The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-07-06

steam power for the purpose of conveying
the iron from the yard to the cupola Bust
ness in this line is taking on "A bright look.
The Principle Castle of Golden Eagles who
were to worship in the NJ. E. Church Of this
place on Sunday evening last. were much
on account of the Indictment weather.
An all-day picnic was held at Happy Val
ley. Quite number of our citizens awaited
themselves of the opportunity of enjoying
festive day at the valley in tripping the
light fantastic and viewing the rustic scenery.
Mrs. Mollie Campbell was taken suddenly
and dangerously i'll on Wednesday afternoon
last, Owing to the sickness of Mrs. Fay at
the same time it became necessary to send
for DR.. p. b. Housekeeper. The lady is now
convalescing.
Mr.. Henry Reid, the famous harmonica
player, is often on the warm evenings found
pleasantly entertaining groups of young
ladies and gentlemen, who assemble to hear
the delightful strains as they are waited out
on the silence of the midnight air.
Rev. H. e. Budd has returned after having
spent very pleasant visit at his fathers in
/ plhy D'I. NIl Iuuu WIS also Ill Dover,
and met with Rev. William p. Taylor, 70 rmer
pastor at this place. Mr.. Taylor sent his
kindest regards to his many friends in Perry
Vile
Miss Amelia Gallon, youngest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gallon, of this place,
was stricken with disease while at the rail-
road station on Monday last, which seems to
battle the skill of the physicians. This is tho
second attack of the disease within a year.
At this writing the young lady lies in an I'M
conscious state with but slight hopes of re-
covery.
| The Junior Order of American Mechanics
Of Perryville Council installed the following
officers on Wednesday evening: Councillor,
| W. E. Richardson; Vice-Councillor, Alex
ander j. tie; Conductor, Theodore Shirey:
Warden, Cecil Wardell; Inside Sentinel, W.
7. Calvert; Assistant Recording Secretary,
II. w. Davis; Junior Past Councillor Norman
d. McCardle
| Mrs. Rebecca Fay was taken very suddenly
ill on Tuesday evening last with what was
thought to be paralysis. Mrs. Fay is the
wife of Mr.. Harrie Fay, our night yard
master and ticket agent. The lady's life was
despaired of for some time, three physicians
being called in consultation, but we are glad
to state from last reports that hopes for the
lady's recovery are decidedly favorable.
On last Saturday evening, about 4 O'Clock,
during the heavy thunder storm on that day.
Mrs. stephen jackson, of Principle, was in
stantly killed by lightning while taking down
"A clothesine When found life was extinct
and the lightning had set fire to her shoes
and clothing, which We're found burning
She leaves a husband and five small children
to mourn her loss. She was buried from her
late residence on Tuesday last. Interment
at West Nottingham Cemetery.
The Fourth was celebrated in Perryville
with an exciting game of ball between the
| home team and Edgemont, of Hartford county,
The game was called ut p. m. Nine in
nings We're played. The rain commenced
! falling just as the boys entered the game
and raincd the whole time the game was
going on, thus rendering it very disagreeable
for the players The Aberdeen team was
expected to have played here i'll the morning.
but failed to show up, hence many who came
i'll the morning to see the game were dis
appointed.
The editor of the Pcrryville Record saws
Some dirty mean, low, contemplate, das-
tardIy llend has been poisoning the dogs
around Pcrryvile and if the whep will
make himself known he will tell him this to
his face and give him what he deserves. We
are opposed to the killing of valuable domes-
tie animals, yet we have some of the canine
species around our town that would not he
missed if they should happen to be so un-
/ fortunate rs to fall a victim to this dog
poisoner. yet Notwithstanding this we sympa-
thize with Mr. Couden for having had his
dog killed, and verify believe that it will not
he we'll with the individual who did the kill
ing if Mr.. c. happens to get his grip on the
right man. However, the deed is of that
character which places the guilty party in a
position where they dare not own the offence
On last Wednesday evening the Salvation
Army from Havre de Grace paid visit to
our town and held an open air meeting on
the corner of the avenue and Elm street. The
captain, Miss Franklin, of Buffalo, n. V,
conducted the services. The lady is an ell
oqucnt speaker and beautiful singer. Rev.
II. G.. Budd made u very appropriate address
on the occasion, showing his hearty approval
of the work conducted by the Army Several
of the soldiers gave testimony to the saving
power of God, and also extended an invita-
tion to any who had the desire to seek for
salvation. The large base drum was laid on
the ground for the purpose of any who had
"A desire to kneel in making a confession. The
| services closed at O'Clock and the army re-
turned home by walking the bridge. Before
dismissing Captain Franklin gave an invita-
ton to come to the barracks on Friday night
and hear one of their adjutants from New
York, who is II fine singer and an expert
violinist, and also IA good speaker being
! highly educated and soundly converted
| from the vices belonging to the slums of New
York city.