Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-08-10

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e93" The grape crop will be large.
Several young men in this place should
part their hair in the middle.
The Waynesl oro' Pa) Record says tie
contract for the erection OF two school
Houses, one at Pikcsville and one at Wa
terloo. has been awarded to Mr. Reuben
Shower and Samuel Gonacr.
eY- Sand papered heads is the fashion
for young men this warm weather
CE- The rush to the Emory Grove
Camp meeting on Sunday,the 18th instant,
will be perfectly overwhelming.
Cg- The cure for the hard times is to
work hard and live within your means.
Picnic CELEBRATIoN.-The Sabbath
School union Picnic OF the Graceham and
Centre School House District had pleas
ant time last Saturday in kroms woods
near Graceham. The attendance was quite
large. There was some good singing by
the schools. The scholars were addressed
by Kcvs. }. B!ickensdcrtcr, \. +. Gilds, j.
Summers, J. b. Funk and Elder James
Creeger, the chidren's friend Eatibles
anu SWcttlllcdCS WClC III oooh>'"ASS "AAe
everything passed on nicely.
Ripe tomatoes are now plenty. They
are a delicious vegetable, palatabe and
healthy.
eY- For interesting Golden Time" arti-
cles see outside.
exr We hear that Mr.. II J. Krise, John
w. Staub, Esq, DIR. NJ. j. Zimmerman and
some of the young folks in about Creagers-
town intend getting up Grand Tourna-
ment to come off near that place IN snort
time. In the days of "Iart's Bald ana
Jacob Wickhalns celebrated "sorrel'
Crcagerstown used to draw 1t strong upon
good riders and fast horses. they nave
plenty of good water there, and we hope
they will get up something nice and inter-
esting They are the men to do 1t II they
will put their hands to the piow
~" Since the above was in type, we
have been informed from reliable source
that the Tournament will take place near
Creagerstown, on Saturday, 18th instant,
A Band of Music will be on hand and fine
sport expected. The prizes to be rontrhd.
ed for will be one new and elegant set OF
Harness, one new Saddle and Birdie; the
riding will commence at 10 o'clock
Judrcs--Charles Stevens, John W.Shaw
and John w. Staub.
DEATH OF Mr. SAMUEL URNER.-This
gentleman father of Milton &. rncr, Esq.
of this city, died at his residence, near Lib
ertv, on SUNDAY last, in the 10Th year OF his
age. He had been in feeble health for some
time, but was only confined to his bed
about a week, when death summoned him
to that lend whence no traveller returns
Deceased was wel-known in this comnu-
ntv as a gentleman of Wcomplomlslhg
integrity and probily, and in his death So
cietv has lost a useful and hOnorcd men,
Der He enjoyed the respect and confidence
of all who knew him, and he will be re-
membcrrd by many as a kind ami generous
neiyhhor and friend His remains were
inferred in the graveyard connected VITA
Iinsanorc Chapel, at 3 O'Clock on Monday
afternoon, accompanied by numerous
circle of relatives and friends.
frcdeuch E'run,iner.
A CORNER TREE. There is a tire,
near the picnic grounds at Blue
Ridge Station on the W. NJ. h. L.
that stands ut the corner Of Washing
ton and Frederick counties, in tins
state and Franklin and Adams coun-
ties in PENNSYLVANIA. 1t has been
visited lately by a large number Of
persons and the leaves of the lower
branches are disappearing rapidly,
being carried oft as mementoeS.
Xuprst0Wu 1Wlcc q Week.
The Camp meeting season is at hani-
There will be quite number OF meetings.
held in this county.
Waesche Bros. 4 Co. have got their Cir
culnr saw in operation ut the Flaming mill
1t operates admirably. Quite large mum
Der OF logs from the mountain will he sawed
up for lumber We hope now to hear of II
number of new houses going up. Lumber,
brick and workmcn are on hand.
STAMP DUTIES OF the stamp du-
ties now imposed upon instruments of
writing will expire on the LIST OF October.
See article on last page.
nB- The subscription price of the GA
RIoN is $3.50 in advance; - 90 if not paid
before the end of the year.
There is something NEW every week in
the columns OF the SLARlON.
FoUNp.-The crochet shawl advertised
in our last paper has been found. 1t fell
into an honest wOman's hands.
THEFT On the evening of the
10th Of July, a young girl, about 10
years of age, came to the house OF Mr..
George Wilt, who lives on the EN-
mitSbnrg road about IA miles from
/ Tanevt town, and asked permission to
stay all night, which was granted;
She was rather a fine looking amt
intelligent girl, and represented that
she had been living in Myers District
and was endeavorlng to earn sup
port for her mother who resides IN
SabllasviIIe, Frederick county. Nj.
Wits housekeeper heard her So
down stairs during the night and
went to the room which she had ocru-
pied, when she found several dresses
and lady's hat missing. The girl
had decamped with these articles
valued at $l5, but in a hurry drop,
ped the dresses near the house and
they were recovered She has not
been heard of since. On the same
night quantity of wheat, t or .
bushels, was stolen from the granarT
of Mr.. Vim. Rector, Oh the Frederick
road ahnut > miles from, TanpvtoWN.