Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-06-06

pure blood; and pure blood is the sure
y ,sscssion Of those who use DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture, acknowledged rs Il superior
blood purifier.
The young Kentucky bull, purchased
some months ago for Mt st. Mary's Col
lcgc was taken into Emmitsburg last wcet
and put on the scales, weighing 1000 lbs.
He was then taken to Rows photograph
gallery and had his picture taken
A young man residing with Mr.. Samuel
Hargatc few miles from Frederick, came
near losing his life, a short time since, by
the accidental discharge of gun which he
was putting into wagon. The load of
shot passed him and lodged in the shoulder
of valuable horse.
Abijah Smith, aged 50 years, Samuel
McCaulcy, aged 81 years, and George
Chrissinycr, aged S3 years, says the Odd
Fellow all residents of Washington county
died week before last. Their combined
are was 24G years.
A word to our readers. If you arc
troubled with Dyspepsia or Indigestion,
Fatulcncy, Heartburn, Pains in the Head
BliousncsS, liver Complaint, or kindred
diseases resulting from bad blood invest 50
cents in a bottle of Kcllcr's Life Drops.
The cxaspcratng paragraph is going
the rounds of the papers Croquct parties
will wear ribbons corresponding TO their
individual Colors this season, the ladies
wearing them on the shoulder, and the
gentlemen in the button hole of their coats.
HORSE SToLEN.--On Friday night last,
the horse belonging to Mr.. Peter Skater,
Sr., Of MiddlctOwn, was taken from that
gcntcman's stable, butt was discovered
Saturday morning along tic road near
Kcmuvcr's mill, south OF town, and re.
turned to the owner.
CuyRCn UNloN.-Thc Joint committees
OF the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist
Episcopal South, and Methodist Protest,
churches Of Frederick, have unanimously
fgrecd upon basis cf fraternity. The ac-
ton taken, however is subject to the rati-
tcation of their several official bodies
There is no cNaggcraion about the fine
work Mr. Baker makes al the pottery near
town. A trip there will convince YOU that
nothing bat the truth has been said in re,
gard to them. He burnt large kiln last
week which is now ready for sale
As the ice cream season is about open.
ln", it would be well for the young men TO
commence creating n reserve fund. It's
awfully embarrassing for fellow to be
continually lodging the ice cream saloons
because OF the very limited amount OF his
cash balance.
Mrs. Gcigass, of Franklinvil'c, was ia.
ken with fj!in,my spell ia the Lutheran
church, Sunday night. Sac recovered soon
after being taken into the open air. Our
churches should have better Ventilation
during such crowded attendance.
BARN RAI>ING.-On Friday last, Mr.
Joseph Wc1dic, assisted hv about one
hundred and fifty good citizens, success
fully raised tn" frame work of Mr.. David
Martins new barn near Graccham.. The
barn when done will he Il mold both in
looks and convenience
We regret to learn, says the Examiner,
| that Hon Christopher I,ig.s. mcuhcr Of
| the State Legislature ilom this county, met
with painful accident one day last week.
by which lie VIII loose finger from his
LETT hand. In operating wheat cleaning
machine h" pushed his hand in too far
when the member was caught and badly
crushed.
"Take care Of Your pennies and the dol
lars will take care OF themselves is what
he thought when he hitchcd his horse IN
front Of tie mill at Icwistown ana walked
into Frederick to have check cashcd -.
Some people have Il holy horror of toll
gates.
The young boy who was killed last
week at Icnts' mill, was aged little over
seven years. The entire top Of his head
was mAsl.d in besides having his lee and
arm broken, and numerous cuts about tie
body No blame can be attached to tlcI
owner Of the mill.
The city fathers of diminishing have
entered into contract with Edward Webb
of that place, TO lighi the street lamps forI
the ensuing year for $40. They have also
concluded to dispense with the services of
a policeman this year and apply thcmoncv
thus saycd to repairing the streets and al. |
lcys.
Our cntrrprising friend, John Miller, !
made ahont ten dollars in the clear by ia
king party from This place to Gettysburg
on decoration day. Il wasn't "Talv-
llo" team, but if you'd heard the boys veil
you'd though it vas Il fresh importation
from the far West. "Old Gin" forthe first
time IN her life, went back on the driver
she kicked
THE TELLrnoNE.-'I'hc telephone has
at last token deep root in our town and ut
this time nearly every man. boy, and Girl
has one. The most successful one vet
heard Of is that which connects the ware