Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-05-03
Our friend Thomas Parramore, left tor
Frederick on Tuesday.
LYNN. MASSACHUSETTS.

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LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS.
MR.. FoUTz :--P Please ship me two more
gross Fuulz's Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders Every one that has used them
speak of them in the highest terms. One
stable man got two % cent packages and
the next week he bought one dozen. Re-
specially yours, AMOS E. MOWER.
ALDEN the phrenologist rum-drinkcr,
and monlder, turned up in our midst last
week. He has been absent several months
in the South. When sober, Alden is said
to be an excellent moulder and has fire.
quentiy been employed at the Catoctin
Furnace.
THE funeral of the late James A Owen
took place on Tuesday of st week from
his residence in Emmltsburg. The funeral
was largely attended by friends and rela-
tives and the remains were inferred in the
Catholic cemetery at that place Rev. Faith
ers McCloskcy and Guedry officiating.
THE county Commissioners have deter
mined to open the main hall in the Court
House through to Record Street. The i'm
provement is one long needed Proposals
will be received Mt the County Commits.
stoncrs office, until the 22d of May, next
EXPLosIoN-.O On Thursday night last,
about II o'clock, kerosene oil lamp ex-
ploded at the house of Mr. William Fisher
on All Saints street, near Market, but very
luckily no damage was done. Several col
ored men who were in the neighborhood
entered the house and cxtinguished the
flames -ErnAtiner.
MAGGIE Brown colored, and tramp
named Donald Montee, were arrested
last week and sent to Jail, the former
charged with stealing a valuable bonnet
from lady in Frederick, and the |: tier on
the charge of stealing PAIR of boots val
ucd at SG from the residence Of Edward
Ebert, in Frederick
A son of Mr.. Richard Waggaman, Of So
billasyilc who has been engaged pcclng
bark near Cumberland, was returned to his
home one day last week with his mind
greatly disordrrcd He had Il severe fall
some years ago and it is Supposed that that
was the cause of his present arrangement.
We have not heard whether he is danger
Gus or not
DESTIsTRY-Dr. H. G. Radcliif having
permanently located in this place. will be-
pleased to have a liberal share of pubic
patronage. He comes highly recommend
ed and guarantees all his work. He will
visit Emmitsburg on second Tuesday OF
each month. His office in this place is at
the residence of Miss Mary Long, near the
railroad, Give him a call
DEMisE-!Iarry, a bright and interest
| ing little son of Mr.. A, j. WolcoNon, of
eight summers, died at his fathers res
dcncc, West Patrick street, on Sunday
morning last The funeral was largely at
tended ON Monday afternoon, by II con
course Of relatives and friends and the In.
| FAINT Sunday school, attached to the Re
formed church Of this city.-E"tmincr
MEssHs. Weller & Ercager, of this place,
are now engaged building an addition to
;nc residence of john w. MurdUck neal
+ FrankIinvilic. When completed it will
make Il decided improve ncnt and also
greatly enhance the yallc of the property.
They are both experienced contractors and
do good work.
MANY farmers Throughout this county
have large quantities Of wheat in their
barns expecting the price to go up still
higher We have heard of several who
have from one to two thousand bushels
thus stored away. Should the price of
brcadslutf, decline there certainly would
b. wall throughout the land
RE-ArroINTED Mr.. VIM. H. Miller
has been rcappointed by the county com.
mssioncrs, at their late session, collector
OF State and County taxes. We are pleased
to notice this as Mr.. Miller has undouhlcd.
" given entire satisfaction during the past
year and understands his business thor
oua hly.
CuAs Fields, of Trenton, n. j., was
found dead at the lime kiln Of Crshman &
Ovcrdccr, Gettysburg, one lay last week.
He belonged to u New Jersey Regiment
during The war and fought in the battle at
that place. His body was inferred in the
National Cemetery.
SCALDED.-On Saturday evening last a
young son of Mr.. John Rouzcr, living near
this place, whilst playing in Il room, upset
a kettle full OF boiling water on his body
and legs. The poor little fellow WAS quite
badly injured but, under the skillful treat
ment Of DR.. White is now doing very well.
He is only about 4 months old and was
creeping about the room at the time of the
accident.
Police NEws.-Corporation stock has
gone up since the appointment of the new
Mayor. Five arrests were made last week
four of whom paid their fines and the fifth
onc-"thc boy" McAfee sent to Fort
Doyle to recline q few hours on Il cobblc
stone bed in default of $1-thG fine. We
have a regular "hoss" in the harness now