The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-11-24

We were shown curiosity, the other
day, in the shape of creature called a
toad fish, native of tropical waters. To
those who have never seen the Uarmint it
is worth an examination. 1t was secured
and preserved by Captain Leslie, of this
town, during cruise in Southern waters.
-Bailiff Shocklcy, this week, put down
a short strip of new pavement on the south
side of Main street, opposite the property
of J. T. Mccullough Esq. This is a locality
where it was much needed. If our Town
Fathers will look little higher up on the
same side they will discover other portions
of the sidewalk out of condition.
OF the pupils attending Bay View
School, the following are the names of
those who were present every day during
the Fall term, ending Nov. 18th. John
johnson, Frank Alexander, John Trimble,
Mollie Abrams, Susie Smith, Harry Gam
BILE, Charlie johnson, George Gamble and
Nettie Smith Total enrolment, 36; aver
age, 90. SUE GAMBLE, Teacher.
An Elkton gentleman, who deals in
"justice ~ and at odd times assists in sell
ing goods at downtown store, executed
lively dance, on Saturday evening. There
was no music, but The boys had dipped the
end of the wrapping Irvine in some exceed
ingly hot stuff, so that when he took hold
of it with his mouth to wrap up a package,
ba bo baI uol1nuoJ suarp, Of
bees.
MIR. Kerr, proprietor of the Wrights-
vile lime kilns, of whom A. G. Tuite,
Esq, of this town, purchased the cargo of
lime which was subsequently destroyed by
the great October freshet, very generously
offered to bear one half the loss, consenting
only to accept payment for half the cargo.
We don't know MIR. Kerr, but on the
strength of this transaction feel safe in adj
vising our farmers to deal with him.
AS young gentleman was passing
along Main street, on Saturday evening, a
vicious horse that was hitched in front of
Aexander's hardware store made an at
tempt to seize him with his teeth. A mar
row escape was made, as the teeth of the
animal grazed his cheek. If the young
man had been little bit slower to jump
away, he would have lost portion of his
face. Horses of this character should not
be hitched so near the side walk.
I Mr.. S. T. Terry, of the Sixth district,
exhibited at the Farmers Club !Shoto, last
week, hen Matched on March 9th, 1877,
days old, began laying and laid sixteen
eggs; after short interval she again laid
sixteen eggs, from which she Matched four
teen chicks on the 4th of October, and now
has brood of ten fine chicks'' Some of
the first laying of eggs were Matched by
another hen, and two of the chickens, al
most full grown, were exhibited.
Extra religious services have been held
in the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches
of this town, during the week. The inter-
est manifested has been considerable, and
Port Deposit, has been assisting Mr.. Heb
erton. At the Methodist Church number
have presented themselves for prayer and
four or five have professed conversion. In
teresting meetings are also in progress at
Elk Neck Chapel, Crouch's Chapel, and
two nights in the week at Westamwell.
"A larger force of men were at work on
our streets, on Saturday, than ever before
at one time. They were employed by the
Railroad Company to build up the roadway
north and south of the North street cross
ing, SO as to make the grade easier. Port
Deposit granite was used, of which a
splendid road bed, extending over hun
bred feet each way from the track, was
built. This is the point where, some time
ago, team hauling heavy log became
stalled, from collision with which an ex-
press train narrowly escaped.
Especial attention is called to the large
sale of stock, farming implements, wagons
carts, harness, feed, blacksmith and wheel
wright TOOLS fishing apparatus, &c., adver-
tised by VIM. T. Boulder, Esq, our Sheriff
elect, to take place at his Locust Point
farm, on Wednesday next, 2Sth inst. Read
the catalogue of goods to be sold. We
feel confident that there is something there
to meet the wants of every one The farm
and fishery will also be rented to the high
est bidder for the term of two years. Mr..
Boulder would be pleased to see all his
fri or col uvb thau 70
purchase or not. Turn out, there will be
big crowd on hand. The sale begins at
nine O'Clock A. NJ. precisely.
There was but one goat offered at the
cattle sale, on Tuesday, and it was knocked
down to an Elkton lumber merchant, who
thought it would be a handy thing to have
in the house. He discovered his mistake,
however, before he had owned that goat
many hours. 1t was a lively animal, and
the rumpus it raised around that lumber
dealers house could only be equaled by an
enterprising swarm of bees. A favorite
cat was the first victim of his ferocity;
pussy was scared out of a month S growth,
and in her frantic efforts to escape, over
turned vessel of water swept the mantel
clear of ornaments, and finally bolted
through window. The goat then took
the room and demolished considerable fur
niture before he was secured, to say moth
ing of the fright of the family. We know
where goat can be bought cheap about
this time.
"A little unpleasantness took place in
Water street, on Sunday afternoon last
between Geo. Smith and Abe Hill, (colored)
Smith had been imbibing too freely of the
fiery liquid and had words with his wife,
whom he was about to thrash, when Hill
came upon the scene and interfered, which
resulted in tussle and Smith being thrown
upon the ground. The latter promised, if
released, to be quiet; but no sooner was he
upon his feet, when he rushed at his an
tagonist and endeavored to cut him with a
knife. Hill again threw him down and kept
him there until Bailiff Shockley was mott