Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

VI ucsl glff, Ms tile CASE may Ue, anu eA-
tract an unwilling expression as to
what is the object of his or her most
ardent desire. Of course it will never
be suspected that you are getting
pointers for Christmas purchases.
A Western paper tells us of the
difference in girls" It's awful. But
we did notknow that it extended so
far outside of Frostburg.
At a late Women's Congress one of
the oratresses contended that "men
did not keep their mouths fit to be
kissed" We know now why they hold
congresses. Had we learned the
trouble sooner there would have been
no need Of congresses. But who ever
thought they wanted to kiss us7
The Sunday school Of the NJ. E.
Church, South, will hold an entertain
ment in said church Christmas eve.
The doors will be open at o'clock, en-
tertainment to commence at 7:30. All
are invited. No charge for admission
will be made.
The Frederick Union sends out the
following holiday message:
Pay the printer, pay the printer;
IT'S an honest, faithful debt;
For (we'll put it in italics)
He is needing it, you bet!
If you look beneath the surface
under the glitter of silver, Paris, Ber-
lin and Vienna bric-a-brac-you will
see the necessity for more serious
giving during the coming Holidays.
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, at low
est prices are the provisions made by
Hartman for the most serviceable
gifts. -. -.... .-f
The actual displacement of anthra-
cite by bituminous coal this year
amounts to 100000 tons, and the indi-
cations are that unless soon arrested
the displacement will rapidly increase,
because recent tests of tho efficiency of
bituminous coal and anthracite pea
have shown that the bituminous though
costing 25 cents ton more, was ten
per cent. better than the other.
The "Frostburg Socials" have is.
sued neat prospectus Of their ball in
Odd Fellows Opera House Dec. 31st.
They appear to be bent on first class
good time. .-.--s
There was considerable talk Thurs
day of Zero and vicinity.
Gull many gem of purest ray SO,
rene" upon a shirt front is often seen
Target-shooting between two teams
of Company D on Christmas day will
be an interesting exercise.
John Chambers invites special at.
tention to his ability to furnish all the
edibles that the inner man Graves al
this most delightful season.
The fair and festival of Good Intent
Lodge, l. 0. G. T., will open in Ode
Fellows Opera House, third floor, Wed
nesday evening next. See bills TO,
further particulars.
Tomorrow is the shortest day.
The JOURNAL grew very solemn i'm
mediately after prayer one night this
week on getting up and witnessing the
success of COW unlocking the front
gate. 1t was rather rude shock tc
the confidence and restfulness with
which the JOURNAL, which is some,
times q person and not Il paper, was
falling into the arms of Morpheus
We won the victory ultimately, how,
ever, by knocking her out of the young
and tender branches of a pet shade
tree. But what is to be thought of a
COW that will arise from her warm
nip the juiceless foliage? The fact
couch, break the stable lock and saun-
ter forth into the chill night all
is very derogatory to her character as
an indispensable institution.
Preparations for the St. Michael's
fair are complete and the doors will
open this Saturday evening. A nu-
merous array of attractions will be
presented.
Come and give US the name and
money for the JOURNAL next year,
either for yourself or absent friend.