Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-10-09
Still warm.

An freshman was asked lOr Ills marriage
certificate He slowly lifted his hat, reveal
inc a large scar on the head, evidently done
by flat iron. This evidence was to the
point. Our certificates are the praises of
those who have experienced wonderful cures
by the use ofDr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Over 800 torches, transparencies and Ian
terms will be in line on this Saturday even
ing, at the grand Republican demonstration.
SHADows.-Mr George Gibbs has purchas-
ed a photographers outfit and will conduct
the "shadow" business at his rooms on Fac
tory Ave-, this place.
Hons. L. f. McComas and M. G. Urncr
will address the meeting to be held here sat
urday night
DIED SuDDENLY.-Mrs. Cyrus Moser Of
near this place died after brief illness on
Tuesday last. Her death was caused by
cramp. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A Coop MEETING notwithstanding the
unpropitious weather, the meeting held in
Emmitsburg on Friday night last, under the
auspices of the Young Mems Democratic
Club of that place, YVES most tlatterng sue
cess. The parade was really large one and
the attention paid the speakers was both
careful and respectful
Rev. Theodore Galluadet, well known
local preacher and colporteur, died at New
Freedom, Pa, on Tuesday, aged 70 years.
The deceased was well known in this city
and county, where he resided for number
of wears. He was true christian and ripe
scholar. OF late years he made bis home ut
New Freedom, Pa, his wife having died
some years ago.-SentineI.
CAMPAIGN CLUB-A Blaine, Logan and
McComas club was organized in this place
on Friday night last with 135 signers and
lots more to hear from. The following Off
crs were elected: President, A. p. Beatty !;
Vice President, II. w. Bennett; Sec'y, H. O.
Root Treasurer, p. N. Hammakcr The
meeting was Il very enthusiastic one. and
number of pertinent and wcll-timed speeches
were made. 1t is the intention of the club
to keep the ball rolling and make things
lively from now until after the election.
REGIsTRATIoN.-At the September and
October sittings of the registration officer IN
this district, seventy names were added to
the lists and forty-four stricken OFF, net
gain On the poll list of twenty-six. The total
voting population registered is no" G"l'-
Before the registration Of 1889, there were
more names on the list than the above, but
we believe there are more actual voters in
the district now than ever before.
The Tax collector will visit the following
places in the county for the accommodation
of Tax Payers and HOPE that they may avail
III emscycs of this opportunity to pay up
Emmitsburg,at the Emmit House, Wcdnes-
dav, Thursday, Friday and Saturday No
yemlcr 9Th, 9Th, It'll and Sth. Sabi!laaVillc,
ut STEMS Hotel, on Monday, November l'th.
Mcchancstown, at the Miller House, en-
Tuesday, November lS,h.
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SuspIcous.-On Monday night last Mrs,
Abram Roddy of this place noticed two
strange men with horse and wagon in the
allcv between her residence and that of Mr..
Lewis J. Ramsburg. Being alone, she
PREPARED herself to give them warm
rcccpton in ease they attempted to enter
her ward, having secured her husbands
revolver, and sat at the window to watch
their movements. In moving she over
turned chair and they left suddenly. The
next morning Mr. Ramsburg's horse was
found tied outside the stable. Load your
guns and keep lookout for such char"c-
tiers.
The Maryland Synod Of the Lutheran
Church, which has been holding its annual
session at Tancytown, Carroll county, since
Friday last. adjourned on Monday evening"
to meet next in st. Marks Church, BALTIC,
on the LIST of October 1855. The proceed
ings of to day included the election of the
following rs delegates to the General Synod
which meets in Harrisburg, Pa: Rev DR.
Morris, of Baltimore; Rev Victor Miller, of
Lcitcrsburg; Rev W Owens, of Hagcrs-
town; Rev Mr. Holland, of Mnrtinshurg, and
Rev c s Albert and DR. HANNA, Of Balto.-
Among the lay delegates are DR. White, of
Mechanicsown DR. Mottcr, o: Tancytown,
and Edward Miller, of Baltimore.
Rev Drs Morris Geo Diehl, Of Frederick,
and Rev Victor Miller were elected directors
of the theological seminary at Gettysburg
The matter of supplying pastors for Union
Bridge, Freedom and Hampstead charges
was referred to the Middle Conference. APP
plications 10 the advisory board of home
missions for assistance were received from
Beckleysville, lIarpcrstcrry and the above
named points The sessions of the synod,
which is composed of 70 clerical and SO lay
delegates, were largely attended, and much
interest was manifested.
In Me,nOriaIa.
The Quarterly Conference of Mechanics
town Circuit, Virginias Conference, at their
Quartey Session adopted the following pre-
amblc and resolutions on the death OF Lewis