Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1873-08-16
Rain and Hail Storm in Western Md,
FREDERICK, Nd, August IL.

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A storm occurred in this section OF
Maryland early this morning, which
was terrific. A notable feature was
the binding brilliancy of the light
ming and the sharp, quick defamation
of the thunder. Rain fell in torrents,
and for a while our streets were
flooded almost from house to house.
In the country much damage was
done to roads, culverts, fencing, corn
fields, &c. At Burkittsville eighty
dozen window panes were broken and
gardening almost completely destroy
ed by the hail, which is said to have
fallen to the size of an egg.
Of ninety-six panes of glass in the
front of the Lutheran Church ninety
one were broken.
On the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, between Frederick and Harper s
Ferry, and along the Washington
county railroad, there was considera-
BILE damage. On the main line of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad a good
deal of mud and sand was washed
across the track by the torrent. A
freight engine was thrown from the
track at Knoxville, and at William s
Point, near the tunnel, q similar acct
dent occurred, though neither of the
locomotives was badly injured and the
track was soon cleared.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal
sustained some damage. A break is
reported near Berlin, which, it is
thought, will require ten days to
repair.
There are very few reports from
Frederick county to-day. Another
storm has been raging to-night.-.Su".
sN~We had another splendid rain
shower on Saturday night. 1t laid
the dust, cooled the atmosphere, and
refreshed things amazingly.
neAA- All hands and the cook are
preparing for the Camp Meeting at
Emory GROVE on tomorrow The
Sunday train of cars it is thought will
be crowded. There vii be lively
time at the Depot in the morning.
The rain of Wednesday spoiled the
fun Of several "PicNlc' parties along
the foot of the mountain.
Cabbage is growing finely. Good
prospect for sauer kraut.
Hams are scarce and fetch u high
price.
Potatoes arc rece1ins in price. The
quality of the late potatoes are better
than those Of the carly varieties,
The early corn is having its ears
pulled.
The katy-lids and tree frogs con,
tinue to give nightly concerts.
The IIagcrstown "DaiIy News
comes to H., q welcome morning visl
tor.
ssa~ Fan-tail pigeons are becoming
scarce hcreabouts. The squads are
all being used up for Plc-Nic parties
Some people say raising crauberrics
would prove more lucrative to many
Of our farmers than raising wheat
and potatoes.
We cant say much in favor of the
watermelon crop of this locality
Those raised or the Eastern Shore or
down about pamunkey III Charles
county preferred.
ACCIDEST.--On Saturday morning last,
as little son of Mr.. Jacob j. lIouck was
going toward Woodsboro,' in Il spring
wagon, the horse took fright and ran
away. just MS the wagon was upsclting,
the boy Jumped out, and escaped with II
few slight bruises The wagon was pref
ty well used up.-Bamncr IF Liberty.
TEMPERANCE LEcTuKE.-Thc public
are cordially invited to attend the Tenn
pcrancc Lectures in Emmitsburg and
Mechancstown, on the 2Jth, 2Gth and eth
of August. Rev y. Coombc the grand
lecturer, will spend Sunday, August Gath,
in Emmitsburg, and will preach in two
of the churches; and on Monday evening
will Lecture on Temperance. On Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings he will he in
Mechanicstown. Come one, come all, and
hear the great cause of Temperance dis.
cusscd.
THE Pic Nc and Dancing Party held
in Henry Rouzers woods near this town,
on last Saturday, by our "American color
cd fellow citizens Of African descent" was
very crcditable affair. Uncle" jeremiah
Beatty, Thomas Smothers and Charles
jackson acted as a Committee of lnvi-
tation. The floor arrangements of the
"Fandango' were under the control Of a
committee from Emmilsburg, Quite a
lively gathering of the lads and lasscs were
present. They trippcd it on the light fan
tastic" first upon the heel and then upon
the toe to the tunes of Yankee Doodle
"Old Dan Iuckrr,' "Rosin the Bow" and
ooh Lord gals to-morrow's Sunday, va
va va.r until o'clock in the evening
Promiscuou.y and generally everything
went smooth. Music on the violin, banjo
flute, fife, and ciarionct, added greatly tic
the festivities of the occasion. John Bar
leycorn was quiet and trpped up nobody
Order rcigncd supreme. Miss Dinah sang
and danced Delightfully."-. Sam Johnsin4
was equally gay and polite and made the
ribbons ilutcr. 1t was merry day for the
gentlemen and ladies Of color. Thcy en-
ioycd the finn hugely. All passed of quiet
" and in order. "Cnclc Jerry" looked as
smiling and good as dish of sweet straw
berries smothcrcd in ice cream!
Cow klLLED.--Wc regret to learn tina
our friend Leonard Picking, Esq. met will
the loss of n valuable COW last nimht Th,