Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-05
Local Items.
News From CreagerstoWn.

news fIOlIl GiedSSlSlUHiI.
Miss Katie Firoved wishes to make it
known that the pair of bureau scarfs on
which she was soliciting chances for the
benefit of the Lutheran Sunday School,
was CHANGED off Thursday evening, Nov.
28th, at the Faithful Workers Supper.
The lucky number was 20, and was held
by Mr.. John Hoffman son of Mr.. Geo.
w. Hoffman, of near Logs The amount
realized by her efforts were $25.65. The
school rendered her vote of thanks.
The Thanksgiving dinner and Supper
held under the auspices of the Faithful
Workers Society was grand success
The play entitled aunt Lucinda Stays
was presented by two black-faced come
dams and two white leading characters,
and was much appreciated by all. The
Imperial orchestra made good showing
of their musical ability during the even
ing. On Saturday evening the society
gave an oyster supper, at which time two
playlets were given-"The Bug-Town
Band" and The Rummage Sale in Hick-
ory Hollow" The suppers were very
well patronized and the best in several
years.
Prof. H. G. Marshall Marashleian who
gave "Sermon in Song in the Luther
an church on Friday evening, proved that
he had perfect control of the voice he
possesses, and he actually is an artist on
the violin, but for several reasons he was
unable to procure an organist to accom-
pany him. AS to the four or more oc-
taves range of voice, we have his word
for it only, as he did not demonstrate it
due to bad throat affection contracted
recently. The sermon was short, there
fore not tiresome or interesting to ex-
tremes.
Miss Mable Long has been on the sick
list for few days but is rapidly improv-
ing.
The shooting match held by the Gun
Club on Thanksgiving Day at this place,
was success considering the condition
of the weather.
Mr.. Dewitt Free of Brunswick, spent
several days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Free of near Monocacy.
Mrs. L. C. Ogle and Miss Beulah Ogle
were the guests of Mrs. John Hubbard
of Monocacy Valley on Tuesday last.
The Democratic Club of this place held
a torchlight procession on Tuesday even
ing of this week. The Monocacy Valley
and Emmit bands were in line and after
the parade several addresses were made
to large audience in the Hall. lmme-
diately after the speaking an oyster sup
per was held by the band.
The Imperial orchestra will hold
strictly select dance in Town Hall, We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 4th. This is ex-
pected to be the bvn-ton dance of the
season.
Misses Catherine, Margaret and Pau
line Ogle of Logs, were guests of their
cousin, Miss Beulah Ogle, on Wednesday
and Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Ham of Freder-
lex, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. b.
F. Bell and Geo. w. Ham, last Thurs
day.
Mr.. Geo. E. Remsburg, highly re-
spected young man of this vicinity and
Miss Mary j. Kolb, the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Kolb, sprung d
surprise upon their friends and relatives
on Tuesday, Nov. 26th, by quietly going
away and getting married. Not wore
was whispered nor soul "put WISE
but we were left to read the announce
ment of their marriage at Greenmount,
Md, in ithe morning paper next day.
Both are very prominent persons and are
wished we'll by their large circle of rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ahalt of Middle.
town, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
John M. Ahalt several days last week.
Mr.. Willard H. Hoffman of Baltimore,
spent Saturday with friends in this place
The Lutheran Sunday School of Creag
erstown, is making great preparation:
for the Christmas entertainment which
will be rendered on Christmas night, 25tl
inst. Special music, vocal and instru
mental, and many new features of en-
tertainment, will make up the progra m
1t is hoped that every scholar will resolve
to attend rehersals and help make tn
service pleasing one to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Krlse and daugh
ter Helen, of Woodsboro, were guests o
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Speak last Saturda,
and Sunday.
Rev. F. |. Thomas, pastor of the Churc
of God, preached Thanksgiving sermon
to the Jr. O. U. A. M. Council at thi
place last Sunday. This custom is oh
served nnually.