Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-05

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RELIG1oUs.--Rcv J. d. Freed of the U.
B Church, commenced protractcd meet
ing at Smithfield last Sunday night The
house was crowded and some interest was
manifested. 1t will continue during the
present week.
Rum! Rum Rum! Mince pie time has
come. For good N. E. Rum go to j.
Sprow's.
DEATH OF JOHN A. KUHN-Attcr a
ling ring illness of several months John
A. Kuhn died in Washington City on last
Saturday. His body was brought to Me-
chanicstown on Monday last, arriving
about noon, where it was received and
taken charge of by l. 0. o. f., of this place,
of which he was member. He was buried
III the Cemetery of the L. B, Chirch by
the order The Revs. Summers and Wire
officiating.
Nix. EDEroR:-Dear Sir. I had the
| pleasure of being in attendance at socia-
BILE hop given at Mr.. j. Millcr's on Mon
day Night last, at which must say there
was n large and crediiable gathering
Some 80 couples was in attendance during
the evening from different sections Of the
County After We had all enjoyed our.
selves for some time dancing, we partook
of Il bountaful rcpas', of which Joseph you
have our sincere thanks After which
several sets were placed upon the floor and
then concluded to bid farewell to our
friends and depart for home. Leaving Mr.
and Mrs. Miller in the best Of spirits that
all passed off quietly and all enjoyed them
selves almcrably. Thanks. r,
TRAVELLING RoGUEs.-A man named
Slate, or who at least pcrsonated that title,
announced through these columns and
posters an entertainment at the Town Hall
/ for Thursday night last. The show was
rather SHINY attended. lie made second
appointment however for Friday evening,
but during the night drcampcd, leaving his
bills unpaid, three or four dollars for print
lug, hotel bill, hall rent. license. etc He
is a small man with sharp features and
roguish cast of couni"nancc. He was ac
compancd by two u three other mcn con
irdcrac sW!ndlcrs no doubt. Country
printers should spot these travelling show
men, who advertise among other features
OF their entertainment IA "Trip to the moon
- Nuy"cSdoyo Eccom.
SUSPENSION - 1t is with much lispcas.
IRE that we announce the suspension Of
tho Gciscr shops, Of This plscc, on Sat
urday evening last. Usually abou, the
holidays these works close for Il few weeks,
during which time a general invoice is
taken and then they RESUME operation and
run during The entire winter but great
fears are. entertained that several months
will expire before the wheels will he set in
motion. Without these works, (and we
would also add Frick & Co.'S works }
! Waynrsboro would he of little importance
rs the two together give employment to
about 200 hands - WuyncsJoro GazcHe.
DEATH OF HENRY II. IIAREIs.-lt is
with regret that We record the sudden
death of This cs,mablc gentleman, which
occurred at his residence, near Walkers
vilc on Sunday afternoon Of last week,
about live O'Clock, aged = wears. Mr.
Harris had been complainiu~ 'rr sometime
and upon the evening above mentioned
had 0ccn entertaining some of his friends
who had called to spend the aftcrnoun--
and upon thci: departure Nj. Harris was
seen going toward his room with news
paper in his hand His wife, however,
noticed HIM when she passed and thought
he wanted to say something to hcr-has
tened to attend to some domestic duties,
and on ncr return found the door closed
She tried to open it, but found that the
body of her husband was lying against II
she forced the door open and went in and
undcrlook to lift l,im up, but he had brca,
tined his last. 1t IS supposed that he had
been sitting at the window reading and
was crossing the room hen he fell, strik.
ing his head on the floor Mr. Harris rep.
resented this county in the Legislature oi
1862 and 1863. His sudden death was a
shock to the community in which he lived.
He was oac of the most generous hearted
men and many will miss his charities. -
Erawincy.
\ SEVERELY INJURED. On Wednesday
morning of last week, bctw cen & and :
o'clock, II tramp, named Alexander kran-
schiller, was run over ut Point of Rocks,
by an express train. He had been steal
ing ride on the train and is supposed to
have fallen asleep When the train started
he fell on the track and was not noticed
under the wheels until several cars Ii, d
passed over him. The train was immcdi.
ately stopped and the injured man taken
! in charge by Frank d. Bond, the agent at
this place, who did everything in his power
to relieve the sufferer DR.. Trapncll was
Immediately summoned and upon eXamn.
alton found the poor man $ arms were fear
fully manglel The flesh on his right arm
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