Vitals: Various Articles from The Cecil Whig, Elkton, 1888: Cecil Co., MD
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July through December 1888
+++++Saturday, July 7, 1888+++++
- Shockley and Smith, auctioneers for Henry M. McCullough trustee, on Tuesday
afternoon sold at public sale the Lum property on East Main street to Dr. H. H.
Mitchell for $3,050.
- Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rankin celebrated the sixty-first anniversary of their
marriage on Wednesday last. All but seven years of this period were spent in
Elkton. Mr. Rankin although over 86 years of age is still able to do good work
at his trade, that of a watch and clock repairer.
- Mrs. Elizabeth Caton, mother of Rev. Irwin L. Caton, formerly pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Chesapeake City, and now of Lewes, Del., died on Friday
June, 29th last at her home in Champlain, N. Y. She was the widow of the late
Lewis Caton and had reached her seventy-sixth year.
- There were two sudden deaths in the Fifth District on Friday of last week.
Enoch G. Garrison a harness maker was taken ill while at work and died in a
short time after being taken home. He was 65 years old and leaves a widow.
Samuel Davis, ?dored, was found dead in bed the same morning one mile from North
East. A jury of inquest found that death was from natural causes.
- Emory R. Burnite, a native of this county who a correspondent of a Baltimore
daily from Easton announced had committed suicide at Salt Lake, denies that he
is dead. A brother living at Felton, Del., upon reading the statement
telegraphed to Mr. Burnite at Salt Lake City advising him that an ugly rumor had
been circulated in this section and received the following reply: Electric
greeting from the City of the Saints. Advise me - Emory R. Burnite.
- The 90th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Hannah Davis was celebrated on June
25th in the grove of J. Henry Davis at Lincoln University near Oxford, Pa. Mrs.
Davis was born in 1798 near Rising Sun and was the daughter of Samuel and Diana
Ford, who reared a large family. She is quite feeble but her memory is
remarkably good. She has 9 children, the oldest 71 years; 41 grand, 57 great
grand and 2 great great-grand children. The five generations and invited
friends set down to a table at which grandmother Davis held the seat of honor.
Death of Mrs. Sarah B. Mauldin.
Mrs. Sarah B. Mauldin one of the oldest residents of the Fifth election district
died on Monday. She was born March 25th, 1802 and was the daughter of John
Simpers and Margaret Crouch Simpers. Her grand-father John Simpers received a
grant for a large tract of land four miles from North East, part of which is
still in possession of the family. She was one of twelve children who with one
exception lived to a good age. Of her brothers, Johnson Simpers died in 1887 in
his 96 year and John Simpers died at 82 years. Of her sisters, Ann who married
Jesse Boulden lived 92 years, Naomi the widow of Capt. Manly of Baltimore who is
living in Baltimore aged 88 years, Martha, widow of Samuel A. West is living in
North East aged 73 years. The deceased was the widow of Zebulon Mauldin, a
member of an old Cecil county family. Her funeral was held on Wednesday
afternoon at four o'clock.
Mrs. Dr. Thomas Dead.
End of a Life Spent in Doing Good for Others.
(NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.)
Mrs. Mary Whitall Thomas, wife of Dr. James Carey Thomas, died at Blue Ridge
Summit, Pa., on Monday morning after an illness of six months. Dr. Thomas and
his family removed to their summer residence, Edge Coombe, about three weeks
ago, and for some days Mrs. Thomas had been growing steadily worse. Her death
removes from Baltimore a most lovable character, whose kindly deed for more than
thirty years have been felt in a thousand ways.
Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late John M. Whitall, of Philadelphia, a
prominent glass manufacturer, and a member of the Society of Friends. She was
born in 1836, and at the time of her death was fifty-two years of age. In 1855
she married Dr. Thomas, and from the beginning of their married life neither of
them has ever wearied in doing good. Mrs. Thomas leaves eight children, four
sons and four daughters. The sons are John M. W. Thomas, of Philadelphia; Dr.
Henry M. Thomas, of Baltimore; Bond V. Thomas, of Millville, New Jersey, and
Frank S. Thomas, of Baltimore. The daughters are Miss M. Carey Thomas, dean of
Byrn Mawr College for Young Ladies, near Philadelphia; Mrs. Thomas K.
Worthington, of Baltimore, and Misses Margaret C. and Helen M. Thomas.
Port Deposit News.
Geo. A. Atkinson and Miss Agnes Jackson were married at the residence of the
bride's mother at Perryville by Rev. J. P. Otis June 28th at 8 p. m.
Josiah McVey and Mrs. Mary Brumfield were married at the residence of Mr.
Brumfield June 28th by Rev. J. Conway.
Oliver Thompson and Miss Cornelia Archibald were married at the residence of
the bride's parents July 2, by Rev. William R. Grwinn, uncle of the bride.
Mrs. Margaret E. Vandiver, widow of the late Benjamin Vandiver and sister of
the late Judge N. Lyon, died at her residence at 2 a. m., July 4th. Mrs.
Vandiver was 82 years old. She leaves four daughters and one son.
MARRIED.
GRIFFITH-BALDWIN.-June 23rd, at Port Deposit, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Wm. W.
Griffith and Susan A. Baldwin, both of Harford county.
ATKINSON-JACKSON.-June 28th, at Perryville, by Rev. J. P. Otis, Geo. A.
Atkinson, of Port Deposit and Agnes Jackson of Perryville.
DIED.
CATON.-At Champlain, N. Y., June 29th, 1888, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Caton, widow of
Lewis Caton, in her seventy-sixth year.
+++++Saturday, July 14, 1888+++++
Death of Mr. H. H. Lyons.
Mr. H. H. Lyons died on Saturday last at his residence in Ashville, North
Carolina, aged thirty-seven years. Mr. Lyons married Miss Bessie Maffitt,
daughter of Samuel Maffitt, Esq., of this town, who served as comptroller of
Maryland. She with three young children, two daughters and a son survive him.
Mr. Lyons was born in Columbia, S. C., December 6, 1851. At the close of the
war he removed with his father's family to Philadelphia and entered the service
of A. M. Collins, Sons & Co., manufacturing stationers. In 1881 his health
becoming impaired he sought for a more genial climate and removed to Asheville,
where, in company with the Mesars. Lee, he embarked in the drug business under
the firm name of Lee, Lyons & Lee. A change in the firm made it Lee & Lyons,
and then it was H. H. Lyons until the time of his death. Mr. Lyons suffered
from consumption and traveled extensively for his health. He spent several
weeks in Elkton during last winter. Until within a year or so Mr. Lyons
improved much in health and had strong hopes of permanent restoration, but about
that time Bright's disease developed itself and it was the last disease that
caused his death.
Besides his wife and children his mother, Mrs. J. C. Lyons, sister, Miss R.
Lyons, brother, I. L. Lyons, of New Orleans, were with him when he died. Mr.
Lyons was a charter member of the Asheville club and spent much time in attempts
at founding Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Asheville
Citizen says "a good citizen, a kind friend, a loving husband and father, son
and brother has gone from amongst us. He will be sadly missed." His funeral
took place on Sunday at 5 p.m. from his late residence. Interment at Riverside
cemetery, Ashville.
Oprhans' Court.
The Orphans' Court of Cecil County was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week.
Present - Hon. James McCauley, chief judge; Hon. James M. Evans and Hon. David
P. Davis, associate judges.
Sundry claims against deceased persons were duly examined and passed.
BONDS APPROVED.
Bond of L. M. Haines, administrator of William E. Welch; bond of Elizabeth
Lyon, administrator of Leondro D. C. Lyon; bond of Elizabeth M. Abrahams,
guardian of John B. Haley; bond of Elizabeth McConnell, guardian of Oliver W.
and Mary E. A. Gilpin; bond of Richard L. Thomas, executor of Richard L. Thomas;
bond of Robert B. Gibson, administrator of John A. Gregg.
Resulted Fatally.
John Kincaid, son of Thomas Kincaid, a well known Second district farmer, who
was thrown from his horse on the night of June 29th and seriously injured died
on Tuesday last at noon. He was unable to speak after the accident but the
family thought understood what was transpiring around him. No one witnessed the
accident and the cause can only be conjectured. It was after dark and the horse
he was riding had an ugly fashion of shying at things along the road. A pile of
stones near where he was found is supposed to have frightened the animal.
A strange feature of the case is that there could not be found, a cut, bruise
or wound of any kind on his person to show that he had been injured. Dr.
Karsner who attended the youth thought the injury was to the brain or spinal
cord. John was about seventeen and a half years old, and an only son. His
parents are greatly bereaved at his sad and untimely death. He also leaves two
sisters. The lad was very bright and liked by all who knew him. The funeral
was held yesterday afternoon from his fathers' residence. Interment at Bethel
cemetery.
+++++Saturday, July 21, 1888+++++
- Mrs. Mary Ewing, widow of the late John Ewing died on Wednesday of last week
at Fairview Cecil county, in the 85th year of her age.
- Shockley & Smith for Wm. J. Jones, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday morning sold at
public sale one acre of land belonging to the estate of the late Joseph Tibbett,
situated near Earlville and improved by a dwelling house and stable. It was
purchased by Wm. J. Tibbitt for $100.
- Robert O. Hayes, proprietor of the Park Hotel, Chesapeake City, for about
eight years past died on Monday after a long illness of consumption. He was a
native of New Castle county, Del., and at one time kept a hotel at St. Georges
in that county. He came to Chesapeake City from Philadelphia where he formerly
kept the Arch street hotel. Mr. Hayes was about 40 years of age. His mother
and a sister lived with him.
- Mary Kennard, youngest child of Mr. John Wilkinson and Mrs. Annie L.
Wilkinson, of this place, died on Wednesday night of cholera infantum aged about
twelve months. "Kennie" was an interesting child and her death brought great
sorrow to the household of which she was a member. The funeral was held on
Friday afternoon at four o'clock. The interment was at the Elkton cemetery.
Death of Miss Alice Constable.
(NOTE: This article is abridged due to its length.)
Miss Alice Constable, eldest daughter and child of Albert Constable, Esq., and
Mrs. Elizabeth Groome Constable, died on Monday morning last about five o'clock
of typhoid fever at the residence of her parents in this town. She had nearly
completed her twenty-first year. Her illness covered about ten days but did
become of an alarming form until Wednesday of last week. From that time it was
a hard battle with death in which the dread monster was successful.
Her funeral was held on Wednesday evening at six o'clock from the residence of
Mr. Constable. The services were conducted at the house, Rev. Wm. Schouler
officiating. Rev. E. K. Miller, assisted in the service at the grave. The
interment was at the Presbyterian cemetery.
Death of Nicholas Hyland.
Nicholas Hyland, son of the late Edward Hyland died on Monday evening at the
residence of his mother on Bow street. He had been for many years an engineer
on steamers of the Ericsson Line. About a month since he was found insensible
on the floor of the engine room of the steamer Shriver. It was at first
supposed that he was overcome by the heat. He was taken to the Marine Hospital
in Baltimore where he was treated for heart disease. Recovering sufficiently he
came to his mother's home in Elkton where he has been attended by Dr. H. H.
Mitchell and was able to be about the house. He was taken worse on Monday and
died that night. As the cause of his death was not known, the consent of
relatives was obtained for a post-mortem examination which was made by Dr.
Howard Bratton. He found that death was caused by an internal hemorrhage
produced by an aneurism of the abdominal aorta. The aneurism was a very large
one and of a size rarely mentioned in the medical books. It was as large as a
quart measure.
Mr. Hyland was a member of the Cecil county family of that name. He was about
40 years of age and unmarried.
The funeral of Mr. Hyland took place on Thursday morning at ten o'clock from
his mother's residence. The services were held at Wesley Chapel. Rev. Chas.
Hill officiated.
Death of an Aged Lady.
Mrs. Sarah A. Gillingham, mother of the late Rev. Samuel R. Gillingham a
Methodist Episcopal minister who was stationed on Zion circuit a number of years
since, and mother-in-law of Mr. Timothy V. Rose of this county died last week at
Hulmeville, Pa. She was in the nintieth year of her age and had she survived
two months would have lived nine decades. She was the mother of nine children,
only three of whom, two sons and a daughter survive her. She lived to see
twenty-seven grandchildren, fifty five great grand children and one great great-
grandchild. Six of her grandsons acted as pall-bearers. Mrs. Thomas S. Miller,
Mrs. John white and Mrs. H. C. Rose and son of this vicinity attended the
funeral.
DIED.
HAYES.-At Chesapeake City, Md., on July 16th, 1888, Robert O. Hayes, aged 41
years.
+++++Saturday, July 28, 1888+++++
- James Bigger, of Chesapeake City, who had been ill for a long time died on
Monday morning last.
- The farm of J. Frank Ford, situated in Elk Neck and containing 76 acres has
been sold by W. T. Warburton, Esq., attorney, to Risden Crossley for $2,300.
- Jonas G. Bossert, formerly Recorder of Deeds of Chester county, died of
consumption in Spring city on Saturday last. He was elected Recorder in 1861.
- Mr. Charles Flommont came to Elkton on Saturday last to visit his relative Mr.
Fred H. Racine who is very ill. As he entered the door of the latter's
residence he was stricken with paralysis and remained in an unconscious
condition until Tuesday morning when he died. The deceased formerly resided in
this vicinity but had lived lately near Gray's Ferry.
Death of Mr. Groome Knight.
Mr. Groome Knight, second son of Deputy Collector Wm. M. Knight died on
Thursday night after an illness of over two weeks of bilious dysentery. He was
in the 22d year of his age. Mr. Knight was born in this county and spent his
early years in the First district where his father resided until about two years
ago.
He attended school at Ellicott City, and received a classical education. He
entered the Medical School of the Maryland University but disliking the
profession after about a year's study left without graduating. He obtained a
position on the civil engineering corps of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
which he held at the time of his death. He was employed on the Drum Point
railroad near Baltimore. He died at the residence of Gen. Andrew J. Pennington
in Baltimore where he boarded, his father's house in that city being closed
during the summer months. He suffered greatly during his illness. He was
considered improving the day before his death.
Mr. Knight was a social young man of many good traits and of fine personal
appearance. His untimely death is greatly to be regretted, and we extend our
heart felt sympathy to the afflicted family.
Death of Mrs. Catherine R. Biles.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine R. Biles, widow of Charles Biles, who died at
the residence of her son C. Ross Biles in the Fourth district on Friday of last
week was held on Monday and was largely attended by friends. Rev. Harvey Ewing
of Madely Chapel, Wilmington, and Rev. J. R. Milligam of Zion and Rock
Presbyterian Churches delivered addresses at the house and John Marshall at the
grave yard. Six nephews who had been selected by the deceased when living,
acted a pall bearers - Wm. B. Kirk, James Mearns, Levi. R. Mearns and three
Camerons from Baltimore. Mrs. Biles was ill only two days having been stricken
with paralysis in her bed room on Wednesday. She was greatly esteemed by her
many relatives and friends for her many good traits of character. She was very
entertaining and instructive as a conversationalist. The interment was made in
Rosebank cemetery.
Death of Mrs. Margaret Rutter.
Mrs. Margaret Rutter, who spent nearly all her life in this county died at the
home of her daughter at Collingswood, N. J., on Monday last aged over 70 years.
She was the widow of the late James Rutter who lived on the farm about two miles
from North East now occupied by her son J. Alexander Rutter. Her maiden name
was Wilson and she was a sister of the late Alexander Wilson and aunt of Mr.
William Wilson, a prominent farmer of Elk Neck. Her sons Alexander and James
Rutter, well known farmers of this county and several daughters survive her.
The remains were brought to North East on the train reaching there about 11
o'clock on Thursday and taken to Hart's Chapel Elk Neck, where the funeral was
held at 1 o'clock that afternoon. Rev. J. B. Quigg pastor of the North East M.
E. church preached the funeral sermon and Rev. E. H. Miller of Elk Neck and W.
T. Hammond of North East assisted. The interment was in the graveyard adjoining
the church.
Death of Miss Kitty Burke.
Miss Kitty Burke, a well known lady who resided in Elkton and vicinity all her
life, died on Tuesday evening at the residence of her nephew Mr. John Burke near
Leeds. Miss Kitty was the daughter of the late John Burke and was born in Elk
Neck about 65 years ago. She was the youngest of six children and survived the
others. She lived for many years with her aunt Miss Betsy Burke in this town.
She was taken ill about a year ago and has since resided with her nephew by
whose family she was tenderly cared for up to the time of her death. Her death
was caused by a tumor in the stomach and she was confined to bed for three
months. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock. The
services were conducted by Revs. Wm. Schouler of Elkton, and E. K. Miller of
North East. The interment was at Leeds cemetery.
MARRIED.
KERUPA-BARGNALL.-July 22d, 1888, by Rev. William Kershaw. Frederick W. Kerupa
and Lizzie Bargnall, both of Cecil county, Md.
DIED.
KNIGHT.-Died in Baltimore on Friday, July 27, 1888, J. C. Groome Knight, son of
William M. and Maria Groome Knight, in the 22d year of his age.
Funeral services at Trinity Church, Elkton, on tomorrow afternoon, 29th
instant, at 5 o'clock. Interment at Elkton cemetery.
+++++Saturday, August 4, 1888+++++
- The funeral of J. C. Groome Knight took place on Sunday afternoon at five
o'clock. The remains arrived here at 4.42 p. m. on the Washington and New York
express and were taken to Trinity P. E. Church this town where services were
held. There was a large attendance. The pall-bearers were, Henry M.
McCullough, Hiester Hess, Lambert Davis, Manly Drennen, Veasey Craycroft, C. H.
B. Massey, Jr. The interment was made at the Elkton cemetery.
Port Deposit Items.
Miss Rebecca Gay died at her residence near Port Deposit Sunday morning. The
funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Jas. Gayley,
officiating.
+++++Saturday, August 11, 1888+++++
- Mr. Wm. Devore died at an early hour Tuesday morning at the residence of his
son Mr. David Devore on West Main street. His death was from old age and he had
reached his 85th year. The remains were taken on Thursday morning to Port
Providence, Pa., for interment.
- Mrs. Sarah E. Miller, of Port Deposit, widow of the late Boyd Miller has been
granted a pension. Mrs. Eliza A. Greening widow of the late John Greening, of
Port Deposit, has been granted an arreas of a widows pension. Chas. E. Hayes of
Cowantown has been granted an increase.
- Twenty-five acres of Cecil county land were knocked down by an Elkton
auctioneer on Tuesday morning at $115, less than five dollars an acre. It was a
tract of woodland belonging to the estate of the late George Shivery situated in
the Third district, adjoining land of McCullough Iron Company. It was purchased
by George Shivery.
One Brother Causes Another's Death.
Charles and Christopher Bover, well known colored men of Elkton, employed
recently as deck hands on the schooner Coquette, owned by Capt. John Davidson,
of this town, became involved in a quarrel about one o'clock Tuesday afternoon
last while the vessel was lying at the foot of Johnson street, Baltimore, which
resulted in the former losing his life.
The craft on which the men were employed was at a pier, where a cargo of wood
was being unloaded by several men, among them the two brothers. All had quit
work for dinner on the schooner's deck. While eating the Boyers began to
quarrel over some trival matter, and Charles Boyer, the older brother, picked up
a tinpan which was near him and hurled it at Christopher. The latter jumped out
of the way, and the missle struck Captain John Davidson on the hand.
The brothers then clinched. They fought for several minutes without doing
each other the slightest injury, but, unmindful of the fact that the schooner's
deck is limited, both men went too near the vessel's side and fill overboard.
Charles Boyer sank to rise alive no more. The other brother was more fortunate
and saved himself.
Captain Davidson found the body of the drowned man about 10 minutes after the
accident.
Christopher was arrested by Officer O'Brien and taken to the Southern Police
Station, charged with assaulting and causing the death of his brother. Coroner
Baldwin summoned a jury of inquest, which met at the station house Tuesday
evening, when a verdict of accidental death was rendered.
The drowned man was 37 years of age and unmarried. His remains were interred
in Baltimore, his friends in Elkton being unable to raise a sufficient amount to
pay for the removal and burial here. Christopher is 35 years old and seemed
much grieved at his brother's death.
Death of a Venerable Lady.
Mrs. Mary Smith, who with her daughter Mrs. James Carhart, of Philadelphia had
been spending the summer with Mrs. Chandlee at Zion, died on Tuesday evening of
old age in her 89th year. Mrs. Smith formerly lived in Zion and was a charter
member of the Presbyterian Church of that place. She has recently resided at
Oxford, Pa. Three of her daughters married three brothers of the Carhart
family. Mr. James Carhart, of Philadelphia, Mr. Dewitt Carhart, of Oxford, and
Mr. Albert Carhart, of Washington, D. C.
Death of Bartholomew Collins.
Mr. Bartholomew Collins, a well known and highly respected farmer, residing on
the David M. Taylor place, between Elkton and Chesapeake City, now owned by Hon.
James B. Groome, died very suddenly on Wednesday evening. On Thursday of last
week he fell through the funnel of his barn, spraining his ancle and sustaining
severe bruises about his body. His injuries were not considered at the time of
a very serious nature. On Wednesday evening he paid the hands who had been
threshing for him. He was taken suddenly ill shortly afterward and died in a
few minutes. Dr. H. H. Mitchell was summoned, but when he arrived Mr. Collins
was dead. The deceased came to this country from Ireland when he was seventeen
years old. He had lived in Cecil and Kent counties. He was about 56 years old,
and leaves a wife and six children, two sons and four daughters. One of the
latter is married. He was an honest, upright man, who bore the regard of all
who knew him. He was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Port Deposit Items.
Miss Philena Reynolds died at the residence of C. S. Abrahams, Woodlawn, Aug.
3d. She was about 82 years old, and was connected with the best known families
of this neighborhood. Her funeral was largely attended on Monday, august 6th.
Interment at Hopewell cemetery.
Mrs. Catharine Smith died at her residence in this town Thursday morning, in
her 67th year. For years she kept an ice cream saloon and restaurant. Her
funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
DIED.
SMITH.-Mrs. Mary Smith, widow of Samuel A. Smith, died at Zion, Md., August 7th,
in the 89th year of her age.
+++++Saturday, August 18, 1888+++++
- The funeral of Bartholomew Collins, the well known farmer of this vicinity,
who died suddenly on Wednesday evening of last week, was held on Sunday
afternoon at the Elkton Catholic Church. There was a very large attendance.
Rev. J. D. Carey, officiated. The interment was made in the cemetery adjoining
the church. The pall bearers were Wm. Denver, Michael Keagan, John Ragan,
Dominick McElwee and John Fenton.
+++++Saturday, August 25, 1888+++++
- Wm. P. C. Whitaker died at his home near Havre de Grace, on Thursday night of
last week, after a long illness aged 76 years. He was at one time extensively
engaged in the iron business, and his father and uncles were among the pioneer
iron masters of the country.
- Mr. John J. Conre, a well known and esteemable young man of Chesapeake City,
died on Sunday morning last after about eight week's illness of malarial fever.
He was the son of Mr. John Conrey and about twenty-two years of age. He had
clerked in the store of his cousin, Mr. Frank P. Conrey, in Chesapeake City, for
over seven years. He was an exemplary young man and very popular. His funeral
took place on Tuesday from his home.
- At a special session of the Orphan's Court held Tuesday, the case of Janes vs
Janes was heard. This suit involves most of the personal property of the late
Thos. Chaukley Janes of the Fourth district. His widow, step-daughter and son
claim that some of the personal property amounting to several hundred dollars
belonged to them. The executor John J. Wright defended the suit in the interest
of another heir. Hiester Hess, Esq., appeared for the plaintiffs and Albert
Constable, Esq., for the executor. The court did not render a decision.
Death of Mr.s M. E. M. Finley.
Mrs. Mary E. M. Finley, died very early on Saturday morning last at the
residence of her son Mr. Chas. B. Finley, cashier of the Elkton National Bank.
She was born in Philadelphia about eighty-three years ago. Her father the late
Dr. Samuel Moore was a distinguished citizen of Philadelphia and for a number of
years a director of the United States Mint in that city. She was a
granddaughter of Dr. Robert Patterson, also of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Finley's husband was a grand-nephew of the Rev. James Finley, and also of
Rev. Dr. Samuel Finley, the second president of Princeton College, for whom her
father-in-law, Samuel Finley, was named, and by whom he was educated. Samuel
Finley, her husband's father, was a distinguished soldier and served in the war
of the Revolution, participating in the battle of Germantown and in the siege of
Savannah. He resided in Chilicothe, Ohio, at the time of the commencement of
the war of 1812, and though somewhat advanced in life, served as an officer, as
did also his son, James B. Finley, on the Canadian frontier during the last was
with Great Britain. Dr. James B. Finley's uncle, John Finley, another nephew of
Dr. Samuel Finley, was also a distinguished soldier of the Revolution, and was
the first white man who explored the Wilderness of the state of Kentucky, having
visited that region before it was visited by Captain Daniel Boone. John Finley
was the recipient of several grants of land from the United States government
for services rendered in the war of the Revolution, and located them at
Bluelicks, in Kentucky. The Rev. James and Dr. Samuel Finley were among the
most distinguished and eloquent Presbyterian divines of the eighteenth century,
and were closely identified with the early history of the denomination in Cecil
county the Rev. James Finley having charge of the Presbyterian church in this
town and the Rock Church, some miles north of this place. Rev. Samuel Finley
for many years was pastor of the West Nottingham church, which was then located
at what is now the village of Rising Sun, where he founded the West Nottingham
Academy more than a century ago.
Mrs. Finley had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for sixty six years
having united with it in her 17th year. She was a lady of noble character and
her many virtues endeared her to those with whom her walk in life brought her in
contact. She was of a charitable nature and contributed generously to church
work.
Her funeral took place Monday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. The services were
held at the house and conducted by Rev. Mr. Crowell, of Philadelphia, her pastor
during her residence in that city. The pall-bearers were Hon. J. A. J.
Creswell, R. C. Levis, Wm. J. Jones, Clinton McCullough, Wm. S. Evans, Thomas
Drennen, Dr. John H. Jamar and Dr. R. C. Mackall. The interment was at the
Elkton cemetery.
+++++Saturday, September 1, 1888+++++
- The infant child or Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Lee of Zion, died on Tuesday morning
last, aged five months. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon.
Interment in the Elkton cemetery.
- Messrs. Jones & Haines attorney's, this week sold at private sale the Philips
Mill property in the Sixth district which had been previously offered at public
sale and withdrawn for want of an adequate bid, to Wm. T. and George A. McKinsey
for $4,000.
- The funeral of Mrs. Rachael Work who died at the residence of her son, Mr.
David C. Work, on Friday of last week was held Sunday afternoon in the M. E.
Church of which deceased has long been a consistent member. Revs. T. A.H.
O'Brien and Wm. T. Miller officiated. The interment was in the cemetery
adjacent. Mrs. Work was over 80 years old.
Death of Mrs. Fenton.
The funeral of Mrs. Bella Fenton took place on Monday morning from the
residence of her husband, Mr. John Fenton, near Elkton, and was very largely
attended. Services were held at the Elkton Catholic Church, Rev. J. D. Carey
officiating. The interment was made in the cemetery adjoining. Mrs. Fenton was
34 years old, and left six children, all under eight years of age. Mrs.
Fenton's maiden name was Moran. Unusual sympathy has been expressed for Mr.
Fenton in this last and greatest affliction that he has suffered. She was an
amiable and esteemable lady and a good help-meet for her worth husband.
Death of Mr. Benjamin F. Kirk.
Mr. Benjamin F. Kirk died at his residence in college Green, this county, on
Thursday night. He was born April 16th, 1816, being consequently in his 73d
year. Mr. Kirk was a native of Cecil county, and resided in it all his life.
He had kept store in College Green for the past forty years.
Mr. Kirk was the son of Allan Kirk and Martha McCullough Kirk. He was married
in 1847 to Elizabeth Crothers, sister of County Commissioner James C. Crothers.
She with six children, three sons and three daughters, survive him. Of the
sons, Cassius F. is a well known farmer of the Sixth district. James is doing
well in business in Philadelphia, and George E. is a member of the leading
hardware firm of M. E. & G. E. Kirk, North East. Rachel L. married Thomas
Johnson, and Martha and Lucretia are unmarried. Two brothers and a sister
survive him. The are:
James A. Kirk, a member of the board of School Commissioners, John Kirk who
resides at College Green and Mrs. James Cameron who resides near Principio. Mr.
Benj. Kirk never took an active part in politics, but was a Republican. He was
an assessor or real estate many years ago. He was a leading member of Ebenezer
M. E. Church and often held official positions in the church. The funeral will
take place Monday morning at 10 o'clock from his late residence. Interment at
West Nottingham cemetery.
Suicide of a Former Resident.
Dr. R. H. Milner, a prominent physician of Chester, Pa., committed suicide
Wednesday morning. While on his way to Sharon Hill to see a patient he stopped
at Rustic bridge, near Ridley Park, and after hitching his horse to a tree,
covered the animal with a blankeT, laid himself on a sloping spot close to a
tree, crossed his legs, laid over hand on his breast, and with a large Smith and
Wesson pistol in his right hand, sent a bullet through his head just above the
ear. Dr. Milner had been despondent since the death of his wife more than a
year since, and suffered from malaria troubles and sleeplessness, and it is
supposed this lead him to the rash act. He leaves a three-year-old daughter.
Dr. Milner formerly practiced medicine at Port Deposit, where he remained for a
number of years, and had a large practice. He was a member of the Knights of
Pythias there, and very popular.
Death of James Trimble.
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James Trimble, formerly a well-known and distinguished citizen of Cecil
county, where the first sixty years of his life were spent, died at the
residence of his niece, in Hammorton, Chester county, Pa., on the 25th inst.,
aged ninety years. The Baltimore American of Wednesday contained the following:
Mr. Trimble's mother was a great-grandniece of Daniel Defoe, the author of
Robinson Crusoe, the inimitable story that has charmed the hearts and captivated
the imaginations of the juvenile reader of English literature for more than a
century and a half, and will continue to do so as long as the English language
is spoken.
Mr. Trimble was born on his father's farm, near the village of Brick Meeting
House, and continued to reside there until about thirty years ago, when he
removed to New Castle county, Delaware, and subsequently to Chester county, Pa.
He was a descendant of Elizabeth Maxwell, the niece of Daniel Defoe, who ran
away from her home in London at the age of eighteen, because her parents refused
their consent to her marriage with the man of her choice.
His remains were interred in Longwood Cemetery, where he some years ago
enclosed a lot, with this inscription on the marble curbing therof: "James and
Hannah Trimble, founder of Rose Bank Cemetery." The Trimbles of Baltimore are
said to be a branch of his family.
MARRIED.
SCHRODER-DAVIS.-At the M. E. parsonage Wednesday, August 22, 1888, by Rev. E.
H. Nelson, Mr. George Schrader and Miss Ida M. Davis, or Chesapeake City.
+++++Saturday, September 8, 1888+++++
- Mrs. Brown, mother of Mrs. Shepherd, of Rising Sun, died suddenly early
Thursday morning aged 70 years.
- William Davis who died at his residence near Kennett Square last week in his
ninetieth year, was one of the oldest masons in Pennsylvania, having become a
member of the Masonic fraternity when about twenty-two years of age and was
consequently sixty-seven years a mason.
- James Lyle, died at his residence on Elkton avenue, Newark, Del., Tuesday
night aged about 68 years. He had been ill for many months. Mr. Lyle was
recently engaged in the coal and lumber business at the P. W. & C. depot,
Newark.
- Frederick Y. Lane, son of Thomas lane, formely of Cheasepeake City, died on
Monday in Wilmington in the 18th year of his age. His funeral took place from
the residence of his parents No 1010 Lombard street, Wilmington at 9 o'clock
Thursday morning. The remains were brought to Elkton on the cars the same
morning and taken to Bethel M. E. burial ground, for interment.
- Frederick H. Racine died at his residence in Elkton on Friday of last week
aged about 40 years. He suffered greatly from a cancer. He leaves a wife and
five children. He recently sold his farm near town to Mr. Wm. M. Singerly. His
funeral took place Monday, Rev. Wm. Schouler, of Trinity P. E. Church,
officiating. The choir of that church sang several selections. The interment
was at the Elkton cemetery.
- Winnie Johnson, colored probably the largest person in Maryland, and weighing
849 pounds died on Monday night in Baltimore, of fatty degeneration of the
heart. The undertakers were unable to find a coffin large enough to contain the
remains and made a large box, five feet eleven inches long, three feet eight
inches wide and three feet two inches deep; for the purpose. She was born in
Henry county, Kentucky September 27th, 1839. When fifteen years old she married
a slave named Johnson, and was the mother of ten children, two of whom were
twins. When she married she weighed but ninety-six pounds. Then years later
her weight was 336 pounds, and it increased to 401 when she was 31 years old,
551 the next year, and to 635 pounds when she was 42. Last January her weight
was 811 1/2 pounds and last Saturday she turned the scales at 849. She was 5
feet 8 inches high and measured 8 feet 10 inches around the body, 53 3/4 inches
around the thigh and had a 22 inch ankle and wore and 8 1/2 shoe. She had been
exhibited in dime museums at various places.
Death of Tobias Rudulph.
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Gloom was cast upon this community on Sunday last by the sad death of Tobias
Rudulph, a well known and popular young man of Elkton. About two weeks before
he had been taken ill with typhoid fever, with which several of the family of
which he was a member have been affected. His condition was not regarded at
first as especially serious and it was thought that his good constitution would
enable him to conquer the disease. His death about half-past seven o'clock on
Sunday morning was therefore unexpected. The disease took the form of
hemorrhage.
Mr. Rudulph was about 26 years of age and unmarried. He spent his lifetime in
Elkton and vicinity.
Mr. Rudulph was a member of one of the oldest families of Cecil county and one
that has furnished men prominent as soldiers, merchants and jurists. He was the
fifth person of his name in direct line of descent that has lived in Cecil
county. In 1745 his great-great-grandfather, Tobias Rudulph, leased a few acres
of land in Elkton and was engaged in mercantile business at Elk Landing. The
grandfather of the deceased was Tobias Rudulph, who was a lawyer and local poet
of considerable ability. Capt. Michael Rudulh and Major John Rudulph, who
fought in the Revolutionary war under "Light Horse Harry Lee" and secured by
their bravery the distinction of the "Lions of the Legion" were member of this
family. The father of the deceased died suddenly of heart disease but little
over a year since.
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at here o'clock from his mother's
residence on Main street. Rev. Dr. Osmond, pastor of the Elkton Presbyterian
Church, conducted the services assisted by Rev. Chas. Hill, of the Elkton M. E.
church. The interment was made in the family burial lot in the Elkton
Presbyterian cemetery.
Sale of Real Estate.
Shockley & Smith, auctioneers, for Wm. J. Jones, Esq., attorney for the
mortgagee sold at public sale on Tuesday morning at the court House door the
McMullin farm containing 30 acres situated two miles east of Port Deposit,
improved by a frame dwelling house and barn to Anthony S. Davis for $1,175.
The same auctioneers and attorney the same morning sold at public sale the
Walmsley property in Fredericktown, where Clarence Walmsley now resides. It
consisted of a lot of land improved by an eight room frame dwelling house.
Capt. Andrew Woodall was the purchaser for $1,230.
Henry M. McCullough, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday afternoon sold the farm of the
late Ann Elizabeth Aldridge, situated in Elk Neck about five miles from Elkton.
The farm contains 200 acres improved by a frame dwelling house, barn, etc. It
was purchased by Thomas Stanley for himself and three brothers, who now live on
the farm adjoining belonging to the heirs of the late Col. George R. Howard, for
$3,060. Shockley & Smith auctioneers.
MARRIED.
OTHOSON-PIERCE.-Near Chesapeake City, Md., on Aug. 29th, 1888 by Rev. E. H.
Nelson, Mr. Isaac C. Othoson and Miss Katie H. Pierce, both of New Castle
county, Del.
DIED.
WEIDNER.-Died at his home near North East in this county on August 22d, 1888,
Reuben A. Weidner.
IN MEMORIAM.
Mr. Weidner at the time of his death was employed as manager of the McCullough
Iron Company's farms in Elk Neck. He was a man very highly esteemed, and leaves
a widow and five children-three girls and two boys. Annie married A. D. Levan a
liveryman of Reading, Pa., Ella married C. B. Cleaver a dealer in cattle of
Pleasantville, Pa., and another daughter Amanda is the wife of C. H. Holt a
farmer of Elk Neck. Edward B. Weidner is a cigar manufacturer in Reading, Pa.,
and Wm., A., who assumes control of the farms named above. He was confined to
his bed one week, but was somewhat indisposed for three weeks. Dr. P. H.
Housekeeper of North East did all he could for the afflicted man, but it availed
nothing. Deceased was a native of Berks county, Pa., came to Cecil in 1867 and
settled in Elk Neck where he lived until March 25th ult., when he took charge of
the Company's farms. He was in his 57th year. His remains were conveyed by
railroad to Pleasantville, Pa., where he rests in the Lutheran reformed
cemetery. The funeral took place August 25th and was largely attended.
+++++Saturday, September 15, 1888+++++
- Mrs. Hamilton Brown died at Colora, on Sunday last.
- James Hanna, the young son of Wm. Nesbitt, died last week and was interred at
West Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery on Saturday last.
- Elibu Harrigan, for many years a resident of Rising Sun, died on Sunday
morning after an illness of about three weeks, aged 75 years. He was a member
of the M. E. Church. The funeral ook place on Tuesday.
- Jones & Haines, attorneys for Mrs. A. Hart, assignees of mortgage, on Saturday
last sold at public sale at R. J. Rowland's store, Liberty Grove on Saturday
last the "Tammany" property containing 43 1/2 acres improved by a frame dwelling
house. It was purchased by Mrs. Hart for $1,300.
- Clinton McCullough, Esq., trustee, on Tuesday morning offered at public sale
in Elkton, the track of land and mill property known as "The Cecil Paper Mills"
situated about four miles from Rising Sun. The property consists of 68 acres of
land improved with a large stone and frame paper mill with machinery, a frame
mansion house, five tenement houses, frame barn, etc. It was purchased by J. B.
Ramsey for &8,000. Shockley & Smith, acted as auctioneers.
Port Deposit Items.
Mr. John Moon died at his residence near town, Monday afternoon. Mr. Moon was
one of our oldest and best known citizens. He leaves two daughters and three
sons all married, besides his wife. He will be buried Friday afternoon at 2 p.
m., by the I. O. O. F. of which he was one of its oldest members.
Orphans' Court.
The Orphans Court of Cecil county was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week. Present, Hon. James McCauley, chief judge, Hon. James M. Evans, Hon.
David P. Davis, associate judges.
Sundry claims against deceased persons were examined and passed.
BONDS APPROVED.
Bond of Robert W. Frank, Executor of Mary A. Frank; bond of Elmira Collins,
administratrx of Bartholomew Collins; bond of Annie E. Craig, administratrx of
Edward Charsha; bond of Cassius F. Kirk and George E. Kirk executors of Benjamin
F. Kirk; bond of Lewis C. Baker and William C. Baker administratrx C. T. A. of
Catherine Smith.
ACCOUNTS PASSED.
1st, and final account of John T. Moore administrator of David S. Moore and
distribution struck on same; 1st, account of Geo. M. Reese administrator of
Richard G. Reese and dividend struck on same; 3d, account of Jacob Tome gardian
of Arthur Reynolds and Wm. T. Reynolds; 7th, of John D. Haines Guardian of Lewis
D. and Thomas W. Passmore.
Court adjourned to meet in special session Tuesday next.
Sudden Death.
Reuben Cropper, who lives in a tenant house on the Mt. Harmen farm in the
First district and with his son of the same name engaged in fishing for a
livelihood, died very suddenly recently. He ate his supper hastily and was
sitting on a bench talking and smoking about 10 o'clock, when he fell forward.
His son and a man named Thos. Carson placed him on a bed. He must have died
almost instantly. Wm. J. Duhamel, a justice of the peace, summoned a jury of
inquest which found a verdict of death from natural causes. Cropper was about
65 years of age. He was a widower his wife having died about 14 years ago. His
remains were taken to Baltimore, where he had a son and two daughters, for
interment.
+++++Saturday, September 22, 1888+++++
- Edward D. Cleaver, teller of the Delaware City National Bank, committed
suicide Wednesday by firing a bullet into his brain. Financial troubles and
excessive religious zeal are believed to have deranged his mind.
- Wm. H. Gardner and Miss Mary Hartnett were married Thursday morning at the
Elkton Catholic Church by Rev. J. D. Carey. Mr. Gardner was formely gardener
for Father Carey and Miss Hartnett was housekeeper for the same clergyman.
- Owen C. Crow, who was born in the lower part of Cecil County died last week
near Smyrna, aged 82 years. He located at Smyrna in 1842 where he kept hotel
for ten years. He afterward purchased a farm near Smyrna. He had been a member
of the M. E. Church for many years.
- Clinton H. Garrett, of Newark, Del., was killed Wednesday evening at that
place by an engine on the B. & O. railroad. He formerly resided at
Strickerville Pa., and was well-known in the Fourth district of Cecil county.
He was 55 years old and leaves a wife and three grown children.
- Mary Gillespie, an inmate of the County Insane Asylum died on Monday night
last from the infirmities of old age. She was confined in Spring Grove Asylum
for many years before the county asylum was constructed. She was about 80 years
old. Her remains were interred in the graveyard at the almshouse on Tuesday.
- Charlotte Ann Grinadge, an aged colored woman who is supposed to have been 90
years old died on Monday near New Castle. She spent nearly all her life in the
neighborhood of Glasgow. Her funeral was held on Wednesday at St. Thomas Church
on the New Castle and Frenchtown pike. The Rev. Mr. Broadway officiated.
MARRIED.
McCOY-CLARK.-At Bethel parsonage, Pivot Bridge, Md., on the 13th instant by the
Rev. A. Burke, Henry R. McCoy and Florence Clark, both of Cecil county, Md.
+++++Saturday, September 29, 1888+++++
- Frank McDaniel and Mary L. Draper, of this town, were married on Saturday last
by Rev. Wm. Schouler.
- James Williams, Esq., has purchased the farm of Mr. Frank Perch on Bohemia
Manor containing 180 acres for $9,000.
- "Camelsworthmore" a valuable Kent county farm of 325 acres belonging to Mr.
Wm. R. Gale, adjoining Lynch's station was sold at public sale last week by Hope
H. Barroll, Esq., trustee. It was purchased by Benj. F. H. Caulk, Esq., for
$13,406.25.
- Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. Wm. D. C. Kessler, grand-son of Mr. Wm.
Carter formerly of this place and well-known here, to Miss Mazie M., daughter of
Mr. W. K. Tabb, of Baltimore. The ceremony will be celebrated in Franklin
Square Baptist Church, Baltimore, Thursday Oct, 4th, at 10 a. m.
- Mrs. Ann L. Hyland, a member of the old Cecil County familyof that name, and a
very estimable lady, died on Monday last in Camden, N. J. Her funeral took
place from her late home in Elk Neck on Wednesday and was largely attended. The
interment was made in Hart's cemetery. Mrs. Hyland was the widow of the late
Washington Hyland and a half sister of the late Francis A. Ellis, of Elkton.
- Miss Jane Steele Died at the residence of Miss Eliza Ewing, in the Sixth
district on Sunday. The deceased had been a helpless invalid for over seven
months she having had a paralytic stroke while visiting Miss Ewing last spring
and had not been moved. She was over 80 years old and a sister of Hugh and John
Steele. Her funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment being made at West
Nottingham Cemetery.
MARRIED.
SARING-SIPPS.-At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Elkton, on the 18th
instant by Rev. Chas. Hill, Samuel F. Saring and Annie E. Sipps.
KNIGHT-PEARTHSEE.-At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Elkton, on the 26th
instant by Rev. Charles Hill, John W. Knight and Mary E. Pearthsee.
BERRY-MILLER.-At Port Deposit, September 26 by Rev. J. P. Otis, Uriah Berry and
Sarah E. Miller, both of Port Deposit.
+++++Saturday, October 6, 1888+++++
- Mr. Wm. C. Carpenter, at one time assistant manger of the McCullough Iron
Company's works at North East died last week at New Providence, Pa.
- Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Sarah E. daughter of Mr. Samuel Scotton
of North East to Mr. Emory G. Lowe, a prominent young merchant of the same
place. The ceremony will be performed at the home of the bride's parents on
Wednesday evening October 10th.
- Alfred Gallaher, died at the residence of his father John Gallaher at Childs
on Friday of last week aged 41 years after several years illness of pneumonia.
He was formerly in business here and in Wilmington. He married a daughter of
the late John McCall of Wilmington who is now deceased, and leaves a son. The
funeral took place on Monday afternoon. Interment in New Leeds cemetery.
+++++Saturday, October 20, 1888+++++
- Sarah Brown died on Thursday of last week near Pillottown, Eighth district in
her 80th year.
- Miss Narcissa E. White, who has delivered temperance lectures in nearly all
the towns of Cecil County, is to be married on Tuesday next to Mr. Marshall J.
Kenney, a millionaire of Astoria, Oregon. The ceremony will be performed at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. J. E. Roberts, Hazelton, Kansas.
Death of John Markee.
Mr. John Markee, a well-known citizen residing near Barksdale, on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, died on Saturday night last. He was suffering from
typhoid fever and Bright's disease but had been confined to bed only a few days.
Mr. Markee had recently been engaged in butchering but formerly managed a farm
in that vicinity. He was a widower, aged about forty years and leaves five
children, aged from eight to twenty years. His wife who died eight years since,
was the daughter of Rev. Wm. Kershaw. Mr. Markee leaves three brothers and
three sisters. Of the former, Jacob resides near Elkton and William and Stephen
are in Philadelphia. Two of the sisters reside in Philadelphia and the other,
Mrs. Seth, at Baldwin.
The deceased lived in the West for several years and while there was nearly
killed by being shot by a rough who insulted him on the street and shot him
without provocation. The ball was never removed. The funeral took place
Tuesday at 1 o'clock p. m., from his late residence. Rev. T. A. J. O'Brien
officiated. The interment was made at Cherry Hill cemetery.
MARRIED.
WILLIAMS-CAMERON.-On the 18th inst., at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage in
Elkton by Rev. Charles Hill, William W. Williams and Mary E. Cameron.
MARCUS-FERGUSON.-On the 18th inst., at the home of the groom, High street,
Elkton, Md., by Rev. Charles Hill, James N. Marcus and Leora C. Fergurson.
DIED.
MAHONEY.-Near Bay View, Md., on October 4th 1888 Philip B., infant son of J. W.
and Ellen Mahoney, aged one month and ten days.
+++++Saturday, October 27, 1888+++++
- Zimri Taylor, an old resident of the Ninth district, died on Friday of last
week aged about 76 years.
- David Crack said to be 107 years old was married Monday at Mallon, Prince
George county, Md., to Susanna Oaks, a widow of 75 by Joseph Kunnane, pastor of
St. Mary's Catholic Church. Crack says he is a veteran of the war of 1812.
- Edward Curtis, eldest son of S. Minot Curtis died at his home near Newark,
Del., on Tuesday last. He was formerly engaged in business in Boston. His
funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Newark,
Del.
- James C. M. Davis, aged 17 years, died on Sunday of last week near Porter's
Bridge, Cecil County. His death was caused by typhoid dysentery of which his
sister aged 10 years has since died and five other members of the family
including the mother have been ill.
- James Moore an aged colored man died Tuesday at the home of his son John in
Elkton from the effects of a paralytic stroke.
- Mrs. Eva M. Pope wife of Walter B. Pope of Boston died in that city on the
19th inst. Mrs. Pope was a daughter of the late James S. Maffitt of this
County, and a grand-daughter of John S. Maffitt a well known citizen of Cecil.
Mrs. Pope was a cousin of Mrs. Nicholas P. Manly of this town.
- There were three deaths in the First district last week. Mrs. Susan Daniels
wife of George Daniels, Jr., died on Monday in the 22d year of her age. John
Seleny residing on the farm of Thomas Rothwell, near Earlville, died of Typhoid
fever aged 18 years. Mr. Richards of Cecilton who had been paralyzed for
several years died, aged 70 years.
- Mrs. Rachel Sentman, wife of John M. Sentman, died at her home near Fair Hill
on Wednesday of last week aged sixty-seven years. She was born near Lewisville
and lived in that vicinity all her life. Her funeral took place on Monday last
from her late residence. Funeral services were held in Head of Christiana
Church of which she was a member.
- Mr. Jefferson W. Purner, a leading citizen of Elk Neck died on Thursday of
last week. He was in the 63d year of his age. Mr. Purner was industrious and
leaves considerable property. He was twice married and his second wife survives
him. He was for two years collector of taxes in the Fifth district. His
funeral took place on Sunday morning last at 9 a. m., from his late residence.
Interment at Brick Meeting House.
- Cards are out for the marriage of Margaret Drew Thomas, daughter of Mrs. M. E.
Thomas, of Niles, Michigan, to Harry Merrill Baldwin, of Kanasha, Wisconsin.
The ceremony will be performed next Tuesday morning at the Presbyterian church
in Niles. Miss "Daisy" is well known in Elkton social circles having frequently
visited here. Her father the late S. Drew Thomas was at one time engaged in the
banking business in Elkton.
- Lewis Owens, who with the exception of the past two years, spent his life on
the farm of which he was part owner near Westamwell schoolhouse, died on Tuesday
morning at his residence on High street, Elkton, after an illness of several
weeks. He was the son of Nathan Owens and leaves a brother Charles Owens and
two sisters, Misses Mary and Kitty. He was about 65 years of age and never
married. His funeral took place from his late residence, Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock. The interment was at the old Methodist Episcopal cemetery.
Witworth-Shockley.
Mr. George T. Witworth, son of Mr. Roger Witworth, a prominent merchant of
Elkton, and Miss Sallie Shockley, eldest daughter of Mr. A. P. Shockley, the
well known auctioneer of this place, were married on Wednesday evening at the
residence of the brides' parents on High street. A large number of friends and
relatives of the young couple witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev.
J. P. Otis, pastor of Tome Memorial Church, Port Deposit. The bride who is an
attractive young lady with many friends was becomingly attired. She received
numerous and handsome presents. An excellent collation was partaken of by the
guests. The happy young couple were driven to the depot where a large number of
friends accompanied them and took the 9.19 p. m., train for Philadelphia where
they are spending their Honeymoon. The groom is a capable and industrious young
man at present employed in Wilmington where they will reside. He is having a
nice dwelling house constructed on West high street, Elkton, presumably with the
intention of making this his place of residence. THE WHIG offers its best
wishes to the young couple.
Death of Isaac Thomas.
Isaac Thomas, one of the oldest residents of Elkton, died very suddenly early
Tuesday morning. He was found lying dead on the floor of the small frame
dwelling in which he lived in the rear of Prettyman's store. He had been unwell
for some weeks suffering from a cold contracted the night the Howard House
stables were burned, but was able to be out on the day preceeding his death.
Mr. Thomas was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and was an
entertaining talker to those who succeeded in winning his confidence. His
knowledge of the bible was remarkable. He was the oldest member of the Elkton
M. E. church. He was elected first superintendent of the Elkton M. E. Sunday
School but declined the position. He was born February 1st, 1808, and was
consequently in this 80th year. He was the son of Acquilla Thomas. His mother
died when he was young and he was raised by Mrs. Thomas McIntire in the Second
district. He came to Elkton when about 15 years of age and learned the
tailoring business with Mr. George Jones, grandfather of the Misses Jones and
Mrs. M. A. Nelson, of Elkton. He afterwards worked for their father, Ellis
Jones. He was also employed for several years in Parker's drug store, which was
in the building now occupied by Mr. Chas. D. Jamison. Mr. Thomas was indebted
to the Misses Jones and Mrs. Nelson for many kindnesses especially during the
latter part of his life. He was never married. Mr. Thomas assisted the
surveyors in laying out the Eastern Shore railroad from Elkton down the shore.
This was about 1840. The road was never completed. Mr. Thomas was of a very
religious nature and attended class and prayer meetings whenever he had an
opportunity.
His funeral took place on Friday. The services were held in the M. E. Church.
Interment in the new cemetery.
Death of Miss Mary Gilpin.
Miss Mary Gilpin, one of the oldest residents of Elkton, died at an early hour
Wednesday morning at her residence in Elkton near Far Creek. She was born in the
month of January, 1800, and was consequently in the eighty-ninth year of her
age. She was the daughter of John Gilpin and had four brothers, William H.,
Henry, Joseph and John, all of whom are dead. She was born at the family
homestead a mile and a half north of Elkton and spent her life in this vicinity.
She was an estimable lady and of a kindly disposition. She was a pleasing
conversationalist, never wore glasses in her life and could write legibly up to
within a few days of her death. She had been in poor health for a number of
years and was confined to her room for three years. She was a member of the
Protestant Episcopal Church but of late years was connected with the Roman
Catholic Church of Elkton. Her funeral was privately conducted on Friday
afternoon in accordance with a written request left by her. Rev. J. D. Carey
officiated at the services which were held at her late residence. The interment
was in the family burial ground on the farm on which she was born.
MARRIED.
LOGAN-LOTMAN.-At M. E. parsonage, Zion, October 16th, by Rev. E. H. Hynson, Mr.
Stephen H. Logan and Miss Julia A. Lotman, both of this county.
WITWORTH-SHOCKLEY.-At Elkton, Oct. 24th, by Rev. J. P. Otis, George T.
Witworth and Sallie L. Shockley, both of Elkton.
DIED.
NULL.-At Lewisville, October 18th Mrs. Ann Null, aged 80 years.
WILMER.-The body of the late Col. Edwin Wilmer will be interred in the Wilmer
Lot Vault at Hopewell M. E. Church cemetery, near Port Deposit, on next Tuesday,
October 30, 1888, at 2 o'clock p.m. If the weather by stormy the next clear day.
+++++Saturday, November 3, 1888+++++
- Joseph Guthrie, residing near Newark, Del., died very suddenly at his home on
Sunday evening last.
- Amos Clendenin, a well-known farmer residing in the Sixth district died on
Saturday morning last. He was buried at West Nottingham on Tuesday.
- Fred Koff, of Wilmington, a 13-year-old student at the Newark Academy, died on
Saturday last from the effects of a fall in the gymnasium of that institution.
- Lafayette Graham died last week at the home of his parents at Charlestown in
the 27th year of his age after a short illness of typhoid fever. He was a
member of Charlestown M. E. Church.
- The funeral of Miss Annie Levis Armstrong who died last week at the home of
her parents near Kimbleville, Pa., took place Monday morning last, Rev. J. R.
Milligan officiating. Miss Armstrong suffered from consumption and was in the
21st year of her age.
- Mr. Wm. Wade who formerly resided for many years on his farm near Appleton,
Md., died last week at his residence in Newark, Del. He had been ill several
months and confined to his bed for five weeks. He was twice married and leaves
several grown children by his first wife. His second wife and an infant also
survive. He was in the 59th year of his age. His funeral took place on Monday
last from his old home near Appleton. Services were held at head of Christiana
Church of which he was a member. Interment in the cemetery adjoining.
MARRIED.
LODORE-HOAG.-On September 9th, 1888, by Rev. John R. Westwood of Philadelphia,
Benjamin C. Lodore, of Philadelphia, formerly of Elkton, and Miss Jennie M.
Hoad, of Philadelphia, formerly of West Chester.
+++++Saturday, November 10, 1888+++++
- Margaret Underwood died at Calvert on October 30th, aged 57 years.
- An interesting young son of Mr. John Fenton who resides near town died on
Monday morning. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon Rev. J. D. Carey of
the Catholic Church officiating. The interment was at the Elkton Catholic
cemetery. Mr. Fenton has been sorely afflicted recently and has the sympathy of
every one. His wife died a few months since.
- The funeral of Mr. Wm. T. Wilson who died at Principio on Friday of last week
was held on Sunday last. He celebrated his 74th year on the previous Sunday.
He had resided for forty years on the Levi Evans farm now owned by Dr. Bromwell.
Mr. Wilson came of a long-lived family. Five brothers and a sister survive him,
of these the oldest is 76 years old and the youngest 56. His paternal
grandfather lived 100 years and his maternal grandmother 110 years. His father
died at the age of 93 and an aunt, the mother of Rev. W. H. Milburn, Chaplain of
Congress, died a few years ago aged 87 years. He was an uncle of Mr. H. C.
Baker, of Elkton.
- There were two marriages in Elkton on Thursday night. Harry D. Garrett, a
popular young man of this town employed at the pulp works, was married to Miss
Lucy Spittle, also of Elkton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. P. Otis, of
Port Deposit, at the residence on Church street that the groom had furnished for
the reception of his bride. Mr. George Biddle, and employee of the pulp works,
was married the same evening to Mrs. Mary Wright, widow of the late Christopher
Wright
LORT-TERRELL.
Mr. Thomas H. Lort, a well-known young man of Elkton and Miss Bessie Terrell the
amiable and popular daughter of Mr. John M. Terrell of this town were married on
Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock at the residence of the bride's father. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles Hill, pastor of the Elkton M. E. Church,
in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. After partaking of an
excellent supper with the guests, the happy couple took the 6.36 train south for
a bridal tour of a week during which they will wisit (it is typed wisit in the
paper) Baltimore and Washington, D. C. The bride was the recipient of many
handsome presents. Master Henry Brown, a relative of the groom played the
wedding march. The Whig offers its best wishes to the newly married couple.
MARRIED.
LORT-TERRELL.-On the 6th, inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by
Rev. Charles Hill, Thomas H. Lort and Miss Bessie Terrell, both of Elkton, Md.
GARRETT-SPITTLE.-On the 8th inst. By Rev. Chas. Hill assisted by Rev. J. P.
Otis. Harry D. Garrett and Miss Lucy ? Spittle, both of Elkton, Md.
DIED.
CLENDENIN.-At his residence near Calora, Md., on Friday evening October 26th,
1888, Amos E. Clendenin in the 63d year of his age.
+++++Saturday, November 17, 1888+++++
- Mrs. Mary Aiken, wife of John Aiken, died at her home near Colora, Md., on
Wednesday of last week.
- Miss Sarah Lofland, daughter of Henry and Isabel Lofland died on Wednesday of
last week, aged about 16 years.
- Mr. John T. Ward, a well known resident of the Third district, died on
Saturday last at the home of his son, John T. Ward, Jr., on the Frenchtown
turnpike, in the 73d year of his age. He was born in the Second district and
spent nearly all his life in Cecil County. His funeral was held Monday,
services and interment at Bethel m. E. Church. He leaves several sons and a
daughter.
- Mr. Joseph E. Miller who for many years followed the business of well-digging
and pump mending in this town and has recently made his home with his daughter
Mrs. George W. Ash in Elkton, died on Saturday night last at Chester, Pa., where
he was visiting his daughter, the wife of Captain Michael Realey formerly of
Elkton. His death was due to the infirmities incident of old age. Mr. miller
had he survived would have celebrated his 81st birthday the 24th of this month.
His funeral took place Monday afternoon at four o'clock from the residence of
Captain Realey. The interment was made at Chester. Mr. Miller's wife died some
years since.
Death Caused by Attempted Abortion.
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Mary Wigmore, aged about 28 years, died on Tuesday afternoon about five
o'clock under circumstances of suspicious nature which indicated a case of
inquiry by the coroner. The latter, after consulting Daniel Bratton, Esq., who
was acting as State's Attorney in the absence of that officer, summoned the
following jury of inquest: R. D. Bowland, Charles W. King, James E. Dean, W. S.
Johnson, Chas. F. Hinchliffe, W. C. Clark, W. D. Price, J. H. Marshbank, A. E.
Sowers, Chas, Ernest, A. E. Taylor, Samuel H. King.
Dr. J. H. Jamar and Howard Bratton made a post mortem examination and on their
testimony the jury rendered the following verdict "Mary Wigmore came to her
death from inflammation of the womb and bowels from medicines self-administered
with the intent to produce an abortion."
MARRIED.
CLARK-JAMES.-On October 25th, 1888, at Cherry Hill M. E. parsonage by the Rev.
T. A. H. O'Brien, William A. Clark and Mary E. James, both of Fair Hill, Md.
BIDDLE-WRIGHT.-On November 8th, at Cherry Hill M. E. parsonage by the Rev. T. A.
H. O'Brien, George C. Biddle and Mary R. Wright, both of Elkton, Md.
+++++Saturday, November 24, 1888+++++
- Rev. Anthony Atwood, a well known Methodist Episcopal clergyman, died in
Philadelphia last week from the infirmities of age in his 87th years. He was
Presiding Elder of Wilmington district, before the territory of the Wilmington
Conference was separated from the Philadelphia Conference. He wrote a number of
religious works.
- John McKinsey, a brakeman on the Landenburg branch of the B. & O. Railroad,
was killed about nine o'clock near Hockesin, Del., by being struck on the head
by a bridge. His skull was fractured and he died in an hour. He was about 23
years old and the son of the late John McKinsey who died suddenly in his wagon
near Red Mill several years ago. The unfortunate young man was formerly
employed at Singerly's pulp works.
- Frederick Meigan who has lived with different farmers at various places in the
upper districts of Cecil county, was found dead in bed at the home of John
Cameron in the Ninth district on Wednesday of last week. He had lived with Mr.
Cameron about eight years, and was 83 years of age. The remains were interred
at West Nottingham Cemetery on Thursday.
- The farm situated about half a mile below Newark, and owned by John E. Lewis
has been purchased by Frank Courtney, of Wilmington, for about $12,500. This
farm was bought by Mr. Lewis, the proprietor of the Deer Park Hotel, several
years ago for $8,000 from the Waller estate, since which time he has greatly
improved the place and brought it to a very high state of cultivation. It is
the same farm which the trustees of Delaware College recently rented to use in
connection with the Agricultural Experiment Station, and it is thought that its
sale will prevent its use for the purpose of experiments. However, the college
is overwhelmed with offers of farms in that vicinity and no trouble is felt on
this score.
Two Divorce Suits.
Two applications for divorce have recently been filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court.
Mrs. Henrietta E. Crossan, through her attorneys, George A. Blake and Clinton
McCullough, Esq., has appealed for a divorce, a vineulo matrimonii, (absolute
divorce) from James R. Crossan. Mrs. Crossan, who is a daughter of Robert
Logan, resides in the Fifth district. Mr. Crossan, a blacksmith by trade, lives
in the Fourth district. They have not lived together for four or five years and
Mrs. Crossan claims that her husband abandoned her. Abandonment for three years
or more without hope of reconciliation is a sufficient cause for divorce in
Maryland.
Mrs. Crossan also alleges that Mr. Crossan, unbeknown to her, had a wife
living at the time he married her, She states that he represented to her that
his first wife was dead and once pointed out her grave.
She has since learned that his first wife is living in Delaware. He has one
child by his second wife.
The writer this week saw the two marriage certificates. One certified that
Henrietta E. Logan and James R. Crossan were married August 2, 1879, by Rev.
Robert J. Crossan. The other was to the effect that Mary Broadbent and James
Crossan were married in Philadelhpia by Rev. Charles d. Cooper on January 1st,
1862.
It will be noticed that there is no middle initial in the name of Crossan in
the last certificate.
There is said to be proof, however, that he is the same man.
Wm. T. Warburton, Esq., is counsel for Crossan.
The other application is that of Rachael Howell for a divorce, a vinculo
matrimonii, from James Howell. Wm. Jones, Esq., is counsel for the applicant.
Mrs. Howell claims that her husband abandoned her. Her name at the time of the
marriage was Claypool and she was married to Howell at Chesapeake City in 1870
by Rev. Mr. Newman. Mr. Howell at present resides in Pennsylvania.
COOK-MACKAY.-On Wednesday, November, 20, 1888, at Cherry Hill M. E. parsonage,
by the Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien, Andrew J. Cook to Martha E. MacKay, both of
Luzeame, Cal.
+++++Saturday, December 1, 1888+++++
- Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bowen, of Newark, Del., celebrated the seventh
anniversary of their wedding on Friday night of last week. A number of
Elktonians were present.
- Miss Annie Wilson, who made her home with C. C. King at Newark, Del., died
Sunday died Sunday afternoon after an illness of several months of consumption.
Her funeral was held on Tuesday.
- The funeral of Miss Margie K. Mooney, sister of Mrs. John T. Brown, of Elkton
was held from the residence of her parents in Philadelphia last Sunday. Miss
Mooney, who died on Thursday of last week frequently visited Elkton where she
had many friends.
- Miss Emily A. Miller, daughter of Mr. S. Kennard Miller, of Cherry Hill, and
Mr. Richard T. Pilling, of Stanton, Del., son of the well-known manufacturer of
that place, were married on Monday at Union M. E. parsonage, Wilmington, Del.,
by Rev. Adam Stengle.
- The remains of John McKinsey the Baltimore & Ohio brakeman, formerly of this
place who was killed near Wilmington on Thursday of last week were brought to
Elkton for interment on Sunday last on the 12.33 p. m., train. The interment
was made at the Elkton Cemetery.
- Judge and Mrs. Price celebrated their golden wedding at their beautiful county
home, Elbriton near Darlington, Harford county. Judge Price is more than
fourscore years of age and his bride about ten years less. Among them present
were, Congressman-elect Stump, Mrs. Arthur Stump and Miss Alice Stump.
- Mr. William L. Meisel, of Elkton was married Wednesday afternoon to Miss
Maggie Butcher, of Wilmington, Del., at the residence of the bride's parents. A
reception was tendered them at the home of the groom's father Mr. Adam Meisel in
Elkton, Wednesday evening. The Groom Guards attended in uniform and the Elkton
Cornet Band gave a sernade.
- Miss Sophie C. Reynolds, daughter of Mr. Barclay Reynolds, was married at her
father's residence near Rising Sun on Tuesday afternoon last at five o'clock to
Mr. Elmer E. Reynolds, of East Nottingham, Chester county. The marriage was by
Friends ceremony and was witnessed by a number of relatives of the bride and
groom. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds spent their honeymoon at Washington. A reception
was tendered them at "Peace and Plenty" the residence of the groom's parents
Joseph T. and Elizibeth H. Reynolds, in East Nottingham at 3 o'clock
Thanksgiving Day afternoon.
Death of Mr. Lewis P. Ellison.
Mr. Lewis P. Ellison formerly a well-known citizen of this county but recently a
resident of Summit Bridge, Del., died very suddenly of apoplexy at the home of
his daughter Mrs. Anneta Ford, near Earlville in the First District on the 21st
inst. Few men are endowed by nature with more genial or amiable qualities than
those displayed by Mr. Ellison. Our acquaintance with him covers a period of
many years and in all the multiplied relations of life he was ever the same
courteous and kindly gentleman, a devoted Unionist during the trying times of
the rebellion, a law-abiding citizen, an affectionate husband, an indulgent
parent and a consistent follower of Him whose cause he professed. Mr. Ellison
in his earlier life was an active worker in the Presbyterian Church at St.
George's, Del., and for years an Elder of that church at Chesapeake City, his
residence then being the Ferry farm on Bohemia Manor. He married a daughter of
the late Dr. Wm. S. Stuckert, of Philadelphia, who died in 1872 and who was
equally with her husband active in church work. 7 children survived them. Mr.
Ellison had he lived until Dec., 10th would have completed his seventy-sixth
year, having been born in 1812. His interment took place at St. George's
Cemetery on Sunday the 15th, and was largely attended.
+++++Saturday, December 8, 1888+++++
- The wife and four children of James Davis of near Rock Springs have died in
the last few weeks. Mr. Davis is also ill.
- The remains of Mr. Lawrence Sentman who died last week at his residence near
Appleton were interred on Saturday at Flint Hill cemetery.
- The farm near Kimbleville, Pa., belonging to the heirs of the late Amos Kimble
was sold at public sale on the property last week. It contains 119 acres and
was purchased by J. Alfred Mackie of this county at $60 an acre.
- Miss Cora Logan, of Rowlandville and Mr. Augustus Porter of the state of
Georgia, will be married on the 20th instant, in the Methodist Protestant Church
at Rowlandville. They will leave for the South, where they will reside.
- Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Susie Gifford to Mr.
Geo. W. Taylor of the Baltimore Custom House. The wedding will take place at
the residence of the bride's mother Mr. Susan Gifford near Principio, on
Wednesday afternoon December 12th at one o'clock.
- Cards have been issued for the marriage of Miss Ella McCullough, eldest
daughter of Mr. Enoch McCullough of Liberty Grove to Mr. Bird, of Baltimore, at
the residence of the bride's father on the 20th inst. The wedding feast will be
prepared by a Baltimore caterer and the bridal party party will visit
Washington, D. C. , and other points.
- The remains of George Perry, son of George Perry, Sr., who resides near the
Maryland and Pennsylvania live in the neighborhood of Lewisville, were brought
to Elkton on the morning train on Monday from Philadelphia. They were taken to
St. John's burial ground in the Fourth District and interred. The young man was
a plasterer by trade but had been out of work recently. He was found dead in
bed at his boarding house 1824 Pennsylvania avenue, Philadelphia. Death
resulted from natural causes.
Marriages Licenses During November.
Eighteen marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the court during
November. This is the same number granted in October and two less than were
granted during the same month a year ago. Twelve of the licenses were to white
and six to colored persons. Four of the twelve white couples reside in Elkton.
The licenses granted were as follows:
Thomas H. Lort, Elkton, and Bessie Terrell, Elkton; George C. Biddle, Elkton
and Mary R. Wright, Elkton; Harry D. Garrett, Elkton, and Lucy J. Spittle,
Elkton; Charles E. Norville, Eighth district, Cecil county, and Mary B. West of
the same district; James Townsend, Chester county, Pa., and Alice Roberts,
Banks, Cecil county, Md.; Charles Henry Hall, Port Deposit, Cecil county, and
Rachel A. Cornish of the same place; John W. Foreacre and Clara B. Ewing, both
of Elkton; John Morgan, Cherry Hill, and Maggie A. Hammond, Penn.; Andrew J.
Cooke, Luzerne, California, and Martha E. Mackey, of the same place; Edward
Andrews, Philadelphia, and Mary Lingon, of Havre de Grace; King Charles Sollars,
Port Deposit, and Mary Alice Paxson, Perryville; Richard McCall, and Katie May
Broadwater both of Havre de Grace; John Lowe and Mary E. Sears, both of Port
Deposit, George Oakley and Gracie Manley, both of Singerly Station; Peter
Jorden, North East, and Sarah Wilmore, of Winchester, Md.; James B. Mason, Port
Deposit, and Sallie H. Reasen, of the same place.
Death of Hon. Alexander Evans.
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A Leading Lawyer and Able Statesman Passes Away.
Hon. Alexander Evans died at quarter before nine o'clock on Wednesday evening
last after a lingering illness from general debility. He had been confined to
his room for a number of months and his death was not unexpected. He was born
in 1818 and consequently was 70 years of age.
Mr. Evans was the most brilliant member of a family that is numerous in the
county and many of its members have been prominent and successful. His great-
grandfather Robert Evans was the youngest of three brothers who settled in this
county over a century ago. He married Margaret Kilpatrick and they had two sons
and six daughters. The sons were John and Robert Evans, the former being the
grandfather of Alexander Evans. The daughters were Margaret who married James
Black, the grandfather of Mrs. John C. Groome; Mary who married Zebulon
Hollingsworth; Hannah, who married Rev. Jas. Finley, pastor of Rock Church; Jean
who married Henry Hollingsworth; Eleanor who married Amos Alexander and Isabella
who married Wm. Montgomery.
Robert Evans, grand-uncle of Alexander Evans, was commissioned Lieutenant in a
military company in the Revolutionary War but was thrown from his horse and
killed before entering the army.
John Evans, the grandfather of Alexander married Mary Alexander, of New
Munster and they were the parents of eight children among them Amos Alexander
Evans the father of the deceased and Levi Hollingsworth Evans who was State
Senator and Judge of the Orphans Court of this county.
The father of Alexander Evans married Miss Mary Oliver, of Boston, March 28th
1816. He died in 1881. Alexander Evans their oldest child was born in 1818.
Mr. Evans married Miss Mary Manly, who survives him. They had one child,
Alexander Evans, Jr., of this town. A brother and sister also survive Mr.
Evans. The former, Col. Andrew Wallace Evans, a retired officer of the United
States Army, resides in Elkton,. His sister, Mrs. Clayton, resides in
Baltimore. The funeral will be held this (Saturday) afternoon at Two o'clock
from his late residence.
Father and Son Drowned.
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On Friday of last week when we were at press a rumor became current on the
streets that two men had been drowned in Elk river. Investigation disclosed
that a boat had been found at the lower end of the old dyke bottom upward. It
was identified as one belonging to John and Arthur Bateman, father and son. Not
far away the hat of the younger man was found floating. It was discovered that
the two men had started in their boat on Thursday of last week, Thanksgiving
Day, to gun and fish.
On Saturday afternoon a searching party composed of A. P. Shockley, Frank
Pearson, Wm. McDowell, Jack Jones, Walter Realey, Singleton Parker, Wm. Lang and
others recovered the bodies. They were found at the end of the dyke it water
only four feet deep.
Coroner Perry Litzenberg was notified and deemed an inquest proper. The
following were summoned as jurors. A. P. Shockley, Wm. J. Smith, R. D. Bowland,
Walter S. Johnson, Geo. T. King, John Dean, Henry Wood, Frank Denny, Wm. Jones,
Edward Taylor, R. Harry Marshbank, Wm. C. Clarke.
Dr. Howard Bratton who examined the bodies found no evidences of foul play but
thought death was from drowning. There was no evidence before the jury that the
men were intoxicated as reported.
Both of the men were born in England. Since coming to this country they had
lived in Chester, Pa., and Newark, Del. They moved here only a few months since
but had previously worked in Elkton. The elder man was about 60 years old and a
widower. He leaves a daughter in England. He made his home with his son who
was about 28 years old and leaves a wife and two children. The wife is a
daughter of Abraham Scott, of Chester, Pa., formerly of Elkton. $27 was found
on the clothing of the elder man. The cause of the boat capsizing can only be
surmised as not one witnessed the accident.
The funeral was held Monday morning at ten o'clock from their late residence
in one of Frank E. Bradbury's houses on East High street. Rev. Charles Hill
officiated. The interment was made at Newark, Del.
Death of Daniel J. McCauley.
Mr. Daniel J. McCauley a native of this county and a member of a prominent
Cecil family died on Sunday night at Ellicott City where he had resided for many
years. He was born near Elkton, and was the son of the late John McCauley. He
moved to Baltimore county in 1852, farming near Orange Grove. He afterwards
moved to Manorvale near Catonsville, and from there in 1867 to Ellicott City.
He bought the coopering business of Mr. Thomas Fuller and manufactured barrels
for C. F. Gambrill & Co. The flood of 1868 washed away the shops. Mr. McCauley
at once rebuilt his shops and continued business until 1880, when he retired.
He was elected commissioner of Baltimore county in 1863, serving two years,
retiring from office for two years. In 1869 he was re-elected, and succeeded
himself for three terms. He was president of the board for three terms, and was
a member of the board when the new Baltimore county Almshouse was built. In
1871 he was elected city councilman of Ellicott City, and in 1873 was elected
mayor by a large majority. He married Miss Sarah Miller, daughter of Rev.
Thomas Miller, of Cecil county, on February 26, 18?5. He was the father of
seven children - four sons and three daughters. Three sons and one daughter
survive him - Joseph C. McCauley, of Baltimore city; John W. McCauley, of
Cambridge, Md., and Wm. McCauley, of Ellicott City, who had been in the city
Council for sixteen years, and served one term as mayor. His daughter is the
wife of Mr. Wm. H. Bone, of Cleveland, Ohio. He has living ten grandchildren.
Mr. McCauley has been an earnest and devoted member of the M. E. Church for
sixty years, having joined church when he was seventeen years old.
He leaves a brother and two sisters in this county, Judge James A. McCauley
and Mrs. Joseph Terrell and Mrs. George Wells of Elkton.
His funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday morning. Mr.
McCauley was 77 years old.
MARRIED.
SOLLARS-PAXSON.-On November 29th, at Port Deposit, by Rev. J. P. Otis, King C.
Sollars of Port Deposit and Mary A. Paxson of Perryville.
WATERS-WARRICK.-At Trinity Church Rectory December 4th, 1888, by the Rev. Wm.
Schouler, Robert W. Waters, and Alice Warrick both of the Second district, Cecil
county, Md.
DIED.
EVANS.-At his residence in Elkton December 5th, Alexander Evans aged 70 years.
Funeral at 2 p.m. to-day. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without
further notice.
+++++Saturday, December 15, 1888+++++
- The funeral of Mrs. Emeline Davis, who died last week at the residence of her
son Judge David P. Davis was held on Saturday last from the residence of the
Judge. The interment was made in the family burial lot on a farm in Sassafras
Neck belonging to the family.
- J. C. Cruikshank, Jr., son of J. Chandler Cruikshank formerly of this county
died of a complication of diseases on Wednesday in Philadelphia, in his twenty-
first year. But one of the twelve children of J. C. Cruikshank, Sr., now
survive him. His wife also died a year or two ago. The funeral will be held
this morning at 3023 Poplar street, Philadelphia.
- Miss Fannie Walke, daughter of the late Rev. Lewis Walke, the late rector of
St. Stephen's Church, Sassafras Neck was found dead in bed last Saturday
morning. She was a great sufferer from neuralgia. It is thought that upon
retiring for the night she inadvertently took an overdose of strong remedies
that were prescribed to be used to relieve the pain and died from the effect.
She was a sister of Mrs. Thomas C. Cruikshank of the First district and had many
friends in this county who regret her sad and untimely death.
- The will of the late Lawrence Sentman who resided near Appleton, this county,
was as follows: To his son Michael the farm whereon he now resides during his
life and at his death to become the property of his brother, Robert Sentman, of
Philadelphia; to the widow, one-half of the brick dwelling wherein she resides
and the interest on $5,000 during her life and at her death to be returned over
to the deceased's brother Robert; to his daughter, Mrs. Hosea Smith, one-half of
the brick dwelling, 20 acres of land and the interest on $1,200, and at her
death to also become the inheritance of Robert Sentman. All the stock on the
farm willed to the deceased's son must be sold. The administrators are Robert
Steel and Robert Sentman.
A Very Pretty Wedding.
Mr. George W. Taylor, of the Baltimore Custom House was married on Wednesday
afternoon at one o'clock to Miss Sue Gifford, at the residence of her mother
Mrs. Susan Gifford near Principio, this county. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. E. H. Hynson, pastor of the Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Howard
Bratton, Clarence C. Strickland, Asher A. Scott and Geo. M. Reese acted as
ushers. The bride was attired in white valenciennes lace and carried a bouquet
of Marshall Neill roses. After the ceremony an excellent dinner was served the
guests. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor took the 5.25 train at North East for Baltimore
where they will reside. The bride received many handsome presents.
About a hundred friends and relatives attended the wedding. Among others
present were Samuel Gifford and daughters, George Gifford and wife, and Dr. D.
L. Gifford, of Zion; Wesley Gifford; Dr. Grant Gifford, of Arondale, Pa.; Mr.
and Mrs. George Benson, of Cecilton; Robert Mashbank and wife, Miss Fannie
Marshbank and Mrs. H. C. Wells, of Elkton; Mr. and Mrs. J. Granville Richards,
of Colora; Mr. Chilcoat and Mrs. Jennie Gifford, ob Baltimore and Frank Henry,
of Elkton. The WHIG offers its best wishes.
Bowland-Purnell.
Mr. Rufus D. Bowland the well-known young tobacconist of this place and
formerly foreman of THE CECIL WHIG office was married in Baltimore on Wednesday
by Rev. Dr. J. T. Leftwich, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of that that
to Miss Jessie Purnell, daughter of Capt. Wm. G. Purnell, Secretary of the
Maryland Senate. The entire WHIG staff from editors to devil offer their former
associate in newspaper work and his fair young bride their very best wishes.
Death of Hugh Beard Walmsley.
We are pained to announce the death of Hugh B. Walmsley the eldest son of the
late ex-Sheriff Robert W. Walmsley, of this county which occurred on the 4th
inst., at Natchitoches, Louisiana. Mr. Walmsley located in Natchitoches over 30
years ago and were he has since resided. In 1845 he married a most estimable
lady a member of a prominent family of that city, and who with eight children
survive him. He was universally esteemed for his many excellent traits of
character. A local paper speaking of him says "He was esteemed by every one
here. For nearly two months it was plainly to be seen that he was slowly dying
upon his feet. A kinder father never lived. Every one who knew him knows that
his love for his wife and children amounted to a doating weakness. We deeply
sympathize with his bereaved family, and the public showed in what esteem he was
held by the large number of friends and acquaintances from the city and
surrounding country., which followed him to his last resting place."
Fatal Gunning Accident.
The first fatal gunning accident of the season in Cecil County occurred on
Saturday morning in the Eighth district and was a most distressing affair.
Charles Richey, Wm. Alexander and Harvey Warren went gunning that morning. At
first they gunned at Bald Frier on the Cecil side of the Susquehanna river but
afterwards started to gun for rabbits. They were about half way between Bald
Frier and Pilottown when the accident happened that terminated the life of one
of the party.
Alexander had been carrying his gun on his shoulder and took it down. In so
doing the trigger either caught on a button or his fingers involuntarily snapped
the trigger. In any event the gun was discharged. The load entered the body of
Richey in the lower part of the abdomen on the right side, shattering the thigh
bone. Alexander was so shocked by the accident that he too fell to the earth.
Warren who was some distance behind heard the report of the gun and looking
around saw both on the ground and thought both had been shot.
Dr. S. T. Roman was called and rendered what medical assistance was possible.
The lad bled to death, however, in about five hours. The wound was a shocking
one. After his death it was discovered that the load of shot and a button had
lodge against his backbone.
Richey was the second son of James Richey, a watchman on the line of the
Columbia and Port Deposit railroad, residing at Pilottown. He leaves two
brothers and a sister. His funeral was held at one o'clock Monday afternoon.
Alexander is several years older than Richey. He was nearly insane for some
time after the accident and it is said had to be watched to prevent him from
doing himself unjury.
MARRIED.
LANG-WENDEL.-In Elkton, Md., December 10, 1888, by Rev. Wm. Schouler, William
A. Lang of Elkton, and Lizzie Wendel, of Chesapeake city, Md.
KIRK-BOULDEN.-At the M. E. parsonage, Chesapeake City, December 6th, 1888, by
Rev. E. H. Nelson, Mr. L. Veazly Kirk and Miss Ella Boulden.
PRICE-MAGEE.-On the 3d inst., at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Elkton, by
Rev. Charles Hill, Harvey C. Price and Katie A. Magee, daughter of Geo. Magee,
both of Cecilton, Md.
+++++Saturday, December 22, 1888+++++
- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Levis of the Fourth district, will celebrate the twenty-
fifth anniversary of their wedding on Monday evening next.
- John Price, colored, of Exford, Pa., aged 70 years choked to death on a small
bone from a piece of pork meat lodging in his throat last Saturday.
- Henry M. Gohn was recently granted a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from Susan
A. Gohn. Mr. Gohn charged that his wife abandoned him. Their three minor
children were given to his charge.
- The dwelling house of Thomas Green on Bow street was sold at mortgagee's sale
on Tuesday by Shockley & Smith, auctioneers. It was purchased by Mr. John E.
Alexander, who held the mortgage, for $715.
- Ebenezr Killough one of the oldest residents of Colora died on Friday of last
week. ????5 years. Mr. Killough was a native of ????caster county and was
formerly one???? wealthiest and best known citizens ???? lower end of that
county where he ??? extensively engaged in cattle dealing.
- John Lutton who was struck and instantly killed by a north-bound train on the
P. W. & B. Railroad in Chester on Friday morning last was a native of the Fourth
district formerly residing near Fair Hill. He was 71 years old. His funeral
was held in Chester on Tuesday morning, interment at the same place.
North East Items.
Benjamin Abrams formerly of Bay View but now of Stafford, Connecticut and Miss
May Alexander were married yesterday in Charlestown. They boarded the 4.30
train of same day for the home of the groom, who is engaged at above place as
telegraph operator.
A Brillian Wedding.
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Miss Ella W. McCullough of Liberty Grove Married to Mr. Lynn C. Byrd of
Baltimore.
The attractive residence of Mr. Enoch McCullough, Vice President of the
McCullough Iron Company, at Liberty Grove Cecil county, was finely illuminated
on Thursday night and the lights which showed for miles around only represented
in a small degree the scene of happiness and hospitality within. It was the
occasion of the marriage of the eldest daughter of the household, Miss Ella W.
McCullough, who beauty and social accomplishments have made her conspicuous, in
the best social circles of Cecil county as well as those of Wilmington,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, to Mr. Lynn C. Byrd, a member of the firm of James
Bailey & Sons, wholesale druggists of Baltimore. The rooms were trimmed with
evergreen and mistletoe. A shield over the mantel in the parlor contained the
initial of the names of the bride and groom.
Perryville Items.
Death has again visited our neighborhood and laid his icy hand on one of our
much loved and useful young men. Will Patterson, son of Henry Patterson, had
been ailing about a week when he was compelled to go to bed with the typhoid
fever and in another week was dead. Will was in his 22d year with bright
prospects. He was a young man highly esteemed and beloved by all who knew him
for his good qualities and particularly was he so for his love and kindness to
his mother. He was a member of the Jr. O. U. A. M., and stood high among his
brother members who attended the funeral in a body. The paul bearers were C. L.
Cole, T. M. Owens, W. E. Owens, E. E. Ward, Austin Tammany and Thomas Fray. The
family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
Sixth District Items.
We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Susan J. Wigton, which occurred at
her home near Mt. Pleasant, on Sunday evening 16th inst., after an illness of
eight weeks. A kind neighbor and a faithful and loving friend has thus been
removed from our midst, her husband, aged mother, and tour sisters, are her
immediate surviving relatives. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon,
at West Nottingham Friends' burying ground. Services in the meeting house,
conducted y Rev. S.A. Gayley. Deceased was in her forty-seventh year.
Abel Killough, was buried on Sabbath last from the residence of his son-in-law
Frank Way.
+++++Saturday, December 29, 1888+++++
- Mrs. Annie Ellis, wife of Mr. Frank G. Ellis died in Boston, Mass., on Sunday
night last.
- Mrs. Susan J. Wigton, wife of Mr. Jno. Wigton, died at her home near Mt.
Pleasant, Eighth district, Cecil county, on the 16th instant in the 47th year of
her age.
- Miss May Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Miller of this vicinity
will be married on Thursday, January 10th, to Mr. Thomas Shallcross, of Kent
county, Md. The ceremony will take place in the Elkton M. E. Church.
- Mr. Augustus Porter and Miss Cora Logan were married on the afternoon of
Thursday of last week in Rowlandville M. P. Church. The bride was attired in a
traveling suit of olive green, bonnet and gloves to match. She carried a
bouquet of Marchal Niel roses in her hand.
- Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Lizzie J. Merritt, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James P. Merritt of this place to Mr. Wm. J. Hennick, of Baltimore, son of
the chief of the fire department of that city. The ceremony will be performed
in the Elkton M. E. Church at eight o'clock on the evening of Wednesday January
9th.
- Miss Annie E. Reynolds, daughter of Capt. Matthew Reynolds, formerly of
Elkton, and Mr. John Huggins, of Havre de Grace, were married in St. John's
Episcopal Church that place on Tuesday evening last. They took an evening train
for Washington. Among those present were Mr. Grason Bennett, of John T. Bennett
& Co., and Miss Louie Heath, of Mrs. Lizenberg's millinery establishment.
- Miss Rebecca Russell who died on the 21st inst., at the home of Mrs. Henry
Stabler at Brighton, Montgomery County, Md., at the remarkable age of 102 years
was a grand aunt of Messrs Joseph Terrell and George Johnston of this town. She
had displayed no signs of illness and was found dying in her room by a member of
the household and breathed her last a few minutes afterward. Miss Russell was a
relative of the Levering family of Philadelphia and came to Maryland fifty years
ago. Not a wrinkle lined her brow and she did not appear to be over 65 years of
age. She was a woman of fine intelligence and possessed her activity of mind
and retentive memory until her death.
An Old Stage Driver Dead.
Job Wharton who for nearly ten years drove the stage between Galena, Kent
county, Md., and Elkton died in Wilmington on Friday of last week aged over 80
years. Mr. Wharton was well-known in Elkton, Chesapeake City and in the lower
districts of the County. During his long life he was a sailor, farmer, store
keeper and stage driver. He was from many years a consistent member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church . When driving stage he lived at Galena where his
remains were taken Monday morning for burial.
He had recently resided in Wilmington and was a member of Asbury Church. The
funeral services were conducted at his late residence, No 31 East Fourth Street,
Sunday evening by the Rev. J. e. Bryan.
James Wharton, a son of the deceased owns the stage route between Elkton and
Chesapeake City.
Death of Major Henry Clayton.
Major Henry Clayton, a native of the Second district of Cecil County, died
suddenly at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming Territory on Wednesday night last. He
was a son of the late John L. Clayton of this county.
Early in the war of the Rebellion he entered the Union Army and served as
first lieutenant of Purnell Legion until it disbanded in October 1864. On July
28th 1866 he was appointed captain in the 19th Infantry and in March 1869 was
assigned to the 17th Infantry serving in the West until December 1872 when he
resigned. He removed to Harford county and farmed for several years and was
afterward an officer of the Northern Pacific Railroad at Brainerd, Minn.
He was appointed major and pavmaster in the United States Army in 1882 and
served on the Northwestern frontier in Montana, Wyoming and Arizona. He was
considered an efficient and worthy officer.
About twenty years ago he married Miss Mary Black, daughter of Judge Jeremiah
C. Black, of Pennsylvania, who with several children, survives him. He was a
relative of the late John M. Clayton, Senator from Delaware and Secretary of
State, and a brother of the late Jas. W. Clayton. Another brother holds a
position in the Baltimore Custom House.
Death of a Former Resident.
Willis Rutter, a native of Elk Neck and a former resident of Elkton, died on
Christmas morning at his home in Oxford, Pa., after a lingering illness. Mr.
Rutter conducted the merchant tailoring business here for a number of years. He
also severed (spelled severed in the paper) a term as tax collector for the
Third district. He removed to Oxford, Pa., where he continued in business until
the time of his death.
Mr. Rutter married a daughter of David Alexander, of this county, who, with
six children, four daughters and two sons, survive him. He was a brother-in-law
of Mr. Benjamin Wells and William H. Eder, of this town. He leaves one brother,
Howard Rutter, of this county. The funeral took place yesterday morning from
his late residence. Interment at Oxford.
The Circuit Court.
The Circuit Court Adjourned on Saturday afternoon last until Monday, January
7th, when the criminal docket will be taken up.
The case of Patrick Murphy vs. John M. and R. E. McClenahan was concluded on
Saturday afternoon by a verdict for the plaintiff for $300. Murphy claimed
$5,000 damages for the death of his son, John P., in July, 1881, caused by the
falling of part of a crane which was being taken down. The court ruled that the
plaintiff could only recover for services of his son until he became of age. He
was 18 years and 7 month old when killed. Exception to this ruling was taken by
counsel for plaintiff.
Lamuel Mandy, colored, convicted of assault on Hugh Thompson, was sentenced to
pay a fine of $1 and be confined in jail for 30 day.
On application of counsel for plaintiff the case of Howard vs. the Cecil
County Commissioners was removed to the Harford County Court. Two juries
disagreed here in this case.
(c) 2001 Cyndie Eckman