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The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-02-08
A Duel With Clubs.

A well known citizen of Charles
ton Mississippi County. Maine.
| gives some particulars of a remark
| able assault case which occurred
about two miles from that place a
few days ago. i he combatants
were q white man and d colored
man. They had q falling out, and
On the spur Of tie moment they
vented their anger BY each seizing
9 club and knocking the other on
the head. But one blow passed
between them. They struck each
other simultaneously, and both men
fell to the ground perfectly stun
ned and apparently lifeless.
The singularity Of tie fight is
owing to the fact that each was so
intent On getting in his work on
his opponents head that neither
attempted to ward off the others
blow, and to this intent it was q
deadly combat. Instances il which !
the knife Or firearms have been the
have occurred, resulting
IN death 70 both the eombatants. |
but this is the first instance known
d which the effect was produced
y l,illets Of wood Both Of the |
nen we're taken home BY friends.
FEMALE soazTY. Yeu know
~ opinion of female society,", said |.
Tohn Randolph. Without it We
hould degenerate into brutes.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-02-08
Weighing q Christmas rnrker-

Here, Sir! Please take this
bird around to Albro's, and see
how much it weighs
The idea /! What would the folks
over the way think, to see the pro.
fessor' walking out with a big
turkey under his arm /? That was
the way the thing presented itsel!
to the good-natured coilegestudent
acting as private tutor in the
family. But Mrs. Simpson, the
portly and praeticed housewife.
had no such idea of the fitness of
things.
It was the day before Christmas.
and the farmer who had agreed 10
supply her with turkey had
brought it, but had not weighed it,.
and, Of course, they could not agree
on its weight, all of which ended in
the startling proposition with
which we begin.
Well, if you amt the LATEST
man! just as though it was going
to hurt you any to take this bird
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-02-08
Watches :
STATES PRICES

4, s, and cases. All watches fully warranted
for one year
All kinds Of Watch Repairing done in workmanliks
manner and warranted fer one year.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-02-08

4 new novel is entitled, why
Ills Wife Came Home It is hard
y necessary to wade through three
hundred and fifty pages to discover
why she returned. The probabil-
tiles are that one of her female
friends informed her by mail that
her husband was seen at the opera
with another woman.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-02-08

1t is not to be supposed that a
young and susceptible female like
myself could meet this fascinating
youth every day with impunity :
and | soon made the discovery that
I was minus heart, and that The
young gentleman in the ragged
jacket had feloniously distracted
the missing article. | shouldn't
, have minded that much if [ was
certain that | had his in return
) but lie had never made any de-
monstrations of affection beyond
now and then thrustIng his tongue
into his cheek and winking at me
: as | went past. This rather shock
ed me at first until [ began to think
he might be troubled with bashful-
ness, and had, therefore, taken this
delicate and unobtru i've way OF
making known his feelings and,
y, the tender gIances | used to
lavish on him after that! | hadn't
the pleasure Of his acquaintance,
and was afraid to ask any Of the
boys | knew about him lest they
should laugh at me and, moreover,
[ had a vague idea that my parents
might DOT approve of the intimacy.
But what are such trlaing obstacles
as these in the way of true alfec-
ton !? | was resolved to trample
parental tyranny under foot, and
give that nice youth an opportun-
lty to express his sentiments on
the subject, and not let conceal
ment like the worm in the bud
prey on his damaSk check.
Accordingly one morning on my
way to school, seeing him approach,
as usual, | came suddenly to dead
halt, and, with beating heart,
stood directly in his path,
'Halloa, little 'un, what's the
row? he exclaimed, rather sur
Drised at this new move.
I-I-want a paper, if you
please said /, bIushing 10.
You do +! 0, crickey What
do you want it for, little 'un!
1 want to read, said I, with
dignity here's the money!,
'O,my eye if here amt a pre-
cious go! What one you are to
read paper, to be sure! Here il
is. though-alI right-what's your
name, sissy p
| informed him, and requested
his in return.
Hockey, my little dear, Hockey
said the young gentle
man, with q wink. Going 10 school J,
amt you? Does old Miss Thing :
amy lick yer often 2 !
! drew myself up-for if there !.
vas anything | prided myself On, il !
vas on my grown up air and the ]
dea Of q young lady being licked :,
tas revolving to my feelings, !,
No, she don't-she never r
unished me yet. You don't go to
,hool anywhere, do you?' said |,
'oking doubtfuIly at him.
Finished my education long ago .
Just done going to college 'spect =
get q situation as professor Of :.
shortly a@
! must say | was rather surprised =
TINS announcement, and was not
re whether to put implicit faith 10 :
at first or not. y
And what's more, I'll give yon :
ssons, little gal-private lessons
$3 quarter I continued Mr. ~
alker, giving his papers q hitch. =
Thank you,' said |, gratefully. - =,
% very much obliged to you, -
. sure. Would YOU woul you ie
ke az apple Z said !, hesitating
taking one out Of my satchel. oN
'Thankee, said the young gentle ~
an, graclously accepting il; don't hl'
re if | do. What d nice little gal at'
. are amt you? Has your Of
'tber got many more like you . ae'
AS took this for i hint that Nr. the
], ,IIyn,. s.,iehnd ", dt.n,,,,,,,.. we
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And with last, bIook,chilling
screecb, he would pass on, followed
by curses, not loud but deep
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1878-02-08

Young men, says the Worcester
Press, should pattern after pianos
be square, upright, grand But,
adds the Norristown Herald, should
never 3 fiat enough to permit
themselves to be played upon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

lage, where the company was formed in
marching order and proceeded to the GENE
terry, where the committee
Tuft, Sergeant J. NJ. Ash, Corporals L. X.
Bowen and George Z. Smith, Samuel j.
Price, George King, privates-decorated
the graves of the deceased soldiers who are
buried there which happily was completed
before the rain from threatening cloud in
the northwest began to fall, which some
what interfered with the comfort of that
part of the audience, which were unable to
obtain seats in the church. The exercises
in the church began by the chcir singing
the national hymn, "My Country It's of
Thee" After prayer by the Rev. Thomas
b. Hunter. pastor of the NJ. E. Church at
Cherry Hill, DR.. Tuft introduced the Rev.
Mr.. France, who made an eloquent and
appropriate address. The Band then en-
tertained tie audience with some music,
when VIM. T. Warburton, Jr., Esq. of
the Elkton bar. was introduced and delv-
cred highly polished and eloquent adj
dress replete with patriotic sentiments and
good advice. Mr.. W. is good speaker and
his effort upon this occasion was much ad-
mired by the large and intelligent audience
that heard it.
At the close of the services in the church,
an invitation was G wen to the soldiers and
members of the band and others TO partake
of bountful supply of delicious cake
and lemonade, in the X. of p. Hall. The
matter was under the supervision of Messrs.
Jos. 7. Cantwcl John 7. Mccullough, J.
w. Brown, David Work and J. 0. Grant,
and the young ladies Of the village and
vicinity. The patriotic demonstration of
the people of Cherry Hill and surrounding
country, some six hundred of whom were
present, is in striking contrast with the
apathy that prevails among the citizens of
Elkton. We noticed three school teachers
among the audience at Cherry Hill, and
understood that the pupils of the school at
Carriers Bank were there in body. The
graves of the confederate dead were not
forgotten, or neglected, but with the gen
crosby that ever characterizes the true
soldier, those in charge of the ceremonies
scattered their floral tributes over them,
as well as over their own dead comrades
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

THAT BEE HUNT.-The boys wanted
fun. Something must be done to drive
away the monotony, to make time
pass more pleasantly. So they determined
to indulge in the exciting :: bee hunt "
after the manner prescribed for the inita-
ton of new corners. All preparations
were completed and the start made for the
imaginary bee tree, at Holly Hall, where
lots of honey were to be found. The sub
jects were up to the joke, however, and
after a moments delay at the tree, quietly
retraced their steps, and sat on the bridge
waiting for the return of the crowd, laugh
ing heartily at the turn of the joke. 1t is
said that the woods were full of partici-
pants. But one shot was fired, and as the
boys returned to town, there was notice
able expressions Of dissatisfaction among
them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH.-You deserve
to suffer, and if you lead a miserable, un
satisfactory life in this beautiful world,
it is entirely your own fault and there is
only one excuse for you,-your unreason-
able prejudice and skepticism, which has
killed thousands. Personal knowledge and
common sense reasoning will soon show
you that Green's August Flower will cure
you of Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with
all its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, palpitation of the heart, sour stomach,
habtual costiveness, dizziness of the head,
nervous prostration, low spirits, &c. Its
sales now reach every town on the Western
Continent and not Druggist but will tell
you of it's wonderful cures You can buy
Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Three doses
will relieve you.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

LIVER IS KING.-The Liver is the i'm
perlal organ of the whole human system,
as it controls the life, health and happi-
ness of man. When it is disturbed in it's
proper action, all kinds of ailments are the
the natural result. The digestion of food,
the movements of the heart and blood, the
action of the brain and nervous system, are
all Immediately connected with the work
ings of the Liver. 1t has been successfully
proved that Green's August Flower is I'M
equalled in curing all persons afflicted with
Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint, and all the
numerous symptoms that result from an
unhealthy condition of the Liver and
Stomach. Sample bottles to try, 10 cents.
Positively sold in all towns on the Western
Continent. Three doses will prove that it
is just what you want.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
PICKwICKS.
Umplre-R. G. Thackery

DECORATION DAY-Decoratio dav was
appropriately observed in Elkton on last
Thursday, the Both instant. Pursuant to
notice given, the members Ct the Groome
Guards and Citizens Cornet Band met in
their armory at ten o'clock a. NJ. and
marched to the three grave yards in the
town, where sleep the patriots who fell in
the service Of their country in the late
civil war. and decorated each of them with
miniature flag and profusion of roses
and other flowers. But few of the citizens
Of Eikton participated in the ceremonies
here.
AT II p NJ the Groome Guards, muster
ing thirty eight rank and file, marched to
the depot grounds, where number of
vehicles were in waiting to convey them to
Cherry Hill, which they reached shortly
after 2 z. NJ. There were about fifteen car
riages and other vehicles in the procession,
which stopped in the outskirts of the vii.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
JOHN M. EVANS
DIED.

DIED.
TIMMS.-Died in Sassafras Neck, at the
residence of her son in law, Daniel Hus-
felt MKs. ANN TIMMs relict of the late
William Timms, aged &c years.
WALLACE.-At Chesapeake City, OH the
25th ultimo, VEAzEY WARD, only son of
DR.. Joseph V. and Cornelia c. Wallace,
aged years months and i days
Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by his love o'ershaded,
Sweetly our darling rests.
FOSTER.-On May ., 1873, NIRGIE MAY,
infant daughter of Rufus and Rachel l..
Foster, aged three months and Is days.
We had little Virgie May,
She was our only pride;
Our heavenly Father took her,
For He thought it best.
She's crowned an angel now;
Could we be favored with that sight
OF our darling arrayed in white,
Our eager souls would long to fly
And meet her in the sky.
HANNA.-At his residence near Union
Church, on Tuesday evening, May 21st,
1873, SAMUEL HANNA, in the 10Th year
of his age.
TOSH-At his residence, near Colora, on
the Goth ultimo, john Tosn, aged about
70 years.
BARRETT.-At his residence, near the
Rock Springs, on Saturday, 9th uitimo,
JOHN BARRETT, aged 70 years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

THE ANNUAL CONVENTION of the Diocese
of Easton will assemble in Trinity Church,
Elkton, on Wednesday,, June 5th, continu-
ing its sessions two or three days. On Tues
day night, June 4th, at Z! O'Clock, there
will be Service and Sermon memorial OF
the Clergy of the Diocese deceased during
the year past. The Rev. DR.. Barber, of
Cambridge, Md, will be the preacher on
that occasion. On Wednesday morning
the principal service will take place, begin
ming at 10! A. NJ. This will include the
ordination of Deacon, the Convention
Sermon, and the administration of the
Holy Communion to the Clergy and Lay
Delegates.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

-35 The murderer, as he is called, is
quickly made an example of by the law,
but the man who neglects his health and
thereby ieopardizes his own life, is allowed
to go free. If you are troubled with Dys-
pepsia Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, In
digestion, Constipation, Blliousness or
Liver Complaint, invest 80 cents in bottle
of keller's Vegetable Life Drops, and
thereby do your duty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
LIN | MEN 7.
Rheumatism.

Time and money have been wasted in
futile endeavors 10 obtain some embroca
ton that would prove cure for til,
excruciating disease; but all have failc.
except kELLER's ROMAN LINIMENT. and
that has been successful in almost every
instance where it has been employed.
whether such has been of the infammatory
or chronic type. In Lumbago and Sciatica
it affords instant relief
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

Chesapeake City Items.
ALL THE Go-EAsE BALL.


Our club is ready for the best nine in the
county, nor do they fear any country club.
They are fine set of boys let them be at
home or abroad. Johnny Banks is the cap
tain.
THE STRAWBERRIES NOT INJURED.
The sweet little strawberry didn't care a
bit for jack frost. They were like General
Grant, they appeared to old Frost in bull
let shape and somewhat gritty. They are
like some other folls-1 mean the ladies, -
they are handsome without paint or pow
der.
WHAT THE FARMERS SAY.
The farmers are still finding fault. Now
the wheat is badly hurt they say. The
millers say there will be plenty. Some
weeks ago they said there would be SO
much wheat that it wouldn't bring any
thing. Old fellows, keep quiet, it won't
alter the price. They say the corn is yell
low; please plant the white kind the next
time, and it will be white; it makes good
cakes, too. Their next trouble will be the
locusts. The seventeenth year will soon
be here, if the sun don't stop rolling round,
or the earth round it.
FEW WORDS ABOUT THE NEW DRAW.
Our town seems to be on the go-ahead
principle, although there are some STUN
bling blocks thrown in her way, and your
-itemizer well knows the reason, and can
our County Fathers be so blind? 1t is in
building the new draw over Back Creek.
The present draw is twelve feet wide for
the passage of all kinds of vehicles with a
reserve walk Of three feet on each side for
pedestrians. This bridge was built when
our town was quite a small village, only
SIX hundred in population. Then after
the twelve foot draw was finished, it was
found to be too narrow to accommodate
The travelling public, and foot wings were
added. Now the population has increased
| 800, the travel has augmented fourfod,
and we see the proposals for the new
draw for a bridge which will not aCcommo-
date the public without great risk to life
or limbs; therefore, we ask the County
Fathers from the upper part of the county
to make our town a visit before giving out
the contract for the new draw. The pres
ent bridge is eighteen feet, and if it is
built twelve feet the community will be
under the necessity to ask the next Leg
islature to give us new bridge over Back
Greek. We only ask what is right and just
for our citizens, and hope it may be granted
by our County Commissioners "a bridge
with ample width for our travel.
A MAN ABOUT TOWN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

BASE BALL.-The first game of base ball
this season in Elkton, between two ANA
teur clubs of this town, was played upon
the Gilpin lot, west of Cherry Hill road,
on last Saturday afternoon. Considering
the fact that all those who took part in it
selves very well, and afforded much amuse-
ment to The spectators who witnessed the
game. The score was as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
Burns a.2d scalds.

This Lnimcnt has proved itself to be
one Of the best remedies ever used for
Burns and Scllds. lis guickrcss III allie
Waiting pain when applied, gives i; great
superiority over al Other preparations.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
Frosted Feet.

The Roman Liniment has proved effect
ual in all cases where it has been properly
used. No instance i, known where it
has failel in GIVING iInmeGinte relief.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
ext Thursday night.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. II. Boyd has moved into his ne
Dme Jas. Marshall will have bis doub
IMPROVEMENTS
CeCiltOn Items.
RELIGIOUS.

Last Sabbath was a day of more than
usual interest at st. Pauls church, being
into full membership. Rev. Mr.. Aldred
preached very stirring and appropriate
sermon, from the words: ''What | say
unto you l say unto all, watch" The
scene was quite an impressive one-to see
upwards of twenty-five persons gathered
at the altar at once, some over sixty years,
standing by the side of those yet in child
hood, members OF the Sabbath school. -
The members are having stone wall, 106
feet long. built in front of the church, in
stead of the old board platform. Several
carriages can load or unload at once on it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
Port Deposit Items.
EXCURSION.

The first excursion of the season came
off on Friday last. General Superinteud-
ent Hutchinson, OF the Columbia and Port
Deposit Railroad, brought down train of
eight cars filled with excurSonistS from
Harrisburg, Marietta, Columbia, Wrights-
vile, York and other points, numbering in
all about four hundred persons, arriving
here at 8 A. N. They were transferred to
the steamer Juniata and proceeded down
the bay. Soon after leaving here it com
menced raining, interfering much with the
pleasure of the trip on the boat. Return
ing about 2. NJ, they spent an hour prone
nading the town and looking at the curiosi-
ties of this noted place
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
Neuralgia.

This excruciatingly painful disease is
instantly relieved and rapidly cured by
the continued application of this Lini-
ment,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
liberated Sores.

The healing and purifying qualities of
kELLER's LINIMENT render it the best
article for the speedy and safe cure of
liberated sores.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
PerryViIle Items.
FISH


Shad continue to be sold in good guam:
titles and command from ten to twelve
dollars per hundred. White perch are
plentiful and find ready sale at $12 per
basket.
THE X. K. COMPANY
will soon begin the construction of new
wharf, as the old one is nearly useless.
They have a new gang of men at work here
this week, and are getting the piling ready,
preparatory to putting up the long iron
span, which the putting in of Il new pier
made necessary. One of the piers was
defective, and another was built along side
of it, thus making long span and short
one necessary. The work is under the
immediate supervision of Mr.. E. Larkin,
resident engineer at Havre de Grace. and
when it is done the bridge will leave but
one wood span to be replaced, excepting
the draw. They expect to finish the work
this Summer.
THE FLOWER GARDEN
attached to the depot is very beautiful and
is the subject uf much pleasure to all who
view its sweet scented roses. 1t is kept
nice and clean and is credit to those hav-
ing it in charge.
PERSONAL.
Our friend and townsman, Mr.. E. Owens,
who has been sick for some time, is still
very sick, although he was in such a favor
able condition last week. Mr.. Owens has
gained the respect of all who know him,
and he has the wishes of all for speedy
recovery.
TEMPERANCE.
Owing to the heavy wind and rain storm
of Thursday evening, our temperance peo-
pie were disappointed in their meeting
The almanac says clear weather" for
next Thursday night.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. H. Boyd has moved into his new
home. Jas. Marshall will have his double
dwelling ready by July list. Mr.. Thomas
Kane has a neat new pail fence finished in
front of his new double house and adds to
the appearance of the place very much. He
is busy sodding his yard and will have
nice comfortable home, earned by the sweat
of his brow. kEHoE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
ACCIDENTS.

On last Monday morning as Mrs. Mollie
Duhamel was driving along, accompanied
by two little girls, with a sewing machine
in the carriage, her young and spirited
horse became frightened at cart drawn
by two pairs of oxen. The horse ran upon
bank and upset the carriage, precipitat-
ing the occupants very unceremoniously to
the ground. The machine was entirely
demolished, and the vehicle considerably
damaged, but strange as it may seem, the
lady and children escaped injury, except
slight bruises.
On the same day, as Mrs. Henrietta Price
was driving along the highway, her horse
became frightened by the noise of team
behind it, and ran away, throwing her out.
She held on to the reins and was dragged
about forty yards at rapid rate. She was
cut and bruised very seriously. The car
riage, which was new one, was completely
demolished This is the second time this
lady has been taught by painful experience
that unmanageable horses were never ill.,
tended for ladies to drive.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
TIE PHOTOGRAPHER

UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPART
MENT.-Capt. S. A. johnson, Chief of
Bureau Records and Files and Mail, Messrs.
j II. Eldredge and Thomas B. Price, in
the office of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Geo. A. Bartlett, Assist in charge of Mail
Room, and scores of other well known
gentlemen in the public service after per-
sonal experience and observation have
heartily endorsed keller's Roman Liniment
and recommended the same as an unequaled
pain relieving and healing article.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

IS Prices are low aud the charges for
bread must be reduced. Hereafter Mr.. Jno.
Lang, our Little Elk Baker, will furnish
his customers with bread at aud s cents
per loaf, full weight.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

"a Carpets, Mattiugs, Oil Cloths bought
at the decline in prices, selling cheap, at
T. DRENNEN's.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01

g-By every consideration of profit and
propriety, the blood should be kept abso
lutely pure by using DR.. Bulls Blood Mix
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-06-01
nR. L. l.. DeVOU,
HOMEOPATHIST,

Graduate of the IIahhemaun Medical College of Pha
offers his Professional Services to the citizens of Ekon
and vicinity.
otfce-Nearly opposite National Bank, Main street.