The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-01-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
SEQ the advertisement OF "For Rent
in Elkton."
-Elkton Trinity church was handsome
w decorated for the Christmas holidays.
Miss Margaret McCrery has been APP
pointed sub-deputy P. NJ. at Elkton Post
Office.
"A band of serenaders endeavored to
entertain everybody who gave them MY
cents, at the Hall, on "Wednesday and
Thursday nights last.
Live men-RITTENHousE y hEsroN
at Rising Sun who run the Mam'hoIh
store. Read their advertl sement IN Inc
Wing to-day.
There will be preaching at the African
NJ E. Church, west end of Elkton to-mor-
row at II o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock p. NJ.
D RIpEour, Pastor.
The Misses Smith have purchased the
confectionery store, good will and fixtures
Of Mrs. Henry Wood, next door to the
Post Office, and have taken possession Oh
the sweets.
-Kriss Kringle visited the Rose Bank
Lodge of Good Templars, at Brick Meet
ing House and dispensed bountlful sup
nly of cakes, candies and nuts among the
members.
The Mutual Building Association of
Elkten, sold on Saturday night last S23oo
at 500 premium and several smaller
amounts, ranging from 5000 to $500 at pre-
miums from 81 10 to $1.5O per share.
-Rumor hath it that important changes
are soon to take place in our Post Ofhce'
Being all females in thst department. the
change in the very nature OF Things must
be "for better for worse
The contest for the fine buggy for the
benefit of the Presbyterian church was de-
cided on Tuesday evening last. The COM
petitors were Mr.. P. c. Strickland and Elk
Sheriff Thomas. The buggy was awarded
to Mr.. Strickland, Who raised 1926; Sheriff
Thomas receipts amounting to 500.
The valuable paper mill, known as
Providence Paper Mills, on the Little Elk,
a short distance from Elkton, is advertised
at Trustees srle in to-day's Wing. This
mill is capa BILE of manufacturing an excel
lent qualityof printing paper. The pres
ent edition Of The Wing is printed on
paper manufactured by Providence Mills.
With the New Year r. c. Lewis dis
plays a new and beautiful assortment OF
dry goods of finest texture and latest styles
Notions in profusion with staple goods to
suit every grade of custom. Fine groceries
are made speciality at the GLASS ERoNT.
A New Years greeting to all his old custo-
mers, and cordial invitation to the public
generally.
The defeated pigeon shooter (Engle) OF
Baltimore, is not yet satisfied and has chal-
lenced his rival for another match for 500;
thirty birds, twenty-one yards rise
Sheppard replies by agreeing to match him
for 500; the match to come off any time
after the 14th of January, at Millington
We understand that Engle agrees, and
that the necessary preliminaries are ar
ranged. Engle will furnish his own birds
this time, and of course, will have only
strong, old-tough fellows. b.
Robert Chandler, lad about II years
of age, residing at Zion, was severely in
iured on Christmas day, by being struck
by piece of log. He, with other boys,
were amusing themselves, and celebrating
the day by having small explosion. They
placed charge Of powder in the log, and
Chandler touched it off, failing to get out
of the way before the powder exploded, he
was struck by piece of the log, which
knocked him down, broke an arm and
otherwise injuring him. Drs. Turner and
Elderdice dressed the wounds.
There will be an all-days meeting held
at Providence colored Nj. P. Church, Elk
ton, on Sunday 4th inst, to commence at
n A. NJ, with general class. Preaching at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, also and at p and Z
o'clock P. N. The Sacrament Of the Lord S
Supper will be administered at the close Of
the 7 o'clock sermon. Our Fair is still
going on: and will not close before Mon
day night 9TH. There has been great
revival at Cedar Hill the last week. The
Lord is working among his people.
REV. E. w. SCOTT, Pastor.
We clip tho following items from the
Oxford Press.
IMPROVED STocK.-Franklin Darling
ton, of East Nottingham township, recent
" purchased five head of three year old
heifers of the celebrated Duchess strain of
be in profit next spring.
CHRoME.-The chrome mine of ]. Smith
Hilaman, in West Nottingham township,
on further development, proves to be quite
rich in chrome. A very large vein of the
of obtaining large quantity appears
bright. Several tons have already been
taken out. Its value at the mines is $25
per ton.
THE CAR CoMPANY.-The Oxford Co.
operative Car Company having become
somewhat embarrassed in financial affairs,
meeting of the creditors, directors and
citizens who have insured the bonds was
held at the office of s. D. Ramsey, Esq,
in West Chester, ON Saturday. A PROPOSE
ton for settlement was made by the COM
pany to the creditors but it was not accept
cd. 1t is hoped a satisfactory arrangement
will be arrived at this week.
SAD DEATn.-A little son of Thomas
,sr ,omall, Of East Marlborough township,
"a, about ten years, was choked to dea tn
I,x glass marble, on the 18th inst. He
IA nm. one into his mouth when it slipped
into his windpipe. There being no one
except an older brother and himself at
Some when the accident happened, they
Started for neighbours but the child fell
to the oro,,nd. A neighbor came along,
who immedi ately summoned physician,
but the unfortunate child died before he
arrived.
The Supper.-The ladies IT the Presby-
tartan Church, who are ever willing to lend
their aid for good cause, gave an excel
lent supper, at the Odd Fellows ias'. on
Monday and Tuesday evenings OF this
week. They displayed good taste In ar
ranging their tables, and we have yet to