The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Commissioners, recently sent out, does not
appear to keep the wheelbarrows Oft the
pavements, nor the hogs from roofing up
that laid by private citizens. Let him bel
low again, and then, if not needed, try his
hooking propensties.
Thomas NJ. Tyson is appointed postmas-
ter at Mechanics Valley, vice John Brown,
removed.
The Cambridge Necs speaks of Philip
Phillips as the ''world renowned musician. ;"
We thought the gentleman's reputation
was based on his powers as vocalist.
The Wilmington Conference of the NJ.
E. Church will convene at Laurel, Del,
February 21st, 1872.
Thanksgiving day was kept in a semi
Sabbath manner in Elkton; the churches
had service in the forenoon, stores had their
doors open and window shutters closed,
and all that could afford it dined on tur-
key.
Miss Florence Harlan, of Elkton, has
been appointed assistant in the public
school at Havre de Grace.
The New Sheriff.-Mr r. Thomas, Sheriff
elect, "took hold >" on Friday last, (yester-
day. and Sheriff Denny relaxed his official
grasp and retired to private life. "Old
things shall pass away and all things shall
become new
Good Templir ExhibitiOn.-CecilL Lodge.
No. &c, /. o. G. T., will give public
entertainment, at Rising Sun, on the even
ing of December 9th inst. The public are
requested to attend. A rare treat in the
way of Literary entertainment is promised.
Wedding Cake.-In our hymeneal colum
this week we publish the marriage Of Mr..
John NJ. Thackery, and Miss Buchanan.
The happy compile remembered the printer
with large slice of cake, and we in turn
congratulate them on their new relations,
which howver are as old as Adam.
The First SnOW.-On Wednesday morn
ing last, Elkton arose from its warm bed,
and was greeted bya sight of the first snow
of the season. Although but a slight fall,
mere "skiff,' the white footprints of
winter were visible. At intervals on We'd
nesday, we had "snow squalls which
made the air cold and piercing. In some
parts of the county, snow made its appear
ance several days since. Heavy snow
storms are reported in the Northwest, with
the cars snow-bound by immense drifts.
Re0rganized.-Rose Bank Literary Socie-
ty, at Brick Meeting House, has been
reorganized, and is in prosperous condi-
ton. This Society meets every Thursday
evening, and devotes it's attention to vari
Gus literary entertainments, such as debat-
ing, essays, reading, defamation, &c. An
unusual interest is already manifested,
which gives evident signs of success. A
cordial invitation is extended to all in the
community to participate. BM.H
Sales Of Real Estate.-W. J. Jones, Esq,
sold at public sale, on Tuesday last, the
:: Island Farm situate in Sassafras Neck
three miles from Cecilton, and containing
1876 acres, for II, $50. Andrew Wooddell,
purchaser.
Reuben Haines, Esq, as Trustee, sold at
the Brick Meeting House, on Wednesday
last, two lots of land, containing in all less
than ten acres, improved by comfortable
brick dwelling house, and situate one mile
and half north Of the Brick Meeting
House, for $500. Peter Caldwell, pur-
chaser, at whose suit the property was sold.
.Died--Mrs. Mary NJ. Purnell. in the Goth
VI var OF her age, at her residence in Elkton
on viday morning December Is, 1871. Her
fune, II will take place from the late resi-
dence q deceased on Sunday, tomorrow
morning 1t o'clock. the remains will be
inferred at 4opewell Church, this county.
The deceas ed was the relct of Green
bury Purnell, nd was most exemplary
lady, loved and h onored by all who knew
her. Her large benz violent heart was ever
open to the cry of distress, and her strong
motherly sympathies yea,ned to embrace
the whole human family. IN those beauti-
full traits of character, few can be found
who will measure up to her standard.
A White SWan.-Mr. Orson y. Foulks,
of Town Poi Mt. while on the Point cunning
for ducks, recently, saw a large white bird
start mp befol boat, down the bay, oppo-
site Turkey Point, which flew slowly on
until within about fifty yards Of his decoys,
he crouching down close behind the blind,
in almost brea thless .Vlspense. When within
the distance named, H.. rose and shot; the
first barrel winged it, the second brought
it to shore, with the aid OF the dog, when
it proved to be white swan. weighing
about fifteen pounds, though not as Cat as
some have seen. This is rather early IN
the season for the appearance of this bra,
nc we'll as remarkable for the locality.