Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-02-14

AccIDENTs-On Thursday morning OF
last week, says the Examinee, Miss Pru-
dcnce Shipton, an aged lady, living at the
residence of Mrs i. Murray, on Market
Space, whilst walking in her bed chamber
fell by the side Of her bed and broke her
thigh. Mrs. S. is in her eghticth year and
is doing as well as could be expected for
one Of her age. DR.. George johnson rem
dcred the necessary surgical attention.
Mrs. Brish mother of Mr.. VIM. British, who
resides in West Patrick stieet, fell down
the stair steps on Saturday night, Goth
ulto, which resulted in Ecr being badly
bruised, but fortunately no bones were
broKcn. We understand that she is doing
very well, and her early recovery is looked
for.
LEGISLATIVE Senator Steiner has OBJ
tanned leave to introduce Il bill in the Ma
ryland Senate authorizing the authorities
of Frederick city to issue bonds for an
amount not exceeding $4,000, TO meet the
cost of additional introduction of water in
that city. A bill relating to compensation
Of the sheriff Of Frederick county for
boarding prisoners, has passed to second
reading in the House Mr.. Steiner pre-
scented bill in the Senate last week, pray
ing the General Assembly to make appro.
prations for the erection and support of
our agricultural experiment station for
two years.
BITTEN BY DoG.-Onc night last week
Frank Eyler, son of Dorey, was badly bit
ten ON the leg and hand by n dog belong,
ing to Capt. Joseph Wil'hde, near this
place. The dog is said to he rs docile as
II lamb in day time, but at night is very
cross and it SO happened That Frank went
to the house on some business after nigh,
when the dog made the attack. We have
. frequently heard Of scricus results happen
ing from the bite ola dog years afterwards.
but we hope this may not be the case. II
is best to be careful anyhow
The Ilatncy correspondent Of the West,
minister Sentinel says: There is a debating
society in progress at Pincy Creek school
house, which is usually well attended. The
subject last week, was, (which is the more
destructive to our conntry9 ln.cmpeTance
or war" The subject was not discussed in
consequence of dead drunk boy, found
near the school house. The members OF
the society, assisted in carry ing the boy
home The boy surely would have frozen
had lie not been found. If children arc
allowed to carry on at this rate, the sub
jcrt which the society has chosen, will bt
easily decided.
New SCuooL Housr.-Wc understand
that the School Commissioners of this
county have agreed to build a large and
commodi0us school building in this town
provided the citizens will furnish . suita
bic site. Our town is certainly bnd of III
the way Of school buildings md we think
this generous offer of the Commissioners
should I've accepted, and steps taken i'm.
mcdiatcls for the purpose OF securing a
good location There should be no barter
! ing or arguin. about the matter but all
Should agree on i sp"1 ahu ie' INC oV''"
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