Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-02-04

DR.. Tom Bucklcr, of Baltimore, it is
said owns mare, which is now AZ years
of age. Mr.. w. s. Shoemaker has horse,
the foal of this mare, that is now 81 years
old. These ancient nags will prove wor-
thy ofcxhibition at the Centennial
JOHN Osborne, the energetic representa-
tive of the Carlisle Shoe Company, made
another visit to our town on Saturday last.
The reputation of the Carlisle shoe is
largely increasing and keeps our friend,
Dr. Henshaw, very busy dealing them out
to his customers, who don't hesitate to
walk eight Or ten miles to purchase shoe
that gives such unbounded satisfaction.
TIE concert given by Campbell &
Leonard on Tuesday night, owing to the
inclemency of the weather was not very
well attended. All who were there, how
ever, expressed themselves as being well
pleased with the entertainment, and many
are the encomiums passed upon the Cen
tcnnial stump speech delivered by Leon
ard. The balance Of Tie performers ac-
quilted themselves in a manner peculiar
to first class artists.
We regret to announce the death of Mr.
Jacob Fox, who died at his residence near
Utica, ~ this county, on Saturday last,
aged about 70 years. Deceased was well
and tavoraoly known in this community
having lived here for some years. He was
a correct, upright man, and was highly
respected by all who knew him. His re-
mains were inferred Oh yesterday attended
by many relatives and friends Freelerich
Times.
FARMS SoLD.-Wc undc rstand that Mr.
John A. Roddy sold a few days since to
Mr.. Cyrus Favortc the small farm near
his own, known as the dennis McNuly
farm, containing about fifty acres, for the
sum of $50 an acre.
Last week, Mr.. George w. Oglc, Exccu'
tor Of Benjamin Oglc, deceased, sold at
private sale, the home farm of said deccas-
ed, containing 1924 acres, situated near
Graccham, on Owings' creek, in this coun-
ty, for the gross sum of S. 900, to Mr.. John
s. Oglc.
Rev. G. l. B. Branc, who has been in
our midst for the past two years, preach.
ing the gospel in the L. B. Church, made
his farewell remarks ON last Wednesday
night, and left for conference on Thursday
Rev Branc leaves many warm hearted
friends behind, who, no doubt, all wish
him success in his new field of labor. Our
acquaintance with the gentleman, though
short, has been such as to convince us that
he is perfect gentleman and thorough
christian.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Many fears
have been felt and apprchcnsions express
cd, that owing to the want Of funds, our
Public Schools would close in a week or
two, but we are happy to learn. says the
Frederick .NuylttM Union, that arrange
menls have been made by which they are
to be continued for another term. This
will re gratifying intelligence to both
Teachers and Pupils. The truth is our
whole School System is very defective, and
needs thorough revision. A system that
can only afford instruction, five or six
months in the year is scarcely worth pre-.
serving,
The Baltimore Annual Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church meets in
Washington City on the first Wednesday
in March, and will probably continue in
session for a week. The congregation OF
the Metropolitan and the members of other
Churches are arranging for entertaining
the ministers, who will probably number
nearly three hundred. The lay convention
of the conference will meet on Friday
March 3, to elect two delegates to the Gen
eral Conference, which will assemble in
Baltimore on May /. The annual Confer.
cncc will elect four delegates to this body
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MISUNDERSTANDING tho extreme
cold weather on Sunday there was no
abatement in the religious feeling existing
in our midst. Services were held in the
Morayian church at 10 o'clock by Rev.
CieWcll, and communion of the Lords
supper celebrated. Quite number of
persons, lately converted. united with the
church. "A very interesting experience
meeting, lasting nearly three hours, took
place in the I. 3. church in the mornin,p
AT o'clock Rev. John Willhide, of La.
diesburg, preached in the same church
Also in the evening at T. The revival at
this church is NOW In It's GIL .rol1- 90. i . =