Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-01

stopped and was engaged in conversation
with Mrs. Cain. Mr.. Bitter came up,
charging Mr. Welker with threatening
what he (Welkcr) would do with Bitler'
provided he would clear him of the law.
Bitter told him lie would clear him of the
law and at the same time applied some un-
pleasant epthcts; whercupon, Welker, be.
ing on horseback, dlsmounted and went to.
ward him. Bitter, having mattock in
his hand, raised it as if to strike Welker,
when Mrs Cain ran between them and
told Bitter not to strike him with that
After some further words Wclkcr turned,
and went towards his horse, as if to 20
away, when Bitter denounced him rs
coward and liar He turned and again
approached Bitter, saying he would not
take such abuse, etc, ut the same time
drawing revolver and placing it at hls
breast, threatening what he would do if he
repeated what he had said. Mrs. Cain
again intcrferred ard called to Welker not
to "shoct that boy" lie Immediately low
cred the pistol, when it was discharge
and the ball sent upon Its mission. Heal.
ing the report of the pistol Ill., Cam, who
wa, working near by, came to see what
was the matter and Bitter told him he was
shot Cain asked him why he didn't
shoot Welker, as he had a revolver Bit
Ter Immediately drew revolver and fired
two shots after Wekcr, who by this time
was thirty or forty yards of-both shots
proving harmless. The wounded man was
then assisted to his home near by, and Dr.
Stone was summoned to his assistance,
who on examination, pronounced it only
flesh wound, the ball having entered the
thick part of the thigh. The DR.. made
two unsuccessful attempts to find tho ball
by probing.
DEDICATION OF THE NJ E. CHUnCH.-
The Methodist Episcopal Church of this
place, which has lately been enlarged be-
sides undergoing various repairs and i'm
proycments, was rcdcdicatcd on Sunday
last. The church, rs it stands now, pre-
scnts very handsome appearance outside,
being newly painted, while the improve
mcnts inside compare favorably with those
of any church in the town. The pews are
entirely new, rs also the altar, the latter q
beautiful piece of workmanship, The walls
are painted delicate dove color which
adds greatly to the looks of the interior of
tho cditicc besides making it light and
cheerful
Long before the hour 90 o'clock for
services had arrived the church was filled
to overlooking. Soon after Rev. West.
pastor of the church, accompanied by Rev.
&. Herbert Richardson, of Baltimore, ms
cendcd the pulpit. which was the slghal LOT
the opening of the services. The organ.
presided over by Prof. Gundum, burst forth
in some grand and mclodous chords, after
which the choir sang that grand and glo'
rious anthem, "rhe Earth is the Lords
and the fullncss thereof" After PRAYER by
Rev. Richardson and the singing Of II hymn
the Rev. gentleman stepped forward and
announced his text as being recorded in
st. Matthew Is; 1G, "And who say ye that
am" Showing that the Jews were will
ling to acknowledge Christ AS any one else
than what lie really was, and that eny
those who have implicit confidence in the
Saviour will acknowledge him rs Christ the
son OF the living God.
Immediately after the close of the sermon
a collection was taken upto pay off the
remaining debt incurred in repairing the
church. The balance amounting to about
$40, of which $24S WIS raised by subscip-
ton and basket collection.
After n few brief remarks on the impor.
lance Of defeating church free of debt,
the benediction was pronounced and the
congregation dismissed.
EVENING SERVICE
AT huff pust seven the church was again
dcnscly crowded with persons from near
and far. Alter singing the anthem, Lord
Of all power and might" by the choir
prayer and singing Of hymn, the Rev.
gentleman again stepped forward and an.
nounccd the text for his evenings dis
course, which was an extract on the great
miracle which Christ performed in the
desert Of feeding 5000 persons with five
barley loavcs and two small fishes. Bring
them hither to me-" This subject was
deliberately treated and with admirable
logic, showing that no matter how impos
sible things may seem to men. nothing is
impossible with Christ.
Upon the conclusion of the sermon mn.
other subscription ana collection was taken
up, resulting in the collection Of about S3s,
making tic total subscriptions for the day
$685..
Rev. Richardson made quite an impress
ion among our citizens, during his brief Wis
It, not only rs an eloquent divine, but also
as gentleman OF refinement and culture.
We think Rev. West was quite fortunate
III securing his services on this occasion.
Our Methodist friends all wore smiling
countcnances on Sunday and seemed re.
joiced to think that they could once more
wOrsiIip un1nr tbeir own twin. OWL e.