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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Some Startling Facts.

The official returns from Boards Of Health
show that nearly three. fourths of all deaths
are from Consumption when we think over
this fact it IS really awful, though every case
started with simple cough or cold, realize
how important it is to check this terrible
malady which can be done by using Puritan
Cough and Consumption Cure. Price % cts.
AT DIR. j. X. Waters Drug Store.
New ,nooT.-A school that gives a
thorough course in the science of laughter in
all its many and varied styles has been or
ganized III this place. 1t meets daily under
the windows of TIE CLARION OFFICE. They
succeed, but by tho unerrlng law of compen-
sation. while some laugh others swear; the
latter in lower tone on u er;story.-
Oh, if men dare only shoot everything that
comes within range, then would there be
introduced into the curriculum of that
school sudden and irregular course Of
gymnastics. Yes there would.
A single page in the issue Of the Century
taken for advertising purposes costs $500, i'll
Uarper's $500, in other magazines, from $3.50
down to 500. A yearly advertisement of
one column in the Chicago Tribune, $50, 900;
III the New York Tribune, $50 ,G54 for the
lowest, $S5 ,653 for the highest; in the New
York Herald, $36,2O3 for the lowest and
$34S,OO0 for its highest priced column.
These papers, it is said, are never at loss
for advertising to fill their columns. These
figures will doubtless he interesting to the
man who invests ten dollars and then tlatters
himself with the idea that he is an extremely
liberal advertiser.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

The Blue Mountain Express will he put on
on Saturday next, 29th inst. 1t stops at this
point going east at 7.39 a. M, but does not
stop going west in the evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
His BODY Terribly Mangled.

A shocking accident occurred ut the Union
Knitting Mills, whereby Isaac Cox was hor
ribly mutllatcd. Red Flagg Oil the Famous
Pain Cure was quickly applied and recovery
soon followed, you can try this great remedy
for 25 cents.
If you want to drive away Dyspepsia,
BiIousncss, Constipation, Poor Appetite and
all evils arising from disordered Liver use
DR.. Lees Liver Regulator. Trial bottles
free at DR.. ]. X. Waters, Drug Store.
A SUGGEsTIoN.-There are several stock
farms in Frederick county and number Of
mares are being introduced that have fine
racing blood in their veins and are being
bred to standard horses
Would not Frederick County Futurity
stake for foals of 1889 to trot in 1893 prove q
valuable adjunct to both breeders and horses
IN re 'erck County; more especially, should
such action prove to be but the first of an
unbrokcn annual county Futurity Stake. A
moderate entrance fee would, in our Judy
men secure numblr Of entries sufficiently
large to make the stake well worth contest
ing for.
Col. Baughman is interested IN these mat
tiers and in the Citizen let that journal carn-
es tly second our suggestion and we believe
something will come of It,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

A dancing class has been organized here
under Prof. Bankcrt, instructor at Pen Mar
and Blue Mountain House. He will give u
lesson each week he has secured twenty
two pupils.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Mr.. Ephraim Repp, near New Windsor,
exhibited at this Office a few days ago huge
tooth picked up in Dickenson's branch, near
New Windsor, by Mr.. Adam Bloom, shortly
after the recent flood. The tooth was four.
teen inches long, four inches wide on the
grinding surface, and five inches deep. 1t is
supposed to bc the tooth of tic fossil elephant.
-AdrOcdte.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Miss Ella Holtz If Walkersvlle Is visiting
friends in this place.

We are on our way toward winter; the
days are shortening.
Acacia Lodge, A. F. g. \. NJ, ofthis place
has "called off" until the second Monday in
September.
Rain prevailed again on Tuesday, it being
the western edge of an Atlantic coast show.
er
AT celebration of St. Johns Day by Pat
mos Lodge. A. F. & A. M, Ellicott City,
Messrs. A. Foreman and G.. J. Carmack of
this place were invited guests.
During the thunder storm IN Saturday
last, lightning struck IN the Lutheran church
of this place. and did considerable damage
to the roof-Catoctin News.
Experiments at Cornell University show
that there is a loss Of butter when the milk
is allowed to cool much below the normal
heat of the COW before being put in the
creamcr.
1t is probable that within the coming ten
days proposition for the establishment of a
reading room and public library will he sub
united to our people. When it is proposed,
let it he duly considered.
They say "beauty is but skin deep and
that ":he nearer the bone the sweeter the
meat" a fair deduction being that beauty and
sweetness dwell the farthest possible apart.
The wisdom of the ancients is evidently at
fault
A small lump Of camphor evaporated in
tin vessel over a lamp will drive out mos
quitoes and keep them out during the even
ing. Care should be taken not to allow the
camphor to ignite. This Is given by the
Scientific American.
The Fircmen's fair closed on Tuesday
night Mr.. J. G. Whitehll was the lucky
holder of the ticket that won the buffet. The
receipts were about $500 from which the
company will clear about $l50.-Carr0W
Ne,os.
The ladies of the U. b. Missionary Society
will hold an entertainment IN the United
Brethren church, this place, next Tuesday
evening, July End. The exercises will COM
mence at 7.45 p. m. The public are cordial
ly invited.
A number of our people are painting their
floors, removing the carpets during the sum-
mer A French writer observes that paint
ing floors with any color containing whitehead
is Injurious as it renders the wood soft and
less capable of wear. He suggests ochre
raw lumber, or sienna.
Mr.. John Jones has one of the most COM
plctc little mills in the country. He has the
latest improved system of rolls, plenty of
power and is himself one of the really good
millcrs Of this section He has left all of his
burrs in place, consequently can do chopping
in large quantities ut short notice.
Willie Merritt, aged IA years, an employ
ec in the Mccllanicstown Burial Case Works,
died in that place on Tuesday from blood
poisoning which he contracted from paint
Several Exchanges.
There is not bit Of foundation for the
above report, so far as cause Of death is con.
ccrncd-ED
SOMETHING WRONG ABOUT THIS.-We
find the following in Mondays Daily Erred
crick) Neus: "a hearing in the lunacy case
of VIM. j. Freeze of Mechanicstown, will
take place tomorrow at noon before the court
and Jury at the Court House"
Surely there has been some mistake in the
matter OF names and the Ne,cs should look
itup and correct it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Mr.. Warren Damuth and Mr.. Geo. e..
Wacsche are home from school the former
from Pennsylvania, the latter from Western
MARYLAND College.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Professional.
or. N, T. { }, / ieathe'naa,
SURGEONS & PHYSICIANS.

Prompt attention given to all calls.
Public Office in the Drug Store.
Private consultation room in the rear OF
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Business Locals.

~ JOB LOT HOSIERY & GLOVES.
Hosiery sold Is & 90 cts can be bought
now for 6, & 10 cts.
Gloves sold for IS cts can be bought now
for Is cts.
Lace sold for y & Is cts now can be bot
for 8 & 10 cts.
cB- Straw hats from to 10 cts cach.
l have lot Dress Goods can be bought
way down.
az Am determined to reduce my stock
and intend making the price sell the Goods.
Yours,
NJ. C. CRAMER.
tB- FISH AT CRAMER'S!
Fine Salt Shad, New Potomac Herring,
Genuine White Fish.
~ BACON AT CRAMERS I!
Fine Country Cured Sides,
Shoulders,
Sugar Cured Hams,
Shoulders,
Breakfast. Bacon
Country Cured Lard. Sell nothing but
Extra Dried Chip Beef Tenderloin. The
above Goods are all guaranteed.
az FASHION SHEETS are ready for
distribution, at,
NC. CRAMER'S.
eB- SYRACUSE PLOWS, two and
three. horse, both Wood and Steel Beam, al
so Hill side plows and stock Of Points, land
Sides etc, for these plows, at
GEO. w. STOCKSDALE'S
Apr. 1877
CT BRAN.-At so 90 per ton always
on hand at,
feb 2Stf &. w. STOCkSDALE.
If STALLION FOR SERVICE.-Thc
Standard and Registered Trotting Stallion,
CALCULATOR, Record, 1904, will stand
for Service ut the farm of DR.. NJ. Z. Leatll-
erman, mile east of Mcchanicstown. Cir
cuator is lcvcl-hcaded game trottcr, stand
ing 1Gt hands high, weighs in trotting con-
dition 1900 pounds. His disposition could
not be bettered. For Pedigree,f full description
and Dates at the above point, see advertise
mcnt which will appear later.
INCH 7tf j. NJ. SMITH.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Con gu lnption Surely Cured.

To THE EDIToR-Pleasc inform your read
crs that have positive remedy for the
above named disease. BY its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases haye been per-
manently cured. shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of your
readers who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post office address
Respectfully.
r. 4. SLOCUM, M. c., 1871 Pearl st., N. Y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Acacia Lodge, A. F. & \. M, ofthis place
has "callcd Off until the second Monday in
September.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
1eafhs,

On June Dist. 1889, at her home in Sabillas
vile, Nd, Mrs. Louisa f Willard depart
ed this life, aged ~ years, 3 months and II
days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

BAD CRoP PR0spECTs.-The prevailing
impression among our farmers at the present
time appears to be, that owing to the dam
aging effects of the long.continued rainy
weather, not more than half of an ordinary
crop of wheat will he realized in Frederick
county this year. A few weeks ago the in.
dications were that the yield would be ex.
traordnarily large Citizen.
A HEAVY CRop.-Mr Lewis Kolb, of near
Linganore Mills, this county, sowed some
wheat last fall of which two grains yielded
as follows: One grain was Fultz, it produc-
cd 1877 sprouts with 1877 perfect heads, the
other was of Lancaster variety it yielded 10
sprouts with 10 perfect heads, the heads ay-
crage 81 inches long, tho height of straw At
8 inches long. 1t is now on exhibition at l..
w. Mehrling's store, East Patrick street,
Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Local Items.

Emory Grove camp meeting will open
August 9Th and close August 22nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

The great celebration in Baltimore IN
September will require a subscription OF
$4,000. A large portion of this sum is al
ready assured. thanks to the wonderful en-
crgy displayed by the management.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Rain prevailed again on Tuesday, it being
the western edge of an Atlantic coast show
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
OEHM'S ACME HALL
COMPETITION RETIRES.


Three hundred thousand dol.
lars, worth of superbly made
clothing, due to our large facili-
ties in buying and manufacturing
(second now to none in Amelica)
enables us to offer the largest,
the richest and the most varied
stock in spring and summer cloth
ing, at prices simply inimitable.
MEMS SUITS.
Every mill of worth, at home
and abroad, is represented in our
stock of clothing.
Business Suits $3.50 to $50. 100.
Working Suits 800 to $500.
Dress Suits 1000 to 1000.
Spring Overcoats
O>D III.
-
JUVENILE SUITS.
Our Boys Department never
was so beautifully and bountiful.
ly stocked as at present. Extra.
ordinary values, $500 really for
9i'00, "'e ''o'''''' W ~ ''"''' VI
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Io,a,t2u, C.,:t. O1I,:,,
Y;Its' Dra;JsJ T;;te.
c.,.i n, ,.ts aJ
n~.,. c.:..
d, Nv 10 ~,Soo
0 ~
O1N1V1 40 ~
FON MEN AMI DO1O.
New impOrtatiOnS of Neck Wear
from SOC. to $l.25
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

We are on our way toward winter the
days are shortening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
GALVESTON, MAY 6, 1885

UALVEsTON, MAY o, Ioo0
Mr.. A. X. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-Somc tour
var cr,,etol;zof ionsoo onJ r,tort snr;nr
eyeglasses. AT that time with difficulty l
could read fine print. Am now happy to
say can read the finest print without glasses
My sight is fully us strong rs ever.
Frank II. Miller,
Galveston, Tex.
At DIR. NJ. f. Lcatherman's Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

from IcnuSy Nalii'i, Iho i"''|A H"'' W ~
Maryland College.
The Blue Mountain Express will he put on
on Saturday next, Goth inst. 1t stops at TINS
point going east at 7.39 a. M, but does not
stop going west in the evening.
A dancing class has been organized here
under Prof Bankcrt, instructor at Pen Mar
and Blue Mountain House. He will give a
lesson each week he has secured twenty
two pupils.
The great celebration in Baltimore in
September will require subscription OF
$4,000 A large portion of this sum is al
ready assured, thanks to the wonderful en-.
crgy displayed by the management.
A VEGETABLE WoNDER.-Mr John Ed.
Miller of this place found in the mountain a
root washed out by the flood that is in every
detail perfect snake, with the double curve
IN the neck ready for blow. 1t IS SO per
feet that it is not posi- lie for one afraid OF
snakes to handle 1t without undergoing tit
of the horrors.
Robinsons Circus will be in Westminster
on Monday next. For those who prefer to
20 by rail, Westminster is .hc cheapest and
most CONVENIENT trip. You can leave at 3,
Al a. M, and return at G.54 p. m, and have
nearly or quite an hour after the circus to
catch the train. 70 60 to either Frederick
or IIagerstown by rail will neccsstate stay
ing over night.
PURE LIGnTNING.-No Hagcrstown has
a baseball war with Martinsburg on her
hands Two years ago she and Chambers.
burg snapped explosives on the subject and
if the Martinsburg independents broadside OF
whitening Remuneration is returned by the
IIageI stown Globe, ad instar, then will there
he much jocoseness in the event. We await
the outcome with feelings akin to those OF the
small boy on his way to his first circus.
Mr.. N. G. Croft has completed the county
road work from the fording above Jones
Mil to the corporation line. At the fording
where The water broke over, he has built
log breast, braced it staunchly and backed IL
with heavy stones. The water will rise TO
an extraordinary height if it goes over II.
The material for illing the deeply washed
road was taken from the mill dam and was
thus secured at the least possible cost. The
road s in better shape than it ever was and
thc woil; wos done for loss than $500
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

A man with patent folding chair was
here last week endeavoring to sell the facto.
ry right for this and several other states. It
was considered by several of our people but
declined.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

At a celebration of St. Johns Day by Pat
mos Lodge. A. F. & A. M, Ellicott City,
Messrs. A. Foreman and G. J. Carmack of
this place were invited guests.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Where will you spend the Glorious Fourth?
We know of no better place or more enter
tainng spectacle than the great Bicycle Meet
IN Hagcrstown. Two thousand wheels will
be in the procession and some expert riding
will be witnessed. We tender tho manage
ment our acknowledgment of the courtesy
extended us.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

The Scientific american leads in all it
undertakes. Its account of the Johnstown
disaster is the most intelligent that we have
read: the nine illustrations including n birds
eye view ofConemaughValley andJ ohnstown
supplement the written account and render
many things ineligible that have heretofore
been difficult to understand. 1t is reliable
where others arc not, in this. that it aims at
facts and the truth, caring nothing for effect.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
Every Home should have 1t.

1t is not always convenient to call a
Physician for every little ailment Having
Red Flag Oh in the house you have Physi-
clan always at hand, it kills Rheumatism,
Neuralgia. Burns Bruises and all Aches and
Pains. Price rs cents
There are few things in this life of which
we may he certain, but this is onoof them,
Puritan Cough and Consumption Cure has
no equal for Coughs. Colds and Consump-
ton Price % Cents.
At DR.. j. X. Waters Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

The July number of Church and Home,
now in the publishers hands, will be one of
decided merit and will be accorded its claim
tosuperiority over former numbers by all who
local church publication.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

The M. V. r.. r. company has nearly COM
pleted the repairs of damages done by the
flood. The damages were comparatively
heavy, it's total length of track and number
of bridges considered.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Mr.. Lee Landers who has been attending
school in Washington, D. c., returned home
last week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

ENTERTA1NMENT.-On Saturday evening
at Sabllasville, for the benefit of the United
Brethren church Of that place, there will be
given an entertainment, the care and prepa.
ration for which warrants US in promising
those who attend an evenings real enjoy.
mcnt. See Posters. :
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Franklin Mills gets new schoolhousc, but
not in the village. That and Payne's" dis.
,ricts will be merged and the new building
will lie erected at the turn of the F. & E.
turnpike, just north ofthe tollgatc and near
ly opposite Mr.. Jos. Livers' property. This
will be n graded school.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

A Mr.. Warner, of Creagerstown has pur-
chased from gentleman in Washington, D.
G., a fine brood mare with record of 2.19;
the price paid was $780, The animal will be
used for breeding PURPOSES.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

During the thunder storm IN Saturday
last, lightning struck IN the Lutheran church
of this place, and did considerable damage
TO the rOof.-Catoctin Nems
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27
New Advertisements.
L.C. Smith.

The steam outfit for threshing grain, sold
last week by A[essrs. Shafer and Rouzer, le-
ceiyers, was purchased Ivy Mr.. John Fresh
man, near this town.
Mr.. Jacob B. Tyson, of Frederick, was last
week presented by Lynch Lodge A. F. and
A. NJ. with handsome master Mason's jew
cl studded with diamonds ard sapphires.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

Experiments at Cornell University show
that there is loss Of butter when the milk
is allowed to cool much below the normal
heat of the COW before being put in the
creamcr.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-06-27

The Baltimore base ball club has been play
ing ball during the past ten days if they can
keep it up they will give the three leaders
shaking ID
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20

Rev. G. H. spurgeosS .ecently paid
vlst to the Island of Guernsey. in the
English Channel. He preached four
times In one day. Admission to the
services was by ticket. and no fewer
IMAM nine thousand applications for
'icXets were made. Mr.. Spurgeon's visit
appears to have resulted in a great
qulckening of spiritual interest. the
"ho1e island being greatly stirred.
The New West Education Commits
sion Is supporting wholly or in part.
seven academies and twenty-three com.
n nroh schools in Utah and New Mexico,
ihey have been attended during the
pas' year by 1855 pupils. During the
nine years in which the Commission has
existed 1t is estimated that over s. moo
schools Ns "' IA i's
-Ihere are between 500 and 600 Chi
namen In Sunday-schools and missions
, IN new York. They are there chiefly to
learn to talk English, for there are onlv
nity-three of the number who are ont.
snu-out Christians; that is, members Of
. churches. A religious worker among
.he Mongolians says the church neonis
Aee sot 10 realize that the Chinaman is
pretty bard Subject to Christianize.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20
American Credit Abroad.

American credit appears to be at the 70
NTH in Europe, particularly in Germany. A
returned traveller reports that Philadelphia
with his wife on their bridal tour admired
ring in a jewelers. window in Nurembure
He asked to have it reserved for few DAYS
as he was not prepared to purchase it then,
That makes no difference said the jeweler;
take the ring and my address and pay me
when you are ready" Afterward, having
paid for this, the same lady and gentleman
were admiring diamond studded watch and
some other articles. but we cannot DOS
Sibly buy them," they explained; i've can't
spare the money" The jeweler was irresist
ible. Just take them home with your be
said, land pay me in six months, a year.
longer if necessary, You can have anything
In the shop Yet all he knew about the
travellers was their names and their hotel
The Jeweler said he had sold thousands of
dollars worth of goods to travelling Ameri.
cans on credit and had never lost dollar
vet-Chicago Times
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-12-20

The outward indications color, hair,
length OF horns, ears, tail, etc. OF stock
are not always to be relied upon as GER
tain in indicating the excellence of an
animal for the purposes required, and
when breed is bred strictly with view
to having it excel in the exhibition OF
superiority of the oater characteristics it
is sometimes due 10 loss OF vigor in the
stock, the result of the sacrifice OF the
more important individual characters
ties of utility. Breeders have made mis-
takes in adhering too closely TO the color
msrks. or rather in giving greater
number of points TO those sections that
really are not 50 important compared
with others.
DIR. T. II. Hoskins, of Vermont, writes
that two years trial seems to confirm the
statement that the Larvae of the
Authomyin "a. ceparum, A, brassicn,
A. raphani) may be very greatly checked
in their ravages by the free application
of fine air-slaeked lime, or of unleached
ashes, along the rows, in close contact
with the plants. The application must
he free in order to be fully effective
The doctor has not found an application
half an inch deep for two inches on each
side OF the row (or about the roots for
cabbage) to do any harm to the plants,
or q much less quantity to be fully effec-
tive. He tried Mr.. Gregory's chicken
remedy on onions, but found it did not
answer; while the application OF ashes,
especially as soon as rain fell sufficient
to bring the alkali into action, seemed to
stop their working very promptly.