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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11
Uucle Abe and the POssuDl.

Uncle Abe was Virginia negro.
He was fond of 'possum. Having
caught one in persimmon tree he got
his wife, Dinah, to cook it for HIM.
Abe having no appetite for it when it
was "done brown" requesting that it
be placed in the cupboard uutil morn
ing. The favor was granted, and Uu-
Gle Abe laid down before log fire and
went to sleep.
His son, Nose, coming in late, got
the possum and ate it, laid the bones
down at Uncle Ae's head, smcared the
old mans face and hands with the
grease, and went to bed. The following
morning Uncle Abe awoke and asked
Dinah: "Whar's dat 'possom?'
"In de cupboard" which she explor-
ed and found it missing.
Returning, Dinah inquired: "Abe.
when did you eat dat 'possum? Oars
de bones at your head, yer face smells
Of possum, and yer hands are greesy:
"Maybe I did eat dat 'possum but if
I did it did me less good dan any pos
sum T ever ct.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11
Doing her duty under Adverse
Circumstan

A we'll dressed old lady was walking
down Washington street last Sunday at
the time when people was hurrying
home from church.
Just before she arrived opposite the
Adams House her foot struck on an
overcoat that had lately been laid for a
banana. She didn't fall, but she came
so near it that 1t made her just as mad
as though she had gone sprawling on
her back. Being a good old soul she
determined to remove the dangerous
object to where it would harm no one
else. Closing her parasol and using it
as harpoon, she began to spear the
hattened husk, hoping to dislodge it
from between two pieces of paving
where it rested. First she struck it on
top until it was full of holes, and then
she began to tickle it along the sides
to see if she couldn't get underneath
and throw it into the street. Her face
grew red and broke out in perspira-
ton, and still it hung. Finding that
all her strategy was useless she laid
down her parasol and prepared to take
it by storm. She was short and fat
and the waist of her dress fitted her as
good-by hug. She didn't think of
this as she began to stoop towards the
sidewalk. When about half way down
a seam commenced to open on her
back, and before she knew it there was
broad white line running from her
lips to her collar. About fifty specta-
tors discovered the accident as soon as
she did and began to laugh. She did
mt laugh nor smile. Somehow or 9TH
er she didn't feel like it, lie first idea
was to go home, and she picked up her
parasol and struck out in that dlrec-
ton at lively gait. The second step
she took her foot hit on the banana
peel and she sat right down OH the
hard pavement. A sympathetic crowd
helped her up and asked her if she was
injured
No. replied she, I am not hurt and
l don't care if | am. You've stood by
and seen me try to pick that up for the
last ten minutes and never offered to
help me, 1t may stay there now until
every body in Boston is dead and l
won't touch it. | have done my duty.
The tone in which this was said
would not admit Of dispute, and no.
body disputed her. They stood respect
fully to one side and left her pass,
When all had gone the banana peel had
hearty laugh, after which it settled
back into its old position and waited
! for the next victim.
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Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. II. Wissler, pas
tor. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening"
Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from The pulpit
Lutheran Church--Rev w. G. Wire, pas
tor. Services, Sunday 10 A. and $50 p.
NJ. Sunday School, 3 p NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, 6.45 p. NJ
Protestant Episcopal Church-Rcv Ern-
est McGill, Rector. Services Sunday, 10 A.
M and 3l5 P NJ. Sunday School, 900 p.
n.
Moravian Church, (Mechanicstown) Rev.
+. w Shields, Pastor. Preaching every sun
day, alternating morning and evening"
Prayer Meeting every Friday evening. Sun
day School Q o'clock, a. m.
Moravian Church (Gracchan) Rev. E. w.
Shields, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
ming and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening.
Ladies Sewing Circle every Thursday
evening at the Parsonage.
United Brethren Church-Mitc Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday.
Sunday School 2 p. M.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Regular Services by appointment from the
pulpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church--Rcv. G. NJ
Berry, Pastor. Services every alternate
unday at 10 A. NJ. Sunday School 8 A. NJ
PRAYER Meeting every alternate Sunday at
p. NJ.
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The Flea.

This insect belongs to the genus Pu-
lex. When he goes on your arm you
Pulex -citedly at your sleeve. You are
anxious also for the insects leave. He
is leper. In olden times they used to
drive the leper out of the synagogue.
When flea gets on yol, he sees sin
agog in your heart. The flea is para
site. You have not to cross the ocean
therefore, to see Paris sight. Fleas
are very plentiful. You remember that
Mary had little lamb whose tleas
were white as snow. In ancient times,
however, the golden fleas were very
scarce, and consequently much sought
after. There can be no doubt about
the habitat Of this social insect, for
does not the Bible speak Of it as the
"hoa, from the wrath to come" And
again it is referred to as the "wlcked''
which no man "pursueth." But we
prefer not to dwell on this subject
Neither do we wish to have this sub
iect dwell on us, We might, ere long,
nave flea in our car should We not
stop.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11
AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

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attack as those affecting the throat and lungs:
none so triAed with by tho majority of suffer-
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from triAing or unconscious ex-
posure, Is often but the beginning of fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has
we'll proven its efficacy in forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should be
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A Terrible Cough Cured.
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gave me up. I tried AYERS CHERRY Pee:
TORAL, which relieved my lungs, induced
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continued use of the PICTORIAL a perma-
nent cure was effected. ! am now 62 years
old, hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
CHERRY PEcToRAL saved me.
HORACE FAIRDROTHER."
Rockingham, w., July Is, 1852.
Group. "A Mothers Tribute.
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Great Works. i'm Oltien Times.

Great Works. i'm Oldcn Times.
Wendell Phillips thinks the anclents
attained perfection in some arts, the
knowledge Of which has been lost in
our time. 1t is certain that those most
familiar with steam power and modern
machinery are puzzled to explain how
the grand structures OF the ancient
world were erected Buildcrssay that no
modern contractor could erect the great
pyramid in Egypt, and lift the gigantic
stones at the summit to the height of
four hundred and fifty feet.
A recent visitor to Baalbec, and the
ruins of the great temple Of Baal
doubts if any modern architect could
rebuild the temple in its ancient gran
deur. Three huge stones, sixty-four
feet long, thirteen wide, stand in wall
at the height of twenty feet. Nine 9th
er stones, thirty feet long, ten high and
ten wide, are joined together with such
nicely that trained eye can not dis
cover the line of juncture.
A column still stands in the quarry
mile distant, which is completed, with
the exception that it is not detached at
the bottom. 1t is sixty-nine feet long
seventeen high, and fourteen broad, ,and
no one can understand how it can be
separated at the bottom from the quar-.
ry without breaking. The ruins o.
this vast temple inspire respect for the
genius of former ages.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11
No, 10.
She Pitied Him .

The other day when the Illinois Cen.
trail train pulled up to the platform at
Wapella, stout, rosy checked country
girl boarded it, and sat down on a
turned seat facing a dude in tight pants,
and small, white hat. He at once de-
termined to exercise his wiles on the
poor thing and make a mash.
"Good mawning' Miss" he said.
"Howdy.doo," she replied.
"Aw you going faw%'
Huh uh'"
"Wheah you disembawk?"
"Huh?"
"Wheah no you get of the cahs?"
"I'am goin' to Bomington."
"Aw am going to stop theah, my
self Very happy to have such chawm-
ing company
"Well, the boys here say I'm mighty
good company, she replied. The dude
got up and sat down by her side.
"You aw a vewy pwetty young lady,
and am chawmed to be your escawt,"
he said, leaning over against her
shoulder.
Lean on your own breakfast she
said, pushing him away.
"What did you say" he asked, again
crowding her.
"Lean on your own breakfast, I didn't
eat enough for both of us. All I ct this
mornin' was four biscuits and two pieces
of ham, two potatoes and nine slices of
fried mush, and | don feel lide holdin'
you up The dude looked considera-
bly, taken back, but he began a lot of
small talk as the train pulled out, and
the sturdy old farmers in the coach
gradually became thoroughly angered
as he sat up close to her and took her
hand in his, and leaned on her should
er and whispered to her.
Just as the train was pulling into
Bloomington the girl began to cry;
and there were four old men on their
feet in minute, each of whom had
made ny his mind to thresh the dude
within an inch of his life One Of them
approached the pair, and kindly asked
the girl:
Did the snipe insult yep
"No-No-No." she sobbed.
"Then what's the matter?'
"H-po-pore feller;'
"Why What air ye cryin' about, if
he hahn t insulted YEP
"He's in d-da danger, and I pity
the P p-pore feller, she sobbed.
"Why! What is his danger:'
ale is so g-gree- green that I'm afraid
he'll get off at some little t-tow-town
and the COWS will eat him up!'
The last seen of him was as he turn
ed serious of double summersaults
alongside the train in a ditch, having
jumped off when the train was making
twenty miles an hour.-1hrough MaiI.
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Mechancsown Frederick County, Maryland Thursday, Sept Il, 1884,
SELECTED POETRY.
Little Blue Shoes.

Two little shoes of worsted blue,
With satin ribbons woven through
The scolloped tops, and slowly tied
BY trembling hands that could not hide
Their owners joy, as standing there,
She proudly held aloft the pair.
Two tiny shoes Of azure blue
Were shown to me-but not to you.
She softly spoke. What matchless grace
Lighted her sweet Madonna face!
In smiling lips and cheeks aglow
saw no fear of future woe;
But, with deepening trust in her tender eyes,
She leaned, in medtative guise,
And she showed me those shoes of heavenly
hue,
And she whispered low-but not for you.
She whispers now; I yet can see
Her face with its gentle mystery.
She smiles and beckons; my fancy teens
With fairy etchngs, faint as dreams,
But dimly true, that saw in thought
As l looked on the work her hands had
wrought
In hours transcendcnt those shoes of blue,
Long hid from me-still not from you.
Like little ships, serene and still,
They wait for passengers to fill
Their cosy cabins, warm and neat,
Crochctcd to shelter baby feet.
In many aport Of love and cheer
Such harbingers of life appear
From myrad pictures this | choose
A woman showing tiny hoes.
For little shoes must ever await
The little feet that kindly fate
Brings into the hallowcd harbor fair
OF fathers kiss and mothers care;
And hold that fast as the world may 60,
Such shoes and shocmakers twill ne'er
Outgrow
Queer little shoes, so soft and blue
Sometimcs-s sometimes you'll see them toe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11
Two Pecfect GluttOns.

A German gentleman Of aesthetic pro-
clivitics. recently sat in London res
taurant where Oscar Wilde. occupied a
table. Oscar called for bunch Of vi
olots, struck lis nose into them, inhal-
ed their perfume, and remarking 81
have dined," paid his bill and passed
out The German asthete reflected
for moment and then ordered a cake
of Limburgcr cheese. After inhaling
the perf.,me he exclaimed: 81 also
half mittag gehaben," and followed
Wilde.
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BENJAMIN r. STERkHT'S,
Frec8czfch, Md.

plows, Harrows, Drills, Fruit Eyapora-
tors, Clover HuIlers, Engines, Saw
Mills, Young American Corn
and Cob Crushers, Fodder,
Hay and Straw Cutters.
Cider Mills, Wagons,
&c, &c.
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BALTIC. g. G.. V. RAILROAD.

BALIO. ~ u. V . fAlLROAD.
Trains lea.c Edgcmont for Waynesboro,
Chambcrsburg and Shippensburg daily cX-
ccpt Sunday at 7.22 and 40 A. NJ and 74O
p. NJ on Sunday at $50 a. III. and $50 p. NJ.
Trains for Edgcmont leave daily Shippens-
burg at G10 A. NJ. and 30 and 25 p. NJ,
Chambersburg at as A. M :, 1.55 and 400
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By taking Ayers Sarsaparilla many
a poor sufferer who submits to the sur
geon's knife because of maligant sores
and scrofulous swellings, might be say
ed, sound and whole. This will purge
out the corruption which pollute the
blood, and by such complaints are orig
mated and fed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11

An illustration of the eternal fitness
of things s-cucumbers baskets have
twisted handles.-Judye
A Philadelphia woman drank pint
of coal oil with suicidal intent, but as
she forgot to swallow lighted match
she still lives.
The agricultural fair--the farmer s
daughter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11

Wine loosens a mans tongue, mar
riage looscns a womans.
Better live dog than dead lion.
Maintains a very high standing
The thermometer.
A Colorado miner has been arrested
for bigamy. His second wife is the
mother of his FIRST.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-09-11
THE WHIPPLE WHEEL HARROW
AND PLOW.

/ i
AND PLOW.
I call special attention to this wonderful
Machine. 1t is n most excellent tool and
can ne relied upon to do good and required
work under all circumstances 1t is the Ma
chine farmers have been looking for for
many years to put corn ground in perfect
order, for which it can be instantly set to
work any desired depth, from one to nine
inches Can be used with two or three
horses, II is an excellent pulyerizcr and
works equally well in light stone or clay
soil and can be used as a corn CutivatOr.
THE SYRACUSE PLOW
the acknowledged best Plow in the world
has ever been held in readiness to meet that
of any other make in competition trials an
has repeatedly demonstrated its superiority
in the following very essential particulars
Lightness of draft securing in any soil
holding to the ground in hard and stony
land and facilities of adjusting under all
circumstances. Also the
BALTIMORE OR ROLAND CHILLED
WOOD-B BEAN PLOW, THE
FUNKSTOWN OR
STEWART AND PRICE WROUGHT
SHEAR PLOW, THE WALLACE
OR LEBANON,
the leading plow of Pennsylvania.
THE EHAGERSTOWN EMPIRE GRAIN
AND FERTILIZER DRILL.
Every farmer knows the merits Of this lead
ing Dril, although Will mention few points
The desired quantity of grain and fertilizer
wanted to SOW can be instantly changct
while in motion by set levers, &c, and has
in connection perfect patent cutoff, stop
ping the flow Of fertilizer the moment the
Shoycls are raised. This is an improvement
that has long been needed and hard to over
come heretofore 1t Is the most durable
strongest and simplest Drill ever sold.
Old Hickory Farm Wagon,
tubular iron axcl the strongest machine
made Wagon in the world.
FRICK & co.
ENGINES, SAW MILLS, VIBRATORS
Traction OR SelfPlopelling Engines
a specially,
HAGERSTOWN EMPIRE THRESHERS
ENGINES, SAW MILLS, CORN
SHELTERS AND CLOVER
HULLERS.
The ljng look,dfor perfect Clover Hullcl
can now I've seen at my place, the Hagers
town Empire Tic Empire Steam Corr
SheNlcr on1 Cleaner can shell from I 500 tc
t, ,SS bushel, per day. Th" Young Anle.ici
Corn and Cob Caushcrs. Feed Cutters and
Corn Shelters. SIovcr Wind Engines Car
be used for running small machinery as wei
as pumping water. The American Fruit
Eyapolator, the most profitable Machine
that can be used. An opportunity for cy
crybody to make money Few implements
can be so continuously employed, beginning
With the early sUmmcr berries, vegetable
and fruits and extending its use through
the winter on fall crops. Green groceries
and fruit dealers can use the Evaorator to {
marked advantage to save pcrshab!e !e berrir'
and fruits wasting on their hands. Also
full line Hardware, Kitchcnwarc, Wooden
ware Butcher Knives, Fishing and Gun
ming Material. Also
A HONE FOR THE FARMER.
Boarding by month, day or week. Stable
room for horses free of charge at
BENZ T. STEWART S,
Late of the firm of Stewart & Price,
Old Central Hotel Building,
aug "a If Frederick, Nd,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-06
LOCAL NEWS.
RrtaF Mention.


 St. PauTs church, Bridgeport has not yet secured minister to succeed Rev. MT. Drumm. s.-a 5GSir - :"
 A runaway horse At the circus grounds yesterday afternoon narrowly missed run ming over little child in the street.
 Money Island House is to be opened to the public June 10 and the steamer Philadelphia will connect, making two trips daily. The steamers landing at this city will be Steam boat dock.
 Martin Hart, sailor, and William Sheri- dan engaged in drunken quarrel last We'd nesday, which resulted in Sheridan stabbing Hart three times with a sharp knife. Sheri- dan was arrested. --.
 The remains of c. 0. Wolcott, late bag gagemaster at the Meriden depot were taken to East Haven from that city yesterday morn ing for burial Quite a number of the rail- road Oompany's employees attended the fun- eral.
 The town pump was one of the most popu- lar institutions in this city yesterday and was subjected to an incessant hand shaking from early noon till an hour or two after the even- ing performance of the circus. The soda fountains fzzed at 8 rate suggestive of the 4th of July. 0
 Physicians were in consultation in Bridge port yesterday over the case of Thomas Tim- mons, young boy living in Harral avenue, who was hurt at Wolf's wire factory about three weeks since. It has been found that the pelvis bone was fractured. The lads legs are paralyzed. The fracture has been set in plaster of Paris, and it is thought he will ultimately recover.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-06
once More to the Front.

Yale Beats Amhsrst Second Tlme-A
 Gloss and Interesting Game = Score
 Four Three.
 Those who attended the Yale-Amherst ball game yesterday afternoon at Hamilton Park saw Yale win after 8 very close and ex- citing game. Booth and Harris both pitched fine games and Souther's catching was re markably good. Amherst played . very strong game in the field, while Yals's errors were many and costly. Abase hit by Stu art followed by a wild throw to third base by Mckee let in three men in the third inning. aside from which Amherst failed to score. Twice through errors Amherst had men, on second and tlaird with but one man out. and in both Booth and Southsr put out the next two men on strikes and foul tip4 Yale made run in the fourth inning oh D passed ball and secured two more in the fifth, tieing the score amid great excitement, which grew more end more intense in-the last inning Booth and Stewart went out. Brigham was given his base on balls. stole second, reached third on passed ball of Sul- liyan's and came home on McKee's safe hit In the first half of the ninth Amherst went out in one, two, three order, leaving Yale the winner by to 8. saz Cass' se~
 Yale without doubt outplayed Amherst and won the game on it's merits But the dis play of "Muckerson" in cheering made by 3 small crowd of Yale men throu ghout the rame was as unfortunate as uncalIed for. They cheersd constantly, even before plays and at times cheered the errors of their, op- ponents The like was never seen here In Q college ball game before this week. The complaints made by the general body Of stu dents and friends of the college in regard to this matter after the Dartmouth game are now intensified It is very unfortunate for Yale that her weIl-earned reputation for fair ness and gentlemanly treatment of opponents should be stained by the thoughtlessss action of her own members College sentiment should at once put stop to such. ungentle- manly displays. N= '%'' ''' $.
 The following is the score: -at -i E
Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-06
Personal.

H Henry Beckwith, administrator on the eS- tate of George'A. Knickerboeker. of Bristol, an engineer who was killed in the collision at PIainvilIe, has receive permission from the United States court to bring suit against the New England railroad company for damages.
 -Dr,lH. s. Rankin, of Hartford, who was prostrated at Zion Hill cemetery while at tending the funeral of Isaac Goldschmidt last Sunday, has now nearly recovered from it's effect Since his prostration he has re- ceived the most tender care from Hartford Iodee. I. O. o. F., and the EIks, who have at tended him daily.
 MT. O'Nei, the watch repairer who has been for 50 many years past located in busi- ness on Chapel street a few doors from the New Haven House. has removed his place of business to Broadway near the entrance to York Square. The old location will not seem the same to the public in his absence from ths old familiar window where he was the presiding genius, ever busy and intent upon his work, and seeming to be some kind aud benign doctor whose patients were watches and etimepieces and were skillfuny and kindly set to rights. ...a eas
 Rev. w. W. Eyerts, jr., of the South Bap- tist church ip Hartford, received telegram yesterday informing him that the Second Baptist church in Philadelphia Wednesday evening voted him hearty and unanimous invitation to the pastorate of thet church. Mr. Everts has nov to decide between this call and the one tspdered him recently from Newport.