Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1891: Cecil Co., MD Transcribed and contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Cyndie Enfinger ************************************************************************ 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 *********************************************************************** May thru August, 1891 +++++Saturday, May 2, 1891+++++ - Patrick Scanlon a well known citizen of this vicinity died in this town on Sunday last in his 67th year. Mr. Scanlon has recently removed into the town from the farm located on Grey’s Hill, and lately purchased from him by Mr. Frank Whitney. Mr. Scanlon’s wife has been deceased some years his two daughters both highly respected women and himself constituting his household. His remains were interred in the cemetery of the Catholic Church of this town on Wednesday. - Captain James Curtis of Chesapeake City who was in charge of a barge owned by the Easton and McMahon Transportation Company was drowned on Saturday night in a blow near the mouth of the Great Wicomico river. The barge of which Capt. Curtis was in command, was with a number in tow of the steam tug Peerless bound for Baltimore, and during the gale was separated from the others, when Captain Curtis was washed overboard, his crew having no means at hand to rescue him. Captain Curtis was about fifty years of age and had been with his employers about 25 years. He leaves a wife and several children. - Miss Henrietta Jamar, of this town, attended the wedding at Grace M. E. Church in Wilmington on Monday of Mr. Frank D. Carpenter and Miss Marguerite Richardson. Dr. G. Cleland Jones was also present. Death of Miss Margaret Morgan. Miss Margaret Morgan a venerable and esteemed lady of this town died at the home of her brother Mr. Dunbar Morgan at half past one o’clock on Friday the 24th inst., in her seventy sixth year. Miss Margaret was the fourth child of the late Thomas Morgan, who lived and died in the homestead on High street, where his daughter who survived him so many years also lived, until her recent extreme illness, when she was removed to the home of her brother Dunbar and tenderly nursed. Thomas Morgan was the father of ten children four of whom died in infancy, the balance of whom attained their majorities and lived to advanced ages, viz., John T. Morgan deceased some years ago, William P. Morgan also deceased, Elizabeth the wife of Lewis Buchanan still living in Elkton, Margaret just deceased, James H. Morgan the veteran gateman at the Bow street railroad crossing who has been in the employ of the P., W. & B. railroad company during forty of this sixty- nine years, and Dunbar Morgan a well known citizen of this town. Miss Margaret who never married was born in 1815, and since the death of her parents has resided in the Morgan homestead on High street, where all her brothers and sisters were born. She was a woman universally respected for her many excellent qualities, and although living alone, had more than the usual number of friends and acquaintances for a woman of her years. If an inate love of flowers be the indication of a refined nature, than Miss Margaret’s true womanliness is conceded, for her passionate love of flowers, and her tireless devotion to them, Have been the pleasure of her life. She was particularly successful in the care and cultivation of bulbous plants, her dahlias and tulips being celebrated for their beauty as long as fifty years ago. Early in her life she was a member of the M. E. Church in this town, although of recent years she did not maintain her membership. Her funeral took place from her brother’s on Sunday afternoon, a large number of the citizens of the town being present. The Rev. Charles Hill spoke feelingly of her, and her remains were borne to the old M. E. Church Cemetery, where they repose beside those of her aged parents by postmaster Joseph Wells, Joshua Ash, Charles W. Maxwell, James Walters, a John Chuck and Adam Meisel. Death of Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Jane Moore wife of William B. Moore a well known farmer of this county and resident near Cherry Hill died at her home on Friday last of typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Moore was a daughter of the late Seth Stewart who lived near Glasgow at one time, and whose son Seth Stewart was a section foreman on the P., W. & B. railroad for many years. Mrs. Moore was a sister of Mrs. John A. Johnson, mother of Howard Johnson, and an aunt of Mrs. Jacob Howard of this town. Mrs. Moore was a woman devoted to her domestic duties, and the mother of a large family. Her remains were interred in the cemetery of the M. E. Church at Cherry Hill, the Rev. T. B. Hunter officiating on Tuesday afternoon. Death of Mrs. Simpson. Mrs. Emma Simpson widow of the late Alexander Simpson, and the mother of Mrs. Robert B. Frazer of this town died a the home of her son in-law, at an early hour on Thursday morning in her 71st year. Mrs. Simpson whose maiden name was Simpkins was born in Ireland and after coming to this county located in Wilmington Del, where with her sister she engaged in Merchandizing. They were successful, and discontinuing business, she moved near Glasgow and became a governess in the family of the late Cantwell Clark. While so engaged, she married Alexander Simpson a well known citizen, of that vicinity, and for years an Elder in the Peneader Presbyterian Church. Their only child Mary D. Simpson is the wife of Mr. Frazer. Mrs. Simpson has been confined to her bed for thirteen consecutive months. She was a lady of intelligence and high Christian character. Her funeral will take place today at 4 p. m., interment in the Elkton cemetery. +++++Saturday, May 9, 1891+++++ - The death of Mrs. John B. Gough, widow of the great temperance lecturer, brings out the fact that at the time she received his proposal of marriage most of her own friends and some of his advised her strongly against accepting it, as grave doubts were entertained as to his ability permanently to overcome his drinking habits. - Mrs. Sadie Jackson Yard wife of H. H. Yard of Belmar N. J. a Sister of Mrs. L. Marshall Haines of this town died in Philadelphia on Thursday the 30th inst. Her funeral took place on Monday, her remains being interred in laurel Hill Cemetery. She was a younger sister of Mrs. Haines, and the third child of Israel Jackson of West Grove Chester Co. Pa. - Harry Stern and Miss Lucy Staats were united in marriage at the residence of the bride’s parents, No. 1911 Delaware Avenue in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and intimate friends. The Rev. Walter E. Avery officiated. The bride was costumed in a very pretty cream colored albatross and the groom wore the conventional black suit. William J. Staats, a brother of the bride acted as best man and Miss Kate Staats, a cousin, was bridesmaid. After the ceremony the company retreated to the dining room where a large table already laden with cakes, fruits and icecream was waiting them. The numerous bridal gifts were both pretty and useful. At about 9.30 o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Stern left amidst a shower of rice and old shoes for their home, No. 1721 Scott street, which was already furnished and awaiting them. Mr. and Mrs. Stern have many warm friends who heartily wish for them a long life of happy wedlock. - Mr. Frank E. Williams, of Chesapeake City and very favorably known in this community, graduated at Princeton Theological Seminary this week. - Mrs. Elizabeth B. Biddle, the widow of Tobias Biddle of North East, died at her home at North East in this county on Thursday, the 23d ulto., in her 92d year. - Mr. Daniel Zachariah Dunott, a son of Dr. Thomas Dunott of Harrisburg and a grandson of the late Dr. Justus Dunott of this county, was graduated in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania this week. He took a high class standing. - Clara Thomas died at the residence of her mother, at Colora, Saturday afternoon, 2d inst. She was a bright and interesting young lady, and her death, in the bloom and promise of early youth, has filled many hearts with sorrow and regret. The burial took place at West Nottingham Friends Burying-ground at 2 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. SAD DROWNING CASE. Two Young Men lose their Lives by the Capsizing of a Boat. Intelligence reached Elkton on Sunday evening last, that two youths named William Thomas and James Bolton had been drowned near Frenchtown early in the afternoon of that day. Investigation showed that the young men who were aged respectively nineteen and eighteen years had started for a sail from Frenchtown, in a small skiff, and although a good stiff breeze was on the river, had with their main sheet fastened down risked the dangers of the water. So far as can be ascertained no one saw the boat capsize, but very soon after Capt. William Lort reached the overturned boat, but too late to be of any service, as the bodies of the young men were not to be seen. Early Monday the river was dragged, and the body of Thomas discovered near the old Frenchtown wharf, about half past nine o’clock by W. A. Mitchell, Daniel Bratton, Thomas Shivery and two others. A short time afterwards Bolton’s body was discovered near by Amos and Henry Lewis. Coroner Perry Litzenberg viewed the bodies, but after learning the facts deemed an inquest unnecessary. Both the boys were sober and industrious lads, James Bolton working for Mr. Sommers at White Hall, and living with his father at Frenchtown. Thomas was engaged as a laborer with W. A. Mitchell who gives him an excellent name. His correct name was Mitchell, but his father who was called Thomas was drowned a number of years ago. He was buried from the home of Mr. Mitchell on Tuesday, his remains being interred at Boulden’s Chapel. Bolton’s funeral took place on Wednesday, the Rev. Charles Hill officiating, interment being in the old M. E. Church cemetery. A Boy Killed at Rising Sun. On Thursday afternoon about five o’clock Frederick Childs a son of P. M. Childs a well known citizen of Rising Sun in this county, was fatally injured while attempting to board a freight train at the station of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central railroad at Rising Sun station. He with several other boys, attempted to get on the train as it was backing off the siding, but missing his foot hold he fell under the car, the train passing over his body. One arm was severed from his body, which was terribly mangled. Life was extinct a very few minutes after the unfortunate boy was taken up. The death of this boy is a terrible warning to other boys who play around freight trains at Railroad Stations. DIED. REEDY.-Ada E., only daughter of Patrick and Ella E. Reedy, aged seven months and twenty-seven days. Funeral took place form the parents’ residence, 324 East Lafayette ave. Baltimore on Wednesday, May 6th. Interment was private. +++++Saturday, May 16, 1891+++++ - It was supposed says the Havre de Grace Republican that the late J. Edward Larkin, left no will, as none of his family knew of any. Upon this supposition letters of administration were granted to Robert C. Thackery, Esq., of Elkton. Recently notice was received that a Mr. Wing, now of Chicago, had a will in his possession, delivered to him for safe-keeping by Mr. Larkin, and which was in Mr. Larkin’s own hand writing. In this will Mr. Wing is named as executor, he being an old friend of Mr. Larkin, formerly residing at South Yarmouth, Mass. On Monday last, Mr. Wing came on and had the will probated. It being inconvenient for him to act as executor, he renounced his right, as did also Mr. Edgar A. Larkin and Mrs. Jane Action Larkin, respectively the brother and mother of the deceased; there upon Mr. Thackery was appointed administrator, cum Testamentium annexo. The will was made in November, 1883, and its provisions are substantially as follows: Mr. Larkin devises to his friend, Mr. Edward C. Kenly of this city, his house and lot at the corner of Union avenue and green street. The rest and residue of his estate he bequeaths to his mother, with the proviso that if the whole estate should amount to less than $10,000 then Mr. Kenly is to pay Mrs. Larkin, during her life, the sum of $100 per year. It is provided in the will that the testator’s grave shall be marked by a plain headstone, on which there shall be inscribed only his name, date of birth and date of death. He forbids any Society or organization to partipate in his funeral. Many citizens of Havre de Grace will remember Mr. Kenly’s devotion to Mr. Larkin through many years, and will learn with satisfaction that he has been so substantially remember by his friend. - An inquest was held on Friday morning the 8th inst., over the remains of Frederick W. Childs, son of C. M. Childs, the unfortunate lad who was killed by being run over by a freight train at Rising Sun the afternoon previous. Squire Isaac R. Taylor summoned Samuel Hambleton, H. C. Cummmings, W. T. McClure, J. A. Kirk, P. Hartenstine, J. I. Woodruff, A. L. Duyckinck, H. J. Sheppard, G. G. Sill, John Barnes, William Pogue and J. S. Pogue as jurors, who after considering the facts in the case rendered a verdict exonerating the railroad company from blame. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the services being held in West Nottingham Presbyterian Church, Revs. Dr. Gayley and I. Jewell conducting the services. Frederick was a member of West Nottingham and Rising Sun Sabbath schools, and three boys of each school were pall bearers. The classes presented handsome floral designs. The choir sang “Stand up for Jesus,” a piece the little boy was very fond of, and Miss Rhoda Wilson sang a solo. The white casket bore a silver plate on which was engraved “Our Friddie.” - John S. Wirt, as trustee, through John M. Terrell auctioneer, sold the Fowler farm at the court house door to Joseph Coudon on Tuesday for $2,000. It contains 115 acres and is the old John Weston Holt property of about 115 acres located in the Third district about a mile west of Child’s station. - Mr. Wm. J. Sterrett, of this county, and Miss Ella Saunders, of Liberty Grove, were married at the residence of the mother of the bride on Wednesday in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The ceremony was celebrated by the Rev. J. R. Milligan, pastor of Zion Presbyterian Church. The bride was the recipient of a number of beautiful and expensive presents. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court of Cecil County was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present, Hon. James McCauley, chief judge, and Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of John B. Mearns, administrator of Wm. R. Mearns; bond of Ellis L. and Aaron L. Duyckinck, executors of Horace H. Duyckinck; bond of wm. S. Evans, executor of Caroline B. Rankin. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First and final account of James A. Davis, executor of Lloyd Bond; first and final account of Thomas R. Keithley; executor of William Keithley; first and final account of Howard Johnson, guardian of Bessie L. Johnson; third account of Henry R. Carter, guardian of Netta M. Hoffman; first account of Randolph Langdon, administrator of Hampton Langdon. Court adjourned to meet in special session on the 27th inst. +++++Saturday, May 23, 1891+++++ - William M. Wilson, a well known book seller and stationer of Newark, Delaware, died at his home in that town early on Sunday last, in his 75th year. His remains were interred in White Clay Creek Cemetery on Wednesday. - The terrible death of young W. C. Hayman telegraphic operator and assistant railroad agent at Salisbury on Monday last stands as a solemn warning of the danger attendant upon boarding rail road trains while in motion. At 5 30 o’clock a special freight, made up at Delmar came past the Salisbury station, running at about a ten mile rate. The young man ran out from his desk in the office and seized the handhold of one of the middle cars with one hand. In the other hand he held a small box. Being thus encumbered he missed his footing and was thrown between the platform and the track, still clinging to the handhold of the car. He was dragged along until his right leg was caught under a wheel. This broke his hold and his body was brought violently to the ground. The wheels of the five cars passed over his leg below the knee and left it hanging to the body by a few ligaments. The thigh bone of the same leg was broken midway, and the sharp, ragged end protruded through the muscles of the thigh. His head came in contract with the platform and the brain protruded from a hole in the skull. A number of men were near by and saw the awful accident. Some of the witnesses sickened and one man fainted on the spot. The maimed and bleeding man, yet alive and grasping for breath, was lifted to the platform, and Drs. Dennis, Fulton, Stemous, Morris and Todd were soon by his side. He was gently placed on a stretcher and taken to the ladies’ waiting room, where he breathed his last in a little more than an hour. He never recovered consciousness. A jury of inquest, William A. Holloway, foreman, relieved the railway company from all responsibility, finding that the unfortunate young man met his death while not performing a service for them. His parents and relatives arrived about half an hour after his death on a special train from Pocomoke city, where they reside. He was a church member, singer in the choir of the Salisbury Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Salisbury Division, Sons of Temperance. He was twenty-one years old. - Mr. and Mrs. Wilson L. Coudon, of Perryville, sustained a painful bereavement on Sunday morning last in the sudden death of Henry S. Coudon, their infant son of three years. His case was one of malignant diphtheria, his illness being but a day. - The farm of Benjamin Groves located in the Fifth Election district and containing twenty five acres of land was sold at public sale at the Court House door on Tuesday, by John W. Ealls, Esq., as attorney. It was purchased by Dr. Philip D. Housekeeper for $403.00 - Col. A. H. Grimshaw, M. D., died at his home in Wilmington on Sunday afternoon. He was born in Philadelphia in 1824 and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He commanded the Fourth Delaware Regiment during the war and was a brave soldier. - Mrs. Matilda Thomas, of this town, celebrated the 75th anniversary of her birthday on Tuesday evening, the 19th inst. Mrs. Thomas is a native of Wilmington, from which city she removed to Elkton in 1816 when she was three years old. She has eight children living, twenty seven grand children and seven great grand children. Her health is till good. Six of her children eleven grandchildren and four great grand children attended her anniversary. Death of a Prominent Farmer. Arthur Johns, Sr., a prominent farmer of the First district of this county died suddenly at his home near Ginn’s Corner, at an early hour on Sunday morning last. Mr. Johns had been feeling unwell for several days but had not been confined to his house, being well enough to drive to Middletown on Friday of last week. About two o’clock on Sunday morning he arose from his bed complaining of a severe pain in his head, and attempting to walk across his room he fell to the floor death ensuing in a short time. The cause of death was paralysis. Mr. Johns was the son and only child of the late Enoch Johns who owned during his life time the farm where his son has just died, and which is located between Cecilton and Sassafras the tract bounding on the Sassafras river, and was born in 1830. Arthur Johns’ mother was a Miss Savin, a member of a prominent Cecil county family of that name, who at one time owned a large body of land surrounding Cecilton, the village itself being first called Savinton, which name was afterwards changed to Cecil Cross Roads and still later changed to Cecilton, Both of Arthur Johns’ parents died during his infancy, he having made his home for some time with his aunts Mrs. George Ford and Miss Mary Savin in Cecilton, the latter having died comparatively recently at his home. About 1860 Mr. Johns married a daughter of the late James Clayton of the Head of Sassafras, his wife being a cousin both of Mr. James A. Lewis of this town, as well as of Mrs. James A. Lewis whose maiden name was Clayton. Mr. Johns was the father of nine children, eight of whom with their mother are living, viz Annie Johns who married George Ford a commission merchant of Philadelphia, Maggie Johns who married Harry Crockett of Middletown, Del., Carrie and Emma both unmarried, and four sons James, Clayton, and Wade Hampton, who reside in this county, and Arthur Johns, Jr., who clerks for the firm of Moore & Co., of Middletown, Del. Although Mr. Johns was a cripple all his life having had in his infancy a disease of the hip, yet he was an active man physically and noted locally as an expert horseman. He was a well read man, and had made quite a reputation as a fluent speaker and debater. He was a Democrat in politics and took great interest in the public schools, having been at one time on the board of county School Commissioners. Mr. Johns was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church at Sassafras, in the cemetery of which his remains were interred on Tuesday afternoon. A Veteran’s Death. John W. Draper an aged Union soldier and a respected citizen of this town died at his home in West Elkton at an early hour on Sunday morning last. Mr. Draper had been a resident of this town for a number of years his native place being Dover, Del., where he was born on December 25, 1813, and of which state he was a citizen at the outbreak of the rebellion. He enlisted in the Union Army and became a private in the Second Delaware Regiment of Volunteer Infantry of which Regiment Company C was recruited in Cecil county and of which the late Major Benj. Ricketts was captain, and the late paymaster Wm. F. A. Torbert was lieutenant. He was severely hurt at Petersburg, Va. Mr. Draper in early life was an ardent Whig and voted for old “Tippecanoe” Harrison, grandfather of the President in 1840. During the presidential campaign in 1888, Mr. Draper sent his photograph to President Harrison at Indianapolis enclosing a note to him written by George A. Blake, Esq., the old gentleman being unable to hold a pen. He received in reply the following note signed by General now President Benjamin Harrison. Indianapolis, Ind., Sep. 10, 1888, John W. Draper, Esq., Elkton, Md. My Dear Sir – The note of George Blake, Esq., written for you and enclosing your photograph has been received. I am very much obliged to you for your attention, and the good will you manifest for me as the representative of the Republican cause in the present campaign. Very Truly yours, Benjamin Harrison. Mr. Draper was married three times, and was the father of nineteen children, and had seventeen grand children, his third wife who was Miss Margaret C. Milburn, with three sons and two daughters surviving him. His remains were interred in the Elkton cemetery on Wednesday. DIED. MILLER.-On the 17th instant, John Miller, aged 42 years. In Memoriam. COUDON.-Suddenly of diphtheria, on Sunday morning, May 17, near Perryville, Md., Henry Stump, aged 3 years, 4 months and 23 days, eldest son of Wilson L. and Alice E. Coudon. +++++Saturday, May 30, 1891+++++ - Mr. George W. Janney a well known farmer of the 9th dist. resident near Zion, died on Friday of last week in his 67th year. Mr. Janney’s death was an indirect result of an attack of the grip. His funeral took place on Monday last interment being at Bay View Cemetery. - At the yearly examination of Southampton public school, the following pupils attained an average of 90 in every study: Annie Astle 91, Letitia Burke 98, Elsie McCauley 96, Floy Money 98, Verna Mahoney 96, Manly Miller 99, Hayes McCauley 96, Arthur Mahoney 96, Charlie Astle 92, Carrie Grant 90, Newman Grant 96. MARION E. MONEY, Teacher. - Marie Primrose daughter of Frank J. Primrose of Boston, who with her mother has been the guest of Mrs. John T. Brown of this town, and whose serious illness has been heretofore noticed in the WHIG, died on Sunday evening last. Her father being on a business trip in New Mexico was immediately telegraphed the painful news and is expected to reach Elkton in time for the funeral which takes place today in the Elkton Cemetery. Death of a Venerable Lady. Mrs. Keziah Hopper mother of Ex. County treasurer Thomas B. Hopper whose advanced aged was recently noticed in the WHIG died on Monday last in her 99th year as the residence of her son in Chesapeake city. Mrs. Hopper who was the widow of Thomas had resided for the past thirty six years in this county was born in Gloucester county New Jersey on May 12, 1793, and with one exceptions was possibly the oldest person in Cecil county. Although unable to walk except by the aid of crutches on account of an injury received while stepping from a car at Havre-de-Grace in 1865, her mental faculties were unimpaired up to the day of her death. Three sons survive her Thos. B. Hopper of this county, James Hopper of Havre de-Grace, and Seth Hopper of Baltimore, her husband’s death having occurred at Delaware City in 1846. Mrs. Hoppers funeral which was largely attended took place at Chesapeake City on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. S. M. Perry pastor of the Presbyterian Church of that town officiating, her remains being interred at Bethel Cemetery. Death of Mr. Richardson. It is with extreme regret that we announce the death of Mr. Ambrose C. Richardson which occurred at St. Josephs Hospital in that City of Baltimore on Wednesday. Mr. Richardson was the son of Joseph Richardson a sea Captain of Denton Caroline County Md., a man of high social standing and character. Ambrose was one of four sons, viz., Eugene DeK, Frank, Eugene, and Constantine who after the death of his father removed to this county with his mother about 1850, his elder brother Eugene having married Miss Emma Pearce daughter of Dr. George R. Pearce a prominent citizen and large land owner in Sassafras Neck, and a brother of Capt. Matthew C. Pearce who married a sister of the late Col. John C. Groome. They located on a farm near Reybold’s Wharf, and where Mrs. Richardson the mother died about 1860. His elder brother Eugene as well as his wife having died, Ambrose remained unmarried on the Pearce Estate many years. During the war Mr. Richardson who had been a life long Democrat, sympathized with the South, and to avoid the draft, in company with E. S. Jones, Andrew J. Pennington, William M. Knight, and Frank M. Cruikshank left the country and went to Nassau New Providence. All returned in safety except Mr. Cruikshank who died on ship board in New York Harbor of the yellow fever, and Ambrose Richardson who being down with the same infectious disease was finally nursed to recovery. Returning to Cecil county he resumed his life as a farmer and finally married the widow of Dr. Pearce, the mother of his late brother’s wife. His wife dying about 1882, not long afterwards he removed to Elkton, and finally while residing here he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Nicols, from whose house he went to visit James T. Robinson of Sassafras Neck, where he seriously hurt himself by a fall down stairs, and from whose house he went to Baltimore some weeks ago. We knew Ambrose Richardson well personally. He was a high toned gentleman always, and under all circumstances, either of prosperity or adversity. We sincerely regret his death, and put on record this sincere tribute of respect to his memory. Death of Miss Fisher. Miss Jane Fisher a venerable and esteemed lady whose serious illness we noted last week, died at her home near Battle Swamp in this county on Monday. Miss Fisher was born on the 10th of September 1807, and has resided for for years with three other sisters whose advanced ages we noticed last week, and was a member of a family remarkable for its longevity. Three Sisters still survive her, Miss Margaret Fisher born April 11th, 1803, Mrs. Sarah Scott born May 20th 1809, and Mrs. Rebecca Murphy born May 25th, 1811. Miss Jane Fisher was a lady highly respected for her many amiable qualities. Her funeral which took place on Thursday was largely attended. Colora Items. The wedding o Mr. Oliver Nesbitt and Miss Florence Gillespie is announced for the fourth of June. DIED. PRIMROSE.- Suddenly May 24th, Marie Carlton, only daughter of Frank J. and Annie E. Primrose, aged 4 years and 3 months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday at 2 o’clock from the residence of John T. Brown, without further notice. Interment in Elkton cemetery. *****Saturday, June 6, 1891***** - Mr. Samuel W. Day, a brave Union soldier of North East in this county, and recently a night inspector in the Baltimore custom house, died at his home at North East on Saturday last in his fifty-fourth year. Mr. Day was one of the partners in the firm of Day & Bro., manufacturers of baskets, until recently. He had served his probationary period of six months as inspector and the notice of his permanent appointment was made out as the Baltimore custom house the day of his death. Mr. Day received a terrible wound during his service in the army, a rebel bullet striking him over the eye. He was actually given up as dead, but having wonderful vitality survived his wounds. - Mr. Charles Reinheimer, son-in-law of Mr. Marks Lieberman the popular Elkton clothier, accompanied by his wife attended the funeral of a brother in Philadelphia this week. - L. Marshall Haines, Esq., as assignee of mortgage, sold at public sale at Rising Sun on Monday last, the Hickman property containing 23 ½ acres of land, and located about one and one half miles north of that town. It was purchased by Ann A. McNutt for 840. - The following scholars attained an average of 90 per cent and over, for lessons in Earleville school for the month ending May 29th: Lida Duhamell, 100; Eva Duhamell, 99.6; Mamie Duhamell, 99.6; Elsie Duhamell, 99.1; Ellen Price, 99.1; Emily Price, 99.2; May Benson, 94; John Benson, 98.9; Mamie Taylor, 92; Grace Taylor, 92; Winnie Golt, 96; Willie Allen, 93.3; Susie Bailey, 93. Eva Duhamell and Mamie only missed 1 ½ days during the eintre year. May Benson 2 days, Elsie Dunamell 3 ½ days 2 of which she was sick. Death of Rev. Mr. Anderson. The Rev. Thomas C. Anderson the well known and esteemed pastor of the Pencader Presbyterian Church died on Thursday at his home at Glasgow about noon. Mr. Anderson was a native of Pennsylvania, and in May last completed his eight year as pastor of the Glasgow Church. Mr. Anderson was born in August 1826, and had he lived until August next would have completed his 65th year. Mrs. Anderson who was Miss Lydia F. Baker of Princess Anne Md., before her marriage, survives her husband, their only child a daughter being deceased. Mr. Anderson returned for Atlantic City on Tuesday last where he had been seeking to benefit his failing health. The funeral services will be held on Monday next, interment at Laurel Hill cemetery, Philadelphia. The Late Miss Fisher. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length) Miss Jane Fisher, whose death at an advanced aged, as well as the longevity of her family have been noticed recently in these columns, was one of a family of a gentleman who at the time of his death was one of the most remarkable men of his vicinity. Mr. Fisher died in his 99th year, and what is very unusual had cut his third set of teeth. His daughter Miss Maggie who is in her 90th year, is a lady so vivacious and sprightly in conversation, that one hearing her talk would take her to be a woman of 30 instead of 90years. Their ancestors were Scotch people, and they are the discendants of Scotch convenenters. Their cousin Miss Mary Kaziah Fisher resides with them. *****Saturday, June 13, 1891***** - Thomas Pass died at his home in the Fourth district, on Saturday, in the 86th year of his age. He was found dead in an outhouse, his death supposed to be result of heart disease. His funeral took place on Tuesday. Interment at St. John’s cemetery. - John Darling of North East, has been granted a pension, and that of John Meekins, of the same town, is increased. - John M. Terrell, auctioneer, sold for John S. Wirt, attorney for assignee of mortgage, at the Court house door on Tuesday the William R. Mearns farm located in the Fifth district and containing 90 acres, to Wm. T. Atkinson for $1550. - We regret to notice the death of Mrs. Lydia E. Morris, mother of Major Caspar W. Morris formerly of this town, which occurred on the 3d inst at the residence of her son, Mr. J. G. Morris near Easton, Md. She was a most estimable lady and endeared to a large circle of friends and relatives. - The funeral of Mrs. Susan Caldwell took place on Sunday last at Bethel A. M. Church of which the Rev. T. W. Thurston is pastor. Many feeling tributes were paid her memory. She was an untiring and unceasing worker for God and humanity. She was always ready and willing to help the needy and distressed. She was for twenty-five years a member of St. John’s Union American Society, a benevolent order of this place. She was the organizer of the Indian Lodge, No. 28, called the Daughters of Samaria, another benevolent organization. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor in charge, the sermon being preached by Rev. P. H. Green of Havre de Grace. Text II Cor. 5th, first verse. Among the strangers present were George A. Caldwell, her son, and the Misses Florence and Estelle Caldwell, his daughters, Mrs. A. E. Wilson and daughter, Mrs. Choppin, a childhood’s friend of Mrs. Caldwell’s, D. H. Murray and Isiah Murray of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. A. E. Butler, Mrs. L. V. Bailey and little daughter of Baltimore, Mrs. Jennie Wilson of Kennett Square, Pa., a relative of the family, Alfred Price, wife and daughter, and Mrs. Laura Savins of Chesapeake City, and George Frisby and Mrs. Mary E. Wood of Philadelphia. Suicide of a Cecil Countian. Mr. Christopher Little a well known lawyer and Insurance agent, of Pottsville Pa., and a native of this county, committed suicide at the American Hotel at Mauch Chunck on Tuesday night by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. Mr. Little was born in this county, in 1825, where he attended the public schools, and afterwards graduated form Princeton College, New Jersey. For several years he taught school in George and Alabama, and going to Pottsville Academy, under Professor Schneider. After serving two years he resigned, with intention of going South. Before leaving he was offered a position as editor of the Miners’ Journal, which he accepted and held for four years, at the same time studying law under James H. Campbell. He was admitted to practice at the Schuylkill county bar in 1853. Mr. Little was an old subscriber of the WHIG, a very pleasant letter having recently been received from him. Dr. C. H. B. Massey Dead. Dr. Charles Henry Bedford Massey, one of the wealthiest and most widely known citizens of Kent county, and father of Mr. C. H. B. Massey of Bohemia Manor and a member of the Elkton bar, died at his home, near Massey’s, on Tuesday night, of malarial fever, in his sixty third year. Dr. Massey was stricken with paralysis in his lower limbs fifteen or twenty years ago, since which time he has been to a great extent helpless. During the past year he has been under the treatment of a specialist in Philadelphia, but had received but little benefit. About two weeks ago he was seized with an attack of malarial fever, which resulted in death on Tuesday. He was possibly the largest land owner in Kent county, and has been variously estimated to have been worth from $150,000 to $200,000. He married Miss Oldham, daughter of Mr. George Oldham, of Cecil county. A wife and six children survive him, - two daughters and four sons. Death of Loved Pastor. The funeral of Rev. T. C. Anderson, in his church at Glasgow, Del., last Monday morning, was very large. Services were opened by singing, “Asleep in Jesus,” and prayer by Rev. Dr. Osmond of Elkton, Md. Dr. McKinney of Pennsylvania, a life long friend of the deceased, then followed with an eloquent and touching sermon. Rev. Dr. Marks of Wilmington and Rev. Edward Webb of Oxford, Pa., also spoke for a short time. After singing once verse of “Rock of Ages,” the sad procession wended its way to Newark to meet the one o’clock express which carried the remains to Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, and from there to Laurel Hill Cemetery by carriage, to lay at rest the body of a dearly loved pastor. The pall-bearers were his two elders and four trustees, Dr. W. T. Skinner, J. H. Frazer, S. Alrich, J. B. Cazier, W. K. Cooch and R. T. Cann. Among the ministers of the gospel present were, Dr. Swartz of Wilmington, Rev. Mr. Moore of Middletown, Rev. Mr. Lynn of Rhadna Pa., and Rev. Park McKee. The deceased was born in Butler county, Pa., August 5th, 1826. Early in life he gave himself to the Lord and felt the Master had called him to preach the gospel and worked his way up with that object in view. He graduated at Princeton in 1861 and in 1862 accepted a call to Rehoboth, his first church. From there he returned to Pennsylvania and was pastor of four different churches in that state, while at Huntington Valley eight years ago, Glasgow Presbyterian Church have him a call, knowing that on account of the health of his wife, he expected to resign at that place. He married Miss Baker of Princeton, N. J., who survives him, for her the deepest sympathy is felt, who has been bereaved of so loving and tender a help mate. The life of the deceased was so unexceptionally sweet and wining that none knew him but to love him. Not only has the Presbyterian Church sustained a heavy loss but the whole community. Although his earthly body has been removed from us, yet his godly life and upright character will make its influence felt for years to come. Death of Cecil Countian. National City, Cal., June 1, 1891. EDITOR WHIG: - Harry C. Biddle, a native of Cecil county, Maryland, aged 46 years and 7 months, who came here about three months ago in search of health, died Monday, May 25th, at his rooms over the National City Bank. Mr. Biddle had been an employee of the P., W. & B. R. R., for some ten years, but failing health induced him to come to Southern California where his daughter had preceded him a year before. He leaves a wife and three children who are now staying in this city. His funeral took place on the afternoon of the 27th, being largely attended by a throng of sympathetic inhabitants, whose kind attention and floral offerings secured to convince that though in a strange land they were not strangers. B. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. President-Hon. James McCauley, Chief Judge; and Hon P. Davis and Jas. M. Evans Associate Judges. Sundry claims against deceased estates were examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Matilda A. Grant, administratrix of Mary Ann Lowe; Charles M. Ellis executor of Frisby Tull; Robert A. Griffith, executor of Henrietta Primrose; Margaret C. Draper, executor of John W. Draper; Eli Janney, administrator of George W. Janney. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First account of William J. Jones, administrator of John Gilpin, and distribution struck on same; first and final account of Susanna Jordan and Thomas Fryer, administrator of Joseph B. Jordan; eleventh account of Agnes T. Emmons, guardian of William T. Emmons; fifth account of Jacob Tome, guardian of Arthur E. Reynolds; second account of L. M. Haines, guardian of Edna W. Passmore; first accounts of Jacob Tome, guardian of Robert M. Reynolds and J. Webb Reynolds; first account of Cassius M. Kirk, administrator of George E. Kirk. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next, June 16. MARRIED. BEDWELL-CLAY.-On the 10th inst at Jones Chapel by Rev. Chas. Hill, George Bedwell and Katie D. Clay, daughter of Capt. Jacob Clay, all of Cecil county Md. DIED. MORRIS.-Died June 3rd, at the residence of her son, Jacob G. Morris, near Easton, Mrs. Lydia E. Morris, widow of the late Casper W. Morris, in the 79th year of her age. *****Saturday, June 20, 1891***** - Captain Skidmore, of the Salvation Army, was married last Tuesday night, at Frostburg, Md., to Ensign Dundas, also an officer of the Army. - Mr. Charles Lamm, of Port Deposit, and Miss Mollie Philips, of Philadelphia, were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lamm are spending their honeymoon at Atlantic City and will make Port Deposit their future home. - Mrs. Nancy Stephens wife of Mr. Nelson Stephens eldest Sister of the Rev. Dr. S. M. Osmond Pastor of the Elkton Presbyterian Church died at Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday last the 14th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens were until recently residents of West Chester in Chester county Pa., but for some years past have made their home with their children several of whom reside in Minnesota. Mrs. Stephens was a life ling member of the Presbyterian Church, and a devoted wife and mother. - On Saturday last I. S. Deford, auctioneer, sold on the premises for Philip B. Housekeeper, assignee of mortgage, the farm of the late William R. Mearns, containing 68 acres in the Fifth district. It was purchased by Samuel Scotten for $2,220. Wedding Bells. HILL-JONES. Miss Maggie Hill, eldest daughter of the Rev. Charles Hill, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this town, was married to the Rev. R. C. Jones, pastor of the M. E. Church of Seaford, Del., on Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony which was a strictly private one, was celebrated at the parsonage by the Rev. Charles Hill, assisted by the Rev. Charles A. Hill, brother of the bride, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Downward, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Charles A. Hill, Mrs. Enos, a daughter of Mr. Jones, and Miss Jones. After the ceremony the happy couple took a north bound train for a bridal trip north. During her residence in Elkton, Mrs. Jones has by her many amiable qualities endeared herself to a large circle of personal friends. She has always taken an active part in Sunday school, and church work, as well as shown special interest in the success of the Epworth League, having also been President of the National W. C. T. U., of Elkton. Her presence will be missed in the church here. We tender Mr. and Mrs. Jones our sincere congratulations. LODGE-DEAN. The Methodist Episcopal Church of North East was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday afternoon, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Annie Lodge, daughter of Mr. George Lodge of that town, to Mr. John H., Dean, a son of Mr. Israel R. Dean, a well known citizen of North East. The ceremony took place at four o’clock and was celebrated in the presence of a large number of the friends of the happy couple by the Rev. J. B. Quigg, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Hodge, a brother of the bride. The bridal couple entered the church to the melodious strains of a wedding march rendered at the organ by Miss Grace Quigg, Messrs. William and Richard Scotten, cousins of the groom, Mr. H. Johnson and Mr. Death acting as ushers. The newly married couple were the recipients of a large number of useful and valuable wedding presents. After the ceremony they took the 4:30 train for a wedding tour, and on their return a reception will be given them by the father of the groom. MARRIED. JONES-HILL.-At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Elkton, on the 16th inst., by Rev. Chas. Hill, assisted by Rev. Chas A. Hill, Rev. Richard C. Jones, of the Wilmington Conference, and Miss Maggie S. Hill, daughter of the officiating cleryman. No cards. *****Saturday, June 27, 1891***** - John Glees a colored man of Chesapeake City in this County, was drowned last week by the sinking of the Schooner George Henry in Delaware Bay. The Captain of the vessel and several of the crew were rescued. - On Thursday of last week Mr. J. Nelson Black of Principio Furnace, was married to Miss Mary G. Barnes a daughter of the late Washington Barnes and a sister of Perry K. Barnes of Charlestown. The ceremony was celebrated by the Rev. J. R. Miller at the Colonnade Hotel Philadelphia. - It is quite a coincidence that the Pastors of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopalian churches of this town should each lose a sister by death within the short period of eleven days. On the 8th inst., Mrs. Elexine Hastings, wife of Mr. Richard F. Hastings a well known citizen of Millsboro Delaware, and a sister of the Rev. Charles hill of the Methodist Church died. On the 14th inst Mrs. Nancy Stephens wife of Mr. Nelson Stephens of Minneapolis Minn., departed this life. She was a sister of the Rev. Dr. S. M. Osmond of the Presbyterian Church, and on the 19th inst Mrs. Fanny W. Williams wife of Mr. James H. Williams of Bellows Falls Vermont joined the silent majority. She was a sister of the Rev. William Schouler Rector of Trinity P. E. Church of this town. A Salvation Army Wedding. The Salvation Army Barrack in Havre de Grace was crowded to suffocation, Wednesday evening, with persons who desired to witness the marriage of Mr. John C. Johnson, of that city, to Miss Kate Wilson, of Lapidum. Several stranger Salvation Army officers were present, including Staff Captain John McFarlane, Capt. Ida Corbin and Capt. William Giles, of Baltimore; Capt. Alice Banks and Lieut. Whitman, of Wilmington; Capt. And Mrs. Beveridge, of North East; Edith Kester and Capt. Mary Collins, of Elkton, and Capt. James Burt, of Frederick. The visitors were entertained by the station officers, Capt. Nellie Merritt and Lieut. Guy, at the headquarters on Union avenue, and early in the evening there was a street parade, with music and banners and the singing of the Army tunes. *****Saturday, July 4, 1891***** - Mr. Samuel G. Dunlap, junior partner of the grocery firm of Dunlap & Son, and Miss Blanche Grant, of North East, were married on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Catherine Grant, by the Rev. J. B. Quigg. Only members of the families of the bride and groom were present at the ceremony. The happy couple took the 10.46 train for Atlantic City. On their return a reception will be given at the home of the groom’s father. - Mr. James Bray, of Perryville, has been placed on the W. S. pension roll, at $12 per month, from July 30, 1890. Mr. Bray served in a Pennsylvania regiment. - The Wedding of Miss Alice Brooks daughter of Mr. Joseph Brooks and Mr. Thomas Price took place on Thursday evening of last week at Chesapeake City. The ceremony was celebrated by the Rev. I. G. Fosnocht at the Bayard House where the sister of the bride resides. Miss Coleman played a wedding march, as the bridal couple entered the parlor, where a large company of the friends of the happy couple had assembled. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks were the recipients of a large number of handsome Wedding presents. Death’s Doings. On Tuesday last the friends in Elkton of Mrs. Edwin M. Wilmer of Baltimore were shocked beyond measure upon receipt of the intelligence of her death which occurred on Monday night at her home at the corner of Madison avenue and Lanvale street in that city. Mrs. Wilmer was the youngest daughter of the late Henry S. Placide, a well known and highly respected citizen of Baltimore and who conducted a successful business for many years on McElderrey’s wharf. About nine years ago she became the wife of Edwin M. Wilmer, only son of the late Col. Edwin Wilmer formerly of Port Deposit in this county. The fruits of that union are three children, bereft so suddenly of the tender and fostering care of a mother than whom no one could be a more affectionate and devoted parent. Her funeral took place on Thursday from her late residence, her remains being interred in the family vault in Greenmount Cemetery. Intelligence reached Elkton on Wednesday of the death at her home in Washington, D. C., on Monday afternoon of Mrs. Sarah E. Brown, wife of Mr. Lewis K. Brown, formerly of this county but for a number of years past a faithful and efficient officer in the Treasury Department. Mrs. Brown was the centre of a large circle of admiring and devoted friends and her death is a painful bereavement to her husband and family. Her funeral took place on Thursday from her late residence, No. 134 C street southeast. *****Saturday, July 11, 1891***** - Mr. James Cochran, a prominent citizen of Abingdon district, Harford county died suddenly on Monday morning. He had been engaged in harrowing buckwheat and complaining of feeling sick, lay down in the shade. His brother, Wm. Cochran, who at work in the field, was called to him but before he could reach the spot Mr. Cochran was dead. He was seventy-four years of age and unmarried. - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Blackson died on Friday June 26th at the residence of her husband Moses Blackson of the Fourth district. The funeral services and interment were held at the Head of Christiana Church. Rev’s J. L. Vallandigham and T. B. Hunter officiating. Mrs. Blackson was a daughter of the late John Kimble of Bucks county Pa. She moved to this county more than thirty years ago. The deceased was in the 72nd year of her age. - Richard T. Abrahams a son of Mr. Wm. H. Abrams of North East on Friday the 3rd inst, fell from a cherry tree and sustained injuries which resulted in his death shortly afterwards. The unfortunate lad was with other children picking cherries, and fell about thirty feet, it being Dr. Housekeepers opinion, that he landed on his feet, death being caused by the shock. Young Abrams was in his fifteenth year. His funeral which took place on Sunday last was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. - Rev. George J. Porter died at his residence in Newark, Del., on Tuesday last, after a long illness. He was formerly connected with Delaware College. Death on the Rail. The killing of a man by a passing train at the railroad station was so far as reported the only onward event of the Fourth in this town. About five o’clock on that day William Reed, a young man who had been employed by Mr. William T. Lee on his farm in Elk Neck, attempted to cross the line, immediately in front of the south-bound Washington and New York express train, which passes the station at 4:53 p. m., which does not stop, and being on a down grade runs at a rapid rate. Reed came from the direction of the Felton House, ran along the south platform, and was struck almost in front of the door of the station. He was not seen on the track by the engineer, who ran the train ahead unconscious that any one had been struck. The unfortunate man had apparently run to his death, supposing the train to be the regular accommodation which is due here at 5.18, and on which he was going to North East, having worked up to 3 o’clock that day. He was struck in the groin, by the steps of car, and hurled some distance. Coroner Litzenberg held an inquest over the remains, the jury rendering the following verdict: “That Reed came to his death by being struck by train No. 95, on the P., W. & B. R. R. in front of the station at Elkton, at the hour of 4:53 p. m., due to his own negligence in attempting to cross the track in front of the said train, which was running about the rate of sixty miles per hour.” *****Saturday, July 18, 1891***** - Mr. Fred Brown, son of A. A. Brown of Elkton, was married last Thursday to Miss Sadie, daughter of Robert W. Wright of New Castle. The ceremony was performed in St. Peters Church, the Rev. E. L. Brady officiating. The wedding and reception following where attended, by only the immediate friends of both. - Mr. Robert Reedy an aged gentleman of Baltimore, and father of Patrick Reedy, recently of North East in this county but now an official of the Baltimore custom house, died at his home in that city this week. His remains were brought to Elkton on Wednesday and interred in the Catholic cemetery. Death of Mrs. Johnson. (NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.) Intelligence was received in Elkton on Sunday last of the death of Mrs. Eliza L. Johnson, widow of the late Edward B. Johnson, of this town, which occurred in Philadelphia at the residence of her father, Mr. Joshua T. Wells, at half past seven on the morning of that day. Mrs. Johnson, although not born in Elkton, came here to reside with her father’s family about the year 1847, being a child about seven years of age, she and her younger sister Annie, who afterwards married Mr. John Emmerick, a wealthy citizen of Philadelphia and now deceased, being two unusually bright and vivacious girls. On marrying she located in Elkton, her husband being the eldest son of the late Jacob Johnson, the popular proprietor of the Howard House. Mr. Johnson’s death leaving her with five sons and two daughters, she finally removed to Philadelphia, where one of her daughters afterwards died. Upon the death of Mrs. Joshua T. Wells, some three years ago, she became again a member of her father’s family, acting as his house keeper. Some months ago, an attack of the grip threatened a serious pulmonary disease, consumption finally causing her death. Her grandfather, Benjamin Wells, father of our well known townsman, Mr. George W. Wells, was a native of Duck Creek, Kent county, Delaware, whence he moved to Cecil county about the year 1821, purchasing the farm north of Elkton, recently occupied by Mr. Frank E. Pennington, now known as the Bush property. He married twice. By his first wife he had four children, Benjamin, John, Lydia and Ann Wells, and by his second wife six children, Joseph, David, George W. Wells, Joshua T. Wells, and two daughters, Mary and Penelope Wells. His son John was the father of our venerable post master, Joseph Wells, as well as Benjamin Wells now station master of the P., W. & B. R. R. Mrs. Johnson’s remains were brought to Elkton on the noon train on Wednesday and interred in the Elkton Cemetery, the Rev. Charles Hill officiating. Death of Mr. Moke Mr. George Moke a respected and venerable citizen of this county, died at this residence in this town on East Main street on Sunday morning last. Mr. Moke although for many years a citizen of Cecil, was born in Lancaster county Pa., in April 1805, and had entered his 87th year. On coming to Cecil county he engaged with the McCullough Iron Company at West Amwell near this town, where he continued for over fifteen years being during that time one of the trusted and faithful employe of that company. His health failing he left the company’s service and removed to North East where his son John Moke has located, and where by his integrity and urbanity he had won general esteem and built up a large and lucrative business. After the death of his son John, Mr. Moke still continued to reside in North East until recently he returned to Elkton with his daughter Miss Martha Moke a highly esteemed lady who faithfully nursed him in his final illness. Of two other children Jane and Asbury, the former is deceased, the latter still residing at North East, his wife having died some years ago. Mr. Mokes remains were interred in the Cemetery of the Presbyterian Church in this town on Wednesday afternoon. Orphans’ Court. The Orphans’ Court for County county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Present-Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis, associate judges. Sundry claims against deceased estate were examined and passed. BONDS APPROVED. Bond of Ann Eliza Anderson and Henry M. McCollough, administrators of Henry Jones; bond of Caroline Johns and James Johns, administrators of Arthur Johns. ACCOUNTS PASSED. First account of E. K. Miller guardian of Bertha E. and Margaret Haley; first and final account of John Partridge, executor of Mary Partridge, and distribution stuck on same; first and final account of Edwin C. Collins, administrator d. b. n. of Jacob T. Collins, and distribution stuck on same; first and final account of Amanda Collins and Wm T. Warbuton, administrators of Wm. J. Collins, and dividend struck on same; 17th account of H. H. Haines, executor and trustee of Eli Hurford,; supplementary account of W. T. Warbuton, administrator d. b. n. c. t. a. of Charles Gamble; first and final account of Edith M. Brown and Wilson D. Pierson, administrators of Ellis Brown, and distribution stuck on same; first and final accounts of Wm. S. Evans, executor of William Jamison, and distribution stuck on same. Court adjourned to meet in regular session on August 11th next. Port Deposit Items. Mrs. Thomas Notley, who lived near Happy Valley and Mt. Ararat Park, died Monday and was buried at the Catholic Cemetery, Havre de Grace. She was a very retired lady, but held in High esteem by those who knew her. *****Saturday, July 25, 1891***** - Mr. G. Oldham Massey, of Chesapeake City, this county, has been granted letters of administration on the estate of his father, the late Dr. C. H. B. Massey. It is one of the largest personal estates ever administered in Kent county. There are 200 horses included. - Mr. George Taylor Lyon, one of the most prominent citizens of Harford county, died Monday morning at his residence in Havre de Grace after a long illness. Mr. Lyon was seventy four years old. He was a native of Port Deposit, Cecil county, but went to Havre de Grace when a young man, fifty two years ago, and engaged in merchantile life, which he followed uninterruptedly until his death first as a member of the firm of Lyon, Bayard & Co., and for the last thirty years as a member of the firm of A. & G. T. Lyon & Co., the other partners being the late Judge Andrew Lyon, of Cecil county, and Col. J. Thompson Frieze. He was one of seven republicans who in Havre de Grace openly voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1860. He declined, however, to be a candidate for political honors, but seven or eight years ago was chosen a member of the city council of Havre de Grace against his consent and served creditably one year, but declined re- election. He had acquired considerable property. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Maria Lyon, four daughters, Misses Georgie, Lida, Lou and Beulah Lyon, and two sons, A. Lincoln and Murry Lyon. - A young child of Jacob Stein, the barber, died Sunday - Sallie Wilson colored, daughter of the once famous Joe Pood, died Thursday noon from cholera morbus, as a result of too much fruit eaten at the picnic at Holly Hall, Wednesday. - Mrs. Ellen Whitridge, wife of John A. Whitridge of Baltimore, and sister of the late W. Ward Henderson of this town, died on Thursday at her summer home in Howard county near Relay Station Death of Thomas McIntire. Thomas McIntire, last surviving son of the late Andrew McIntire, Sr., half a century ago one of the most substantial and respectable citizens of this community, died at the McIntire farm on the Choptank road, below Pivot Bridge, last Wednesday, of heart failure. Andrew McIntire left five sons and one daughter, and died full of years and honor about half a century ago. He was the owner of the large McIntire manor, stretching from the Rudolph estate to the French town Pike, as well as of the farm on which his youngest son has just died. His sons were George, the eldest, who died unmarried; Andrew, who was prominent in public affairs thirty years ago, was for one term a member of the Maryland Legislature, and died about the close of the war, leaving one daughter, who was reared and still dwells with the John, R. Price family, Chesapeake City, and is now the heir and owner of the farm long occupied by the late William P. Fowler; Samuel who married a Miss Boulden and who died a few years ago, leaving a large family and estate; James who married a daughter of the late Henry Gilpin, and died recently, and Thomas, whose death we now record, besides one daughter, who is the widow of the late George W. Boulden. Mr. Thomas McIntire was a Presbyterian elder, a staunch Republican and a valued citizen. His remains were interred in the Presbyterian church year in Elkton, yesterday. DIED. OTLEY.-On June 16th, 1891, at the home of his father near Cherry Hill, Cecil county, Md., Edwin Otley, aged 46 years. He died trusting in Christ. *****Saturday, August 1, 2001***** - Mrs. Anna Walton of Iron Hill died on Friday of last week in her 72d year. Death of Richard R. Marshbank. Richard R. Marshbank, son of Robert Marshbank, of this town, was found lying dead back of Bryson’s warehouse in the Hollow, yesterday morning. He was first seen by Mr. Evans Taylor, who at six o’clock upon opening Frank Bradbury’s store, discovered the body. Death was caused by congestion of the brain, Mr. Marshbank was 22 years of age. Coroner Litzenberg was notified, but after considering the facts of the case deemed an inquest unnecessary. The funeral services will be held at the residence of his father, to-morrow, Sunday, at 2 o’clock. Interment in the Elkton cemetery. Dead in the Woods. Mrs. Wells Harding, wife of T. C. Harding, a farmer living near Mechanics Valley, was found early Monday morning lying dead in the woods near her home. At dusk Sunday evening she went out to drive some turkeys home, which had wandered into the woods. Mr. T. C. Harding, is a cripple, and falling asleep early Sunday evening, he consequently didn’t notice his wife’s long absence until he awoke the next morning. Missing her, Matthew McVey who lives on a neighboring farm was notified, and a search was instituted with the stated result. Dr. P. B. Housekeeper who was summoned, examined the body and stated that the death resulted from heart disease. Mrs. Harding was sixty years of age. Services were held at Union Church, at 10 a. m., Thursday. Death of John T. Gallaher. The venerable John T. Gallaher died at his residence, near Childs station, on Sunday evening last, in the 78th year of his age. He had been in frail health for several years, but was confined to his bed only a few days previous to his death. Mr. Gallaher was born and resided all his life at the place where he died. “Gallaher’s blacksmith shop” has been an institution for fifty years. Of late years Mr. G. has greatly improved the place by the erection of a fine store house and several dwellings there. He was an energetic, enterprising man and a good citizen. He joined the Methodist Protestant Church at Leeds when he was a young man and continued a member to his death. He was twice married, his last wife being Miss Hannah C. Hayes, who, with three sons and four daughters survive him. The children are all married except the youngest son. His remains were interred in Leeds Cemetery on Wednesday. *****Saturday, August 8, 1891***** - While the six-year old son of Edward Patton, of Rising Sun, was playing in a barn with some other children, on Friday last, he climbed to the rafters, sixteen feet from the second floor, and, missing his footing, fell, fracturing his skull. A physician was summoned, but the boy died an hour afterward. - Levi Leffman has just died in Philadelphia, aged 64 years. Many years ago Mr. Leffman was a prominent clothing merchant in this town and is well remembered by some of the older citizens. - John M. Terrell, auctioneer for John S. Wirt, attorney, sold at the Court House, on Tuesday, the farm now occupied by James McKane, in the Fourth district, on the road from Cherry Hill to Newark, and containing 94 acres, George M. Evans, purchaser, for $2,750. - An original pension has been granted Thomas Simonton of the Fourth district. Daniel Arbuckle. This venerable gentleman and valued citizen died Wednesday last, at White Hall, in the Fourth district, the beautiful farm which has been his home for many years, in his seventy-eighth year. Mr. Arbuckle leaves a widow who has been the partner of his joys and cares for more than fifty years, their fiftieth anniversary of wedded life having been observed only a few months ago. Four sons, Samuel J., Daniel T., Paul T., and Philip R. also survive him. Mr. Arbuckle was a native of Pennsylvania, having been born at Frankfort, September 22, 1813. Early in life he became interested in the manufacture of woolen goods. His first association was with John Meadowcroft, but he afterward formed a business alliance with Philip R. Rickard, which continued till the death of Mr. Rickard. The latter gentleman, after amassing a competency, quit active work and came to this county about fifty years ago. He built the handsome residence now occupied by Mr. George Simcoe near Bay View, and resided there till his death. Mr. Arbuckle, who was also Mr. Rickard’s brother-in-law, remained in Manayunk till about twenty-two years ago, when he also came to Cecil county, and bought the farm where he lived. Mr. Arbuckle ranked among the best farmers, the kindest of neighbors and the most valued of our citizens. His unbounded hospitality, kindly nature, and sterling integrity, endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. By his death the poor and needy have been deprived of a true friend, for his charity was never appealed to in vain, and in it the community has suffered a calamity in the loss of a public spirited citizen. To his family it is irreparable, but in their affliction they have the sincere sympathy of all, and the inestimable comfort of believing that a loving Heavenly Father, who knows and judges the motives of his heart, has given him that rest and peace “which passeth all understanding.” His remains were interred in Cherry Hill Cemetery yesterday. Enos Reitzle. Enos Reitzle, well known to the older residents and vicinity, died on Sunday last at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. William Brooks, in Philadelphia. Mr. Reitzle settled in Elkton in the early sixties, and conducted the old tannery on Stockton street for upwards of twenty years, when he retired with a well earned competence. He was a native of the Kingdom of Wertenburg. He worked at his trade at several points in this country, spending several years in the employ of the father of the late General U. S. Grant, at Point Pleasant, O., and remembered the General as a West Point cadet. Mrs. Reitzle, who was equally well known here, died about three years ago. *****Saturday, August 15, 1891***** - Col. James ? Bond, the widely known book seller of Baltimore, died after a lingering illness of paralysis, on Wednesday. Col. Bond was the father of Mrs. Ella Marrett, widow of the late Thomas B. Marrett of Elkton. The world never held a better man than James Bond. - Mr. Amb??? Ewing, who formerly carried on a ???ing business at Colora, died at Cedar ???? Alabama, last week. He was at one time prominent in Cecil county affairs. His eyes became defective several years ago. For the last ten years he has been in the West and South. - William T. Croasdale, died in New York last Monday of peritonitis. Mr. Croasdale was a Delawarian, born near Christiana about forty eight years ago. He was the founder of the Wilmington Every Evening, for some time Editor of the Baltimore Daily and for several years past connected with Henry George in his single tax schema in New York. He was an intense thinker, a fertile writer and a fearlessly conscientious man. - Robert Blackway, one of the best known and most highly esteemed farmer of Sassafras Neck, attempted suicide at his home, one mile south of Cecilton last Tuesday. He made two efforts, first taking laudanum which failed of its purpose, and then attempted to cut his throat. Mr. Blackway has been melancholy on account of pecuniary disaster for many months. We understand that steps were at once taken to commit the unfortunate man to an asylum. Death of Mrs. Margaret Haines. Intelligence reached us last Friday after we had gone to press conveying news of the death of Mrs. Margaret Haines, widow of the late Edwin Haines, which occurred Thursday August 6, at the residence of her son, Mr. Job Haines in Rising Sun. Mrs. Haines was 92 years of age, and was born in New Garden Township, Chester county, Pa., on the 22nd, of July, 1799. When she was 17 years old the family removed to Lancaster county, where she was married to Edwin Haines over 70 years ago. Sixty years were passed together during all of which time Mrs. Haines attended to every particular, of housekeeping. She was a decendant on her maternal side from the Jackson’s of “Harmony Grove” Chester county, Pa. Job Haines, of Rising Sun, and Mrs. Stubbs, of Philadelphia, are the only two of eight children, surviving. Her funeral was held Monday, interment being in the Friends burying ground, West Nottingham, which was largely attended. A Boy Drowned at Chesapeake City. Thomas McHugh, twelve years of age was drowned from Long Bridge, over Back Creek, at Chesapeake City, at 8 30 o’clock Saturday morning last. He was the son of Lawrence McHugh, superintendent of the Daugherty Towing Company of Baltimore, and had gone to Chesapeake City the evening before in the company’s tug the Virginia Ehrman. When drowned he was fishing off the bridge pier, and having tired of the sport attempted to climb to the roadway of the bridge, but it is supposed, lost his footing and fell back into the water. A small boy noticed him struggling, and gave the alarm, but it was impossible to save him, and his body was not recovered until an hour afterwards. A large gash was over his right eye, which doubtless was received by striking a fender of the bridge while falling, the blow stunning him and of course rendering him unable to save himself, as he was a good swimmer. No inquest was held as it was deemed unnecessary. His remains were removed to Baltimore on the tug that evening. Orphans’ Court The Orphans’ Court for Cecil county held a session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David P. Davis were present. Sundry claims against deceased estates were examined and passed. Bonds of Mary L. McCauley, and Hugh B. McCauley, administrators of John McCauley; of James J. McCauley and Mary R. Griffenberg, executors of John T. Gallaher; and of Francis S. Everist, administrator of Isabella Reed were approved. First and final account of Warren R. Grosh, administrator of Sarah R. Grosh; first and final account of Wm. A. Cameron administrator of Ann Nowland; third account of Robert C. Hopkins, guardian of Hugh B. Hopkins, trustee of same; first and final account of Rachel A. Crouch and John F. Roach, administrators of Stephen G. Crouch; first and final account of M. Emma Haines, executrix of Sallie E. Haines passed. Court adjourned to meet in special session on Tuesday next, August 18th. Port Deposit Items. David Hohn died last Thursday night at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Charles Wentz and was buried Sunday afternoon. Mr. Hohn has been in the employ of McClenahan & Bro. As engineer and superintendent of engines and was highly esteemed by the firm and a large circle of friends. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and his funeral was under the charge of that order. Mrs. John W. Beaven died Sunday evening, August 9th, at her residence near town and was buried Wednesday afternoon, at 3 p. m. She leaves a husband and two children, both grown, who have the sympathy of a large number of friends. Mrs. Beaven was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was very regular in her attendance and will be greatly missed. Interment in the family burying ground on the farm. Perryville Items. George W. Cochran a highly respected young man of this town aged 20 years, who died last week was buried on Sunday. The deceased was a passed councilor of this Junior Order American Mechanics, and by which order he was given a society burial. One hundred and twenty members were in the procession, representing the Perryville, Port Deposit, Havre de Grace and Elkton Councils. The services were held at the residence of his father Mr. George W. Cochran, the Rev. E. H. Hinson officiating. Interment in Asbury cemetery. *****Saturday, August 22, 1891***** - Miss Lizzie A. Mahoney, daughter of W. J. Mahoney, of Mechanics Valley, and Richard White, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Tuesday evening. The Rev. T. B. Hunter performed the ceremony. A large number of friends and relatives were present and the bride was the recipient of many presents. They left that evening for a trip through the East. - The body of a man named William Martin, about 70 years old, was found in the barn of Edward Pierce, near Lewisville, on Sunday last. He had been in the neighborhood for a few days, and complained of feeling unwell, and obtained permission to stop in the barn. He stated that he had worked near Intercourse, Lancaster county, and had a sister living in Philadelphia. - Elder Joseph L. Station, pastor of the old Welsh Tract Baptist Church, at the foot of Iron Hill, about four miles from Elkton, died suddenly at Kearneysville, West Virginia on Friday of last week. A few days previous Mr. Station left home to attend a meeting of the Baptist Association to assemble near Kearneysville. At the time he was in very good health, so that the news of his death was in the nature of a severe shock to his family and friends. The deceased was quite a large man and was about 55 years of age. He was a native to Wicomico county, this State, and had been pastor of Welsh Tract for 12 years. His home was near the church, where he lived with his family on a small farm. A widow and five children – three daughters and two sons – survive him. The funeral took place from his late home, on Tuesday afternoon. Interment at Welsh Tract cemetery. - Miss Elsie May Fooks, daughter of Albert Fooks of North East was married on Thursday evening to John F. Davis of the same place, by Rev. J. B. Quigg. - William Russell Martin, son of Rev. John Martin long rector of St. James Church, Port Deposit, and brother of Rev. Henry B. Martin, M. D., now of Salisbury, died at Ocean Grove last Saturday of consumption. His remains were interred in Angel Hill cemetery, Havre de Grace, last Monday. Death of General Mackall. Brig Gen. W. W. Mackall of the Confederate army, died at Langley, Fairfax county, Va., last Wednesday. His death was due to a surgical operation in an effort to remove a tumor. Gen. Mackall was born in this county, at the Wilna homestead and was about 74 years old. He was a brother of Dr. R. C. Mackall. He was a graduate of West Point, and served with distinction in the Seminole and Mexican wars. In the Mexican was he was attached to the staff of General Worth as adjutant-general. At the outbreak of the civil was he held the rank of major in the United States Army, and was stationed at San Francisco as assistant adjutant general to the Department of the Pacific. He resigned his commission, and after a tedious and difficult journey reached Virginia and offered his service to the confederates States. During most of the civil war he was attached to the Army of the Tennessee, and served as chief of staff to Generals Bragg, Albert Sydney Johnston, Joseph E. Johnston, and for a short while under General Hood. When Gen. B. F. Butler was commissioned by the United States government and started South with his army he asked that Major Mackall be assigned to his staff as adjutant general. The department, however, had previously assigned Major Mackall to the same position under General Patterson in the Valley. His resignation prevented him from obeying this assignment. General Mackall leaves a widow and five children – four sons and one daughters. His oldest son W. W. Jr., studied law in the office of Ex-Govenor Groome in Elkton, and has been for many years practicing with the great su????? Savannah Ga. Mrs. Harding’s Death and Burial. On Sunday evening, July 26th, Mrs. Susan Harding, wife of William W. Harding, residing near Mechanics Valley, left her home to search for a turkey that had strayed in the woods adjoining her home. As she did not return, her husband became alarmed and early on Monday morning called in his neighbor, Mr. J. H. Mahoney, who at once organized a searching party. The search resulted in finding the unfortunate lady in the woods, about one hundred yards from home. She was dead when found and had apparently been dead for some hours. She had been suffering from heart disease, which no doubt caused her death. She was buried on the following Thursday and her funeral was largely attended. She was sixty-three years of age. Mrs. Harding was a most estimable lady, a kind friend and neighbor, a consistent member of the Union M. E. Church and highly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral sermon was preached by Mr. Wm. T. Miller and the pall bearers were all nephews of the deceased. The interment was at the cemetery at the Union Church. Port Deposit Items. Henry Johnson who had a general store opposite Nickel’s carriage shop, had an attack of paralysis last Friday morning, and died the same evening. He was highly esteemed and was a prominent member of Howard chapel Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Sarah Scott, mother of David Scott, who lives on the farm of the estate of Mrs. R. E. Murphy was buried from his residence Monday. Mrs. Scott was 83 years old and was a member of Nottingham Presbyterian church. She leaves two sisters, one over 80 years old and the other 91 years. *****Saturday, August 29, 1891***** - Invitations ore out for the marriage of Miss Laura Heatzig, of Elkton, and William Zolper, of Wilmington, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in this town, on Tuesday next, September 1st. - Stephen Lane, a colored man, who lived near King’s Creek, Princess Anne county, was run over and killed by the Norfolk express, about 2:36 a. m., Tuesday morning, near his home. He was cut in two, his body being horribly mutilated. The examining physician found his heart entirely whole, lying near the place where the body was found. An empty whisky flask was discovered in his pocket. The railroad company was exonerated from all blame, as the jury agreed that Lane met his death by lying on the track in a drunken stupor. - Mr. Auton Zalper, of Philadelphia, has just patented an ingenious device for propelling a small boat. It consists of a large paddle wheel, attached directly behind the stern, operated by a crank in the centre of the boat, from which the power is transferred by a chain running on cog wheels, much resembling the gear of a safety bicycle. Mr. Zolper, hasnt perfected his invention as yet, but is still making improvements and is testing them on the Elk river. The patent is for sale, and already has received an offer of $1000. Death at the Almshouse. Edward Burns, who has been an inmate of the Almshouse, since last fall, died from typhoid fever, Tuesday afternoon. He was buried at Cherry Hill. Port Deposit Items. Mrs. John Strout, daughter of Jesse T. Fox, died suddenly Friday morning, and was buried Monday. She was a lady of quiet manners and greatly beloved by those who knew her. She leaves a husband and four small children who have the sympathy of a large number of friends. (c)2002 Cyndie Enfinger