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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-12-25
# WAS CHRISTMAS MORN.

There was fire IN the fireplace Of
the little red cottage over in the hollow.
But 1t was a very small fire, scarcely
enough for Stella to cook the little
breakfast required for herself and her
grandfather,
Grandpa knew that the very last stick
of wood had gone to make that fire, and
the weather was bitter cold. with a
heavy white snow covering all the
ground.
Then as she washed up the few dish
cs and put them away in the Cupboard
Ike the tidy little housekeeper she was,
she said -
'Grandpa, the meal is all out, and so
is the meat
"And so is the money. my darling,
SAID the man with smile, half sad,
half.merry.
He sat moment silent in his chair
by the freside, and then added -
Aud il is Christmas week, darling,
and no work to speak of to do, nor like
to be- as know of.
"Couldn do something, grandpa?
asked Stella. with wlsttul look.
You: No, darling, not to do any
GOOD" said the old man, with Sigh tins
time, and something like Il tear in his
eye.
Then what shall we DO, grandpa p
asked the child.
II don't know. I'll think, said the
grandfather, and then sat silent by the
fire again. Stella returned to her du'
! ties.
Young as she was, for over year lit.
/ tie Stella had been grandpa's house
keeper. She did not remember her own
mother, nor where she was born, but
she knew that her mother was dead
and that Grandpa and Grandma Devon
had brought her up.
There was story which Stella had
never heard the brave old couple hint
at, which size did not know, but which
was often in their thoughts.
Stela's father was not dead. He was
Grandpa Devon's Oldest son (the second
son died IN youth, and there had been
only the two), but he had been bad
wild and rough from his earliest days
Their gentle, kindl y influence seemed
to have no effect on his hard heart
and he only went from bad to worse.
At last, when Stella was born, weary
and heart broken, the young wife died
and there was no longer any restraint
upon Ben Devon's rude career.
He lief, his home and his poor ole
father, utterly hopeless Of seeing hin
do any better, bade him not return, bu
leave his child, and they would care to'
and bring it up the best they could.
In his heart Ben Devon cared little
for the child, callingit Troublesome
kid,' 80 it cost him no pang to leayt
it.
But Grandpa Devon knew that Bel
was in a manner prosperous, that ht
had quit drinking, and made some
money.
And now grandpa himself Was grow
ing very old. He felt that his health
and strength were failing rapidly, an'
that very soon he would be unable tt
work at all. Then, who would tak'
care of little Stella?
This question was troubling the ole
man night and day, and he was making
No his mind to do something which TO-
himself be would have never done.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-12-25
Took Weeks to Work Them.

Devoted Wife-Have you any en-
broidered Christmas slippers.
Dealer-Plenty of them. You wish
hand worked, l presume?
ayes, want a pair that will look as
if it took all summer to do them.
Yes, madam, we have that kind they
make man almost weep when he
thinks of the days and weeks and
months of silent labor all for him.
Well, here is my husbands measure.
Don't send any bill except for the soles'
Charge him few dollars extra tor his
nest pair of boots. Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-12-25
Mehancs0wn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday December rs 1890


man tremulously asked her if Ben
Devon lived in those parts.
She said, Yes, he dld. She gave them
directions how to find his cottage. and
asked if they were going to visit Ben
Devon.
"Yes, ma'am He is my son. said
the old man. "Thank you for your
kindness.
The night was drawing nigh us our
two wanderers came to Che cottage the
woman had described, and raped at
the door,
! Presently large, slovenf7 woman,
with coarse, cross face. but clad in
comfortable garments, opened it, and
in loud shrewlsh tone, demanded:
"What dye want here? We don't
keep no tramps, we don't =
"Is this Ben Devon's house ?" trem-
ulously inquired the old man, while
Stella shrank behind him, and Skip
stood beside her and growled sullenly.
oval, 1t is, and it isn't,' said the
dame, setting her hands on her hips,
He lives here but I reckon rule the
roost. It WAS my house, afore 1t was
hs'n. Who be ye, an whatdo you want
with that lazy Ben Deyon?'
II am his father, and this;
before the old man could finish Stella
spoke up. Il am his niece, and we've
come to live with you.''
"Oh, We be, be YEP said the woman.
oval, l guess ye may as we'll 90 back
wlar YOU come from. Ben Devon hain't
got no room fur ye here. He amt to
home now, and | don't know when he
will be, so ye needn't stop"
"Oh, grandpa! Must we go all the
way back? % SAID Stella, in tones of
sorrow.
"Yes, my child We will 90 back, y
said the man, with quiet dignity, turn
ing away from the coarse woman with
out word: This is no place for us,
as she says. Come, child
He took the girls cold hand, and they
walked away.
ooh, grandpa, it is so late and SC
cold And it is beginning to snow
agai,,' said Stella, trying not to cry
with disappointment.
"Yes, darling. | know. But we can
get back to the last farmhouse. The
woman there will give us shelter to-
n,ynt, | am sure from her kind face.
And then they walked on in silence
Stella, let 90 her grandfather's hand
and said -
ooh, grandpa, l must rest. ! cant
walk anymore
| "Neithcr can l., said the old man
I'VE will sit down here by the fence ;
little while. 1t is dangerous to rest IN
the cold, ! know, but we cant go unless
we do. There, child, lean your head on
grandpa, and rest IL little, then We'll g
on again. And cheer up, love. To-
morrow is Christmas, and it will b(
bright. And we'll be taken care OF
Stella, we'll be taken care Of.
Yes, the good old man Was right
When morning came, the nelghbor
found two stiff forms cold beside th
fence, and the morning was bright IL
heaven, and there was no trouble o
sorrow up there. Stella and he
grandpa were taken care OF on tina
bright Christmas morn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-12-25
Church Directory.

Reformed Church-Rev. G. A, Whitmoie
mas or. Weekly Lectures Tuesday evening.
Mcetiny of Ladies' Aid Society every second
Wednesday evening. Regular services by
appointment from the pulpit.
Lutheran Church-Rev. j. H. Barb, pas
tor Services, Sunday 10 A. NJ and $50 +.
N. Sunday School, 3. p. NJ. Prayer Meet
ing, Wednesday, GAS p. NJ.
Morayian Church, (Mechanicstown) Rev.
p. W. Herbs, Pastor. Preaching every Sun
ay, alternating morning and evening"
] raycr Meeting every Friday evening Sun
day School 8 o'clock. a. IN.
Morav,an Church (Graccham) Rev. Il. W.
IIerbst, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday, alternating NOR
ming and evening.
Mite Society every Monday evening.
PRAYER Meeting every Wednesday evening
United Brethren Church-Mite Society
Second and Fourth Wednesday
Sunday School r. M.
PRAYER Meeting every Thursday evening
Regular Services by appointment from 'he
pulpit.
Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. j.
FF, GRAY Pastor Services every alternate
:unday at 10 A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ
Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening At .
p NJ.
United Brethren Church-Rcv G. j..
Roudahnsh Pastor. Services every alternate
Sunday at 3 D. III. Sunday School every
Sunday at - III. Prayer Meeting every
Thursday evening at y m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-12-25

Sensible Christmas hints: Buy no
more than you can afford. Give no gift
where you do not delight to. Shop no
more than you have the strength for
Entertain only within your means.
Keep your Christmas nerve, and mus
Gle, and heart, and hope, and cheer,
first for your own home, your own fire
side. your dearest, your closest, your
sweetcst-and then for the homeless,
the fireless, the unloved, the 'undeared,
and be true to the last Christmas card
that goes to your postofice, or the last
Merry Christmas that crosses your
lips We are generous people, and
a happy people, and q Christian people.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
E|!Q|'|!;i'||::'|;!!!!|,!|,;;!| EQiGS5!s! sI9i&
EuDeDSy.

This is what you ought to have,
In fact, you must have it, to fully
enjoy life. Thousands are search
ing for it daily, and mourning
because they find il not. Thou
sands upon thousands ofdollars arc
spent annually by our people in
the hope that they may attain this
boon. And yet it may he had hy
all. We guarantee that Electric
Bittcrs, if used according to direct
ions and the use persisted in, will
bring y0u Good Digestion and ousi
the demon Dyspepsia and install
instead Eupcpsy. We recommend
Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia and
nil diseases OF Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys. Sold at soc. and $l.00
per bottle py +. uARRlNCToN
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
GibisOnVille, o.

Mr.. Geo. ID. Whitcraft of whom
we made mention some time ago
as being sick, is very low.
DR.. J. F. Miller ppE village M. ID,
has been on the sick list for several
days, during which time he was
not able to visit his patients.
Mr.. Byron zeigler and Mr..
Thomas Hutchinson disposed of
their personal property at public
sale on Saturday last.
Our Post Office at Gibisonville
is doing better business than 1t
has done for years. Mr.. Weltner
our new p. M. is one of the most
objiging and efficient men that we
have ever had.
quite pHmber Of our citizens
were summoned to appear in court
this week as witnesses.
There was q prOtracted meeting
held at the M. e. Church during
the past two weeks,
Miss Alice Krinn one of our best
young ladies is very sick.
Mr.. J. G.. Krin has been granted
APensioa gff fs PER month.
y No.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22

He-What alovely foot you have.
She-It is no foot ut all. It's only
eight inches.
Fnther-I don't understand why
you object to marrying that girl
She is rich and comes OF good
family.
Son--But, father, don't you know
that she Is blind in one eye.
Jerseyman-Say how much is
the fare to New York?
Ticket Agent - Dollar twenty
five.
Jerseyman- Gosh! Cant yer
knock u little off for quantities :?
Mem the old lady IN my boy Silas
here, is goin' together in bunch.
Affectionate Relative-Why do
you sit so far off, Cousin Jennie i?
Come over here on the sofa and sit
alongside of me.
Cousin Jennie - Pm thinking
that for distant relative you are
near enough already.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
THE MUMMY CATS OF
BENZ HASSAN,
A Wonderful Discovery
Made BY an Egyptian
Who Yell into u Sub
terrsAean Cave.
$50, 900 Embnlmed Cats Which Have
Lnin In Their Sacred Burial
Place for 5000 Years.

4 curious consignment of goods
was received At London II few
weeks ago, consisting of no less
than 10000 mummy cats from
Egypt. These cats have lain in
their sacret burial place at Benz
Hassan for 3,C00 years or more
and after having fulfilled for so
many centuries the destiny intend
ed for them, have at last, under the
impulse of nineteenth century pro-
gress, been sacrificed upon the
altar Of "utility'-that modern all
,devouring ogre, These mummies
are now about to fill their final
function of fertilizing English
farm land, and at the future resur-
rection poor pussy will have a
sorry time trying to gather togeth-
er her scattered bones,
English farmers are indebted for
this excellent lot of twenty tons of
manure to the lucky accident which
befell an Egyptian who, while dig
ging, fell into n pit which proved to
be subterranean cave completely
filed with mummy cats, each one
being superately embalmed and
wrapped up after the fashion of
Egyptian mummies. Pussy of b. G..
1000 was a sacred object to a sec
tion of the ancient Egyptians, and
when cat died-as even a cat
eventually must-it was buried
with as much honor as any human
being. The finder having reported
his discovery, laborers were soon
at work, and turned out tens of
thousands of the mummies. Some
were taken by the farmers of the
place, Others went to merchant
in Alexandria, who shipped them
to Liverpool, where another mer-
chant, a local fertilizer, bought the
consignment f3 lbs. Cd. a ton. The
auctioneer adding just to injury,
knocked down the lot of 10000
cats with the head of one of them
as hammer. To such base uses
have the gods Of Egypt come!
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
SALT CREEK.

On the night of the 9th inst,
Iolice Maharney's house with it's
entire contents was consumed by
fire.
On the night above mentioned
Mr.. and Mrs. Mahorney went to a
near neighbors to spend the even
ing; shortly after dark they were
alarmed by some one calling and
informing them that their house
was on fire. Mr.. Mahorney Aade
u rush for his residence but by the
time he arrived there the tongues
of fire were already leeping from
the windows and roof and the
building sinking under the destroy
ing element.
AS we have already seen, the
family was left homeless and des-
titute, yet their loss was to some
extent restored through the gener-
ogity of the good people of this
community by donations to the
unfortunate family.
Your correspondent has just re-
ceived through the mail a wood
cut of DIR. L. F. Redfern of South
Perry. The cutits life like port
rait of the Doctor, and has been
made by the artful hand of some
skilled engraver. We wish to ten
der our thanks to the DIR. for his
favor and promise him that his
pOrtrate will embelish the walls
Of our sanctum.
Litigation is the leading topic of
the day in this locality.
Mr.. 2. Brown Of Pine is danger.
ously i'll with Ia grippe.
The Land Appraiser, Assessor,
and Census taker will soon begin
their work.
1t Is now thought that the iron
horse will be vending it's way
down the Salt Creek Valley to
Bloomingville between nov and
the first Of July,
SILENT FRIEND.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her
Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap OF
wrapping paper, but it saved her.
She was in the last stage of con-
sumption. told by physicians that
she was incurnble and could live
only short time; she weighed less
than seventy pounds. On piece
Of wrapping paper she read of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, and got
sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought a large bottle, it help her
more, bought another and grew
better fast, continued its use and is
now strong, healthy, rosy, plump,
weighing no pounds. For fuller
particulars send stamp to w. Fl.
Cole, Druggist Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery
Free at +. HARRINGToNs Drug
store,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
Interested People.

Advertising a patent medicine
in the peculiar way in which the
proprietor of Kemp's Balsam for
Coughs and Colds does is indeed
wonderful. lie authorizes all drug
gists to give those who call for it IL
sample bottle free, that they may
try it before purchasing. The large
bottles are soc and 81. We GER
tainly would advise Il trial 1t
may save you from consumption.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
JOHN r. MCLEAN,

Publlsher Enquirer, Cincinnat, OHIO.
The Ohio Democrat and the
Weekly Enquirer can be had for
one year each for $3.50 at this
office. All subscriptions for the
two papers within the above dates
will be entitled toa guess on the
above problem.
G. w. BREHM, publisher, Ohio
Democrat. p. o. Address, Logan,
Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
stations. No. i No. 5 No. No.38 No.Sl

Trains run on Central Standard Time.
Strains stop only on signal.
Trains 3, s, 3, ~, 32 md 30, daily. All other
daily except Sunday.
Train IL has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach
cs to Boston and New York daily.
Train 3 has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach
es from Boston and New York daily.
Train has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
New York to Chicago daily.
All trains arrive nt and dcpartfrom the new
Dearborn Station, Chicago.
Passengers taking trains 30, 80, 33, or 80 must
procure tickets before boarding the train.
Passengers who may he going east or west
will lind 1t to their interest to consult tho
agents of this company, who Will give them
all information in regard TO rates and con.
nectiOns. F.C. DONALD
II. w. BURROWS. General PassengerAgt
Supt CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
Chieas & Atlantic Railway Company.
TIME CARD.

EGT~The Chicago and Atlantic Railway
continues to be the most popular line be-
tween all pDintScast or west. Its trains are
composed of the finest day coaches and pain
tial Pgllmgns sleeping cars, and run over
line offers more complete facilities. Direc
coniiections made in Union Depots, thus
avoiding incpntOdiops transfcrsa at; nnrcason-
obi. hofirs. The rates VIA 'tEia1ine areas low
RS the lowest. ASK far your tickets via the
Chicago & Atlantic Railyay and your Journ
ey will be one ofcOmfort Bnd pleasure. X -
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
Ayers Cherry Pectora|,
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. G. AVER &. co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists. Pnce sli siz bottles, o..

Grafton-There goes Gut5man. I
lent that measly duck ten dollars
six months ago, and he has never
paid it back yet!
Wiggips-Serves you right. 1t
is always hard to get back money
from the fraud you i5Yt,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
Bucklens Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and
all slim eruptions, and positively
cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction. or money refunded. Price
2d cents per box. For sale by L
HARRINGTON, Logan o.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22

Sunday-school Teacher--My lit
tie boy, can you tell me what is the
reward of him who follows right
eousneSs?
Little Boyle has chance to
become Postmaster-Gener
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
A Sensible man

A Sensible man
Would use Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs and Throat. 1t
is curing more cases of Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
and all Throat and Lung troubles
than any other other medicine.
The proprietor has authorized all
druggists TO give you q Sample
Bottle Free to convince you of the
merit of this great remedy
Large Bottles SOC and ~,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22

Kidder--1 see that Ingalls, ad-
vises the South to try Justice.
Peabody-Why, what crime has
Justice committed there?
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral

c. o. Lepper, Druggist, Fort Wayne, Ind,
writes: my little sister, four years Of age,
was so Ill from bronchitis that we had almost
given up hope of her recovery. Our family
physician, skilful man and of large expert
cnce. pronounced 1t useless to give her any
more medicine, saying lie had done all 1t was
possible to do, and we must prepare for the
worst. AS last resort, we determined to
try Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and can truly
say, with most happy results. After taking
a few doses she seemed to breathe easier
and, within week, was out of danger. We
continued giving the Pectoral until satisfied
she was entirely well. This indisputable
evidence OF the great merit OF Ayers Cherry
Pectoral has given me unbounded conf
dence In the preparation, and recommend
1t to my customers, knowing 1t cannot disap-
point them"
"Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cured me of q bad
cough and my partner of bronchitis. know
OF numerous cases In which this preparation
has proved very beneficial in families Of
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
News About Town.
A Nreai NnruriSe.

is in store for all who use Kemps'
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
the great guaranteed remedy.
Would you believe that It'll sold on
its merits and that any druggist
is authorized by the proprietor of
this wonderful remedy to give you
a sample bottle free to convince
you of the merit of this great
remedy. Large bottles 50cts & 81.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
BRONCHITIS

Is an inflammation Of the bronchial tubes
the air-passages leading into the lungs.
Few other complaints are so prevalent, or
call fer more prompt and energetic action.
AS neglect or delay may result seriously,
effective remedies should always be at
hand. Apply at once mustard poultce to
the upper part of the chest, and, for internal
treatment, take frequent doses Of
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
Young Children.

so that the medicine is known among them
as the consider of the afflicted. Jaime
Rufus Vidal, San Cristobel, San Domingo.
"a short time ago, i was taken with
severe attack Of bronchitis. The remedies
ordinarily used I'm such cases failed to give
me relief. Almost In despair Of ever finding
anything to cure me, bought bottle of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was helped
from the first dose. had not finished one
bottle before the disease left me, and my
throat and lungs were as sound as eyer."-
Geo. B. Hunter, Altoona, Pa.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22

A womans strange gait may not
always be caused by her gaiter
The woman who wants to he call
ell pet names gets mad when you
call her a little tart.
We know Il girl so croSs-eyed
that when she weeps, tears from
her left eye falls on her right cheek.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22
QUESTION: YOURSELF.
Are YOU an American?

z l. Are you all American?
"A 2. Do you believe in maintain.
A@ ing and perpetuating our Public
SkM School System and Public lnstitu.
w 8. Are you opposed TO all at
!W tempts 10 use our public funds fol-
any sectarian purpose?
A. Are you opposed to the union OF
Church and State?
8. Are you opposed to foreign inter
ference, directly or indirectly, in the al
fairs OF our government?
q. Are you opposed TO any organized
disregard for American laws and customs?
7. Are you in favor of admitting only
those to our shores, who come with tine
intention of protecting and upholding our
Constitution and Laws?
If you agree to all the above, then you
are in exact accord with the principles
and objects of the Patriotic Order Sons of
America.
Therefore, why not make application
for membership to Camp of tins Order,
and If there be none in your city, why
not organize one, and assist in carrying
out your belief in protecting and perpet-
uating our Free Institutions?
For further Information address
Il. J. SWERER, State Sec'y,
Room 22. Wesley Block. COLusipUs. O.
Vital Elixir,
Restores the impaired energies
OF middle aged and elderly men
This is never-failing remedy. Call
on or address DIR. MANsgIELD
Logan, g, &. ~
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22

They were talking of death,
when one man asked: What were
his last words?
He didn't say anything, was the
reply.
That's just like him, said the first
man, with an approving nod /;
there was no gas about him. He
was all business.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-03-22

What are the knights of the Bat
Mr.. Dolly ?asked Amy Of her caller.
l saw that term in the paper this
morning.
Saturday night, usually, replied
Dolly, absent minded; orr mean
that is to say the Is nights of the
the Bat are base ball players, Miss
Amy.