The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-01-01
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REPORTED FOR THE CECIL WING.

The Circuit Court for this county viii
resume its sessions on Tuesday next.
Oar schools, which have been closed
for week, will reopen on Monday next.
Mr.. G. w. Barnes at Carpenters Point,
slaughtered a hog, this season, weighing
75G pounds. Good for Cecil
Christmas passed off pleasantly in Elk
ton. Although the weather was dull the
little ones, as wei! as the older ones, gener-
ally wore cheerful faces.
Mr.. Levi f. Boulder, Cabinet-maker
and Undertaken, has removed to the build
ing on Main street, opposite Church street,
and next door to Wells provision store.
On Wednesday last the carriage of Dr.
Ellis, OF this town, was driven into By one
of the Marley Mill teams and completely
smashed up. The vehicles met near Mack
all'S mill, when the Doctor gave the other
team all the road he could; but the driver
failed to properly manage his team. The
Doctor narrowly escaped injury by jump
ing from his carriage, when he saw he was
certain to be struck by the approaching
team.
Nearly every paper we take up con-
tains the particulars of some horrible cas-
ualty from some one of the many burning
fluids which are now in use. People can
not be too particular what they buy, nor
too careful in handling their lamps. Don't
attempt to fill lamp while it is burning,
nor pour the fluid on lighted fire. With
the utmost care, all burning fluids are dan
gerous, and where it can be done, it is far
better to use gas, even when it costs u lit
tie more.
Mr.. Harry Garter, while returning
home from town last Wednesday, and
when nearing the corner of Main and
Bridge streets, his horses commenced run
ming and kicking. Before they had pro-
ceeding far they came in contact with a
tree-boX and hitching- post, tearing them
down. On turning the corner, they over
turned the carriage into the ditch, damag-
ing the top so much that it cannot be
used. Another gentleman, accompanying
Mr.. c. home, jumped out shortly after the
horses took fright, thereby escaping injury.
Mr.. Carter, although in the carriage when
it was thrown into the ditch, escaped with
a few bruises about the head. The horses
detached themselves from the carriage and
ran some distance before they were stopped.
Blind T0m.-This famous musical prod
ICY will visit Elkton, on Tuesday next, and
give ore of his celebrated piano concerts III
the Hall in the evening. All who have
heard his unrivaled performance on the
piano will wish to enjoy the pleasure again;
and all who have not heard Tom perform
should not lose the present opportunity
With an intellect scarcely developed above
that of an IDIOT and with no musical edu-
cation-for he is not capable of being
taught-he can execute the most difficult
piece of music after hearing it played once
An evening cannot be more pleasantly
spent than at one of Blind Tom $ concerts
Watch Meetings. practice of watch
meetings, which consists of service in the
church at midnight on the last day of the
year, appears to be gaining popularity
among other denominations than the Meth
odst. The custom is a time -honored one
in the latter church, but it has not found
favor among other denominations hereto
fore. The Presbyterian congregation of
Elkton adopted the custom by watching the
departure of 1915 and the ushering in of its
Centennial successor. There is touch of
sacred romance in the custom of thus pune
Guating the annual division of time, by
prayer and praise, at the solemn hour of
midnight, and figurativey watching the old
ruler drop his scepter from his palsed hand
and the young heir to time ascend the
vacant throne.
Extra Services in the EiktOn n. E.
Church.-On Friday, Dec. 31st, at o'clock
p. NJ, watch night service will be heidi
the Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be
administered during this service.
Jan. 1st-Saturday evening, all who have
joined the Church during the previous
gear, are specially invited to attend
prayer and experience service.
Sunday, Jan. 2nd.-10t A. NJ, sermon by
the Pastor; theme, "Waiting for the Pro-
MISE" evening sermon, keeping the |
Lords Commandments.
The first week of the year will be OBJ |
served as week of prayer, in accordance |
with the suggestions of the Evangelical
Alliance. p.
December 30M, 1873.
Death of an Aged Citizen.-James f. |
Barroll, Esq, one of our oldest and much |
esteemed citizens, departed this life on
Friday evening, the 24th of December, at
his residence, Holly Hall, " near this town. |
His span of life had measured far beyond |
that allotted by the Psalmist to man, hav- |
ing passed his S7th year. Mr.. Barroll had |
been in feeble health for many months the |
inevitable attendant on the weight of years. |
He died as every good man must desire to .
pass away, in a peaceful home, surrounded |
by a loving family who had watched over
him with anxious solctude, as his gradu- |
ally but steadily declining strength brought |
him day by day, nearer to life's close.
In 1861 Mr. Barroll purchased the prop |
erty known as Holly Hall - which is situ