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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Mr., Caleb Michael of Resterstown form.
erly clerk with Dr.. N. E. Leatherman In
this place, with his family visited here during
the early days of this week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

~ PIANO LAMP FOR SALE "A new
Rochester Piano Lamp, crimson shade all
complete, just as it came from factory. For
sale at bargain. Inquire at THIS OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

A game of baseball was played in a field
adjoining town yesterday afternoon, between
the Franklinyile team and a nine Of this
place. The game was holly contested by the
players, and the Franklinville boys had
walk over, and the game ended i'll victory
for the visitors by score of 10 to IL. The
teams were composed of the following play.
ers: Franklnvile-Joh Eckenrode, W..
Eigenbrode, John Little,C. Fogle, A. Rife, A.
Stull, w. Kelley, G. Eckenrode and c. Roddy.
Emmitsburg Rider, Harry Rider,
Harry Hoke, Geo. Nussear, Chas. Eckenrode,
Fred Rider, V. P. Lawrence, Alyie Eyler and
H vry Reifsnider. Chronicle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Won't Dove are not gaining in popu-
lation as rapidly as we should; we are dying
faster than we are borning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

~ DR.. II. G. Anders has reduced his
prices on all dentalwork(g old filing excepted)
and at these reduced fees will insist upon the
cash, and in no instance will teeth be extrac-
ted without it. The fact that with many it
has become the exception instead Of the rule
to pay has made this step accessory
Apr.6tf.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

High Run water will shortly ask that the
;cernan shall come to itS relief
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10
Have you had any febrile symptoms as yet
the lately arrived yernal period i,

The housekeeping season is on and the
man-of- the-house Is off; 1t Is during this
period that lawyers lay awake onights study
ing up new lodges in the divorce court and
then 60 to sleep and dream Of great riches.
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DUE HIM.-Ittakes the exception to prove
the rule and that Hicks Is charlatan OF the
first water Is proven by the fact that the last
disastrous period of rainstorm In tho East
was foretold by Hicks with marvellous accur'
acy both as to conditions and date.
Editor Cassell says: 1--WE have examined
the cherry blossoms and find about half OF
them perfect" He either has at his disposal
the wings of Mercury or there Is dearth OF
cherry trees in his Ticinity.-CStSses.
CGuess we did make broad statement
we examined branch off but one tree
Ed.
What ia Sam Johnsing has gotten wrong
with our bachelors, young and old! They
are piling up on our hands here and OF all
the worthless works of God, they are the
most inexcusable 90 dig rib, you solitary
reprobates. .-.
Memorial services will be held at the N.
E. church, Lewistown, this county, under
the auspices of Renolds Post No. 2 G. A. R.
in conjunction with the Sunday school Of
Mt. Prospect NJ. E. church, at , o'clock r.
NJ. Sunday, May Goth.
Whit Monday will be AIRED letter" day
for Middletown. In the afternoon the
Electric Railroad is to be built, the band to
parade the streets, the Hose Co. to make
test run with the hose reel. the water works
to be tested, and the Flreman's Festival and
Fair to be in full blast up until midnight
Valley Register.
The summonipg of thirty deputies to &C
company the Coxcy Army Of the Common
veal across this county will cost the tax.
dayers about $l75. Each deputy was paid
$3.50 per diem for his service and expenses.
Thirty of them served full day, and ten of
them served an additional two days, making
the aggregate as above.
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Bro Cassell, the enterprislng aud hustling
editor of "THE CAToCTlN CLARION" has
evidently given up fishing as luxury and
gone into fruit culture. We herewith quote
him on cherries later it may be possible to
quote him on peaches, apples, grapes, &c:
I'VE have examined the cherry blossoms
and find about half of them perfect.-Littles-
town Independent.
WATER BoUND.-D ring the high water
on Sunday Mr.. Luther Creeger got caught by
the washing away ola foot log and WAS COM
PEELED to await the arrival of horse to get
him away. Re WAS on high point on the
bank of Hunt,ng Creek with strong current
all around him.
Four Of our truant youths, without asking
permission at home, paid visit to one OF
their buddies that lives beyond Owens Greek
before the rain. The creek rose to such a
height that they were compelled to remain
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10
Professional.
E. q. Kefauver, M. ID.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,

Oferes his services to the people OF
Thurmont and vicinity.
OFFICE:
At my private residence IN the room
formerly occupied by DR.. White.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Rub your face with lemon little lemon
aid to good complexion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10
Notice to Creditors.

Notice to Creditors.
THIS IS to give notice that the subscriber
Il Jennie E ColllAower Admin'x Of IA COLL
flower hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Frederick Co., Nd, letters Of ad,nlnistra-
ton on the estate Of
JAMES A. CoLLlFLOWER,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate Of the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the subscri.
Der on or before the 10th day of October
1894, they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate payment.
Giyen under our hand this 10th day Of
April 1894.
Bernard Collihower,
T. Eyler,
John R. Mills, Judges of the
Harrison Miller, Orphans Court.
True Copy, Test:
JAMES K. WATERS,
Register OF Wills for Frederick county.
Apr 1s6t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10
Business Locals.

~ SPRING have now com
pleted my purchase of Spring and Summer
Millinery aud have it all here. ready for buy
ers. am much pleased with the styles my
self. and my prices will surely meet with
your favor. You will find everything that
is new and late in style and fashion; ribbons,
feathers, and trimmings generally. l shall
be pleased to show you my goods and consult
your tastes; all work furnished promptly
and accurately to order.
Mrs. c. HESSON,
may104t. Church.st, Thurmont, Md.
~ BUSINESS ANNoUNcEMENT.-Mrs. j.
A. ColliAower having bought the entire stock
of goods formerly belonging 10 j. A. Coli
flower dec'd-takes pleasure in stating to
the public-that she will continue the store
IN all its branches.
She intends cleaning up old stock at
give-away prices. Great Bargains for all
come and see them.
Also takes pleasure in saying-she is now
buying splendid line of new goods-at the
latest reduced prices; both staples and noy
elites, by experienced buyers; shehas engaged
MIR. Daniel Eigenbrode as her manager and
salesman-who will be glad to haYe his
friends call to see him. He will have for a
short time assistance of an experienced
salesman Goods will be sold at low mar
g,n-Country produce will be taken at
highest price-Look for jobs-as we need
room for new goods.
may82t
B WANTED.-By the American Sig
nal Company, Thurmont, old brass, copper,
zinc and lead. Inquire forprices at
The American Signal Co.,
may2tf. Thurmont, Nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10
New Advertisements

Ross F. Witherow.
Bus. Loc.-Spring Millinery.
The Model endrickson-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

What ia Sam Johnsing has gotten wrong
with our bachelors, young and oldf They
are piling up on our hands here and of all
the worthless works Of God, they are the
most inexcusable 90 dig rib, you solitary
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

There would seem to be prevailing over the
country, an epidemic Of mysterious disap.
pearances. We can scarcely take up news.
paper and fail to find mention of the myster.
.ious disappearance of q citizen.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

II TWO MULES for sale II years old
and weigh 1000 pounds each. Both good
workers and leaders.
Inquire OF
w. II. BlGGS
Rocky Ridge, Md.
marc
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

~ FOR SALE.-A secondhand Col.
umbia Safety Bicycle cheap
H. p. Gorsuch,
Catoctin Furnace,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Master Walter Levy, son of G. VS. Levy,
ESQ, of Frederick, has won gold watch Of
fered by the New York World for the correct
solution of q puzzle published In that paper.
On Saturday last Tho World published q
good picture of Master Walter, with brief
biographical sketch.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Winter is leaving so are the trees.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

A newspaper couldn't be nearer the mark
than the Thurmont CLARION, in recommen-
ding loan of$5, 600 for street improvements
instead of the present system of piddling
along with couple hundred annually
Waynesboro Gazette.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

SEVERE INJURY.-Mr. John Munshowcr,
residing mile east of town on Monday last
accidentally inflicted a most serious injury
upon his son, aged about twelve years. Mr..
Munshower was driving stake with heavy
axe, the boy steadying it with his hand He
had finished drying it and the boy had half
turned away when Mr.. M. determined to
strike another blow. Just as the blow was
descending the boy without looking and
without motive, put his hand upon the stake;
the index finger ofthe right hand was caught
the bone crushed and the flesh terribly lac
Grated and bruised.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

The house.cleanlng season is on and the
man-of- the-house is off; 1t Is during this
period that lawyers lay awake onights study
ing up new lodges in the divorce court and
then 20 to sleep and dream Of great riches.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

nar.29tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Memorial services wDl be held at the n.
E. church, Lewistown, this county, under
the auspices OF Renolds Post, No. G. A. r.
in conjunction with the Sunday school OF
Mt. Prospect NJ. E. church, at 2 O'Clock +.
NJ. SUNDAY, NAV Goth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

MEMORIAL. DAY NoT1cE.-It is requested
that the people of Thurmont and vicinity
meet in the Town Hall on Friday evening,
the 18th inst, for the purpose Of arranging
sthe several Memorial Day committees on
flowers, music, etc. Our ladies are specially
invited to be present.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

A public meeting will be held in Middle
town on Whit Monday afternoon, May IA,
in the interest of the proposed Frederick and
Middletown Railroad. y
Geo. VIM. Smith and G. V. s. Levy, Esq's,
of.Frederick, and others, will be present to
discuss the project and confer with the peo'
ple.-'Talley Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

Coop WoRK.-At a meeting Of the Bust
ness Mems Association on Monday night, it
was ordered that Prospectus be printed on
the back Of envelopes at the associations ex-
rpense. This applies to ALL who shall apply to
sthe chairman of the Executive Committee,
Mr.. 8. NJ Birely, who may desire to avail
themselves of the privilege at no cost to
themselves, here or elsewhere. 1t ilproye
to be cheap and excellent method ofadver
Using and should be widely adopted
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

The Western Mary land Railroad Company
did the handsome thing of making three
monthly payments to its employees IN the
month of April, the last being made on Mon
day last, the 3Oth, for the month of March.
The men are now paid up to their usual time,
that is,pay day usually comes in the last days
of the month for the services of the previous
month.-Cdrr0W Neaos.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

DUE HM.-Ittake the exception to prove
the rule and that Hicks Is charlatan OF the
first water Is proven by the fact that the last
disastrous period of rainstorm In tho East
was foretold by Hicks with marvellous accur'
acy both as to conditions and date.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

The Baltimore baseball club ia doing won
derful things at the opening of the season. II
they can keep up the clip at which they are
now travelling, they will shake that staid
old city to its everlasting foundations; it is
already showing signs Of mild form OF lu'
macy and the entire population is swaylng
upon the brink of monbasecrankballoman
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

NEW PRoPRIEToR.-Mrs. JENNIE Colliflow'
er has determined to continue the business
OF her late husband, Mr. Albert Collifower,
at Franklin Mills. She has engaged the SER
vices of Mr. Daniel Eigcnbrode as salesman
and manager, who, under the direction of
MIR. W. l.. Shaffer. will master the details OF
the business. Mr.. Collifower had succeeded
in establishing an excellent trade at this
stand and we shall be gratified to learn that
Mrs. Colihower has retained it. See an
nouncemcnt IN Business Locals column.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-10

A,special from Frederick to the Baltimore
Sun says The Northern section of Ere erlck
county is agitated by the rumor that the
Gettysburg Electric Railway Company may
be induced to extend its line to Emmitsburg
and thence South of Frederick. The power
house at Gettysburg is said to be ample for
60 miles Of road. Frederick is but 80 miles
distant
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15
Sayagcs In Modern War.

1t wus curious to see the effect OF
the seven FOUNDER and hotchkiss shells
npon the Matabeles when they We're re-
treating. On the she'll bursting among
them we could see through our glasses
the Matebeles turn round and fire at the
place where the shell had burst. think
ing it was some diabolical agency OF the
white man. From information we re-
ceived after this fight we learned that
the enemy had intended attacking us III
10 O'Clock the previous night, but ow-
ing to the rocket having been sent up
to recall Captain Borrow they were
afraid to do SO, thinking that we We're
holding communion with our gods by
shooting at the stars and bringing them
down. London Telegraph.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15
The Athletic Chaplain OF the House.

The new chaplain of the house is one
Of tie greatest athletes in the body and
would make an admirable sergeant-at-
arms. Chaplain Basby is tall, slight
and bcardless, and he makes the short
est prayers that have been heard in the
house for years. Heis the Youngest man
who has been elected chaplain III the
lower branch and is only 2S years old
now. He is southerneI to his finger
tips, but with any amount of real north
ern activity. All his life has been spent
in the south, except during the few
years that he studied theology at Yale.
He is a splendid tennis player and wields
the racket like a Hovey. His specially
is revival work, and he has had Won
derful success in awakening religious
enthusiasm. But he does not try to con-
vert the congressman. Washington
T.tta
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15


Editor FIRE. PErsS: There being
Somc-thourh not many-cascs of small
poX in some parts of the country. medical
people are apt to turn their attention 10
this disease. and a few observations of
what is learned in doing so may not be
uan'erestiug To your readers.
Vaccination used 10 be practiced somc
times by Introducing material from one
person To another; in this way disease
might be transmitted Instruments and
methods used may not always have been
free from septive Influences, and from
this cause persons system may have
been harmed. but uur best medical men
today assert that where proper prccan-
lions are taken by the one vaccinatiYg,
and where pure material i used and such
material i carried now hy ali response
Die trims. There Is no danger OF transmit
ting disease tfom vaecinntiug. About 80
years ago small pox was epidemic about
every five years.
From lack Vaccination the death rate
was nearly twenty times greater than
now. and among children thirty-tive
times greater.
The average age ol death was theu Two
and one half wears, while the average
axe now i about twenty wears,
The small poN DEATH rat" has improved
about twelve times as fast "a the death
rate from measles. whoopiuG cough on
fever As 10 the security from mall poX
on account Of vaccination, it is learued
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15
Highest OF in Leavenng Powe-Latest u S. Govt Report
.@H!A!:'!!!! Q! kski1@ RsMas@1:
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ANOTHER .lCTLM.

An Aged Michigan WnEsGn I"s,s- $4,000
on the Moss Grown Gnld Brick swindie.
With eyes hrilntul OF happy an'icipa-
ton an aged woman presented two
kings OF bright metal TO the chief
weigher at the mint. She believed that
the two luluIs OF metal wolc gold worth
$4,000. and when intorined that they
We're but copper and zinc. worth 81 or
So, she turned away with a heavy heart
aud sought the train to bear her back
20 her ho, le in jackson, Mich. She had
paid Sl2, 900 for the stuff ard had Jour
neyed I'LL the way east To realize up0nlt.
The story of the unfortunate wolnan's
loss was told 10 the mint officials. She
i'll Jackson, ana with her Were her som
in-law, Charles ielleg, and Or. Blaneh-
ard. the family physician. some IL
years ago Mrs. Morgan. who is quito
wealthy. had advanced toa nephew S'i.
600 to start a business. He was protuse
in his expressions Of gratitude and prom-
ised that as business mospere0 with him
he would leturn the loan with ample
interest. The nephew went away. and
his aunt heard nothing OF him until re-
ccntlv She had about abandoned hope
of securing the return OF her loan when
one day Il stranger came to her with the
announcement that he represented her
nephew. The latter had prospered we'll
III gold mining. and as an evidence Of
his success had sent her two geld bricks
or kings. These weighed fully s.:
pounds and We're worth $4,000. lhcse
the nephew desired 10 present to IN.
aunt III return tor her loan and anothcl
small payment Mrs. Morgan. delight
ed. paid the stranger $1,000 and le
ceivod the "l:ings.' which she guarded
carefully. Philadelphia Record.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15

Prince Henry OF Eattcnberg is b,ttan
by the yacht racing mania. and Mr..
Nalkvrie and the Britannia. has le-
ceived orders to = create a fast running
craft for Prince Henry which Will
break the record OF all former occasions
Hanson, who is building this coming
wonder. has received orders 'opush for
ward with the work as quickly as pos
sible, which looks as if Prince Henry
was anxious to measure swords, or ships
Iather. with ioelncn worthy Of his steel.
or planks. Paris Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15
he is TURNING WHITE.
A Negro In shc st. Louis Dispensnry Who
Is Undergoing Remarkable Change.

A Negro In chc st. Louis Dispensary Who
Is Undergoing "a Rcnnrtablc Change.
There was a rare case the other day
at the city dispcnsary i'll the person of
a middlcaged coIored man who hrirted
into st. Louis from Newport, Ark. His
name was Isaiah johnson, aud he said
he had been employed rs Il farmland
down in Arkansas ever since he was
boy. lie was possessed OF powerful
frame, and there was nothing in his
physical appearance to denote that he
was Il sick man.
What is the matter" asked DIR.
Houeh as the man sat down in the pa
tient $ chair.
Dat what want to find out. doc
tor. ze come all the way from New
port to see what 5 comm ober my hide.
| saw doctor down thar, and he said
he looked ober and read up , books,
and he doan find any case like mine.
He then Went on To tell DR.. liough
chat be had white patches" all over
his body. and he believed he was going
to turn into "A leopard. He was taken
into the consultation room and told to
strip. DR.. Priest was called in and
the case pronounced one Of leucoderma
There were about eight spots ON the
man S chest and stomach varying in
size from . 10 6 inches i'll diameter.
One-hnlt OF the back of each hand was
white. and the legs from the knee down
We're entirely so. With the exception OF
two or three black spotches on each
calf. There We're also patches of white
skin on the upper part OF the legs the
Thighs and back. His face had not yet
begun 10 turn. His original skin WAS II
dark coffee brown color, and he had
long HAIR on Ills head and "A fun growth
OF whiskers.
johnson said he had noticed white
spots ON his hands about "A year ago, but
pad no attention them. Thena large
spot developed on each sldeof his chest
which was followed bytwo on has legs.
So II continued until he became ALARMED
and consulted doctor. The man has
no money. though lie is physically able
to do any Kind OF work. Dr. Homan
says the chances are that il he lives
long enough he viii become entirely
white The cases are very rare. there
being not more tllan onein every 5000
negroes who become afflicted with it
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-03-15
A sN6EZING BEE.
Red Pepper Was Thrown on !, Hot stove
with the Regulation Results.

Red Pepper Was Thrown ON Hot Stove
with the Regulation Results.
Some one threw red pepper upon Il
large stove in Tappens billiard rooms
at Patchogue, n. y. The pepper started
the habitues TO sneezing, and they
sncezed loud and long. The odor OF the
burning pepper soon drove everybody
from the room.
The fumes rapidly spread through the
building. The order of Foresters was
holding II meeting in the large hall ON
an upper floor. The mcmhers began to
snceze. They sneczed hard, The chap
lam of the society tried To maintain the
dignity Of his position, hut he, too, soon
joined III the sneezing bee.
The assembly marched down stairs
sncezing a' every step. They were soon
joined on the street by lawyers. doctors.
editors, printers and business men. who
had been driven out of their rooms III
the building. The fumes Were so strong
that passelsby had to walk OF the eppo-
site side of Ocean avenue.
The joke Will cost Tappen the use of
his rooms. rs the owner Of the building
has notified hmm TO vacate within 10
days. Tappen, il is said, VIII prose
cute the perpetrator of the lol,e ii dis
covered. New \ ork Times.