Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-02

On Sunday last Rev. DR.. P. E. Heimer
pastor of the Reformed church, preach
ed very interesting sermon which was
enjoyed by all present. Services agar
December 18th, 10 o'clock. Everybody
welcome.
The Thanksgiving dinner held at the
home of Mrs John Philips was decided
success. Over sixty dinners were served
and an immense crowd was present in
the evening and the tables were kept
full constantly. The Imperial Orchestra
rendered many selections in the evening.
Rev. Charles Shilke, pastor of the
Lutheran church, will deliver sermon
on very important theme on Sunday
afternoon, Dec. 9th, at O'Clock. Sab
bath School 9 a. m. A full attendance
is desired as preparations are being made
for Christmas.
The Lutheran Sunday School will rem
der their Christmas exercise entitled,
"Joy to the World" or Christmas night
Dec. 25th. Special instrumental and
vocal music will be rendered and very
interesting program by the children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ogle spent Sun
day last with Mr.. and Mrs. Grove A..
Shryock.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Valentine spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam'l Free.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Whitmore of Utica,
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Ham and child
rem of Frederick, were guests of Mr..
George Ham on Sunday last.
Mr.. Harvey Troxell, who is employed
as lumberman near Gettysburg, spent
several days with his family here this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bell of Westmin-
ster were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Bell several days last week.
Mrs. Jane Warner will sell at public
sale her farm of 1853 acres in Woodsboro
district on Dec. 4th, at 10 O'Clock.
Grandmother Hockinsmith of Emmits-
burg is spending several weeks with Mrs.
VIM. Six and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Hoffman were
given surprise birthday social on Sat
urday evening last by goodly number
of friends Of this and other communities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Speak and daugh-
ter of Wakersvile spent Sunday with
his parents.
Eugene D. Staup, a lifelong and high
ly respected citizen of this place, depart
ed from this life on Wednesday, Nov.
Oath, due to paralysis. Services were
conducted in the Lutheran church Satur-
day, Rev. Chas. Shilke officiating. In
terment was made in the Union ceme-
terry. Willhide & Creeger were the
funeral directors.
Mr.. Russell Seiss who has been on the
sick list for several days is somewhat
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Long were
guests of DR.. Georgianna Devilbiss on
Sunday last
The heavy weight porkers have been
slaughtered by the wholesale throughout
this community as the citizens are fright
ened by the cholera getting so close, sew
eral cases at Catoctin Furnace have been
reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Havner of Trout
vile spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Long.
The beautiful shrubery, grass and flow
ers kept their summer coats on until the
few past days, but now have bowed their
heads in humble submission to higher
power that rules the seasons and ere long
they will return to the mother earth
from whence they came. Suddenly we
were plunged from summer scene into
a winter cast and what Jack Frost has
in store for US is to be seen later.
Mrs. John Philips and Miss Della
Ham spent Tuesday with Mrs. l.. r.
Miller of Thurmont.
Miss Ethel Ramsburg spent Sunday
with her grandmother, Mrs. G. Barton
Warner.
Mrs. Mollie Ogle is spending several
days in Frederick this week visiting
friends.
Mrs. Edward Krise is reported to be
on the sick list but somewhat improved.