The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-03-05
MECHANICS VALLEY ITEUS
THE WEATHER.

: '"iHy ofiel. when we last wrote the
roads were paved with ice aud pedestrians
were compelled to adhere strictly to tenn
perance principles in order to effect per-
pendlcular navigation. Since which the
ram has descended and the floods came
ann the creek has been on the rampa.re.
out ald not overflow its banks. The old
orloge that spans the creek, supported
| III the middle by treSsel, seems to Stand
tle storms and floods much better than
some of the more modern structures.
| RELIGIOUS.
On last Sunday week Rev. A. D. Davis
preached at Union from Hebrews 10Th
| chapter, 2lst verse. In illustrating the |
christian life duties, the Rev. gentleman
referred to the Olympic games that exist
ed among the ancient, wherein the actors
devoted long periods of lime PRECEDING
the races in preparation. Ignoring every.
thing that would impede their heetness
ana utilizing whatever would add to their
speed. He said he had more confidence in
christian professions basel upon mature
considerations than upon sudden changes
inspired Oy momentary impulse. and OK
patlated at some length upon the many
dangers that surrounded the christian
pathway; prominent among which. is the
everchanSing fashions of the day. He
said in old times fashions were not 81
varied as at the present time and the dress
OF the sexes bore such striking resem- 7
blance to each other that It was difficult }
to decern which was which. This ex.
presslon give r:,e to signs O humor which
developed into broad smiles upon the
faces o. many III the sanctuary. His dis a
course, as is his habit, was plain practi :
the truth. y
SICKNESS. b
On the sick list, Mrs. Honegeer has "
been dangerously i'll with pneumonia
She is convalescent. A little child of
'lr. Joseph Miller has been quite sick cl
jatarrh was the trouble. Mr. Lambert r.
outs IS quite sick-not able to be out. t.
VIZ. V: I. Prices children, We learn, are Z"
lex with scarlet fever.
ACCIDENTS.
Mr.. Samuel Harris nearly severed three If
his fingers; being accidentally caught 70
feed cutter. DR.. Worrell dressed the br
FOUND: he is dong we'll Mr.. Ellsworth III
.yhch cut his foot quite severely some VI,
mes ago. but is at work again, he
MOVING
Mr. Stephen A. Atkinson will po To
hester, having rented his farm to Mr. TIN
arker Tyson, who will occupy it in the on
prlng. Mr.. Samuel Harris will remove to,
Turkey Point. Mr.. Wilson Lynch has of
ven up his house here. We have not w,
armed where he will pitch his tent. lie W..
ay probably take the advice of that mi
'nerab!e sage. II. G.. Mr.. Stephen bet
ewart has Vacated Mr.. j. II. Mahoney's is
'use aud removed to Wilmington. MIR. an,
ooert Mearns has rented the Same. ;no
wing recently taken to himself help anI
ate. we understand MI, NJ has seeur chr
a position at the Mountain fisl.ery as one
na captain and assistant manager the Re-,
ming Spring. ~
THE ROADS. ma
ell as our stock of superlasiye adiec- 'i'e
es has become exhausted in attempting Der
describe the fine condition of the roads aga
t,ls section. we will give it up. rs the real
ld!t'nn OF the public highways is a ing!
'e iIaex to the character of those who Tow
We them in charge. con
will
II, ' su"ie of ITEMS. qua
W. L. Nj. Tyson has increased his look
ok of merchandise. Mr.. J. T. Holt absc
rted for the city of brotierly love i pses
emily to buy horse to replce Buster q RI
entity sold. On reaching Wlmiuptnn and
mar oitu ~ "aSraSng IN the conc
he Valley fearing the disease jesr hn nan.
'sh' Ellie favorite mare ,vned by isth