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Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01
Dr. j. Shelton M'KeRzic,
OCrLIST AND OrTTCIAS,

OCVLIST AND OrTIClAS,
Graduate of the University of Edinhhrg
Collcrr of upthalmology, and Royal Eye In
Urinary will be at Mrs. Worthingtnn John
sons. No. 33 East Church street, Frederick
Md, for short period of time, where he may
be consulted by those suffering from disease
or any difficulty of their eyes. DR.. NJ hcilMr
has made special Study of diseases of the
eve and having had an active practice OF ten
wears in Europe and America believes he
can successfully combat the diseases which
are 50 destructive to this delicate organ,
All examinations are made with the opthal-
moscouc and other scientific Instruments
used iii modern opthamology A correct
diagnosis is made Ut each person case and
an acc,iratr statement given of the exact con-
dtion of their eyes. In functional diseases
of the ewes, where glasses are indicard,lhr
doctor cuts, grinds and adjusts them tor
person, thus msuring perfect VISION; case
and comfort to the wrarer hcsc glaSseS
are free from the impcrtcctions usually 1olnd
ing lasses, viz Mud tpccks, cracks ra"s'
waves, blistcrs, etc. Ihcy are mace IRON,
pure quartz, very white and as transparent
as the purcst spring water. These goods are
not uut on sale in the shops. They are only
ground and fitted to order Thousands 81
people who are suffering with their eyes from
over lacrvmation, pain over the eye and
through the globc.n dull hcavincsS or the
eve itself, a morbid feeling as though there
were sand imbcddcd in the mucous membrane
of lhc lids, very sensible to light and ar and
desire to partially close the eyes, or an m
cipicnt inflammation in the globe OF llds.
These and great many more troubles may,
be cited which can be entirely overcome II
the person SO afflicted will consult an ocui1st, l.,
who understands physical and physiological
optics, the laws Of light rctractlon etc -
There ARE very few cases of eyes or vision
but can he brought to approximate nearly
normal vision with properly adjusted glasses
Testimonials of the most substantial charac-
ter. Cases treated since the Doctor has been
in town can be readily asctrtancd ny any
pcrson who will take the trouble to inquire,
Once hours from to 8 Il. m, II to ana
& to s p. m
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

We give room to two Of our most enter
tanning correspondents in this issue and COM
mend their letters to ONr readers; both are
instructive and entertaining,
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Just as the Harvest Moon 90, fun II rot
black eve accidents thHs happen Luna just
;,s we sub-una-rv night owls, who some
times don't most always shine most, when
we are the most fullest.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

gspst ECeass $50 FsUc.a oa Patent
Mod;cinrs and you find out what it is after
you try it, Try all of it: then if you are not
satisfied, take the Old Standard DR.. Oellig IL
Pfoutz Tonic Elixer and Bilious Pills, that
have meyer failed in Sixty years of trial. 1t
is SO reliable and beneficial that it cures,
when others fail, Biliousncss, Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Nervous Affections, Down
bearing, it regulates the regular course of
nature, cures Leucorrhea or WbIes; all ncr-
vous persons should try it. Dr. Oellg &
Pfoutz' Tonic Elixrr Is known to be the
Greatest Ladies' Medicine in America. DR..
John Otllig came from the Old Country and
is now manufactured by M. d. Pfoutz, of
'Wayncsboro, Pa, since 1871, where lie has
helped when other failed in this and adjoin-
ny counties and in Western States. You
will find letters in another column.
Wholesale Agents,
W. J. Parker & Co.,
33 S. Howard g. IT'S w. Lombard sta;
Baltimore, Nd.
Dr. NJ +. Leatherman,
Meclsanicstown, Md
S, Schlcy & Bro.
Frederick City, Ma.
ScDt z
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

The great Robins Circus was here ycstcr-
,)av, 1t was Il rcd letter day for the gaminS
and for som" ~amins of mature years, correct
morals and Sriatc habits.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Chicken grapes are plentiful in our noun
tains but the phcasants and other hirdS are
rapidly eating Them
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

The Frederick county fair will probably
be well mp to lis usual mark of excellence
this fall. TO it in great measure must he
attributed the influence which has improved
the farm stock of the county and while there
are many foolish and Objectionable features,
to appear under the name OF an Agricultural
Soce,v's Fair, yet there are other rcdrcming
features ncSidcS tina, named above and could
we once hope that the canvass of the side
show, The wheel oi.ior,unc, the lhlmhlc-rig-
ger and the gamcSicr generally would hc de-
MED place aud that intoxicating drinks
would be hanishcd from the grounds, 50 that
neither the unwary rustic should be swim
died, nor the chronic hccr-guzzlcr make n
howling nuisance of himself, then would cv-
crv one have good word for or County
Fair. It is rot without lis advantages,
neither can its management lay claim to 4
fauI,lcss direction.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Sweet potatoes, spring chicken and pump
kin pic Oh yum, yum, yunl-m-m.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01
%&w Advertisements
NJ. +. Policy & Bro.-Cystcrs.
Bus. Locals--Grimcs & BoblltZ.
Collhowcr & Fyler--New Goods.

THE LAST CIANCE.--On Monday and
Tuesday, October 5th and 9th, the Regis
trars of Voters will again sit with open
doors from O'Clock, o, N, until 2 o'clock.
m, each day, for the purpose Of attending
to their duties.
LABOR AND CApTrAI.-lf your system is
not in good condition, you lose time for labor
and lost labor is lost capital, therefore give
yourself strength and vigor by ,!sing Health
Rcstorcr.
The cquinoctial storm proved to be lam
cntablc failure here, so tap IS the much need,
cd rainfall may be considered. A very re-
spectacle wind prevailed i,r about l2 hours
bu, the fan Of rain waa insignificant. The
ground has bcca too dry TO give the wheat
crop a good start.
DR. Bulls Baby Sprup conQucrs collie at
once, ii is safe and sure. Try it. Price ON
ly % cclAs.
Dr. Hllva Baltimore Pills always relieve
and cure headache, whether it comes from
indigestion or nervousness, Buythcm rs cts
DAVIS Horse Powder is without peer for
distcmpcr, loss ofappctitc and general de-
bility.
->--~-..---,.~-.--s.--
A chiIdrcns' meeting, was held by the
Church Of God ncHr Germantown Md, on
Sept 81 1885, 1t was largely attended, and
was gya~.l success, the exercises consisted
of singing and speeches by the children, such
as, are becoming in the House of Cod. Adj
dresses were delivered by their Supt, W,
Brown, an.' Rcvs,' Pal,hcr, Spurger, kype,
and Jas, Crcegcr, the chldrens frclI Of
this place,
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Our rent falls due to-day; with our land
lords II day o.' the near future will probably
bc accepted as an allowable dav of grace
Now, to Tie end that we may be the proud
recipient OF !, ceipts in full to date will not
- limited mum Der, say twenty, of onr patrons
respond with their balances? We only "want
hut little here below your incomplete col
umn Of credits, but in this season Of excess
i've dullnc-, We experience a most decided
sensation of the tyranny Of necessity. Come
TO see Us.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01
L1eafhs,

On the 20lh nit in IIagcrstown, Md, Isaac
Lowcnstcin, formerly OF Frederick city, III
the }6th year of his age.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Go TO School regularly boys; do not play
,ruant, but be good little boys; then when
you get old YOU will not be permitted to
hide your shame behind the miserable sub
tcrfugc of ignoramuscs, who bcwail golden
opportunities, wilfully dcspiscd. Your faith
crs envy you your privileges and with much
rcason volir children will probably have no
such cause and you will plead in vain with
them to justify yoursclf in ignorance
Finish your cducatoli before you are nine
teen; under no possible conditions or circum-
stances should yon fail to utilize the last two
years of your minority to secure either n
trade or some practical knowledge OF the
worlds business The young man OF means
who steps from school into his majority, III
this are of get all you can-confound the
means-only get it" had rs well found an
Idiot Asylum with his means at once and go
to hard work; h, will simply save time ana
insure permanent success ut an earlier da'"
in life.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

In New QUAErERs.-Thc postot'icc was
removed last night from Mr.. John Roots to
McSsrs GRIMES & Bobitz' store room and
this morning the mail was sent from and re-
ceivcd at the new quarters. A word to our
readers now: it is not probable tha, the new
postmaster and postal clerks will for time
be as expert in handling your mail as have
been tho-e, who for twelve years have had
it to do and some little delay or some little
oversight should no, he too harshv judged.
1t will come all right after some little cNpcr-
encc and Che new postmaster is thoroughly
well QuNliticl.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Mr.. Frederick White Of this place secured
judgement for $1S3.33 in the Circuit Court
last week against Adams Express Co., for
rent ofhis building through several years
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

With this week closes the season of Pen
mar eXCurS OnS.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Mr. NJ c. Cramcr to-day hands over 70 a
new proprietor, Mr. II. Clay DeIaplanc, his
general store in Crccgcrstown and becomes
a citizen of this place. Mcchanicstown thus
gets the bulge" on Crcegcrstown district
for although we now have a candidate for
the House Of Delegates from this district, he
none the less stands charged to Crccgcrstown
and won't count against us when the next
turn comes. Welcome, Clay; we are just
looking for aggressive young business men
like yourself.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01


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,,ur ,,i,cs hi. entire attention 1o the church
and lawn which is a marvel of nratncys.
The Is, Church divided lately and they
con,rnnIu,c erecting 4 end church in the
southeastern mar, of the city.
The :, $ of the lst church, including the
infant ,)rpar,mcut which is held up stairs,
,nJ ,ln,yn hi,,Ir class rooms numbers about
zoo srhol,rs.
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,Jv,;. = : n;c,iclrd =, yellow Snrinrs this
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Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

REMovAL.-Dr. J. 5. Mckenzie, oculist, of
Frederick city will remove his office on the
osth inst, to Eat Patrick street, over the
Telephone Exchange
II. Il ShnIiAn MsK GNZiG.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

TIE CONCERT given on Thursday evening
las, by Miss Elite Andrrs, assisted by Prof
Schwing and six of his talented pupils of
Baltimore city met fully, every promise made
for it by its friends,
The vocal music was Of a higher order
to listen in our town and the performance at
the piano by Miss Ettc, in 500 parts and in
DUCTS assisted by her wclltraincd pupil, Miss
Minnie Walden Of Middchurg gave evidence
of a taste ard culture Of which we speak
with undissimulatcd pride. The concert was
most gratifying success both as to merit
and attendance, every one having been capt.
tally entertained and Rouzcr's Hall was
comfortably filled with a very apprccla'ivc
audience.
The soprano of Miss Belle Bump, tho base
of Mr.. Harry Cassard, the mastcrful accom-
.,animents Of Prof. Schwing and the brilliant
were the features of the concert. All parts
were admirably filled, but the above We're
notably prominent. There was a disposition
to follow the program TO the letter and the
first attempt at encore proved failure, but
when the audience made ~ its mind to
again hear Miss Belle Bump in solo, it per
sisted and was rewarded. This seemed to
satisfy all.
We trust that tbs may be but the begin
ning O a series of meritorious musical en-
tcrtalnmcnts in store for US during the win
ter season.
After the concert the musicians were in
vitci to meet some Of our people at the Mil
Ter House, where y lunch WAS prepared
About thirty sat down to a collation. such as
have become famous at this well known hO-
tel and an hour was passed over iemrtin"
yiands and in pleasant conversation,
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

SrRING WINDs AND CoLDs.-Now is the
ime that changcable weather and winds
cause colds on tie lungs, and to relieve the
cough Wild Cherry Syrup is the best and
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

INTERESTING TO BOTH SExEs-Any man
or woman making less than $40 weekly
shoull try our easy moncy-making business.
We want Agents for our celebrated MADAME
DEAN SrINAL SUPPORTING CoRsETs also,
our SPINAL SUPPORTER, SHOULDER BRACE,
hNn ABpoMINAL PKoTECToR COMBINED
(for Men and Boys,) No experience requir-
ed. Fonr orders per day give the Agent $50
monthly. Our Agents report four to twenty
sales daily. So outfit free. Send at once for
full particulars. State sex.
LEWIS SCIIlELE e. CO.,
sept 10 l3t 800 Broadway, New York.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Property SoLD.-On Saturday afternoon
last, the real estate of the late DR.. White was
sold al public sale in this town, as follows:
A mountain lot containing 10 acres to Mr..
David Bichl for $l25. A house and 10, west
of this place to Mr.. Warner Il. Grimes for
$3.50. The large and wcll-appointcd dwell
ing house of the late deceased, on Main-st,
this place to Mr.. Van B. Osler for $2150.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

HOUSES IN DEMAND.-- Within ten min
utes after the purchase of the late Dr.
Whites residence hy Mr.. Van b. Osler on
Saturday last, he lad the applications TO
rent. 1t is rumored that one or more dwell
ings Will be erected IN town this fall to meet
the necessities of our people, We are rapid
ly growing, new blood is being infused and
we are not without a growing hope that the
future has brighter things i'll store for our
Town
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01
Springfield h4ctSer.

Doubtless my friends in Maryland have
come to the conclusion that believe "Prom-
ises are like piecrust made to BE broken
NV imagination pictures their torlurine re
grcts (?) for their unjust suppoSitlon when
they &c That have redeemed my word.
The sub ,cct matter is 50 varied and cxten-
sve that it will be difficult to classify, SO Il
desultory description may be expected
Springfield, or "Thc Champion City, as il is
so frequently named from the extensive
manufactory of the world renowned Cham
pion Mowers and Reapcrs, had its day OF
small things" 1t was once the "tar west
dcnscly wooded and the haunt of the Amcri-
can Aborig.ncs. When first the Anglo-Sax-
on penetrated its pristine simplicity in search
of home, he endured the hardshipS ofpion-
Ger life. But nothing lasts. Time changes
all things and in 1920 the village Of s.,
contained 80 inhabitants. In 1880 the pop
ula,ion had increased TO 2o,127. In 1881
there were about 1000 new structures erect
ed. The corporation limits have been en-
and confidently expect to number 10000 in
1890. |, has all the general features of large
cities, namclv-:,n efficient system of Water
Works, a very complete Fire Department
with Steam Fire Engines, Fire Alarm Trc-
graph, &c Sewerage, Telegraph and Tclc-
phone Service, several lines of street railway
two opera houses Il free public library and
reading rooms, fine churches and school
houses, an elegant and commodious County
Court House. gas and electric lights.
THE WATER WORKS
were put in ccursc Of construction by the
City Council in 1850, and completed in 1852.
The water supply is obtained from two wells
one Is it., the other 90 it,, in diameter, and
"a f., in dcpth sunk in the underlying gray
el beds of Buck Creek. The Pumping is
done by employment Ola battery of six large
steel boilers heated in rotation.
The stand pipe is located on the highest
ground of the city, being lO1 IT, above the
street ut the centre of the city. From its top
is a magnificent view Of the city, The pipe
distribution consists of30 miles of mains,
from "A inches to inches in diameter.
STREET. RAILWAY SYSTEM.
In 1870 this commodity was established.
Then there was but one line, now there are
three distinct lines directed by one manager,
and these lines will soon be extended.
THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Library Societies were established as carly
as 1S20. The public library was organized
by act Of the City Council in 1872. The
first annual report showed the numbers of
volumes in the library TO be 3,Slo, with an
average circulation Of more than 100 daily.
In 1877 it was moved to Il larger bulldng
and Il reading room attached.
The MAGAZINES and public Journals on III"
are for the free use of AL citizens. is ninth
annual Report showed 1,1l9 volumes, with
An average daily circulation of 22o youmrs
Present number Of volumes in the Library
5000.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

Our stock Of boots and shoes is full and of
the very best make for $3.50 at
Rnn1'a
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

~ F1ehtv of light and vcntilation flies
shut out by screens; fine pure cosmetics; keen
razors and a desire to please are the induce
mcnls that should take you to Blacks hair
dressing and shaving saloon on Water-st,op-
posiic Moravian Church.
Hair cut either with scissors or clippers.
aug 13 tt
TO the Publ%.-!&shand, Pa. Dec. 1s, SO
This is to certify that for ten days | was
constipatrd and in the hands of several lead
ing physicians, without help from them. DR..
PfDnfI being then at Ashland, was called on
and after giving two doses Of the Or. Oclifg
& Pfoutz' hilions pills, was entirely cured
and able to attend to my work | heartily
recommend him 50 "1y friends. Respectfully,
(,rorup TrWis
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

ScOttt ale, Ia. May ~, 1850.
To whom il rHay co7'rcrn:
WAS aIing for n number "f years with a
disease of the lungs, liver congpa1nst ronsti
patton and nervousness and | had at least
twenty doctors and cot no relief from any of
,hrm until :aw DR., Pfoutz Of Wayncsboro
Pa. now at Conncllsvile. Iic saw me and
commenced taking his medicine tTonc FL
iXcr and Bilious PHI s. ana in three days at
ter taking the first dose was getting help
and am now still getting better all the time,
During the time OF two weeks taking of
mrd,"rnc have been helped and am still
getting better. For 90 years have spent at
least 5000 and never had the same rehcfthat
now have. Charles Say"rs.
West Ovcrton, Pa June 22, 1885.
The undersigned has been sick about one
wear with lung disease, stomach, constipa
lion and nervous affection. Had four differ
rnt doctors but no help. One stated that
he could no, put in a new stomach another
said, if he could get the constitution built up,
the undersigned would get al right, but he
failed. Dr. PtOutH then at ConncllSvillc was
SEM for and in t|'1cc days got lrl 2 and am
getting better daily.
Mrs. Oliver Beard.
sent q
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01

A STRANGE RESUIT--Among the many
things going the rounds is the following
which we notice in number of our cX-
changes: Take piece Of paper, and upon
i, put in figures your age in years, dropping
months weeks and days. Multiply it by
two; then add to the result obtained the fig
urcs 3,1Gs; add two, and then divide by
two. Subtract from the result obtained the
number of your years on earth, and see it
you do not obtain figures that you will not
be likely TO forget.
Catoctin clarion., 1885-10-01
Health. " ealtk and Happiness

Read Pollcy's adv. this week: he will make
every word good that he uttcrs. Go test the
matter.
The Evening critic., 1885-04-27
United order OF ihe:Golden Gross.


The final meeting of the fourth annual
session of the Grand Commandery of the
District of Columbia U. o. G. @. will be
held this evening in tho citadel of Meridian
Commandery, corner OF Seventh and l.
streets northwest. The reports of the sew
eral committees and the election of officers
will, 1t is expected, occupy the session until
late hour. A representative to the Su-
preme Commandery, which meets in this
city in May next, in biennial session, will
also be elected.
This body, which is composed of repre-
sentatives from the various States, will be
in session four or five days, and it is pro-
posed to give them public reception as
well as to extend to them the courteses of
the city, which may include a trip to Mt.
Vernon on the steamer Corcoran, also to the
public buildings and the city suburbs If
possible. This organization is one of the
leading social and fraternal orders, having
beneficial inducement, and is especially
strong in the New England States. 1t is
the first, and one of the very few insurance
orders whose members arc pronou need tenn
peranco or total abstinence mon and
women, and IL is claimed that on account
of this searching restriction the members
are subject to smaller death rate, and con-
sequently cheaper rate of insurance is
effected than by any other organization of
like character.
The rates of assessments are based on we'll
authenticated mortality tables, and insur-
ance may be effected for sums ranging
from $500 to $4,000, payable on the death
of a member.
There are four communicates of the order
located in Washington, and its members
are amoug the most Intelligent and re-
spected of our citizens. Efforts have
been made, with good prospect of success,
looking towards the formation of new
commandery to be located in South Wash
ington, and members living ON Fourteenth
street, near the boundary, are also desir-
that section.
The meeting of the Supreme Commandery
in May will be looked forward to with a
great deal of interest by the whole order.