Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-01-23

while attempting 10 carry ah "'"''"'' ~
wood from the wood pile into the house,
fell on the ice and bruised her hip and limb
very badly. AT first she was unable to get
up, but after considerable cXerton managed
to reach the house. AT this writing she IS
better, but as yet not able to
90 about. Several other aged ladies also
met with same misfortune.
HORSE DRowNED-FranS Gordon,
colored man residing in Burkiltsville, VIII"
was returning home from Frederick last
Friday evening in Il two horse wagon, at
tempted to cross the creek at Fink MIL,
near Broad Run, when one of the horses,
which was very much fatigued, tell INTO
the stream and was drowned The water
was deep at the time, haying been damned
up 10y an ice gorge below, and it was with
some difficulty that Gordon and the re.
naming horse were rescued Register.
NIslToRs-EXamincr d. II. Lakin and
School Commissioner, James w. Troxell
visited our public schools on "Wednesday
afternoon last. After a thorough eXamina
ton of the scholars in each school the
gentlemen expressed themselves AS being
veil pleased with the management of the
schools and toe rapid progress made by the
children. We can certainly brag on our
efficient corps of teachers, the smart and
intelligent children, but the school rooms
are cntirclcv too insignificant. We are en-
titled to better and we hope the Commits
sioners will give this matter their earliest
attention.
STOLE kettle and away they ran. a
few weeks ago John Thomas and Heniam.
in Davis, two Young gents who have been
Their, before, yiited the house of a man
named Carly, living near tie furnace and
relieved him Of a large iron kettle, winch,
after taking, they did not know what to
do with. Visions of Fort Richardson sud
denly arose before their eyes, 50 they care.
fully slowed the kettle away behind hog
pen and struck for parts unknown. Tho
kettle was found tn following day and
warrants issue for thc;rar Their rx'
it is a great relief to the community. John
Tom is an old offender, while Ben, though
he only has one leg, is as agile AS a cat and
can outrun horse
BUslSESs-Tle oldest inhahtant may
vet live to sec Mcc,AniC,town one of the
most prosperous business towns in the
State, If madam Rrmor can he relied upon
With The opening Of Spring two carriage
factories will positively be started, and we
hear, from reliable source, that the West
rru Maryland Railroad company conicm-
plate erecting some repair shops near the
depot. The engine house is now occupied
hy company painters, which fact alone
makes The story look little plausible. Our
town has certainly hern on The stand still,
50 far rs manufacturers are concerned, for
years past, but hope soon to see it a busy
and prosperous place.
ENANGTIl>TIC MEErlNG-Thc meeting
in the Unite Brethren church Of Western
port, being conducted by the RcvS Eycls
Of Mariiuoburg, w W and c, ". Slime
spring, of TINS place. is becoming intensely
interesting, Quite number have pro
fcsscA faith in Jesus, others are pcnitcnt.
ouG still otncrs ask the prayers OF Gods
people Tie church is often dcNscly filled
and on several occaSon many anxious
ones have failed to gain admiuanvc The
new songs of 'hc MarlinShurg ministers
are much admired, and they seem to give
ncw life to the 9 ryiccs These services
viii he continued as long as tic in'crsi de
mrnds it Potomac Herald, Pirlmont,
W Va. 1t will be remembered that Rev.
EvrIS and Brother are 10 begin a series o!
meetings in the L. b church of this place,
on Saturday night, February /.
Music BY THE BAND-OA SalEr lay last
our citizens were agrccably surprised upon
the arriy Of the Emmitshurg band seated
III large four horse sleigh and playing one
Of their choicest airs" as they passed thro'
the streets of our town. After making n
general circuit of the town they halted at
the Gilbert House and d,smouatcd. Sew,
cral tunes we're played at that place when
lhcJ proceeded to scramble some of our
principle citizens, all OF whom treated
them cordially, and in several instances
refreshments were handed around, The
band certainly did credit to themselves in
thus treating our people to such choice
music, and many complimentary remarks
have since been made. About four o cl0cl,
they took their departure amidst hearty
cheers. Gail again, gentlemen, you are
always welcome
RElIGI0US The revival at Smithirld
held by Rev J d Freed preacher IN
charge, closed Sunday night Jan. Eth
The attendance through out was good
and much interest was manifested A score
or more persons Sought and found that
peace that "tloweth as q river" As we
pass along Iife's rugged path, we shall with
joy look back to the happy hours spent al
that meeting Our prayers will go up to
God in behalf Of the people Of that com
munity. May those who recently cnlistcI