The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-01-30
Local Affairs.

= Plenty of good Beef always on hand,
at the old stand, West Elkson.
Lent begins this year on the 10th Of
February. Easter occurs on the 2sth Of
March.
Our Washington letter arrived too late
for publication in this issue. Will appear
next week.
w. w. Thomas, Of Red Point farm, is
early in the market with superior lot of
farm stock and implements.
John II. Pryor, formerly of Elkton,
but who has held $1,000 clerkship in the
Post Office Department, has been promoted
to $500 one.
MIR. William Otley, of Andora, lost a
horse on Tuesday last, which broke its leg.
by slipping on the ice. The animal was
shot to end its misery.
1t is said that Rev. f. Stubs has de-
tsrmined not to separate himself from the
Wilmington Conference, and his appoint
ment to the Smyrna church is anticipated.
-Witworth Brothers advertise, at re-
duced prices, large number of new car
riages of various styles. All of their cele-
brated manufacture, a rare chance for a
cheap carriage.
The sleet on Sunday last made slippery
walking on our pavements on Monday
morning, and brisk demand for "creep-
ers," but none to be found on sale, and
tborofpra
Mr.. Hoffecker, of the Smyrna Times,
intends issuing daily paper during the
sitting of the Wilmington Annual Confer
ence in that town on the 17th of March.
Mr.. H. is live newspaper man and is fully
up with the progressive spirit Of the times
Several of our citizens have fallen on
the ice this week and received serious in
juries. Mrs. McKinsey had a very severe
fall in her back yard, where she lay for
several minutes in state of unconscious
ness.
Adams s. Brother, those enterprising
variety men of Wilmington, exhibit fresh
attractions this week through our columns.
Our readers who visit that city should
make it a point to spend part of the time
at SOC Market street.
"A correspondent sends us an account
of "frollick which recently came off
in neighboring town, where free use Of
the ardent caused lively times among the
guests; but it is hardly of sufficient public
interest to justify publication.
The members of the Teachers Nor
NAL Association are earnestly requested to
attend the meeting in Port Deposit, Feb
ruary I, at II o'clock. Business of i'm
portance connected with the approaching
County Institute, requires their attention.
By order of the President.
Reuben Haines, ESQ.,, prominent law
yer of this town, is suffering from very
severe attack of illness, superinduced by
too close and unremitting Office labor.
The severe tax upon his nervous system
has completely Frustrated him, and he has
been confined to his room for week in 4
very critical condition.
-Tableaux.-The ladies Of the Port De-
post Presbyterian congregation propose
giving an exhibition of tableaux for the
benefit Of their church, on the evenings of
February, the sth and 9th. From the
acknowledged capacity of those in charge,
some beautiful representations may GER
tainly be expected.
Prof. Maria L. Sanford of Swarth
more College, will lecture in the Hall build
ing, at Rising Sun, on Saturday evening
next, Both inst, commencing at 8 O'Clock.
Subject: "The Reformation" She will
also lecture one week later, February 9th,
at the same place. Subject: Rome"
These lectures are under the auspices of
the Friends school, of Rising Sun.
"A correspondent from Chesapeake City
mentions the death Of Mrs. Smack, relict
of Captain Smack, but has omitted to men,
ton the time of her death or the age of
deceased. Mrs. Smack was member of
the Methodist Church, and is pronounced a
very devout christian, whose life was a
shining light to her neighbors and in the
church of which she was member.
The congregation assembled at the NJ.
E. Church on Monday evening last was un-
usually large. The pews were all filled to
their utmost capacity, and the throng over
flowed into the aisles, gallery and vestibule.
The particular attraction, aside from the
interest manifested by the meeting, was to
hear Rev. Mr.. Bristor, of Chesapeake City,
preach. His style of oratory is very dra
matte and striking, his enunciation distinct
and clear, and his language unusually rapid
and animated.
The ice houses on the Susquehanna.
below Port Deposit, have all been filed
and the ice men are cutting and pling ice
which they propose to transport to Balti
more as soon as navigation opens in the
Spring, and store in their houses in the city
for immediate use. Last year the ice houses
were not filled, there being no ice formed
on the river fit for keeping. The prospect
is, that ice will be cheap and plenty next
Summer in our cities.
Items from tho Oxford Press.
Christopher Sagers trapped an otter in
his muskrat trap on the Octoraro creek,
near Belbank, short time ago. These
animals are very rare in this section Their
furs are valuable, commanding from IS to
$40 each. The one above mentioned was
purchased by lady of the neighborhood,
who intends having muff made of it.
Two mill properties on the North East
creek, near Brick Meeting House, Mary
land, have recently changed owners. The
grist mill and 1853 acres of land, belonging
to the estate of Eli Hurford, deceased, han
been sold to Robert Trimble, residing neal
Zion, for $4,000. r. Haines England has
sold his grst, saw, and set mills, four acres
of land, and two dwelling houses, to JOSEPH
Pyle, of the same neighborhood, for 81, 600
-Messrs. Keaveny & Buck, who have
contracted to finish up the gap in the Col
umbia & Port Deposit railroad, near Peacl
Bottom, are pushing the work forward
very rapidly. Mitchelrs Rock has beer