Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-15
EN- MlTSBURG NEWS!

As I said before, the town of Emmits-
burg aspires to he Il city; and as soon as
she gets her Railroad con,plctcd--thc soon
or the hetter-tle town may then reason
ably expect to take an upward and onward
flight ia the order Of events. Though she
has no Railroad to give fight to her mo
sions, we have beautiful and well cultivated
country seats around here, where sojourn
<rs from tho. North, the Middle States, the
South, and the Great West, may hope to
enjoy themselves in elegant style at n
moderate cost, with scenery unsurpassed
l'y Italy or Switzerland.
Died in this place on the 10Th instant,
Mr. Simon Mcn,xcr, for many years a res
ident OF Emm,sburg, aged about 60 years.
There was nice little fishing, boa, VOW
ing, and Pic Mic Party at Maxcl's Mill
Daa on Toms creek, hast Thursday week,
A.slcd or hay stable and some three Or
four tons of hay, belonging to Henry
Stokes, Esq was burnt up on las, Sunday
evening, about 6 or O'clock. Supposed
to be the work Of an inccndiary. Loss
about $500. The Engine and Hose com.
pany were promptly on the ground and
prevented the fl mes from spreading,
Father John McCloskcy, President of
Mt. st. Mary's College, who made flying
visit to thc West for recreation from his
arduous iahors, a short time since, has just
returned During his absence he made a
sojourn of few days with his brother,
William McClnskcy, Bishop OF Louisville,
af Ifll
mnrkably we'll
Rev. DIR. McCafrcy is at the sea side, Cape
May, New Jersey, where bathing III the
raging surfinvigorates his physical system
st. Joseph's Catholic Church Of this
place is going to have u large furnace put
llp TO heat it in the winter season. They
are also going to have new stained glass put
in the windows of the Church and the
panes painted.
Mr.. Bennett Tyson has just finished his
new house 1t is the best built house N
town.
Our corporation intends to procure q
New Fire Engine. This is a move in the
right direction. An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound OF cure.
Real Estate is appreciating III value.
A colorcd boy is suspected Of having set
fire to MIR. Stokes hay stable. He should
be taken up and if guilty, sent to the house
ofcorrection,
An elegant Pic-Nic and Cotillion Party
was held at Crystal Fount last Thursday
Tic day was lovely, A large assembaSe
of the youth and beauty OF Emmitsburs
and strangers from abroad, were present
1t was a rea, old time Family Affair.
GAY and lively. Tie ladies never looked
handsomer, and wore their charms with be-
coming dignity. The were wreathed in
smiles, and gentlemen could not but a, az
miro. The greatest hilarity prevailed. lhe
convictions were recherche. The music
delightful and bewitching and the "hop,,
was splcndid-thc grandcst ever witnessed
in these parts. The fine Pavilion floor was
constantly occupied and proudly and gayly
the Youngsters chopped aronnd.-l can
not do Justice to the festive scene. 1t last
ed until late hour.
n@r GAY PICNIC AND CRANE
COTILLION PARTY!-There will
bc Grand Pic. Mic and Cotillion Party in
the Pleasant Grove Of Col. Joseph Z. Nc
Divit, Carrolshurg Mills, on Saturday, the
,he 22d of Aug 1874 The Latch String
is out. Come One-c0me all J!