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

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in the great improvement In tho behavior
Of those who were wont TO disturb the
peace.
In this connection VIC would say that
We earnestly hope that the new board VI
commissioners will promptly ordain and
execute q paving law.
Reports are coming from oil sections. OF
the unusually favorable appearance Of the
growing wheat. But few werks hack
we were told that the wheat plant hrd
been drowned and frozen out and that
there would be but a very short crop and
the presen; cheering Intelligence Is gladly
published by US. Wetrust now that 1t 10
safe from winters trusts. that The fly and
the rust and storm and hail may conspire
to leave It severely alone until harvest IS
it yet has the gauntlet of 1ll these to run.
Our old Virginia friend, Anthony Ba-
ker, has again become citizen Of our
town. He has entered into business with
Mr.. J. E. Simuns in the manufacture of
earthenware. Mr.. b. is we'll known in the
community a. master worker IN sculp
tured and ornamental pot.ery, having heen
for years 4 partner in the business with
Jacob Lynn. We welcome him back aud
trust tina. lie may receive his due share OF
patronage.
We learn that the new board Of Borough
Commissioners will he petitioned to open
East street through to Carroll street,
through the lands of Henry RouEer, Cyrus
Cover ana A. A. Troxell. While we rec,
ognize the fact that available building lots
are scarce, we do not give unqualified ap-
proval Of this measure. We see wherein
great benefit would accrue, but we also see
the requirements Of y large amount OF
money to make the new street what 1t
should be to induce persons to purchase
and improve lots thereon.
During the first week In April, u strange
state of affairs existed in our town in the
matter Of money In some way the town
became nearly bare Of currency and the
convenient, transaction of business Incident
to this period Of the ycnr was rendered i'm
possible on account Of all tie funds being
held in the shape ofclecks and drafts o!
various amounts. with scarcely ensuRh
currency floating to make the change in
a transaction. 1t was remarked frequent.
ly. III we only had bank" Let this ex.
periencs be put TO practical use ana hacs
bank
FRoM THE GRAcEnAx SUNDAY School.
Whereas, our Sunday School is about to
sustain great loss. in the removal to the
state of Missouri. Of DR.. J. ". Miller aud
his daughters, Misses Jessie aud Amelia.
the former as teacher, and The latter rs az
sistant orgdnisr and whereas, We. a. a Sun
day School deem |, a grent pleasure to our
selves, and service due to them, that a
parting expression of0ur gratitude DC pup
licly rendered them, therefore;
Resolved l That the family above named.
having faithfully served our school during
their entire sojourn among us. be and Mey
are herewith, rendered our warmes, and
most grateful thanks, and that into their
nes home in the rsst they are acc.nnpan-
ied by the united prayers of officers, teach.
ers aud scholars Of the Norauian Sunday
School at Grncehsn,. and may the Great
Teacher OF us all make them useful to 9th,
ers Ms they have been to Us, is our parting
beneictiDn.
Resoloed H. That a copy of this Pream-
bic and Resolutions be handed 10 said fam
lily.
E w. SHIELDS,
Supt