Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1890: Cecil Co., MD Transcribed and contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Cyndie Eckman < cyndiee@tampabay.rr.com > ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** July thru December, 1890 +++++Saturday, July 5, 1890+++++ - Two infant children of Alexander Carr, of North East, died recently. They were twin sisters. Mary Edith died on June 12th, aged nine months, and Maude Estelle on the 26th inst. Their death was a great affliction to their parents. - The funeral of Michael Carr, whose death we noticed last week, was held on Saturday morning at Boulden's Chapel. U. S. Grant Post No. 10 had charge of the ceremonies and Rev. Wm. T. Miller officiated . The burial was at the chapel. Death of Captain Brickley. Captain John B. Brickley, a well known citizen and successful farmer of Elk Neck, died at his home at an Early hour on Tuesday morning from the effects of Paralysis. Captain Brickley was a member of the well known Cecil county family of that name, although his parents dying early he made his home with Mr. Chas. McNamee, near Couche's Bridge. Attaining his manhood he secured a position with the Ericsson line of steamers plying between Philadelphia and Baltimore. After being in this service a number of years and being a saving and thrifty man he purchased land and located in Elk Neck. His first wife was Jane Rutter, a sister of Mrs. James Merry and Mrs. Wm. merry and the late Mrs. F. E. Bradbury of this town, by whom he had one daughter, the wife of Samuel Collins, now of Camden, N. J. Capt. Brickley's present wife, a very estimable lady was Miss Taylor, of Hickory Hill. Capt. Brickley's remains were buried in the Elkton cemetery on Thursday. Marriage Licenses During June. Seventeen marriage licenses were granted by the clerk of the court during June, thirteen to white and four to colored persons. The youngest bride and groom were aged 18 and 19 years respectively, the latter being under age furnished the written consent of his parents. The list is as follows: James T. Tong and Bertha V. Keithley, both of Cherry Hill; William S. Tilliston and Helen Francis, both of Cecilton; William Garbutt, of Trenton, N. J., and Emma J. Brasil, of Wilmington, Del.; Joseph L. Grist and Catharine E. Greenfield, both of Rising Sun; Arthur M. Rambo and Susan R. Lumm, both of Elkton and vicinity; Robert Bailey and Laura Smith, both of Cecilton; Joseph L. Donnelly and Mary Catharine McLaughlin, both of Port Deposit; Wm. J. Wilgis, of Oakwood, Cecil county, and Cora T. McCauley, of Lancaster county, Pa.; Walter H. Denny and Mary C. Smith; Albert Walker and Ella Hollin, both of near Cecilton; Philip W. Brown, near Iron Hill, and Sarah Lizzie Fryer, of Colora; Thomas Ritchie, of Philadelphia, and Leola E. Brown, of Cowantown; Aldus Miller Herr and Joseph Adela Rane, both of Chester county, Pa; Grayson L. Bennett and Harriet Louise Heath, both of Elkton; Charles H. Bazil and Caroline Milburn, both of Elkton; Edward Cochran, of Baltimore, and Susie A. Register, of near Earlville; Benjamin H. Bouchelle and Lizzie A. Groves, both of North East. DIED. CLARK.-On the 27th ultimo, Mrs. Eliza J. Clark, near North East, in her 83d year. +++++Saturday, July 12, 1890+++++ - John Moody, whose residence is given as Elkton, has been granted a pension. - North East has a population of 1,173, an increase of 233 over 1880. Mrs. Lydia McDonald, the oldest inhabitant, is 100 years old, and receives a pension as a widow of a soldier of the war of 1812. - Wm. J. Jones, Esq., attorney, sold on Tuesday last at public sale the farm formerly owned by Col. Thomas B. Lincoln, containing 214 acres and situated about two miles norhtwest from Elkton. It was purchased by Thomas A. Sharp, of Wilmington, for $2,350. Shockley & Smith, auctioneers. - J. C. Hindman, auctioneer, sold at public sale at the Court House door on Saturday last the Abrams property near Bay View. The first tract containing 81 acres was sold to Dr. Morrison, the holder of a second mortgage, for $10. The second tract containing 79 acres was also purchased by Dr. Morrison for $500. - Mrs. Olivia W. Johnson, relict of the late William D. Johnson, died on Monday last at her home on Stockton street, Elkton. Consumption was the cause of her heath. She was 58 years old. She leaves four daughters and two sons. Of the latter, Edwin E. is a journalist of Baltimore, and Allan D. is connected with the Cecil Democrat. One of the daughters is the wife of Mr. Don Price, and another of Mr. Harry D. Henry. Drowned in Delaware Bay. Frank Pearce, aged about 24 years, son of Joshua Pearce who resides in the second district of this county was drowned on Wednesday afternoon in the Delaware Bay off Bower's beach. Young Pearce who resides at New Castle was a member of the Clover Bay Club now cruising in Delaware bay. His body was recovered. Death of an Octogenarian. Mrs. Elizabeth Tyson, widow of the late William Tyson, deied shortly before midnight on Tuesday, aged eighty-eight years. She had been in failing health for some time past, and her death is attributed to old age. Since the death of her husband she made her home with Mr. William H. Rambo of this town. Her husband, William Tyson, also lived to be nearly ninety years old. He was well known as a grave-digger, and turned the crank of THE WHIG press many years ago before steam was used as motive power in this office. Her funeral took place on Friday morning at 10.30 o'clock. The intement was at the new cemetery. Cecilton Items. Mrs. Augusta A. Lee, wife of J. Edward Lee, died suddenly agbout 8.30 A. M., on the 7th inst. She was engaged in household duties when she fell backward and expired. She was in the 58th year of her age, and leaves a husband and five children, three sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. Mrs. Lee was a daughter of George Gonce, of Ponds Neck, who died many years ago. Her funeral took place at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of her husband on Mt. Herman. Interment at St. Stevens cemetery, Rev. D. Duncan officiated. MARRIED. CALDWELL-ALEXANDER.-At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, in Elkton, Md., on the 3d inst., by Rev. Charles Hill, Benjamin J. Caldwell and Lucy Alexander, both of Port Deposit, Md. DIED. MEARNS.-June 21st, 1890, near Zion, Rachel J. Mearns, daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Mearns, aged 50 years. CATHERS.-In Denver, Colorado, June 21st, 1890, Mrs. Mary A. Cathers, widow of the late Jos. P. Cathers, of Fair Hill, Cecil county, Md., in the 56th year of her age. Buried at Sharps Cemetery, near Fair Hill, Md., on Friday, June the 27th. +++++Saturday, July 19, 1890+++++ - Juliet, aged eight years, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Berry Turner, died at her parents' residence in Baltimore on Monday last. She was a grand-daughter of Mr. George Harbert, formerly of Elkton. - B. Frank Pearce, son of Joshua Pearce, of the Second district, who was drowned at Bowers' Beach, Delaware Bay, as related in our last issue, was found on Saturday last. Funeral services were held at the residence of his brother in-low, George W. King, No. 900 Orange street, and interment was made at Iron Hill. - Frederick Fowler, son of Uriah Fowler, who resides on the North East road about a mile from town died on Sunday morning last after a lingering illness of consumption. He was a worthy young man of about twenty years. His funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Charles Hill officiating. Interment at the Elkton Cemetery. - Cyrus Gordon, one of the oldest colored men in town died on Sunday last aged about 85 years. He was a cripple from rheumatism for several years. - There were four funerals in Elkton and vicinity on Wednesday. That of Frederick Racine in the morning and those of James McIntire, Stephen Crouch, and Fred Fowler in the afternoon. - The family of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas of Prospect, Harford county, Md., continue to be seriously afflicted. On the 23d of June their daughter Mattie died of diphtheria, after accompanying the reamins of her nephew, Willie Thomas, from Wilmington, Del., to her father's house, from whence the funeral took place. On the 20th of June Miss Sallie, another daughter, aged 15 died of the same disease. Last Sunday night, July 7, Maggie, a younger daughter, died of the same disease and was buried on Monday. On Tuesday evening, Robert aged about nine years, and Benny, aged six years, passed away, both with diphtheria. All were buried at Mont Vernon M. E. Church, the two little boys being buried in the same grave. Two grown sons, Oliver and David Thomas are likewise ill with diphtheria. It is believed they will recover. Mrs. Thomas herself had a slight attack of the same complaint but covered. -Bel Air ?egis. - Mr. Stephen G. Crouch of Elk Neck, died on Monday morning last in his 58th year. He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters. His funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Hart's cemetery. - John P. M. Denny eldest brother of Mr. George Denny of this vicinity died on Tuesday in his 80th year near Leipsic, Delaware. He was the oldest of nine children of the late James Denny, four of whom are still living. Mr. Denny leaves but one child the wife of Joseph Moore near Denny's Corner, about four miles from Dover. - Frederick P. Racine, a well known farmer, residing on the Chambers farm in the Second district, died on Sunday, aged about 60 years. He was a son of the late George Racine, of New Castle county, Del. He leaves four children. His wife died about a year ago. His funeral took place Wednesday morning. Interment at Bethel Cemetery. Death of Mr. James McIntire. Mr. James McIntire, a prominent farmer residing in New Castle County, Del. a quarter of a mile form the Maryland line, and about three miles from Elkton died on Sunday morning about half-past eight o'clock after a lingering illness. He suffered an attack of paralysis about a year ago and had been ill ever since. Mr. McIntire was a son of Andrew McIntire one of the founders of the Elkton Presbyterina Church and was himself a member of the board of trustees at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters all of whom are grown but one a youth of fifteen. The children are, James, Maggie, Annie and Harry. Deceased was a brother of Thomas McIntire of the Second district. Mr. McIntire was about 70 years old and had been an elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from his late residence. The interment was made in the family burial lot in the Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court was in session Tuesday and Wednesday. All the members present. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of L. M. Haines, guardian of Edward W. Passmore; bond of Heister Hess, administrator d. b. n. e. t. a. of Wm. Wade; bond of Warren R. Grosh, administrator of Sarah S. Grosh; bond of Margaret J. Burns, administrator of Henry Burns. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of T. B. Gillespie, guardian of John W. Chamberlain; first and final account of Richard Beers, administrator of Ellen Beers; first account of Ellen G. Gillespie, guardian of Ella Ross Dixon; second and final account of Lucie E. Lyon and W. K. Reckefus, administrators of Andrew Lyon, and distribution struck on same; final account of Charles E. Clark, guardian of Albert S. Clark; second and final account of W. W. Hopkins, guardian of Edward R. Hopkins. Court adjourned to meet at its regualr session in August next. +++++Saturday, July 26, 1890+++++ - Rev. Hunter Davidson, formerly of Cambridge, who now has a rectorship at Port Deposit, was married in Charlestown, W. Va., on Wednesday, the 17th, to Miss Bessie Rutherford Craighill, daughter of Col. Wm. P. Craighill, United States Engineer. The wedding was private, only relatives and intimate friends being present. - John W. Crothers, a well known citizen of the Fifth district, residing near College Green, died on Thursday of paralysis after a short illness. He was bout 60 years old and kept a hotel in North East about ten years ago. He was formerly road supervisor. Mr. Crother leaves a widow and several children. He was a brother of Mr. Jonathan Crothers, of Zion, and a cousin of ex-County Commissioner James C. Crothers. - Thomas Overton, fo Principio Furnace, has been granted an increase of pension. - Mr. W. J. Smith, auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans, attorney, on Tuesday last sold the Hurn lot on East High street, adjoining the Presbyterian Cemetery, to John E. Alexander for $230. So They Were Married. There was a wedding near Charlestown this week which approaches the romantic. Mr. Alexander Frazer, a young Scotchman, came to this country some months since and secured employment at the Cecil paper Mills, near Rising Sun. After he had established himself in a permanent position he sent word to his betrothed, Miss Belle McClelan, of Scotland, who came over the broad sea to meet her lover and so they were married. The ceremony was performed near Charlestown by Rev. E. H. Hynson, of Charlestown M. E. Circuit. Death of Jeremiah Dougherty. Mr. Jeremiah Dougherty, a well known citizen of this county, died on Tuesday at his residence at Charlestown aged fifty-four years. He suffered a sever attack of la grippe some months ago which caused Bright's desease to develop. Mr. Dougherty had been employed for a number of years as foreman of laborers on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad at Charlestown. He resided for a time about a mile from Elkton and also lived formerly near Mechanics' Valley. He was a member of Charlestown M. E. Church. Mr. Dougherty leaves a widow and several children. His funeral took place from his late residence at 11 a. m. yesterday. Services were held at Union church, Rev. E. H. Hynson officiating. Death of a Young Man. Joseph Franklin Reed, son of William Reed, died at the residence of his brother, W. J. Reed, near Bay View, on Wednesday afternon, July 16th, of dysentery. He was ill but a few days and his death was a severe shock to his relatives and friends. The deceased was 27 years of age and unmarried. He was a young man of good moral character and temperate habits and had many friends. At the time of his death he was engaged with an elder brother in managing the farm of Mr. George Simcoe. His parents, three brothers and three sisters who mourn his loss have the sympathy of the entire community. His funeral took place on Saturday afternoon last at Bay View and was largely attended. Rev. J. B. Jones conducted the services and preached an appropriate sermon from Genesis XXXVII chapter and 35th verse. He was followed by Friend John Marshall who made some very consoling remarks. Other ministers present also assisted in the services. The following named young men acted as pall-bearers: John Crothers, Andrew Crothers, Jethro Johnson, John F. Johnson, J. Kirk Janney and R. Norris Burns. MARRIED. FRAZER-McCLELAN.-Near Charlestown, on July 22d, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Mr. Alexander Frazer and Miss Bell McClelan, both of this county. DIED. BARBER.-On the 19th inst., Jesse, son of Mrs. J. Barber, aged 24 years. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. god in his wisdom has recalled, The boon his love has given, And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven. Chester, Pa. +++++Saturday, August 2, 1890+++++ - James Dixon west, of Port Deposit, has received a re-issue of his pension. Port Deposit Items. John G. McMaster died last Sunday about noon of consumption, at his home near Battle Swamp. Th funeral took place from his late residence on Tuesday. An infant child of Edward Trawbridge died this morning of cholera infantum. DIED. MAXWELL.-On Friday, June 27th, 1890, Isabel Cameron, daughter of James H. and Addie L. Maxwell. MOORE.-On the 23d ult., Charlie E. Moore, son of Wm. S. and Annie L. Moore, aged 16 months and 4 days. Little Charlie was our darling, Pride of all our hearts at home, But the angels came and whispered Darling Charlie do come home. +++++Saturday, August 9, 1890+++++ - Mr. William J. Alrich, of Elkton, has been granted a re-issue of pension with increase. - Mr. George A. Garrett who resided in the Fourth district near Appleton with his son-in-law Mr. James H. Steel, died on Friday of last week after a lingering illness aged about 63 years. He had been confined to the house for several months. The funeral was held on Monday. - John C. Hindman, auctioneer for J. Wesley Falls, attorney, on Tuesday at 11 o'clock A. M., sold at public sale at the Court House House door a lot of ground containing 7000 square feet of land situated in the village of Bay View, and improved by a frame dwelling house and a small frame storehouse. It was purchased by Samuel Scotten, the mortgagee for $950. - Frank Major, who we are informed was a native of the Fourth district of this county, met with a horrible death at Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pa., on Friday of last week. Major was in the employ of the Swarthmore inprovement Company and while assisting in backing a wagon loaded with hay out of a barn he slipped and fill. Two of the wheels passed over his body breaking his neck and the others crushing in his chest. - Mrs. Jane McQuilkin, mother of Mr. George McQuilkin, proprietor of the Enterprise Machine Works, and a member of the board of Town Commissioners, died on Sunday last aged seventy four years. Mrs. McQuilkin had resided with her son here since her husband died about a year ago. She had been in poor health since suffering an attack of la grippe last winter. She leaves two sons and a daughter. Her funeral took place on Tuesday, Rev. William Schouler officiating. The interment was made at Norristown, Pa. - Mr. John Brown, a well-known farmer who lived for seven years on the Raymond farm about three miles from Elkton, died on Sunday last on his farm near Glasgow, Del. Mr. Brown was in his 58th year, and his death was caused by Bright's disease. He was a native of Ireland and came to this country when 20 years old. He lived between Elkton and Glasgow for the past thirty years. Mr. Brown leaves a widow and thirteen children, nine sons and four daughters. Three of the sons and two of the daughters are married, and the youngest of the thirteen in twelve years old. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, interment at Glasgow cemetery. Death of Mr. Geo. W. Boulden. Mr. George W. Boulden, a prominent citizen of Cecil county, died on Friday morning at 4.30 o'clock after an illness of several years duration. He suffered a stroke of paralysis seven years ago, and had been in impaired health ever since. Heart disease and other ailments followed the paralysis, and he had been in very feeble health for many months. Mr. Boulden was in the seventy-sixth year of his age, and was born and spent his entire life on the farm at Locust Point on the banks of Elk river where he died. He inherited the farm from his father, Major William Boulden, who served in the war of 1812. Major Boulden had command of the company that fired on the British from Welsh Point when they were on their way up the river to burn Frenchtown. Mr. Boulden took an active interest in political affairs. He was an enthusiastic follower of the party of Jefferson, and Jackson before the war of the rebellion but being a strong Unionist joined the Republican party at that time. He served several terms as county commissioner before the war. He was elected a member of the House of Delegates as a Republican in 1863, serving with Wm. J. Jones and Dr. S. B. Stubs from this county. His popularity is proved by the fact that for all the offices voled for that fall including state, congressional and county, of all the candidates of both parties he received the second highest vote, the leader being the late Levi H. Evans. Mr. Boulden was a candidate for Judge of the Orphans Court in 1867 but was defeated with the rest of his ticket. He led the three Republican candidates for that office. Mr. Boulden was twice married. In 1836 he wedded his cousin, Miss Harriet Boulden, daughter of Jesse Boulden of New Castle county. They had two children, William T. Boulden of Elkton, who served a term as sheriff and is now town baliff, and Mrs. H. G. Walters of Chesapeake city. His wife died in 1844 and he did not marry again until 1861 when Miss Mary McIntire, daughter of Andrew McIntire became his wife. They had one child Miss Mary Boulden who resided with her farther. Mr. Boulden was a man of strict integrity and enjoyed the full respect of his neighbors and friends. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church of Chesapeake City. Marriage Licenses during July. It was evidently too warm last month for much marrying and giving in marriage. The records of the clerk of the Circuit Court show tht but eleven licenses were issued during July. Seven were to white persons and four to colored. The list is as follows: Benjamin T. Caldwell and Lucy Alexander, both of Port Deposit; Levi Griffen and Millicent Brooks, both of Cecilton; David Tillman and Camelia Carroll, both of St. Augustine; James Robert Jefferson, of Chesapeake City, and Ella May Hurth, of Galena, Kent county, Md.; George W. Johnson and Martha Wise, both of Cecil county; William T. West and Lizzie Bradley, both of Cecil county; Abraham Henry Clark and Annie Eliza Bowser, both of Cecil county; Alexander Frazer of Rising Sun, and Belle McClelan, of Cecil county; William Todd and Hannah Paxton, both of the Seventh district of Cecil county; Harry L. Nabb and Henrietta Tucker, both of Grove Point, Cecil county; Geo. W. Mendenhall and Lottie Cooper, both of Cecil county. Death of Mrs.A. T. McCrery. Mrs. Mara E. McCrery, wife of Mr. Albert T. McCrery, of the Fourth district, died very suddenly at her home near Carter's Mill, about four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last. She was taken with violent pains in her head and was compelled to lie down. Her husband who was at work in the field near by was summoned, but she had lost consciousness before he arrived, and in but little more than ten minutes after she first complained of the pain, she was dead. The intense heat of the afternoon, it is thought, brought on her illness. Mrs. McCrery was the eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Hess , of Fair Hill, who was county commissioner several years ago, and a sister of Hiester Hess, Esq., of the Elkton bar. She was in the fortieth year of her age, and leaves two daughters aged six and eight years. She was a lady of charming disposition, and a consistent member of Rock Presbyterian Church. Her husband and relatives have the sympathy of their many friends and the community generally in their sad affliction. the funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Services were held at the house at two o'clock, and the interment was made at Sharp's cemetery. +++++Saturday, August 16, 1890+++++ - The John W. Miller farm consisting of 49 acres, situated near Cherry Hill, was sold at public sale on Tuesday by Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for J. S. Wirt, trustee. It was purchased by S. K. Miller for $1800. - Mr. and Mrs. David C. Brown, living near Porter's Bridge, this county, were given a surprise on the evening of August 5th by their many friends. It was the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage. - Hampden Langdon, a well known farmer living near Rising Sun, died suddenly on Friday night of last week aged about 72 years. The cause of his death was rheumatism of the heart. when first attacked after returning from Rising Sun in the afternoon a physician was summoned who relieved the pain. Afterward the pain returned and he was dead before the physician, who was again summoned, returned. Mr. Langdon had considerable means. Port Deposit Items. An infant child of Mr. John Falls died last Thursday night, and was buried Sunday afternoon. MARRIED. STEPHENS-MAGRAW.-On the 12th inst., at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, in Elkton, by Rev. Charles Hill, Albert T. Stephens and Sarah E. Magraw, both of Cecil county, Md. DIED. SPRATT.-On the 13th, inst., Amos E. Spratt, aged 20 years. Funeral services at the house of his father, Wm. H. Spratt, Andora, at 2 o'clock p. m. on Saturday. Interment at Cherry Hill. Friends and relatives invited. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans, Hon. David Davis, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Margaret A. Brickley and William G. Merry, administrators of John B. Brickley; bond of Z. Porter Lusby, executor of Nathaniel Cox; bond of Rachel A. Crouch and John F. Roach, adminstrators of Stephen G. Crouch. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Eighth and final account of James M. Evans, guardian of Washington G. Gillespie; first and final account of Cyrus Moore and Martha Jane Moore, executors of Amos Moore; second account of Joseph R. Coates, Guardian of Walter and Margaret E. Fortune; second and final account of same guardian of Elizabeth Fortune; first and final account of George E. McCullough, executor of J. Haines McCullough; first and final account of Joseph Widman and Pearson E. Wildman, administrators of Harriet E. Wildman. Norman Cameron was appointed to the Scholarship at Washington College, Chestertown, Md. Court adjourned to meet at the regular session in September next. Death of a Former Resident. Mrs. Camelia B. Vanhorn, wife of Elisha Vanhorn of Baltimore, died at her home last week. Mrs. Vanhorn spent the early years of her life at Pivot Bridge, Cecil county, she being a daughter of Arthur Morrison of that place. She was about 54 years old and leaves several children. There is now but one survivior of the family of Arthur Morrison, Miss Mary Morrison of Baltimore. The deceased was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church and had been a teacher in the Sunday school. she was a cousin of Mis W. H. Eder and Mrs. Banjamin Wells of Elkton. Drowned Near Chesapeake City. John Bayard, a colored lad of Chesapeake City aged about seventeen years was drowned on Sunday morning last in Back Creek a short distance from the town. Bayard went in swimming with some others. He waded out too far and was warned that he would get beyond his depth. He replied that he could swim. When he was struggling in the water some colored men attempted to rescue him. He caught hold of them in such a manner as to endanger their lives also, and was left to his fate. No inquest was held. +++++Saturday, August 23, 1890+++++ MARRIED. FAUST-REYNOLDS.-At the residence of the bride's mother, in Atglen, Pa., Thursday, August 14th, by Rey. J. D. Randolph, Prof. Chas. A. Faust, of Chicago and Miss Mary E. Reynolds, daughter of John a. Reynolds. - Mrs. Margaret Dorsey, widow of Benedict Dorsey, formerly of Cecil county, died near West Bangor, York county, Pa., on the 11th instant, in the 68th year of her age. - Wesley Janney, a well known citizen of the Fourth district, died on Saturday last at his home near Fair Hill, from the effects of a sunstroke which he suffered about two weeks ago. He was about 45 years old and leaves a widow but no children. His funeral took place on Tuesday from his late residence, Rev. J. R. Milligan officiating. Interment at Sharpe's graveyard. - Ellis Whiteman, son of Samuel Whiteman of this place died at the home of his brother George Whiteman in Wilmington on Saturday last in the 22nd year of his age. He had resided for several years in Wilmington but spent several months here during the Spring and Summer. The funeral took place from the residence of his father in Elkton on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment in Elkton cemetery. - The funeral of Amos H. Reynolds, youngest son of David M. and Mary J. Reynolds, took place on Saturday last from the residence of his uncle in this county. The interment was at West Nottingham. The deceased died on Thursday of last week at Watkins, Schuyler county, New York, from the effects of la grippe. - William Boyd, a former citizen of this county, died in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday. Mr. Boyd was about fifty years old and married a daughter of Mr. S. Grant at Charlestown, in this county. He was an iron worker by trade having worked at the Westamwell works many years. His funeral takes place today at Charlestown at about 11 o'clock. - John M. Terrell, auctioneer, for Wm. S. Evans, attorney named in the mortgage, sold at public sale at the Court House door on Tuesday morning last the farm of John P. Killough, containing 94 acres improved by a two and a half story frrme dwelling house, barn, ete., and situated in the Seventh Election district between Rowlandville and Battle Swamp. It was purchased by Hon. Jacob Tome for $3310. - Mrs. Murray, mother of John Murray of Cherry Hill died at her sons residence on Saturday last in the 80th year of her age. She resided near Glasgow and was visiting there when she died. Her funeral took place on Monday. Interment in the Glasgow Cemetery. +++++Saturday, August 30, 1890+++++ - The farm of A. K. Housekeeper in Elk Neck on the road leading from Turkey Point to North East, about two miles from Hyland's Corner, was sold at public sale on Tuesday by Clinton McCullough, Esq., attorney. The farm contains 125 acres improved by a frame dwelling, barn, etc. It was purchaseed by Jacob Tome for $700. - An infant son of Mr. John H. Miller died of spine disease on Tuesday night aged about nine months. - Mr. Isaac Stweart, of Harford county, has sold his twenty-acre farm, near Woodlawn, in this county, to Mr. Geo. W. Poist, fro $700. - The Burley farm, 370 acres, in Queen Anne's county, has been purchased by General William McKenney for $6,380. He recently purchased the Palmatory Farm adjoining. - Divorces are getting to be common occurrences in Caroline county, An absolute divorce has been granted to James D. Shockley, of the 3rd district, from his wife, on the grounds that she left him and has remained away for more than three years. - Miss Mollie Davis, youngest daughter of Wallace and Mary J. Davis, formerly of Elkton, died onWednesday at Upland, Pa., of typhoid fever, aged 19 years. She was a niece of Mrs. George W. Ash, of Elkton, and a sister of Mrs. Charles Jones, of this vicinity. - The funeral of William Homewood, who was drowned last week in the Christiana river, took place on Sunday from St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Newark, and was one of the most largely attended funerals in that town for years. The bearers were John T. Steele, James Hossinger, Joseph B. Lutton, James A. Wilson, William Morrison and Samuel Lindsay. The services were conducted by the Rev. Geo. M. Bond, and the interment was in the family lot in the graveyard in the rear of the church. All of Mr. Homewood's children, 16 in number, were present except one, who is in the west. - Mr. William Canaan, living near Fair Hill, died this week. She was the mother of Alfred Canann, the well known contractor and builder, and leaves several other grown children. Colora Items. Robert Groves, residing on the farm of Robert N. Hindman, died on Sunday night after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Groves was a young man highly esteemed and beloved by a large circle of warm friends. In February last he was married to Miss Minnie Johns, a very popular young lady of Zion. Mrs. Groves has also been very ill of typhoid fever, but strong hopes are now entertained of her recovery. The funeral of Mr. Groves occurred on Thursday, interment at Zion. The services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Milligan, to whose church deceased and his wife belonged. MARRIED. HENDERICKS-TAYLOR.-At the home of the bride's parents, near Perryville, August 20th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Mr. Joseph E. Hendricks, of Radford, Va., and Miss Georgia May Taylor of this county. JACKSON-GILBERT.-At M. E. parsonage Charlestown, Aug. 27th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Mr. David C. Jackson, of Perryville, and Miss Lulu M. Gilbert, of Havre de Grace. DUSTEN-BAKER.-At Mechanic's Grove, Cecil county, August 19th, by Rev. Isaac Jewell, Charles E. Dustin and Mory E. Baker. DIED. THOMAS.-On the 25th inst., Milton U. Thomas infant son of Richard and Annie M. Thomas, aged six weeks. REED.-Near Bay View, on Saturday, August 23d, 1890, Percy, only son of William J. and Anna R. Reed, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 22 days. Another star has left the sky, Another flower has ceased to bloom; The fairest are the first to die, The best go earliest to the tomb. Dear mother, dry thy flowing tears, Fond father, raise thy drooping head, Lone sister, banish all they fears, Your Percy sleeps-he is not dead. "Aunt Mary. +++++Saturday, September 6, 1890+++++ - John Thomas, aged 20 years a son of Mr. Arthur Thomas, of Prospect, died on Friday of last week. The young man lived at Churchville, where he died of typhoid fever. This makes the sixth death in the family in less than three months, the others having died of black diptheria. There have been several other deaths in Harford recently for diptheria. Death of Thomas B. Marret. Mr. Thomas B. Marrett, formerly of this town, died very suddenly at his home near St. Paul, Minn., on Sunday morning last. He was a son of the late James Marrett and was born in Delaware but came to Elkton in early life with his father. He was a clerk in the store of Thomas Drennen and afterward formed a partnership with Mr. R. C. Levis, of this town, the firm name being Levis & Marrett, and their place of business that now occupied by Mr. Charles M. Boulden. Mr. Marrett removed to Duluth in 1872 and subsequently to St. Paul where he engaged in business very successfully. He owned a large stock farm near St. Paul where he had many blooded horses. He is said to have been worth $250,000 at the time of his death. He was about 50 years old and leaves a widow, formerly Mrs. Turner, daughter of J. W. Bond, of Baltimore. He was a brother of Mr. James B. Marrett, of this vicinity, and of Mrs. Harrison Bennett. Marriage Licenses in August. Eleven marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court during August. nine were to white and two to colored persons. George W. Curtes and Susan Woods, both of Cecilton; Coleman Fletcher, of Perryville, and Luvenia Rutter, of Port Deposit; Harry W. Downham and Laura R. Lloyd, both of Cecil county; Albert T. Stephens and Sarah E. Ingram. of Providence, Cecil county; Samuel J. Daniels and Ida J. Rolph, both of Reybold's Wharf Cecil county; Grosseppe Pizzano and Nellie B?llusci, both of Port Deposit; Charles C. Dustin, of Suffolk, Va., and Mary E. Baker, of Perryville, Md.; William K. McKinney, of Elk Neck, and Sarah E. Smith, of Harford county; Joseph E. Hendricks and Georgie May Taylor, both near Perryville; Simon H. Long and Andora Hanson, both of near Fair Hill; Thomas M. Smith and Annie M. Hiss, both of Oakwood; David C. Jackson, of Perryville, and Lulu M. Gilbert, of Near Havre de Grace; Caesar Larue and Julia Stokes, both of Port Deposit. DIED. HUGHES.-Suddenly of heart disease August 20th, 1890, John Hughes, of Passaic, N. J., formerly of Elkton. MARSHALL.-At Woodlawn, on Friday, Aug. 29th, Vernon Theodore, only child of R. Bromwell and Annie L. Marshall, aged 1 year, 2 months, 14 days. Another little lamb has gone To dwell with Him who gave, Another little darling babe Is sheltered in the grave. God needed one more angel child Amidst His shining band, And so he bent with loving smile And clasped our darling's hand. His Parents. +++++Saturday, September 13, 1890+++++ - Jupiter Preston one of the oldest residents of Cecil county died near Cokesberry on Tuesday of last week. - The funeral of James Vance a well knon resident of Chesapeake City was held n Sunday last. He died on Friday of last week. - Mrs. J. Hatch, aged 85 years, and widow of Seaver Hatch and daughter of the late Francis and Jane Steele Boyd, of Cecil county, died in Baltimore, last Sunday. - Mr. Charles S. Boulden of this place, son of ex Sheriff Wm. T. Boulden was married on Wednesday at the bride's residence, to Miss Jennie T. Packard of Chesapeake City. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court for Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Randolph Langdon, administrator of Hampton Langdon; bond of Wm. S. Evans, executor of William Jamison; bond of T. Brandun Gillespie, administrator d. b. n. c. t. a. of Edmund Physick; bond of Robert Lynch, executor of Westley Jannev; bond of John Partridge, executor of Mary Partridge; bond of Mary E. Boulden, executrix of George W. Boulden. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Fifth and final account of Thomas Waring, trustee of the Physick and Brinkle fund; third account of Ida M. Tosh, guardian of Lawson C. Tosh and Alice B. Tosh; first and final account of Jacob Morrison, executor of Robert Morrison; third account of Isaiah Lawrence, guardian of William J. Wilson; first and final account of Harriet L. Rogers, executrix of Amos B. Rogers; fourth account of Thos. Waring, guardian of the Preston Wards. Court adjourned to meet in special session next Tuesday, 16th instant. MARRIED. BOULDEN-PACKARD.-On the 10th inst., at the bride's residence, by the Rev. I. G. Fosnocht, Mr. C. S. Boulden, of Elkton, and Miss Jennie F. Packard, of Chesapeake City. +++++Saturday, September 20, 1890+++++ - Gustin Foster and Mary E. Lotman were married on Monday morning by Rev. Charles Hill in the M. E. parsonage. -The farm of the late William Wade contianing 122 acres, situated in the Fourth district near Appleton, was sold at private sale this week by Hiester Hess, administrator, to Alfred T. Mannon for $6,710. - William Gibson, a freight conductor on the P., W. & B. railroad, who was badly injured by falling from his train, died on Saturday last at the Baltimore city hospital. He resided in Elkton for some time several years ago. - Mr. Frederick H. Clash, who resided in Elkton for about six months in 1886, when he was in the insurance business with Mr. Manly Drennen, died at his home in Vienna, Dorchester county, on Monday morning last of typhoid fever. He was a classmate of Prof. George A. Steele, of the Elkton Academy, at St. John's College. He was studying theology with the intention of entering th Protestant Episcopal ministry. He leaves a widow to whom he had been married about a year. - Elwood Thayer, son of the late Dr. Thayer, and a resident of Elkton for several years, died of typhoid fever on the 9th instant at his home near Mt. Pleasant, in the 33d year of his age. The deceased was highly respected and esteemed in the neighborhood. He was an earnest worker in the temperance cause, a prominent member of Color a "Y." also secretary of Mt. Pleasant and Hickory Grove Sabbath School. His funeral was held in the church at Mt. Pleasant, Rev. Burdette Short, an intimate friend of the deceased, preaching. Rev. I. Jewell also made appropriate remarks. The floral decorations were numerous and beautiful. - Mrs. Tarner E. Kincaid of Chesapeake City has been granted an original widow's pension. - Adie Nabb, of the First district an unfortunate young man died in the county Insane Asylum last week. He had an abcess on one of his lungs and suffering deranged of mind. MARRIED. YAMBLE-WRIGHT.-In Camden, on the 13th inst., by Chas. F. Schmitz, J. P. Thomas Yamble and Miss Josephine Wright. +++++Saturday, September 27, 1890+++++ - Miss Rebecca Magraw, daughter of Stephen Magraw, aged 18 years, died on the 18th inst., at the residence of her father in Baltimore. The funeral was held on Saturday evening from the residence of Adam R. Magraw and the interment was at West Nottingham Cemetery. - An increase of pension has been granted William Bloomer, of Chesapeake City. - The Wm. F. Thompson farm, containing 37 acres and situated in she Fifth district, was sold at public sale on Saturday afternoon last by Reuben Haines, Esq., attorney, to Eliza V. Cameron for $1,100. - Amos Biddle a well known colored citizen of this town died on the 17th inst. Amos was a christian man, and died in full assurance of his faith. His funeral was held last Sunday at Providence M. P. church, Rev. E. W. Scott conducted the services assisted by Rev. T. W. Thurston. +++++Saturday, October 4, 1890+++++ - Mr. Joseph E. Nesbitt and Miss Mary E. Harvey, both of Rising Sun, were married on September 25th in St. Patrick's Church, Havre de Grace, by Rev. E. A. Hannan. - Twenty marriage licenses were issued during September, a larger number than usual. Fourteen were to white and six to colored persons. Two of the brides in September were but sixteen years old while one of the grooms was but nineteen. There were also two brides of "sweet sixteen" in August. Cecil T. Scott and Jane Badders, both of near Woodlawn; Joseph J. Summerill, of New Jersey, and Altha M. Simpers, of North East; Henry Davis and Alice Woods, both of Port Deposit; Lewis Cooper, of Winchester, Va., and Harriett Agnes Barnett, of Port Deposit; Alfred Lewis Stephenson and Mary Virginia Archer, both of Cecil county; Charles S. Boulden, of Elkton, and Jennie Packard, of Chesapeake City; Wm. Henry West and Lizzie Gettings both of Perryville; William J. Sweeny and ?luah Cheffins, both of Philadelphia; ???tin Foster and Mary E. Lotman, both of near Elkton; Lindley A. Devonshire and Ella E. Montgomery, both of Rowlandville; George M. Kerr, of Helena, Montana, and Lizzie F. Woods, of Leeds, Cecil county; Anthony J. Donnelly and Roberta May Baldwin, both of Port Deposit; James V. Blansfield and Maggie Cordrey, both of Port Herman; James Nesbitt and Mary E. Nesbitt, both of Cecil county; Moses Bagby and Mary Hacket, both of near Reybold's wharf; Charles Haste and Maggie Goodyear, both of near Elkton; W. Paxson Minner and Maggie R. Burke, both of Fair Hill; Wayman Biddle and Maggie Brooks, both of near Cecilton; Frank Nerr and Mary E. McMullen; William T. Nowland and Martha Francis Hudson, both of Chesapeake City. - Mr. J. W. Crouch, formerly of this county, now station agent of the P., W. & B. railroad at Chase's station, was married to Miss League, of that place, on Wednesday last. - Ex-Gov. Philip Francis Thomas of Talbot county died in Baltimore on Thursday night aged 80 years. - Miss Lizzie D. Talley, granddaughter of Capt. Thomas B. Gainor, a well known citizen of Elk Neck, was married to Mr. Daniel M. Willits, of Philadelphia, on Wednesday, the 24th inst. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. M. Boswell at 243 Columbia avenue in that city. Perryville Items. Miss Edith M. Owens, daughter of H. F. Owens of this place, was married in Philadelphia on Tuesday, 23d ult., to Walter S. Humphrey, of Wilmington, Del., by Rev. Richard W. Humphrey. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey are spending a short time in Philadelphia, after which they intend to come here for a few days with the bride's parents. They then intend returning to Wilmington where they will make their home for the present. The happy couple have the good wishes of all their many firends for their happiness, prosperity and long life together. +++++Saturday, October 11, 1890+++++ - Dr. N. B. Smith, the well known and popular dentist of Port Deposit, was married on Wednesday morning, the 8th inst., to Miss Mary Cather, a sister of Mr. Frank Cather, of Fair Hill in this county. The ceremony was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Wesley W. Nickle, with whom Miss Cather has made her home almost from infancy. The ceremony was a private one, being witnessed only by the immediate families of the contracting parties, the Rev. John Squire celebrating the service. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal couple were driven to the depot where they took the 10.38 train for New York where they will spend a few days. and on their return will visit friends of the bride near Philadelphia. We tender the happy couple our sincere congratulations, and wish them a long and prosperous married life. - Annie Strickland, infant daughter of Mr. A. M. Strickland, of this town, died on Sunday last. Her funeral took place on Wednesday, interment being at the Elkton Cemetery. DIED. STRICKLAND.-In Elkton on the 5th inst., Florence S., youngest daugther of A. M. and Susie Strickland, aged 8 months and 1 week. Our darling is sweetly sleeping In her little cradle white Where no care will ever trouble Nor sorrow her young life blight We know we will wake with our darling In that beautiful land of light, Where is no tearful parting Where comes no darkening night. Mother. +++++Saturday, October 18, 1890+++++ - Joel Kincaid, a well knwon and respected engineer of Chesapeake City, fell dead on the street in that town on Thursday of last week. He had complained of feeling unwell before leaving his home and returned to it, expired before reaching it. - John A. Curry, of Elkton, has been granted an increase of pension. - The farm of the late Martha J. Woodrow near Warburton's mills, was sold on Friday last at public sale in this town, by Wm. T. Warburton Trustee to Ralph J. Grier and C. Blcakburn for $500. - Mr. Arthur M. Owens and Miss Ella M. Jackson of Perryville were married on Wednesday the 15th inst. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Present Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge and Hon. David P. Davis, associate Judge. Judge James M. Evans was absent on account of illness. Sundry bills against deceased estates were examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Geo. Biddle administrator of Levi Young; bond of John Gamble, ex'r. of Hugh Gamble; bond of John W. Barnes, Gd,n of Sam'l A. Barnes. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Third account of Wm. V. Moore, Gd'n of Wm. M. Moore; 9th account of John Keilholtz; 6th acct. of Wm. ? Brickley, Gd'n of Isaac and Harry E. ??own; first and final acc't of Jefferson Boyd, adm'r of Wm. T. Boyd; first and final acc't of R. R. Crothers, ex'r of Mary ?. Nesbitt; first and final acc't of Thos. C. Bond, ex'r of Mary E. Orr; first and final account of Thos. C. Bond, ex'r of Ephriam Cornish. MARRIED. OWENS-JACKSON.-At the M. E. parsonage, Charlestown, Md., October 15th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Mr. Arthur H. Owens and Miss Ella M. Jackson, both of Perryville. DIED. WINT.-At the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. E. H. Hynson, in Charlestown, Mrs. Anna Wint, October 1st, after a lingering illness, aged 10 years. +++++Saturday, October 25, 1890+++++ - Mr. Sewell C. Green, a well known citizen of Middletown and a teller in one of the banks in that town is dead. His remains were interred in St. Anne's Cemetery on Sunday last. - Jno C. Hindman sold on the 18th inst, for W. S. Evans, Esq, trustee, the farm whereon Saml Gillespie resided at the time of his death in the Eighth district of Cecil county, containing 151 acres, to J. Leiper Walker of Fairmount, Lancaster county, for $2905. - Mrs. Mary T. Cooper, widow of the Rev. Dr. Ignastius T. Cooper, an eloquent minister of the Methodist Church died at an advanced age this week in Camden, Delaware. The remains of Rev. Wm. Torbert a cotemporary of Dr. Cooper's repose in the Camden churchyard. - Happy Russel 2 21 1/?. the property of Edwad B. Emory, Esq., of Queen Ann's Co., was sold at public auction at Poplar Grove Tuesday to Mr. Harry Brooks, of Baltimore for $12,000. It is reported that Mr. Brooks has since refused $15,000 from Hentschel & Hoops for him. - John C. Hindman auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans Esq., Trustee, sold on Saturday last on the premises the farm now in the occupancy of Wm. R. Porter in the Eighth district and containing 151 acres to J. L. Walker of Lancaster county Pa., for $2905. At the same time and place Stephen J. Caldwell purchased an undivided one half interest in twenty acres of land lying on the Susquehanna at Conowingo. - On Monday night of last week John Hallman, a carpenter of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company fell into Back Creek near the canal lock at Chesapeake City and was drowned. His body was recovered on Thursday morning near the place where he is supposed to have fallen in. - Jesse Price, a native of Charlestown in this county but for the past thirty years a resident of Lapidum in Harford county, was stricken with paralysis on Sunday last and died on Monday,. He leaves a wife and seven children. He was in the employ of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal Company. - Sewell Weech a promising student at Dickinson college died suddenly from quinsey, on Thursday. He was a member of the Sophomore class, and was from Reistertown in this State. - Mr. James L. Baker, of Cecil county, and Miss Katie Slymer, of Havre de Grace were married at the Presbyterian manse of that town on the evening of the 23d inst. by Rev. James Fraser, Ph. D. A few friends were present to tender the happy couple their congratulations. Wedding Bells. CARTER-BOWERS. Mr. Robert R. Carter, a son of our well known fellow countian I. D. Carter of the Walnut Valley paper mills, was married on Wednesday the 15th inst., to Miss Emily Bowers of Orange, New Jersey. The ceremony was celebrated in the Congregational Church of Orange, and was witnessed by a large concourse of friends of the happy couple. After the ceremony a brilliant reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Carter, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Levis of Elkton. After the reception the bridal pair started on a wedding tour, after which they will return to Orange where they will reside permanently. PORTER-HOFFMAN. Dr. A. Lee Porter, a son of Wm. E. Porter of this county was married in Baltimore on Wednesday to Miss Margaret Hoffman, a daughter of Mr. George W. S. Hoffman of that city. The ceremony took place in the Madison Avenue M. E. Church, the Rev. J. J. G. Webster officiating. A large nubmer of frineds of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony. Dr. Porter has been located in Boston, Alleghany county, Md., for some time. MARRIED. POPLAR-MILLER.-At Port Deposit, October 14th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, John H. Poplar and Florence Miller, both of Havre de Grace. BURROUGHS-ASHER.-On October 20th, at Baltimore, by Rev. William Herbert, Mr. George S. Burroughs of Wilmington, Del., to Miss Florence M., eldest daughter of Mr. John E. Asher, of Baltimore county, Md. +++++Saturday, November 1, 1890+++++ DIED. WICKS.-In Baltimore, September 7, 1890, in the full assurance of a life beyond the grave, Mrs. Sarah R. Wicks in the 56th year of her age. A devoted and self-sacrificing wife and mother, a dutiful daughter, a kind sister and friend, her death leaves a void which cannot be filled. A. - Reese Mahan of Rising Sun died last week in his 73rd year. - Michael Carr of Elkton, has been granted a reissue of pension. - James A. Davis as assignee of W. W. & J. C. Davis, sold at public sale in Elkton on Saturday, the dwelling house in North East, occupied by J. C. Davis to F. S. Everist of Port Deposit for $3,281.00, and the dwelling house and lot in Port Deposit occupied by W. W. Davis to Wm. K. Reckefus for $2,875.00. - The wedding ceremony of Mr. Harold B. Pugh and Miss Clara L. Kirk, daughter of Isaac S. Kirk of Freemont, Chester county, was witnessed by a number of Cecil countians on Thursday, the 23rd inst. Among the participants were Miss Lizzie R. Stephens, and Mr. Wayne Reynolds of Rising Sun. Fatal Accident. A terrible accident resulting in the death of Mrs. Eli Strimmel the wife of a highly respectable citizen of North East, occurred on the farm of Mr. Alfred Ford about three miles east of that town on Thursday morning. Mrs. Strimmel had been visiting the family of her brother-in-law Mr. John Alexander who lives on the farm, and with her little daughter was being driven home by Mr. Alexander. They were passing through a piece of woods when the horse taking fright started to run at a furious rate, over turning the vehicle and throwing out its occupants. Mrs. Strimmel was thrown against a tree, and received the full force of the fall upon her head and neck. Mr. Alexander who was badly hurt on going to her assistance found her unconscious, and after some time Dr. Housekeeper who was sentforgave itas his opinion that her death was almost instataneous. Her little daughter was also slightly injured. Mrs. Strimmel who leaves a number of children was a very estimable lady and was highly respected by all her friends. Her maiden name was Reynolds. Her husband is employed as engineer at the McCullough Iron Companys Works, and shares the sympathy of the entire community in his sudden and terrible bereavement. +++++Saturday, November 8, 1890+++++ - An original widows pension has been granted to Annie M. Osborne, formerly widow of James Harrison of Port Deposit. - Mrs. Jane Mills, the oldest citizen of Worcester county, Md., died at her home near Snow Hill, a few days ago, aged 101 years. She had always lived within the county and had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 87 years. - On Monday last John S. Ewing a prominent farmer and a highly respected citizen of the Sixth district died at his home at Ewing's Mill near Colora. Mr. Ewing was a member of the Cecil Farmers Club, and shared in an eminent degree the respect and confidence of his associates as a man of intelligence and integrity. He was the son of Amos Ewing an old citizen of Cecil county, and a brother of Ambrose Ewing. Mr. Ewing married a daughter of the late Thomas Gillespie and a sister of T. Bradun Gillespie Ex county commissioner. His funeral took place on Thursday at West Nottingham Presbyterian Cemetery and of which church he was a member. MARRIED. NERO-McMULLIN.-At Port Deposit, October 30th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Frank Nero and Mary E. McMullen, both of Port Deposit. NESBITT-PEEPLES.-At Port Deposit, October 30th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Wm. H. Nesbitt and Mary L. Peeples, both of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, November 15, 1890+++++ - An original pension has been granted James Buck of Port Deposit. - An infant daughter of Mr. Wilmer E. Harkness died in this town on Sunday. Her funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, the interment being at the Elkton Cemetery. - John M. Terrell as auctioneer for John S. Wirt, attorney, sold on Tuesday the farm of John H. Blackson, in the Fourth district and containing thirty-three acres to Mrs. Mary Horwitz for $1000. - The funeral of Miss Florence Scott of Rising Sun who died in Camden New Jersey on last Wednesday week, took place from the residence of her uncle Jonathan Reynolds on Saturday last, interment being at Friends Burying ground West Nottingham. - Lewis S. Hepbron, a prominent farmer near Still Pond, Kent Co., who attempted to commit suicide about a month ago by blowing his brains out with a shot gun, was buried on Monday. Though a portion of the roof of the mouth and one side of the face were blown away, the wounded man greatly improved and hopes of his recovery were entertained; but brain trouble set in, which carried him off suddenly. Mr. Hepbron was a retired farmer and one of the most popular men in that county. His was the second suicide which has taken place on the suburbs of Still Pond within the past few months. - Thomas M. Reed and Wm. Naylor of Elkton have been granted increases of pension. - Miss Susy Scott, a daughter of Robert Scott, a well known farmer of this county was married at her father's residence to Mr. Elmer Thompson of Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday afternoon. the ceremony which was celebrated by the Rev. T. B. Hunter of the Cherry Hill M. E. Church took palce at 5 o'clock, was witnessed by a number of friends of the Contracting parties from Wilmington, Newark and Elkton. - The body of Mr. Wm. Hollahan, a respected citizen of Havre de Grace, was found in the canal basin on Wednesday. Mr. Hollahan left his home about noon on Wednesday of last week, and on his failure to put in an appearance next day a search was instituted by friends and members of his family. This search has been going on all the week, but no tidings of his whereabouts could be had until Wednesday morning, when it was reported that a hat resembling the one worn by Mr. Hollahan had been found near the outlet lock of the canal. Men were soon at work, and about 11 o'clock the body was found in about six feet of water. Justice Penning summoned a jury of inquest, who elicited the fact that Mr. Hollahan had been in a melancholy state of mind since the death of his wife, a few years ago, but especially so the last two or three months. He was last seen on Wednesday evening about 9 o'clock by some one, of whom he asked the way home. He was directed towards his residence, but wandered in the wrong direction, toward the canal, and fell in and was drowned. The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death by drowning. Mr. Hollahan was about 54 years old. Death of Mr. Johnson. The friends of Mr. Walter S. Johnson of this town, were shocked to learn on Tuesday morning that he had been stricken with apoplexy during the night, and that his condition was precarious. The surprise was the more painful, because he had been on the streets on Monday, and had gone to bed in his usual health. He lingered a few hours after the attack, his death occurring about eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning. Mr. Johnson who was a man of kind disposition, and possessed of many amiable traits of character, was the youngest son of the late Jacob Johnson for many years proprietor of the Howard House in this town. He was the youngest of three sons, all of whom are now deceased, a single child only surviving, Mrs. Delia Clayton the wife of John Polk Clayton, the assistant cashier of the Baltimore custom House. He married Miss Plummer of Elkton who died some years ago, leaving two sons who resided with their father. At the time of his death he was a Bailiff of the Circuit Court for this county, having acted as Deputy under Sheriff Morris Dunbar, as well as Constable in this district. He was generally respected as a man of honor and integrity. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Wm. Schouler officiating, the interment being at the Elkton Cemetery. the followihg acted as bearers, ex-Sheriff Morris Dunbar, ex-sheriff William J. Smith, John M. Terrell, Evans Taylor, James E. Dean and Clinton J. White. Orphans' Court. The Orphans Courts of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Present Hon. James McCauley Chief Judge, Hon David P. Davis Associate Judge. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Edwin ? Collins adm'r d. b. n. of Jacob T. ????s; bond of Amanda Collins and Wa??? Warburton adm'r of William J. Collins; bond of Edwin R. Hill executor of Wa??? Hill. LIST OF ESTATES PASSED. List of sales of personal estates of Levi Young W??? ton Hill, and Wm. Jamison. ACCOUNTS PASSES. 1st and final acct of Thomas Warburton adm'r ???? H. Woodrow; 1st and final act. ????h S. Peterson and Henry E. McC???? adm'r c. t. a. of Thomas Peterson; second and final acct. of Henry H. M??? executor of Mary B. Lum. Court adjourned at 3 o'clock to meet at its regular ???? in December next. +++++Saturday, November 22, 1890+++++ MARRIED. HEVERIN-LAMAR.-On November 16th, 1890, at the M. E. parsonage, North East, by Rev. J. R. Quigg, Perry B. Heverin and Josephine Lamar, both of Cecil county. WILSON-MATTHEWS.-On November 19th, 1890, at the M. E. Church, North East, by Rev. J. B. Quigg, William A. Wilson and Florence M. Matthews, both of Cecil county. CAMPBELL-STEBBING.-On November 19th, 1890, at the M. E. parsonage, North East, by Rev. J. B. Quigg, Alfred L. Campbell and Mary E. L. Stebbing, both of Cecil county. DIED. SEBOLD.-November 2d, 1890, at the residence of her father at Leeds, Md., Jennie, oldest daughter of Emory W., and Mary E. Sebold. Age 24 years, 7 months, 8 days. A light is from our household gone, Oh! it was hard to give her up, with death so like a gentle slumber upon her. - An increase in pension has been granted William Rambo, of this town. - Increases of pension have been granted to Samuel B. Crothers of Principio, and Wm. McDonald of Elkton. - Mr. Jospeh Russell a well known and respected citizen of the Fourth district, died at his home near Providence Mills on Monday evening from typhoid fever. He was about fifty-five years of age, and leaves a widow and several children, his wife having been Miss Jamison, a sister of Scott Jamison of Providence Mills. His remains were interred at Sharp's Cemetery, near Fair Hill. - Miss Carrie McFarland, a daughter of the late Richard McFarland of this town, died on Tuesday evening at the residence of her mother in Philadelphia after a short illness of typhoid fever. Miss McFarland was a young lady of intelligence and amiability, and whose death will be regretted exceedingly by her friends in this community. Her funeral took palce yesterday, interment being in the Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery. - Mrs. Mary Hicks Moore, wife of Mr. Thomas M. Moore at ??? time proprietor of the Kaolin Works at North East, died at her home in Philadelphia on Thursday the 13th inst, after being confined to her room for nearly fifteen months. Mrs Moore was a most estimable and amiable lady, and was a niece of the late ??bert D. Hicks for many years cashier of the old Farmers' Bank in Wilmington, where Mrs. Moore had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her remains were interred in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. Moore had numerous friends in this vicinity, who will sympathise with him in his bereavement. - George T. Dare, father of Dr. G. T. Dare a well known and popular physician of Rising Sun in this county, died on the 13th inst., at San Diego, California, where he resided with his son-in-law, Mr. Madison Lovett, who moved to California from Oxford, Pa., in March last ??. Dare was a nativeof Wilmington, Del., where he was born in 1806,. He graduated the Jefferson Medical college of Philadelphia in 1831 and began practice in Lancaster county, Pa., where he remained for forty-eight years in the active pro??? of his profession. He retired from practice in 1878, and his wife dying in ??? he made his home with his dughter as stated. His death was superinduced by a fall from a porch which occurred ??? the 6th inst. He was a man of high moral character and fine professional a???ts. - Mr. John B. Torbert of Washington a son of John Torbert of the Treasury Department and a cousin of Mr. James Naudain of this vicinity was married on Wednesday evening in St. Marks Episcopal Church in that City, to Miss Florence Kalbfus the daughter a well known Washington Journalist. - Anna M. Ferris of Wilmington daughter of the late Benjamin Ferris, historian, and author of "Original Settlements on the Delaware," died on Tuesday at her home in that city. She was in her seventysixth year, and was a member of one of the oldest and most highly-respected families of Delaware. Miss Ferris was an active member of the Friends' Benevolent Association, and one of the organizers of the Home for Friendliess Children. - Mr. Aquilla H. Greenfield, a prominent citizen of Baltimore and at one time president of the first branch of City Council, died on Thursday morning at his residence on west Lanvale street in that city. Mr. Greenfield had been active in the local politics of that city using that word in its best sense, and had by virtue of his presidency in the city council acted as mayor. When quite young Mr. Greenfield became a member of the Fayette Street M. E. Church, and was a steward of the church and secretary of the Sunday school for ???teen years, and a class leader for thirty-five years. He was married in September, 1858, to Miss Laura Virginia Blades, of Talbot county, and she having died in April, 1875, he was again married October 31, 1877, to Miss Lydia Harvey, a daughter of Daniel Harvey, a prominent citizen of the third district of this county and who was for several years a member of the City Council and president of the Second Branch, and also a candidate for the mayorality in 1868. Mr. Greenfield was always a Democrat. He leaves a widow, four daughters and a son, William H. Greenfield. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his house. Rev. J. B. Stitt, pastor of Fayette Strett M. E. Church, will officiate. The interment will be at Greenmount. +++++Saturday, November 29, 1890+++++ - John T. white of Bay View had been granted an increase of pension. - Mr. S. Kennard Blake, a well known farmer of this county, sold last week his farm, located near Leeds, for $5500. It is in excellent condition with good buildings and contains fifty-six acres. A gentleman from Pennsylvania was the purchaser. The sale was negotiated by Mr. William C. Crow. - Mr. T. Dawson, a son of Mr. Howard Dawson who resides in Chester county near the Cecil line, was married on Wednesday at 4 o'clock to Miss Doughterty, a daughter of J. Wesley Dougherty of Lewisville, Pa. - Mr. William H. Deibert of this town was married on Wednesday evening to a very estimable lady of this town, Miss Annie M. Davis, daughter of Mr. George B. Davis, a respected farmer of this vicinity. We tender the happy couple our congratulations. - Mr. Hashabiah Haines, a prominent citizen and retired business man of Westminster, died at his home shortly before 8 o'clock on Saturday evening, aged about 54 years. He had been suffering with consumption for several years, and his death was hastened by a severe fall in in stepping from a railroad car last Monday. He was a member of the Reformed Church, and at one time mayor of the city. He leaves a widow and six children, the youngest being about six year old. He was a distant relative of th efamily of the same name in this county. - Mrs. Rebecca C. Taylor, widow of the late David M. Taylor, in his life time an opulent farmer in this county, died at her home in Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday. Her remains were brought to Elkton on Friday and interred in the Presbyterian cemetery of this town. Mrs. Taylor, before her marriage, was the widow of Mr. J. B. Brown,, by whom she had one son, Joseph. she resided in Baltimore at the time of her marriage to Mr. Taylor and was a very handsome and attractive woman. - The funeral of Mr. Aquilla H. Greenfield, who died on Thursday last, took place Satuday afternoon from his residence, 1035 West Lanvale street, Baltimore, Rev. J. B. Still, of Fayette Street Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. J. J. G. Webster, pastor of Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. James A. McCauley, D. D., of Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal church, and Rev. Samuel Wilson. The remains were interred in Greenmount Cemetery. Denny & Mitchell, undertakers, had charge of the funeral arrangements. The pall bearers were: Chas. E. Hill, J. Wilson Brown, Geo. R. Tudor, Richard Cornelins, William J. Tilghman, James L. Perrigo, Samuel J. Hindes, Philip Darby, Rufus Bennett and Dr. C. W. Neff,. The funeral was largely attended. - Mrs. Catharine A. Bradford, wife of James Bradford, died on last Sunday evening at her home, No. 1415 Delaware avenue in Wilmington. Mrs. Bradford had been suffering for several years past. Her illness developed into consumption and a sudden turn for the worse accurring within two of three weeks was the immediate cause of her demise. Mr. Bradford, who was traveling in Europe, returned home only Friday last, having been apprised of this wife's danger and immediately sailed homeward. The deceased was a Miss Keenan and was born in Philadelphia in 1824. One brother survivies her, Prof. John A. Keenan of New York City. For many years Mrs. Bradford has been widely known in tha city as one of the most active philanthropists. Almost every organization in Wilmington of an elemosynary character has known of her aid in some form of other. In recent years Mrs. Bradford has exerted hersold largely in private charity. Fatal Accident at Baldwins. John Roberts a weaver at Baldwin's Mills was struck by a passing train and killed at Baldwins Station on the B. & O. Rail Road on Thursday eveing. Roberts with a companion had arrived there on the 6.30 train from Newark and it is supposed, was struck by the Royal Blue Train which passed at 7.08, the position in which he was found on the platform indicating tht he had been sitting on it, his wound being on the back of his head, and his body lying face downwards. No one saw the accidnet, his companion having left him, his body having been found by John Hanler the conductor of a frieght train about nine o'clock. The above facts were ascertained by coroner Litzenburg who viewed the body on Friday morning but deemed on inquest unnecessary. Roberts was an Englishman by birth and came to the county in 1856. He was 58 years old, and leaves a widow and five children. MARRIED. ST. CLAIR-STEBBING.-At Port Deposit, on November 23d, 1890, by Rev. J. P. Otis, John B. St. Clair and Sadie Stebbing, both of Port Deposit. DEIBERT-DAVIS.-At Trinity Church Rectory, November 26, 1890, by Rev. Mr. Schouler, William H. Deibert and Annie M. Davis, both of Elk Landing, Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, December 6, 1890+++++ Wedding Bells. As heretofore announced in THE WHIG, the marriage of Miss Alice Haines daughter of Mr. William Haines a well known citizen of Charlestown in this county, to Mr. Joseph Lynch of Philadelphia, took place at the residence of the bride's parents on Monday evening. The Rev. Mr. Williamson of Philadelphia performed the ceremony assisted by the Rev. E. H. Hynson pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of that town. The bride who is an unusually amiable and popular young lady was attired in a becoming costume of faille, and carried a bouquet of Marchel Neil roses. Miss Mabel Lynch a sister of the groom acted as first bridesmaid, and Miss Annie Otto as second bridesmaid, Mr. Harry Haines acting as best man. After the ceremony a handsome collation was served and which was partaken of by a large number of invited guests. Among the throng of admiring friends and well wishers of the happy couple, were Mrs. Otto and daughter of Baltimore, Mr. Fredell of Philadelphia, Miss May Haines of Baltimore, Miss Lynch and Mr. Harrah of Coleraine, P. Mr. and Mrs. Rutter of Woodlawn, Mr. Lynch and family of East Nottingham, Mr. And Mrs. John E. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Graham, Mr. J. N. Black and family, Miss Annie Peoples, and Mr. Perry Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch took the train the same eveing for a Southern wedding tour, parting with their friends at the depot, who showered upon them sincere congratulations of friendship and esteem. +++++Saturday, December 13, 1890+++++ - Mr. John McCauley, near Elkton, has been granted a pension. - Allen McLane of Cherry Hill and Alfred McCreary of Fair Hill have been granted increases of pension. - The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Sering who died at her home in Elk Neck last week, took place at Wesley Chapel on Friday last, in the Cemetery of which her remains were interred. - Mrs. Caroline Hammond mother of the Rev. William T. Hammond of North East died at her home in Wilmington on Wednesday of last week. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court of Cecil County was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Prosent-Hon. James McCuley, Chief Judge, and Hon. Davis, P. Davis Associate Judge. Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed. Bonds Approved-Bond of Sarah A. Russell, administratrix of Joseph Russell; bond of John Banks, administrator of John Halman; bond of T. Bradun Gillespie and Wm. E. Gillespie, executors of John S. Ewing; bond of Issac S. Deford; executor of Catherine Martin. Accounts Passed.-First account of E. E. Marsh, executor of Benjamin J. Green; first and final account of Henry C. Hess, administrator of Wm. J. Hess; first and final account of George C. Reynolds, executor of Henry Reynolds; first and account of Josephine Wilson, administratrix of Samuel Gillespie; second account of John T. Cooper, guardian of Mary A. Holcro??; first and final account of Esther J. Hanshaw and Robert K. Rawlins, administrtors of Thos. J. Hanshaw first account of Joseph J. Eagland, administrator of Charles N. C?zier. Count adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next. +++++Saturday, December 20, 1890+++++ DIED. FREDERICK.-In Baltimore, on November 26th, 1890, of diphtheria, Hilda E. Frederick, aged 6 years; and on December 12th, George H. aged 5 years, children f Henry W. and Sue Frederick, formerly of Elkton, Md. - A pension has been granted Charleston L. Robinson, of Port Deposit. - Original Pensions have been granted to William H. Bennett of North East, George Green of Cecilton, and Richard T. Howard of Zion. - An original pension has been granted to Joseph H. Hemphill of Chesapeake City, and to minor children of John B. Missimir of Elkton. - Mrs. Elizabeth Musgrove, mother of Dr. Thomas H. Musgrove, the well-known dentist, now of Philadelphia, but formerly of Elkton, died at her home in Camden, N. J., last week. Her remains were interred at the head of Christiana Cemetery. - The late residence of Thomas Waring, near Colora, was offered at public sale on Tuesday, by William J. Jones, Esq., attorney, and sold to J. Harvey Rowland for $1380. The property contains about four and one-half acres, and is improved by an excellent dwelling of stone and frame. - The friends of Miss Kate Denney daughter of the late Thomas H. Denney of Dover, will be pained to hear of her death which occurred in that town on Thursday morning. Miss Denney had been ill with typhoid fever, and after recovering sufficiently to sit up, took a relapse. Her funeral will take place Sunday afternoon, interment being in the Presbyterian Cemetery. A Young Man Killed while Returing from Gunning. Meagre particulara of the accidental death of Jesse Foster, a son of Capt. William Foster of Elk Neck reached Elkton as we go to press. The young man in company with a brother had been ducking on the river on Friday morning, and on their return to shore while getting their guns and equipments out of the boat, a gun was discharged, its contents striking young Foster and wounding him fatally. A messenger was at once dispatched to Elkton, about seven miles, for Dr. Ellis, but who only arrived to find the youth already dead. Young Foster was about nineteen years old. Death of J. Zebley Finley of the Fourth District. Intelligence was received in Elkton early on Friday morning of the death, at his home in the Fourth District, near Strahorn's Mills, of Mr. J. Zebley Finley, only son of the late Thomas Finley, a prominent farmer of the Fourth District. Mr. Finley had been ill for two weeks with typhoid pneumonia. He married a sister of Mr. Henry Vinsinger, of this town, who, with four daughters survive him. He was a most estimable man, sharing in an unusual degree the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. +++++Saturday, December 27, 1890+++++ - Mrs. ?achel Kline an aged lady of this town, a mother of Mrs. Jacob Stein, died at her daughter's home on Monday. She had been suffering from some days with inflamation of the stomach. Mrs. Kline was born in ???aria, and has been a resident of Elkton, for several years past. - Edward W. Morgan and Miss Alberta M. Caldwell of this town were married on Thursday evening of last week at Cherry Hill by the Rev. T. B. Hunter. (Note: Several of the November and December papers were folded and torn, so that some of the articles were not readable enough to transcribe.) (c)2000 Cyndie Eckman