Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-20
TOWN AND C0UN TY,

Rocky Ridge last Tuesday was large
ly attended by one of the most nu-
merous assemblages Of people ever
gathered there. The Brethren were
present from far and near. Mr. Vim.
Biggs says the Meeting House was
crowded, and he could only hear
through the windows on the outside.
,Ihe services were solemn and deeply
impressive. A number Of Elders
were present, who spoke in an ed
flying and Instructive manner, elicit
ing the closest attention of their
hearers. The principal speaker was
Elder Henry Davy, Of Ohio; Elders
Daniel X. Sayler, Joseph Shrfy, Of
Pa, senseny, Ohler, Of Pa, Miller,
Solomon Stoner, and others, made
suitable adore ses. At least 1000
people were gathered together on this
solemn occasion, who partook of NUT
ton BROTH" the Lamb Of God that
taketh away the sins Of the world, and
went through the ordinances Of the
Brotherhood. All We're delighted at
this blessed reunion, and separated
with the love Of Christ and the bless
ing Of the Church upon all. 1t was a
happy meeting of primitive christians
in their usual plain, meek and unos-
tentatious manner. Elder Daniel Z.
Sayler, of Pipe Creek, owing to the
protracted and serious illness of his
wife, was prevented from being pres,
ent.
HYMENEAL.-Our esteemed friend,
Col. Henry Cutler, of this city, was
married to Mrs. II. L. Sewers, of
Clark comfy, Va, on Tuesday, the
9Th instant. The interesting cere-
mony took place at "SummerviIle, in
Clark county, and was performed by
Rev. Charles White. The gallant
Colonel and his bride are now on a
tour to the North which they contem.
plate extending through portion Of
the South. We wish the happy pair
a long and prosperous life.
I Frederick E,umlnrr.
Acc1DENT.--One day last week, Mr..
Frank Hagan, son Of Mr.. John Hagan,
living few miles West of this city,
met with a painful accident He was
helping to load wagon with coal at
the coal yard Of Mr.. 7. II. Pyfer,
when a large lump fell on him, crush
ing IN several of his ribs. DR.. Bruce
Thomas rendered the necessary sur
gicul aid.--Eye03ick E,run,iner.
Hon. LLOYD LowNpEs, Jr., Re-
publican candidate for Congress in
this District, visited Mechanics town
last "Wednesday morning, and re-
manned ~ t W Lonrs with his friends.
He tssen left for the Frederick Fair to
see the aoverelSH5 assem- led there.
He appeared to be in good health and
fine spirits, and represented bis pros.
poct to be decidedly llattering.
One by one some Of the best citizens
Of Frederick county are being gathered
to their fathers.
Gen. Frank P. Blair, is slowly re-
covering from Lis recent and almost
fatal illness.
The Examiner states that Mr..
Frederick SchIry, Of Frederick, is
seriously indisposed.
The pumpkin and buckwheat crops
are unusually large this season.
SNoW.-Snow fell on the mountain
heights last Tuesday morning week,
i rendered the air cold and piercing.
LARGE AcCEss1oNs.-The recently
installed Pastor OF the Reformed
Church Of this city-the Rev. Z. r.
Eschbach, held his first communion
on Sunday morning last. On Friday
evening previous to confirmation SER
vices were held, at which forty-fve
connected themselves with the church
-twentythree by confirmation and
twenty-five upon certificate. Pre-
paratory services We're held on Satur-
day afternoon. On Sunday morning
he preached an impressive sermon to
a large congregation, the largest that
has assembled in the church for years.
At the conclusion of his sermon the
Sacrament of the Lords Supper was
administered, which was participated
in by large concourse of members.
During the service, collection was
taken up for the benefit of the
Home Mission, which aggregated
$lO5.-Erederick E'ramtner.
Mr.. Daniel Wiseman, residing
about two miles from Middletown,
Frederick county, fell from on apple
tree on Friday last and sustained in
juries which, it is thought may prove
fatal. 1t is feared that his spinal chord
is broken. His entire body, from feet
to neck, seems to be paralyzed and in
sensible to pain. About year ago
he was run over by wagon and se-
verely injured.
Mr.. Corbin II. Clay, of New Mar
ket, Frederick county, who Was cut
some weeks ago with knife in the
hands Of Horace Beal, has since died.
D1scHARGED.-The Grand Jury for
the present term of our Circuit Court,
was discharged on Saturday last until
Monday, Oct. 10Th.
MONEY SIoLEN.-Whiie the Sigmund
family went up to the Rocky Ridge Festi-
val on last Tuesday night some person or
persons broke open their dwelling on Ow-