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Blacksmith.
Hyatt, John
Cabinetmaker & Undertaker. Lewis, Wm T
Carpenters.
Lewis, A B Pool, Jamea M
General Merchandise.
Fout, O T Lewis, M R
Hucksters.
Baker, G W
Glaze, W M
Justice of the Peace.
Morphy, W E
Shoemaker.
Browning, Jeremiah
Tinner.
Bradshaw, J J
Wheelwrights.
Browning L HH
Lewia, John T
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KNOXVILLE
Is on the B. & O. R. R., 70 miles from Baltimore and 15 from Frederick City. The village is pleasantly nestled on an easy slope and shielded from the winds by the surrounding hills. South Mountain is near; and on the Va. side of the Potomac the mountains rise in picturesque grandeur. The railway and canal here offer unusual facilities for business. The soil is clay and free stone ; sells at from $30 to $70 per acre; yields 15 to 30 bus. wheat, 30 to 40 oats, 150 to 200 potatoes, 25 to 60 corn and 2 tons hay. M. E., Lutheran and Reformed Churches. Public schools for white and colored. Population 250. Robert Porter, Postmaster.
Agent-Express & R. R. Reid, Dr John
Blacksmith.
Porter, John W
Coal Dealer.
Merchant, I N
General Merchandise.
Main, J D & Bro Miller, J M & Co
Grain Dealers.
Darby & Rice
Hotel. Knoxville, James Reely
Justice of the Peace.
Reid, Dr John
Livery Stable.
Porter, Robert Millinery.
Darby, Miss Kate
Physician.
Reid, John
Saddies & Harness.
Porter, Robert
Shoemaker.
Fry, Charles W
Wheelwright.
Mitchell, John
LADIESBURG
Is on the F. & P. L., R. R. 14 miles north of Frederick City. The location is pleasant, within 2 miles of the Monocacy River and near the Carroll county line. Land, red limestone and slate; sells at from $20 to $100 per acre; produces 15 to 20 hus. wheat, 40 corn, 30 oats, 75 potatoes and 1 ton of hay. Churches and schools convenient. Population 50. W. H. Martz, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths.
Physician.
Fogle, Francis Haugh, David
Carpenter.
Staup, Daniel
General Merchandise.
Fox, Jessie Martz, W H Miller.
Keefer, John L
Patent Medicines.
Byerly, J M
Liggett, J J Shoemaker.
Delphey, Joseph
Tailor.
Bowman, Wm
Tanner.
Duttero, Wm
Wheelwright.
Haugh, Wm A
LANDER
Is on the B. & O. R. R. and C. & O. Canal, 71 miles from Baltimore and 16 from Frederick City by rail. Land can be bought for $30 to $60 per acre; produces 30 bus. wheat and 50 corn. Public school, C. Marriott, teacher. Population 15. L. Rodrick, Postmaster.
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Blacksmith.
Cochran, C
Millers. Rodrick & Smith Slick & Bro
LEWISTOWN
Is situated on the Emmittsburg road, 10 miles from Frederick and 5 from Harmony Grove. Land, red clay and limestone, sells at from $10 to $100 per acre ; produces 12 to 30 bus, wheat, 50 corn, 40 oats, 100 potatoes and 2 tons hay. Crops are generally good. M. P. Church and two public schools. Population 175. A. N. Cramer, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths.
Layman, Jacob Weller, J P
Boots & Shoes.
Bishop, Jacob Shaeffer, Jno F D
General Merchandise.
Cramer, A N Zimmerman, G T
Hotel.
Clemm, Geo H
Justice of the Peace.
Cator, Henry
Millers. Gonso, George Leatherman, Daniel Taylor, C W
Physician.
Leatherman, M E
Saddles & Harness. Maine, H M
LIBERTY
Is distant by county road 12 miles from Frederick, 37 by pike from Balti- more and 8 from Union Bridge, the shipping point on the W. M. R. R. It is situated in the midst of a fertile, pleasing and healthful country, the surface of which is charmingly diversified. The nearest streams are Linganore and Dollyhide. The business of the town is good, and within 2 miles is the Liberty Copper Mine, in successful operation. The soil is varied, composed chiefly of limestone, blue slate, gray rock and quartz. The lands are princi- pally cleared, worth from $25 to $60 per acre, and produces 10 to 30 bus. wheat, 30 to 50 oats, 30 to 60 corn, 75 to 100 potatoes, 1,000 pounds tobacco and 1} tons hay. Crops are generally good. The timber yet standing is chiefly oak, hickory, chestnut and walnut. The town has a well conducted newspaper and a fire company; German Reformed Church, Rev. R. Schulen- burger; M. E., Rev. C. C. Cronin ; M. P., Rev. J. R. Nicholls, and Roman Catholic, Rev. Father Daniel Hall ; two public schools, one private. Popu- lation 600. J. S. L. Rodrick, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths & Wheelwrights. Etzler, Dennis Etzler, Hamilton Medcalfe, Calvin Vansant, John M
Butchers.
Gallagher, R Groff, Levi Medcalfe, John W Wilhide, J W
Cabinetmakers.
Bowhan, G W Norwood, R N Sweadner, Wm
Carpenters.
Gorrel, R B Munshour, Wm Null, Geo Sweadner & Sons Whitmore & Son
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
L. V. BAUGHMAN.
J. WM. BAUGHMAN. BAUGHMAN BROTHERS, (SUCCESSORS TO J. W. BAUGHMAN,) EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS OF
The Republican Citizen
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
Has a large and increasing circulation in Frederick County and through the State.
A GOOD MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISING.
TERMS LOW. ADDRESS THE PUBLISHERS,
FREDERICK CITY.
THE BANNER OF LIBERTY,
28 COLUMNS,
LIBERTYTOWN.
Established in 1850. Enlarged in 1872.
The BANNER is Republican in Politics, but aims principally to be a family newspaper.
LOCAL NEWS A SPECIALTY.
Circulation over 600 and constantly increasing.
TERMS :- In the County-$1.25 in advance. Out of $1.35 =
J. S. L. RODRICK, Editor and Proprietor.
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Carriage & Wagonmakers. Etzler, H & Bro McMaster, Samuel Scheirer, Alex O
Constable. Benner, Alonzo
Dentists.
Norwood, C A Radcliffe, J M
Druggists.
Davis, Thomas S Hitselberger, C F
General Merchandise.
Etzler & Sweadner Harris, James H Maynard, T G
Grocers & Confectioners.
Benner, A Mitchell, E Wright, J D
Harnessmaker.
Radcliffe, Joseph M
Hotels. National, Gibson Smith Union, G W Strasberger
Hacksters.
Trundle, Clayton Wagner, W T
Justices of the Peace.
Sappington, Dr Sidney Unkerfer, John E
Masons.
Beall Bros & Sons Roberts Bros
Albaugh, E
Mttier.
Millinery. Linthicum, Miss R E & Sister Painters.
Hitselberger, C F Sweadner, D & Bro Photographers.
Bowhan, Thos W Sweadner, W T
Physicians.
Devilbiss, Marshall
Sappington, Augustus
Sappington, Sidney
Simms, Thomas
Simpson, Thomas
Printer.
Rodrick, J S L
Shocmakers.
Colleberg, F
Hoffman, John H
Roberts, James H
Stevens, Saml
Young, J T
Stoves and Tinware.
Wagner, Henry S
Tallors.
Bowhan, F M
Carr, Thos & Son
Tannery.
Baker, Henry Tobacco Growers.
Sweadner, R D & Wm
Wines and Liqnors. Wright, Joel D
LICKSVILLE
Is 1 mile from Tuscarora on the B. & O. R. R., and near the Potomac River and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Climate temperate; business and crops good. Land limestone; mostly cleared ; sells at from $50 to $100 per acre; produces 20 to 35 bus. wheat, 30 oats, 150 to 200 potatoes, 40 corn and 2 tons hay. Forest Grove Church and Licksville School. Population 75. J. C. Spalding, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Butcher, P H Dronenberg, Henry Roberson, Benjamin
Carpenters and Undertakers. Butcher, John Plummer, M W
General Merchandise. Spalding, J C
Justice of the Peace. Allnutt, Wm P
Lime Burner. Monehan, Owen
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LIME KILN
Is on the B. & O. R. R., 601 miles from Baltimore and 4} from Frederick City. Climate moderate ; land limestone, sand and clay, most all cleared; some oaks and hickory yet standing. Land sells at from $100 to $175 per acre ; produces 20 to 35 bus. wheat, 50 to 200 potatoes, 30 to 60 corn, 500 1ba. tobacco and 2 tons hay. Population 150. M. J. Grove, Postmaster.
Blacksmith.
Rideont, A J -
Dairymen.
Delashmutt, Jas Grinder, Jos S Leib, S D
General Merchandise.
Grove, M J & Son
Lime Manufacturers.
Grinder, M A
Grove, M J
Miller.
Phleeger, A. S
Physician.
Mckinney, D F
Saloon.
McAbee, C W
LINGANORE
Is 7 miles from Mount Airy on the B. & O. R. R. Climate temperate and healthy; crops good. Land, blue slate and limestone, sells at $40 per acre ; produces 15 to 35 bus, wheat, 20 to 40 oats, 100 to 200 potatoes, 30 to 50 corn, 600 to 1000 lbs. tobacco and 2 tons hay. Some splendid mill and factory sites, and fine country for dairy and beef cattle. Population 30. T. Poole, Postmaster.
General Merchandise.
Boland, Wm F
Douty, Moses
Reifsnider, Samuel
MECHANICSTOWN
Is on the W. M. R. R., 56 miles from Baltimore, 15 by pike from Frederick and 27 by rail, and three-fourths of a mile from the Catoctin Mountains. The nearest streams are the Hunting and Owing's Creeks ; it is located in a pleas- ing and thriving country. The climate and health are good, business fair. Soil is of red shale, yellow slate, alluvial, and some limestone. The land is principally cleared, ranges in prices from $30 to $60 per acre, and yields 8 to 20 bus, wheat, 10 to 40 oats, 30 to 50 corn and 1 to 2 tons hay. The Catoc- tin Furnace is within 2 miles and in operation. The timber now remaining consists of oak, hickory, walnut, chestnut, poplar and beech. Population 700. John Root, Postmaster.
Agent-R. R. & Express.
Horn, W A
Barber.
Lucas, Amos Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights.
Firor, Benj F Hess, Wm Horn, Wm Loy, Wm
Webb, Wm
Bricklayers.
Eigenbrode, Dan'l
Moser, Cyrus
Brick Manufacturer.
Fleagle, John A
Butcher.
Damuth, Wm
Millers.
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Carpenters & Undertakers.
Creager, James Dorsey, Geo B Shaw, Thomas Smith, E M Weddle, Joseph A. Weller & Creager Weller, Simon A
Cigar Manufacturers,
Orndorff, A F Whitmore, M J
Confectionery.
Martin, J E
Constables.
Peddicord, Caleb Renner, John A
Dentist. Radcliffe, Dr H G
Drnggists.
Gilds & Co
Flour, Feed & Fertilizers.
Cassell, Chas E Stocksdale, Geo W Witherow, S H
General Merchandise.
Gilds, N E Johnson, Geo H Root & Groff
Harnessmakers.
Freese, Joseph Martin, D C
Hotels.
Central, Jacob Sprow
Gilbert, John B Gilbert
Huckster.
Damuth, C A
Justice of the Peace.
White, Frederick
Marbleworker. Hammaker, B F
Millers.
Jones, John
Martin, J & D C
Milliners & Dressmakers.
Gernand, Miss Jennie Hesson, Miss Kate Lony, Miss Mary Stokes, Miss Susan
Millwrights.
Biggs & Carmack Painters.
Adelsperger, Jas Mackley Bros Photographer. Boblitz, E L
Physicians.
Marsh, Wm H
White, Wm
Zimmerman, G M
Shoemakers.
Cover, EN
Cover, J.H
Picking, Leonard
Stull Bros
Stock Dealers.
Anders, Thomas Barton, Isaac N
Stoves and Tinware.
Osler, V B Surveyors.
Landers, John Picking, Leonard
Tallor.
Sleck, A. B
Tanner.
Rouzer, John Telegraph Operator.
Horn, W A
Wagonmaker.
Stokes, Joshua Watches & Jewelry. Hoff, David T
MIDDLETOWN
Is on the old National Pike, 8 miles west of Frederick, and one mile from the Catoctin, a tributary of the Potomac; it lies between the Catoctin and Blue Ridge Mountains, in the beautiful, fertile and salubrious valley bear- ing its own name. The approach to this town from the East is full of varied and pleasing interest; from the mountains, looking Westward, on
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towards the Blue Ridge, an unsurpassed picture of wide and diversified landscape, flanked on either hand by mountain ranges, rolls upward and downward before the eyes of the charmed observer; from this point the town is seen lifting its spires above the hills which environ it on the east. The whole valley lies ontspread, rich, smiling and fruitful; farma, Inaty barns, dwellings, orcharda, and mills attest the fatness of the land. The 'soil 18 composed of clay and quartz; land mostly cleared, is valued at from $25 to $80 per acre, and produces 10 to 20 bus. wheat, 15 to 30 oats, 25 to 60 corn and 1 to 24 tons hay. Crops generally good. The forest ia composed of oaka, hickory, chestnut and some walnut and poplar. There are five schoola, two public and three private. Population 800. A. C. Bragonier, Postmaster.
BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES .- L. O. O. F .- Catoctin Lodge 113; Middletown Grange 97, P of H., Thos. Shafer, Master.
CHURCHES AND PASTORS .- German Reformed, Rev. T. F. Hoffmeier; Lutheran, Rev. L. A. Minn ; M. E., Rev. W. G. Herbert; M. E., (colored,) Rev. James Brown; Roman Catholic and United Brethren, Rev. J. W. Funk.
TOWN OFFICERS .- Mayor-Allen Sparrow. Commissioners-Sam'! Leazer, Charles L. Gaver, Wm. H. Miller, Jno. W. Darner and Jno. Tracy.
Barber.
Schultz, Fied
Biacksmiths aud Wheelwrights.
Crone, Henry
Koogle, Adam
Butchers.
Hagen, Peter A
Hemp, Peter
Miller, Dan'I C
Cabinetmakers & Undertakers.
Feete, Henry
Feete, Harrison
Powers, Benj
Shearer, Geo
Carpenters.
Cookerly, John A
Leazer, Sam'l
Wise, Chas E
Coachmakers.
Kahle & Davis
Constables.
Hagan, Peter A
Minnick, Ezra Coopers.
Kesselring, Geo
McQuade, Arthur
Tracy, George
Druggists.
Ramsden, Jno F
General Merchandise.
Culler, Jolın Kepler, D S Levy & Swearinger
Rudy, T C Smith, Adam Wright & Sanner
Grocers and Confectioners.
Herring, Edward
Linkum, Mrs Mary
Lorentz, Adam
Minnick, Ezra
Shafer, P W
Harnessmakers.
Crouse, Geo V
Groff, David
Kepler, Luther M
Hucksteis.
Crone, John E
Delauder, Geo
Fink, John Sparrow, Chas
Justices of the Peace.
Coblentz, Oliver P Minnick, Ezra
Leather & Shoe Findings. Schlosser, Peter G Masons.
Cramer, Geo W
Heagy, Chas A Weaver, Alex & Sons
Millers.
Keafauver, Richard C Keller, Daniel Phleeger, Fred Snook, John M Speck, Samuel
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Milliners and Dressmakers. Brandenburg, Mrs M Crone, Mrs Harriet Meredith, Eliza
Painters. Chamberlain, James & Son Sparrow, Howard E Physicians. Beatty, Joseph E Butler, Wm E Getzendanner, J
Shoemakers. Bowersox, Geo Gaver, Chas L
Lorentz, Joseph Niemeyer, Chas
Tailors.
Stephen, Septimus Thomas, Robert Wachter, W N Young, Joseph E
Tinware.
Davis, Thos F
Wines and Liquors.
Herring, Edward
Woolen Mill s. Remsburg, Benj
MONROVIA
Is on the B. & O. R. R., 50 miles from Baltimore and 38 by pike; it is 9 from Frederick by pike and 12 by R. R .; the situation ia in the midst of a fertile agricultural district. The soil ia of the blue slate formation ; landa are princi- pally cleared, estimated at from $20 to $50 per acre, and yield 20 to 30 bus. wheat, 30 oats, 50 to 200 potatoes, 30 to 50 corn, 800 to 1000 pounda tobacco and 1 ton hay. There is an extensive flouring mill here, and a large trade in fertilizers, &c. The timber now standing comprises hickory, oaks and chest- nut. Churches and schools near. Population 150. M. P. Wood, Post- master.
Agent-R. R. and Express. Ogborn, Wm
Blacksmith.
Page, Geo D
Fertilizers and Coal. Ogborn & Sullivan
General Merchandise.
Wood, M P
Shearer, John D Miller.
MOTTERS
Is on the Emmittsburg R. R., 3} miles from Rocky Ridge; climate change- able and healthy. Land red loam, sells at $30 per acre, produces 15 bus. wheat, 40 oats, 200 potatoes, 60 corn and 2 tons hay. Population 20. Win. Motter, Postmaster.
Blacksmith.
Weaver, David
Carpenter.
Hobbs, Joshua
General Merchandise.
Deilman, Francis Motter & Taylor
Hotel.
Cretin, John T
Millers. Maxwell, Samuel Sheets, Ely
Physician.
Seabold, Nicholas
Wheelwrights.
Knott, J W Worthan, George
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MOUNT PLEASANT
Is on the Liberty Road, 5 miles from Frederick City and 3 from George- town on the F. & P. L. R. R. Climate healthy; crops generally good. Land limestone and elate, sells at from $25 to $100 per acre; produces 18 to 25 bus. wheat, 40 corn, 30 oats, 100 potatoes and 2 tone hay. Reformed and M. E. Churches and a public school. Population 125. John W. Ogburn, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths.
Stevens, B & Bro
Carpenter.
Kemp, Daniel S
General Merchandise.
Ogburn, Jno W Riddlemoser, Jas L Taylor, J T
Hackster.
Wagner, John
Store, D E
Physician.
Shoemaker.
Damon, Jno Tanner. Buckey, Geo W
Wheelwright.
Sheetenatlm, A
MYERSVILLE
Is 13 miles from Frederick and near Catoctin Creek, a small water course which flows in the vicinity. Climate moderate; village healthy; business medium and crops good. Soil is composed of yellow clay; land nearly all cleared, is worth $60 per acre and yields 15 bus. wheat, 30 oats, 75 potatoes, 50 corn and 2 tons hay. U. B. Church, Rev. J. W. Funk ; Evang. Luth., Rev. J. W. Forsyth. Public School, D. U. and Wm. E. Schildknecht, teachers. Population 150. C. A. Buurman, Postmaster.
Auctioneer.
Toms, John H
Blacksmiths.
Poffenberger, Enoch
Poffenberger, Isaac
Poffenberger, Isaiah
Poffenberger, Jno F
Bricklayer.
Moser, Isaiah
Butcher.
Gaver, O J
Carpenters and Undertakers.
Flook, Henry Flook, Lewis Fox, Fred'k Morgan, Jas W
Routzahn, Cyrus
Cooper.
Suman, Hezekiah General Merchandise.
Brown, Joseph Buhrman, Upton
Mason.
Wachtel, Joshua D
Millers.
Duval, Marcellus Harp, Josiah Peugh, A M Watkins, John L
Milliners and Confectioners.
Gaver, Mrs Kate Poffenberger, Mrs Caroline Weaver, Harriet
Physician. Zimmerman, L M
Shoemakers.
Shepley, Aaron Shepley, Dan'l
Surveyors.
Koogle, John Metzger, Mosheim
Wagonmaker. Hildebrand, Jno T
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NEW LONDON
Is 4 miles from Monrovia on the B. & O. R. R. and near Ben's Branch. Climate and business medium, place healthy and crops good ; soil is com- posed of slate and lime; land mostly cleared and is valued at $50 per acre, yields 18 bus. wheat, 40 oats, 100 potatoes, 40 corn and three-fourths ton hay. Central Chapel (M. P.) and New London M. E. Churches; two Public Schoola, Mrs. L. A. Huffman and Bradley Hyett, teachers. Population 75. A. W. Baker, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Poole, C Poole, Wm H Simpson, B J F
Coopers.
Aldridge, E J Wagner, Frank
General Merchandise.
Baker & Danner Barnes, N Webb, MA
Justice of the Peace.
Shultz, John Millers. Cartzendafner, J E Hess, Samuel Keller, Jacob
Millinery.
Smith, Miss L P
Shoemaker.
Shultz, John
Tallor.
Danner, John
NEW MARKET
Is three-fourths of a mile from Monrovia on the B. & O. R. R., and 8 from Frederick by pike; the nearest water course is Bush Creek. Climate and health of the place is excellent; it is in a fine farming district, the soil of which is diversified as well as the face of the country. The characteristics of the soil are gravelly loam, yellow slate and limestone; land is principally cleared, can be purchased at from $25 to $50 per acre, and produces 15 to 30 bus. wheat, 30 oats, 30 to 50 corn, 75 to 200 potatoes, and 800 to 1000 lbs. tobacco. The timber yet standing consists of oaks, hickory and chestnut. M. E. Church, Rev. C. C. Cronin; M. E. South, Rev. W. R. Stringer; M. P., Rev. C. F. Cochel; P. E., Rev. James Stevenson. Public School, D. E. Hammond, teacher. A. F. & A. M .- Philanthropic 168; L O. O. F .- Fidelity 54. Population 450. Hamilton Stier, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Bear Bros, Mount, Elias & Son
Broom Manufacturer.
Rhodes, Geo H Carpenters.
Lease, Thos W
Runkels, Basil T General Merchandise.
Gladson, A J Hammond, Grafton Hammond, Grafton B Stier, Hamilton
Harnessmaker.
Lowe, John T Hotel. Hilton, E T Hilton Justices of the Peace. Hall, Joel Smith, John T
Miller.
Boyer, P. ter
Millinery.
Barnes, Mrs Caroline
Painters.
Orem, Edward
Winberry, Elias
Physicians.
Dorsey, Harry W
Downey, Jesse W Moberly, E W Wood, Isaac N
Shoemakers.
Fowler, Vernon
Lickel, Francis Rinehart, Frederick
Roelky, Chas Tallor.
Houck, Edward
Wines and Liquors.
Mealey, Chas E
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NEW MIDWAY
Is pleasantly situated on the F. & P. L. R. R. Climate mild. Land, red loam and alate, mostly cleared; oak, ash, walnut, hickory and chestnut comprise the timber standing. Land sells at from $40 to $100 per acre, produces 10 to 30 bus. wheat, 15 to 40 oats, 20 to 100 potatoes, 30 to 60 corn, and 2 tons hay. Population 40. T. C. Renner, Postmaster.
Agent-Express. Renner, F C Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Dougherty, Charles Renner, E
Carpenters and Builders. Barrick, William Boser, Jesse
Constable.
Barrick, Robert
Fly Brush Manufacturers. Renner & Hines
General Merchandise.
Butt, M D Shoemaker. Strine, Frank
OAK ORCHARD
Is 5 miles from New Windsor on the W. M. R. R. Village is healthy and crops good; soil is composed of slate and limestone, principally cleared, and produces per acre, 15 to 25 bus. wheat, 25 to 30 oats, 100 to 200 potatoes, and 40 to 80 corn. Public School, Miss Georgia D. England, teacher. Popu- lation 25. John T. Barnes, Postmaster.
Blacksmith.
Reck, Jeremiah
Carpenters and Undertakers.
Devilbiss, Martin L Miller, A Summerville, John
Carriage Maker. Waltz, John E
General Merchandise.
Franklin, Noah J
Miller.
Ensor, Elijah C
Shoemakers.
Fisher, Wm Garber, Wm H
OWENS' CREEK
Is near Loy's on the W. M. R. R .; climate, health, business and crops good ; red soil; land principally cleared, is valued at $40 per acre and produces 20 bus. wheat, 30 oats, 100 potatoes, 40 corn and 1} tons hay. Public School, Wm. Miller, teacher. Population 75. C. W. Loy, Postmaster.
Agricultural Implements. Loy, C W
Blacksmiths.
Campbell, John Loy, DS Loy, M D
Carpenters.
Dorsey, James Harbaugh, L C
Hiner, Addison Walter, Carl
Millers,
Martin, Jeremiah Shaw, Geo W
Physicians.
Devilbiss, J W Miller, J L
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PETERSVILLE
Is 2} miles from Knoxville on the B. & O. R. R., and .12 south-west of Frederick City; it is situated about the centre of Maryland Tract, in the lower portion of the Middletown Valley, between the South Mountain on the west and the Catoctin Mountain on the east. The neighborhood has been for many years a favorite aummer resort ; has a refined and cultivated society, and was the former residence of Gov. Lee, Hon. John Lee and Gov. Francia Thomas. Climate salubrious, soil excellent; land nearly all cleared, is valued at from $40 to $75 per acre, and yielda 10 to 30 bus. wheat, 40 to 60 oats, 50 to 60 corn, and 100 potatoes : crops are generally good. Lutheran Church, Rev. Mr. Turner; M. E., Rev. E. Smith ; P. E., Rev. Joseph Trapnell ; P. E. (Reformed), Rev. G. L. Staley; Roman Catholic, (St. Mary's), Rev. Father Jno. Gaffney, S. J. ; four public and two private schools, and a semi- nary. Population 200. Wm. Gardner, Postmaster.
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights.
Kinney, David McKinzie, Francis Werking, E
Carpenter.
Goodman, J
General Merchandise.
Biser, D Dennis, Henry Meek, John Smith, Mrs M E
Harnessmaker.
Smith, J Miller.
Steiner, Francis
Physicians.
Hilleary, John W
West, Geo W Shoemakers.
Hoffinan, Geo -
Seigler, H
Tallor.
Winter, Thomas
PLANE No. FOUR
Is on the B. & O. R. R., 46 miles from Baltimore. The land is medium, principally cleared, can be bought at from $10 to $15 per acre, and produces 10 to 20 bus. wheat, 15 to 20 oats, 50 to 60 potatoes, 40 corn and 900 lbs. tobacco. Population 20. A. M. D. Mullinix, Postmaster.
Agent-R. R. & Express.
Mullinix, A M D
Blacksmith.
Browning, L H H
Carpenter. Fleming, Samuel
General Merchandise.
Buxton, James L Griffith, P G M Spurrier, Mrs J Miller. Wilson, Henry B Tannery. Bartholow, Frank
POINT OF ROCKS
Is on the B. & O. R. R., 69 miles from Baltimore, 12 from Frederick, and near the Potomac River and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Here the R. R., the canal, and the river press closely side by side, and give unusual interest and facilities to the place. The rocky barriers have been tunnelled by the railroad, and reverberate almost continuously the triumphant scream of the locomotive. Business and health fair. Soil, limestone and freestone, and produces excellent crops; land is three-fourths cleared, ranges in price
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from $25 to $60 per acre, and yields 15 bus. wheat, 35 corn, 35 oats, and 1} tons hay. The timber still remaining comprises oak, chestnut and hickory. M. E. Church, Rev. Geo. W. Feelemeyer ; M. E. (Colored), no regular pastor ; and two public schools, one colored. Population 75. B. D. Cham- bers, Postmaster.
Agent-R. R. and Express. Trundle, O W
Blacksmith.
Oden, F A Carpenter.
Colbert, Andrew
General Merchandise.
Chambers, B D
Hickman & Williams
Grain and Fertilizers. Snouffer, George W
Hotels. American, C L & J Nichola St. Charles, Charles Boyle Justice of the Peace.
Michael, Ezra
Miller.
Snonffer, George W
Trapnall, R W
Physician.
Shoemaker.
Nichols, P O
Wines and Liquors.
Robinson, J F
ROCKY RIDGE
Is on the W. Md. R. R., at the junction of the Emmittsburg Road, 51 miles from Baltimore and 7 from Emmittsburg and 16 from Frederick City. The soil is red slate and is valued at from $20 to $50 per acre; produces 8 to 25 bus. wheat, 15 to 30 oats, 30 to 40 corn and 2 tons hay. Lutheran, Reformed and Baptist Churches and public school. Population 60. H. D. Fuss, Postmaster.
Agent-Express and R. R. Eichelberger, M J
Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Appold, George Campbell, J E Wood, Basil
Carpenter and Builder. Engler, O A
Commission Merchants.
Biggs & Eichelberger
General Merchandise.
Fuss, H D
Lickle Bros
Hotel.
Ecker, Hanson
Justice of the Peace.
Norris, A L
Millers.
Biggs, Josbua
Martin, Jeremiah
Shoemaker.
Troxell, Frederick
SABILLISVILLE
Is on the W. M. R. R., 66 miles from Baltimore. Land is mostly cleared, can be purchased at from $15 to $40 per acre, and produces 12 to 25 bus. wheat, 20 to 50 oats, 100 to 200 potatoes, 20 to 40 corn, and 1 to 2 tons hay. German Reformed Church, Rev. H. Wissler; United Brethren; Rev. Mr. Freed; and a public school. Population 50. R. S. Duphorne, Postmaster. Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights. Carpenter.
Arnsparger, Dallas Freshour, Nelson
Broom Manufacturer.
Stein, Henry W
Willard, Joel Constable.
Stotelinger, J C
Dressmakers.
Homerick, Susan
Manahan, Janę
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General Merchandise.
Miller.
Crawford & Bro Hiteshew, Charles
Hotel. Stern, John Justice of the Peace.
Luckett, W F
Kenna, Simpson
Physicians.
Luckett, W F Watson, J G
Shoemaker.
Duphorne, R S
UNIONVILLE
Is on the Liberty Road, 2 miles east of Liberty and 5 from New Windsor ; land medium, sells at from $10 to $40 per acre, produces 10 to 20 bus. wheat, 30 oats, 40 corn and 1 ton hay. Churches and schools near. Population 40. H. Lindsay, Postmaster.
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