The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-26
Ii. NJ. House Items.
SUICIDE.


Our usually quite village was the scene Of
considerable excitement, on the morning of
the 18th, inst, from the announcement
that Mr.. Charles c. England, our cabinet
maker, residing one and half miles south
of town, had committed suicide, by shoot
ing himself. After repairing to the place,
we found it to be too true. The facts, SO
far as we have been able to CLEAN, are rs
follows: He picked out a suitable cotfin
and placed 1t in i convenient place; pro
ceeded to write two letters, one of which
was addressed to S. J. England, the other
to young lady. He then loaded
gun, which was in the shop, tied long
string to the trigger, passed 1t around the
butt to the other hand lit is supposed and
placing the muzzle to his side pulled the
string, the charge taking effect between
the fourth and fifth ribs tearing away the
lower portion of his heart, and resulting in
instant death. A jury was empanneled by
Squire l. r. Taylor aud an examination
made by DR.. Dare, Of Rising sun, where
upon the jury rendered verdict of death
from his own hand, as above stated.
DONATION.
Our NJ. E. preacher, of the Zion circuit,
was visited by quite a number of his con-
gregaton, on the 10th inst, who took
them many of the good things of this
world, with cheerful smiles and happy
hearts as well, which were not lost ON the
host and hostess Judging from the man
ner in which they seemed to appreciate
their company. During the evening, the
very promising amateur orchestra of Zion
led by their teacher, Prof. Kimble, of Fox
Chase, serenaded the company. After
which they were furnished with very
sumptuous repast by the lady donators
for which the ladies of Zion have few
equals, as we happen to know from ex-
perience.) All seemed to vie with each
other in having good time, and all speak
of it as a very happy atfoir, which surely
demonstrates that Bro. Sypherd and lady
have warm places in the hearts of the con
gregati0n. After a few heartfelt remarks
from the Rev. Bro, and many hearty
thanks for the entertainment by Prof.
Kimble, on behalf of the orchestra, all re-
turned home full of friendly fealings.
CALIrHUMPIANs.
The calithumpans OF Zion, honored Mr..
and Mrs. William Clifford with their pres
ence on their wedding eve, and after con-
siderable strong music they succumbed to
it's charms and made their most polite and
graceful bow. One of the high toned
gentry who would rather see than be seen,
ensconced himself upon the porch roof, and
some of the party being somewhat curious
thought to reconnoiter the premises when
on being discovered, concluded to slide
down. In SO doing, nail rent his cas-
simeres; but he soon made a landing, which
also resulted IN skinned nose and a
spraned wrist.
CRYSTAL WEDDINGS.
James Chambers, and also Benjamin
Gale (colored, were surprised some even
ings since by the gathering of large
number of their friends to celebrate their
crystal weddings. We understand they
were very grand affairs, and the presents
numerous and elegant. 1t is rumored there
is to be grand affair of a similar nature,
to take place at Zion, on the Goth inst.
BUSINESS.
Mr. James c. Crothers, who it was an
nounced some time since, was going into
the mercantile business in our village, has
bought the entire stock of goods belonging
to Pennell 4 Rittenhouse, and has entered
upon his duties as storekeeper. We wish
Mr.. c. prosperity, and hope business
may be revived at the old stand as in the
days of yoie.
ACCIDENT.
Mr.. Lewis T. Merath, while hewing
some timbor in the woods, on last Monday,
accidentally let the axe strike him on the
knee, intlcting deep and painful wound.
SALE OF PROPERTY.
The property of Mrs. Mary f. Ireland,
was sold at public sale, on Saturday last,
to Mr. Oliver Widdoes. Price 50, S50.-
Mr.. W., is our accommodating stage driver
to and from the BRICK.