Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-09-03

Full particulars Of the celebration
will be given in our next issue.
PARAGRAPHS ON THE WATER FAM
INI.-Ths last rain we had of any
importance was during the afternoon
Of July 25th, nearly six weeks ago.
Since that time the reservoir has
given out, wells and streams run dry
and springs are nearly empty.
Some Of our citizens nave had to send
their clothes to Eckhart, Ocean and
other places for the purpose OF having
them washed.
Water went up Tuesday to seventy
FIVE cents per barrel and poor stuff at
that.
We are often asked the question:
"Why don't on water department do
somsthing2" Don't ask us conund-
runs, friends, we don't propose to an
swsr them.
The water carriers have been util-
ising the pond at the foot of Welsh
hill adjoining tho railroad.
Should FIRE take place at the pres
snt time we would be vt the mercy Of
the flames, having no water to check
them.
A tibulous friend told US the other
day that in consideration of the wild
ow and orphan whom be don't wi'h to
deprive Of water he has sworn off and
will hereafter drink beer.
Some Of the persons owning wells
Of good water should have the thanks
Of our entire population for the gem
erous manner in which they have
treated their less fortunate neighbors
in supplying them with water. The
editor acknowledges the kindness of
Mrs. William Williams in allowing
his family the free use of the we'll in
her yard.
Whilst the water famine lasts let
US divide with those who have no
pumps or wells.
Our devil has become weary
dragging water for the Office nearly
half . mile.
PIRsoNAL.-David Baird, Esq, of
Homecoming, brother of Messrs. Will.
liam and George Baird, of this place,
left for the West Monday. Mr.. Baird
proposes cultivating some of his land
out there.
Eugene A. Harmon, Esq. a young
student of st. Nsry's Seminary, Ba'ti-
more, and who has been eummering
in thi. place, left for Washington
Wednesday morning. The young
man has made hosts of friends since
he cams among Us.
Mr. John Flynn left for his home
in Washington Wednesday.
Messrs. William, Benjamin aud
Nicolas Carson returned hons from
Pekin YESTERDAY. They have bees
engaged plastering the new school
house.
COL. Samuel H. Taylor, Of Wash
ington, Ind, is the gusat of Capt.
Nelson Bssll.
Mr.. Joseph Bear has bought the
ontirs stock and fixtures Of the
clothing establishment Of Meyer Bear,
Esq. Joseph will continue at the old
stand with q fne selection of gents
furnishing goods, clothing, So.
We ARE in receipt Of a copy Of the
Galloway Gazette, published at Fulton,
Galloway county. No., from Rev. W. o.
Petty, Of this place. Thanks.
A. H. Annex. Esq, Of Cumberland,
was 10 town Thursday on business.
Mr.. A. 2. Hartman, Miss P. A.
Hartman, Mr.. John P. T. Matthias
and wife. all of Baltimore Mr.. Wan
nell and daughter. Mrs. E. P. Good
rich, child and servant, Mr.. W. B.
Riley, wife. four children and servant,
ell of Washington Mrs. Gen. W. B.
Hazen, child and nurse, of Ohio,
and Miss Lucy @. Amman. of Cumber-
land, all of whom have been summer
ing at Beall's Mont View Cottage,
left for their respective homes this
week.
INpRovEMENTs.- Although tie dry
8, ell has had q tendency to retard
work with plastsrers and bricklayersin
getting sufficient water for mixing
mortar still other mechanics have
their hands full in making improve
ments. &c.
The residence Of Mrs. Felsinger, on
Orman street, has been painted inside
and out.
Samuel Jeffriss Esn has had