Frostburg mining journal., 1880-09-04

PERsoNAL.-Dr. A. B. Price, who
has succeeded to DIR. G. Fl. Getzen-
banners practice, removed his family
from Midland to Frostburg this week.
He occupies the Getzendanner man
sion. DR.. Prices former neighbors
speak very highly of him as a physi.
clan and citizen.
Mrs. johnson Collins of Meyersdale,
Pa, is isstopping with numerous friends
in this vicinity.
John Henry, Esq, twenty eight
years ago a resident of Eckhart, was
here this week the first time since his
He is superintendent of
the Tyrconnell mine of the Newbur6
(W. Va.) Orrel coal company, which
contemplates putting in a shaft after
the order of our famous Borden es-
tablishment. His object here was to
inspect the superb machinery and op-
erations of the Borden, all Of which
were satisfactory.
A. G. Greene, Esq, agent of the
Borden Mining Company, returned
from pleasant visit to Rhode Island
laet week.
Geo-K. Walker, of Salisbury, look
ed in upon us a few days ago.
Georges conduct toward us indicated
that he cant get along without the
JOURNAL.
Mrs. George H. Wittig, of this
place, left Monday for Baltimore,
where she will spend some time
reatives and friends.
Prof. Johnston and wife, of Cumber-
land, are stopping at the st. Cloud
hotel. Mr.. David Flynn, of Wash
ington, D. c., is registered at the same
house.
ORGANIZATION OF A GARFIELD AND
ARTHUR CLUB.-Pusuant to a notice
posted in the early part of last week,
a large number of republicans assem-
bled in Paul's Opera House last Satur-
day evening for the purpose of organ
izing a Garfield and Arthur campaign
club. The meeting was called to or
der at 8 o'clock by VIM. H. Evans,
when the following temporary officers
were elected:
Rresident-Reuben Anthony.
Secretary-J. M. zimm erly.
The president appointed the follow
ing gentlemen a committee on bylaws,
who will report this Saturday even
ing when permanent organization
will be effected: Ransom T. Powell,
Gershon Anthony, L. M. Gorsuch,
Peter Knieliem and Owen Hitchins.
Mr.. VIM. Brace, of Cumberland,
being present, was invited to address
the meeting, which he did IN his usual
able manner.
The club will meet this evening at
u p. m, in Paul's Opera House.
TEMPERANCE TURNOUT AND LEO
TURE.-Mountain Spring Lodge, No.
l2, I. o. G. T., of this place, turned
out in regalia Tuesday to attend
public meeting in the Lecture-room of
of the M. E. Church. Owing to the
inclemency of the weather the attend
ance, even of the Order, was not full.
Rev. w. A. Powell, of the Presby-
terian church, delivered a very in
structive address, abounding in class
ical illusions and thoughtful original
tiles.
The meeting was closed by an ad-
dress from Cecil j. Karsner, G. W. @.
T., Of Baltimore. Mr.. X. is a chaste
and fluent speaker.
Both gentlemen enjoyed the undi-
vided interest of the audience.
Tho ladies and gentlemen compos-
ing the Lodge made a very pretty
display.
FINE FRU1r.-The newspaper man
is in luck again. Mr.. R, w. Mason
placed upon our table this week a
basket Of fruit that is hard to beat.
Monster grapes of several kinds
peaches, plums, etc., comprised q
style Of boquet not often met with.
The plums especially excelled any
thing Of that genus we ever saw
bigger than eggs and nearly as meaty.
Mr.. Mason raised them on Frostburg
soil. Thanks.
IMPROVEMENTS. = A. J. Carney,