The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-03-10

Rev. VIM. b. Rose will preach in til
Elkton f. NJ. Church, tomorrow, mornip
and evening.
Mr.. VIM. Terrell of this town, has er
gagged with Philadelphia meat and prov
sion house for the coming year.
The latest discovery of the Cecil Ne,rs is
COW valued at $4,000 90. Quite cow, tina,
Wonder if the owner has flock of them.
There are but few criminal cases for tn
action of the coming session of Court. 1t
generally thought that the session will nc
be a long one.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Jos. Terrell, vii
close his Bow street provision store, at al
early day, removing the stock to the stor
on Main street.
Captain p. II. Ellis, L. S. A, is visit
ing his relatives here. He is on leave of ali
sence from his command, stationed in New
Mexico, arriving here on Sunday night last
Mr.. Henry Wood, of this town, deale
in stock, sold several horses, harness and
buggy, at the sale of Mr.. VIM T. Boul
den, on Wednesday, realizing good prices
"A wild duck, of the species known as
black duck, was captured the other night
on the marsh, by John Earle, tolorst
man of this place, in steel trap set fol
muskIa.s.
-Messrs. G. w. Maxwell and WIN. II
May, this week took ont license for box
on Elk river. They shoot mainly in the
neigborhood of Henderson's point, which is
leased by Mr. Maxwell
1t is reported that a denizen of that
classic region west of town, known as 1.-The
Barrens," has dug Il cave, furnished it and
laid in weeks provisions, in which to
weather the great Virgins storm, promised
for yesterday.
-Messrs Cahill & Davis will open on
Saturday morning, in the Hurn Block, the
largest and best selected stock of boots and
shoes ever offered in this market. Call in
and inspect their stock while it is fresh
A valuable batteau, with ten or fifteen
feet Of chain attached, is reported adrift in
the cove, between HenderSon's and Locust
Points, on Elk river. Any one short a
batteau may find their property in this one.
The Court House we'll is undergoing
repairs. The runnr is that the county COM
missioners will put IN a force pump ca
pable of supplying the fire engine with
water. Whether they do this or not, it is
exactly what they should do.
Mr.. +. c. Collins of this town, is agent
for the Clark Cove, Guano Company, for
this Peninsula. This company manufac-
lures the Elk Head Phosphate, especially
for this trade fertilizer which is fast gain
ing an enviable reputation.
Our many readers who are acquainted
with Mr.. Malster, of Master, Rainey & Co,
shiphuilders, of Baltimore, will hear with
regret of their forced suspension. 1t is
hoped by their friends that the trouble may
be weathered by the firm. Mr.. Charles
Palmer, of Chesapeake City, is in the en-
ploy of this concern.
Mr. Thomas George, of this town, from
whom a valuable batteau was stolen last
fall, by the crew Of a Baltimore tug, recov-
cred his property last week, in a somewhat
damaged condition. Mr.. George will make
claim against the ting owners for damages.
Captain Vim. Wright brought the stray
boat from Baltimore on his last trip.
AT Jethro T. McCnlIough's sale March
I'd, horses sold from 5000 to $751;. so; pair
of III uies $50; cows from So to s73; bull
$50; mower $50; reaper 81: OK cart $50: horse
rake S2l; plowS brought s. piece; and
everything sold at big prices. The atten-
dance unusually large. John G.
Hindman, auctionser.
odd Marble Hall, u well-known bust
fiess landmark, on Baltimore street, in our
States metropolis, has been leased and oc-
in pure wines and liquors. Persons desiring
such goods for medicinal or family purposes
wi lfnd it to their advantage TO give the
Messrs. Strain & Co. i, call.
In our issue of last week we stated that
Mr. Jos. y. Tosh wonld occupy the new
store house of ii. II. Haines Esq. at Rising
Sun. This an error Messrs. Sinullin,
richards Il Go. of Philadelphia, Pa and
Pocomoke City, Md. will occupy the new
building, and it is probable that Mr.. Tnsh
will engage in their service.
S. NJ. Paxson, Deputy Recorder Of Ches-
ter county, is now engaged in putting IN
record, two mortgages, $50, 00o 900 each,
given by the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad Company and the Philadelphia
and reading Coal and Ilon Company to the
Pennsy lrania Company for assurances of
Lives and Granting Anuuities of the City of
Philadel hia Trustees.
The sale of ex-Sheritf Bnulden, ut
Locust Point on Wednesday, WAS largely |
and prices We're good. Eleven |
new and secondhand wagons We're sold at
figures ranging from about 800 down to half |
that price. Stock, especially swine, young
and old, sold high. \ large lot of shoats
brought twenty cents per pound. All else
brought good prices
The Middletown Transcript thusly |
having introduced steam power into that es-
Cecil Democrat is now |
printed by steam power. Gas IS the best |
motive power for printing offices, if the |
great amount that is wasted could only be
bottled up and applied somehow to a print
ing press
The Presbyterian church At Middle !
tow, Del, now that the repairs are finished,
is said to be the finest in the State outside
of Wilmington. The improvements cost
$4,000, all Of which has been paid. The
pastor, Rev. w. c. Alexander has been
holding special meetings, assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. Canton of Chesapeake City. and
Rev. l.. Marks of Wilmington.
-.Tesse Williams, ofDelaware, was robbed
of valise containing $1,000. in gold on
Tuesday evening, at the Broad St Station,
Phila. The money represented his earning
for several years. He as induced to Leave
the satchel containing it in the waiting |
room while he went out with NEWLY made |
friend to take drink, and while out con-
federate made off with the bag.
-Elwood S. Stout. secured a place as
on the UelaUdre Ledger at New
ark; joined the Methodist church and
just on the point of marrying a young |
woman of the congregation when q letter
Of inquiry sent to Stout's home in French
town, n. j., brought the information that
he has a wife and three children in that
place Stout fled for parts unknown.
Work on the new wharf of Mr.. w. r.
south of Scott & Bros, is progress