The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-01-22
The M,sttl A { Is
EEKTOy, JANUARY 2a. 1876.
local Affairs.


skinned it.
Madam Rumor whispers in our ear
that a number of weddings will take place
in February.
Did you ever watch lady reach around
her pin back to find where her pocket has
gone to- 1t fun.
Hard bottom in Dolly Warden street;
but you have to go thrugh a heap Of mud
before you reach it.
Erratic-the young man who stepped into
down town tailor store and asked to be
measured for an umbrella.
-Four hundred and sixty eight tramps
stopped at the Cecil county Aims House
during the month of December last.
DO you want to see the mud machine
at work? You can stand on the wharf and
have a full view of it's operations, not TWEEN
ty feet distant.
The Knights of Pythias, of this town,
have changed their meeting night from
Thursday to Saturday night. y full at
tendance is expected o-night.
is your business moving along as
briskly and smoothly as you desire? If
not, try little of the Advertising Lubri-
eaton. 1t makes huge difference.
The contract for putting up the build
ing for the Photograph Co., mentioned last
week, has been given to Mr.. Jas. P. Mer
rift, of this town, who will begin opera
tions at once.
The work of deepening the channel Of
our river is progressing finely. The digger
has reached the lower end of SCOTS wharf.
If no accident befalls them week or ten
days will finish the job.
-Amusements.- Frencls Variety Com
pauy will exhibit, at Odd Fellows Hail.
this Saturday evening. They have full
and efficient corps OF artists, and promise
an attractive entertainment.
Refreshing see our Elilton boys
playing pitch penny on the Court House
yard; the innocent little critics. go at it
with so much gusto. Why don't our town
officers give them a toss?
There will be preaching in the A. NJ
E. Church, on tomorrow Sunday morn
ing, at II O'Clock; also, the pastor, Rev.
J. F. Lane, will preach to the Young Men S
Christian Association, at 8 p. NJ. Preach
ing again at :! PM.
There will be a theatrical entertain
ment, on Thursday, January eth, 1876, at
West Nottingham Academy, under the
auspices OF the Irving Literary Society.
Proceeds to be devoted to purchasing a
library. Admittance, % cents; doors open
at O'Clock P NJ.
He tried to hide it with an Ulster over
coat, but his uncle used postal card, and
it read thus: deposit No. 1927 gents
frock coat and vest, advanced 50; will be
sold for account of whom it may concern,
if not redeemed before Feb. 1, 1876" Poor
Harry, the cats out.
Real Estate Sales.-Messrs. Jones &
Haines, as Trustees, on Tuesday last, sold
the farm of James Trimble, containing %
acres of unimproved land, situated near
Bay View, to Jos. I. Reed, at $3.50 per
same day, offered the McGready property,
west of town, containing 101 acres, but re-
ceiving no bid approximating its value, it
was withdrawn.
A few days ago, as Mr.. Oliver Jones
was crossing the railroad at the Blue Ball
crossing on horseback, the horse stepping
upon the rail, his foot slipped and became
wedged between the iron rail and the heavy
plank of the crossing. The jar threw Mr..
Jones, severely spraning his ankle. 1t was
with the greatest difficulty, that three men
with their combined strength, relieved the
horse from his uncomfortable position
Had it occurred about train time, no doubt
we would have had a smash-up to record.
On Tuesday the mud digger lifted from
the bottom of the creek, portion of the
keel of vessel, which, from its appearance,
had for many a year been imbedded in the
mud. Many curious eyes examined it, and
much speculation was INDUCED in in regard
to its identity. The oldest iuhabitant was
summoned, and many an interesting Incl
dent of bygone days brought to recollection
by this old skeleton resurrected from its
resting place. 1t was finally agreed that it
was the keel of the pleasure sloop Dido"
which was wrecked, many years ago, on
the fearful breakers Oft Hollingsworth's
bank.
The Y. NJ. c. A., (colored), of this
town, installed the newly elected officers,
Ia list of whom were given last week, on
Monday evening last. Mr.. Jane s Manley,
the retiring President, addres sed the asso-
citation upon the Importance of Christian
culture, self improvement, &C., in a telling
speech. He said: " We are living ia times
of intense interest to our "a ce; as we SOW
now, we may expect to gather hereafter.
The people of the entire world are looking
upon us, waiting to see whether we will
improve the opportunities we have, and
thus exemplify our claims to intelligence:
or whether we will fritter them away in
Incidence. We must be Sabbath observ-
ing people, and cast the weight of our
influence on that side. SO long as We
observe Gods ordinances in this respect.
we are safe; but once give up this observ-
ance, and profane His holy day, we become
careless about orr souls salvation, and
finally outcasts. May industry, temper
ance and righteousness be our motto"
The address was well received; and after
the transaction of some minor business. the
Association adjourned.
CoNCERT.-Under the management of
our enterprising organ dealer, John Will
kinson, Esq public entertainment, free
to all lovers Of good music, will be given
in the Odd Fellows Hall, about February
lst The musical part of the progra mme
will be in charge of Prof. Harry Saunders,
OF Baltimore, whose name is a sufficient
guarantee of its excellence. Due notice
OF particulars will be given hereafter.