Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-04-12

ton visited this section Of the county OH
Friday last summoning jury for an eject
mcnt case tried in Emmitsburg on the fol-
lowing day. The jury were taken from
this place, Graceham and Creagerstown,
and on Saturday made their appearance in
L. The suit was brought by Mr.. Isaac
IIyder, agent 1or Mr.. Eckenrodc, for pos
session ola house in which defendant had
been living tor some years past. lie
claimed that the required length Of time
by law to be given tenants for vacating a
house had not been given him hence he re-
fused to leave. The jury after being locked
up over half day, without anything to
cat, failed to agree and the defendant was
allowed to remain IN possession and the
other party ordered to pay costs of suit.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN
Capt John L. DuFicf, wcll-known in this
county, who diod on Monday, the Goth III!
tno, near Rockville, Montgomery county,
Nd, was in carly life practical builder in
Washington, but having inherited hand
some share of the Fowler estate of New
Orleans, he removed, about thirty years
ago, to that county, and engaged in agri-
culture. The Mont gomcry Advocate says:
"lIe was cmincntly public spirited, and as
member Of the Executive Committee of
the County Agricultural Society, and also
as President of the boarl Of County Com
mlssioncrs, he contributed largely to the
! improvement of our county. Ills knowl-
edge and skill as Il practical architect were
always ut the service Of his friends, and
some of the most elegant and commodicus
houses in The county were planned by him,
and built by his instructions. For nine
years past he has been confined to his
room by paralysis, and has been q great
sufferer; but his mind was, to the last
clear and active, and his interest in public
affairs unabatcd y Examiner.
NARROW EscApE.-On Sunday last, Jo-
scph Z Rocky, aged about 10 years, son
of Mr.. John Rocky, residing about four
miles north of this city, on the Emmitts-
burg turnpike, made very narrow escape
from drowning. Our informant states,
that young Rocky on that morning, went
to visit his brother, who lives in the Glndc
Valley, and in going there from his house
had TO cross Monocacy river at Biggs ford
and after spending several hours with
his brother started ior his home, riding a
very spirited colt, and when rccrOssing the
Monocncy, about midway, the colt slipped
it is supposed, on a stone and fell, throw
ing him hcadlormost into the stream,
which was about three feet deep at this
point. Before he could recover himself the
colt 20, loose and Started for the banks of
the stream leaving him in deep and very
swift water, and not being able to swim
he with great difficulty reached the shore
completely drcnchcd and somewhat
stunned. The most singular part was,
that after the colt had reached the shore
and ran up the road short distance, il re-
traced its steps and met him and stopped
s,ill for him TO rcmount again Examiner.
! SoIkEE MUSiCALE.-Wc were unablr
last week TO give any account of this
grand concert because our time and space
vas tuo limited and this week We find our
selves in the same prcdicamcnt rs regards
space, but will try now to give our readers
some idea of it in condensed way. The
concert was certainly II grand one rs all
we have yet to hear Of one dissatisfied per-
son. The church was literally janncd--
hoth down stairs and up. Promptly at Z
the extensive programme Was commenced
by Mrs Parramore. After which solos,
ducts, and trios were performed by the
several members Of the class and all did
exceedingly well. The programme con
sisted Of some twenty seven pieces, consc-
!. lacntly it is too long fer publications. The
singing of Misses Webster and Rouzcr and
Misses Foreman and RoUzcr met with
much deserved applause and quite aston
ishch The audience rs none knew that such
singing could be produccd in our town.
The Paddy Carey trio by Misses Foreman,
RouZcr and White was beautifully render
cd and reflects credit on both the ladies
and teacher for the correct time kept
| Misses Webster and Stocksdalo rendered
some iinc music on tie organ which was
/ duly appreciated. Misses White, Fore.
man, Webster and Rolzcr each played
some dIllcult solos, which proves conclu-
siycly that they have made rapid pro-
gress in their musical studies. Master
/ Harvey ROuzcr quite astonishcd the audi
cncc with his illusions and was the OBJ
served OF all observers on account of his
youth and modest appearance. Harvey
bids fair to become first class performer.
/ AS this is the first concert of the kind ever
given in this place too much credit can not
j be given to Mrs. Parramore for her untr
! ing efforts to make it a success, and also
! for bringing out the musical talent of our
town to such an extent. Certainly we can
all feel proud of it and wish the madam
still greater success in herprofcssion. We
hope soon to listen to another for we can
apprcciatc such music rs that to its fullest