Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-14

rock formation are both vastly superior
Mr.. William Eighenbrode, near Rocky
Ridge, who has been in declining health for
some time, is now scarcely able to walk
across the room. Catarrh OF the stomach Is
tho trouble.
The Hagerstown Fair Association On the
9Th inst, selected October IS, 10, 20 and 81
as the time for holding tho next annual OK.
hibitiop.
The Frederick Fair is to be held October
II, 10, IS aud II.
On Saturday last Mr.. Grayson Layman,
son Of Mr.. Jacob Layman, of Logs, Nd, was
injured by a falling tree ut Ednor, Montgom.
cry County. He WAS taken to Garfield
Hospital on Monday and on Tuesday his
remains were brought to Frederick. where
they were met by Mr.. Luther Creegsr, IN
dertaker, OF this place, who brough them to
Lewistown for iuterment.
Mrs. Margare. McKane. wife of Charles
McKane, q Western Maryland Railroad EN-.
ploye, living on Elizabeth street, Hagerstown,
has eloped with George Kiracofe, employed
on the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Twice before Mrs. McKane ran away, but
each time her husband forgaye her and took
her back. This time, when she left, she
took along $55 Of her husbands money.
She is not expected to return.
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The recent cold weather killed all the fruit;
it killed all the early fruit: 1t killed all the
peaches; it hurt nothing save the peaches
and only those that were in blossom; the
peach crop is not destroyed; the peach crop
will be half crop; the frost did very little
damage; it is impossible to say just what the
recent freeze amounted to because, as We
have noted above, every different report
makes different claim for damages and the
simple truth 10 We have no certain knowl.
edge nor basis of Information, that warrants
us In making any positive statement concern.
Ing the harm done by tho recent snow and
cold weather.
WAREHOUSES BURNED Last week the
w. N. R. r. warehouse At Chewsyille, owned
by Mr.. B. Abner Belts, was destroyed ny
fire and on Monday of this week that owned
BY Mr.. Calvin B. Andcrs and occupied by
J. Wright Barrick At Double Pipe Creek WAS
burned. The warehouse contained large
amount of grain, hay, straw, the machinery
of chopping mill, the Western Maryland
ticket Office and Western Union Telegraph
office. The loss is roughly estimated in the
aggregate at $4,000. The fire originated
from spark from passing engine. The
warehouse and elevator took the place of q
similar structure destroyed by fire a few
years ago.
Hon. Frederick j. Nelson, DR.. Edward
Nelson, Major G. B. Philrot, Mr.. William
N. Crimmins and DR.. Lloyd T. MacGill, Jr.,
gave supper At Dolls Hotel last week com
plimentary to Mr.. Folger MeKinsey, whom
they made deeply grateful for their generous
and thoughtful testimonial Oysters in var.
ious styles, roast turkey, deviled crabs and
other seasonable articles were served, the
entire supper being prepared in splendid
style and in most elaborate and careful detail
The occasion was greatly enjoyed by the
participants and over the wine and cigars
epeeches were made and toasts responded
to, the guest of the evening expressing his
deep appreciation OF the kindness and con.
sideration Of his friends.
A meeting of the merchants of Westmin.
ster, was neld on Wednesday night, to for
mulate plans for mutual protection against
the encroacnments of Baltimore merchants.
who are reported to contemplate the frequent
running of excursions over the Western
Maryland to Baltimore.
Mr.. George W. Albaugh, of w estminster,
was made chairman of the meeting and Mr.
Charles H. Vanderford secretary. All the
towns along the line of the Western Mary
land Railroad will be asked to cooperate
with the Westminster merchants. The as
ISOLATION will he known as the Retailers
Association of Westminster, Md, and the
following were elected Is permanent officers
Fred D. Miller, president; William F. Derr,
vice president; Elmer G. Orndorn, secretary,
and A. G Strasburger, treasurer.
PEnsoNAL.-Mrs. A. Slick and daughter
Mae, who spent the winter in Baltimore,
have returned to their home In this place
Mr.. Harry Valentine, druggist, of Balti-
more, is at home on account of sickness.
Miss Clara Mackley OF Middleburg is Wis
iting relatives in this place.
Miss Lucretia Cassell is the guest of Miss
Ollie Lcathermsn, Lewistown.
Mr.. VIM. James Of Reisterstown, spent
several days with John Stoner, Jr., Of near
this place.
Mr. Rd Miller Of LnyA spent Eeastar with