Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-05-02
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% cents per bottle.
Mcssrs. Johnson Ficagel and Harris
Bush returned from Chambcrsherg last
Wednesday where they were engaged
burning Il kiln Of brick They came back
somewhat discouraged Us the mal they
worked for failed to come down with the
"lucrc." A law suit is now in progress.
RUNAwAy.-A horse attached to cart,
belonging to Mr.. VIM. Eigcnbrodc, made
things quite lively on Water St, last Fri
day by running away. 1t was amusing to
see how many persons went into the
streets to stop him, but as the horse alp
preached them they beat hasty retreat.
He was captured at the toll gate after rum
ming from Franklnyillc.
QUAL1r1ED.-Pcter w. Shafcr, Esq, of
this place, the newly appointed Collector
of State and County Taxes, filed his bond
for 800, 900 with the County Commission
crs on Tuesday last, and the bond being
accepted he qualified at once. Mr.. "ha'cr
will take possession of the office us soon rs
the Levy for the present year is completed
and the Tax Books are ready to be placed
in his hands - RcYistcr
ACcIDENT-On Wednesday last whilst
OK sheriff c,of Carroll county, brother
of Dr. and Judge Of this place, WAS assist
ing at Il barn raising huge piece oftimbcr
fell from some part of the building striking
him on the head and shoulders and render
ing hm insonsb'c for some time Upon
examination it was found that his head
was badly cut besides receiving severe
bruises ON the back and shoulders.
GRAcEITAM ITEMs--John Gernand has
been doing very well in the SaddIcry and
| Harness business. He has been kept at
work day and night. lie does his work in
the best sly lie and at low prices
Mrs Newcomer and Miss Flcagc! lave
Just returned from the city with their sec
ona stock of Spring Goods. That locks
like business.
Mrssrs. Firor & Yonson, at thc depot,
have taken the agency for tie malta double
and triple shovel plow.
FLEcTloN-Thc election on Saturday
last for two commissioners resulted in the
election of VIM. Ly,lic and \. Slick. Mr..
:. ali
shows that ne is quite popular. As soon
as these two gcnlcmcn qualify a meeting
will he held and burgess and clerk ap-
pointed. The board Of c nnnis.ienrrs this
year is composed Of good solid men ana
we may expect good things from thcn
during the coming year. II is to he hoped
that the burgess who ever he may I've will
do his duty to a letter and that the balance
of the board will support him.
WESTERN Mp. RAIRoAp-A commit
tee of the directors of the ". VI. Rail
road, accompanied hy President Hood, LETT
Baltimore on Tues Law on tour Of im>pcc..
ton over the ti!rc" proposed Ut", to
Chamhcrsburg amt Sh'pl"nsMr@, IA At
the latter place connection VIII he mate
with the Harrisburg am Potomac ltai,road
Hrl by that line with the Reading KhIr"1d.
the committee were warranty received 10y
the people along the rJTjeS, and IL" right
OF way was granted free IN nearly al cases.
Parties are now ready 70 build tllherI
route, furnishing alI the capital, and when
completed TO be leased to the Western
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IMpRoN EMENTs MIR. El. Baxter, see
ton boss on the railroad, is having an
addition pat to his house alloy" lle Water
Tanl; MI John Root has had il hand
some .gn painted by Tip NackI"r, placed
ON the east side Of the awning in front OF
his store. II Is certainly very attractive
and can he seen at long distance. ---Dr
VIM White has had Il comNloiuuo
carriage house built in his yard for the
accommodation OF the handsome new hug-
~ lately purchased hy him--An awning
has been placed in front Of Scott Wih"roWs
store to protect his goods from the strong
rays of old Sol, and the benefit of the
corner BRIG ldc.---Mr, VIM. 10y Ina, had
Il substantial pale fence put uounl the lot