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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Corporation ELECTIoN.-An election
was held for town commissioners in this place
on Monday Afternoon last when the following
ticket was elected: President of Board, A.
Slick commissioners T. G. Stocksdale, DR..
VIM. White, James G. Mackley, John ii.
Rouzer.
There were but sixty one ballots cast. The
incoming board will, by virtue Of resolu-
ton of the ont going board passed at lis last
meeting, BE all salarcd officers, the presl-
dent receiving $50; the secretary $40; ana
the other three each s. making in all so to
be paid in salaries, which with the attorney
retaining fee and commission on the collect
ion of taxes reduces the net income from
taxes to about $50. Inasmuch as the debt
of the borough is fully onc-iourth more than
that amount ut present, we submit to the
provide for the current expenses, keep up
the repairs on work already done, invest a
fair percentage annually in permanent i'm
provements, reduce the debt and not increase
either tnG TAX rate OF inc lax DuSlS, WHEN III
the light of the history of the past several
years, nothing unneedcd has been .donc and
withal the debt has gradually increased un-
til now it exceeds tie amount annually
available for general purposes? Wrestle
with that problem gentlemen Of the inCOm-
ing board, and when you have solved it, al
low us the qualification of publishing the So
Tut on.
We are no advocate Of high taxes, but we
think we can see a great disadvantage of a
corporation debt, another disadvantage in
not keeping fully in repair what has been
done mistaken economy that does not in
vest fair percentage annually in pcrma-
nent improvements, Il laundering system
that does not provide some measure for Il
gradual but steady reduction Of the debt and
an injustice that requires the owners of real
estate to pay the entire expense of the cor
DOratiOu
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

FINGER CUT OFF.-A young son of Mr..
VIM. T. Miller has one of his fingers cut OIL
nv the knives of cutting box one day last
week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

DAUGHTERS OF FRANCIs SCOTT KEY
Mrs. Ellen Lloyd Blunt, widow Of the late
Lieut. Simon Blunt, U. S. n, and ninth
child of Francis Scott Key, author of "The
Star Spanglcd Banner" died at Fenby Wales
on the 30th ultmo. 1t will be remembered
that Mrs. Annie Key Turner, fifth child Of
Francis Scott Key, and wife Of Mr.. Daniel
farmer, of North Carolina, died on the 18th
ullimo in San Francisco m0n.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Business Locals.

SWEET Corn GROWERS desiring to con-
tract to furnish sugar corn to me at the
canning house this season, will call on T. G.
Stocksdale, who is authorized to make the
contracts.
Apr loft W. r. Young.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

COulIdCtb.
Apr loft W. r.. Young.
PLAIN FAcTs-To begin with, there is no
other such stock of general merchandise In
this end of the county, in point of value, va
riety and choice selection, as that at John
Roots; further there is no stock of goods
anywhere, or Of any kind, brought under
better terms or at prices that justify their
sale at lower prices; it has been the aim Of
the proprietor to render it impossible that
buyer should ask for anything usually kept
ON q merchants shelves and find it out ofthc
stock it can now be fairly claimed that the
stock is lul; more, it furnishes almost unlim-
tied choice in every line of goods, for in
stance, from the coarsest serge to the finest
wooden and lneu fabric: from the common
carthen plate to the transparent China, or
from the rough brogan to the neatest Kid
Batter.
1t is no idle statement or advertising boast
to say to the people that in article, style and
price, every one cannot fail to be accommo-
dated and satisfied; the goods are in the
house to prove the first and an hour spent in
inquiring prices will demonstrate the last.
The principal aim however is to exhibit
the finest line of Dress Goods to be found
outside Of cities, and in this direction the
stock at Roots is beyond any pretense of
competition. This is special and promi-
nent line in the stock and has been filled to
meet all requirements.
The stock Of Ladies' and Misses shoes is
full and completes; handsome designs in
queens and glassware; good and durable car
pets of nice pattcrs, ready-made clothing at
large range of prices, for youths and men,
and the stock Of general merchandise en-
larged for the spring trade. Those who read
the above are invited to call and verify its
truth. JOHN Roof.
For SALE AT A BARGAIN.-A Separator
and horse power Is to 10 horse) Gciser's make
and in good order, having threshed but about
10000 bu! he's of grain The horse power
has patent levers and is on wheels.
Fred'k N. Wilhide,
Shutdown,
Apr 10 St P.O. Lantz, Nd.
ALDERNY CALF FOR SALE.
THREE weeks old, wcaned, thorough
he.,. tl>a,r -, to
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Had there been any real warm weather
during the past month, we should have
charged it up against spring fever, but in
view of the fact that winter has prevailed,
we are at loss to account for the silence of
our correspondents
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
From Superintendent MiIIigan
Woodbury. N. J.. Sept. IS, 1882.

Woodbury. n J.. Sept IS, 1882.
g. H0ldstein Il have used Aromanna dur
ing the past three years as occasion requir
ed, As a remedy for liver affections, dyspep-
STA, and malariAl fever, do not know its
equal 1t does all you claim for it, most
chaeriully recommend it to the afflicted.
WILLIAM M1LLIGAN,
Supt. Public Instruction.
For sal by drunrista and dellera
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

COLUMBIA LODGE No So, A. F & A. M
has purchased the property situated on the
north west corner of North Market and Sec
onl streets, improved with a three story
brick building, and will, sometime i'll the fu-
ture convert portion of it into fine Ma
sonic hall and rooms Un.on.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Mr.. Joseph Black and family on Owens
Creek, Frederick county, Nd, have taken
up their residence in our town.-Waynes-
boro Record
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

We hold an order for an "A B. Farquhar'
Grain Drill spring or pin-break. This drill
Is one of the very best standard drills and
we offer it at GRAND BARGAIN. The
drill claims to have the best force feed fertil.
izer attachment known. 1t is known as the
Pennsylvania Drill and is built at York, Pa.
THERE IS MONEY IN THIS OFFER
IF The CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Mr.. VIM. II. Alhaugh, formerly of Rocky
Ridge, has gone into merchandising at La
dcsbur@. He has gone east to lay in tine
stock and when he gets under way will make
lhinps um-IImEs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

MAY FRosTs-If the old saying be true,
"for every frost in March there will be
frost in May" the fruit-growcrs may well be
alarmed for their peaches this year. March
has given us at least four heavy frost: on the
9th, It'll, 9Th and Gath, therefore, must be
frosts on these same dates in May. Will
some one note whether the representation
he true2
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun says:-"Archbishop Gibbons, In
d recent visit here, assured the friends of the
(Md) Academy, conducted by
the Sisters of Charity, that the school will be
continued for 'time immortal"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Mr.. John IIutfer, of the neighhorhood of
Broad RAM had three Of his fine Pcrcheron
horses weighed on the new scales at that
place one day last week. Dock" two-ycar
old colt, weighed i020 pounds, "Doyc,' three
years old, 1850 pounds and MAJOR" the
famous stallion, seven years Old, 1923 pounds
AN aggregate of 1895 pounds,-V valley Re
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Messrs. Upton and Alfred Lewis, of Fox
vile, have bought Of F. Leatherman his
steam threshing machine. and clover buller
and will be ready for the trade when the sea-
son OpenS-NeaEs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Ii is to be hoped by those interested in the
question of stocking our waters with the fin
ny tribe, that the fish ways at the Great Falls
will be completed this summer. then all look
out for shad. herring and all kinds Of fish in
the Monocacy and our other streams
Citizen,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

A full line of Brown Italy decorated
Queensware at
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
FIRE INSURANCE.
BOULDIN & FREEMAN,
General Fire Insurance 4 gents,
EFEDTPICI[ CI1,% MD

FIR CITY, MD.
-O:O-
Represent tie largest Stock mot MUTUALLY
Companies in existence, and insure all kinds
of property against fire and lightning. They
make speciality of INSURlNG GRAIN in
stack, barn of elevator for short or long
terms Their rates are liberal.
They represent such worldwide known
Companies as the 4ETNA, HOME, NOR7H
AMERICA, GERMANIA, AGRICULTURE
AL, (whi h makes speciality Of Farm Prop
crtv) PHOENIX, FIREMEN'S PEOPLES
and NEW HAMPSHIRE representing thir-
tv-six million four hundred and seventy nine
thousand, one hundred and three dollars,
cash assets, and capital of fourteen and
a-haf million dollars.
stock Companies Make no A..
scsSEnen.s and Demand no
Pre- MUM Notes.
They also represent TIE HARTFORD
ACCIDENT COMPANY, which insures
against A cid ntal Injury, paying sum
weekly IN case of same. A lie department
is also attached
Wi e for charges and ny morn a'ion
desired.
BOULDIN Sc FREEM AN,
GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS,
No 81, w. Patrick Street,
ap1O-3m FRED1 RICK, I'D.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Ben. Butler, colorcd citizen died at
his residence in this place about 7 o'clock
last Monday evening after lingering illness,
aged about 63 years. "Old Ben as he was
familiarity called, was Il well-known charac-
ter here, in which vicinity his whole life was
spent He was formerly a slave, and was
owned by the late Peter Lighter who lived
two miles west of town. His funeral took
place on Wednesday, - Vdlley Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

WANTED-A good boy to learn the
Coachmaker trade Address
William Shook,
Rocky Ridge Frederick Co., Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Banner.

1, 3, 8 And Eft may seem little
strange at first sight but it is nevertheless
true, that with the four weights, /, 3, 8 and
27 you can weigh any number of pounds
from one to fortv-Banner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Go to Osler's to buy Stoves, Tinware,
Queensware, Silvcrware and Cutlery as cheap
as the cheapest.
A large stock of Paror Cooks and Heating
stoves, nickel plated and plain at
Van B. Oslcr's,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

The county commissioners have awarded
Messrs. Jones * Hartman, skaters, of this
city, the contract to repair the roof Of the
court house The slate on the front Of the
building will be removed aud replaced with
Peach Bottom slate.-CdW.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

The Governor has refused to sign the bill
incorporating Middletown election district
and with it the railroad bill. We do not
know how that will effect the Frederick and
Middetown Valley railroad.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

To BE ENLARGED.-Owing to the large
number Of religieu5e a, the novitiate at ST.
Joscph's Academy, at Emni's5urg, which is
the headquarters of the Sisters of Charity, it
was, some time since, decided to discontinue
the academy. But the demand for the adj
vantages ofthc school. from which SO many
young ladies from all sections the country
have been g aduatcd, became so urgent that
the superior general of the order has decided
that the school will be continued for time
immcmorial," which conclusion is highly
gratifying to the friends Of the academy. The
continuance of the school will necessitatc
the enlargement of the structure, which will
be done during the coming summer. Already
preparations are being made preparatory to
commencing the work, and some six hundred
perch of stone to be used in the foundation,
have been contracted for to be furnished by
Edmund Fayorite, while Michael Stonter
has engaged to furnish one million Of brick,
which are to be used in the superstructure.
Union.
We QUIT FARMING Samuel Motter has
sold his farm to Mr.. John F. Adams, who
has been the tenant for 1G years, for the sum
of$3500 The editor says he can tell in
few words "what (?) he knows about farm
ing" to the effect that though his experience
does not bring any serious regrets, it still
enables him to advise persons who would an
ticipate large profits from the pillow, to desist
forthwith, unless they themselves can work
it-ChrOnicLe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

WOULDN'T Do Now.-In olden times
woman could not legally marry. or at least
was not considered fit to do so until she had
spun yarn enough to make complete outfit
for dress. Hence the name spinster, as ap-
piled to marriageable girls
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Four or five of our young citizens were
invited by friend to feast one day last
week; we have heard in song of a girl that
was taken to restaurant and what she eat,
while he had but fifty cents; well in this case
five dollars would not have made the posi-
ton of the payer more agreeable. "Volumes
might be written, but -" it might re-
lease the feline
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

Contrary to the predictions of many, the
Emmitsburg railroad pays" 1t would not
be a good thing for the town of Emmtsburg
but it would be an excellent move for the
railroad to connect with the road our South
Mountain to Harrisburg, lately completed to
Gettysburg. We are informed that it would
require but seven or eight miles OF road
and that the topography of the country
would furnish a route, comparatively light
to construct
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
YORK ROAD ITEMS.

YORK ROAD. April IA, 1884
The roads are getting fine in our little
town but the signs are for rain But think
we can do without it for while anyway.
s. Weant lost a very fine brood sow some
weeks past for which he had refused $40.
IF. Weant shipped last Thursday twenty
five pair of pigeons to Baltimore.
s. Weant has completed the icc-crcam fac
tory which he will use on Tuesday to make
the first cream for this spring.
b. C. Wilson our entcrprisng merchant
went to the city last Monday evening &C
companied by his friend S. w.
There were some few aronnd here who at
tended the carnival. 1t is said to have been
very fine.
BIC. Wilson will move his family next
Tuesday.
J.T. Wihide has moved his traction en-
CINE home. +.
FIRE INsURANEE.-Under the head of
New Adv's will he found that of Bouldin Il
Freeman, who have established an agency in
Frederick city ard Will do underwriting for
this county.
They are representing the staunchest
Stock Fire Insurance companies in the
world when we say 'stock" we do so in
coniradstinctlon of the mutual companies.
Several of their companies went through
both the great Chicago and Boston fires
without tlinching, which were The two cru
cial tests of the ability and honesty of the
great fire insurance companies Of the world.
In these companies no premium notes are
taken or assessments levied and insurance
for a term of years costs fixed amount,
with no further liabilities or contingencies
during the period for which the insurance is
taken.
One of their companies paid a loss of ST.
600 to Mr.. j. Grove of Line Kiln Switch,
this county, but short time since. McssIs
Bouldin & Freeman are live, pushing men
ard we do not hesitate to vouch Tor the cor
rec,ncss Of any statement they may make IN
reference to insurance by their companies,
They will give any desired information
chccrluly and are pleasant gentlemen to
meet When You happen in Frederick, give
them call and tell them that you are there
upon the strength of The CLARIoHs faith
in them and their companies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

THROWN FROM A BUG0Y--Mr and Mrs.
Abram Roddy residing several miles north
of this place were thrown from a buggy at
Franklin Mills last week, both of them sus-
tanning painful injuries. 1t was occasioncd
by the horse getting one of the lines under
his tail and in the endeavor to release it the
buggy was thrown over log or some other
obstruction on the side Of the road. No Sc
rious results followed and both Of them are
recovering from the effects Of the shock and
of the bruises.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
Aronann

Seed Sweet Corn for Sale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
ALDERNY CALF FOR SALE.

THREE weeks old, wcaned, thorough
l. bred, mother registered Apply to
j. B. KUNKEEL,
ap3-3 Catoctin Furnaces
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17
ap1O.Sln
ATTENTION FARMERS :!

The undersigned having obtained the
Agency for G. Aultman & Co, will furnish
anythng in their line, such as Reapers, Now
ers, Binders, Disc Iarrows, Tiger Rakes, etc.
| will furnish anything in the line of Agri-
cultural Machinery; Creamers, Pruning
Shears and Saw, Governors, etc.
Farmers in want Of machinery will please
give me a call.
Eea.5d1arteTS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

SToCXED.-On Saturday last five large
earn, two male AMI three female, were taken
from the pond OF Mr.. j. L. Simons AMI p!ac-
ed in the new pond at Mr., Joseph Moser's.
One the females measured seventeen inches
in length. 1t addition to these, sixty-two
small ones measuring from two to four inches
long were also transferred from one pond to
the other. Should the spawn of the three
females yield Il fair number and the young
fish get through all right, there should be a
fine lot of fish in the pond i'll two or three
years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

LOOK HIM UP.-We place the matter Of
Daily News calling the ground hog a nun
dane hogarus in the hands of Bro. Motter of
The Chronicle. 1t will never do to permit
the proprieties to be violated by such vul-
CARRIED expression. We of the Frederick
county journalistic Telcmachi, call upon our
Mentor to "lft" him up
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

For sale by druggists and dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

SALARIED.-By resolution passed at the
last meeting of the late Town Commission
ers, salary of Five Dollars per annum has
been ordered paid to each of the three com
missioners outside of the Secretary and
Treasurer. The law was enacted only for the
benefit of future boards there was no black
pay salary grab" in this action.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

PRuNED Doa.-An agent for the sale of
pruning knife, while standing on the street
in Frederick made snap at dogs tail and
got 1t. He said that it was unintentional;
we are not informed by The News whether
that made it all right with the dog, or not.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

RUNAwAY.-Mr. William Firor's team
ran off on Monday last overturning wagon
loaded with wood, throwing two of the
horses. No damage was done. 1t occurred
lust north OF Merritt's toll-gate, and our in
formant states that it is supposed that the
large carp in the new fish-pond occasioned
the catastrOpbe
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

No SALE-Mr l.. f. Hinea has reconsid-
cred his purpose to make sale at his residence
on the road leading from Rocky Ridge to
laughs Church on the 10th inst. Post
masters and Others under whose eyes this
item may fall, will do all parties favor by
taking down the bills and spreading the in
formation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-04-17

We were misled by the highly polished
sentences in The Chronicle into the error Of
believing that it was the comic concert per Sc
at which was launched the satire Of the cdl-
tor of that entertaining journal; we are cor
rccted, to find that it was the false synta1,
or lack of rhetorical flourish in its announce
mcnt that ocasoned Bro. Ms displeasure.-
We are gratified to find the real Nervousness
SO placed, especially so, when we recall the
fact that authors Of "gIiitering generaities,'
with their rhetoric than their logic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-02-27
SHENANDOAH
Nor nal Institute,
IS 9 81.
Woodstock, Shenandoah Co. Va.
MOVDAY. APRIL It'll, 1884,

7 Monroe Hotel, A. ". Principal. assisted by
W. ". Logan, Co. supt Schools ard cooper u
schmitt, a. B.. Will begin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-02-27
4 Great Medicine. Surely

r. &. DOUGLASS
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Women OH Street Cars

Speaking about employment for wo
men, l do not see Why women are moi
employed more frequently as drummers;
they have cheek enough. ! ride down
town every morning on a summer car,
five Of us on each seat, seven standing
up in the rear rank and from six to ten
standing on the footrail and holding on
the handles. When q car with that
load passes by one would think that any
candidate for passage would hmgon or
wait for the next car, butdoes lovely
woman do il? Not bit Of it, She
gives an imperious wave Of her parasof
to the driver, who pnts on the brakes
and stops. Then lovely woman coolly
stares at every man who has paid for his
seat and is ON his way to work. The
American male has no pluck; there Is
no CONCERT of action. Woman's superior
instinct picks out the weakest brother,
He may be deeply absorbed in his
paper, but he feels the piercing stare
he folds up his paper and mex ky de-
sce,,ls to hang on the outskirts for tie
rest of his ride. / have seen this rack.22,'
tried every morning, and / have ne'yef
known it TO fail. 1t does not need a
lovely woman to work it; saw it done
this morning by fat woman with
market basket end an. umbrella. The
youth beside me removed his cigarette
in involuntary admiration, and muir
INJURED, Amt she got q gallY' 81
Louis Post DispGtch. ,asNit
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-02-27
Swallowing a Trombone.

"Wall, meow, will you look at that fei-
ler" said gentleman from the country,
LAYING one hand afectionately on the
shoulder of the scribe, and pointing
With the other to the trombone player
81 kin take my afidavy saw him run
three foot O that ere brass thing down
his throat not half minute ago; there
he goes again; he showed a yard of that
thing into himself then, sir, if it was an
i inch; he must be frightiul holleI inside. "
ITS long practice that enables, HIM
to do that" said the reporter. when
he gets done playing on that instrument
he will swallow it entire. -
"He won't have no more brass IN nm
than you've got, if he does, sonny, = SAD .si
the rustic, perceiving the guile of the
scribe as the latter fed from the WRATH
| to come.