Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-07-10

hospital needed for Hop Bittcrs patients,
nor large salaricd talented buffers to tell
what Hop Bittcrs will do or cure, as they
tell their own story by their certain and
cures at home.
THE FoURTH-Thc glorious fourth, the
day we celebrate, or once did, passed of
very quietly in this town There was no
public demonstration o: any kind. No
ringing of bells, firing off pistols and fire
crackers, which is young Americas chief
amusement on this day, but all went along
smoothly and the fourth of July was per-
mitted to go out like other days. In q ute
number of cities and tcwrs throughout
the State large and enthusiastic gatherings
were had. and from reports given in the
daily papers some Of them must have been
very brilliant. A fire company from Fred.
eric visited Harrisburg, Pa. and partici
patcd in grand firemen's parade, said TO
have been enc of the largest ever held in
that city. The boys were delighted with
their trip. The Graccham band RECALLED
the citizens of that place and vicinity with
some patriotic as well rs other choice airs,
and finally wound up with asmonstcr torch
light procession and fire works in the night.
Owing to the absence of several Of its
members, harvesting, the Mcchanicstown
band remained in doors. Occasions Of this
kind always bring back to town many of
our absent ones This time it WAS Joseph
w. Seton aud family, c. Ian Lydia and
wife, Will White, the Mcssrs. Polly, and
others, all of whom looked exceedingly
well and enjoyed themselves as hest they
could.
Items from the Frederick Times of last
wcck-Judge Bowie of Montgomery
county has harvested his wheat crop,
which will yield between four and five
thousand bushels; he will cut over zoo
tons of hay, and expects to raise 800 bar
r,ls of corn-all on land Which a few years
ago was unncloscd barren old fields, pines
and marshes
a portion of the floor in the new build.
ing in the eastern part of the city, owned
and occupied by Ramsburg, kooelr Il Co.,
gnyc way Monday morning, but was
caugh, aud proppcd before any amount Of
damage was done. The miShap was occa
stoned Ivy the breaking ot one of the grid
crs in the engine room.
The funeral of Miss Mary lIo'z, who
died on Saturday, the 21th ulto, tool
place from her fathers residence on Sun
day evening last, at 3 o'clock, attended by
II large concoursc of relatives and friends
The intcimrnt was made at the Glade
Church, Rev. DR.. Es"hbnch, assisted by
Rev. O. +. Lake. officiating
Samuel Shaw, who was arrested hy con.
stable JAS Howard, for aSsnulling Glen II
Worlhington at a festival 1t lrbana Il few
weeks since, appeared before Justice
Stokes Thursday, submitted his case and
gave bail for his appearance before the
Grand Jury, at its next session
Joshua Herbert, Il colorcd youth, Thurs
day brought suit before Squire Barick
against Paul IIauscr, the brewer, for ma
licinus prosecution, $50 being the amount
of damages claimed. The Justice rendered
decision in lInuScr's favor
Casper Crrn, 50 years Old, died sudden
" at his home on West Patrick street ON
Tuesday afternoon at ) o'clock.
(CoMMUNIC ATED)
Mr. EDITOR sabbath morning, July
9th dawncd beautiful and early we were
vending our way up the mountain, enjoy.
ing the balmy breeze scented with flowers
aud MAGNIFICENT scenery. At . "a. m, we
arrived at Smi1hfcd where we found quite
multitude who came thi,hcr from all Iii.
rcctions to attend the dcdicalory exercises
of the new church.
We entered the church just in time 10
see the large md interesting Sunday
School close its exercises.
The church is neat substantial build.
ing % X 35 feet and cost about 5000. 1T
presents a fine appearance aud is m0nu
mcnt that adorns that beautiful little val.
ley, and reflects great credit upon the kind
and generous people of that community,
who 50 faithfully assisted the pastor, Rev.
j. ID. Freed in toilng hard until the house
was ready for worship.
AT 10 a. NJ. Bishop J j. Glossbrenncr
announced for his text Ephesians 3 chap
ter 1913 verses, and dwclt upon its
golden truths, one hour-holding the mu
titude spellbound. 1t was soul stirring
Holy Ghost sermon. An effort was then
made to secure the necessary amount
(S212) to clear the church of all cncllm-
brances. About two thirds of the amount
was secured, and the congregation dis
missed to assemble again III the evening.
At 3 p. H., an interesting childlcns meet.
lug was held. Several addresses were de.
liyered intcrsperscd with sweet melodies
rendered by Rcys. A. NJ. and w. b Evers.
After an appropriate sermon in the even
ing, the deficiency was secured and the
"Smilhficld United Brethren Church" was
dedicated to Almighty God by the Bishop.
The closing tXerciSeS were impressive and