The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-04-01
North East zseEsss.

II seems yonr North East correspondent
has been asleep, or per adventure, has been
on Il Journey; consequently our town was
not represented last week, and if not ask
in. too much Indulgence, We propose to
utiict yuur numerous readers with IA few
items, if you deem them worthy of note.
ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS.
On Monday. the goth ult., the election
for Town Commissioners came OFF, which
proved to be quite spirited affair. 1t APP
pears from reports that a portion of the
citizens became dissatisfied with the work
! ings OF the old Board, or Ring, as some
are disposed to call it, and got M n new
/ ticket emhacing as it did. portion Of Tie
old Board; but the day proving To be eX
ceedingiy unpleasant, the tax payers could
not realize a sufficient interest in the mat
ter tn turn out Ill the storm. consequently
the old Euard was elected intact by small
majority.
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
On the evening of 22nd ult., The North
East Building and Loan Association con
vened to hold their eighth annual meeting
for their election OF officers for the ensu-
ing year, which resulted in the unanimous
re election OF the old Board. After the
usual routine of business, they loaned sev
enteen hundred dollars at par.
DEATHS.
Or Saturday, the 25th ult., Mr. Samuel
Boyer buried Il little daughter of about TWO
wears: cause of tieath-scarlet fever. sat
! urday last, Sarah Anderson (colored5, near
Mr. T. L. Roses. buried a child, it being
the fourth funeral from her residence in
less than two months. We learn the first
was 4 daughter and nearly young woman
in size. The coiliu was made too short,
consequently they were unable to bury her
on the day appointed. and it was deferred
till next day; calsse of dcaths-scatiet fever
and sore throat. Chas. Chamberlain buried
Il lit;lc daughter on Wednesday, and K.
Davidson Drummoud lost little dangh
ter OIL 2I;h ult., between two and three
years Old cause of death-measieS.
:, COMMEND ACT.
We cannot commend too strongly the
action of merchant Of this place few
DAYS ago. who had purchased a barrel of
eide" ans! IL his absence his assistant sold
the beverage to several customers, some of
whom became quite intoxicated. On his
return and learning tie facts, he rolled the
barrel out, and emp,ied the contents on
the ground. Would that some Of the
older men in business would follow his
example.
FRESH IERRINGs
have made their appearance again for 30
cents per dozen. The catch thus far has
been quite small We doubt not but the
thunder storm of Tuesday night and cold
suap following will head them off.
MOVING DAY.
Saturday, the 25th rIt., was supposed to
be moving day, but turncd out Il very wet
day. Consequently Monday was the princi.
pal moving day here. Many changes in
this nei9hholhood took place. Among the
number was Philip Sufe, VIII" occupied the
farm of Mr. j. j. Mccullough, moved to
the farm i'll Elk Neck, formerly belonging
to Dir. John Alvison: and a son Of Mr.. Alri
son has moved and occupied Nv. NeCul-
louch's farm, who, We understand, is au
energetic and enterprising young man, and
we doubt not, will push things in the right
direction.
ROBBERY.
Some one, not having the fear Of the
Lord before their eyes. entered the meat
box of Mr.. J. l.. Mcdaniel, on Saturday
evening last, aud carried Off the roast he
intended 10 indulge in himself the day fol-
| lowing.