Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1880-10-28

| ELECTION WAGER. In the event Of
the defeat of Hancock democrat Of this
place is to ride mule through town bear
ing various devices and to lie followed on
foot by republican, whoof course is to
have all the fun out of it he can. In the
event OF the defeat ofGarfcld, the process.
sion will Of course be reversed. Now 1t
strikes us that both parties will contribute
equally to the enjoyment of lockers on and
that the man on the mule will have dccid.
eddy the advantage of the joke. Better
declare 1t of, It's nonsense anyhow
"Rhoddy" the bird whistle man, passed
through our town on Saturday last on his
way to the Frederick fair. Like the
shrewd gentleman that he is, he called to
see us, realizing that the newspaper man
is his best friend, enlightening the people
rs to his business and the worth OF his
ware. lie treated rs toa concert, using
both his bird whistle and his Corne,to
with all Of which we greatly entertained.
Presenting us with two of his whistles, he
babe us good day and we babe him good
speed on his journey and trust, that he
may meet with the success in life, that so
amiable disposition deserves.
DEMOCRATIC Mass MEETING The
democracy of this and surrounding dis,
trcts will hold Mass Meeting in this
place on Saturday afternoon and evening
of this week and will he addressed by Joe
Thompson, the "lcarncd blacksmith OF
Baltimore. Senator A. Z. German, Hon
John Richie, Col. VIM, McWiliams OF
Baltimore and Col. L. Victor Bnughmen OF
Frederick. The afternoon meeting will
begin at 3u'clock and the evening meet
ing at o'clock. Large delegations from
adjoining districts are expected to attend
and several bands will be here.
Hon Frank Darby ard Hon. John l!il.
chic have succeeded in rendering them
selves popular with both political parties
in this district. The former has already
spoken and the latter will speak here on
Saturday Of this week, Our town is to be
congratulated ia having these two gentle
men address them, when it is socasily pos
sibc to have some one who otIends with
nearly every sentence. AS Mr.. Darby
commanded the respectful attention Of
many Democrats, We predict that Mr.
Richie too, will have many willing to
hear, if no, to agree with him.
Look !-lsEAu, Turn out !! Use your
influence, make 1t interesting. Go To the
place where goods are sold at bottom pri
ccs Stock full and complete. Having
visited the Philadelphia and Baltimore
markets, taking ample time to make care,
full sci Ction of my stock, l am fully pre-
pared to meet MI the requirements OF the
trade My entire new stock was bought,
for fiat cash and at prices rs favorable a.
the hca,ics, buyer in the county; am
therefore in position to sell at bottom
prices desire to call special attention
to my new and different styles Of Ladies'
| Dress Goods; Black silks, Cashmcrcs, AL.
pacas etc. etc. Mems and Boys wear,
Ready made Clothing Cassimcres, Cloths
Salinets &c Notions; Hosiery. Ribbons.
| Gloves, Ladies' and Children. Vests, Ladies
Cloth Cnn,s, Mem, and Boys Underwear
! A large stock of Oil Cloths, Carpets and
, Mating.
We make our Shoe trade a SPECIALITY
and are able to offer inducements to those
who give us q call We have sole control
of the sale in this town of the celebrated
Champion Water Proof Boot and Carlisle
! Shoe. and carry a mammoth stock OF these
and other makes. A full Iinc of Queens.
ware, Groceries, Ilarrw re- lror etc. etc
Sep so IT, JOHN ROOF.
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