Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-02-24

BY reference to an item under the
maryland News" head, our readers will
learn that DIR. WA, Z. Davis has given up
the practice Of medicine at this place and
associated himself with his brother in the
profession, at Keedysville, Washington
county. Success to you, Doc. You bear
with you, the CLARIoN's kindest wishes.
1t is not considered gentesl, in Wash
ington county journalism, for an editor to
wear the weeds of widowerhood, or to
bask in the felicities of bachelordom. The
"Odd Fsllow and Pilot have each taken H.
sue with the understanding" IL not the
judgement, Of a brother chip, whs exists,
subject to one Of these unfortunate condi-
tons
The small farm owned by the w. NJ. r.
X. company at this place has been ditched,
drained and generally improved under the
tenancy OF w. A. Hahn until it has come
to be very much more desirable property,
than it was. 1t would make some one a
real nice home now, and we wish the COM
pany would sell 1t and remove the depot,
where it should be, at the north end Of
Carroll st.
PnoToGRAPus.-We are pleased to learn
that our artist, Mr. E. l.. BoblitZ is able to
report good attendance at hi. photograph
gallery. That Mr.. Bobltz has the appars-
tus and necessary qualifications to success
fully carry on this business we freely aver
and in doing so, do not speak without feel
ing fully justified in SO doing; his types of
our little ones" fully warranting us in
mentioning his work in fla,tering terms.
INCREASING RoLLNa SrocK.-The
Western Maryland Railroad, Monday. put
on the road a new locomotive of the Mo-
gul pattern and ran it through to VIII.
Transport This is the first Of four of the
same style that the company has ordered
to meet the demands of its increased trade
and yet ia hardly up to what will be re.
qurcd on the opening Of the Cumberland
Valley Branch.
A PLEAsANT EvENT.-On Monday Of
this week, Mr. and Mrs Henry w. Bennett
Of Grncehaln, prepared most agreeable
surprise for Mr.. BIS father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs Burtis Bennett. 1t being
the f.rlicth anniversary Of their marriage.
dinner WAS prepared to which, they,
without any previous notice were invited.
Rev's Shields and Wire were present with
their families and that every one enjoyed
themselves, all who know the worthy host
and hostess will readily believe.
Rev. A. NJ. Evers, the pleasant speaker
and renowned singer, of Churchvlle Va,
is now holding series of meetings IN the
Z. Is. Church Of this place. As these
meetings are Of An interesting character,
they will doubtless be well attended IL the
ose, - they should be. The Rev Gen
tleman 10 . brother-in law Of of Rev. Freed
with whom he and his family are stopping
for a few days. They will take their de-
parture next Tuesday to attend the Wiz.
giniu Conference which will convene II,
Boonsboro ON Wednesday Mch. 2.
The Rocky Ridge brass band passed
through town on Saturiny afternoon last,
ON its way to Sabillasville. where it's scr
vices had been engaged for Mr.. VIM. N
Martins School Entertainment. They
stopped with us sufficiently long 10 exc
cute several pieces Of music and were in
vi,ed to the residence of Mr. John Miller,
for refreshments. The Eb. part in the
band is admirably filled by Mr.. Ecker and
the bass 10 very proficient The baud
plays we'll considering its age aud advan-
tages
At the closing up Of four years labor IN
the field, Rev, j. ID, Freed preached his
farewell sermon last Sunday night to a
large congregation. The subject vas,
The Saints Rest. Text, Hebrews ",
g. There rcmaineth therefore rest to
the people of God" 1t was delivered in
+ demonstration of the spirit and the cxer.
cscs throughout were very impressive and
enjoyed mach by all present. May success
attend him whenever he is called u labor
and when his mission on earth is accom-.
plished, may he receive Grown Of life
The amount Of personal property adver-
iiscd for sale in Carroll and Frederick coun-
ties this spring, is we think, of al unusual
ly large amount. Various opinions are
held as to the Significance Of so many sales
some urging that i. Il good, others that is
bad sign We fail to detect in it any very
determinatc bearing upon the subject, but
that there will be purchasers for AL of it
seems but reasonable, from the fact that as
it is almost entirely farmers who are sci.
ling some one must rcstuck the same farms
that they thus vaca,e We shall be de.
ceived therefore, if fnir prices are not the
rule this spring.
A WELL. MEKITED TREAT.-lt is no in
considerable satisfaction to feel that ser
vices rendered have been duly apprecia
ted. Whether it be an individual or Or
ganixatiNn whether it I've an acknowledge.
ment Of business favor or peasurable pas
time, it is none the less proper that due