Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-09-02

We chccrfully indorsc the above. Mrs.
Conway during her whole connection WIKI
the Western Maryland Railroad has per-
formed her part as Contractress with re-
markab!e energy. IN this place she enjoys
the respect Of the entire community for tho
prompt and faithful manner in which she
has met AL her engagements. In going to-
her new field Of labor she carries with her
the good will of the people Of Mechanics
town.
DELIGHTFUL PIc-N1c. - The Picnic
Party of the Crcagerstown Sabbath Schoo3
scholars, last Saturday, the Goth of August,
in Mr.. HulI's woods, near that place was
one of the most delightful parties of the
season, intcrspcrscd with hilarity. The
scholars, attended by their teachers, sang
swcctly several odcs and hymns prepared
for the OCCASION The organ was presided
over by Miss Charlotte State, from Phia-
dclphia. granddaughter of the late George
Sclosscr, of Lcwistown, whose musical
attainmcnts are Of the highest character,
and she grove rcsoundcd with her rotund
voice and the deep swelling anthems OF the
organ. The scholars were addressed by
the Reys. n. Z. Glds, of the Reformed
Church, and J. Summers, of the Lutheran
Church, Mcchanicstown; Rev. Jesse S.
Bickcnslerter of the MOravian church,
Graceham; and Elder James Crcegcr, Of
this place, closed the speaking part of the
exercises by one of his simple, charming
and effective addresses az the "Children's
Friend Everything that was nice to
please the eye and crafty the taste was on
the ground in bountful protlsion and the
rcpast of good things was enjoyed hearth
| ". The whole entertainment was cred
table affair, and passed off to the gratitica
ton and satisfaction of all present.
cY~ The hest thing for Ladies in the
slipper line is a pretty foot.
Pic N1cs-Th has been u great season
for Pic Mics. They have occurred all
around W. for the last few weeks. One WA.
held ut Sabilasvllc on yesterday, and ano-
ther takes place to-day, near Lew!stown,
in the woods of George W. Miller.
Rather too much of a good t!ing-P;c
Mics.
! Mcehanicstown used to have two elegant
Brass Bands III the place. Now there IS
! none
The Rev. John X. Nclson of this place.
IL shipping sone of his improved Ladies
Washing tiAchincs 10 Baltimore. 1t is
said to be a great labor saver and does the
washing thoroughly.
! 60 Mad dogs have been plentiful in
! Frederick county, but nov THAT the dog
| days are over We hope that they will sub-
side
LARGE CA&TALErra.-Wc have Just re-
ccivcd from Mr.. IoIn W. Miller, residing
on the Monor"cy bottom, a few miles IL.
low the Western M%ryIand R;silGoa,; Bird t.
WoodSburo' District, two splendid con1a-
lcups of the Brazilian variety, rais' Il ON his
farm. The one weighed A and lAc Other
5 pounds. They were plump shd solid
land of delco,t, havor.
tEy" Mr.. George H. Wolfe, an tXpcricn-
ccd and cnterprsing business man of
Frederick, has disposed of his stock of
Gentlemen and Ladies Furnishing GooGs
to Mr.. George W Is. Shrincr.
Is Many of the farmers OF this section
have been busy this week gathering their
late crop of prachrs which though plcn,i-
tul, have not, on account Of Tie diought
as good flavor as in tolHer years.
cR Union Bridge, Il town on the Wcs-
tern Maryland Railroad, now has Il popula
ton of 100. Before the Railroad was built
the population only amounted to about
$50.
j, GooD Y1ELD-Mr. John Rouzer, far
mcr residing near this place, planted Co
bushels OF potatoes las, spring, and La.
, raised l2OO bushels OF splendid potatoes
CY Attention is directed to Tie Turn
pike Law which We publish to-day.
~ Read the outside of to-days Ola
RON.
PUBLIC SALEs-Wc call attention to
: the sales of Real and Personal property
, published in our paper today-raltlcu]Hr-
~ to the sales which take place at 10 ard :
James j. Benefits, one mile North of
: town, on Owings creek.
| - \ large quantity of ducks, geese
and chickens are being shipped from this
; place to Baltimore by every train
FARM SoLD-G W. SnoutIer, Trustee,
sold to Ezra Michael, on the 4th of August,
the home farm of Charles +. Thomas, de-
ceased, near the Point of Rocks, containing
PHI acres at $5s 10-Elamincr
"" The weather has changed TO be coet
, and cloudy.
LARGE AprLEs-We have been pre-
sentcd with two large apples (now in our
office, grown upon the farm OF Nr. John
ii. Chew, near Cnrrolton, Carroll county.
: The one weighs 10 ounces and the other
: 1S!-both measuring l34 inches in circnm-
: ference. They are of the " Gloria -Hund''
variety, 4 very superior finely favored
eating apple. They will keep until the
), Christmas Holidays
G.'' The W. NJ r. r. Co. will run a
passenger train from Mcckanicstcwn to
Subllnsvilc daily during the Bush Meet
ing lit The latter place. She train will
leave Merlap!cstoWn ut $50 A. NJ: re-.
turning, leaSr SahilHsyillc ut O'Clock, I,
NJ Round trip tickets 10 gents,
SSAKEs..-Thc Northwestern portion of
Bedford county, Pa, seems 10 lie IL great
place for snakes. Two men were working
Il icW weeks ago in that locality, and while
working they discovered a rattle snake
which lhcy attempted to kill. An alarm
fir m his snokeship brought out FIVE more
9 to nssiet in the battle The men commcnc-
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