The state journal., 1884-07-19
CHAMBERSBURG ITEMS.
CAUGHT ON THE WING BY
OUR CORRESPONDENT.
Our Man Takes Trip to Potomac
Isles Camp Meeting
Other News.

they have gone home, and-well nc
one in this section appears to be
astonished at the result, for all fell
that Cleveland was a foregoing con
clusion. With the exception of one
or two insignificant cheers, after the
dispatches announcing the nomina
tions were received, there has been
no effort made here on the part Of our
democratic friends expressive of their
approval or disapproval. The ticket
and the platform of the two great
parties are now presented to the
voters Of the country, and let each
one support that ticket which he
honestly believes TO be the one which
has for its object the greatest good
to the greatest number.
Rev. J. E. Price and Mr.. George
Barnes, esq, of Shippensburg, called
TO- day, July 5. The elder will hold
a camp meeting at Greason, near
Carlisle, commencing August 10.
Mr.. Parker was thrown from a
wagon July 9Th and severely injured,
his head coming in contact with the
track of the G. V. r. r. at Market
street crossing. Mr.. George jenkins
and Fred. Richter, the latter a white
boy, who were in the wagon, were
so fortunate as TO escape injury by
Jumping from the wagon. 1t can in
deed be said that death is no respec-
tor of persons, for he taketh away
the old and the young.
The following deaths have occurred
since last wrote to you:
July 0, Mrs. Mllly Thompson aged
65 years She was consistent mem,
ber of Zion NJ. E. church. The cere-
monies were conducted by Rev. M.
II. Ross. The interment took place
on the 10.
July 10, Lille, infant daughter of
Major and Lucinda Williams, aged |
year and T months.
Rev, Felty, presiding elder Of this
district, paid visit to the church in
our city last week. From here he
went to Greencastle and Mercersburg.
Mr.. Samuel johnson, of Carlisle,
spent Sabbath in our city visiting his
numerous friends.
Mrs. Bruce, of Steelton, is spend
ing short time in our city as the
guest of her brother, Mr.. Samuel
Shaffer.
Mrs. Martha Swan, of Washing
ton, d. C., is the guest Of her mother,
Mrs. Sarah l.. Scott, on East Ger
man street.
Mr.. William Parker and wife, of
the above city, are the guests Of
Mrs. Amelia Curtis, of South Main
street
The camp meeting of the Free Will
Baptist church on Sabbath last was
we'll attended. Your correspondent
was present and enjoyed the pleasure
Of meeting great many old and re
spected friends, and also of forming
some very pleasant acquaintances.
He had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
L. w. Corsey, Journal agent at
Martinsburg. Mr. Corsey is an ac-
tive, energetic, wide awake young
gentleman, well qualified to be a
leader among the people with whom
he is so prominently identified. |
predict for him q full measure of sue
cess.
Your correspondent had the pleas,
ure of accompanying Rev. Ross and
lady and Miss S. Y. Williams on a
trip down the Potomac river to Po-
tomac isle. Arrived at the isle at
I1.45 we had fifteen minutes to spare
before dinner, which we utilized by a
short tour Of inspection as to the
facilities of the isle. The isle is sit
uated between the Potomac river and
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. A
handsome rustic bridge extends from
the isle to the opposite bank, so that
excursionists can extend their ram
bles along the banks of the canal and
view the boats which are constantly
plying up and down this great water
way. On the island there are all the
booths, tables and swings sufficient
for the accommodation Of any excur.
sion however large it may be, and Of
the dining rooms | can only speak in
the highest terms. Did you ssk il
did justice to the splendid dinner
which our hostess sat before US Fol
answer. l respectfully refer you tc
Rev. Ross and the ladies. There are
two kinds Of drinking water-one o
limestone the other containing a large
proportion of iron. Your correspond