The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-01-15

Tuesday last, at s o'clock A. NJ, in the S9tl
year of her age. To within short time
of her death, she enjoyed good health and
was remarkably active.
ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.-As Mr.. r. L.
Ford, of this town, was driving between
Chesapeake City and this place, on Satur
day evening last, his horse SHE'D and started
ON the run. Mr. +. was thrown from his
buggy at the first start, but held on to the
reins. He succeeded in stopping the ami
NAL after running or being dragged fol
some distance, but not before he had re-
ceived severe bruises. No harm was done
horse or wagon.
DEATH OF A CECIL CoUNTIAN IN BAL.
TIMoRE.-George NJ. Johnson, son of oul
esteemed fellow-citizen N. F. johnson,
Esq, died in Baltimore, on Tuesday after.
noon last, of neuralgia of the brain, after
a lingering illness. His funeral took place
from his late residence, No. 8 Fulton street,
in that city, at 3 p. N. on Thursday. Mr..
johnson was but 81 years of age, young
man of sterling worth, and greatly beloved
in the large circle of friends he had at
tracted to himself during his residence il
Baltimore He leaves wife and one child.
"HEZZIE" LAID UP.-For many years
he has scarce been absent from his post OF
duty for an hour. Morning, noon and night
has found him ever ready to lather and
shave his customers after the most approved
fashion of modern artists. But what all
the attractions of this gay world couldn't
do, rheumdtics has effected, with scarce an
effort. 1t settled in his joints, and Heze-
kiah shaves no more for the present. We
are pleased to say, however, that he is get
ting better, and we trust will soon be in
the public service again.
FROZEN TO DEATH.-As Mr.. John T..
Lee was coming out of Elk Neck, on
Tuesday last, he found by the roadside, a
large snake, frozen stiff and stark. 1t was
SO rigid, in fact, that it might have been
used as walking stick, or whip stalk, had
Mr.. L. such a fancy. His snakeship had
no doubt been lured out by the fine Spring
like weather Of Sunday, and mistakenly
concluding his Winter sleep was over, had
wandered far from his quarters. Jack
Frost came on SO entirely unheralded Sun
day evening, that he was frozen before he
could coil himself away in his nest.
PHoToGRAPHIC.-Ajo joint stock company
is being organized here, for the purpose of
erecting suitable buildings, and carrying
on the business of photography on an
extensive scale. 1t is proposed, in addition
to the usual business of picture taking
for which very complete arrangements will
be made-to make speciality of photo
graphic ad yertising. The matter has been
taken hold of by number of our business
men, and quite large amount of the stock
has already been subscribed for. The
shares are $2j each, and ten per cent inter-
est is guaranteed, with repayment in full
at the option of the holder in two or three
years. Mr.. B. f. Lodore, who has charge
of the matter, will be glad to furnish full
particulars to all interested.
RELIGIOUS ITEMs.-The week of prayer
was observed in the Elkton Presbyterian
Church with great interest. The meetings
were devoted especially to the needs of the
church members, and was largely attended
and full of feeling and interest. Rev. E.
w. Gaylord, from Kent county, has been
preaching all this week, and the meetings
have been characterized by much warmth
and power. The house has been full every
night, and some persons have risen for
prayer. There is good deal of religious
interest in the congregation.
At the Methodist Church, nightly meet
ings have been held, in charge of tie Pas
tor; the attendance has been large, and the
interest considerable.
MONDAY prayer meetings are held daily
from 10 to 1 o'clock, in back room, first
floor of Odd Fellows Hall, under the au-
spices of band of young men, members
of the various churches. These meetings
are very interesting, and the attendance
has been good.
A LITTLE "ONPLEAsANTNEss." Cyrus
Gordon, residing on Railroad street, is
colored gentleman of convivial inclinations,
and gathers around him host of friends
Of the same way of thinking. His latch
string being always out, the gatherings
around his hearthstone at this season of
the year are both large and frequent. A
very interesting social was given last Sat-
urday evening. When festivities were at
their height, Officer Shockley appeared on
the scene, and in very persuasive manner
invited the principal participants to accom-
pany him in call upon our worthy Sheriff
Cooling. Their reception by the Sheriff
was so cordial, that they were induced to
over Sunday. On Monday morn
ing, they accompanied the above-named
gentlemen in stroll around town. Dur
ing their rambles, they stepped in upon
Esquire Brown. The Squire was so taken
with them that he insisted upon making
with the Sheriff to entertain
a number of them during the Winter. So
the address of Polly Short and Lottie Short,
white, and Geo. Allen, alias " JACKIE" col
ored, for the present will be, Elkton Jail.
Mr.. James Moore, the remaining one of the
party, having pressing business to attend
to, kindly presented the Squire with 81. so,
to be applied to county purposes, and took
his leave. Mr.. Gordon, for some unac-
countable reason, was entirely overlooked.
He remains at home, where he will be
pleased to see his friends, as usual.
ORPHANS CoURT.-The Orphans Court
for Cecil county was in session on Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week. Present
Hon. Jas. McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon.
Jas. NJ. Evans and Hon. Jas. A. Lewis,
Associate Judges.
Sundry claims against deceased persons
were duly examined and passed.
The following Executors and Admins
traitors bonds were duly examined and
aDDrOyed. Henrietta + Rarroll FYecutrix