Catoctin clarion., 1897-10-28
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE |

Advancing from the west prosperity came
down through Hsrman's Gap and struck the
western edge of town early in April last, and
in this community it seems to have been
lingering ever since. To measure lis effects
just follow the procession and go see the
roadway that William Miller is at present
constructing from the upper end Of Main st.
, over rocks and across the creek to bis home
beyond. Across the main channel Of the
stream he has nearly completed substantial
bridge of 20 feet span. while across the over
flow channels are bridges of lesser dlmen-
sions, though of ample capacity to meet the
demands of flood times.
A little further up stream you come to the
"Old Milcr's Home" where now resides Rev.
Martin. Here notice how the pruning knife
aud grubbing hoe have rescued this property
from the wilderness, and how the mechanic
with his tools and the painter with his brush
have frightened up the dwelling and the out
buildings, the whole imparting to this home
a brighter and far more inviting appearance
than it possessed heretofore.
From this point ones eyes will naturally
stroll across the creek and almost opposite
you have in full view Taylor Wilhlde's new
bank barn constructed upon a rock founda.
tion and the whole thoroughly and tastily
painted body red and trimmings white.
This new structure takes the place Of the
old stode barn which was built nearly hun
dred years ago and in appearance somewhat
resembling castle. Part Of the old stone
structure is still standing erect and firm and
with little doctoripg could be converted
into an ice house of very considerable capac,
ity.
Southwest and distant from this point 200
yards stands Grant Webs,er's snug and com.
Portable bank barn Notice also how bright
and attractive the painters brush has re-
Gently made that All IN all the improve
ments made to the homes Of the residents Of
this romantic and picturesque locality will
afford To them increased pleasure and com
tort and at the same time greatly enhance
the value Of their properties.
AT his home near town and in the enjoy.
ment OF full flesh and sound health Mr. Joshua
! Herring on Thursday, 2lst inst, celebrated
the OILS, anniversary of his birth.
Mr J. w. Payne and G. Hartman. both
aged residents, are at present confined to
their homes by illness.
Here, Mt home, the political campaign
seems to be jogging along smoothly and
goodna,uredly and there Is no good reason
why il should be otherwise. In their wisdom
both the republican and democratic county
conventions saw fit to give us = nominee for
the legislature, both of whom we know to be
al. around good and useful citizens, men of
! families and as but a few doors intervene
their residences here on Church street, they
are near reighbors and friends and deserve
our confidence and support. In point Of
ability these gentlemen combine intelligence,
sagacity, and tenacity and above all wisdom
and frugality. and were it possib for 1t to
transpire that they alone constitute our leg.
islature the work would be thorough and
clean. What, then, would be to worry and
wrangle about. Just wait and vote.
The late rains insures an abundant crop
of turnips and the price per bushcl will be
about twenty five cents.
Mr.. Alexander Brighner, Of near Mt 81.
Marys. says: From single pumpkin vine
which my wife grew in the garden this sea.
son, we recently harvested II pumpkins, the
largest of which measured in circumference
40 inches and the smallest ONE % inches"
Mr.. Marshal Gaugh has purchased Of Mrs.
Sarah Grimes the old Forge property con.
tanning about 80 acres of land for the sum of
81 800 Mr.. Gaugh will take possession 1st
of April next
Mr.. Samuel Giggous is having dwelling
erected on lot Of ground which he recently
purchased OF Mr.. Josiah Freeze.