The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-04-21
Port Deposit Items.



Some persons broke pane Of glass in
the store of Mr. Elliot Brown, and searched
through the building for money. and were
rewarded by getting about s 90 in pennies
and five cents pieces. They also took
Ratchet, several knives and a few other
articles amounting to about five dollars, and
left. \ man boarding with Mrs. Blunt,
next door, heard the noise, but did not
think of thieves.
VISIT FROM RAILROAD OFFICERS.
On Monday an excursion train came down
the Columbia and Port Deposit railroad,
Containing. Vice President, Roberts Of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad j. Il. Hutchinson,
Chief Engineer Columbia Il Port Deposit
railroad and u number Of officials and
friends of the road, on a tour of eXamina-
ton. They were met here in the carly
afternoon by President IIinckley and
Superintendent kenney Of the Phila. VIII
& Bait. railroad and President Scott of the
Pennsylvania road, who came in special
train from Philadelphia. They were es-
corted through town by Hon. Jacob Tome,
a Director in both roads, otter which the
engine of the Phla. vii. & Bait. railroad
took all the cars over Phila. Il Bait. Cen
trail road to Philadelphia, whatever con-
illusions they came to about commencing to
run trains on the Columbia q Port De-
post road, they did not communicate, but
it is believed it will not be many days be-
fore the iron horse will make regular trips
from Columbia here.
ACCIDENT.
Tuesday, as the train which arrives here
az / A. N. was coming just below the resi-
dence of Mr. Vim. Smith, on the road from
Rowlandsville, the engineer blew his whistle
and frightened pair of horses of Mr.. JOS.
Jenkins hauling Hour from Mr.. Matthews
mill to Messrs. Tome & Co., causing
them to run OFF. The driver, Robert Cruik-
shank, was thrown in front of the wagon,
but fortunately the wheels did not pass
over him or he would have been fatally
injured; as it was, he was badly stunned
and received a severe cut on his head, Mr..
Geo B. Malone brought him to town and
DR.. r. Z. Bromwell rendered all the medi
cal services that was needed. 4 good
many persons have complained of the rail
read Co., for whjStling along where the
accident occurred and 1t should not be done
when horses are passing either to or from
Rowlandsville. The public road and rail
road run along side OF each other for a long
distance and an Engine will brighten
4 horse bad enough without the whistle
1t is TO be hoped President Wood viii
order it stopped.
TO BE PUBLISHED.
1t is currently reported that the Lodges
of Good Templars in this end Of the
county intend publishing the names of all
parties who recommend the granting of
license TO sell liquor. Last year they pub
lished partial list but it is their intention
to make a complete list and publish in both
county papers.
LAND SALES ON MORAY
VIM. S. Evans Esq, Trustee sold Il
acres of land with the improvements at
"Corner Ketch," to Mr.. John w. Scbold,
for 5000; and next day at Rock Run, the
large stone store house to Mr.. William
Castle for S2.3lG; also the Quarry adioin-
ing Mrs. Coulson, TO that lady. \ number
of other lots were sold at various prices.
REBUILT
Mr.. w. w. Nickel, our well established
his carriage mandatory which was knock
ed down by the ice two years ago.
Ill.
Samuel Peace Esq, for a number of
years. Il magistrate and Postmaster, and
among the number of our oldest citizens
has been confined to his bed for some weeks
by u complication of diseases; also, Mr.
\. L. Barry, our Photographer. has been
sick for three weeks with Pneumonia and
an aillicton of the heart, Mr.. Barry is well
known by ali lovers of fun i'll our part of
the county, and all sympathize with both
flr lies in their sickness.