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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

DEATH OF MIR. JOSEPH BYERs MIR Jos.
Byers, an aged respected and well known
citizen died at his hone, Pleasant Farm v
near town. on Monday evening, after brief
illness, III the 10Th year of his age. On last
Saturday Mr.. Byers was stricken with a
stroke of paralysis
Mr. Byers was born in Carroll county, Md,
on March 49, 1924. For a number of years
he WAS one of the most prosperous farmers
in this district But beng possessed with a
disposition to accommodate all who were liz
need and who asked his assistance, finally
caused him to sustain heavy financial losses,
| from which he was unable to rally.
In politics he was democrat OF the old
school, and always took an active part in the
affairs of his party. He was a member of
the Democratic District Central Committee
for number of years He was elected a
member Of the Maryland House of Delegates
and at one time received the nomination for
county commissioner but failed of election.
! He was also at one time a member of the
Board of Directors of the Emmitsburg Rail.
road Company. He was q member of Mas
sasoit Tribe, No. Al, |. o. X. H., and was
buried with the honors of that association.
The Byers' homestead was always noted
for its unprecedented hospitality, and a
place where the young folks Of this commu-
nifty spent many enjoyable evenings.
The deceased leaves a widow, and the fol-
lowing children; George & Byers of Get,ys
burg; Jacob K Byers, at home; Mrs. Geyer
Black of Thurmonl; Miss Jeanette Byers
of New York city; Misses Jane and Blanche
Byers at home.
The funeral services were held at the house
yesterday afternoon, and the interment was
made in the lutheran Cemetery, this place.
Rev. Chas. Reinewald C nducted the ser
vices Chronicle.
Mr.. Byers had been a subscriber to the
CLARION since it was founded, q years ago.
I'm
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

Sunday last was summer day: the Their
mometer nearly reached 30 degrees in the
shade.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

EIECTRICITY-If some Yankee genius
does not invent dirigibe thunder bolt, In
event of war with Spain, then We will con
clude that the limit of electrical knowledge
has been reached.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

icy INSURANCE.-Ifyo your Fire Insur.
ance is about to expire, call on us for rates
iuly22tf CASSELL II WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

Messrs Lewis D. Kelly and E. L. Root,
Jointly, have purchased carload of Ohio
stoneware. Their reselling has been so sue.
cessful that they could readily dispose of the
entire lot and have none left for themselves.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

NEW ENeINE,-A new fifty h. p. engine
is being put in place at the Crcscite Excelsior
Works. The capacity will he exactly
doubled as soon as the additional power is
| rooJ,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

The annual excursion of the Union Bridge
Concert Band to Baltimore will take place
on Thursday, May 10th, starting from High
field. The band will accompany the excur.
sionists and give concert upon their arrival
ut Hillen station.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

rF FOR SALE.-Clover Hay on Leath-
erman and Graceham farms; also some fodder
n1su CHAS. SIMPLIFY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

The primary department of the Public
School, Miss Mary Landers, teacher, gave an
entertainment in the school house yesterday
afternoon before large audience. The lit.
tie children performed their parts In very
creditable Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

SECOND FIDDLE.-One year ago National
League Baseball usurped the Big Display
Heading privilege in the daily press, but this
year II plays second fiddle. The biggest
baseball crank in Thurmont reads the wsr
news first
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21
LAST NOTICE.

Tax payers in arrears to the undersigned
Collector of State and County Taxes, are re-
quested to make settlement prior to the Goth
day of April, as after that date all accounts
will be closed, in accordance with the law
governing such cases. The notices that have
already been served on property, will be fol.
lowed by Distraints and Sale.
j. VIM. BAUGHMAN,
ap73t Collector.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

The CRops.-Wheat is looking as well as
could be wished. Preparation of ground for
corn is as forward as usual. Peaches, pears
and cherries are in bloom and seem to have
survived the frost Gardens are forward
but the grass fields do not look so WELL
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21
Business Locals.

f7y- FOR SALE EARLY ROSE SEED
POTATOES. II. G. FOREMAN,
Apr. l4tf Thurmont
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

eE 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
Nv 29tf THE CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

sE WHITE WASH LIME ALWAYS
on hand at Coal Yard.
June 3tf j. W. CREEGER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

Mr.. M. J. Albaugh has improved his 4.
Main. ST., residence by placing a large porch
in front.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

Nor PUBLISHED. We fell into the error
in cur last issue, of assuming that the Fred.
erick, Thurmont and Northern Electric
railroad bill had not been signed by Gov
Lowndes, because it had not been named
among those local bills that had received his
signature. 1t turns out all right; the bill
has been signed and 4 meeting of the 1ncor-
porators will be called next week. The
Board of County Commissioners has given
permission to use the Grand Jury room in
the Court House for that purpose.
There seems to be considerable interest
not to say enthusiasm, on the part of the
Incorporators and We are perfectly safe in
saying that if the building of this road he
among the possibilities. the body of men in
whose hands its fate lies, will bring about
that end, and promptly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

ACCIDENTS will happen; by the pay
ment of a very small sum of money we viii
sell you an Accident Policy that will guar
antee you from IS to 1875 per week shoult
you be disabled by accident.
July 22f CASSELL & WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

rB- WANTED AT ONCE-A GOOD
Man to Sell Buggies.
C. b. BROCKLEY,
mch Stiff Thurmont
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21
ICOMMUSJCATED.

Arbor Day exercises at the Public School
this place, were held in the different rooms
under the directions Of their respective
teachers, on Friday last.
The exercises varied somewhat in their
character, but consisted mostly of rccitations
and readings on subjects pertaining to the
day, viz: forests vines, shruhbery, etc. After
the exercises in the building the scholars
assembled in the yard, where they planted
shrubbery and named a tree the name given
being 1.-THE Maine" in honor of the battle
ship recently sunk In Havana harbor. Those
who OBLIGATED in the naming were Mary
Smith, Ellen Lynn, Liliap Cassell Ma'gie
Lantz and Helen Cover. Their papers con
tanned some beautiful thoughts and sent-
ments which would have been Creditahle fol
scholars OF u much higher school, and reflects
great credit upon them and their instr uctors
who have brought them to this high stand
ard One of the features of the exercises
WAS II defamation by Park 10y entitled
"Indcp, ndcnce Bell"
All the scholars enjoyed themselves and
impressions have been made on our mindt
which will last throughout our lite
L. b. Schools ReDOrter,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

VOLUME Xxvnn.-With this issue THR
CLARION enters upon it's twenty eighth year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

Wild eyed reporters Of Chicago papers
these yellow ones-startcd romance to the
effect that the Chicago Heights boomers had
landed the Geiser Mfg. Company; that large
tract of land had been donated, big bonus
offered and the deal closed for the removal
oflhe big plant to Wind town.
The story, upon the whole, is delusion
and q snare There is a small constituent of
fact in the whole decocton. That the Chi
cago people were. and still are, afer the
works, hot foot, aud have made very lavish
and tempting offers, such as Il twenty acre
tract in fee simple along the Michigan Cen
trial, q large bonus and other valuable con
sdcrations, yet the Geiser people have reso
lutely said sect thee behind me, Satan. -
keystone Gazette
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

DEATH OF ABRAM 8. ZBNTz.-It is with
deep and sincere sorrow that we chronicle
the death of Abram s. Zentz He had been
extremely i'll from the first, yet there came
an occasional favorable report and all hoped
for his recovery. The end came on Friday
morning last
Abram Snider Zentz was born in fancy
town district, Carroll county, April 10, 1928
On November 90, 1855 he married Sarah D.
g., youngest daughter of Benjamin Biggs At
the Biggs homestead on the Monocacy
There were born Of this marriage ~ children;
the mother and boys and . girls survive
him. All of the children but one are married
Mr. Zenty was a merchant in Double Pipe
Greek 1854 So; Keysyille 1860; miller and
brick burner in Uuion Bridge 1907 5; farm
er at Piney Creek 1865 GO. He then pur-
chased the Stuart property on Upper Owens
Greek, four miles north of this place, the
home of the father of Judge John Stewar,
of Franklin County, Pa, where he remained
during life.
He had enjoyed good health until about
25 years ago when serious affection was
relieved by a surgical operation, after which
his health was good until his final illness
which bis family believe to have been re-
currence of his former affection.
Mr.. Zcntz was one Of the deservedly es
teemed men of this section; for his probity
kindness. public spiritedness and energy.
He was probably the most enterprising man
in this locality; his energy knew no bounds
and put TO the blush our younger men. Due
to his enterprise there is meet Of industries
around his home, every one in successful
operation in season. A brick yard, new
process Touring mill, sorghum factory,
shinglc mill, saw mill, and hydraulic cider
press, besides large farm that he personally
superintended. A majority of these indus
tries have been founded during the latter
years OF his life, and bv giving them all his
careful personal attention, he WAS a very
busy man.
In 1897, without seeking the place, he
was nominated and elected to serve a two
years term as County Commissioner and in
this capacity his sterling good judgment had
already won him the esteem and respect OF
the other members of the Board.
His body was inferred in the U. B. Gene
terry, Thurmont on Sunday morning last;
four members Of the Board of County Com
mlssoners served rs pail bearears; Rev. A.
Bredenbek officiating; E. E. Black, funeral
director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21
WALL PAPER.

no YOU EXPECT TO DO ANY
IL PAPERINGp
We will send YOU free large selection of
samples from Sc. per roll up, all new color.
ings and noveltie. up to date. WE PAY
FREIGHT. We want an agent in every
town to sell on commission from large sam
pie books. No capital required. For sam
Piles or particulars, address
y. WOLF,
747.753 Ninth Ave-, n. Y. City.
Ech "a 3mos.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

PEnsoNAL.-Mrs. d. G. Hsmmett has been
visiting in Baltimore City during the past
week.
Mrs. John Landcrs spent last week with
friends in Emmitsburs.
Miss Mary Weaver, of Greencastle, Penn,
is the guest OF Mrs VIM. 10y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21
Professional

Milton G. Urner. Clayton q. keedy.
Hammond Urner.
URNER, KEEDY & URNER,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
and Solicitors In Chancery.
Will attend promptly to all Law, Equity and
Testamentary Business.
~ OFFlCE.-Record Street opposite
Court House, Frederick, Md. APPS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

The bill passed by the Legislature dividing
Emmitsburg District into two election pre-
cincts has become law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

A Hancock girl recently spent week Wis
ting family residing 10 this county. Again
at home, she reported having a jolly time.
She was kicked by calf, bitten by pig,
run over by colt fell out of tree and dis
covered specimen of first class butter by
foolng around too near goat whose name
is William Soon as she gets out of bed she
wants to 20 again NdH
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

The Westminster Deposit and Trust Com.
pany WAS incorporated by the General AS
sembly at its recent session. The incorpora.
tors, numbering some of the most substantial
citizens OF this county, have taken steps to
at once organize and commence business
The capital stock is said to be $4,000, with
shares at 800. Subscription books will be
opened at the office of Chas. E Fink on
Monday, April rs. Forty per cent. of the
capital must be paid in before the company
can commence business, and the balance Is
to be paid at the call Of the directors. The
directors will be chosen ny the stockholders.
-Adrocdto
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

In reporting the result Of the Corporation
of three members of the outgoing board.
From til s it might be inferred that the en-
tire board were candidates for reelection and
that two of them were defeated, Such wss
not the case; but the three elected were
candidates
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

The following county appointments were
made by the seventeenth annual session OF
the Maryland Conference Of the Methodist
Protestant church, in Baltimore, last Tues
day: Frederick, G. F. Earring; Jefferson and
Buckeystown. w. NJ. Strayer; Lewistown,
H. E. Nelson; Liberty, w. j. Floyd; New
Market. s. F. Cassen
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

ncll Stiff
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

Amongst the Maryland postmastcrs ap-
pointed last week was Barbara E. Eyler, at
Eylers this county, vice Mrs. Charlotte
Marker resigned
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-04-21

EmmitsOurg Dlstrlct lntO IWo eiec'Aon Pio
cincts has become law.
Amongst the Maryland postmastcrs ap
pointed last week was Barbara Z. Eyler, al
Eyler's this county, vice Mrs. Charlotte
Marker, resigned.
The syndicate of bondholders who pur
chased the Emmitsburg Railroad, several
months ago. haye reorganized the company
under the general laws of this state. They
filed their charter in the clerks office In
Frederick on Monday. Messrs. James A
Elder, William G. Blair, Vincent Sebold and
John B. Brawner, of Emmltsburg, Md, and
VIM. A. Hines, of New Oxford, Pa, are the
directors of the new company. The capita
stock is $4,000.
Rev. DR.. F. w. Conrad, for many years
editor of the Lutheran Observer, died Sunday
10th inst, at his residence in Philadelphia
DR. Conrad was i'll week. At first it was
believed that with careful nursing he could
be pulled through, but his advanced age was
agains: HIM and he succumbcd to the attack
ut 8 O'Clock in the evening.
Owing to i'll health, DR.. Conrad has not
been in active charge of the Observer fol
nearly two years He WAS native of Phil
adelphia and was in Send year of his age.
Cha rles Clark was in Baltimore this week
buying stock and tools with which to open a
harness shop in Thurmont. We wish the
young man success, and commend him to
the good people of Thurmont as deserving
liberal patronage.
There is considerable store box and tobacco
juice war talk going on, here and elsewhere
which is very patriotic and entertaining
but we have not learned that the Baltimore
recruiting office has been over crowded
Walk up to the Captains desk, boys, or reel
your tongues - Carroll Record.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-23

this morning and will last four days. The
Supreme Lodge, Pythian Sisterhood, will
open tomorrow morning.
People have f1ocked In from all parts of
the country. The trains are loaded with
passengers and this afternoon all Of the
sixteen roads entering this city had num-
erous extra and special trains. At 3
o'clock this afternoon 1t was estimated
that there were 5000 strangers in the city
and more than half that number are ex-
pected tomorrow. The streets are thronged
with men in uniform and people who show
that they are strangers in town. Camp
Colgrove, with its 1000 tents, was great
attraction, and yesterday 1t seemed as e
the whole city was out there, and today
there is an immense crowd lining the banks
of Fall Creek, where the camp Is located.
No special business is to be transacted by
the uniform rank at this encampment.
The Knights are here on a vacation and
have good time. The showers Of yester-
day and last night have not dampened
their ardor at all. Tuesday evening will
occur the greatest Pythian parade ever
held in this city, and 1t is expected that
there will be more than 1900 men in line.
There Is considerable friendly rivalry be-
tween the different cities to secure the next
meeting and at this time Louisville and
Detroit are running neck and neck.
The Supreme Lodge will be In session
here two weeks.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-23
= A DESPERATE RACE
A Chicago Tug Captain Saves His
Vessel

CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-With fire under the
deck. Captain Crawford ran his tug. the
Ira o. Smith, five miles under full head of
steam against fire. and steam won. For
time the seven men on board were in
danger Of being burned to death or
drowned. AS 1t was, five Of them were
severely burned. They are:
Captain Crawford, burned about the hands
and face.
Walter A. Maxton, engineer, scalded
about the shoulders by escaping steam.
Carl Knudson and John Krogman, over
come by smoke and heat.
g. H. Sugar, a contractor. severely
scalded about the legs and feet by steam.
While the tug was a mile of Lincoln
Park fierce blaze was discovered in the
hold of the little craft that threatened to
destroy her. Battling with the flames,
holding the steam at highest pressure and
sounding signals Of distress on the whistle,
the crew worked with feverish energy,
while Captain James Crawford, keeping
the tug at highest speed. made the run to
the river.
Thousands of pleasure-seekers on the
lake shore drive at the edge Of the lake,
watched the exciting race against death.
Captain Crawford ordered the engines
turned on to their full capacity and every
available man was sent to the pumps to
assist in fighting the blaze. Every man
stuck to his post and when the river was
reached the flames were under control.
In the river the flames again broke out,
but were soon extinguished by the fire
boat Yosemite. The fire started in pile
of kindlingwood and waste near the boiler.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-23
CARE OF THE SICK
Hospital Ships Ordered From New
York to Santiago .s...

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-Under orders
from the War Department the hospital
ship Missouri must sail for Santiago to-
night. She win carry nine surgeons. forty
hospital corpsmen. ten trained male nurses.
two hospital stewards and eighteen strag-
glers Of the Eighteenth Illinois (clsored)
Volunteers. as ~
The Missouri will bring back those kick
men not afflicted with infectious fever.
Major George H. Torney Of the hospital
ship Relief has received instructions from
the Secretary Of War that the Relief must
sail for Ponce not later that tomorrow
evening, there to load with sick and wound
ed, who are to be taken to Boston and plac-
ed In hospitals. She carries twenty nurses
and five surgeons. as well as 1000 BOTTLES d
matted milk 5000 cans of soup, 100 bottles Of
whisky. fifty little slings and 100 medical
glasses.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-23
OMAHA MANAGERS
Are Arranging for a Peace Jubilee In
October

OMAHA, Aug. 22-President g. W. Wat
ties of the Transmississippi Exposition has
received dispatch from Manager E. Rose
water at Washington, stating that Presi-
dent Mckinley had given positive assur-
ance of his consent to be the guest of the
Exposition during the grand peace jubilee.
which will be the feature Of early October.
Mr.. Rosewater has not yet received ac-
ceptances from the Cabinet officers, But
from private sources It lie learned that there
is little doubt that majority will accom-
pany the President to Omaha In October.
The peace jubilee will be the big week of
the Exposition. Each day Of the week will
be marked by some special demonstration.
One day will be the Presidents day, an
other Governors day, another army and
navy day, and 30 on through the week. A
number Of the greatest orators and most
distinguished statesmen Of the United
States will contribute to the oratorical fea-
lures Of the celebration and efforts are
being made to have a grand review Of VOL
unteer troops.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-23
q. A. r. ENCAMPMENT
Will Make a War Concert a Great
Feature

CINCINNATI, Aug. 22.-One Of the I'M
usual features for the thirty-second nation
al encampment Of the g. A. r. in this city
in September Is a war concert to be given
on the first three nights Of the encaamp-
ment week at Music Hall. Three prominent
local choral organizations will participate.
The most powerful Of these Is the United
Catholic choir, under the direction Of Prof.
Boex. This choir will be made up of 500 Of
the best trained voices In all the Catholic
choirs Of the city and their performance
will be meritor.ous Alternating with this
immenseCathoMc choir will be the Orphans
Club of $50 voices under Prof. Charles Gran
tnge and the Cambro-American Choral So
ciety, comprising $50 trained voices, under
the direction of the well-known tenor, Prof.
David Davis. The chorus will be supported
by Weber's Military Band Of fifty pieces.
1t Is now settled that Commander-in-Ch Chief
Goblin, who is the commander of Camp AL
ger, will be here on leave of absence dur
ing the encampment week. President Nc
Kinley and members of his Cabinet and
distinguished officers Of the army and navy
are expected for the peace jubilee.