The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-11-23

on the Streets. while an occasional row or
"cusslng match attends the game. 80
infatuated have they become IN this game
that they actually play at night by the light
from the street lamps aud shop windows.
An agent of some of the Philadelphia
clothing houses was in town, on Saturday
last, distributing. gratis, a large humber "f
that days edition of the Philadelphia
ness. That number contained large advFr-
tisements Of some of the principal houses
of that city. prominent among them being
that of John Wanamaker.
Sheriff Boulder is getting quite a repu-
tation as horse thief detector, and those
fellows had better keep clear of his pro-
near Lewisville, for the horse lately stolen
from the Chandler brothers, at liamortuu.
Pa, he came up with another, which had
been stolen from y. q. Curtis, at Honey
inst
The store house of Thomas Grubb, in
the Eighth district, was destroyed 10y lire,
at an early hour, on Tuesday morning last.
The building was not connected with
dwelling, and by the time the alarm was
given the fire had made such progress that
heavily in his stock of store goods, tobacco,
etc. The property was partly insured.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Dull, cold. gray November of yore,
with fierce winds and leaden skies, has
changed to mellow, balmy October, with
now aud then December day thrown in
10y way of variety. Al, but these are de-
iusivs smiles. dear readers. Don't be
duped by such treachery into the belief that
you will not need warm clothing. When
these smiles have turned to cold and bitter
frowns, you will need its protection.
On Friday evening, 18th instant, the
young men OF st. Johns VI. +. Church
presented their pastor, Rev. J. O. Sypherd,
with a handsome buffalo robe, as n token
of esteem and apprccation-a very suit
able gif, 1t this season of the year. And
as he travels over the hills, facing the north
winds and wrapped up in his elegant robe,
he will have constant reminder of the
kindness of his friends. Aud his prayer
is that they may always have on the robe
Of righteousness.
Prof. Charles Clary. the popular vio-
liuist, will give 4 concert, at Odd Fellows
Hall. on Tuesday evening next. the Goth
lust, assisted by the best local musical
talent. Prof. Clary has received very flat
tering notices in Easton, Milford, Smyrna,
and other towns where he has recently
given concerts, and We bespeak for his
entertainment the patronage generally of
our citizens. Although the concert will in
all respects be first class, the admission has
been fixed at 81 cents.
The committee recently appointed by
III. Ne~ Castle Prcsbytery TO take, testi-
mony in the appeal of J. II. and II. b..
Frazer from a decision Of the session of
the Elkton Presbyterian Church, held an
adjourned meeting, on Thursday and FRI
day. The Rev. J. II. Johns, of Cecil
county, the Rev. DR.. Nixon, of Whining
ton, and Elder VIM. II. Purncll, President
Of Delaware College, compose the commit
tee. The session of the committee was
necessarily a private one.
Drawing ROOM" will he held at Odd
Fellows Hall, ON Friday evening, Decem-
Der eth. She will be assisted by the ac-
complshed violinist, Mr.. VIM. Stoll of
Philadelphia, by Mrs. Stoll, one OF the
most artistic sopranos OF that city, and by
Mr.. \. II. Rosewig, the popular tenor, as
well as by Mis-. L. b. johnson, Miss NJ.
Jones and Mr. II. X. Torbert, Of Elkton
The management promise the public a
first class entertainment of which detailed
notice will be given hereafter.
1t has been our good fortune to ex-
anime the enormous stock Of line clothing
on exhibition and sale at the original New
York One Price Clothing House, No. ls4
West Baltimore street, Baltimore. We
found it, this season, exceptionally grand
the most equisite tyles of business suits,
likewise dress suits; and for overcoats. they
are real charmers, satin and silk lined In
the boys department. you can lit the little
fellow of two and half years to the youth
Of eighteen years. We venture TO say that
nothing can equal the taste displayed in
such a mammoth display Of ulsters, very
nobby; don't ia il to see them.
Sheriff Boulder was notified, on We'd
nesday morning, that a boy, named Marion
Boyd, in the employ of Nicholas Larzalere,
IN Elk Neck, had stolen lady's gold watch
and chain and razor from Mr.. Clinton
Roe, a young man also in the employ of
Mr.. l.. The lad was about thirteen wears
OF age. rather heavy set, with 4 broad face.
dark hair and eyes, aud had on a new pair
of kersey pantaloons and dark coat. AL
though the Sheriff secured the dreary
depths of Elk Neck all the morning. he
failed TO intercept the lad. Marion was a
wide wake youngster. who came tramping
through this town, early last Summer.
and was kindly taken in and cared for by
one of our hospitable citizens. But having
a rowing disposition he decamped early
one morning. and then engaged with Mr..
Larzllere for the Winter. lie hailed from
Baltimore and has probably bent his steps
homeward, bearing the property o: the
young man. \ reward of live dollars has
been offered for the recovery OF the watch
One of Elkton's weekly rows occurred
in the " liollew." at the store lately occu
pied by VI. l.. Lich:eustein, on Saturday
night last. 1t happened in this wise: John
Briley, Jr., loaded so heavily with cargo
of benzine that he could scarcely navigate
along the streets, and whose tongue was
freighted with words both coarse aud bit.
ter, entered the clothing store before men
toned aud charged the proprietor with hav-
ing dealt unfairly with him in tho sale of a
pair os pantaloons, which be had purchased
a short time previous. In this charge he