Catoctin clarion., 1910-03-03
Letter From Our Local
CORRESPONDENT.

results OF Cne revival ScIViCcS WtlSH HoSs
been in progress in the U. B. church foi
the past several weeks. Revs. Sparrow,
Koontz and Martin stand steadfastly by
the helm doing good work for the Lord
and rendering to the community at large
noble, helpful services. The meeting
will continue indefinitely or while the
harvest continues to give forth sheaves.
Increased interest and inspiration was
impaired to Wednesday night services by
the presence of evangelist Packard of the
U. B. church, whose home is in Cleve-
land, Ohio, and sixteen co-workers in the
cause from Frederick city.
1t was during the evening of the day
we had our last heavy snowfall that Har-
vey Willhide returned from town to his
home and upon the rear porch of ispl:ace
of abode deposited his wide open $2.OO
umbrella for the night to dry. Well, it
did dry, then took trip. A terrific wind
storm came during the night and whired
said umbrella from the porch south ten
feet, east fifteen feet then north and
heavenward about forty feet into the top
of pear tree where it lodged and was
discovered next day whippedinto shreads
naught remaining save the skeleton.
Tomorrow occurs the lst anniversary
of the appalling wind and snow storm of
March a, 1909.
Rates of letter postage by mail 20 years
ago: "On single letter composed of one
sheet of paper for any distance not ex-
ceeding 30 miles, cents; over 30 and not
exceeding 80, 10 cents; over 80 and not
exceeding $50, l2a cents; over $50 and
not exceeding 400, lSi cents: over 400
miles rs CENTS" Strikes me that a num-
Der of Uncle Samuel's family would be
we'll pleased to have about the same rate
apply to the present day post cards.
With wheat rye, oats and corn at ST. 20
80, 55 and IS cents per bushel respe tive
ly, eggs at % cents per dozen, hay from
Sl8 to $40 per ton, and hogs $40 per hun
dred pounds, the farmer should be get
ClS Oll Hullc htIc'y.
MI. Chas. M. Baxter has all plans per-
fected and is collecting material on the
spot to construct thoroughly equipped
home during the coming summer. The
same will be very nicely located on the
east side of Cold Spring road and within
hailing distanca of hispresent home which
was recently purchased by Emory Stot-
tlemyer.
On lot south of and adjoining that of
Mr.. Baxter, Mr.. Robert Eigenbrode will
fashion nice and complete home during
the spring and summer months. Plans
have taken form accordingly
Farmers, generally, agree in the opin-
ion that the wheat will come out of the
winter in decidedly crippled condition
as result, they say, of the extremely
dry weather in and after seed time and
also the rigorous winter through which
it has passed.
Joy reigns supreme in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Ambrose north of town.
It's a girl and all are doing WELL
At the U. B. parsonage, Hagerstown,
by Rev. Gordon |. Lider, Mr.. Howard
Eigenbrode, son Mrs. Dan'l Eigenbrode,
and Miss Edna r. Eyler, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Eyler, all of
Franklin Mills, this county, were joined
in holy wedlock at O'Clock a. M, March
|, 1910. Both are very favorably known
here. They will be at home April lst,
to their many friends, on the Calvin 10y
farm, Logs, Md.
Now due-drv March winds, stove pipes
and chimneys clean and otherwise in safe
condition? Fire alarms are startling and
altogether disagreeable announcements.
For proof of which inquire of Mrs. c. c.
Currens, East street. who has been seri-
ously i'll as result of fright occasioneC
by the recent Church street fire.
Things to be done that nearly all of us
forget or neglect to do until the busy
spring work comes pushing along: Oper
up and air the cellar and expose to the
air and light and sun the potatoes we
want for early planting; trim the grape
vines and mend the arbor, plumb the
posts and otherwise repair the garden
and other fencing; clean thoroughly the
chicken house and afterward spray With
coaloil. Then clean up the premises gen,
orally, letting alone the strawberry mulch
for month yet. Coaloil bottom anc
sides of nests before setting hen. Or
st. Patrck's Day saw and split some
wood and if the grounds in good order
scatter some cabbage and lettuce seeds
From one who recently very pleasant
ly whiled away number of hours moor
hour inclusive within the comfortable
home of Mr. Uriah WaIrenfeltz, East
Main street, learn that the aged gen.
tleman's physical condition remains un-
changed. While Mr.. Warrenfeltz' af-
ficted lmb-left leg-remains consider
ably swollen it does not cause him any
pain. He eats well, sleeps well. Init
lect, both soul and mind not in the least
impaired. Loves company and delights
to converse with friends, old or young
A jerk at the door bell of his elegant
home assures to the caller a hearty ant
welcome greeting. Mr.. Warrenfeltz i!
in his 85th year. Respect the aged ones
most of them appreciate it.
Getting Ready for Spring Trade.
Mr.. Jos. A. Weddle, contractor ant
builder, is making improvements to hi