Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1891: 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 April, 1891 +++++January 3, 1891+++++ - Mrs. Hannah Gillespie, residing near Ca????, ??? District, died on Christmas evening, of typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Gillespie was a widow and leaves a large family of grown children. She was a lady ?????? admired among her neighbors for her ????? ???? qualities of mind and ????. - John H. Phillips, the well-known trainer and driver of trotting horses, died at his home, Parkville L. L., ???????, 25th, aged 51 years. Mr. Phillips was one of the best known drivers in this portion of the country and has had strings of trotters at the Peninsula fairs. For 15 years prior to last June, he was located at ?????? Park Philadelphia. One year ago Mr. Phillips was hale and hearty, but a ???? blow on the head from behind, while acting the part of peace maker in a quarrel, brought on sickness from which he never recovered. He constantly complained that his head hurt him. Mr. Phillips drove ???? fast horses in his time some of the last known being Ella Madden, Adelaide, ???? Oakley, Etta Jones, Queen, Pronte, and ?????? Belle. - Mrs. Amanda Spence wife of James H. Spence of Chester Pa., died on Sunday morning last. Her funeral took place on Wednesday at 2 p. m. She leaves a husband and three small children. - Mr. Albert B. McCauley and Miss Anna B. Perry were married at the home of the bride at Andors? On Christmas eve, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Charles Hill of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this town, assisted by the Rev. Charles A. Hill of Centreville. Mr. Albert Perry a brother of the bride acted as best man, and Miss Sallie E. McCauley a sister of the groom as bridesmaid. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents, and were tendered the compliment of a serenade by the Cornet Band of Cherry Hill. - Walter, second son of H. T. and Sarah Gillespie, died at the residence of his father, at Liberty Grove, on the evening of the 27th inst. after a brief illness. Deceased was in his 18th year, and was engaged as a clerk with Logan and Brother at Rowlandville, when taken ill. His funeral occurred on Tuesday, 30th. Services at Mt. Pleasant M. E. church, interment at West Nottingham Cemetery. Death of George P. Whitaker. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to length.) George P. Whitaker, a prominent citizen of this County, and who as owner of the Principio Iron Furnace, has been for two generations past, the business head of one of the largest industrial interests in Eastern Maryland, died at his residence at the Principio Iron Works on Wednesday morning the 31st inst., the anniversary of this eighty-eighth birthday. Mr. Whitaker was not a native of Maryland, he having been born in a Pennsylvania center of business activity, Berks county, on the thirty first of December 1803. He was the son of Joseph Whitaker a farmer by occupation, and was the youngest of a large family of children. In addition to his iron producing lands at Iron Hill, about four miles east of Elkton, his holdings of lands in the Fifth and seventh Districts of the County, were very large, the George P. Whitaker Iron Company, of which he may be said to be the sole owner, holding in the former district 5399 acres of land, the great body of it being charcoal lands contributory, to the Iron Furnace, and over two thousand acres in the Seventh District. Mr. Whitaker was married twice his family by his first wife consisting of five sons and one daughter; three of his sons being employed at the Principio Furnace; and Nelson Whitaker having charge of the iron interests of the Whitaker Company at Wheeling. Mr. Whitaker's second wife and who also survives him, was the widow of the late Amos A. Evans. His funeral will take place this afternoon from his late residence. Death of a Gifted Lady. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) Intelligence was received by Mrs. Wm. B. Smith of this town on Saturday last of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Martha J. Bateman, wife of Rev. Dr. Bateman, at Egleston, Florida. Mrs. Bateman, at the time of her second marriage, which occurred in September last, was the widow of the Rev. John Inskip, a prominent Methodist minister, who in connection with his wife had achieved a very wide reputation as successful evangelists. Mrs. Inskip, who was before her marriage Miss Foster, was a native of Cecil county, her family being pioneer Methodists of North East and vicinity where she was born. Even after the death of her husband which occurred in 1884, Mrs. Inskip continued the evangelistic work and with ardor unabated, labored to secure converts to the higher doctrine of her church. +++++Saturday, January 10, 1891+++++ (Note: much of this issue is unreadable.) Death of Charles T. Ford. Charles T. Ford a respected citizen of North East died at his home in that town on Tuesday. He had been suffering from typhoid fever for some time, which resulting in hemorrhages finally caused his death. His wife who was Miss Donaldson and four children survive him. He was a kind amiable man, for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His funeral will take place this afternoon at two o'clock services to be held at the M. E. Church. George P. Whitaker's Will. The last will and testament of the late George P. Whitaker was admitted to probate in the Orphans' Court on Tuesday. It bears date the 20th of October 1888, and was executed in the presence of J. Wesley Falls and Jacob Tasker, it having been drawn by Mr. Falls, Mr. Whitaker's Attorney. The entire bulk of his estate is devised to members of his family, Joseph B. Whitaker his nephew, Nelson E. Whitaker his son, and Joseph Coudon his grandson being designated as executors, and who on Tuesday bonded as such in the sum of twenty six thousand dollars, by the terms of the will they not being required to give bond, the amount named being that required by law to cover any indebtedness of the deceased. Mr. Whitaker charges his executors with the prompt money payments provided in an anti-nuptial contract made with his wife Mary L. Whitaker in lieu of dower, and leaves her a life time estate in the new double house near Principio Furnace, now partly occupied by his son Edmund S. Whitaker, the maintenance, interest and taxes upon this property during her life or widowhood being chargeable upon his estate. He also bequeathed he his library and such books as she may select. To his executors he bequeaths two hundred and fifty shares of the capital stock of the Whitaker Iron Company at Wheeling, West Virginia in trust, the dividends of which are to be applied to the fulfillment of his anti-nuptial contract with his wife Mary L. Whitaker, and in addition an annuity of four hundred dollars, the executors being empowered to supply out of his general estate any deficiency that may exist, from unsufficiency of said dividends. He authorizes and empowers his executors in their discretion to sell any portion or all of his real and personal property if it be for the benefit of his estate, excepting the stock of the Whitaker Iron Company and the George P. Whitaker Company. To each of his grand-children viz., Joseph Couden, son of his daughter Caroline now Mrs. Joseph C. Naudain, Clifford Whitaker, son of Edmund S. Whitaker, Sallie R. Whitaker, Albert C. Whitaker, Henry C. Whitaker, and Eliza Whitaker, children of Nelson E. Whitaker, Carrie Whitaker and George P. Whitaker, Jr., children of Henry C. Whitaker and Nelsan Price Whitaker son of Cecil N. Whitaker, he gives and bequeaths ten shares of the capital stock of the George P. Whitaker Company. He directs that the residue and remainder of his estate shall be divided into five equal parts or shares, and that the same be distributed among his five children viz., Caroline Naudain, Nelson, E. Whitaker, Henry C. Whitaker, Cecil N. Whitaker, and Edmund S. Whitaker equally, share and share alike, and the advancements made to his children as will appear from the charges against them on his books at the time of his death, shall be taken into account before making distribution of his estate. His sons Henry C. Whitaker and Cecil N. Whitaker being dead, the share of Henry C., is to be paid to his children Carrie Whitaker and George P. Whitaker, Jr., and the share of Cecil N. Whitaker to his son Nelson Price Whitaker. To Mary Whitaker, wife of Edmund S. Whitaker, he bequeaths in trust the distributive share under his will of Edmund S. Whitaker. To his old wagoner and employe at Iron Hill, Delaware, Thomas Williams, he gives an annuity of one hundred dollars to be paid during his lifetime, and to John B. Stryker the sum of five hundred dollars. To his grandson George P. Whitaker he gives his gold watch and chain. To his grandson Clifford Whitaker he bequeathes his ducking gun, and to his grandson Nelson Price Whitaker he bequeaths his new Encyclopedia and atlas. To his wife Mary L. Whitaker he bequeaths a horse, phaeton and harness to be maintained out of his estate, and directs that on the death of his wife his library shall be distributed among his children and grandchildren. He directs that his executors shall not be required t give any bond or security, and fixes their commissions at two per cent in lieu of all allowances. Port Deposit Items. Our town was shocked last Saturday afternoon to hear of the sudden death of Miss Emma Wilson at the residence of her mother. Miss Emma was known to be quite sick but none expected her demise so soon. She was a young lady greatly beloved by a very large circle of friends. For twenty years she has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, nineteen years a teacher in the Sunday school of the same, and eighteen years a teacher in the public schools of the county, nearly all of the time being spent in our town. Her funeral on Tuesday afternoon was one of the largest held in the town. Rev. J. P. Otis was in charge, assisted by Rev. John Squier. Many very handsome floral designs from the Sunday school, the public school and many of her friends were sent. By order of F. S. Everist the public school was closed, and the children with Mr. Everist and others marched down to the house and took a last look of one they so highly esteemed. Peace to her ashes. Glasgow Items. The sudden death of the paster of the M.E. Church, Rev. Mr. Gardner, was quite a shock to his people. They were assembled as usual last Sabbath afternoon, waiting his coming to bring them spiritual food when word came he had passed from earth the night before. He was buried at Bethel Wednesday at one o'clock. +++++Saturday, January 17, 1891+++++ - A pension has been granted to John T. Montgomery of Port Deposit. - Sebastian R. Giberson formerly of this county but lately an employe of the Diamond State Iron Company of Wilmington was killed in their Rolling Mill about eleven o'clock on Monday last. He was leaning over the ends of a set of rolls outside of the frame when his shirt was caught in the machinery and he was drawn in. His head and the upper part of his body were cut or crushed, and death ensued in a few minutes. - Mr. Warner Gerry, of Grove Neck and Miss Hennie Smith of Cecilton, were married at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening, Jan. 8th. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien - Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Disston for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Amanda Disston, and Mr. A. Sydney Carpenter, at St. James Church, Twenty-second and Walnut streets Philadelphia, on Tuesday, January 29, at noon. A wedding breakfast will be served at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Disston. - Miss Haller Horwitz daughter of Mrs. Orville Horwitz, of Baltimore, is to be married on the 28th to Claude Ponsonby, son of Hon. Ashley Ponsonby, and causin of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Equerry to the Queen. The ceremony will be performed in the Church at Ascot, and a reception will follow at Heatherfield, the country seat of the Ponsonbys at Ascot. - Mr. Earnest L. Harris, of the firm of Harris & Bro., the well known Gas Meter Manufacturers of Philadelphia, and Miss A. M. Smith of Wilmington both of whom have friends in this town whom they have frequently visited, were married at Grace M. E. Church Wilmington on Wednesday evening. The bride is a daughter of Magistrate F. E. Smith of that city. After the ceremony a reception was given at the residence of the brides parents on West 10th Street. - Timothy V. Rose has recently sold to his four sons the farms on which each resides. Randall W. Rose has purchased the home farm on which Timothy V. Rose formerly lived. Harry C. Rose has bought the Sandy Hill farm. John White who married Miss Elizabeth Rose, has purchased the Grant property near Eder's Station, and Preston Rose the Iron Hill farm east of Elkton. The farms are all good, and the boys are steady and industrious farmers. Timothy V. Rose has been a managing business man and has always kept his property well improved. He has retired from active work, and makes his home with his Son Harry. - David Sloan our industrious Elkton Stone Cutter was granted an increase of pension this week. - Mr. Wm. C. Culley passenger agent of the P. W. & B. Railroad Co., at Perryville has been granted a pension. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief Judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, Associate Judges. Sundry claims against deceased estates, were examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Wm. T. Hammond, adm'r. of Caroline Hammond, and adm'r. d. b. n. c. t. a. of Vfnecent Hammond; bond of Mariah H. Finley and Henry Vinsinger, adm'r. of J. Z. Finley; bond of Jos. R. Whitaker, Nelson E. Whitaker and Joseph Coudon, exr's. of G. P. Whitaker; bond of G. M. Gillespie, adm'r. Margaret H. Gillespie; bond of Henry M. McCollough, adm'r. of Rebecca C. Taylor. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final acct. of Heister Hess, adm'r. of Geo. W. Ewing, and distribution struck on same; 5, acct. of Wm. S. Evans and M. J. Reynolds adm'r. d. b. n. c. t. a. of Ruben Reynolds; 1, and final acct. of Edwin M. Hunt, ex'r Elmira Hust; 1, and final preferred acct. of Thos. C. Bond, adm'r of Rachel A. Hall and dividend struck on same; 1, acct. of Geo. W. Gillespie, adm'r. of Sacchi de Cassali and distribution struck on same. Court adjourned to meet at tits regular session in February next. Port Deposit Items. The remains of John P. Vanneman, eldest son of the late Daniel Vanneman who died in Baltimore last Friday afternoon were brought to our town on the 11.25 a. m., train and conveyed to Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church where the funeral services were held. His cousins Z. T. Stephenson, Joseph A. Everist, William c. C., and A. M. Vanneman, Howard Abrahams, and Herbert N. Gerry, were the pall bearers. Rev. J. P. Otis had charge of the funeral services, assisted by Rev. Mr. Alford of Havre de Grace and Rev. George Jones of Hopewell Church, Mr. Vanneman was in his 39th year and had a very large circle of friends in our town. +++++Saturday, January 24, 1891++++ - The assignees of R. Haines Passmore have sold about 62 1/2 acres of the Davis farm in East Nottingham township Chester Co, Pa., to Wallace Griffith of Sylmar, in this county, for $1506. Mr. Griffith intends occupying the premises the coming season. - Mrs. Ann C. Nowland, widow of the late Benoni Nowland, died at the residence of Mr. Jonathan L. Crothers near Zion on the 14th inst., of heart disease. Mrs. Nowland was in her seventy-sixth year. Her remains were interred in Rose Bank Cemetery on Saturday last. - Mr. Thomas S. Boswell, second son of Prof. W. L. Boswell of Philadelphia, Pa., died suddenly at his home, near Leesburg, Florida, last Saturday evening, the 17th inst. This sad intelligence was communicated to his friends on Sunday last by telegraph. The deceased was a nephew of Rev. T. Snowden Thomas, editor of the Peninsula Methodist. - Mr. Jacob H. Kidd, a resident of the Fourth district, died at his home near Lombard on Sunday in his 66th year. His remains were interred in Rosebank Cemetery on Thursday. - The Samuel B. McCullough farm, in the eighth district of this county, near Colora, now occupied by J. Simmers, was sold on Tuesday at mortgagee's sale, by Shockley & Smith, auctioneers for Wm. J. Jones, attorney. It was purchased by Sheriff J. a. Boyd for #3,325. - The wedding of J. Preston Dunning, of San Francisco, the journalist of Samoan fame, to Mary Elizabeth Penington of Dover, daughter of Congressman John B. Penington, is announced. The nuptials will be celebrated at Dover on February 12. Mr. Dunning is a son of ex Postmaster Dunning, of Middletown. - The funeral of Captain Thomas B. Gainor who died at his home in Elk Neck last week, too, place on Thursday the 15th inst., his remains being interred at Hart Methodist Episcopal Chapel Cemetery. Captain Gainor died in his seventy-seventh year, and had been actively identified with the fishing interests on the North East river for over fifty years. He was an excellent citizen and a worthy man. He had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for nearly fifty years. His wife and several children survive him. - Mr. Henry Vanderford, of Westminister, Md., has received information of the death of his son, Dr. Julien J. Vanderford, of Stuttgart, Germany, which occurred at his home in that city on the 6th inst., and was caused by rheumatic fever. Dr. Vanderford was forty-five years of age and was a native of Baltimore, where he resided until he was two years old, when his parents removed to this town. Here he grew to manhood, and studied dentistry with Dr. B. J. Bing, now of Paris, France. Dr. Vanderford afterwards graduated at the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, Philadelphia, and then for a time practiced his profession in Middletown and Delaware City, Del. Returning to Philadelphia he became the demonstrator of operative dentistry in his alma mater until February, 1877, when he went to Europe and followed his profession for two years at Frankfort-on-the-Main. He then finally located at Stuttgart, where he enjoyed a large and lucrative practice until his death. He leaves a widow, who was a Miss Smithhurst, of Philadelphia, and one daughter, in the tenth year of her age. Dr. Vanderford was a brother of Messrs. William H., and Charles H. Vanderford, the proprietors of the Westminster Advocate. - Mr. Nevin McVey of Zion and Miss Sallie A. Clement of New London, Chester county, Pa., were married on the 13th inst., by the Rev. C. W. Langley at the parsonage of the Methodist Church in that village. - Charles H. Black, a retired lieutenant commander of the U. S. Navy and a brother of Dr. John J. Black of New Castle, died at Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Tuesday. He had been at the springs since last October under treatment for rheumatism contracted in the services. Lieutenant Black was the son of Dr. Black of N???????. His widow is the second daughter of the late John Merryman, of Hayf??? ????county. He leaves also a ???? Merryman Black. The remains were brought to Baltimore for burial. Lieutenant- Commander Black was a ???? from Delaware, and served as a ??? shipman for one year, and was appointed midshipman July 16, 1862; was ma?? ???gn December 1, 1866, and master M???? 1868. On the 26th of March, 1869, he ??? his lieutenancy, was made lieutenant-commander February 5, 1879, and served until the 5th of November, 1883, at which time he was retired. - Matthew Harrison Marine, the four-year old son, and the youngest child, of Collector Marine, died on Wednesday morning at the residence of the Collector, in Harford county, near Aberdeen, from a congestive chill. The child had been sick but a few days. Licence Record. Since our last issue the Clerk of the Circuit Court has granted one license for a saloon at Singerly, to James A. Drennen, making in all twenty-four licenses now operative in the County. James A Drennen, Saloon, at Singerly. Sureties-James M. Naudain, and Charles R. Long. Approved by John M. McKelvey, John Feehley, Francis T. Burns*, Anna M. Burns*, William Brennan, Isaac Pierce, Joseph Clay, William J. F. Lort, David Devore, Andrew J. Cameron, Edwin a. Parker, George S. Shivery, Charles R. Long and Thomas P. Smith. (*NOTE: Francis T. Burns and Anna M. Burns are my ancestors, please contact me if you have further information) Port Deposit Items. Death has again visited our town, this time a bright little boy of a about five years old, Harold Archibald the only child of Willard F. and Corinne Abrahams. He died early Sunday morning and was buried Tuesday at 10 a. m., from the residence of his parents. Interment at Hopewell cemetery. The family have the deep sympathy of the whole community. Mrs. J. W. Malone wife of John W. Malone who was formerly in the stone business, and who died late Sunday night in Baltimore was brought here from that City on the 11.25 train Wednesday and taken to Hopewell Church where the funeral services were, conducted by Rev. J. P. Otis. Interment at the cemetery adjoining the Church. Glasgow Items. Mr. Samuel Murray who died at the residence of his son William near Summit Bridge last Sunday morning was interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery on Wednesday. MARRIED. HUTTON-CRAIG.-At Trinity Church rectory, Elkton, January 21, 1891, by Rev. William Schouler, George W. Hutton and Mary L. Craig, both of the Second district, Cecil Co., Md. DIED. HAMMOND.-On January 17th, 1891, Mary E. daughter of Samuel and Susan Hammond, aged 6 years. +++++Saturday, January 31, 1891+++++ - Mr. Samuel Frazer, whose advanced age was recently noticed in THE WHIG died at the residence of his son at Cowantown in this county on Monday, aged ninety-two years. He was a native of New Castle county, but removed to Virginia some years ago, but has recently been on a visit to his son. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Glasgow on Thursday. - Dr. S. M. Osmond, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this town, received the painful intelligence by telegraph on Monday last of the death of his son Robert M. Osmond from pneumonia, and which occurred at his home at Alamosa, Colorado, on Sunday night the 25th inst. Mr. Osmond was a young man, and has been located on a ranch in Colorado owned by his father-in- law, and had not yet attained his thirtieth year. His wife and one child survive him. Dr. Osmond left Elkton on Monday to attend his funeral which took place in Iowa City on Friday. - Charles C. Lum of North East has been granted an original pension. - George B. Campbell who purchased the Passmore farm in the Ninth district has executed a deed of trust for the benefit of his creditors, which was filed in the Circuit Court here on the 2d inst. John H. Armstrong is appointed Trustee, and has filed a bond in the sum of eight-thousand dollars. - An additional pension has been granted to Joseph Rineer of Woodlawn. - John P. McHale a well known traveling dealer in dress goods and jewelery, died in Philadelphia on Tuesday and was buried on Thursday. - The funeral of Mrs. Jane Hutton whose death occurred at the home of her nephew Mr. C. L. Brokaw in the Fourth district of this county, took place on Saturday last, her remains being interred at Head of Christiana Cemetery. - Mrs. Elizabeth Porter very well known in this community as Mr. Wm. M. Singerly's efficient housekeeper at his handsome Villa on Cathedral street, was married on Tuesday evening to Mr. Thomas Harris, a groom of Mr. Singerlys. The ceremony which took place in the parlors of the mansion was strictly private and was celebrated by the Rev. Charles Hill at 8 o'clock. Mr. Edward Thomas was the only witness of the ceremony. Wedding Bells, One of the pleasantest home weddings that it has been my good fortune to attend, was the marriage of Miss Margaret G. Garrett to Mr. Elmer E. Hynson, at the residence of her father, Mr. Chalkley Garret on the evening of Wednesday, 28th inst. Promptly at five o'clock the happy couple proceeded by their attendants, Mr. E. P. Williams as groomsman and Miss Matilda Garrett as bridesmaid entered the parlor which was filled with guests and the Rev. E. K. miller of north East united them in holy wedlock. After congratulations had been extended all repaired to the dining room and enjoyed the well prepared wedding supper. We noticed among the numerous guests the following ladies and gentlemen: Mrs. J. Harding and daughter of Philadelphia, Mrs. E. K. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Reeder and daughter of North East, Mr. and Mrs. James Armour, Mr. and Mrs. S. Ramsey, son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffers of Elkton, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pierson, Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch and son, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Trimble, Mr. and Mrs. W. Trimble and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Holland and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bothell, Mr. E. P. Williams, Miss Rebecca Williams, Miss Lillie Bradfield, Miss Mary W. Paul, and Mr. George Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Hynson took the evening train going North on their wedding tour. Observer. A Pretty Church Wedding. At seven o'clock on Tuesday evening Mr. Joseph H. Smith, a young man an employe in Mr. Singerly's mill of this town and very much respected by his employers and associates, was married to Miss Mary Flynn of Newark, Delaware, in the church of the Immaculate Conception. The ceremony was celebrated by Rev. Father J. H. Murphy pastor of the church, who previous to it addressed a few timely and appropriate remarks to the contracting couple. The church was brilliantly illuminated, and a large number of the friends of the happy couple were in attendance. Mr. L. J. Finnan rendered a voluntary on the organ as the celebrants entered and left the church. Mr. Michael Cussane acted as best man, and Miss Kate Scanlon as bridesmaid. A reception was held after the ceremony. Port Deposit Items. Polly Howard, widow of the late Rev. Robert Howard, colored, died Monday and was supposed to be in her 94th year. She was a girl of about 17 when the British occupied Havre de Grace in 1814. Her funeral was largely attended by the colored people of our community. The societies had charge of the services. MARRIED. HYNSON-GARRETT.-At the residence of the bride's father, near Theodore, Md., by Rev. E. K. Miller, on Wednesday, January 28, 1891, Mr. Elmer E. Hynson and Miss Margaret B. Garrett. PLUMMER-PRICE.-On January 22, 1891, at the residence of William Canon, Cecilton, Md., by the Rev. T. a. H. O'Brien, Benjamin C. Plummer and Miss Mary L. Price. TAYLOR-CLARK.-On January 28, 1891, at the M. E. Parsonage, Cecilton, Md., by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, George W. Taylor and Fannie C. Clark, both of Cecilton, Md. ANDERSON-JANNEY.-At Merchantville, N. J., on January 22, 1891, by Rev. D. Shock, R. Lamott Anderson and Rachie E. Janney, both of Cecil county, Md. +++++Saturday, February 7, 1891+++++ - Alexander H. George of Elk Neck has been granted an original pension. - John H. Reynolds has sold his farm near Calvert to Miss Cornelia Kirk for $4000. Mr. Reynolds had a sale of personal property on Wednesday last. - Mr. Samuel Cooling the head of the firm of Cooling & Co., prominent Carriage Builders of Wilmington, Del., died on Monday evening at his home on Washington Street in that city in his sixty third year. Mr. Cooling was born in this county and was a brother of Ex Sheriff Benoni Cooling of Charlestown. When a lad he went to Wilmington where, after quitting school, he became an apprentice to a carriage builder. After completing his apprenticeship he went west, but he soon returned to that city and with his brother, Joseph N. Cooling, organized the carriage building firm of Cooling Brothers. Two years ago the firm dissolved partnership, Joseph N. Cooling withdrawing and taking charge of the firm's works in Philadelphia. With his son, Severson B. Cooling, Samuel Cooling then organized the firm of Cooling & Co. His funeral took place on Thursday his remains being interred in the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. - Mrs. B. V. Green, wife of Thomas W. Green, died at her home on Bridge street in this town on Monday. She leaves two children. - Mr. James McVey a venerable and respected citizen of the Ninth Election district of this county died at the residence of his son George S. McVey near Zion on Tuesday the 3rd inst. Mr. McVey was a native of this county, and had attained his 28d year. His funeral took place on Thursday, interment being at Rosebank Cemetery. - Dr. A. C. Jones of Baltimore, and Miss Millie Burke daughter of the Rev. Asbury Burke recently Pastor of Bethel M. E. Church in this county, were married on the 31 inst by the Rev. J. M. Schrayenhant at the parsonage in Camden N. J. The happy couple after spending a few days in Philadelphia left for their home in Baltimore. Golden Weddings. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews Celebrate the Fifty-Sixth Anniversary of Their Marriage, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Arbuckle their Fiftieth Anniversary. It is not very often we have the pleasure of recording two almost simultaneous golden wedding anniversaries, but such is the case this week. On Saturday last, January 31st, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, highly respected residents of this county, celebrated their fifty sixth anniversary at their residence near Zion. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews moved to Cecil county and to their present home from Bucks county, Pa., in 1849. They are the parents of seven children all of whom were present at the anniversary but one. Of their forty-five grandchildren not more than one third were present. Besides the immediate family of the celebrants many friends from Philadelphia, Wilmington, and other places tendered their congratulations on the interesting occasion. On the 22d, day of February the birth day of George Washington, Mr. Matthews will have attained his 80th year. He cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson for President, voted for "Tippacanoe" Harrison the Presidential Grandfather of President Harrison, and has voted for every Republican President since. We tender the venerable couple our sincere congratulations. A Second Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Arbuckle, another venerable and highly esteemed couple of this county celebrated their golden wedding at their home near Andora on Monday last. They were the recipient of the congratulations of a large number of relatives and friends. Mr. Arbuckle who is a native of Pennsylvania came to this county in 1869, having been married to Mary S. McGargle in February 1841 in Frankford, near Philadelphia. Soon after their marriage they removed to Manayunk where Mr. Arbuckle entered into a partnership with J. Meadowcroft for the manufacture of cotton and woolen fabrics. Afterward he engaged in the same business under the firm name of Arbuckle & Richards, until removing to this county and purchasing the valuable property on which he resides. Mr. and Mrs. Arbuckle are the parents of nine children four of whom are living and were present at their anniversary; Samuel J. Arbuckle, Daniel L., Paul Thurlow, and Philip R. Arbuckle, with seven grandchildren, Ella, William R., Esther, Annie, Samuel J., Philip M., and Pauline Arbuckle. Mr. Arbuckle has attained his seventy seventh year, while Mrs. Arbuckle is two years his junior. MARRIED. WAY-DAVIS.-At the M. E. Parsonage, Charlestown, Md., February 3, by Rev. E. H. Hynson. Ulysses G. Way and Miss Janie Davis, of Principio Furnace. BOYD-HACKEY.-At Perryville, January 23, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, William Henry Boyd and Miss Fannie B. Hackney, of this county. DIED. THOMAS.-At the residence of her mother, near Carbondale, Osage county, Kansas, on January 22, Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Sarah E. and the late William W. Thomas, aged 51 years. +++++Saturday, February 14, 1891+++++ - Mr. Daniel F. Shure who died on Friday, aged seventy-two years, was buried Sunday in Grace Memorial Protestant Episcopal Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, Rev. E. W. Wroth pastor Grace Church, Darlington, officiated, assisted by Rev. David B. Fitzgerald, of Makemic Presbyterian Church, Snow Hill, Md. The pallbearers were: Dr. W. Stump Forwood, Chas. Y. Thomas, Christopher Wilson, Joshua C. Smith, Isaac H. Thompson and George L. Scott. Mr. Shure was for 45 years superintendent of the Susquehanna and Tidewater canal. About years ago he resigned the position on account of failing health, but during the whole period of his long incumbency was a most energetic and efficient officer of the canal company. He died at his home, Shuresville, in Harford county, about ten miles from Havre de Grace. He was one of the best known citizens of the river district of the county, and his death is a loss to many friends. He leaves ten sons and a daughter. Dr. C. A. Shure of Port Deposit being his oldest son. - Mrs. Ann Brown, widow of the late John Brown, died at her home, near Colora on Thursday last, in the 84th year of her age after a lingering illness of heart disease. She was a daughter of the late Tobias Peterson and was born near Fair Hill. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in early girlhood, and was for nearly two generations a member of Mount Pleasant church. Her funeral took place at Mount Pleasant last Sunday. - There has been considerable talk in Smyrna since the death of Col. George W. Cummins, over his last will. Mr. Cummins owned eight nice farms besides considerable town property. Upon his death his will disclosed the fact that he had left it all to his wife, his two daughters and a nephew. To his wife he bequeathed the home farm and stock in fee simple and his town property; to each of his daughters he left three farms for their life time with a floating indebtedness of about $25,000 and to his nephew, a son of Mr. A. G. Cummins, a farm. His sons Walter and George he has cut entirely off. - James H. Plummer, one of the proprietors of the Kent News, after a short illness died at his home, in Chestertown on Wednesday night, in his sixty- sixth year. He had been unwell, but not until Wednesday of last week did he retire to his bed and summon medical attention. On Friday the symptoms of a sever case of pneumonia had developed, and he rapidly grew worse until the end came, on Tuesday. Mr. Plummer was born in Kent county. He learned his trade as a printer in Centerville after which he went to Baltimore and worked in a job printing office. He was a volunteer in the Mexican war. In 1860 the late firm of Plummer & Usilton was formed, and the first issue of the Kent News under its new management was made November 1, since which time Mr. Plummer has remained associated with the paper as senior editor. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for the past twenty years has been trustee of the church. - Hon. Jesse C. Dickey died at his farm residence, New London, Pa. on Monday in his 83d year. He was a prominent citizen of Chester county, and for many years was identified with movements for advancement of the best interest of the community in education, religion and business. He was twice elected to the state legislature and afterward to Congress in 1853, and was conspicuous advocates of the freedom of the slaves. Death Among The Aged. Five Persons die Within a Month Whose Combined ages reach 426 years. Death has been unusually active among the aged recently in this county, the sudden and extreme changes of the winter temperature proving fatal in an unusual number of cases. In this connection it may be of interest to note that within the short period of four weeks, the Rev. T. B. Hunter the esteemed Pastor of the Cherry Hill Methodist Episcopal Church, has attended the funeral of five aged persons, whose combined ages amount to 426 years, and the aggregate of whose ages was over eighty five years. We think this a remarkable experience, and note the several cases as being of unusual longevity. January 10th, George P. Whitaker aged 87 years, January 13th, Mrs. Jane Peterson, aged 75 years. January 29th Mr. WM. Frazer, aged 93 years. February 6th, Mr. George Peterson, aged 81 years. Febry 7th, Mrs. Morrison over 90 years of age. Death of Mr. Fowler. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) Wm. P. Fowler a highly respected citizen of the Third district of this county, died at his home on the McIntire farm about two miles east of this town on Monday last at one o'clock a. m., Mr. Fowler had been in failing health for some time and was stricken with paralysis on Thursday last from the effects of which he did not rally. Mr. Fowler never married and was in his seventy eighth year. He was the son of Henry D. Fowler who was a native of New Castle county Delaware, and at one time kept the Indian Queen Hotel (now the Clayton House) in the city of Wilmington. His family consisted of six children. Miss Rebecca Fowler who died with her brother on the McIntire farm, Henry Fowler now deceased, Wm. P. Fowler the subject of this notice, a second daughter the widow of John Smith who has of recent years been residing with her brother William, Susan J. Fowler who married the late Charles Walters, and a younger son Benjamin a civil Engineer by profession who died young. Henry D. Fowler died in 1861. His (Wm. P. Fowler) remains were interred in the cemetery of the Iron Hill Baptist church on Wednesday. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court for Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. President-Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. P. Davis, associate justices. Sundry claims against deceased estates were examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Theodore J. Vanneman, Executor of Mary Howard; William A. Cameron, Administrator of Ann Nowland; William Kershaw and Alfred Driver, Executor of William Kershaw; Drucilla M. Ford, Administratrix of Charles T. Ford. LIST OF SALES AND ACCOUNTS Inventories of the estates of William Kershaw, Mary Howard, Margaret H. Gillespie, and Robert W. McKaig were examined and passed. List of sales, of Thomas Way and Washington Hill were examined and passed. The sixth account of John M. C. Carhart, guardian of Kate S. Rutherford, examined and passed. Court adjourned to meet in regular session on the 10th, of March next. Port Deposit Items. Mrs. Margaret Breihl, mother of Mrs. Ghering was found dead in her bed, Tuesday morning. She had been in her usual health Monday night when she retired, but has been in rather feeble health for some years having had an attack of Paralysis. It is supposed she had another, and died from it. MARRIED. HOWELL-SULLIVAN.-At Trinity church rectory, Elkton, Md., February 10, 1891, by the Rev. William Schouler, Alonzo C. Howell and Miss Mary A. Sullivan, both of Iron Hill, Del. CROOK-MURRY.-On Jan. 29th 1891, by Rev. J. R. Milligan, Robert Crook and Martha Murry both of Zion, Md. DIED. JOHNSTON.-On Wednesday February 11th 1891, Hannah J. Johnston, in the forty- fifth year of her age. Funeral on February 16th, 1891, at her late residence near Mechanicsville, Del., at 11 o'clock a. m. Services and interment at Head of Christiana Church. +++++Saturday, February 21, 1891+++++ - Reuben Segar and Augustus Wilson died at the Alms House last week. They were both aged men, the former being ninety-one, and the latter about seventy years of age. - The Orphans' Court held a special session on Tuesday. The will of the late Wm. P. Fowler was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Mr. Benj. F. Chambers who was designated as Executor in the will. Mr. Fowler left his entire personal estate valued at about $3000 to his sister Mrs. Sarah Smith except a legacy of $400 to Miss Susan F. Smith his niece. - On Friday last Mr. B. Bestes of Wilmington, Del., purchased of Jas. J. McCauley the Blackwell Farm, containing 125 acres located on the Little Elk Creek about 2 1/2 miles from Elkton. Mr. Bestes who is the present owner of the Lincoln farm, and which property the Balckwell farm adjoins is the head of a large butchering and pork packing house of Wilmington, Del. He is now buying the limber to construct a large Barn on the property, and proposes to convert it into a sheep farm. His brother from Germany will have the charge of the farm. - James R. Chambers and Mrs. Amy Lang were married by the Rev. Chas Hill at the M. E. Church Parsonage on Thursday evening. - James Lambert a former resident of Greys' Hill near this town died in Wilmington on Monday in this 74th year. His remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery on Wednesday. Mr. Lambert was born in England. - Mr. John Price of Mechanics Valley was married to Miss Cornelia Rutter of Charlestown on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Rev. E. H. Hynson. They gave a reception at their home later in the Evening, which was attended by a large number of their friends. Port Deposit Items. The matrimonial fever has struck our town and we have had three weddings this week and more to follow. On Monday evening at the home of the bride, George Rutter and Miss Mollie Tigner wee married by Rev. J. P. Otis. Wednesday evening by Rev. Hunter Davidson, Cyrenius Creswell and Miss Jennie Farr at her parents dwelling. Thursday afternoon at the residence of the bride by Rev. J. P. Otis, John Atkinson and Miss Hattie Creswell, we wish them all a happy voyage of the sea of life. Perryville Items. Death is still abroad in our land. On the 7th inst., Charles Hummell a moulder in Armstrong and Co's., foundry, left here for his home in Philadelphia, he not feeling well at the time but no one supposed that there was anything serious, but before the closing of the following week news was received here that he was dead. Charley had been among us but a short time, but had made many friends of those with whom he associated, and will be missed by his fellow workmen. Death also visited the family of James and Mary Dinsmere and carried off their little daughter. Oleda aged 12 years. She had been complaining for several days but nothing was thought of it until she was taken down on Thursday, 12th inst., and died on Friday at 4 o'clock p. m. It is said that she was taken with inward spasms and died with strangulation. Oleda was a bright little girl, a regular attendant at both the M. E. and Presbyterian Sunday schools and loved by all who knew her. Her Sunday school associates had sent for a floral pillow for her, but as it failed to get there in time for the funeral, it was decided to present the family with a memorial Vase. The young girls of the Havre de Grace hosiery were she had recently worked for a short time presented a beautiful floral chair. There were other flowers in profusion. The funeral sermon was preached at the residence of her parents by the Rev. Mr. Hynson. Interment at Hopewell cemetery; pall bearers, T. M. Owens, E. E. Ward, M. E. Cole, W. E. Owens, W. P. Boyd, H. McMullen. The family are sorely afflicted over their loss, but they have the sympathy of all who know of their bereavement, and our prayer is that their loss may prove her eternal gain. MARRIED. MOFFITT-HARRIS.-Near Principio Furnace, February 19th by Rev. E. H. Hynson, J. R. Kenly Maffitt, of North East, and Miss Clara Harris, of Principio Furnace. PRICE-RUTTER.-Near Charlestown, February 19, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, John V. Price, of Mechanics Valley, and Miss Thellena Ruttter, of Charlestown, Md. RUTTER-TIGNER.-February 16th, at Port Deposit, by Rev. J. P. Otis, George W. Rutter of Baltimore, and Miss Mary B. Tigner of Port Deposit. ATKINSON-CRESWELL.-February 19th, at Port Deposit, by Rev. J. P. Otis, John V. Atkinson, and Miss Hattie Creswell, both of Port Deposit. +++++Saturday, February 28, 1891+++++ - The funeral of Christopher Harrigan took place at his late home near Baldwins Mills on Wednesday the 18th inst. His remains were interred at the Cherry Hill M. E. church Cemetery the funeral services being conducted by Rev. T. B. Hunter. Several children survive him. Mr. Harrigan was a man of exemplary life, and at one time a member of the Methodist Church. ??? character he was above reproach, ad a kindly man in disposition. He was universally respected for his many excellent ??alities of head and heart. - Mrs. Sarah E. Money died at the residence of her son in law George Bolton in Sassafras Neck, on January 29th in her ????h year. Her remains were interred at the Cecilton M. E. Cemetery. Mrs. Money who was a highly estimable lady was be-???? Her marriage to her first husband the ??? Benjamin Ruley a Miss Severson of ???? county, by whom she had two children a son and a daughter, the latter Mrs. ???? at whose home she died. After the death of her first Husband She Married ????m Money by whom she had no children and who died about 1858. Mrs. Moneys funeral service was conducted by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien pastor of Cecilton and St. ???? M. E. Churches. - Mrs. Rebecca Steele a very estimable and venerable lady of Chesapeake City died at the residence of Joseph H. Steele a prominent business man of that town on Sunday evening. Mrs. Steele had been for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church there and had attained her ninety third year. Her funeral took place on Wednesday from the residence of her son, interment being at Bethel Cemetery. The Rev. Wm. Schouler officiated. - Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, a prominent member of Madeley Methodist Church Wilmington, Del., celebrated her centennial on Monday. She was born in Monmouthshire, England, and was married at the age of twenty one years. She was the mother of sixteen children, seven of whom are living. She has thirty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. For a number of years she lived in Philadelphia. The mind of Mrs. Powell is as clear as ever. She interests herself in all the important topics of the day, and possesses unusual vitality. - On Sunday morning last George Simpson who resided on a small property about three miles North of Elkton was found dead in his stable by his nephew, a son of his brother John Simpson, who lives near by. From the appearance of the body it was judged that his death had occurred the evening before, there being no witness of it, the deceased having lived alone since the burning of his dwelling house some month ago. Coroner Litzenberg being informed of the finding of the body, accompanied by Dr. Howard Bratton visited the premises, and after an examination of the remains gave it as his opinion that death had been caused by heart disease. The Coroner after interrogating a number of the neighbors decided it not necessary to hold an inquest. Mr. Simpson's funeral took place on Tuesday, interment being at the Cherry Hill Cemetery. - Mary McCrery widow of the late Thomas McCrery died on Thursday at her daughter Mrs. Henry Woods in her 87th year. She had been active up to her illness which was of two weeks duration, her death being caused by bronchitis. Death of Mrs. Young. Mrs. Rebecca Rudulph Young, an aged and highly esteemed lady of this town died at her residence on West Main street on Thursday afternoon about four o'clock of heart failure. Mrs. Young although confined to her room, for about a month past, has maintained the use of her faculties, being of a vivacious and sprightly temperament. She was a native of Elkton, and the daughter of George and Rachel Ricketts, a well known Cecil county family and was born on October 16, 1807. She was the oldest of three children, her younger brother David Ricketts being in business in New York, and her youngest brother William H. Ricketts for so many years the popular Clerk of the Circuit Court, and both of whom are deceased. Her father was the brother of William Ricketts, the father of Mrs. Henry Gilpin, recently deceased, also of Mrs. Hiram McCullough, mother of ex-Senator Clinton McCullough, and of Miss Anna Maria Ricketts, a very estimable lady still living in Elkton with her niece Miss Mary McCullough. Mrs. Young was the widow of the late Thomas H. Young who died while cashier of the Philadelphia branch of the old U. S. Bank. She was married to Mr. Young about 1830, by the Rev. Wm. L. McCalla, of Philadelphia, an uncle by marriage of Charles B. Finley, Esq., of this town. Three children survive her, Mrs. Susan E. Currier, who since her husband's death has resided with her mother and has shown an admirable spirit of devotion to her, and two sons James Rush Young of New York and George W. Young of Chicago. Mrs. Young's funeral will be held on Monday at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church and her remains will be interred in the family lot in the Elkton Cemetery. Mrs. Young's memory will be cherished by many friends in Elkton, who in years past have shared her refined and generous hospitality. A Golden Wedding. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) The home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Duyckinck, near Calvert, Cecil county, Md., was the scene on Tuesday of this week of their golden wedding. Mr. Duyckinck formerly resided in Somerset county, New Jersey, and was the second son of Richard Baucker Duyckinck, who was one of the leading farmers in that section. At the age of 22 years he married Miss Emily, youngest daughter of Judge Aaron Longstreet. Four children have been the fruit of this marriage, all the heads of homes, brining contentment of mid to their worth parents, who have brought them up with love to God and as true American citizens. The Late George Johnston. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) Death of Cecil's Historian, Poet, and Journalist. The announcement of the death of Mr. George Johnson which occurred at his home on West High street in this town at an early hour on Sunday from pneumonia, was received in this community with profound expressions of regret, although in a measure anticipated by those aware of the precarious condition of his health, and the insidious character of the disease of which he was the subject. The subject of this sketch was not born in the county, although the descendent of a long line of Cecil county Johnstons, his birth place being Philadelphia where his father Isaac Johnston was temporarily residing, and where George was born on May 15, 1829. Mr. Johnston married Miss Hannah F. Scott of this County a sister of the late Davie Scott (of James) who survives him. His funeral was held at his late residence on Wednesday. The Rev. Dr. S. M. Osmond pastor of the Elkton Presbyterian Church of which Mr. Johnston was a member made a feeling address. The remains of the deceased were interred at the Presbyterian Cemetery at the Head of Christiana. Port Deposit Items. John B. Lyon, the second son of the late Judge Andrew Lyon and the brother in- law of Mr. Wm. K. Reckefus, died after a short illness of only a few hours last night at 10:30. He was taken sick Wednesday morning and was very ill from the first and Dr. C. A. Shure gave but little hope as soon as he was called in. MARRIED. JACK-StCLAIR.-At Baltimore, February 21, 1891, by the Rev. Samuel McLanahan of LaFayette Square Presbyterian Church, Harvey P. Jack, of Cameron Mills, N. Y., and Miss Drucilla I. StClair, of Port Deposit, Md. DIED. McCRERY.-At the residence of Henry Wood, near Elkton, on the 26th inst., Mrs. Mary McCrery in her 87th year. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p. m. LYON.-On Wednesday, February 24, 1891, at Port Deposit, John H. Lyon, aged 49 years. +++++Saturday, March 7, 1891+++++ - Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. George W. Brackin of Philadelphia and Miss Bessie Mahoney, daughter of J. Hunter Mahoney, Esq., on March 12th at 6:30 p. m., in the Union M. E. Church. - Israel Reynolds a well known citizen of the Fourth district of this county died at the residence of his son, Taylor Reynolds near the Blue Ball on Thursday of last week, in his 82d year. Besides his son Taylor Reynolds five daughters survive him, Miss Mary Reynolds, Mrs. Benjamin McVey, Mrs. Joseph Ewing, Mrs. Joseph Scott, and Miss Nettie Reynolds, his wife having died a number of years ago. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. R. Milligan. Interment was at Rose Bank Cemetery. - Miss Sophia A. Simpson a highly estimable lady of this county died at her residence at South Milford on Sunday the 22d ulto., in her 80th year. She was the daughter of the late Major Richard Simpson of this county who earned his military title in the war of 1812. Her youngest sister Rebecca now deceased, married the late Joseph Miller a prominent citizen of this county, the father of S. Kennard Miller and also the father of Mrs. Davis, wife of Col. I. D. Davis, Cashier of the Second National Bank of Elkton. Another sister Lydia M. Simpson married the late Benj. Miller of whose children three are still living, Thomas S. Miller, Sophia M. McVey and Joseph B. Miller. Miss Simpson's funeral was held on Thursday the 26th ulto., the services being conducted by the Rev. T. B. Hunter of the Cherry Hill M. E. Church, interment being at Rose Bank Cemetery at Calvert. The following gentlemen acted at pall-bearers: Wilmer C. Bouchelle, John T. White, William Yonker, Thomas M. Tyson, Andrew T. Miller and John V. Price. Miss Simpson was an exemplary member of the Methodist Church, having professed conversion in her fourteenth year. - Wm. P. Swisher, a young farmer of Rowlandville in this county, and Miss Mary C. Rowland, daughter of Mr. Finley Rowland of Liberty Grove, were married on Thursday of last week. - George M. Gillespie, administrator of Margaret H. Gillespie, deceased, sold at public sale on Wednesday last the farm of 156 acres, near Oakwood, Cecil county, to Miss Annie E. Gillespie for $3,150. - Charles C. Crothers as trustee sold on Saturday last the farm of the late William J. Gillespie, containing one hundred acres near Conowingo in the Eighth election district of this county to Mr. William A. Montgomery of Lancaster county, Pa., for $2000. Forty acres of woodland were also sold at the same time to Mr. J. J. Bennett for $500. - The circumstances of the deaths of Edward McGuirk and his wife, Martha, of North East, are unusually sad. She died on the afternoon of Monday of paralysis, while his death occurred early on Tuesday morning, their double funeral taking place on Thursday. Both being ill in the same house. Mr. McGuirk died unconscious of his wife's death. They were buried in St. Mary's church yard in that town. - Samuel Brown, an old and estimable man, formerly of the Sixth district of this county, died on the 22d of February, at Miss Mary M. Keetley's, West Nottingham township, Chester county, having suffered intensely with rheumatism for about six months. Formerly he was one of the leading men of his district, owning a good farm, taking a great interest in the affairs of his native community, besides raising a large family who survive him. - Mrs. Mary J. Ferry of this town, widow of the late Daniel Ferry of Baltimore and sister of the late David Scott (of James) of this county died on Sunday night last at the residence of his sister Mrs. Hannah Johnston on West High Street in her 73d year. Mis. Ferry had been engaged in nursing her sister as well as her brother in law the late George Johnston, and was prostrated white in attendance on them. She was a most estimable lady and had been for a number of years an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She leaves a son Mr. Harry Ferry with whom she resided. Her funeral took place on Thursday, interment being at the Head of Christiana Cemetery. - Amos Gilbert formerly a resident of the 4th district of this county, died last week at his home near Bordentown N. J. a number of children survive him. - Mr. Frank Shockley, eldest son of Mr. A. P. Shockley of this town, died at his home in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. He was a very competent and successful druggist, and was a young man of character and intelligence. - Mrs. Amanda Chamberlin an aged lady was found dead in her bed early on Friday morning at her home on Eder Street in this town. Coroner Litzenberg was notified, but after an examination of the facts of the case deemed an inquest unnecessary, her death being the result of heart disease. George Dettmar Dead. The Old Man who was Assaulted at his Home Near Chesapeake City Dies from his Injuries. George Dettmar the aged German who on the night of Sunday the first of February last, was so brutally assaulted while in bed at his home on Bohemia Manor in this county, and on the charge of the commission of which crime Alfred Stout is now held in jail, in this town, died on Wednesday at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia from exhaustion due to injuries received at the hands of his assailant. When Mr. Dettmar was examined by the physicians of the hospital, it was found that every bone in his face was crushed. The two superior maxillary bones, the two molar bones and all the bones of his nose were separated from his head, leaving a triangular space between the eyes and the point of the nose, which would admit of an ordinary hand. They physicians at the hospital performed a successful operation on the old man, and it was thought, for a time, that he would recover; but, owing to his advanced age, he began to grow weak about 10 days ago, and continued in this condition until he died. A son of the dead man resides at No. 159 Master street in that city. While Mr. Dettmar was dying in Philadelphia, at the same hour on Wednesday, Alfred Stout was being heard before Magistrate Scott on the charge of burglary and assault with intent to kill. After hearing five witnesses upon the part of the State, none being offered by Stout, the latter was committed to jail for the action of the Grand Jury which will be in sitting on the 16th inst. Charles C. Crothers, Esq. Appeared for the defendant. Mr. Newman Davis was present at the hearing and made a stenographic report of the testimony. Death of Mr. Cooper. Mr. John Wesley Cooper a highly respected farmer of Kent county, Del., and who resided near Whiteleysberg in that county, died at his home on Sunday last in his seventy-third year. Mr. Cooper was the father of nine children, eight of whom are living, of whom seven were sons, three of them viz. Dr. John W. Cooper of this town, Dr. Peter Cooper of Wilmington, Del., and Dr. Thomas Cooper of Chestertown, are prominent Homeopathic physicians. Two of his sons were lawyers, one of whom is deceased, and two others farmers. Mr. Cooper died on the farm on which he was born in the year 1818, and which has been owned by seven generations of the Cooper family. He was married twice, his second wife surviving him. He has visited his son Dr. John W. Cooper, -who married Miss Annie R. Wells, only daughter of our venerable and respected Post Master, Joseph Wells, -a number of times. He was a man of character and integrity, and died possessed of a fine landed property Mr. Cooper's family has been a prominent one in the history of Delaware Methodism. The Rev. Ezekiel Cooper was his uncle and he was a cousin of the Rev. Ignatius T. Cooper, both of them eloquent Methodist preachers. His brother the Rev. E. F. Cooper was also a Methodist minister and died at Galena, Md., in 1863. The late Senator S. B. Cooper, of Delaware a prominent Methodist was also a brother of the deceased. +++++Saturday, March 14, 1891+++++ - David Wherry an aged resident of this county who died at the Cherry Hill Asylum on the 1st inst., was buried at Rosebank Cemetery on Thursday the 5th inst. He was a member of Banner Lodge of Odd Fellows, New London, Chester county, and was kindly cared for by the Lodge. - Thomas Worrell a prominent member of the society of friends, and an early associate of William Lloyd Garrison, and Thomas Garrett in the anti- slavery movement died at his home in Wilmington Del., on Tuesday evening. - Wm. J. Jones, Esq., attorney, through Shockley & Smith, Auctioneers, sold at the Court House door on Tuesday the William Waring property near Colora in this county containing 85 acres, to Charles E. Moore for $4,260. - The remains of Mrs. Elizbeth B. Twells, an aunt or States Attorney Wm. S. Evans were buried at West Nottingham in this county on Wednesday, Mrs. Twells whose maiden name was Steel, died in Philadelphia on Sunday last at an advanced age. - John S. Wirt, Esq., trustee, sold at the court house door on Saturday last the Deaver farm located on the Cherry Hill road near this town and containing fifty-three acres to John E. Alexander for $500. The property is subject to a mortgage for $1200. John M. Terrell was auctioneer. - Miss Matilda McIntire, a daughter of the late Samuel McIntire who resided with her brother Samuel on the farm between Elkton and Glasgow, died early on Monday morning last from consumption, aged thirty-three years. Miss McIntire had a large circle of friends both in this vicinity as well as in New Castle county, Delaware, to whom she was deeply endeared and who feel the affliction of her death. Her remains were interred in the cemetery of the Elkton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon. - Mrs. Louisa H. Staples formerly of Elkton, and relict of the late S. W. Staples died on the 6th inst., at the home of her daughter Mrs. Kate P. Spencer, in her 83d year. Mrs. Staples resided for a number of years in the large dwelling house on East Main street now owned and occupied by Capt. Nicholas P. Manly. Mrs. Staples was a most estimable lady, sharing the esteem of a large circle of friends. Of her four children, three survive her, Mrs. Wm. Welch, and Mrs. Jervis Spencer of Kent county and Edward L. Staples of West Virginia, Miss Mary Staples a lady of rare accomplishments, having died during the residence of her family in this town. Death of Mr. Rose. Mr. Timothy V. Rose a highly esteemed citizen of this county, the precarious condition of whose health we have several times recently noticed in our Columns, died on Sunday last at the residence of his sister-in-law Miss Mary T. Gillingham at Humeville Bucks county Pa., in his seventy fourth year. Some months ago Mr. Rose was stricken with a slight stroke of paralysis from the effects of which he never recovered, and which while it did not confine him to the house, was the fore-runner of the end of his mortal career. Mrs. Rose was a man of high christian character and exemplary life, and who for a number of years was a prominent, member of Bay View Methodist Protestant church. His wife having been dead a number of years, he has recently made his home with his son Harry C. Rose an what is known as the Sandy Hill Farm near Bay View. Some time ago with the prudent business method and forethought which have ever distinguished him, he made a distribution of his property among his sons, and which embraces several very valuable farms. His son Randall W. Rose became the owner of the Home farm where the family had resided. Harry C. Rose of the Sandy Hill farm. Mr. John White who married his daughter Miss Elizabeth Rose became the owner of the Grant property near Eders Station in this county, and Preston Rose the Iron Hill farm about four miles east of Elkton. The remains of Mr. Rose were interred in the Bay View Cemetery on Thursday. Orphans' Court The Orphans' Court was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Present, Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. David P. Davis and Hon. James M. Evans, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Hiram T. Brown, executor of Ann Brown; bond of Enoch K. Miller, administrator of George E. McGuirk; bond of William T. Warbuton, guardian of Samuel C. and Harry F. Ewing. ACCOUNTS PASSED. Final account of Samuel M. Donnell, executor of John McCarns; 10th account of George Gifford, David L. Gifford and W. T. B. R. Roberson, executor of Benjamin Gifford; 1st and final account of Elizabeth H. Hurn, administratrix of Harry C. Hurn; 2d account of William Cox, guardian of Elizabeth Cox; 2d and final account of S. Kennard Miller and Isaac D. Davis, executors of Joseph Miller. Court adjourned to meet in special session next Tuesday. Port Deposit Items. Mrs. Twelves who was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery yesterday, formerly lived in our town and was for years a member of the M. E. Church. She has only one sister living, Mrs. John Evans and left only one child, a son, John Twelves who is now in Europe. Washington Whitaker a well known Pilot on the river died at his home at Peachbottom this week. Mr. Whitaker had accumulated quite a large estate and was highly esteemed for his many good qualities of head and heart. He frequently visited our town and delighted to talk of by gone times, and lumbermen of former years. +++++Saturday, March 21, 1891+++++ - On Thursday, the 12th inst., James S. Addison died at the residence of William McKinsey, near Rising Sun, aged 68 years. - Mrs. Ellis Howard, formerly of Cecil county, died at Malvern, Pa., and was buried at West Nottingham Friends graveyard on Thursday of last week. - Miss Mary Russell Sewall, daughter of the late William E. and Frances Sewall, died in Philadelphia at 1 a. m. Wednesday, March 18th, in the 79th year of her age. Interment took place in the family lot in St. Mary's church yard, North East, Friday afternoon. Death of a Pioneer Railroad Man. Mr. John Perkins of this town received a telegram on Friday morning informing him of the death of his father-in-law, Mr. William Roberts which occurred at his home in Philadelphia about ten o'clock on Thursday night. Mr. Roberts who was one of the oldest railroad men in the country, was just entering his 80th year, having been born on the 14th of February 1812. He was a native of Frederick county, Md, of which county his wife who was Miss Rigney was also a native. When quite a young man he entered the U. S. mail service, then carried by stages from Baltimore to Wheeling, and afterwards entered the service of the B. & O. railroad, being the driver of the first car drawn by horses, from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills, as well as conductor of the first car after the application of steam. About the year 1850 he entered the service of the P., W. & B. railroad company, in which he remained until his retirement from active business pursuits some fifteen years ago. He enjoyed a wide circle of personal and business acquaintances, and was universally esteemed for his stern integrity and high character, a fact recognized by his company in retiring him upon full pay. Mr. Roberts was the father of twelve children, eight of whom are living, four daughters and four sons, his eldest daughter Virginia being Mrs. John Perkins, and who was with her father at his death. Death of Edmund Brown. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) Edmund Brown a native of this vicinity, and for many years a prominent merchant and esteemed citizen of this town, died on the evening of Friday the 13th inst. at his home in Philadelphia where with his family he had removed a few months ago. Mr. Brown's death was caused by paralysis attendant upon an attack of the grippe from which he had been suffering for several days. Mr. Brown was just entering he 73d year having been born in 1819. He was the son of Edmund Brown of this county who resided for years near Frenchtown on the property now owned by William M. Singerly, Esq. Edmund Brown, Sr., was a carpenter by trade, his first wife being a Miss Biddle of Back Creek by whom he had four children, Mrs. Caroline Johnson wife of the late Jacob Johnson for many years the popular proprietor of the Howard House in this town; Mary Eliza Cantwell the wife of the late Robert Cantwell, father of Mrs. Dr. C. M. Ellis, Edmund just deceased, and Delia who died unmarried. Edmund Brown, Sr., contracted a second marriage with Miss Martha Walker a very estimable lady, and to whom five children were born, John the oldest son, and William both deceased. J. Montgomery Brown still residing in Elkton, Amanda the wife of Reuben Haines, Esq., and Arrowsmith Brown in business for himself in Philadelphia. Mrs. Brown survives her husband with three children, Edward Brown in business with Strawbridge & Clothier in Philadelphia, William also in business in that city and Miss Addie Brown, their eldest daughter Miss Annie Brown being deceased. His remains were interred in the Elkton Cemetery on Monday. A Pretty Wedding. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) Marriage of Miss Bessie H. Mahoney and Mr. Geo. W. Brackin. Union M. E. Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Thursday evening Mar. 12th the contracting parties being Mr. Geo. W. Brackin of Phila. And Miss Bessie Hunter Mahoney daughter of J. Hunter Mahoney of Bay View. The ushers, Messers Frank Marple and Mas Mahoney of Bay View, Thomas Simpers of Mechanics Valley and Marshall Colmery of Phila. were followed by J. Clinton White of Phila. And Marshall Brackin brother of the groom, of Newark Del., acting as grooms men, and Fannie and Hattie Mahoney sisters of the bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brackin father and mother of the groom tendered a reception to the happy couple and their many friends on Saturday March 14th at their home near Newark Del. Earlville Items. Mrs. Henrietta Laller recently died at home on the Potter farm. She leaves a husband William Laller and two little children to mourn her loss. James Farrell an aged colored man died at Cecilton last week. He had been a cripple for a number of years, and for a living repaired clocks and watches. Andrew J. Pearce died on Sunday last at his home in Pearce's Neck, in his 90th year. He was buried in St. Stephen's cemetery on Wednesday. MARRIED. MAHAN-SHEPARD.-In Trinity Church, Elkton, March 19, 1891, by Rev. Wm. Schouler, Steward W. Mahan and Miss Emma Shepard, both of the Third district, Cecil county, Md. BRACKIN-MAHONEY.-In Union M. E. church, Thursday evening, March 12, by Rev. T. B. Hunter, Mr. George W. Brackin, of New Castle county, Del., and Miss Bessie H. Mahoney of this county. DIED. GIBNEY.-At the residence of Libbie Woodrow near Pleasant Hill, on the 5th inst., Ann Gibney, in her 91st year. RHOADES.-On March 19th, at his grandfather's residence in Wilmington, Del., of scarlet fever, Edgar Austin, only child of Elias and Lizzie Rhoades, formerly of Chesapeake City. Our Darling at rest. +++++Saturday, March 28, 1891+++++ - Miss L. Arene Poole, a daughter of the late John R. Poole, and elder sister of Miss Mattie Poole who married the late Rev. I. L. Caton, a well known Presbyterian clergyman, died at the residence of her brother, Mr. A. Ziegler in Philadelphia on Tuesday last. Her remains were interred at Bethel M. E. Cemetery on Friday. Miss Poole was a most estimable lady and taught school for some time at Chesapeake City. - H. M. McCullough, Esq, as Trustee sold at public sale on Wednesday the farm of M. R. Morton situated near Warwick and containing 45 acres to Miss Ann C. Krider of Wilmington, Del, for $1830. - Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Carrie E. Hurn, daughter of the late Rev. Henry F. Hurn, to Mr. Charles B. Trewin, of Philadelphia in Green street M. E. Church of that city on Wednesday, April 8. - L. Marshall Haines Esq., as attorney on Tuesday sold through Shockly and Smith auctioneers the "Passmore Farm" in the Ninth district containing 291 acres to George Campbell, of Philadelphia, for $4500, subject to a mortgage. - Wm. T. Miller, mortgagee, sold at the Court House, on Saturday last, the real estate of the late George Anderson, near Pleasant Hill, in the Fourth district, and containing six acres, improved by a frame dwelling, to John Smith, for $311.00. - Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for Charles C. Crothers, Esq., trustee, sold on Tuesday at public sale at the Court House, the real estate of the late P. C. Strickland. The dwelling on Bow street was purchased by C. C. Strickland for $1500; the "marble yard" property by the same for $600 and the carpenter shop for $400. The agricultural warehouse on North street was not sold. Death of an Aged Lady. Mrs. Amelia E. Hambly, a venerable and highly esteemed lady of this town died on Saturday last at the home of Mr. James A. Lewis whose wife was a relative of the deceased and with whom for years past she has resided. Mrs. Hambly was the widow of the late Thomas B. Hambly a lawyer of York, Pa. She was the daughter of Dr. James Clayton, a prominent citizen of Bohemia Manor in this county, and a cousin of the late John M. Clayton, as well as a niece of the late Judge Thomas Clayton, both of whom represented Delaware in the United States Senate. Her sister Mrs. Smithers recently deceased was the stepmother of Hon. Nathaniel B. Smithers a prominent lawyer of Dover, and ex-member of Congress. Mrs. Hambly's remains were interred at Forrest Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Middletown, Del., on Tuesday, the following gentlemen acting as bearers: Dr. J. W. Cooper, Joseph L. Wells, R. C. Levis, John E. Alexander, John Gilpin and William C. Crow. Fatal Accident. About six o'clock on Saturday evening last Mr. Timothy Harbert of Middletown, Del, was struck by a shifting engine on the P. W. & B. railroad near the foot of French street in Wilmington, and received such injuries as resulted in his death on Tuesday last. He was taking a drink at a hydrant near the track, and turning attempted to cross in front of the engine when he was struck and knocked down, his skull being fractured. He was removed unconscious to the Delaware hospital where he was attended by his brother and sister and where he remained unconscious until his death. He was the oldest child of Mr. George Harbert a venerable and esteemed citizen of this town. The deceased was in his 57 year, and leaves two grown children his wife being dead. His funeral took place on Thursday from the home of his daughter Mrs. E. S. Jones in Middletown, his remains being interred in Forrest Cemetery near that town. Mr. George Harvert who is advanced in age, being nearly 90, is the subject of very general sympathy in this community. About a year ago he buried his wife, and the distressing death of his oldest son, is an affliction as sad as it was unexpected. MARRIED. BAKER-RUTTER.-At Principio Furnace, March 25th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, William E. Baker and Miss Bertha May Rutter, both of this county. +++++Saturday, April 4, 1891+++++ - L. Marshall Haines Esq. As Trustee sold on Thursday the 26th the Thomas Way farm near Colora and containing 142 acres to Mr. Hanson H. Haines for $2725. - The farm of the late Hampton Langton near Rising Sun, containing 110 3/4 acres, was sold at public sale on Monday by the Trustee, L. Marshall Haines Esq. To John Terry for $6010. - Miss Emma E. McFarland a daughter of the late Richard F. McFarland of this town, was married at the residence of her mother in the City of Philadelphia on Wednesday Evening of last week to Mr. A. D. Lamdin of Baltimore. After their wedding tour, they will return to that City where they will reside. - Charles Stewart, of Wilmington, a P. W. & B railroad plumber and a well known employe of that company, was instantly killed on Thursday morning at Bayview. He had just stepped from train No. 37, when he was struck by a locomotive which was backing. Deceased was the father of Albert T. Stewart, a clerk in the National Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine, whose marriage to Miss Meta Bright had been announce to be solemnized on Thursday night. - Ellen McCable a well known colored woman of this town died on Saturday last. Her remains were interred in the Cemetery of Providence church on Monday afternoon. Wedding Bells. Miss Kate M. Wilson the eldest daughter of Mr. William J. Wilson a prominent citizen of this county resident in Elk Neck, was married on Thursday afternoon the 26th inst to Mr. Henry R. Tatem of Collingswood, New Jersey. The Ceremony which was a private one was performed at the residence of the bride by the Rev. M. Gwinn of the Baptist church of Camden, N. J., and was witnessed by a company composed almost exclusively of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. Miss Annie Wilson a sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. William Tatem, a bother of the groom, was best man, Misses Mollie Rutter, Emma Wilson, Mary Bond and Lidie McNamee, cousins of the bride, completing the bridal escort. The happy couple were the recipient of many handsome and valuable present, and after a collation was served, drove to North East where a train was taken for Washington. Among the relatives and friends outside the family circle who witnessed the ceremony were Mr. Tatem, father of the groom, Mr. Fletcher Wilson and family of Kent county, Messrs. Webb and Clarence Foster of Baltimore, Mr. Isaac Collins and Miss Collins of Collingswood, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. J. Alex Rutter, and family, Mr. John E. Wilson and family, Miss Bond of Port Deposit Mr. George McCullough of Colora, Mr. J. Edward Crothers of Calvert, Mr. Kinsey Matthews and the Misses Matthews of North East, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Bayard and the Misses Bayard of Elk Neck and Mr. John t. Veasey. Death of Mr. Cooper. Charles Alfred Cooper until recently a resident of this County at Bay View, as well known and highly esteemed man, died at his home in Philadelphia. On Thursday the 26th inst, of typhoid fever in his forty-seventh year. Mr. Cooper was born in the year 1844 in Christiana Hundred New Castle county Delaware. He was the son of John Cooper a well known farmer of that vicinity. John Cooper had five children Caleb S. Cooper the oldest child now deceased, Mary Jane who died unmarried, Josiah Cooper also deceased, Harriet E. Cooper who married Mr. John B. Hawley a well known and respected citizen of the Ninth District, and Charles Alfred Cooper just deceased. Mr. Cooper leaves a wife who before her marriage was Miss Ella Donaldson, and one child. He was a prosperous business man and at the time of his death owned the Gilpins Rock's Mill and farm in the this county, as well as the Nowland's Corner property adjacent. He removed to Philadelphia several years ago, where he acquired an interest in a manufacturing enterprise in which we believe he was engaged at the time of his death. Port Deposit Items. Mr. Hary Waible and Miss Kate Sitzler were married by Rev. Hunter Davidson at the Episcopal Church, March 26th. The wedding was private, very few being present. Mr. and Mrs. Waible immediately after the ceremony went to their home on the west side of the street below the residence of Mr. Tome. The funeral of Joseph L. Balance on Sunday, who died late Thursday night, was largely attended by the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Rev. John Squier held the services at the house and grave. Mr. Balance was a stringent temperance man, a good machinest, and a very quiet and upright citizen and will be greatly missed in our community. +++++Saturday, April 11, 1891+++++ - The funeral services of the late W. H. Watt's were held on Sunday afternoon last in the M. E. Church at Chesapeake City. There was a large attendance of the friends and acquaintances of the deceased. - Cards of invitation are out for the wedding of Mr. William F. Parker, of Brunswick, Georgia, and a son of Mr. William Parker recently of Port Deposit in this county, and Miss Leila M. duBignon at St. Marks Church in that city on the 21st inst at 8.30 p. m. A reception will be held after the ceremony at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Henry R. duBignon. - It is with deep regret we publish the news of the death of Thomas Wilson, a prominent citizen of Havre de Grace. We knew him, and esteemed him for his many excellent and manly qualities. - Mrs. Margaret Simpson, wife of Mr. John Simpson of this vicinity, died at her home on Saturday afternoon last in her fifty-first year. Her remains were interred in the M. E. Church Cemetery at Cherry Hill on Wednesday, the Rev. T. B. Hunter officiating. - Mr. Robert C. Levis the well known merchant of this town received on Saturday by wire the intelligence of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Levis the wife of his elder brother William, which occurred in Dayton, Ohio, early on that morning. William Levis is the oldest son of the late Norris Levis, and has been resident a number of years in Dayton. - Thomas Williams, a respected farmer of this county, died at his residence near Principio on Sunday morning last in the 74th year of his age. Mr. Williams was born and lived all his life in the house in which he died. A widow, five sons and three daughters survive him. His remains were interred in West Nottingham Cemetery on Wednesday, April 8th. Services conducted by Rev. E. K. Miller of North East. - An original pension has been granted to Milton C. Tucker of Perryville. - Mr. Henry Deckman and Miss Annie L. Cameron, of North East, were married, Thursday, April 2d, by Rev. S. M. Alford, at the M. E. parsonage in Havre de Grace. - Mr. Joseph N. Shew, of Port Deposit, and Miss Kate Holmes, daughter of Mr. Daniel Holmes, of Havre de Grace, were married April 1st, at the Catholic parsonage, by Rev. Eugene A. Hannan. - Mr. Frisby Tull an aged and highly respected citizen of this county died on Tuesday at the residence in this town of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary E. Tull. Mr. Tull who was in his 83d year had been in precarious health for some time, and came to Elkton on a visit on Thursday the 2nd inst. He was a brother-in-law of the late Jethro J. McCullough, and was in the employ of the McCullough Iron Co., for many years. He is the last of his immediate family, his wife and his two children, one of whom was the late Dr. Robert F. Tull a well known dentist of this town being deceased. He was an amiable, religious, and estimable gentleman. His remains were interred in the Cherry Hill M. E. Church Cemetery on Friday. Port Deposit Items. The many friends of Daniel M. Parker, youngest son of William Parker were sorry to hear of his death at this home at Anoko, Minn. In his younger days he lived in our town, joined Snows Battery and was severely wounded in both feet in the seven days fighting before Richmond in 1862. His first wife was from Harford county, and he moved with her to their home in the North west a number of years ago. After her death he married a lady out there. He leaves a widow and a number of children. Mr. Parker at the time of his death was the City Clerk and greatly beloved in the community where he lived as well as here. +++++Saturday, April 18, 1891+++++ - Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Buck of Port Deposit attended the wedding of Miss Spahr and Prof. Ehrenfield in St. Paul's Church at York, Pa., on Thursday evening. There was a brilliant reception after the ceremony. - John Cunningham died on Tuesday morning, the 7th inst., at the residence of his wife near Ebenizer Church, aged 82 years. The funeral was held on Thursday the 9th inst., interment at Hopewell cemetery. - Mrs. Ann W. Clayton, relict of the late Col. Joshua Clayton and the mother of Mr. Joshua Clayton, died at the home of her son on Bohemia Manor on Tuesday in her 87th year. She was a daughter of the late Dr. James L. Clayton, and an aunt of Mrs. James A. Lewis of this town, as well as a sister of Mrs. Hambly and Mrs. Smithers, both of whom died recently at Mrs. Lewis' residence in this town. Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon, interment being at Bethel cemetery. - Mr. J. Edward Larkin, engineer in charge of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad bridge, which spans the Susquehanna river, between Havre de Grace and Perryville, died of acute bronchitis at his residence, in that place, Saturday morning, aged sixty years. He was born at South Yarmouth, Mass., and entered the service of the P., W. & B. Road with Samuel W. Felton. Mr. Larkin was for a time general ticket agent at Philadelphia, and subsequently became prominent as an engineer. In 1878 he accomplished the difficult engineering feat of substituting the old wooden bridge with an iron bridge one mile in length, with twelve spans and a draw, without stopping a single train. Mrs. Rankin's Death. The last enemy of man has been unusually busy of late among the aged in this vicinity. On Wednesday evening the friends of Mrs. Caroline Baker Rankin, the estimable wife of Mr. John A. Rankin one of our most venerable and esteemed citizens were painfully surprised to hear of her death which occurred early on that evening. Mrs. Rankin had been in feeble health for some months, not having been out of the house since November, although not subject to any local disease. As late as Monday she was down stairs, having recently contracted a severe cold, and hemorrhages intervening, caused her death. Her devoted niece Mrs. Anna Howell Hanson who lives in Philadelphia was telegraphed for on Wednesday evening but could not reach here until after her Aunts' death. Mrs. Rankin who was in her 83d year was a native of Wilmington where her father Captain Thomas Baker who was a sea Captain resided, and where she was born on September 18th 1808. She was married to Mr. Rankin on July 4th, 1827, and for nearly sixty-four years discharged faithfully all the duties of a tender and devoted wife. About the year 1830 they removed to Elkton. But one child was born to them William Henry Rankin who died July 22d, 1842, a youth of great promise. Her funeral will take place this afternoon at one o'clock interment at the Elkton Presbyterian cemetery of which church she has been a consistent and life long member. Mr. Rankin's bereavement appeals very strongly to the sympathies of all his friends, and of which there has been a general expression in his affliction. Death of Mrs. Alrichs. The unwelcome intelligence was received in Elkton on Tuesday last of the death at her home in Glasgow Delaware, of Mrs. Clarissa Louisa Alrich wife of Mr. Samuel Alrich the well known merchant of that town and which occurred on the morning of that day. Mrs. Alrich had been in failing health for some time, her physical condition having been for months a subject of anxiety to her friends. She had a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this county, she being a sister of Mrs. George W. Bennett of Chesapeake City and a daughter of the late Noble Biddle a respected citizen of Cecil. Mrs. Alrich's funeral took place at her late residence on Friday, her remains being interred in the family lot in Bethel Cemetery. She leaves one daughter and a devoted husband to mourn their loss. Death of Mrs. Jones. The announcement of the death of Mrs. Mary Jones wife of Mr. William Jones the well known stone mason of this town, was an unwelcome surprise in this community on Saturday, and which occurred at four o'clock in the afternoon of that day. Mrs. Jones previous to her second marriage was the widow of the late Samuel King the well known brick manufacturer of West Elkton, five of her children by her first husband surviving her, her three sons George, Samuel and Charles all being residents of Elkton, and two daughters who reside in Philadelphia. Her maiden name was Turner, she having been a sister of our well known and respected fellows townsman George Turner. She was married to Wm. Jones about three years ago and by whom she had no children. She was a most estimable woman, and for a number of years past, a faithful and consistent member of the Elkton M. E. Church. Her funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, her remains being laid by the side of her first husband in the old M. E. church Cemetery on High street the Rev. Chas Hill conducting the service. Death of Mr. John McCauley. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) John McCauley a well known citizen of this county and resident at Leeds, died at his home on Saturday last in his 53d year. Mr. McCauley was a son of our venerable and esteemed fellow citizen James McCauley, Judge of the Orphans' Court, and a brother of Mrs. Richard G. Reese of this town. Mr. McCauley leaves a widow, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Louisa Campbell, a daughter of William Campbell of this county, and three sons, Mr. McCauley was a brave Union soldier and a member of the Purnell Legion in which he held the rank of Lieutenant, and in which he completed his full service of three years. His remains were conducted to the Leeds Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery by six of his late comrades in arms, viz., Lieut. Burns of the Purnell Legion, Pierson Matthews of Company K, 12th Maryland Infantry, Thomas M. Tyson, Company A., 8th Maryland, Emley Sebold, Company G., 6th Maryland, Thomas S. Miller and John W. Miller of the Purnell Legion. Orphans' Court. The Orphans' Court for Cecil County was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The following business was transacted: Sundry accounts against deceased estates were examined and passed. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of Robert H. Steele, executor of Justus Hugging, and distribution struck on same; first preferred account of Clarence C. Strickland, administrator of Palmer C. Strickland, and divident struck on same; second account of James P. Scott, guardian of George McCormick and others; first and final account of Geo. Biddle, administrator of Levi Young, first account of Wm. T. Warbution, guardian of Samuel C. and Harry F. Ewing; fourteen account of Jacob G. Morris and Casper W. Morris, executors of Casper W. Morris. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Ella J. Cooper, administratrix of Charles A. Cooper; bond of Eliza Kinkaid, administratrix of Joel H. Kinkaid; bond of Joseph L. Balance; bond of Randall W. Rose; bond of George A. Blake, administrator of Geo. Johnson. Court adjourned to meet in regular session in May next. MARRIED. MAHONEY-MANN.-On Wednesday afternoon April 15th, by Rev. T. B. hunter, at the home of the groom, William M. Mahoney and Miss Rachel J. Mann, both of Cecil county. BUCHANAN-McCLEERY.-At the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday last, near Lewisville, by Rev. T. B. Hunter, Lewis M. Buchanan, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary E. McCleery of Cecil county. +++++Saturday, April 25th, 1891+++++ - Clinton McCullough Esq. As attorney for Levi R. Mearns assignee of mortgage sold on Saturday last at public sale at the court house door, the John E. Hurford farm located in the 9th district and containing 62 acres. Purchased by Levi R. Mearns for $2000. - Franklin P. Gregg of Neward Delaware, and Missouri C. Jamison of Cowantown in this county, and who were formerly man and wife, but who were on Complaint of the wife, divorced in 1886, have made up their differences and remarried. A license for that laudable object have been granted by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Blessed are the peace makers. - John C. Hindman as auctioneer for Wm. S. Evans Esq. Attorney, sold at public sale on the court house yard, on Tuesday the farm of Harry Hessey located in Sassafras neck and containing 210 acres to Andrew Wood for $3975.00. - The Rev. Charles Hill celebrated a double wedding at the Parsonage of the M. E. Church in this town on Wednesday. Mr. Harry Rodeck of Stanton, Del., was married to Miss Carrie Guthrie of Marshalton, Del., and Mr. Charles E. Webb of Newport took as his bride Miss Tillie Minehardt. As the happy couples passed down Main street to the depot they were the subject of general matrimonial speculation. Death of a Promising Youth. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) It is with unfeigned regret that we announce the death of Ralph Waldo Hughes, son of the late Captain James Hughes and nephew of our fellow townsman Mr. Robert C. Thackery which occurred about nine o'clock on Monday last at the residence of his grandmother Mrs. Sarah Thackery near this town. Ralph who was the only son of Capt. Hughes by his second wife, who before her marriage was Miss Maggie E. Thackery the eldest daughter of the late Thomas Thackery, was born August 12th, 1873, and had not completed his eighteenth year. His funeral took place on Thursday at the Protestant Episcopal Church of this town, the Revs. William Schouler and E. K. Miller conducting the services, and of which church he was a member, the rite of confirmation having been administered to him some months ago by Right Rev. Bishop Adams. His remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery, being borne to their last earthly resting place by the following youths his friends and associates in Elkton, Charles N. Tull, Warren J. Haines, Henry L. Constable, James F. Evans, George E. Brown, and John H. Terrell. Death of Mrs. Mearns. William Read Mearns a prominent and high esteemed citizen of the 5th district, died at his home near North East on Tuesday from cancer, in his 71st year. Mr. Mearns was born in the house in which he died on the 21 day of September 1820. He was the son of John and Sarah Mearns, his mother being Sarah Read a neice of George Read a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Mr. Mearn's homestead being a part of the Read Property and his mother's home. His mother died when he was a small boy, his father's death occurring in 1868. Mr. Mearns was married three times, his first wife having been a Miss Kirk, by whom he had three children, John Read Mearns of North East, Mrs. George W. McCullough of Wilmington, and Hugh C. Mearns of Clayton Del. His second wife was Miss Nowland a daughter of Benonie Nowland by whom he had two children, a daughter who married Watson Reeder of Rising Sun, and a son Wm. T. Mearns of Wilmington Del. His third wife was Miss Logan a niece of the late Hiram McCullough, who survives him. Mrs. R. C. Carter wife of the late Dr. R. C. Carter of Cherry Hill was a sister of the deceased, by his father's first marriage, and Stephen J. Mearns and Charles T. F. Mearns of North East his half brothers by his father second wife who was Miss Ford a sister of John Ford of that town. Mr. Mearns funeral took place yesterday-Friday-interment being at the cemetery of the Cherry Hill, M. E. Church. Death of Mrs. Jeffers. Mrs. Harriett Jeffers an aged and respected lady of this town died at the home of her son William Jeffers on Wednesday last in her 68th year. Mrs. Jeffers had been in her usual health but was stricken with paralysis which spendily resulted in her death. She was the widow of the late William Jeffers a well known farmer of this vicinity, and a sister of our esteemed townsman Capt. J. T. Jones. Mrs. Jeffers was the mother of four children three sons and one daughter. Of her sons two survive her Herman and William Jeffers both well known citizens of this town, her third son Thomas who was a union soldier having lost his live in the army, her daughter Florence being the wife of Capt. Joseph Clay. Mrs. Jeffers has been a sufferer during recent years having undergone the amputation of a leg a number of years ago, since which affliction she has been confined to her home, on account of her lameness. She was a patient sufferer and was endeared to a large circle of friends. Her funeral services were held yesterday (Friday) afternoon her remains being interred in the Elkton cemetery. Death of Mrs. Simcoe. Mrs. Mary E. Simcoe wife of Benjamin Simcoe a well known citizen of this county, died at the home of father Theodore L. Marshall near Woodlawn on Monday last in her 44th year. Mrs. Simcoe who was of a retiring and unassuming disposition was endeared to a large circle of friends, and although an invalid for some time, was an uncomplaining Christian woman, a devoted wife and an affectionate mother. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and before her marriage took a great interest in the Sunday school. She was passionately fond of music and flowers, and had often said that after her departure she did not wish her family to close the organ, in the sweet tones of which she had found so much pleasure. She leaves two sons, who with her aged parents and sisters share the sympathy of their entire community. Her funeral took place at her late residence on Thursday. Many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which she was held, one a design the gates ajar with the inscription "enter in." Another a crescent at the base a spray of wheat. Still another a floral pillow on it the words "asleep." Her funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. O. Walton of the M. E. Church, the following acting as bearers: Martin Thompson, Clinton Thompson, Charles Poist, Clinton Jackson, Robert Rawlings and William T. Nesbitt. The interment was at North East Cemetery. MARRIED. RODECK-GUTHRIE.-At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Elkton, on the 22d inst., by Rev. Chas. Hill, Harry W. Rodeck, of Stanton, Del., and Miss Carrie Guthrie, of Marshallton, Del. WEBB-MINEHEARDT.-At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Elkton, on the 22d inst., by Rev. Chas. Hill, Charles E. Webb of Newport, Del., and Miss Lillie M. Mineheardt, of Stanton, Del. HITCHEN-MARKEE.-At Cherry Hill M. E. Parsonage, on Wednesday evening, April 22d, 1891, by Rev. T. B. Hunter, Morris Hitchen and Maggie Markee, all of Cecil county, Md. ROSE-GIFFORD.-At the residence of bride's father, J. Wesley Gifford, Esq., near Bay View April 16th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Mr. Aquila P. Rose and Miss Viola M. Gifford, both of this county. (c)2001 Cyndie Enfinger