Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-10

using DR.. Schlcy's Family Cough Syrup
for the cure of your hacking coughs colds
and pulmonic affections generally. Try
II and be convinced Of its merits.
MR. John H. Rouzer of this place, is
having a large and commodious wash
house built at his residence. Mr.. Cyrus
Moser and son arc doing the mason work.
New RooF.-Mr. David Cover of West
Main street this place, has had new roof
put on bis house, which presents q very
fine appearance, and is q deciled improve
ment.
NoT1cE.-We received blank postal
card from Harrisburg Pa, a few days ago.
The party who sent the card wrote the adj
dress but failed to write the message
Try it again.
REMovED.-Dr. H G. aadclltf, who for.
merly had his office in Mrs. Forcman's
building, has removed it to the room for
mcrly occupied by d. e. Martin, Jr., next
door to the postofticc, where lie will be
pleased to see all of his friends.
CARD.-The undersigned, having
permanently located in Nee, JAMESTOWN as
Teacher Of Music, would respectfully offer
his services to tho citizens Of Mechanics
town and vicinity as Teacher of Piano,
Organ. Singing, Harmony and Thorough
bass. Teaching of Brass Bands special.
ty. Agent for the best pianos and organs
manufactured in this country. Pianos, or.
gans aud melodcons tuned and repaired.
JACOB GUNDRUM,
Teacher of Music.
apr 10tf Mcchnnicstown, Md.
Rocky RIpGE, April :, 1879.
hR. EplToR--Wc have nothing of spec
ial interest to communicate this week -
The farmers arc busy preparing for their
spring crop and cur housekcepers arc
looking after their gardens. On Sabbath
the Sacrament OF the Lords Supper will
be administered in the Mt. Tabor church
Passion week services will he observed on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Of this
week by Rev. Wire. Services appropriate
to Good Friday will be held at $50 p. N
Our wheat is looking reasonably well.
c.
THE MARrIHs-Wc are pleased to no
ticc that our annual Spring visitors of til.
fcathersd tribe. the martins, are again
with us, to enliven us through the Spring
aud Summer season. They made their ap
pcarance in this place on Monday morning
last, the Sth inst, and at once took posses
sion of the little boxes placed on many "
the houses throughout the city, and are
busily rebuilding their nests preparatory
to bringing forth their broods of young
We hail the return of these migratory
birds with feelings of JOY and pleasure, iol
their return is the sure l,arbngcr of beau
tful and pleasant weather.
ACCIDENTAL neon on Tuesday last
says the Banner Of Liberty, whilst Mr.
Patrick Raglan was moving his farming
implements, sc. through this place, Cornc
Illus, son of Mr.. Maurice Dinans, who was
attending school, against the command
and advice Of several persons standing by
jumped upon clou roller which WAS nj
tached TO wagon, when he fell of and
the roller passed. over him. He was car
ried to the residence of Mr.. Daniel Swead
ner, and DR.. Sim sent fo., and after an ex
animation lie was sent home in wagon
Although considerably br Used, VIC learn
that his injuries are not serious and thai
no bones were broken. 1t is a very bad
habit that many boys have of jumping or
and hanging to passing vehicles.
FIRE.--On Thursday last. the frame of 8
garnet window in the residence Of Mr.. Jo
seph Freeze, on Main street this place, wal
discovered to be on fire. The alarm WA.
given and in short time the flame was
onlcncd, not, however, until nearly the
whole window frame was destroyed. Had
it not been discovered as soon as it was
the entire building rs well as the adjoining
ones, would have fallen n prey to III,
flames, as the wind was very high At the
time. The fire is supposed to have orig
mated from sparks flying from ali adjoining
chimney.
FIRE.-Thc alarm of fire OH Friday
morning about three o'clock, was causct
by the burning of frame stable belonging
to Lawson Robertson, (cold) on Eas,
Third street. 1t is not known how the
fire originated but 1t is tho supposition of q
great many that it vas the result Of An &C
cident. Our fremen were quick to rs
spond to the alarm but the stable being
frame it was soon burnt out Robertson,
loss will amount to about $40. The alarm
about 10 o'clock, Friday morning, was
caused by the burning of foul chimney al
the residence of Mr.. Charles w. Ross, on
Record street'-E1aminer
SUICIDE AT MARTINsBURG Mr. B.
Harry Dorsey, depot agent Of the B. & O.
R. r at Martinsburg, committed suicide
by shooting him: elf through the temple
with a pistol, in his bed chamber, a little
before noon, on Monday last, death result.
ing instantaneousy, his wife having left
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