Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-03-03

Mr.. G. Clay Yeakle, son Of the late ia
cob Yeakle Of Frederick, died in Balti-
more last week He was employed in the
Union Telegraph Office.
THE revival in the NJ. E. Church is now
inprogrcss, and already seven souls have
been converted to God, and others are at
the altar The church is crowded nightly.
THE sale of Postage Stamps for the
months Of January and February have
been unprecedentedly large, and are con-
sidered to indicate q revival of business.
Mrs. Annie Kremer, the widowed mo-
thcr of Rev. A. Kremcr, of Emm,tsburg,
Pastor of the Reformed Church, died IN
Lebanon, Pa, last Monday, in the s2d
year Of her age.
Ho for the Great West 4 great many
persons intend starting for the West in
the Spring. Some would do well to remain
where they are. A rolling stone gathers
no moss.
THIS year we shall have the Centennial
! Celebration, the Presidential election, 366
days, 53 Sundays, and all the girls making
love to us. 1t is all glorious, but give us
the latter and you may take the former.
"CoNsTABLE.-M Caleb Pc6dcord has
been appointed constable for this district.
Look q little out now yc varmin.s who
have heretofore paid SO little attention to
the laws of the land or you might get
snatvheh.
RENTED Mr.. A. F. OrndotT, Of Frank
linvilc, has rented tho Gilbert House and
will take charge OF the same on the first
Of April next Mr.. o. we'll understands
how to run q hotel to the best advantage
and tastes Of all
THE Liberty Bannfr entered upon the
eth year of its existence last week 1t
commences the new volume in a most flour
ishing condition, and with bright pros.
poets OF increased SUCCESSFUL of which it
deserves.
| SUDDEN DEATH Mr.. Harry Edwards
| died suddenly AT Union Bridge, Carroll
county. on Sunday evening last, from
hcmorrhagc of the lungs. He bad resided
there but short time, and was in the EN-
play Of Mr.. G. NJ ilyder jcwcller,
THE Liberty Banner says the Lutheran
members at laughs church arc divided
in sentiment AS regards the repairing Of
their old church, and the building of new
one. One member ut Ladicsbur9 offers to
give 1900, if they will build new
church 1T that place
ORR streets on Saturday last presented
an unusually brisk appearance. The ex-
act cause of which has not been ascer
laincd but we suppose it was caused by
an important law suit at Judge Whites
court about a kicking horse ! he parties
! interested were Mcssrs. John Wolf and
| Lewis f. Boiler.
| LENT The Lcnten season, especially
! observed in Roman Catholic and Protest
ant Episcopal churches, in commomorn.
ton Of Chrl3,s fast Of forty days, began
this year on Ash "Wednesday, March t.
and e.! iiu. on the eve of Easter Sunday,
, .AlrIl Is.
AMos Tec,msch, descendant Of the old
man himself, sometimes yulgarly called
| Lucas, has been to the city and bought q
bran spank new outfit that he may here.
after prosecute the art tonsorial business
in q more becoming manner. Give him an
extra nicklc and Saratoga cleanup is
guaranteed.
FIGur.-An alteration Of a slight ma
ture occurred in front of the GiIberi House
Monday evening last, between two Amcri,
can citizens, not Of the same color howcv-
cr, which greatly tickled a crowd of small
boys and others who stood by. Nobody
kilt in the scuffle, which was rather mirac
ulous.
NEW SToRE.-Mr. D. G. Martin, Of lla.
gerstown, has purchased the flour and feed
| sure lIOll Illlittll NItlul S"A
rying on the same on n more extensive
scale. The room formerly occupied by v.
" Oslcr has been fixed up for his accom-
mediation. Mr.. Osler taking the corner
room for his store and work shop.
WE hear it stated that our accommodate
ting attachce OF the Adams Express Co.,
| Mr.. VIM. Almacost has purchased the
store Of A. F. Orndorf, at Franklnvile
If this be So we bespeak for him mon
ster share of public patronage and hearty
welcome to Franklnvilc. a good fellow
is Paddy.
A BRIGHT light in the sky, northwest,
Monday night, caused considerable con-
sternation in the minds of many of our
citizens who have agreat antlpathy to fire
The cauae of the great light was soon dis
cerned by the shrill whistle of locomo.
tiye--it wes the head light on the engine
Peace was again restored.
BURGLARs.-The startling intelligence
that band Of burglars hao left Baltimore
and were coming this way was received on
Monday and was duly credited. We hope
our police will keep sharp lookout for