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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Dishcartpning to Farmers.

Following upon the reports of dlsappoint
ing Weld of wheat, comes that of damage by
rain, the wheat sprouling in the shock.
Some sprouted wheat has been reported IN
this locality; we give some extracts taken
from newspapers in several sections of the
State.
Farmers have been experiencing tying
time, during the past week, IN housing their
wheat and making hay. The frequency of
heavy showers has resulted in considerable
damage, causing wheat to sprout and hay to
deterorate in quality. Those who were 50
fortunate as to be ahead with their work are
to be congratulated Carroll Record
The weather during the past week has
been very damaging to wheat in shocks. IN
this county. Rains daily have kept 1t damp
and wet and it has been almost impossible
to get it dry enough between showers to haul
1t in. As 1t is, much of it has sprouted, and,
in the Judgment of a well informed and in
tclligent dealer, one half OF the crop in the
county is unfit for milling purposes In one
instance farmer found the product of one
field 50 badly damaged as to be unfit for any
purpose except food for the hogs Sentinel
During the past few days an unusual a.
mount of rain Inns fallen in this locality and
the farmers are much exercised over the wet
weather, fearing tina, it will ruin the wheat
which has already started to sprout in the
shock: Hundreds of bushels of huckleber'
iies are rotting on the mountains on account
of the rains and the ground under the bushes
is covered with the berries. Early peaches
are being injured and falling from the trees
in large quantities, which means consider
able loss to the growers, -BoCnsboro Times
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
The Hot Wave Means High Prices.


The extraordinary wave of heat that has
held possession of what is known rs the
Corn Bel, for whole month is at last begin
ming, legilima,ely, to affect prices The spec
ulator had some time ago used ii in his man
ipuation of the market, but during the past
several days it has become manifest that the
wonderful resources Of the deep soil are
being exhausted by the burning sun and
parchng Winds the moisture that has been
rising from the lower stratum of the soil has
kept alive corn crop that in this section
would have been dead AMI dry as last sea-
sons fodder weeks ago. it is almost certain
that this supply is about exhausted and that
relief from heat alone will no longer suffice
to save the crop; that rain must come and
that should both favorable conditions arise
at once, even then large percentage of the
crop has been damaged or destroyed.
With this comes higher prices not only of
corn, but of the stock that wou.i have been
fed upon it. Wheat being in some measure
replaced by corn, must be affected and rs the
pastures too must be suffering, beef cattle
prices should advance.
Thus while the great hot wave will haye
blighted the prospect of the corn belt farmer
it is probable that those producing other
grains and cattle in other sections of the
country will get better prices for the products
of their farms
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
The Home Gold Cure.
An Ingenious Treatment by which Drunk
ards are beng Cured daily in spite
of Themselves.
No Noxious doses. No Weakening of
the nerves. A Pleasant and Positive
Cure for the Liquor Habit.

1t is now generally known and understood
that drunkenness is a disease and not weak
ness A body filled with poison, and nerves
completely shattered by periodical or con
slant use of intoxicating liquors, requires an
antidote capable of reutralizing and eradi
eating this poison, and destroying the CRAY
ing for intoxcants. Sufferers may now cure
themselves at home without publicity or loss
of time from business By this wonderful
HOME GOLD CURE" which has been per
fected after many gears of close study and
treatment of inebrates. The faithful use
according to directions of this wonderful
discovery is positively guaranteed to cure the
most obstinate CASE no matter how hard
drinker Our records show the marvellous
transformation of thousands of drunkards
into sober, Industrious and upright men,
WIVES CURE Your HUSBANDS Chill
DREN CURE Your FATHERS i This remedy
is In no sense nostrum but 1t is specific
for this disease only, and is so skillfuly de.
vised and prepared that it is thoroughly sol
uDit duu plthsdlt w tdslc, sO tndl IL ChI
be given in a cup of tea or coffee without the
knowledge of the person taking it. Thous
ands of drunkards have cured themselves
with this priceless remedy, and as many more
have been cured and made temperate men by
having the CURE" administered by loving
friends and relatives without their knowledge
in coffee or tea, and believed today that they
discontinued drinking of their own free will.
Do not wait. Do not be deluded hy appar,
ent and misleading improvement" Drive
out the disease at once and for all time The
"HOME GOLD CURE" is sold at the ex
tremely low price of One Dollar, thus placing
within reach of everybody a treatment more
eftctual than others costing $25 to $50 Full
directions accompany each package. Special
advice by skilled physicians when requested
without extra charge. Sent prepaid to ang
part of the world on receipt of ST.. Address
Dept C53S EDWIN B. GILES g. CO, 1886
and 1889 Market st., Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly confidential
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
DO not Burden the Memory.

At the recent session of the Maryland
State Teachers Association at the Blue Nloun
tain House, MIR. E. l.. Boblitz, school cxami.
ner ofthis county, read the report ofthe c'm
mlttee on elementary and secondary schools
Train the eye to see" he said, "the mind
to conceive, the hand to do; but do not bur
den the memory with mere details and lnsig
niticant dates, small towns or rivers. Let
the child remember the stories Of history that
he may emulate the heroic deeds and self
sacrifice and perseverance of heroes of time
past. He who teaches us to do renders us a
service of far higher value than he who de-
lights, amuses and puzzles us by fine spun
and ingenious theories. Primary education
should have in view the fitting of child for
any vocation in life. Many business men
believe the high. school graduate better able
to prapple with the problems of life than he
who has spent an equal number of years IN
college training. More time should be given
to the experimental than to the theoretic;
more to the concrete and less to the abstract
more to the laboratory than to the text book;
more to making practical application than
to an abstract theorem, Education, whether
primary, secondary or collegiate, should be
of such a character as to render the recipient
capable, alert, self reliant, energetic, thought
full, industrious and brave, and should be so
thorough, in so far as it goes, as to render
the pupil, whether graduating from the first
grade or the university. capable of ready
adaptation to the place he is to occupy in the
world"
This is a solid bit OF common serse, sue
cinctly and forcibly put
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Local Items.
Baseball TO Burn.

During the past week there have heen three
games Of bas. ball played in Thurmont, two OF
which resulted in the defeat ofthe local team
The first was with Woodsboro on Wednes
day last This was ragged game through
out, but particularly tat,ered and torn on the
part of Thurmont; this score was-W Gods
boro 1G; Thurmont 6.
On Saturday the Mt ST. Mary's club visit.
ed US and somewhat better game ensued.
but our club was again outplayed, especially
in the field; this score s.ood-Mt st. Mary S
81; Thurmont 8.
On Monday Westminster sent one of its
Junior mines up to tackle our second nine
Then it was that Thurmont had its revenge
for the humiliations of last week. Our kids
dsposed of the visitors the first inning with
2 runs and then went in ard made o. this, or
something very like it was Kept up for six
innings. when the game was called to permit
the visitors to catch the train; this score was
Westminster 7; Thurmont 81.
There are those here who say the kids
put up game that the first nine cannot
beat; they ought to determine that question
III sunprlorjty
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Public Sale
Or
FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY.
The undersigned will sell by public auction

The undersigned will sell by public auction
on
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1901
AT II O'CLOCK, A. M,
at Rocky Ridge Station, Western Maryland
Railroad, all that tract Of land situated on
the road leading from Rocky Ridge to Crea
gerstown, and described as follows, to wit:
Beginning for tie same at the southeast
corner of the land now owned and occupied
by John W. Shook aud running thence along
the centre of said public road south 1910
west Ell peIches, more or less, to the land of
the late Martin Echelbcrgcr; thence binding
on the Eichelberger land north $50 west 80
perches, more or less, to the land heretofore
sold to John w. Shook; thence binding on
said land north 10 east ii perchcs. more or
less, to corner Of the land heretofore sold
to John w. Shook; thence binding on said
land south 1T east 81 perches, more or less,
to the place of beginning. containing about
81 ACRES OF LAND.
TERMS of Sale-Cash.
ROBERT BIGGS,
Attorney for Phebc S. Biggs.
Thomas j. Kolb, Auc.ionccr.
jul II At
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

On Thursday evening of last week, at the
Blue Mountain House, the following parties !:
Webster w. Sweigart, of BluCeville, Hon
John G. Motter, of Frederick, Messrs Horace
G.. Reese and George W. Albaugh, of West
minister, Vincent Sebod, Of Emmitsburg and
Samuel M. Birely, of Thurmont, met to Or
ranze a company to manufacture the Rural
Free Delivery Mail Box, recently designed
and patented by Mr.. Webster W. Sweigart.
The title of the companyis 1.-THE Sweigart
Manufacturing Company of Frederick Coun
ty" The principal Office will be at Thur
mont. The capital stock of the company is
SIS, 900, all of which has been subscribed.
On Tuesday eveningllast the lncorporators
met here at the residence of Mr.. 5. NJ Blrely
and perfected the organization of the com
many, Webster W. Swelgart was elected
president; George w. Albaugh, vice presl-
dent; Samuel N. Birely, secretary treasurer.
Messrs Sweigart Sebold and Birely constl
tute the executive committee Of the board OF
directors of the above parties, who are
named in the Articles of Incorporation to
serve during the first year. Bylaws were
adopted completing the organization, and a
call issued for the first payment on stock.
There will he manufactured Immediately
twenty or thirty thousand mail boxes. and II
arrangements can be made by which this may
be done here without delay, the factory will
be. at once, located here.
There is pressing necessity for prompt ac
ton, the COMPANY being already in receipt OF
large orders for the mail boxes. and it is es
sential that they shall give evidence Of boil
purpose and ability to promptly meet every
demand that may be made upon 1t.
The buildings of the American Signal Bel
company, owned by Mr.. s. M. Birely, are
offered, rent free, and will be utilized, pre-
vded the necessary skilled labor can be bac
here within the limit Of .ime at the company
! disposal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Locomotives One Dollar Apiece.

The Western Maryland Railroad has closed
a somewhat peculiar contract with the Bald
win Locomotive Works. Ten locomotives
for freight service, each to the value of $l4,-
600. have been contracted for, and the West
ern Maryland Company binds Itself To pay
$3S23.75 rs a monthly rental. These
monthly payments must be kept up for three
years up to May 10th, 1904 after which date
the railroad company is to have the privi-
lege of buying the locomotives for 81 each
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

The Western Maryland Railroad will run
a special excursion from Baltimore to Luray
and return on Sunday, August II, stopping
at Sudbrook PARK, Glyndon, Westminster,
New Windsor, Union Bridge, Bruceville,
Double Pipe Greek and Thurmont. Low
rate of So so will apply from all of these
points for the round trip including admission
to the caverns. This is great opportunity
to visit the celebrated Luray Cavcrns. Fer
full particulars apply 70 local ticket agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Notice.

In consequence of inclement weather a
fortnight ago, services preparatory to the
Holy Communion will be held at Creagers.
town July ~, at 10 o'clock a. m, and at
Rocky Ridge, same day at $50 p. m. I'M.
medately after these services the respective
Consistories will meet in quarterly session
Sunday, July 2Sth, the sacrament will be
administered rs follows: Rocky Ridge at 10
o'clock a. m, and Crcagerstown at $50 p. m.
All are cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

The children of the Lutheran Sunday
school are asked to meet in front of the church
on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock as teams
have been provided to take them to the pic
mic grounds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
B. R. PORTNER,
DEALER IN AND REPAIRER OF
WATCHES, CLOCKS l. JEWELRY,
Thurmont, Md.

| have just received full line of
OPTICAL GOODS,
Comprising Eyeglasses and Specta-
Giles, ranging in price from 10 cents
up to SIS 90. Reading Glasses also.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES:
Call Bells, Medical Batteries, &c.
My Stock of Jewelry consists of Gold
and Silver Watches, Chains, Rings, Col
lar and Cuff Buttons, Breast and Brooch
Pins, Scarf Pins, Emblem Pins, Glass
Pens, Fountain Pens, Gold and Silver
Bracelets; Vinaigr,ttes Mouth Organs
and Musical Instruments Of all kinds.
Cuff Holders, Pocket Books, Combs,
Tooth Brushes, Pocket Knives, Pipes,
Whlsk Brooms, Tweezers, Scissors of all
kinds, Water Sets, Stationery ofall kinds
Puff Combs, Dominoes, Sleeve Holders,
Thermometers, Stereopticon Views, Man
tel and Alarm Clocks, Revolvers, Hair
Pins, and an entire full line of Notions,
Toilet Soap of all kinds, Pickle Casters.
Table Castors.
REPAIRING
cf all kinds promptly and carefully done.
| make SIP ECIALTI ofrepairing
Old Relics that cannot be repaired else
where. also repair sewing machines.
guns, revolvers. locks. &c. All work
fully guaranteed.
will sell all my goods at so pei cent
less than you can buy elsewhere.
Call before buying elsewhere.
Thanking you for past iayors, ask
continuance.
REsr'Y Yours,
B. R. PORTNER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Entertainment.

AS promised few weeks ago the Kings
Daughters Society Of Trinity Reid church
will give an opportunity to all those in and
around town to have most enjoyable even
ing, August Gath, in the Town Hall, when
the drama, miss Mosher of Colorado" will
be produced. Fuller particulars will be
noticed next week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Business Locals.

eB- DENTAL NOTICE DR.. H. G..
Anders will be III Thurmont and will attend
to his dental practice from July 25th to Aug.
rst Goth. jul 254t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

Samuel D. Martin, of HagersIown, died OF
peritonitis at the Johns Hopkins hospital on
Tuesday morning. He was operated on fer
appendicitis last Friday. The deceased was
a son of the late D. G. Martin, ST. He went
throug the civil war as lieutenant in the LIST
Pa. regt light artillery. He was Mason,
member of the G. A. II. and other orders.
He was 60 wears old one son survives him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Treasury Department

Cficc Of
COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
Washington, d. G., May %, 1901.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence present
ed to the undersigned it has been made to
appear that "The Thurmont National Bank"
in the Town OF Thurmont, in the county of
Frederick, and State of Maryland has COM
piled with all the provisions Of the Statutes
of the United States, required to be complied
with before an association shall be authorized
to commence the business of Banking;
Now therefore 1, Thomas p Kane, Deputy
and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do
hereby certify that The Thurmont National
Bank" in the Town of Thurmont, in the
County o! Frederick, aud State o. Maryland,
is authorized to commence the business Of
Banking as provided IN Section Fifty one
hundred and sixty nine of the Revised Stat
utes of TIE United States.
In testimony whereof witness my hand
and Seal of Office this twenty second day Of
MAY, 1901
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
Notice to Creditors.

n NHIS IL to give notice that the subscribers
i John r CollifoweranG Jago Colliflower
hath obtained from the Orphans Court of
Frederick Co.. Md letters testamentary on
the estate of
BERNARD COLLIFLOWER,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate of the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the voucher
thereof legally authenticated to the subscri-
Der on or before Dec, Goth, 1901, they may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons indebted to SAID
estate are hereby warned to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hand this 10Th day OF
June, 1901,
JOHN r. COLLIFLOWER, rxocu,o,s
JAGO COLLIFLOWER,
rl ( II
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

In order to make room for fall and winter
goods, we must clear our shelves of all rem
nants and summer goods. Remember, we
do not carry any goods over, so do not fail
to see our bargain counter You will always
find our stock clean and up-to-date styles.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
How Are Your KidAeys

List of letters remaining in the postoff1ce
at Thurmont, Frederick Co., Md, July 1901:
Mrs. VIM L. Creager Miss Merle Engar
J. H. Cover, p. M.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

EE- LAUNDRY FOR SALE.-The Blue
Mountain Laundry, established nearly three
years, doing profitable business.
For terms, inquire Of
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

yates in shorthand ana lypcWrltlng. Night
classes. junc27 lot
FY- HARNESS MAKER WANTED
to occupy my building on w. Main st, Thur
mont, next door to Mr.. John Roots store.
Suitable also for tailor shop: eligible rooms
on both floors.
jne 27tf NJ A. BIRELY, M, ID.
tB- Just bought complete line of sea-
sonabe Hats.
apr 1871 JOHN ROOT.
rB Special inducements to buyers, on
lot of Shoes
apr 1stf at ROOTS"
To Cure Il Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
A druggists eiund the money if 1t fails to
cure E w. GrNve's signature Is on each
box, 25c. scp20 1y
rY- See the very complete line of Ham
bur. and Swiss Embroidery and all over
Laces
AT ROOTS"
tB Wi s'Pi"S puitp"SSo W S~"S"'N"'~
Dress Goods arrive this week.
JOHN ROOT.
eT- Different shades of Near Silk
AT "ROOTS."
tF- The Brush Skirt Protector and late
styles of Linen Colarsa at
"ROOTS."
~. Special attention is called to our Job
Lot of 25c and SIC mems Oycralls,
JOHN ROOT.
cY- An Assortment of Queensware just
received
aprlltt AT "ROOTS.'
cS- FOR RENT Two houses on West
Main ST. lnquireat
iul4tf CLARION OFFICE.
eY- Attention is called 10 our recent large
purchase of Window Shades, Straw Mattngs
JOHN ROOT.
rB- OFFICES FOR RENT:-Rooms in
my Office building on w MainSt.
mc29tf DR.. NJ A. BlRELl.
Stops the Cough
ana works of the Gold.
Laxative Bromo=Quinine Tablets cure u
cold in one day, No cure, no pay. Price 25c.
cB- TWO HOUSES FOR RENT,-Thc
undersigned will rent to parties who will
agree to enter his employ, two dwelling
houses near Thurmont.
mcb2l,t J. W CREEGER
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

Prompt and careful attention gwen to all
law, equity and testamentaiy business
uly12O0
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

tY' FREDERICK COLLEGE OPENS
SEPT 2Nb. College preparatory and bust.
ness courses. Positions guaranteed to grad
yates in shorthand and tyi'cwri,ing. Night
classes. junc27 l0t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25
New Advertisements.

Band Carnival
Notice to Taxpayers
Dental Notice-Bus Loo
Order Nisl on Sales (6S32)
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

FY- HARNESS MAKER WANTED
to occupy my building on w. Main ST., Thur.
mont, next door to Mr.. John Roots store
Suitable also for tailor shop eligible rooms
on both floors.
inn ortf N RIREIY M u
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-07-25

cE- TWO HOUSES FOR RENT, THE
undersigned will rent to parties who will
agree to enter his employ, two dwelling
houses near Thurmont.
mCh2lti j, W. CREEGEK.
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jul 10 II

w. W. METZGER,
jul IS IT Thurmont, Md.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-02-07
Henry IOrdens of This County Lays
Down His Life For His Country
in the Philippines.
KILLED IN ACTION NOVEMBER "a.
Had Been in the Regular Army for Eight
Years and Saw Service in Recent
Cuban Campaigns.

Another Kenosha county boy has
laid down his life for the good of his
country in the Philippine Islands as
word has just been received IN this city
that Henry Jordens, member of troop
B of the third United States cavalry,
was killed in battle with the insur-
gents in the island of Luzon on the
evening of Nov. oath, 1900. The news
of the death of Private Jordens was
brought out yesterday in the county
court when his uncle, Charles Brandes,
filed petition asking for the admins
tration of the estate of the dead soldier
in order that the back pay due him
might be sent to his aged mother in
Germany.
The death of Private Jordens was a
glorious one and he fell fighting in the
front ranks of his troops. In speaking
of his death the captain of the troop
stated that he had been a brave and
valiant soldier.
Jordens had been connected with the
regular army for the last eight years,
having served two enlistrnents He
first enlisted for five years and saw
much service on the western frontier.
He was mustered out a short time be-
fore the war with Spain broke out and
he at once re-en1isted for the war and
served with honor in Cuba. After the
Cuban campaign was over he was mus
tered out and returned to his home in
this county but short time later when
a call was issued for regulars for SER
vice against the insurgents he again
re-en1isted and went to the Philippines
a year ago. He was being rapidly adj
vanced when a Philippine bullet cut
short his career.
He was buried in the United States
Military cemetery at Manila but it is
probable that the remains will be sent
home for interment in the near future.
The only surviving member of Jordens
family is his aged mother who is still
living in Germany and who will re-
ceive pay due him for his last year in
the army.
Kenosha county is evidently doing
her part in putting down the insurrec-
ton as this is the third one of her sons
who have fallen under the flag in the
island possessions.