Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-12-12
Local Items.
Creagerstown Items.

The torchlight parade held by the Dem
ocrats of this place was quite success
full one and brought to Creagerstown
more people than have ever been here at
one time. The Monocacy Valley band
headed the parade, several marshalls be-
ing on horses and one on large Holsteln
bull covered with canvass on which was
inscribed Bull Moose" Following the
band came the suffragettes on horses and
wagons, handsome boat-like float,
large number of gentlemen on horses,
automobiles, and decorated wagons. The
second division was led by the Emmits-
burg band which was followed by "a beau
tiful float made by the Donsife Brothers
of Woodsboro, and many automobiles
from the surrounding towns. The town
was handsomely decorated with flags and
bunting. Mr.. Dory Martin drove pair
of snow white goats in wagon decorat-
ed with evergreen, the harness being
trimmed red, white and blue. The team
attracted much attention. Messrs FIN.
Stevens and E. E. Krise were chief mar
shalls G. F. Stottlemyer, very large
man and who resembles President Taft
yery much, rode in very small boat on
which was inscribed, "the boat is small
but will co.
The M. V. band held an oyster supper
on the same evening of the parade and
were very successful. The supper was
continued on Thursday and Saturday ev-
enings of last week.
Mr. Michael l.. Kolb who for many
years had work ed at tailoring in this place
and elsewhere, but making his home in
Creagerstown, was paralyzed twice on
Monday, Dec. I'd, and died Saturday 7th.
He was a highly esteemed citizen and
liked by all who knew him. Funeral SER
vices were held Monday morning of this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Remsburg who
were married at Greenmount several
weeks ago, have made quite tour and
returned home Dec. 4th. They were
serenaded by the M. V. band.
Mr.. Bruce Krise, son of VIM. M. Krise
formerly of this place, but for some time
of Indianapolis, Ind, paid visit to
number of his friends here on Tuesday,
Dec. Sd. All were glad to see him and
shake his hand after an absence of four
wears and to hear him tell of his expert
ence travelling. Bruce remained with his
father two years after going west and
for two years has been travelling in the
States and Canada. He is now making
his way to Florida. We wish him we'll.
Mr.. Frank Stevens, the chief marshall
of the democratic parade, isvery i'll from
two injuries received while preparing for
said occasion and during the parade. On
Monday Mr.. Stevens drove large bull
hitched to a springwagon from this place
toward his home. The bull became I'M
ruy and threw Mr.. Stevens out of the
wagon, hog crate in the wagon falling
on him. Several ribs were broken. On
Tuesday evening while riding spirited
horse which reared up, the saddle girth
broke and Mr.. Stevens was thrown. In
the effort made by his companion to quiet
the horse, another horse tread upon Mr..
Stevens, bruising him considerably. II
is feared he is injured internally.
Mr.. Rob't L. Ogle, proprietor of the
Creagerstown Bargain Store, is now dis
playing his immense stock of holiday
goods. As usual, his store is beautiful
sight to see when it is completely decor
ated.
Rev. Geo. Crist held services on Sun
day last at 10 a. m. and Sabbath Schoo
at 8 a. m. A large congregation wal
present at both services.
Mr.. Frank Stottlemyer, very proml
nent farmer of near Utica Mills. who il
IA years of age, walked the distance o
five miles from his home to Creagers
town to see the parade last Tuesday ant
on the same evening had the pleasure o
taking his first ride in an automobile.
Mr.. Stottlemyer has voted for 81 year
and has been staunch Democrat all hi
life, never voting anything but the Dem
ocratic ticket.
Master Bruce Stambangh of Woods
borough spent several days last wee
with his aunt, Mrs. R. L. Ogle.
The Faithful Workers will assemble a
the home of Mrs. l.. R. Miller on Satui
day, Dec. g. The text word is "giving
and all members are requested to b
present.
Mrs. Ellen Grinder who visited he
daughters in Woodsboro and Legore, ha
returned home.
Miss Mable Long is still on the sic
list but her many friends wish her
speedy recovery.
Mr.. Marion Warner spent Monday wit
his brother in Frederick.