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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week beginning December 2lst-A Merry
Xmas Attraction. Frat time ia this city OF
the funniest play Of the season with = brill
liant New York record of success, THE
SPECTATOR, Thomas Q. Seabrooke in
the title role.
The holiday Offering at this house will be
one OF the merriest comedy productions OF
the season. Manager Ford has arranged for
the appearance of Thomas Q. Seabrooke the
popular comedian and his company in the
new and successful comedy" TLe Speculation"
which is now crowding the fremont Theatre
Boston and with previous record OF long
metropolitan run. The play which is from
the pen of Geo. II. Broadhurst, author OF
1.-THE Wrong Mr.. Wright" is really one of
the funniest of modern comedies filled with
the merriest situations, laugbable complica-
tions ola plot the development of which
keeps the audience In constant hilarity.
Mr.. Seabrooke, one of the most popular of
American comedians, is seen at his best In
the leading part and gives an admirable per
Torrance, in his cleverly convincing has
succeeded 10 establishing himself as an artist
of highly legitimate methods. The company
is excellent receiving special notice from the
Boston press. Since his wonderful triumph
in comic opera in the principal role In "The
Isle Of Champagne" Mr. Seabrooke has never
been seen to better advantage than In "The
Spectator"
Matinees Xmas Day and Saturday.
Admission Is and so cents.
January 4th-Hoyt's latest comedy,
"A COMMENTED WOMAN"
Castoria is truly marvellous thing for
children. Doctors prescribe it. medical jour.
nails recommend it and more than q million
mothers are using 1t in place Of paregoric,
Bateman's drops, socalled soothing syrups
and other narcotic and Supplying remedies.
Castoria is the quickest thing to regulate the
stomach and bowels and give healthy sleep
the world has ever seen. 1t is pleasant to
the taste and absolutely harmless. Itrelieves
constipation, quiets pain, cures diarrhoea
and wind collie. allays feverishness, destroys
worms and prevents convulsi"ns, sOothes
the child and gives It refreshing and natural
sleep Castoria is the children's panacea-.
the mothers friend.
Castoria lie put up in one size bottles only.
1t is not sold in bulk, Don't allow any one
else to sell you anything else on the plea or
promise that 1t is "just as good" and will
answer every purpose See that you get
casio RIA.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

Write to the Standard Specially Company
at Thurmont about that valuable agency
they are offering.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

Every property holder, every taxpayer In
this town should purchase season ticket
from the Fair management. They will be
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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We should be glad to see cold, crisp
white Christmas once again.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

Christmas one week from tomorrow: get
your gifts ready A Christmas Gift renders
two persons happy; the donor and the recip'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

QUERY ANswERED-We have been asked
why it is that roosters crow at night proceed.
Ing Christmas. We do not see how they
could crow after Christmas at this season
and as they will persist in Growing at night,
that is all that we are able to see In it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

The Carroll Record draws the line at hog
weights; it agrees to tell one about everything
that occures in that section, except the weigh
ing of porkers. 1t has never explained why
the porcine record is tabooed at that office.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17
The Art TOnsOrial

(ot Long Branch)
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent US follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM.
POONING AND DYEING
In the latest style OF the art tonsorial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
by strict attention to business can't help
but please all Will be IN his shop at all
mesti.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

&AAASl AS0o VA'~ S~Ass~J So --'
to settle the question:
Ex.Mayor Hahn of Hagerstown was 10
Thurmont on Monday last, looking up data
essential to successful presentation Of
claim for pension to the widow Of the late
Samuel Anders of this vicinity. The files
of The CLARION supplied one of the neces'
sary links In the chain of evidence.
PRoM1s1Na.-The donations reported and
the work being done by our people are cal
cuated to render all sanguine Of success for
our coming Fair. 1t opens on Tuesday Of
next week, the 22nd inst, and when the date
arrives there will be all the essentials pres
ent that go to insure success. The soliciting
committees have all reported most gratifying
receptions at the hands Of our neighbors;
there seems to be very proper idea Of the
splendid convenience ofIorded by our com
modious Town Hall as we'll to the surround
ing country as TO the town; this is very graf
flying
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17
Business Locals.

az NEW GOODS Having disposed of
my first invoice of Millinery, have been in.
duced to purchase largely again and have
an entire new line of the latest and most fash
ionable goods, just arrived. An early call
will secure first choice.
MRS. X. FIROR,
Dec10tf THURMoNT, Md
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

A Christmas Gift that would not only be
appreciated, but would recall the kindness
of the donor weekly for tlfty.two consecutive
weeks, is THE CLARION: give us an order to
send 1t to your absent friend.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

Samuel Winton Wilbide, son of the late
Cyrus Wilhide formerly of this place, died
at Mt. Hope on Thursday last. His physi-
clans diagnosed his disease as being a tumor
of the brain. This produced for about two
weeks prior to his death, a mild form Of in
sanity and he was sent to Mt. Hope for prop
or care and nursing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

MlillC AllllC,
Joe Miller,
Bertha Stocksdale,
Mae Slick,
May Freeze,
Margaret Osler,
Katie Troxell.
Sub Foreign Soliciting Committee.
MR. E. L. ROOT, Chairman,
Mr.. G. H. Osler,
u. r. Rouzer,
L. D. Kell, y,
&C. Stocksdale,
M. L. Creeger,
W. L. Shatfer,
+. E. Black,
II. G. Root,
M. G. Overholtzer,
" E. w. Unger,
d. G. Hammett,
Frank Hesson,
M. j. Albaugh,
Augustus Hahn.
l. W. 10y,
l. r. Waesche,
Chas. L. Stokes,
NJ. G. Gilbert,
Geo. Winebrenner,
Chas. Mackley,
Dr. j. X. Waters,
Miss Carrie Boblilz.
Sub Soliciting Committee for Country.
MIR. P. N. HAMMAKER, Chairman.
Mr.. Joseph Freeze,
Custer Foreman.
Geo Late,
Chas StOcksdale,
j. Wesley Cree2er,
Ed. Morrison.
Richard O'Toole,
Martin E. Forman,
L. r. Waesche,
James Firor,
It Morris ROuzer,
Jos. WiIhide,
Arthur Rouzer,
VIM. Henshaw,
VIM. 10y,
Miss Jennie Payne.
Edna Waesche,
Effie Weddls,
Rerpie Grimes,
Rosa LOhr.
Bertha Damuth,
Mamie Winebrcnnsr,
Annie Creeger,
Zulu Stccksdale,
Mrs. Sam'l Long,
Chas. II. Osler.
Sab Committee to Solicit Funds.
MIR. G. w. STOCKSDALE, Chairman,
Col. J. r. Rouzer,
DR.. H. G. Anders,
DR.. NJ. A. Birely,
Mr.. Chas. Msckley,
John Baker,
w. A. Lynn.
To Solicit Special Articles.
MIR. ". A CONNER, Chairman,
Miss Annie Webster,
Lottie Brockley,
" Lottie Weller,
L" Fanny Willhide,
d" Addie Gaugh,
Beth Firor,
" Martha Willhide,
Janet Freeman,
Leila Cover,
Bertha Bennett,
3" Grace Sayler.
" Daisy 10y,
Refreshment.
MR.. w. A. LYNN, Chairman.
MIR. F. L. Wisotzkey,
p. N. Hammaker.
Entertainment.
MIR. CHAS. E. HAMMETT, Chairman,
Miss Fannie Landers,
d" Maggie Osler,
" Daisy Waeschc,
Eff1e Baker.
&" Mary Cassell.
Mrs. VIM NJ. Martin.
Building.
MR.. G. I. CREEGER, Chairman,
Mr.. S. A. Weller,
J. A. Weddle.
L. M. Creeger,
Clarence Creeger,
" Frank Weller,
Anderson Policy,
" Webb Uuger.
Decoration.
MR.. CHAS. H. OSLER. Chairman,
Mrs. E. A. Matthias,
Miss Fannie Landers,
" Addie johnson,
" Matte Wisotzkey,
I" Mary Cassell
" Grace Henshaw,
Fancy Work.
MISS FLORA GILDS. Chairman,
Miss Matte Wisotzkey,
Mary Cassell,
Fannie Ward,
" Bertha StOcksdale,
Daisy 10y,
Mrs. z. N. Hammaker,
Dr.. E. G. Kefauver.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

ORSE-SHOElNG.-I addition to
my Carriage and Wagon business, will do
Horse shoeing; satisfaction guaranteed.
Sep10tf G. B. BROCKLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

Personal. DR. Ross Black of Hanover,
Pa, spent last Sunday in Thurmont
Mr.. VIM Markell of HagerstOwu formerly
of this place, called to see US on Monday
last
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

LIKELY So.-The Carroll Neos says that a
number of towns on the line of the w. n. r.
r. are being exercised over their chances of
securing the railroad shops, but that those
shops will likely remain for some years to
come in Union Bridge. Likely 80. But that
circumstance precludes no one from exercis
ing little on that hobby.
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from the Fair management. They will be
on sale tomorrow.
A Christmas Gift that would not only be
appreciated, but would recall the kindness
of the donor weekly for flfty.two consecutive
weeks, is THE CLARION: give us an order to
send it to your absent friend.
The Carroll Record draws the line at hog
weights; it agrees to tell one about everything
that occures in that section, except the weigh
ing of porkers. 1t has never explained why
the porcine record is tabooed at that office.
New Advertisements
Ford's.
Patents.
Annual Meeting.
The Model-Hendrickso
PERSONAL Ross Black of Hanover,
Pa, spent last Sunday in Thurmont.
Mr.. VIM. Markell of Hagerstowu formerly
Of this place, called to see US on Monday
last.
QUERY ANswERED-We have been asked
why it is that roosters crow at night proceed.
Ing Christmas. We do not see how they
could crow after Christmas at this season
and as they will persist in Growing at night,
that is all that we are able to see In it.
Samuel Winton Wilbde, son of the late
Cyrus Wilhide formerly Of this place, died
at Mt. Hope on Thursday last. His physi'
clans diagnosed his disease as being a tumor
of the brain. This produced for about two
weeks prior to his death, mild form of in
sanity and he was sent to Mt Hope for prop
or care and nursing
LIKELY So.-The Carroll Neps says that a
number of towns on the line of the W. n. r.
r. are being exercised over their chances OF
securing the railroad shops, but that those
shops will likely remain for some years to
come in Union Bridge. Likely 90. But that
circumstance precludes no one from exercis.
ing little on that hobby.
Too BAD.-lt looks now as though two Of
Hicks cold waves have frozen fast up in the
hyperborean regions. One whole wave is
missing and we have entered upon second
"period," and as yet there are no signs OF
agreement between his prophecy and the
elements. Hicks should sacrifice hecatomb
to that implacable old dame, Fortuna. Evi.
IDENTIFY she and he are out.
ANNoUNCEMENT.-We have heard of peo-
pie selling cheap goods, but find that w. A.
Simmons, the Frederick Jeweler beats them
all. He sells first class goods cheaper than
they have ever been sold before. He carries
large stock of watches, jewelry, silverware,
in fact everything to be found in first class
store. Give him a call; he has determined
that his goods must be sold and there is a
chance to miss some big bargains; he is sell
Ing at bottom prices. You will find him at
81 North Market Street. it,
United States Senator. Elect George l..
Wellington, of Maryland, was the guest OF
honor Saturday night, 9th inst, at dinner
given by the Union League Club OF Brooklyn
The Senator's train was half an hour late and
he did not reach the club until after o'clock
About forty invited guests were already en-
gagged at dinner when he entered, accompan.
led by General Horatio G. King.
Senator Wellington made brief speech
later In the evening, expressing his appreci-
alton of the honor conferred upon him by
the Union League Club.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17
New Advertisement

N0W ADVERTISEMENTS
Ford's.
Patents.
Annual Meeting.
The Model-Hendrickso
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

Mr.. J. T. Waesche's wild turkeys turn out
to be of a reddish brown color. Those who
sold them to him insist upon 1t that they
were Matched from genuine wild turkey eggs
we have always been Of the opinion that the
American wild turkey is black; who is able
to settle the question:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

ArTORNEY-AT
~ OFFlcE.-Record Street opposite
Court House, Frederick, Md. septlO
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-12-17

ORGANIZATION
OF
TOWN HALL FAIR
rHuR R,
President.
MIR. JOHN ROOT.
Vice President.
MR. P. N. HAMMAKER.
MR.. CHAS. E. CA3SELL.
Treasurer.
MR.. 5. M. BIRELY.
Executive Committee.
COL. J. r. ROUZER, Chairman.
Mr.. Van B. Osler,
S. M. Birely,
Chas. E. Hammett,
DR.. E. 9. Kefauver,
Prof w. M. Martin.
Mrs. E. A. Matthias.
J.F. u. Miller,
1T. Waesche,
Dr.. j. K. Waters.
W. A. Lynn,
J. w. Payne,
John JOnes.
Finance.
MR. 8. M. BIRELY, Chairman,
Mr.. F. Hesson,
G. H. Osler.
Soliciting.
DIR. E. G. KEFAUVER, Chairman,
PROF. w. NJ MARTIN, Secretary.
Sub Soliciting Committee for Town.
MISS EFFIE ZIMMERMAN, Chairman
lisa Rlnnche Hammett.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
NEW PRESTON.
rAITaFULNRss Is APPRECIATED

rAITHFULNBes Is APPRECIATED.
 We arc satisfied, perhaps only in cne respect, thaa during the past year TIE BEE office has heard from us each week as requested. A small matter, as read and perhaps far better if the duty had been much more neglected, but still requirement which has cudgeled our limited brains at times to find material enough about this small place to pay for the ink which put 1t in print. A year ago we were firmly of the opinion the last year must be our last as local corres- pondent. Now we are confident es to the year to come. There is one day in seven we would be glad to call our own. Even 8 correspondent for country vill- age cannot do it, and when the year is gone and he looks back at the few columns produced and when read goes into the waste or the fire or under a car pet to keep it from wearing out, the re- trospect in this respect is not so gratify- ing ss that of locating copper mine. We are thankful to all who know us, for their conservative criticism. We have deserved much more. To Editor Smith we extend most sincere thanks for his generous and gentiemaniy treatment of us. To all readers we wish most Happy New Year and many more to come.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

At the Village church, last Sunday. the congregation listened to what is usually called New Years sermon but which we should designate as an old year sermon, for the old year was quite thoroughly reviewed, az regarded the church and Individual experience. Twelve persona have the past year unit ed with the church. Que death only has occurred among the membership. The attendance on the Sunday morning ser vice has averaged better the past year than the year previous. Still 1t was thenght by the pastor, there Is much room for improvement and more still in attendance upon the Sunday evening ex- ercises and also at the weekly Thursday evening prayer meeting. The usual re- trospecs of the past years work and failures of the past year in business, morals and religion was made and 6 gocdly amount of suggestions and ad- vice offered for adoption during the year to come. ..... .--.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
THE GUNNERY RECEPTION.

Many families of the good people in town were represented at the pleasant reception given on the last evening of the old year at the Gunnery. A social time was enjoyed with games, cards and the like, followed ny 6 fine selection "The Christmas Sheaf," given by Russell Clark, in his most taking style. Little Miss Mary Brinsmsde recited sweet piece about the baby, which brought many cheers. After bountiful lunch many of the younger ones "Tripped the light fantastic toe," for time. Then came the singing of "America," "Old Lang Syne," "Way down upon the Swanee river," prayer by Rev MT Car ter and as soon as the doxology was sung the Gunnery bell pealed forth the sound that the New Year had begun. After many greetings all departed leaving the kindest wishes and happy thoughts for the host and hostess.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
494, 496 STATE STREET,
hem, where they were the guests of Sam

hem, where they were the guests Of Sam uel Allen.
 Miss Lorena Renfrew surprised her narents, sisters and brother on Christmas night by appearing to them from 1onk- CTS, N. Y, for weeks stay with them before resuming her official duties again.
 The wife Of Augustus Chapius of Lake district, presented him, last Saturday morning, with nine ard one half pound boy.
 Horace N. Sherman arrived home again from New York City on the even ing of December 26, for a weeks stay
 6v the decision of MT Jamison, evan pelist, at the Sherman house, last Friday evening, the Christian Alliance here dis banded and the society is no more. A committee of one was appointed to transact all the necessary business for the gospel meetings, make collections, etc., and keep general supervision of the financial part of the sect. The com mittee appointed was Miss Mary kaTaI for the winter.
 The ice has again left the Lake and the ice gathercrs will be obliged to wait awhile longer before securing their har- vest.
 Mrs Thomas Martin ard oldest son passed Christmas in Branford and re mained there till Saturday with her brother and family.
 B. Griswold suffered last week with swollen face and neural gic troubles.
 Mir and Mrs E. Hull passed Christmas in Bethel, not returning home till this week.
 Mrs A. E. Corning went to J. H. Marcy's in Litchfield, December 24, and has not returned at present. writing.
 We failed to mention above that those who took prominent part in the ar engagement of the church for Christmas were Rev Evan Evans, B. G. Humphrey, superintendent, Howard Cogswell. Mrs r. J. Hosford and Miss Laura Burnham.
 MT Balustier and family have closed the parsonage here for the winter and have gone to New York City for few months stay.
 { Mrs J. Nj. Snow went to Norfolk on December 24, fer few days visit.
 Mrs H. NJ. Bolles is at present on the sick list; likewlse Mrs Herman Hoffman.
 Mrs George H. Couch is vfsiting for two weeks in Jersey City, N. J.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
MARBLEDALE.
ST ANDREWS CHURCH.

St Andrews church is taking step forward under the leadership of it's rec tor, Rev Edward Mathison, who began his work here 13 months ago. The church has just completed improvements On the interior of the church edifice, removing the old fashioned and back breaking seata for very comfortable and handsome pews with a center aisle. This adds greatly to the appearance of the interior and is appreciated by the worshipers at St An drew's. About $500 has been expended in improvements during his brief pastor ate. The church is thoroughly united Rev Mir Mathison, who has in remark able degree won the esteem and love of all He is the son of Rev R. l.. Mathi- son, who 12 years ago was rector at St Andrews. At that time the present rec- tor did the honors as sexton. The ifn- provements on the church edifice of St Andrews began at that time.
 On Thursday night St Andrews church held it's Christmas festival. There waa a handsome tree decorated with gifts for the children. There was the usual ser vice and an address by Rev MT Mathison. The people of St Andrews very gener- ously remembered their rector with q purse of $50.
 F. H. Mathison, senior at Tale, has been the guest of his brother, Rev Ed- ward Mathison. On Sunday, December g, he read service at St Andrews in the absence of the rector, who was at Waah- ington.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
the holidays, has returned to Fiainvill
NEW MILFORD.
CHRISTMAS AT MERRYALI

CHRISTMAS AT MERRYALL.
 The exercises at the chapel, Christi mas night passed off very pleasantly, al- though they were arranged and conduct' ed by committee of young people that had had no experience in getting up pub lie entertainments. The fine tree was well ladened with gifts and every mem- Der of the Sunday school received bag of candy and an orange beside some other small gift from the collection raised by three little girls appointed for that pur- pose. Also the scholars pre- sented their teachers with some little me- mento of the happy Christmas time, and most of them were remembered by their teacher in the same way. The following is the program: Hymn of Greeting, "Welcozae to our festival;" prayer, Rev F. A. Luddington; Scripture reading, Christ prophesied," by the superin- tendent, J. H. Hall; recitation, "Tbe
 Prophecy Fulfilled" Sarah Hendricks; !; singing, "Ring ye Happy Christmas
 Bells;" recitation, "Welcome," Lena Hendricks recitation, "Little Gretchen" " Mrs Lyke; recitation, ''The Merriest day of year." Willie Watson; recitation, IA Hint," Ethel Schultz; singing, Star ot Faith ;" recitation, "Christnas Bells,' Sarah Hendricks; reading, "The vision of St Launful," Mrs Lyke; recitation, s'Merry Christmas" Lottie Hendricks, Daisy Bennett, Ivy Murray; singing s'We March to the Merry Christmas Chime;" recitation, "rwo little Stock ings," Susie Hall; recitation, by Anna and Marion Stone; recitation "Chriet- mas Morning" Mary Demusey; singing, Sweet Christmas Bells;" recitation,
 ssThe Christmas tree," Lillian Hendricks recitation, "Dolly isn't Christmas Jolly ,, Helen Roberts; address, Rev r. A Lud- dington; singing, "How Sa3ta Clau, comes," Lena Hendsicks, Sarah Hend- ricks, John Damu9aF, Susie Hall, Mary
 Demusey; distribution of gifts; singing s'God b9 wi5h y>sr till we me45 agaid.'
 The piece spoken by little Helen R3bcTt- | is worthy of especial menti 'p, a' she
 stood there holding har doll, and her 1 sweet childish voice rang out so that every word could be distinctly keard al
 over the room. The singing, "How San ta Claus comea," caused much merri- meut,
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03

New Haven and Esat Haven. TLcy ar rived home, January 2.
 Mrs Charles With went to her new hsme in watertown, Saturday, Decem- Der 9s. She went with the best wishes If her frisnds and neighbors for her flu. 'urs prosperity.
 0. H Dwy's mill. which has been run by Frederick Wheeler two days in the week, is again closed on account of legal complications. We hope it may be set tied before long and the mill reopened.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-03
ANOTHER LANDMARK GONE.

A fine stately elm tree in front of My gatt's block, corner of Main and Bank streets, has had to give way to the wood, mans axe. One after another of our trees, which have added 90 much to the beauty of our village, are being cut down and it looks now as though the maple must take the place of the elm. It is a pity to lose our shade trees which have been so many years in getting their growth. The beetle is the cause of it.