The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-03-23
PERRYVILLE NEWS.

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PERRYvILLE. March 22d, 1895.
Huge masses of ice are passing down the
Susquehanna.
Mr. John Bradled, Jr., has secured posi-
ton at Newark, Del.
John Moore, (crossing watchman) has been
quite ill for several days with dysentery.
Mr.. L. NJ. Owens has purchased IA fine
horse to replace the one he recently lost.
Mrs. Bayard Taylor, has been under the
doctors care, but we understand is GONZALES
cling.
James Bradlield, operator at the Newport
tower. was in town visiting his father on
Tuesday.
Bicycles have made their appearance On
our streets. We give "Ben' the credit for
venturing to drive the first wheel.
Mr.. John Thomas, of Mechanics Grove,
will move to our town occupying one OF Mr..
A. II. Owens houses on Main street.
Owing to the absence of the pastor, II. q.
Budd, the regular Tuesday night prayer
meeting was led by Mr.. Alexander Craig.
The Amateur baseball club of Perryville
organized on Saturday evening last. Their
anticipations aim toward victorious results.
Frank l.. Harlan has accepted Il position in
the Malleable Iron Works at Wilmington,
Del, and reported for duty on Thursday last.
The new turn table at the round house is
about completed. The track being torn up,
the men We're compelled to work ON Sunday
last.
Rev. James Lavelle, of New York city, will
preach morning and evening, in the Presby-
terrain church of this place on Sunday the
9th inst.
Mr. and Mrs. n. G. Cameron attended the
wedding of their brother, Mr.. Arthur Gamer
on, of Wilmington, Del, on Wednesday OF
last week.
William Boulder, Jr., son of William BouI-
den, Sr, formerly II resident of Elkt"n, har
been quite i'll for several weeks with someth-
ing like Malaria.
Mr.. Wilson j. Mahan will attend courst
OF lectures at Philadelphia, sometime i'll the
near future, intending to launch in the prac-
tice of the medical profession.
Rev. H. G. Budd left town ON Monday last
to attend Conference. 1t is hoped by his
many friends, that he may return rs our
pastor for the next Conference year
Mr. Scott jackson of Poplar Point, caught
one day last week in his hoop-nets, three
n h., tN : IA,
.ity, where they demand "A good price at this
season.
The Perryville Art Circle gave an enter.
tainmcnt in the hall on Monday evening last
to Il large and appreciative audience. Tn,
proceeds will be used to aid in building the
new NJ. Il. Church.
Will the editor of the Perryville Record be
so kind as to interpret that name some Oh,
gave to the famous little town of Mechanics
| Grove in the last issue of the Record, refer
rim; to where George Bak er would move.
John Everhart, II former resident of this
lace, entertained the people of Havre lie
Grace, to IL farce co needy in the town hall OF
tnat city on Saturday evening last. Some OF
our young men attended and report favoraoly
81 the affair.
Seth Matthews. night Waterman on the
| tack, Will change his residence from Main
street to he dwelling on Susquehanna ave.
recently vacated by John Bradtielj, Sr. The
last named will become overseer ON the farm
of Joseph Coudon.
Mr.. Henry Watson, and Mr.. L. W. Brown
up,lnr bA trr, of Watson & brown
Lave resumed operations at the quarry Oh
the north border OF our town. 1t is rumored
that they have a large contract forstone work
in the city of Baltimore, comprising whole
black of dwelling houses.
The track ON the Frederick division of the
trains are coming regularly and business is
assuming II brighter aspect. Things were
rather quiet Il week ago on account of the
ice gorge, but the shrill notes of the shifting
engine tell us that things are on the move.
While paying flying visit to Elkton on
Thursday of last week, we were much pleased
and surprised at the great improvement Of
our county seat during the past ten years.
Among the pleasures of the day, was the
meeting of old friends and acquaintance
among whom we will mention our neighbor
and schoolmate Mr.. j. q. Williams, who is
now holding position in the Clerks Office.
| expect when our friend reads this and stops
to collect his thoughts, he will be able to
recall TO memory some of the old school days
at the Marion and freshen his recollection
us to who was one of the good boys twenty
five years ago.
Mr.. Joseph G. Harlan is the authorized
agent of the WING to take subscriptions for
the paper in Perryvlle and vicinety.