Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-16
The Locomotive in Motion!
On with the Cars.
5ags.z .;lzzAz 1922

e:y- The Railroad Mania is now raging
very briskly in this place A meeting is to
lie held on Saturday, the 23d instant when
the matter Is to be definitely settled whe-
thcr the Road is to be built this summer
and fall or abandoned.
The Sisters or Daughters Of Charity
now in session ut St. Josephs House are
holding interesting sessions. They meet
in one of the landsomcst and best finished
Halls in the State. Their deliberations
arc very impressive and conducted with
great harmony and crcumspcction. For
proceedings sec extract from the Baltimore
Sun" in today's paper.
The Quarterly meeting of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will commence Oh Sat
urday evening, 18th instant, and continue
that day and succeeding Sunday. The
Revs. May,lwcll md Collins, Of Mcchan-
icstown, will be prcscrt and preach on the
occasion.
The following beautiful inscription is
placed in bronze letters on marble front
in the community room St. Joscpl's House,
in which Mother SETON died:
"IIcrr ,ncarthi door, by this fireplace on
a poor and lowly couch, died our cherished
and SANITY MOTHER SETON, on the
4th of January, 1921. She died in power
tv, but rich in faith and good works: may
we, her children. walk in her footsteps, and
share one day in her happiness"
VIM f. Reilly, died on Monday last near
Poplar Ridge, agcd about 81 wears lie
leaves widow but no children. Ills re-
mains were Inferred in st. Joscpl,'s Gene
terry last Tuesday evening
I;,,,,t'. Mall, t.n,lnpnC i,, fiji tOyn
is undergoing t',orough repairs. Painting
being done Ivy McSsrs. Gibbs & Arnold.
The Institution is in successful progress
under the direction of Prof Joseph Kelly,
Principal.
Mr.. Samuel Maxell is erecting new
house adjoining the Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Bennett, Tyson is about putting up,
not the largest, but will be the best built
house in town.
Sabbath School Picnic Of st. Joscph's
Catholic Church on Poplar Ridge nckt
Thursday
Among the visitors to this place last "cck
was Mr.. Peter Donalluc, of san Francisco,
the Proprietor of the extensive Foundry
and Machine Shops in that city. He is
largely engaged in Railroad operations and
may be ciaSs"d rs the Ross Winans Of the
Pacific Coast. He isa gentleman of large
wealth and influence; estimated to be worth
over Five Millions Of Dollars.
Adrlsbcrgcr, of the Western Maryland
Hotel is going to hive "A full house this
summer. Most of his rooms arc already
engaged.
Prot Ernest Laglrlc, Of Mt. ST, Mary,s
College, is tran,lAling French his'ory-a
tale of the Revolution tf 80, for the Cath
Ole Mirror of Baltimore Prof, Lagardr
is well vcrscd in the French, Spanish and
Engii.h languages He is also an able
writer. Ne is n native of New Orleans, n
well known contributor Of the French side
of the Bee.
The Emmittshu Q Cornct Band Scrrnad-
Cd the Mrchanicstown Visitors on the
evening of last Tuesday, in front of tho
Western Nil. Hotel The Band performed
some delightful airs Under the teachings
of Prof Clinton Danncr, DR.. II. Diclman
and VIM. +. Lanzn-cr, it has attained to
high degree of proficiency.
The Band Performed Acres Of the West,
'Mollic Darling,' 'Fu>ilccrs' and RAILROAD
March, etc. in fine style. The editor OF
this paper having been called on said he
would respond through the CLARION. lie
bows his grateful regards for the compli-
ment, and trusts the members will have
great success in life, and enjoy many days
of happiness and prosperity.
We hope this fall, when the Railroad is
completed, the Band will be present at the
Jubilee, and cnlivcn the hilarity Of the oc-
casion with some Of their soul-stirrins
music.
Adam G.. Guthrie has recently made 2
splendid set of harness for Guthrie and
Beam.
Mr.. Michigan is also manufacturing
some splendid harness.
Emmitsburg Base Ball Club and the Col
lege BOYS had "bat" at Base Ball on As
ccnsion Thursday. Result in doubt as both
~ vt 100 f,loip, fin. yirtorv