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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
ELT'S
CREAM BALM
CATAR 9 =
IT Is NOTALIQUID OR SNUFF.

Apply BY the finger into the nostrils. Il
will be absorbed. etlectnaily cleansing the M
sal passages Of catarrhal sirus. causing healthy
secretions. Il sllays infsmm- IN. protects the
memhranal Innings Of the head from addition
al cold; completely heals the sores and restores
the sense Of taste and smell. Bcneticial results
ore realized by few applications ! thorough
treatment will cure Cnequaled for Cold in
the Head. Headache ani Deafness, q: any kind
Of mucous mcmh5aual irritations send for
circular BY mail. prepaid 81, aF1cE1sc---
stamps received Sod ~ whole Gle end retail
druggists Ely bRJI hEko,
Angus. .. lss3-.y OWeco, y. !.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Posr OFFICE NoTIcE.-The Pest office
at CharlestOwn, w Va, will be open on the
29,h, Thanksgiving day, as follows From
5 to Q o'clock, \. NJ; from ll.30, \. NJ, to
3.30 ?. II; from p NJ, to o'clock P.
NJ No Mail viii be dispatched, except on
regular Mail trains. No Money Orders or
Postal Notes will be issued on that day.
B. I. LEIsENRtNG. ]. NJ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

CHARLEsTowN, Nov. StiI 1888.
lfsss-s Trorers, SQd'er, Error ces.oF, DC,
Commifcs. &c:
GENrLENEN-In reply to your invitation
10 deliver my address on John Randolph,
in Charlestown, for the benefit Of the Lee
Memorial Association, reply that the OBJ
iects of your association so commend them
selves 10 my appreciation, that can not but
comply most cheerlully with your request,
and / would name the evening OF November
30,b. instant, as an appropriate occasion for
the address.
Very truly yours,
DAN'L 3. LCcAs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Diseases of an exhaustive nature that
have a tendency to create an unnatural feel
ing such as fatigue, lassitude and great weak
ness throughout the system owe their origin
10 a lack of iron in the blood Brown
Iron BitterS will restore the blood TO lis
natural heathful condition Get the blood
pure by using this remedy and disease will
be quickly banished.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

T. sll Who are suffering from the errors and
,ndisc-e;'r'is e youth. nervous weakness, ear
Is day. less Of manhood. ,Sc., l will send a
recipe that sill cure you, FREEOF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by mis-
sionsry in South america aselfadlrcss-
ei enycloP' &C. the REv IcsE.E T. lNXAS, So
f.aa p. N.so Yo-t Crr.
Dec fSs9-t-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

From thc : ev York S.mfy Mercury Of
hcllth -e take che f'lc~i~g paragraph
concerning an event in which former citi-
zen Of this county now q member Of q con
,p'cuous and successful business G,m f The
great Metropolis took an active part:
The 6-st company. Washington Continen-
t2l Guards. capt. 4. II. Gerring viii give
theirauuua, entertainment Monday evening
Nov. II. 40 Clarendon Hall The boys are
determined % gre their friends good
nirl''s ea'oymcat, and have arranged sn
extensive programme. During the evening
there will De q presentation to the company
OF q colony fax. called snake flag. and
sail % bc George Washircton's avorite flag
aul used before the adoption Of the stars
and Stripes. The presentation will be made
bv Mr.. james r. LInedc-, formerly ofVir-
GINA. bat now resident merchant of this
city The corps viii parade on Evacuation
dly and viii turn out about eighty men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Attic Wesleyan Female Institute on
Wednesday morning, 18th November,
Misses Belle o. and Gertrude F., daughters
Of Rev. VIM A. Harris, d. D., President
of that Institution, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony-the former to Mr. R.
O. Buckner, Of Roanoke city, and the latter
to Mr.. Jas. 5 Boatwright, OF Savannah, Ga.
Ia consequence ofthe recent death Of the
mother of the brides the ceremony was
private, attended only by the immediate
family. Both ofthese grooms are popular
and rising young men in the railroad bust
ness.-Stauntoa TELEGRAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

There vas fre-apparently large one
and 'e- miles from town, little west of
South, On Tuesday night. We were I'M
eble to locate it, and have received no in
formation concerning it.
The fire above referred to consumed the
barn and wheat crop Of Mrs. Thomas NJ.
Isbel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Ifvou want ans Of that I2i cent Carpet YOU
had better get it no once. as We doubt very
much II there viii bee any leit after this wseS.
We have also received some more of those nice
Towels and iIis.. which sold SD fast az De-.
S ID. HIRs-u NAN * Go.
The Twin Fronts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Messrs Bodrick and jenkins have been
appointed regular passenger conductors and
placed in charge of the night express trains
between Baltimore aai Lexington. This Is
an acknowledgement of fidelity in their ser
vice of years e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Persons desiring to attend .be State
Grange at Alexandria, Va, or the National
Grange, at Washington City, can go and
return between the 10Th and Both; inst at
hro cents per mile, by calling on John II.
Stnder or V. VI. Firor, for the arrangement
ratcs.-Sui~K
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Edward p Kennedy, son Of Mrs. Julia
Kennedy Of lhi3 place, has been appointed
nigh. OPERATOR Of the telegraph at Mt. Jack
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

I have completed the addition to my store
room and filled it with goods the whole
stock comparing iayorably with any in the
town
want : frst-c!ass Journeyman Shoe
Make GEO II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

sr- Henry DUNN expects 60 have
s--s supply oi Christmas Goods and
--.,eries. A clever, honest fellow to
sr1oi1e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Mr. joseph Goldsmith Is having frame
dwelling house erected on Charles, near the
corner of CONGRESS st.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
Ittererv EateI .atnmemt.
CHARLEsrowN. July 4. 1855

,. CHARLEsTOwN, July 1, 1888.
d. B. Lucas, L. L. d.:
DEARSIR- The undersigned, an Executive
Committee of the Lee Memorial Association
Of Jefferson County, appreciati1e your late
Hampton Sidney speech before the students
of the College, on the subject Of John Ran
6olph Of Roanoke, would earnestly request
that you deliver the same address before q
Jefferson Audience in Charlestown, some
time in the fall, under the acspiees of the
Lee Memorial AssOciauOn--the proceeds OF
said Lecture to be applied 70 the payment
of the balance on the Monument new mem
orializing the brave Confederate dead in
Edge-HlE Cemetery. An early assurance
of your complimaRce will much o5lige al
a22recatiye audience, and the undersigned.
Respectfully,
fOHN T. COLsTON,
JOHN \. SADLER,
Nm H. TRAvERs,
Y. N. FIgOR,
EUGENE BAKER.
Ex. Com. Lee Menu ASH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Book or sheet music furnished at the very
loves. prices BY Louie Brown r the Con-
fec.ioacry nr GastaY Brown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

r. 'imely discovery Of fire Upon Tie -cof
of the dwelling ofN- GEORGE r. Welsh. on
Thursday morning last, destructive fire
wa- artricl No damage lore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Think Of it. music at five cents per piece
sold BY Louie Brown at Old Santa Claus
-Gustav BrOwnsl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Just rcceiveda large line ofMcn's Underwear
direct from the manufacturers. Prices are very
low. WM. KAHN Il Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

ar ". W. johnson has put the Christ
~. look on Mr.. Gustav Browns store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

What we dom, display ir adde's and Misses
Coats Won cam re-t ussuret has uo place iu
present favor Also his line Millinery. Dress
Go.I.. Dress a05 Fur trimming and Friuscs ~
Bo.tou Prices = ID. II RscuNfNN & Co.
Successors to ! Goldsmith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

af,VM. F:ror, Real Estate Agent, has
-.,ooved his ofice 70 Lawyers Row.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

9n " "a SEA not III IS sweeping By. go and
"a ES eES dare before You die something
81 81 a mighty and sublime leave be
81 5ggA X hind to conquer time. m S6G u
SsSA S+si - & week in your own town. %
ontft f-er No rish Everything new. Capt.
tai not reqrired. We will furnish you every
tline. Many are making fortunes. Ladies'
mako rs much Is men, and boys and girls
make great fay. Reader, If you want business
nj which you can make great pay all tie time,
write co. particulars 70 II. Hailctt & Co., Port
land. Maine.
Dc. >, I--2-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
Lard aud Wood wanted.

The County Court viii hold a specialist
s.5n on Friday next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

We have full line OF Ladies Jcrseys-all
colors. worth $500 VIII sell them nov at
500 W. c. CAEEELL 4 Co.
Nov H.. 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

The Y. VI. a.. A. will hold a mcCu-T at
their Room, Lee Hall, next Sunday after
noon al O'Clock. Anare cordially invited
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Ifyou intend Go order your THANKSGIVING
srl christmas Oysters from Baltimore, then
',,,l 10 Geo. w. Foy * Co, 9 Holdings
,,,-.b street. You are sure Of the very best.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Next week we will give corrected Seized
ule or time on E. & 0. For tie present let
the following suffice. 1t will be seen that
trains run to suit the public;
Trains leave Charlestown for Baltimore
and Points East at 3,34 \. ". $50 A. NJ. :
u.2s !. Il. Leave for Winchester, Staun-
tor aud Lexington as follows: ll.35 A. ". ;
1852 p. n. Winchester Accommodation
At SIS. 2. VI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
CHURCH NOTES

Evening services, in the NJ. E. Church
South, hereafter until further notice, at
o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

p- p. r. smith, Hat Creek, Va, So
r--...-.bs Browns Iron Bitters In my
,..st-,,, and fnd 10 most excellent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
70 the Ladies'.


MASTrA MAKING.
AZ SSES Amelia Hicks and Katie Rohr
III frospcctiycly notify the Ladies Of Charles
town and vicinity that they have taken room
ON Main street, one DOR East Of the residence
of Thomas s. Moore. Esq, where they are
rrepared 20 execute work fashionably and
ncatiy and at reasonable prices and promptly.
They solicit call.
May Il, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

.. hfIp rn axe 3 fortune ana announcer Nl"~ 3" /
Del, spend f."
,,.-.-- -. r.. s,vs
''. &C. r.. I'm P.r,srsisa eood tonic
.,l .ir,. General satisfaction"
,.--,.....,
'. ne" s.A'lII ~, o' ' -, '.' IN, 49,
-..' ''''''' ''' ' -. nam Ono /
= ''' - p. l;t,,sIess /
'''' NV, nv ~, c.r,.,. n,t ~ his /
-.,, ....-....l g.. -,.,,,,,t.h .s f.
.,.l.......l,-l
C--...... L,,l,s, I
tl, a-tet lt-ctN'i'- ~'''' i'''--
t--..,C r,,,s, 7 Garland HURST George
AZ ri..... + Is W..b;7r.an ana Gus.a;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
Notice
June p, 1853.

WINDOW Glass and Pu;ty-A large Stock
w purchased for cash and offered atmoder-
AISQUITH & co.
eOREAMs Of Paper and 70 thousand En-
d. yelopes AISQUlTH & co.
October H. 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

DEL g. MCGUIRE Auamosa, Ia, says !;
,nou Browns Iron Bit,ers Is good tome
md gives general satisfaction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

IJoNEY AND SWEET T0-AToEs Tor sale
IL c =. EDY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
oCK-pOrrOM PRICEs.

We are not tysand therefore get The adn
he
rleo uniere
gheapflr
cepv care
lead
and drcn.
aryrlpl
Mems Light Chey
An
in
romsl Ours Of BLUE iscre III
Walontot p'o
n ad cncl Polite and attentive so. We very IYy yours
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
BRADY ~ TRAVIS,
Fashionable BARRIERS,
Main ST., tone door Yves; Of Carter House,
Charlcstown, ". Va.

WAR Cutting and Shaving executed in
Fi7st-Class Styl,. Prices reduced for sim
lie hair cutting - etc hair cutting and shave
Nd same time. IS cts. Tickets good fcr -
shaycs. for $l0o. Every effort made % please
customers. md satisfaction guaranteed.
April ~, l7S3-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
ACsr.

I HAVE just received prime article Of Gin
| Of liciaIl purposes Also have the best
Cigars in town for 30. Cigarettes and all SIno-
kcr's Goods sold by GEO. T. LIGHT.
XUINDOW GLASS and Putty; Eureka ~
w Horse Powder, prepared and sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
CtAMPHOR ICE, Vassaliuc Camphor lee
y Pure VaSsaline, for c!app"d hands; Ivy
Flora. Iaird's Dlion az Youth, nasan 8 Mag
nolia Balm, for the complexion, for sale by
GEO 7. LIGHT.
n ASOLINE and Benziue by the pint and
VI Gallon: all the popular Linimcnts, incIu-
ding Kendall's Spawn Cure, for sale by
GTN T. LIGHT.
CNARK'S Pills best ia the market, Tutt,s
\ Pills, McIanc's Pills Schcucks Pills, Rad
ways Pills, Hoopers Pills; august Flower
Pefuna Manalin. SCOTS and Ca,nns Emui-
sion. Burne;t's Cod Liver OIL, Fellow HEpo-
phosphitc, for sale by GEc. 7. LIGHT.
CCHOOL Books sold ct list prices. l3aury's
= Manuel, p-ice Sl25, COrncll's Int 7mcdiate
81 20j. Books not on hand will be ordered
Acceptance and Visiting Cards, Chrome lnvi-
tation Cards also the very latest Ragged Edge
Paper. Large stock Of Autograph albums just
received by GEO. T.LIGHr.
October T. 1853.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
FGras for Eemf.

rT'HE farm OF 7. H. Bates. know as Bclyi-
Serc. Oac mile from Charic>town. for Rent.
Applv 90 ALFRED BATES.
Nov. = i>s3-a i-ent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
Fashionable BurDcr.

SAMUEL BROWN the old reliable Barber.
having secured the services OF Geo. Lewis, who
has lately been working in the Eastern Cities,
can be found at all hours at his shop at the
Watson House" where gentlemen can be
comfortably shaved &c.
Rates moderate and satisfaction guaranteed
Call and be convinced.
Sept. 9th. iSS3-l VI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Our Business Suits and Overcoats occupy
special attention 70 day. The great variety
must satisfy YOU OF our determination not to be
surpassed and the low prices we ask, an equal
determination never 10 be unders0ld. Will
You call and look ut our garments?
WIN. KAHN & Co.
The Leading Clothiers Charlestown, ". Va. >
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

kTARSCHING'S French Gold Paint, for all
VI Ornamental Gliding and Decorative pur-
poses.
nNE Gross Simmons Liver Regulator All
" sizes at greatly reduced Price.
INDIA Cholagogue Shallengers Pills, and
I Ayers Aguc ConquerOr.
September 90 1888 AlSQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
For Sale,
Eisese Rroicn .z,,g."

TElUE Lite I7oVn jug. and sGc5 G3llsas Il
ether superior Ohio stone ware jtrt sol
aad fCr -slc Special inducements - tne
trade 800. 3. G. WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

The new standard Of time being about ten
r-a,es earlier for this locality viii wors a
hardship % lovers of the morning nap. One
I.-. turn overs ,.,,le less sleep, q itile less
,a.ber. However the fellow .onc OF his
ramfn-' Zip will. be careful 90 regulate bis
.,..-am.ter by DE new standard
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
FOR SALE

GENERAL good Draft, Riding and Driving
y HORSES-for cash, or on reasonable time
for good paper. Apply TO
GEO. W. GREEN,
Aug. 9, lS53-tf Harpers Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
.g'EEE' GOODS.

7 AN now receiving my usual supply OF fall
Il and winter goods.
GEO. w. T. KEARSLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
GGrpeftnS.

I HAVE Just received new line Of Carpe'-
ing. embracing about thirty different pat
c-rEs and qualities, fTom the common Cotton
aerpet 10 body Brussels, which I can and will
ell rs low az they can be bought in the iarcc
Cities.
oct. II. 1888. GE6. W. T. KEARsLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

WE have the following fashionable colors
" in Note Paper, with Square Envelopes 10
suit Turquoise. Siiyer-Gray, Rose. Terra Cot
a. Crushed strawberry and Sea Shell Also
Ragged Edge Note Paper.
AISQTITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

WE have just received another lot of nice
w Dried Apples q Peaches. Canned goods
Of all kinds Peaches, Pears, Apples Tomatoes,
Corn, Peas Beans &c. fac0n. Hams, should
ers and sides, also hrst class Dried Feci. Just
received from Lvnchburg nice line of Chew
ing s Smoking Tobacco tlour& Meal always
MERCHANT &LUCAs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

SWBET POTATOEs-fnc quality, for sale
- by HENRY DUNN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

PUBLICATIONS Brother
Il Gariner's limo Kiln Ciab, Bill Nyc's
Boomerang. Ont OF the furry BCTiy, Peek :
R.d Boy Series Bill Nyc's go Liars. FOR sale "a
Book Department AlSQi It'll & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22
1888.
ONE PRICE
CLOTHIERS AND TAILORS.
NOT WEST WASHINGTON STREET, HAGERsTOWN, MD


Of
held canbu object sell piles goods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

rINRY the ready cooked Dat Neal lyr sale by
c. u. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

40 burglary ami arson have ex-
IH'. Vf lla.,rsiowu the pastiew
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-11-22

Very truly yours,
DAN'L B. LCcAs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-06
!. II. FREEZE.

TIE USUAL RESULT. 1t not to be de-
MED that good sewing machine is one of
the most important appurtcnances of the
modern household.
We thought we had a good machine in
our household until one day the agent Of the
Ne,n Home presented himself at our door
and proceeded to deliver an Grafton upon its
characteristic merit.
But" we answered. "our machine serves
us nicely and suits us well, and we do not
care for anothcr.s
The agent, however begged the privilege
of lcaving one of his machines with us, 'tor
the ladies to try"
The request was not unreasonable so We
granted it--but more to oblige the agent
than anything else; for really we did not
want the machine, and had not the remotest
idea of buying it,
The machine once in the house, it was nat
ural that the ladies should look it over; they
did so, and as a consequence fell in love
with it. They say that without the slight
est wish to decry or -disparage any other
machine, this, all things considered, is, in
their opinion, the most desirable one to be
had
The npshot Of the whole matter was that
the old machine was disposed Of and the
! Light Running New Home installed in
our household. 1t is pronounced genuine
beauty and real comfort, and "our folks"
wanted us to tell other folks about it.
This unrivalcd machine is manufactured
by the NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE
CO., 30 Union Square, New York, who wish
us to say that all who will send for their new
| illustrated catalogue and enclose their adver-
tisemcnt printed in another column0 will
receive set of fancy advertising novelties,
of value to those collecting cards, &c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-06
Yours &c

p. S. hive not given you my name, but
ifyou publish the above and any discussion
arises, shall send you another letter, &C.
knowledging this one and with my name at
tachcd.
The above will serve the purpose of
a Renaissance if nothing more for
which end it is published.
We have no idea that the movement
of 1871 could again be infused even
with the transitory life that marked its
sudden inception and equally sudden
demise. While it is possible that some
might think seriously of it, the matter
in its entirety is one of too great mo
ment to be openly considered by such
t~9sSire to be regarded as safely con-
servatlSe citizens, except in case it be a
foregone conclusion in advance, and the
men who control public sentiment are
the conservative men. We fear there
fore that the question will not receive
attention sufficient to the end that our
correspondent will have occasion to
father the above or write another letter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1883-12-06
Dead, we Fear.

We are in receipt of the following
letter, anonymous, but so we'll written
that we publish it with few COM
ments, more to revive the memory of a
cnce highly respected and promising
movement, than with any view of res
urrecting the remains.
POPLAR RIDGE CASTLE,
November 20, 1888.
EDITOR OF THE CLARION:
Dear Sir-as demonstrated at
the last election, neither political party can
lay full claim to the county. Now when the
New County Movement was on foot about
twelve years ago, it would certainly have
succeeded had not politics intc1fered, that is,
had not prominent men in the northern part
of the county, who were deeply interested
in the movement at the time, been bought
of, so to speak, by the promises of office,
elective at the hands of one party, appoint
i've at the hands Of the other, and thus the
very backbone taken out of the movement.
Affairs are in very different shape now and
80 far rs taxes are concerned, they could not
be any higher, if as high in new county, as
they,are in Frederick county and counting
the advantages of nearer and more direct
communication with new county seat, the
expense of the taxpayer would likely be less
encd. might lengthcn out this letter, and
would were confident that you would &C.
cept it for publication, but will risk the fur
,her waste of time and paper to say that
were the subject determincdly opened and
urged, you and others would be surprised to
learn of the great number that would mani
fest a deep interest in it, principally on &C
count of the terrible waste of money that
the yearly account of the county shows, for
which no one in the country receives any
benefit.