The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-11-10

eide that the onus of proving the negligence
which occasions the injury sued for is OH
the plaintiff, and that there is no presump-
ton of negligence.
| Mir WIN. johnson, for many yea rs
manager of the Elkton gas works, but who
for a year past has not been connected with
the works. has again been appointed to the
management of thu concern by Messrs
Ellis and Hinchliffe the owners.
Mr.. w. X. Wright will preach at
Crouch Chapel tomorrow (Sabbath), even
ing at ~ o'clock, the public is cordially
| invited The Sabbath school will meet as
usual at 2 o'clock, full attend ance of the
members of the school is requested,
Rev j. j. Haviland will preach in the
EIktcn f. NJ. Church next Sabbath even
ing, and every Sabbath evening hereafter.
He will also conduct the morning service
every alternate Sabbath. Preaching at
10 80 A. NJ; and 80 P. NJ, every Sabbath.
| All are invited.
Col. George II Howard and Squire
John A. Rankin, two of Elktons oldest
citizens both of whom have been confined
to the house for long time, by the mfr
MATES of old age, We're able to be driven to
the polls OH Tuesday for the purpose of de-
posting their ballots.
"A general inspection of the p. w. & b.
railroad was made by the supervisors ac-
| companied by other officials of the road
yesterday. They travelled on palace cars
and had with them every delicacy of the
season generally considered necessary for a
thorough inspection.
The Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad
Company has established ticket, freight
and telegraph office at Peach Bottom sta
ton, and built a new freight house. This
is proving great convenience to the citi-
zens of the place and vicinity. Mr.. G. n.
Amig, from York is the agent.
We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of Messrs.
Bibb & Son of Baltimore, in this edition.
The Messrs. Bib are the manufacturers of
the celebrated "Improved Baltimorean."
Fire place stove, a stove that stands head
and shoulders above any other made.
The novelty of three steam engines
| working on one property, at one time was
witnessed at Appleton, on Monday last.
Mr. Lewis McAlister with a steamer, saving
wood; Gallaher & Blackson, steam clover
| machine and VIM. Bower, steam hay packer
| all within a radius of an eighth of a mile.
All on the property of Mr.. H. II. kimble.
The candidate most generally talked of
for clerk of the County Commissioners, is
Deputy Clerk, John S. Rossell. The new
board might go much further and do much
worse. Mr.. Rossell has proved himself an
unusually competent official. He is
thoroughly acquainted with the duties of
the Office and 81 faithful deputy deserves
promotion.
1t liz rumored that Messrs. A. McN;ght,
Fl. Bidde and NJ. Cunningham three EN-
ployes of the z. w. 4 b. Railroad Company
have discovered the spot where the key of
gold that was thrown OF of an express car
on that road in 1861 is buried and that they
are only waiting for favorable night to
dig up and make safe the treasure. y
nlllnDeT OF the OF her 1leH are Oh IHt LOOK
out for the treasure seekers.
Mrs. Ruth Kennard, mother of Mrs
Edmund Brown, of this town, arrived here
from Indianapolis, Ind, on Wednesday
last, where she has been during the sum
mer and fall. The day of her arrival was
the anniversary of her birth, and a number
of her friends rendered her pleasant birth
day surprise in the evening. Mrs. Kennard
is the widow of the Rev. VIM. kennard, of
Wilmington, Del
One of the greatest needs of this town
at this time, and a want fully recognized by
our citizens, is good, intelligent police
officer, who will look after the rowdy ele
ment and keep it in order. One who will
not hesitate to arrest any one, no matter
who he may be, if violating the law, and
man of personal courage and good judg-
| ment. This officer should not be elective,
and his duties should he separate and dis
tinct from those of the town bailitf As the
| fact that such an Office is lmperatvely
| needed citizens should make some
movement towards securing his appoint
| nent.
One Of the most unique institutions in
the way of musical apparatus, ever seen
on our streets, came along on Thursday
morning. 1t was in the shape of an Italian,
who operated a large ACCORDION with his
hands, while upon his back was strapped a
large bass drum and on top of that a pair
of cymbals were fixed. BY means of at
tachments worked by strap fastened to
the heel of his left foot, he operated them
by peculiar movement of the leg looking
very much like old Dunbar, when prancing
up and down the streets. The music
ground out was not of the most harmon
| ious character.