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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

VIM. H. Hovis will sell at his home ad-
joining the Springfield farm, near +. n.
turnpike, horse, cows and household effects
on Thursday; February 10, 1897.
Solomon Fogle will sell real and personal
property on the road from Roddy's bridge
10 the Payne farm, March I, 1897
Mrs. M. ]. Eichelberger will sell stock and
farming implements and some household
effects at her home onc.h half mile south of
Rocky Ridge near the Creagerstown road
on Wednesday, March g. 1897.
Robert Biggs, Attorney, will sell at Rocky
Ridge, lots of real estate on Thursday,
March 4, 1897.
VIM. H. Damuth of d. Will sell his house
and lot on w. Main street, Thurmont, on
Friday, March 5, 1897.
John r. Rouzer and Harry G Root, exec.
utors of w. Il. Grimes, deceased, will sell the
Elizabeth Mantz property on Church street,
Thurmopt, at 2 o'clock p. M, on Saturday,
March 6, 1897.
John r. Rouzcr and Harry c. Root, exec
ntOrs of w. II. Grimes, deceased, will sell
two mountain lots at $50 p. IN on Saturday,
March 6, 1897.
James 4. Smith Will sell stock ana 1arm-
ing implements on II. G. Smiths farm mid
way between Thurmont and Gracelam on
Wednesday, March 10, 1897.
Vincent Sehold and VIM. L. Error, admin
istrators of Henry N. Firor, will sell the
small farm of the late Benz F. Firor on Fri
day, March 10, 1897.
VIM. l. Fox, near Franklin Mills, will sell
lot of personal property including stock
on Friday, March 10Th, 1897
Uriah Warrenfttz will sell stock and farm
implements, miles southeast of Thurmont,
on Saturday, March 90, 1897.
John H. McAlister will sell at his resi-.
dence Oh the farm formerly owned by WILDER
Troxell, t mile south Of Motters Station, 5
horses, IA head of cattle, 81 sheep, farming
implements and household furniture, on
Wednesday, 8 O'Clock a. m, March "a, 1897
5L*
John w. Routzhan will sell valuable lot
of personal property one half mile from
Gracellam on the Apples Church road, on
Thursday, March rs, 1897.
David G. Zentz on the Franklin Mills farm
will sell horses, cattle and farming imple-
ments on Friday March 26, 1897.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

NEARER CoNvINcED..-We have already
on several occasions affirmed our belief that
there had been no common basis established
for the assessment of property in this county
and that there were grounds for the belief
that lands of equal selling value were being
assessed at different rates in the widely sep
arated assessment district. The partial state.
ment published thus far warrants us in as
Stunning that the final figures will prove the
correctness of our position. 1t is probable
that in our next issue we will be able to give
those figures and it is our purpose to accom-
pany them with an analysis, the general plan
Of which we have given careful study and
which we believe will be as legitimate as it
will be convincing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
Gracehann Items.

Mr.. Jos. A. Gernand who had been quite
unwell for the past several weeks, is now
Improving.
The rains and SHOWS have made an end of
the scarcity of water of which Graceham has
had several months experience unknown
heretofore to any of its Oldest inhabitants.
Mr.. Joshua Martin lost valuable young
COW about week ago by becoming entang-
led in her chain and hanging herself,
The Mite Society anniversary and enter
tanment will we held in the church at 7
o'clock on Monday evening the 22d, The
program will consist of dialogues, Rotations
and music, with an address by some visiting
friend. Admission cents. All are invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
PUBLIC SALE
DESIRABLE TOWN PROPERTY

BY virtue of an order of the Orphans
Court of Frederick County, the undersigned
Administrators ID B. N. c. T. A. Of Godfrey
Seiss, deceased, and by a provision in the
will Of said deceased, will sell at Public Sale
on the premises, in Graceham, the property
of said deceased known as the property re-
Gently in the occupancy of Caroline Sess
and now occupied by John T. Fogle, on
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1897,
O'CLOCK P. NJ,
The following desirable property, viz;
Lot No. L. Seventy-tive feet front and
1877 feet deep more or less, said lot is improv-
ed with 2 Story Log House weatherboard-
ed, and II Story stone back building and
log stable. There is well of good water
near the kitchen door, and there is fruit of
various kinds on the lot. This lot and build
square in the town Of Graceham, therefore
is very desirable property.
Lot No. 2. Has front of 60 feet and
100 feet deep more or less. This lot con ains
fruit trees in good bearing order and very
desirable building lot; this lot adjolns lot
No. l.
Lot No. 5. Has front of 60 feet and
1870 feet deep more or less. This lot also
contains a number ofgood fruit trees in good
bearing order and in good location and
would be very desirable building lot; this
lot adjoins No. 2.
TERMS as prescribed by the court; one
halt cash on day of sale or ratification thereof
by the Orphans Court, the balance in six
months from day of sale, the purchaser on
purchase to give his, her or their note with
approved security bearing interest from the
day of sale or all cash at the option of the
purchaser, the purchaser to be at the expense
of conveyancing. Possession given on April
list, 1897.
r. s. SEISS, ! Administrators.
o. l.. SEISS, d. B. N. G. 7. a.
Feb II A.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
Mt. st. Mary's Letter.

Mr.. Michael Lingg and Miss Margaret
Henley were married on February 10th in
Mt. st. Marys church, Rev. ]. b. Manley
officiating.
Mr.. VIM. Welty is dangerously i'll. His
wife is also very feeble, both from old age.
OCCASIONAL.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

The snow that fell on Thursday night and
Friday last gave US our first seighing and
everybody took advantage thereof who pos
scssed the requisite outfit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

l..
during the past week; he is now improving.
Mrs. D. R. Sayler has been quite sick for
o week; her condition is improved
Miss Elsie Grimes is still very ill, there be-
ing no change in her condition.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. Harry Valentine of Bal
timore city spent Sunday last with his par
ents in Thurmont.
Mr. VIM. Boerner and family of Wayncs-
boro were in town Sunday last.
Mr. Arthur Stocksdale and wife of Hagers-
town spent last Sunday in town.
Rev. w. L. Martin spent some days in
town this week.
Mr.. William Waesche and Richard Waes.
che of Bellville, Nd, spent several days with
relatives in Thurmont this week.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Land De-
rartments Worlds Fair Product Car will
be at Thurmont on Friday February Goth.
1t contains comprehensive exhibit of the
products, mineral, vegetable and animal, of
the States through which this road passes;
the visitor will find much to admire and it
is open to all entirely free Of charge. 1t will
he side-tracked at the railroad station and
remain here one day.
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ExPEDIT1oUs.-To Hon. Geo. l.. Yelling
ton is due complimentary word for the
promptness with which passage of the Wash.
ington and Gettysburg electric railroad fran.
chise bill was secured by him in the House
on Monday of last week. There were doubt.
less adverse interests and to have overcome
them speaks well for the energy and infu-
ence of Senator elect Wellington. May he
ever be thus able to serve the best interests
of his constituents.
LITERARY NoTE.-Ex President Harrison
has written of "a Day With the President
at his Desk" for the March Ladies' Home
Journal. The article is said to be slngularly
interesting in the detail with which it de-
scribes the wearisome routine of the Presi-
dent. 1t is said that General Harrison, in
this article, has delivered himself with great
directness and vigor, relative to the annoy
ances that are visited upon Chief Execu-
tive by persistent office.seekers. Articles
upon the social and domestic life of the Pres.
ident by General Harrison will follow in
successive issues Of the Journal.
DEATH OF HARVEY HARMON Thursday
night last about 10 o'clock, Harvey, son OF
Mr.. W. A. Hahn of this place came to his
death In Hagerstown. He was employed to
clean engines and had gone out Into the yard
to change a switch preparatory to shifting
an engine on which he had just finished
work when he met his death. 1t is not
known what happened, as when found
about ten minutes after he had left the engine
room, he was dead. His skull had been
crushed in at one place and as u train had
passed during the time he was out, it is
thought that some part of it inflicted the fatal
blow. His body arrived on the afternoon
train on Friday and on Sunday was inferred
in the U, B. cemetery The young man was
q general favorite here and was held in high
consideration by his employers. An older
brother Samuel met his death on the rail-
road about eight years ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

Mrs. Chas. E. Cassell has been chosen vice
president of the Key Monument Association
for Mechanicstown District, vice Mrs. DR..
VIM. s.. Nc Pherson, deceased.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

The revival at the U. B. church is still pro-
crossing. Much interest has been manifest
ed at the meetings and a plumber of CONVEX
sions are reported.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

Gov. Lowndes will probably issue proc.
lamation declaring March 4th, the Inaugural.
ton day of President Mckinley, legal hol-
iday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

BEG PARDoN.-We neglected to work off
our joke about Our attendance at the Bradley
Martin ball. Inasmuch however as we did
not attend, not even having been invited,
such confession may even yet be accepted as
;clrn
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

HEAVY WEIGHT Mr. Nelson Willhide
slaughtered hog last week that dressed 554
pounds. It was about two years old
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

MAD SIERRA steer belonging to Z. H.
Ramsburg tenant on james Houcks farm
was attacked by rabies on Friday last, hay
ing been bitten by a log about two weeks
previous
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

A dog got among Mrs Jos. T. Firor' s
chickens on Monday night last, killing one
and Gripping four. That dog is hunting
cold lead.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

rY- HOUSE FOR RENT.-My fathers
brick house on w. Main street, Thurmont
For particulars call on the undersigned.
,Jan2llf MISS CARRIE BOBLITZ.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

Henry X. Biser, a school teacher, aged
sixty years committed suicide at Oak Or
chard, this county, on Saturday last. He
was well known in this locality, having
taught school in Graceham several years ago.
He had been in i'll health for several years,
the result Of severe attack of grip.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
9As ~. II
49,: ! &M4Zz<zx vs.! ;:;'

This years valentines are fully up to the
mark in the matter of hidcousness. The
custom maintains its charm
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

tB- FOR RENT-The house now occu
pied by Mr.. w. A. Conner. Opposite Town
Hall, Inquire of
Jan214t* Cl1AS. E. CASSELL.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

S1LvER.-Cards are out for the Silver An
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
John II. Rouzer of Thurmont: February
%, 1s72-February %, 1897"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

The local freight that arrives here shortly
to Williamsport now runs to this point and
returns to Baltimore, making the round trip
daily
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

cY-HORSE-SHOElNG In addition to
my Carriage and Wagon business, will do
Horse shocing; satisfaction guaranteed.
Sep1Otf. G. B. BROCKLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

AT the annual convention Of Montgomery
county farmers, q resolution favorable to the
w. & G.. electric railroad was adopted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

SPECIAL SERvICE.-Forcign Missionary
Day will be observed in the Lutheran church
this place next Sunday, Feb. 2lst, by Il spec
ial service which will be rendered by the
members Of the Sunday School. A very in
teresting exercise is in course of preparation,
to which all are most cordially invited. Ser
vice to begin at D. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
.New Idrertisenenfs.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Arrangements are now being made for the
speedy collection of State and County taxes
for 1896, and for years still further in arrears,
Those who are DESTROYS of saving the costs
incident to forced collection, are requested
to make set lcment on or before the first day
of March next. This notice applies to one
GA more years. No further indulgence can
be granted
J. WIN. BAUGHMAN.
Feb 1881 Collector.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
SALE REGISTER.
DATES PUBLISHED FREE.

Parties for whom Sale Bills, real or per.
sonal, are printed at this office, secure place
in this Sale Register, free Of charge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

TEACHERS beginning with
week and until Tuesday next. The teachers
are attending the Teachers Institute in
Frederick city this week and Monday next,
Washlngton's Birthday is National Holt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

RETRENCnMENT-We are informed that
a policy of general retrenchment is about to
be inaugurated by the w. M. r. r. Co. To
this end some trains will be discontinued,
baggage and express will be handled by one
man on several of the trains and in some
other ways the expense account will be re-
duced. The company is likely feeling the
stress of dull times OF the past several years.
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The new firm of Chas. E. Cassell g. Co.,
expect to be ready to do business on and
after Monday, March LIST. They will on that
date receive their license as Real Estate
Agents and during the coming week will
complete arrangements with both Fire and
Life Insurance companies. They have been
careful in the selection OF these companies
and will do business for such only as have
no supcriors. Their advertisement, giving
full information may be expected in the next
issue of this paper
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

SIMPLY BARBARous. - The custom OF
church bell ringing in country towns at times
gets to be cause ofmuch bitterness of spirit
instead Of an occasion for outspoken thanks.
giving. With several cases of illness, the
patients being under strong nervous tension,
the bells OF this town on Sunday last, by
actual count count, rang twenty-six times,
none less and some more than five minutes.
or in oil at literally low estimate two and
one. half solid hours of church bell ringing
between the hours of a. m. and p. m, at
times as many as three uttering the notes of
a discordant trio. Not less than six thous.
and peals were sounded on Sunday last, each
vibrant clamor sending q conyulsive thrill
through overwrought nerves and aggravat-
ing the pain In throbbing head.
This is not only unnecessary but unreas'
enable Stop to think of it and give it
minutes plain commonsense review: there
are five Sunday Schools in Thurmont in
churches that have bells; these schools meet
fifty-two times year at precisely the same
hour and yet each Sunday there are ten bell
ringings, fifty minutes, or two thousand
peals in order to preserve a custom; assur-
eddy no one would be willing to 60 to the
extreme OF claiming that such procedure is
necessary to the maintaining of successful
Sunday School system.
This is not written in any censorous spirit,
nor with any lack of conception of the re-
spect due to the christian bodies under crlti-
cism: it must be accepted as bit of plain
speaking on subject not usually handled
without gloves, hence liable to be adjudged
view from an anti-religious standpoint
We are content to allow the humanitarian
side of the proposition to stand against any
suspicion that there is aught of the other in
the motive that inspires this article.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

The frost has come out of the ground and
now the wheels goin. The earth is a jealous
mother.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
BARGAINS!
GROCERIES.

Loose Roasted Coffee. lac
Package Coffee, Uion) 19c
Corn Meal, pr pix. 12c
White Hominy, our own make, pr qt. &c
Hominy Beans, SC
Lima Beans, &c
Prime Clean Dried Corn, SC
Raisins, pr ID &c
Clean Currants, &c
Large Bottle Blue, &c
Blue Silk Corn Starch, SC
Goldene Washing Powder. DC
Even Change Tobacco, ! ID 1sc
3 Cakes Toilet Soap, &c
Buttermilk Soap, SC
Anchor Brand Flour, soc
Trumps Reliable " 60c
Bixby's Shoe Varnish, pr bottle &c
Boston " 1sc
Gilt Edge" 1sc
We are prepared TO do
CHOPPING
at our Mill with satisfactory results. Small
lots can be chopped in few minutes time.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

locality: see business local.
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At the annual convention Of Montgomery
county farmers, o resolution favorable to the
w. & e. electric railroad was adopted.
SILVER. Cards are out for the Silver An
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
John II. Rouzer Of Thurmont: "February
%, 1S72-February %, 1897"
BEG PARDoN.-We neglected to work Oft
our Joke about Our attendance at the Bradley
Martin ball. Inasmuch however as we did
not attend, not even having been invited
such confession may even yet be accepted as
our joke. -
Carson, Nevada, is the place, Wednesday
March II, is the date, Fitzsimmons and Cor
bet are the people, tho business fist fight
and the result will be that Gentleman " Jim
will get a good licking; we are betting mil
lions on it.
The annual convention Of the Y. M. q. A.,
which will be held in this city on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday of this week will afford
the people of Frederick an opportunity to
hear some excellent discussions pertaining
to Christian Association work. Interesting
programs will be rendered at q public meet
ings, and as every ore is cordially invited TO
attend there is no reason why large audiences
should not be present at each meeting
Secretary Lconard.-Neeos.
Mr.. Geo. Morgan and Miss Nettic Foglc
together with their parents discussed the
proposition of marriage. in Magistrate Biser's
office in Frederick, until nearly midnight on
Saturday last. Arriving at favorable con.
cluson, they routed Joe. Gaver out, secured
the license, tried TO raise the Methodist ras-
tor, failed, asked Justice Biser to tie the
knot; he declined; when they succeeded in
Wrestling the Lutheran pastor from the arms
of Morpheus, who, between yawns, lighted
his lamp and Hymen's torch
THE ELECTRIC RAlLRoAD.-Thc Wash
ington and Gettysburg electric railroad peo-
pie are now before the Senate. Their state
ment in answer to Senator Mcmillan s
questions concerning the financial standing
of the company was most satisfactory
one and should render It's passage by the
Senate forcgonc conclusion. They desire
to place telegraph line along the entire
length of the road, seventy miles, and to
make it freight road, but only between the
hours of - and a. NJ. in the District of
Columbia We understand this to mean that
elsewhere along the line, freight hauling
would not be limited to any certain hours of
the twenty.four.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
| Additional Locals on Second Page.
Business Locals.

tB- WANTED-50 HEAD OF HORSES
"A from two years up, fat and in
% good shape. l will be in
MAu@Y Crcagcrstown at the Sherman
w House, on Friday the 10Th,
Ses.=ai1s rain or shine. Highest cash
prices paid. ISAAC KEENAN,.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
New Advertisements.

FUTU 8.
Important notice.
Wanted so Horses Bus. Loo.
Public Sale of Real Estate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

Mr.. Isaac Rebman Is buying horses in this
locality: see business local.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18
LOYS LETTER,

Among the sick this week are Mrs. +.
Meskil, Miss Nora 10y and Mr.. ID. S. 10y.
Rev. Father White of Liberty spent Fri.
day last among members of his congrega.
ton in this place.
Mr.. VIM, 10y of Thurmont spent We'd
nesday Of last week with relatives in this
place.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shook and Miss Ida
Eyler of Double Pipe Creek spent Sunday
with Mrs. A. NJ. 10y and family.
MIR. &. w. 10y has rented the shop belong.
ing to Mr.. jeremiah Martin and intends car
ryng on business as usual, although great
many of his tools and all of his lumber were
destroyed by the fire, yet he will soon be
able to carry on operations quite as extern
siye as before.
On Friday last Mr.. Geo. Mumford met
with what might have been quite a serious
accident by the breaking of chain in the
hay press and piece of broken link strik-
ing him near the temple, but fortunately it
only inflicted wound which was soon
dressed and is at present getting along very
well.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

Carson, Nevada, is the place, Wednesday,
March II, is the date, Fitzsimmons and Cor.
bet are the people, tho business fist fight
and the result will be that Gentleman " Jim
will get good licking; we are betting mil
lions On IL
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

Mr.. ]. Theo Waesche has been quite i'll
during the past week; he is now improving.
Mrs. D. r. Sayler has been quite sick for
o week; her condition is improved.
Miss Elsie Grimes is still very i'll, there be.
ing no change in her condition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

John w. Routzhan will sell a valuable lot
of personal property one half mile from
Gracelam on the Apples Church road, on
Thursday March Ok 1907
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-02-18

David G. Zentz on the Franklin Mills farm
will sell horses, cattle and farming impe-
ments on Friday March 26, 1897.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-21
ASSESSMENT $4t,18O SHORT.
REAL ESTATE VALUES UP TO FOR.
MER YEARS.
Decrease Is in Money, Notes and Ac-
counts and Other Personal
Effects.

The city tax assessors have complet-
ed their work, and are ready to report
to the city council at the next meeting
of that body.
The books Of the assessors show that
there is a decrease IN the aggregate val
uaton of the taxable property in Daw-
son of SAL ,l80 as compared with the as
sessment of 1896. The valuation of
property in 1896 was $1,O77, S03, and
this year it is 1,036, 723. Of the de-
crease S37 ,789 represents a loss in the
valuation of the property of whites and
Sd, 1872 in that of negroes. Last year
the total assessments of whites was
81 ,O49, 654, while it is $1,011 1853 this
year. Negroes were assessed $28, I49
last year and $24, S57 this year.
The assessors say there has been no
decrease in the value of real estate, and
that the loss is in money, notes, and
accounts and household effects.
The assessors, Messrs. j. w. f. Low
rey, 5. r. Christie and r. r. Marlin.
have been very thorough and careful
In their work, and it is safe to say that
when taxes are collected next fall
there will be less complaint from prop
erty owners about their assessments
than ever before.