The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-02-10
NORTH EAST ITEMS.

NORTH EAST ITEMS.
A Suggestion.-Would it not be highly
proper, in view of the large number of
citizens of Maryland who are the warm
advocates of the temperance cause, for the
honorable members of each branch of our
Legislature, now in session at Annapolis,
to raise special committee in each house,
to whom all petitions on the subject Of
temperance could be referred?
Sailing on Ics.-Some gentlemen Of our
community, having prepared boat for the
purpose, to a sail on the ice, on last Satur-
day mile or two down the river before
the high wind prevailing that morning.
aurora Borealis.--On last Sabbath night
a very brilliant and fiery DISPLAY of this
wonderful light appeared, extending South
as we'll as East of the Zenith. Thit fea-
ture of the electric phenomena somewhat
disturbed some persons.
InstaIlation.-The following officers were
duly installed in Mount Horeb Lodge, No.
40, I. O. G. T., on last Thursday night,
for ensuing term. w. c. T., A. NJ. Good
man; w. V. r., Matte West; W. r. S.,
Jno. A. Lambert; w. F. S., Matte Mer-
Ger; w. T., H. c. Baker; w. c., Jas. B.
Gray; w. NJ, L. Jeffres; w. I. G., Lucy
Lowe; w. o. G., J. w. Wilson.
Flre.-Last Friday afternoon, the dwell
ling with part of tho furniture of MI VIM.
Kline, in Elk Neck, about 81 miles south
east from here. was burned. Commune
Gated from the smoke house. Loss, we
learn about $1,000. Insurance $500.
Fire Brick.-A new firm has been form
ed, strong in names and means, for the
manufacture of fire brick, stove tile &C.,
at the North East works, during the com
ing season.
iSnop Storns.-There set in on Friday
night, a severe storm of snow, hail and
wind. Some parties tried the merits of
the sleighing on Saturday and Sunday.
nprouement.-Messrs. Kirk Brothers
have contracted with Mr.. R. L. Thomas to
erect frame dwelling 90 by 80 feet, on
Church street, cellar now preparing
MeCracken & Bro. new dwelling same
street. They are finishing Mr.. Yeamans'
dwelling on Bridge street.
Drunkennsss.-Sorry to report the fact,
but, truth will out much inebriation has
been visible in our community recently.
Let US have the Local Option" enact
ment speedily. Let our young men be
| saved from early ruin.
Aarkets.-Coal $3.50; Oak wood $4.50a
500 per cord; Flour $7.5OasOO; Butter 3Oa
| IS c. per pound; Eggs s5 C. doz.; Apples
$500 per bushel retail; Lard 10 c. per tb
Potatoes 60a7O C. per bushel; corn Meal
$1.00 per bushel; Buckwheat flour c. per
To.
LETTER FROM CHESAPEAKE CITY.
CHESAPEAKE CITY, Feb. Z, 1872.
MR. EDIToR:-This day closes the fall
term of the graded school under the man
agsment of Miss Martha Biddle, and, as
usual, the school was visited by the honor
able Board, and large attendance of the
parents. The Rev. C. p. Mallery and Rev.
j. E. Kidney were present and gave quite
lengthy speeches. The former made one
true remark, which, if can, will quote,
he asserted that "parents should be forced
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present generation would be our Legisla-
tors in years to come, and if the law did
not make it compulsory on the parents our
laws would be made by ignoramuses." The
school has numbered nearly two hundred
scholars this term.
Miss Lizzie Bosee one of the assistants
retires from teaching. Mr.. Joseph Brooks,
one of the largest patrons Of the school,
presented Miss Lizzie, on behalf of the
scholars, silver soup ladle; accompanied
by some appropriate remarks. After COM
plimenting Mss Bosee for her fidelity and
ability, her coNAtancy and efficiency, which
had gained the affection of parents, chill
dren, associate teachers, and the officers
of education in this place. he continued,
eve are here to bear testimony to the earn
est and faithful manner In which you have
discharged the duties Of your station.
therefore, on this occasion, simply stand in
the place of others, and say:
did not expect to be called on SO soon,
To present to you, Miss Lizzie, silver
spoon.
have only one remark to make further,
l hope both teachers and scholars will
recollsct your sesourn here with pleasure
and that many Of tie children will rise and
call you blessed"
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE 1Nsuk-
ANcE Co. of York, Pa, has been in
successful operation nearly 10 years; has
paid twelve hundred and ten claims amount
ing to $712, G97 SO, without single assess
ment Prompt and ready, it has always
been able to meet its engagements; never
permitting debts to accumulate, Prudent
and careful, it has established business
far superior in quality to that of any Mutual
Company, doing general business in Penn
sYlyania, hence the small percentage of
losses aud freedom from assessments
Insures against loss or damage by fire and
Lightning, OF NJ safe class property at
reasonable rates. Aqsses literally adjusted
and promptly paid.