The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-02-17
A number of Important change

| "A numDer OF lmporJanI chahE- - WV
train schedule will go into effect on ne B
& o. railr cad, to morrow (Sunda, y
The Newstead farm, near Freachiown
containing about SO acres of land, Las ceeI
purchased by Henry Watson for 50 REQ.
The banks and public offices Of thu
county will be closed on Washington
birthday, Thursday next, it being lega
| holiday.
| A valuable mule, belonging to Charles
| Phillips, at Falls Hotel, had to be killed OF
Wednesday, having been badly hurt in the
| stable re Gently.
| The regular monthly meeting of the
Cecil Farmers Club will be held at Col
John Il. Bonds, near Port Deposit, on
| Wednesday next, the Dist inst.
The Wiser farm containing 81 acres OF
land in the Fourth district, was sold on
Saturday at public sale by John 7. Dewitt
| to Elmer McCummins for $500.
Frank Ferguson was arrested on We'd
nesdsy night for disorderly conduct in Odd
Fellows Hall. He was fined 81 and costs
by SquireCleaver on Thursday morning.
The bakery of James +. Armstrong on
Main street has been purchased by Sch
astian Haaga, who will continue the bust
ness. Mr. Armstrong will remove to Bal.
timore.
Charles Bennett, while ut work at
Singerly's mill on Tuesday, slipped on the
floor and in falling his head struck the
steam pipe inticting an ugly cash back of
his right ear.
j. II. Rothwell was arrested and fined
81 and costs by Squire Cleaver tor disorderly
conduct on the street. Hugh Ferguson,
Lockwood Warpole, and William Smith
were arrested for the same offence on Thurs
dry and fined 81 and costs.
An improvement has been made at the
Elkton station in the shortening of the
platform along the north bound track, at
Bow street. The platform formerly extern
ded so far that the gates when down oh
structed the passage of persons TO the
station.
On information lodged by John J..
Wright ALI emp'oye of Philadelphia Gun
ping Club at Chester Hall, this county,
warrants were issued 70. he arrest of James
Gibson, Jr., and George Hague for an
alleged violation of the gaming law which
prohibits the shooting of water fowl north
of a line drawn from Point Concord light
house to Carpenters Point.
Guy Brothers MINISTRIES appeared i'll
Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday night,
and their performance was voted the best
of the kind ever seen in Elkton. The pro
gram in every part was novelty and the
entertainment was of a refined order. The
audience was only fair sized, but it is safe
to say the Guy Brothers will be greeted by a
crowded house upon their next appearance
here
-Elkton Council, No %, Jr. Q. q. A. NJ.
will remove to their new lodge room in the
Mitchell building on Monday night. 1t will
be an interesting occasion and every
member is requested to be present.
The members will meet at their present
room in Odd Fellows hall and form
ing a procession move in body to
their new quarters which have been hand
somely fitted up
Father Birmingham, pastor of the Elk
ton Catholic Church, will deliver his pop
ular lecture "Valor of Americ an Soldiers"
in Odd Fellows Fl all on Thursday evening
February 22d, Washlugton's Birthday.
This patriotic lecture was delivered by
Father Birmingham before the G. A. r. in
ceiyed that the reverend lecturer was
elected an honorary membe of Grant Post.
The lecture especially upon so fitting an
occasion should attract large audience.
A musical and literary entertainment
will be given in Bay View NJ. p.
Church this, Saturday evening, February
18th, commencing at so o'clock. Profs
G. w. Walker of Montgomery county,
Nd; P. NJ. Strayer of Baltimore College;
r. n. Browning of Bryant and STATIONS
also of Baltimore, will entertain the
audience with delightful songs and recits
tions. Let everybody come and enjoy it.
Proceeds for parsonage. Admission 25c,s,
children 10cts.
Notice is hereby given to all members
of Elkton Council No. %, Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
to be present at their room il Old Fellows
hall by o'clock on Monday evening next,
February 18th where a line will be formed,
and, headed by band of music, they will
march in body over the town and to their
new Council Hall or Main street. Arrange
ments have been made with prominent
members of the order to deliver addresses
entertainment will also be provided. Bring
badges with you.