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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

MIR. EDIToR.-ln your last issue attention
is called to the bad condition of the road
leading to the cemetery connected with the
U. b. church. Why this condition Of things
should be cannot tell, nor why a greater
interest is not manifested in the identifying
of the cemetery on the part of lot holders, is
question not easily explained.
have yet to find in my intercourse with
my fellow men Of other localities, spirit of
indifference, with reference to the sacred
spot where their lamented dead rcpose. There
seems to be spirit, characteristic of noble
interest on their part, to point you to the
place Of all others they delight to vencrate
and revere, and though their grounds want
for the beauty nature has favored us with
yet by untiring effort, they rest not satisfied,
until by patient toll and energetic labor, the
cemetery has been cleared of every thing that
has been in the least Objectionable to the
most fastidious taste. We claim to possess
the cnterprising spirit, that has given our
place name worthy the respect and conf
dence for light, good pavements, well condi-
toned streets &c, which is all very WE'LL
But how few of us mani fest that pride in the
sacred spot, where cur beloved sleep their
last sleep, as to first Of all, call the attention
of strangers to that place. There is certain
ly a cause for this negligence. If it is to be
found in the bad road, have we no remedy
l think Mr. Editor that this whole difficulty
can be solved by an act Of incorporation in
which the lot holders will be held more indi
vidually responsible, than they are at pres
ent. We will be able to give the Sexton a
fair compensation for services rendered, and
relieve the church from any embarrassment
it might entail, by enforcing a rule that
might to some be Objectionable BY the lot
holders being a corporate body the road
would be kept in very passahle condition,
and that attention given to the whole ceme-
terry which it demands to make it really what
it ought to be.
Will be glad to hear from some of the 9TH
or lot holders on the subject The act of in
corporation of which speak will not con-
hict with the church interests
IoT HOLDER
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

An effort is being made to reorganize for
another Carnival to be held in February in
Frederick
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
New Advertisements.
Going out of business.
Railroad Tickets.
r. HTnnk;r, ~

The Lutheran Sunday School anniversary
will he held on Monday, Christmas Eve
An admission fee, of ten cents for adults and
five cents for children, will be charged Doors
will be open at 6 o'clock p. III; exercises
commence at St o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

The Publishers of the Richmond, Va, I'm
eusrvr heartily recommend DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup and say: 1T has been well tried in
our office and composing room, and has cur
ed our city editor of very bad case of Bron-
ol;t;u
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

For Premium on Choice Wheats, go to
Franklin Mills
For the Choicet FLOUR, Corn Meal,
White and Yellow HOMINY, go to or send
your order to FRANKLIN MILLS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Large numbers of Carp have been distrib-
uted by Fish Commissioner Delaudcr during
the past week or two, in Frederick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Western Maryland Railroad
Excursions.

Holiday Excursion Tickets between all
stations will be issued by the Western Mary
land Rail Road at cents per mile for the
round trip. They will be on sale at all tick
ct offices from December 22nd, 1888, to Jan
uary list, 1884, and will be good to return
until January 3, 1884
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Mr. NJ. G.. Minter has abandoned the no.
tel business at Gettysburg. Last week he
returned with his family, and purposes max
ing Waynesboro his home permanently.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Mr.. Window Walden's Stables

Winnings During the Year. 1888.
AS promised at the time we received the
account Of Jeter Wahon's winnings on the
turf in 1888, our correspondent furnishes us
with an authoritative statement Of the win
nings of Mr.. Window Walden's horses dur
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Work given out. On receipt of your ad-
dress we will make an offer by which you
can earn $3 to 81 evenings at your home
Men, women, boys or girls can do it. II. c..
WILKINSON Il Co., 1876 and 1917 Fulton street,
New York.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

The Trinity Reformed Sunday School will
hold their Christmas Exercises in the church
at Mechanicstown on Christmas morning
commencing at O'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Patronizc your home merchants, your
home newspaper, and all other home institu-
tons and when you get a dollar pay it to
your merchant who 50 kindly accommodated
you for the past year, perhaps longer, instead
of paying ally your ready money to snide
travelling outfits, who never give you any
return for your money.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

HEAVY PoKKERs.-We made too good a
start last week, when we reported 84e-
FOUNDER, but Mr.. Simon A. Weller comes
along this week with the next best IN this
section, 500 Tbs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Read advertisement of County Commission
ers, January meeting in this issue. AT this
meeting, road supervisors will be settled with
and appointments for the same and for coun-
ty constable will be made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Frederick is afflicted with newspaper
thieves, who take the Dailies from the doors
where the carriers leave them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Go to Leatherman's for Holi,

day novelties of new and fancy designs.
Go to Leatherman's for fresh CHRIST.
MAS CANDIES, French and domestic.
Go to Lcatherman's for Bakers Supplies
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

FINELY SToCKED.-Thcre is no doubt
about it, that there is at present the largest
and finest stock of Christmas goods in this
place that has ever been known. In the line
of candies, there are many new things, while
the toys and fancy goods are very beautiful
and in great multitude of styles. They arc
all advertised in the CLARION and we hope
TO see the demand good as it is the harvest
season of the dealers. There can be no good
reason why any one should be compelled to
20 away from home for single article.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

AN UGLY PLAYTHING.--Howard son of
the publisher of the CLARION, aged four, has
weakness for pair of scissors as play
thing. He gets hold of them whenever he
can and on Sunday evening last, while play
ing with them, fell upon them, inflicting a
slight wound in his neck The harm done
fortunately was too trivial to have mentioned
for aught else than rs q caution to such 9TH
ers as permit scissors to remain within reach
of the children.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20
Christmas Items.


Do you wish good Suit, comfortable
Ulster, a pair Of Boots that are worth all you
pay for them, Shoes Of best quality at low
est ratei, then do not fail to call on
GRIMES g. BOBLITZ.
Everybody wishes to know where to find
a fine, and at the same time cheap line of
Groceries, such as New Crop N. o. Molasses,
N. o. Sugar, best grade, cut Loaf, Powdered
and Granulated Sugars, as we'll as good ar
ticle of mince meat You will find them all
for sale by GRIMES & BOBLITZ.
A full supply of those extra grades of Can
ton Flanncls, Muslins, Flannels, Gloves, Hos
icry, Ladies' and Gentlemen's underwear,
Arctics and common Overshoes, Rubber
Overcoats for Men, Women and Children,
Comforts, Blankets, in fact anything you de-
sire in this line may be purchased at lowest
rates Of GRIMES 4 BOBLIlZ.
Somebody is short Of eggs for Christmas
cakes and has concluded to rely upon other
persons hens to make good the supply
Some one will waken up to realize that they
have had huge joke played upon them, if
they do not desist.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

For cheap envelope plain or printed
sail at the
CLARION OFFICE,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

For Christmas goods including toys, vases
candies, raisins and fruit
Go to Mrs. G. Hesson's.
Mrs. Kate Hesson has supplied herself
with nice stock of Christmas Supplies and
we trust that all who see this item will not
forget her when they start out to lay in their
Christmas supplies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

NEW Consolidating just returned from
the city with full and fresh supply of Win
ter goods of all kinds and varieties kept in a
country store, we would most cordially in
vite the public to give us call and examine
our stock, which we are determined to sell
low for cash, at the old stand, Franklin
Mills, Nd.
B. Collif1ower & Son.
Oct, IS IT,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Mr.. Geo. w. Miller, aged about 70 years,
uncle of Postmaster Miller of Frederick was
found dead in bed ON Saturday morning
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

SANTA CLAUS has written to q number of
families in this locality, stating that he has
established his headquarters for Christmas
Eve at "Polley's" ON Watcrst, and that his
very choicest packages will be unloaded
there before going on his rounds. If you
wish to see what old Santa considers his
real, tip-top fancies
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Enamel Paints in Quarts, HalfGallons,
Gallons and Kegs, at $3.50 per Gallon
Satisfaction guaranteed. For sale at
Geo. w. Stocksdale's.
SYRACUSE PLows, two and three-horse
steel and wood beams points and repairs for
sale at Frederick prices by the agent at this
place. G. w. Stocksdale.
aug 16 If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

A FRAuD.-The Union Bridge Inder
warns us against fellow, who is hummer
and sells silver polish. lie LETT an unpaid
hotel BILL also one at the Indsr office beside
having borrowed sundry small amounts that
he failed to return.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Graceham sent us the first sleigh yestcr-
terday afternoon that has inglcd through
our streets this winter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

Our Cousin SAL sent us a manuscript last
week which, upon unrolling, we mistook at
first for petition to the Maryland Legisla.
ture to have another vote on Local Option
We suggest that she 60 to that body and
have her name changed to Sal Volatile, for
she do SO evaporate She struck a column,
plump, the first time she vapored and when
she gets the temperature degree or two
higher, we expect her to burst the head rule
off the third page, just as easily as thorough
ly ripe ginger beer Gusts cork
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

we Tnu lamlltS III tDc 4 TaUklluNlllc, SCu-
tire or Catoctin Furnace districts, who do not
live one fourth the distance from the town
school building, as do Others who are within
the district; we find one family Of children
who will be compelled to walk not less than
two miles who do not live over 500 yards
from our schoolhouse; we find further that
some walk over mile within this district
and in the three schools there are at least
fifty children who travel twice the distance
of the nearest families that will he shut out !;
in word, the present lines of the school dis.
trict are far from being properly located.
The school buildings nearest the one in
this town are at Franklinvllle, Graceham,
Centre and Catoctn Furnaces. That belt of
country lying inside lines drawn around this
school house midway from the above, is
thickly populated, at least far above the av-
erage to the square mile and this added to
the town school population would amply
fill our four school rooms, but three of
which have yet been occupied,
BY relocating the lines ef these Districts
and only in that way can what now appears
to he seltishness, OF injustice, be remeded
and the proof Of it lies in the fact that the
schools 10 which those about to be shut out
from town, should go, are reported full; If
that be the case and if, as we know it to be
SO, the three town schools are too large to-
be efficiently handled, another school be-
comes necessity and with that should come
the shaping of the districts with view r
the greatest convenience of the largest n
Der
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-20

NOT DEAD YET-We End life in the New
County matter in an unexpected quarter
The Union Bridge inder has had the matter
mentioned to it and promises to give its
views on the subject shortly. As it under
stands it, the new county will be formed of
parts of Frederick and Carroll counties, with
Union Bridge as the county seat. Its con-
tribution to the subject will no doubt be in
tertstinC
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-19
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from active prac-
tice having had placed in his hands by Nh
East India Missionary the formula of a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent cure Of Consumption, Bronchi
It's, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and
Lung affections, also positive and radical
cure for General Debility and all nervous
complaints, after having thoroughly tested
its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of cases, feels it is his duty to make it known
to his fellows The recipe with full partic.
ulars, directions for preparation and use, and
all necessary advice and Instructions for
successful treatment ut your own home, will
bereceiyed by you by return mail, free Of
charge, by addressing with stamp or stamped
selfaddressed envelope to DR.. NJ. i. CAss,
nov 10y POI York st., Jersey City, N. j.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-19
Our Farmers in Convention.

The annual convention Of the MontgOm-
cry county farmers composing the Sandy
Spring Farmers Club, the Enterprise Club
and the Montgomery Club was held in the
Sandy Spring Lyceum building, on the 10th
instant Mr.. Henry c. IIallowell, president,
occupied the chair, with Messrs A. Far
auhar and G. +. Kirk secretaries. Mr.
Hallowell in calling the meeting TO order
referred 10 the recent floods in Europe, attrib-
utjng them to the clearing Of the lands from
timber The first business in order was Il
report concerning the railroad crossing on
the Siers' Mill road, at this place, where
a lady was killed recently. Mr., W. John
Thomas reported that the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad authorities would in few
days confer with the County Commissioners
about placing safety gates at the crossing.
Mr.. Thomas said he thought the legislature
made great mistaken permitting railroads
to cross county roads at grade II was also
hard, he said, 10 get the County Commits
sioners at work, az they were so tied mp in
red tape. Mr.. Richard Kirk, who was called
upon to report in relation to the Sligo cross
ing, stated that he thought il only danger
Gus in winter time. Col. Wash. Bowie, sec
rotary of the Union Turnpike Company,
read a correspondence between the com
Dd1y anu blC uih ChiO
Company concerning the placing Of safety
gates at tIIe crossing at Silver Spring. The
gates will be erected within a few days, as
the Baltimore and Ohio authorities will
meet the County Commissioners on Tues
day neyt 70 locate the gates. Mr.. Asa NJ.
Stabler, Of the coWmttee obtaining q lay to
protect sheep from dogs, reported that the
committee had been unable 10 have the law
passed by the Legislature. He thought the
farmers were losing large sums Of money
annually by the non-proteciion OF sheep.
VIM. Ii. Farquhar thought it might be ef-
tectiye 70 write letter ~ candidates for the
legislature juet before election 10 ascertain
their views on this subject,
clog thistle" which appears To be stand
Ing Joke in the convention, as well az stand
ing nuisance IN the fields, came up for dis
cussion. AS usual, there were . number
Of interesting and humorous experiences
recited concerning the plant. 1t appears
that the best known remedy for hog thistle
is to cut IL frequently, keep cutting until il
disappears. Mr.. A. b. Davis also submitted
a letter on the same subject
The next question was the most interest
Dg one Of ensilage, on which there sp
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-19
Very Best Lime

for Agricultural and Building purposes.
During the busy Lime season of the
Spring it has heretofore been difficult for
Farmers to secure the Lime as they de-
sired it, We feel sure that our extern
sive works will remedy this, pyovided
the Farmers ,oiH send as in their orders
during the meet thirty days, so that we
can put them on file. to be filled as they
may wish. This we guarantee to do,
viz: TO fill all orders on notice OF As
hours, if the engagements are made with
us mow by the Farmers, as suggested
Whilst the freight from Martinsburg
will be slightly more than from Fred
erick county, this excess will be deduct
ed from Lime Bills, making the net cost
of Lime the same ~ from Frederick
county,
Soliciting Ia liberal share OF your pat
ronagr, and guaranteeing satisfaction in
quality, and in every other particular,
We are. very respectfully
jan 5-6ni BAKER BROS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-19
DarnestOWn Items.

When the Ad00cate man gives the name
of my "heroes" who have been as dsloya
TO the party as the "infamous AZ" your cor
respondent will then give the name of that
one of "the AZ" who is likely to be a candi-
date for States Attorney, and will author
ize you, Mr.. Editor, to give my true name.
Now, Mr.. Adoocate man, show us little of
your manliness. That paper says that your
correspondent has been careless, but | think
it would be well for the AdoOcate man to
pluck the mote out of his own eye before at
tempting to pull one out of mine. Mr.. Ed
itor, as you are well aware, have been cor
responding with you from this place. under
different nom de rlumes, for nearly year,
and during all that period | have not put a
single item in your paper about any one for
which have had to apologize. Can the
Ado0cate man say as much No, sir, he
cannot, for with all his experience in jour.
nalism, and with all OF his superior iacili
ties for finding out what is going on among
the people," it has been but short time
since he said something about one of the
correspondents of Baltimore paper for
which he had to apologize. Did you use
your superior facilities" in getting that
news, Mr.. Ado0cdte man? Which one of
us has been the more careless | leave the
public to judge.
Messrs John d. and Milford Offutt, who
have been railroading in West Tennessee,
are home for the winter and are stopping at
the residence of their brother, Mr.. James
Offuttt.
Miss Emma Clagett, Of Laytonsville, is
visiting friends and relatives in our midst.
There is great deal of sickness in this
neighborhood now, especially among the
darkies. Several deaths have already oc-
CURED.
Mrs. A. l.. Eller leaves here Wednesday
for Farmwell, Va, where she will spend the
remainder of the winter.
The jingle Of the slegh-bel is heard in
the land
o. w. Thompson received another fresh
supply OF goods last week. which he il SELL
ing Mt prices that cannot fail to please.
Despite the superior facilities of the
ddoocate for finding out what is going on
among the people, your correspondent will
again say that he meant the Scratch
ing" to be done at the primaries. People
should not judge others by themselves.
We learn that Rev. Geo. III. Gilmer. Prin.
cipsl of the A. s. Academy, will in few
weeks tender his resignation, to assume
charge Of church at Diapers Valley, Va.
He will enter upon the duties of his new
charge at the close OF the present session.
Justice Higgins has taken up bis residence
in Jamestown, and left the farm in charge
of his son, Mr.. Geo. w. Higgins.
Jan. IS, 1888. JUMBO.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-19

stock Insurance.-The following let.
ter from VIM. T. Jones, Esq, to Joseph II
Rabbit, Agent for the Emmittsburg Live
Stock Insurance Company, dated Pooles.
willie, January 10th, will be of interest tc
che many persons who have insured in this
company:
ain June, 1882. wss induced through
you 10 insure some cows IN Mutual Live
Stock Insurance Company Of Emmittsburg
Nd, and 10 December one of the cows died
and have this day acknowledged the re-
sceipt Of a check on the Gettysburg National
Bank, Of Pennsylvania, for the full amount
of the insurance Respectfully, &c,
w. T.. JoNEs"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-19
gneal aud gersnmal,
Town and Country.

Town and Country.
The Rockville Brass Band will be reor.
gained, perhaps.
A dance will take place at the hotel at
Gaithersburg, tonight
Two bears were seen, Thursday, in the
neighborhood of Potomac.
Hon. J. c. Clarke will not retire from
railroad management.
New cases of smallpox are daily reported
in Baltimore.
Died, on Saturday, Lulie, infant daughter
of Jos. R. and Rose Rabbit, aged IS months.
Rev. Mr.. Price, of Washington, will preach
at the Baptist church, on Sunday next, at II
A. M. and Z p. M.
II. Maurice Talbot, ESQ.,, has been ap.
pointed by the Court Commissioner to take
testimony.
The meeting of the Agricultural Society
of this county, for the election of officers for
the ensuing year will be held in February
Marriage license was issued in Washing
ton, Wednesday, to Thomas f. Benson and
Julia Z. Murphy, both of this county.
Ate. ION is called to the advertisement of
the Washington Star. 1t is the best paper
for general news published at the capital.
James B. Henderson, Esq, has been APP
pointed Trustee of the Rockville Academy to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of Col
Anderson.
Parties desiring to take Baltimo re paper
either daily or weekly, should examine the
prospectus Of the Baltimore SIN in another
column.
Any of our readers wishing to purchase
horses, farming implements or household
furniture should read the advertisement of
Messrs Thompson and attend their sale on
the Sd of February next
Misses Josie Daphney and Rosie Trundle
who have been visiting Mrs Thomas l.. OF
iutt, near this place, returned to their home
in Washington on Monday last. They were
accompanied by Miss Mary Granger.
AT the monthly meeting Wednesday, the
Maryland State Temperance Alliance de-
cided not to establish temperance organ,
for the most important reason OF scarcity
of funds.
A small log cabin on the farm Of Mr.. Allen
Selby, about four miles from this place, was
destroyed by fire on Monday night last. 1t
;n1 hx, ac,lpra1 xuOnI oh
one of whom narrowly escaped the flames
A petition is in circulation asking the
Town Commissioners 10 compel every
one who has not been vaccinated within the
last two years to be vaccinated and to pay
from the town funds for those who are not
able to defray the expense.
Mr. NJ d. Knight, who learned the business
Of telegraphing at the railroad station at this
town, and has for some time been stationed
at Hyattsvlle, on the Washington Branch,
took charge Of the companys business at
this paceon Monday last He is young
gentleman OF pleasant address and fine bu-
siness habits, and will no doubt give entire
satisfaction.
The resignation of Mr.. Jas. b. Matthews,
Of Glenwood, Howard county, as one of the
directors of the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of Montgomery county, Md, was re-
ceived by the board on Wednesday of last
week Mr. Matthews has served as director
for thirty three years, and during that time
has missed but two or three meetings Of the
board, although living thirteen miles from
Sandy Spring, the place Of meeting. He
was 90 years old in November last.