - An increase of pension has been granted Henry Carr of this vicinity. - Miss Rebecca Peckard, of Chesapeake City died on Sunday last of consumption aged about 25 years. She was a daughter of the late Hugh Peckard. - S. Kennard Miller and Col. I. D. Davis, executors of the late Joseph Miller on Saturday last sold at public sale a house and lot in Cherry Hill. Howard Johnson was the purchaser for $850. - Shockley & Smith auctioneers for B. M. Vaughn, Esq., of the Philadelphia bar on Tuesday sold at public sale the McK?own farm consisting of 75 acres in the Fourth district. It was purchased by Leroy Kirk for $2,755. - The funeral of Levi H. Atwater who died at the residence of his son-in-law Elwood Balderston, Colora, on Wednesday of last week, was held on Saturday last. His remains were buried at the Friends' Burying Ground. He was 73 years old. - The funeral of the late Palmer C. Strickland held on Sunday last was the largest in Elkton for years. Rev. S. M. Osmond, D. D., officiated. The pall-beareres were, Morris Dunbar, Charles W. Maxwell, David L. Sloan, E. W. Janney, James T. Sterling and Wm. C. Crow. - Miss Katherine Evans Heberton, eldest daughter of the Rev. W. W. Heberton, of Philadelphia, formerly pastor of the Elkton Presbyterian Church will be married on Monday evening, April, 28th, at 8 o'clock in the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, to Dr. Wyttys King Ingersoll of that city. - J. Lawson Crothers, son of Jonathan L. Crothers, graduated at the head of his class at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy this week. - Charles, son of John Clay, of this place, died on Sunday of croup aged about twenty months. A child of Richard Draper died this week. Its death is said to have been caused by diphtheria. - Mrs. Calvert, widow of the late John Calvert, died on Sunday last near Charlestown, of the infirmaties of old age in her 90th year. Her funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. She leaves a number of children, grandchildren, and great grand children. Killed on the Rail. Henry Dean, who resided on the place owned by C. C. Crothers, Esq., about half a mile from Iron Hill station, was killed on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad near Iron Hill on Wednesday night. He worked at the Marshallton, Del., iron works and having boarded a train which did not stop at Iron Hill got off at Newark and started to walk home on the railroad. He is supposed to have been struck by a south-bound train about 8 o'clock. his body was found about one o'clock by a track walker. Both legs had been severed and his body otherwise mutilated. He leaves a wife and five children. His funeral will take place from his late residence on Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Death of Mrs. M. R. McCauley. Mrs. M. R. McCauley, wife of Judge James McCauley of the Orphans' Court, died at an early hour on Friday morning after an illness of about ten days of pneumonia. Her maiden name was Price and she was the second wife of Judge McCauley. She was a devoted member of Leeds M. P. Church. She had three children, James McCauley and Misses Hattie and Ella McCauley. Her funeral will take place from her late residence on Monday next at two o'clock. Interment at Leeds Cemetery. Death of Mrs. Strickland. The unwelcome death of our esteemed fellow townsman, Palmer C. Strickland, on Thursday of last week was followed on Wednesday by the double bereavement of the death of his widow, Mrs. Margaret E. Strickland. Mrs. Strickland had not been in robust health for some time and was severely prostrated by the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, her grief at his loss doubtless aggravating her disease which was pneumonia. Quiet and retiring in her habits Mrs. Strickland was unusually devoted to her family and discharged towards it the fullest obligations of a loving mother. She was the daughter of the late Moses Scott, a well known citizen of Elkton, whom the older generations of our citizens will remember prosecuted his business of blacksmithing so many years in "the hollow" where Frank P. Price's store now stands. "Mosie" Scott, the name by which he was familiarly known, was universally esteemed and had a family of eight children, four daughters and four sons. Ellen, his oldest daughter, married Henry H. Bennett, Charlotte became the wife of James Henry Jamar, Martha the wife of John P. Bennett and Margaret the subject of this notice. his four sons were William, John, James and Calvin. But one of his children now survives, Mrs. Jamar, who resides in Chicago. Mrs. Strickland bore a strong resemblance to her father and inherited many of his traits of character, being a devoted wife, a kind mother and a steadfast friend. Her interment takes palce today beside her husband in the Presbyterian Cemetery. To her surviving children in their painful bereavement we tender our warmest sympaty. DIED. STRICKLAND.-On Wednesday, the 16th inst., Mrs. Margaret E. Strickland, widow of the late Palmer C. Strickland, in her 66th year. Her funeral will be held at her late residence on Saturday, the 19th, at 2:30 P. M. Interment at the Presbyterian Church. McCAULEY.-At her home in Leeds, Md., on the morning of April 18th, Mrs. M. R. McCauley, wife of James McCauley. Funeral will take place form her late residence on Monday, the 21st, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Lees Cemetery. TERRY.-On April 6th, 1890, at her home in Platte county, Nebraska, Mrs. Terry, wife of S. C. Terry, formerly of Bay View, Cecil county, Md., in the 34th year of her age. CLAY.-On April 12th, 1890, Charlie R. Clay, son of John and Rachel Clay, aged 1 year, 8 months, and 22 days. Death has claimed our little Charlie, Set its seal upon his brown, And those eyes that shone so brightly, Shine in heaven with Jesus now. Gone to meet brother. +++++Saturday, April 26, 1890+++++ - The last will of Jacques Cayot was set aside by the Orphans' Court this week on the ground that he was of unsound mind at the time it was made. His property goes by a will previously executed to his adopted daughter, Mrs. Mary R. Beaston. - Rufus J. Foster died on Friday, April 11th, at his home near Calvert, in his 38th year. He leaves a widow and three children. Interment was on Sunday, April 13th, at 3 p. m. at Rosebank Cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in that vicinity. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Wood, of Zion, assisted by Rev. Amos Brown, of Rising Sun. He was the last of a large family all having died of consumption. - Shockley & Smith for John S. Wirt, Esq., attorney for the mortgagee, on Tuesday sold several lots and dwellings in Chesapeake City, the property of John Schrader. No. 1, a lot 75x120 feet on Biddle Street, improved by a dwelling was purchased by John Davidson, of Elkton, for $500; No. 2, a lot 50x200 feet on George street with dwelling house, to same person for $400; No. 3, lot 74x27 on Front street with frame dwelling, to Frank P. Conrey for $400. - Barney Carroll, who was sexton of the Elkton Catholic Church for several years, died at his home in upper New Jersey from the effects of being struck by an engine on the Delaware & L?ckawanna Railroad near Hoboken three days before. Barney came to Elkton nearly four years ago with Father Carey, having previously been employed by him at Chestertown and Easton. Barney was about 75 years old. When he was sexton of the Catholic Church he alarmed our citizens considerably by ringing the bell of the church one night at midnight. He woke up in the night and by moonlight saw the hands of the clock. The time was twelve o'clock but he mistook it for six and rang the bell. Many citizens were alarmed as only a week or two previousley the bell had been rung on account of a slight fire. Death of Anthony Peoples. Mr. Anthony Peoples, a well known citizen of this vicinity and father of Mr. Alex. Peoples a popular official of the P., W. & B. R. R. Company, died at this home on the Boulden Farm near Elkton on Tuesday in his 70th year. His widow and five children survive him. His funeral took place on Friday, interment being at the Head of Christiana. Death of Thomas Way. Thomas Way, a well known farmer residing near Colora died on Sunday last of pneumonia. Mr. Way was a member of the well known Way family of the Eighth district and a member of the Society of Friends. He was a brother of David C. Way, who engaged in the lumber and sawing business at Haslin, Beaufort County, North Carolina, and of William Way a prominent preacher of the Society of Friends. Mr. Way was 75 years old. He was engaged in farming all his life and was very successful. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from his late residence. Death of Rev. Irwin L. Caton. Rev. Irwin Lewis Caton, formerly a member of the New Castle Presbytery and pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Chesapeake City died on Monday near Philadelphia. Mr. Caton came to Chesapeake City in 1882 and remained until 1888. Previous to that time he preached in the North West and was also at one time pastor of a church in Cincinnati, Ohio. While at Chesapeake City Mr. Caton married Miss Mattie Poole of that place who with two small children survive him. He had resently been pastor of a church near Philadelphia. His death was caused by pneumonia which was the result of an attach of la grippe. He was about 48 years of age. His funeral took place on Friday, the remains being interred at Bethel Cemetery. +++++Saturday, May 3, 1890+++++ - Pensions have been granted Robert P. Ross, of this vicinity, and James T. Marcus, of Wilmington, Del., formerly of this place. - Mrs. Margaret Jane McVey, wife of Absalom McVey, died at her home near Zion, on Sunday in the 69th ninth year of her age. - Mrs. Susan Gillespie, widow of Samuel Gillespie, died at Liberty Grove on Saturday last of paralysis aged 84 years. She was a sister of Rev. William Schroff of the Methodist Episcopal Church. - Mrs. Elizabeth Peoples, widow of Anthony Peoples, died at her home, near Elkton, on Tuesday of pneumonia aged 68 years. Her husband died on the same day of the previous week of the same disease. Mrs. Peoples' maiden name was Elizabeth Anderson. She leaves three sons and two daughters. Her funeral took place on Friday afternoon from her late residence. Interment at Head of Christiana. - A three-year-old child of Richard Draper, of this town, died on Tuesday from diphtheria. They lost another child last week from the same disease and the only remaining child is sick. - Mr. John McGonigal died near Principio, Cecil county, this week aged 91 years. His remains were taken to Havre de Grace and after services at St. Patrick's Church interred in the Catholic Cemetery. - Tobias Carpenter, a well known young man of Chesapeake City, and Miss Addie Jenness, daughter of George R. Jenness, of the same place were married on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The ceremony was performed in the new Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev. E. H. Nelson, formerly of Chesapeake City. The bridal party drove to Elkton after the ceremony and took the 10.46 a. m. train for Washington, D. C. Death of Mrs. Sarah Harbert. Mrs. Sarah Harbert, wife of Mr. Geo. Harbert, and for many years a resident of this town, died in Baltimore on Friday morning about four o'clock. Her maiden name was Sarah Pennington and she was about 80 years old. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom survive, as follows: Timothy Harbert, Harry Harbert, Mrs. Margaretta Wetherby and Mrs. J. Berry Turner. She was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her funeral will be held on Monday. Services will be held at Bethel M. E. Church, Pivot Bridge. MARRIED. DUNBAR-CLARK.-On the 30th of April, by Rev. Charles Hill, Reuben H. T. Dunbar and Miss Laura P. Clark, both of Elkton, Md. AINSCOW-LODGE.-At the M. E. Parsonage in Elkton, Md., on the 30th of April, by Rev. Charles Hill, George W. Ainscow, of Wilmington, Del., and Miss Virgie R. Lodge, of Elkton. COLE-CALVERT.-At Perryville, April 24th, by Rev. E. N. Hynson, Mr. Clarence L. Cole and Miss Carrie E. Calvert, both of this county. AYRES-GRIFFITH.-At the home of the bride on April 30th, 1890, by the Rev. Wm. B. Chalfaut, Mr. Wm. T. Ayres, of Hickory Hill, Chester county, Pa., to Miss Alice M. Griffith, of Lombard, Cecil county, Md. DIED. HARBERT.-In Baltimore on the 2d inst., Mrs. Sarah Harbert, wife of George Harbert, formerly of this county. Funeral services at Bethel M. E. Church on Monday, the 5th inst., at 12 o'clock. +++++Saturday, May 10, 1890+++++ - Pensions have been granted John A. Campbell, of Cherry Hill, and George W. Wilson, colored, of near Elkton. - James Clark, well-known in this town as a fish trader died last week at his home in Elk Neck aged 74 years. - Hosea R. Smith, auctioneer, for States' Attorney William S. Evans attorney for the mortgagee, sold at public sale at the Court House door on Tuesday morning the Stephen G. Etherington farm situated in the First election district about two and a half miles from Fredericktown. The farm contains 178 1/2 acres, improved by a large frame mansion house, a tenant house, barn and other outbuildings. The place also has 1200 peach trees. It was purchased by the Parvis & Williams Company of Middletown, Del., for $2400 over and above mortgages for $4,000 and $1000 with interest, making the cost to the purchaser nearly $8,000. The purchasers had a claim on the property to the amount of their bid. Mr. Edward V. Wilson who at present resides on the property purchased it some years ago for $11,000. - Sorin S. Baker, formerly a member of the Wilmington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was found dead in his bed at the Mansion House, Baltimore, about 8 o'clock Wednesday night. Coroner Hill concluded that Baker caused his own death by an overdose of morphine. the death of Mr. Baker was a surprise to his many friends and acquaintances. He was well known all over the state, especially on the Eastern Shore, and especially in policial gatherings. Mr. Baker was about 50 years old, and a native of Chestertown. He enlisted in the Union army in 1861, and during the was was lieutenant of Company E, Second Regiment Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteer Infantry. For two years after the war he ran a mercantile busihess at Charlestown, W. Va. He then studied for the ministry and became a member of the Wilmington Conference of the M. E. Church. While in charge of a church in Dorchester county, he was stricken down with malarial fever. Morphine was administered with other drugs, and he acquired a taste for opiates. He resigned from the ministry on that account. Since then he had been in the Custom-house, and later superintendent of the Fruit and Produce Exchange. He was a good soldier and sincere friend. His remains were taken to Chestertown, Kent county, on Thursday morning on the steamer Emma A. Foard. Surveyor of the Port, Col., W. D. Burchinal, a personal friend, accompanied the remains. - An infant son aged six months of Hugh McGready died on Friday morning. Funeral at the Catholic Cemetery on sunday at 12 m. - Mr. F. H. Folsom, of Beaufort, S. C. and Miss Mollie E. Getty, of Baltimore, were married in the latter place on Monday evening, the 7th, by the Rev. J. F. Ackerman at the Caroline street M. E. church. The groom is well-known and highly esteemed and the bride is a social favorite in society circles of Baltimore. Miss Getty is a member of the Getty family formerly of Cherry Hill this County. - The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Harbert, wife of George Harbert who died on Friday of last week at "Dukelands" near Baltimore, the residence of her son in law Mr. J. Berry Turner, took place at Bethel Cemetery at Pivot Bridge in this county on Monday. Mrs. Harbert's remains arrived at the P., W. & B. R. R. Station here on the 11 a. m. train where carriages were in waiting. The services were conducted by the Reverends, Messrs. Hill, of Elkton; Wilson, of Baltimore; and Gardner, of Bethel, the following gentlemen acting as bearers: John Perkins, Wm. H. Eder, Joseph Wells, William J. Alrich, John E. Alexander and Henry R. Torbert. Marriage Licenses During April. Eighteen marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court during April. Sixteen were to white persons and two to colored. Twenty-one licenses were issued the same month last year. John T. Cavenaugh, near Rising Sun, and Caroline M. Lamm; Charley C. Hindman and Mame Smith, both of Liberty Grove; Joanni Lenardo and Josephine deTuri, both of Port Deposit; Charles Compton, Delaware, and Mary E. Brown, Chesapeake City; John M. Shaffer and Alice G. Lodore, both of Elkton; Joseph A. Simpers and Sarah Parker, both of Elkton; Joseph Thomas Marr, of Rising Sun, and Laura Virginia White, Lombard; William T. Ayers, Chester county, Pa., and Alice Griffith, Lombard; David Thornton, Delaware , and Sadie L. Day, Warwick; Clarence L. Cole and Carrie E. Calvert, both of Perryville; George J. W?st and Mary L. Brown, both of Rowlandville; John White, Philadelphia, and Ella Rebecca Foster, Chesapeake City; Clarence B. Dawson, Wilmington, Del., and Minnie M. Craig, Chesapeake City; Tobias F. Carpenter, Chesapeake City, and Addie A. Jenness, of the same place; Reuben H. T. Dunbar and Laura P. Clark, both of Elkton; Benjamin N. Ball and Laura May Batrem, both of Elkton; Amos A. Henderson and Blanche E. Hall, both of Conowingo; George W. Ainscow, of Wilmington, and Virgie R. Lodge, of Elkton. MARRIED. BALL-BATREM.-At the residence of the bride's parents, Elkton, Md., May 4, 1890, by Rev. Wm. Schouler, Benjamin N. Ball and Laura May Batrem, both of Elkton. CORRIDEN-GROSSER.-At trinity Church Rectory, Elkton, Md., May 6, 1890, by Rev. Wm. Schouler, Frank Corriden and Annie M. Grosser, both of the Third district, Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, May 17, 1890+++++ - Hugh F. Boyd died in Baltimore on Thursday, aged 90 years. He was a native of Port Deposit and for a number of years held the office of Inspector of Shingles in Baltimore. - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for Hiester Hess, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday morning sold at the Court House door the storehouse and dwelling and lot of land situated at Providence paper mill belonging to the estate of the late George W. Ewing. The property was purchased by Mr. Wm. M. Singerly for $950. - Benjamin Green, a prominent farmer of the First district, who lived near Warwick, died on Sunday morning last. Mr. Green never married, his niece, Miss Bond, having resided with him for a number of years. He has been sick for three weeks his death having been caused by cancer in the stomach. Mr. Green was a large land owner, owning at the time of his death a fine tract of land containing over six hundred acres divided into two farms. Mr. Green made a will, by which it is undersood his property was devised to a number of his nephews and neices. Mr. Green was a member of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Xavier's. Orphans' Court. the Orphans' Court met in regular session on Tuesday morning, all the Judges being present. Bonds approved.-Richard Beers adm'r of Ellen Beers, Henry C. Hess adm'r of Wm. J. Hess; M. Emma Haines ex'rx of Sallie E. Haines, Thos. R. Keithley ex'r of William Keithley, Cassius F. Kirk adm'r of Geroge E. Kirk, Edmund A. Lewis adm'r of Anna O. Lewis, R. R. Crothers ex'r of Mary J. Nesbitt, Francis L. Way and Wilson Waring exr's of Thomas Way, David Moore g'dn of Robert M., and Joseph M. Reynolds. Invintories etc., examined.-Inv'ty of estate of Wm. Keithley. List of debts, estate of Samuel E. Gillespie, list of sales estate of T. Addison Hanshaw. Accounts examined and passed.-1st final acc't (preferred) of Theo. A. Worrall adm'r of Theodore J. Blackwell and dividend struck, 2d acc't Walter Armstrong and John H. Armstrong admr's Walter Armstrong, 1st and final acc't of Jennie M. Wade adm'r of John Wade, 1st and final acc't of same adm'r of Matilda Wade. 4th acc't of F. S. Everist gd'n of Mary W, Robt., Thomas and Emma M. Armstrong. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Monday next. +++++Saturday, May 24, 1890+++++ - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for Wm. J. Jones, Esq., attorney, on Tuesday sold at public sale the real estate of John Wilkinson in Elkton. The store and dwelling on Main street was purchased by Davis, Keys & Co., for $4100. L. M. Haines, Esq., purchased the double dwelling on North street above the railroad for $2100. - An increase of pension has been granted Robert Watson, of Chesapeake City. - Mrs. Ellen G. Wharton, whose trial, at Annapolis, in 1872, for the murder, by poison, of Gen. Wm. Scott Ketchum, and of the attempted poisoning, of Eugene Van Ness, attained almost national interest, died in Philadelphia, last Monday, aged 70 years. - Carrie C., eldest child of the Rev. Chas. A. Hill, pastor of the Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday morning last aged about five years of tubercular meningitis superinduced by la grippe. Her funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the Middletown Cemetery. Port Deposit Items. H. Bond took a fancy to a 17-year-old col'd damsel, named Nancy Hopkins, and eloped with her Tuesday evening, leaving behind a wife and children. MARRIED. MARTIN-NORRIS.-On the 23d inst., by Rev. Father Carey, Laurence P. Martin to Miss Laura Norris, both of Elkton, Md. +++++Saturday, May 31, 1890+++++ - Increase of pension has been granted Jacob Lotman of Elkton and Thomas W. Murray of Chesapeake City. - Sarah E. Everist, of Chester, Pa., has purchased the property of Benjamin B. Wolfe, two miles from Elkton for $400. - Franklin E. Moore who has recently resided on Eder street, Elkton, died of Bright's disease on Sunday afternoon last after a lingering illness. He was a native of Stanton, Del., and 73 years old. Rev. Charles Hill officiated at his funeral on Tuesday. The interment was at North East. - Jesse Huggins, a well known farmer died on Sunday morning last on his farm in the Fourth district near Appleton in his 80th year. He had been in failing health for some time and his death was from the infirmities incident to old age. He came to this county about thirty years ago from New Castle County, Delaware. Sudden Death of Miss Partridge. While Miss Mary Partridge, of this place, was with on Main street with her sister, Miss Jane Partridge, shortly after five o'clock on Tuesday evening she became suddenly ill. She was carried into the store of Miss Parish, kept until recently by Rev. F. A. Perkins. Dr. John H. Jamar was summoned and endeavored to revive her. He found that she was suffering from heart failure and she died shortly after he reached her side. Miss Partridge was the eldest surviving child of the late James Partridge and had resided with her brother Justice John Partridge and a sister in Elkton since 1837 when they came here from Baltimore. Her mother was the daughter of Col. Henry Hollingsworth of Revolutionary fame. James R. Partridge, who was Secretary of State under Governor Hicks and afterward U. S. Minister to Peru, was her first cousin. She was a devoted member of Trinity Protestant Epicsopal Church and was in the eighty-third year of her age. Her funeral took place from her late residence yesterday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, Rev. William Schouler officiating. MARRIED. NELLING-NEAL.-At Port Deposit, May 29, 1890, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Harry E. Nelling, of Chester, Pa., and Louie Neal, of Port Deposit. +++++Saturday, June 7, 1890+++++ - The remains of Cornelius Goodnow, who died in Wilmington last week, were buried at Rosebank Cemetery, this county, on Monday last. He was a native of Bucks county, Pa., but had resided near Zion and Rowlandville, Cecil county. He was in the 86th year of his age and spent the last few years of his life with a son in Wilmington, Del. His wife died many years ago, but all of their ten children survive. But one of the number, Mrs. Sarah Gillespie, of Liberty Grove, lives in this county at present. Mr. Goodnow has been a member of the Methodist Church for half a century. - Mrs. Mary Wilson, wife of Geo. Wilson deserted her husband this week going to Philadelphia and taking her children with ther. Mr. Wilson has since recovered all the children but one. Mrs. Wilson's maiden name was Mary Barber. Her husband is employed at the Pulp Works. Georgie Short, a young woman of this town, it is said, accompanied the married woman. +++++Saturday, June 14, 1890+++++ DIED. THOMPSON.-At Cherry Hill, on the 13th inst., James Thompson, in his 76th year. Funeral services at Mr. Frederick Lewis' at 2 o'clock P. M. Interment in Cherry Hill Cemetery. BETTS.-May 27, 1890, Joseph J. Betts, late of Cecil county, Md., formerly of Bucks Co., Pa. Port Deposit Items. Ella M. McCullough, daughter of James N. McCullough, died suddenly Saturday night at the residence of Mrs. Allen Kirk with consumption. She felt so much better Saturday morning that she thought a ride to the country would do her good, and after reaching Mrs. Kirk's seemed very much improved an in the evening took another short ride, on returning had a hemorrhage and died almost immediately. Ella has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for years and a member of the Sabbath School from childhood, was of a sweet disposition and greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was in ther twenty first year. The medthodist Episcopal Sunday School in token of their high esteem presented a beautiful harp made of roses and many friends sent flowers as espressing their kindly feeling. Her funeral Tuesday afternoon was largely attended. Rev. J. P. Otis conducted the serivces after which her remains were conveyed to Hopewell Cemetery for interment. - Joshua Cooper Ash, infant son of Mr Joshua Ash, aged a few days, died Wednesday and was buried on Thursday evening in the Elkton cemetery. - William Kyle and Margaret McKeon were married on Thursday morning in the Catholic Church by Rev. Father Carey. - The remains of Miss Annie Purnell were disinterred at the Elkton cemetery on Friday of last week and removed to Hopewell Cemetery. - L. M. Haines, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday last sold at public sale the Hyland property situated in Elk Neck and containing 47 acres of land improved by a large stone store and dwelling house. It was purchased by Charles J. Bayard for $2,250. Shockley & Smith were the auctioneers. The house on this property is one of the largest private dwellings in the county, containing 17 rooms. It is said to have cost of $10,000. The only reason were ever heard for so large a house being built in that locality was that ground was cheap and stone plentiful. - The commencement exercises of the Wilmington Commercial College were held Thursday evening J. Newman Davis and W. H. May, of Elkton, received diplomas in the shorthand and typewriting department. T. J. Wilson, Jr. and John A. Hartenstine, of Rising Sun, were given diplomas in the commercial department. - L. M. Haines and J. W. Falls, Esqs., trustees, sold at mortgagees' sale last week the McCoy cannery property, comprising lot, dwelling, canning house, machinery with shedding and storage house for packed goods, to W. D. McCoy for $1400. Mr. McCoy was security for the mortgage lien on the property which amounted to nearly $3000. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court was in session Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and the follows business was transacted. Bonds approved.-Robert H. Steel ex'r. of Justus Huggins, Elias E. Marsh ex'r. of Benjamin J. Green, George W. Lockwood ex'r. Jacques Cayot, Edward Taylor adm'r Mary J. Secchi de Casali, Thomas H. Warburton adm'r. Anna H. Woodrow. Inventories, etc.,-Invetry of Benjamin J. Green, invetry of Justus Huggins, invotry of Anna H. Woodrow, invetry of Ellis Brown. Lits of sales of Geo. W. Ewing. Accounts passed.-Final acc't. of Wm. L. Mearns ex'r. of Jeremiah Rittenhouse, 5th acc't. of Jane Armstrong guardian of Richard M., James W., and Robert H. Armstrong, 16th acc't. of H. H. Haines ex'r. and trustee Eli Harford, 2nd acc't. of R. C. Hopkins g'dn. of Hugh B. Roland et. al., 2n acc't R. C. Hopkins trustee of Wm. B. Rowland, 4th acc't. T. Bradun Gillespie g'dn. Theodore Physick, 7th acct. of Jacob T. Biddle g'dn. Bertha Biddle and Geo. J. Biddle, 1st ex-officio g'dn. acc't. of Jeremiah C. Price g'dn. of Emerson Wards. Claims against deceased persons examined and passed. Court adjourned to meet i regular session in Jury. +++++Saturday, June 21, 1890+++++ - The funeral of a year old child of Mr. John Lee, Jr., was held on Sunday afternoon last last. Interment at the Presbyterian cemetery. - Miss Celeste Bowers, of Philadelphia, and formerly of Elkton, will be married on Wednesday next at 5 P. M., in St. Mary's R. C. Church, Philadelphia, to George A. McEvoy, freight agent for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at pier No. 62, that city. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Father McDermolt, and the honeymoon will be spent at Washington, D. C., and Cumberland, Md. - Mrs. Rebecca Thompson, widow of the late Anthony G. Thompson, died at her home at Woodlawn, on the 17th inst., at 6 P. M., in her 61st year, and after many years membership in the Hopewell M. E. church. Her last illness was long and painful, but she bore it with patience. Her experience was triumphant. She leaves two sons and two daughters. Fuenral services were conducted at her late residence at 9:30 A. M. on Friday, Revs. J. and G. P. Jones officiating. The interment was at Hopewill cemtery. - Palmer Brewton, a young man well known in Elkton, was killed by the cars near Gray's Ferry on Wednesday morning. He was employed as a freight brakeman on the P., W. & B. Railroad. Conflicting reports have been published as to the manner of his death. Some papers state that he fell from the cars and others that he was killed while coupling cars. Mr. Brewton, who was about 22 years of age, spent several years in Elkton where he attended the Academy. His many friends here were shocked and grieved to hear of his untimely death. - Rev. Isaac N. Foreman, a member of the Wilmington Conference and in charge of Lincoln Circuit, Sussex county, Del., died at Lincoln Thursday after a short illness, in the 47th yearof his age. Mr. Foreman had been in poor health for some time past, but was able to fill his appointment, and preached last Sunday week. He was a native of Wilmington, and married a daughter of the late William Henderson, who with one child survivies him. In early life Mr. Foreman was converted and joined Scott M. E. Church, from which he entered the ministry in 1873. He traveled Leipsic, Pomona and Denton Circuits, besides others. He was a minister of considerable force and power, and was generally popular and wore well. - Mrs. Barnett, near Liberty Grove, in this county, died on Wednesday after a few days illness. Her husband, with a number of children, survive her. Mrs. Barnett was a lady of character and amiability, and devoted to her children. Her loss will be felt in her neighborhood. Wedding Bells. Dr. S. Claude Sykes, a promising dentist of this place, was, as heretofore announced in THE WHIG, married on Wednesday to Miss Hattie A. McCauley, daughter of Wm. T. McCauley, of Ellicott City. A special despatch from that place to a Baltimore paper says: "A very pretty wedding was solemnized here this afternoon at the home of ex-Mayor Wm. T. MacCauley, the contracting parties being his eldest daughter, Miss Hattie A., and Dr. S. Claude Sykes, formerly of this place, but now of Elkton. Quite a number of the friends of the couple witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. R. R. Murphy, of Jefferson Street M. E. Church, Baltimore, assisted by Rev. J. H. Marsh, of Emory M. E. Church, Ellicott City. Miss Lidie Alexander, of Elkton, acted as brides maid, and Mr. Daniel R. McCauley at groomsman. The wedding march was played on the organ by Miss Lizzie Isaac. Following the marriage was an elegant luncheon, tendered the couple by the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sykes afterwards left for Elkton, their future home. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Murphy, of Baltimore; Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Marsh, Mrs. Daniel J. McCauley, Grant Mercer, William G. Sykes, Horace Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua McCauley, of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keyes and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. M. Gist Sykes, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton R. Sykes, Miss Ella B. Wheeler, of Baltimore county, Mr. and Miss Alexander of Elkton." We tender the happy couple our sincerest congratulations. DIED. JORDAN.-Clara Jordan, daughter of Ephraim Jordan and Lizzie Jordan, June 3d, aged three years. Little Clara was our darling, Pride of all our hearts at home; But the angels came and whispered Clara darling do come home. THOMPSON.-Rebecca widow of Anthony G. Thompson, died at her home at Woodlawn, Md., on the 17th inst., in her 61st year. [Oxford, Pa., Press please copy.] +++++Saturday, June 28, 1890+++++ - Increase of pension has been granted John McGlory, of North East, and John Ott, of Fair Hill. - Michael Carr, a veteran soldier and a member of the G. A. R. Post at Elkton, died at his home near this town on Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock. Mr. Carr leaves a wife and one daughter, the wife of John M. Clark. He was a brave soldier, and during the war was a member of a Pennsylvania regiment. He will be buried today at ten o'clock. The services will be held at Boulde?s' Chapel. Mr. Carr was an Odd Fellow and a member of a Philadelphia lodge. - The first drowning of the season at Tolchester Beach occurred on Tuesday afternoon about two o'clock. Casper Slinkman, aged 18 years, who was bathing, came out of the water, and a friend advised him to go to the bath house and dress, as his fingers showed signs of cramp. He entered the water again and went to the schooner Frolic, which was lying at anchor about a hundred yards from shore. He remained aboard for a few minutes, and then dived off the deck as if to swim ashore. When he arose to the surface he called for help. A rowing party threw him an oar, but he could not get hold of it, and sank out of sight. One of the crew of the Frolic dived after Slinkman, but could not reach him in time. Slinkman went to Tolchester in the morning, and his father, mother, three brothers and two sisters went down on the afternoon boat. On their arrival they were informed of the accident. The body had not been recovered up to the hour of the boat's leaving, and the family returned to Baltimore. Slinkman was imployed in a picture frame factory at Pratt and Fremont streets, Baltimore. He lived with his parents at 932 West Lombard street. - An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Manly Drennen was christened at Trinity P. E. church yesterday by Rev. Wm. Schouler. - Charles H. Bazil, a well known young colored man of this town, and Caroline Milburn, daughter of John Milburn, were married on Tuesday at the home of the bride's parents. - Miss Celeste Bower, formerly of this town, was married on Wednesday in Philadelphia to Mr. George A. McEvoy, of that city. They well be "at home" on July 5th, at 406 Spruce street. - Mrs. Olivia Biddle Cavender, a very estimable lady, died at her home in Chesapeake City in this county, on Thursday. Mrs. Cavender was the widow of the late Lewis Cavender, a well known farmer who for a number of years resided at Mt. Pleasant Delaware. Mrs. Cavender was a sister of Mrs. John J. R. Poole, and an aunt of Miss Mattie Poole, who married the Rev. Irwin L. Caton, the well-known Presbyterian clergyman, and the news of whose death in April last, was received by his friends in this community where he was so generally known and respected, with such profound regret. Mrs. Cavender's funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at her late residence. Her remains will be buried at Bethel cemetery. - Mr. Grayson L. Bennett, of the firm of John T. Bennett & C., was married on Thursday evening to Miss Harriet Louise Heath, of this place. Rev. Charles Hill performed the ceremony at the bride's home in the preseince of friends of the contracting parties. MARRIED. BENNETT-HEATH.-At the home of the bride's mother, on the 26th inst., by Rev. Chas. Hill, Grayson L. Bennett and Miss Harriet L. Heath both of Elkton, Md. DIED. CLARK.-On Sunday, the 22d inst., Ethel May Clark, infant daughter of George and Rebecca Clark, aged 2 months and 3 days. Lonely is our home, Oh how dreary, and lonesome Every spot. Waiting for her voice, Till weary waiting, we hear it not. We dreamed not that our dear one Would so soon be called away, Till the silver cord was loosened, And broken from her life's short day. By Her Mother. (c)2000 Cyndie Eckman