Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-11-14

far as heard from. He has killed eight so
far this season and expects to kill a great
many more. Wake up, Joseph.
DEATH OF HUSBAND AND WIFE.-We
regret to learn that both Mr.. Jacob Biser
and his wife, who removed to the West
from the vicinity of Myersville, in this
Valley, some fifteen years ago, died recent
ly within few weeks OF each other, at
their residence near Prescott, Linn county,
Kansas. Mrs. Biscr died September 18th,
aged about 60 years and Mr.. Jacob Biser,
October 21st, aged about So ycars.-Regts..
ter.
Chas Bradford, a young man of wealth
aud position, who recently died at Onion
Square, Frederick county, on his death
bed confessed to having been the author of
numerous letters during the last four years
which have been the source of many quar-
rels and annoyances to persons living in
the ncighborhood of New Market and Lin
ganorc. He also refers to two letters sent
to New Wlnsor, Carroll county, and pro-
nounces the lady and gentleman as inno-
cent of tho crimes imputed to them. He
made the statement in the preserce of
Bishop pinkney, who noted down his con-
fesson an(wlll vouch for its correctness
In concluding he says: Nov l have
righted this wrong, | can die in peace,
trusting in God to pardon my SIN and
weakness"
The FAlR.-Thc Fair fer the benefit of
the Brass Band will open on Monday eve
ming November 25lh and continue durin.
grand parade of the |. o. o. f. and Il
Thanksgiving dinner at which a'l visitors
may get an elegant rcpast at a very rca
s0nablc figure. The long list of articles
air ady contributed insure a fine display
Of fancy articles and confectionery, while
the number of articles of real value, vii,
be Unexpectedly large. The community
has been very generous in their Gift aud
it is the intention of the managers To- be
liberal in their prices and persons visiting
the fair may expect to find different
mode adopted from that usually in vogue
Mt such places, as an cndravor will he
made to give in every ilstancc the worth
of the money, allowing for a reasonable
and legitimate profit. The exercises on
Thanksgiving Day will he vcry interest
our next issue, in'slnucll us not all the ar
engagements for that day have been made,
but at present we are able to name the
parade, an address, vCcal and instrumental
music the dinner, the fair aud a few paror
entertainments at night AS some of the
amUscments Of that day. In order that
the tail may lie more interesting than
usual Il few entertainments and balcony
scicnadcs will l,r given each night.
TIE RE OPENING OF THE [. b. CHURCH
The United Brethren Church of this
place which has recently undergone re
pairs, was rcopcncd last sabbath. Rev, G
| Il. Branc who is now lAboring within
tine limits Of Petersburg Conference,
preached an interesting Scrlnon on Satur.
day evening. Sabbath morning dawncA
brnulifi and at an carry hour persons
ronIi h. seen coming from all directions,
vending their way 10 the church. Aflcra
pleasant prayer meeting, the hour of 1870
had arrived aDl the housc was web filed,
at wlich time Rev. Mr. Branc announced
his text and entertained the audience
about one hour with an abe discourse salt
able for the occasion, In the afternoon
) Ibhath School meeting was held, and at :
p m, another discourse was delivered by
/ II V. Mr.. Brave to Il large congrcgaton.-
/ Ihc cost Of requiring amounted to $3.50
aHd ON sabbath there was about $l2J 90 of
that amount to he raised. The matter was
presented TO the people and they respond.
ell nobly, and ere the exercises closed at
night, the amount was secured, and the
house WAS given to Cod. May his bless.
in~s attend them. The church is now nice
and comfortable, and reflects credit on the
members Much credit especially is due
the worthy pastor, Rev j. b. Freed, for
his unliring efforts in pushing forward the
work, and we trust that his labor Of love
among us is appreciated by all. The ser
vices will doubtless continue all week
Among Others, Rev Il. Warner, ID ID Of
Parke: sburg, and Rev. J. L. Grimm, of
Frederick, are expected to be present. "In
| the name OF God we will set up our BAN
ners' and may he give US victory, save sin,
ners and receive the glory. l..
FtREMEN's PARADE on THANKsGIyING
DAY,-lf the weather Should prove favora,
bic, our next Thanksgiving, on Thursday
the 2Sth instant, will be q gala day in old
Frederick and remembered for many a
day, especially among the fircmcn of our
city. On that day the United Steam Fire
Company No 3, will make their first ma
rade in their new and beautiful uniforms
and both the other Companies, the "Ju-
niors and Independent have accepted
the invitation of the United" boys and
will also aDDpar in the parade in thrir