Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-04-13

NEW SADDLERY.-Mr. John Gernand.
formerly of Gracehsm, has taken posses
sion of the new room In H. G. Andels'
building, Immediately west Of the postof-
nce and has opened up general saddlsry
and harness mandatory.
Daniel Defoe v ent into \ country store,
the proprietor Of which did not advertise
in the local paper and when lie went home
wrote "Oh Solitude where arc thy charms
etc." This is bona Ade history Of that po-
EN-, all other authorities on the subject to
the contrary.
SODA FouNrA1N.-Dr. M. r. Leather.
man has purchased Of DR.. Eichclbcrger
in Emmittsburg, soda fountain and oil
ofthe necessary fixtures and equipments
and will, as soon "a warm weather begins
In earnest, keep constantly ON draughs
this delightful beverage.
The price Of wheat and corn has taken
another upward turn and those OF our
farmer friends who have not yet sold may
possibly make mistake to hold it yet
longer, although wheat Is marked up on
the Change boards cent or two higher
or May, but corn il lower.
The tax levy for this county for the
present year is "a cents on the 500, on a
basis Of $s5, ,7s9. The principal items
are schools, $25, 265; courts and magis.
trates, $l0.500: roads and bridges. $le.2ls;
debt and interest, sc. 400; sheriff. &l3,Ss4;
Montevue Hospital. $4,000.
There ia an ocean If satisfaction to re-
call the thought that "the best laid plans
of men and mice AFT gang aglee." II tem'
pers many disappointment and accounts
for mary a failure in life. 1t should nl'
ways be remembered that the good scheme
is worthless, that has superior one for i,s
antagonist.
Mr. Matt Bartgis, m employee Of the
CLARION In its infancy keeps saloon and
bowling alley on Second st, Frederick
Nd, and we acknowledge certain civil
ties shown US on our recent visit. Should
any Of Cur people want a good cool glass
Of beer or desire TO exercise the deltoid
muscles, We know of no place in Freder-
ick, where either desire may be more sat.
isfactorily met.
The spring trade with our furniture
dealers has opened aud both Mr.. Creeger
aud Mr.. Smith repor: satisfactory
amount Of business. Parties in need OF
furniture need not go away from LONE tn
purchase it, for the stock kept in our
place is large and varied and prices are
very favorable.
GROUND BRoKEN.--Th mason work OF
the buildings that will be erected, addition
al, Is r the Femsle Seminary is about com
pleted, much Of the timber and other ma
teria has been delivered and the contract
or, Mr.. Chambers Creegcr. will be able Ia
complete luis work by the time specified
in the contract.
RUNAWAY horse attached to = bug
gy; the team belonging to Mr.. Lewis
Ramsburg Of this place. ran away and
upset the buggy. At the sale of NALL and
Fisher on Saturday last. Mr. Ramsburg's
little son was In the buggy, but happily he
escaped unhurt and little damage was
done by the runaway aud upset.
Tuesday was the day set for our district
10 the matter of business before the Coun
ty Commissioners and right we'll was the
district represented aud all came back
highly gratiied at the genllemanly and
businesslike treatment received At the
hands Of the board and their popular and
efficient clerk, Mr.. Ed. Gittinger
We parted last week with our old sorrel
horse George" and our feeling at ssparat'
lug from him was akin to that of parting
from member OF ones family for 10 IN.
definite period of time, but rs printers do
not have much leisure and generally rs lit
tie folder. we considered II the best thing
for US, and decidedly best for george"
The Corporation election passed of
quietly on Monday afternoon and the
foil. wing admirable ticket was elected -
J. Henry Cover, President; David S Fir"r,
VIM. II Damuth Of D., II. Clay Anders
and Geo. W. Stocks dale. There was Ii,
tie or no opposition to the ticket AID all
concede that it is thoroughly acceptable.
THE Mum TEA PARTY for the l'eneft Of
the Reformed church on Monday evening
was a very fattcring success, as 1t was
literally patropizcd both 10 the way Of do.
nations and tea takers, the tables being
we'll filled from before six O'Clock until
about nine in the evening Some succeed
ed in getting through with a hearty meal
without laughing, smiling or talking
which entitled them to a free ticket.
P. s. Keefcr. who spent week with
his friends ii town, left for Baltimore on
Saturday last and will leave that city on
Saturday next, for Leadvlle, Colorado.
his present home. He has been, during
the past two years, In charge Of the county
treasurer's Office, and his time expired at
the 6rst of the year. He Is Interested in
several mines in that state and will turn
bis attention 10 that direction immediate
~ upon his return.