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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

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In loving remembrance of Amanda Green
who died February 16, 1898. She was loved
in life. in death remembered
Have you an auntl Then love her we'll
While she Is spared on earth.
Wait not till death shall call her home,
To know her precious worth.
Watch her. guard her with your love
While with you she is left,
For when she leaves you life will seem
Of every joy and light bereft.
Heaven now retains our treasure,
Earth the lonely casket keeps;
And the sunbeams seem to linger
Where our santed aunt doth sleep.
By Her Niacg, RHxTrlA FRALEv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
FARM N EwS.

Regular Subscription Price 50 cents. Farm News
now reaches more than 10000 families 1t holds this
large and royal following of Subscribers, because
they regard it OF the chief essentials Of their
success in farming 1t keeps in touch with the most
progressive agriculture OF the day, it is scientific in
in its spirit and at the same time is never obscure in
its meaning stilted in its style. It's the kind of
paper the farmer values in his every day work,
because in 1t he finds what other successful farmers
are doing, and how they do it. Its I6 pages contain
II you know anything about the farm and farm life,
examine Farm News and you will understand how
much its subscribers appreciate IT, And l: grows
better every number. Compare it with any other
farm paper and it stands ahead in practicabiity and
real value.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands.
Chilblains. Corns and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles. or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
Waters Pharmacy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Free Of Charge to Sufferers

Free Of Charge to Sufferers.
Out this out and take it to your drug.
gist and get sample bottle free of DR..
Kings New Discovery, for consumption
coughs and colds. They do not ask
you to buy before trying. This will
show you the great merits of this truly
wonderful remedy, and show you wha,
can be accomplished by the regular size
bottle. This is no experiment. and
would be disastrous to the proprietors,
did they not know it would invariably
cure. Many Of the best physicians are
now using it in their practice with
great results, and are relying on it in
most severe casrs. 1t is guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at Waters Phar macy.
Regular size so cents and $l.00.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Thursday, Feb. "a, 1898.
Newspaper Law Decisions.

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the postofice--whether directed to his name OF
others or whether he has subscribed motifs re-
sponsible for the payment.
II any person orders his paper discontinued he
she must pay all the arrearages or the publisher
continue to send it until payment is made and
solect the whole amount whether the paper is taken
the Office or not.
No paper will be discontinued until paid up.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

A new method Of applying chemicals
to extinguish fires is being tried, in
which a recess is formed in the hose
nozzle and a solid chemical inserted,
to be dissolved by the water passing
over it, when the chemical substance
is renewed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

A handy attachment for weighing
scales consists Of printing register at.
tached to the sliding weight on the
scale beam. the figures on tho beam
being raised to be linked and print a
card by the depression of a lever at.
tached to the mechanism.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O.. says:
after two doctors gave up my boy to
die l 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, 1898-02-24
Soul Wreslling.
t(;oNTRIBUTED,1

CONTRIBUTED.
o, my soul, what means this sadnessl
God, thy God, 10 faithful ere.
He will swell thy days with gladness,
lion Him thou'lt cast thy care.
True, that djsappointmcnts enter
Into every walk of life;
True. that grief and sorrow center
Where there can be naught but strife.
But the battle is 'gainst such things-
IT'S the lot that comes to me.
Rest, then, not; Gods certain time brings
That thou seekest-Victory.
Oh. yes, Vict'ry, dear bought treasure,
Purchased with heavenly Prize;
Victory ours without measure;
Victory hove earth and skies;
Victory DER sin and sorrow;
Victory DER struggles dire;
Victory that brings morrow
Under Vict'ry's cOnquerirg fire.
So. then. sonl of mine let sadness
Banished from thy recess be:
Col has full, abundant g'adness
Now to give an kept for thee.
Fcby 80. '9S. A. Brrtenhek
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg. Penn,
says, my child Is " orth millions to me
yet l would have lost her by Group had
I 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. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Ladies will appreciate a new hand.
kerchief holder, which is formed of a
plate to be attached to the under side
OF The belt or waist, and carrying pair
of links, which are drawn together by
q ring to grip the handkerchief.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Pockets of garments may be safely
closed by new invention, consisting
of a wire frame similar to pocketbook
frames, to be sewed into the top of the
pocket and closed by the ordinary knob
catch,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
DON'T Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters taken now aud then
will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browne Iron Bitters
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Fish can be quickly scaled by new
instrument, comprising a blade secured
to a hacdle with a removable casing to
slide over the blade and guard it's edge
to prevent it's cutting the flesh as it
slips under the scales.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

J. A. Perkins of Antiquity, o., was
for thirty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cure ecsema. He
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, 1898-02-24

1t is easy to catch cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
Ut cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu.
monia and all throat and lung trou bles
1t is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure. DR.. Jas. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

A newly patented blacking brush has
the base of the dauber and polisher
mounted on pivots to be reversed at
intervals and equalize the wear on all
portions,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Railway rails are to be used in I'M
proving highways, the rails being set
at the proper width for wagons in a
double row on ties in the roadbed, with
the upper surfaces followed out to re-.
ceive the wheels.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
JOHN HENDRICKSoN.
~ Telephone call, SO.
--:.O..--
BLAME 1T TO THE WEATHER

-:O.--
BLAME 1T TO THE WEATHER
BLAME 1T TO WHAT YOU WILL,
THIS FACT STARES 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-
NERS KNIFE TO WORK so EARLY
IN THE SEASON BUT THERE'S NO
HELP FOR 1T IN OUR SHOP.
WE'LL START WITH CLOAKs.
1TTAKEs NERVE TO SMILE WHEN
WE SEE OUR PROFIT TURN
INTO MlST-BUT THEY'LL GO JUST
THE SAME UNTIL OUR STOCK OF
JACKETS AND CAPFS FOR LADIES
AND JACKETS FORCHILDREN Is RE-
DUCED TO ITS PROPER Proper
TIONS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
A WRAP OF ANY ND-ESPECIALLY
A JACKET-YOU'LL DO MORE THAN
WELL TO BUY 1T OF U.s. LADIES'
JACKETS FROM So UPWARD LADIES'
APES FROM g. SO UPWARD. CHILL
DREN'S 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.
CY EFFECTS
IF YOU WANT BLANKETS, UNDER.
WEAR, HOSIERY. FUR COLLARETTES
LACE CURTAINS. PORTIERS OR ANY
MANNER OF WEAR OR DRY GOODS,
WE'LL PROMISE TO HELP LEAVE
YOU SOME CHRISTMAS MONEY IN
YOUR PURSE.
JoHs HrsDR,cksos
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Miss Allie Hughes, Noofolk, Va,was
frightfully burned on the face and neck.
Pair was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the
injury without leaving q scar. 1t is
the famous pile remedy.
DR.. JAS K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford, Ruddell's, ILL.,. suf
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
and chronic constipation and was
finally cured by using DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
all stomach and liver troubles.
DR.. Jas, K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Will be found in Office next door to OPP
post the Luthern Church at all times except
Tuesday and Friday.
The following appointments will be
promptly kept
EMMITSBURG-On Friday of each week
at Emmitt House.
June 10, 'S8
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Additional Locals.
Lent began on Wednesday.
New Advertlseln ents.
Cassell s. Waters.
Axle Grease.

A few months ago, Dir. Byron Every, of
Woodstock, Mich, was badly afflicted with
rheumatism. His right leg was swollen the
full length, causing him great suffering. He
was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
The first bottle Of it helped him considerably
and the second bottle effected cure. The
rs and so cent sizes are for sale by DR.. Jas
X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

In newly designed shirt the but
tons and buttonholes are set in one side
of the front instead of in the center Of
The front or at the back.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

A German has invented a neat little
brush for the hat, which has a spring
wire loop attached to Its back by which
it is supported in the crown when not
in use.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Thurmont, Fcb'y 80. '98. A, Brrtenhek

DIED.-On February 10, near Lewistown
Eliza Adcline, infant daughter of Lee W
and Mamie Morgan, aged year, 8 months
and II days. Interment at Lewistown, Rev
]. U. Asper officiating.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
comes nuickest TO the man

comes quickest to the man
llver 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. K. Waters. ..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
The Art TOnsOrial
MR.. AMOS LUCAS,
fnf l.onp Branch

tot Long Branch,
Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns OF the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
POONING AND DYEING
In the latest style OF the art tonsorial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
by strict attention to business can't help
but please all Will be IN his shop at all
mesti.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

ley BICYCLE BARGAINS.-$100 Ben
Hur Bicycle to be shipped 10 buyer direct
from factory; price $50 $75 Monarch Bi.
cycle, Ladies' or Gents to be shipped direct
from factory; price $45. These wheels are
- 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 9Otf TIVE CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

FEET AMpUTATED-On Tuesday after
noon last Drs. Birely and Kefauver amputa-
ted both feet for Paul White. During the
recent cold spell he froze his feet 80 badly
that in order to prevent tetanus amputation
was necessary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

On Wednesday morning carrier pigeon
with silver band on its leg bearing the in.
scription IF 276l5,' alighted on window
sill at the residence of Mr.. 3. NJ. Birely. and
the window being opened the pigeon came
into the ROOM
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Butter Making"

Butter Making"
A series Of prize essays in which
farmers wives and daughters,
who are in the habit of getting
the top prices in the markets. tell
how they feed their cows, how
they care tor their milk, how they
make their butter. 1t is a most
valuable book.
Price Is cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

One Minute Cough Cure cures quick
That's what you want!
DR.. J. K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Farm News Poultry Book.
Written to meet the needs aad
demands of the farm poultry var
rather ttan that or the faneier,
1t tells all about different breeds,
their characteristics and what
may be expected of them; tells
about Matching and feeding,
about diseases and their cures,
and is, In short, a complete guide
to making the hens pay.
Price rs cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Rev. G, W. McSherry of this place, has
been unanimously elected pastor of St.
Johns Lutheran church, of Boiling Springs,
Cumberland Co., Pa, and has accepted the
call. He will begia work in his new field on
March LIST, and remove there on April lat.
His many warm friends here wish him
abundant success. -Carr0N Nsws.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
Womankind Cook Book.

This Cook Book covers the en-
tire range # the culinary art.
The recipes in il were selected
from the favorite recipes of Won
snkind readers SO that in this you
have the best things from several
hundred practical housekeepers.
Price IS cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24


UkHE THE CLARloN
would like them
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

ALMOST FIRE Last Monday night the
lamp hanging in the front window Of the
composing room of Tho Registsr building,
set fire to the wood.w work above. The hook
burned out and tho lamp fell to the floor
with crash, the shade and globe being
smashed to atoms, and the oil scattered over
the floor. Fortunately the lamp was ex.
tingulshed in its fall and the oil did not
ignite. The fire in the window was extin.
guished, but not before it had burned thro'
the wood work. The smoke bell had fallen
of the lamp, and through neglect. had not
been put back Valley Registsr.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
To Whom it May Concerns:

To Whom it May Concern:
1t is commonly conceded that
this is the season when the value ofyour hen
sizes itself up in their productiveness. 1t lie
also conceded that hens issue is hens
property. Moreover, it Is but fair TO con-
clude that what belongs 10 the hen must
belong also to the individual under whose
care and responsiveness the hen exercises
her domestic and commercial prerogatives.
This being granted, why is not the fecundity
of our break fast makers permitted to event.
usize 10 the comfort and qualification OF
those who claim dominion? Why should
Tom, Dick or Harry have the pleasure of
feastng upon land in our very homes, under
our very eyesD the things that in no sense
owe their existence to foreign agencies
cry you mercy! Stop this folly! Keep out
of my barnl Hands off my hens and the
eggs they lay! Thief, you are known! II
you doubt it, come around again to my hen
coop. The ghost Of one not strange to you
will rise before you as Nemesis Of your
haunted dreams-only more really real. A
barrel of glittering steel will light up the
night for you, and will darkcn the day by
superipducing blindness in the startling
effect produced upon The nervous system of
your optics. "A word to the wise," etc.
Signed in Behalf of Common Cause
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24


March 1st and remove there on April lst
His many warm friends here wish him
abundant success. - Carroll Nsws.
l have gwen Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy fair test and consider it one of the very
best remedies for Group that have ever
found. One dose has always been sufficient
although use it freely. Any cold my chill
dren contract yields very readily TO this
medicine. can conscientiously recommend
1t for Group and could in children.--GEo. E..
WOLFF, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fernan.
dina, Fla. Sold by DR.. Jas. K. Waters.
THE FIRST STEP.--Acting upon the sug.
gestion Of one whose advice is worth heed.
ing, preliminary steps will be token within
week to secure meeting for the discus
sion Of the project of building an electric
railroad from Frederick to Thurmont, Mt.
St. Aary's and Emmtsburg. If the news
papers at these points give the movement the
benefit of their very best efforts, there will be
little difficulty in determining whether or
not 1t be possible to effect it. We are cred.
IDLY informed that the Williamsport portion
of the Hsgerstown electric railroad 10 very
profitable, and it completes directly with a
steam railroad: surely the Tuscarora and
Fishing Greek Valleys, LewIstown, Catoctin
Furnaces, Thurmont, Mt. st. Marys and
Emmitsburg and steam railroad crossing
it, are vastly more than an equivalent of
Willismsport and the lesser mileage.
Tue accomplishment of this thing is pos
sible; We would not compromise our own
dignity and self respect by advocating that
which we believed to be impossible neither
do we belong to that consequential class who
decline to touch any save sure things, for
fear their standing as men of great perspi-
caci,y and unerring judgment suffer: VIC are
willing aud ready to advocate and in our
way aid any good AMI Legitimate move
mcnt that ia possible Of achievements we do
not ask that success be assured in advance,
only that it be, within reason, possible, and
the hui'd 'ng of this railroai may be fairly so
c!assci,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-24

Mr.. Choa,e of Baltimore County, has =
bill in the House of Delegates to regulate the
size of tires to he used upon the county
carrying capacity of 1 500 to $500 pounds
shall have 8 inch tires: 1880 to 1000 pounds.
81 inch tires; 1000 to 5000 pounds. 4.inch
tires; over four tons, inch tires. Police
officers and constables are authorized and
directed TO examine tires and enforce the
law. The penalty for violating the law is
a lne Of from IS to SO. The law is not to
apply to fire apparatus. vehicles operated on
rails or TO vehicles with pneumatic tires,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-15
Hon, R, F. Foster.

The announcement of the Hon. R. F. Foster as a candidate for Rep resentative in the Lower House of the next General Assembly of the State will be found in today's issue. Mir. Foster is no new aspiran for Legislative honors, although this is the first time he has asked the sui fraqe of the people of Jefferson county for this or any other office.
 MT. Foster has four times been a member of the legislature, repre- senting Cleveland county in the House of Representatives during the sessions of 1883, 1887, 1893 and 1895. In 1895 he was a candidate for speaker, and although he de- veloped a strong following, was de-
 feated by Col Colqujtt. Durin g Speaker Colquitt's serious illness, Mr. Fosters friends in the House again pat him forward, this time for Speaker pro lem, wheG he was again defeated by only a few votes, Col. Thos. w Newton, of Pulaski, being his successful opponent.
 Mir. Foster is a skilled and ex- perienced law maker and has ranked high in all the legislatures of which he has been Q member. He was the author of the proposed amendment to the constitution providing for biennial sessions of the General Assembly, limiting one session to 50 days and the next to 40 days, and depriving the Assembly of the power to extend its session beyond this limit. He successfully engin- eered his bill through the House, but it was defeated in the Senate. Had it been enacted into q law it would have saved tEe people of the State many thousands of dollars. Mr. Foster was an earnest advocate of all matters tending towards econo- my in public expenditures, and suc- eeeded in looping off many extrava-