Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-01-04
An Ohm Sale.

All OulO SduCs
Today. three miles from Jacksonville. o F.,
Il farmer having det ided to quit farming will
sell his personal property, consisting of 20
horses, 1870 head of cattle, 100 hogs, SO ewes
aud an immense quantity of farming imple-
ments. Somewhat larger than sales in this
community.
The dance held in the Town Hall on Fri.
day evening last proved quite success. A
number of out of. town guests were present,
who added very much to the pleasure of the
occasion. Many Of the costumes worn we're
appropriate and striking in appearance.
The music furnished by the Union Bridge
orchestra was all that could be desired and
inspired all present. The Hall was artistic.
ally decorated with pine, and the lamps.
covered with Japanese shades, cast soft
glow over the scene. Refreshments were
served at 10 o'clock.
Among those present were, Misses Cora
Deyifbiss and Mildred Stauffer of Walkers
vile, Nellie Griffen and Nellie Fleming Of
Baltimore; Maud Weller, Maud Weisensale.
Bessie and Mablc Freeze, Matte and Laura
Wisotzkey, Lula Baltzell, Margaret Waesche
Jessie Rouzer, Lila Cover, Lula Gall. Lottie
Creeger, Mary and Fannie Root; Mrs. Ed
Seton, Mrs. ]. P. 7. Matthias, Mrs. G. Shat.
fer and Mrs. VIM. Sloner; Messrs. Frank
Gilbert, B.yard and Preston Devilbiss, Wal.
ter and Frank Stauffer, Ira Cramer, DR.. VIM.
Zimmerman and Chas. Smith of Walkers.
vile; Mr.. Repp of Union Bridge; Mr.. Gardi-
ner, of Waynesboro; Messrs. Lester Bircly,
Robert Cadow, DR.. E B. Seton, Carl Gall,
VIM. Stouer and Chas. Matthias; and Mr..
William Rowe. OF Emmitsburg.
Local Correspondence.
Nineteen hundred and six. New Years
greetings: 1905.
That there is not an unpleasant incident to
mention in connection with the Christmas
and New Year celebrations, and that in
point of attraction and interest our various
Sunday School entertainments have not
heretofore been excelled is we'll calculated TO
bestir the pride of the jewellers of the COM
munity. Overflow congregations were 10
evidence at everyone-the NJ. E., Lutheran,
Reformed, U. B. and Moravian-of the Sun.
day School exercises. not to in the least be
disappointed 10 their fondest anticipa,ons.
At the preaching and watch mee,iog ser.
vices the attendance was complimentary and
altogether the mood OF. the throngs was IN
keeping with the interesting events being
celebrated. Doubtless these happy condi-
tons were largely or altogether owing to
the remarkably healthfulness of our locality,
absence of serious affection, zeal of church
workers, good will toward one another, the
prevailing fair weather and moderate tenn
pcraturc. Hardly could 90 happy a comb.
nation fail to secure to everyone full meas.
ure of the pleasures incident to these annu.
al festivities.
Only thousand and eighty meals to plan
out and serve this year, fifty wash and the
same number of ironing days, dishwashiug,
bedmaking sweeping and myriads of lesser
duties sandwiched in, soliloquises the faith
full housewife nowadays. On this subject the
solloquy of the minor half of the household
would be interesting, possibly amazing.
Nv hers the hearse? hadn't heard OF
any person being dead IN the country" re-
marked Church street lady while gazing
through the window of her home, watching
q cortege of vehicles rolling southwark
There was no hearse to it, 1t was only way
the Emmitsburg and Toms Creek congrega.
tions of the NJ. E. Church have In replenish.
ing the iarders and bins Of their pastors place
of abode. Annually or oftener, vehicles ga
lore come rolling in from that direction, halt
ing everytime at the parsonage. Inquire Of
pastor Bayley. He'll understand, look wise
and extend to you broad Chris mas smile.
The Frsnklinvi!e Union Sabbath School
had its entertainment on Thursday evening.
Had nice time, people patronzed very well.
Entertainment very nice and everybody en-.
joyed themselves, The school thanks all for
their presence and help in the exercise.