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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

GREAT HINT.-"Joe" Gaver in the Guide:
with Christmas only two weeks off we
ought to begin to cultivate that "good will
to all men" spirit popularity supposed to be
in touch with the season."
Next Sunday morning Rev. A. Bredenbsk
will preach special sermon. at the Lutheran
church, preparatory to the celebration Of
the advent of the Christ. This sermon will
be 70, the special benefit of those not mem.
bers Of any church.
DECLARED ILLEaAL.-The Court of Ap.
peals Of Washington City, has affirmed de-
cision of the Police Court that under the
District laws the giving Of trading stamps"
or premium stamps is against the law and
must b. stopped. The manager of one of
the trading stamp concerns and Gdstave
Lansburg, local merchant, were recently
arrested and fined 800 each on charge of
violating this law. The Courts opinion was
in part as follows
1.-THE Washington Trading Stamp Com
pany and its agents are not merchants en-
gagged in business as that term is commonly
understood. They are not dealers in ordinary
merchandise or engaged in = legitimate
attempt to obtain purchasers for their goods
by Offering fair and legitimate inducements
to trade. Their business is the exploitation
of nothing more or less than cunning de-
vice.
with no stock in trade but that device
and the necessary books aud stamps and So
called premiums with which to operate it
successfully, they have interviewed in the
legitimate business carried on in the District
of Columbia between seller and buyer, not
for the advantage of either, but to prey on
both. They sell nothing to the person to
whom they furnish premiums. They pre-
tend simply to act for his benefit and ad.
vantage by forcing their stamps upon a
perhaps unwilling merchant. who buys them
in cash at the rate of IS thousand"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
AN ADDRESS,.
THURMONT, MD,

DEC. Is. 1897.
1t is fitting that the large class of
buyers that has favored US with their
patronage should have their attention
called to the fact that this friendly bus
mess intercourse has now extended over
a period of thirty-one years; many Of
you have accorded US your favor dur
ing all these years. others Of briefer
residence here have known US and our
business methods for shorter time
To all of you we send greeting at
this Christmas season.
Our ability to do business here now
almost one third of a century and at
the end of that time to be able to lay
claim to the good and reliable list Of
customers and TO the Largest Stock Of
General Merchandise in this section of
the county, speaks volumes in favor of
our manner of doing business; Of our
knowledge of the wants Of the people;
of your confidence in us and Of our care
for your interests and our success in
retaining your favor.
None Of US are engaged in business
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week Dec. 20th.-Au ideal play for Xmas
Week-SHORE ACRES-"Shore Acres"
the most delightful of American plays will
be the Xmas offering at Ford's, beginning
Monday Dsc. 90. THIS excellent production
is considered one of the best of the realistic
plays. Its tenderness, humor, dramatic sit.
uations and charactelizations are almost
perfectly realized by most excellent COM
pauy, including the author, James A. Heyne
in his famous Interpretation of the dear old
farmer, Nathaniel Berry. Farm lite in New
England is most delightfully."- pictured. Shore
Acres is one of the best selections that could
be arranged Xmas week.
Admission IS and so cents.
Matinee-W Wednesday and Xmas day.
Week Dec. 27-1he famous Liliputans.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
LOYS LETTER,

Mr.. George YOnson returned Monday from
few days visit to friends in New Windsor
Fl. G. 10y Of Thurmont spent spent the
9th, inst, with his mother in this place.
Mr.. Clarence Eyler Of Double Pipe Creek
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. jeremiah Martin spent Thursday In
Taurmont.
John N. 10y spent Monday in Frederick.
Among those from this place who spent
Saturday, 18th, inst. in Baltimore, were Mr.
Harry Lohr and wife, Mrs Charles H. Mil
Ter and Misses Nora 10y and Mazeppa 10y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

WE'LL HARDLY!-The Williamsport, Md,
Leader, says: Since the Baltimore american
has become penny paper it is being offered
free to every purchaser of q glass of beer in
every saloon in Baltimore whose proprietor
will enter into the scheme with the publish.
ers OF that Sheet
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe, or under
Iron Bitters will cure it, Invaluable in all
diseases of tho stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bittsrs 10 sold by all dealers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Widows OF veterans will do well to be on
their guard against aswindler who repre-
ssnts that he can have their pensions in.
creased He charges fee of S. for prelimi-
nary expenses, and that is the last the widow
sees or hears of him.-Neus.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

A telephone company will string its wires
through Thurmont in the near future. Will
our officials permit like acts Of vandalism as
to those committed by the Company that
took possession of our streets some years
ago aud ruined some of the finest shade trees
In our town.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
How to Prevent Pneum Onia

How to Prevent Pneum Onia.
AT this time of the year scold is very
easily contracted, and il left to run its course
without the aid Of some reliable cough med.
icine is liable to result in that dread disease,
pneumonia. We know OF no better remedy
to cure cough or cold than Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. We haye used it quite ex-
tensivey and it has always given entire sat.
Northumberland, Ind. Ter. Chnf
This is the only remedy that is known to
be certain preventive of pneumonia. Among
the many thousands who have used i. for
colds and lagrippe We have never yet learne d
of single case having resulted in pneu'po-
MIA Persons who have weak lungs or have
reason to fear al attack of pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The Is and so
cent sizes for sale by DR.. ]. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
=: ZMAzz1< Il: Il; 4:

MONSTERS ALI the pigs born in certain
county in Kansas during the past six months
have six feet; two feet behind and fore feet
in front, of course Ah.hh!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16


We have heard of defeated candidates re.
ceiving rail riding. but it is something new
to threaten successful candidates with that or
its equivalent.
Shafer of the Brunswick Herald wants the
newly elected County Commissioners hauled
for two hours over Petersyllle district roads
These roads are described in that paper as
"sink holes, quagmires, sand banks and a
bride path, undulating as the waves of the
ocean" What has the new board of Com
missioners done to earn this at the hands of
Bro. Shafer? And then, to think of it, he
speaks of the thing rs a pleasure excursion"
PASTOR INsTALLED.-Rev.J John W. Pom
thus, late Of Martinburg, Pa, who was re
Gently elected pastor of Middletown Re-
formed church, was installed last Sunday
afternoon in the presence of a large congre-
cation. A special car brought large mum.
Der of persons from Frederick. The install
lalon sermon was delivered by Rev. H. F.
Dttmar Of Jefferson, and in an able and
eloquent discussion he held the marked
attention of the large audience. Rev. DR..
Eschbach, of Frederick, delivered the charge
t, the new pastor. Rev. W. G. Sykes, OF
Burkittsville, was also present and assisted
in the exercises.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

solely for pleasure or pastime. A profit
on our labor or investment is what ev-
cry one looks forward to and should
enjoy; by adopting fair percentage
for profit, standing by the rule adopted,
treating no one different from another
but allowing every buyers money to
secure to him the same amount Of goods
as to another, by careful representation
of the real worth of the article sold and
by RETAINING from questionable stimu-
lation Of trade we have secured and
held most satisfactory trade through
all these years. We have tried and
proven our methods and have no idea
that change to others, possibly more
fashy and loud, is warranted by our
past experience.
We therefore say to YOU that we
shall maintain our ways of doing bus.
mess; we believe that you are satisfied
with them and we know that we are.
You will therefore find us at the
usual place and with just what you
want and at prices that you will will
lingly pay.
Our shelves are full and in some
lines, like cotton goods, prices never
were so low. We shall name no prices
but invite you to come to our store for
such articles as you may need we are
sure that our prices are all right.
Thanking you for the favor of your
past patronage and wishing you
Merry Christmas and A Happy New
Year, we remain
Very truly yours,
JOHN ROOT & SONS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

We're not shouting shut the door" at any
one just now. If they will only open it,
come in aud subscribe, leave their copy" for
an adv. or job, or to settle that little bill
will be urbanity itself-will politely follow
them to the door AMI close it after them
ourself
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Some admiring friends of Union Bridge.
according TO the Carroll Neos, presented
Captain Cooksey of the W. N. r. r., with
mouse and he put it in the coat pocket of q
friend
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
SNoes.

Every person knows that our
MYRTLE Shoe is the best value
ever offered ladies at $3.50 but
every person does not know that
we have a new one called the
VIRGIE in Lace and Button
Pat. Tip. and tip of same at 50.
We stake everything on this
shoe as we know what they are
having had them custom made.
We also have this in Misses size
at 1925.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
Business Locals.

Business Locals.
az FOR SINGER SEWING MA
CHIMES, All Fixtures Complete, Guaran.
teed. Price $3.50 at At ROOTS.
tT FOR SALE.-12 b. p. Rock Hens
and Cock, Price $l1 10 3. G. Dorkings,
Hens and Cock, $l2 Silver and Golden
Wyandotte Hens at rs cents each; White,
Silver, Golden and B. p Rock Cockerels,
from rs cts. to s. 50 each.
D. A. FIROR,
d161t Gracehanl, Nd.
tF MILLINERY PRESENTS FOR
CHRISTM AS.-While making up your list
Christmas Presents, don't forget to include
some Of my Stick Pins, Laces, Ribbons,
etc. also have the latest styles in Furs and
Feathers. 1t will pay you 10 call and see
my stock and learn prices.
MRS. WIN. L. FIROR.
dl61t Water ST., Thurmont.
~ FOR RENT ON SHARES.-Seven
Acre Lot near Thurmont Depot to DO put
in Corn.
dcr9tf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
w TO NRW QUARTERS THE
undersigned, preparatory to their removal,
are offering Their ware at aud below cost, to
reduce the labor and expense Of moving.
Big bargains await buyers during the month
OF December.
JAS. CREEGER s SON,
Dec. 92t Thurmont, Nd.
az FOR New Crop New Orleans No
lasses, Raisins, Seedlesss Raisins, Currants,
Citron extra quality, First Quality Pow
dered Sugar. Fresh Oatmeal, 60 to
dcr26t ROOTS.
II GO TO ROOTS aud Buy your Boots
and Shoes, where you find the Largest Stock
representing some of the Very Best Factories
Shoes that give Satisfaction. Our Stock Of
Carlisle and Douglas Shoes is now Full, All
Sizes; Rubber Boots fol Men, Boys and
Ladies; Mems Women and Childrens Gum
Shoes at ROOTS.
az FOR RENT.-On shares; two fields
on the Leatherman farm to be put in corn.
n18tf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
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|" FOR SALE.-Clover Hay on Leath-
erman and Graceham farms also some fodder
n1slf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
->-~--------
~ FOR SALE-Wheat Straw at the
Lesthsrman farm
oc7tf CHAS. SHlPLEY.
w INSURANCE.-Ify your Fire Insur'
ance is about to expire, call on us for rates
jnly22tf CASSELL s. WATERS.
AZ WHITE WASH LIME ALWAYS
June stf J. W. CREEGBR.
tY- FOR RENT-From October 18th to
April LIST, Dwelling House on E. Main street.
Inquire at
sept 23tf CLARION OFFICE.
NOTICE TO GUNNERS.-Gunnn will
not be allowed on any part of my mountain
land or home places under penalty of law,
as wish the birds and game to have some
paradise uumolested.
ocalu CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
-~~~---------~----~
E FOR SALE A practically new,
three burner, latest improved Gasoline Stove
oven attached. Reason for selling, have
no need OF it. A bargain. Inquire at
Jy 29tf THE CLARION OFFICE.
IL FOR RENT.-Small house in west
ern section of Thurmont, At base Of Noun.
tain.
Also dwelling including garden and Or
chard on the DR.. Leatherman farm.
CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
+ Sept 16tf Thurmont, Md.
ACCIDENTS will happen; by the pay
ment of a very small sum Of money We will
sell you an Accident Policy that will guar
antee you from IS 10 $25 per week should
you be disabled by accident.
July 22tf CASSELL & WATER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Sunday schools.
And now those who never before have told
lie arc studying how to get fictitious values
on their presents without falsifying.
After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck. OF Ana.
helm, California, purchased bottle of 1t for
his own use and is now As enthusiastic over
ito wonderful work as anyone can be. The
rs and so cent sizes for sale by DR.. Jas. X
Waters.
Last week while Alexander Davis was dig.
ging hole for derrick to erect the Massa.
chusetts State Monument, he found the body
OF a union soldier. The bones, shoes and
buttons were in good state of preservation;
and small bits of blanket was also recognize.
able The teeth were all intact and the bones
of the feet were still encased in the shoes
Boonsboro Times.
'RAH FOR HIcKs.-The Rev. Irl Hicks has
called for winter of the unadulterated kind;
storms and cold; and instead We have had
warm weather, even out in the Saskatchewan
Valley, whence old Zero bowls forth his
blizzards, the thermometer has remained
near the freezing point for week or more.
A whole series of storms are missing.
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Don't be persuaded into buying linimonts
without reputation or merit-Chamberlaina
Pain Balm costs no more, and its merits
have been proven by a test Of many years.
Such letters as the following from L. G.
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being received
1.-THE best remedy for pain l have ever used
is Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and say SO
after having used it in my family for seven
years." 1t cures rheumatism, lame back
sprains and swellings. For sale by DR.. Jas.
X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

This is the season when the small boy be-
comes so good that he goes to six different
Sunday schools.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

CAN 1T BE?-That the w. & G. electric
road will not be built via Frederick, Thur.
mont and Emmitsburg? During all these
months have we hoped the route viaW estmin
ster would prove to be but paper chase"
They tell us now that the contract 10 build
the road has actually been entered into: II
this is thus, farewell to our visions Of the
route this way
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

E FOR SINGER SEWING MA
CHIMES, All Fixtures Complete, Guaran-
teed. Price $3.50 at 4t ROOTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
Professional

Milton G. Urner. Clayton o. Keedy.
Hammond Urner.
URNER, KEEDY & URNER,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
and Solicitors in Chancery.
VIII attend promptly to all Law. Equity and
Parliamentary Business.
~ OFFloE.-Record Street opposite
Court House, Frederick, Nd. APPS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

And now those who never before have told
8 lie arc studying how to get fictitious values
on their presents without falsifying.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

az FOR New Crop New Orleans No
lasses Rasins, Seedlesss Raisins, Currants,
Citron extra quality, First Quality Pow
dered Sugar. Fresh Oatmeal, 60 to
dcr26t ROOTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

[Cert: Draw on us at sight for the electric
ity. we're full Of it and it's Q! your service
ED. CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

tF FOR SALE.-12 B. P, Rock Hens
and Cock, Price $l1; 10 8. G. Dorkings,
Hens and Cock, Sic; Silver and Golden
Wyandotte Hens at rs cents each; White,
Silver, Golden and B. p. Rock Cockerels,
from rs cts. to 81 so each.
d. A. FIROR,
Ore
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

DR.. Morris A. Bire1y.
@NET0E nnIn his new rooms
ere door west Of Roots store. Night
salk answered there.
THuRMoNT, MD.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
Sept 18tf

ACCIDENTS will happen; by the pay
ment of a very small sum Of money We will
sell you an Accident Policy that will guar
antee you from IS 10 $25 per week should
you be disabled by accident.
july 22tf CASSELL & WATER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

w INSURANCE.-Ifyo your Fire Insur.
ance is about to expire, call on us for rates.
jny22tf CASSELL s. WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

sE MILLINERY PRESENTS FOR
CHRISTM AS.-While making up your list
Christmas Presents, don't forget to include
some Of my Stick Pins, Laces, Ribbons,
etc. also have the latest styles in Furs and
Feathers. 1t will pay you 10 call and see
my stock and learn prices.
MRS. WIN. l.. FIROR.
dl61t Water ST., Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

From Ireland, Scotland and
France comes the choicest goods
and while we did not go there
after them, yet we know that
they came from those countries.
Scolloped edges and embroidered
corners from 10 to rs cents.
Also a counter full of s cent
colored border goods as well AZ
a nice line of Japan Silk goods.
UMNve\\as.
OF all the nice things to pre-.
sent to a lady at Christmas time
an Umbrella is the incest, espe.
cially if you present one of our
Steel frame, Corolla Silk covered
ones, price $3.50.
A nice line of good values at
75c, 81. and $1.25.
poc\kstNooks.
Purses and Wallets, new styles
at popular prices s to rs cents.
Covsets.
The Perfect Fit and beautiful
finish of the
Glove Fitting Corset
has made it the most popular
Corset of any we have ever sold.
In 5 and 6 hook lengths $1.O0.
The HIGH BUST is an unu.
sual value for so cents.
ROYAL DRESDEN as its
name implies is fit for Royalty,
but we have it at so cents.
Misses Corset Waists-the Q.
G.. at so cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

u GO TO ROOTSa aud Buy your Boots
and Shoes, where you and the Largest Stock
representing some of the Very Best Factories.
Shoes that give Satsfaction. Our Stock of
Carlisle and Douglas Shoes is now Full, All
Sizes Rubber Boots fol Men, Boys and
Ladies; Mems Women and Children'H Gum
Shoes at ROOTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

tB TO NEW QUARTERS THE
undersigned, preparatory to their removal,
are offering their ware at aud below cost, to
reduce the labor and expense Of moving.
Big bargains await buyers during the month
OF December.
JAS. CREEGER s SON,
D.o Thnrmont Nh
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

~ FOR SALE.-Clover Hay on Leath
erman and Graceham farms; also some fodder
n1Stf CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

~ FOR RENT ON SHARES Seven
Acre Lot near Thurmont Depot; to DO put
in Corn
dcr9tf CHAS. SHIPLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

~ FOR SALE-Wheat Straw at the
Leathsrman farm
Oc7tf CHAS. bHlPLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

E FOR RENT.-On shares; two fields
on the Leatherman farm to be put in corn.
n18tf CHAS SIMPLIFY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Libertytown
Needs an
Electric
Railroad.
Won't you
Help to
Build it!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-05

A Windham county contemporary
last week made the bald statement
that the brilliant star now visible in
the West during the evening was an
electric light at Syracuse, N Y that
is raised for signal purposes to a
height of twelve miles. Doesn't that,
as the clown would say,"Take the dl
lapidated linen off the shrub ?" Were
it possible, but it isn't, to raise light
twelve miles from the earth ut Syra-
cuse if visible at all here it would APP
pear very near the horizon, whereas
Venus, the evening star in question,
when it first appears, Immediately
after sun down, is fully one-third the
distance from the horizon to the ze-
NTH OF at an apparent distance from
the latter of 500 miles Carlyle
once said that the population of Eng
land was $1,000, 900, principally fools
The same will apply to the United
States and no wonder, seeing that we
have all manner of superstition cram
med into us from the cradle to the
grave. But it is too bad for the 10.
cal paper to engage in this crammine
process. Perhaps the esteemed con.
temporary had on joking fit.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-05
PERSONAL MATTERS.

&C. Clemens, who has just been made
a reporter for the Kansas supreme court
is cousin of Mark Twain.
Miss Anne Whitney, the sculptor, ha,
given 12 acres of land on the Androscog
gin river to the Appalachian club.
The present governor of Maryland is
the first one In many years who was
born outside Of the state. At one time
the governors Of Maryland, Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware were all natives Of
Maryland. They were Gov. Pattison, OF
Pennsylvania; Gov. Biggs, Of Delaware,
and Gov. Lloyd, Of Maryland, all OF
whom were born on the eastern shore
of Maryland.
Johann Strauss has written a new
operetta called THE Goddess OF Rea-
son." the book by WILMER and Buch-
binder. 1t is to be produced about the
middle Of February in Vienna at the
Theater an der Wien. The title role
represents the Partisan woman who, at
the time of the revolution, was carried
through the streets to represent the
Goddess of Reason.
Congressman Fitzgerald, of Massu
chusetts, has presented in the house the
petition of the Massachusetts, Historical
society asking that some action be taken
to repair and preserve the famous wal
frigate Constitution, known to song and
history as 'Old Ironsides." At present
the vessel is lying at the Portsmouth
tNew Hampshire) navy yard in an al
.uost sinking condition.