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

Wher. 4 man breaks down with that
dread disease, consumption, and recognizes
lis condition, he starts out to fish for
health. He tries this thing and that thing.
He consults this doctor and that doctor.
He INDUCES in all kinds of absurd athletic
exercises. He tries first one climate and
then another. He tries the rest cure and
the work cure. He grows steadily worse.
That is the story of most consumptives.
Finally, when the consumptive dies, the
doctor shrugs his shoulders and pronounces
consumption incurable. A thirty years.
test of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery has demonstrated that it cures %
per cent. of all cases of consumption, If
taken in the earlier stages of the disease,
before the lungs are too far wasted. In
consumptive there is a weaker spot than
even the lungs. That spot is the stomach.
A consumptive never really begins to die
until his stomach gives out. The Golden
Medical Discovery" not only braces up
the stomach, but acts directly on the
lungs, healing them and driving out all
impurities. Honest medicine dealers will
not urge you to take an inferior substitute.
~ had very bad cough also night-sweats,
and was almost In my grave with consumption"
land, Middlesex Co., Mass "A friend of mine
who had died with consumption came to me in
dream and told me to take Dr. pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, and, thank the Lord, did
so. By the time had taken half of the first
bottle felt much better. kept on until had
taken three bottles. That was all needed.
got well and strong again"
Whenever constipation is one of the CON-
plicating causes of disease the most perfect
remedy is DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets,
which are always effective, yet absolutely
mild and harmless. There never was any
remedy invented which can take their
place. They never grippe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured

bv local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional rem
edies. Deafness is caused by an in.
tanned condition Of the mucous lining
OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets inaamed you have rumb.
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is
Me result, and unless the Inflammation
Can be taken out and this tube restored
t. its normal condition. hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten
are caused bv catarrh, which is nothing
but an inAamed condition Of the mu.
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case of Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
LEWISTOWN LETTER.

We are having beautiful weather now,
hope 1t will continue, though it has been too
warm for butcherlng which is the order of
the day.
The Jr. q. U. A. M. festival which has
been in progress for the past few weeks, in
J. 2. Weller's hail. closed on last Saturday
evening.
The Utica Sunday School will hold their
christmas exercises on Christmas Eve and
the N. F. Church in Lewistown will hold
their Christmas exercises on Christmas
night.
Mr.. Marion Warrenfctz has returned home
from Ashville, N. C., where he has been for
nearly two months under treatment for lung
trouble.
At meeting Of the choir of the Reformed
church at Utica, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father in His infinite wisdom to remove
from our midst by sudden aud to us sad
and deeply mysterious providence, Mrs.
Addie NJ Lambert, mewber of our choir
and
Whereas, She was from our organization
to the time of her decease an active, faithful,
and devoted member thereof
Whereas, BY her cheerful spirit, her
amiable disposition and courteous bearing
she has endeared herself not only to all our
members, but to all who knew her. There
fore be It
Resolued, That we bow in humble submits
sion to the will of our Father in Heaven, We
yet record our deep sense of sorrow aud loss
at hes early departure from our midst and
from lite of promise and usefulness here.
Resotoed, That we will ever cherish her
memory, seek to possess like kindly and
cheerful spirit, and emulate her many virtues
Rssotue6, That we hereby tender our heart.
felt sympathy, to the bereaved husband and
family and friends of our deceased sister in
this their sad affection.
ResoIoed, That these resolutions be placed
on our records and that copy be sent to
the husband and family Of our deceased
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
~ A s75 WHEEL FOR ONLY $685.

az A $75 WHEEL FOR ONLY $36.-
The Bicycle of ~ is beauty and as durable
as steel can make it. We are selling direct
to the public. The FLEETWOOD $4,000
wheel, for only $4,000, and the PALMETTO,
a SIS 90 wheel, tor only $50 90. Economy
is wealth-don't pay $4,000 for something
you can buy for $4,000; don't pay S75 90
when 5000 will get you what you want.
Don't rob your pocket book to fatten tr ust
Money saved is money earned. Write for
catalogue. Address
WASHINGTON CYCLE MANUF. CO.,
apr22ly Washington, New Jersey.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
THE CA7oc7lS CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, Dec. l6, 1897.
Newspaper Law Decisions.

Any pei Who takes a paper regularly from
the Observation-Disclosures directed his name or an
others or whether he has subscribed or motifs re-
sponsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued ne
OF she must pay all the arrearages or the publisher
continue to send it until payment is made and
collect the whole amount, whether the paper taken
from the Office or not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O. says:
after two doctors gave up my boy to
die, saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

az BICYCLE BARGAINS-$l00 Ben
Hur Bicycle to be shipped to buyer direct
from factory; price $50. SIS Monarch Bi.
cycle, Ladies' or Gents to be shipped direct
from factory; price $45. These wheels are
as good as the best Of them; we pay for
them largely by advertising and at liberal
rates, hence our ability to offer such big bar.
gains. We have but ono of each Of these
wheels. Call on or address
may 20tf THE CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
4 Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter Of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
1t without deriving the greatest benefit
Browns Iron Bitters il sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's As
ISOLATION Of Louisville, has just receiv-
ed an old leather bucket which was
once used by George Washington in
fighting a fire in Alexandria, Ky,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

1t is easy to catch a cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
1t cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu.
monia and all throat and lung troubles
1t is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De.
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, billiousness.
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

VXTANTED-TRUSTWO AND
w Active gentlemen or ladies to travel
for responsible, established house in Mary.
land. Monthly sos and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose self addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Com.
psny, Dept R, Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Bonaparte's house at Longwood, St..
Helena, is now a barn; the room he
died in is stable. and where the I'm
periol body lay in state may be found
q machine for grinding corn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Penn,
says, my child Is " orth millions to me
yet would have lost her by Group had
l not invested twenty five cents in a
bottle of One Minute Cough Cure" 1t
cures coughs. colds and all throat and
lung troubles. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Salt is d most useful substance for
the household; for instance, it is the
best cleanser of silver and metal spoons
etc, which have been badly stained
with eggs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddell's, ILL.,, suf
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
and chronic constipation and was
finally cured by using DeWitts Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
all stomach and liver troubles.
DR.. Jas, K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Chas. D. Groves team broke through
a county road bridge in Washington
County. He haa sued the Com mission.
ers and received judgment for $4,000
damages.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

J. A. Perkins Of Antiquity, o., was
for thirty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cure eczema. lie
was quickly cured by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve the famous healing
alive for piles and skin diseases.
DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Miss Allie Hughes, Noofolk, Va.,was
frightfully burned on the face and neck.
Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the
injury without leaving scar. 1t is
the famous pile remedy.
DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

If onions are put in cold water for
an hour or two before using, and pars.
ley is nsed with them, they do not leave
a trace in the breath of the partaker.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
JOHN HENDRICKS
y Telephone call, 50.
BLAME TO THE WEATHER

BLAME 1T TO THE WEATHER
BLAME 1T TO WHAT YOU WILL.
THIS FACT S'TARES YOU IN THE
FACE: WE'RE OVERSTOCKED ON
CERTAIN WEARABLES WE PRO-
POSE TO UNLOAD CERTAIN ITEMS
OF DRY GOODS AT SHORT NOTICE
1T SEEMS A PITY TO PUT THE PRU-
NER'S KNIFE TO WORK so EARLY
HELP FOR IT IN OUR SHOP.
WE'LL START WITH CLOAKS.
1T TAKES NERVE TO SMILE WHEN
INTO MIST-BUT THEY'LL GO JUST
THE SAME UNTIL OUR STOCK OF
JACKETS AND CAPFS FOR LADIES
AND JACKETS FOR CIIILDRENI IS RE-
DUCED TO IT'S PROPER Proper
TONS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
A WRAP OF ANY KIND ESPECIALLY
A JACKET-YOU'LL DO MORE THAN
WELL TO BUY 1T OF US. LADIES'
JACKETS FROM So UPWARD LADIES
CAPES FROM $25 UPWARD chill.
DRENS JACKETS FROM CSC. UP.
DRESS GOODS REDUCTIONS.
NO MATTER HOW NEW, NO MAT
FER HOW WORTHY-OUR STOCK
MUST DIMINISH IN SIZE. A COLD
WAVE MAY HELP US WONDERFUL.
LY, BUT SAVING THE MIGHTY DOL
LAR FOR YOU IN THE PRICE OF
THEM, WILL HELP FASTER IF YOU
ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD DRESS
AND TRIMMINGS AT REDUCED PRI-
CES, CALL AND SEE OUR STOCK
CONSISTING OF RELIABLE GOODS.
LATEST CLOTHS IN PLAIN AND FAN.
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IF YOU WANT BLANKETS, UNDER.
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LACE CURTAINS, PORTIERS OR ANY
MANNER OF WEAR OR DRY GOODS,
WE'LL PROMISE TO HELP LEAVE
YOU SOME CHRISTMAS MONEY IN
YOUR PURSE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

HohRIBLR.-Serious trouble has come to
on. of the most estimable young ladies Of
Thurmont, in fact, there is price upon her
head. She wears new bonnet from which
she has failed to remove the SLIT tag.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
$4,000 GIVEN AWAY!

To introduce our new magazine, Amer.
lean Women. we will give $500 each
to the first twenty persons sending US the
sentence correctly arranged Of the following
words--"In to-day Women Indispensable
home is American the every" Contest
closes on July II, 1897. Send 10c with your
answer for mos. subscription to this beau-
tiful magazine. American Women. 929
Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. je33t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

The democrats of the House in eau
Gus have determined to oppose all cur,
rencY legislation looking to the retire
ment of greenbacks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

FrRE.-A lamp in DR.. Waters Grug store
broke from Its hanging on sataday evening
last, Burning oil setting fire 70 the floor and
counter. 1t wns extingrished before serious
damage wa done.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley. moth
er of the President, died on Sunday last
and was buried on Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Carpet strewn with coarse salt be.
fore sweeping give out but minimum
of dust.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Dover Castle, England, that was
partly built by the Romans, was badly
damaged by fire on Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Nor ExAcTLY.-The Frederick NssDs re,
fers to Hon. Sydney Mudd as politician
from the Eastern Shore. Our contemporary
is somewhat of either in his geography or
his history
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Christmas advertising trespasses largely
upon our reading matter space. The latter
is shortened to the extent of about seven COL
umns; two of local and five Of our serial
story. The Sample Copy readers should
note this fact.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Thomas s. Myers, the cartoonlst who re-
Gently lectured to the Y. N. G. A. in Hag.
erstown. deserted livery team near Mt.
Aetna, swindled merchant al Wolfsville by
a bogus check, and also perpetrated other
clever swndles, has been captured at At.
lantic City while attempting to swindle a
Philadelphia minister, and is now in Jail.
Myers halls from Buefield w. Va.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

~ ~ASA ~ ASA OAA IN sA~AA ~
No. $3.50 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
sitting in Equity.
November Term, 1897.
In the Matter OF the Auditors Report filed
tue 18th day of December, 1897.
Jennie Ecker
vs..
Margaret Miller and Joseph Miller, her
husband, ct. al.
ORDERED, That on the 31st day of De-
" cember, 1897, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of the auditor, fled as
aforesaid, in the above cause. to finally rat
ify and confirm the same, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown before said day;
provided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Frederick
County, for two successive weeks prior to
said day.
Dated this 14th day of December, 1897.
DOUGLASS H. HARGETT
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
True Copy:
Test: Douglass II. Hargett, Clerk.
d163t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
One Minute Cough Cure cures quick.
That's what you wantl
DR.. J. K. Waters.
Additiossal Locals.

Taneytown will purchase eight hundred
feet of fire hose.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

Mr. Harry Bennett. a Car inspector In the
Hilen yards, Baltimore, had his left foot
badly crushed on Monday last. He came to
his home In this place on Tuesday evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

DAsTARDLY. When in the act of opening
the Reformed Church door on Tuesday ev'
ening last. Mr. Jno. A. Stull, janitor of the
church, was struck squarely In the face by a
stone thrown by one OF two men. His face
was cut and bruised, closing his eye and
making painful wound The perpetrators
of the rascally act escaped unknown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16

never knew how to appreciate the coun-
try editors efforts to collect news for his
subscribers until got away from home.
Ihave made sort of vow with myself that
l wi not come home until the Electric Rail.
road is extended to Myersville. Hope you
will urge the matter to Its final completion,
so will not be tempted o.break my VOW
Rev. a. E. Zimmerman, Tannersville, Pa, in
Valley Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-16
j Ohm HnsDRJcksos

IF NOT, l CAN FURNISH YOU ANY
GRADE, AS I HAVE THE FINEST
LINE HAVE EVER HANDLED AND
AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-19
FISCHER NOW FREE
CASE AGAINST FORMER COLLECT
OR OF BREWING co. DROPPED.
The Prosecuting Witness Called
ppon TO Pay All the Costs-seven
Policemen Eligible 60 Promotion
as Serxeans.-Sympathy for -
Mother Saves . Young Man From
Prosecution for Petit Larceny.

.~TA. case xas dismissed because the
prosecution failed 20 produce its
witnesses 20 prove that the defendant
was guilty OF tae crime charged. What
is more. we have taxed up against the
prosecution the entire costs"
Che above statement was made yester-
day afternoon By Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney Hart after Justice Irgersoll had
entered an order dlsmissing the charge
OF eu4oexzIenent against Eugene Fischer.
formerly collector o. the Seattle Brewing
and Mating Company.
Fischer was arrested IN Vancouver. 3.
c. several weeks ago on complaint OF the
company sar which he worked. IL was
claimed that he had been too free with
ths money shat came into his possession
lie waived extrsdit1on proceedings and
came back 20 Seattle. where his friends
gave bonds for ais appearance in Justice
Ingersoirs court.
The preliminary examination was put
or from time 10 time. Finally Prescott
ing Attorney McElroy and his assistant.
John B. Hart. came 10 the conclusion that
IL was time TO have the matter settled.
When the case came Up yesterday the
company had no witnesses or evidence
TO give in, so Mr.. Hart made a motion 10
dismiss and asked that the costs be taxed
to the prosecuting witness Ar. Fischer.
who was present. appeared greatly
pleased at the turn things had taken and
walked out OF the court room with a
much pleasanter expression than when
he entered il one night several weeks ago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-19
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES..
Policemen Who Have Passed the
Examination for Promotion
TO Sergeant.

The names OF the successful candidates
for promotion from patrolman to sergeant
were given out yesterday by Secretary
Grout, OF the civil service commission.
They are: Irving Ward, W. +. L.sGoschsr.
w B. Thompson, w. /. Peer, S. ). Craw-
ford and A. II. Mefford.
The civn service commission VIII file with
the city clerk today for presentation at the
next regular council meeting the follow
ing communication:
1--WE desire TO call the attention of your
honorable body to the fact that We are re-
quired 10y the provisions Of article XXI.
OF the city charter 10 provide for the ex-
animation OF engineers for license TO
operate steam boilers and that We cannot
proceed with such examination until the
license fee Is established by ordinance.
The same article provides for the appoint
ment of a boiler inspector after civil sery-
ice examination, the compensation for such
inspector 10 be fixed by the city council,
as also the fee 20 be charged for the In
spection OF boilers"
The commission requests the city council
to act It's part as soon as possible.
A communication viii also be read In the
next council meeting, asking for a clerk
for Labor Commissioner Grout, the COM
mission finding that 1.-THE labor bureau now
demands the time of at least one person
exclusively. thus giving no time 10 CORE
spondence on the work of the commission"
The salary OF the new clerk, If allowed,
viii be $50 month.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-19
conrs Notes.

Frederick Knaak. native Of Germany.
was admitted 10 cSGiZsas1lp yesterday oy
Judge jacobs.
Nellie Lewis has moved for new utai
% the case recently decided against her
II .sy5: OF A =. Mcdonald & Co.
Judge Hanford was IN Tacoma ysster-
day. he wiii hold court In this city to-
day. commencing al 70 O'Clock a. III
judgment for s2ss g against G. ". Malt
nv and Lucy A. Ma1toy and IN favor Of
w. A. MeIafcheoa Nas signed yesterday
~ Judge Benson.
App-aizernent u the Henry Otterson es-
tate has been dispersed with, Judge Moore
hosdiag tnat Il would entail greater ex-
pense than the property il worth.
sheF.1s sale OF real estate In the fol-
lowing cases has been confirmed by the
superior court Hannah Z. Gillette ~s.
George Hill. r. 4. Gillette vs. George
Hi.
George T. Quinhy yesterday fled a so
SEES In the case or the Northern Counties
Investment Trust Limited. vs.. Hermlne
kreutzAger ct al
Judge Moore has granted William G..
Hamlsa Judgment by default against Cas-
sius n. Monohon and wife for s.. AT, prom
isSory note and interest, SIS attorney 5
fee. and decree of foreclosure.
r. Aoernethy viii have 20 pay the Pc
tiers Shoe Company. OF St. Louis. $50 80
balance on a bin OF goods ordered last
June amounting 10 $3.50. Judge Benson
signed the judgment yesterday.
Richard 5. Cox Is 40 I5ngeF one OF the
defendants IN the case OF William ). Grea-
toI. vs.. Francis X. Dag Ell a.. Judge Moore
having dismissed the case as TO him yes
terday. The court decided that MIR. Cox
had DO interest whatever Ia the property
involved in the suit.
In the Seattle Coal and Iron Company
case certain attorneys representing cred
ttors whose claims aggregate s.. se2 z. yes
teFday filed a petition asking the Supe-
rtor court for an order that upon a sale
of the property the proceeds be paid to
the receiver, cut OF which he shall pay
these claimants 90 per cent. or their
claims. and the balance OF IS per cent TO
the attorneys.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-19

The regular annual meeting O, the d.
Eectors Of the Washington National Buil4-
ing Loan & Investment Association Ter
the election ot officers. was held ST n.
company's osfice. LIS Cherry street. yes:er-
oay afternoon.
Mr. Herman Chaplin. president OF the
Boston National bank was unanimously
elected president for the ensuing year.
TIE Office % vice president ana manager
was allied by the re-e}ec1tor Of Ar. c. e
Villas. Mr. r. w. Castlernan. WHO has
served IS secretary since the organization
of tae association. viii continue in this DO
alton, The well-krown frra OF Neszrs
StTafwicS & Pstsrs viii be the general at
torneys Of TIE association. a position thew
have filissl for Eve years. The Boston Ma
tlcnal eauk was c1oAeu as treasurer
Shareholders Who have usually paid al TIA
Washington National bank viii please no.
tice this change. ard make their payments
81 the Boston National