The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-03-03

DECEASED. William c. T. Poulson,
"A number of years compositor i'll Ihe
Cecil IFhjg office, died at his residence in
rhiladelp hia, on Saturday last, of con-
sumption, in the 39th year of his age. He
was spoken of very highly by those init
mately acquainted with him as kind hus-
band and father, and possessed of many
noble traits of character, the wildness of
youth having given place to good qualities
and rendered him an estimable citizen.
LARGE SALE OF Personal PROPERTY
VIM. ]. Jones, Esq, Attorney, with J. b.
Ash, as auctioneer, on Wednesday last
sold at public sale the entire personal pro-
perty of Anthony Reybold, on the " Cas-
saday Peach Blossom Farm, IN Sassafras
Neck. This was one of the largest sales
of personal property held in the county
this season, the proceeds amounting to over
$4,000. The stock sold we'll Horses
averaged over 800, cattle over $50, oxen
$40, per yoke. One horse sold for $3.50,
the highest price realized.
INJURED BY a FALL.-MiSs Betsey
Burk, an aged lady residing on Bow
street, received quite severe injuries, on
Saturday evening last, from n fall She
was descending the stairs ut her residence,
and when about two-thirdS the way down,
was taken with vertigo. She fell to the
bottom, iniurng her ankle, and otherwise
brusng herself, her head came in contact
with the stove, which was located near
the foot of the stairs, cutting and bruising
her severely. Miss Burk is 50 years of
age, and quite infirm. Her injuries may,
in consequence, prove serious to her.
CONCERT AND LECTURE.-On Tuesday
night, March 9th. at Odd Fellows Hall,
Prof. Theo. Aschertield, in order to best
answer the many inquiries after his family,
will combine pleasure with profit and give
us a vocal and instrumental concert, with
the assistance of a good soprano, cult
waited violin performer, and very enter
cuated to make people forget political
trouble and hard times Lecture on ''Phre-
nology." Instruction by aid Of interesting
illustrations may be looked for. Admission
80 cents at the door; tickets purchased at
the stores 81 cents. children - cents
Doors open at half past six, concert to
begin at half past seven o'clock.
! On "Wednesday night, Mr.. y. will lecture
at the Masonic Hail, Chesapeake City
| Posters for particulars.
| MISSIONARY ANNIvERsARY AT CRoUCH's
| CHAPEI"-Arrangemen have been made
for an interesting series Of missionary ami
/ versary exercises at Crouch's Chapel to-
morrow Sunday night. Hon. W. J. Jones
| has promised to address the audience, and
| some IF the sweet singers of Elkton have
| agreed to contribute to the interest of the
occasion by choice and appropriate music.
| We predict full house, great pleasure and
| a handsome collection. The hour of assem-
! blage is Is o'clock p. NJ These exercises
are to be preceded by missionary prayer
meeting at 2! O'Clock l.. NJ
/ PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES.
| /. Singing: What shall the harvest be ;
,. Responsire rsadiag Of Scripture by Sab
bath School; Psalm 2nd, Thomas c.
Crouch, leader.
3. Singing. hymn 975: From Greenland $
| icy mOuHtains.
/ t. Prayer: W. Is. Realey.
). Singing: CHtidren's te deum three lit
/ tie girls.
6. Address: Hon. W. j. Jones.
/ :. Singing: Gice o Gise.
| 5. Collection.
0. Singing: Clip Hour LANDS .fori Joy choir
| 10. Doxology and benedction.