Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-18

If you would be healthy, avoid Constipa-
ton, as its continuance is sure to bring on
many dangerous diseases. The most po-
tent remedy for this condition, is kellers
Life Drops.
GRACEHAM ITEMs-Thc spirit of I'M
provement is not oil dead yet in Graceham.
Mr.. Owen Dorsey has torn down his old
house opposite Michael Colltlowers, and
erected new frame house in its place.
| Miss Laura Fleagcl, late of Gettysburg,
with Mrs. Samuel Newcomer, have opened
millinery and dress making establish
mcnt opposite the Church, and are doing
work in the latest style, best order and low
prices. Give them call.
| Mess. Error & Yonson are doing good
business at the depot. They are live and
active men. b
DEATH OF EZRA HoUCK, EsQ.-Thc nu-
merous friends of this gentleman will re-
ccivc with deep regret the tidings OF his
! death, which occurred at his residence, in
this city, about 10 o'clock on Monday
morning last, in the nth year of his age.
/ Mr. H., was a son Of George Houck, of this
city. After obtaining his education in the
schools of Frederick, he served fer some
wears as a clerk in the office Of the Clerk
of the County Court. Removing to the
country he pursued the occupation OF
farming tor . number Of years, and was
known as one of our most thrifty and sue.
ccssful farmers. Returning 10 Frederick
to reside, he was frequently elected as An
Alderman, and served ia many positions
requiring special financial ability. For
forty years he was connected with the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, c0mmenc.
ing rs Book keeper, being Vice-President
! for long time and finally President for
the last six years. He was also President
Of the Mutual Insurance Company, and OF
the Frederick and WoodsborougL Turn
pike Company. Mr.. Houck was mon Of
retiring manners, fond Of home and home
life, Of sterling honesty and accuracy in
business relations. He leaves widow, 3
sons who are entcrprsing farmers in the
neighborhood OF this city, and several
daughters. The funeral took place last
Wednesday at 3 O'Clock, p. m, from bis
house on North Market Street,-Eram.
A WHOLE FAMILY Po1soNED.-On last
Sunday evening, Mr. VIM. II. Ways, Sr.
of this city, partook OF supper with his
sons family as has been his wont for some
time past In the course of the meal they
all INDUCED in ham, which had been pro-
cured the day previously from one OF our
grocers Shortly after Nj. VS. return TO
his home, both Mr. VIM. Ways, Jr, and
his vito experienced severe gripping pains,
which however, were temporarily relieved
by the administration Of specific Several
hours after retiring, they were both awak
cued by the cries Of their young Child, IL
months old, who Was seized with vomiting
and cramps. Proper relief having been
brought iato effect in this CAGE, the family
were undiSturbcd the remainder Of the
night. Upon the return Of the servant in
the morning (who had also psrtaken Of
the meat she stated 4 similar story in re,
gard to her own indisposi.ion during the
night. Young Mr., Ways now conclu-
ding that the cause Of the epidemic lay in
the meat, visited his father early in the
morning to ascertain his condition. Mr.,
William Ways, Sr, related his dreadful
nightmare visitation in the shape of aldo.
minal tormenls. Concluding now ths, tho
meat must have beea poisoned, DR.. Chas,
Smith was sent tor. who upon arriving,
found Mr., Ways, ST.. extremely i'll. DIR,
Smith promptly administered an aniidote,
and pronounced it a case of poisoning FROM
some substance used in curing the meat,
Mr. William H. Ways, Sr, is still confined
to his bed, while the other victims of this
misfortune arc slowly improving ,-Erans
iner.
| A popular lecturer states that mishans
are like knives, they either serve us or cut
US as we grasp them either by the handle
or blade" No such gratifying relief, or as
certain and prompt cure for such nshaps
as are caused by knives--as well as tor dc
cdents and pains of all kinds, can be had
| from anything ever before known to medi,
cal science as from kcllcr's Roman Lint
mcnt-thc most reliable aud cheapest heal
er and psn extractor vet discovered Geo.
A. Bartlett, Esq, Of the L. s. Treasury
Department, says: 1T is superior to any
thing of the kind cxtant, and will hereafter
be fixed institution in my family.
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