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ROCKY RIDGE ITEMS.

1t seems as though Hicks and the ground
hog have Joined forces to produce such
weather as the present month has been.
Perhaps Nansen has torn several chunks of
the North Pole and is bringing them along
that has caused such disagreeable weather.
1t might even up things were some one to
take trip in search of the South Pole.
A number of our people in this vicinity
are suffering from severe colds and La Grippe
Mr. J. s. Biggs is on the sick list; likewise
~ rs A B. Close.
mir. E. G. Eichelberger of Baltimore spent
|nday with his parents of this place.
Attending public sales and doing their
heir chores is about all the farmer can at
resent do.
Mr. Jas. A. Wood ST., died on Thursday
morning at his home near this place. His
Leaf was sudden and unexpected He was
lifting on chair at the time and died in a
few minutes. Deceased was an aged and
respected citizen, kind and affectionate
father and good neighbor in every sense OF
the word. Funeral and interment took place
at Rocky Ridge on Saturday at 2 O'Clock p.
IN. Minister in charge was Rev. Chas. Rel
nenald of Emmtsburg. The pail bearers
were M.ssrs j. II. B. Ogle, NJ. J. Eichelber-
+ her, Geo w. Krise and j. D. Keilhol'z.
Funeral director was Mr.. Luther Creager OF
Thurmont. X.
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:Nsw advertisements.
Road Petitioners Notice.

We the undersigned citizens, taxpayers OF
Frederick County, State of Maryland, do
hereby give notice that on the first Monday
to wit 4th day Of May 1895, we intend to
petition the Commissioners of Frederick
County, State of Maryland, for locating and
opening of q public road in said county.
Beginning at or near the wagon shed of Levi
c. Leathcrman at the place ~here the old
lane connects with the county road, and
running through the lands Of Levi G. Leath-
erman, Jonas Ramsburg, Mrs. Savila Rams
burg, following the course of the old lane
until 1t intcrsects the land of John H. Hill
thence through the lands of John II. Hill
Calvin Hinea, Ezra Michael and Newton
Zentz on the most practicable route termlna-
ting at the county road at the land of Ezra
Michael.
Mrs. Savilla Ramsburg, Ezra Michael,
Jonas A, Ramsburg, d. j. Shook,
G. Carlton Leatherman, Michael Wachter,
Geo. w Miller, Michael Roberts,
John H. Hill, and others.
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neafhs.

On March 14th, 1896, at his home in Middle.
town Valley. Of general debility, DR.. Geo
w. Crum, in the 83rd year of his age.
On March 10th, 1896, at Lewistown, Mrs
Isanogle, widow of Michael lsanogle in
the Saith year of her age
On March nth, 1896, at his home in Liberty
suddenly, Mr.. Richard H. Norris, aged
about 81 years
On March 4th, 1896, near Deerheld, Clifford
r., youngest SOD Of Peter and Florence
Bussard, aged 10 years, 2 months and 2s
days.
On March 9th, 1896, near Foxville, Mrs.
Sturdevant, aged 70 years.
On March 9th, 1896. at his home in Emmits
burg district, Mr.. Plus Hemler, aged abou,
20 years.
On March 18th 1896, in Baltimore, Lee w.
Sutton, son of VIM X Sutton, formerly
of Emmisburg, in the 26lh year of his age
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GRACEHAM ITEMS.

Spring smiled upon us on Sunday last, the
blue bird ratifving it by its MARBLE, but it
was only smile.
Those whose lot it was to change their
residence for another year haye done so with
US, the new citizens thus gained were Messrs
Geo. E. Wilhide and John T. Fogle and
families.
The public work of matchmaking our
streets will be brought to finish this week
should the weather continue fayorable for
work. Ii has been II long siege and abun-
dance of gratuitous work Stones enough
were handled to fence in the town for the
second time, but it will pay by the improved
condition and appearance of our streets.
Mr.. L. G. Smith has again assumed the
proprietorship of the whole ofthe business at
his warehouse, having bought out Mr.. c.
H Dean who was conducting the general
merchandising. Mr.. Smith has given
notice to do strictly cash business in
this line and to give buyers the benefit of a
cash purchase He invites trial and q share
of the trade.
We are sorry to note the death of Rev
Robert w. Herbst of York Pa. Having been
released thus on Sunday evening last, from a
long and suffering declnation of health for
nearly two years. He was pastor there OF
two Mission Congregations,going there from
this place in the fall of 81, having served
here as pastor for four years. The funeral
services were conducted at York, Pa, on
Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morn
ing the remains were taken on to Bethlehem
Pa where interment was made,
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sale RegiSter.

Below will be found an accurate and com.
plete list of all the sales that will be made in
this section of the county during the coming
spring, so far as the dates have been handed
In.
To those, the Bills for which have been or
will be printed at this Office there will be NO
CHARGE; they are inserted FREE OF
COST. In addition TO this we furnish Sale
Notes of every kind. also FREE OF Cost
For place in this Sale Register, to those
having their Sale Bills printed elsewhere, a
Charge of TWENTY FIVE CENTS per
linc will be made.
On Thursday, April 2ud, 1896, at 1:3O o'clock
p. m, on the premises now occupied by
Jacob Miller, in Rocky Ridge, Robert
Biggs vii sell valuable Real Property.
On Saturday, April 4th, 1896, at o'clock p.
M, on the premises in Thurmont, Warner
T. Grimes, Mortgage, will sell valuable
Hotel Property.
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LOYS LETTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Fl Miller spent Sunday
last with her parents IN Lewistown.
Prof VIM. NJ Martin has returned home
from visit to his parents in tins place.
The sale of Mr. Harry Better on Saturday
last was largely attended by people OF our
village.
Miss Rosalle Difftndal left last week for
Baltimore where she will enter a dressmaklng
establishment.
Mr. and Mrs jeremiah Martin spent last
Tuesday and Wednesday with their children
in Fl pdprjrk
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On March 18th, at the Lutheran parsonage
IN Lsitersburg, by Rev, Victor Miller, Mr..
Keller Creagtr Of Rlnggold, Washington
county and Miss ANNE Frey of Wolfsville
this county.
On March nth, at the home of the bride, by
Rev W. Simonton, Mr., John S. Amman
and Miss Elizabeth Morrison, all of EN-
mitsburg, this county.
On March 18th by Rev Awhile Conner, Mr..
Ulysses @. Keeney, and Miss Daisy E. Bet
son, both of Walkersvile, this county.
On March 18th, in the NJ E. Church at Plane
No 4, Mr.. George V. Wagner and Miss
Sadie Buxton, both of this county.
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LEWISTOWN LETTER.

Mr. VIM Barrick of Johnstown Pa, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Barrlck Of Utica.
Chas Gaugh who died at Montevue las,
Tuesday was buried at Utica cemetery Sun
day morning. The unfortunate young man
was 80 years old on the day of his death
May he peacefully rest
Mrs George Zimmerman, who has been
living with her daughter Mrs. Chas. Green
died on Sunday morning at 7 O'Clock. Hcl
funeral took place on Tuesday morning al
the Mt. Prospect NJ. E. church.
The funeral of Mrs Isanogle took place a,
Utica on Thursday morning, She vas highly
respected by all who knew her and many
Borrowing friends mourn their loss,
The"Thurmont Culture Club" held Its sec
ond meeting on Friday afternoon last
eighteen persons being present. A constitu
ton and by. laws were adopted and the fol
lowing officers elccted-President, Miss
Norris; Vice President, Mrs. Garrison
Secretary, Miss Margaret Os,er; Treasurer
Mss Fannie Landers. While no program
was definitely decided on, it seemed to be
the desire of most Of those present to study
Shakespeare and Emerson CONFORMITY
Miscellaneous subjects will be consid rd
until regular course Of reading be selected
books procured &c. The object of the
Club will be to make its members acquainted
with the best thought in literature and slim
ulatc the mind to high and correct thinking
and all in sympathy with its aims will be
gladly welcomed. The next meeting will bt
held at the home Mr.. LanIers, Friday Marcel
| 9th, 8 D. m
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Notice to Creditors.

II HIS is to give notice that the subscriber
John R. Rouzer, hath obtained from
TIE Orphans Court of Frederick County,
Md, letters testamentary on the estate Of
JOHN B. GILBERT,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate of the said deceased arc hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the voucher
THEORETICALLY authenticated to the subscriber
on or before September goth 1896, they may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons indebted to SAID
estate are hereby warned to make immediate
payment
Given under our hand this 10th day OF
March, 1896.
JOHN r. ROUZER,
marriott Executor.
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Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that an election
will be held in the Town Hall, on
MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1896,
to elect five Commissioners for the ensuing
year one of said Commissioners to be ,lesig
mated as President Of the Board.
Also at the same time and place an election
will be held to determine the question of the
issue of Town Hall Bonds as provided by
Chapter II Public Local Laws as passed by
the January Session of the General Assembly
of Maryland of 1896, and by Ordinance No.
9 of said Corporation, between the hours of
3p. m. and 8 pm.
l.. r. WAEscHE, j. H. COVER,
Secretary. President.
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DEATH OF THos. GoRsUCH.-On Monday
last after an illness of about an hour, Mr..
Thomas Gorsuch died at his home at Catoc.
tin Furnace. Mr.. Cor UGH vas the President
of the Catoctin Mountain Iron Company and
of the First National Bank of Frederick. He
had, for n number of years. been prominent
IN the public affairs of THE county, having
served in the Legislature, held office under
the National government and was for six
years Clerk of the Circuit Court. Up to the
day of his death he possessed an untiring
energy, which during the latter years was
applied to the rehabilitation Of CatOctin az an
iron property. Mr.. Gorsuch was in his 18th
wear
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2.STORY STONE HOTEL,

which has been built and used for hotel pur-
poses and is in good condition. The build
ing is laid off into Is rooms and large halls,
viz; office, 10 bed rooms, double parlor,
large and commodlous dining room, and large
kitchen Two good, dry cellars, two double
porchcs the one in front on the two streets
and the other in the rear of building; also n
good double stable suffer ent for 10 horses, a
carriage house, smoke house and large wash
house and wood shed. These buildings are
all in good condition
This property is located at the Square of
the town and is well suited for hotel pur-
poses
TTERMS of Sale as prescribed in the
l. Mortgage, Cash; purchaser at the cost
of conveyancing.
WARNER T. GRIMES,
Mortgage.
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NEW BUsINEss.-Mr. and Mrs. Smith Of
Union Bridge will locate here on the first OF
April The business that they will
conduct will be the sale of ladies' fur
nishing goods and fashionable dress making.
They will occupy Mr.. VIM. j Freezes build
ing on Water. st. now occupied by Mr.. @. l..
Winebrenner, timer.
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BICYCLES!
AS Good as the Best.
POPULAR PRICES.

The reign Of GREAT NAMES in the BIZ
cycle trade is over and buyers this season
and henceforward, will decline to pay 50 1-3
per cent more for NAME. The great Amer
lean Machine Shops are equipped to build the
very best and Bicycle Building Machinery
of the highest grade has been introduced into
many within the past two years, competition
in price being the natural result. The older
wheels purpose relying upon their NAME yet
this season to secure the old Fancy Prices.
will sell you Bicycle, the
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MORE SNow-About two inches more Of
snow fell on Monday last. "They say" that
real good weather need not be hoped for until
after Easter.
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Now that the egg advertising scheme has
about run its course, how would 1t do to
essay little legitimate advertising by means
of circulars, posters and the columns of your
local newspaper. It will wear longer and
raise fewer questions rs to its legitimacy.
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Local Items.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
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New Advertlselne nts

Fords.
Bicycles.
Road Petitioners Notice.
The Model endricksOn-
Mr.. Milton G. Gemmill, will give grand,
beautiful and brilliant stereoptcon entertain
ment in Town Hall March 3lst. 1t consists
Of views of prominent places IN the U. ).
Beautiful statuary, magnificent building,
superb works of art, thrilling war scenes,
splendid colored scenery. &c, rs side splitting
humorous views, religious views, of old and
new testament, views of heaven and hell,
100 laughs in 100 minutes. Everything up
to the times with new, clean and bright
scenery Over 200 views IN all. Adults see
it all for 15c, children 10. You miss this en-
tcr,ainment, you will regret It, 1t is well
worth seeing.
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PUBLIC SALE
Of
Valuable Hotel Property.

By virtue OF Power of Sale contained in
a re from Catharine Gilbert and JOIN,
B Gilbert her husband, to the undersigned.
dated March 3lst, 1888 and recorded in Liber
A. F., No 6, folio 3l5 &c, one of the Land
Records of Frederick County, will sell, as
mortgage, at the below described premises
in Thurmon,, formerly Mechanlcstown)
Frederick Co, Md. on
SATURDAY, APRIL 4M 1896,
ATT O'CLOCK, p. NJ,
All the following real estate, to.wit:
All ,hnt lot or parcel of ground with the
improvements thereon situated on the north
east corner of Main and Church streets in
Thurmont, Frederick County, Md, known
as the Gilbert Hotel property, it being the
same real estate described in deed from The
said Warner r Grimes to the said Catharine
Gilbert, recorded in Liber G. M No. 4, folio
1888, one of the Land Records OF Frederick
County; less two certain parcels, the one
conveyed by deed from John B. Gilbert
and Ca,harlne Gilbert his wife, to Mary G..
Gilbert, which deed is recorded in Libcr w.
Up, No. 4, folio All, one of the Land Rec
ords of Frederick County and the other par
Gel conveyed by deed from John B. Gilbert
to Sarah c. Gilbert and Martha J. Gilbert,
duly recorded in Liber W. !. P, No 6, folio
us, one of the Land Records of Frederick
County
Less c, rtan portion of said parcel of
ground belonging to Warner II. Grimes on
which part Of the stable stands.
Said lot or parcel of ground, to be sold, is
Ly 1arua
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Order NiSi on Audit.

Order NiSi on Audit.
No. 64l3 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
sitting IN Equity
March Term, 1895.
Mary Elizabeth Firor, individually and as
and as Executrix of David s. Firor,
deceased
Vs.
Anna Mary Filor, ct al.
In the Matter of the Auditors Report
filed the 18th day of March 1896.
NRDERED, that on the 3rd day of April
~ 1896, the Court will proceed to act
upon the Report of the Auditor, filed as
aforesaid. in the above cause, to finally
ratity and confirm the same. unless cause to
the contrary thereof ne shown before SAID
day; provided copy Of this order be insert
ed IN some newspaper published in Freder
lick County, for two successive weeks prior
to said day.
Dated this 1lth day of March, 1896.
JOHN L. JORDAN,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
True Copy
marriott Test: John l.. Jordan, Clerk.
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Business Locals.

tT For up to date Douglass and Car,
llsle Shoes 60 to Roots; TO other store han
dies these celebrated brands.
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B1cYcLEs.-lf you intend to buy bicycle
this season or if you know of some one else
who will, careful pcrusa! of the big double
column ad on the third page of this paper
will repay YOU Read it all and carefully.
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tB- Examine Roots Carpet, nice Wool
and Cotton ingram, bright new stock just
from factory, Jute also in line with wool
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who will, a careful pcrusa! of the big double
column ad. on the third page of this paper
will repay you. Read it all and carefully
A CHANGE-Rev. Henry Mann. who has
been pastor of the NJ. E. church here during
the past two years will be replaced by Rev.
M. H. Courtney. Rev Mann will bear with
him to Calvert, his new field ofIabor, the good
wishes of the members Of his church and of
many others with whom he came into con,
tact.
OYSTER SUPPER The Ladies Aid Soc;-
ETY. of Creagerstown will hold an Oyster
Supper in the Town Hall at that place, on
Saturday evening March 2Sth. The patrons
will be entertained by two short dramas, en-.
titled "Too Much of Good Thing" and
"How to Manage Aunt Betsy" Your For
tune for Penny" will be another feature of
the evening.
THE STATE Council Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will
hold its annual meeting in Frederick April IA,
Is and Is. 1t is proposed to hold q big
>oNA
ellis Of this county are asked to take part
That question will be discussed and deter.
mined BY Columbia Council of this place at
the meeting tomorrow friday evening. A
full attendance is desired.
A PoTATo WORTH MENTIONING The
EARLY Favori,e," brought out by w L
McLay, of Geneva, n Y, has made great
record tor 95, 720 bushels per acre Fifteen
separate yields scattered over fourteen coun
ties and seven states, average ASA bushels per
acre These are reported by farmers and not
fancy experimenters We understan nd that
the seed of this enormous yieider can be had
at a reasonable price from MIR. McKoy
AN INDUSTRIAL BEE HIvE.-Mr. A. S.
Zen,z and his intelligent and progressive
sons are today at their mills and factory sew.
eral miles north of this town doing as much
to carry into practical and successful effect
modern ideas on correct and economic prin-
cipes, as any set of men in this county.
They work the raw material of timber and
clay into lumber and brick and they have put
to new and profitable use the soil of our
fields by the manufacture of sorghum, while
their great hydraulic cider press met and
filled a long felt want last season and was
thoroughly advertised thereby, In the way
of lumber, they furnish anything from a
shinge down to a girder; their red brick are
known far and wide; their sorghum machine
got into successful operation last fall and
their cider press makes cider faster than the
largest bung hole can receive it. They are
an enterprising family of people and were
the entire community composed Of men OF
their ilk, there would he a leavening of the
business loaf that would be seen, heard and
fplf
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JOHN HENDRICKSON.
" Telephone call, SO.

DRETTY GINGHAMS AND SEER
l. CUCKERS ARE HOLDING UP
- TNHEIR HEADS FOR REC
l. NGNlTlON and THEIR
OPt GTk1f ehE AN5
y p 4 ~ ::
MAND THAT THEY sHoULn
HELL MAKE YOUR CHI -
5SSE'Ss GATSR d.
NO NOR II
1 nNI IL
MESSAGE COULD TO-DAY THAN THIS
HAS YOUR LITTLE GIRL OR BOY A
SUITABLE SACQUE OR JACKET
FOR THE TREACHEROUS SPRING
WEATHER NOW UPON US? SOON
YOU'LL TURN THEW OUT TO
GET FRESH AIR-BUT HAVE
THEY THE RIGHT WEIGHT
CLOAK to WEAR? WE HAVE
THEM READY MADE FOR
MISSES and MANY PREF.
TY CLOTHS FOR SAME
GARMENTS BY THE
YARD AT REASONA.
BILE PRIC ES.
,JouS HrNpRrcksoN
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rE- Just received lot OF Brown Muslin,
Co,tonades, Ginghams, Shirtings, TickiDgs,
etc. AT ROOTS.
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Emerson says in his Essay on Circles "Men
walk as prophecies of the next age"
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Marriages,

additional Locals ON Second Page.
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cE- FOR RENT The double room
above Mr. G l.. Stokes Harness Factory.
Apply to
DR. M. A. BlRELY,
,Janl6tf Thurmont, Md
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Don't Stop Tobacco.

Janl6tf