Catoctin clarion., 1898-11-03
LOCAL CoRREsPoNDENCE.1 I

ocIOTc buOtucr lSbuc OF INC CLARION reaches
it's subscribers the election will be over and
1t is to be hoped, first, that there will be no
offers to buy votes and second, that there
will be no votes offered for sale. AS it ap.
pears, viewed from the Local Correspondents
standpoint Of reason. this debauchery OF our
voters is crime to be stunned and is leading
up to point where poor man, however
well qualified, cannot secure an office, and
what is just as bad it prevents men who are
worthy, even when they have money, accept.
ing such nominations, first, because they will
not spend the money demanded, and second,
because they will net stoop to the crime that
demands it. The poor man who sells his
vote sells far more, he is selling his manhood
and making 1t impossible for men Of moderate
means to hold office There are those who will
conscientously think otherwise and disagree
with me, in which case beg pardon, and
heartily accord to them the same privileges
that claim and make use of.
A wide awake Western man who recently
visited friends here was very iayorably i'm
pressed with our town, except that he didn't
see chow we get along with small under.
the ground postof1Ge and without electric
lights"
Alert and always mindful as to require.
ments necessary to insure convenience, com.
fort and success in business, Messrs. II. G.
Lich,enthaler & Co. have recently busted
themselves in rigging a snug little Office in
their mill, the same to be heated with steam,
and these gentlemen will be pleased to have
their friends drop in and enjoy its comforts,
have social chat and by way OF exercise
stroll out and take look at their elegantly
equipped mill and incidentally drop a word
of encouragement relative 10 the splendid
industry they are securely establishing in our
midst The "Banner' brand Of -four manu-.
factured by them has an enviable reputation
and already has found its way into nearly
every habitation in this section of the country
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. 10y recently hied
themselves off to Taneytown, where they
made delightful visit with relatives, and
attended the Synod meetings.
Something interesting in the matrimonial
line, will occur round about here before the
year 1898 expires.
w. L. Shafer and sou, don't make much
fuss, but they are building up an envlable
business in the clothing line. A larger room
will soon be necessity, as the present one
is packed nearly to the door with goods
leaving no room for stove this winter.
But where there is go much clothing, coats,
trousers, und erwear, etc, guess it can be dis
pensed with.
The young men of Wolfsville recently
assembled themselves together and straight
way organized for the purpose Of psrfecting
band and the instruments to be used have
already been secured. Success to you, young
men. May your progress be rapid and may
your music soon he such as to lend enthant-
ment to your village and to the hills and
valleys round about.
Mr. Walter Scott, son OF Samuel ]. Scott
of Phlipsburg, Pa, and Miss Emma Liggett
Of Perry county. Pa, were united in marriage
at the home of the bride, on Tuesday 26 ult.,
and visited relatives here during the past
week. This young couple as we'll as all
others venturing upon the matrimonial sea,
will have their ups and downs, but having
done the right thing the LEGAL Correspond.
ent predicts for them an average smooth and
happy voyage.
The Dunkard brethern will begin meet
ing in their church here, on Saturday 18th
inst, to continue one week, at the end of
which time their love feast service will be
observed. Prominent Elders from abroad
will be present to conduct the services.
Miss Kate Harp will be absent from home
two weeks. She having departed Saturday
last, to visit friends IN the vicinity Of Eller-
ton.
Persimmons, Oppossums and Raccoon:
What trio: The season is on all the same.
Mr.. J. G. Frye who was seriously Ill dur
ing the entire GUNNER, has so far recovered
as to be able to walk about the house.
Revernd Doughety is holding protracted
meeting in Deerfield Chapel.
Mr.. Frederick Wisotzkey is further i'm
proving his out Of town property by digging
q well.
The Misses Florence and Clara DeMuth,
teachers IN the Franklinville and Stony
Branch Schools, respectively, spent Satur
day and Sunday with friends in town.