Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-09-19

along the MOnO0GaHch river Ill L eHIsyl-
yania, and in the mining districts OF Ken
lucky and Indiana, until he arrived at
Eagle Harbor, Michigan, where he remain
ed about four years. Leaving Eagle llar
Dor he returned to Maryland, and settled
at Eckhart Mines, where, in 1913, he mar
ried a daughter of the late David Percy of
Frostburg. He remained at Ecllhart for a
number of years. and afterwards removed
to Homecoming where he resided up to the
time of his death
He was identified with the coal interests
of this county from its earliest infancy till
the close OF his life; having opened the
American Company's Jackson Mine; the
Anger Mine Opposite the old Allegany,)
Miller (now Nationally the Midlothian, the
Richie Mineral, of Tunnelton, West Vir
ginia, and several others. Shortly after
his marriage in 1S4S he united with the
Lutheran congregation at Fr0Stburg, there
not being any PRESBYTERIAN Church in the
place at that time About ten years after
this Mr.. Sloan and his wife, with Mr.. Arch
ibald Mcdonald and Mr.. Alexander Ran
kin, formed a prayer meeting, from which,
in short time, u Presbyterian congrega-
ton was organized, and Mr. S. elected one
Of the elders.
This position he held until about eight
cen months ago, when he resigned and uni
ted with the PRESBYTERIAN Church i'll this
place.
In this church also he was chosen as an
elder in July, 1878, and earnestly and faith
fully discharged the duties of that Office up
to the time of his death.
Mr. Sloan's long association and identity
with the mineral interests of this sect on
afforded ample occasion for the formation
of an extensive and varied acquaintance.
In this connection, also, he held for long
periods responsible positions, involving
skilful management of men and materials,
How well he succeeded the record of his
blamclcss life attcsts His thorough knowl-
and its pcrils his impartial treatment and
indiscriminatc kindness, made him the
efficient Superintendent and popular mas
ter. As a citizen, the same good qualities
always shrown out through earnest though
not bigoted convictions, attracting uniyer
sal esteem and respect His house, one of
the most hospitable in this or any other sec
ton, was the pleasant abode of scores who
enjoyed his bounty and the society ofhimsclf
and his amiable family. With reference to
himself we say 'cas to til, l.; or the re
remains as he left it.
Wcspeak knowingly when we say he was
one of the best of men. To the community
his loss will not be easily repaired; to his
family the "prccious memory of his nu-
mcrous virtues is his best legacy.
frame building on the corner of Levi B.
Portcr's lot on Broadway. The foundation
is ready.
Mr.. Porter has put up Il temporary bust
ness building in the rear, fronting Mechanic
street
Nearly opposite, John W. Tom!inson has
rebuilt his wagon-making shop.
VIM r. Percy Il Co., have partially re-
paired their store and are doing business.
John }. Keller occupies temporarily
foundation of the Franklin property for Il
business house.
Marx Wineland has completed a store
house on one of T. Ii. Paul's lots, and is
going ahead supplying his customers. lie
does grocery business also at p. W. Taylor's
former stand.
IIitchins Rros. & Shaflcr have fitted up
and occupy Hartzell's room for dry goods,
etc. To this they have added 4 shed for
clothing, etc. The grocery department re-
in, ri In,, of La on
Meanwhile, the work of tearing away the
old walls goes on preparatory to the cree
ton of new ones and important extensions.
Several others are clearing away the
ruins of the fire and removing old founda-
tons.
Mcssrs. Michael q Griffith have secured
the contract for rebuilding tho English Lu-
thcran Church and will commence work on
Monday. The parsonage will also be re-
plircd at once. Success to all.
RELIGIous NoTIcEs-Preaching at the
English Baptist Church Sabbath evening at
I o'clock by the pastor, Rev. James L.
Bradford Subject" The Valley of Dry
Bones
The English Lutheran congregation will
worship next sabbath at l0t Il. H. in the
NJ. Z. Church, South Rev ID. L. Mackenzie
will preach The Sabbath School will meet
regularly at the same place on Sabbath at
p. H. until their church is rebuilt.
THAT in domitable Italian, and the tcml-
nmc tambourinist accompanying him, who
has recently been enlivening the citizens
of Cumberland, Piedmont and other cities
in this vicinity, with the stirring notes OF
his hurdy gurdy, gave Frostburg a call last
Saturday and did Il good business while he
remained.
AT a meeting on Thursday night OF the
Orion Literary Sociablc tie following Off
GERS were appointed by the President to
serve the ensuing term; Secretary, j. G
Gambler; Assistant Secretary, Miss VI
Percy Treasurer, Howard Porter.
A JonNsTowN New York; paper has
secured the services of Mr.. Charles b.
Potter formerly of FrOstblrr AS assistant