Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-03-22

tations' will take place in our corporation
this spring.
FRIEND Martin, of confectionery and cy
stcr fame, was considerably under thl
weather last week, so much s., that he was
compelled to retire from business for a few
dsys. He is all right now, however, and is
ready to cry sales at reduced prices.
The taxable basis of Frederick county
under the late assessment will be $27, 1889,
ST., an increase of 81 200, 765 over the old
basis. There may be important appeals
from the late assessment which could only
effect the aggregate amount few thousand
at the most.
TIE funeral of Joshua Smith, who died
on Wednesday last, was largely attended
by relatives and friends The last act OF
Rev. Maydwell in this place, waste preach
the funeral sermon, by request of deceased
He was aged 65 years. He leaves wife
and several grown SONS.
A RARE CHANCE.-The undersigned in.
tending to quit business on the 1st of April
will sell the following articles Of furniture
made by himself, on very reasonable terms
sets bedroom furniture, l leaf table,
large secretary and sinks. The above arc
all new and put up in good style. j. Harry
| Freeze, Water street. st
NEXT Sunday week, at 3 o'clock, Rev
j. Summers, pastor Of the Lutheran con-
grcgation for many years past, will preach
his farewell sermon. Rev. 5. has been a
faithful dclineator of the gospel, and VIC
feel satisfied that he will be greatly missed
by that congregation. Hope he will meet
with abundant success wherever he re,
sides
ANOTHER SNow-Thc third snow in
this month fell on Friday last TO the depth
of an inch and half 1t commenced
showing about the middle of the dav and
toward evening ii came down real fast
very much as though it meant slcighing
The man who predicted eleven more SHOWS
may yet live to see his predictions real
lied
FIRE.-On Friday night, says the Citi
zen, the stable on the premises Of +. Zim
norman, was destroyed Ivy fire. The heavy
rain at the timc no doubt saved Bant2',
tan yard, rs also the livery stables in III,
ncghborhood. A COW and horse were in
the stable at the time of tie fire, but bot
! were saved The loss to the property is
about $500. No insurance
CONCERT MUSICALLE.-On Tuesday
night April 3, the best musical entertain
mcnt that has ever been given in this town
will take place in the Lutheran church,
Mrs Parramorc has spared neither time
nor means, to make it success and We
verify believe it y i'll eclipse the most san
guinc expectations, music, both vocal and
instrumental will he the main feature. -
She hasa fine class of young ladies who
will perform at this entertainment. Ad
mission free.
PERsoNAI4-Wc were honored with 4
VISIT Thursday last from Ecssrs Danic
t. Lakin, and james W. Tr"zcl, schoo
commissioners. OF this county. These gen
! tlcman arc now engaged making their an
nllal visits to the several schools Though
out the county They speak in glowing
terms Of the management and progress
Of the schools in this town and well the,
might, for we certainly have good corps
Of teachers. Call again., gentlemen.
MAD DOG KILLED.--A strange dog sup
posed to he suffering with hydrophobia
was shot and killed last Saturday morning
on the premises of Mr.. Adam Kooglc, one
mile west of town. The first account We
have Of the dor is that he made his appear
ancc that morning on the farm of lIcz
ckiah Dean, where | e caught and kilcC
a goose. He then came down to Kefauver'.
mill where he bit one or two hogs. He was
next seen in Mr.. Lewis Cookcrly's bar,
yard, but was not noticed to bite anything
From here hepasscd down the turnpike tc
Mr., John W. Longs blacksmith shop
where his strange manner attracted Mr.
Longs attention, and that gentleman pro
curing his gun shot the animal Register
CHANGE.-Thc contract for carrying tn,
Z. S. Mail from this place to Frederick
has been awarded to Mr. J. II. Warren fol
the next four years for the sum of $51!
per year. The present incumbent, VIM
Cover, who has had the contract for 81
many years will now "sicp down and out,
and make room for the new man The
mail routes Throughout the county have
nearly all been changed and the bids are
good deal less than previous years. w. &
llorner, of Emmitsburg, has the contrac
for carrying the mail from that place tC
Gettysburg for $370,vice Guthrie & Beam
underbid. There is certainly not mucl
money to be made at these figures, but i
goes to show that persons are anxious tt
work if they don't make much.
BARN BURNED-On Tuesday night o
last week, says the Citizen, the barn on TIT
farm of l.. c. Mullinix, on the southern
suburbs of the city, was entirely destroyc,
by fire Owing to the scarcity of water OF
the premises the steamers were unable t(