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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
OutcaAt London.

Much excitement has been made by re-
ports recently published on the vile condi-
ton of the slums of London. In one cellar
was found family consisting of a man sick
with smallpox, his dying wife, three half
naked and dirty children, and one pig. In
some parts there IS one gin-mill to every
hundred persons. What deflement! Yet
corresponding impurities often defile the hui
man blood. They can be cast out by Browns
Iron Bitters, the great strengthened and pu-
rifier. Mr.. B. J. Strange, of Stark Lake,
Florida, says, Browns Iron Bitters is the
best blood purifier ever tried. 1t gives oil
the satisfaction man can want"
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CANED.--On Wednesday evening Of last
week, Mr.. Adolphus Fesrhake, the late e.
ficient Clerk of the Circuit Court, was made
the recipient, at his residence, on South
Market street, Of an elegant gold-headed
ebony cane from bis late deputies, as a slight
testimonial of their personal and Official ap.
probation and esteem. The presentation
was made by Mr.. W. Nash Young in few
appropriate remarks. Mr.. Fearhake receiv-
ed the present and thanked the donors fol-
the handsome gift. The following inscrip'
ton was upon the handle:
To
ADoLPHUs FEARHAKR,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
From
His Deputies
William Mahony, VIM. Nash Young,
Alfred Ritter, VIM. II Hllleary,
Edward NcIntire, Jos. W. Gaver,
Thos. W. Andersen.
after which, those present were invited by
Mrs. Fcarhake to the dining room and par.
took of the hospitality Of an elegant cola.
ton that had been prepared. The cane was
purchased from Mr.. George E Myer, the
Jeweler, North Market street, and the en-
craving was neatly executed by Mr.. Harry
Sahm!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
PUBLIC SALE.

The Undersigned will sell at Public Sale
on the premises 4 miles Northwest Of Mech
cstown and 10 mile of Shutdown, on
SATURDAY December 10, 1885.
Sale to commence at II o'clock, a. m.
The following real estate, as above located,
mile of the W. Md. railroad, lately the
property of Andrew Cofflnan, deceased, con-
tanning
ia I.0 Acres, more or less,
of which Is acres is good timber land, adj
Joining the lands of Fred'k Wilhide and
Chas. A. Eyler and others. The improve.
ments consist of
GOOD DWELLING HOUSE,
TWO BARNS, and all necessary
outbuildings. The growing crops to be ex-
cepted In the sale. he.
Terms on real.-$t 300 cash, the remain
der in one year, bearing interest. Upon pay
lnent In full Of the purchase money, a good
deed will be given, Possession given April
LIST, 1885,
Also at the same time and place :.
Household property and farming implements
~ FREDERICK ADDISON.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

Sunday last was one. Of the most Indictment
Of the now thoroughly established winter
season. Snow fell during the early part Of
the day; heavy rainfall then set In, the side
walks were slushy and the streets flooded.
DoNArroN-The members Of Trinity Re
formed church of this place have presented
their minister, Rev. A. B. Stoner, with
handsome Latrobe Fire Place Heater. Mr..
Van B. Osler placed it in the parsonage last
week. ',..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

TIE WATER QUESTION. We have been
piled with questions innumerable during the
past week concerning the water project
mentioned in our last issue. Not to misead
any one, it may be we'll to state that the
greater number of questions have been asked
through idle curiosity and by persons who
have no other interest in the matter than
simply to talk it,"
While such is the fact, we have also been
approached by parties who are interested in
business like way in the project and for
the benefit of such we make the following
supplementary statement.
First, the party to whom we have individ-
ually referred as being one Of the members
ofthc firm engaged in placing water works
in towns and cities, and with whom we are
personally acquainted is John r. Miller,
Esq, attorney. at-law in Carlisle, Pa.
Second, we are authorized to make the in
quiry as to whether there exists any likeli-
hood or possibility of the project being favor.
ably considered by the people of Mechanics
town.
Third, that when we have informed our
people of the opportunity thus offered them
of having permanent water supply placed
and wholly paid for by foreign capital and
nave learned the fullest extent to which our
people are disposed to consider the matter,
then both our duty under our promise to
Mr.. Miller and our authority to act for him
will have been wholly executed.
In . word, We have only to discover,
whether or not the proposal will be consid-
cred, and to report the result OF our inquiry
In event of its being eonssdsrsd, Mr. Miller
will be here to answer the business ques-
lions, concerning which We ale in no degree
authorized to speak.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
Local Items.
The business end of winter arrived first.

The matrimonial market Is exceptionally
dull with US. Hard times, or hard to please,
VIC are at q loss to decide which.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

NEW SToRE.-On Friday and Saturday
last Mr.. VIM. G. Merritt moved his stock Of
general merchandise from Ills storerooms At
the toll gate south of town and on Water-st,
to Col. John r. Rouzers handsome new
storeroom on Church-st. Mr.. VOL Wolf
will be retained in the capacity Of clerk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

Letters intended for publication should
reach this oface on the morning mails Of
Tuesday
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

Mr.. Maurice Shelter, Of Sabllasvillc, this
county, recently killed four hogs which ag,
pre1atod 1890 lbs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

The notice of repeated robberies commit
ted In this town leads The Chronicle to sug
gest night patrol. Not bad idea and it
NAV vet come to this.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
OFFICE

OF TIE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR
FREDERICK COUNTY, ND.
FREDERICK, MD, Dec. sth, 1885.
THE County Commissioners of Frederick
l. County, will meet in their Office in the
Court House,
On, Monday, January 4th, 1885,
alto o'clock, a. m.
During the session they will settle the nc
counts Of Supervisors Of Public Roads tor
the wear 1885, and appoint Supervisors for
the wear 1885, They will also, appoint
County Constablcs Cor the ensuing term o.
Tuesday the 18th and approve of their Bonds
on Wednesday the Goth Of January.
To facilitate business the Commissioners
have adopted the following schedule:
FIRST WEEK.
Monday, January 4tu, will appoint T JUSTICES
of Charities and Corrections, and will visit
the Anshouse.
Tuesday, Jan. 9Th, will settle with Supervi-
sors for Buckeystown and Frederick Dis
trcts.
Wednesday, Jan. 9Th, will settle with Super
vsors for Middle.own and Creagerstown
Districts.
Thursday, Jan. 7th, will settle with Super
visors for diminishing and Catoctin Dis.
trCts.
Friday. Jan 9th, will settle with Supervi-
sors for Urbana and Liberty Districts.
Saturday JAN 9th, will settle with Supervi,
sors for New Market District.
SECOND WEEK.
Monday, January 18th, will settle with Su-
pcrvisors for Hauyers District
Tuesday, Jan. 18th, will settle with Super
visors for Woodsboro' and Petersville Dis
tricts.
Wednesday, Jan. 18th, will settle with Su-
pervsors for Mt Pleasant and Jefferson
Districts.
Thursday, Jan. 14th, will settle with Super
visors for Mcchunlcs,own and Jackson
Districts.
Friday, Jan 18th, will settle with Supcrvi-
sors for townsville and Woodville Dis
tricts.
Saturday, JAN 10th, will settle with Super.
visors for Linganorc District.
THIRD WEEK.
Monday, January 18th, will settle with Su-
pervisors for Lcwistown and Tuscarora
Districts.
The residue of the Session will be devoted
to general business settlement OF accounts
&c, &c. .,
Supervisors will report to the Board all
cases where Flood Gates are being hung to
highway Bridges, or where hand-rails should
be placed over Bridges or Culverts.
The appointment of Supervisors in the
several districts, will be made on the same
days named for settlement, except in cases
where controversy may arise.
Any complaints against Supervisors, or
any desire for change in the Supervisor OF
any Roads, should be filed with the Clerk OF
the Board previous 10 the day of settlement.
By order,
A. L. EADER, Clerk.
| Dec II At.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

MONEY WAHTED.--Among our exchanges
we note q limited number, which during the
past We have found never to have had occa-
sion to make urgent or direct appeal for
payment of subscription. etc, but which we
now find compelled to make positive de-
mands upon their patrons. 1t is a proceed
ure that is most unpleasant, but like many
other necessities, it must be met.
When therefore we appeal to our patrons.
we are able to say to them that ours Is no
exceptional case. when we inform them that
we need money and we trust that our appeal
may not pass unheeded.
Between this and January 10th we must
raise what is for us large amount and will
be truly more than Inconvenience should
we fail in 80 doing. Remember the date,
friends, and let US have the amounts sever
ally due US. in part, if not wholly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

The Chronicle is reserved In Its statements
concerning the gold craze In that locality.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

A stray r in the box made US say last
week - hole was burned in the roof of q
tenement horse at the Ostoctin Furnace Ore
Banks,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

GoLp NEAR EMNfrsBune.-Not q little
excitement has been occasioned in Emmits'
burg by an alleged sale of some land in that
district on which gold and other mineral are
to be found in paying quantities The re-
port we have received states that on last
Thursday Samuel Wag!cman, owning about
rs acres of land lying on the summit of the
mountain, about one-and. a-half miles west
of Emmitsburg, sold the same to the Union
Pacific Mining Company, of California. for
$4,000. Capt. J. d. Swift, who claims to
be the chief engineer of that company, and
who, it is said, has been prospecting in the
vicinity Of Emmtsburg for some time past,
negotiated the purchase. 1t is said that
gold, silver and copper are on the land, and
also small quantity of lead. Although the
sale is reported as being bona fde trans
action, by many it is dlscreditcd. We have
however. not yet heard of any great rush for
lands IN the vincinty of the property above
referred to, and there will doubtless I've none
for some time to come Union.
THE GOLD MISE.-Certain news items
having been published abroad relative to the
sale of his property by Mr.. Samuel Waga-
man, near this place, in virtue of the alleged
discovery of valuable minerals thereon. We
have to say that we have refrained from
making any publication of the facts by re-
quest of the Engineer in charge of the work
as we'll as from our uniform practice of
avoiding the use of mere Iulmors or sensa-
tional matters in our columns. Capt. Swift
has spent several weeks in this village and
seems sanguine as to the value of the mine,
that has been in various stages Of develop
ment for many years. The fact of the arr
val here of some Of the machinery to be used
in the work, indicates the determination to
thoroughly test the extent, and the worth Of
the supposed deposits; When we get at the
facts we shall make them known.-Chroni-
eLe
CANED.-Captain II. Clay NALL, surveyor
of the port of Baltimore, was yesterday pre-
sentCd with a handsome cane. The prcscn-
ta,ion was made by Inspector Benjamin
O'Hara-Neacs
They are again agitating the question OF
water supply at Mechanicstown. 1fthc cit.
liens of that place would come here and ex-
anime the efficiency of our supply. they
would hesitate no longer. To form Joint
stock company and see that the proceeds Of
the works are retained ut home, will in the
years to come prove, to have been the most
iudicious course x hq0n,c4e.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
New Advertisements.

N. o. Sugar, Etc.-Bus. Local, Jno. Root.
County Commissioners Meeting.
Christmas Goods-Polley Bros.
Furniture, Etc. D. Keyser.
Notico-Wm. j. Cnmcr & Son.
Organs, Etc.-A. M. Ordway.
Money to Loan.-Bus. Local.
Louisville Courier. Journal.
Public Sale-F. Addison.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

We extract the following from poem
pl cserv.d in the British Museum:
VI Christmas day Oh the Fryday tie,
The froste Of wynter harde shalbe,
With frostc and snowe, and with fode,
But the last cnde thereof ys goode.
Agayn, the somcr shalbe goode also,
Folks in hyr ycre shall have CRETE WOO.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

At the brides home. Frederick County. Dec.
LIST, 1885, John G. Gorley to Maria Seiss.
Ceremony performed by the Rev. g. G..
Lanius.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
Sc ,tttalc, Pa. May IS, 1885.

To whom it may concern:
was aiiing for number Of years with a
disease of the lungs liver complaint, consti-
nation al nervousness and had ut ltas
twenty doctors and got no relief from any OF
them, until saw DR.. Pfoutz of Wayncsboro
Pa. now at Connelsvile. He saw me and l
commenced taking his medicine CTonic e.
jxer and Bilious Piss and in three days af-
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
medicine have been helped and am still
getting better For 30 years l have spent at
least 5000 and never had the same rclefthat
| now have. Charles Sayers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

Christmas Goods are now fully displayed
and there is no reason why the little folks
should not lie pleased with the coming
Christmas. 1t is not often that towns the
size of this have three as large and varied
stores of candies and toys as those of Policy,
Gilbert and Sprow, They all anticipate q
good Christmas and have prepared them
selves with rare and beautiful goods. Christ
mas is the festival with our people; we know
of no place where the spirit of the season
stirs the people deeper than in this place and
il il right
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

For want Of Days Horse Powder many
hores, csws, sheep, and hogs are daily lost.
DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills always save time
and trouble, and may be life itself, by prompt
and judicious use ut the beginning Of bill.
ious attack.
A quiet and pleasant home IS insured to
all mothers that use DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup.
Price 25c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

LABOR AND CAPITAL.-If 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 using Health
Restorer,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

In the House of Representatives, on Tues
DIV last, Mr.. McComas filed number of
claims for war damages, including the fol
lowing from Frederick county: Thomas E..
Holmes, s., 1885, Ohio W. Trundle, $l,439;
II. N. Lansdale, $2,3l2.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

To OUR READERs-We cannot too strong
ly urge upon our readers the necessity of
subscribing for family, weekly of the first
class-such, for instance, as The INDEPEN-
DENT, of New York. Were we obliged to
select one publication for habitual and care
full reading to the exclusion of all others, we
should choose unhesitatingly The 1NDEpEN-
DEBT. 1t is u newspaper, magazine, and re-
view, all in one. 1t is II religious, literary,
an educational, a story, an art, a scientific,an
agricultural financial, and q political paper
combined. 1t has 81 folio pages and % de-
partments No matter what persons re-
ligion, politics or profession may be, no mat
ter what the age. sex. employment or condi-
ton may he, THE Independent will prove
help, an instructor, an educator. Our read
ers can do no less than to send postal for
free subscription copy or for thirty cents the
paper will be sent month, enabling one to
judge of its merits more critically. Its year
ly subscription is $500, or two years for IS.
Address The Independent Psi Broad
way, New York City.
nov 10 At
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

On Monday Of last week the W. Md. rail
road company completed the work of laying
steel track; the entire road is now of Steel
There are few roads with the sharp curves
that are found on the line of this road which
make better time and at the same time carry
you along more swiftly. We do not pretend
to say that it is as good as the best in the
matter of comfort, but all things considered,
few excel the W. Md, and in point of snap
and progressive management, it is the peer
of any of them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

VIM shireman, Esq, Hillsdale Farm, Pa,
says he hos been using Powcll's Prepared
Chemicals for several years, and has had as
good results from the $19 90 invested for
them as from other fertilizers costing $S6
per ton. In future will Use Powell's exclu-
sively. Address Brown Chemical Co., Bal
tlmore, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
Business Locals.

t8r Buy the best; New Crop New Or.
leans Aolasses at Roots.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

eB- Red Seal Coffee takes the lead. Ev-
erybody buys it at Roots.
dec II 1t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

gy Money to LOan.-$3,OOo for in.
vestment in First Class Mortgages.
Apply at
Dec 17tf THE CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

CnR1sTMAs SERVICES Of the Sunday
School connected with TRULY Reformed
church, this place, will be held at $50 sharp,
Christmas morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

One of the most common complaints Of
children is worms and as they often suffer a
long time before it is known, parents should
watch carefully for the symptoms and give
DR.. Fahrney's Intallible Worm Syrup.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17
AVERY MACHINE CO.
.ela Rrc sdway, New Tc's

ARE YOU MADE miserable by lndigee-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Ape
lite, Yellow Skin Shiloh's Vitalizer is
positive cure Sold by M. K. LeathennaL.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

CANED.-Captain II. Clay NALL, surveyor
of the port of Baltimore, was yesterday pre-
sentcd with handsome cane. The prcscn
ta,on was made by Inspector Benjamin
O'Hara.-Neacs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

We say it without fear of successful con-
tradiction. that the Oyster Stews as gotten
up in this place are not to be excelled any
where and not equalled in one saloon out of
twenty outside Of this town.
1t is certainly Mechanicstown specially.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

The Mechanicstown Dramatic Association
will give their first entertainment in the
Academy of Music New Years Night.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

SCHOOL BoAnD.-The term of the present
School Board will expire the last of this
month. The members of the Board are usu-
ally appointed by the Judges of the Circuit
Court sometime during the December term,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

Mid pleasures and palaces though we may
roam, he it ever so humble, there's no specif-
ic for pain like Salvation Oil. Price Is cts
bottle.
The most troublesome companion a per-
son can have, while being away from home,
is cough and would advise everybody to
procure DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup before start
ing. (Drummer)
Col. John Brook Boyle, who has been ser
iousy i'll of neumonia at his residence in
this city, is slightly better.
Some days ago, A. II. Zollicof1er of Union.
town, shot gray horned owl measuring 4
Get inches from tip to tip of wings.
Hon Frank T. Shaw. member Of Congress
from this district, has secured quarters at the
National Hotel, during the session of Con-
gress. -Sentinel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-12-17

az For the purest and sweetest syrups
70 to Albaugh's.
TT For Mems Working Gloves all sises
and qualities 20 to Albaugh's.
az If you want to make Christmas dift,
get n set of fine knives and forks at
A!baugh's.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-11-07
CHAPTER XIV.
MAN PROPOSES

BY this time Willie Snow was fnllv nor.
suaded that his late sweetheart had been Law,
ing snare for him. must confess that
even l. biased Though was against the yirl.
could have forgiven him ii he had shown
somewhat more obstinacy on the occasion
10 t's sure, he was following my advice. and
would not have seen him married to Van.
it' hardware for the world; but. after his
plote'tallons cl love and faith, prepare,l
niyself tor good deal of to-and-fro work in
Ills 'i'lhd. 10 my surprise nothing of til. sort
occurred Whether his pride wa, wounded
or "nat Other secres motive operated unon
hlh, cannot tell. What could no, hx, mis-.
'aAe'' was the harsh, even irritat IL tone in
""ieh ne now spoke of Vanit;, when he
spoke "t her at all, which was but seldom
''i'tii" h'ie Nancy turn came soon nor than she
eo"'" havee expected Mastc.Will did not think
proper 10 con'uit me any further, but took
Tue earliest opportunity OF asking her to
marry hin'. lie called upon her at her own
nome one evening, and was pleased to find
SUE was alone Ut her presence in the hmso
''e haa an lntimation before the DON. ,,os
"pene!l 10 hln, for, as he stood on the sta,. :.
s'iSl't movement Of the parlor curtain ca,,~ht
MS eye. Looking up. as one does nm s,,on
oeea a>io''S before propriety has time tn s,,o..
scSt that one had better look down wis.
"a" Nancy peeping out. There can ha % no
"aih' IN reconnoitering avisitor from heh;nS
a muslin curtsin: and, on the other h.nS
tue person placed under observation ;s No. !.
nl"n'e II his eyes accidentally meet The ave..
mat I'M are scanning him. For ali that s,,o,, yJs
e. Ass make people uncomfortable. Wi1,;o
leu cilIled when he entered the nar,or sn', s
even Nancy looked confused. '' '''"
Que hal been doing her accounts .,a ,,..
nov" n"" o''sy ut her needle. Four or Ave sr,"m
oooks spread out on the sideboa, o.oh s.ai! ...:.a
ANT. little pile Of silver seemed to wh;sns~ % ~'s1 20
.u, .'n; ana p''nctuality, aud other ooeI;t,os -.
n; Mn1rh the world. with good reason "uS,es va',,es
nasnly in man or woman. The ThI tab,s Is,ues uss
covered with Miss Nancys sewing ma . tS,;",. was
NO time lace work. no toy tasks in 'ssl,",s s;Il
lawn, lawn: employed her active fingers. 'k mi.;,, or
.,' .T'sn calico was the subject Of he,. % 'ahn'
tna';sl tha in that tearing process bv ; wh,h S's
tns tns muscular Young woman div;,s, "ncn n
ies l;na with rapidity and straightnsss net et
nlI oSond the science Of the scissors Ns,a, %.
'': u"se" we'll enough standing thcr. ;'"lscy u; ICY
=" p''' ' gown AN oil one, wisely nut on WI i' !,
Il" eye t" the w"rI; in hand, In, w. %,.,, nt WIN