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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
TAB0.
Cold, colder, coolest.

Cold, colder, coolest.
We nave just passed through the
severest storm for years SO early in the
season.
Mr.. II. Wilson's children, who had the
dIphtherla, we are glad to say are recov-
erIog and almost beyond danger.
MIR. VIM. Greer, OF Huffman, who bad
his leg broken In three places by falling
In q we'll, Is getting along nicely.
Squire Robt. Mathews and wife spent
King, Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Anderson.
On account of the stormy day Rev. r.
e.. Howell postponed his sale from the
third TO the fourteenth. It was also a
bad day and few attended. Thin : 8 sold
cheap.
Trapping is getting to be quite an
In 1usIry in the vicinity OF Tabo. Messrs.
Rubt. Sanders, Ira Wisner, Frank Me-
Giunis and Forest Williams are making
quite q success OF the business.
The supper and festival tat Cedar Grove
was a fair success in spite of the bad
dollars. Had 1t been a nice night they
would have been twice that amount
The case of Pool vs.. Howell was to have
come up Monday in Squire Mathews
court, but for some reason the parties
failed To appear. The case was over the
price OF a mule Howell bought during the
summer of 1888.
Miss Ef1s Anderson, on her way home
from HiggInsvilie stopped to take supper
at Cedar Grove. On getting ready TO
leave she found her valise and a bundle
OF clothes she had with her were stolen.
Up to this writing there 10 no clue to
either clothes or thief.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
TIME TABLE.

Trains will pass Lexington Junction on
the Wabash as follows:
Going east-No. 20. local freight, e:20 a.
M; No. 2, Eastern Express, 11:10 a. M;
No. IL. Eastern Express, 1908 p. m Nc.
9, Mall and Express, 7:45 p. M; No. 4,
Atlantic Express, 1901 p. m.
Going west-Ho. z. Mail and Express
500 a. M; No. %, Kansas City Accomoda-
ton, 500 q. m.
Go to Early's for your lumber. He sells
FIRST class lumber at bed rock prices. II
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
MARRIAGE

Notice.
In order TO be more convenlentIy
situated to our many patrons we have re-
moved our large stock OF groceries and
queensware from our old stand on Frank
lin avenue to the Kriehn building, on
Main street, next door TO Farmers drug
store, where we will be pleased to meet all
who are looking for bargains in our line.
Very Respectfully
12-18-t2 E0aLEsToN & EWING,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
BIRTHS.


Born, in this city, Friday morning
December IT, 1897, to the wife of Mr.
Albert q. Young, a girl.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18

One Minute Cough Cure cures quick ~
That's what you want Day & Shelby,
the Leading Druggists. 2s-tf
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
WOOrM4N OF THE WORLD,

Business of utmo Importance to every
chopper in Lexington Camp, 1S9, will
come before next regular meeting, Mon.
day, December 20, 1880 p. m.
L. f. MYERS, o. c.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
Wanted /!

wanted
4 good white girl or woman to do gen.
Sral housswork In q family of two.
J. W. GRAHAM, MAYHEM, Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18
City Taxes.

All City Taxes not paid by
January Ist the penalty will be
added. JAMES N. PRICE.
dec eta City Collector.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18

Is the all important thought
at present. What to huy Is
the question that bothers.
but IA visit To the Big Store
will soon settle that question
for You. In the basement
you will find all sort OF fancy
things in China and GLASS;
ware, dainty Cups and Sau-
GERS, Pin Trays. Salad Bowls,
Cream and Sugar sets, Vases,
Fern Bowls, etc that make
very useful and appropriate
gifts for Christmas.
Dolls of all kinds for the
little ones. Books for young
reauers and books for old
readers. Drums for-the boys
to have fun with and make
life miserable for the old
folks. On tho main floor
will be found all manner or
. Staple Goods, which supply
practical needs and at the
same time make suitable
presents for the holidays.
Handkerchiefs in profus-
ion from lc to 9Sc. Such
values a. we are Offering at
s. 10. Is and 25c, cannot be
matched in Lexington.
that's a strong assertion to
make, but we are ready 10
prove IL. ClOaks for the
babies, fine Towels and
Lunch Cloths for the house
keeper. Pocket Knives for
the boys. Silk Umbrellas and
Feather Boas for the ladies'
and a large line of Sterling
Silver Novelties, that has
something suitable for every
one.
We have Just received and
place on sale this Saturday
morning a line of fine Ar
Medallions. which were
bought to arrive December
LIST, but the factory being
behind on orders we did not
get them until this morning.
In order to sell them out
before Christmas, we OFFER
you choice of the lot for 47c.
They should bring 75c or
SLIGO, but we have got to sell
them quickly. There are
about 100 different subjects
in thelot to select from. and
-RB-sze its just like finding
them Don { fail to see them
whether you buy or not.
,dsasn4aA @IzA.
]~M15EIE
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-18

Squire Robt. Mathews and wife spent
Saturday Night with Mr.. aud Mrs. Ihas,
King, Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Anderson.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
lThnrn,onf Culture Glnb.

The Club held its usual meeting on Friday
at Ppm. Business discussed was the de.
STABILITY of giving an entertainment, in the
course of the summer, a motion to that
effect was carried by unanimous vote and a
committee to select program, to be submit
ted at the next meeting, appointed.
The literature lesson was very interest
ing one dealing as it did with the great
master of English drama, Shakespeare.
Much new light was thrown on the plays by
the study of the text book, Beers and many
topics suggested anent the life and works of
the greatest genius of his age; among others
the adaptabiity of Shakespeare's plays to
the taste OF the present generation and
whether it was the fault of the age or the
plays, that they were not more appreciated,
referred for future discussion
The instructor in Geology being absent the
lesson was omitted and will be studied for
next week. Lesson in literature, ten pages
in chap ". Adjourned to meet at the usual
time and place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
Please Explain.

The Baltimore Ne,Ds is very severe
on playing policy, yet it devotes two
and three columns every day to reports
of the various stock and corn and flour
exchanges.
Will it please explain the difference
in betting on the price Of wheat and
the speculation which number will win
in policy scheme?
To plain people gambling is gambling
whether it be policy or wheat.
We understand one thing-stock anc
wheat gambling generally is INDUCED
in by people Of means, while policy ii
the gambling the poor delight in
Westminster Advocate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY 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
famed 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
the result, and unless the Inflammation
can be saken out and this tube restored
to it's normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused bv catarrh, which is nothing
but an inhamed condition of the mu'
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall s
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
Road Petitioners Notice.

The undersigned, a taxpayer and citizen
of Frederick county, State of Maryland, doth
hereby give notice that on the First Monday
the Fifth day of July, 1897 she intends to
petition the County Commissioners Of Fred
erick County, State of Maryland, TO open q
private road in said county, beginning at a
point the intersection Of boundary lines of
the lands of VIM. Ii. Damuth of d., Reuben
Ecker, deceased, John Jones and the under.
signed, lying in Mechanicstown District
thence on the line between John Jones and
the undersigned sixteen feet and with that
width along and on the west side of the
boundary line between John Jones and Reu.
ben Ecker, deceased, over the lands Of John
Jones to West Main Street, Thurmont, Fred.
erck County, Maryland
May 276t MARY II. MILLER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

The Thurmont High School Alumni AS
sociation, recently formed, held its first an
nual greeting last Wednesday evening in the
Town Hall. After some time spent in social
greeting. the members of the association, at
about ten o'clock responded to the call of
refreshments. AT the festal board all due
appreciation was manifested respecting the
efforts of the refreshment committee. After
refreshments were over the following toasts
were responded to: "Were our Prophets,
prophctsY' by Linnio McGugan and Bertha
Stocksdale in behalf of their respective
classes; The Pessimists," Sarepta Grimes;
1.-THE Bashful Boys" Rosa Black; "Our
Guests" Niles Miller; "The Old Academy"
Edna Waesche "Our Cultivated" John
jones' Etfle Baker and Margaret Rouzer
entertained the Association with several so.
los. The class Of ~ were the guests of the
evenings festivities After the program of
the evening was concluded, an election was
held for officers Of the Association for the
ensuing year, which resulted as follows:
President, Sarepta Grimes; Vice President,
Eftie Baker, Secretary, Linnic Michigan;
Treasurer, John Jones. The Association
then adjourned, feeling much gratifled at
the success of the new effort. The Associa
ton now numbers thirty members.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
Since Leo XIII has filled the chair

Since Leo XIII has flied the chair
of St. Peter, he has depressed the hu.
morous side of his nature which made
him greatly in demand as diner. out
while filling the Office Of nuncio at
Brussels. Always severe in matters of
propriety. he was deeply offended On
one of these occasions by baron who
passed him a snuff box, on the lid Of
which was enameled feminine figure
en- disbabille. Admirably controlling
his annoyance, his future holiness re.
piled: Very pretty, Is it your wife
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

"They are dandies" said Thos. Bow.
ers of the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise,
while writing about DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
sick headache and disorders Of the liver
and stomach. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
Barney Rarnato. the South African

Barney Rarnato, the South African
Diamond King" committed suicide
by leaping overheard from the steam.
ship Scot while on the way from Cape
Town, Africa, to Southampton. He
was the most notable speculator of the
century. He began life by exhibiting
a trick donkey in South Africa rs yrs.
ago. In 1895 lie controlled interests
worth $5OO,O00,OOO and was called the
richest man in the world. His wife and
children were on the vessel with him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
instantaneous

instantaneous photographs are now
possible. A film of them thlrty.fve
feet long has been exhibited to the
Glasgow Philosophical Society by DR..
John MacIntyre. and made to repro
duce in kinematograph the move.
ments Of the bones in frogs limbs,
which were distinctly seen by large
audience.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

Don't thin your blood with sassafras
or poison it with blue mass but aid ma
ture by using DeWitts Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con.
stipation, biliousness and stomach and
liver troubles. They are purely vege.
table. DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

The statement that 1862 murders
were committed in the United States
last year, and that only l22 persons
were legally hanged, will not explain
the prevalence Of lynch law, for the
usual habit Of mobs is to string up
man where he is already under the
hand of the law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
audience.

TERRIBLE ACCIDENTAL is a terri.
BILE accident to be burned or scalded;
but the pain and agony and frightful
disfgurements can be quickly over.
come without leaving scar by using
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

Grover Cleveland IS writing a book,
to be published after his death. He
will need no book to keep his memory
green. The American people will meyer
forget him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

Don't neglect a cough because the
weather is pleasant: before the next
storm rolls around it may develop into
a serious difficulty beyond repair: One
Minute Cough Cure is easy to take and
will do what its name implies.
DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

W. B. johnson, Newark, o., SAYS
Zone Minute Cough Cure saved my
only child from dying by Group 1t
has saved thousands Of others suffering
Group. pneumonia, bronchitis and other
serious throat and lung troubles.
Dr. Jas, K, Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

Some for ten, some for twenty and
some for thirty years have suffered from
piles and then have been quickly and
permanently cured by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye, the great remedy
for piles and all forms Of skin diseases.
DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

Not only pil,s of the very worst kind
can be cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, but eczema, scalds, burns, bruis.
es, boils, ulcers, and all other kinds of
skin trouble can be relieved by the same
trouble. DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

President Mckinley took his time,
and settled the Hawaiian question sat,
isfactorily. he will do the same in the
Cuban matter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

For defying every principle of hu'
mainly Turkey will get $lS, 100000.
But Turkey is the most favored nation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24

Sick headache can be quickly and
completely overcome by using those ia
nous little pills known as "DeWitt's
Little Early Risers.
DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
THE CArocrlN CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, June o. 1897.
Newspaper Law Decisions.

l. Any person who takes paper regularly from
the postoffice-whether directed to his name or an
Others or whether he has subscribed or not-is re-
sponsible for the payment.
If any person orders his paper discontinued he
or she must pay all the arrearages or the publisher
continue to send it until payment is made and
collect the whole amount whether the paperi taken
from the Office or not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
Additional Locals.

The county's stone crusher is located in
Blacks woods just east of town and stones
are being crushed which are being used in re
pairing the road commonly known us the
"Jimtown road"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
FOR REGISTER OF WILLS.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Register of Wills subject to the coming
Republican Nominating Convention.
Junc3tc. CYRUS FRANK FLOCK.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-06-24
STRANGE

Strange
Isn't 1t, that no one thought Of II be-
fore; an article so useful and indispensi-
BILE to every farm. mill and elevator,
should pass inventive genius so long
unnoticed. But we haye it.
The wade BAG HOLDER.
The best in the world. We base the truth
of this assertion upon the following facts:
1t is easily adjusted and released, will hold
a bag of any size, is the only bag holder that
will hold bag when the hem is gone, holds
the bag in right position to use scoop or
shovel, is light, simple and durable, will hold
a bag more securely than is possible to hold
by hand, being constructed entirely of iron
it will last life time and the extremely low
price at which it is sold places it within the
reach of all.
For sale by
M. @. OVERHOLTZER,
THURMoNT, MD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Run,lo Jan 22-James =. Howe OF Syracuse.
president Of the Home Investment Association AMI
the Home Industrial 'IuD, me insurance organZa-
lions which have been complained OF so much Of late.
was arrested there last night on a bench warran,
issued on three indictments found by the GrinG
Jury OF Erie County and brought here this morning.
Hove was Jointly indicted with Milton and Charles
Woodfori OF this city. who are also officers OF the
organizarion TWO OF the indictments charge felony
in nroposing and contrying lottery, and the other
charges A mi.d.mesnor in selling tickets for the
lottery.
Chicago Jan % -Ebenezer Jennings. former Vice
president and director OF the defunc Contra. Trust
and Savings Bank. il On trial before Justice Wala e
ON n charge OF -mbezzlement under the state Bank
Iny Law / 4 Graef who deposited $500 In the bank
A day or two before II failed Is the complaina
He has similar suits against all the officers and d..
r.cfors and this H. made a Test case. Jennings
d.f,nc. IL thar he not an official Of the bank
for some time before it, collapse
bloomington. Ind Jan. % -Meagre details were
received here to-day Of The murder OF Samuel Kirby
AMI his wife al French Lick They We're found
dead in thrr house ana EVIDENCES OF ioDDrTS ana a
struggle were apparent
Bristol Tenn. Jan 23.-Mrs. Susan Deckard. forty
Years old has confessed 10 having murdered her
with an axe on Thursday morning She said she
aid through fear OF him. She was placed In Jail at
Abingdon, Va to-day.
Ninneapolls Jan 3-IIancy. the ex-City Clerk.
indicted FOR "boodiing arrived mere this morning IN
The charge OF an officer lie Vas arraigned and
nleaded not guilty, with the understanding that he
could change MS plea by next TUESDAY morning
Bail nxei at $500 "hich VIII proDapy De gwen en-
GRAND jurv and tel all he knows regarding hood
ling among the Aldermen
Chicago. Jan 23-Thc CivlI Service Commis sion has
completed its report on tns Schrsge pong roDoely
camniate,y generates Assistant Chief Alexander
Ross and Inspector John Shea. the police onicias
charged with being from Chris sohIsrs tn.
mlser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
SIAM WANTS ARBITRATION NOW.
ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNMENT CHAN"Sp h'
THE DISPATCH OF AN AMERICAN WAR
SHIP TO BANGKOK.

Washington Jan. 23.-The gunboat Macmas mas
arrived nj Bangkok under orders 10 protect AIne"-
,r ,rteres,s having been hurried there from Hong
Kong 1900 miles away, on receipt OF omciai
news at the State Department last week or an AT
tack by Siamese soldiers on United states 'ohsu-
General Kellett Commander Mckenzie will confer
with Minister Barrett. and. II the circumstances
warrant f. a salnte TO the American flag will be
dema nded
The announcement that the Machias had peeh
ordered to Bangkok has already had the effect OF
materially altering the attitude OF the Siamese Gov
ornnoent 70 the United State- She Is the hrst
American war vessel to visit Bangkok for seven
vears and the effect OF her mission. soon as It's
character became known, is reported TO have been
exactly as Secretary Olney desired This inforrnd-
lion IL corroborated by the immediate EFFORT or
Siam. TO secure a reference to arbitration or the
Check claim which that Government has hitherto
resisted all efforts TO collect An American named
Cheek entered into partnership with the Siam
csc Government to get out teak wood. the Govern
ment advancing the money. on the pretence that
n. did not meet his obligation they seized the
wood ms IL down the rivers and sold II. Sub
seouently on the death Of Cheek they prevented
his executors from selling some OF the numerous
elephants he had used In the forest. and when the
State Department took the matter up In 1882 Siam
resisted the claim for 500 go which presented.
The recent trouble of which the attack on Vice
CON sui General Kellett was the climax. grew ont
OF the claim which Secretary Olney has de-
termncd to "A settlement. Isaac Town
country. IL In Washington. asking for arbi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
CRUSADE AGAINST FOOTBALL.
BILLS FORBIDDING THE GAME INTRODUCED IN
THE NEBRASKA And INDIANA
lEGISI.ATIRES

Lincoln N-b.. Jan. IA decidedly stringent
,,,, footb,l bill has been introduced In the lower
-, 81 the Legislature. The bill provides that
,v uersou engaging in football game snail
imam conviction be fined sum not less than 30
nor ,,or. than 500 suffer Imprisonment for a
term, NOT exceeding three months. or both further
n any one IS concerned as hacker umpire, assist
ant reporter onlooker' ne Is iiao'e 10 a me OF
,,o :, IN 81, Another clause OF the bill enables
49,, ,ronor authorities TO place persons under bond
.n' l,,, the peacc " no caught training for a
Im'1iinnanolis Ind Jan. "a bill was introduced
g., me House yesterday making 1t unlawful for
1T az. r.nn ar persons to engage In playing foot
any any T. ,he stale OF Indiana. Representative Pat
Dnr 80 Franklin County doctor. who introduced
i,'Sy'itii, IA he mad witnessed many games In
ln i,Dn tb. big annual matches In the East, ana
',lp,red mat more men have been Killed by loot
h,ll than by pugsm.