Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1882-08-05

dant scarcity OF topics are two silllc-
tions this week, speaking editorially.
AN extraordinary large crop of
chestnuts is predicted ewing to the
unusual number Of blossoms on the
trees.
A VALUABLE Cow.-Mrs. Peter
Payne purchased at Flintstone this
week fine young jersey cow. The
price paid was $3.50.
THE Allegany Medical Society con-
vened in this town last Tuesday
morning. Nothing of public import
ance was transacted.
THE sad-eyed boy with "tored"
pantsloons will shortly perambulate
the streets with his mouth and lips
stained from the huotlebarry pie
he stole from the cupboard.
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THE SIcK.-Mr. G. NJ. Graham was
FRUSTRATED several days this week with
acute neuralgia. He is out again.
Mrs. A. N. Cackloy ia sill quite i'll.
Mrs. A. NJ. Ward remains under
medical care.
1t costs money to be proud Pittsburg
ie'Nuph.
Indeed it does. And when pride
takes the shape Of fear that you will
betray your weakness it costs great
amount of self respect besides.
In another column will be found
an interesting account Of the burning
of D. w. Bussard's large store-house
in E,khart Wednesday evening. The
writer, annie Laurie, will accept
thanks for same.
SUMNER Waterme Ions,
oanteleups, peaches and several kinds
Of berries have made their appearance
OF the green grocers' counters. Cam
teloufs ale quoted in Baltimore at
from 4 to 6 cents apiece; in Frost
burg from Is to IS cents.
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE
The following transfers are noted as
fled during the week:
John Connor and wife TO John Foley,
property in Westerdport, $3.50.
Peter Staup, mortgage, to John G.
Jacobs, property in Barton district, pur-
chase money not named.
FRosTBURG TO HAVE MORE WATER.
The Frostburg Water Company
wants proposals for securing plenti-
full supply of water for the water tank,
Oh the side of Savage mountain, dur
ing the dry spell, either by boring,
drifting or otherwise. All proposals
to be in before the 10th inst. This is
surely move in the right direction.
WHAT A NINE DRIVER HAS DONE.
During the suspension of work Mr.,
Frank Spates, young driver in Al
legany mine, has made several fine
pieces Of chamber furniture. They
are The p'ettiost and most durable
specimens of amateur workmanship
We ever saw. The bureau is unique
piece offurniture both in design and
finish.
IMPROVEMENTS. Street Supervisor
Hayes has been repairing the bed of
Main street in front of St. Michaels
Catholic Church.
A new wooden crossing has been
placed between the postof6cs and
Wittig's store.
Mr.. n. NJ. Dean has put two hand
some curtains in his hardware atore
windows.
A coUNTRyMAN living at Pocahon-
tas came to town q few days ago and
ataid until after dark, when, desiring
TO purchase something, he went into
one Of our mercantile establishments
and, espyiag gas jet for the first
time, he examined it critically and
aald TO one of the clarka: oval,
that darnad thing must have al
awful big wick !"
NIGgT BLOOMING CEREUs.-Thi5
rare plant was in full bloom in the
greenhouse Of the Tredogar Gardens
Friday evening Of last week. A num-
Der Of our citizens were present and
saw The night-blooming ceEeus unfold
itself and expressed themselye. de-
lighted with it. Mr.. William II. Ev.
ans and his able gardener have made
the gardens most attractive spot.
DIED-At Meyeradale, Pa, on
Monday, July 31st, 1882, THOMAS L
MATTHEWS, infant con Of James and