Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-01
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ICE CREAM, SC, at Martins.

CARD.-The undersigned, having
permanently located in Mechanicstown as
Teacher of Music. would respectfully offer
his scrvicesto the 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 and melodeons tuned and repaired.
JACOB GUNDRUM,
Teacher of Music.
apr 10tf Mechanicstown, Md.
FINE DAy-SundaY last was certainly a
fine day for those who enjoy buggy riding
an long walks in the country. One party
concluded to take q short walk up the
railroad and were SO delighted with the
scenery, weather, &c, that they never
pulled up until they reached Smithfeld-
five miles. On their return walking
match was proposed and it was no sooner
suggested than two of them started off at
a rapid rate closely pursued BY "lIarrigan
who came in second after desperate strug.
gle. A mile was made in nine minutes
The same party in the evening started out
with flying colors for that spot, Chimney
Rock, to obtain view of the surrounding
country. But alas, the trip plo7ed toe
much for toby" and lie pcgged out before
the halfway house was reached. After
taking III a big supply of rest he concluded
to abandon tho project and return to his
"hash house" Not being acquainted with
the forest he found considerable difficulty
in finding the trail. After wandering
about for n considerable length of time he
finally reached home bv circutous route
-Sabllasvillc--li and foot solc His
;. companions were considerably alarmed
about him on account of the wild animals
which infcst that section. Toby says
Chimney Rock la. no special charms any
how
: THE LUTHERAN MITE SoCIETY.-Ow
ing to the short time before going to press
last week we were able only to give brief
notice of the last session Of this society,"
During the three last meetings the discus.
sion of the question. (which affords the
greater evidence of Deity the book IA
turc or that of Revelation attracted great
interest
On the evening appointed for the dis.
cusaion Two of the speakers were absent
! However Mcssrs. Cnsscll, Oslcr, Root and
l}obitz made excellent speeches to which
reference has been made in our columns
! Being called upon for m lmpromtu speech
! Mr.. Mitchell advanced 3omc most excel
lent aud telling arguments, hut owing t"
the la,cn,ss of the hour the subject was
continued to the next meeting at which
time MFR Mitchell concluded his argument
in an excellent AID earnest speech h'' Do
Dr wines health wculd not yet permit
him to speak the question was again con
tinurd and during the last session having
recovered from his sickness the Doctor
made an able speech, setting forth in choice
language and logically arranged arguments
the reasons why Revelation affords the
greater evidence Of the existence of deity
The Society is in n flourishing condition
numbering about one hundred and ten
members. The first anniversary oftne So
cic!y will be celebrated on "Wednesday
evening May 7lh, AT which time Rev. Ow-
Ell of Hagcrslown has been invited to dc
liver an address. The anniversary festival
has been postponed until during the straw
berry season.
PERsnNAI.-Oncc more VIC are pleased
| to notice the genial counlCnance of our
friend and townsman, Mr.. Joseph w. Set
ton. Mr.. s. is in the employ of large
wholesale hardware firm of Baltimore and
is regardeded by them as being one of their
best representatives. He has been in the
Southern States during the past winter.
Mr.. Charles Seton and family OF Adams
county, Pa, spent Sunday in town at the
home OF his father
We were csnsi lcrably surprised and
delighted on Tuesday evening last by the
expected appearance OF our good friend
and former townsman, DR.. Marsh. on the
streets. 1t is safe to say that doc" was
heartily welcomed by his many warm
friends. and, though bis visit was short, it
was in every respect Il pleasant one both
to himself and mis- friends. He is now en-
j"yng lucrative practice on Solomon's
Island, Calvert county. Give US a little
timely notice when you come again, Doc,
and wen get the band out
Mr. Scott II. Withcrow, of ills place
received all interesting letter from Schlos.
ser Kectcr, dated Leadville, COL, one day
last week Although, at the time of wri.
ting, he had nothing 20 do lie was, at the
same time sanguinc of getting employment
at good wages soon. He speaks In favor
allie terms of that city.
We are pleased to notice that the County
Commissioners ut their late meeting re,
membcrcd our one armed friend Joseph
SIX, by appointing him one of the riding
constables for this district. Joe was a
good soldier during the late war and lost
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