Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-01-02

The latest from coasting on mud alley
is that several persons were seen trying TO
cut the fence down to extend the ride into
the field.
The grandest thing of the age that we
have ever usel in our fan !ily Is DR. Schley S
family Cough Syrup Safe,sure and speedy
relief for all coughs, colds and kindred at.
fectlons. Only rs cents bottle.
Christmas Day, with the thermometer
down to Is degrees. had foundation OF
solid ice, on which healthy winter sports
flourished out of doors, while within the
amenities of life the comforts Of home, and
all the household accessories to the great
Christian festival were the more enjoyed
by reason of the strong contrast OF com
Portable firesdes and the rude cold Of win
ter. Christmas day of 1878 was one of
the coolest days Of the year. 1t was also
one OF the most quiet and Sabbath like of
festivals.
PEnsoNAL.-Col A. A. Troxell, of this
place, who now holds a position in the
Custom House, Baltimore. spent the latter
part of last week in town. The Col. looks
quite "nobby" in his blue suit with brass
buttons, aud we hope he will be able to
wear it and several others out, before he
is relieved
VIM. F. White. typo, of Baltimore. also
paid his resp' cts to his parents and many
friends here last week. Will is a full hand
now and looks well.
Mr. Guyan Beuhlcr' OF Gettysburg, an
other follower Of Benjamin. F., also spent
II few days with us. lie has some attrac'
ton here.
We Ind the pleasure Of hand shake
with that clever storekcoper and railroad
agent at Sabilasvillc, Mr.. Milt s. Hite-
&hcw, one evening last week. He is a
brick' and no mistake
BAND According to n long
standing invitation the Mcchanicst"wn
Band, seated in !, large sled with their best
looks on Christmas day. paid our genial
friend Dr. Geo. W. Zimmerman visit
Upon their arrival there they were wei
coined by the Dr. and his lady who escort
ed them into the house where an elegant
COLLATION. was prepared for them. Amer
: doing Justice TO this they played several
tunes 70 the utter CONSERVATION and de-
light of the generous family. Some time
was spcn, in laughing, talking and eating,
after which they took their leave with
; hearts full OF ihanktulncss to The DR.. and
his lady for their Kindness I" them.
They also paid Miss Tillie Grouse, ofGrace
ham a visit who likewise did the handsome
and the band rcciprocaled with choice mn,
sic The band feel greatly cla,cd over
their success on Christmas day
SURPRISE PARry.-'rhc Banner of Lib.
cr,y says: Rev & G. Cronin, Of this place,
/ was surprised on Saturday last by the visit
of some friends from New Market and
: New London, who came through all that
: bad weather to rclinql,sh their pastor
pantry and other suitable places with a
barrel of flour, three turke. S, ) chickens,
hum,, beef, pork. ii pounds butter, IA lbs
sugar, ! ID of coffee a lot of hrniny, one
, 'possnm, teas, pies, jcllics, apple buttcr,and
4 great many other articles. Rev. &. was
highly deli h,cd,-hc couldn't be other
wisc,--and he returned the thanks of him
self and family to their warm friends TO!
!, their kind VISIT
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| ITEMS From the Mddlctuwn Register
ACCIDEST@Mr Wnitmore,a cigar deal
cr from Mcchanicstown, in this county
, slipped and fell on the ice in front o
Squire Minnck's confectionery, in this
, place, Monday afternoon, and sprained on,
of his legs 50 badly as TO render the use Of
r crutchcs necessary to enable him to movt
: about.
. Miss Rose willard, daughter of ex
Sheriff Thomas II. willard, of this place
whilst engaged in some out door household
duties ON Monday, slipped and fell with
; her back across wa,htub fraclurln. 4
rib. Dr. j. +. Beatty rendered the ncccs
sary surgical attention, and she will soon
be able To be about again.
Mr. and Mrs. j. T'iIglman Ridgely, OF
Springfield, Ohio. (both formerly of this
place. will celebrate the twenty fifth ami
versary Of their wedling on Friday, Janu
AIRY 81, at s o'clock, p. III. Mrs Ridgcl,