Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-12-18

TT'nciS l w ncelcr, LeQ., superintendent
of the Maryland House of Correction, has
been very i'll since the early part of Novem-
Der, suffering from serious bowel trouble,
which proved fatal, he dying on Wednesday
morning. Mr. Wheeler leaves a wife and
two daughters The deceased had many
friends in this city, and county, who will be
panied to learn of his death. He kept the
city Hotel for number Of years and was a
genial and kind heartc man.-Senlinel.
BUILDING AssoCIAT.oN.-Pur to call
a number of those interested met at Mr.. +.
Whites Office on last Saturday night when
about 150 shares of stock were reported. a
temporary organization was effected and a
committee of s appointed to solicit stock and
report at meeting to be held on Saturday
night Of this week in the same room The
following constitutes the soliciting commit
tee for Mechnnics,own and vicinity p. N.
Ham.naker and Chas A. Weller; for Catoc-
tin Furnaces James A. Fraley for Grace
ham John A. Gernand for Franklin Mills
Albert Colltlower.
Tne preliminary meeting gives an excel
lent promise Of success and us'thc youths of
our town are conspicuous on the list handed
in, il strikes us that it points plainly to the
duty of men OF more means and mature judy
ment to step forward at once and by their
countenance and support, render it possible
for Our young men to organize safe and
healthy institution, whereby their savings
may be made sccurc and profitable. Parties
who are in need OF funds in Unite amounts,
say from $3.50 to $780, and who own prop
erty sufficient to secure the same, or who
may wish to improve their properties to the
above amounts, having ownership already
sufficient to furnish good margin for the
loan will find the method and opportunity
offered by the Building Asso cations one of
the most convenient and satisfactory attain
able and to all such We would address our
selves and advise them to avail themselves
of the present opportunity
Should there be 100 or more additional
shares reported at the coming meeting, we
understand that steps will then and there be
taken to elect the charter members and to
secure charter from the court so that it is
proper that all should be in attendance WHO
purpose connecting themselves Herewith.
JeHtrsOuvi2le (O.) JOttiDEs.
suspect Mr.. Editor written excuse is
necessary for my long silence. Well just
think have been little off since the cleo
ton, and you won't miss it far. Bat tue real
facts are purpose!y awaited my return
fom Salt River before jottng anything.
The boat from Ohio arrived at head wa
tiers abou, clock p. m, November 81. The
first man recognized was Joe Miller, of
Monocacy. Joe was sitting on an oil log on
the bank of the river fishing l enquired
what luck, he said amt had bite yet.
l asked what he was fishing for, he said bass
of course. told him he had just as well
put up his line Too salty there for bass
While yet talking with Joe along comes j,
H. Cover of Mectanicstown having terri
BILE fierce looking gun on his shoulder. After
hearty hand .hake with Henry | asked
about the game, what luck &c. He said he
was looking for an onI that had stolen .
Democratic banner from Rocky Ridge, aud
was supposed to be some where around their
old camp on the River.
proposed going With the boys to the
Maryland delegation, Head OTIS, as l would
meet many old acquaintance there. We
proceeded to the boarding house where the
Md. Democracy had lodged, 10, these many
years.
We were entire strangers Of course, to Ill
hands, and the cook. The latter inquired
for Hon. Joshua Biggs, saying, he was the
best judge of good oysters he ever saw. We
looked around and referred him to Maj.
Damuth, saying he could fill the chair on
oysters. The next asked for was G.. W.
Barrick, saying he could sample coffee better
than any man in his house We introduced
him to J. w. Staub, and requested him to
hand J. W. Mr.. Barrck's cup, and thus in
rotation nearly all the old roll was called,
and new ones installed in their places.
Space of course won't admit naming oil,
but as an assurance of the sanitary safety of
the camp we only need say DR.. G. ii. Tim
norman now issues the pills in place of that
veteran and able M. D. who SO faithfully
administered soothing cordial to the sick
Democracy for "a yesrs-I mean His Honor,
DR.. Whte-and now the Ohio boat load
have returned and settled down to solid
business.
Corn more generally husked than for the
last fifteen years ut this season. Hog chol-
era has prevailed to au alarming extent in
Faystte, Madison, and Clark counties. Plen-
ty hogs left yet to find a low market,-$400
per 100 lbs. gross. Corn is solid and yet
finds dull market at 30 cents. Wheat looks
we'll. Two SHOWS of about one inch have
fallen. Weather now pleasant Few farm
ers here pillow sod earlier than Feb. yet a
few are now at it. All kinds of stock in
good condition, are usually kept in pasture
during the day and stabbed at night, especial
ly in bad weather Plenty of air gives good
active lungs, hence horses have good wind
and scarcely one in 200 blind. Too much
stabling won't do.
Have Mi7~ Host of the Miller House drive
You over at Christmas Charley, and we will
discuss Turkey and Politics.
Dec. 8, 1894. g. M. d.