The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-09-28
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MARLEY.

MARLEY.
Marley Farm, situated about three miles
from Elkton, on the road leading to the
Blue Ball, was formerly occupied by our
friend Mr.. VIM. G. Carter, and purchased
about one year ago, by George w. Childs,
of Philadelphia, proprietor of the Public
Ledger, since which time, this handsome
mansion has undergone thorough repair
ing, and several changes. The fine yellow
pine doors that would have stood for gen.
erations have all been removed from their
hinges, and others of solid walnut taken
their places. The walls have been frescoed
and papered from attic to cellar by Mr..
Perry Litzenburg, of your town, and in
such handsome style as to reflect great
credit upon this gentleman. The carpen-
ter work was done by Mr.. Palmer G.
Strickland, who has cut and Clipped, fash
Toned and formed the building to more
modernized date, until change has come
over the whole structure; but they may
shatter and break the vase if they will,
"reminiscences of the past will hang round
it still, to those who have once been made
welcome and enjoyed many a pleasant even
ing within its happy walls.
This dwelling was built some twenty
years ago, and was composed of the most
costly material, nothing was spared iii its
erection to render it a comfortable home
for Mr.. Carter and family, but man pro-
poses and God disposes. After it had been
enjoyed such lengthy period by Mr. Cs
family it finally fell into the hands Of one
who having the ready cash-found it an
easy matter to improve building based
on such a rock-and walls that will appar-
emily last forever.
The trees that once served to divide the
house from the dusty road side, have been
felled by the woodsman's ak.
The handsome stable near the dwelling
has oftener been taken for Catholic
Church (minus the cross than shelter
for the noble brute, but our friend thought
his horses and stock required nearly as fine
a building as his family, and such he GER
tainly gave them. This building has also
been painted and carpentered, and they
can be seen for miles around.
The dwelling is presided over by Mr.. E.
Sweetapple, a gentleman recently from
England, and those who are acquainted
with him, know him to be fine, hospita-
BILE man, always glad to see his friends;
extending hearty welcome to each, and
every one, taking great pleasure and pains
to show strangers over the grounds (espe-
cially his orchard, having on the premises
twofine apple trees, which bear sweetapples
the whole year round) and through the
paper mill, situated short distance from
his dwelling. This is the largest mill in
the State, making between twenty and
thirty-fiv tons of paper per week-mostly
straw, and it is impossible for me just now
to tell you the number of tons of the latter
consumed.
This entire property is owned by Mr.. G..
W. Childs, owner of the Ledger building
in Philadelphia. We know of no one who
could have been more welcome in our midst
regret his not residing in our community;
for his equals are few and hard to find.
When he first bought the mill some six
years ago, it was presided over by Mr.. G..
every way worthy of the charge committed
to him. His first act was to abolish all
Intoxicating liqour, and eject from the mill
any one detected under its influence, thus
completely changing and restoring the
people, neighborhood, buildings and every
surrounding. Since his departure, year
ago, his successor has continued to rigidly
enforce these rules, and the people have
now entirely awakened from dreamy ex-
istence to renewed energy and comparative
comfort.
New buildings have been erected in every
direction, until quite village is formed,
which will in time connect with the famous
| Cherry Hill. This is in great measure
owing to the Building Association, but
where did the money come from? Why
from Mr.. Childs, who was and is, and ever
/ III Ut INC lTlell VI liz pOoT mall he
is always willing to help those who help
themselves: teacher educates every child
in any way connected with the employees
of his mill; thus affording each and every
one an ample opportunity to obtain good
common education free of all expense to
them, making no distinction in color sex,
religion or politics. Show me such another
man if you can. understand they have
a Bank near the mill, and Mr.. McLane
acting as private Secretary and Mr.. E.
Sweetapple President.
p Mr. Childs has had the road graveled be-
tween Elkton and his mills, thus rendering
it passable at any season of theyear; when
heretofore in Winter, it was impossible for
any one to get up and down, except on
horseback; and he is now engineering for
a railroad to run up the Little Elk Creek
and connect with all the mills, and carry
their freight to the depot at Elkton; and
mind what say, before another year, you
will see the smoke and hear toot, foot, foot,
chew, chew, chew and in less time than I
can write it, you may ride there and back;
and then his mules and wagons will be pull
ing and hauling somewhere, where no
George w. Childs exists.
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