Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-01-18


scholars for instruction on the piano and
organ. Already she has large class, and
those who have taken their first lessons
from her speak in complimentary terms OF
her musical abilities. Call Oh or address
her at Miss Mary Longs.
HoRR1BLE.-A shooting match for big
hog takes place in Woodsboro' to-day
Thursday. John Wolf and Lucas went
down to bring home the porker and no
doubt they will, provided John hits the
mark At one time John Wolf was con,
sidered the best shot, with rifle, in the
county, but he is II little out of practice
now. Success attend you, boys.
ALBERT Parks, young man 10 years of
r age, residing near Luthcrvillc, Baltimore
county, while standing by vicious horse
one evening last week, had his right arm
grabbed in the mouth Of the animal and so
completely crushed and mancled nearly to
the shoulder joint that il was necessary to
amputate the limb. 1t was not until the
animal was beaten over the head with a
shovel that he released his grip from the
arm.
PERSONA J. NJ. Hood, of
the w. NJ. II. r.. accompanied by Hon.
Joshua Biggs and gentleman from Ha
gerstown were registered ut the Gilbert
House Monda,. The object of their visit
was to meet some Of the board of Control
' and Review in regard to the recent assess
ment of their property in this county. DR..
VIM. s. Mcpherson represented the board.
They left on the 3:45 train.
ACCIDENT AND DEATU-On Thursday
!, of last week Mr.. VIM. Hovis, of near ca.
toctin Fcrnace, had the misfortune to loose
Il valuable horse and COW by their slipping
on the ice whilst going to Il spring for wa
ter and aclI breaking a leg. AS there is
no way to splinter the broken leg ola duml
animal, of course, they had to he killed
The loss to Mr. Ii. is heavy as he is Il poor
man.
On DIT A grand entertainment by tho
MechanicStown Dramatic Association
Contrary to expectations this association
: has made such rapid process thnl in Il tr"
weeks from now our citizens will he re-
called with grand novel and cliaste en-
lcrlanmcnt given by Il choice selection o
! home talent. The committee appointed
to arrange programme for the first eve
! ming have completed their duties and re
; hearsas will now be in order. SolJoh on
I for fun and frOiic in a few weeks.
ARM BKoKEN.-A young son of MI
Cornelius Black, residing abou, three mile:
from this place had tie misfortune to have
his right arm broken on Friday last be
tween the wrist and elbow He was run
! ming from the house to the stable and ttl
p over board in the yard and fell with hi
j. whole weight ON his hands, breaking The
arm AS above stated Dr. White rendered
! medical aid, and also informs us that du
ring the past six months he has set NOR,
y broken arMs and limbs than for that many
years.
Loss OF IIoRsEs-Thc Examiner say
!. several citizens of our county have lately
lost very valuable horses by death anon:
them. we hear of Il fine horse valued a
. $500 belonging to Mcssrs. d. Titlow
son, east Patrick street Cause. lun4
fever; IA fine brood mare, belonging t,
Mr. Edward Koontz, residing on Norl
, Market street, and a fine family horse, BE
longing to COL c. Kccirr Thomas, rcsiln,
near Nonocacy Junction. Col Thomas
horse was driven from Virginia and upor
, returning home WAS put in the Stable anc
was found dead next morning
:. DANcE.--On Thursla night last quit,
| number of Young ladies and gents as
/, scmbIcd nj the house Of Mr.. John Fresh
, man, residing a short distance from town
, and enjoyed themselves as only Tie young
, and light hearted can do Danci.g was
+ the principal feature Of the evenings en-
.ioymcnt and it was kept up-wilhout i'll
tcrmission. save for refreshments
the hour at which these parties generally
are brought 10 close Those who wert
, in attendance express themselves as being
entertained in princcly manner and re
turn thanks to the noble host for the pleas
, ant evening spent and an abundance o.
Grubb-sclt out from town.
t PREACHING EXTRAoRDINARY.- sun
t day night the peaceful dcnizens OF Catoc
: tin Furnace and whereabouts were Sumplu
. ously entertained by female delncator OF
I the Gospel She spoke for considerable
: length of time ard gave some wholesome
advice to the ladies in regard to wearing
biz bustlcs and cardinal red trimming. and
!, implorcd them 10 give up these foolish fan.
q. cics AMI turn their attentions heaven
. ward The men were not forgotten either
Z, and were strongly urged to give up the use
of tobacco and other vices characteristic Of
, their sex Those who heard her. say that
she speaks lucnly and that there is moth
ing fanatic about her mode OF dong good.
. On Tuesday night last, a stable belong