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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY
THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY
OF TAE
nav Of THANHR.

OF TAE
DAY OF THANKS.
In This Country II Properly
Dates from the + all OF the year
1868, but the Cnstom IL = Very
old ono and goes way back.
Thanksgiving day is tho American
evolution Of long line of predecessors,
both pagan and Christian. 1t dates a.
an annual national holiday from the
fall Of 1868. In that year President
Lincoln sent message to congress re-
commencing the observance Of a nation.
al day Of thanksgiving, not only on &C.
count Of the victories which had follow
ed the Union arms. but also for the
plentiful harvest.
Since then the custom has taken deep
root in many parts Of the United States
where it did not previously exist. Now
it stands unique in history AS day on
which great nation, without respect
to political party or religious creed, &C.
knowledges with thankfulness the con-
tinued prosperity which God has been
pleased to shower upon it.
Over 5000 years ago the Israelites
wandering in the desert were instruct
ed by Moses to observe holiday SINH
lar in character to the modern Ameri-
can Thanksgiving day. when they came
to the Promised Land. Ie was called
the Feast Of the Tabernacles and took
place about the end OF harvest time.
Later ia the worlds history feast
answering the same purpose WAS held
by the ancient Greeks in bonor Of De-
meter. the deity who owned the earth
in their eyes. The rallying point for
this feast, which lasted nine days, was
at Athens. All except murderers and
barbarians took part in it.
About the same time Of year the Ro
mans held feast IN honor of the god
dees Ceres, who. though Of feminine
gender, seems to have presided over
their department Of agriculture. The
Romans had no turkeys. and could not,
of course. kill and eat the 6scred geese
but managed to get along very we'll on
fat capons and Fxlernian wine for ell
that.
More direct in tho line Of ancestry Of
the American Thanksgiving day was
the Saxon harvest home. It began a.
soon as the crops were saved and lasted
till the moon was at its full. Bsrbe-
cues of oxen roasted whole, home brew
ed ale, bonfrcs and dancing made up q
programme not to be sneezed at even
by Nineteenth century folk. But this
feast was rather one held by individual
families than the realm Of England as
a whole.
The first Thanksgiving held on Amer
ican soil was by the Pri|grlu Fathers,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28
No. 81.
Words Of Wisdom.

Time and opportunity lost is eternal
ly lost.
If woman hadn't her weak points
she would be an angel.
What we call time enough always
proves little enough.
No man can afford to have faults. the
people exaggerate them so.
The man who knows himself thor
oughly has little confidence in others.
The good things man does are hard
to remember, the evil things are dread
full easy.
We're we as eloquent as angels, we
should please some more by listening
than by talking.
If you haven't the moral courage to
laugh at sneererS, then you are another
OF nature mistakes.
Happiness is a perfume that one can.
not shed over another without few
drops falling on one s self.
In family government let this always
be remembered, that no reproof or de-
nunciation is SO potent as the silent in
huence OF a good example.
They who delay setting out, merely
because the road is difficult, or that
they cannot see to the end Of the jour
ney, are in danger Of being belated.
A lie depends more upon scientific
terms than the truth does, for however
simple the words are that repeat the
truth they detract no luster from its
changeless character.
No man ever talked Of his work
without saying something about its
great mental strain. We suppose that
even the wood.chopper thinks it is
BRAIN work that makes him so tired at
night.
A man sees an idea so much quicker
when popular name is attached to it,
that it suggests motive, either that he
is too tired to think for himself, or he
hopes to be mistaken for a sensible
man.
Husband and wife-so much in com.
mon how different in type! She, all
golden hucs and softness he, all dark
shades and energy; her step so light
and child.like, his so man y and steady.
| Such contrast and yet such harmo-
ny, strength and weakness blended to-
gether.
, A wise man will turn adverse critl-
csms and malicious attacks to good &C.
count. He will consider carefully
whether there is not in him some weak
ness or fault which, although he never
discovered, was plain to the eye of his
! enemy. Many men profit more by the
assaults OF foes than by the kindness Of
friends.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

Men who would not steal a mule
will not hesitate to take an umbrella
They have no use for mule.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

First Grasshopper-You look riled.
Second Grasshopper-Yes, I'm hop
ping mad.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

Customer-How much is that ring
New Jewelry Clerk-It's marked 1Sc.
Eighteen cents, please.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

The man who reaches the top of the
ladder must 60 there in roundabout
way.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

H A R ID w A RE
GEORGE W, ST0CKSDALE'$.
Both Wholesale and Retail.
All kinds of Building Hardware.
Carpenter Tools, Blacksmith Iools'
and different other kinds.
HEADQU TERS
for meat cutters and suffers. Full line of
Paints and Oils, Woodenware, Groceries,
Salt, etc.
FEEDS OF ALL KIND.
also have splendid variety of Notions,
Gum Coats, Dongola Leather Coats,
Tobacco and Cigars. Also full stock of oil
kinds of Lumber on hand.
All sizes of Coal at yard and will deliver to
any part of the town.
Call ead See for Yourself. Remember We vii
not be Unds,sold.
YOURS TRULY,
Geo. w. StockSdale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

The waiter girl is different from the
poet. She is not born she is maid to
order.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

Some things are more valuable when
upside down. A figure 6 for instance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

He (slnging soitly)-Oh, would |
were bird !!
She (absent mindedly)-Oh, would /
were gun
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

M0N0CACY.YALLEY RAllRA0d.
Exw TIME TABLE.-On An .ftcr We'd
sesday August o2nd, 1897, trains on the Mo-
sesAcy Valley Railroad will runias follows:
Leayc Mechanicstown
IA. NJ. II A. 81. 655 p. N.
Leave Catoc,in Furnaces,
S2j A. NJ. 3 Is p. N.
Tickets for sale at MeclanicstCwn by Mr..
Frank Hesson.
Local Freight will be delivered on all
rains.
4. Schley, Pres. L.R. Waesche, Supt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

Two blind men are on a train.
Suddenly loud smacks are heard all
over the car.
There said one to the other, that's
the fourth tunnel we have passed thro'
today.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-11-28

In This Country II Properly
Dates from the + all OF the year
1868, but the Custom IL . Very
old ono and goes way back.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

JUDax EDazRroN who was lately
removed by Cleveland from the Civil
Service Commission INDUCES in the open
letter manner of retaliation. II all Edg-
erton says now of Cleveland is his con-
viction, he must have been a tlme-server
OF tho most servle type to accept Office
at his hands. He discovered Cleveland's
faults when he was removed. It II for
tunate that Edgerton was removed be-
fore Harrison had an opportunity to dis
pense with his services. he would have
spouted tears in that event, as oopiously
as did tho republican officials whom
Cleveland removed. The democratic
party wants none of this petty whining.
When the present officers 60 out it is
hoped they will go like men, not like the
vindictive ass Edgerton who parades bis
sores.
When Cleveland wrote his free trade
message, his courage and the ability with
which he treated the subject gave him
pereminence as q leader. Those whose
support of him after that was due to the
offices are mercenary horde whose sup
port is a source of weakness and the
party is stronger without than 1t is with
them. Edgerton's party allegiance is MOI
due to any principle; it is simply appetite
The Offices are the main thing with him
His open letter to Cleveland is a serioul
reflection on himself.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

A GREAT deal of opposition toward
game laws is developing throughout the
State. The main argument against pro-
tectlng the game is that it is solely for
the benefit of city sportsmen. But that
need not necessarily be SO. The farmer
can profit by an abundance of game just
as well as the city sportsman. The law
protects the game for the one Just as we'll
as for the other. 1t permits hunting at
time when game is in best condition
and when tie results of killing are limited
to the animals or birds shot.
There is no form of amusement which
the country can offer more heaIthfuI to
body or morals than hunting. The bow
who has taste for it is possessed of the
best safeguard against vice. 1t is view
ing the matter narrowly to oppose laws
Tor the protection of game because city
men take pleasure in hunting.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

The city clerk of Mantowoc Will receive up TO
Feb. 18th 1850, sealed proposals for furnishing
electric light as follows:
l. Annual rental for 100 more 10 candle
power and so or more % candle power incandee-
cant lights for street lighting to burn moon sched
ule until III o'clock ard also annual rental same
lights to burn moon schedule to within two t2l
hours of sunrise at the option of the board of
aldermen.
Lights to burn on moonlight nights when
thought necessary by the mayor.
Lights to be located as near as possible accord
ing to map in city Office, balance to be located
by the board of aldermen.
II. The maximum price per hour Tor 10
candle power light to private consumer, whom
the company shall furnish the first lamp only
POLES to be not less than 25 feet above ground
in business portion, and % feel in residence por
ton of city and must be peeled, sound and
straight and not less than inches at top to be
placed not more than $50 feet apart
WIRE used to be weather proof, not under
writers.
The city will grant exclusive franchise for 3
years. at the expiration of which time the city to
have option of buying the plant at actual cost
less reasonable allowance for wear and tear. SAID
value to be asce rtained by three dIsinterested
persons one Of whom to be chosen BY the city,
one by the grantee and the third by the two ap
praisers thus chosen. The city reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and to build Its
own plant If found preferable.
Electric Light Com.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

The Milwaukee Journal has taken up
the paper read by Principal o. E. Wells
OF Appleton, read at the winter meeting
Of the State Teachers Association in
which he charges that that portion of the
state school funds which was loaned to
the state during the war period for the
purpose of equipping our troops, has
been paid back to the state treasury but
that the interest continue. to be paid and
collected yearly by taxation No report
has been made OF the receipt Of the money
and two theories are given to account for
it's disappearance: Either that it has IN
lawfully been appropriated BY individuals
or that it was diverted into the general
fund and thus by apparently reducing
taxation, make capital for the political
party in power
OThese are grave charges: so serious
that they should not be lightly made.
They should be investigated at once and
their truth or falsity established. Mr..
Wells is gentleman in no way given to
sensationalism. Indeed, from what the
writer knows of him, he is inclined to be
over-cautious and little inclined to make
statements not well based on positive in
formation. If these funds have been
manipulated with a view to party ad.
vantage or individual profit, the facts
should be made known. Mr.. Wells has
been unable to fathom the mystery; let
those explain whose duty it is to know
what disposition is made OF school funds,
The suppression OF his paper by The
Journal Of Education is partially JUST.
fed by the gravity Of the charges it con-
tains. Perhaps some undeserved criticism
| upon the State Department because Of
the apportionment of the school fund
had something to do with the failure OF
the paper to appear in The journal
The structures were proper, but our dem.
agogic laws, not the state department
would be the more fitting subject FOL
attack.
It needs just such fearless attacks as
that Of Mr.. Wells to call public attention
to the prostitution of our educational
system to the demands Of party politics
The State University has for years been
under the management of a political ring
The normal school management has been
a sort OF close corporation; the school
fund, it seems, has been farmed out to
secure political advantage. Education
oh yes, education of the rising genera.
ton is the object of all these movements
which really are corrupt at the core.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21
THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORGIES

TRIAL CCUB.
1t is with pleasure that the Emerson
Society, society recently organized for
mutual improvement, announces the en-
gagement extraordinary, Of the Boston
Symphony Orchestral Club.
This is without doubt the finest musi-
cal organization that has visited our city
in some years at least. We believe the
effort to give the people Of Manitowoc
the very best musical entertainments,
will be supported. There is considerable
risk in engaging such grand organiza-
ton but the musical people will, we feel
sure, endorse our courageous venture
1t has been determined to make the price
a low one, rs cents for reserved seats.
From the best evidence we can gather
this Company is superior to the Mendels-
sohn Quintette Club that was here last
year and costs much more money. We
feel sure that our judgment in securing
this attraction will be endorsed by the
public in no uncertain manner.
The EMERSON SOCIETY,
per ALBERT LANDRRTH,
Secretary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

The spring series of examinations for the year
1889, will be held as follows:
1. Two Rivers, Friday and Saturday, March 8
and 9.
9. Cato, Monday and Tuesday, March II and r.
s. Meme, Wednesday and Thursday, March Is
and IA.
4. Manitowoc, Friday and Saturday, March Is
and 16.
5. Supplementary. City of Manitowoc, Friday
and Saturday, April 26 and q.
Examination of pupils who have completed the
Course of Study for Country Schools will be con-
Quoted at the times and places above given, ex-
cepting the supplementary
The supplementary examination is designed for
those working for the higher grades and those
who were unable to attend the regular series.
Owing to the lack of Accommodations and variety
of subjects upon which applicants are examined
at the supplementary examination, it will be
open only to the classes above mentioned.
The usual rules relating to the standing requir-
ed for the different grades of certificates will be
observed this spring Limited certificates will
not be issued until after the close of the supple
mentary, and then only if necessary to supply the
schools with teachers.
The examinations will begin at "a. N. each day,
and will be oral and written.
JOHN NAGLE,
Supt. of Schools.
Manitowoc, Wis, February Is, 1885,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

StIrst publication Jan. 81. 1881 No. 10
- IrowoC County toURr.
Fischer, deceased N"''
. On reading AID fling the petition os Aucust
flscier, OF the town of Centerville NInritowoc
county. State of Wisconsin. representing aTnonv
other things that Johann Carl Fischer, late of
Manltowoc county. on the 2lth day of january A.
D., ISs9. ar the town of Schleswi- in said cuylitv
oled iniesi&te leaving goods, cEattes ard est ate
within THIS state and that said II. tioner is n s1
OF SAID deceased, and praying that administra-
tion OF sad estate be 20 August Fischer rr.,Itea
" Is ortered that sud petition be heard before
this court on Tuesday. the 18th day of Fehrnary
county. " '
Ordered further that notice thereof be given
TO the heirs o. said deceased and To all persons
Interested, by publishing copy of this order for
lhree successive w2aks PRIOR To said day of hear
ing IN Tue Manjtowoc Pilot. weak IL r,sysr,ar1ar
puolls 81 at the city of Mani,owoc in said county
Dated az Nan!tawoc. the 2Jth day of January
A. r., leSq. EMIL RAENSCH fnn,tyTn3ss'
winnie . GAIENtL attorneys. feh2l
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

A REPORT was recently put in circula-
ton that Prince Bismarck contemplated
retiring from public life. It seemed to
produce no CONSERVATION among the
Germans and now it is ascertalned the
Prince, himself, put the rumor in circula-
ton. Bismarck has made Germany fam
GUS but it has been at fearful cost to
the Germans. He will always be honor
ed, never loved.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

PoLITIcs in Indiana has been SO man
aged as to make officials pretty watchful
to improve opportunities for the enlarp-
ment OF their income. The sheriff who
sought to prevent the Myer-McAuliffe
hight was not actuated solely by desire
to preserve the law. He wanted a share
OF the proceeds and Billy Madden was
compelled to declare dividend for the
benefit OF the officer before the fight
would be allowed to proceed without
molestatlon. Indiana is a great state
IN which to make money.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

IT is said the legislature contemplates
enacting law imposing license of $500
on newspapers and requiring bond from
publishers that those hbeled can fall
back upon for damages. Such law
would meet with universal approval. 1t
should also create the office of fool-killer
whose duty it shall be to yearly visit the
newspaper offices Of the state and glut
himself with blood.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

HE Sunday law is apt to cause some
little trouble and it will either be en-
forced or repealed. When Milwaukee
gives consideration to the subject it is
quite evident that other places will not
long hesitate. Ashland is taking steps
to compel observance of the law. If the
general feeling throughout the state is
hostile to the Law it should be repealed.
1t creates disrespect for law to allow it
to remain dead letter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21
FAt publication February 7, 1889. No. 1:
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

IN COUNTY COURT,-MANITowoC COUNTY
i IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of John A. Thrond
son, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance of order of license. made in said
matter, on the 5th day of February, A. D.. 1889
by the county court of said county, the under
signed, Augusta IL. Throndson, administrative of
the estate of John A. Throndson, deceased will
on Tuesday. the 5th day of March, A. D., 1889, at
ten o'clock IN the forenoon of said day, at the
office of the county judge, in the city of Mani
yendue the following described lands to-wit:-
The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter
OF section number eight ~. excepting therefrom
about acres of land heretofore sold for church
purposes, and the northeast quarter of the north
west quarter of said section number eight (sl all
In township number eighteen t1S), north of range
number twenty-five (22) east, In Manitowoc
county Wisconsin. Terms of sale cash
AUGUSTA H. THRONDSON
Dated at Nanitowoc, the 9Th day of February
a. D., isS3. 2I23'
W. a. Walker, Attorney fo- adm nistratrix,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21
First publication Feb. IA 1881 No IL
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COUNTY COURT

First publication Feb. IA. 1881 No. i3
IN PROBATE-MANITow COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the estate of Ole Olson
Aoberg, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Riley
Olson, administrator of the estate of said deceas-
ed for the adjustment and allowance of his ad-
mInlstratlon account land the assignment of
the residue of said estate to such other persons
are by law entitled to the same):
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
adjusted and allowed at special term of said
court to be held at the Office of the county Judge
IN the city of Manitowoc in said county, on Tues
day, the 18th day of March, A. D., 1899.
1t is further ordered, that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by this court as
aforesaid, the residue of said estate be- by the
further order and judgment of this court as
signed to such persons as are by law entitled to
the same.
1t is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of examination and allowance of such
account, and OF the assignment of the residue of
said estate, be given to all persons interested by
publication of this order for three successive
weeks. before said day, in The Manitowoc Pilot,
weekly newspaper printed and published at the
city of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin.
Dated, February Sth, A. D., 1889.
By the court,
EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge
NASH NASH. Attorneys. march7
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

IHE old veterans are not favorable to
the building of Memorial Hall from the
proceeds OF the direct tax which it is ex.
pected will be refunded the state by the
national government. They want the
money invested for the benefit of the old
veterans and when they have no further
use for it then it may be used to build a
Memorial Hall. They don't want to be
fed on Memorial Halls at present.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

The house committee on Ways and
Means is disposed to question the right
of the senate to present substitute for
the Mills Tariff Bill. The constitution
gives the senate the right to amend, but
that body has assumed the power of origi-
mating measure differing totally in
principle from the bill offered by the
house.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

IT is now thought that the assassins
of John NJ. Clayton will soon be appre-
hended. Good Heavens! The republi-
can journals can never, n-e-e-ver, forgive
this. Just think Of this sweet morsel
taken away from them and the would
be-murderer of Editor Mandt yet at large.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

o.,,,t t1rst publication Feb. II 1881 No. II
Sf5I Z OF " III ONSlN.-CoUNTY CoI-Rr Fop
~ MANITowoc COUNTY. In Probate,
deceased. az. 'n!'
10 All whom 1t may concern: Letters tasta-
mentary on SAID estate of Terezie Patricry late
OF me town OF Gibson, In sad county. deceased
testate having been issued to Wit patrirny of
SAD county, on the 18th day of FEBRUARY 4 n
isos, ard SIX months from and after said Aay ba
ing aIl'Sed ard limited for creditors of said
deceasS,i u present their claims for exauira-
tlon anu allowance notice is hereby given that
sald court VIII at regular terms thereof 10 be
of May aid June. 1850 and at a special term ~
be held on Tuesday. August -. lSsa at the pro-
bate Office n the city of Manitowoc. in said
and demands of all persons against said dacas.}
Dated Feb. Is, IsSq. VIC e'l'e7u'
BY the Court
o EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge.
S~A''A " - 1A""AN, attorneys. marchli
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

A TRAMP was brought to the county
poor house at Darlington, Wis. with both
legs 80 badly frozen that they had to be
amputated. A Chicago newspaper con-
tanning an account OF the Smell murder,
and $40 being found in his pockets made
it at once be suspected that he is Tascott.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-02-21

A MILWAUKEE drummer, a married man
named Croker managed to win the az
fections of !. Nenah damsel and merried
her under the general name of Smith.
He was true enough to his last love to
desert his former wife and leave for parts
unknown. His newly made wife is en-
titled to no sympathy.