Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-12-13


living about three miles east Of this city,
one day last week, caught on otter which
tour feet and weighed about
twenty five pounds. He was caught in n
steel trap, and after a. contest in which he
fought nobly for liberty succumbed to the
blows given by his captor. We arc seldom
called upon to note the capture Of this an I
imal, M but few sbouni in this region Mr..
w. will give our citizens an opportunity
of viewing it at a future day.-Eram,ner.
There is no possible excuse for inatten-
ton to the weak and suffering among ones
horses and stock when such an invaluable
and ever reliable means Of relief is at hand
as Kelcr's Roman Liniment. Its range
of application is very wide and few indeed
arc the indications Of disease it will not
meet and utterly destroy. For pain and
discomfort from any cause, internal and
external, the prompt and judicious Use of
this Remedy will insure immediate relief.
NEW LEa.-Our townsmsu, Mr.. Edgar
NJ Parish, who WAS so unfortunate as to
luosc one Of his limbs some eighteen
months ago by being run over by the cars,
we are pleased to see is once more placed
upon solid footing. lie went to Philadcl'
phia about two weeks ago and returned
home in week after with ban new cork
leg. Ed now walks about with as much
grace and dignity as anybody, and well he
might for he has had hard time. Of it in
the past.
APPEAL For HELr.-The corporate
authorities of TInrper's Ferry addressed
the Mayor Of Frederick, making an earnest
appeal for aid for the sufferers Of the for
mer place by the late food. They say
that a detailed account of the destruction
Of property both public and privatc-of
the houses swept away of the streets and
thoroughfarcs torn up and rendered i'm
passsble-of individual suffering, could it
he given could not fail to be heart rcnd-
ing
FuoT CRusuED.-On last Saturday a
week, Mr. John Eylcr, one Of the rcpail
hands on the w. M. II. r., had the misfort
une to have one of his feet horribly crushed
by being run over will, hand car. lie
and another person were turning the han
die when, by some cause or other. he was
thrown in front of the car the wheels Of
which passe d over his foot, crushing it so
badly that II had to be amputatel. The
unfortunate man is greatly to be pitied rs
he has family to support and that too BY
his own cxcrtions.
ALMoEr A CoSrLAGNAT1oN.-O Satur'
day night laet The large steam tannery OF
,ir. JOHN Rouzcr. about a mile from this
place, made narrow escspe from total loss
by fire, which fortunately was discovered
by one enc Of his farm hands in time to
prevent its destruction. 1t appears ihst a
piece Of very dry wood which had been
lying on tie heater in the engine room be.
came gniiei and was making rapid prog
resg toward general conhSgration when
discovered and cxtinguished. 1t WAS in.
deed n fortunate escape from serious loss
to Mr. r.
Leo CUT-A Young man, whose name
we4card, but unfortunately have forgotten,
residing in tho region known rs Owl
Swamp, near this place, whilst cutting
wood in the mountain, about ten days ago.
accidentally cut one of his limbs in very
serious manner. As he was unable to walk
home and there being nobody about to rs
.;,t him, he WAS compelled to remain in an
Old shan,y. huilt by some wood choppers
all night In the morning his friends went
in search OF him and brought him home,
when medical aid was summoned. The
extent of his injuries is unknown.
SoLD-On Saturday last, Abraham Lohr,
trustee Of Join Lohr. after third attempt,
finally disposed Of the fine, large brick
building, near town, al public sale to Simon
Lohr for $1,000. 1t was certainly bought
very cheap, as it originally cost about g.,
500 and is one Of the most substantial build
ings in this section, but, unfortunately it is
badly located for good business stand,
except for hotel, for which purpose, how
ever, it was built and is specially adapted.
Property as general thing sold at very
good figures in this section this fall. The
personal property was nearly all purchased
by Mrs. Lohr, with the exception of two
French C) hedsteads, purchased by a young
man contemplating housekeeping on big
scale in the spring Thanks are due to
Nessrs. Carmnck and Wacsche for assist.
ance rendered in removing said bcdsteads
to the residence Of purchaser. Price paid
for them. 80 cents
County CoMxIssIoNERs.-1'h Exam.
liner says: The newly elected Board of
County Commissioners. consisting OF
Messrs. John Withcrow, Solomon D. Dew
lbiss, Joseph Cronise, Stephen r. Bowlus
and David u. Whip, after qualifying be-
fore the Clerk of the Circuit Court, met in
their room, at ten O'Clock, on Monday
morning last, the 81 inst, and organized
by electing Nr. John Withcrow, President.
Mr. Witherow was in the board before,
and is eminently qualified for the duties of
the position to which he has been assigned.
After tho ,,rpnnjyation woe ofTacfnd sD