Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
LOCAL Correspondence.

Local CORREsfONDRNCK.
Christmas 10 in sight and our confeetion
and toy stores are fast taking on the appear
ance of fairy castles.
Hard cider Is dangerous adversary of
the young folks, and is playing havoc in this
seton of the country. Just recently one,
Joe Nekins, received charge Of shot fired
from gun in the hands of Douglas Knott,
at the latter's home two miles north of thi
town, causing an ugly and dangerous wound.
Hard cider, it Is said, was the main factor in
this trouble.
Mr.. Charles Edridge, resident Of Myers
vile but at presant engaged in teaching
Bethel School, near Lewistown, spent Sat
urday and Sunday last in our midst and was
pleased with our town. You have nice
town and more Of it than what had tho't.
took q stroll out to your Excelsior Works
and SAW mill, and found 1t TO I've busy and
Interesting corner. The community in winch
AMI teaching is quiet one, but at my home
there is considerable hustle We are sur
rounded by rich farming country and for
an isolated town, enjoy superior mail facil-
tiles, there being six deliveries daily. Within
one year we expect to have a railroad and
enjoy railroad facilities" said Mr.. Eldridge
to friends here.
From all accounts Hauvers will carry of
the big hog banner this sea.on.
On Thursday last Mrs VIM. II. 10y fell
down the whole length of the cellar steps and
since has been suffering pain in limb and
body
Mrs Jacob Wastlcr also met with q pain.
full mishap during the week. While assist
ing ncighbor in butchering her forehead
came in contact with the top of doorway
that was too low for one of her height to
pass through without STOPPING, and she has
since been home bound with a very sore
head.
Nearly all the apples available for ship
ment from this locality have already been
marketed al an average price of about forty
cents q bushei, net.
Rev. Courtney of the N. Z. Church, here,
was kindly remembered with liberal dona.
ton from his faithful flock on Saturday ev.
ening last
The net receipts resulting from the sup
pers and entertainments given by members
of the L. B. Church q fortnight ago, far ex-
ceeded the expectations Of the promoters.
All adjoining districts were well represent
ed here on Saturday night last. II sec per
soma here from down our wav. They seem
to think they can deal to better advantage
hero than nearer home" said Mr.. Geo. Derr,
of midway between Creagerstown and Utica.
The barn on the farm now owned and oc.
cupled by Ephraim Harbaugh and located II
miles north ssast Of SabilIasvi!le was built
by his father. Jacob Harbaugh, in the year
1894, or 1903 years ago. Much of the timber
usee in its construction was taken from an
old barn which formerly occupied a sight
nearby the present barn, yet this one is firm
and in good condition.
The present dwelling house was erected
in 1914 by Benjamin. and Jonathan Har-
baugh, and on the day it was Iaised both Of
these men were drafted into tho Military
Service to serve in the war we were at that
time engaged in with Great Britain, and
mayhap with, aud under the command OF
Gen. Stricken, took part in the battle OF
North Point.
1.-THE farmers In our valley are through
with their fall blowing and some of them
are now engaged at digging out their peach
trees, believing that to be the best treatment
| they can give them Some of US are Of the
opinion that farming aud growing peaches
at the same time do not 60 together" says
Samuel Harbaugh, resident OF near Lantz.
Prot. Daniel Eberly, manager of the
Franklin Mills property, visited that place
recently and in connection with other bus
mess transacted, closed contract with Mr..
James Fogle, Of near Motters, for the rental
of the farm and Mr. Fogle will take posses
sion Of the same on the LIST day of April, 1895
Holins Webb has been reinstated In his
old position, that of Waterman at the High
Bridge, w. M. r. r.
Rev. Castle is conducting a protracted
meeting in Otterbein Chapel, Harbaugh's
valley.
During the past week Rev. Martin bought
bran new set Of harness and new spring
wagon, and within the same time sold the
only horse he had. Strange procedure, that
Drs David Cover returned home Monday
from Waynesboro, Pa, where she had beer
visiting her son and family. Along with
her came her only grandchild, Master Clyde
Cover, who will remain until after Christ
mar.