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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-06-10
Chesapeake City Items.
MI RIDER.

VI
Considerable excitement was occasioned
in our town, on Tuesday last, by some par
ties finding in the canal the body of a white
male infant. 1t was sewn up i'll Il coarse
sack. and had evidently been in the water
a considerable time, as it was much decom-
posed. The Coroner was notified, and "a
jury of inquest impanneied to inquire into
the matter. DR.. karSner made an exami-
nation OF the body and testified that it was
fully developed, and had been living
child. The jury rendered a verdict of death
from violence drowning at the hands of
some person to them unknown. The re
mains were taken charge of by the under
taker and were by him inferred.
THE PICNIC
Of the colored people in Spring Grove was
a lively affair, and passed off pleasantly
Every thing was conducted in an orderly
manner, rejecting credit upon the mana
gers.
FAST TRoTTERs.
Mr.. Burget passed through this place on
Tuesday morning last, on his way to the
oxford Fair, with his celebrated trotting
horses. They were both raised in this dis
trct, and much interest is taken i'll them
by our citizens. Quite a number of per
sons went from our town to Oxford to wit
ness the race.
THE SERMON
by Rev. Mr.. Newman in the NJ. f. Church,
on last Sabbath, to the Order of American
Mechanics. was an unusually fine effort
and that is saying great deal, as his ser
mons are always excellent. The congrega-
ton was large.
THE FARMERS
seem to be in Jolly good humor whenever
they come to town nowadays. The
WHEAT
is splendid, looking clear over the fences
and if no mishap befalls it there will be a
tremendous crop. The
was never better, and prospects for plenty
of hay are promising.
PEACHES.
Our growers of this delicious fruit will
surely reap rich harvest this season, for
while down the Peninsula, both III this
State and Delaware, the crop will be very
short, our orchards never promised more
abundant yield Surely we should be thank
full and happy. \ Man ABOUT TowN.
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-S%~ Plain, Striped and Plaid Linens for
busters and Travelling Suits for ladies.
MCCRERY 4 BOULDER.
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ISIrORS.
Interesting Services.

On Whitsunday, the services at st. James
Episcopal Church were conducted by the
Rector, Rev. Mr.. Martin, the subject of the
morning $ discourse being taken from the
gospel of the day. 1t gave an account of
the origin of the term Whit. or white
Sunday, and of the great blessing which
came to man upon that day. \ blessing
which could be experienced by all who lived
pure and godiy lives. having the love of
God in their hearts. He also read sundry
letters which had passed between himself
and the NeStry, relative to his contemplated
departure. Deep aud heartfelt sorrow was
expressed on both sides, that the step must
be taken: but though all will sincerely
mourn his loss, the -NeStry could not insist
on his remaining, as he felt that Il change
would be beneficial to his health, which
has been very delicate for some time. He
preached his farewell sermon from the text
Let your light so shine before men that
they may see your good works and glorify
your Father which is in heaven" declaring
that however much God might know of the
struggle to do right in our hearts, there
was TO possible way for men to have faith
in goodness that was not lived out in the
daily life, and eXhorting his hearers to take
heed lest their good be ''evil spoken of. "
In conclusion, he observed that it was the
last time lie should address them for long
while, and he could only say, that he left
them Christ 5 life as an example. He could
say no more, as it was the measure of all
life, and that if it were his dying words be
would beg them to stand fast by their faith
and to follow the teachings of the church
That the ties which bound him to his PEG
pie were strong and OF very tender nature,
and that lie should never fail to remember
them in his prayers. He leaves Il large
circle of warm friends, not only among his
own flock, but many others who sincerely
regret his departure, and hope that in his
new field of labor he may find the health
he seeks and host of friends to greet him.
! He will leave (with his family in "a few
days for Shrewsbury, Kent county, where
he Will resume his labors. PoRT DErosIT.
IS Mems Heavy Pillow Shoes, 81 80:
Mems Hand made Button Shoes and Con-
greSS Caters for sale by MCCRERY &
/ BOULDER, next door to Court House.
match. GLASS FRONT.
Specialties in Black Alpacas at
MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.
Full line OF Ladies' Gentlemen's
| Misses and Children's GauZe Underwear.
GLASS FRONT.
s. A Prime Lot of Country Bacon for
sale by MCCRERY & BoULDEN.
! Closing out Straw Hats, without re.
| gard TO cost GLASS FRONT.
Striped and Plaid Dress Goods re,
| ducel by MCCRERY X BoULDEN.
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ARREST FOR ATTEMPTING To PASS A
BOGUS BILL.-On Saturday afternoon last,
two young men entered the confectionery
store of Mrs. Hall, on Main street, and
after RECALLING themselves with ice cream,
offered in payment five dollar bill, very
closely resembling United States green
back. Mrs. Hall, however, not liking its
appearance, declined to accept it. They
then passed on down the street and offered
1t at several other places, but failed to find
any one willing to take the note Officer
Shockley, who had been watching their pro
ceedings, believing them to be swndlers,
then arrested them and took them before
Squire Howard. Upon examining the note
it was found to be an issue Of the Mauch
Chunk Cotton Factory On the face Of it
they promise to pay to the bearer five dol
lars upon the purchase of 800 worth of
their goods. 1t is printed in imitation of a
greenback, and at first glance would be
taken for such by the majority of persons,
the name and promise to pay of the cotton
factory being printed in such fine type as
to be somewhat difficult to read. The par
ties gave the names of Boyd and Peacock.
and said they were from North East. Squire
Howard held them in 800 bail each to
answer at the September term of court
We have learned from responsible parties
who are acquainted with them, that these
young men have always borne the charac
ter of honest, upright, hard working citi
Zens; neither are they regular drinking
men, but on this occasion there is no doub,
but that they partook too freely of crook &c
whiskey, and were thereby brought int,
trouble.
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THE TuRF.-At the Spring exhibition of
the Oxford Agricultural Society, on Thurs
day and Friday of this week, the following
entries of Cecil fast nags were made: Geo.
Jones, Warwick, bl. g. Andy Johnson:
Saml Gillespie, Warwick, b. g. Dexter,
and b. m. Fanny Fern: X. katz, Port De-
post, s. .. Buck wheat: John Lair Elkton.
=. &. Arab; Vim. II. Burget, Chesapeake
City, b. g. Billy Boulden, and b. IN. Lady
Burget: VIM. Armstrong. Fair Hill, b. m.
Gypsy Maid. The trotting was fine and
some good time was made. The first race
for horses that had never beaten 80 was
won by Billy Watson, New Jersey horse
time ,. is, 80, 2.53. Sorrel Tom, owned
by Silas Wright, of Lancaster, the Judges
pet won the second race for horses that
had never beaten PIP, in , fl, 2.46 and
= A. The fastest time was made by Mo
dock. being 81 Much dissatisfaction
was expressed by Maryland men, it being
charged that great partiality was shown by
the Judges in favor of their pets. Mr..
katZ'S horse Buckwheat was undoubtedly
one of the fastest on the ground. but no
show ut all was given him, they even going
so far as to arrest the driver on some
trumped up charge. Notwithstanding their
utmost endeavor to prevent any Cecil horse
taking prize, they We're forced to allow
Mr.. Burget, of Second district, the second
place in two of the races. Gentlemen
from Elkton who attended the races speak
III the strongest terms Of condemnation of
the open unfairness Of the judges and their
rulings in favor of their pets. especially in
favor of Mr.. Silas Wright of Lancaster. Pa.
The floral display was better than ever
before Of Towering plants, in bloom espe-
cially. OF agricultural machinery there
was a fair representation from many of our
leading makers. The number of horses
entered and the display in the house were
larger than ever before. Altogether the
exhibition was a success, with the cXcep
ton above named.
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Is A Prime Lot of Country Bacon for
sale by MCCRERY & BoULDEN.
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CROP PROSPECTS.

Our farmers are in unusually good spir
its, owing to the fine promise of wheat,
grass and oats crops, all of which seem
further advanced than usual at this season
VISITORS.
Old residents of this community, but fol
many years residing in the West, are be-
ginning to come in to visit the Centennial
primarily: making calls upon their OLD
friends 4 second matter.
STREET REPAIRS.
A general overhauling of the streets and
sidewalks are being given by the new
Rnor6
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rs Finest Black Hernanis, Lawns and
Grenadines. GLASS FRONT.
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sY-44 Cambrics, Percales, Lawns.
Chintz, end Chinese Grass Cloth.
GLASS FRONT.
rs Striped Debeges and Mohairs reduced
from 81 to 25 cts. by MCCRERy Il BoUIDEN.
Great Reduction in the Price of Sewing
Machines for Cush. The Howe and New
American, Or second handed Machines -
Call and see for yourselves.
JOHN WILKINSON,
Wig Building, Elkton.
by MCCRERY & BOULDEN
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Rising Sum Items.
REBUILDING.

The new barn of Edwin Haines was
raised on Tuesday last, and will be made
ready in time to store his harvest. 1t is
rebuilt from the foundation.
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cS Specialties in Black Alpacas at
MCCRERY & BOULDEN's.
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will not be without them.
\ NOVEL GAME.-Matching horses for
trials of speed, rowing matches, walking
matches, base ball mat hes, and a variety
of other kinds of matches mot excepting
the lucferi are well known and familiar to
the people of this county. But it remained
for Elkton ingenuity to inaugurate new
species of diversion in the shape of an
" lce-c:eam match.
This new game is a trial both of speed
and endurance as well as capacity, or, as
Josh Billings terms it, holding ability
The game may be played by any number
of persons, either male or female that is,
we mean, a lady might play at this game,
if her life depended upon it,-but we
never expect to hear of case. The game
is most conveniently played in an ice-cream
saloon, though any other place will do.
The players sit upon wooden chairs around
a table: each player has a spoon in the
right hand, aud with the left firmly graSps
a china saucer containing ice. cream, Der
rieS or water ice. When the play begins,
the contents of the saucer is conveyed to
the mouth AS rapidly as possible, and swal-
lowed bodily; an attendant stands ready to
replenish the saucerS as fast as emptied.
It's a nice, cheerful game, and the real,
true iuwardness of it is to see who can eat
the most without freezing up or bursting,
the first man doing either pays the whole
bill.
Such a game came Off in Elkton, on sat
urday night last, the contestants being
three in number. On the first inning they
all three scored four plates OF ice cream
apiece. On the second they marked two
plates of Strawberries each. On tie third
inning two of the players caught foul on
plate of waterloo and went out. On the
fourth and last inning the remaining player
made home run on two plates of berries
and five of ice cream. At the close of the
game the score stood: First player, plates
of cream, , of berries and ice
total !; second player, same; third player
10 plates of cream, of berries, | water
ice-total, A..
We are proud to say that these heroes,
though much exhausted at the close of the
game, after being carefully thawed out,
were able to walk home.
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KILLING Two BIRDS WITH ONE STONE
of course you will go to see the great Exhi-
bition in Philadelphia, and of course you
will want to look as nicely dressed as any
of the fine ladies and gentlemen You will
see there. By calling at our establish
ment on your way, you can select splen-
did suit put it on. visit the grounds and
return home satisfied that the cost of your
visit has been saved in the price of your
clothing. Our prices are so low and our
goods so excellent. Call and get bargain.
BENNETT & Co, To'cer Hall, 5lS Market
street, Pai,adelphia. Notice the Large Clock
over the door.
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"a Closing out Straw Hats, without re-
gard TO cost GLASS FRONT.
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Special Prices for Black IIernanis at
MCCRERY & BoULDEN' s.
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Is Linen Suitings, with Trimming to
match. GLASS FRONT.
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MARRIED..

- Striped and Plaid Dress Goods re
duced by MCCRERY X BOULDER.
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A SAD Decentralization ID. Pearce,
young man about 10 years of age, and for
merly in the employ Of the Western | MON
Co.. was buried. on Wednesday, al Newark.
He was a son Of Mr.. Joshua Pearce, living
Il few miles fron Elkton. In his death
there was a peculiar sadness. ON the pre-
viouS Thursday he left Wilmington To ac-
cept place. he Informed his uncle, Benz
C.. Pearce, Esq in Philadelphia, but it is
believed that his real intention was to pro
cure treatment for his crippled leg under
the belief that he would return to his
friends without his crutches' On Satnr
day last. about noon, he submitted himself
to an operation at the Pennsylvania HOspi
tal which Iesulted in his death at } o clock
the same day. The message which was
borne to his friends therefore was not that
he had recovered the use of his wthered
member, but that sadder one of the laying
down of his life. The telegram announc-
ing his death was the first intimation his
friends had of the operation. \ post NOR
TEN examination revealed the fact that his
death was caused by an overdose of ether
administered previous to the performance
of the operation on his leg.
A Miraculous CrRF-THE POWER OF
lMAGINATIoN.-Abo ten days ago, Il man
was committed to jail, supposed to be
insane. When given in charge of the
Sheriff. he complained of uneasiness in his
stomach and said that he was suffering
from the presence of some living creature
maliciously placed within him 10y doctor
who attended him about ten years ago.
Tailor John White surprising this to be a
mere Authorization of the prisoner, deter
mined to relieve him. On Wednesday he
procured small toad, and without the
prisoners knowledge placed it in his cell.
AS soon as he saw the toad, lie be-
came convinced that it was the identical
creature which had been troubling him
so long, and that it had passed from him
without he being aware of it. He imme
diately gave evidence of great relief stat
ing that the disagreeable moving sensation
within him had entirely disappeared, and
that with the exception Of a slight sore
ness in the parts recently inhabited by the
toad. he was entirely cured. He seems
also to be improving in mind, being able
to sleep soundly, which he could not do
before. So much for imagination. Some
other people are credulouS as well as in
sane men. A prospective doctor from
Cherry Hill, who visited the prisoner, says
that the toad certainly did pass from the
prisoner; he is confident of it from the
appearance of the creature.
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IS Mems Heavy Plow Shoes, 81 80:
Mems Hand made Button Shoes and Con-
gress Caters for sale by McCRERY &
BOULDER, next door to Court House.
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The "woman's friend = is what Dr..
Bulls Vegetable Pills may well be termed,
for every woman that has once used them
will not be without them.
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THE PICNIC

Of the colored people in Spring Grove was
a lively affair, and passed off pleasantly
Every thing was conducted i'll an orderly
manner, rejecting credit upon the mana
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CHILDREN's DAY IN THE NJ. f. CHURCH.
The services in the NJ. f. Church of this
town, tomorrow Sunday. will be the an,
nual festival service of Children's Day
The entire service of the day will be in the
interest of the children of the congrega-
ton. The church will be handsomely decor
ated with Summer flowers. In the morn
ing, sermon by the pastor, with responsive
readings and music by the children. In
the afternoon, short addresses by number
of prominent Sunday school workers, inter
spersed with music by the children; and in
the evening a Centennial Sunday School
Anniversary, with an address by Rev. Geo
Brstor of Bethel NJ. f. Church. An UNI
usually interesting time is anticipated. All
are invited to be present.
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THE New ENGINE HoUsE.-It now seems
that the much talked of and badly needed
building for the protection of our fire APP
paratus is really to be erected. Mr.. James
Merritt, contractor is now at work upon
plans and specifications for two-story
brick building, with engine house on first,
and Commissioners room and offices on
the second floor. No time should be lost
now that a start has been made. Already
our fire engines have suffered much from
exposure in the present dilapidated old
house, and the sooner they are safely
housed the better. We are pleased to see
that our present Board of Town Commits
sioners are inclined not only in this but in
other directions also to act in accordance
with the public sentiment.
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.Y Fine Syrups -50GGO cents-for sale
MCCRERY g. BoULDEN.
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HUNGARIAN GRASS,

GERMAN and Common Millet, Seed
" Buckwheat Eighty Day Canadian Corn, Sweet
Potato Panf-. Farmers who have tailed with the
Whit potat" grow the Sweet with ut fear Of the
hues. c. B ROC ERS,
June 3. lS7t-2w 133 Mark, I ST., Philadelphia.
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: looked for. Wheat, grass and oats never
ooked better in this region of the country.
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A SINGULAR PET.-An elderly lady, re
siding in the vicinity of Challestown, has
a queer pet. 1t is a common-sized land
terrapin, which has, during the Summer
months, for five or six years past, paid her
regular daily visits, and at each time re-
ceives some food. The creature climbs the
porch steps, and with head protrndng,
patiently waits the appearance of its guar
dian, and on receiving its allowance, imme-
diately takes it's departure. The lady first
discovered it about six years ago while it
was perambulating about the yard, and she
gave it some crumbs, and since that time
it has continued these annual visits to her
domcle.
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The building was insured for $3.50 in the
Mutual Insurance Company, of this county.
A tramp who performed the astonish
ing trick of linking together number of
apparently solid iron rings, was the curios-
ity at the depot on Monday last. Our
sharp-eyed liveryman. however, was too
much for him. He discovered the secret
joints in the rings and exploded the trick.
All who either use or frequent the
Presby terrain grave yard must remember
that the plants and flowers that grow within
the lots are as much the property of the
lot owner as the tombstone itself, and can
not be transferred from one lot to another
or plucked without violating the Eighth
Commandment.
ON Saturday last, little child of Mr..
Hiram Spence, residing at North East, got
hold OF box OF concentrated I've that its
mother had been using in washing, and
before it was discovered had swallowed q
quantity of it. Fortunately physician
was at hand and by promptly administering
proper remedies saved the child's life. Its
suffering was intense. Mothers should be
CO eful to keep this deadly preparation out
of the reach OF the children.
Our market is now supplied with most
purchased of Taylor Janney, Esq, near
Bay View, a number of head of splendid
cattle, which he will slaughter from time
to time as the demand requires it. Two
specimens of this stock, weighing 8, 800
pounds, were driven through our streets for
exhibition, on Tuesday last, and were pro-
nounced by all the ne plus ultra of fine
beef This beef is on sale daily at his
meat market, east Main street.
-Messrs. Whitworth Brothers, of this
place, on Monday last turned out one of
the handsomest "pano box buggies " we
have ever seen. 1t was built for a gentle
man in Kent county, and will surely prove
a splendid card for the builders wherever it
may go. Had this carriage not been built
to order, the Messrs. Whitworth would
have placed it on exhibition at the Cen
tennial. Had they done so, we doubt not
but that it would have compared fayorably
with any of the same class there.
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RUNAwAY.-On Wednesday evening last,
horse belonging to Mr.. William Smith,
broke from his fastening and ran furionsly
down Howard street with the carriage at
tached to him. As he turned into Main
street, DR.. Tnft, at the risk OF life and
limb, seized the frightened animal and
stopped his further progress. Had he not
done SO and the horse had entered Main
street, serious results might have followed,
for many children were upon the street in
this part of town at that hour.
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N"ilt" :. Ee..h. s'.en, Jha, Iv,:
eXamihh Ill r'r-"r~ whr ~. .r.r.
CHER themselves s~ c!n!l;ne> ,-
teachers Il tLs primary or common
sti.oo'S "t he county. AZ IL o.g.- H.
Red 'tyIa. OF the lis, SATURDAY =
August, N0|eLnher. February a,,1
May. J. 5. GIIE,y
10. Superintendent.
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Was - cold lat SATURDAY night.
Pu'u-' W" uni"r- tanI y"u caIlantIv
sailed forth On tn streets. cl,! IA the
hah'hm"ut~ of nature (alnootJ t. stop
n Tuu3wHv frsm.
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The 'bess' started fos the railroad
yesterday ulorniug He MI lie back
Saturday hi.ht.
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lar"v ''uni>. { Cml,D ha~ rc-ulr-
ei q hi oh i"mr. aui l. rc-irstat,i
j. The fHiFF Sc.
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\. Hoffman ii 10. are stiii doing a
lively and profitable business Ia their
sore Oh the Blue.
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y: earn TIA, Mr. Thompson, a
Hla,w lady re-l4ing va WHO" 'seek,
.s.r e.u,Iy. ,,er a-ao. ..a.-,.
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Dr. hawiey oi Oak Creek Wa IN
town last week and called upon IL.
The Doctor has worked up an cx,en
siye and iucratiy. practice in the north
part of Webster and the south of
Adams.
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Ira Sleeper Az! Levi Moor wen,
down into Southern Kansas. Friday.
"a hnv sheep. There i cv--r pro-
poet that W,hs;cr c,un,y WI, have a
respectable numher Of sheep ranchc,
next year.
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j. A, Tu!cys Wa rn the move last
lrida", aud Is how established in his
Eew h"me on the west SIDE. L. it,
tends t. make extensive improvements
aud additions to lis hol-e, which viii
lender 1t a Urat aud attractive rel
deuce,
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Good Sorghum % ccn;S per gallon
az {. n. Po:Icr'>. l62s