The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-07-18
Port DepOsit Items.


At meeting of the stockholders Of the
Woodlawu camp ground, held on 1th inst,
the confectionery stand was awarded to
James Crothers, of College Green, for the
sum of $277. The hauling Of the lumber
to John Linton, at S1.374 per M.
Mr.. John Stalcup, of this town, while
procuring kindling wood from his wood
house, last Saturday evening, felt some
thing sticking his finger, and searching for
what it was, caught snake which again
bit him. The bites proving very poisonous
gave him great pain. The attending physi-
clan was called in and administered the
proper remedies The patient is now doing
we'll
Mr. VIM. Jennings, son of J. J. Jennings,
died of consumption last Friday morning.
His remains were taken to Hopewcll Gene
terry on Sunday evening.
On Saturday last, the 18th inst, during
the afternoon. rain fell alternately with a
few moments of sunshine; but from seven
o'clock until nearly - NJ, rain poured down
in torrents, necessarily, flooding the hill
sides and swelling the streams far beyond
their capacity, thereby destroying much
property along their courses, by block
ing up the channels with debris, caus
| ing them to overflow yards, streets, &c,
almost equal to the Winter of 1873
Amongst those who suffered most from the
flood was Hon. Jacob Tome. The stream
| which flows down from High ST., through
the property of Joseph B. Pugh, Esq,
conveying the water from a great portion
| of the farm of Mr.. J. J. Abrahams, changed
its course and swept over the beautiful ter
raced walls, tearing them down to their
| foundations, and covering the yard on the
north side of J. Tones mansion with rocks,
sand, &C., flooding with water the Cecil
National Bank, leaving several inches of
mud on the floor Of the banking room and
Mr.. IT'S private office. To repair the dam
ages which Mr.. Tome has sustained, will
cost from $4,000 to $1,000. Mr.. Joseph B.
Pugh's handsome yard was also Aooded in
consequence of the sewer filing up by the
| washing down of rocks, &C., from the hills.
Mr. Pughs loss will not be so great as from
the last flood, he having prepared for the
high waters during the Summer. A por-
ton of the roads leading into the town
were impossible by bridges being carried
away and otherwise blockadsd. The stream
coming down near J. J. Bucks saw mill,
J;J bla 1omora in Ia Iauar apI
| of town, filling the street with rocks, &C.,
flooding the railroad and leaving on it
great many oostructiGnss The railroad at
Herring Run (Heckart's Hollow was wash
ed so as to make it impossible, but was
repaired by the construction train men on
Sunday, So as to enable the trains to run
regular on Monday morning. The losses
sustained in tue town vii not be less than
$4,000. We learn from the farmers that
considerable loss has been sustained by
them in their corn fields by the heavy flood.
Camp meeting will ooglUerlo en- the
Rock Run camp ground, near Hopewell
cross roads, Hartford county, Nd, on Thurs
day, July 30th. The steamer Wm. C.
Nc Call, plying between here and Lapidum,
will afford an excellent chance for all to
cross and enjoy tie pleasant meeting in the
shady grove. Every effort is being made
to make the meeting plea SAINT, and reports
say it will be the largest camp ever held on
the ground.
Cecil Lodge, X. of P, No. 81, intend
giving their third ANNUAL excursion to
Annapolis, on Thursday, July 30th, on tle
steamer Vanderbilt. The steamer is one of
the staunchest crafts in Baltimore harbor.
Plenty of room for delightful trip down
the Chesapeak to Annapolis. BY special
permit from the Admiral the steamer will
land at the naval grounds and the excur-
sionists can have the pleasure of seeing the
State House and grounds, the two ferret
ed Monitors, line of battle ships, torpedo
boats, cannon and other implements of war,
and the first Governor from old Cecil at his
headquarters. The steamer will leave Port
at Z A. NJ, arrive at Annapolis 1890 P. NJ.
Everything will be done to make the trip
pleasant to all. No spirituous liquors will
be allowed on board. The steamer will
stop at Havre de Grace going and coming.
Round trip tickets 81.
Cecil Lodge has installed for the present
term the following officers: E. Gather, C.
c.; ]. c. Gilmore, V. c.: ]. NJ. Tombstone,
X. R. s.; E. w. Berlin, NJ. F.; NJ. C.
Huber, NJ. E.; C. Wilson, P. c.