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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

The Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Com
pany has bought second "Dinkey" engine
for use in handling cars at the ore mines.
One will be put to work this week; the Sec
ond has been ordered and is due here now.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

CORPORATION ELECTIo1l.-Between the
hours of three and six p. m. on Monday last
our annual election was held for four COM
mlssioners and president of the board.
There was no particular issue other than to
secure five good men. At town meeting
held last week, two were put in nomination
for president of the board aud eight toI
commissioners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
Sale Register.

Under this head will appear, free Of charge,
a notice of the date, character and maker OF
all sales, tor which Bills are printed at this
Office
A like notice, of not more than five lines,
may be had by those who have Bills printed
elsewhere, upon payment of so cents.
On Saturday, April 81, at II o'clock a M, on
the premises on East Street, Thurmont,
Robert Biggs, trustee and mortgage, VIII
sell real estate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Dry north to west winds have prevailed to
an unusual extent during the past ten days
and the surface of the ground in fields is
dusty; it is said some harm has been done the
wheat by the blowing away Of the soil.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

The whist club will meet at Mrs. Osler's
next Monday night
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full Of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac the wonder. worker. that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran'
teed. Booklet and sample free. ADDRESS
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
The bill creating authority for the wheel.
men to build and maintain side paths in
Maryland passed both branches of the legls-
lature, and is now ready for the signature OF
the Governor, OF whose approval the local
cyclers express themselves as having no
doubt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

National banks in Maryland Will close
hereafter at noon on Saturday, the act re
Gently passed the Legislature and signed by
the Governor making it legal half holiday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
EASTER WEEK. ANNA HELD and the
original company in Smith and Dekoyen's
successful musical comedy

successful musical COMEDY
PAPA'S WIFE
Easter Week will be delightfully."- celebrated
at Ford's by the appearance of captivating
Anna Held The attractive French artistic who
has become so popular in this country in
light musical roles.
Miss Held will sustain the title role IN
Smith and DeKoven's charming musical
comedy "Papas Wife" which ran at the
Manhattan Theatre New York crowding The
house during phenomenal run OF oyer five
months. Tue play is essentially modern
filled with catchy melody and good comedy
and interpreted by company of singing
comedians including Charles Bigeow, Cyril
Scott, Eva Davenport and Others
OF the performance 1t is really beautiful,
effectively put on the stage, has good com
pany of comedians and lively set of chorus
girls who know how to sing and dance and
are surprisingly good-looking.
AS for Miss Held she is genuine surprise,
in the second act she has most difficult
scene, the manner in which she carried this
through was admirable acting.
The house called her out again and again
The performance as given here Easter
week will in all regards be exactly as seen
so long at the Metropolis.
Matnees-W Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission IS and so cts.
Week April 23rd-Nat Goodwin and Max.
ime Elliott in their latest comedy success
WHEN WE WERE TWENTY-ONE.
CASToEIA.
p0,,,.ha 1The Kind You Have Always Bought
s S;': :: 'a' EI,;zSzzZ:@:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

The Posofllce appropriation bill which
has been agreed upon by the House Com
mlt.ee, contains the item Of $l,750 900 for
free rural delivery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

DR.. W. s. MCPHERSON of Auburn Farm,
Catoctin Furnace, will sell valuable stock
and farming implements the latter part OF
next week. See bills.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

MIR. Jacob Wastler, an old and highly re-
spected citizen of this place, died at his home
on East Street last Friday evening of soften.
ing OF the brain. He was buried on Sunday;
interment in the U. B. cemetery, Rev.
Daugherty officiating His age was 70 yeara,
8 months and 81 days.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
eY GORSUCH SELLS
FELT BOOTS a. $1.65.
Order NiSi Oh Sales.

No. 7IO7 Equity.
III the Circuit Court for Frederick County
sitting in Equity.
March Term, 1900.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales, filed
the end day of April, 1900
Ida Weddle and Joseph A. Weddle
her husband,
Eugie Rouzer and Daniel r. Rouzer
her husband ct al.
NRDERED, That on the 9th day of
" April, 1900, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of Sales Of Real Estate
reported to said Court by Chas. G Waters,and
HammondU rner, Trustees in the above eau Sc,
and filed therein as aforesaid, to finally
ratify and confirm the same. unless cause
to the contrary thereof b. shown before
said day; provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published in
Frederick County, for three successive
weeks prior to said day
The Report states the amount Of sales to
be $10500O
Dated this End day Of April 1900
DOUGLASS H. HARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
True Copy, Test: Douglass II, Hargett,
apr5 At Clerk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Last year at the town election there were
90 votes cast, and Monday 1913, gain OF 81
In '99 Mr.. Creeger won by IA, and Monday
by s votes
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pmples, boils, blotches blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
ascaIets,-bcauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, loo, 25c, soc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

i walk in hours if he walks three fourths
as slow as A.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
Dis.ases Of the Blood and Nerves.

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every, disease OF
the blood, nerves and stomach, chrome
or otherwise, sucoumbs to Browns IRON
Bitters. Known and used for nearly
quarter of century it stands to-day iGYe>
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
Local Items.

Miss Bessie Blrcly is home from her school
at Bethlehem, Pa, for the Easter Holiday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

On Monday night last Dr. Hitchcock, vet
erinarian, of this place, with Offices in the
Junior Order building, announced that bis
large pocket book containing "a had either
been lost or mysteriously taken from his
hip pocket. Tuesday evening the empty
purse was found on the sidewalk near Cook
g. Coblentz's meat store. About midnight
ON the same night DR.. Hitchcock says he
was aroused from his slumbers by some one
who told HIM to come to the door and get
his money. Upon opening the door he found
a small paste. board box, but says he could
not see any one. He took the box inside
and upon opening it found the money in the
same denominations rs originally While
he was counting the money he says some one
called to him to know if it was all there He
says he answered yes" and thank you
The Doctor says that there was note with
the money which cautioned HIM "to be more
careful with his cash IN the future as the next
time it might not be Joke" He says he
could not recognise the voice Of the party
who returned the money, and that he does
not know who had 1t. On several other
occasions the Doctors pocket book has been
slipped from him and held for some days
and then returned. Once his watch was
slipped from him and kept for several days.
-VdlkY Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

The Mt. st. Mary's baseball team defeated
the Western Maryland College team last Sat
urday, at Westminster.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

The cost of the necessities oflife are today,
on an average, Is per cent. higher than they
were year ago, but common day labor is
not one cent higher.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
Financial Statement.
CORPORATION OF
THURMONT.
For the year ending, April 9th, 1000.

THURNONT.
For the year ending, April 9th, 1000.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand, April 10th, 1899 s 1885
Uncolected Taxes 1896 Az
1893 1924
Tax Levy 1859 e6i 80
Interest collected 5,52
Receipts from Town Hall 5o,45
Recents from Fines 400
Total Receipts 1906
DISBURSEMENTS.
Discount on Taxes paid
June g. July 5 80
Water rent Jan. 1899 to
Jan. 1900 $1,000
Sinking Fund 10000
Commission on Taxes
collected 1923
Assessing new Property loo
Holding election April 10, 1900 100
Printing l3l0
Interest on Bonds 1890
Lighting streets 94lo
Repairing roofand spoutng
Town Hall 1890
Oil and janitors services
Town Hall 20.91
Repairing bridge Boundary
Avenue 1898
Repairing culvert 5SO
Breaking stones and ditch
ing Boundary Ave, 500
Cobling and repairing Eastst 4735
Water trunks and ditching
Altamont Ave. 20.49
Repairing Lombard st. 24.SO
Lime Stone for W. Mainst. 1910
Repairjpg g" I" 1925
Cleaning Crossings 27O
Cleaning Stones off Streets 3.45
Repairing Too's 2o7
Salary, President 5ooo
President to Qualify $50
Salary, Secretary 1900
Treasurer 800
Commissioners 1000
Uncollected Taxes 1857
Cash on hand 30 30
ff55705
ASSETS.
Certificate with 3 per cent
Sinking int. duo from Aug 81 90 1877 Is
Fund Certificate due Mch % 1900 1913 90
rrl1
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12


w MONEY to patent good ideas may
be secured by our aid, address, THE PAT
ENT RECORD, Baltimore, Md" apr13 1y
B Just received fine line Of table dam
ask see our prices,
AT ROOTS.
B Ifyou want good syrups try our 80
and 40 cent grades,
AT ROOTS.
tE Mems heavy shoes a $l00 per pair
best you haye ever seen for the money,
AT ROOTS.
eY- A Full line of w. w. Brushes just
received from factory,
AT ROOTS.
w- Carpets, Straw Mating, Oh Cloths,
Window Shades, &C.,
mch1Gtf AT ROOTS.
cay WHITE WASH LIME ALWAYS
on hand at Coal Yard.
June 3tf J. W. CREEGER.
B- GORSUCH SELLS
Jan11tf MUSLIN o. Acts yard,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12


A Coon LAw.-Under the provisions of a
law passed by the late legislature, incorpo-
rated companies are required within given
time to organize and begin business under
their charter. In default of this, the rights
secured to them by charter may only be main
tanned by the payment Of tax upon the
minimum capitalization. Under this law
many charters secured for purely speculative
purposes will probably lapse, and properly So
FREE To INVENTORS. THE experience OF
G. A. Snow & Co. in obtaining more than
&C, 900 patents for inventors has enabled them
to helpfully answer many questions relating
to the protection of intellectual property
This they have done in pamphlet treating
briefly of United States and foreign patents
with cos, of same, and how to procure them;
trade marks, designs, caveats, infringements
decisions in leading patent cases. etc, etc.
This pamphlet will be sent free to anyone
writing to G. A. Snow & Co., Washington
DC. mr15
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

T. A. WlERMAN DEAD We Ore In re-
ceipt Of letter from Mr. Winfield s. Wier.
man, announcing the death of his father, Mr..
Thomas Alexander Wierman, at his home in
Georgetown, Texas, on Thursday morning
March Goth.
Our older readers knew Mr.. Werman; he
conducted the mill above town, some years
ago destroyed by fire.
He was highly esteemed as citizen here
and like estimate was put upon him by his
neighbors at his new home.
Three sons and one daughter survive him.
We are not informed as TO his age, but he
lived to a ripe old age, as he was probably
IS years of age when he left here about %
years ago His wife, daughter of the late
John A. Martin, died in Texas some years
since.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

tB- l AM still at the old stand on Church
Street with a full line of Flour, Feed anc
Groceries, also full line of Confectionerie:
and Home Cured BACON.
ja1S 3m M. q. OVEh1loLlIEh:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

tB- PRIVATE SALE.-Sevcral fresl
cows with calves by their sides. Also severa
good horses. Inquire at
mchStf CLARION OFFlCE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

MIR. John Webb, who has been ill for sew
cral weeks is again able to be about.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

The vote was the largest ever cast here at
a town election and the contest for president
of the board was the hardest and closest ever
made. When there were less than ten tick
cts to be counted Messrs Creeger and Tim.
norman were a tie.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Mrs. Cyrus Cover OF this place, has been
very i'll during the past week. she Is sunef'
ing with heart disease.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Mr. Chas. Il. Miller will introduce new
feature into the placid methods of country
business affairs. On Saturday Of this week
he will have the Graceham Band at Logs to
enliyen the occasion of the receipt and dellv.
cry of a big consignment of farm machinery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

TEE FOR RENT.-Two Houses on Yves
Main Street, Thurmont.
mCh15tf CHAS. ii. OSLER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Two NIEws.-It is no unusual thing to re-
celve by mail the announcement of an ex.
cursion to Baltimore with the request that
we publish the enclosed among your locals,
please" THIS, regardless of the fact that
those interested may be at a distance from
US, outside the county or State. Now, were
we to write the managers and say enclose US
tickets for self and family, please" they
would marvel at the extent of our presump.
ton, and yet it is TO the space among our
locals" that our family must largely look for
food and raimcnt While we do not abide
strictly by the rule, it is fair proposition
that space among the locals" shall be &C
corded those who come our way when work
in our line is wanted. 1t is nevertheless true
that this account is always largely in favor
of others, as we are bound, in one way or
another to aid in advertising those who
do not patronze us.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

eY- A Full line of w. w. Brushes just
received from factory,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Marie Corelli, for the first time in FIVE
years, has written short story for an Amer.
lean magazine, The Laurels of the Brave is
the title of bitter, brilliant, timely story
which she has lust finished for THE SATUR-
DAY EVENING Posi-, of Philadelphia 1t
deals with the South African War Charities,
and handles without gloves the Society
Department" OF the English War Office and
the women who, for advertising purposes,
are donnng khaki.
The Laurels of the Brave, superbly illus
trated by Harrison Fisher, will appear in
TIE SATURDAY EVENING POST OF April Ia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
STATE OF MARYLAND,

STA TIE OF MARYLAND,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
Commissioners Office,
Annapolis, Jan. %, 1900
In compliance with the Code OF
Public General laws, hereby certify
that the above is true abstract
from the statement of the Greenwich
Insurance Company Of New York,
to December 31st, 1899, now on file
in this Department.
+. ALBERT KURTI,
Apr At Insurance Commissioner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
Business Locals.

tY- FOR RENT:-Rooms in my Office
building on W. Main st.
mc29tf DR.. nj. A. BlRELY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
STATE VII EMF

,Short,,g the Condition Of the
GREEN WICH INSURANCE co.
Of Nep York, December $751; 1899.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

additional Locals on End paqe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c.
II c. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.

During the month Of March there were %
deaths IL Frederick county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

rB- DIR. HOWARD WHITE is now 10
Gated with the UNITED States Dental Asso'
ciation," No. N. Charles-st., Baltimore Md
Jan % emo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

AS we 60 to press there are decided indi'
cations of snow.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
New Advertisements.

How Are Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney MS SAN
nile free Add Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N. r.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
Professional

EDr. Morris A. Birely.
0LsalFIULas and
5RG5IzDlE M 01EEaass
in rooms one door west Of Roots store.
THURMoNT, MD.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12
MARKET REPORT
Corrected Weekly By
GEO. w. MILLER,

General Commission Merchant,
ia $. CHARLES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Tuesday, April 10, 1900.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

may be had by those who have Bills printed
elsewhere, upon payment of so cents.
On Saturday, April 81, at II o'clock a M, on
the premises on East Street, Thurmont,
Robert Biggs, trustee and MORTGAGE, VIII
sell real estate.
| How Are Your Kidneyss
Hobbs Ps 81 cSSsysU s
New Advertisements.
Ford's
Road Notice.
The Marilla Co.
Mrs. Cyrus Cover OF this place, has been
very i'll during the past eek. She IS sufier'
ing with heart disease.
The Mt. St. Mary's baseball team defeated
the Western Maryland College team last Sat-
urday, at Westminster.
Last year at the town election there were
90 votes cast, and Monday 1873, gain OF 81.
In '99 Mr.. Creeger won by IA, and Monday
by votes
The Postoflce appropriation bill which
has been agreed upon by the House Com
mlt.ee, contains the item Of 81 ESQ 900 for
free rural delivery.
DR.. w. s. MCPHERSON of Auburn Farm,
Catoctin Furnace, will sell valuable stock
and farming implements the latter part OF
next week See bills.
Mr. Chas II. Miller will introduce new
feature into the placid methods of country
business affairs. On Saturday of this week
he will have the Graceham Band at Logs to
enlyen the occasion of the receipt and deliv.
cry of big consignment of farm machinery.
According to the almanac, we can write
Beautiful spring is here" but this Is the
way we have to say it: Beautiful sprig i'd
here, bud the orgad order hasud cub yed-
a,choo-o-the grip wode give the sprig fea.
Der eddy show ad the blue birds r nod slggis,
SO dode be n hurry to plad 'taters-ha ra-
tshoo Or tage doWd the stobe or clead the
house, for the almunag's no good eddy more
-,codfoui it "a. catch. o y Carroll Record.
-~~----~--~~~~--~
CRossING NEEDED.-We call the attention
of the newly elected town officials to the
need of street crossing from Mr.. Uriah
Warrenfeltz to Dir. VIM, Logs corner
Lombard Street.
The reasonabeness Of this request will be
manifest when extremely light street expense
in this section is considered. Further this
crossing is much used and is the only one IN
the taxpaying limits that has not been placed,
Will the new street commissioners not put o
crossing in there at once?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Ford's
Road Notice.
The Marilla Co.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

ey- SMALL PROPERTY FOR SALE.
"A fine property 10 acres--new buildings
young orchard--19 miles of Thurmont.
Apply at
daft THE CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

tB- GORSUCH SELLS
Jan11tf MUSLIN o. Acts yard
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

B Ifyou want good syrups try our 8
and 40 cent grades,
AT ROOTS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

Premiums
Amount reclaimable
by the insured on per-
pctual lire insurance
policies, being go per
cent Of the premium
or deposit received
Salaries, rent, cxpens-
eS, taxes, bills, &C
counts, fees, etc, due
or accrued
Return premiums, -,
s37,43; and re-lnsur
ancc premiums, 1900
All other liabilities
Total amount Of
liabilities
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-04-12

THE MARILLA COMPANY.
1903 Fulton-St., New York
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-03
Grim Grips Grasp.
Fastens Alike Upon Young and Old. The
Delicate, the Weak, the Infirm and the
Worn-out Fall Easy Victims.

The microbes of La Grippe are ev-
erywhere. They contaminate the wa
ter we drink. they infest the food
we eat, they borough in our clothing
and the very air we breathe is swarm
ing with them. They are SO small
that thousands of them can be cluster
ed ON the point of needle, yet they
multiply so rapidly that the whole
body may become infested with them
in few hours.
To the healthy and strong grip germs
need have no terrors, for they cannot
live in body that is full of nerve
force and vital power. But to the
weak, delicate, rundown and exhaust
ed they are an ever-present menace.
To all such, whether old or young, DIR.
Miles Neryine offers the best and SUR
est means of guarding against these
death-dealing microbes. 1t is grips
most formidable foe, going to the very
root of the disease and promptly driv-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-03
Robbed tho Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
EN-, tongue coated, pain continually in
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up Fortuna-
ately Il friend advised trying Electric
Bitters;' and to my great joy and
surprise, the first bottle made decd-
ed improvement. l continued their use
for three weeks, and am now 4 well
man. | know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim. y
No one should fail to try them. Only
so cents, guaranteed, at Clark & Molli-
sons drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-03
Return Not Compulsory.

From the opinion of the court in the
Indiana case it would not seem that
the innocent creditor who had thus re-
ceived a preference by partial payment
could be compelled to return the same
to the trustee in bankruptcy, unless
he desired to prove claim for the bal
ance due on account In that case he
must return the money he had receiv-
ed within the four months of the
bankruptcy. There is section of the
bankruptcy act which provides that 4
creditor who has been innocently pre-
ferred-one who did not know the
debtor was insolvent-cannot be COM
PEELED to return that which
has been received. The courts
recognize that which has been receiv-
ed was taken innocently, and not with
the idea of getting more than an equal
share of the proceeds of the general
distribution of the bankrupt's estate.
But when the aid of the court is asked
to get that which is still due, the
amounts SO paid in preference must be
put back into the general fund.