The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-02-19
VIEW LEEDS ITEMS.
ON HAND AGAIN.

After long siience-quite agreeable,
we suppose. to the readers of THE WIG
we take up our pen to inform you that
New Leeds has tl.awcd out, aftera period
of cold weather almost unprecedented
indeed so cold that one might almost be-
Eeve the assertions of some of the small
boys about freezing over Il place which
some of the Hterati deny the existence Of
We ale tempted to muse over the beau
tiful Spring. for behold the robins home
ward fly. The roads, ii possible. are in
4 worse condition now than before the
thaw. Uncle Bob says the supervisors
all went to the election last Fall and
haven't got back yet. Our County
Fathers should appoint deputies to
keep the roads in passable condition. as
the farmers are about to put up the,
fences. as their farms have served as pub
lie highways about long enough.
AROUND WITH THE BOOK.
Collector John. whose surname is Mac.
is still around with that book. and saws
to all who wish to read their titles clear
to mansions on the ground to pay their
tax ON real estate to him wherever found.
But some say. How about that dog tax
Is it constitutional or note We want to
preserve the constitution and the dogs
too, if the tax is lost
OUR MECHANICS.
Mr.. c. Wood, wheelwright: Mr.. John
McRay, blacksmith: and Mr.. J. Camp
bell, shoemaker. ali stand in the front
Of l,.;,
Their work, for durability and neatness
of finish. will compare favorably with
any done i'll the county.
NIGH PRICES At \ SALE.
At the public sale of p. c. Harding. a
short distance north of here, property
brought high prices. Mr.. Charles Dcaves
was auctioneer. Charley is good sales
man. and parties having property to sell
will do well to give him call.
Lost THEIR Tot PLANTS.
We learn that some of our lady friends
have lost some of their pot plants by the
late freeze. To guard against recur
renee of SO sad calamity. we will recon-
mend safe remedy. Take one or two
newspapers and envelop your plants ami
they are safe without fire i'll the room.
We would recommend THE WING. as it
no doubt partakeS somewhat of the genial
warmth of its editor.
STILL ENGAGED IN BUSINESS.
Our lady friends will bear in mind that
Mrs. Wood and Miss Annie McCauley
still continue the dress making business
and are fully up with all the latest styles
and prepared to suit the most fastiC'iouS
in fashion, fit, and finish. Give them
call, and escape the chagrin Of going
further and faring worse.
THEIR WEDDING ANNIyERSARY
Mr.. William Daley and his good wife
celebrate their fifteenth wedding ami
versary on the 22nd. Numerous invita-
tions are cut, and ample provision will
he made to satisfy the wants of the inner
man. \ good time is anticipated. Mr.
ID. has resided in this vicinity for the
space Of nearly two years, and has made
many warm friends.
Thrown OUT OF HIS SLEIGH.
During the sleighing season, Mr.. Benz
Miller started to drive to this place, but
got into snow bank and was thrown
out. and his mare got down and injured
herself slightly. Lady Thornton is too
fractions an animal for Uncle Bennie to
drive. lie is beginning to feel the weight
of wears, and should know better.
REPAIRS NEARING COMPLETION.
The repairs on the Wilma Mills are
nearly completed, and they will resume
at an early day. This will be eratifv-
ing TO the patrons and friends OF Mr.. 2,
Matthews, who has reputation second
to none in the milling business.
IN THE SEWING MACHINE BUSINESS
The Hardness Brothers, having com,