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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

Hon. John Lee Carroll, of Maryland,
has been left 100000 by his father-n-
law, the late Royal Phelps, of New
York A dispatch announcing the
fact says the will, dated February 10.
1884, was filed in the Surrogates office
of New York today. 1t also adds that
after small requests to his servants and
employees he leaves the whole of his
estate, both real and personal, to his
nephews and grandchildren, and sets
apart sums for their education and
support. He directs his executors to
invest all other trust monies coming
into their hands in railroad bonds,
United states obligations and in mis-
cellaneous securities.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

The town of Union Bridge, Carroll
county, was reused about ll.3O clock
Thursday night by I'm alarm of fire.
The alarm was caused by fire at the
Union Bridge Hotel, originating in a
cupboard in the hallway. 1t is sup
posed to have been started by the drop
ping of d match there by some one or
other after he had lighted his lamp
upon retiring The fire which was dis
covered before it had made any head
way, was extinguished with a loss of
about 5000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

The Governor has appointed twenty
special policemen, under the act Of
1880, chapter 260, for the protection of
property and preservation of order on
trains and premises of the Western
Maryland Railroad Company. These
policemen consist of laborers and train
men of the company.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, Of Manchester,
Mich, writes "My wife has been al
most helpless for five years, so helpless
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. She used two bottles Of Electric
Bitters, and is so much improved, that
she is able now to do her own work. "
Electric Btters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundred of testi-
monias attest their great curative pow
ers, Only fifty cents u bottle at M. D..
Leatherman s.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
CHAS. c. FULTON 4 co,
FELIX AGNUS, Publisher,
American Office,
Baltimore, Md.

July goth, 1888.
DIR. OELLIG Il PFourz.-Thc true old re-
liable Tonic Elixir and Pills, when all prcpa-
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 commun-
ity it is known by its merits. Call and see
aud judge for yourselves, when you try it
tell all the evil of it you can, but stick to the
truth For sale by DR.. NJ. +. Leatherman,
Mechanictown, DIR. Schley l. Bro, and DR..
Carrot, Frederick Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
Fertilizers!
Fertilizing Materials
and Produce.

We call the attention Of the
Farmers of this and surrounding com
mlnitics to our fertilizer trade this year.
We have purchased the exclusive right to
manufacture BlRtLl'S AMmOmiated and
Super PlIOSPHATES, which we will
offer to FARMERS and ALL that are en-
gagged in AGRICULTURAL pursuits.
This FERTILIZER has been tested in
this and surrounding communities and has
given entire satisfaction, and will stand
the test beside any fertilizer in the market.
We guarantee our FERTILlZER to be
strictly what ii Is recommended to be and
intend to keep our brands up to their high, st
standard by having 1t analysed by the best
chemists in the State, We know exactly what
we sell.
As ace haze came amonq you as strangers
aoe respectfully ask STARE Of your patronage.
We also keep the following MATERIALS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
Ralirorc cWMkefs.

We give in the following table of prices,
the ratings of Tuesday previous to our
issue, AS likewise that of the Tuesday a-week
previous BY this method we inform our
readers, at u glance, of the course Of tile mar
ket, which is as essential US Il knowledge of
the present week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
Only One Dollar 4 Year.
Six Months. so Cents.


TIE WEEKLY AMERICAN is published
every Saturday morning, with the news ofthe
week in compact shape. 1t also contains
interesting special correspondence, enter
tanning romances, good poetry, local matter
of general interest and fresh miscellany, sui
table for the home circle. A carefully edited
Agricultural Department and full and re|ia.
BILE Financial and Market reports are special
features.
TERMS AND PREMIUMS.
TIE WEEKLY AMERICAN, single
copy, one year. .$lOO
copies, one year, and extra copy of
WEEKLY one year or DAILY l ] months,
Tree ................... ......'. pow
10 copies, one year with an extra copy
of the THE WEEKLY one year and DAILY
three months free. $500. ..lO,OO
2Ocopies, one year, with an extra copy
of the WEEKLY one year and DAILY
nine months, free. ...................2 1000
80 copies, one year, with an extra copy
of the WEEKLY and one copy of DAILY
one year, free. ........ OW
The premium copies will be sent to any
address desired.
Specimen copies sent to any address. 1t is
not necessary for all the names in club to
come from one office, nor is it necessary to
send all the names at one time.
Send on the names as fast as received
Remittances should be made by check, pos
tai money order or registered letter, as it is
unsafe to send money in ordinary letters,
and the publisher cannot be responsible for
losses accustomed thereby
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
COMMUNICATE ED.

Blue Ridge Summit, Pa, Aug 10.
Mr.. E. J. Wade. ST., wife, two sons,
of Blue Ridge, Pa, and Mrs. McCrea,
of Phladel phia, started for Gettysburg
this morning, when short distance
from home, the horses became frighten-
ed by some dogs, became unmanageable
and ran off. Mr.. Wade could not check
the horses and in turning bend in the
road the carriage was overturned.
Mr.. Wade was badly cut and bruised
about the head and limbs E. ]. Wade
Jr., sustained injuries internally which
may result fatally. Frank, the young
est sou, about Is years of age was ter
ribly mangled about the head He
only lived about 3 hours. Mrs. Wade
and Mrs McCrea escaped with few slight
cuts and bruises. The wagon was
made complete wreck. The horses
were checked after dragging the wagon
some distance.
The Mountain House" Monterey,
Cleremont and Beuna Vista Boarding
House are all well filled with guests.
The weather has been unusually cool
here for this season of the year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
additional Locals.

Mrs. Sarah A. Adelsberger will sell
a lot of personal property, near Mt. st.
Mary's College, on Saturday, Aug 23d,
at II clock, M.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

COME AND GoNE-Doc. Leatherman
visited Chambersburg last week and
brought home with him fine four
year old that goes in 3 minutes On
Monday last he sold him to Mr.. A. G..
Penn.ll of Washington for $500, an ad-
vance of $75 on price paid.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14
Newspaper Law Decisions.

1.'Any person who takes paper regularly from
the postufiice- whether directed to his name or an
other or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
slonsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued, he
she must pay all the arfearages or the publisher
may continue to send it until payment IN maze
and collect the whole amount whether the paper is
taken from the Office not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

AONN1T|O Wanted for The Lives Of all
AEt|VIN Presidents of the U. s. The
AuIlS " largest, handsomest best book
ever sold for less than twice our price. The
fastest selling book in America. Immense
profits to agents. All intelligent people want
1t. Any one can be successful agent. Terms
free. HALLETr Book Co., Portland, Maine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

TELEPHONE NOTES FROM CREAGERs-
TOWN.
A large number attended the circus
in Frederick on Wednesday last.
Mr.. Harvey Firor is improving and
will shortly return to his duties with
VIM. j. Cramer & Son.
The festival held by the Lutheran
and Reformed Sabbath schools of this
place was a decided success. The pro-
ceeds amounted to $780, which ref ects
great credit on the management, who
return thanks to the public. The Grace
ham band attended three evenings and
rendered some choice music.
Mrs. Jno. w. Grinder is lying very
i'll with the chronic dysentery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

PERsoNAL.-Many of the old 9Th
Nd, boys will be pleased to hear Of
their old comrade Of Co. D, Mr. John
Traver, who spent several days here
this week. His father lived where Mr..
Jacob Reed now resides and had charge
of Catoctin Furnaces under Fitzhugh.
The son holds a similar situation now
at Whiteville, Va.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-14

This week. Last TeCaa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

GEORGE WHO?----lD the forth
coming account of their travels by
the Prince of Wales's two sons, will
Prince George remember an anus
ING incident which occurred at
the ball given at Melborne in honor
of the young princes Early in
the evening Prince George, having
strayed trom the rest Of his party,
was rtrolling listlessly round the
ball room by himself. a young
lady, seeing a boy in midshipman's
uniform wandering about alone,
went up and offered to introduce
him to any ladies present If nc
wished TO dance. The young Prince
accepted, and the lady asked his
name
George, replied he. But George
whatY she asked him. Rather ta-
ken aback. the boy again answer
ed. GEORGE Don't you know your
own name p the lady was on the
point Of saying, when it suddenly
occurred to her that this was one ol
the guests of the evenng; so, TAX
ing him under her own wing, she
was not as general in her introduc-
tions rs she had at first intended.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26
SHENANDOAH HS
ADVERTISING RATES.
Fashion Notes.

MOuzaras tissue, an Indian IA
brio, is one of the seasaIts novel.
ties. Cream lace is used with IT..
Black silk stockings have jet
clocks. A pair Of black satin shoes
have a jet swallow on either -
A dainty tea gown is Of croa,dy
satin, enveloped in clouds Of Val.
enciennes lace. The effect is eth
ereal.
Velvet exOtics, superbly shaded,
are the favOrite garnitures for Par
isan visiting and reception bon
nets.
A Paris bonnet, capote Shape, Is
of rich garnet velvet, covered with
Jet beads and trimmed with an
aigrette of garnished ostrich tips.
Worth's most stylish wraps this
season have jersey effect in the
waiste portion, and the long skirts
though ample, are draped to cling
to the figure and produce slender
effect.
Muffs and bOnnets trimmed with
applique bands in solid colorings
or in the magnificent Persian et-
fects in silk cord, bead and chenille
are worn en.suite with wraps and
French redingotes similarly adorn.
ed.
Softly pufed crowns Of velvet,
with killed brims covered with
rich, dense embroidery of jet or
iridescent beads, are a feature OF
some of the newest round hats and
bonnets from a celebrated Partisan
designer.
A ball dress of white satin, with
stripes of salmon-colored velvet, is
a triumph of the modiste's art. The
peasant Waste is plain and pointed.
Around the neck and shoulders
there is a putting of white satin,
covered with a drapery " salmon
tulle, dotted. with minute tassels OF
pink pearls. The robe is trained
and the front of the skirt is ex-
quisitely draped with the beautiful
pearl.covered salmon tulle.
A handsome dinner dress for a
bride is of terracotta and peacock
blue shot silk. 1t is very Of
fective, the colors lighting up bril-
liantly at night. The waiste is
trimmed with lace and butterfly
bows of blue velvet. The front OF
the skirt is covered with fOunces
eff yellow lace; long bows and ends
of blue velvet ribbon trim the
sides. The back drapery is very
full and displays the rich cOlors OF
the silk to the best advantage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

MY darling My own sweet,
true hearted darling ? cried the
doctor, clasping both arms about
her and drawing her face down to
his own.
And presently, after the first
greeting was over, Maud explained:
Your letter was delayed in some
way. | did not get it until a week
ago. You remember the great
piece of gold you sent,me from Cali
fOrnia two years ago? Well, when
| got your letter took that gold
to a jeweler and had it made into a
ring. And then after received
Mrs. Derby's telegram | made un-
Gle promise to bring me to you at
once. | would have come alone if
he had not come with me, horrible
and unconventional as my fashion
able friends would have called me.
Why, Alexander, what silly
butterfly you must have thought
me Do you think would care for
riches without you? And do you
think am good for nothing but to
dance the german ann play the
piano | assure you, sir, sir and
here she doubled one small, white
hand in a threatening manner un-
der his very nose, this hand which
YOU consider so weak and useless
can make most delicious bread and
pies and cakcs-can even make
beds and sweep and wash dishes.
Aunt Alice never neglected the
most important part Of my educa-
ton, and am sure | shall make a
most excellent wife for poor man
that is, Alexander aud here she
finished up gloriOusly, 'if you will
have me-
DR.. Andover smOthered the last
word against his shoulder, and as
soon rs she could free herself from
his unceremOniOus embraces she
began anew to coax and wheedl g
him into some new plan of her own,
to which he at first objected, but
finally yielded. The result was
that at o'clock that afternoon
Maud Everleth was made Dr. AL
exander AndOver's wife, and at
once asserted her authority by
taking upon herselfthe duties of a
nurse.
Of course underl such treatment
he recovered rapidly, and every
day grew to appreciate more and
more the loyalty and worth of the
sweet little woman who had not
failed him in his dark hour.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26
Gathered treasures.

Every vice fights against virtue
Truth has always a fast bottom.
Doing nothing is doing i'll.
All are not friends who speak us
fair.
An idle brain is the Devils work
shop.
Ask thy purse what thou should
buy.
To live long it is necessary to
live slowly.
There is nothing too great for
Gods power, and nothing too
small for his care.
The virtuous action done for vlr-
tues sake alone is truly laudable.
A man is sometimes more gener-
erous when he has little than
when he has much.
If you are determined to live and
die a slave to custome, see that 1t
is at least a good one.
Let us take care how we speak
to those who have fallen into life's
field. Help them up, not heap scorn
upon them.
This is the law of benefit, be-
tween men: The one ought to for
get at once what he has given, and
the other ought never to forget
what he has received.
There Is no knowledge for which
so great a price is paid, as a knowl'
edge of the world; and no one ever
became an adept in it, except at the
expense of a hardened and wound
ed heart
The best things are nearest; light
in your eyes, flowers at your feet,
duties at your hand, the path OF
God Just before you. Then do not
grasp at the stars, but do life's
plain, common work as it comes,
certain that daily duties and daily
bread are the sweetest things OF
life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

SANTA CLAUS SUGGESTIONS
Sleep tight.
Clean your chimneys.
Pay for the presents you bought.
Love those who hate you, and do
good to those that despitefuIly use
and persecute you.
'Tis better to give than receive.
Don't dissipatc too much on
Christmas.
Don't be discouraged is YOU fail
to get a present. Next time I'll
have a larger stock Of tin sheep and
candy rabbits.
Blessed is he who giveth gener-
ously, but thrice cursed is he who
giveth beyond his means for the
sake of making a show.
Pm getting old.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26
VOL. IS.
The Bells Across the Snow

o. Christmas, merry Christmas
1t is really come again,
With its memories and greetings,
With its Joy and with its pain
There's a minor in the carol,
And shadow IN the light,
Aud a spray Of cypress twining
With the holly wreath tonight,
And the blush is never brOken
By laughter light and low,
As we listen in the starlight
To the "bells across the snow"
OlChristmas, merry Christmas
'Tis not so very long
Since other voices blended
In the carol and the song
If we could but hear them singing
As they are singing now,
five could but see the shining
OF the crown on each dear brow,
There would be no sigh TO smothe,
No hidden tear TO flow,
As We listen in the starlight
To the "bells across the snow
O! Christmas, merry Christmas
This it nevermOre can be;
We cannot bring again the days
OF our unshadoWed glee,
But Christmas, happy Christmas,
Sweet herald Of good will,
With holy songs Of glory,
Brings holy gladness still.
For peace and hope may brighten,
And patient love may glow,
As we listen in the starlight
To the "bells across the snow
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26
Ea.y 10 see Through.

How can o watch-no matter how cost
lv-bc exnected TO 20 when the handspring
won't operated How can anyone be well
when the stomach, liver or kidneys.are out
of orderl OF course yOu say, "lle can
mott Yet thousands Of people drag along
miserably in that condition;inot sick abed,
Int not able to work with comfort aud
energy. How foolish, when a bottle or
two Of Parkers Tonic would set them all
tight. Try it, aud get back your health
and apirita.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26
ChrIsl mas Customs.

Eat, drink and be marry would
seem to be an appropriate motto
for the festal homes of the holiday
season, aud the hospitable home is
garlanded with Christmas greens
and the hustle of social entertain
ment pervades every nook and
corner. 1t is n gala time with the
children, who are on the tip toe OF
happy expectation, for Santa Claus
never forgets his little people, but
always brings them some good
things, aud the Christmas tree will
surely be on hand with its foliage
rich and rare, a happy custom, for
which we are indebted to the 'Fa-
derlandl
"Over the sea there's wonderful tree
We heard of it first in Germany,
But now old England gathers its fruit,
And here in our soil it has taken root"
In some homes four Christmas
trees, one in each corner Of a big
room, are used. The parents have
one corner, the older children one,
the babies the third corner and the
servants the fourth. A German
Christmas combines a religious
festival with the gift-giving. The
children are taken in to sec the
ilIum mated tree, but not to receive
anything from its well-laden bOughS
until they have sung the sweet
Christmas carols OF their country
They all sit at the base of the tree
in their little quaint costumes,
their soft hair neatly disposed oi
in Marguerite braids and theil
round, grave faces, shining with
expectancy, for however trifiine
the gift Kriss Kringle brings then
they are taught to be thankful, land
they are sure ola white sugar ap
pie with one very red side to IT.
and waxy green stem, the only
part of it they may not eat.
There are no waits-boy singers
to rouse us at midnight here
with their weird, sweet, carol sing
ing, aud their clamor for gifts.
"God rest You, merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay;
For Jesus Christ, our Savior,
Was born on Christmas Day.
But the bells chime at midnigh
and ring out the old tender story
that eighteen hundred years ag'
the Chaldean shepherds started OF
it's mission of peace, and everybody
makes merry in his or her approx
cd way.
1t is in England that Christina
has its full value. There it is boil
a holy day and a holiday. Tit
roast beef of old England and th'
plum pudding of national reputa
ton, are renowned IN story anC
song.
"Thcy serve mp salmon, yenison and will
boars,
By hundreds, dozons aud by scores,
Ilogsheads of honey, ,kildorskins of mustard
Plum puddings, pancakes, apple-pies AM
custarde
The bOar's head enwreathed will
rosemary is the professional dish
of the old manOrial halls and the
Oxford feasts aud is borne in will
solemn state upon its decorated
platter. The Christmas goose is
favorite dish of the common peO
pie, turkey being more of a New
Years treat. Christmas week is {
season of jollity and hospitality
and a elimination of all the bless
ings is reserved for tho day itself.
Mamma, why is papa baldf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26
9B a MARTIN,
~R p. F. MAPHIS & BRO.
- DcntistS.-

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In Woodstock, ;si and 81 seeA' o' '''-
T., s.nmsvile 2d and ith weeks. 49,. o, ,r,oder-
~ -,ts-e in need Of hFst class Denustiy
- .,,,ces. viii do vel. q Gall. .-oo,, az 90.
- I'm ssts oi Artihciai teeth from s'O' ~ ''''S
81. 90 and 5000 s,ot ~ 1000. Silver
pere gold hliugs from s4'@' " s-0''V'
el'iprs from l5c 90 500 iii, ,oia Gold and
4r,ssiai tech putup on 'oia fqio }br 'aies.
cs,.o.d Combiuaiion. ceeloid ana 'IoD' so specisi
o''i a"- -, to flifug and preserving tue Ia
a..sH,oH .l,s,'b and correcting the irregu.anies'
al 10y warranted hrst class. -. ,.in hy
- -res,h extracted absolutely "iihou' i--" y
- - of Nitr1us OAlue H-1
March l9.-A
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

MY dear said a husband to his
good, simple wife, 'why can't l go
out without catching cold in my
headY The good, simple wife, after
rejecting a moment, replied: q
don't know why you always take
cold in your head, John, unless it
is because you always go out with
out anything in it,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

ASpringfeld, Mass, heiress has
eloped with a newspaper man.
There-that is sensible. If heir
esses are determined to elope let
them choose men of wealth, not
penniless coachmen.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

A man makes his living in Pitts
burg by peddling hot water. He
has no customers among the
married men. Their wives keep
them in hot water.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

a testy old fellow went into his
cellar with a handsome mug to
draw some beer. lie stumbled and
fell over a box. His wife called
out: MY dear, have you broken
the mugT Smarting with pain,
be replied; NO; but will And
he Immediately dashed it against
the wad.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

A Georgia man has paid for a
farm with the melons off it, to say
nothing of the struggling young
doctors he has firmly established
in business.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

A man says his wife is only half
like a telescope. He can draw her
out. but he can't shut her up.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

Making a note Of 1.-THE man
who sells his vote for a green.
back.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

A man in New York wishes to
know whether he may marry on
$500 a year. Certainly he may
if the girl has money. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

A gay young miss, on being kiss.
ed by dude, said she felt down In
the mouth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

Taking the stump-Picking up
tho cigar stump.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

Why is a farmer like a chicken 7
Because he delights in full crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

The man who is right on time
never gets left
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-12-26

Mamma, why is papa baldH |
am his fourth wife, darling