The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-06-19
Port Deposit Items.
THE WEATHER.


THE WEATHER.
The weather during the day, here, con-
times exceedingly warm, while some OF
the nights are almost cool enough for light
frosts. Such a difference in temperature
in so short time is decidedly unhealthy,
and the chills and fever begin to come
slowly, owing no doubt to these sudden
changes.
ACCIDENTS.
Mr. Emel Hohns, while working with
the small steamer Maggie, on Thursday last,
got his thumb between two bars on which
there was a tremendous weight, and the
consequence was that the end of his thumb
was mashed entirely off. This accident
has prevented Mr.. Hohns from performing
his labors as Captain of our ferry boat,
besides being extremely painful. Mr.. Ed
ward Bailey, Captain, has charge of the
boat at present.
One day last week as Mr.. Geo. Buck
was passing down the railroad opposite the
flower garden of Hon. Jacob Tome, stone
struck him on the forehead, making a ter
rible wound. From what direction the
stone came was the question; and as yet
he has not the least idea whether it was
thrown on purpose, or whether it struck
him by accident. Who threw it remains a
mystery.
THE FESTIVAL.
The strawberry and ice cream festival
held in the lecture loom of the NJ. E.
Church, on Friday evening of last week,
was decided success and very pleasant
time was spent by all who attended. The
Injuries were of the genuine type, and
great credit is due those who had the affair
in hand. A very handsome profit was also
realized, which was deposited with the
Treasurer of the "Church Aid Society,""
to be used for charitable purposes.
ELECTRIC MACHINE.
Wednesday evening a gentleman from
the city came to town with an electric
machine, and exhibited the same night in
Port Square, being surrounded by quite
crowd. For five cents person could take
hold the handles and ascertain how much
electricity he could stand. The boys say
it was harder to let go than it was to take
hold of it, but we wont vouch for the truth
of these statements.
Ho! FOR GILPIN's FALLS.
We had the pleasure on Wednesday
afternoon, in company with party of
young folks from town, of visiting these
wonderful rocks and falls of which we had
often heard. We started from Port at $50
P. NJ. and arrived at the rocks at 4.30. We
were surprised beyond measure about these
falls. They are certainly worth trip by
most any one who has never seen them,
being picturesque and romantic in the true
sense of the terms.
After wandering around our party was
seated beneath trees whose beautiful foliage
shut out the rays of the sun which was
shining SO brightly. From our resting
place by the side of the stream the water
could be seen dashing over the high rocks
and the roaring heard as it leaped from
one point to another. After making some
of the fern and other leaves which
grew near by in abundance, we walked
over 20 the grist mill, which is just at the
head of the rocks, to take look at the
mill and see how wheat is converted into
flour, and any other curiosity which might
present itself to view; and last, but not
least, to get weighed. We were received
and escorted through the mill by Mr.. Chas.
A. Cooper, the owner, who took particular
pains to show US everything of interest
and to answer all interrogatives that might
be asked. We also saw in this mill a
very large circular clock, having large
sledge hammer as weight. Mr.. Cooper
told us that this clock is extremely old
and used to be in the Depot in Balti-
more years ago, at which time trains were
run by it. Let this be as it may, it is GER
.ainly an old relic and still runs, keeping
excellent time. Seeing all to be seen in
The mill, we again proceeded to the grassy
aill- side near the rocks, where the basket
and freshet bucket of water was brought,
and where all that is tempting to those who
ire hungry was spread for our satisfaction.
Suffice it to say that we did ample justice
20 those nice things and soon started for
home.
MISCELLANY.
The annual commencement at Noting
lam Academy will take place on Friday
evening next. Many of our town folks
will be present. A couple of gen.
.lemen while driving through the town on
Sunday evening last in buggy, came near
being jolted out by the wheel running over
4 large stone in the road. One gentleman
ost his balance, falling on the wheel and
slight bruises. We had
The qualification of viewing the hot house
IF Hon. Jacob Tome, few evenings since,
and were we'll repaid by what we saw.
Grapes in great clusters hung fast to the
vines, and while some we're entirely ripe,
others were small and green. In fact, there
are grapes there of all ages, shapes and
sizes. Strawberries will soon be
gone for the season, but are almost drag
in the market now. ELECTRICAL.