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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03
no CoRREsPoxDExrs.

An communications forthis paper should be accom-
saned by the name Of the author; not necessarily 70
5nLcetfon INIT as an evidence of good faith on II,
hsrf ri he rrite- Write only side of the pa
ber Be par.iculary careful in giving and date
u have fbe letters and figures pam and distinct
Proner names are often difficult to decipher becaIs
Of fhe careless manner In which they are written
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

England spends six times as mpch
money for wars actual and possible as
she does for education. France spends
fifteen times as much, and Russia eighty
times as much. Even this country.
where the army is upon footing of the
least possible proportion, and the navy
is scarcely worthy of the name, much
more is spent upon them than upon the
public schools. ?. Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

The New York Mail and Express,
speaking OF one of the latest crazes
among women, says ''the pet cat now
wears collar OF tiny silver bells Just
like milady's pug"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

There is young Indian in Winni.
peg, Can, who makes a fat living by
laughing as a profession. He will
laugh tive minutes for five cents, and ii
is well worth CHICAGO Tunes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

The menu cards at a recent New
York swell dinner were of silver, and
cost twenty-one dollars each to make
n. 7. Herald. 49,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

"A San Antonio CTex.) man stole
some grave-stones for building pur-
Chicago Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-03

The Boston & Albany Railroad
Company uses five tons of passengers
tickets annually.-Al6any Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
Rocky Ridge Letter.

Since my last letter, there has been some
excitement at this place concerning Charley
Englar. On last Friday week ago, February
Goth, he took the cars at this point, for, no.
body knew where, because he did not pur-
chase q ticket,nothing had been seen nor
heard of him until Friday the 18th of this
month, when 10 and behold, he turned mp
quite unexpectedly but not alone, for he had
come to the conclusion to choose helpmate
through life, in the person Of Miss Estelle
Bell, daughter of John Bell, and sister to
Mrs. Keiholtz, 1t appears they both took
the train at the same time and visited some
of her relatives, at different places, until on
Wednesday the 9Th, when they were married
in Frederick city. No one knew of thcr in
tentions when they left on Leap Years Day
But such is life, VIC know not what q day
may bring forth. We wish them all the Joy
that is possible for newly married couple
to have. Charles talks of taking q trip to
Missouri to see his brother, John, who has
been a resident Of that state for several
years, and has accumulated q snng fortune,
ifall reports are ture. He went there quite
young, and is still unmarried.
We think it would be the best thing for
Charles and his young bride to go west, and
settle down while they are young and vigo-
rous and secure for themselves a home, that
when they get old they will have secured
enough of this worlds goods to live comfort.
ably and happy in old age.
The Rocky Ridge Band is about to pull
down, and build greater. They had leased
the ground for term of years, on which
their building now stands, and it will soon
expire. They are now about to purchase a
piece of ground Of John Whitmore, with a
view of building, this spring they expect to
build a regular hall, about so or GO feet long.
1t is something that this place needs, not on
ly for band practice, but for other purposes.
We very often would have lectures on differ
ent subjects, by different men passing through
the country if we had room sufficient tor
The purpose,
3sl0iS4 III.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
Ne,v Idvertsemenfs
Public Notice.

TTNhc County Commissioners of Frederick
l. county, will meet in their office in the
Court House, on Tuesday, April 1st, 1884, at
II o'clock, a. III. To facilitate business the
Board have agreed upon the following order
of business, and day fixed for esch district,
to-wit:'
Friday, April 4th, Crcagerstown District.
Monday, April 18th. Emmitsburg District.
Monday, April 1 4th, Hauvers District.
Tuesday, April 18th, Woodsboro' District.
Monday, April 21st, Mechanicstown Dist.
Saturday, April Goth, Lewstown District.
On the days named for the several Dis
tricts, all persons interested will present
their applications for new School Houses,
Bridges, new Roads and special appropria-
ton tor public roads, also appeals from their
assessments.
The particular attention Of the public Is
called to this notice, as no abatement will be
made. nor will any credit be allowed OH any
assessment after the Both day of April 1884,
until the levy for this year has been compile
ted. Any persons having erected any new
buildings, or additions to their old ones,
would do well to report the valuation of the
same otherwise they may be excessively u.s.
scSSed- BY order,
Il.T STEINER, Clerk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13


COMMUNICATED.
On Sunday last, at 8 o'clock P. NJ, at st.
Joseph's Academy, closed the earthly career
of one whose life was, in many respects,
above the ordinary run of mortals, and which
certainly, deserves to be noticed in the COL
umns of the CHRONICLE: for among its read
ers, there must be many friends and admir-
ers of the much lamented deceased, who is no
other than the late beloved admired Sister
NJ Raphael On the above named day and
at the home which she loved so well, and
had so long adorned by her virtues and amia-
BILE qualities, she pcaceably surrendered her
pure soul into the hands of her Creator, after
having SO faithfully served him upwards of
seventy years, fifty-threc and some months
of which, she spent in st. Joseph's Vale, as
Sister Of Charity, in the exercise of those
to which she belonged, to be rcycred all over
the land. She was native of louisiana, and
was but eight years old when she entered st.
Josephs Academy, as pupil. Here by ear
nest application to her studies, during nine
years, she acquired those grand accomplish
ments in the sciences and christian virtues,
which made her the admiration Of all who
had the pleasure of coming in contact with
her, and endearcd her to all who were happy
enough to come under her tender care. Hay
ing graduated with the highest honors and
distinction, she returned to her he nc. But she
soon felt that it was the will of heaven, that
she should consccrate to the service of God,
her talents and accomplishments, in the same
alma Mater in which she had acquired them.
Therefore after brief stay of about six
months, among her friends, she returned to
St. Joscph's Vale, believe it was in the
year 1888, where, with the exception Of
few months, she lived until she drew her last
peaceful breath, on March End 1884. Peace
he to her ashes, green be her memory in the
breasts of all who had the pleasure Of her &C.
quaintance.
What noble life was not that Of Sister
n. Raphael! Over tifty-cnc years spent in
training, in virtue and the sciences, and
molding into christian women the youth of
her own sex. During thirty seven years of
these, she was at the head of the Academy,
as directess, laying down her charge only at
the end of the last session Of last year, which
her fast falling health obliged her to do
When, after graduating, she returned home,
young, beautiful, and highly accomplished,
what charms, what destinations for the
world did she not possess? What home was
she not capable of making happy What
circle to move IN, might she not adorn Yet
as soon as she felt that God warned her to
devote her talents and accomplishments to
the welfare, spiritual and temporal, of the
young and tender of her sex, she hcsitatcd
not moment, but promptly obeycd the di-
vine will. With cheerful heart she makes
Sacrifice Of everything the world could Of
fer her. Christ she chose on earth, Christ
she must possess cternally in heaven. RE-
QUIEsCAT IN PACE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

SCARLET FEvEE-This disease, which
made its appearance in this placc-in our
family-about month ago, we are glad to
say did not spread any further and now APP
pears to be stamped out Two Of Our chill
dren had the diseasc-onc badly, the other
lightly-and both are now we'll again. BY
keeping the balance from school, and using
other precautions, the spread of the disease
was no doubt prevented and finally its abol-
ishment, ut least for the present, from our
town assureu.-Bdnner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

AMPLE NoTICE.-We wish to speak be.
times to our patrons. Our SPECIAL PAY
DAY comes on APRIL 18th and we shall
keep this notice constantly before you until
that date In this we merely wish 10 state,
that, by or before that date We desire that
those who know themselves to he indebted
to us for more than one years Subscription,
or for advertising or job work, will simply
consider the plain business proposition that
an account that is due should be paid. 1t is
not question of how much we want or
with how little we can do; we ask for all
that is due and shall feel at liberty to adjudge
those who decline rs being without interest
in our business welfare it may then be we'll
for such to consider the fact that there can
be no advantage gained to us by continued
indulgence.
We shall name this our Annual Statement
and request that it be considered as purely
business document.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
July Goth, 1888.

DR.. OELLIG & PFoUTz.-The 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 sec
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. Z. Lcathcrman,
Mechanictown, DR.. Schley & Bro, and DR..
Carrot, Frederick, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

We publish this week wholesale notice
to trespassers. The signcrs to this notice
have been driven to take this step by parties
who have inconsidcrately damaged their
crops and fences to an extent that has be-
come unbearablc and although we arc of
those who delight to indulge in land sports,
yet we confess that forbearance with many
of them might nationally have been allowed
to be no longer virtue even ere this We
very much fear that some of our squirrel
shooting ranges have been covered by this
manifesto, but. as good citizen, We, uncom-
planning, must suffer with the other limo
cents with the deeds of the guilty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

VEXED QUEsTION.-A year or more ago
the railroad authorities ordered the placing
of a culvcrt under the track about seventy.
five yards east of Mr.. Geo. w. Stockstlale's
warehouse, for the purpose of giving escape
to body of water that accumulated on the
north side of The track at that point. This
water is conveyed to that point by blind
bitches and consists principally of surface
water that appears in greater Or less amount
as the season is wet or dry; in the summer
season the flow stops entirely in other words,
it is not a regular stream fed by springs and
varies very greatly in volume.
At the time referred to- the citizens affect
ed by the then proposed turn in the direc-
ton Of the water addressed q letter to Prcsi.
dent Hood, requesting change in the pre-
posed plan. The work was discontinued
and AFR Matthews, engineer of the company
visited our place, took dwellings, and made a
survey, the result of all of which was a propo-
sition, the ACCESSIBILITY and fairness of which
certainly no rght-minded man may ques-
ton. Through bad judgment or oversight
this proposition was allowed to fall to the
ground and now the company has finished
the culvert referred to and the water a de-
cidedly strong stream at present, flows
across the wagon road, down the alley on
the east side of Carroll-st and spreads itself
over valuable piece of ground belonging to
Mr.. Geo, w. Stocksdalc, from which, as we
have been told it finds its escape by sinking
into the net work of blind bitches that have
been placed in that lot
That it is bad state of things all will ad.
nit and mutterings and thrcatenings may be
heard on oil hands, but we can look back
about one year to u time and condition of
things, that by judcous handling would
have forestalled and rendered Unnecessary
the recent action of the company and We re-
fer to the offer already mentioned as having
been made by the company.
While damage is unqucstionably being
done as things now arc, we must confsss
that the railroad company should not be
judged too harshly in the light of its past
offers and its reasonable delay in carrying
out its first intentions.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

TIE MURDER CASE In the Circuit Court
on Monday last the case of the State vs..
Daniel F. Kennedy for the shooting of Chas
F. Topper on the morning of the late No
vember election. Five jurors were secured
from the regular panel, after which the shcr-
if was instructed to summon talismcn to
make up the balance of the jury. Fortyfour
talismcn were summoned and the day con-
sumcd before the requisite number were Sc
cured. The following gentlemen compose
the jury John Sweadner, farmer, foreman;
Alfred Troxell farmer; William N Todd
farmer; Richard E Anderson, shoemaker
Geo f Tabler, farmer G Dorsey Tyson, phos-
phatc manufacturer; James Lyons, painter;
Geo E Meyer, jeweer; John J White, car
penter; Thomas w Morgan, clerk; j N
Stockman, undertaken; Geo II Fout, farmer
The State is represented by States Attorney
Norwood and Hon Milton G Urner, and
Kennedy by Capt James McShcrry, Il r
Wood and Frank p Pampel There are
twenty six witnesses for the State and TWEEN
ty.one for the defense.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

THE RAILROAD QUEsTIoN.-We announ-
ccd in our last issue that the railroad ques-
ton was booming again, and that narrow
guage road between Middlctown and Fred
erick was being advocated. The certificate
of incorporation of the "Middlctown and
Frederick Narrow Guage Railroad Compa-
NY" was filed in the Executive Chamber at
Annapolis las, week. The incorporates are
Peter Shafer, ST., T. Carlton Rudy, John II.
Shafer, John W. Remsburg, Joshua D. koo-
gle, Peter w. Shafer, G. Carlton 3Rhodcrick,
John D. Main, and David w. Summers. of
Middctown, and Charles V. S. Levy and
Francis Brcnglc, of Frederick. The capital
stock is fixed at 1925, 0OO.-Reyister.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

Sale Bills SALE BILLS! SALE BILLS =! .
The CLARION has fully four times larger
circulation within radius Of six to eight
miles of its office than any other paper in
the county. AS it publishes notice of all
sales for which bills are printed at the office,
it is the place to have your work done. In
the matter of price, style and execution we
only ask to be permitted to compete.
Call early, register your dates and then
have your bills printed at your own time-
We offer very favorable rates to- those hay
ing an advertisement inserted in the CLAIR
ION, SO low, that any one having o large
amount Of property to sell shoald by all
means avail themselves OF the very large eis-
culstion in this and surrounding districts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
No. 464S Equity
inch 13 it

In the Circuit Court for Frederick Caun-
ty, sitting in EquSly
March Term, 1884.
In the matter of the Report Of Sales
filed the 9Th day of March. 1884.
David C. Martin Administrator SC, Of
Annie L. Martin deceased,
vs.
Leonard r. Waesche.
ORDERED, that on the 9Th day of April,
" 1884, the Court will proceed to act upon
the Report of Sales of Real Estate. reported
to said Court by David c. Martin Trustee in
the above cause, and filed therein as alore-
said, to finally ratify and confirm the Same,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown before said day; provided a copy of
this order he inserted in some newspaper
published in Frederick County, for three
successive weeks prior to said day.
The Rcpor, states the amount Of sales to
be $142500
Dated this 9Th day Of March 1884
ADOLPIICS FEARHAKE, Jr,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for FIR, derrick e..
True Cony--Test -
ADOLPuUS FEARNAKE, Dr., elk.
mch ID It
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

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 q GRAND BARGAIN. The
drill claims to have the best force. feed fertil-
izcr 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, 1884-03-13

No FIsn.-The Rev l.. A. Mann, of this
place, has received .ctter from United
States Fish Commissioner Baird in which he
is informed that supply of Carp will not be
obtainabe this Spring as the orders already
in will more than exhaust the supply. There
fore, those persons who have made applca-
ton to us for these fish must look elsewhere
for q supply-Regtster
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

A NARROW EsCAPE.-Mr. Levi Leather
man, of near Lewistown, this county made a
narrow escape from a serious accident at the
first railroad crossing on the IWoodsboro'
pike yesterday morning. lie was on his
way to this city with four-horse wagon
load of wheat. When near the crossing he
halted his team for the purpose Of discover
ing whether or not train was coming. Not
hearing anything, he started the team, but
had only proceeded a few yards when the
train passed and frightened his horses They
attempted to turn and i'll doing so broke the
tongue of the wagon short off. They ran q
short distance before they could be stopped
The harness was slightly damaged The
CuU.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

Mr.. E. NJ. Smith is rapidly pushing the
business of manufacturing his stock for the
spring trade, having six men employed con-
stantly. His warerooms will be Sled with
q well assorted stock Of hand made fnrniture
at the opening of the season and buyers can
rely upon being suited both rs to workman
ship and prices. jan 24tg
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
Administrators 'NOtice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the sub
IN scrbcr has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Frederick County, Letters OF Adj
minstration on the estate on
DANIEL BROWN,
deceased All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, on
or before the LIST day of September 1884;
they may otherwise. by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate Those in
debted to the deceased are desired to make
immediate payment.
GEO. W. BROWN, Administrator,
feb 2S5t Levi Brown, Agt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

Our SUPpLEMENT.-Wep publish this week
in Supplement form, full statement of the
county finances. 1t is more convenient for
reference in this shape than when filled in
our columns and for the benefit of our read
crs we have gone to considerable outlay to
present it in this form. 1t is probable that
we shall refer to it in future issue, as yet
we have not had the time to give it careful
scrutiny or to compare it with that of former
years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
neafhs,
Near Union Bridge, February 2Sth, "a, Isaac
Dcrn, aged II years, 5months and 10 days.
C0UeWTY NEWS.
lettings from our Exchanges.

Mr.. Bowlus has introduced bill provid-
ing for tlagman at the crossing of the Penn
sylvania Road on the Market street pike,
the toll gate. A demand is also being made
tor tlagman at Harmony, Georgetown and
Woodsboro'. Citizen.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
8arriaAes,

On the 9Th instant, in Frederick. by the Rev.
DR.. Eschbacl, Charles J. Wilhidc and
Mary G. Foglc, both Of this vicinity.
On the 5th instant, in Frederick by the Rev.
DR.. Eschbach, Barney +. Fogle and Anuie
Z. Wilhde, both of this vicinity.
On February 2sth, 1884, at the Carlin House
Frederick, by the Rev. Dr. Dichl, William
NJ. Gilbert to Miss Eliza A. Pyle, both OF
MechanicstOWn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
Notice to Trespassers.

The Undersigned, owners of improved
farming lands hereby notify and brewarn
all persons from trespassing upon their re.
spective lands for purposes of hunting and
fishing. Any person coming on said pop
critics with dog and gun, or rod and with
hounds and horses chasing foxes or for any
illegitimate OF unnecessary purpose will be
dealt with peremptorily by law without fur
Their notice.
DAVID FISHER, JOHN n STONER,
j NJ FISHER, + + KRISE,
c F FISHER, i + HINEA,
JOHN OGLE, VIM II BOILER,
JAS II b OGLE, G w OGLE,
G. X GEISELMAN, II FOX,
+ ECKENRODE, CHAS STEVENS,
f F VALENTINE, ED WHITMORE,
JACOB LATE, CA DORSEY.
G G WALTERS, CA DAMUTH,
Z MARTIN, LONG.
A LONG, WIN ii DORSEY,
&C FISHER.
inch 13 it
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

The way to produce smile on the face of
a man, suffering with racking cough, is to
make him present ola bottle Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. just try it and you will be
astOnishcd at the result.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

A number of gentlemen will meet tonight
to consider the ACCESSIBILITY of getting up q
carnival, military and trades display on Eas-
ter Monday. Citizens generally, we believe,
favor it, and il the demonstration is decided
upon it will be gotten up upon large scale.
A part of the programme is made out, and it
contemplates grand affair. Business men
and citizens generally will be called upon by
committees In few days, and if they re-
spond with proper zeal and enthusiasm, the
work Will be pushed with nergy.-Adcoeate
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Saturday last Miss
Sarah Damuth, sister of Maj. G. A. Dumuth
Of this place died suddenly Of heart disease.
The deceased had suffered several attacks of
like nature before and had been cautioned
by her physician against INDUCING in too
violent exercise. AT the time of her death
she was on her way from her home 10 attend
the funeral of Capt Joseph Wilhdc and be-
ing late walked too rapidly. The attack
came on her as she arrived at Mr.. Simon
Lohr's property, near town, at which place
she died, in about halfhour. Miss Da-
muth was the mainstay Of her aged father, a
lady of kindly disposition and her distress
ing, though brief suffering moved the hearts
of large circle OF friends to profound SYM
pathy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

The recent cold snap shut off the hen pro-
duct and visions of ham and eggs have melt
ed into the vacuous thinness Of intangible
nothingncss
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

Mr.. H. w. Bennett is preparing to do some
thorough advertising of different agricultur-
al implements that he will sell during the
year He is energetic and will succeed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13

A full line of Brown Italy decorated
Queenswarc at
Osler's.
Go to Oslcr's to buy Stoves, Tinware,
Qucenswarc, Silvcrware and Cutlery as cheap
as the cheapest.
A large stock of Parlor Cooks and HcatiHg
stoves, nickel plated and plain at
Van B. Osler's.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-03-13
New Advertisements.
County Statement.
Equity No 4G49.
Notice To Trespasscrs.

The rain, snow, hail, fog, mud and slush
of last week were driven away and drie up
by freezing northwest gale that set in on
Sunday night last.