Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1873-01-04

, TREE. DIR. -. u. Manning VINO b"e
charge of the "ClAirveaux' Farm
near Mt, St. Mary's College, took OFT
this fall from one tree ffty-two bush
els Of winter apples the size Of an un-
hulled walnut, and then took them ia
! Mr.. Simon Lohr's cider press at
SHADY Side" where he extracted
from them 5 bushels Of pure cider.
/ Mr.. Henry Rouzer has tree IN
his yard from which he took off So
bushels of first rate apples, and won
friendly bet Of pound Of tobacco
that the tree would yield that amount
of apples. This is p olitic region
for fruit, and by little care in plant
ing out trees and cultivating them,
the trees will yield u large quantity
in the future.
"FANSy," said a maiden aunt, ''you
should eat the barley that is in your
soup, or you will never get man. -
Fanny, looking up innoc@ntly, in
quired, as that what YOU eat it for
aunty p
ANOTHER TrEKEY.-We have
again been made the recipient Of a
"tat gobLler US Christmas present,
from our genial "dont care democrat
ic friend, Mr.. Fred. Nc lntire, Of the
vicinity Of Emmitsburg, Md. One
last year and one again this year was
more than we anticipated, but Mac. ls
good liver himself and good hearted
too, as his benevolencc to the Printer
attests. Our better-half succeeded in
doing him up in good style, making a
first class Christmas ia nily roast
MAY Mac, never want tor choice fowls
or other good things, and live to enjoy
the festivities of many Christmas
day in the far future.
Waynesboro Record.
SEERlrF's BA1L1rFs.-High- Sher-
if Robert Lease has appointed Mr.
Edward =. keefer bailiif to the Grand
Jury, and Mr.. Andrew j. Lease as
bailitf to the Petit Jury, at the ensu-
ing February term of our Circuit
Court.
DEATH OF AN EsTlMABLF LADY -
The wife of FIX Mayor Engelbrecht, a
most excellent a ly, died at her resi-
dence in this city on Monday last in
the 10th year Of her age.
ARM RRoEES.-We regret to learn
that Mr.. Samuel r. Trego, OF this city
had his arm fractured by q severe fall
on the ice Oh Christmas day.
DEATH oF WV. blake. Esq
This well known gentleman died at
his residence in this city on Monday
last, after lingering illness.
By HARRTGARA FvNFEA1. On
Christmas day the mortal remains OF
Mr.. Nicholas kreh, an esteemed citi-
Zen and a worthy member ofthe har-
rugarl Society Of this city, We're con-
veyed to the grave in Mount Olivet
Cemetery. lie was a native of Ger
many, and at the time of his death
was 81 wears, month and l6 DAYS
of age. The Society attended his
funeral in strong numbers.
Maryland Lniom
Bn- The cold Folks Concert on
Thursday night, the Goth of Decem-
Der, and on Wednesday, the lst in.
slant, was rapturously applauded.
We believe everybody was satisfied
and laughed heartily.
BEAUTIFUL. QulLT.-The ladies be-
longing to the Church made up an
elegant quilt valued at $40 and pre-
scented it along with many other tokens
Of esteem to their Pastor, Rev. j
Summers.
rsa- A sleigh ride by moonlight is
delightful thing.
ntA. Gruber's Almanac, at the pres
ent writing for the store house, me-
chanics shop and Printing office is out.
George W. Stocksdale saws that on
and after the lst day of February
he will do a cash business exclusively
We shall follow suit.
ra- Horses and COWS in the locality
are selling low.
ray" Everybody in and around this
town appeared to be happy the last
two weeks.
An old bachelor or an old maid is
like all old pair Of disjointed scissors
Of precious little use.
BEAR TRAcKs.-Mr. Bower, resid-
ing in the mountain near the old
tityutt tavern, came into Sabillasvile
the other day, and reported seeing
bear tracks. lie wanted to procure a
number Of markamen to 20 in search
Of the animal.
nas~ A full account in Our next.
Notwithstanding the hard times, the
inciement weather, the pullbacks and
draw backs, tho ladies had to encoun-
ter, they have done amazingly well.
The proceeds will probably amount to
$1,000
! reav The Proprietor Of the Western
Mary land Hotel, Emmitsburg. gave a
sumptuous Dinner to his guests and
customers on Christmas Day 1t is
spoken Of az being superb. All who
were present enjoyed themselves ex.
caadin1lv well