Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-17


Svrnn ia Incoming more and more apprecl-
ated. as its wonderful influence in subdu-
ing the diseases of babyhood becomes rec
ognized Price 25cts.
NoT1cD-The NJ. L. Church of this
place will be dedicated Sunday April 27th.
Able Ministerial help has been secured for
the occasion.
The building committee and the church
acknowledge their lasting obligation to
Mr.. Joseph johnson for the elegant chan
dalier and lamps for the church all COM
pletc. 1t WAS a handsome donation. Ma
II. p. WEST Pastor
CARD.-The undersigned, having
permanently located in Mcchanicstown as
Teacher of Nlus,c, would respectfully offer
his services to 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 orgahs
manufactured in this country. Pianos, or
CANS and melodeons tuned and repaired.
JACOB GUNDRUM,
Teacher of Music.
apr loft Mcchanicstown, Md.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Martin l.. Glenn, who
has been residing for the past year upon
DR.. Lealhcrman's farm near Lewistown,
died very suddenly on Saturday night last,
having been sick but few days. The de
ceased leaves wife and four small chill
drcn to whom he was most arlently dcvo-
ted. The deceased received gun shot
wound during the late civil war and the
tall was still remaining in his lungs at the
time of his leceasc, and may have been n
prominent cause of his d, ath. We Ger
tainly extend our deepe.t synpathics to
the widow and her infant family in this
thcr sad bereavement l..
The MoNAsTEHy.--Thc Hanover Citizen
says We learn that operations are to be
commenced this spring upon the extensive
Monastery buildings to bc erected by the
Monas,ic Order of rrappsts Of the Roman
Catholic Church, the members of which ar
rived in this country last fall from France,
Italy and Ireland. The Monastery is to
be located at point in the Pigeon Hills,
near Turkey Spring, about b miles north
from our town, and will consist of II series
of large and imposing builaings,to be built
OF stone. The work et building, and 9th
er labor, we believe, is to he performed en-
tlreIy by the monks When completed
the Monastery will bc quite an Interesting
pon; of attraction, and will doubtless at
tract many visitors from all parts Of the
country to our town to view the buildings
and grounds Of the institution and Oh
serve the au>,erc life followed by the piaus
Monks
! DEATH or AuNTY WlnEMlS,-Nc are
called upon to chronicle the death OF this
estimahlr old lady known in our commu.
nifty as Aunty Wireman, who died at her
residence Mt the east end o! town Monday
morning, after an Illness of samc weeks OF
heart disease Previous to Auntie's late
! illness she was smart and active and could
be seen on our streets almost every day.
, Her remains were inferred in the graveyard
! at Apples church. Tuesday morning, tU'.
lowed by Il large concpursc of relatives and
friends to pay their last tribute of respect
! Another evidence Of the certainty OF Ocath
and the uncertainty of life BE yc always
ready.
! GRACEuAM M>.-Thc Barton Bros
/ have dissolved Partnership in the butcher
ing business, and Mahloa Barton VIII fol
! low hutchcriAg ON his own account
| There was an error in the fair report
last week The MechanicstoWn and Ca
toctin Furnace Bands were not mentioned
The MechanicstoNn bard was present At
the fair aud cnlvcncd it with some OF their
choice music aud assisted ve,y much by
their libcralty The furnace Band were
also present and also contributed literally.
The net proceeds Of the fair amounted to
81,
Mr. Albert Barton intends putin. up Il
house some time this Summer.
JOHN.
PINAFoRE IN FKEDENICK.-Mr John 7
Ford, the wel.known theatrical manager,
of Baltimore, contcmplales a visit to Frc}
erck on the night of the 2lst, with the eel
ebrated Opera. Her Maj stys Ship Pinafa,c
This opera has been the great attraction
of the country during the past sixty days,
and should Mr. Ford send a first class
troupe to Frederick, he WI! meet with Il
hearty reception and a frsclass house
! The people Of Frederick have been hum
plugged long enough by theatrical mana
gers as well as by low variety troupcs,-
We are satisfied our citizens will show n
proper appreciation of Ford's Opera
Troupe, if tLcy can be assured it is bona
fide company, and not company OF sups
sent to entertain as he might suppose, q
country audicncc'-C Citizen.
MIR EDITOR Il am in possession of in.
formation which is not generally known
and which you ana all OF our citizens, ms
well as all who desire the best interest OF
our Mountain City should know that their
influence may be exerted in securing what
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