The Cecil Whig., 1879-10-11
An occultation Of the planet Venus and

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1ne moon VIII take l5i.see' on InUntlty next,
between 10 and II o'clock A. ". Venus is
so bright at this time that the occultation
will be visible to the naked eye, if the sky
is clear.
Francis S. Dennis, formerly of Princess
Ann, but recently of Philadelphia, ton
serial artist of good ability, can be found
at the Exchange Place, i'll tho Mitchell
building, where he seems to be permanently
fixed with Hszzie
We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of the New York Cloth
ing House, which VIC publish in another
column. Persons wishing to obtain good
clothing, at low rates, will find this clothing
house the place to get it.
"A young setter dog fell through the
railroad bridge over the Big Elk creek, last
Sunday, and, alighting on the rocks in the
channel, was badly injured. This is bad
bridge for dogs to cross; one was recently
killed by falling through it.
Mr.. George D. Racine, of Elk Neck, re-
per acre from an old field that had not been
cultivate for number of years, but had re-
ceived a liberal application of oyster shell
lime and bone last Spring.
Major Andrew W. Evans, brother of
Hon. Alexander Evans of Elkton, who has
been stationed at Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Territory, for some years PAST. has been
ordered to the front to assist in queiling the
outbreak of the belligerent ties.
Joseph Bond, a tight rope walker, visited
Elkton, on Thursday last, but was unable
to obtain a suitable location to exhibit his
skill in that branch of business. so he shook
the dust eff from his feet and left With tie
intention OF going to Chesapeake City.
The sale OF Durham calves by John
Finn, at Warwick, Ga Thursday last, was
not largely attended, aud the ca!Ye. which
were from to 10 months old and Very fine,
brought prices ranging from 50 to S15 each.
Only small number were disposed Of
Abraham, E. Wright, who lives on the
old Frazer farm, not far from 3lkton. now
owned by David NJ. Mcfarland, of Penn
sylrania, has been furnished with eight car
loads Of stable manure from Philadelphia,
which he will apply to his wheat crop
-Ir. John a. Jones has sold his planta-
tion,s ,sknown as the Wheatland farm. on
bohemia Manor, consisting of 346 acres. to
George +. Brady, of Delaware City, for S2S,-
900. This farm is one of the best on tho
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sl20 an acre
Bob Frazer had rare flower on e1 abb.
ton at his drug store, this week 1t is verv
fragrant and white as the driven snow, and
~ called the doubled Dattuu. The flower
vas grown by Mrs. Denny, of Elkton who
IS the happy oSn nf the only one of the
kind in town.
Our readers will no doubt observe th.
unique advertisement of the Glass Front in
this issue Of The Wig. We take pleasure
in reminding them that the goods offered at
that establishment are as unique as the
advertisement, and also tls cheapest and
best in the market
Don't forget the fair of the Cecil Farm
ers' Club. which will be held on the farm of
Adam Magrav next Thursday. October
10th, II the day is fair, otherwise on the
next fair day. This is Il laudable effort for
the benefit of the agriculturists Of this
county, and they will bc benefited Ly at
tending.
Alfred biahoney, of this county, met
with a painful accident, at the President
street depot, Baltimore on Wednesday last.
while engaged in coupling cars, being caught
between the tender and coal car and was
badly mashed. No bones were broken and
the injured man was sent to his home, near
Bacon Hill.
-EffZa Jane Lynch was committed TO
Jail, on Thursday last, Gy Justice Foard. in
default OF surety to keep the peace, anon
the oath and information of LYDIA Ann
Pritchard, who charged her with threaten
ing To burn her house. All the parties re-
side IN the 3rd district. The accused was
accompanied by a child about three years
Of age.
-Adjutant General Bond has issued n
general order to the captains of all the mill
tai tohtltt!lIeS IN fne state 10 report TO
Gen James Il. Herbert, at Baltimore on
Monday, the Goth instant, for the purpose
OF being reviewed by the Governor and his
staff. The troops, it is expected, will have
f street. parade. The expense of transporta-
tion will be betrayed by the State.
VIM. Harris a colorsd lad, whose par
ents reside at the cid rolling mill, formerly
owned by Park, Smith & Co, was com
mtted to Jail on Monday last, by Justice
Foard, in default of surety in the sum OF
$50 to keep the poace, he having violated ii
by threwingstones at John Morgan, another
colored lad, who lives in Cherry Hill, while
passing through that village on his way to
school, at Cedar Hill on Saturday last He
remained in jail till Tuesday, when the
necessary bail being provided he WAS dis
charged, and will probably behave better in
the future.
On~a Spree.