The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-02-01
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Local Aflisil.S.
REPORTED FOR THE CECIL WING.


The best news of the week is that
many churches are enjoying revival IN.
fluences.
%. W. orman has sold his farm, con
taing fifty acres. near Brick Meeting House,
to Elisha Brown, for 81 500.
Mir. James McCauley, nephew of Hon.
James McCauley, vi this town. died at his
home, at Ellicott City, on Tuesday last.
a." Business before pleasure as the man
said, who stopped To pay a printers bill,
ON his way to his mother in laws funeral.
Deputy Sheriff Z. W. Januey has re-
tired from the Sheriff-s office, aud he bust
ness will hereafter be conducted by Sheriff
Boulder.
Attend the public sale Of the livery
stock of Henry G. Biddle, consisting of
horses, carriages, etc at Chesapeake City,
on "Wednesday, February lath.
MIR. Clayton. Of Havrc de Grace, one
day last week, killed forty canvas back
ducks, off the Battery. between Turkey
Point and that place. lie sold them for
sl.a5 per pair.
Did you notice the moon yesterday
At IL o'clock, she stood high above the
horizon, like a loving wife waiting for her
lord TO smile on her ere he departed for the
day. Isn't that sweet?
Archie Owens, 4 colorcd lad of this
town, who was sent To the penItent larry for
pifering from Ninsiuger's mill, was re-
months in confinement.
The ladies OF Hart's VI. Z. Church, in
Elk Neck, purpose holding festival at
Mrs. \. +. Hy land's store. on Thursday
evening, February 9Th, for the benefit Of
the church. Public invited.
-Duprez & Bepedict's Ministries, who
will give one entertainment at Odd Fellows
Hall, on Tuesday evening next, rank as
first-class Ministries in the profession. They
will, undoubtedly, have full house.
Navigation has opened ON the Chesa-
are busy with the large amount Of freight
that has accumulated at the various ship
ping points between the cities.
On last Tuesday evening Rev. ]. Il.
Mann lectured on " Shams, in the Union
NJ. Z. Church. Considering the muddy
condition of the roads. a good audience
came out to hear him, and were much
pleased.
Our old friend, George Felkner, makes
the following report: In 1873 we had 50
thunder showers about Elkton: in Feb
ruary, ) IN March, 6 in April, d in May,
in June, in July. ) in August, in Sep
TENDER.
The north bound freight train, while
shifting cars at the siding at our depot,
on Thursday, switched a car of this track
The proper Appliances were put to work
and in a short time the car was placed on
the rails.
Allen SpanglsE attempted to skate
across the river starting at Hylands shore.
on Tuesday, when the ice broke and he
went down. lie managed to break the ice
and wade ashore. Rather cool for sea
bathing.
-" North East, in Cecil county, hasn't
a single drinking saloon. 1t is long drive
to Elkton between drinks. - smyrna Times
-(clipping from North East Record. Re
freshing intelligence. Since when? Tell
US, doctor.
MIR. John Graham, formerly of Elkton,
but of recent years resident Of Smyrna.
Del, died, last week, in that town. He
lived TO good old age, being over seventy
years, and was a kind hearted man and a
sincere christian.
We call the attention of farmers TO the
public sale of the personal property aud
farming utensils OF Harry X. hurry, on
the Elkton and Newark road. opposite the
residence OF Mrs. Bowers. on Thursday,
February 18th.
Notice the new advertisement of E. F.
Jackson &c Co, Baltimore. This is a lead
ing firm in the lumber trade, and farmers
who will aeed lumber for Spriag building
had better consult their interests by get
ting their price li,t.
Several solid silver snakes twisted
round each other are the latest ornaments
for bracelets, and when a man who drinks
heavily, looks. in one Of his sober moments.
at a fashiouabls lady's wrists his feelings
may be more easily imag ined than described
The Union VI. Z. Sabbath school, on
Zion charge, will hold their missionary
anniversary, on Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary 9Th. Addresses will be delivered by
Rsvs. ID. e. Ridgway and W. L. S Murray;
exercises commencing At :. O'clock. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
-Onr enterprising business towusmau.
George A. Lee, handed us. on Tuesday.
what We have never seen before on sale in
Elkton, an excellent cooked lobster, ready
for dressing. He sells them at the reason
able price of twelve cents each. Fresh
Labrador herring is another new thing of
Georges. Try them, they cost but 81 cents
per dozen.
Edward Ii. Hylaud, one CT our Oldest
citizens, died on Friday morning fye.ter.
day in the 9th year Of his age. lie was
born in Elk Neck, where he lived until his
removal to Elkton about ten years ago.
His wife survives him, with four daughters
and two sons. His funeral will take place
to morrow Sunday at / O'Clock Inter.
meut at Wesley Chapel.
Try not the pass, " the old man cried:
I'm ordered up. - the youth replied.
boston Com. LUI
Try not the pass, h" the conductor sueers.
Because, you see, it is last years
Toledo Blade
Try not the pass" tie manager Missed.
''For your name nropped from our free list.
Gin. Sat. "
Try not the pass, the governor wrote,
1T II veto the bill, despite your vote
An unoccnpied house belonging to DR..
J. ii. lamar, situated along the railroad.
west Of this town, was burned down, on
Saturday night last. II is supposed to
have been the work of tIdmps two of thos.