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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
Our Rambler Tries his Hand.


He saw lady attempt to cross a street
where there was no flag crossing and she
went back after trying it three times. He
stopped to listen to five different knots of
takers on the street and found two out of
the five talking about Local Option, one of
them about the weather, one of them about
horses and one Of them about Joe Six going
west.
He has calculated that if all the young cit
liens of this town who now work at the CT
gar trade should grow up to become propri-
etors, there would be million and half CT
CARS made here monthly.
He is satisfied that the present youths Of
the town will make excellent business men,
but ordinary husbands, while he believes
that there are some of the best wives in the
world, now here in pinafores.
He will shortly submit the following ques-
tons: to the girls, (Which would you rath-
err have, a piano or a sewing machineI' to
the boys, (Which would you rather do or so
a-fshing?"
He is informed that the average age of the
different Reader Classes" in our schools is
far below the average in the county.
He has now run down" and will never
Ego again" unless we print line or two of
tirst-class praise Of this attempt
We'll, old Teller. if you can do as much
better in the future, as you have done well in
your first attempt, your fortunes made. Do
not be afraid of the "old folks" give them
the benefit OF your pen we'll protect you !!
Above ALL try again. and again not that we
think you will not, but that we are really
anxious that you should. Ed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

The retail price of potatoes here is good,
considering the fact that the mountain is
still full of EN-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

As the doctor turned sadly away from the
patient whom he found using DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup, he said: 1T beats me every
time"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
Double Pipe Creek Letter.

Since writing our last letter TO THE CLAIR
ION we have had much wet weather but II
has now cleared and we hope it may remain
80 for short time
There is some sickness in this locality, Mr.
L. F. Millers youngest son is ill with con
WILSON'S.
Mr. Samuel D. Whitmore talks Of moving
to Westminster he has been working at his
trade as a cooper, at that place Cor Some
time.
Mr.. J, Springer moves to Westminster on
the 25th inst. He will work at his trade
coopering. He is very expert cooper, hav
ing made 1903 barrels in six days.
2N25s84. QUAIL formerly CR1cKET)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Fresh fish have been on our market for
the past ten days and prices have not been
high for first lots.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

A child of Mr.. w. A. Riddlemoser of this
place has been extremely ill of pneumonia.
Although but a child, this is the third At
tack of the disease that she has sustained.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
From Superintendent MilIigan

woodbury., N. j., Sept. u, 1889.
G. Ho.dstein Il have used Aromanna dur
ing the past three years. as occasion requir-
cd AS remedy for liver affections, dyspep-
sia, and malarial fever, do not know its
equal. 1t does all you claim for it. most
cheerfully recommends it to the afflicted,
WILLIAM MILLIaAN,
Supt. Public Instruction.
For sale by druggists and dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Hon. Joshua Biggs Of Rocky Ridge is fore
man OF the grand jury and Mr.. Jos. E. Web
ster of this district is also member of that
hn5y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

THE REV. FIR. CONWAY will locate at Lib
erty this spring; we have not been informed
as to who will fill his place here
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Remember the concert which takes place
this Thursday evening in the NJ E church.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
Business Locals.
Hear Thisl

For any goods you
want for Spring, call
and see my assert
ment, just received.
Shoes, Slippers, Prints
Ginghams, Muslins,
Notions, &c, Hamburg
Edging, l cent per yd.
Ross. r. Witherow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
S. NJ. Bircly.

Corn, Oats, and Chop for sale at Gracehan
Warehouse at reasonable prices.
Jan 81 At. S. NJ. Bircly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
New Advertisements.

$50 Prize.
New Business Local-Hear This.
Public Sale.-Jno. w. Payne.
Administrators Notice.
Trustees Sale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

We REGRET TO LEARN that the people
who have had business 70 transact at the
Graceham warehouse are about to lose the
present gentlemanly and well qualified pro-
prietor, Mr.. S. II. Birely. This gentleman
has during his business connexion with the
people of that section made host CT friends
and all agree in expressing regret at his de.
termination to sever himself from that bust
ness.
We are not personally acquainted with the
new firm, Messrs. Smith e. Coblentz, but
they come from good locality, Middletown
Valley, and a most excellent name Is bust
ness men precedes them, 80 that our sister
town and its neighbors are to be congrstu-
lated upon the promise of doing well, after
sustaining an unquestioned loss. We are
led to believe that Mr.. Birely will not leave
us for his old home and may in the future,
again engage in business in this section. Of
this however We speak unofiicially.
To complain Of dearth of local topics at
the present time, would be to do so without
cause; to discuss them however Is another
matter; it is just possible that the main top
ic is being ver-discussed as it Is and as in
its present shape there is certainly little in it
that we could transform into healthy litera-
ture, either as to our own sanitary welfare
or those Of our readers here or elsewhere, it
just happens to suit our tastes and wishes
best to let the matter severely alone.
OF course we refer to the allabsorbing
topic OF Local Option and the score or more
of side issues that have sprung therefrom.-
1t is at present in the throes and agony OF
the law-applying body the grand jury and it
does not meet our ideas of propriety to dis
cuss it as measure or as an issue based
upon measure until we are advised as to
the legal status of the law and the conse-
quent possibilities that may arise under it.
When such time arrives, we shall discuss the
matter, endeavoring to view it without bias
and what We shall have to say will be for the
benefit of our town rs viewed under present
circumstances by Others, hence, what we
may have to say may meet the approva. of
some and the disapprobation of others of our
home people, but as it is not to them but for
Them as community, that We shall speak
it will not enter into our calculations 30
much as to whom our remarks may be palat-
able, as to their irrefutable truth and its
bearing upon the future interests of our
town. This will be our duty and so far as
we are able, 1t will be done thoroughly and
intelAgently.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

PROPERTY SoLD.-Mr. D. G. Martin, as
trustee, sold the "Jpo. A. Martin" property
Immediately south of town, lately in posses
sion of l.. r. Waesche, on Saturday last to
Rev. H. Wissler of this place for 81 ,425.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Eggs have dropped in price to fifteen cts,
per dozen.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

There will be but three unimproved build
ing lots left on the West side of Carroll-st in
this place, when this summers building is
done, with a chance of there being less
number.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

For SALE.-A desirable property about 81
acres of ground. good house and stable and
plenty of water and fruit.
DELILAH MATTHEW'S.
Call at this Office for particulars
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
A $40 Bible Prize.

The publishers of Rutledges Monthly offer
twelve valuable rewards in their Monthly for
March, among which is the following:
We will give $4,000 to the person telling
us which is the middle verse of the Gospel of
St, Matthew, as recorded in the New Testa-
ment Scriptures mot the New REvIsIoN)
by March 10th, 1884. Should two or more
correct answers be received, the REWARD
will be divided. The money will be for
warded to the winner March 18th, 1884,
Persons trying for the reward must send 90
cents in silver (no postage stamps taken)
with their answer, for which they will re-
ceivc the April Monthly, in which the name
and address of the winner of the reward and
the correct answer will be published, and in
which several more valuable rewards will be
offered Address RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING
COMPANY, Easton, Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Our readers should not fail to be present
at E. M Smiths large furniture sale on the
10Th of March, for the amount to be sold
will be large and doubtless bargains will be
secured by many. There are also number
Of fine sales noted in our sale register and
buyers will do well to keep themselves post
cd as to dates. There will be some excellent
stock and farming implements sold in this
section this spring.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

THE CARNIVAL. The carnivals at Fred
erick and Hagerstown were largely attend
ed by our people and We believe that nearly
all returned thoroughly satisfied with the
sights Some claim that Frederick did not
do as we'll as she did year ago, while 9TH
crs claim that the display was better. An
enormous crowd was in attendance at both
places and they came fully up to the expcc-
tation of the gelters-up, as . means of ct
tracing trade. Inasmuch as the two towns
were taxed to their fullest ability to accom- ..
mOdate the visitors it is to be hoped that the
newspapers will discontinue their pontless
wit at each others expense and sl agree ~
say that both were most flattering successes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
Log Dwelling House.

one and one-half stories high, with back
building, bake oven, hog pen and other out
buildings There is good spring and ex-
cellent fruit on the lot This is the proper
ty of the heirs of David Wilhide deceased
and now in the possession of Mr.. Charles H.
Eyler.
Terms Of Sale as Prescribed by the Court
One half cash on day of sale or ratification
thereof by the court, the balance in twelve
months. The purchaser to give note with
approved security for deferred payment, with
interest from day of sale. Purchaser to bear
expense of conveyancing and deed.
Possession given April lst, 1884.
G. N, ZIMMERMAN,
feb ~ ts Trustee.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

EaGs-The Williamsport Pilot afi1rms
that the Light Infantry were legged" by
the Hagerstown people during the carnival
on Friday last 1t failed to state the age and
condition of the eggs used.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

We call attention to the advertisement of
"PRATT BROTHERS, Nurserymen, of Roches-
ter, n. T." who are in want of more sales
men. feb q At
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

For Premium on Choice Wheats, 60 to
Franklin Mills
For the Choicet FLOUR Corn Meal,
White and Yellow HOMINY, 60 to or send
your order to FRANKLIN MILLS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

We have been requested to find pnnhas-
er for very eligible town property in this
place. Should this item meet the eye Of any
one desiring to purchase, they will find US
ready to talk business. If.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

VALUABLE MULE KILLED.-A valuable
mule belonging to Col. j. B. Kunkel receiv-
ed kick from another mule one day last
week. 1t was so seriously injured that it
had to be killed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

THE CoMIc CONCERT at Logs has been
reported to us as an unqualified success. 1t
was we'll attended and well appreciated.
Having met with such a hearty support, the
managers have concluded to repeat the en-
tertainment, reproducing the best features
Of the former concert besides adding some
new pieces. The entertainment will be held
on Saturday evening March 22nd,
SUDDEN DBATH.-Miss Campbell, an el-
derby maiden lady who has made her home
with Mr.. William Zimmerman of near Crea-
gcrstown, was found desd in her bed on
Tuesday morning of this week. She retired
on Monday evening apparently enjoying Der
usual health. Her death resulted from heart
disease. Her remains were inferred at
Creagerstown on Wednesday afternoon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTIONS
The Maryland State Sunday School Conven-
ton will be held, under the auspccies Of the
Maryland Sunday School Union, in Balti-
more city, in St. Johns Independent Meth
odist church, March II, 10, 10. 1t isdesired
to make this Convention an unprecedented
success. Each Sunday School in the state
is entitled to two delegates.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

A LATGE BATCH-Mr. H. NJ. Main, con-
stable of Lewistown district visited our
town on Monday last and served thirteen
summons, having fifteen, but two were away
from home. These parties were all sum
moned to appear before the Grand Jury.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

INcoRREcT.-Wc have frequently heard it
stated during the late season of great floods
in the Western rivers, that the Eastern Sec
ton was fortunate in net having such great
rainfalls. Now, the assumption that the fall
of RAIN has been greater in the West in the
same proportion that the floods have been
more disastrous is grave mistake, While
we do not assume that it has not been great
er, yet we can show our readers that it has
not necessarily been 80.
By consulting map covering the eastern
range OF mountains, the Appalachian system,
it will be observed that the Ohio river alone,
drains the western water shed thereof, while
on the eastern side for the same distance
north and south, we find it drained by a
number of rivers, the Hudson, the Delaware,
the Susquehanna, the Potomac and the
James, five rivers dividing between them the
floods that from the western side are concen-
trated into the one rushing torrent Of the
Ohio. 1t is as the waters of Toms, Owens,
Hunting Fishing and Tuscarora creeks, that
drain the Catoctin and Blue Ridges on the
eastern side, 90 to swell the waters of the
Monocacy instead of each vending its way
throuh to the Potomac, each, Of itself, an in.
significant stream, but combined, are occa-
sionally able to make old Monocacy "get up
and howl"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

RUSSIAN BLooDHoUND.-Dr. Fl. Clay An
ders of this place has purchased a Russian
blood hound pup of dog fancier and breed
er at Coatesville, Pa 1t is mouse colored,
has enormous limbs and will weigh when it
attains its full growth, upwards Of one hun
bred pounds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Send us that new subscriber.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

For the benefit Of all concerned we state
that Quill and CRICKET, our occasional
Douplc Pipe Greek correspondents are not
one and the same person. "CRICkRr' sent
us the Calendar, concerning which some
discussion has arisen. While speaking OF
this it may be as much in place as elsewhere
to state for the benefit of correspondents
that We desire nothing at their hands except
local happenings, stated without comment
and that we do not rely upon them for liter
airy or scientific essays. We also reserve the
right to Gull out, cut down, remodel or de-
cline part or all sent Us; Of its pertinence
and worth, We must be allowed to judge.
These conditions, thus succinctly stated, have
been suggested by the Calendar aud the dis
cussion that has followed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Worm A DoLLAn.--We have on one or
two occasions solicited the name of a certain
gentleman asa subscriber to THE CLARION.
We have not yet succeeded. Last week
that gentleman rode about nine miles to
attend a sale, only to find that he was
wrong as - the date. That salc Is sdver-
tised in THE CLARION. A horseback ride
Of eighteen miles through the mud Worth
q dollar? Well, We should opine!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
Trustees Sale!

D Y Virtue of Decree of the Circuit
ID Court of Frederick County, sitting in
Equity, the undersigned trustee will sell at
Public Sale at the Public Square in Mechan-
icstown, on
SATURDA Y, March 22nd, 1884,
Between the hours of 1 and B o'clock, D. m,
The following real estate, viz:
All that lot of ground and premises situa-
ted and lying on West Main st, Mechanics
town, Nd, fronting on said street s. feet,
and running back 1870 feet, more or less
Said lot is improved with
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Carroll county has Jared we'll at the hands
of Gov McLane, getting three general ap-
pointments, one of which is the best in the
gift of the Governor. The general appoint
ments of Carroll countians are-Samuel CO.
yer, cattle wcigher; Col. James G. Berret,
chief of engineers on Governors staff DR..
Frank T. Shaw, director of the House of
observation-disclosures.
Commander Winfield s. Schley, who has
been selected by Secretary Of the Navy, Chan
dler to command the Greedy relief expedition,
was born in Frederick, in 1889. He grad
uated at the Naval Academy at Annapolis
in 1859, and went to Japan with Command
er Mexican. He served with distinction dur
ing the late war, and has never been on the
sick list since he entered the service.
THE REPUB L1CAN STATE CENTRAL Con-
M1TrEE has heen called by the chairman,
Mr.. James A. Gary, to meet in Baltimore on
the 10th of March. At this meeting the dates
will be determined of primaries, congress
sional and county conventions to send dele
gates to State convention, which in turn
will name delegates to the National convcn-
ton to be held at Chicago, June 3rd.
POSTMASTER REsIGNED.-Mr. A. c. Bra
gonicr, who has been postmaster at Middle
town for ten or fifteen years has resigned
and will remove to Reisterstown, Baltimore
= I,
$500, as stated by correspondent of The
Sun writing from Frederick. This amount
is larger than we had any idea Of in town
the size of Middletown. Postmasterships
are doubtless better than they are generally
understood to be.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

July Goth, 1888.
DIR. OEILrG & PFoUTz,-The true old re-
liable Tonic Elixir and Pills, when all prepa-
rations fails to cure, this restores you to your
health. Since 1871 up to date this famous
preparation is taking the lead by its merits
in curing when others fail in our comnlun-
ity it is known by its merits. Call and sec
and judge for yourselves, when you try it
tell all the evil of it you can, but stick to tho
truth For sale by DR.. NJ. E, Leatherman,
Mechanictown, DR.. Schley & Bro, and DR..
Carrot, Frederick, Md
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28
Local Items.
Sale Register.

Under this head will appear. without
charge, notice of all sales advertised IN
The CLARION, or for which bills are printed
at this office.
Personal Property sale notes are given to
all having bills printed at this office or the
sale advertised in The CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Mr.. E. M. Smith is rapidly pushing the
business of manufacturing his stock for the
spring trade, having six men employed con.
stantly. His warerooms will be filled with
well assorted stock of handmade furniture
at the opening of the season and buyers can
rely upon being suited both as to workman.
ship and prices. jan 24F
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

A full line Of Brown Italy decorated
Quecnsware at
Osler's.
Go to Osler's to buy Stoves, Tinwarc,
Queensware, Silvcrware and Cutlery as cheap
as the cheapest.
A large stock of Parlor Cooks and Heating
stoves, nickel plated and plain at
Van B. Oslcr's.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

Mr.. jeremiah Flohr was in town last
week. He is of the kind of men that max
eth the printers heart glad, He said that
little paiG local in THE CLARION made him
seven or eight dollars and then paid his sub
scription for over year i'm advance.
The world as the printer knows it, does it
average up to that.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

lhe ground was so situated that the sun
shone directly in the face which accounts for
the bad scoring of some Of the marksmen.-
But one of the marksmen making the good
score of II balls out Of 20 shots, which can
he accredited to Middleburg in the person of
Ed. L. Root.
The band and visitors all returned home
in the evening we'll pleased with the day
spent, as not ono incident occurred to mar
the pleasure of any one.
On Tuesday morning last, February 2oth,
at or about o'clock, some one set fire to
Jas. Whites barn and burnt it to the ground
Two rcapers, one wagon, five tons Of hay,
lot of straw and some other machinery was
destroyed. He lives about one mile north Of
Bruceville, and is brother Of Frederick
and DR.. White Of your place. READER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

We suggest that our authorities change
the present unmesning name Of East-st, to
one that is more sensible and also that they
by direct action give name to the one
opened through from E. Main-st to the old
Sash Factory. 1t is without a name and
likely to be the next ono improved as it Ger
tainly may be considered the handsomest
one in town,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

GREEN FIELDS The snow left the grain
fields in danger, but the lack of sunshine
and absence of frost gave the wheat its most
desired opportunity, to strengthen itself, as
it was very tender from its six weeks hous-
ing under the snow. The roots evidently
grew during the wet, warm and foggy
weather and the plant itself became very
green. The cold of the past week has doubt
less done it slight, but very slight injury,
and as period of intense and protrated cold
can not be look for again this winter, there
is promise of an excellent start for the grain
crops. The summer evils Of joint worm and
rust may beset it, but it will likely come out
of the winter in fine condition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-02-28

r. ]. Kolb will sell valuable lot of per-
sonal property at his home on the road lead
ing from Rocky Ridge to d P G on Friday
February 20, 1884.