Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-02-25


"LIGnT fantastic tow" is the latest for
blonde hair. And we think there are some
tow-heads in this community.
SHAD, sweet and delicious, will soon be
all the go among our fastilious german
differs Arthur will run his wagon lively
MARY had a little dress, all ruhled,
pulled and braided, domestic Fashions"
gave it shape, the New "Domestlc' made
it.
Mr.. !. II. Campbell q brother-in-law of
Col. VIM. Ii. Richardson, of Frederick,
died at his home in Cumberland, on Sum
day last.
JONATHAN Newcomer. formerly of Ha-
gerstown, and now Of Cumberland, has
been granted a patent Oh improvements in
gridirons.
"a WALKING monument of Gods dis
! pleasure is what she called him the other
day when he wouldn't chop wood. Con-
sistency, &c.
TIE rcvivalists who visited Emmits.
burg lately were not equal to the occasion,
and failed to move the hearts of the people
in our sister town.
It's said that low shoes will he worn by
gentlemen during the warm weather. If
they should be low in price we may be
tempted to invest.
On Saturday afternoon the weather WAS
most delightful and our streets presented
Il lively appearance; especially 50 around
the square corners.
~ WEATHER prophet, who has never
been known to fail in 40 years, says we
are to have no more cold weather. All
right, we can stand it,
OUR portly friend, the Maj, has been
elected treasurer of the Lutheran Sunday
school. His honest countcnance is all the
bonds required Of him.
cy- WE have an order for new, eight
stop, Bprdctt Organ-price $22j-wAich
we will sell very reasonable. Call and see
catalogue and obtain price. IT,
FRIEND Knodc, of the Litlestown Ia.y
News, has no notion Of being scared by a
rival. Right, Barton, keep up courage
and yen will win the prize.
Our style and price for printing sale
bills seems to please all, as the long list of
sales in this issue will prove Remember
we give Il local notice gratis.
JUST at the present time there is 10th,
ing Of great interest Transporting in our
town. The roads are muddy, the clouds
are lowering and times are dull
J. ALFRED Cough, of Mcllvy's Neck
ST. Maly'S county, a scholastic novice,
died on the Sd instant, at the Jesuit Noyi-
late, in frederick, in the 10Th year Of ha
age.
l!oTAi. Keepers and others who contcm-
plate selling liquor, ale, etc, are reminded
,h@t Aow is the time to apply to the Grand
jury for the purpose Of obtaining Ii
cease
TIE schools of our town were closed on
the 22d inst, to give the scholars a chance
10 reflect on the great question at Issue
and 10 celebrate Washnglon's birthday
kofcct.
OUR Emmitsburg hotcl.heepcrs and
Others are making unusual preparations for
tie accommodation Of summer boarItrs
The new railroad is an extra inluccmcnt
for visitors.
ME. Schlosscr kcefcr, of Baltimore,
spent a few days with us this week. He
The store of Daniel Miller & Co., on Bal,
timolc street.
TnE "Pcoplc's Voice. of Union Bridge,
Carroll county, says that Mr., john Pet,
finger, residing near MiCldcburg, last week
killed u thirteen months old calf which
dressed 81 lbs.
70" DoN'T forget that we are prepared
to print Horse Bills, in the best style pos
sible. A handsome cut has been purchased
for work of this kind. Orders by mail
promptly attended to.
Ir is thought that the law requiring the
Grand Jury TO grant licenses 70 Hotel
Keepers and others to sell vinous and
sprtuous liquors, will be repealed at the
present session Of the Legislature.
Hon Joel b. Danncr, formerly of Ne
chanicstown, but now of Gettysburg, Pa,
has received al appointment in the phila
delphia Cdstom House, Appraisers De,
partment, at 81 900 per annum.
SENT TO JAIL. - Last Saturday Justice
Mobbery, of Urbana District, committed
a negro man to Jail on the charge of muir
dcring Benjamin Fcnncr, Of lIyattsvilc,
Prince Georges county Nayland Unj3n.
REQUEsT-By request of lady friend
from the country, we republish the story
on cur OUTSIDE What makes it so inter
csting to our friend and patron is unknown
to US, but then, you know, we must be &C.
commodating.
ON Saturday last, the property known
as the Howard property" (house and lot
on the Frederick and diminishing Turn