The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-02-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Amputation.-Mr Robert Quinn, living
near Cherry Hill, in this county, had his
fore finger crushed by means of belt in
|. D. Carriers paper mill, some time since,
which resulted in carries of the bones, and
was likely to destroy his hand. 1t was
amputated by DR.. n. B. Morrison, of North
East, assisted by Drs. Housekeeper and
Lort and is now doing well.
Public SaIeS.-Mr. T. M'Ncal Will sell
farm stock, etc, on Friday next, 10 inst,
at his place near Elkton.
Mr.. V. S. Caleb's large sale of stock and
farm implements, to have taken place on
Wednesday last, was postponed on account
of stormy weather, and is now advertised
to come off without fail, on Thursday the
10th inst. He has splendid stock of
horses, mules and CATTLE and we trust the
day will prove favorable.
Mr.. c.. Newbold Price, on the Elkton
and Glasgow road will sell splendid lot
of thorough bred Durham and Alderney
stock, and farm implements, on Thursday
next, 9th inst Lovers of good stock
should attend this sale.
Mr.. w. P. Howard will sell stock and
farming utensils, on the Randall farm, on
Wednesday, Feb, sth. Among the stock
are IL head of cows and 40 Chester and
Berk shire shoats.
Mr. Jacob B. Thomas will offer his farm,
at Woodlawn, on Saturday next, 18th inst,
at Public Sale.
A small farm, near Port Deposit, adver-
tised by hand-bills to be sold on the 10Th
inst, by DR.. W. NJ. Loag, has been post
poned till the 9th inst. Sec advertise
ment.
Local Miscellany.-Mr. John Brickley,
of Elk Neck, inflicted a very severe wound
on one of his ankles with a broad axe, on
Monday last. DIR. Tuft was called i'll and
dressed the wound.
"The snow, the snow, the beautiful
snow met with serious reverse on Tues
day last. 1t held out well against the per-
sstent pattering rain, but was finally COM
PEELED to succumb, and the excellent sleigh
ing was spoiled in day.
The Right Rev. Henry c. Lay, Bishop
of this Diocese, will preach at st. Marks
Chapel, near Perryville, on Saturday, the
18th of Feb, at II O'Clock, A. NJ, and at
St. Mary's Church, North East, on Sabbath
the 18th of Feb, at II o'clock, A. NJ, on
Il, %1o 4.
will be administered. 2
Money sold at the Elkton Mutual Build
ing Association, on Saturday night last, for
$1.37 premium.
Tomorrow will be the quarterly meeting
occasion of the Elkton NJ. E. Church.
Love-feast at and preaching by the Pre-
siding Elder at 1O4 A. NJ: Sacrament at
night.
Mrs. Lynch, better known as "ATother
Lynch" a very aged lady, and for many
years resident Of Elkton, died last week
Elkton Building Society meets next Sat
urday night.
The School Board will be in session on
the 18th
DR.. Mackall, President of the School
Board, visited the Westamwell school
house, on Monday last, and found the cause
of the recent difficulties to be the stopping
of the chimney with bricks and shingles.
This had been done, it is supposed, by some
mischievous boys, and so thoroughly was
it done, the DR.. says, that he does not
believe one particle of smoke has assembled
the chimney this winter; and thus all the
smoke and gas made by the stove, were
forced into the room and breathed by the
school. The difficulty was at once obvi-
ated and for this prompt attention, the
President is entitled to the thanks of the
school and PATRONS doubtless, those
of the local board, also, who were too busy
to give such trivial matter their attention
Phil, vii. & Bait. RailrOad.-The
annual report of the President and Direc
tors of the Phil, Viii. & Bait Railroad
Company, submitted at the animal meeting.
on the 9th ult., have just reached us. The
report says
The receipts and expenses of the year
vary but very slightly from that of the
preceding year. The partial failure of
the peach and other crops of the Peninsula,
prevented any profit from operations of the
Delaware Railroad, and its lateral feeders.
All depreciation i'll the property of the
Company (P. w. & b. has been counter
balanced by laying steel rails to replace
worn out iron rails and by making a liberal
outlay for new bridges rolling stock and
buildings.
'The stockholders were informed by a
circular issued under the date of December
18th, 1870, that this Board had ordered the
construction of new road between Gray's
Ferry and Chester; as a substitute for the
existing road. That circular explained the
reasons which decided your Directors to
make this outlay. The work of construc-
ton of this new road is being pushed as
rapidly as is consistent with economy
Although this enterprise did not come to
the knowledge of the public until quite
recently large advance in the price of
real estate upon the new line has taken
place already. Several Building Associa-
lions have been formed, and there is good
reason to expect that as a consequence of
this change of line, this company will
enjoy the receipts from large local bust
ness ON the route between Chester and
Philadelphia, soon after the completion OF
the work.
The directors furthermore state that they
believe the condition and prospects of the
road to be good.
During the year ending October 91st,
1870 the earning and expenditures of the
two roads owned by the company were as
follows:-
Total earnings of both roads, So, G45. eos 80
Total expenditures 1,S47, 03l 90
Net earnings for the year S79S. e67 IS
Out of this during the year,
two dividends OF 4 per cent.
each, and United. States
Taxes, were paid, amount
ino in all IN S~nt 4,